KONGU ENGINEERING COLLEGE

( Autonomous )

Affilated to Anna University | Accredited by NAAC with A++ Grade
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Departments

Head of the Department

Dr.B.Meenakshipriya

Programmes Offered
Programme Intake
B.E 120
M.E Mechatronics 6
Ph.D -

Highlights

  • Total built-up area: 66213 sq.ft.
  • Best Department Award: 2006-07, 2011-12 and 2015-16
  • Best performing Department in industry linked activities award: 2016-17
  • Research centre : 8 approved supervisors with 32 scholars pursuing PhD and 15 scholars completed PhD
  • Conferences organized : National - 8 / International - 5
  • R&D projects sanctioned : 19 (worth of Rs. 141.50 Lakhs from AICTE, UGC, DST, DST-TBI, and IEI)
  • Sponsored Seminars / Workshops / FDP organized : 45 (funded by AICTE, DRDO, TNSCST, MNRE, DIT, IIT, DST, DST-SERB, CSIR, DBT and MoEF)
  • Publications by faculty in journals : 244
  • Publications by faculty in conferences : 478
  • Consultancy / training activities carried out : 146
  • Good placement record since 2005
  • Sponsored students projects:20 ( funded by IEI and TNSCST )
  • MoU signed with Moog Controls, ROOTS, Sakthi Auto Component, DMW, System Controls and Siemens centre of excellence with NIT Trichy
  • Papers presented by the students: 2232 and won 498 prizes, 182 prizes from IITs, NITs & other premier institutions

Milestones

  • 1999: B.E. Mechatronics Engineering with an intake of 40
  • 2004: M.E. Mechatronics Engineering with an intake of 18
  • 2006: Increase in UG intake to 60 Accredited by NBA for three years
  • 2007: Received Best Department Award
  • 2009: Reaccredited by NBA for five years Recognized research centre for Ph.D. programme under Anna University Increase in UG intake to 120
  • 2010: Established Robotics club
  • 2012: Received Best Department award
  • 2014: Established KEC student’s productivity forum in association with Coimbatore Productivity Council Established e-Yantra laboratory in association with IIT-Bombay
  • 2015: Certified NI LabVIEW Academy School
  • 2016: Established IEEE Robotics and Automation Chapter Received Best Department award
  • 2017: Received Best performing Department in industry linked activities award Reaccredited by NBA for three years

PATRICK J. HANRETTY CAM CENTRE

Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) centre affords space for students to work on diverse aspects of design and manufacturing related activities. Students have access to advanced tools in design, analysis, simulation and manufacturing platforms to explore and gain knowledge. This centre also focuses on providing the hands-on experience in the additive manufacturing technique (Fused Deposition Modelling) to realize product development. This laboratory is equipped with the latest softwares and workstation.

HARDWARE:

  • 3D Printer – Cube Pro Trio

No of computers: 40

SOFTWARE:

  • SOLIDWORKS 2018-19
  • SOLIDWORKS Research Edition
  • Creo 6.0
  • ANSYS 19.0
  • AutoCAD 2019
  • Pro/Engineer wildfire 4.0
  • Minitab 17
  • Mastercam X5 and X9 (Add on Multi-Axis)

THOMAS ALVA EDISON INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION CONTROLLER LABORATORY

Thomas Alva Edison Industrial Automation Controller laboratory focuses on providing hands on experience by interfacing field devices with 89c51, PIC microcontrollers, Electro mechanical relays and PLC’s and data communication to IoT module. This laboratory plays a key role in providing knowledge about different layers of automation incorporated in industry.

HARDWARE:

  • Allen-Bradley Programmable Automation Controllers with necessary field devices
  • Siemens PLC’s , HMIs and Servo Drive Interface module
  • Beckhoff soft PLC’s with interfacing I/O modules
  • Work stations for PLC programming
  • GE Fanuc PLC trainer kit
  • 3-Axis Servo system with HMI interface
  • IoT module for I/O data transmission to cloud
  • Microprocessor and Microcontroller single board digital computers with necessary interfacing hardware
  • 89C51and PIC programmer with necessary interfacing hardware

No of computers: 40

SOFTWARE:

  • Rockwell Software Bundles
    • Rs logix 500
    • Rs Emulate 500
    • Rs linx classic
    • Factory Talk View Studio
    • Rs View 32
    • Studio 5000
    • Rs Emulate 5000

Connected Components Workbench

  • VersaPRO
  • Logosoft Comfort 5.0
  • Movicon
  • TWIN CAT 3.0

KAREL CHEPAK CNC LABORATORY

Programming knowledge and practice is given to the students in trainer and production machines (Lathe and Mill). In addition, this lab will provide hands on training to the students with the following machines:

  • Ace - Jobber XL Production version CNC Turning Center
  • LMW - LMill 55 Vertical Machining Center (VMC)
  • MTAB - XLTURN Trainer version Turning Center
  • MTAB - XLMILL Trainer version Machining Center
  • HMT - T70 CNC Trainmaster Lathe
  • HMT - VMC 200 CNC Trainmaster Machine Center
  • System with Mastercam software - 2 nos for interfacing with CNC machines

ROBERT E NEWNHAM SENSORS AND INTERNET OF THINGS LABORATORY

Robert E Newnham Sensors and Internet of Thingslaboratory have following sensors, signal conditioning, Data Acquisition and IoT equipments which are used to impart practical knowledge and to give hands - on experience to students

Sensors / Transducer Experimental Kit

  • LVDT, Capacitive Transducer and POT
  • Temperature sensors Thermocouple, RTD and Thermistors
  • Strain gauge based torque sensor
  • Piezoelectric sensor for vibration measurement
  • Hot-wire anemometer for airflow velocity measurement
  • Sound measurement using three-way cross over network
  • Pressure measurement using strain gauge bonded on steel diaphragm sensor
  • Level measurement using capacitive type transmitter
  • Flow measurement using orifice and rotameter trainer
  • Optical encoders for speed measurement
  • Hall Effect sensor with Arduino interface
  • DSP based position and velocity controller
  • Radiation pyrometer
  • Digital storage oscilloscope
  • Colour Sensor

Data Acquisition Equipment and Software:

  • LabVIEW 2018
  • SCXI-1000-National Instruments signal conditioning unit

IoT Device and Equipments:

  • M2M Gateway device (Make: Viola, Finland - Industry Standard Server)
  • GPRS Gateway device (Make: Viola, Finland - Industry Standard Gateway)
  • Modem (SMS )
  • TREK 668 Embedded IoT computer (Sponsored by M/s. Advantech Co Ltd, India)
  • 37 in One Sensors kits for Interfacing with Arduino UNO, Mega and Raspberry pi-3+ controllers with all kinds of accessories

MEMS Design Software: Intellisuite 8.5

No. of Computers: 3

BLAISE PASCAL FLUID POWER LABORATORY

Blaise Pascal Fluid Power Laboratory is equipped with six pneumatic trainer kits, two hydraulic trainer kits, three hydraulic power packs, Servo hydraulic training kit and proportional flow & pressure control trainer kit. The pneumatic kits include basic pneumatic, advanced pneumatic, electro pneumatic, programmable controlled pneumatic and servo pneumatic handling system. The lab is furnished with equipments from renowned firms like FESTO, JANATICS and Hydrosmith etc.

SOFTWARE:

  • Automation Studio V5.6
  • Fluidsim - P

HARDWARE:

  • Hydraulic Trainer Kit - 1
  • Proportional Hydraulic Trainer Kit - 1
  • Servo Hydraulic Trainer Kit - 1
  • Pneumatic Trainer Kit -3
  • Electro Pneumatic Trainer Kit - 2
  • Servo Pneumatic Trainer Kit – 1

JEFF KODOSKY VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORY

Jeff Kodosky Virtual Instrumentation Laboratory accommodates KEC - NI LabVIEW Academy School. The laboratory focuses on educating the students with in-depth knowledge about virtual instrumentation and its real time applications. LabVIEW provides a graphical programming approach that helps to visualize every aspect of our application, including hardware configuration, measurement data, and debugging. This visualization makes it simple to interface measurement hardware from any vendor, represent complex logic on the diagram, develop data analysis algorithms, and design custom engineering user interfaces. VI Laboratory is equipped with 41 computers including application software and modular hardware.

APPLICATION SOFTWARE:

  • LabVIEW 2016
  • MATLAB 2019a
  • MultiSIM/ MultiMCU
  • English Teaching Software like Tense Buster, Study Skills, Issues in English 2, Movie Talk

MODULAR HARDWARE:

  • Crazyflie 2.0 Quadcopter
  • UAV Design-Multicopter
  • MyRIO Data Acquisition Module
  • MyDAQ
  • High speed DAQ - USB 6221
  • SCXI 1000/1314/1315
  • Pitsco -TETRIX PRIME kit

GEORGE CHARLES DEVOL ROBOTICS AND MACHINE VISION LABORATORY

George Charles Devol Robotics and Machine Vision Laboratory aims to impart the practical knowledge in industrial manipulator and autonomous mobile robot. Also it provides hands on experience to enhance skills in robot programming, embedded programming and machine vision algorithms. The Laboratory is well equipped with the following facilities:

SOFTWARE:

  • Robot Studio5.15
  • Denford Virtual Reality
  • Matlab-2019a

HARDWARE:

  • Industrial Robot - ABB IRB 1410 / 5kg 1.44m / IRC 5 Controller
  • Educational Robot - ARISTO / VA6E / 6 axis / 3 kg
  • Autonomous Mobile Robot – Quanser / QBot-2
  • Autonomous Mobile Robot – FIREBIRD V/ Spark V / Hexapod
  • Smart Camera – National Instruments / NI 1742
  • Machine vision system
  • LabVIEW Robotics Starter Kit - National Instruments / sbRIO
  • Mechanism Assembly Kit - MAKIT / Master and Hi Tech
  • Robotic Arm - Dexter ER2
  • Raspberry-Pi module
  • Zigbee Module

No of computers: 17

RESEARCH LABORATORY

Research Laboratory is equipped with the following facilities for the benefit of the students:

  • pH control pilot plant experimental setup
  • SO 2 emission control pilot plant experimental setup
  • Mechanical Seal Test Rig
  • Pin on Disc – Friction and Wear test rig
  • DataLOG (Miniature Wireless Bluetooth) surface EMG system
  • Metal Powder Spray Coating Machine
  • Precision weighing scale

JACK KILBY ELECTRONIC SYSTEM DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING LABORATORY

Jack kilby Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) Laboratory focuses on educating students in basic electronics, circuit building and PCB manufacturing. The following facilities are available in the ESDM laboratory:

SOFTWARE:

  • Cadence ORCAD PCB SUITE Version 16.6

HARDWARE:

  • ETS PCBMATE – 300W PCB Milling machine
  • DC Regulated Dual Power Supply (0-30V)
  • 10 MHz Pulse Generator
  • 30 MHz Dual Trace Oscilloscope
  • Multi meters
  • Clamp meters

No. of Computers: 02

CONTROL ENGINEERING LABORATORY

Control engineering laboratory provides hands on learning experience to the students on theoretical concepts of control system. This laboratory provides opportunity for carrying out research activities in the area of control system.

SOFTWARE:

  • MATLAB 2016

HARDWARE:

  • Magnetic Levitation System
  • Translational Motion system
  • Rotational system
  • Lead Lag Compensation Network
  • Position Control System
  • First Order Response System
  • Electromechanical Gear System
  • Digital Storage Oscilloscope
  • Ball and Beam control system
  • Single Stage Linear Inverted Pendulum

No. of Computers: 08

PROJECT LABORATORY

The Project laboratory is a place to play, to create, to mentor and to invent. It is a place for creative learning and innovation. Here the students are provided with an opportunity to get valuable hands-on experience with state-of-the-art environment in the field of Mechatronics Engineering. The Project Laboratory has a key role in promoting practical learning experience, a place where they develop creative proposals, and execute their final projects. Also, this lab is used to complete their assignments and mini- projects that may need to be designed, fabricated, and assembled.

MECHANICAL WORKBENCH:

  • Fractal works Julia- 3d printer
  • Dremel 3 in 1 workstation drill press, rotary tool holder & flex tool stand
  • Dremel 3000-15 Multi Tool Kit
  • Bosch all in one metal hand tool (108pcs)
  • Bosch Multipurpose tool GOP 30-28
  • Bosch Chordless Drill
  • Bosch GSB501 Impact Drill
  • Bosch Chop-saw Cutter GCU220
  • Bosch Angle Griinder 4"GWS600
  • Bosch Bench Grinder GBG35-15Professional
  • Machine Vice 4" & Bench Vice 6"
  • Toshan Portable Welding Machine
  • Digital Vernier 200mm Mitutoyo

ELECTRICAL WORKBENCH:

  • Glue Gun
  • Soldering Kit 50w-230v
  • Controllers
  • Power source
  • Electrical accessories
  • Invertor and solar panel
  • Sensors (ultrasonic, IR, etc.)
  • Relays

Department Library

Mechatronics Engineering Department has a separate department library to cater the specific needs of the students with a collection of text books, reference books and journals, for their quick reference and easy accessibility. The department library is kept open on all working days from 8.30 AM to 6.30 PM. Data related to the department library are as follows:
DETAILS COUNT
Total Area 79 sq.m
No. of titles 518
No. of Books 689
No. of online Journals 81
No. of Hardcopy Journals / Magazines subscribed 11
No. of CD – ROMs 17
No. of news papers subscribed 03
No. of Packages 54
Project report Mechanical and Mechatronics BE and ME degree project reports
No. of news papers subscribed 03
Audio / Video Cassettes 22

VISSION AND MISSION

Vission

To be a centre of excellence for development and dissemination of knowledge in Mechatronics Engineering for the Nation and beyond.

Mission

Department of Mechatronics Engineering is committed to:

  • Disseminate knowledge through effective teaching-learning process to develop technically competent and ethically strong Mechatronics professionals
  • Foster continuous interdisciplinary learning and research to meet real-world challenges by nurturing innovation through state-of-the-art facilities
  • Promote societal based consultancy and training services in collaboration with Industries and R&D organizations.

Graduates of Mechatronics Engineering will:

  • 1.Utilize the fundamental knowledge of basic sciences and engineering to succeed in their profession.
  • 2.Design and develop Mechatronics products and processes for real world applications.
  • 3.Exhibit professional and managerial capabilities with ethical conduct and have an aptitude for continuous learning.

PROGRAMMING OUTCOME

  • PO4: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.
  • PO5: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.
  • PO6: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.
  • PO7: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.
  • PO8:Ethics:
    Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
  • PO9:Individual and team work:
    Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
  • PO10: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.
  • PO11: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.
  • PO12: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.
  • PO1:Engineering knowledge:
    Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
  • PO2: 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.
  • PO3: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.