MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

The Mechanical Engineering Department was established in the year 2010. The department has a team of highly qualified, dedicated and motivated members of faculty and well equipped laboratories to conduct Under Graduate and Post Graduate Programmes. The department aims at generating employable mechanical engineers to lead a successful career and contribute to the society by excelling in their respective fields of endeavor. The field of Mechanical Engineering encompasses many exciting subjects such as Thermal Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Design, Automobile Engineering, Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing, Power Plant Engineering, Refrigeration and Air conditioning, Mechatronics, Automation and Robotics. The department offers the following courses:

B.E.(Full time) Mechanical Engineering with an intake of 120 students
M.E.(Full time) CAD/CAM with an intake of 24 students


INFRASTRUCTURE & LAB FACILITIES

The Mechanical Engineering department has well equipped laboratories enabling the students to apply and verify the fundamentals which are taught at the class rooms. Students get a wide exposure and practical hands-on training in the sophisticated equipment during their lab sessions.

1. ENGINEERING PRACTICES LAB

More emphasis is being given to practical classes through effective, elaborate and rigorous training in fitting, welding, foundry, plumbing, carpentry, machine assembly practices and various lathe operations. Students are also exposed to the various tools to be used and exercises to be practiced in the application of engineering practices. The workshop is also equipped with drilling and grinding machines for the benefit of students.


2. FLUID MECHANICS AND MACHINERY LAB

The main objective of this laboratory is to understand the properties of the fluids, conservation laws, hydraulics machines and applications of fluid.The major equipment in fluid mechanics and machinery lab are:

  • Pelton wheel setup
  • Kaplan turbine setup
  • Francis turbine setup
  • Pipe flow analysis setup
  • Flow measurement-flume assembly
  • Metacentric height measuring setup
  • Bernoulli's theorem verification apparatus
  • Centrifugal pump assembly with accessories
  • Open channel flow measuring setup with provision for fixing notches

3. MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY LAB

This laboratory introduces the students to the basic concepts of manufacturing processes. It is a world-class laboratory that is dedicated to improve manufacturing processes and systems. The major machinery are:

  • Turret lathe
  • Capstan lathe
  • 8” Slotting machine
  • Gear hobbing machine
  • Francis turbine setup
  • 4 feet planing machine
  • Radial drilling machine
  • Vertical milling machine
  • Surface grinding machine
  • Horizontal milling machine
  • Heavy duty shaping machine
  • Medium duty shaping machine
  • Metal cutting bandsaw machine
  • Geared lathe machines (3 Nos)
  • 5.3 Feet medium duty lathe (2 Nos)
  • 4 1/2 Feet light duty lathe (8 Nos)
  • All geared heavy duty planing machine
  • Hi-Life geared hydraulic cylindrical grinding machine
  • 300 mm capacity cylindrical grinding machine
  • Centerless grinding machines
  • Tool and cutter grinding machine
  • Gear shaping machine

4. CAD LAB

CAD lab is well equipped with 80 computer systems with i5 processor to expose the students to design, analysis and visualization. Students are trained with a strong understanding of the computer-aided design. The software packages are:

  • ANSYS 14
  • Creo elements /Pro(Pro-E)
  • Sapera essential software
  • Auto desk education master suite 2013

5. CAM LAB

The students undergo extensive hands-on training in CNC machines with ample space and resources to carry out individual experiments. The distinct facilities are:

  • Edge cam software
  • Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
  • CNC lathe (Production type and trainer kit)
  • CNC milling (Production type and trainer kit)
  • Computerized surface roughness testing machine (range of 0-10µm)

6. STRENGTH OF MATERIALS LAB

This lab enables the students to have a clear understanding about the mechanics of solids with practical testing for determining the strength of materials through the following major equipment:

  • Spring testing machine (2 Nos)
  • Impact testing machine (2 Nos)
  • 3000KN Compression testing machine
  • 60NM Torsion testing machine (2 Nos)
  • 40 Ton universal testing machine (2 Nos)
  • Rockwell hardness testing machine (2 Nos)
  • Brinell hardness testing machine (2 Nos)
  • Metallurgical microscope (2 Nos)
  • Leaf spring testing machine
  • Vickers hardness testing machine

7. DYNAMICS LAB

This laboratory is equipped with the following modern instruments to conduct the various experiments which helps the students understand the methods of static, dynamic force analyses of mechanisms and the usage of measuring devices for dynamic testing:

  • Universal governor apparatus
  • Vibrating table with recorder
  • Balancing of rotating masses apparatus
  • Static & dynamic balancing apparatus
  • Balancing of reciprocating masses apparatus
  • Kinematic models to study various mechanisms

8. METROLOGY AND MEASUREMENTS LAB

The laboratory has modern equipment to conduct various experiments which helps the students understand the basic principles of measurements.

  • Autocollimator
  • Profile projector
  • Vernier height gauge
  • Vernier depth gauge
  • Tool makers microscope
  • Vernier calipers (0- 150mm)
  • Floating carriage micrometer
  • Pneumatic, electrical, mechanical comparators
  • Temperature, displacement, force, torque, vibration and shock measuring set ups

9. THERMAL ENGINEERING LAB – I

The main objective of this laboratory is to apply the thermodynamic laws and concepts on real time problems with the aid of the following equipment:

  • Multi cylinder petrol engine
  • Steam boiler test rig with all accessories
  • Steam turbine test rig with all accessories
  • Four stroke diesel engine with mechanical loading
  • Four stroke diesel engine with hydraulic loading
  • Four stroke diesel engine with electrical loading with data acquisition system
  • Single cylinder four stroke Petrol engine test rig with Electrical loading

10. THERMAL ENGINEERING LAB – II

The lab trains the students in various heat transfer parameters using the following equipment:

  • Refrigeration test rig
  • Air conditioning test rig
  • Two stage reciprocating air compressor
  • Natural and forced convection apparatus
  • Single stage reciprocating air compressor
  • Parallel flow and counter flow heat exchanger apparatus

11. MECHATRONICS LAB

This lab helps the students understand the interdisciplinary applications of electronics, electrical, mechanical and computer systems for the control of mechanical and electronic systems with the help of the following equipment:

  • LAB VIEW software
  • Automation studio software
  • Electro pneumatic trainer kit
  • Animation software for pneumatics
  • Electro pneumatic trainer kit with PLC
  • Servo controller interfacing for DC motor
  • Hydraulic trainer kit

Computerized data logging system with control for process variables like pressure flow and temperature.

  • VISION

    To enlighten, motivate and mentor future leaders of the profession and meet the challenges of 21st century global economy. To strive to become a centre of excellence by creating complete automation in the mechanical field utilizing the post modern techniques and infrastructure so as to assist and help the mankind while being involved in dangerous and monotonous tasks.

    MISSION

    The academic mission is to develop and enrich mechanical engineers with application oriented knowledge. Endeavor to establish the department into a centre of excellence in education and research with excellent infrastructure and well qualified members of staff to train the students in contemporary technologies and instill in them a passion for innovation in the field of mechanical.

  • Staff DETAILS

    Name Qualification Designation Specialization
    Dr.V.S.Sreenivasan M.Tech.,Ph.D Professor Natural Fibre Composites
    Dr.S.C.Vettivel M.E., Ph.D. Professor Powder Metallurgy and Nano Composite
    Dr.A.Benham M.E., Ph.D. Associate Professor Thermal Engineering
    Mr.S.Joyson Abraham M.E.,(Ph.D) Associate Professor Thermal Engineering
    Dr.K.K.Ajith Kumar M.E., Ph.D. Assistant Professor Metal Processing and characterization metak casting
    Mr.I.Balasubramanian M.E,(Ph.D) Assistant Professor CIM
    Mr.A.Sivasubramanian M.E.,(Ph.D) Assistant Professor CAD / CAM
    Mr.D.S.Manoj Abraham M.E.,(Ph.D) Assistant Professor Manufacturing
    Mr.R.Jegan M.E., Assistant Professor Thermal Engineering
    Mr.P.Peter Anand Kumar M.E.,(Ph.D.) Assistant Professor CAD / CAM
    Ms.A.Subbulakshmi M.E., Assistant Professor CAD/CAM
    Mr.S.Garette Jebadurai M.E.,(Ph.D) Assistant Professor CAD
    Mr.C. Pravin Tamil Selvan M.E.,MBA Assistant Professor CAD
    Mr.A.Simon Christopher M.E., Assistant Professor CAD
    Mr.T.Albert M.E., Assistant Professor CAD/CAM
    Mr.S.Nagarajan M.Tech.,(Ph.D) Assistant Professor Thermal Power Engineering
    Mr.M.Selvaganesan M.E., Assistant Professor CAD
    Mr.J.Vignesh M.E., Assistant Professor Manufacturing
    Mr.C.M.Selvam M.E., Assistant Professor Manufacturing
    Mr.J.Sunil M.E.,(Ph.D) Assistant Professor CAD/CAM
    Mr. P. Suresh M.E., Assistant Professor CIM
    Mr.P.Anand Prabhu M.E., Assistant Professor Manufacturing
    Mr. S.Venkadesh M.E., Assistant Professor Lean Manufacturing
    Mr.S.G.Shanmuga Sundaram M.E., Assistant Professor CAD
    Mr.S.R.Rajkumar M.Tech., Assistant Professor Energy Engineering
    Mr.J.Godwin M.E., Assistant Professor Engineering Design
    Mr. A. Arun Thangadurai M.E., Assistant Professor CAD/CAM

    TECHNICAL STAFF DETAILS

    Staff Name Qualification Designation
    Mr.C. Vijayakumar I.T.I.,C.T.I Lab - Assistant
    Mr.S. Raju I.T.I. Lab Attender / Helper
    Mr.S.John Athisaya Durai Samy D.M.E.. Lab - Technician
    Mrs.S. Josephine Peris D.M.E Lab - Technician
    Mr.J. Tido Vinus D.M.E Lab - Assistant
    Mr.S. Pattudurai D.M.E Lab - Technician
    Mr.T. Prabahar I.T.I. CNC Operator
    Mr.T. Nagarajan D.A.E Lab - Assistant
    Mr.D. Jothi Raj I.T.I. CNC Lathe Technician
    Mr.S. Murugan I.T.I. A/C Mechanic
  • DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES

    Date Title Guest
    08-09-2015 NCRAME'16 - National Conference on Recent Advancements in Mechanical Engineering Dr. U.T.S. Pillai, Chief Scientist, Material Science and Engineering Department, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram.
    06-04-2016 V V YENTHIRAZ'15 - A National Level Technical Symposium R.Rajesh.,B.E.,MBA., Managing Partner, Suraj Cable Industries, Viruthunagar.
    10-04-2015 NCRAME'15 - National Conference on Recent Advancements in Mechanical Engineering Dr.T.P.D.Rajan, M.Tech.,Ph.D., Senior Scientist CSIR-NIIST, Trivandrum.
    10-10-2014 V V YENTHIRAZ'14 - A National Level Technical Symposium

    Mr.M. Kumaravendhan, G.M.(Health Safety Environment), SESA Sterlite Limited, Tuticorin.

    04-10-2013 CIME Tech Excellentia'13 - A National Level Technical Symposium"

    Mr. R.Jayakumar, Vice-President, DCW Limited, Arumuganeri, Tamilnadu.

    14-04-2012 Guest Lecture: Heat and Mass Transfer

    Dr. J.Selvinrajadurai, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli.

    19-03-2011 Guest Lecture: Kinematics of Machinery Dr. J.Selvinrajadurai, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli.
  • Faculty members act as Reviewers in International Journals

    Staff Name Name of the Journal Name of the Publisher
    Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites SAGE Publication
    Dr.V.S.Sreenivasan International Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology African Journals Online
    Polymer Composites Wiley
    Dr. S.C. Vettivel Neural Computing and Applications Springer
    Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences Niscair publications (Impact factor: 0.362)
    International Journal of Microstructure and Materials Properties Inderscience
    Indian Journal of Engineering and Materials Sciences National Institute of Science Communication and
    Journal of Applied Mechanical Engineering OMICS Publishing Group

  • Recognised Research Supervisors in the Department

    Staff Name Name of the University Ref.No. Specialisation
    Dr.V.S.Sreenivasan Anna University Chennai 20-289-01 Nature fibre composites
    Dr.P.Padmanabhan Anna University Chennai 19-279-16 Metal Forming
    Dr.S.C. Vettivel Anna University Chennai 23-02-35 Nano Composite, Powder Metallurgy
  • Guest Lecture delivered by the Faculty Members

    Name of the Faculty Event Participated Venue Date
    Dr.V.S.Sreenivasan In AICTE Sponsored Development Programme in the topic "Characterization and Application of Natural Fibers" Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli. 27-04-2013
    Dr.V.S.Sreenivasan In SAE Sponsored workshop on RIM'12 in the topic "Characterization of Nature Fibers" Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil. 10-10-2012
    Dr.D.Arumuga Perumal ISTE Sponsored short term course in the topic ''Finite Difference Method - Programming Using C and Introduction to Microfluidics'' Noorul Islam University, Kanyakumari 28-09-2012
    Dr.V.S.Sreenivasan Guest Lecture to faculty on "Nature Fibre Composites" Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering, Tiruchendur. 04-08-2012
    Dr.V.S.Sreenivasan In CSIR Sponsored workshop on ANFC'12 in the topic "Characterization of Nature Fibers" National Engineering College, Kovilpatti. 28-06-2012
    Dr.S.C.Vettivel National level one day workshop on Optimization and Artificial Intelligence Techniques in composite materials The Rajas Engineering College, Vadakankulam. 30-03-2012
    Mr.I.Balasubramanian Guest Lecture: Machanics of Machinery PSN College of Engineering & Technology. 10-11-2010
  • Student Activities

    Name of the Student Date Place Event Prize
    J. Johnson, R. Jenson 10-2-2016 PSN Engineering College, Tirunelveli. Technical quiz First
    J. Johnson, R. Jenson 10-2-2016 PSN Engineering College, Tirunelveli. CAD Modelling Second
    M. antony Gowtham, P.Bavick 25-3-2015 PSN Engineering College, Tirunelveli. Project Expo First
    G.Dinesh Kumar, S.Kathiresan 23-09-2014 Infant Jesus College of Engineering, Thoothukudi. Technical quiz Second
    Prasanna Naveen Kumar .J Vadivel Subhash .M 12-09-2014 Sardar Raja College of Engineering, Alangulam CAD Modeling First
    T.Arun Kumar R.Ravanth 12-09-2014 Sardar Raja College of Engineering, Alangulam Technical quiz First
    C. Santhosh James 13-04-2013 St.Mother Theresa Engineering College Technical quiz Third
    P.Jebaraj & A.Gladwin 10-04-2013 Udaya School of Engineering, Vellamodi Technical quiz Second
  • Industrial visits

    Date Name of the Organization Participants Batch
    08-08-2015 Seshasayee Paper and Boards Pvt.Ltd., Mukkudal II Year 2014 - 2018
    11-07-2015 SUN Paper Mills Ltd, Cheranmahadevi III Year 2013 - 2017
    31-07-2015 V V Titanium Pigments Pvt. Ltd., Tuticorin IV Year 2012 - 2016
    07-08-2013 EMPEE Sugar & Chemicals Ltd.,Idaikal II Year 2012 - 2016
    03-08-2013 Hindustan Newsprint Limited, Kerala III Year 2011-2015
    03-08-2013 Hindustan Newsprint Limited, Kerala IV Year 2010-2014
  • Implant Training

    Date Name of the Organization Participants
    28.05.2012 to 02.06.2012 V.O.CHIDAMBARANAR Port Trust, Tuticorin. R.Arun Selvakumar, D.Ponnaiyan, J.Raju, C.Santhosh James, A.Sakthivel, R.Sumesh kannan, M.Suresh
    28.05.2012 to 02.06.2012 Diamond Engineering(Chennai) Pvt. Ltd, Chennai. A.Vivin Rubus Durai, M.Arun Pectchinathan, A.Gunasekaran, S.Jeyakumar, M.Maharajan, M.Mahesh, M.Amuthan, S.Arul Jothi, A.Santhiago.
    01.06.2012 to 04.06.2012 Elecon Gear Manufacturing Company Pvt Ltd, Gujarat. Nadar mahesh Rajendran, T.Sudharson, J.Thilagan, S.Sam Jebamani, G.Vasanth.
    04.06.2012 to 08.06.2012 MAHALE IPL, Maraimalai Nagar T.David, N.Madasamy@Anand, S.Mahesh.
    08.06.2013 to 12.06.2013 Vishal Precision Products Pvt. Ltd, Coimbatore. L.Anish Anto, L.Muthuvel, B.Sathiya Priyan
    14.06.2013 to 18.06.2013 DCW Limited, Sahupuram G.Dhinesh Kumar, A.Gladwin, J.Selva Pandian
    10.06.2013 to 14.06.2013 Tuticorin Thermal Power Station T.David,N.Madasamy @ Anand,C.Santhosh James, R.Sumesh Kannan
    12.06.2013 to 14.06.2013 Dharani Sugars & Chemicals Limited, Vasudevanallur R.Ananth
  • Publications in International Journals

    J. Prasanna Naveen Kumar, S. Johns Kumar, R.K. Sarathi Jayathilak, M. Venkatesh, A. Simon Christopher, K.C. Ganesh, "Effect of design parameters on the static mechanical behaviour of metal bellows using design of experiment and finite element analysis", International Journal of Interactive design and Manufacturing, Vol. 10, pp. 1-11, February 2016.

    I. Balasubramanian, R. Maheswaran, J. Godwin, "A study on machining parameters for wire electrical discharge machining of circular contouring in stir cast AA6063/SiC composites", Carbon-science and technology, Vol. 7, pp. 16-27, December 2015.

    Abhilash Viswanath, H. Dieringa, K. K. Ajith Kumar, U. T. S. Pillai, B. C. Pai, ''Investigation on mechanical properties and creep behavior of stir cast AZ91-SiCp composites'', Journal of Magnesium and Alloys Vol. 3, pp 16-22, 2015.

    P. Peter Anand Kumar, R. Maheswaran, M. Maniraj, "Minimize clearence variation in selective assembly by using Genetic Algorithm", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (IJAER), Special Issues, Vol. 10, Number 39, pp.29643-29647, 2015.

    M.S Starvin, K. Manisekar, A Simon christopher, K. Selvakumar, "A new stable numerical method to find the change in angle of contact in angular contact ball bearing subject to thrust load", Journal of balkan tribological association, Vol. 21, p.p 339-350, 2015.

    S. Baskaran, S. Venkadesh, “Exergy Analysis in IC Engine Using Diesel Blends as a Fuel”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (IJAER), Special Issues, Vol. 10, Number 7, pp.5831-5836, 2015.

    J.Godwin, Z.Edward Kennedy, Zubaida kathoon Bee, "Optimization of machining parameters in Al-Ti composite developed using stir casting", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (IJAER), Vol.1, pp.5810-5813, 2015.

    K.Mayandi, N|. Rajini, P.Pitchipoo, V.S. Sreenivasan, J.T. Winowlin Jappes and A. Alavudeen, "A comparative study on characterisations of Cissus quadrangularis and Phoenix reclinata natural fibres", Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 34(4), p.p. 269-280, 2015.

    C.M. Anand Partheeban, M. Rajendran, S.C.Vettivel, S. Suresh, N.S.V. Moorth, "Mechanical behavior and failure analysis using online acoustic emission on nano-graphite reinforced Al6061–10TiB2 hybrid composite using powder metallurgy “Materials Science and Engineering, Vol. 632, p.p. 1-13, April 2015.

    N. Leema, P. Radha, S.C. Vettivel, H. Khanna Nehemiah, “ Characterization, pore size measurement and wear model of a sintered Cu-W nano composite using radial basis functional neural network", Materials & Design, Vol. 68, p.p 195-206, March 2015.

    I. Saravanan, A. Elaya Perumal, S.C. Vettivel, N. Selvakumar, A. Baradeswaran, "Optimizing wear bahavior of TiN coated SS 316L against Ti alloy using Response Surface Methodology", Materials & Design, Vol. 67, p.p 469-482, February 2015.

    C.Bennet, N.Rajini, JT.Winowlin Jappes, I.Siva, V.S.Sreenivasan and S.C.Amico, Effect of the stacking sequence on vibrational behavior of Sansevieria cylindrica/coconut sheath polyester hybrid composites, Journal of reinforced plastics and composites, Vol. 34(4), pp. 293-306, 2015.

    V.S.Sreenivasan, N.Rajini, A.Alavudeen, V.Arumugapraby, "Dynamicmechanical and thermo-gravimetric analysis of Sansevieria Cylindrica/polyester composite: effect of fiber length, fiber loading and chemical treatment", Composites: Part B, Elsevier, Vol.69, pp.76-86, 2015.

    Dr.Rathinam Maheswaran, Iyyadurai Balasubramanian, "Effect of inclusion of SiC particulates on the mechanical resistance behaviour of stir-cast AA6063/SiC composites", Materials and Design, Elsevier, Vol.65,pp.511- 520, 2015.

    K. Ravi Kumar, S. C. Vettivel, "Effect of parameters on grinding forces and energy while grinding Al (A356)/SiC composites", Tribology, VOL 8, No 4, pp 235-240, 2014.

    M. Navaneetha Krishnan, S.C. Vettivel, G. Karthikeyan, "Workability Behavior of Copper–Tungsten and Graphite Composites", STM Journals, Vol. 1, Issue 2, pp 12-22, 2014.

    K. K. Ajith Kumar, Abhilash Viswanath, T. P. D. Rajan, U. T. S. Pillai, B. C. Pai, ''Physical, Mechanical and Tribological Attributes of Stir-Cast AZ91/SiCp Composite'', Acta Metall. Sin. (Engl. Lett.), vol.27, Issue 2, pp 295-305, 2014.

    I. Saravanan, A. Elaya Perumal, S.C. Vettivel, N. Selvakumar, A. Baradeswaran, "Optimizing wear behaviour of TiN coated SS 316L against Ti alloy using response surface methodology", Materials and Design, doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2014.10.051, 2014.

    N. Leema, P. Radha, S.C. Vettivel, H. Khanna Nehemiah, "Characterization, pore size measurement and wear model of a sintered Cu–W nano composite using the radial basis functional neural network", Materials and Design, doi: htpp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2014.11.035, 2014.

    D.S.Manoj Abraham, H.Kanagasabapathy, S.Kartheesan, M.C.Shaji, “Dry Sliding Wear Behavior of Al 7075 T6 Coated by Plasma Spray Process”, Advance Material Research, Vol. 984-985, pp 551-556, 2014.

    D.S.Manoj Abraham, H.Kanagasabapathy, Richu John, Muthu Yasar, Shobin Paul, “Evaluation of Corrosion Behaviour for Aluminium alloy 7075 in 5% NaCl solution under slightly varying temperature”, Advance Material Research, Vol. 984-985, pp 557-563, 2014.

    N.Austin, Dias P.M., D.S.Manoj Abraham, N.Kanthavelkumaran, “Environment Friendly Mixed Refrigerant to Replace R-134a in a VCR System with Exergy Analysis”, Advance Material Research, Vol. 984-985, pp 1174-1179, 2014.

    A.Baradeswaran, S.C.Vettivel, A.Elaya Perumal, N.Selvakumar, R.Franklin Issac, "Experimental investigation on mechanical behaviour, modelling and optimization of wear parameters of B4C and graphite reinforced aluminium hybrid composites", Materials and Design Elsevier, Vol.63,pp.620-632, 2014.

    S. Suresh, N. Shenbaga Vinayaga Moorthi, N.Selvakumar, S. C. Vettivel, "Tribological, Tensile and hardness behavior of TiB2 reinforced aluminium metal matrix composite", Journal of the Balkan Tribological Association, Vol. 20, No 3, pp. 380–394, 2014.

    S.Indran, R.Edwin Raj, V. S. Sreenivasan, "Characterization of new natural cellulosic fiber from Cissus quadrangularis root'', Elsevier, DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2014.04.051.

    R.Srinivasan, D.Vasudevan and P.Padmanabhan ''Influence of friction parameters on spring back and bend force in air bending of electro galvanized steel sheet: an experimental study'', Mechanical Science Engineering, Springer, .Vol.36, pp.371-376, 2014

    S.C. Vettivel, N. Selvakumar, N. Leema, A. Haiter Lenin, ''Electrical resistivity, wear map and modeling of extruded tungsten reinforced copper composite'', Materials and Design, Elsevier, Vol. 56, pp. 791–806, 2014.

    S. Suresh, N.ShenbagaVinayagaMoorthi, S.C.Vettivel, N.Selvakumar, G.R. Jinu, ''Effect of graphite addition on mechanical behavior of Al6061/TiB2 hybrid composite using a coustic emission'', Materials Science & Engineering A, Elsevier, Vol. 612, pp. 16–27, 2014.

    S.Suresh, P.Senbaga vinayagamoorthy, S.C.Vettivel, Selvakumar N. (2014), ''Mechanical behavior and wear prediction of stir cast Al-TiB2 composites using response surface methodology'', Materials & Design, Elsevier, Vol. 59, pp. 383-396, 2014.

    E.S. Esakki Raj, Tamil Selvan, S. Thanabalan, Joseph Mervin, S. Anish, ''Design and analysis of supra aisi 1018 carbon steel car frame using ANSYS'', Advanced materials research, Trans tech publications, Vol. 984-985, pp. 666-674, 2014.

    R.Srinivasan, D.Vasudevan and P.Padmanabhan ''Prediction of bend force and bend angle in air bending of electro galvanized steel using response surface methodology'', Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology,Springer, Vol. 27, pp. 2093-2105, 2013

    R.Srinivasan, D.Vasudevan and P.Padmanabhan ''Application of response surface methodology for predicting spring back in air bending of electro galvanised steel sheets'', Journal of Materials Engineering Innovation, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2013

    Dias P.M., N.Austin, K. Maniysundar, D.S.Manoj Abraham, K. Palani Kumar “Simulation Analysis of Combustion Parameters and Emission Characteristics of CNG Fueled HCCI Engine”, Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Vol.2013, Article ID 541249, 2013.

    S.C. Vettivel, N. Selvakumar, N. Leema, ''Experimental and prediction of sintered Cu–W composite by using artificial neural networks'', Materials and Design, Elsevier, Vol. 45, pp. 323–335, 2013.

    N. Selvakumar, S.C. Vettivel, ''Thermal, electrical and wear behavior of sintered Cu–W nanocomposite'', Materials and Design, Elsevier, Vol. 46, pp. 16-25, 2013.

    S.C. Vettivel, N. Selvakumar and P. Vijay Ponraj, ''Tribological Behaviour of Cu-5W Sintered Powder Composite'', Advanced Materials Research, Trans Tech, Vol. 622-623, pp.1300-1304, 2013.

    S.C. Vettivel, N. Selvakumar, R. Narayanasamy, N. Leema, “Numerical modelling, prediction of Cu–W nano powder composite in dry sliding wear condition using response surface methodology”, Materials & Design, Elsevier, Vol. 50, pp. 977-996, 2013.

    M. Jinnah Sheik Mohamed, N. Selvakumar, K. Jeyasubramanian, S.C. Vettivel, ''Numerical modelling on corrosion behaviour of molybdenum-based ceramic nanocomposite coated mild steel using response surface methodology'', International journal of Surface Science and Engineering, Inderscience, Vol. 7, pp. 345-365, 2013.

    K. K. Ajith Kumar, U. T. S. Pillai, B. C. Pai, M. Chakraborty, ''Dry sliding wear behaviour of Mg-Si alloys'', Wear, vol. 303, no. 1-2, pp. 56-64, 2013.

    K. K. Ajith Kumar, U.T.S. Pillai, B.C. Pai and M. Chakraborty, ''Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Properties of Mischmetal Added Mg-Si Alloys'', Metals and Materials International, vol. 19, pp.1167-1172, 2013.

    Abhilash Viswanath, K. K. Ajith Kumar, U. T. S. Pillai and B. C. Pai, ''Processing and properties of in-situ synthesized reinforcements in molten magnesium'', Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering, Vol. 3, pp. 25-33, 2013.

    S. Prasanth, Abhilash Viswanath, K. K. Ajith Kumar, T. P. D. Rajan, U. T. S. Pillai, B.C. Pai, (2013), ''Sliding wear behavior of stir cast AZ91/ SiCp composite'', Journal of Solid Mechanics and Materials Engineering; Vol. 7, pp. 169-175, 2013

    K. K. Ajith Kumar, Abhilash Viswanath, U. T. S. Pillai, B. C. Pai, M. Chakraborty, “Influence of neodymium addition on the microstructure, mechanical and thermal properties of Mg-Si alloys”, Procedia Engineering, Vol. 55, pp. 103-108, 2013.

    A. Srinivasan, K. K. Ajith Kumar, J. Swaminathan, U.T.S. Pillai, B.C. Pai, “Creep Behavior of AZ91 Magnesium Alloy”, Procedia Engineering, Vol. 55, pp 09–113, 2013.

    K. Saravana Bhavan, S. Suresh, S.C. Vettivel, ''Synthesis, characterization and mechanical behavior of nickel coated graphite on aluminum matrix composite'', International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology, eSAT, Vol. 2, pp. 749-755, 2013.

    M.Selvaganesan, S.Suresh, ''Production and characterization of Al 6061- TiB2 metal matrix composites'', International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology,Vol. 2 Issue 11, pp. 2278-0181, November 2013.

    V.S. Sreenivasan, D. Ravindran, V. Manikandan, R. Narayanasamy, ''In?uence of ?bre treatments on mechanical properties of short Sansevieria cylindrica/polyester composites'', Materials and Design, Elsevier, Vol. 37, pp. 111–121, 2012.

    S.C. Vettivel, N. Selvakumar, ''Most influencing parameter identification by taguchi method through design of experiments in sliding wear of Cu-W composite'', Journal of Emerging Technology in Mechanical Science and Engineering, Vol. 3, pp. 61-64, 2012.

    N.Vijayponraj, S.C. Vettivel, G. Kalivarathan, ''Investigation of mechanical behaviour in forming of sintered copper- 15%tungsten nano powder composite'', International Journal of Production Technology and Management, Vol. 3, pp. 54-60, 2012.

    N. Vijayponraj, G. Kalivarathan, S.C. Vettivel, ''Prediction of behaviour in forming of sintered copper-10% tungsten nano powder composite'', International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, pp. 387-393, 2012.

    K. K. Ajith Kumar, A. Viswanath, U. T. S. Pillai, B. C Pai, M. Chakraborty, “Changes in Solidification Morphology of Mg-Si Alloys by Ca Additions”, Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, Vol. 65, Issue 6, pp. 1-5, 2012.

    K. K. Ajith Kumar, U.T.S. Pillai, B.C. Pai and M. Chakraborty, “Tribological Behavior of Mg- Mg2Si In-situ Composite”, Materials Science Forum Vol. 710 pp 401-406, 2012.

    K. K. Ajith Kumar, K. Raghukanadan, U.T.S. Pillai, B.C. Pai, M. Chakraborty, “Processing and Microstructure of Magnesium in-situ composite with Titanium and Boron based Reinforcement”, Materials Science Forum Vol. 710 pp 389-394, 2012.

    K. A. Ajukumar, K. K. Ajith Kumar, K. K. Ravikumar, T.P.D. Rajan, U.T.S. Pillai, B. C. Pai, “Fabrication and Characterization of Short Carbon Fiber Reinforced AZ91 Mg Alloy Composites”, Materials Science Forum Vol. 710 pp 347-352, 2012.

    S. Prasanth, K. K. Ajith Kumar, T.P.D. Rajan, U.T.S. Pillai, B.C. Pai, “Microstructure and Properties of Stir Cast AZ91 Mg Alloy-SiCp Composites”, Materials Science Forum Vol. 710 pp 365-370, 2012.

    Anand, R, Kannan, G, Nagarajan, S, and Velmathi, S, "Performance Emission and Combustion Characteristics of a Diesel Engine Fueled with Biodiesel Produced from Waste Cooking Oil," SAE Technical Paper, SAE International, Doi:10.4271/2010-01-0478, 2012.

    V.S. Sreenivasan, S. Somasundaram, D. Ravindran, V. Manikandan, R. Narayanasamy, ''Microstructural, physico- chemical and mechanical characterisation of Sansevieria cylindrica ?bres – An exploratory investigation'', Materials and Design, Elsevier, Vol 32, pp. 453–461, 2011.

    V.S. Sreenivasan, D. Ravindran, V. Manikandan, R. Narayanasamy, ''Mechanical properties of randomly oriented short Sansevieria cylindrica ? bre/polyester composites'', Materials and Design, Elsevier, Vol 32, pp. 2444–2455, 2011.

  • Publications in International Conferences

    I. Balasubramanian, R. Maheswaran, A. Sivasubramanian, J. Sunil, M. Selvaganasan, “A study on machining parameters for wire electrical discharge machining of stir cast AA6063/SiC composites”, Proceedings of International Conference on Fascinating Advancements in Mechanical Engineering, MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi on 18-19 March 2016.

    I. Balasubramanian, R. Maheswaran, S. Velayutha Ganesh, “Multiple performance characteristics optimization of wire electric discharge machine setting parameters for AA6063/SiC composites”, Proceedings of International Conference on Fascinating Advancements in Mechanical Engineering, MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi on 18-19 March 2016.

    J. Sunil, R. Maheswaran, J. Godwin, “Experimental studies on the roles of nanoscale lubricant additives at the rubbing interface of machine elements: A review”, Proceedings of International Conference on Fascinating Advancements in Mechanical Engineering, MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi on 18-19 March 2016.

    S.Venkadesh, Dr.D.Rajenthirakumar, M.Yuvaraja, “Evaluation of Productivity Enhancement Using Lean Alliance Stratergy”, Proceedings of International Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Dr. MGR University, Chennai on 19th & 20th April 2012.

    P. Peter Anand Kumar, "Minimize clearence variation in selective assembly by using Genetic Algorithm", International Conference on Future Trends in Mechanical Engineering and Technology, PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul on 7th & 8th April 2015.

    E.S. Esakkiraj, C.Pravin Tamil Selvan, B.Meganathan, "Comparison of micro Al6061-12% TiB2 with nano Al6061 -12% TiB2 aluminium composite", Proceedings of International conference on Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, Cape Institute of Technology, Tirunelveli, Vol. 1, p.p. 44, 27th and 28th March 2015.

    I.Balasubramanian, R.Maheswaran, J.Godwin, R.Annavi Muthu, ''A study on machining parameters for Wire Electrical Discharge Machining of circular contouring in stir cast AA6063/SiC composites", Proceedings of International conference on Advanced Design and Manufacturing, Sethu Institute of Technology, Palloor, Vol.1, p.p. 31, 10th April 2015.

    J.Sunil, B.Sathiya Priyan, L.Anish Anto, "Bicycle power generation and its feasibility", Proceedings of International conference on Advanced Technological Innovations, SCAD college of Engineering and Technology, Tirunelveli, Vol. 1, p.p. 30-34, 18th April 2015.

    J. Godwin, I.Balasubramanian, R.Maheswaran, Satha Siva Pandian, Nadar Ajay Prakash Stephendas, "Optimization of different machining parameters in EN-24 steel by sub-zero treated CNMG insert tool using DOE", Proceedings of International conference on Advanced Design and Manufacturing, Sethu Institute of Technology, Palloor, Vol.II, p.p. 52, 10th April 2015.

    R.Joselin, D.S. Manoj Abraham, “R09189- Burst Strength Prediction of Kevlar Epoxy Pressure Vessels using Acoustic Emission Felicity Ratio”, Proceedings of International Conference on Recent Advances in Material Processing Technology.

    S.G.Shanmuga sundaram,G.Karthikeyan, "Development of metal matrix composites by using Aluminium LM6 and Zirconium dioxide for an automobile application" Proceedings of International conference on Innovations and explorations in computing electrical,electronics,mechanical and civil technologies, Holycross engineering college,thoothukudi on 22nd march 2014.

    S.G.Shanmuga sundaram, G.Karthikeyan, "Development of metal matrix composites by using Aluminium LM6 and Zirconium dioxide for an automobile application", Proceedings of International conference on Recent innovations in science,engineering and technology-ICRISET'14, Immanuel Arasar JJ college of Engineering,Marthandam on 2nd and 3rd April 2014.

    Udhaya Sankar. P, Thanga Kasi Rajan. S, Balaji. A.N, Vettivel. S.C, ''Effect of sliding distance on 10% tungsten reinforced copper composite material'', Proceedings of the 2014 IEEE International Conference on Innovations in Engineering and Technology , 2014.

    Vettivel S.C., Selvakumar N. “Sliding wear behavior of Cu-15W sintered powder composite”, International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials Processing Technology, National Engineering College , 2013.

    S.C. Vettivel, N. Selvakumar and P. Vijay Ponraj, ''Mechanical behaviour of sintered cu-5%W nano powder composite'', Procedia Engineering, Elsevier, Vol. 38, pp 2874-2880, 2012.

  • Publications in National Conferences

    S.Venkadesh, M.Yuvaraja, “ Measuring Organizational Leanness using Fuzzy Approach”, Proceedings of National Conference on Manufacturing Innovation Strategies and Appealing Advancements, P.S.G College of Technology,Coimbatore on 12th April2012.

    S. Baskaran, S. Venkadesh,“Energy Analysis in IC Engine Using Diesel Blends as a Fuel”, Proceedings of National Conference on Modelling and Optimization of Automotive Systems, Karpagam University, Coimbatore on 24th February 2015.

    D.S. Manoj Abraham, H. Kanagasabapathy, S.Karheesan, A.Anand, "R1442-Sliding wear behaviour of AISI 304 stainless steel with ceramic coating", Proceedings of National Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering, PP. 214-217, 28-03-2014.

    S.G.Shanmuga sundaram presented a paper titled "Development of metal matrix composites by using Aluminium LM6 and Zirconium dioxide for an automobile application",National conference on Advancements in Mechanical Engineering and Nano Technology, PSN Engineering College,Melathediyoor on 4th and 5th April 2014.

    S.C.Vettivel, N.Selvakumar, “Tribological behavior and characterization of sintered Cu-5W nano composite”, National Conference on Advances in Naval Materials (ADNAM), , National Institue of Oson Technology, Chennai, 2013.

    A.Aziz, D. Arumuga Perumal, “Study of flow over Iced aerofoil using Computational fluid dynamics”, National Conference on Frontiers in Aeronautical, Aerospace and Automotive Engineering, Noorul Islam University, Kanyakumari, India, 2013.

    S.C.Vettivel, N.Selvakumar, “Upsetting behavior of sintered Cu-W nano powder composite”, National Conference on NANO FIESTA 2K12, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, 2012.

    S.C.Vettivel, N.Selvakumar, “Hardness on copper - 5% tungsten composite by power metallurgy method” , National Conference on Emerging Technologies in Mechanical Engineering, PET Engineering College, Vallioor, 2011.

    A.Simon Christopher, Computer aided design and numerical analysis of involute spur gear­A novel study by FEA, Journal of Manufacturing Engineering, Vol. 9, Issue 3, pp. 167­174, September 2014.