Labs & Facilities
The Department of Mechanical Engineering (Automobile) maintains 10 state-of-the-art laboratories in Divisional Block C, equipped with industry-standard tools and testing equipment.
Vehicle Systems & Reconditioning Lab
A specialised research facility dedicated to the study, design, and development of various vehicle systems — powertrains, electrical components, vehicle dynamics, control systems, safety features, and autonomous driving technologies. The primary goal is to advance vehicle performance, efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Faculty In-charge: Dr. Nixon Poulose (Assistant Professor) | Location: Room No. 103, Divisional Block C
- AC Mechanical Fuel Pump
- Inline Fuel Injection Pump
- Clutch Assembly (2 nos)
- Diaphragm Clutch (2 nos)
- Brake Booster (2 nos)
- Rear Axle Unit
- Propeller Shaft
- Differential Unit (2 nos)
- Rack and Pinion
- Worm and Roller
- Cylinder Boring Machine
- Brake Drum and Disc Lathe
- Valve Refacer/Refacing Machine
- Wheel Balancing Machine
- Wheel Alignment Machine
- Battery Charger
- Ignition System and Test Bench
- Diesel Smoke Meter
- Air Compressor with Tyre Inflator
- Drilling Machine
- Grinding Machine
- Piston Ring Extractor
- Bearing Puller (5 nos)
- Timing Light
- Hydraulic Jack
- Telescopic Gauge
- Hydrometer
- Multimeter
- Cylinder Bore Gauge
- Grease Gun
- Valve Lifter
- Dial Gauge with Magnetic Stand
- Compression Gauge for Petrol Engine
Autotronics & Vehicle Testing Lab
Focuses on the integration of automotive electronics (autotronics) with vehicle performance and safety testing. Serves as a research and development hub for studying and testing electronic systems embedded in modern vehicles — control units, sensors, actuators, and communication networks.
Faculty In-charge: Ms. Aggi Joseph, Asst. Professor | Location: Room No. 208, Divisional Block C
- Function Generator (2 nos)
- CRO (Cathode Ray Oscilloscope) (2 nos)
- Displacement Sensor Panel (2 nos)
- Eight Bit Microprocessor 8085 (8 nos)
- Eight-Bit Microprocessor 8086 (2 nos)
- IC Regulated Power Supply (2 nos)
- Data Acquisition System
- Digital MultiMeter (4 nos)
- Stepper Motor 2 Kg (2 nos)
- 2 Channel DAC Interface Board (4 nos)
- 8 Channel ADC Interface Board (4 nos)
- PLC Trainer Kit
- Instrument Cluster Experiment Box
- Power Window Experiment Box
- Air Flow Sensor Experiment Box
- Crankshaft Position Sensor Experiment Box
- Hall Effect Sensor Experiment Box
- Vehicle Speed Sensor Experiment Box
- RTD (Resistance Temperature Detector) (4 nos)
- Thermocouple (4 nos)
- Load Cell (4 nos)
- Stepper Motor Controller with Motor (8 nos)
- Rectifier Trainer Module (4 nos)
- Transformer (4 nos)
Thermal Engineering Lab
Provides students opportunities to learn about different types of IC engines, analyse boiler performance, and conduct performance, heat balance, retardation, and emission tests on a range of IC engines using mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic loading devices.
Faculty In-charge: Dr. Sreeram H (Assistant Professor) | Location: Room No. 102, Divisional Block C
- Flash Point – Pensky Martens Apparatus
- Redwood Viscometer
- Bomb Calorimeter
- Industrial Oxygen Cylinder
- Two-Stage Regulator
- Fuel Injection Pump Calibration Machine
- 4-Cylinder 4-Stroke Diesel Engine test rig with Eddy current dynamometer
- 4-Cylinder 4-Stroke MPFI Petrol Engine test rig with Hydraulic dynamometer
- Twin Cylinder 4-Stroke Diesel Engine testing with Mechanical loading
- Saybolt Viscometer (electrically heated)
- Weighing Balance (accuracy 0.1 mg)
- Quartz Crucible
Advanced Machine Tools Lab (CNC)
The manufacturing industry has made a quantum leap from conventional methods to CNC technology. This state-of-the-art training centre offers advanced training in CNC programming and machining. Students gain knowledge and experience in CNC programming, basic machining processes, tool and fixture setup and adjustment.
Faculty In-charge: Dr. J P Ajithkumar (Professor) | Location: Room No. 118, Divisional Block C
- CNC Milling Machine
- CNC Lathe Machine
- Air-Compressor and Air-Drier
- Face Mill Cutters
- End Mill Cutters
- Side Lock Holders
- Clamping Vices
- Stabilizers
- Collet Chucks & Ranges
- Drill Bits
- Dial Test Indicators
- Vernier Callipers
- Magnetic Stands
- Tool Clamp Devices
- Fixture
Techz-In Lab
Techz-in lab focuses on providing a better overview of mechanical and aerospace engineering technologies. It offers hands-on learning in the operation and maintenance of complex engine systems, including aircraft engines and ship generator engines. The lab is equipped with various cut-section models.
