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NEWSLETTER OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, VVCE, Mysuru

VOLUME 1, ISSUE NO 2, 2016-17

Editors: Editors: Dr. Sudev L J and Prof. RISHI J P

Principal’s Message
The academic year 2013-14 at VVCE has begun with many firsts to its credit. Some of them are starting
of Civil Engineering with an intake of 60, Increase of intake of Mechanical Engineering from 90 to 120,
and MBA from 60 to 120 and starting of two post graduate programs namely Signal Processing in
Electronics and Communication Engineering branch and Machine Design in Mechanical Engineering
branch. VVCE fitness center was inaugurated recently. For smooth functioning of college level activities,
various committees have been constituted. A number of training programs are scheduled for holistic
personality development of every student.

Many positive initiatives undertaken have enhanced the teaching and learning process. With the
support of Management, staff and students, we will continue to innovate to provide quality technical
and management education. Let all of us contribute significantly and work harmoniously for the overall
growth of our institute.

I wish all the students and staff a fruitful and rewarding academic year 2013-14.

HOD’s Message

DEPARTMENT ACHIEVEMENTS

STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS
 Presentations / Research Publications

Dr. Sudev L. J and Prof. Anand A., Department of Mechanical Engineering, have
published a paper entitled “Determination of a Crack Emanating from a Hole in a
Pressurized Cylinder Using Displacement Extrapolation Method” in International
Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Volume 4, Issue 2, March-April
(2013), Pp. 373 – 382.
Papers Published Details
1. Naveen Prakash G. V, Anand A and Nithyananda B. S, “Experimental Investigation Of
Diesel Engine using Different Blends of Mixed Pongamia-Coconut Biodiesel as
Alternative Fuel”, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT),
Vol. 2, Issue 7, July – 2013, ISSN: 2278-0181, pp. 2644 – 2647.
2. Naveen Prakash G. V, Anand A and Nithyananda B. S, “Performance Study on Diesel
Engine using Different Blends of Neem Biodiesel”, International Journal of Engineering
Research & Applications (IJERA), Vol. 3, Issue 4, July – August 2013, ISSN: 2248-9622,
pp. 1778 – 1781.
3. Naveen Prakash G. V, Anand A and Nithyananda B. S, “Experimental Investigation of
Neem And Mixed Pongamia - Coconut Methyl Esters as Biodiesel on C.I. Engine”,
International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology (IJMET), Vol. 4, Issue
4, July - August 2013, ISSN 0976 – 6340(Print), ISSN 0976 – 6359(Online), Journal
Impact Factor (2013): 5.7731 (Calculated by GISI).
4. Prof. Nithyananda B. S, Prof. Anand A and Dr. G. V. Naveen Prakash, Department of
Mechanical Engineering have published a paper entitled “Experimental
Investigation of Pongamia and Neem Methyl Esters as Biodiesel on Compression
Ignition Engine” in International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
Research (IJMERR), Vol.2, No.4, October 2013.

5. Prof. Akash D. A, Department of Mechanical Engineering has presented a paper

entitled “Validation of Methodology to Determine the Stress Intensity Factor for a
Longitudinal Crack Emanating in Pressurized Cylinder” in International Conference
on Technology Management for Green Environment ICTMGE 2013 from 18 th – 20th
September 2013 at VTU Regional Center, Mysore.

6. Prof. Nithyanada B. S, Department of Mechanical Engineering has presented a paper

entitled “Experimental Investigation on Properties of Biodiesel Extracted from
Pongamia oil” in International Conference on Technology Management for Green
Environment ICTMGE 2013 from 18th – 20th September 2013 at VTU Regional
Center, Mysore.

7. Prof. Nithyanada B. S, Department of Mechanical Engineering has presented a paper

entitled “Performance Study on Diesel Engine Using Different Blends of Pongamia
Biodiesel” in First International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering and
Technology at Munnar, Kerala.
 8. Prof. Ganesh B. B, Department of Mechanical Engineering has presented a paper
entitled “Effect of Height in Forced Convection Heat Transfer through Rectangular
Perforated and Solid Fins” in First International Conference on Emerging Trends in
Engineering and Technology at Munnar, Kerala.

9. Prof. Vinay K. B, Department of Mechanical Engineering has presented a paper

entitled “Forced Convection Heat Transfer Through Perforated Fins –An
Experimental Investigation” in First International Conference on Emerging Trends
in Engineering and Technology at Munnar, Kerala.

10. Prof. Vinod B, Department of Mechanical Engineering has presented a paper entitled
“Effect of Fiber Orientation on the Tensile Properties of PALF Reinforced Bisphenol
Composites” in First International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering
and Technology at Munnar, Kerala.

STUDENT’S ACHIEVEMENTS

Co-Curricular
Mr. Anosh Balu, Mechanical Engineering was awarded “The Best Student Achiever”.
The awards were given during the Farewell Function to outgoing students on 17 th
May 2013.

Mr. Anosh Balu Receiving “The Best Student Achiever” Award

Best Outgoing Student Award – Sponsored by Department Associations
 At the end of academic year the department associations award the best outgoing
student from their respective departments. For the year 2012-13, the final year
students were informed to self-nominate/nominate for the award. The best
outgoing students from each department was judged based on their academic
record, participation in co-curricular and extra curricular activities and
conduct/inter personal relationships. The nominees were judged based on these
criteria by the faculties and awards were given during the farewell function to
outgoing students on 17th May 2013. The best outgoing students are

Mechanical Engineering - Mr. Priyansu Bharadwaj

The Best Outgoing Students from all the Departments

 Projects Exhibited at an International Conference

Viswesvaraya Technological University – Regional Center, Mysore organized an

International Conference on Technology Management for Green Environment from 19 th to
21st September 2013. As a part of this conference a project exhibition was organized.
Several projects from VVCE were put up in the exhibition. The 3D printer developed by
Nikhil D Furtado, Gaurav and T S Rachit from Mechanical Engineering, put up as one of the
exhibits from our college was adjudged for the First Prize.
Winners of Project Exhibition at VTU – RC, Mysore

and Projects Exhibited at 36th Series KCST Project Program

 Students of Mechanical Engineering Mr. Yashwanth, Mr. Dileep, and Mr. Sriharsha
presented their KCST sponsored project titled “Conversion of Waste Polyethylene
Plastics to Fuel by Thermal Degradation Process” at the Student Project Program
(36th series) organized by Karnataka Council for Science & Technology (KCST) at
M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore on 20th June 2013. The project was
guided by Prof. K. N. Arunkumar of Mechanical Engineering and Prof. G. Madhukar
of Environmental Engineering.

Projects

Students of Mechanical Engineering, Mr. Chandan Chawan, Mr. Nikhil S, Mr. Ankith Hegde
and Mr. Anosh Balu participated in State Level Exhibition for Student Project Program (36 th
Series) organized by Karnataka Council for Science and Technology (KCST) held at Angadi
Institute of Technology, Belgaum on 30 th & 31st August 2013. The students presented their
project titled “Design and Fabrication of Portable Elevating System” carried out under the
guidance of Prof. Arun C. Dixit of Mechanical Engineering.
Students of Mechanical Engineering, Mr. Yashwanth, Mr. Dileep and Mr. Sriharsha
presented their KCST sponsored project titled “Conversion of Waste Polyethylene Plastics
to Fuel by Thermal Degradation Process” at the Student Project Program (36 th Series)
organized by Karnataka Council for Science & Technology (KCST) at M. S. Ramaiah
Institute of Technology, Bangalore on 20th June 2013.

Extra-Curricular

ACTIVITIES IN DEPARTMENT
Invited Talks

Department of Mechanical Engineering

A technical talk on “Quality Assurance and Kaizen” was organized on 28 th February

2013. The talk was delivered by Mr. C. A. Manohar, Manager, Quality Assurance
Department, Larsen-Toubro-Komatsu Limited, Bangalore.

The department also organized a seminar on “Ill Effects of Alcohol Drinking” on 1 st

March 2013. Members of a local NGO comprising of Police Inspectors, Businessmen etc.
educated students about the topic.

A Guest Lecture on “Finite Element Analysis” was organized for M.Tech students on 26 th
and 27th April 2013. The Resource person was Dr. K. N. Seetharamu, Chair Professor in
thermal engineering, PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore. Dr. K. Seetharamu also
delivered the lecture on the same topic for the students of 6 th semester on 7th April
2013.

Mr. B. S Amruthesh, Head, Engineering and Project Division, JK Tyres delivered a talk on
“Recent Advances in Industrial Automation” for the students of mechanical engineering
on 3rd May 2013.

A invited talk on “Nano Machining” was arranged for the students of mechanical
engineering on 4th May 2013. The resource person was Mr. Ankit K, Scientist B, Central
Manufacturing Technology Institute, Bangalore.

As a part of Annual Convention of Quality Circle Forum of India, Bangalore a round table
discussion on “What Industry Expects from Students” was organized in the department
of mechanical engineering. Students and experts from various industries participated in
the discussion.
Workshops & FDP

INDUSTRIAL VISITS
Department of Mechanical Engineering arranged an Industrial Trip to Bhadra River
Project and Visveswaraya Iron and Steel Limited for the students of 8 th semester on 26th
and 27th April 2013. The tour helped the students to witness and understand the working
of various water turbines and furnaces. The processing steps in steel making were learnt.
The trip was informative and gave students an insight into mechanical engineering.

Indusrtrial Trip – Students of Mechanical Engineering

 Subject: Industrial tour to Bhadra River Project (BRP) and
Visveswaraya Iron and Steel Limited (VISL)
Date of the trip: 26th and 27th April 2013
An Industrial tour was arranged to the said places on the above
mentioned dates. The students belonged to 8th semester of Mechanical
Engineering Department. The total number of students in the tour were
27, accompanied by three faculty members, namely, Sri. Khalid Imran,
Assistant Professor, Sri Chandan V., Asst. Professor and Sri. Deepak,
Asst. Professor of the same department. The tour was enthralling and
gave a detailed understanding about various aspects of Mechanical
engineering.

OTHERS
 Induction Programme for I Year PG Students

A formal induction programme for First Year Post Graduate students of 2013-15 batch was
organized on Monday, the 16th September 2013 in Training & Placement seminar hall.
Students of first year MBA and first year M. Tech programs namely Signal Processing in
Electronics and Communication Engineering, CAMS and Machine Design in Mechanical
Engineering were introduced to their new role in VVCE campus. Prof. J. M. Subramanya,
the former Director, SDM-IMD, Mysore, was the chief guest. He advised students on
challenging role that they should accept and gear up to the occasion to combat with the cut
throat competition. He also made the students realize that the days have gone where they
were considered as men and women now they are Ladies and Gentlemen with more
responsibilities and expectations shouldered on them.

Teachers’ Day and Engineer’s Day Celebrations

On Wednesday the 25th September 2013 VVCE observed Teacher’s Day and Engineer’s Day
to commemorate the birth of Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan and Sir M. Visveswaraya
respectively. All the faculties were welcomed with good wishes by the Principal Dr. B.
Sadashive Gowda. On this occasion Dr. G.B. Krishnappa, Professor, Department of
Mechanical Engineering was felicitated by the management, Vidyavardhaka Sangha,
Mysore for obtaining their doctoral degree. The honoured professors shared their thoughts
and thanked the management for their support and encouragement.
 Launch of the Campus Company, i Print 3D

Three of our final year students, Rachith, Gaurav & Nikhil Furtado of Mechanical
Engineering successfully teamed up with M S Abhishek (an alumnus of VVCE),
Chetan M Rao & S Manoj (both final year students of NIEIT) and Karan Seth (VP,
Corporate Affairs & Marketing, Mumbai) to turn their dreams to reality. They
developed a product, 3D Printer, the first of its kind for Mysore or even the state, is
an extrusion device which replicates many complicated designs up to a size of
about 20cc. It is novel and has tremendous application potential.

The launch of the product took place on 31st August 2013 at 5:30 pm in Sahukar
Channaiah auditorium. The function was blessed by a galaxy of distinguished
office bearers of the Management of NIE & VVCE together with the Principals of
NIEIT & VVCE. Mr. N Rakesh, a passionate entrepreneur himself, owner of Perfect
Tools and Perfect Profiles was a befitting Chief Guest.

The 3D Printer was put up as one of the exhibits from our college in projects
exhibition organized by VTU, Regional College, Mysore in connection with
International Conference on Technology Management for Green Environment held
from 19th to 21st September 2013. This project was adjudged for the First Prize.
The product developed has been widely appreciated in many newspapers too.
With modest pleasure we wish to state that, with the support of one and all, many
more such flowers will bloom in the Aspera garden of VVCE.
 Launch of 3D Printer

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

TOPPERS OF MECHANICAL DEPT

TOPPERS OF 1ST SEMESTER

Mechanical Engineering
 4VV12ME092 4VV12ME061 4VV12ME037

VIVEK G NEOL REUBEN JACKAYYA KOUSHIK H T

I TOPPER I TOPPER II TOPPER

VIDYAVARDHAKA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Topper List - 2012-2013(EVEN)

Marks Percenta
Semester USN Name Position Photo
Obtained ge
4VV12ME061 NOEL REUBEN 689/775 89 I
JACKAYYA

II 4VV12ME060 NITHIN S 662/775 85 II

 4VV11ME005 ABHIRAM KASHYAP R 739/900 82.11

I
739/900 82.11

MARISIDDEGOWDA
IV 4VV11ME045
YK

4VV11ME009 ADITHYA K 738/900 82 II

4VV10ME055 PURVI S 726/900 81 I

VI 4VV10ME054 PRAVEEN A 721/900 80 II

4VV09ME008 ANOSH BALU R 685/750 91 I

VIII 4VV09ME059 ROHIT T M 634 / 750 85 II

 M. Tech Topper List

III Sem
4VV12MCS10 RAJESH S C 656 82 I
M.Tech

HOD
Best outgoing award-2012-13

PRIYANSU BHARDWAJ

(4VV09ME052)

Best achiever award-2012-13

ANOSH BALU

(4VV09ME008)
Sl.No Name USN SEM Photo
1. SAGAR N V 4VV12ME075 II

2. Koushik H T 4VV12ME037

3. Kumar S 4VV11ME037 IV

4. MARISIDDEGOWDA Y
K
4VV11ME045

5. REVANNA S 4VV10ME061 VI