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M. Tech. Mechanical Engineering (CAD/CAM) Introduction, Scope and Objectives of Programme Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is the use of wide range of computer-based tools that assist engineers in their design activities. It involves both software and special-purpose hardware. The capabilities of modern CAD systems include reuse of design components, ease of design modification and versioning, automatic generation of standard components of the design, validation/verification of designs against specifications and design rules, simulation of designs, finite element analysis and automated design of assemblies etc. Development in CAD results in real-time process simulation and Computer Numerically Controlled manufacturing. Integrating ComputerAided Manufacturing (CAM) with Computer-Aided Design systems which are the part of the CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) produces quicker and more efficient manufacturing processes. The curriculum has been designed in consultation with expert academicians, industry experts and researchers keeping in pace with the present technological developments and industry needs. The programme is conducted by well-versed faculty, invited experts from reputed institutions and industries. Course Structure: SEMESTER-I Manufacturing Processes and Analysis Advanced Kinematics and Dynamics of Machine Advanced Machine Design I Computer Aided Design Computer Aided Production Management Communication Skills for Engineers SEMESTER-III Major Project Part I (Full time) SEMESTER-II Computer Aided Manufacturing Finite Element Analysis Advanced Machine Design II Robotics and Controls Manufacturing Automation Research Methodology

SEMESTER-IV Major Project PartII (Full time)

The last two semesters are entirely devoted to Major Project work being carried out either in-house or in the reputed industries. PG Project Areas Students carryout their Major Projects in the areas of Finite Element Analysis and design optimization of critical components of various machines, Fatigue analysis of structures, Design & optimization of various manufacturing processes. Various software in the area of CAD/CAM, FEA and Optimization are being used extensively by the students for their Major Projects. The students are motivated to present papers in conferences and renowned journals based on their projects. Laboratory Facilities A CAD/CAM centre equipped with CNC lathe alongwith latest computing and software facilities are available. Software such as ANSYS, Pro/E, MasterCAM, I-DEAS, Hyperworks, NX 7, CATIA V5 R20, AutoCAD etc. are extensively used by the students during their academic schedule. A sophisticated Articulated Robot Scorbot-ER 4u and Plotter have been added to the existing facilities. Full access to internet and web based resources like e-journals are also available to the students.

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Ph. D. Programme The department offers Ph. D. Programme in Mechanical Engineering in following areas of CAD/CAM: Stress Analysis Dynamics Composites Conventional and Unconventional Machining Welding Casting Ph. D. Guides Dr D S Sharma Dr K M Patel d.sharma@nirmauni.ac.in kaushik.patel@nirmauni.ac.in

Placement Excellent placement of students in following organizations: Larsen & Toubro Ltd. Elecon Engineering Co. Ltd Tata Consultancy Services ABB Limited Linde Process Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd Jyoti CNC Automation Pvt. Ltd. Siemens Ltd. Ingersoll Rand (I) Ltd.

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M. Tech. Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering) Introduction, Scope and Objectives of programme Thermal Engineering has an increasingly dominant role to play in the vital areas of Power Generation, Automobiles, R&AC and Energy sector. The M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering) programme is designed to provide a sound and an in-depth knowledge and training in various aspects of design, manufacture, testing, control and evaluation of Thermal Equipments and Systems. The course content aims at developing the necessary analytical and technical competence among engineers in these areas and is tailor made to prepare post graduates ready to take up developmental and research activities related to Thermal Engineering. The curriculum has been designed in consultation with experts from academic institutions of repute, research organizations and industries keeping in pace with current technological developments and industry needs. The programme is conducted by qualified and motivated teachers, invited experts from reputed institutions, research organizations and industries. Course structure SEMESTER-I Viscous Fluid Flow Modeling of Thermal Systems Advanced Heat Transfer Exergy Analysis of Thermal Systems Elective I Seminar Communication Skills for Engineers SEMESTER-III Major Project Part I (Full time) LIST OF ELECTIVE I
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Refrigeration Engineering SI Engines Design of Thermal Turbo Machine Energy Conservation and Audit Instrumentation for Engineers

SEMESTER-II Gas Dynamics Design of Heat Exchangers Computational Fluid Dynamics Energy Economics and Management Elective II Research Methodology

SEMESTER-IV Major Project PartII (Full time) LIST OF ELECTIVE II

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Air Conditioning Engineering CI Engines Heat Exchanger Network Synthesis Combustion Thermal Insulations and Design

The Semester III & IV are completely devoted to major project work which will be carried out either in the institution or in the reputed R&D organizations/industries. PG Project Areas The students carry out their major project in the areas of Biomass Gasification, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Energy Conservation Management and Audit, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Heat Exchanger Design and Network Synthesis, etc. The students are motivated to present papers in the conferences and reputed journals based on their major project works.

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Laboratory Facilities The department is equipped with modern laboratory facilities in the area of Thermal Insulation, IC Engines, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and Heat Transfer. A well developed computer centre equipped with latest computing and software facilities is available. The software available are ANSYS & FLUENT, Pro/E, CATIA V5 R20, AutoCAD, HTRI etc. Full access to internet and web based resources like e-journals, Indian Standards are also available. Ph. D. Programme The department offers Ph. D. Programme in Mechanical Engineering in following areas of Thermal Engineering: Biomass Gasification Pyrolysis Energy Conversation, Management and Audit Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer Solar Refrigeration Ph. D. Guides Dr R N Patel Dr V J Lakhera Placement The students have found placements in reputed organizations such as L&T, Mahindra & Mahindra, Siemens Ltd. etc rnp@nirmauni.ac.in vikas.lakhera@nirmauni.ac.in

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M. Tech. Mechanical Engineering (Design Engineering) Introduction, Scope and Objective of Programme The course on Design Engineering presents an integrated approach to design of mechanical systems using interrelationship between force, stress and failure analysis in real world design. The advanced computational and analysis tools are incorporated to enhance the capability of the designer. The scope of the course ranges from conventional design to design code to highly sophisticated and advanced Computer-Aided Design (CAD). The objective of the program is to produce quality design engineers to cater to the needs of the relevant industry. The curriculum has been designed in consultation with expert academicians, industry experts and researchers keeping in pace with the present technological developments and industry needs. The programme is conducted by well-versed faculty, invited experts from reputed institutions and industries. Course Structure: SEMESTER-I Mechanical Design I Computer Aided Design Applied Dynamics and Vibration Stress Analysis Elective I Communication Skills for Engineers SEMESTER-III Major Project Part I (Full Time) LIST OF ELECTIVE I
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Rapid Prototyping Rotor Dynamics Mechanics of Composite Material Product Life Cycle Management Applied Computational Methods

SEMESTER-II Finite Element and Boundary Element Methods Design of Mechanisms and Manipulators Mechanical Design II Optimization Methods in Engineering Design Elective II Research Methodology SEMESTER-IV Major Project PartII (Full Time) LIST OF ELECTIVE II
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Pressure Vessels and Piping Design Non Linear Vibration and Chaos Micro Electro Mechanical Systems Fracture Mechanics Mechatronics

The last two semesters are entirely devoted to Major Project work being carried out either inhouse or in the reputed industries. PG Project Areas Students carryout their Major Projects in the areas of Finite Element Analysis and Design Optimization of Critical Components of various machines and structures, Fatigue and Fracture Analysis of Machine Components, Kinematic Analysis and Synthesis, Dynamic Analysis, Stress Analysis, Vibration, Pressure Vessel and Piping Design etc. Laboratory Facilities A well developed design centre equipped with latest computing and software facilities is available. The software available in computer aided design centre includes ANSYS, Pro/E, I-DEAS, Hyperworks, Fluent, CATIA V5 R20, AutoCAD etc. A sophisticated Articulated Robot ScorbotER 4u and FFT Analyzer have been added to the existing facilities. Full access to internet and web based resources like e-journals are also available to the students.

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Ph. D. Programme The department offers Ph.D. Programme in Mechanical Engineering in following areas of Design Engineering: Stress Analysis Dynamics Composites Ph. D. Guide Dr D S Sharma Placement There is a scope for job placement of students of this programme in reputed industries/organizations such as Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Essar Steels, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, TATA Motors, ISRO, BHEL, etc. d.sharma@nirmauni.ac.in

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M. Tech. Mechanical Engineering (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) Introduction, Scope and Objectives of Programme Computer Integrated Manufacturing(CIM) developed primarily in response to the demands of the market for more product variety, better quality and lower price. CIM is the integration of the total manufacturing enterprise through the use of integrated systems and data communication. It is the umbrella term under which CAD/CAM, Flexible Manufacturing (FMS) and Computer Aided Production Management (CAPM) find a place. Development in CIM results in real-time process simulation and Computer Numerically Controlled manufacturing. It involves both software and special-purpose hardware. Implementation of CIM in any organization results in tangible and intangible benefits such as higher profit, increased productivity, reduced inventory, customer satisfaction, higher employee morale. The course is helpful to learn Optimization of various manufacturing processes using Finite Element Analysis, Design and optimization of various tooling used in manufacturing processes, Developments and integration of CAD and CAM, Development of process planning and production management systems using advanced methods like neural networks, fuzzy logic, genetic algorithms, condition monitoring and fault diagnosis, design for manufacturing and design for assembly. The curriculum has been designed in consultation with expert academicians, industry experts and researchers keeping in pace with the present technological developments and industry needs. The programme is conducted by well-versed faculty, invited experts from reputed institutions and industries. Course Structure: SEMESTER-I Applied Materials in Engineering Computer Aided Design Production and Quality Management CNC Technology & Programming Elective I Communication Skills for Engineers SEMESTER-III Major Project Part I (Full time) LIST OF ELECTIVE I
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Product Life Cycle Management Analysis of Manufacturing Processes Tooling Design Rapid Prototyping Applied Computational Methods

SEMESTER-II Finite Element Analysis Automation and Robotics Flexible Manufacturing Cells & Systems Advances in Manufacturing Processes Elective II Research Methodology SEMESTER-IV Major Project PartII (Full time) LIST OF ELECTIVE II
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Supply Chain Management Mechatronics Theory of Plasticity Micro Electro Mechanical Systems Design of Machine Tools

The last two semesters are entirely devoted to Major Project work being carried out either in-house or in the reputed industries. PG Project Areas Students carryout their major projects in the areas of analysis and optimization of various manufacturing processes using Finite Element Analysis, Design and Optimization of various tooling used in manufacturing processes, developments and integration of CAD and CAM, development of process planning and production management systems using advanced methods like neural networks, fuzzy logic, genetic algorithms etc. Various software in the areas of CAD/CAM, FEA and optimization are used extensively by the students for their major projects. The students are motivated to present papers in conferences and renowned journals based on their projects.
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Laboratory Facilities A CAD/CAM centre equipped with CNC lathe alongwith latest computing and software facilities are available. Software such as ANSYS, Pro/E, MasterCAM, I-DEAS, Hyperworks, NX 7, CATIA V5 R20, AutoCAD etc. are extensively used by the students during their academic schedule. A sophisticated Articulated Robot Scorbot-ER 4u and plotter have been added to the existing facilities. Full access to internet and web based resources like e-journals are also available to the students. Ph. D. Programme The department offers Ph.D. Programme in Mechanical Engineering in following areas of Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Conventional and Unconventional Machining Welding Casting Ph. D. Guide Dr K M Patel Placement There is a scope for job placement of students of this programme in reputed industries/organizations such as Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Essar Steels Ltd., Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Jyoti CNC Automation Pvt. Ltd., TCS Ltd., Elecon Engineering Co. Ltd.., Siemens Ltd., ABB Ltd., TATA Motors Ltd., ISRO, BHEL, Institute of Plasma Research, etc. kaushik.patel@nirmauni.ac.in

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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Name Dr. R N Patel Designation Qualification Professor & M.E. (Turbo Machines) Head REC, Surat Ph. D. (Energy Systems), IIT Bombay Professor M.E. (Thermal Science), MS. University Ph. D. (Heat Transfer), IIT Roorkee Professor M. Tech. (Design Engg.), IIT Bombay Ph. D. (Stress Analysis) IIT Bombay Professor M. Tech. (Manufacturing Engg.), IIT Bombay Ph. D. (Non Conventional Machining), IIT Delhi Sr. Asso. M. Tech. (Manufacturing Professor Engg.),IIT Bombay Pursuing Ph. D., IIT Delhi Sr. Asso. M. Tech. (CAD/CAM),NU Professor Pursuing Ph. D., IIT Bombay Associate M.Tech.(I.E& M), IIT, KGP Professor Pursuing Ph.D.,IIT, KGP Associate M. Tech. (Material Professor Science),REC, Bhopal Pursuing Ph. D., RGPV, Bhopal Assistant M. Tech. (Manufacturing Professor Engg.), IIT Bombay Pursuing Ph. D., NU Assistant M. Tech. (Thermal Professor Engineering), IIT Delhi Pursuing Ph. D,, IIT Bombay Assistant M. Tech. (Thermal Engg.), Professor IIT Dehi Pursuing Ph. D., IIT Bombay Assistant M. Tech. (Alternate Hydro Professor Energy Systems), IIT Roorkee Pursuing Ph. D., NU Assistant M.E (CAD/CAM), GU Professor Pursuing Ph. D, NU Assistant M. Tech. (CAD/CAM), NU Professor Assistant M. Tech. (Design Professor Engineering), IIT Bombay Assistant M.E. (CAD/CAM), GU Professor
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Dr. V J Lakhera

Areas of Expertise Energy Management and Audit, Alternate Energy Sources, Biomass for Fuels and Chemical Computational and Experimental Heat Transfer

Dr. D S Sharma

Stress Analysis, Dynamics

Dr. K M Patel

Manufacturing Processes and their analysis

Prof. B A Modi

Sheet Metal Working

Prof. R R Trivedi

MEMS and Optimization

Prof. B K Mawandiya Prof. S J Joshi

Industrial Engineering Fracture Mechanics

Prof. N D Ghetiya

Manufacturing Engg.

Prof. A M Lakdawala

CFD, Thermal Systems Simulation & Design, Internal Combustion Engines Internal Combustion Engines, CFD, Combustion, Energy Conservation Hydraulic Machines, CFD

Prof. N K Shah

Prof. S V Jain

Prof. J M Dave Prof. D J Shah Prof. V M Bhojawala Prof. A M Gohil

CAD, Robotics CAD/CAM, Fracture Mechanics Machine Design CAD/CAM

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Prof. M M Chauhan Prof. D P Pandya Prof. B A Shah Prof. D V Patel Prof. D B Shah Prof S N Mehta

Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor

M.E. (CAD/CAM), GU Pursuing Ph. D., NU M.E. (Mechanical), SVNIT, Surat M.E. (Cryogenic Engg.), GU M. Tech. (CAD/CAM), NU M. Tech. (CAD/CAM), NU M.E. (CAD/CAM), GU

CAD/CAM Manufacturing Engg. Cryogenics CAD/CAM CAD/CAM CAD/CAM

Resource Persons Prof. A Ganesh, Professor, IIT, Bombay Prof. S Chaniwala, Professor, SVNIT, Surat Dr. Pulak Mohan Panday, Associate Professor, IIT Delhi, New Delhi Dr. Jyotirmay Benerjee, SVNIT, Surat Prof. S B Soni, Retired Professor, L D College of Engineering, Ahmedabad Prof. A B Patel, Ex. Director, Institute of Technology, Nirma University, Ahmedabad Dr. R Sah, Assistant General Manager, JSW Steels Ltd. Shri Yogesh Lavingia, Lavingia Enterprise, Ahmedabad Shri Sanjay Desai, RBD Engineers, Ahmedabad Shri Harsh Patel, Dr. Dinesh and Ramesh Enterprise, Ahmedabad

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