Mechanical Engineering

About The Department

Since its establishment in the year 2009, the Department of Mechanical Engineering has been offering B.E in Mechanical Engineering and M.E in Mechatronics Engineering at Agni College of Technology. It is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai and approved by AICTE, New Delhi.

The department of Mechanical Engineering focuses upon training its students with its team of well qualified and experienced faculty members and modern laboratories. The department has state of the art research facilities with a well-equipped research laboratory.

Vision of the Department

To be a renowned school for Mechanical Sciences by imparting the best practices in teaching, learning and research to produce Mechanical Engineers with global competency

Mission of the Department
As a department, we are committed

To impart quality technical education to acquire career and professional skills to compete at the global level.
To foster the entrepreneurial spirit for managing global business ventures.
To extend support to the industries of all domains by collaborative research and consultancy services.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO's)

PEO 1:  To impart fundamentals of Engineering and Technology and applied Mathematics to transform the students as Mechanical Engineers.
PEO 2: To nurture design, analysis and implementation skills to innovate the process or system in Mechanical Engineering with global context.
PEO 3: To imbibe domain related technical and aptitude skills to offer best solution to industrial and societal problems.
PEO 4: To teach contemporary issues and advancements in Mechanical Engineering along with computational skills to involve in research and development.
PEO 5: To develop skills and characters to initiate and sustain entrepreneurial activities with ecological impact.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs)
Engineering Graduates will be able to:

Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Program Specific Outcome (PSOs)
Mechanical graduates will be able to:

PSO 1: An ability to understand, analyze and solve engineering problems pertaining to mechanical components and systems.
PSO 2: An ability to fit-in professionally in industries or as an entrepreneur by applying manufacturing and managerial skills.

Course Highlights (Accredited by NBA)

Manufacturing Technology
Strength of Materials
Automobile Engineering
Engineering Materials and Metallurgy
Power Plant Engineering
Mechatronics
Robotics
Design of Machine Elements
Thermal Engineering
Heat and Mass Transfer
Kinematics and Dynamics
Fluid Mechanics and Machinery

The Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering encompasses knowledge about science, maths, computing, machines, design, materials, manufacturing automation, energy and more.

Mechanical engineers are trained to work in a wide variety of industrial sectors and are no longer limited to the traditional automotive and manufacturing industries, and have extended to working in the field of nuclear technology, robotics, energy systems and even biomedical technology.

Entrepreneurship Development

At Agni College of Technology, we encourage the possibility of earning while you learn, and becoming an Entrepreneur/CEO in related fields through the following programs

300 Startups
Garuda Aerospace
MSME Incubation
Agni Yanthiran

Entrepreneurship in Mechanical Engineering starts right from small technical assistance to industries and service providers, designing and modelling for automotive industries, small components manufacturing, injection moulded products etc.

Agni College of Technology is the incubation centre for MSME business startups. The student entrepreneurs are given opportunity to a meet with Angel Investors to ensure funding for their startup’s and business ideas. You can enroll to be part of the 300 Startups by the Agni College of Technology and start earning during the course of study.

Industry Training and Industry Powered Labs

As a part of the Mechanical Engineering course at Agni College of Technology, you will have the opportunity to get access to Industry Powered Labs and also Industrial Training with prominent industry leaders like

Ashok Leyland
Ford India
PRAG Robotics
Hyundai
Valeo
India Pistons
GH Induction
Super Auto Forge
Mando Automotives
Eagle Burgmann
Nissan

Industry Powered Labs

The department feels proud to embrace Five Industry Powered Laboratories equipped with modern machines and instruments/test rigs.

S.NoLaboratoryIndustry
1Manufacturing LabManufacturing Lab Super Auto Forge Pvt Ltd, Kolapakkam
2IC Engines LabIndia Pistons Limited, Perambur.
3Metrology and Measurements LabGH Induction Systems Pvt Ltd, Chennai
4Computer Aided Design LabHarita Techserv Limited, Chennai.
5Engineering Practices LabDiamond Group of companies, Chennai