Head of the Department

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, established in 1991 with an initial intake of 60 students, later increased to 120 in 2009. Offering a comprehensive four-year B.E. program at the undergraduate level and a Ph.D. program at the postgraduate level, the department has consistently upheld a tradition of academic rigor and innovation.

Our department’s strength lies in its well-qualified faculty, each bringing vast experience in their respective fields. These dedicated educators not only impart strong theoretical knowledge but also emphasize practice-oriented learning; ensuring students are well-prepared for the challenges of the real world.

Many of our alumni have found success in core industries, public sector undertakings (PSUs), and the IT sector, while others have pursued higher education at prestigious institutions both in India and abroad. This rich legacy of success reflects the department’s commitment to excellence.

In today’s world, where engineers are tasked with addressing challenges such as resource scarcity, climate change, and environmental preservation, the need for mechanical engineers with innovative thinking and technical prowess has never been greater. To meet this demand, our curriculum blends foundational courses in basic sciences with interdisciplinary subjects and core mechanical engineering topics. These are complemented by hands-on laboratory experiences, ensuring our students are well-rounded and industry-ready.

We continually upgrade our teaching methodologies with modern tools like smart boards, innovative teaching learning methods to provide interactive and learning experiences. Our aim is to nurture student’s not just as competent professionals but as individuals imbued with ethical, social, and human values.

Since its inception, the Department of Mechanical Engineering has been the preferred choice for aspiring engineers, and we continue to strive toward excellence in education and innovation.

Dr. M. M. Bhoomkar
Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering

About Department

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, established in 1991, began with an undergraduate program and an initial intake of 60 students, which was expanded to 120 in 2009. In 2013, the department earned recognition as a Ph.D. Research Centre by Savitribai Phule Pune University, and it proudly boasts five faculty members who serve as Research Supervisors for the Ph.D. program.

With over 46 lakhs in research funding from various organizations, the department has developed state-of-the-art facilities for research and innovation. A highlight of our department is the Product Innovation Laboratory, supported by 3DPLM-Dassault Systems and Robotics lab which encourages groundbreaking student projects. Dassault Système has sponsored several projects aimed at addressing social challenges. A shining example is Team Nanoknocks, a group of our students who received a cash prize around  ₹2.5 lakhs. Maverick team received the award of ₹1.6 lakhs in SUPRA 2024.

We have also established strong collaborations through MoUs with leading organizations such as Dassault Systems and Accurate Industries, enhancing the learning and research opportunities for both faculty and students.

By promoting a strong research culture, we aim to bridge the gap between industry and academia. Our teaching philosophy emphasizes interactive and innovative methods, helping shape students into not only skilled professionals but also individuals with strong ethical, social, and human values.

Students in the department frequently engage in final-year projects with prestigious R&D institutions such as DRDO, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, and renowned industries like TATA Motors. Our graduates have gone on to secure placements in prominent companies, including Mitsubishi (Japan), HERO Motor Corp, Siemens, Kirloskar Pneumatic, and Mahindra & Mahindra.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering continues to cultivate excellence, preparing students to meet the ever-evolving demands of the global engineering landscape.

Vision of the Department

“To become premier source of competent Mechanical Engineers in the service of the society”.

Mission of the Department

• To extend state of the art facilities and opportunities for the holistic development of the students.
• To transform students into competent engineers, entrepreneurs and researchers with strong ethical, social and human values.
• To undertake innovative practices in teaching-learning processes.
• To strengthen collaborations with other institutions and industries to promote research.
• To adapt to changes in technology for socio-economic and sustainable development.

The Program Educational Objectives

• PEO-1: Apply the technical skill to identify, analyze and solve engineering problems.
• PEO-2: Develop the entrepreneur and researcher with ethical and human values.
• PEO-3: Analyze the complex problems by using innovative modern tools.
• PEO-4: Develop professionals having administrative and managerial skills for mechanical and multi-disciplinary domains.
• PEO-5: Demonstrate the attribute of self-directed learning capabilities (lifelong learning) and cater to the needs of environment and society.

Program Outcomes (POs)

Mechanical Engineering Graduates will be able to:

1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

1. Demonstrate competency in the area of Thermal, Design, Manufacturing and to apply skills  in multidisciplinary areas of engineering
2. Face competitive examinations that offer challenging and rewarding careers (pursuing higher studies, general administration or entrepreneurship) in mechanical engineering or other areas.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering of PVG’s COET&GKPIOM, Pune has an approved “Ph. D. Research Centre” affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) since 2013.

• Total of Approved Guides: 03

List of Ph. D. Guidance during assessment year

List of Ph. D. Pursuing Faculties from the Department

Syllabus

SE Mechanical 2019 Course

TE Mechanical 2019 Course

BE Mechanical 2019 Course

Faculty

FDPs Organized

Journal Publications: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Academic Year 2023-24

Academic Year 2022-23

Academic Year 2021-22

 Academic Year 2020-21

Major Laboratory of Mechanical Engineering Department

Additional Facilities

Students Achievements

YouTube Link

MESA Facebook profile link

• Final Year student’s project “Multipurpose Material Handling Robot” Sponsored by La Foundation Dassault Systems was appreciated at 3D Experience forum at Bangalore by Mr. Bernard Charlès, CEO Dassault Systems, France. This project was partially funded by Dassault System and selected as one of the best projects to showcase at 3D Experience forum -2024. Samadhan Bhavar, Nikhil Koshti, Pradnya Sonar and Shantanu Kulkarni from B.E. Mechanical worked in the project under the guidance of Prof. Vishal Chavan. . Heartiest Congratulations to all of them!!

• Third Year Student’s mini project “Smart Ladder” has won 2^nd Prize in ‘open innovation category’ at National Level competition DIPEX 2024 held at 7 th to 10 th March 2024 at Nerul Min that Mr. Atharva Borhade, Mr. Nikhil suryawanshi, Mr. Piyush Pansare and Mr. Nilesh karkhele worked in the project under the guidance of Dr. M. M. Bhoomkar. On this project patent is filed and  published under the guidance of Prof. R. H. Tike. Heartiest Congratulations to all of them.

• ‘Team Maverick’ official Student Formula Racing team of PVG’s COET&GKPIOM, Pune has won All India Rank Second in Formula Bharat 2024 Competition held at Coimbatore, India in February 2024. Sumeet Dhanedar, Captain and 24 more students participated in the competition from the Mechanical Department. Prof. Vishal Chavan, Faculty Advisor guided the students.

• ‘‘Team Maverick’ official Student Formula Racing team of PVG’s COET&GKPIOM, Pune has won All India Rank Third in Formula Bharat 2023 Competition held at Coimbatore, India. Rohit Desai, Captain and 24 more students participated in the competition from the Mechanical Department. Prof. Vishal Chavan, Faculty Advisor guided the students.

• ‘‘Team Conquistador’ official SAE BAJA team of PVG’s COET&GKPIOM, Pune has won All India Rank Two in Suspension and Traction event of ATVC 2023 Competition held at Pune, India. Harshadeep Awari, Captain and 24 more students participated in the competition from the Mechanical Department. Prof. Vishal Chavan, Faculty Advisor guided the students.

• ‘‘Team Maverick’ official Student Formula Racing team of PVG’s COET&GKPIOM, Pune has won All India Rank Third in SAE SUPRA 2022 Competition held at Buddh International Test Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. Rohit Desai, Captain and 24 more students participated in the competition from the Mechanical Department. Prof. Vishal Chavan, Faculty Advisor guided the students.

Photo: Recognition and Scholarship of our Students by Avery Dennison

Photo: Recognition and Award to Our Students at KPIT Sparkle Event

Photo: Runner Up position by our Students at National Students’ Design Competition 2017-18 Organized by ISHRAE

Some other Achievements

Academic Year 2023-24:

Academic Year 2022-23:

Academic Year 2021-22:

The commissioner of Patents (Australia) –“A Process For Bio-Synthesizing Metal Nano-Particles” on 29^th Oct. 2015 by AmeyKardile

The commissioner of Patents (Australia) – “An Automatic Male/Female Adapter Engaging/Disengaging Device” on 17^th Nov 2016 by TejasKabra and AmeyKardile

Students Achievements in NPTEL Courses

Association of Mechanical Engineering Students (MESA)

MESA website

About PVG’s MESA Club

The sole purpose in forming this association was to bring students together and to provide them the platform to nurture their talent. The year 2022 was proved to be a breakthrough for MESA as the committee was able to form a quite good platform for the years to come. MESA is the platform where students as well teachers can interact with eminent industry Persons at a very different level.

This platform was formed to promote innovation, talent and skills in a particular student. MESA was formed on the grounds of sharing, hard work, loyalty and respect towards knowledge as well as teachers. With the heart of MESA being knowledge conducting multiple events to spread the knowledge is the motto of the MESA. Finally MESA is a platform formed by the students for the students.

 Benefits of starting PVG’s MESA Student Club in institute.

With the membership of this professional body students will get

• Practice of Engineering Profession
• Registration as Professional Engineers
• Professional development
• Peer Network
• Knowledge resources
• Access to Technical Publications
• Guest House Facility
• Technical collaboration and sponsorship for arranging technical seminars / symposia / workshops etc
• The opportunity for R&D grant from MESA.
• Five Library Cards of MESA libraries without payment of any fees 

 MESA COMMITTEE A.Y. 2023-24

Committee of PVG’s MESA Student Club in the Department of Mechanical Engineering

A.Y. 2023-24

List of events organised by MESA from 2023 to 2024

1. STTP on “Lean Sigma Principles & Techniques”

Department of Mechanical Engineering arranged a Skill Development Week with the assistance of company Pursullence GBS Pune that have signed MOU with College on 15^th, 16^th ,18^th & 19^th January 2024. Mr. Santosh Avsarkar conducted a 4-day training program on Lean six sigma Principles & Techniques at Pune Vidyarthi Griha College of Engineering, catering specifically to Mechanical students.

The program aimed to equip participants with essential skills in utilizing six sigma for engineering simulations and analysis. Throughout the training, students engaged in, gaining practical insights into various activities , and projects given to them. The expert instructors Mr. Santosh Avsarkar facilitated interactive learning, ensuring participants could apply theoretical concepts to real-world engineering challenges.

The program fostered a collaborative learning environment, encouraging students to explore the diverse applications of Lean six sigma By the program’s conclusion, participants had not only acquired proficiency in six sigma but also enhanced their problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking. Mr. Santosh Avsarkar commitment to empowering the next generation of mechanical engineers was evident in this impactful training program, providing valuable skills for future professional success. The Student coordinator Sahil belekar and Aditi Jebale were involved throughout the Program for proper conduction of Training.

2. Workshop on Artificial Intelligence tools

Workshop on Artificial Intelligence tools was arranged in collaboration with Mr. Vijay Bhambri, Kritika Industries Nagpur.The workshop started at 10:30 am. The students are made aware of the basic concept of Artificial Intelligence . The course taught them the how to get started with Artificial Intelligence tools . Students were able to make a AI Generated Photos, Videos etc. Basic of AIML, introduction to varies AI tools,  Generated artificial images with the help of AI Tools, Video and Audio creation using AI Tools, Created short videos based on stories & Various AI applications and valedictory function. The event was attended & organised by HOD of Mechanical  Department Dr. M. M. Bhoomkar & MESA Coordinator Prof. S. S. Chikshe.

Thus, this WORKSHOP proved to be very informative. Students were able to understand the various AI Tools. This workshop conducted by experienced Industrial professional offered a great source to grain practical knowledge.

3. Hands-on Training on Ansys Software

Throughout the training, students engaged in hands-on sessions, gaining practical insights into finite element analysis, and structural mechanics. The expert instructors from Phakatkar Academy facilitated interactive learning, ensuring participants could apply theoretical concepts to real-world engineering challenges. Shrirang Ghadyalji, MTech Design 2003 from VIT Pune and having experience more than 20 years, out of which 9 years in 3D PLM (its current name is Dassault System). He is having experience of giving training to students in Ansys and Modeling almost more than 10 years.

The program fostered a collaborative learning environment, encouraging students to explore the diverse applications of Ansys in mechanical engineering. By the program’s conclusion, participants had not only acquired proficiency in Ansys but also enhanced their problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking. Phakatkar Academy’s commitment to empowering the next generation of mechanical engineers was evident in this impactful training program, providing valuable skills for future professional success.

4. Value Added Course on GD&T/CMM

Conducted a 5 day value added course on GD&T/CMM in association with Accurate Industries, Hadapsar, Pune. On the first the of GD&T session at our college we had a very interesting interactive session. Discussed many topics related to the GD&T. Industry expert Mr. Momin sir shared his knowledge in the field of GD&T in a very interesting way. We learned the basic concepts of tolerance, like what the tolerance actually is? , types of tolerance? , etc. we also learned how the concept of tolerance is used in the field of GD&T for reading the drawings.

Then we studied the different types of fits namely interference, transition and clearance. Also we studied when to use which type of fit in a particular application. We studied the importance of position symbols in engineering. Also we understood what is it’s significance in the point of engineering perspective.

 5. Skill development program on “Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration”

A workshop on Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning is arranged with collaboration with Mr. Vijay Bhambari, Krutika Academy, Nagpur.  The workshop started at 11 am. The students are made aware of the basic concepts of Heat and the devices used for transfer of heat. The students are made aware of the various concepts and the devices used in the HVACR systems. The students were made aware of the refrigeration cycle and related components. A hands-on experience was given to the students for various components like compressor, heat exchangers, expansion devices. The event was attended by Honorable Principal Dr. M. R.Tarambale, HOD of Mechanical  Department Dr. M. M. Bhoomkar & MESA Coordinator Prof. S. S. Chikshe.

Thus, this WORKSHOP proved to be very informative. Students were able to understand the various components and systems HVACR. This workshop conducted by the experienced Industrial professional offered a great source to gain practical knowledge. Students can observe and learn as to how theoretical concepts are put into action, thereby aiding their practical learning. Students are exposed to real working environment and shown how things are done in an actual HVACR servicing.

6.Skill development program on “Arduino based Advanced Robotics”

A workshop on Robotics and automation techniques is arranged with collaboration with Mr. Chittaranjan Mahajan, Dolphin Labs, Pune. The workshop started at 11 am. The students are made aware of the basic concepts of Automation Techniques. The course taught them the how to get started with Aurdino programming by writing basic code, connecting components and sensors debugging programs and creating the projects. Students were able to make a robotic vehicle which can detect obstacles, distant measuring sensors. Students are able to make an App Android for running of the robotic vehicle in forward, reverse, left, right mode. The event was attended by Honorable Principal Dr. M. R.Tarambale, HOD of Mechanical  Department Dr. M. M. Bhoomkar & MESA Coordinator Prof. S. S. Chikshe.

Thus, this WORKSHOP proved to be very informative. Students were able to understand the various components and systems Robotics and Arduino program. This workshop conducted by the experienced Industrial professional offered a great source to gain practical knowledge. Students can observe and learn as to how theoretical concepts are put into action, thereby aiding their practical learning. Students are exposed to real working environment and shown how things are done in an actual Robotics and Aurdino.

7.STTP On “Solar Technology and Projects based on Solar Technology”

A workshop on Solar Technology and Projects based on solar Technology is arranged with collaboration with Mr. Vijay Bhambari, Krutika Academy, Nagpur.  The workshop started at 11 am. The students are made aware of the basic concepts of Energy, Power and calculations of loads. Students were made aware of the electricity bills and the various parameters mentioned in the electricity bill. The students have understood the solar panel systems, types and specifications, they have also studied the grids types and charge controller they are in a position to calculate the panel area and efficiency with calculations for different kW. The event was attended by Honorable Principal Dr. M. R.Tarambale, HOD of Mechanical  Department Dr. M. M. Bhoomkar & MESA Coordinator Prof. S. S. Chikshe.

Thus, this WORKSHOP proved to be very informative. Students were able to understand the various components and systems Solar Technology and various projects which can be undertaken in this field.  This workshop conducted by the experienced Industrial professional offered a great source to gain practical knowledge. Students can observe and learn as how theoretical concepts are put into action, thereby aiding their practical learning. Students are exposed to real working environment and shown how things are done in an actual Solar Technology field.

Core Committee Members Academic Year 2022-2023
President- Dr. M. M. Bhoomkar

Staff Coordinator- Prof. S. S. Chikshe

General Secretary – Mr. Tejas Jagtap

MESA 2022 Inauguration by the hands of Mr.Narendra Chaudhari Director Sapal Industries Pvt. Ltd.Pune

Activities Conducted

With pride PVGCOET  Mechanical Engg. Dept. Share a very good News of our student achievements. A Maharashtra Platoon led by Our T.E Mech student Chi. Soha Samak got first position in AIVSC-All India Vayu Sainik Camp.A top most Ranked Camp for NCC Air wing .Jodhpur. Maharastra could manage this after 6 years.Congrats to Soha and Thanks to all for support.The Training Program on ‘Advances in Metrology: CMM Programming and Applications’ with hands on experience on Advanced CMM machine is successfully conducted for TE mechanical students of PVG’S COE&T, Pune.The Training Program is held at Accurate Gauging Pvt. Ltd, Pune.The paid workshop is organised and conducted as a part of MOU signed between PVG’S COE&T and Accurate Gauging Pvt. Ltd.Prof. Dr. M. M. Bhoomkar accompany 52 students for paid training programme.

 Material Advantage Students Chapter Under American Society for Metals (ASM), Pune Chapter

Association of PVG’s ASM Student Club

Association of PVG’s ASM Student Club was reformed in the year 2022 by the group of Second, Third & Final year students of Mechanical branch. The sole purpose in forming this association was to bring students together and to provide them the platform to nurture their talent. The year 2022 was proved to be a breakthrough for PVG’s ASM Student Club as the committee was able to form a quite good platform for the years to come. PVG’s ASM Student Club is the platform where students as well teachers can interact with eminent industry Persons at a very different level. This platform was formed to promote innovation, talent and skills in a particular student. PVG’s ASM Student Club was formed on the grounds of sharing, hard work, loyalty and respect towards knowledge as well as teachers. With the heart of PVG’s ASM Student Club being knowledge conducting multiple events to spread the knowledge is the motto of the PVG’s ASM Student Club. Finally PVG’s ASM Student Club is a platform formed by the students for the students.

Core Committee Members Academic Year 2022-23

Chairman – Mr. Athrva Potnis

Vice-Chairman – Ms. Mrudula Deosthali

Secretary – Mr. Sahil belekar

Treasurer – Ms. Riddhi Patel

Activities Conducted

1. Inauguration of PVG’s ASM Student Club
2. National Level Project Compitation
3. Tech Talk on “5S System”
4. Tech Tal on “Heat Treatment Awareness ”

Interaction with Outside World

Academic Year 2024-25

• M. M. Bhoomkar participated in Departmental Advisory Board (DAB) meeting on 10th August 2024 at Anatrao Pawar College of Engineering and Research, Pune
• R. L. Edlabadkar was participated as expert for Ph.D. sixth monthly presentations on 16^th July 2024 at Sinhagad College of Engineering, Pune.
• R. L. Edlabadkar participated as expert for Ph.D. sixth monthly presentations on 8^th August 2024 at Sinhagad College of Engineering, Pune.
• R. L. Edlabadkar participated as expert for Ph.D. pre-synopsis seminar on 30^th January 2024 at Sinhagad College of Engineering, Pune.
• R. L. Edlabadkar participated as an external expert for Ph.D. progress evaluation on 17^th February 2024 at Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, Pune.

Academic Year 2023-24

• M.M. Bhoomkar was appointed as Subject expert in Mechanical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering Diesel by Savitribai Phule Pune University for Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) on 12^th June 2023.
• M.M. Bhoomkar participated in promotion of college teacher under CAS scheme as a subject expert on 21^st June 2023 at Baburaoji Gholap College, Pune.

Academic Year 2022-23

• M.M. Bhoomkar participated as an expert for Ph.D pre-synopsis of research scholars on 20^th February 2023 at Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, Pune .
• M.M. Bhoomkar was appointed as Board of Studies member (BoS) under Science and Technology (Printing Technology) of Savitribai Phule Pune University on 10^th January 2023.
• M.M. Bhoomkar was appointed as External Subject Expert for evaluation of Ph.D Research Proposal in Research Centre Civil Engineering Department on 9^th September 2023 at Anantrao Pawar College of Engineering and Research, Pune.
• S. S. Chikshe delivered a guest lecture on “New Trends in 3D Printing” on 24^th November 2022 at Maharashtra Institute of Printing Technology, Pune.

 Academic Year 2021-22

•  S. S. Chikshe delivered a guest lecture on “Product Life Cycle Management Strategies for Engineering Applications” on 28th March 2021 at ZEAL College of Engineering & Research, Pune.
• S. S. Chikshe delivered a guest lecture on “Additive Manufacturing Overview” on 29th October 2021 at ZEAL College of Engineering & Research, Pune.

Academic Year 2023-24

Academic Year 2022-23

Academic Year 2021-22

Academic Year 2020-21

Academic Year 2019-20

Academic Year 2018-19

Industry sponsored projects of AY 2019-20

Engine’s cooling system is crucial in order to keep engine running. In most of vehicle liquid cooling is used. Coolant, that circulates around engine, need to be filled in radiator through radiator cap. However direct coolant filling result into formation of air pockets inside system. These air pockets are removed by increasing temperature of coolant (by running engine for some time) and removing air from air bleed valve. This process requires time and proper engine running conditions also.

Solution to this tedious process is filling the coolant by creating a vacuum in radiator and sucking in the coolant by pressure difference. Vacuum can be created by using shop floor’s compressed air line. After, creating vacuum, radiator can be checked for leakages by using pressure gauge. After ensuring that no leakages are present, valve to coolant inlet can be opened and coolant will be sucked in naturally due to pressure difference. Advantage is that time required for process will be reduced and no use of vacuum pump hence no moving parts.

E-Commerce and package deliveries are growing at a fast pace and there is an increased demand for same-day deliveries. Established delivery companies and new start-ups are investing in technologies that reduce delivery times and/or increase delivery drivers’ productivity. In this context, the adoption of Sidewalk Automated (or Autonomous) Delivery Robots (SADRs) has a growing appeal. SADRs are pedestrian sized robots that deliver items to customers without the intervention of a delivery person.

For Delivery of item we require a online delivery system like Fed-ex or for delivering food there is Zomato, Uber ears and Swiggy. They all need humans to function as all functions including pickup to delivery is performed by man. The delivery may require lot of time in case of traffic. Also it can be dangerous for delivery person to transport during times like war or pandemic. To solve these small but major issues of delivery we can use autonomous vehicle or Robot as a viable alternative.

Our project is intended to do the similar work as a delivery man, it will pick up, transport and deliver item to required destination. As it will have its own pathway, there will be no delay in delivery time. Thus it will save time along with reduction in human effort. In the pandemic like Covid-19, where human gathering is not allowed, our project can be an viable and effective alternative.

Indian railways, though reliable and adequately operational, are not technologically advanced and safe. In other words, they do not meet the benchmarks set by the advanced European railway technologies.

So, to meet the need of the hour, this project aims to improve the railway systems and virtually implement one of the advancements, i.e. use of articulation in the railways.This system is typically implemented in Jacobs bogies, in which two coaches share a common bogie. The result of this implementation is that the number of bogies are reduced by half and implicitly, the number of wheels are also reduced by half. Hence, this reduces the overall friction between the rails and the bogie wheels and also reduction in overall weight. This will facilitate high speed transportation and also increased safety.

It is the exact time of Indian Railways to meet its technical upgradation and getting its next level infrastructure with high speed rails of India.

SABO, A semi-automatic battery operated (SABO) garbage sweeping machine is a proposed solution for garbage collection technique by Product Innovation Lab, PVG’s COET,Pune. Existing Solutions for garbage collection are not optimized for Indian road conditions and complexity of some technology does not allow us to prioritize the quantity needed for maximum effect.Cost,efficiency and ergonomic design are three keyparameters considered in SABO. SABO uses the same principle of reciprocating manual sweeping method but with a long continuous brush that rotates at certain RPM in an enclosed trolley.

SABO reduce labour,considerably increase work output,bristles of the brush adapt to the terrain conditions andis economically feasible.SABO will revolutionize the way of garbage collection and will make our country green and clean.

INDUSTRY SPONSORED PROJECTS OF PREVIOUS AY

The objective was to analyze the vibrations induced in V-block while machining a component. Block fixture was analyzed in its original condition. The maximum amplitude of vibration was more than permissible limit.  The modification in the fixture was done to damp the vibrations.

On the basis of geometry, three different types transit Cases were analyzed.

1) Cylindrical Transit Case   2) Hexagonal Transit Case 3) Rectangular Transit Case

Two different material were also tested:

• Aluminum Alloy
• Glass Fiber

Objective was to design, analyze and fabricate a sturdy welding positioner that can easily rotate 80 kg job cum fixture.

PROJECTS IN PRODUCT INNOVATION LAB

Product innovation lab is working on project “ASTEROID: The Humanoid Robot”. The project has been inspired by poppy humanoid and success of bionic arm.The main motive is to design and build a low cost humanoid robot and to achieve basic movements like walking, self-balancing and pick and dropping which are similar to humans along with making it mobile and wireless. Aspired Humanoid will be of 70cm height and 3 kg weight with 19 degrees of freedom similar to human joints.

The project undertaken aspires to achieve static and dynamic stable walk so that humanoid will be in position to perform assigned task considering its workspace environment flawlessly. We also focused on designing gripper to grasp various objects considering its orientation as pick and drop objects is one of the important motions of the humanoid in any application.

The design has been completed and 3D printing technology available in lab is being used for manufacturing. Kinematic simulation, structural analysis, workspace calculation involves use of ANSYS and MATLAB software.The interfacing of electronic components and developing coding framework to make humanoid motions independent has been accomplished by following then path of interdisciplinary approach. The project opens opportunities for image processing and AI Implementation.

The human hand is a complex system, with a large number of degrees of freedom sensors embedded in its structure, actuators and tendons, and a complex hierarchical control. Despite this complexity, the efforts required to the user to carry out the different movements are quite small. The myoelectric arm works under the influence of Electromyography (EMG) signals extracted from skin surface. The Electromyogram signal is a neuro muscular signal that measures electric potential generated in muscles during their contraction and relaxation representing neuromuscular activities. These Electromyographic signals are utilized to run various motors which enable the user (patient) to grip and move limbs in a much more effective manner. Prosthetic hands are replication of the natural hand, with significantly reduced grasping capabilities and no sensory information delivered back to the user. Despite the significant impact of losing a hand, numbers of amputees requiring prosthesis are too small to push manufacturers to innovate their products, so both the control interfaces and mechanisms have barely changed in the past 40 years.

The outcome of this project is to create a cost effective less weight Bionic Arm that can mimic the hand gestures correctly. This will help lower elbow amputees by providing them a solution that will help them in their day to day tasks. This in turn will give them more independence and improve their quality of life. This Bionic Arm consists of total 14 Degrees of Freedom which includes 11 palm motions and 3 wrist motions. For actuation of fingers linear actuator which works on the principle of slider crank mechanism are used. For thumb servo motor is also used for thumb rotation purpose. In wrist servo motors are used for giving desired degrees of freedom.

Bionic Arm is designed by using 3DExperience platform of Dassault Systems which provided many helpful tools like Part Design, Assembly Design, and Mechanical System Design. 3D Printing is used for manufacturing of Bionic Arm.

PRODUCT INNOVATION LAB

Sponsored Research

Internship: Department of Mechanical Engineering

A.Y. 2021-22 To 2023-24

Coordinator: – Prof. Rohan M. Panage

Students Internship: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Academic Year: 2023 – 2024

Academic Year: 2022 – 2023