Mechanical Engineering is an evergreen branch. The department was established in the academic year 2010. The department offers a four-year degree program in Mechanical Engineering. It has an average annual intake of 120 students. The department extends its services to all the branches.

The sprawling Mechanical Engineering wing accommodates various Laboratories, Lecture Halls, Drawing Halls,Seminar Hall and Department Library. All the laboratories are well equipped with the latest machineries and relevant software.

A team of dedicated, qualified, young and energetic faculty members engage the students with up-to-date teaching-learning processes. All the faculty members are post graduates and they are actively involved in various research-oriented projects and have published technical papers in National / International Conferences / Journals.

The goal of the Mechanical Engineering curriculum is to create a flexible undergraduate educational experience in design, modeling, management, engineering science, humanities and fine arts. The principal study topics include fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer, solid mechanics, materials engineering, manufacturing, energy systems, dynamics and control, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) and others. This broad and flexible program allows students to customize their programs to meet their objectives and particular career goals. A proposal to start the Centre of Research recognized by Anna University is also on the cards.

The Department offers B.E.Mechanical Engineering affiliated to Anna University and approved by AICTE.

The following Program Educational Objectives are established for the Mechanical Engineering:

• Pre-preparation: To prepare students with strong foundation in mathematical, scientific and engineering fundamentals that will enable them to have successful career in Core Mechanical and Interdisciplinary Industries.
• Core Competence: To prepare students for rapid technological change with core Mechanical Engineering domain knowledge.
• Breadth:To enable students to develop their knowledge and skills across the range of disciplines.
• Professionalism: To prepare students for soft skills with good communication, ethical values and ability to work in a team
• Learning Environment: To prepare students to strengthen their knowledge and skills through self-learning abilities throughout their professional career as well as to pursue higher education.

The Mechanical Engineering graduates will be able to:

• 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 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 & 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.
• PSO I: Apply the knowledge gained in Mechanical Engineering for design and development and manufacture of engineering systems.
• PSO II: Apply the knowledge acquired to investigate research-oriented problems in mechanical engineering with due consideration for environmental and social impacts..
• PSO III: Use the engineering analysis and data management tools for effective management of multidisciplinary projects.

• BASIC WORKSHOP LABORATORY: TThe Basic workshop laboratory is a centralized facility available in department of mechanical engineering to familiarize with the basic manufacturing processes and to study the various tools and equipment used, hands-on training is given in welding, Sheet metal, Foundry, Carpentry, Plumbing, Fitting, etc...
• MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY: The lab is provided with various machineries that help students to study and acquire knowledge related to recent manufacturing process. Students gain practical knowledge about the machineries and the manufacturing process whenever they are provided with hands on experience. This helps them in the industrial manufacturing process.
• THERMAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY: This laboratory consists of various components, cut section model and experimental facility of IC engines by varying the fuel, no. of cylinder and types of loading. The laboratory is constructed to provide the experimental knowledge on combustion theory and analyzing the performance of IC engine.
• HEAT TRANSFER LABORATORY: This lab has a potential for understanding the concepts of three modes of heart transfer viz., conduction, convection and radiation. The lab is updated with plate type heat exchanger, double pipe heat exchanger and condensation apparatus.
• CAD/CAM LABORATORY: The CAD laboratory is a central facility available in department of mechanical engineering and consists of high end software and hardware for drafting, modeling and analysis. The lab provides digitally integrated environment where all the students and faculty can work with 2-D and 3-D drafting, modeling and analysis packages to design, analyze, simulate and build components. The students are encouraged to learn, practice and apply the knowledge gained from these packages into their projects and research areas.
• METEROLOGY LABORATORY: The metrology laboratory is mainly focused to provide fundamental knowledge on units and standards, measurement methods and selection of appropriate measuring instrument. To achieve closure tolerance, this lab is equipped with digital measuring instruments like Vernier caliper, Dial gauge, Micrometer, Thickness gauge, Sprit level, Profile projector and Tool makers microscope. The students are exposed to learn linear, angular and form measurement with real time machine components.
• KINEMATICS AND DYNAMICS LABORATORY: The Kinematics &Dynamics Laboratory is primarily focused on mechanism and dynamic analysis of mechanical system. It is equipped with governor, gyroscope, digital dynamic balancing machine, cam analyzer and torque indicator.
• CNC LABORATORY: The CNC lab is mainly focused to provide students with recent manufacturing technologies. XLTURN and XLMILL Machines with FANUC integrated turning and milling software are used to train students in programming and manufacturing process CEP programs in CNC are regularly conducted for students.
• MECHATRONICS LABORATORY: The Mechatronics lab is a centralized facility that provides students about electronics control hydraulic and pneumatic components integrated with PLC provide enough knowledge about programming for industrial automation
• MACHINE DRAWING LABORATORY: The lab provides digitally integrated environment where all the students and faculty can work with 2-D and 3-D drafting and modelling packages to design, analyze and draft components. The students are encouraged to learn, practice and apply the knowledge gained from these packages into their projects and research areas.

On behalf of The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technical Symposim “BUOYANCY” is conducted for every year. The symposium is organized by the Staff & Students of Mechanical Engineering. Great achievers in the mechanical field are invited as chief guests and judges. Students from various colleges participate in the various events and win cash prizes and awards.

CEP:

As part of the Continuous Education Programme (CEP), various mechanical courses for industrial applications are conducted by the department every year for the students of II year, III year and IV year. On completion of the courses, students are provided with certificates which will be an added qualification during their employment process.

CEP Courses

• Certificate Course CNC Operator
• Certificate Course in Two wheeler and Four wheeler servicing
• Certificate Course in AC Technician
• Short term course on "Robotics"
• Short term course on "E.Vehicle"

To improvise the student knowledge and their interest in academics, Guest Lectures are conducted for II, III and IV years on various topics by various resource persons.

• “Thermal Engineering 1” for the II years in Apr. 2019 and Nov. 2022.
• “Dynamics of Machines” for the III years in August, 2019..
• “Power Plant Engineering” for the IV years in August 2019.
• “Heat and Mass Transfer” for III Year in May, 2022.

To provide Industrial exposure to students, Industrial visits are arranged by the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Students are able to learn how the topics they study are applied in industries. The industrial visits also help the students in their placement opportunities.

• Tusker Rubber Products, Karaikudi for II and III Year on 09.07.2017.
• KaderiAmbal Cotton Mills Pvt.Ltd, Aravayal for the IV years on 09.02.2018.
• Wonderla, Cochin for the III years on 23.01.2021.
• Power Plant Piping Unit, BHEL, Thirumayam for II, III and IV year students on 06.09.2019 and09.03.2022.

Also as part of curriculum, students are sent to various Industries like BHEL, Wheels India, TNSTC, CECRI, etc for carrying out Internship / In-plant Training.

• Students of Mechanical Engineering initiated planting of trees within the college campus for Teacher’s day celebration
• Special classes for students of Mechanical Engineering
• Quiz competition for Mechanical Engineering students
• Organic farming initiated by Mechanical Engineering students and staff members

An initiative for Organic farming was provided by the students of Mechanical Engineering and was guided by faculty members. Farming without using harmful pesticides and fertilizers was developed. An extensive area within the college campus was provided by the College Management to support this organic farming. Vegetables like raddish, ladies fingers, brinjal,and many more were grown only by using organic fertilizers and pesticides and was supplied to the College canteen.

• Jegaspathi and R.Priyadharshini won 2nd place in the Quiz Competition held at Shanmuganathan College of Engineering and Technology, Pudukkottai on 07-09-2019.
• S.Vinith kumar and Jegan won 1st place for their Paper Presentation at Chenduran College of Engineering and Technology,Pudukottai on 15-02-2019.