FINOLEX ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY, RATNAGIRI

(Approved by AICTE, Recognized by DTE and Affiliated to Mumbai University)

MECHAZINE

Bi-Annual Bulletin of

Mechanical Engineering Department

Volume 1, Issue 1(1stJan 2017 to 30th June 2017)

Publishers Dr. Milind S. Kirkire (Head of Department)

Prof. Amar S. Yekane

Prof. Shodhan U. Mayekar

Contents

1. Departmental Vision …………………………………………. 1

2. Departmental Mission …………………………………………. 1

3. Program Specific Objectives (PSOs)……………………………. 1

4. About Department……………………………………………….. 1

5. Departmental Events…………………………………………….. 2

6. Social Events…………………………………………………….. 12

7. Faculty Achievements……………………………………………. 14

8. Student’s Achievements………………………………………….. 17

9. Placements………………………………………………………... 18

List of Faculty/Staff Members in Department

Faculty Members

Prof. (Dr.) Kaushal K. Prasad (Principal) Prof. Mahadeo L. Naik (Assistant Professor)

Prof. (Dr.) Milind S. Kirkire (HoD) Prof. Shodhan U. Mayekar (Assistant Professor)

Prof. (Dr.) Shashikant S. Goilkar (Dean, R & D) Prof. Vikram V. Nagale (Assistant Professor)

Prof. V. Murali Mohan (Associate Professor) Prof. Sachin S. Gurav (Assistant Professor)

Prof. Umesh D. Gulhane (Associate Professor) Prof. Prabodh B. Horambe (Assistant Professor)

Prof. Milind S. Yadav (Associate Professor) Prof. Tushar V. Kavatkar (Assistant Professor)

Prof. Vikram S. Chougule (Associate Professor) Prof. Deep S. Bandivdekar (Assistant Professor)

Prof. Sachin S. Mestry (Assistant Professor) Prof. Ganesh A. Sankpal (Assistant Professor)

Prof. Vidyasheel S. Bagade (Assistant Professor) Prof. Sagar N. Sakharkar (Assistant Professor)

Prof. Abhilasha S. Jadhav (Assistant Professor) Prof. Dipak V. Patil (Assistant Professor)

Prof. Gayatri J. Abhyankar (Assistant Professor) Prof. Dayanand G. Potdar (Assistant Professor)

Prof. Sumit S. Malusare (Assistant Professor) Prof. Shivraj D. Kavhale (Assistant Professor)

Prof. Harshal R. Salvi (Assistant Professor) Prof. Pranav P. Thakur (Lecturer)

Prof. Hemant V. Chavan (Assistant Professor) Prof. Priyanka S. Tupe ( Lecturer)

Prof. Amar S. Yekane (Assistant Professor) Prof. Rushikesh M. Rasal ( Lecturer)

Prof. Jayesh S. Anavkar (Assistant Professor)

Staff Members

Mr. L. G. Patil Mr. A. V. Nhivekar

Mr. V. V. Lohar Mr. R. V. Utekar

Mr. R. R. Bhosale Mr. A. V. Lingayat

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Department Vision

To become a center of quality education by developing competent engineers who can address

challenges in the field of mechanical engineering.

Department Mission

1. To establish state of the art facilities in department enabling effective training of

students and creating research environment

2. Evolve competent technical professionals through effective delivery of curriculum

and contents beyond, which fulfill the needs of industry and society.

3. To inculcate sense of social responsibility and human values amongst the students.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

1. Students will be able to investigate problems in the fields of design, thermal and

manufacturing processes through application of statistical techniques.

2. Students will be able to provide computer based automation solutions to

manufacturing and process industries.

Highlights of the Department Intake BE : 120, ME (Machine Design):18

Total 567 students on roll

31 Highly qualified faculty members from institutes like IIT, NIT, VJTI, etc.

Post graduate course (ME Mechanical with specialization in Machine Design)

16 Spacious and state of the art laboratories

Departmental library facility

Advanced licensed software’s like ANSYS, CATIA, Autodesk Inventor, Ideas, Solid

Works, Cam Works

Departmental computing facility with 80 computers

SAE and ISHRE collegiate club

ICT class rooms

GATE forum

Industry tie-ups for training, projects, internships and industrial visits of students

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Programs organized by the Department

1. Department of Mechanical Engineering of Finolex Academy of Management and

Technology, Ratnagiri conducted expert lecture on “Opportunities in PLM Engineering” on

20th

January, 2017 for the students of final year Mechanical Engineering. It was delivered by

Mr. Parag Hadap, Director, CADEM software solutions, Pune. Prof. M. L. Naik and Prof. P.

B. Horambe organized it.

Mr. Parag Hadap addressing the audience during expert lecture on -Opportunities in PLM Engineering

2. Department of Mechanical Engineering organized Expert lecture on “Employability

Enhancement” on 14th

January 2017 in IT Seminar Hall for students of Third Year

Mechanical Engineering.

Mr. Paresh Teredesai interacting with students during expert lecture on - Employability Enhancement

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The lecture was delivered by Mr. Paresh Teredesai, IT Service Centre Head, Kone Cranes

India Pvt. Ltd, Pune. Prof J. S. Anavakar introduced the Resource person to the audience. Mr.

Teredesai interacted with student regarding expectation of industry from fresh engineering

graduates. He also guided students on how to write resume, how to face technical and

personal interview and group discussion through his experiences. The event was organized by

Prof J. S. Anavkar and Prof S. S. Mestry.

3. The Department of Mechanical Engineering of Finolex Academy of Management and

Technology, Ratnagiri conducted an expert lecture on “Opportunities of Energy Saving in

Thermal, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning” on 18th

January, 2017 for the students of final

year Mechanical Engineering. It was delivered by Mr. Ajitkumar S Datar who is

professionally an approved energy auditor by BEE Government of India. Prof. V S Bagade,

Prof. S U Mayekar, Prof. H V Chavan and Prof. D S Bandivadekar were the coordinators for

this expert lecture.

Prof. M. N. Tagare (Dean, Student Affairs), Dr. M S Kirkire (HoD), Prof. V S Bagade and Mr. Ajitkumar Datar

(the guest) during expert lecture on - Opportunities of Energy Saving in Thermal, Refrigeration and Air-

Conditioning

4. The Department of Mechanical Engineering of Finolex Academy of Management and

Technology, Ratnagiri conducted Career guidance seminar on “Oil and Gas sector and

HVAC” on 9th

February, 2017 for the students of final year Mechanical Engineering. It was

delivered by Mr. Vasant Dinkar Mestry who is Managing Director of Suvidya Institute of

Technology, Mumbai. Prof. H V Chavan, Prof. M. L. Naik, Prof. P. B. Horambe and Prof D.

S. Bandivadekar were the coordinators for this seminar.

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Mr. V. D. Mestry addressing the students during Career guidance seminar on - Oil and Gas sector and HVAC

5. The Department of Mechanical Engineering of Finolex Academy of Management and

Technology, Ratnagiri arranged seminar on “Awareness of GATE 2018” on 07th February,

2017 for the students of third year Mechanical Engineering. It was delivered by Mr. Vijay

Acharya who is Business Development Manager (Strategic Alliances) of Vidyalankar Group

of Institutions. Speaker included importance of GATE, historical result analysis of GATE,

Strategies of preparation & time management while writing the exam. Prof. H V Chavan,

Prof. S U Mayekar & Prof. M L Naik were the coordinators for this seminar.

Mr. Vijay Acharya addressing the students during seminar on - Awareness about GATE 2018

6. The Department of Mechanical Engineering of Finolex Academy of Management and

Technology, Ratnagiri conducted a 40 hours “Course on ANSYS FEA” during 11th - 12th

and 17th - 19th February 2017 for third year Mechanical Engineering students in

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collaboration with ARK Info solutions pvt. Ltd. Dr. M. S. Kirkire, Prof. M L Naik and Prof.

P B Horambe coordinated the workshop successfully. Prof. V Murali Mohan, Prof. Rasal and

Prof. Kavhale extended the necessary support during the workshop.

Dr. M. S. Kirkire felicitating Mr. Saumil Trivedi and Mr. Krishna Chaitanya with Prof. P B Horambe during

commencement of - Course on ANSYS FEA

7. Mechanical Engineering Students Association (MESA) organized an event TECHNO-VERVE

2K17 under the valuable guidance and support of Dr. M. S. Kirkire (Head, Mechanical

Engineering Department on 2nd

and 3rd

March 2017.

Dr. Kaushal Prasad (Hon. Principal) formally inaugurating TECHNO-VERVE 2K17

8. The Department of Mechanical Engineering, organized Industrial visit to Automotive

Corporation of Goa Limited (ACGL), Sattari, Goa on 4th

of March 2017 for B.E Mechanical

Engineering students. Entire visit was successfully planned and coordinated by Prof.

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Mahadev Naik and Prof Priyanka Tupe. Total 34 students of B.E. Mechanical along with 2

faculty members visited ACGL.

Industrial Visit to ACGL, Goa Campus

9. The Department of Mechanical Engineering conducted a 3 days workshop on “PLC (Allen

Bradley) & SCADA (Wonder Ware In Touch)” during 17th

- 19th

March 2017 for the third

year Mechanical Engineering students. It was conducted by Mr. Ramesh Wagchure (Senior

Project Developer, Prolific Systems & Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Pune). Workshop commenced

on 17th

of March 2017.Prof. V. V. Nagale, Prof. A. S. Yekane & Prof. S. S. Gurav

coordinated the workshop successfully.

Participants - during theory/practical session during workshop on - PLC & SCADA

10. Department of Mechanical Engineering organized two days Industrial training for final

year Mechanical Engg students at Accurate Engg, Hadapsar, Pune with an objective to

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minimize gap between curriculum and industrial practices in the field of metrology. Total 30

number of students participated in this training. The training was based on application based

advanced metrology, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD &T) and 3D coordinate

measuring machine (CMM) with scanning system. The whole program was successfully

organized and coordinated by Prof. Hemant V Chavan.

Prof. H V Chavan with participants during two days Industrial training at Accurate, Pune

11. Department of Mechanical Engineering of Finolex Academy of Management and

Technology, Ratnagiri conducted workshop on “Maintenance of Refrigeration and Air-

Conditioning Systems” on 24th March, 2017 for students of final year Mechanical

Engineering. Prof. V S Bagade and Prof. S U Mayekar coordinated this workshop.

Mr. J A Jaygade demonstrating components of RAC workshop on - Maintenance of Refrigeration and Air-

Conditioning Systems

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12. Department of Mechanical Engineering organized a course enrichment program for

second year Mechanical Engineering students on 25/03/2017 at C-1/6. The students were

enriched with contents beyond syllabus such as - kinematic synthesis of mechanisms,

accuracy points, spacing of accuracy points, coupler curves and cognate linkages. At the end,

students were introduced to SAM (Synthesis and Analysis of Mechanism) software. Total

109 students registered for the course. The course was conducted by Prof. Sachin Mestry and

coordinated by Prof. Milind Yadav under the guidance of Dr. Milind Kirkire (Head,

Mechanical Engineering Department).

Prof. Sachin Mestry with participants during course enrichment program on - Introduction to Analysis and

Synthesis of Mechanisms

13. Department of Mechanical Engineering conducted seminar on ‘Six Sigma’ on 29th

March,

2017 for final year Mechanical Engineering students. With an objective to give overview of

Six Sigma and its benefits for students in career, the seminar was delivered by Dr. M. S.

Kirkire (Head, Mechanical Engineering department) and coordinated by Prof. H. V. Chavan

and Prof. M. L. Naik. Total 99 students were present for the seminar.

Dr. M. S. Kirkire addressing the audience during seminar on - Six Sigma

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14. The Department of Mechanical Engineering of Finolex Academy of Management and

Technology, Ratnagiri conducted training program on “Aptitude Test” on 27th

to 29th

January, 2017 for the students of final year Mechanical Engineering. It was delivered by Mr.

Mandar Zarekar, CEO, MUDRAA Training. Prof. M. L. Naik and Prof. P. B. Horambe were

the coordinators for this programme.

Mr. Mandar Zarekar addressing the audience during training program on - Aptitude Test

15. The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Finolex academy of management and

technology organized two day industrial visit at Finolex Industries Limited, Ratnagiri on 20-

04-17 &21-04-17, for third year Mechanical Engg students. Entire visit was organized and

conducted by Mr. Hemant Chavan, Asst Professor in Mechanical Engg Department. Total 77

numbers of students have participated in this industrial visit.

Industrial Visit to Finolex Industries Ltd. Ranpar

16. The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Finolex Academy of Management and

Technology organized one day industrial visit at Gadre Marine Exports Pvt. Ltd., Ratnagiri

on 14 April 2017,for third year Mechanical Engineering students. Visit was organized with

the aim to overview of different mechanical components of steam boilers and their actual

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operation. Hence, the students visited the boiler division. The visit was organized and

conducted by Mr. Deep Bandivadekar.

Industrial Visit to Gadre Marine Exports Pvt Ltd, Ratnagiri

17. The department of Mechanical Engineering conducted Parents Meet of T.E. Mechanical

Engineering on 25 February, 2017. Prof J. S. Anavkar welcomed all parents for the meet. Dr.

M. S. Kirkire, HoD, addressed the parents while highlighing overall functioning of the

department along with co-curricular & extracurricular programs conducted/organized by the

department; the future plans for various value added & add-on courses and its’ importance

for placement of the students were also discussed.

Dr. M. S. Kirkire addressing the parents during parent meet

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Social Events 1. The Department of Mechanical Engineering of Finolex Academy of Management and Technology, Ratnagiri organized a “One day training program based on carpentry” at Abhyankar MukBadhir Vidyalaya, Ratnagiri, on 7th February 2017 for the physically handicapped students. In this, training program Prof. Amar Yekane and Mr.Deepak Mestry enlightened the students about the importance, applications and opportunities in context with carpentry.

Introductory speech by Mrs.Tatke (Head Mistress, Abhyankar MukBadhir Vidyalaya) during One day

training program based on carpentry

2. Driving licenses (learning) camp was organized on 21st January 2017. Mr. S. N. Barge and

Mr. R. S. Dhobale (RTO Inspector, Ratnagiri) graced the camp with their presence. Mr. S.N.

Barge addressed students regarding importance of road safety. Driving licenses (learning)

were issued to 98 students from various departments of FAMT. The event was organized by

Prof M.S.Yadav and Prof. H.V.Chavan.

Instructions and form filling activity during the driving licence camp

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Faculty Achievements

Journal/Conference Publications

1. Dr. Kaushal Prasad published paper entitled as “Experimental Study of Residual Tensile

Strength of Drilled composite” in International Journal of Material Science and

Engineering, Vol. 4, DOI: 10.17706/ijmse.2017.5.1.pp:35-46,March 2017.

2. Dr. Kaushal Prasad published paper entitled as “Screw Feeder performance prediction

using Discrete Element Method (DEM)” in International Conference on Sustainable

Development in Design and Manufacturing, at Saraswati College of Engineering (SCOE)

Navi Mumbai, January 2017.

3. Dr. Kaushal Prasad published paper entitled as “Analytical Study of Thrust Force for

Drilled Composite” in International Conference on Sustainable Development in Design

and Manufacturing, at Saraswati College of Engineering (SCOE) Navi Mumbai, January

2017.

4. Dr. M. S. Kirkire published paper entitled as “Evaluation of success factors for medical

device development using grey based DEMATEL approach” in the Journal of Modelling

in Management. (Emerald Publications) Scopus indexed.

5. Dr. M. S. Kirkire published paper entitled as “Optimization of CNC Milling Parameters

Using “Artificial Neural Network” in Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research

(IJIR) Vol-3, Issue-2, 2017 ISSN: 2454-1362. (Impact Factor: 3.75).

6. Dr. M. S. Kirkire published paper entitled as “Investigation of Effect of Joint Clearance

on Vibration of Planar Mechanism” in International Journal of Modern Trends in

Engineering and Research, Vol. 3 Issue 7, pp. 139-144. (Impact Factor: 3.518).

7. Dr. M. S. Kirkire published paper entitled as “Finite Element Analysis of Femur

Prosthesis Using ASYS in Static and Dynamic Condition” in 2nd Biennial International

Conference on Nascent Technologies in Engineering (ICNTE 2017) (January 27-28). An

IEEE Technically Co-Sponsored Conference. Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology,

Vashi, Navi Mumbai, India.

8. Dr. M. S. Kirkire published paper entitled as “Design and Analysis of High Pressure

Extractor with Supercritical Fluid” in 6th National Conference RDME 2017, 17th- 18th

March. M.E.S. College of Engineering, Pune.

9. Dr.S.S.Goilkar published research paper entitled as “Design and Development of

variable damping device for vibration control with ER fluid.” In International Journal of

Advances in Intelligent System Research Vol.137 ISBN 978-94-6252-305-0 , 2017

10. Dr.S.S.Goilkar presented research paper entitled as “Establishment of Innovative and

Entrepreneurship development center to promote Entrepreneurship among Engineering

students-A case study” In International conference on Emerging Issues in Commerce,

Management, Finance, Humanities and Extension work 4th February 2017.

11. Dr.S.S.Goilkar presented research paper entitled as “Implementation of University Policy

to Incubate Extension work among Professional Students” In International conference on

Emerging Issues in Commerce, Management, Finance, Humanities and Extension work

4th February 2017.

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12. Prof. U.D. Gulhane published paper entitled as ”Investigating the Effect of Material’s

Initial Temperature on surface roughness for Milling of Al 6061 alloy using full factorial

approach” in World journal of engineering research and

technology,www.wrjert.org,wrjt,2017 , vol 3 issue3 April 2017.

13. Prof. U.D. Gulhane published paper entitled as” Wear analysis of composite material

made by blending of naturally available coconut shell powder (CSP)” in World journal of

engineering research and technology, www.wrjert.org,wrjt,2017,vol 3 issue3, April 2017.

14. Prof. M.S. Yadav published paper entitled as “Parametric study on oxy hydrogen gas

generation and related energy consumption using Taguchi’s design of experiment

concept.” In 2nd

Biennial International conference of Nascent Technology in Engineering ,

January 2017

15. Prof. V.S.Bagade published paper entitled as “Experimental Investigation of Convective

heat transfer by permeable fins at different angle of inclination on Reynolds’s no in

forced convection “in Journal of Advances in Science and technology vol.13 Issue 1,

March 2017.

16. Prof. V.S.Bagade published paper entitled as “Structural analysis of Gas turbine blade” in

International research journal of Engineering and technology Vol.4, Issue 5, May 2017

17. H.R. Salvi has published paper on “ Design and Analysis of Intelligent Braking system”,

in International Journal of Engineering and Development Research 2017 volume5 Issue 1

ISSN:2321-9939

18. Prof. H. V. Chavan published paper entitled as “Heat transfer enhancement by using

twisted tape insert” in IJSER, Volume 8, issue 1, January 2017.

19. Prof. H. V. Chavan published paper entitled as “Heat transfer enhancement using twisted

tape of different twisted ratio” in IRJET, volume 4, issue 5, May 2017.

20. Prof. M.L.Naik published paper entitled as “Fault Diagnosis and Experimental analysis of

Four stroke four Cylinder petrol engine using Fault tree analysis. “in International Journal

of Engineering trends and Technology, Vol 46,2017

21. Prof. S. U. Mayekar published paper entitled as “Experimental investigation of effects of

angle of inclination on convective heat transfer through permeable fins in natural

convection”, in Journal of Advances in Science and Technology ,Vol. 13, Issue No. 1,

(Special Issue) March-2017

22. Prof. S. U. Mayekar published paper entitled as “Experimental Investigation of

Convective Heat Transfer by Permeable Fins at Different Angles of Inclination and

Reynolds Numbers in Forced Convection” in 1st National Conference on Mechanical

Engineering in Next Decade (NC-MEND 2017), March 10-11, 2017 at Government

Engineering College, Karad, Maharashtra, India.

23. Prof. T.V.Kavatkar published paper entitled as “ Design and Analysis of Intelligent

braking System” in International Journal of Engineering and Development research,

Vol.5, Issue 1, 2017

24. Prof. T.V.Kavatkar published paper entitled as “Experimental and Statistical parametric

investigation of CWML sandwich panel” in International Journal of Innovations in

Engineering and technology, vol 8, Issue 1, 2017

25. D.V. Patil published paper entitled as“ Finite Element Analysis of thin walled beams

joined by spot welding” in International Journal of Scientific Development and research

2017

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26. Prof. P.P.Thakur published paper entitled as“ Effect of GTAW – SMAW Hybrid welding

process parameters on Hardness of weld” in International Journal of Engineering research

and technology, Vol.10,March 2017

27. Prof. R.M.Rasal published paper entitled as “Response surface methodology based

optimization of operating parameters of variable compression ratio C.I. engine fuelled

with diesel-fish oil blends for minimal emissions” in International Journal on Current

engineering and technology, Issue 5, June 2017

28. Prof. R.M.Rasal published paper entitled as “Optimization of Operating Parameters of

C.I. Engine Fuelled with Diesel-Fish Oil Blends at Various Compression Ratios and

Injection Timings Based on Taguchi's Concept of Doe for Minimal Emissions” in

International Journal Scientific Research and Development, vol.5, Issue 2, April 2017.

Book Publications

1. Prof. V. Murali Mohan published book entitled as “Free Vibration Analysis of Structural

Joints” and published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Germany (ISBN13:

783659963278, ISBN10: 3659963275, EAN: 9783659963278), (Published on: 05th OCT,

2016).

2. Prof. V. Murali Mohan published book entitled as “Residual Stress Analysis in

Orthogonal Cutting Process” and published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing

Germany, (ISBN-13: 978-3-330-01015-4 , ISBN-10: 3330010150 , EAN:

9783330010154)

Faculty Development Programs

1. Prof.J.S.Anavkar has attended One week short term training program on “Modeling &

Optimisation Techniques for Engineering Applications” at SVNIT Surat, December 2016.

2. Prof.J.S.Anavkar has attended short term training programon “Modernization in

Mechanical Engineering Education “at D.Y.Patil Engineering College Pune, December

2016.

3. Prof.M.L.Naik has attended One week short term training program on “Modeling &

Optimization Techniques for Engineering Applications “at SVNIT Surat, December 2016

4. Prof.S.U.Mayekar has attended AICTE sponsored STTP on “Advances in Refrigeration

and Sustainable Energy”, December 2016.

5. Prof.V.S.Bagade has attended STTP on “Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics-

Application, Design and Development” at IIT Bombay, May-June 2017.

Other

1. Dr. Kaushal Prasad won best paper award in International conference held at Saraswati

College of Engineering, Kharghar.

2. Dr. M. S. Kirkire chaired a Technical Session at National Conference CTRD 2017 at

RMCET, Ambav.

3. Dr. M. S. Kirkire was resource person for career in Engineering & Technology at Career

fair organized by University of Mumbai

4. Dr. M. S. Kirkire is nominated as Member, Board of Studies in Fisheries Engineering

5. Dr. S. S. Goilkar is author of a Chapter entitled as “ Managing Relationship with

Management and Colleagues” of a book “Higher Education Faculty career orientation and

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advancement “ Published by Center of Education growth and research released on 18th

April 2017 Delhi.

6. Dr. S. S. Goilkar worked as Review committee member of 5th National Conference on

“Innovations in Mechanical Engineering” (NCIME2017) SIT Lonavala in 7-9 April 2017

7. Prof. M. S. yadav chaired a Technical Session at National Conference CTRD 2017 at

RMCET, Ambav.

Student’s Achievements

Mr. Suraj Patinge won best paper award in International conference held at Saraswati College

of Engineering, Kharghar.

Publications

1. Sawant, F. K. Phansopkar & H. T. Prabhu published paper entitled as “ Maintenance &

repair of gear pump test rig” in International research journal of engineering and

technology, Vol. 4, Issue 4, April 2017.

2. Rajat Prabhu, Shubham Rahate, Priyanka Prabhu & Harshal Narvankar published paper

entitled as “ Sress analysis of meshing gears with addendum modification” in International

journal of advance research in science & engineering, Vol. 6, Issue 2, February 2017.

3. Vishal Patil, Nathaji Chavan, Amit Patne & Gaurav Dongare published paper entitled as “

Invistigation of effect of shot peening on fatigue life of composite material ” in

International research journal of engineering and technology, Vol. 4, Issue 4, April 2017.

4. Suresh Jangale, Pushpak Joshi, Niraj Kadam& Akhilesh Vinchu published paper entitled as

“Experimental & Statistical Parametric Investigation of CWML Sandwich Panel”, International

Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology. 2017 IJIET | Volume 8, Issue 1.

5. Keyur N. Rege published paper entitled as “Experimental Investigation of Convective Heat

Transfer by Permeable Fins at Different Angles of Inclination and Reynolds Numbers in

Forced Convection” in Journal of Advances in Science and Technology ,Vol. 13, Issue No.

1, (Special Issue) March-2017

6. Aniket Pendse and Sarveshkumar Pashte published paper entitled as “Experimental

investigation of effects of angle of inclination on convective heat transfer through

permeable fins in natural convection”, in Journal of Advances in Science and Technology,

Vol. 13, Issue No. 1, (Special Issue) March-2017.

Vehicle competitions at National Level

1. TEAM MATADORS, a team of 15 students from Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics

department participated in National Level ECO KART SERIES 2017, Season 4 at BML

MUNJAL University, Haryana. 54 teams got qualified for this dynamic event across the

country and finally team Matadors achieved 15th

rank amongst 104 teams from colleges

across the nation.

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Team Matadors with mentor Prof. V Murali Mohan

2. Team 25 Nightmares comprising of 25 students from second year and third year

Mechanical Engineering of FAMT, Ratnagiri and led by Team Captain Mr. Sairaj Koltharkar

secured the 2nd

Rank in the National level Student Grand PRIX 2K17 event organized by

Seven Motors at Visakhapatnam during 26 - 28 February 2017. Team Mentors viz. Prof.

Milind Yadav, Prof. Hemant Chavan and Prof. Dipak Patil of Mechanical Engineering

Department.

Team 25 Nightmares

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3. Indian Karting Championship 2017 powered by Nexus Group Of Institute held on 26th –

30th of January 2017 at PCNTDA Traffic Park, Pune. The journey of the event began with

the virtual round where teams must submit their design report which includes analysis,

simulation, cad models and calculations of the proposed vehicle. After submissions, scores

were declared wherein Team Redline of FAMT Racing achieved 23rd

rank. Team mentor

Prof. Tushar Kavatkar.

Team Redline Racing

4. NSVC 2016-17 organized by Dynamist Motorsports, New Delhi invites students to design

single person, light weight, high efficiency electrical vehicle with three or four pneumatic

tires. The vision of NSVC is to stir the minds of young technocrats to make way for India to

become largest renewable energy hub in the world by increasing public awareness and

understanding of efficient alternative electric vehicles and related technologies. Team

Saurveg of FAMT secured 5th

place in country’s first edition of National Solar Vehicle

Challenge out of 69 teams and grabbed the best innovation prize and the lightest vehicle

award and a total prize money of Rs.25000/-. The competition was conducted during 21st to

24th

March 2017. Team mentors- Dr. Kaushal Prasad, Prof. Sumit Malusare, Prof. Rushikesh

Rasal.

Team Saurveg during prizes distribution

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Placements

During academic year 2016-17, total 141 students were eligible for placements out of which

88 students have been offered jobs in various organizations.