Research and Development

Title of Project: Stair Climbing Platform driven by Conjugate Wheels
Award:ASME Student Mechanism and Robot Design Competition
Graduate Category, Mechanisms Division, Third Place Award
Level (State/national/International): International
Frequency of Award: Yearly
Organization: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Date of Award: August 2014
Awardee/s: Girish Sudhir Modak and Dr. Manmohan M. Bhoomkar AVCOE Research Center and Staff at PVG’s COET, Pune. Abstract with photo/video:
The average human age is increased and a common problem that the elderly people are facing is ‘impaired mobility’. New policies continue to make newly built areas accessible to disabled, but old buildings can’t be re-developed because they are without elevators. So ‘Staircase Climbing Wheelchair’ is a need of day. Many designs are already converted into the actual products but they are not cost effective or affordable. This project proposes a new and most importantly ‘Affordable’ design of a stair-climbing capable mechanism for the wheelchairs for elderly or disabled. Stair Lift is one more application in which this configuration can be adopted to avoid Back-Slip

Title of Project: Staircase Climbing Platform driven by Conjugate Wheels
Award: AVISHKAR (Maharashtra State Inter-University Research Convention)
Teachers Category, Engg and Technology Section, Second Rank Award
Level (State/national/International): State
Frequency of Award: Yearly
Organization: Government of Maharashtra
Date of Award:23 January 2015
Awardee/s: Girish Sudhir Modak and Dr. Manmohan M. Bhoomkar
Staff at PVG’s COET, Pune
Abstract with photo/video:
Many old buildings in the densely populated areas of society are without elevators. The task of climbing stairs is a major challenge for physically handicapped people or for elderly people due to the age dependent ‘impaired mobility’. To transfer material from ground floor to upper levels is another challenge for even a normal bodied person living in old and high buildings without elevators. So ‘Staircase Climbing Platform’ is a need of the day, at least in the developing countries. The platform is to serve the purpose of chassis. Depending upon the body that is built on it, the different versions like ‘Staircase Climbing Wheel-chair’ or ‘Staircase Climbing Trolley for transfer of material’ can be derived. They are also useful in the buildings with lifts, in case of unavailability of power backup. The designs which are already developed in this regard are not cost effective. This proposal is a new, innovative, simple but ‘affordable’ design of stair-climbing platform and is a complete new application of the ‘Gear Generation’ principle. It uses wheels with their profile similar to a ‘Pinion Gear’, perfectly conjugate to the staircase profile, treating it as a ‘Rack’. Due to the elimination of complicated parts and transmission elements, it is easily adaptable to develop low cost platform with stair climbing ability.

Title of Project : Development of Artificial Tool for Assessing Volatile Price of Electric Power under Deregulated Environment
Award : First Prize under Ph.D Category at Maharashtra State Inter University Research Competition ‘Avishkar-2011-2012’,held during 13th -15th Jan 2012 at Shivaji University, Kolhapur, organized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and represented Pune University.
Level : National
Frequency of Award : Yearly
Organization: Association of Indian University (AIU)
Date of Award : 15th January 2012
Awardee : Mrs Surekha R Deshmukh
Abstract
For every state utility in India, along with state owned generation there are two major sources of power available to fulfill the load demand. They are, Central Govt owned generation i.e. central sector generation and power purchased from power trading market.
For optimum scheduling additional sources of power need to be incorporated in the generation scheduling algorithm, along with their individual cost functions.
In India, power available from central sector generators is charged through frequency dependant tariff called Availability Based Tariff (ABT) and power available at market is charged with Market Clearing Price (MCP). In the present work, the feasibility of incorporating power available at market as ‘market generation’ while preparing a day ahead schedule is established. The incorporation of frequency dependant central sector generation as ‘grid generator’ is reported. Thus, optimum scheduling problem becomes distributing load amongst internal generators, central sector generator and power market, with appropriate cost functions to minimize cost of generation.
The objective of work is to develop suitable Artificial Intelligent Tool to ascertain the randomly varying parameters such as frequency, price of power and integrate them for generation scheduling task to derive commercial as well as technical benefits.

Title of Project: Development of Artificial Intelligence Tool for Assessing the Volatile Wind Power under Restructured Indian Power Sector
Award: First rank in State level Competition of Industrial and Research Projects for Faculty Members, Dipex 2013, during 6-13 March 2013, Pune, participated under Ph.D category. The prize includes Rs. 50,000/- and certificate.
Level: State
Frequency of Award: Yearly
Date of Award: 13th March 2013
Awardee : Mrs Surekha R Deshmukh
Abstract
Developments in the last two decades in power system introduced many technological and conceptual changes in the Power Sector. The power is available from conventional generation, purchasing or selling power from or to the market, buying power from other utilities (mainly Central Sector Plants in India) and from renewable energy sources such as wind. But the availability of renewable generation and the price of power available from central sector plants and power trading market are not certain and change randomly from time to time. Anticipating and incorporating the uncertainties in the generation and price of power from alternative sources of power, pose a challenge in the day ahead activity. The present work addresses this issue. Day ahead Wind Power Estimation: The available generation from conventional energy sources using stored resources or stored water is quite controlled, predictable and almost constant in nature. However the non-conventional enaergy sources are intermittent in nature due to uncertainty in the fuel availability. The uncertainty associated with wind speed and hence in wind power generation needs to be analyzed. ANN is developed to predict wind speed and wind power using typical representative data of Wind Park installed by SUZLON Energy Group as a case study. The applicability of ANN for predicting wind power generation is revalidated.

Date of Publication: 12/11/2015
Date of Filing: 29/9/2015
Type of patent: Australian
Applicant Name: Kardile Amey Vittal (Student, Mechanical Engg. PVG COET) Ghotekar Suresh
     URL:http://pericles.ipaustralia.gov.au/ols/auspat/applicationDetails.do?applicationNo=2015101419
Abstract: In accordance with the present invention a process for bio-synthesizing the metal nano particles is disclosed. The bio-synthesized metal nano-particles of the present invention can be employed against human pathogens, in particular, Bacillus Subtilis and Escherichia coli or used as absorbing material for absorbing hydrocarbon based oil, which is at least one selected from the group consisting of crude oil, bio-oil, refined oil, paraffins and olefins.

Patents Received : An Automatic Male/Female Adaptor Engaging/ Disengaging Device
Application No. 2016101875
Date of Publication: 1/12/2016
Publication Number: 201621014015
Date of Filing: 22/4/2016
Type of patent: Australian
Applicant Name: Kabra Tejas Sanjay, (Student, Mechanical Engineering, PVG COET) Kardile Amey Vittal. (Student, Mechanical Engineering, PVG COET)
     URL:http://pericles.ipaustralia.gov.au/ols/auspat/applicationDetails.do?applicationNo=2016101875
Abstract:
Once again POWER WASTED BY OVER CHARGING has raised a serious issue which leads to damage the various electronic gadget if charged for quite long and may burn and/or explode. This may not only cause permanent damage to mobile but also to humans and property. Today, we are using numerous devices, both electronic and mechanical, for various purposes in industries, Boiler plant, etc where human interference is not possible. Also heavy current due to SHORT-CIRCUIT causes excessive heating which results in fire or explosion. Sometimes short-circuit takes the form of an arc and causes considerable damage to the system. If the voltage remains low for even a few seconds, the consumer's motors may be shut down and generators on the power system may become unstable. For this None of the present system removes the plug/adapter mechanically/physically from respective socket automatically  Working principle of the invented device essentially comprise a set of components so configured that would allow to engage and/or disengage male/female plugs/pins from respective sockets automatically after a predetermined time period mechanically without any human intervention. Example: When any electronic device(example-mobile phone) get fully charged ,device get triggered and removes the charging pin/plug physically by patented designed mechanism to save the power losses.

Android Based Spectrum Analyzer
Application No. 3065/MUM/2013
Date of Publication: 17/07/2015
Publication Number: -
Date of Filing: 24/09/2013
Type of patent: Indian
Applicant Name:  1.ADITYA ANILRAO KURUDE 2. MAYUR ARVIND BHOLE 3. TUSHAR RAVINDRA KHOSE - Students of Pune Vidyarthi Griha’s College of Engineering and Technology, Pune -09
URL: http://ipindiaservices.gov.in/PublicSearch/PublicationSearch/Search
Satus - Request For Examination not filed
Abstract:
This is a new concept of analyzing the signal in frequency domain using an App based on Android OS. Analog input signal is applied to hardware signal conditioning block, where it is filtered to avoid the aliasing effect, programmable gain/attenuation is provided to the signal using an programmatically selectable amplifier /attenuator. The signal is digitized using internal ADC of ds PIC. Digitized samples are then transferred to the android device serially via Bluetooth, which is controlled by dsPIC. A java based application installed on android device accepts samples, performs FFT on them and display the signal in frequency domain. The performance of the proposed embedded system (i.e. Hardware & software) is then measured against some standard spectrum analyzer parameters. Greater cost reduction and smaller size of the embedded system offer advantages over conventional instruments.

Patents Received: Innovative Breast Cancer Prognosis Detection and NBSP based on HER2 Marker
Application No. 201721015067
Date of Publication: 19/05/2017
Publication Number: 20/2017
Date of Filing: 28/04/2017
Type of patent: Indian
Applicant Name: Dr. G. K. Kharate,  Prof.  P. G. Shete,  Dept of E/TC , PVG’s COET, Pune. URL: http://ipindiaservices.gov.in/PublicSearch/PublicationSearch/Search
Abstract:
The research work is a novel approach by considering the fact that the mortality rate in breast cancer is highly dependent on time of analysis by the pathologist. Thus the main aim of this research is to reduce the detection time by novel algorithm implementation on hardware Devkit processing for estimating the severity of cancer in the breast tissue samples. The process provided a reliable, repeatable, and fast method that could replace the traditional method of manual examination and estimation. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is widely used being cheaper, convenient to operate and conservable and for clear morphology. The IHC markers are Estrogen receptor (ER,) Progesterone receptor (PR), Human Epidermal Growth Factor (HER2) that give clear indications of the presence of cancer cells in the tissue sample. HER2 remains the most reliable marker for the detection of breast cancer. The markers discussed is Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (HER2) that gives clear indications of the presence of cancer cells in the tissue sample. HER2 is identified based on the color and density of the cell membrane staining based on the threshold for identifying and categorizing the cancerous cells as per severity of damage. The HER2 evaluation, the ratio of extent of staining to the total size of image gives an estimate of the severity of cancer cell spread. The evaluation of HER2 is done using simulation software, implemented on embedded processor evaluation board Devkit. The pathologist truth reality results and the hardware supported modified algorithm based results are found concurrent.        

Patents: STAIRCASE CLIMBING PLATFORM DRIVEN BY CONJUGATE WHEELS
Application No: 132/MUM/2014
Date of Publication: 02/01/2015
Publication Number: 01/2015
Date of Filing: 15/01/2014
Type of patent: Indian
Applicant Name: Girish S. Modak and Dr. Manmohan M. Bhoomkar Dept of Mechanical Engineering , PVG’s COET, Pune.
URL:  http://ipindiaservices.gov.in/PublicSearch/PublicationSearch/Search
Abstract:
Staircases are seen in almost every man made civil structure. The task of climbing stairs may seem very natural activity for a normal person but it becomes a major challenge for physically handicapped person on account of the obvious restrictions or for elderly person due to the ageing effect. Many old buildings in the densely populated areas of society are without elevators and these structures can’t be re-developed just because they are without elevators. To transfer material from ground floor to upper levels is another challenge for even a normal person living in these old and high buildings without elevators. So Staircase Climbing Platform is a need of the day, at least in the developing countries. Available designs are not cost effective. This invention provides a new, innovative, simple but affordable design of Staircase Climbing Platform. It uses wheels with their profile similar to a Pinion Gear perfectly conjugate to the staircase profile, treating the stairs as Rack. Due to the elimination of complicated parts and transmission elements, it is easily adoptable in the wheelchairs or in material transfer trolleys. The resultant Staircase Climbing Wheel-chair or Staircase Climbing Trolley is a Low Cost Solution to the problem being faced by substantially major class of society.  

Title: Acoustic Guitar Modeling Using Impulse Response of Single Fret
Application No. 201821038431
Date of Filing: 10/10/2018
Date of Publication: 02/11/2018
Date of Grant: 28/07/2023
Type of patent: Indian
Applicant Name: Minakshi Pradeep Atre, Dr Shaila D Apte
Abstract:
A mathematical model is developed for impulse response of other frets by using the single fret, say fret 20, of the same string. The impulse response is the fingerprint of the acoustic guitar body. There are 6 strings for an acoustic box shaped guitar and there are 20 frets for an individual string. We will save the impulse response of single fret in a store for reference. This modeling will be used to call that single fret’s impulse response and use it for impulse response generation of other frets. To generate a plucked or picked music note, the impulse response from the store is convolved with the excitation signal of that fret. The excitation signals are also saved in the store. This is the synthesis of the music note based on Impulse Response of a single fret.

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Sensorless Vector Control based on Nonlinear Disturbance Observer
Application No. TEMP/E-1/28612/2019-MUM
Date of Filing: 2019/07/06
Type of patent: Indian
 Applicant Name:  1. Dr. Vrunda Joshi 2. Aishwarya Apte 3. Hrishikesh Mehta –  Pune Vidyarthi Griha’s College of Engineering and Technology, Pune -09
URL: http://ipindiaservices.gov.in/PublicSearch/PublicationSearch/Search
Status – Provisional Application for Patent Submitted
Abstract:
This invention describes a vector control system for a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) based on Nonlinear Disturbance Observer (NLDO).  NLDO is employed as a disturbance estimator to estimate the load torque which is considered as the disturbance. A state feedback controller with integral function is used to control speed controller of PMSM. The purpose of the invention is to improve the transient performance of PMSM sensor-less vector control system over wide speed range especially at low speeds and to provide high reliability. A series of tests have demonstrated a highly repeatable response of the drive. The response time of this low-cost drive is field tested and found to be better than traditional vector control for a 24V, 60W motor PMSM.



Claims:

1. Disturbance observer is used to update operating point for every iteration.
2. Accurate load torque estimation is possible with this method.
3. State feedback controller adjusts the parameters of speed regulator for varying operating points, thus giving better response than traditional control scheme.

Title of the Patent - Real time Project Management Process Based On Scrum Strategy ScrumTree and system Thereof
Type of Patent: Indian
Status of Patent (Published / Granted) -- Published
Patent Application No - 2021028479
Inventor/s Name –

1. Dr. Surendra Mahajan (PVG’s College Of Engineering & Technology & GKPIOM, Pune)
2. Dr. Rupali Atul Mahajan (Jspm’s Bhivarabai Sawant Institute Of Technology And Research, Pune)

Patent Filed Date - 03-07-2020
Patent Published Date / Granted - 31-07-2020
Patent Publication Number / Patent Granted Number - 31/2020 ,  Classification – H04W 21/00
Link -- https://ipindiaservices.gov.in/PublicSearch/PublicationSearch
Abstract: The present invention relates to real time project management process based on scrum strategy Scrumtree and system thereof.
In an embodiment, real time project management process based on scrum strategy Scrumtree is provided. The process includes of developing a Scrumtree dataset using scrum stories wherein each scrum story is assigned a unique story Id; loading said Scrumtree dataset in a testing tool for processing; processing said Scrumtree dataset by scrum tree strategy; and displaying decision map/graph based on said processing.

In another embodiment, a real time project management system based on scrum strategy Scrumtree is provided. The system includes a dataset generating unit for developing a Scrumtree dataset using scrum stories wherein each scrum story is assigned a unique storyId; a testing unit for loading said Scrumtree dataset in a testing tool for processing; a processing unit for processing said Scrumtree dataset by scrum tree strategy; and a display unit displaying decision map/graph based on said processing.

Decision control model with scrum tree algorithm with regard to altered scrum process framework was developed.Another objective was achieved to judge hypotheses with regard to affirmation associated with altered scrum processes.

Also evaluated various parameters like data centrality, team closeness centrality, influential team nodes, and decision proximity along with sprint delivery decision.

The approach attains the accurate decision making that will help project managers and team to take decisions.

Patents: A CHILLED ROLLER WITH WIRE INSERT FOR OFFSET PRINTING MACHINE
Application No: 201921005949 A
Date of Publication: 21/08/2020
Publication Number: 34/2020
Date of Filing: 15/02/2019
Type of patent: Indian
Applicant Name: Dr. Manmohan M. Bhoomkar
Dept of Mechanical Engineering , PVG’s COET, Pune.
Number of claims = 5
 URL:  https://ipindiaservices.gov.in/PublicSearch/PublicationSearch/PatentDetails
Abstract:
The present invention refers to a chilled roller with recirculation of water or other suitable fluid used in offset printing machines. The chilled water is circulated through the copper coated rollers which will give the desired surface temperature. The wire insert (5) is added in annular space to have uniform heat transfer distribution across the length of the roller.

Provisional Patent Filed:  System and method for Augmented Reality Based Patient Health Monitoring
Application No. : 202021046786
Date of Provisional Filing: 27/10/2020
Applicant Name: Priyanka Dipak Gujar, Saloni Sadashiv Tapkir, Malay Ashwin Khare (Students, E & TC Engg. PVG COET)
Abstract:
Patient data is gathered and sent wirelessly over the network to the server The data is pre-processed and stored for further processing and use. This data is hosted on the Head Mounted Device is used to view the patient data. When the Head Mod identifies a patient, a request for that patient's data is sent to the server. The server sends the response to the device. This communication takes place wirelessly. The received data is displayed on the Head Mounted Device. A database of the hospital inventory is maintained on the server. Medicine recommendation is done by analyzing the patient data and inventory states The invention provides the facility of making a video call to the required specialist when the need arises. Patent Details:

Title of the Copyright - Driver drowsiness detection system by continuous monitoring of facial expression using image processing.
Copyright Registration No: - L-117771/2022

1. Inventor/s Name: – Dr. Surendra Mahajan (PVG’s College of Engineering & Technology & GKPIOM, Pune)

Filed Date: -  27-09-2022

Patents:DESIGN OF FOUR WHEELED TELESCOPIC BASE ADJUSTMENT SMART LADDER
Application No: 202421015069 A
Date of Filing: 29/02/2024
Type of patent: Indian
Applicant Name:Dr. Manmohan M. Bhoomkar Dept of Mechanical Engineering, PVG’s COET, Pune. URL: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/#sent/KtbxLvHPvXSDTsjtZVjQgqVdWdHmcGJzdq?projector=1&messagePartId=0.1
Status: Published
Abstract: Nowadays, in small scale industry or home application ladders are used. The main problem occurs in working method of ladder are, it is not portable. Lack of balancing and accidents prevention system. Co-worker is required to assist the task. To overcome this problem novel design is prepared. The unique mechanism operates with the help of foot paddle and working arm mechanism. Foot paddle frame one end is hinged with bearing and other end is free. Four wheels are welded to each leg of ladder for movement in forward or backward direction. This multi-tasking ladder has more advantages than traditional ladder. Worker can easily perform their task in effective manner. Telescopic base at the top provides comfortless and safety to the worker. This efficient working model of multi-tasking ladder can make huge difference in industrial work environment.

Patents: Plier
Application No: 394651-001
Date of Filing: 08/09/2023
Type of patent: Indian
Applicant Name:Dr. Manmohan M. Bhoomkar Dept of Mechanical Engineering, PVG’s COET, Pune.
URL: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/#search/patent/FMfcgzGwJvhjfQZHQzJJbvBmGcGDHLbb?projector=1&messagePartId=0.2
Status: Granted & Patented

Patents:AUTONOMOUS INTENSITY CONTROLLED FOG LAMP WITH SOS SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Application No: 202421005855
Date of Filing: 29/01/2024
Type of patent: Indian
Applicant Name: Prof. Rishikesh Tike Dept of Mechanical Engineering, PVG’s COET, Pune.
URL: https://iprsearch.ipindia.gov.in/PatentSearch/PatentSearch/ViewApplicationStatus
Status: Published
Abstract:
The aim is to minimize accidents which occur due to foggy environmental conditions. The amount of accidents caused by foggy and misty conditions account around 9-10% of the total accidents caused due to weather conditions. As a result, to counter the accidents due to the foggy conditions cars will be equipped with automatic light intensity (luminous flux) controlled fog lamps with SOS system and motor speed control. The purpose of design and implementation a vehicle control system that turns on and gradually increases the intensity of the installed fog lamps according to the varying density of the fog and if need be, alerting the driver through an SOS system & reducing the speed of the vehicle if the density of fog is drastically increased impairing the driver’s vision. Fog lamp intensity and road vision clarity depends upon the input weather conditions. The system works to ensure the safety of the vehicle and its passengers.

•  MATLAB Campuswide with toolboxes
• ETAP software along with different modules (Single and Multi user)
• MiPOWER
• PSCAD
• PLC Programming Software – Micrologix 1400
• SCADA Programming Software – Factory Talk View Studio for machine edition.
• Ansys EM (Perpetual License)
• Hardware in Loop (HIL) DSpace 1104
• VLSI -Vivado Tool
• Proteus VSM
• Orcad PCB Design
• MultiSim
• Microwind Layout & Simulation Tool
• Labview (National Instruments)
• Kuka.sim (15 Users):Robot Simulation & Programming
• DrillBit SoftTech India Private Ltd

Faculty:

• Prof. V. S. Chavan, Lab In-Charge (Department of Mechanical Engg.)

Overview: Product Innovation Lab is established in Mechanical Department by Dassault system to inculcate innovation in the students. 3Dexperience software and related hardware is provided by Dassault system to develop project related to robotics. Laboratory Equipment: Developed: A project titled “Build and Control of Bionic arm using EMG signal”Product Innovation Lab is developed in PI lab. The project is sponsored by LA Foundation, Dassault Systemes. The major goal of the project is to provide the society with low cost, light weight Bionic arm for the amputees. This bionic arm is controlled by the EMG signals taken from the amputees. The main research is concentrated around increasing the Degree of Freedom of the bionic arm and improving its functionality. The EMG signal is extracted from the human body, transforms are applied to it and features are extracted from the data. Further by applying classification and various Machine Learning algorithms, the learning model is built. Most of the prosthetic arms designed and used in India are very costly yet they fail to provide the high Degree of Freedom (DOF). Due to less DOF, the movements of the arm are restricted to only a few actions like gripping. Design of bionic arm completed herein consists of more Degree of Freedom and yet it is cost effective. Using 3 D printing, a light weight bionic arm is fabricated as shown below.

Faculty Team :

• Vrunda Joshi (Electrical Department)
• Vaishali Gongane (E/TC Department)
• Radha Ranjekar (Electrical Department)
• Manish Nagoshe (Mechanical Department)

Laboratory Equipment :

	Fire Bird V ATMEGA2560 Robotic Research Platform As a Universal Robotic Research Platform, Fire Bird V ATMEGA2560 provides an excellent environment for experimentation, algorithm development.
	Spark –V Robot Based on ATMEL  ATMEGA16A Xbee  wireless modules 3 MaxBotix EZ series ultrasonic range sensors Sensors: Three white line sensors Three IR proximity sensors Three directional light intensity sensors 2 Position encoders with 12.97mm resolution MaxBotix EZ series ultrasonic range sensors servo mounted Ultrasonic Range Sensor
	4 Axis Robotic Arm Designed for small mobile robots for object manipulation. It can grip objects up to 60mm wide with the griping force of 250gms. Arm has reach of 29cm.
	Autonomous Car Setup 10:1 scaled down Car model with D.C. motor drives developed for Auto-navigation and Auto-parking algorithms. The model has Raspberry Pi-3 as a core processor with allied sensors for navigation and obstacle detection.

Faculty :

• Dr.Varsha A.Chaware

Laboratory Equipment :

	Rotogravure Machine A 4-color gravure machine for the conduction of experimental runs on absorbent and non-absorbent substrates for research.
	Electrostatic Assist Enulec ESA system is designed to optimize the transfer of ink from the gravure cylinder to the printing substrate by creating an electric field in the area of the nip to assist the capillary action of the gravure process.
	Mottle Tester SFDA algorithm is used to calculate solid and halftone mottle in a printed image. Also topography, roughness and formation index is measured.
	Missing Dot Analyzer Fibro software is used to measure the missing dots in a printed image.
	Image Analyzer Dexel Image Analyzer is used to measure the dot count, dot circularity and voids in a printed image.
	Contact Angle Meter A Homarc Contact Angle Meter is used to measure the contact angle of test liquids and inks on substrate and further calculate the substrate energy of the substrate.
	Surface Tensiometer Kyowa DY300 surface tensiometer is used to measure surface tension of solvent, medium and ink by platinum du Nouy ring or Wilhelmy plate method.
	Viscometer Brookfield viscometer is used to study the rheological behavior of ink.
	Glossmeter Rhopoint tri-glossmeter is used to measure the print gloss at 200, 600 and 800 on printed samples.
	Spectrophotometer/ Spectro-densitometer Gretag Spectrophotometer and Spectro-densitometer is used to generate profile and measure color and density functions on printed samples.

Faculty Team :

• J. S. Kulkarni (Mechanical Department)
• Vishal S. Chavan (Mechanical Department)

Supporting Staff :

• S. D. Shingate (Mechanical Department)
• S. V. Amble (Mechanical Department)

Laboratory Equipment :

	Computerized Test Setup for 3 - Cylinder Petrol Engine Computerized Test setup for 3 - Cylinder Petrol Engine provides user friendly computer interface to Tech Scholar for study of various engine parameters and graphs.
	Computerized Test Setup for VCR Diesel Engine Computerized Test setup for VCR Single cylinder diesel engine provides< user friendly computer< interface to Tech Scholar for study of various< engine parameters and graphs.

Kattakkar Post Graduate Research Laboratory in Electrical Engineering

Laboratory Equipment :

	C2000 F 28027 Launch Pad Piccola Evauation Kit With Code Composer Studio Version 6
	DRV 8301 : 24V, 10A, three-phase MOSFET-based H-bridge inverter along with shunt resistances (one in each phase) used for current measurement
	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (30V, 40 W ) coupled with PMDC Machine
	DSP TMS 320F2812 with Code Composer Studio V3.1
	Digital Motor Control Card DMC 550 of Texas Instruments
	Prototype 6-4-2 pole combination reluctance rotor brushless doubly fed reluctance machine with single winding stator
	Prototype 8-6-4 pole combination circular ducted rotor brushless doubly fed reluctance machine with dual winding stator
	Ratings of Inverter : 3-phase, 3-level, 5KVA, 415V, 20A IGBT Modules with antiparallel diodes :1200V, 32A Clamping Diodes :1200V, 32A D. C. Link capacitors :2200 µF, 450V Driver modules: 5V to 15V D.C. Power measurement meter : Rishabh make RS485 TO RS232 Converter A.C. Current Sensing using C. T. sensor.

Software facilities

• MATLAB and Toolboxes
• ETAP
• Mi-Power

Research Facilities in Dynamics of Machinery Lab

Faculty Team :

• Dr. P. G. Kulkarni (Department of Mechanical Engg.)
• Prof. Mrs. Ami Barot (Department of Mechanical Engg.)

Objectives

• To facilitate research in the field of vibration and noise
• To provide vibration and noise measurement facilities
• To prepare students and staff with necessary knowledge in the domain of vibration based condition monitoring

Outcomes Users will be able to

• To learn vibration and noise measurements
• To analyse natural frequencies and mode shapes

Laboratory Equipment :

Objectives :

• To Inculcate and learn application/project oriented approach
• Understand system approach for building applications around TI technologies.
• Empower students with necessary knowledge, skills and expose them to TI technologies and thereby bridging the gap between industry and academia.

Outcomes : User will be able to learn/understand

• Embedded C programming techniques for 32-bit platform
• Embedded protocols and its interfacing techniques
• Embedded Wireless networking concepts and its implementation with application oriented projects and case studies.

Softwares : Code Composer Studio Version 6 for windows off line installer download from the below link Hardware Boards :

	Tiva ‘C’ Series LaunchPad Evaluation Kit TM4C123G
	MSP430- eZ430-RF2500 Development Tool
	C2000 F 28027 Launch Pad Piccola Evauation Kit
	CC110L for MSP 430 Air module Booster
	Capacitive Touch Booster Pack for 430
	MSP430-F5529 Lauchpad Evaluation Kit

Features

• USB 2.0-enabled MSP430F5529 16-bit MCU up to 25 MHz
• 128KB Flash and 8KB RAM
• 12 Bit SAR ADC
• Various USB device class examples and embedded software libraries available (CDC, HID, MSC)
• eZ-FET lite: Open source onboard debugger with application UART
• One USB connection for emulator and target via the use of an onboard USB hub
• USB as power source: 5V and 3.3V through a high efficiency DC/DC converter
• 40 pin LaunchPad standard leveraging the BoosterPack ecosystem

	Analog System Lab Kit PRO
	TI spins motors Drive Evaluation Kit

Embedded applications using 32-bit TIVA series platforms

Automotive Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Body Electronics & Lighting Hybrid/Electric & Power Train Systems Infotainment & Cluster Communications Equipment Enterprise Switching Telecom Infrastructure Wireless Infrastructure Industrial Factory Automation & Control Grid Infrastructure Industrial Transport

Medical, Healthcare & Fitness Motor Drives Power Delivery Space, Avionics & Defense Test & Measurement Drives and Motor Control applications Control of inverters Vector Control of A.C. motors Active Filter Power factor correction Grid tied Inverter Advance control of A.C./D.C. motors

Co-ordinators

• Kalyani Kulkarni kjk_entc@pvgcoet.ac.in (E&TC Department)
• V. A. Joshi(Electrical Department)
• Vaidehi Sovani(E&TC Department) vaidehi_sohoni@gmail.com
• Vaishali Gongane (E&TC Department)
• S. G. Shimpukade
• R. M. Rathod

Objectives

• To facilitate research in communication domain
• To provide simulation, test and measurement facilities
• To motivate and prepare students and staff with necessary knowledge, skills in various domains of communication

Outcomes User will be able

• To learn measurements using equipments such as vector network analyser, spectrum analyser etc.
• To design various communication systems or circuits such as antenna, filters, transmitter, receiver, directional coupleretc
• To simulate and test the designed communication circuits.

Test Facilities

Equipments /Simulation tool / others	Specifications	Manufacturer
Vector Network cum Spectum Analyzer	30 KHz to 4GHz	Keysight
Spectrum Analyzer	9KHz-3 GHz	G.W.Instek
Spectrum Analyzer	9 KHz-1.8 GHz	Hewlett Packard
R. F. Generator	Upto 1 GHz	Hewlett Packard
Arbitary Waveform Generator	Upto 10 MHz	G.W.Instek
LCR Q Meter	Upto 100 KHz	G.W.Instek
Microwave Test Bench	X band (8 to 12 GHz )	Seico
Microwave Power Meter	10 MHz-20 GHz	AMITECH
Antenna Trainer (ATS10) with Auto-rotational System	86 - 860 MHz (Variable)	AMITECH
Antenna Trainer (MAT10 with HORN and DISH ANTENNA) with Auto-rotational System	10 GHz (Fixed)	AMITECH
D.S.O.	100 MHz	Tektronics
Multiple Regulated Power Supplies	5V (fixed), 30 V (variable) and +/- 15 V (Variable)	Scientech
Multisim 7	ciruit Simulation tool	National Instruments
Ultiboard 7	PCB design tool	National Instruments
Matlab 7	Ciruit Simulation tool	MathWorks
Subsrciption of IEEE Digital Library	Transaction/Magazine/Letters	IEEE

MATLAB License Details

License type	Version	Toolboxes count	Purchasing Cost
Campus wide	MATLAB 2018b Current: MATLAB 2020a	50	Rs. 6,66,700/-

 User Details

Sr. No	License Type	User Count
1.	Individual	233
2.	Campus	80 systems
3.	Concurrent	40 systems

50 Toolbox list  

Sr. No	Toolbox	Version	Sr. No		Toolbox	Version
1.	MATLAB   (Basic )	9.5		26.	MATLAB Compiler	7.0
2.	Simulink	9.2		27.	MATLAB Coder	4.1
3.	5G	1.0		28.	LTE	3.0
4.	Antenna	3.2		29.	Instrument Control	3.14
5.	Audio System	1.5		30.	Model Predictive Control	6.2
6.	Bioinformatics	4.1		31.	Partial Differential Equation	3.1
7.	Communications	7.0		32.	HDL Coder	3.13
8.	Computer Vision System	8.2		33.	HDL Verifier	5.5
9.	Control System	10.5		34.	Image Acquisition	5.5
10.	Curve Fitting	3.5.8		35.	Image Processing	10.3
11.	DSP System	9.7		36.	Optimization	8.2
12.	Data Acquisition	3.14		37.	Parallel Computing	6.13
13.	Deep Learning	12.0		38.	MATLAB Report Generator	5.5
14.	Embedded Coder	7.1		39.	Phased Array System	4.0
15.	Fixed-Point Designer	6.2		40.	Power train Block set	1.4
16.	Fuzzy Logic	2.4		41.	RF	3.5
17.	Global Optimization	4.0		42.	Robotics System	2.1
18.	Simulink Coder	9.0		43.	Robust Control	6.5
19.	Simulink Control Design	5.2		44.	Sensor Fusion and Tracking	1.0
20.	Simulink Design Optimization	3.5		45.	Simscape Multibody	6.0
21.	Simulink Report Generator	5.5		46.	Simscape Electrical	7.0
22.	Spreadsheet Link	3.4		47.	Simscape	4.5
23.	Stateflow	9.2		48.	Signal Processing	8.1
24.	Statistics and Machine Learning	11.4		49.	Vision HDL	1.7
25.	Symbolic Math	8.2		50.	Wavelet	5.1

VR is a fully computer generated environment that gives you an immersive experience of being there. AR layers digital information onto the real world in real time through the use of a camera-equipped device like a mobile phone in order to augment or enhance reality. Faculty Team:

1. Dr. S.A. Mahajan HOD, Information Technology Department
2. Prof.M.R. Mahajan Faculty Coordinator Information Technology Department

Objectives

• To study modern overviews on virtual reality and list the applications of VR.
• To know the representation of Virtual world in VR.
• To Study the fundamentals of visual perception, motion and tracking in real and virtual world.
• To study modern overviews and perspectives on Augmented reality and list the applications of AR
• To study the working of various state of the art AR devices.
• To study computer vision concepts for AR and describe AR techniques.

Softwares / Hardware:

	Meta Oculus Quest 3 Advanced All-in-One ❖      128 GB Storage ❖      6 GB RAM ❖      3640mAh rechargeable lithium ion battery pack with a 14 watt-hour rating ❖      It is a single cell battery with a nominal voltage of 3.85 volts and it weighs approximatively 63 grams. ❖      Oculus Quest virtual reality headsets are based on Android OS.
	VR Head Set ❖      The DOMO nHance VRF3 is a VR headset that's been cleverly designed to accept any smartphone which has upto 6" LCD. ❖      This VR device provides virtual reality for the wearer. ❖      The goal of the VR headset is too providing immersive virtual reality experience.
	5V Dual-Channel Relay Module The dual-channel relay module contains switching relays and the associated drive circuitry to make it easy to integrate relays into a project powered by a microcontroller. the relay coil is rated for 5VDC, and the contacts are rated for 10A at 250VAC or 30VDC, or 125VAC or 28VDC.The freewheeling diodes prevent voltage spikes across the switching transistors. The status LEDs turn on when the relay is active and indicate switching.Dual-Channel Relay Module Applications ❖      Switching mains loads ❖      Home automation ❖      Battery backup ❖      High current load switching
	LM393 sound sensor LM393 Sound Detection Sensor Module for Arduino detects whether the sound has exceeded a threshold value. The sound is detected via a microphone and fed into an LM393 op-amp.When the sound level exceeds the set point, an LED on the module is illuminated and the output is sent low.Specifications ❖      Operating Voltage: 3.3V to 5V DC ❖      LM393 comparator with threshold preset ❖      PCB Size: 3.4cm * 1.6cm ❖      Induction distance: 0.5 Meter ❖      Operating current:  4~5 mA ❖      Microphone Sensitivity (1kHz): 52 to 48 dB
	MQ-135 gas sensor This sensing element is subjected to current through connecting leads. This current is known as heating current through it, the gases coming close to the sensing element get ionized and are absorbed by the sensing element. This changes the resistance of the sensing element which alters the value of the current going out of it.Specifications of MQ-135 gas sensor ❖      Wide detecting scope ❖      Fast response and High sensitivity ❖      Stable and long-life Simple drive circuit ❖      Used in air quality control equipment for buildings/offices, is suitable for detecting of NH3, NOx, alcohol, Benzene, smoke, CO2, etc.
	Buzzer for Arduino – 5v – 12v Buzzer ❖      Rated Voltage: 6V DC ❖      Operating Voltage: 4-8V DC ❖      Rated current: <30mA ❖      Sound Type: Continuous Beep ❖      Resonant Frequency: ~2300 Hz

The research area of the Augmented and Virtual Reality Lab

• User Experience (UX) Design: Investigating best practices for designing intuitive and engaging user interfaces in AR/VR environments.
• AR/VR Content Creation: Developing novel techniques for creating and rendering realistic 3D content in AR/VR applications.
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI): Examining gesture recognition systems and natural user interfaces for intuitive interaction in AR/VR.
• Entertainment and Gaming: Researching new gameplay mechanics and narrative structures enabled by VR technology.
• Industrial Applications: Developing AR solutions for remote assistance, maintenance, and repair tasks in industrial settings.

Sr. No.	Name of Equipment	Name of Supplier	Total Cost (Rs.)
1.	KRC4 Robot with Rockwell Controller	Horizon Automation Pvt. Ltd., Pune	9,99,460 = 00
2.	PLC Based Automation System SET UP 1 Software/Hardware:  GX WORKS 2, MITSUBISHI PLC: 2 Axis Pick and Place 2 Robots SET UP 2 GX WORKS 2, MITSUBISHI PLC: Linear Ball Screw Mechanism SET UP 3 a)   Codesys, MITSUBISHI PLC: Linear Electric Actuator with Load Cell b)   Stepper Motor With Flow Control SET UP 4 TIA Portal: Siemens: Overhead Gantry Movement With 4 Stations SET UP 4 UR 5 Universal Cobot & UR 5 Cycloidal Gear Box With Stepper Motor	Nayan Mechatronic LLP, Pune	8,26,000 = 00
3.	NI myRIO Platform with NI myRIO addon Mechatronics Kit NI PITSCO TETRIX for NI myRIO (Robot)	Shrinivasa Techno Solutions, Pune	3,76,812 = 00
4.	Pick and Place Automation Set up	Synergytech Automation Pvt. Ltd., Pune	Rs. 65 Lacs

Dr. P. G. Kulkarni      Prof. C. R. More     Prof. R. B. Chandrayan

Objectives

• To facilitate research in VLSI design and Embedded System
• To facilitate students to understand the schematic capture tools, PCB Design tools for design of an electronic circuit at a physical design level.
• To motivate and prepare students and staff with necessary knowledge, skills in various domains of electronic design.

Outcomes User will be able

• To develop, simulate and implement digital circuits on Programmable Logic Device-FPGA.
• To understand the interfacing of sensors and actuators to ARM based microcontrollers.
• To develop AI based applications using smart AI enabled Microcontrollers.
• To design, simulate and implement an electronic design using the various schematic, layout design tools

Test Facilities:

1. Embedded System Lab

Equipment /Simulation tool / others	Specifications	Manufacturer
ARM7 core based LPC2148 Development Board	Based on the LPC2148 (ARM7 core) microcontroller from NXP running @72 MHz, with Stepper Motor and DC Motor interface with L293 Driver, On board 16×2 Character LCD, LM35 Temperature sensor input. Real Time Operating systems (RTOS)- microC OS (uCOS II)	Microembedded
ARM Cortex M4 based STM32F407 Development Board	Based on the STM32F407 (Cortex-M4) microcontroller running @168 MHz, Motor Driver – Servo, DC, Stepper, CAN Interface, 34 Pin Header for interfacing TFT LCD. Support of Free RTOS	Microembedded
STM32 ARM Cortex M4 Development Kit	STM32 microcontroller in LQFP64 package	DigiToad Technologies
STMicroelectronics NanoEdge AI Studio Edu Pack	library using artificial intelligence to create data models based on signals acquired by sensors such as motion and vibration sensors, environmental sensors, microphones and image sensors directly inside microcontroller	DigiToad Technologies
PROTEUS VSM	Microcontroller simulation with Schematic and PCB Design	Techno Scientific
ORCAD PCB Design Tool	OrCAD PSpice advanced analysis and PCB design	Entuple Technologies

2. VLSI Design Lab

Equipment/Simulation tool / others	Specifications	Manufacturer
Basys 3 board- digital circuit development platform	Artix-7™ Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Xilinx with switches, LEDs and other I/O devices like 4-Digit 7-Segment Display	CoreEL Technologies
Nexys 4 DDR board	Artix-7™ Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) from Xilinx with Several built-in peripherals, including an accelerometer, temperature sensor, MEMs digital microphone, a speaker amplifier, and several I/O devices	CoreEL Technologies
Vivado Tool	Xilinx Programmable Logic Programming Environment, Design Entry, Synthesis, Place and Route, Verification/Simulation tools	CoreEL Technologies
Microwind Layout and Simulation tool	Schematic entry, pattern-based simulator, SPICE extraction of schematic, Verilog extractor, layout compilation, on layout mix-signal circuit simulation, cross sectional & 3D viewer, netlist extraction	National Instruments

AICTE-MODROB Project Development of Electrical Vehicle Testing and Research Laboratory Sanctioned letter F.No. 9-150/IDC/MODROB/Policy-1/2019-20 dated 20. 07. 2022.

• Duration: 2 years (from December 2020)
• Principal Coordinator: Dr. Mrs. Vrunda Joshi
• Coordinator:  Dr. M. P. Bhawalkar
• Sanctioned amount: 10,89,412
• Inhouse Expenditure : 17,55,527
• Total Expenditure: 2844939

Inaugurated at the hands of Honourable Dr. Shri Raghunath Mashelkar Title of the project: Modernization Power Electronic and Drives laboratory by developing the State of the art Electric vehicle

• Sanctioned letter F.No. 9-150/IDC/MODROB/Policy-1/2019-20 dated 20. 07. 2022.Duration: 2 years (from December 2020)
• Coordinator: Dr. Mrs. Vrunda Joshi
• Coordinator: M. P. Bhawalkar

The Sanctioned grants from AICTE MODROBS

	Non –recurring (Rs.)	Recurring  (Rs.)	Total (Rs.)
1st Installment	7,40,799	1,30,729	8,71,529
2nd Installment	1,85,201	32,682	2,17,883
Total	9,26,000	1,63,411	10,89,412

Objectives of Laboratory

1. Development of the state of the art Electrical Vehicle laboratory complied with industry standards
2. Disseminating knowledge of EV to the students
3. Development of hardware in loop /software in loop systems suitable for demonstration in EV setup
4. Use of test setup for testing of electrical motors in four quadrant suitable for EV applications
5. Use of test setup for performance assessment of EV components
6. Use of EV lab setup for imparting hands on training to UG and PG students
7. Use of test facility to validate research algorithms and carrying out R & D activities in EV
8. Providing support to auto and EV industry by providing testing and consultation.
9. Organize faculty development programs in the area of Electrical Vehicles
10. Design of skill development courses in the area.

R & D activities

1. The setup available can mimic the actual road conditions and hence. Hardware and software in loop systems can be developed.
2. Advanced and efficient control algorithms can be deployed on hardware setup.
3. Battery management system and associated studies.
4. Development of new configurations/topologies of electrical machines

Industry Collaborations Department and college has good liaison with reputed industries and R & D organizations. Industries supported in development of EV laboratory

1. Dassault Systems ( 3DPLM)
2. Automotive Research Association of India ( ARAI)
3. Accurate Test Equipment and Engineering
4. DynaFusion Systems
5. N.R Controls
6. Athertec Innovative Solutions
7. Belrise Industries

Memorandum of Understanding  between PVG’s COET &GKPIOM and Belrise Industries ltd. Use of laboratory for indigenous development of motor and controller for EV. Details of the facilities available: Major Equipment Procured under Electric Vehicle Testing Laboratory ( Non- Recurring )

Sr. No.	Equipment/Component	Cost of Purchase
1	Ac Dynamometer, 11kW, 415V 3 phase	8,19,000
2	Data Logger for A.C. Dynamometer	5,98,500
3	BLDC Motor , 3000W, 96 V	23,835
4	BLDC Motor Kelly Controller, 96V	46384
5	dSpace 1104 control board with workstation	7,00,350
6	AC- to DC controller	70,875
7	Optical encoder 2000 PPR	10,000
8	Desktop PC for data logger system of A.C. Dynamometer	70,875
	Total cost of equipment procured	2339819

Additional Expenses towards setting up of Laboratory (Recurring)

Sr. No.	Item	Cost
1	Civil work for cabling	56,050
2	Distribution panel and cabling	1,37,070
3	Various Electrical Accessories for internal wiring	62,000
4	Furniture and allied	2,50,000
	Total	505120

Total Expenditure towards EV laboratory  - 2844939

Additional Equipment with EV labs

1. 5k W, 3 Ph, 400/200V Reluctance motors
2. PMSM with loading arrangement and controller
3. Texas instrument DSP kits TMS 28335 Series
4. Texas instruments microcontrollers
5. Ds-Pic microcontroller kits
6. Yokogawa power meter – WT130
7. Power/Power quality analyzer – Hioki
8. Battery management and charging system
9. Thermal Imager – Flir make
10. Allen Bradly PLC with Rockwell automation suites
11. Voltage and current sensor cards
12. Yokogawa DL 1520 Storage Oscilloscope
13. Tektronics 4 channel Oscilloscope
14. Ansys Maxwell 2d-3d software
15. Ansys Motor Cad software
16. Matalb2024
17. Special supply arrangements (415V, 100A)
18. High end desktp computers with graphics card
19. 3D experience software

Testing and Consultations

By using facilities available  in the laboratory testing and consultation activities can  be carried out in following area

• Motor and drive system testing
• Testing of drive for different load cycles
• Design of machine and validations
• Charging discharging of batteries
• Validation of motor/EV control algorithms

 

Training Modules

Department has planned to statrt short and industy oriented course suitable for students or professionals who are: having a

1. Diploma in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering.
2. BE / B.Tech or equivalent in domains such as Automotive, Mechanical, EEE, ECE, Instrumentation, Mechatronics.
3. Automotive enthusiasts (No academic qualification mandatory)
4. Industry professionals - working in industries such as Automotive, Auto component, Design, Manufacturing, etc
5. Working in Functional areas such as R&D, Analysis, Maintenance, Projects, component design etc.
6. Interested in pursuing further studies on the part-time or full-time basis in Automotive, Electrical, Electronics, and Mechanics

The training programs will help learners acquire skills relevant to manufacturing processes. Moreover, they will be able to use complete battery and vehicle assembly, learn about the pros and cons of various motors used in EVs, understand energy storage systems and set up charging infrastructure. They will also gain knowledge on EV policy. The programme tends to equip students and professionals with multidisciplinary expertise and increase the practical exposure with the tools and functioning of the Electric vehicle via small workshop prototypes. This program follows the practical approach of learning (PLA model) to educate and offer cutting edge training to prepare engineers for the future industry workforce demand.The programme tends to equip students and professionals with multidisciplinary expertise and increase the practical exposure with the tools and functioning of the Electric vehicle via small workshop prototypes. This program follows the practical approach of learning (PLA model) to educate and offer cutting edge training to prepare engineers for the future industry workforce demand.