Along with theoretical knowledge, a sound practical knowledge is essential and it calls for well developed laboratories and practical courses. The department has all the basic, and many advanced laboratories with modern equipment and machinery to enable it to remain in the forefront of technology. The following laboratories are there in the department:
1. HEAT ENGINES LAB |
IC engine test rigs-Petrol, Diesel, VCR Engine. Computerised test rigs, Emission monitoring apparatus, fuel property apparatus, models |
2. STEAM LAB |
Oil-fired Boiler, Steam Engine, Boiler Models, Mountings and Accessories Models |
3. HEAT TRANSFER LAB |
Experimental setups for conduction, convection, radiation, heat exchangers |
4. REF. & A.C. LAB |
Test rigs for Vapour compression ref. & Air-conditioning tutor, Heat Pump |
5. FLUID LAB |
Flow experimental Setups. Turbine test rigs- Kaplan, Francis, Pelton Wheel, Hydram, pump test rigs |
6. METROLOGY LAB |
Ultrasonic flaw detector, U/S thickness gauge, hardness tester, profile projector, Micrometers |
7. CAD LAB |
15- i5, 15 Core-2 Duo, 3 HP Workstations, Computers, CNC Trainer, Softwares- AutoCAD, Ansys, Pro/E, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, Abaqus, HyperWorks. |
8. CAM LAB |
CNC Vertical Milling Machine- Model VMC400; CNC Turning Machine Model FLEXTURN, Pneumatic and Hydraulic system trainer |
9. DYNAMICS LAB |
FFT Analyser, Vibration Condition monitoring equipment, Gyroscope, governor, balancing, whirling apparatuses |
10. INDUSTRIAL ENGG. LAB |
Performance Rating, PIN board, Assembly process chart |
11. INSTRUMENTATION LAB |
Tutors for various transducers, Pressure gauge calibration, NI Data acquisition system |
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1. MACHINE SHOP |
Machine shop has15 Lathes, 4 Shapers, 2 Milling, turret and capstan lathes, planer, Metal band saw, Power Hack saw, Slotter, Radial drill, grinder |
2. FITTING SHOP |
Radial Drilling, Bench Drilling, Bench vices |
3. FOUNDRY SHOP |
Oil fired furnace, Cupola, Sand Muller, Mould box shaker, Moulding sand testing apparatus |
4. WELDING SHOP |
MIG welding machine, Arc welding, Gas welding |
5. CARPENTRY SHOP |
Work bench vices, tools |
6. PATTERN SHOP |
Work bench vices, tools |
7. SMITHY SHOP |
Open herth furnaces, Power hammer, Anvils |
8. SHEET METAL SHOP |
Sheet bending press, Screw press |
9. PLUMBING SHOP |
Die stock and sets, tools, vices |
The department library is intended for reference needs of students and faculty. There are about 250 titles in the department library besides a number of project and other reports. The library is open throughout the working hours.
All the faculty members have internet connectivity. The department CAD lab has sufficient number of PCs reserved for internet use by the students, available during working hours. Besides this, the internet facility is available in Computer Centre and Hostels also which is available all the time.