Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Specialised Lab
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Student sent for research
2000+

Number of Books
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Alumni Network

OVERVIEW

Established in the year 1997, Department of Mechanical Engineering has traversed the path of knowledge dissemination and generation for more than two decades. The department takes pride in grooming over 2000 Mechanical Engineering graduates to serve the nation and globally. Over these glorious years of its journey, it has carved a niche for itself in the key areas of teaching, research, entrepreneurship, administration and community service. The Department gives priority to update the curriculum primarily driven by the dynamics of technological advances and sustainable development on a continuous basis with active involvement of industry, academia, alumni, research organizations and other stakeholders.

Vision

To establish the department as the centre for innovation and excellence.

Mission

Objective

To provide holistic education for developing skilled and technically proficient graduates.
To empower students with skills and knowledge to succeed in their careers and contribute meaningfully to society.

To equip students with a robust foundation in principles, theory, and practical skills to prepare them for careers in industry, research and higher studies.
To conduct cutting-edge research in mechanical engineering.
To collaborate with industry partners to address real-world challenges and facilitate technology transfer between academia and industry.
To develop leadership and entrepreneurship skills through technology start-ups. technology transfer initiatives for students and faculty.

Program Educational Objectives (B. Tech Mechanical Engineering)

To excel in industries, technological fields and professional/personal career.
To develop ability to apply mathematical, scientific and engineering concept to solve real life industrial problems.
To develop engineering analytical skills in analyzing, designing and developing useful novel products related to mechanical engineering.
To develop effective communication skills, multidisciplinary approach, excellent teamwork spirit and ability to lead the team.
To exhibit professionalism with high moral, social and ethical values.
To provide strong foundation of mechanical engineering for higher education and research.

PROGRAMS OFFERED

UNDER GRADUATE

BTech in Mechanical Engineering

Stream Specialization	Interdisciplinary Courses	Open Elective
Electric Vehicle Technology Robotics and Automation Automotive Engineering Machine Design	Introduction to python programming Introduction to Machine Learning Developing Soft Skills and Interpersonal Communication Optimization Techniques Introduction to IOT IIOT and Industry 4.0 Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Artificial and Neural Networks.	Electric Vehicle Fundamentals Robotics and Automation Nano-Technology Computational Fluid Dynamics Automobile Engineering Power Plant Engineering Supply chain Management Turbo Machinery Advanced Manufacturing Processes Internal Combustion Engine Latest Trends in Mechanical Engineering Computer Integrated Manufacturing Tool Engineering and Design Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanical Vibration Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing Finite Element Methods Production & Operations Management

POST GRADUATE

M.Tech in Production Engineering (ME) (Programme not being offered from AY 2020 - 2021)

KEY FEATURES

Industry linked specialization course in Electric Vehicle Technology in collaboration with L&T Edu-tech.
Strong R&D activities such as Alternative fuels like hydrogen fuel, biodiesel, Nanotechnology, green energy, Non-Conventional
Machining and Optimization techniques.
A plethora of Program and Open electives offered such as Electric
Vehicle Technology, Mechatronics, Robotics & Automation etc.
State of the Art Laboratories with contemporary research facility.
Highly developed Infrastructure with ICT enabled classrooms.
Highly qualified and experienced faculty.
Internship facility to get hands on experience with various industries such as E-Motorad and L&T.
Exposure to live industrial projects.
Adequate volumes of Textbooks, journals and periodicals in Departmental Library.
Faculty to student ratio is 1:6.
Student’s Society (MEDUSA) for all round development of the student.
Free GATE coaching classes.
Mentor/ Mentee scheme through project-based learning.
Strong alumni network.

CORE COMPETENCIES IMPARTED

Electric Vehicle technology	Robotics	Nano-technology
Battery Thermal Management	Mechatronics	Green Energy
Computational Fluid Dynamics	Automotive Engineering
Alternative Fuel	Machine Design	Non-conventional machining

SOFT SKILLS IMPARTED

Communication Skills		Leadership	Entrepreneurship	Ideation
Critical Thinking	Design Thinking	Teamwork	Promptness	Novelty
Compassion	Lifelong Learning		Problem Solving

INDUSTRY/ACADEMIA COLLABORATIONS

Larsen and Toubro Ltd (L&T EduTech), Chennai.
National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), Singtam.
National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan

MAJOR RESEARCH AREAS

Electric Vehicle Technology
Alternative fuel such as hydrogen fuel and biodiesel
Nano-Technology
Green Energy
Battery Thermal Management
Non-conventional machining
Optimization techniques

FACULTY

We aim to promote efficient technocrat as well as good researcher for the industrial revolution of our country. Because we cannot deny our responsibility for the nation and vision 2020.”

Prof(Dr) Ruben Phipon

HOD/Additional Professor

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FACILITIES

It has world class facilities for training undergraduate and postgraduate students.

METROLOGY

The lab is well equipped to offer UG, PG and research studies in the area of Metrology.

The major equipments are as follows

Profile projector,
CLA measuring machine,
Sine bar,
Bevel protector,
Height guage,
Micrometer
optical Microscope
Tool maker microscope
Guages
Surface coating meter etc

MACHINE DYNAMICS LAB

The lab is well equipped to offer UG level studies in the area of Dynamics.

The major equipments are as follows

Cam Analysis Machine,
Static and Dynamic Balancing Apparatus,
Motorized Gyroscope to study the gyroscopic effect of rotating disc,
By-Filler Suspension,
Simple and compound Pendulum, Whirling of Shaft,
Apparatus for finding longitudinal vibration of Helical Spring,
Force Vibration of Equivalent Spring Mass System Apparatus,
Damped Torsional Apparatus,
Single and Two Rotor Shaft,
Epi Cyclic Gear Train Apparatus,
Universal Governor Apparatus
Apparatus for finding out the Coriolli’s Component of Acceleration etc.

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS LAB

The lab is well equipped to offer various type of testing on materials required for UG level studies.

The major equipments are as follows:

Computerised and analog Universal Testing Machine.
Torsion testing Machine.
Rockwell, Brinell and Vickers Hardness Testing Machine.
Impact Testing Machine.
Fatigue Testing Machine.
Spring testing machine.

Automobile Engineering Lab

The lab is well equipped for the demonstration & analysis for the students to make basic foundation in Mechanical Engineering .

List of Equipments include:

Single Cylinder 4-stroke Diesel Engine Test Rig
Multi-Cylinder 4-stroke Petrol Engine Test Rig
Original 8 speed transmission system (BMW).
Wheel alignment machine.
Working Model of Two stroke petrol & Diesel Engine.
Working Model of four stroke petrol & Diesel Engine.
Working model of different types of gear bos such as
Constant mesh, Synchromesh etc.
Different types of gear like spur gear, Bevel gear etc.
Working model of Petrol & Diesel fuel supply system.
Working model of manual and power steering system.
Working model of disc, drum and hydraulic brakes.
Working model of a differential.
4 stoke diesel engine chassis, suspension system
Working model of a centrifugal clutch and plate type clutch.

ADVANCED MACHINING LAB

Lab is well equipped for UG and research works in the areas of Non-Traditional Machining processes.

CNC Lathe – 02
Centre Lathe – 01
CNC Milling – 01
Electro-Discharge Machine – 01
Laser Beam Machine – 01
Universal Tool and Cutter Grinder - 01

CAE LAB

Lab is well equipped with the latest software such as

Creo parametric
Ansys
Cadian

BASIC WORKSHOP

The lab is well equipped to offer introduction to basic operations like:

Carpentry
Fitting
Soldering
Plumbing

The major equipments include

Bench vice,
Drilling machine,
Vernier calliper
Micrometer
Soldering
Grinding
Different types of Files,
Different types of Saws,
Chisels, Scriber
Metal jack plane and wooden jack plane
Varrious punchs, letter punch etc.

DEPARTMENTAL LIBRARY (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT)

The Departmental Library have more than five hundreds books for the undergraduate, post graduates students and for the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Department.

THERMAL ENGINEERING LAB- I

List of equipment:-

Centrifugal Blower Test Rig
Axial Fan Test Rig
Refrigeration Trainer
Air Conditioner Trainer
2-Stage Reciprocating Air Compressor
Single Cylinder 4-stroke Diesel Engine Test Rig
Multi-Cylinder 4-stroke Petrol Engine Test Rig
Multi-Fuel Variable Compression Engine Test Rig

THERMAL ENGINEERING LAB-II

List of equipment:-

Heat transfer through insulating powder apparatus.
Heat transfer through pin fin apparatus.
Heat transfer through insulating slab apparatus.
Heat transfer through lagged pipe apparatus.
Finned tube heat exchanger.
Shell and tube heat exchanger.
Dropwise and film-wise condensation apparatus.
Heat transfer through composite wall apparatus.
Emissivity of test plate apparatus.
Thermal conductivity of metal bar apparatus.
Stefan Boltzmann apparatus.
Parallel flow and counter flow heat exchanger.
Heat transfer in Natural convection apparatus.
Heat transfer in forced convection apparatus.

Machine Shop

Lathe
Shaper Machine
Horizontal Milling Machine
Slotter Machine
Vertical Milling Machine
Electro Discharge Machine
Surface Grinding Machine
Radial Drilling Machine
TIG Welding Machine
MIG Welding Machine
ARC Welding Machine
Oxy ARC Welding Machine
Spot welding machine
Hydraulic Hacksaw

Computational Lab

C and C++
Python
Matlab

GALLERY

The campus has first-rate facilities like laboratories, workshops and practice school for hands-on learning. There are also cafeterias, and transport facility for students' ease.

NEWS

January 16,2024

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July 23,2021

The Week Ranking 2021

June 12,2021

Full Fee Waiver Covid 19

NAAC 2022

Agnipath Yojana

EVENTS

April 06,2024

Education/ Carrier Fair

B and B Event has organized an education fair on dated from 6th April to 7th April, 2024 at Infinity futsal, Tadong, Gangtok. Many students form different school and polytechnic from Sikkim attended the fair. Total 225 students data has been collected from the fair. Our honourable Vice Chancellor Air Vice Marshal Dr. Dilip Chandra Agarwal (Retd) was invited on 7th April as a chief guest and felicitated the participating universities and colleges.

April 05,2024

Hands - On Workshop on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone)

The Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering conducted a Hands-on Workshop on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) at CCCT, Chisopani on 5th April, 2024. The workshop aimed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of UAV technology, its applications, and basic flying skills. The workshop included technical sessions by Dr. Dipanjan Bhattacharjee, regulations, safety, flight principles, and flight planning sessions.

April 03,2024

Industrial Visit of 6th sem students to Zydus Wellness Products Ltd., Mamring Plant, Sikkim

The 6th semester students from Department of Mechanical Engineering visited Zydus Wellness Products Ltd., Mamring Plant, Sikkim as part of their academic program. The purpose of the visit was to provide students with practical exposure to the industry and to understand its operations, functions, and processes.

April 02,2024

Career Fair

On April 02, 2024, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) along with SMU had participated in the career fair that was organized by Groove consultancy in Kalimpong in Aapas Residency.

March 29,2024

Kaalrav 2024 (Annual Cultural Fest of SMIT)

The much-anticipated Kaalrav Fest 2024, hosted by Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT), concluded with resounding success on March 31st, after three days of vibrant performances and intense competitions. The fest, which commenced on March 29th, witnessed enthusiastic participation of many students and various colleges, setting the stage for a memorable extravaganza.

March 28,2024

EY TechConnect Session - Major Digital Transformations in Government Sector

The EY TechConnect Session - Major Digital Transformations in Government Sector was conducted on 28th March, 2024 by TP&IL Cell. The delegates from EY were Mr. Sanjeev K Nagpal and Mr. Sachin J Taklekar. The Key-Speaker Mr. Sanjeev K Nagpal in this session discussed how the government sector has undergone substantial digital developments.

March 27,2024

NEP 2024 Lecture Event

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 lecture was a highly informative and engaging event that took place on 27th March 2024. Hosted by the Student Council & NEP Saarthi, the lecture aimed to shed light on the key updates and changes introduced in the education sector through NEP 2020.

March 25,2024

Holi Celebration

Staff Club , SMIT organised the Holi celebration for Faculty members and their family members on 25th March 2024, 10:45 a.m., in children park, Staff Quarter. Prof. G.L. Sharma, Director SMIT.

March 23,2024

Landfill Site visit (23rd March 2024)

The site visit provided students with firsthand exposure to real-world waste management infrastructure and practices, enriching their understanding beyond theoretical knowledge. Observing waste handling processes, treatment methods, and environmental safeguards offered valuable insights into the application of civil engineering principles in waste management.

CONTACT US

Prof. (Dr.) Ruben Phipon

Professor & Head Department of Mechanical Engineering,

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology

Majitar, Rangpo. Pin-737 136 (East-Sikkim), India

Mobile No. : +91-8906184911 /+91-9064154970

Email: hod.me@smit.smu.edu.in

Fax: 03592-246112

TESTIMONIALS

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology is an exceptional academic institution that provides an extensive array of programmes catering to the varying interests of students. The campus boasts exceptional facilities that are par excellence. The erudite faculty members, with their expertise and willingness to assist, played a pivotal role in shaping my academic journey. Additionally, the institute's exceptional facilities and resources provided me with an optimal environment for learning. I must say the institute well shaped my professional pursuit. My best wishes to all the stake holders of the institute

Mr. Saroj Kumar Assistant Manager SAIL Durgapur

Reflecting on my time at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) from 2004 to 2008, I realize how profoundly transformative those years were for me. As a Mechanical Engineering student, I was consistently amazed by the exceptional campus facilities that truly set a standard for excellence. The faculty members, not just educators but true experts in their fields, were more than mentors—they were guiding lights throughout our academic journey. Their unwavering support played a pivotal role in shaping not just my education but also my professional aspirations. SMIT's unwavering commitment to providing top-notch resources created an optimal learning environment, one that I wholeheartedly credit for my personal and professional growth. My sincerest and heartfelt best wishes extend to all the stakeholders of SMIT for their tireless dedication to fostering excellence in education.

Mr. Puneet Priyadarshi Senior Manager Essar Power Gujarat Ltd

“I am Abhigyan Singh, currently working at Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) as a scientific officer. I had been the part of the Mechanical Engineering department of SMIT from 2019-2013. SMIT is an exceptional academic institution that provides an extensive array of programmes catering to varying needs of students. The campus has exceptional facilities that par excellence. My tenure as a student at SMIT was a highly enriching experience. The erudite faculty members with their expertise with willingness to assist, played a vital role in shaping my academic journey. Additionally, the institutes’ exceptional facilities and resources provided me an optimal environment for learning and achieving my goals.

Mr. Abhigyan Singh Scientific officer NPCIL

In mechanical department has a great supportive teachers and good environment to stay and learn

Susant Kumar Jha Department of ME

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