Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Thandalam, Chennai – 602105

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Ref.No: REC/Mech/DAB-01/2018-19 Date:

Constitution of Department Advisory Board

In line with the vision and mission of the institute, a Department Advisory Board is constituted for the Department of Mechanical Engineering with the
following members.

Members

1. Principal – Chairman

2. Dr.N.Venkateshwaran , Professor& Head – Member Secretary

3. Dr. R. Velraj, Professor, Department of Mech.Engg, Anna University – External Academic Member.

4. Dr.P. Maliga, Professor, Department of Industrial Engg, Anna University - External Academic Member.

5. Mr. KT. Elango , General Manager, Schwing Stetter India Pvt Ltd- External Industry member

6. Mr.M.Sugavaneswaran, Senior Design Engineer, Easi Engineering (P) Ltd.- Alumni Member

The Board will provide advice and recommendations to the Head of the Department in teaching and learning process, research and development
activities, students’ placement, faculty development programmes, and any other activities and operations related to the Department as per directions by

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the institute management. The duties of the Board are solely advisory. The HoD may associate with the members for implementing outcome based
education system rolled out by National Board of Accreditation, New Delhi.

Frequency of meeting: Board will meet once in a year and whenever necessary.

Principal

Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Thandalam, Chennai – 602105

Department of Mechanical Engineering
Minutes of Department Advisory Board

Ref.No: REC/MECH/DAB-01/2018-19 Date:

The Head of the Department welcomed all the members and presented the activities of the department in the meeting. A detailed discussion followed.

VISION:

To provide a world-class education in mechanical engineering through innovation, excellence in teaching and research

MISSION:

To impart high quality technical education and develop Mechanical Engineers with all round knowledge of multi-disciplinary branches of
engineering and technology to foster skill sets required to be a global professional in the areas of industry, research and technology
management.

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The major assets of Department are:

 Recognized Research Centre by Anna University wherein 15 scholars are doing research work

 Eleven faculty members are pursuing Ph.D programme on part time basis.

 Four Research papers are published in scopus indexed journals by faculty members.

 Faculty members have undergone Wipro Mission 10x pedagogy program, and Faculty Development Programmes in their subjects of
specialization.

 Conducting Faculty development programme supported by Anna University/REC.

 Many faculty’s visited industries as a part of industry –institute interaction

 Four faculty members were undergone sabbatical training.

 Three UGC projects worth of 2.75 lakhs was sanctioned under Minor research project.

 Tenth Batch of Students submitted the project to innovative project cell and three got participation in final presentation.

 12 Students received awards for paper presentation in symposia.

 Workshops and Guest Lectures are arranged are current topics for the benefit of students.

 Industrial visits are arranged every semester for a relevant Mechanical Engineering industry.

 Around 89 studenst in 2018 and 118 students in 2019 placed .

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  Patents was filled by Dr.Shanthi with students namely –“A SELF-CHARGING HYBRID SCOOTER BOARD (201941018822)”

 Contribution towards IIIE BY Dr.S.P.Srinivasan during 01-OCT 2018

Contribution towards NPTEL online courses by 12 faculty members in which 5 silver and 22 Elite score was received.

 Hands on training programme was arranged for students.(Edxengine, Hierro Spark)

1. Programme Educational Objectives

I. To provide essential background in science, basic electronics and applied mathematics.

II. To prepare the students with fundamental knowledge in software languages and its applications.

III. To provide the students with good exposure in developing software applications

IV. To develop skill in understanding the complexity in networking and security, data mining, web technology and mobile communication so as to
develop innovative applications and projects in these areas as well as to enable them to pursue higher studies.

V. To enable the students to understand, design and implement system software tools

VI. To enable the students to develop as a full-fledged individual by providing opportunities to enhance analytical skills and communication skills,
organizing abilities by involving in team activities.

VII. To enable the student to appreciate emerging technologies for generic and specific applications and to get an insight into innovative projects.

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 VIII.To familiarize the students with the ethical issues of engineering profession and issues related to the worldwide economy and to emerging
technologies and nurturing of important job related skills.

1.1 Programme Educational Objectives

Some of the PEOs were redefined taking into account of the DAB Members suggestion:
Accordingly, The defined PEOs are as follows:

1. To provide students with sound foundation in the mathematical, scientific and engineering fundamentals necessary to formulate, analyze and
solve engineering problems and to prepare them for graduate studies and for successful careers in industry.
2. To impart students with skills for design, improvement and installation of Mechanical and allied integrated systems of men, material.

3. To educate the students on designing the modern mechanical systems and expose them to industrial practices for better employability and
adaptability.
4. To instill the values, skills, leadership and team spirit for comprehensive and wholesome personality, to promote entrepreneurial interest among
students and to create a fervor for use of Engineering in addressing societal concerns.

2. Program Outcomes
POs were defined taking into account the need of the students
At the end of the four year programme, the graduates will be able to
(a) Graduates will demonstrate basic knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering.
(b) Graduates will demonstrate the ability to design and conduct experiments, interpret and analyze data, and report results.
(c) Graduates will demonstrate the ability to design a mechanical system or a thermal system or a process that meets desired specifications and
requirements.
(d) Graduates will demonstrate the ability to function on engineering and science laboratory teams, as well as on multidisciplinary design
teams.

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 (e) Graduates will demonstrate the ability to identify, formulate and solve mechanical engineering problems.
(f) Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of their professional and ethical responsibilities.
(g) Graduates will be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms to enhance their opportunities to build a successful
career.
(h) Graduates will have the confidence to apply engineering solutions in global and societal contexts.
(i) Graduates should be capable of self-education and clearly understand the value of lifelong learning.
(j) Graduates will be broadly educated and will have an understanding of the impact of engineering on society and demonstrate awareness of
contemporary issues.
(k) Graduates will be familiar with modern engineering software tools and equipment to analyze mechanical engineering problems.
(l) An ability to serve in the core mechanical engineering industry.

2.1 Programme Outcomes

The POs as defined by the NBA were taken care:
Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution
of complex engineering problems.

Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using
first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the
specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and
interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.

Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and

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modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.

The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the
consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.

Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and
demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.

Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as,
being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

Project management and finance:Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s
own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest
context of technological change.

Along with this the PSO’s were added as:

PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)

 To innovate a Mechanical System which meets the desired specifications and requirements using CAE tools.
 To explore alternate materials for automobile, manufacturing and process industries.
 To lead professional career in industries or an entrepreneur by applying Engineering and Management principles and practices.

Content beyond the syllabus

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After the study of subjects and syllabi, the Board suggested that “content beyond the syllabus ” may be framed, taking into account i)the current
developments in each subject ii) the defined Pos ; iii)Assessment of students’ understanding based their performance in the Unit tests and Model
examination; iv) Pos attainment as calculated from (ii); v) Exit feedback obtained from passing out students.

Students achievements

University Ranks 2012 - 16

Name Rank Year

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 S.No. Category Actual no. of Projects/
Papers/Patents

1 Students projects submitted for IPC

competition 9
2 Students projects Awarded in IPC
competition 3
3 Students projects Awarded in state level
competition -
4 Students projects Awarded in National
level competition 1
5 No of papers presented by students in students
symposium 1
6 Awards received for papers presented by
students in students symposium 1
7 Awards received by students for any
other achievements 33
8 Patents filled for from students’ project 1

The Board members pointed out that further steps can be taken to motivate the students right from the II- semester onwards (who have secured 85%
and above) to improve their performance and secure university ranks.

8. Co-curricular activities organized:

S.No. Activity Organized/conducted in

2018-19

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 1 No. of Guest lectures[P] 28

2 No. of Industrial visits [Q] 32

3 No. of students workshops [R] 1

4 No. Professional society

activities [S]
5 No. Student project /Design 1
competitions [T]
6 Other similar events [U] 1-

9. Guest Lectures organized for the students

The committee members said that the guest lectures should not be restricted to topics directly mentioned in the curriculum but should include topics on
thrust areas so that the students are exposed to current technology. Further, feedback may also be obtained from the students on the effectiveness of the
guest lecture.

10. In-plant Training

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The Board members were told that reports are also obtained individually from the students on the nature of the In-plant training undertaken by them.
The members added that such reports should be studied by the faculty members to assess the effectiveness of such training so that further instructions
can be given to students to make better use of such trainings in subsequent visits.

11. Students’ counseling

The Board appreciated the system of General counseling being followed in every semester, for obtaining the students’ feedback on the teaching-
learning process. It however insisted that, as is being followed now, such feedback points should be studied, enlisting students’ requirements and
suitable remedial measures should be taken to enhance the process and enable the students to improve their performance.

12. Students’ projects

Project work being an important component, the final year students’ projects should be allotted after clearly forming the groups with not more than
three students in a batch and finalizing the topics for projects after clearly ascertaining the interest of the students, current relevance of the topic and
preparedness of the batch in terms of the prerequisites for doing the work smoothly. In the first review, the project co-coordinator and the supervisor
should carefully examine whether the group is well set, made ground work and initial literature survey for proceeding successfully.

The Board felt that at the end of the year, the best five projects may be identified for further improvisation and paper presentation. It was also suggested
that the practice of conducting Innovative Project Cell (IPC) competitions should be continued and the IT students should be insisted to come out with
practical working models.

13. The class Committee Meetings

The members suggested that the class committee meetings should be held within a week, after Unit Test series is over, so that any specific requirements
by the students or any remedial measures to be taken to improve students’ performance can be addressed and students will have time to put additional
efforts wherever needed, before the next test. Towards this objective, the teachers should correct the answer papers within three days from day of the

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test and hand over the papers to the students, pointing out the conceptual mistakes made by them and also discussing the correct answers for the theory
and problems. This discussion will very much help them to consolidate their understanding of the topics.

14. Seminars/ Faculty Development Program organized/attended by the department

NCRAC 2015 - Three Days National Conference on R&AC 2015 in association with IIT Madras, ASHRAE & ISHRAEFund of Rs
1,25,000 Received from DST & ISHARE

15. Research

Proposal Funding Reference Month Title Funding

S.No Title/Referenc Agency No. Faculty Name Amount
e File Number (Rs)
1. Core Research SERB ECR/2018/ June 2018 Development of low cost impedance test tube set Dr.N.Venkateswaran 18,88,000
Grant 005399 up to evaluate sound absorption
properties of natural fibers and its composite
2. Earlier Career SERB ECR/2018/ Aug 2018 Optimization and Performance Analysis of Finned Dr.G.Ramya 37,38,000
Research Award 001221/ES Tube Heat Exchanger using Heuristic Algorithms
(ECR)
3. Earlier Career SERB ECR/2018/ Aug 2018 Alternative Source of steam for the treatment of Dr.K.Vignesh 26,20,000
Research Award 000963 waste water in a multi effect evaporator using
(ECR) solar thermal technology
4. RPS AICTE NIL Nov 2018 Design and Cost Optimization of Alternate Air- Dr.G.Ramya 8,42,000
Cooling Device by indirect evaporation utilizing
heat pipe heat exchanger
5. Sterlite Sterlite - Feb 2019 Analysis of Optical Fibre cable Dr.N.Venkateswaran 11,00,000
Consultancy Dr.G.Ramya
Project Mr.S.Hariram

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 Proposal Funding Reference No. Month Title
Agency Funding Amount
S.No Title/Reference File Faculty Name
(Rs)
Number
6. STTP DST - Feb 2019 Composite materials: Mr.K.Vigneswaran 5,00,000
Micro to Nano- fabrication, Dr.N.Venkateswaran
characterization and
modeling including
additive manufacturing
7. IEI R&D Cell The - March 2019 Sound Absorption Dr.N.Venkateswaran 10,000
Technical DepartmentInstitution of Characterisation of Various Mr.S.Arulmurugan
Engineers Natural Fibers for Acoustic
(India) Applications
8. Scheme for Young DST SP/YP//2019/1041 May 2019 Optimization of CNC Laser Mr.S.Vinothkumar 14,10,000
Scientists and cutting machine for textile Dr.G.Ramya
Technologists (SYST) industry
9. Start-up Research Grant SERB SRG/2019/002069 May 2019 Development of 20 W Direct Dr. B. Mullai Sudaroli 26,90,000
(SRG) Methanol fuel cell stack for
laptop charger

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S.No. Category Actual no. of

Projects/
Papers/Patents
1 Papers presented by faculty in National
02
2 Papers presented by faculty in
22
3 Papers presented by faculty in National
Nil
4 Papers presented by faculty in
09
5 Papers presented by faculty in Scopus
04
6 Patents filled for by the faculty other than
Nil
7 Other relevant data such as books written
Nil

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 16. Professional society activities

The department of IT has organized various seminars, workshops, conferences and many other technical events in association with professional
societies like CSI, ACM, ISTE, ICTACT.

Associated with
Event Professional Date
Chapters

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 Hierro Spark IIW

ASME

International Seminar on “The

Changing Cyber Security SAE
Landscape”

Aakash for education IIIE

Skill Edge program on Problem

NIQR
Solving in C and C++

Value added programmes

1. Simulation and Analysis through MATLAB by EDxengine.

2. CREO Software training for students by in house faculty’s.

Suggestions by the Advisory Board

1. Students should be encouraged to undertake E-Learning activities like NPTEL Courses.

2. All the activities of the department should be consolidated every academic year and analyzed so that it will give better ideas for future
planning for further improvement.

3. Improve the collaboration between industry and academia.

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4. Each faculty member should attend every year at least one seminar/Faculty development program in their area of interest.

5. Each faculty member or a group of faculty members belonging to the same specialization should aim at producing at least one research
paper out of the research work.

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