B.E. Mechanical Engineering (ME)

Laboratories

The Mechanical Engineering Department at MVJCE offers well-equipped, modern laboratories that provide students with essential hands-on experience and practical exposure to engineering concepts. These labs are designed to support the curriculum and foster innovation, creativity, and technical proficiency.

Computer Aided Machine Drawing (CAMD) Lab
  • The Computer-Aided Machine Drawing Lab is one of the essential aspects of engineering education, where students learn to create detailed and precise engineering drawings of machine components using Autodesk Fusion 360 software.
  • The CAED Lab emphasises hands-on experience in drafting, modelling, and simulating mechanical parts, preparing students to meet the industry’s standards and demands.
  • The faculty is well equipped with hands-on with the software to teach the students at different stages of the engineering course.
  • Through various projects and exercises, students gain proficiency in interpreting and creating technical drawings, a crucial skill in the field of mechanical engineering.
  • The mechanical workshop is an essential aspect of the engineering syllabus, where students learns about different machines used to create various elements used in practical life. It plays a vital role in industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and construction by enabling hands-on work with metals, plastics, and other materials.
  • The mechanical workshop houses 5 nos Lathe machines, 2 nos drilling machines, 1nos Shaping machine, Welding Machines, Metal Shearing Machine, Planning Machine, TIG Welding Machine, Power Hacksaw Machine. The students are given exposure to create new machine elements using various applications of the machines.
  • The Mechanical Measurements and Metrology Lab provides students with knowledge precision measurement techniques and quality control principles.
  • Through hands-on experiments and exercises, students learn to use a variety of measurement tools and instruments, including callipers, micrometres, gauges, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs).
  • They explore concepts such as accuracy, precision, tolerance, and uncertainty analysis, while also gaining an understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) standards.
  • The Mechanical Measurements and Metrology Lab is equipped with Load cell, LVDT, Gear profile measurement, Thermocouple, Pressure gauge Transducer, LVDT displacement transducer, Load cell indicator, Strain measuring system with digital strain- indicator, Tool makers microscope with adjustable vernier, Lathe tool Dynamometer, Motutoyo make surface roughness tester, Optical flat by Laser fizeau interferometer.
  • At MVJCE, the Materials Testing Lab is a specialised facility where various materials are analysed and evaluated to determine their mechanical, physical, chemical, and thermal properties.
  • The students are equipped with hands-on experience in testing various properties using various instruments of the laboratory.
  • The laboratory is well equipped with instruments such as Microscope, Tool maker’s microscope, Specimen mounting press, Digital timer, Single disc polishing machine, Double disc polishing machine, Linisher, Flaw check detectoscope, Flaw check demagnetizer, Fluorescent penetrant test kit, Hand polishing stand, Hot drier, Desiccators, Specimen leveller, Electronic universal testing machine, Ultrasonic flaw detector, Universal testing machine, Magnetic stand for dial gauge,  Proving ring, Extensometer, Compressometer for concrete block, Compressometer for cast iron & mild steel, Torsion testing machine, Brinell’s hardness test, Impact testing machine, Rockwell hardness tester, Pin on disc wear testing machine, Spring testing machine.
  • The Design Lab is an integral part of the foundation of the mechanical engineering graduates.
  • The students in the lab apply the theoretical knowledge to the practical design of the machine’s components and systems.
  • The lab is equipped with Vibration Equipment (Longitudinal & Torsional), Gyroscope(Motorised, Variable Speed), Governors(Porter & Hartnell combined unit), Whirling of Shaft Unit(Variable Speed), Journal Bearing Unit(Pressure Distribution), Balancing Equipment (Static & Dynamic), Photo Elastic Bench(Circular Polariscope), Strain Rosettes(Rectangular and Delta) equipment to enrich the knowledge of the students. The lab equips students with the skills necessary for innovative and effective machine design, preparing them for real engineering challenges in the industries.
  • The Fluid Mechanics Lab focuses on imparting a practical understanding of fluid behaviour and properties. The lab provides hands-on experience to the students by conducting experiments on flow through pipes, impact of jets, various flow measuring equipment, etc.
  • The lab is well equipped with an orificemeter and mouthpiece apparatus, venturimeter apparatus, Bernoulli’s Apparatus, Pipe friction Apparatus, Notches apparatus, Fluidised Bed with U-Tube manometer & Rotameter, Dead Weight Pressure Gauge, Ventrurimeter. The practical exposure to such vast equipment helps the students to correlate the theory with practical applications.
  • Additionally, the Fluid Mechanics Lab is also equipped with an air blower, an Air compressor, a Pelton wheel, a Francis Turbine, a Kaplan Turbine, a single-stage centrifugal pump, a double-stage centrifugal pump, Reciprocating pump for conducting experiments related to turbo machinery. The lab is well maintained and the instruments are calibrated in regular interval to maintain the instruments.
  • The Heat Transfer Lab is one of the crucial parts in the mechanical engineering syllabus. The lab primarily focuses on imparting practical knowledge on the modes of heat transfer. The students conduct experiments to understand how heat energy moves through different materials and systems.
  • The lab is well equipped with instruments such as counterflow heat exchanger, parallel flow heat exchanger, pin fin heat exchange, forced convection, boiling and condensation apparatus, composite wall and many more. The practical implementation of these concepts provides a better understanding for the students. The lab is well maintained, and the instruments are calibrated regularly for longevity.
  • The Energy Conversion Lab at MVJCE is a dedicated facility that emphasises analysis and experimentation transformation of energy. It is one of the core labs in the mechanical engineering syllabus for the students.
  • The students conducts experiments related to viscosity determination of fuels, calorific value of fuel determination, determination of flash point and fire point etc using various equipments such as   Thursten Oil Tester,  Red Wood Viscometer, Saybolt Viscometer, Abels Flash and Fire PointApparatus, Pernsky Martyns Flash andFire Point Apparatus, Orsat Gas Analyzer, Physical Balance, Dead Weight Pressure Gauge, Junkers Gas Calorimeter, Bomb Calorimeter, Cloud and Pour PointsApparatus, Planimeter,  4-Stroke Petrol Engine withElectrical Dynamometer, 4-Stroke single cylinder diesel engine with mechanical dynamometer, 4-Stroke single cylinder diesel engine with hydraulic dynamometer, 4-Stroke twin cylinder diesel engine with electrical dynamometer, Variable compression ratio petrol engine test rig with swinging field DC generator, double spring balance arrangement, Two stroke single cylinder petrol engine with electrical dynamometer, Torsion Viscometer, Cleave land flash and fire point, Battery Charger.
  • The lab in the curriculum helps the students to know about the basics of performance analysis of the engine.
  • The Finite Element Methods Lab is an integral component of engineering education, offering students practical insights into numerical techniques for solving complex engineering problems. Through hands-on exercises and simulations, students learn to apply finite element analysis (FEA) to model and analyse structural, thermal, and fluid dynamics problems.
  • Utilising ANSYS Software, students gain proficiency in mesh generation, material property assignment, and boundary condition application. By validating their models against experimental data and industry standards, students develop a deep understanding of FEA’s capabilities and limitations.
  • This lab experience equips students with essential skills for designing and optimising engineering systems, enhancing their problem-solving abilities and preparing them for careers in fields such as structural engineering, aerospace, and automotive design.
  • The Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) and 3D Printing Laboratory is a cutting-edge facility that integrates computer technology with manufacturing processes. It provides students with hands-on experience in automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing techniques.
  • The lab features tools such as CNC Turn 10, CNC Mill 10, P IV 2.4 GHz 512 MB RAM  and Software packages such as CADEM. These enable the students to design, analyse, and optimise production systems. The CIM Lab bridges the gap between traditional manufacturing and modern technological advancements, preparing students for careers in advanced manufacturing industries.