Different Activities conducted in the Department

Mechanical Engineering Student’s Association (MESA)

Established in 1996

Mechanical Engineering Student Association (MESA) has been established which aims at exposing the students to the various engineering and social aspects, helping them in developing their personalities, personal and team skills and imparting professional ethics. It is a unique forum for students and staff that help building a brand image of the Department.

The association of Mechanical Engineering students organizes lectures of distinguished personnel & faculty from various reputed Institutes and Organizations in order to educate our students and update their knowledge and skills so that the budding engineers can be at par with the prevailing Industrial requirements. The Association also provides a platform for the students to enhance their aptitude and interpersonal skills.

MESA conducts various activities such as -

• National level paper presentation Perspectomech under the banner EUREKA.
• Project Competition and Industry Problem Solver events under JIDNYASA.
• Extra and co-curricular activities.
• Quiz competitions.
• Cultural activities.
• Teacher’s and Engineer’s day.
• Group Discussion sessions
• Technical tours and Industrial visits.

MESA OFFICE BEARERS

A. FRESHERS' WELCOME FUNCTION

On 10th July 2015, MESA organised a function to welcome new Second Year students to the Department. All the Faculty members and Second year students were present on this occassion. Prof. P. V. Kamble was sworn in as a fresh Faculty Advisor of MESA receiving the charge from Prof. V. N. Mane, the former Faculty Advisor, MESA. Prof. N. S. Hanamapure, Head of the Department addresses the students followed by Prof. V. R. Gambhire talked about the importance of Accreditation and various activities under it. Departmental Training & Placement Officer Prof. R. T. Salunkhe elaborated the modus operandi of TPO Cell for Training and Placement. He also focussed on various criteria adopted by the recruiters. A few students from Second Year, expressed their views, opinions and appeals.

B. MESA Activities

1. MESA INAUGURATION

MESA, Mechanical Engineering Students' Association was formally inaugurated on 31st July 2015.

Mr. Derrick Masceranhes, Rotating Equipment Engineer, Black and Veatch, graced the dais as the Chief Guest of the Inauguration Function. Principal, Dr. S. V. Anekar, Training & Placement Officer Prof. S. T. Patil, Head of the Department Prof. N. S. Hanamapure, MESA Faculty Advisor Prof. S. M. Gidaveer and President of MESA, Mr. Rohit Khatal were among the dignitaries on dais. Principal Dr. S. V. Anekar addressed the audience and welcomed the Chief Guest followed by a speech by Prof. N. S. Hanamapure. 

On this occasion, Mr. Derrick Masceranhes, through his presentation, showcased his company, Black and Veatch which is an EPC Organization. He also focussed on the particular areas where Mechanical Engineers could be placed in Black and Veatch. 

Mr. Derrick Masceranhes, the Chief Guest of the Ceremony lighting the holy lamp during Inauguration ceremony of MESA.

Principal, Dr. S. V. Anekar, lighting the holy lamp during Inauguration ceremony of MESA. Mr. Derrick Masceranhes, Prof. N. S. Hanamapure, Prof. S. T. Patil, Prof. S. M. Gidaveer, Mr. Vaibhav Jadhav and Mr. Rohit Khatal among others.

Chief Guest, Mr. Derrick Masceranhes, being felicitated by Principal Dr. S. V. Anekar. Prof. N. S. Hanamapure, Prof. S. T. Patil, Prof. S. M. Gidaveer and Mr. Rohit Khatal, among the other dignitaries.

Mr. Derrick Masceranhes, interacting with the budding Mechanical Engineers of TKIET, through his presentation and enchanting speech. 

2.EUREKA 2015

The most awaited and one of iconic events of TKIET, EUREKA 2k15, a National level Paper Presentation Competition was held on 12^th of September 2015. As a part of this, Department of Mechanical Engineering arranged this event under the theme PERSPECTOMECH. Department received 70 papers on various topics like Automation in Agriculture sector, recent trends in CAD/CAM/CAE, Modern trends in non-conventional energy sources, etc. Out of them, 52 were accepted and presented.

Dr. Suresh Mane and Dr. Nadaf, Sheikh College of Engg. & Tech. Belagavi, were invited for assessing the papers.   Mr. Shubham Mali and Mr. Vikram Ekshinge both from TKIET, Warananagar, bagged the First Prize. Mr. Mangesh Rane and Mr. Ritosh Koli from AMGOI, Wathar won the Second. Mr. Anurag Patil and Mr. Swaroop Patil from KIT’s College of Engineering stood third. Department also won the award, Best Organizing Department, which added a feather in our cap.

Dr. Suresh Mane, inaugurating the event Prospectomech, theme under which Department of Mechanical Engineering organized EUREKA 2k15.

Prof. N. S. Hanamapure, Head of Mechanical Engineering Department, welcomed and felicitated the Judge for the event Dr. Suresh Mane.

Prof. N. S. Dharashivkar, Department Co-ordinator for EUREKA 2k15, felicitating Dr. Nadaf, Judge for Prospectomech.

Mr. Rounak Shah (S.E. Mech.) alongwith his teammate presenting their paper.

Miss. Snehal Patil (B. E. Mech) presenting her paper.

Prof. N. S. Dharashivkar, Prof. S. H. Patil along with the Hon. Judges of the event Dr. Mane and Dr. Nadaf during the Question Answer session.

Staff members, students and participants keenly listening to the address by Hon. Chief Guests Dr. Suresh Mane Dr. Nadaf, Shaikh College of Engineering, Belagavi.

The event concluded with a grand Valedictory Function. The dais was graced by the Chief Guest of the event Mr. Abasaheb Kale, Vice President Business Development, Marsh Risk Consulting, Mumbai, Hon. Shri. G. D. Patil, Secretary Shri Warana Vibhag Shikshan Mandal, Warananagar, our beloved Principal Dr. S. V. Anekar, Convener Prof. P. J. Patil, Co-conveners Prof. Prashant Patil and Prof. Sagar Patil alongwith the student representatives, Mr. Shreyas Jadhav and Mr. Ganesh Gulawe.

Chief Guest of Valedictory Function, Mr. Abasaheb Kale, addressing the audience, on the occasion of Eureka 2K15.

Department of Mechanical Engineering bagged the award, BEST ORGANIZING DEPARTMENT. Prof. N. S. Hanamapure alongwith the students of Mechanical Engineering, recieving the same at the hands of Hon. Secretary, Shri G. D Patil Saheb.

Faculty Members and Jubiliant students of Mechanical Engineering Department, celebrating the achievement with the Chief Guest, Principal and Head of the Department.

3.INDUSRTY INSTITUTE INTERACTION:

One day workshop on Industry Institute Interaction was organized on 14th September 2015 in Mechanical Engineering Department. The main objective of this programme is to make the students aware of industrial atmosphere, requirements, opportunities etc.
Shri Madan Kulkarni from Kalakruti Industries, Shri Gajanan Kadukar from Altech Alloy, Kolhapur, Shri Sandip Salokhe from Sunmill Industries, Kolhapur were invitted for the programme. They shared their industrial experience with students and highlighted on expectation of industries from budding engineers. Shri Madan Kulkarni focused on different financial and technical aspects related to small scale industries (SSI), advanced technology used in companies, research and devel-opment scope in mechanical industries. Shri Gajanan Kadokar addressed the audience about the different industry problems and role of technical educational institute to consult the industry to find solutions.
The program was ended with interactive session between expertise and students.
Dr. S. S. Joshi,Vice Principal, Prof. N.S. Hanamapure, Head, Department of Mechanical Engineer-ing, Programme Coordinator Prof. P. D. Kulkarni, Mechanical Department faculty members were present at the ceremony.

Shri. Madan Kulkarni, Kalakruti Industries, Kolhapur, sharing his experience and views on the occasion of Industry Institute Interaction workshop. On the dais, are seen Vice Principal Dr. S. S. Joshi, Head of the Dept. Prof. N. S. Hanamapure, Shri. Gajanan Kadukar, Altech Alloys, Kolhapur, Mr. Sandeep Salokhe, Sunmill Industries, Kolhapur and Workshop Co-ordinator Prof. P. D. Kulkarni.

4. PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION MEET

Department organized PTA meet on 22nd August 2015 for BE Mechanical class. Fifty four parents from various dis-tricts like Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara and Solapur came to college campus. They had felicitated and some of them honored by Hon. Principal for their ward’s success in the last university examination. Later, willingly some of the parents interacted with staff members and students and appreciated departments endeavors for their wards, also suggested certain measures for carrier development. For the meet, Hon. Principal addressed with his valuable speech. Also Head of department and other coordinators of various activities took part in the interaction. Function was organized by department counseling Coordinator Prof. P. R. Patil and supported by department counseling coordinators.

Prof. P R. Patil addressing the audience, Principal Dr. S. V. Anekar, Prof. N. S. Hanamapure, among the other dignitaries.

Parents and Staff attending the function

Mr. Gajendra Vasa, CMD Rocket Engg. Corp, Pvt. Ltd. Kolhapur, addressing the audience on ENGINEERS' DAY. On the dais are seen Principal Dr. S. V. Anekar, Vice Principal Dr. S. S. Joshi, Head of the Dept. Prof. N. S. Hanamapure ans MESA President Mr. Abhinav Kamble

4.One Day Workshop with SKF Bearings Pune

On 1st October 2014, a technical team of SKF Bearings, Pune visited our Department to conduct a workshop on their products. Mr. Amit Phadake and Mr. Rajesh Tahasildar of SKF Bearings presented about Bearings, Mountings, Dismountings, Fittings and precautions to be taken while dealing with Bearings. They also focussed on the Manufacturing of Bearings. The session conclude with an interaction and question answer session between the experts and the students.

5. A Guest Lecture was arranged on 29th July 2014 on Competitive Examinations. Mr. Raju Kawale shared his views and experiences regarding the subject. He also mentioned some tips to crack the Competitive Examinations. He told that Engineering students should take these Examinations seriously and study dedicatedly so as to have a good career for them. He focussed on Perceverance, Consistancy and dedication towards the studies.

  Mr. Raju Kawale addressing the students as a part of his Guest Lecture

6. Mr. Sanjay Gavade delivered an Expert Lecture on PLC and Automation for Third Year Students on 13th August 2014.

Mr. Sanjay Gavade delivering his lecture on PLC and Automation

C. NSS Activities

1. On 27th of September, Team NSS was on the mission of cleaning Shivneri Kreedangan. NSS members enthusuastically participated in the mission.

Team NSS in action on SHIVNERI KREEDANGAN on 27th of Sept. 2014

2. On the occasion of T.K.I.E.T.'s Foundation Day & Teachers' Day N.S.S. Students arranged Blood Donatation Camp at Gandhi Hospital Warananagar. Staff members and students registered their participation for the noble cause.

Our beloved Vice Principal Dr. S S Joshi, was one of the enthusiastic participants of the Blood donation camp.  On the right are seen the energetic students alongwith Prof. Amar Patil gathered for the noble cause.

D. Industrial Visits

1. Pro. M. R. Jadhav and Prof. M. V. Jadhav organized an Industrial visit to Venkateshwara Alloy Steels and Omega Inductions, MIDC Gokulshirgaon, Kolhapur on 7^th October 2014 for Second Year students for Metallurgy. Students were exposed to the practical aspects of the processes like Sand preparation, CO2 molding, Core making, Fettling and to the equipments like Spectrometer and High frequency Induction furnace.

2. Prof. A. V. Patil and Prof. M. R. Todkar organized a visit to Maruti-Suzuki Showroom, Peth Naka, on 13^thOctober 2014 for Final Year students for Automobile Engineering. Students learnt about various systems of an automobile like Transmission system, Braking System, Steering System, Electrical Systems, etc. They were also demonstrated about Wheel Alignment and Wheel balancing process.

3. Prof. P. V. Mulik and Mr. U. J. Patil carried the First Year students to Tatyasaheb Kore Warana Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana, Warananagar on 10^th October 2014 for industrial visit. They were shown the Boilers and its accessories & mountings, Steam power plant, Turbines, Cooling towers and economizer, etc.