ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
- The Department of Mechanical Engineering is intended to provide education and research to produce employable engineers.
- The department consist of a team of 16 dedicated faculty members under the guidance of Dr. George Sleeba, HOD who has more than three decades of industrial experience.
- The Department has entered into MoU with various industrial bodies with the aim to promote the professional and academic interactions and hence to effectively share the facilities and expertise for improving the capabilities for advanced education and research in engineering and technology.
INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATIONS
MoU with industrial bodies
- ‘‘Alumni Society of Association for Overseas Technical Scholarships’, Tokyo (shortly known as ASA- Kerala)
- An MoU between AISAT and ASA- Kerala was signed on 14th March 2014 at their office at Nippon Kerala Centre, Kalamassery in the presence of the Japanese Amabassador to India, His Excellency Mr. Takeshi YAGI who was the chief guest for the programme.
- The objective is to work together towards the upliftment of engineering education and practice.
- Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering (IIIE) Kerala chapter
- AISAT signed an MoU with IIIE Kerala chapter at Renai Kochi on 3rd September 2014 in the presence of Shri. Jaiveer Srivastava, CMD, FACT.
- The objective is to work together in disseminating, fostering, developing and advancing the discipline and profession of Industrial Engineering in our country.
- Indian Institute of Welding (IIW) Cochin Chapter
- An MoU was signed and exchanged between Jose P Philip (Chairman, IIW, Cochin) and Rev. Dr. Clement Valluvassaery (Manager, AISAT) on 10th December 2014 at The Mercy Luxury Business Hotel, Ravipuram.
- The objective is to work together for the promotion and advancement of welding science and technology in India.
STUDENT FRAMEWORKS
Technical Expo and Project Competitions
- IRON FIST-2K15
- The Mechanical Engineering Department of AISAT organised IRON FIST-2K15, a visual extravaganza for the automobile aficionados all over Kerala, on 27th March 2015.
- The event showcased an array of exhibitions and contests that had excellent participation from colleges all over Kerala.
- AUTO SHOW, AUTO PARTS EXHIBITION and COMPETITIONS were launched by Sri Jamal Manakkadan (Municipal Chairman), Mr. John K Paul (Director, Popular Motors Pvt. Ltd) and Mr. Vinod Kumar (MVI, Kerala Motor Vehicles Department) respectively.
- A large number of competitions were organised for the huge crowd of visitors such as Designo, Auto wizard, Pit stop, Kickering, Fix it up and Graffiti.
2. GIJUTSU 15
- Albertian Institute of Science & Technology (AISAT), Kalamassery and ASA Kerala jointly organised GIJUTSU-15, a project competition for engineering students on 26th June 2015 at AISAT- Technical Campus, Kalamassery.
- GIJUTSU-15 aimed to promote the innovative ideas and ventures of students in the field of engineering.
- 15 Teams of students selected from colleges all across Kerala participated in the Event and projects in various engineering disciplines were presented.
Project Works by Students
Hybrid Turbocharger
- A hybrid turbocharger is an electric turbocharger consisting of a high speed turbine-generator and a high speed electric air compressor.
- The objective of the project is to improve an engine’s volumetric efficiency by increasing density of the intake gas allowing more power per engine cycle.
E-Waste Shredder
- Electric and electronic scrap (e-scrap) contains valuable raw materials.
- The objective of the project is to develop an E-Waste Shredder that is able to recover these materials by reliably shredding and separating them
Surround Monitor Anti-Collision Assist
- The objective of the project is to develop a control system that helps to prevent or reduce the severity of collision in automobiles.
INDUSTRIAL VISITS
2013
- Kerala Agro Machinery Corporation Limited
- Carborundum Universal Ltd
2014
- Kerala Agro Machinery Corporation Limited
2015
- Kunjali Marakkar School Of Marine Engineering, CUSAT
- Brahmapuram Powerplant
- Travancore Cochin Chemicals Ltd
10 Day Industrial Training details of ME Students
Batch 1 – (2012 – 2016)
- HMT, Kalamassery
- Apollo Tyres, Kalamassery
- FACT, Elloor
- KAMCO, Athani
- Keltron, Aroor
- Cochin Shipyard Ltd, Thevara
Batch 2 – (2013 – 2017)
- MGF Hyundai, Aluva
- The Travancore Cochin Chemicals Ltd, Udyogamandal
- FACT, Udyogamandal
- Cochin Shipyard Ltd, Thevara
- Hindustan Newsprint Ltd, Velloor
- K Steels and Casting Ltd, Calicut
- Apollo Tyres Ltd, Chalakudy
- Apollo Tyres Ltd, Kalamassery
- VOLVO, Vista Driveline Motors, Alapuzha
- KSRTC Regional Workshop, Aluva
- TRAGS Workshop, Doha, Qatar
TRAINING PROGRAM
2014
- Workshop on Pump
- Workshop on Automobile Mechanics and IC Engine Design
GUEST LECTURES
Date | Guest | Topic of Lecture |
10th Jul 2013 | Mr. Sabin Mathew | Introductory lecture on CAD-CAM |
7th Jan 2014 | Mr. Nallin R Pillai | Talk on Energy Conservation |
5th Feb 2014 | Dr. Martin Juen and
Ms. Marita Schelling |
A Presentation on ‘Glaciers’ |
14th Feb 2014 | Mr Tony Mathew, GAIL | Natural Gas – Fuel of the 21st Century |
1st Oct 2014 | Mr. V Muralidharan | Talk on Welding Technology: Industrial Developments |
10th Dec 2014 | Mr. Robert E Shaw Jr. (AWS) | Construction of Steel Structures |
3rd Jul 2015 | Mr. P J Varghese and
Mr. P Govindankutty |
IIW Seminar Session |
29th Jul 2015 | Mr. Krishna Kumar & Team, CADD centre | A Presentation on Design & Analysis Software |
19th Aug 2015 | Mr. Anu Paul & Team, Tritech | Design Softwares |