AUTOGIANT www.ritindia.edu

Newsletter: Automobile

Engineering

Department,

RIT

Issue Number: 02

July 2019

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Editor- in- Chief:

Dr. S. R. Kumbhar (HOD)

Editor:

Prof. Shirish S. Mane

Advisory Editorial Team:

Dr. D. G. Thombare

Dr. S. D. Yadav

Dr. S. R. Patil

Dr. S. R. Desai

Dr. L. M. Jugulkar

Prof. S. T. Satpute

Managing Editorial Team:

Final Year B.Tech.

Pratik Patil

Saumitra Kulkarni

Contact:

RIT - Automobile Engineering

Department

K. E. Society's Rajarambapu

Institute of Technology

(An Autonomous Institute,

afliated to Shivaji University,

Kolhapur) Rajaramnagar,

Islampur, Tal. Walwa, Dist.

Sangli. Maharashtra, India -

415414.

E-mail: autogiant@ritindia.edu

Tel: +91 7972714870,

+91 9970700911,

Fax: +91 - 2342 – 220989

DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

It is my pleasure in releasing the second issue of Automobile Engineering Department’s newsletter “AUTOGIANT”, showcasing the various activities and the achievements of faculty and students who earn credits for the department and the institutions. During this semester, department has conducted various programs pertaining to faculty as well as student development. At institute level last year “Autonomous Electric Vehicle” project has been initiated comprising of students from various disciplines. Automobile Engineering Department students have also participated in this project. First time, the department has tried to celebrate “Road Safety Week” at larger scale and witnessing concern towards the societal need. The program for two wheeler mechanics has really shown the department’s keen interest towards disseminating latest knowledge to the society. I am sure that this in coming semester also the department will organize events useful for faculty, student and society. I wish them all the very best for future endeavors. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF’S MESSAGE

I welcome all the stakeholders of the Automobile Engineering

Department who are receiving the second issue of

“AUTOGIANT”. It gives me great opportunity to present the

efforts taken by department to uplift the knowledge-base of

faculty as well as students by organizing various programs and

events. This year we successfully celebrated “Road Safety Week”

by organizing various events and making awareness amongst

various stakeholders. The faculty and students have really put

hard work to make this new initiative success. As you read

through the pages you will realize that the department had a

successful semester. I would like to thank all my colleagues and

students for their tireless efforts to help the department

progress at a very steady pace. We are very much grateful to the

Management and Director for their continuous encouragement,

inspiration and support extended during the last semester’s

journey.

EDITOR’S MESSAGE Dear Readers, It is indeed a great honor to share with you “AUTOGIANT”, biannual newsletter from Automobile Engineering Department, RIT. The idea behind launching this newsletter is to bestow readers the recent affairs of Automobile Engineering Department, which will surely increase their familiarity towards the department. Newsletter reviews the department activities and achievements of the semester. Lastly, a huge thank you to all the people who contributed with their suggestions, information and data, without which publication this newsletter would not have been complete. Special thanks to the Head of Department, Dr. S. R. Kumbhar, for guiding me to complete this newsletter.

Dr. S. R. Kumbhar

Head, Auto. Engg. Dept.

Dr. Mrs. S.S.Kulkarni

Director, RIT

Prof. S. S. Mane

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PLATINUM JUBILEE YEAR (75TH) OF KASEGAON EDUCATION SOCIETY

Kasegaon Education Society is one of the leading educational society in Western Maharastra. It was established by a leading statesman, Late Shri. Rajarambapu Patil in 1945. Considering the need of time, the Society focused attention on taking the education to the threshold of the rural masses by starting schools in the nearby villages and a hostel for backward class students at Kasegaon.

After the untimely and sad demise of Shri. Rajarambapu Patil in 1984, it was Shri. Jayant Patil, his son, who alike his father entered his public life through educational activities. He shouldered the responsibility of Kasegaon Education Society. Shri Jayant Patil took the Society with time, diversifying its educational facilities. Today the Society has 31 primary & secondary schools and 15 higher educational institutes under its roof. This includes mainly three arts, commerce & science colleges, two information technology institutes, an engineering college, a polytechnic, two management institutes, a nursing institute, an agricultural polytechnic, a pharmacy college and an international school.

The Society has been conferred with prestigious awards like 'Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Dalitmitra Puraskar', 'State award for Educational Institutes'. Certicates of appreciation have been also awarded to the Society by C-DAC & MKCL for its exemplary contribution towards computer literacy.

CENTENARY BIRTH YEAR (100TH) OF LATE HON. RAJARAMBAPU PATIL

Rajarambapu was born on 1st August 1920 in a small village of Satara District. At the age of 25 he completed his LAW Graduation from Kolhapur. With the dedication for educational facilities for rural students, he started Kasegaon Education Society in the year 1945 and Azad Vidyalaya along with Sarvodaya Vasatigrah a free hostel for poor and needy students from nearby villages.

He was leader of masses, very much interested in social development. Not only education but he realized the importance of co-operative movement, and established Walwa Co-operative Sugar Factory (now known as Rajarambapu Co-operative Sugar Factory), Milk co-operative Sangha to upgrade the life standards of farmers. He started Rajarambapu Sahakari Bank (Formerly known as Walwa Co-operative Bank) to meet there economical needs and then Walwa Co-operative Spinning Mill this highlights his vision towards development. He was a Minister in Maharashtra Government between 1962 to 1970 and again in 1978. He is popularly known as “LOKNETA” (Leader of masses). He truly used politics for upliftment of masses by his great work in the eld of Education, Social Work, Co-operative Industries, Irrigation Schemes and Infrastructural Facilities. .............and this grate leader left for heavenly abode on 17th January 1984.

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ABOUT RIT

RAJARAMBAPU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, AN AUTONOMOUS INSTITUTE RAJARAMNAGAR (FORMERLY KNOWN AS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SAKHARALE) WAS STARTED IN 1983. LOCATED NEAR ISLAMPUR 7 KMS AWAY FROM PETH NAKA OF PUNE-BANGALORE HIGHWAY. RIT HAS A GREEN BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS OF 17 HECTORS AND BUILDINGS ON IT MEASURING 49021 SQ.M. RIT HAS EMERGED AS A LEADING TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE IN WESTERN MAHARASHTRA THROUGH ITS DEDICATED AND DISCIPLINED APPROACH TO PROVIDE QUALITY TECHNICAL EDUCATION OVER A PERIOD MORE THAN THIRTY YEARS.

INSTITUTE’S VISION & MISSION

INSTITUTE’S VISION

· To be a globally recognized institute committed to excellence in academics, research, knowledge creation and delivery to develop socially-responsible professionals.

INSTITUTE’S MISSION

· To provide innovation and excellence in academic design, delivery and assessment to ensure holistic development of students for employability, entrepreneurship, and higher education.

· To design and keep the curricula updated, based on changing needs of industry and society worldwide, and to provide experiential learning through industry connect.

· To be at the forefront of emerging technological research, innovation and creation of intellectual property to attract talent.

· To retain talent by building relationships based on professionalism, mutual respect, accountability, engagement and integrity.

· To leverage alumni to inculcate leadership skills, social awareness and a passion for lifelong learning to make students socially-responsible global citizens.

· To build and maintain world-class infrastructure, and adopt modern automation technologies for the purpose of organizational efciency.

· To identify alternate sources of revenue and augment inows.

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DEPARTMENT’S VISION &MISSION

ABOUT - AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

With a mission to create techno excellent engineers, the department is established in 1983 with intake capacity of 60 students. Automobile engineering department is one of the oldest department in Shivaji University, Kolhapur. The department has well qualied and dedicated faculty and is known for its high academic standards, well-maintained discipline and complete infrastructure facilities.

From academic year 2010-11 department has started M.E. (Automobile) with intake capacity 18, providing M. Tech. (Automobile) since 2013 as an Autonomous Institute. The department has expertise in the eld of (i) Automotive research and diagnosis studies (ii) Engine testing (iii) Alternative energy sources (iv) Modeling and simulation

The department has maintained excellent interaction with industry and R & D organizations. The department has Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) student chapter& Automobile Engineering Students Association (AESA). DEPARTMENT’S VISION

· To provide highly competent, efcient manpower to meet the ever-changing needs of the global automotive industry and the society.

DEPARTMENT’SMISSION

· To impart quality education and training to the students of department, so that they will be well equipped with domain knowledge and skills in the eld of automotive engineering and management, along with positive attitude and respect for moral values.

UG - PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOS) 1. Graduate shall pursue successful career in automotive and ancillary industry, in

the domain of design, testing and diagnostics that meet the needs of glocal companies.

2. Graduate shall lay solid foundation of automotive engineering and engineering in general; in order to pursue higher education/certications and research interests.

3. Graduate shall generate employment by being an entrepreneur. 4. Graduate shall serve in public/private transport organization and offer services in

sectors like insurance, sales & marketing etc. 5. Graduate shall contribute to the society in general by becoming professional

engineer and responsible citizen of the nation.

UG - PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs) PO1. Graduates will demonstrate basic knowledge in mathematics, science and

engineering. PO2. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to design and conduct experiments,

interpret and analyse data, and report results. PO3. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to design an automotive system or a

thermal system or a process that meets desired specications and requirements. PO4. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to function in engineering and science

laboratory teams, as well as in multidisciplinary design teams. PO5. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to identify, formulate and solve

automotive/mechanical engineering problems.

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PO6. Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of their professional and ethical responsibilities.

PO7. Graduates will be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.

PO8. Graduates will have the condence to apply engineering solutions in global and societal contexts.

PO9. Graduates will be capable of self-education and clearly understand the value of lifelong learning.

PO10. Graduates will be educated to have an understanding of the impact of engineering on society and demonstrate awareness of contemporary issues.

PO11. Graduates will be familiar with modern engineering software tools and equipment’s to analyze automotive engineering problems.

PO12. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to manage engineering projects within given time frame and nancial constraints.

UG - PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOS) PSO1. Diagnose the automotive system failures and repair / replace the

components/ systems so as to bring the vehicle in original condition. PSO2. Perform the role of motor claim approver and loss assessor with condence

and competence.

PG - PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOS) 1. Students will apply knowledge of automotive engineering & practices to pursue

successful career in the eld of automotive technology. 2. Students will contribute to the academics and research for socio-technological

development. 3. Students will demonstrate lifelong learning skills by engaging in professional

activities and up-gradation of knowledge quotient. PG - PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POS)

PO1. An ability to demonstrate, evaluates, analyze and synthesize knowledge in the eld of automotive technology. PO2. An ability to analyse automotive engineering problems leading to independent research. PO3. An ability to offer solution to technical problems considering environment sustainability, road safety and societal requirements. PO4. An ability to identify research problem, and provide appropriate solutions. PO5. An ability to use the advanced techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools. PO6. An ability to collaborate, work harmoniously in teams and address multidisciplinary issues. PO7. An ability to apply engineering management tools and principles to research projects. PO8. An ability to communicate the research ndings condently and effectively. PO9. An ability to learn continuously, independently and update knowledge & skills. PO10. An ability to demonstrate ethical behavior and contribute to the community for sustainable development. PO11. An ability to improve quality of work by criticizing one’s own work.

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Change in Nomenclature

With effect from academic year 2019-20, the UG and PG degrees offered by the department have been changed to B. Tech. Mechanical Engineering (Automobile) and M. Tech. Mechanical Engineering (Automobile)

Reasons for change in nomenclature

Looking to the present scenario, industries are demanding diversied engineering graduates which will be in position to take any responsibility. The present Automobile Engineering curriculum focuses on study, design, and maintenance of various systems of automobile as a specialized branch of Mechanical Engineering. All automobile and mechanical engineering companies are demanding the graduates who are well conversant with automobile as well as mechanical engineering background. Automobile Engineering graduates are supposed to handle mechanical systems also, apart from their specialization in automotive eld. Present industry scenario demands the knowledge of interdisciplinary eld, e.g. knowledge of electronics, electrical engineering etc. Industry Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0) demands the engineering graduates should know the applications of IoT, mechatronics, automation etc.

Hence, looking to this requirement; the nomenclature has been changed from “Automobile Engineering” to “Mechanical Engineering Automobile”. In the curriculum of revised nomenclature, appropriate courses have been incorporated according to the demand.

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Rankers of AY 2018-19

First Year B.Tech. with CPI

1st Rank 2nd Rank 3rd Rank

PatilChaitanya B. (9.03)

KulkarniUtkarsh M. (8.92)

PatoleSanket S. (8.87)

Second Year B.Tech. with CPI

1st Rank 2nd Rank 3rd Rank

Kumbhar Rushikesh (7.85)

PawarSourabh B. (7.44)

Shelar Pranjal P. (7.31)

Third Year B.Tech. with CPI

1st Rank 2nd Rank 3rd Rank

KulkarniSaumitra D. (8.29)

Patil Pratik D. (8.25)

More Ashutosh S. (8.24)

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Rankers of AY 2018-19

Final Year B. Tech. with CPI

1st Rank 2nd Rank 3rd Rank

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Bomble Rohit S. (8.28)

Mohite Rutuja P.(8.26)

DhebeNilesh J. (8.23)

First Year M. Tech. with CPI

1st Rank 2nd Rank 3rd Rank

Aware Piyush P. (7.69)

Patil Prabhanjan G. (7.13)

Dhete Akshay A. (7.05)

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Faculty Achievements

Dr. L. M. Jugulkar has been appointed as the “Dean - Student Development” with effect from 1stJuly,

2019. He will be handling all activities related to students and their development in the institute.

Publications

· Prof. S. S. Mane published a paper titled "Implementation of Project Based Learning (PBL) as a tool for delivering Kinematics of Machines" in National Conference on Exploring New Dimensions in Teaching Learning for Quality Education at K.K. Wagh College of Engineering Education & Research, Nashik held on 8th& 9thJune, 2019.

· Prof. S. B. Dhokate published a paper titled "Implementation of Project Based Learning (PBL) as a tool for delivering Metrology & Quality Control" in National Conference on Exploring New Dimensions in Teaching Learning for Quality Education at K.K. Wagh College of Engineering Education & Research, Nashik held on 8th& 9thJune, 2019.

· Prof. S. G. Kumbhar published a paper titled “Vibration Analysis of a Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Uniform and Tapered Composite Beams” inArchives of Acoustics, 44, 2, pp. 309–320,2019 DOI: 10.24425/aoa.2019.128494

· Prof. Pankaj S. Ghatage has attended the 1stInternational Conference on Applied Mechanical

Engineering Research 2019 (ICAMER 19) at National Institute of Technology Warangal, Telangana, India, May 2nd-4th, 2019 and presented a research paper entitled “Synthesis and Characterization of Nano-grease for Automotive Wheel Bearing Application.”

· Dr.Satyajit R. Patil and Prof. Pankaj S. Ghatage published a paper titled "Curriculum Development

of an Engineering PG Program at an Autonomous Institute–A Case Study" in Journal of Engineering Education Transformations Volume 32, Issue 4, April 2019 pp. 31-38.

· Prof. S. G. Kumbhar published a paper titled “Reciprocal Questioning (Request) Procedure for

Group Learning” in National Conference on Exploring New Dimensions in Teaching Learning for Quality Education at K.K. Wagh College of Engineering Education & Research, Nashik held on 8th& 9thJune, 2019.

· Dr. Sandeep R. Desai published a paper titled “Fluid Elastic Vibration Analysis of Normal Square

Finned Tube Arrays in Water Cross Flow”, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, 141, 031301-1 to 031301-8 in June 2019.

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Student’s Achievements

Rushikesh Jadhav (T. Y. B. Tech. Automobile) was awarded as 2nd in Best Actor at Sarpanch Karandak-2019, a State Level One Act Play Competition organized by Mauli Kala Krida Satose, Tal-Sawantwadi.

Team Luftwaffe with Hon. BhagatPatil and Dr. S. S. Kulkarni

Team Luftwaffe 5.0 (Go-Kart Racing Championship) has received1st Rank in nal round of all India Go-Kart Racing Championship and1stRank in Autocross. And has also received Best driver award, organized by Indian society of New Era of Engineers (ISNEE) round was held at Buddha International Circuit, Noida. The team has been awarded with around Rs 85000/- cash price and a trophy.

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RIT Hackathon 2019

Team with faculty members at Automobile Engineering Department

1. Mr.AvadhutSale

2. Mr.SwarupPatil

3. Mr.MuhammedKazi

4. Mr.SiddharthBharamgunde

Team was awarded 2ndPrize (Under “Transportation” Category) in “RIT HACKATHON 2K19” – A

National Level Technical Event sponsored by BHARAT FORGE held on 29thto 30thMarch 2019 at

R.I.T., Rajaramnagar.

SAE BAJA 2019

Team Galactus Racing won “Skill BAJA” award at SAE BAJA 2019 held at IIT, Ropar

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. Mr.Saurabh Bhabhad being felicitated at New India Assurance Company Ltd., Pune

Final Year B. Tech. (Automobile) student Mr.Saurabh Ramesh Bhabad has been felicitated by New India Assurance Company Ltd., Pune for successful completion of M.S.T.C. (Metal Scrap Trade Co.) E-Tender Project under Industry Internship and Project track. His project title was “The Role of the Motor Insurance Industry in Preventing and Compensating Road Casualties”. Automobile Engineering Department congratulates him and wishes him best luck for future. Prof. S. G. Kumbhar from RIT and Mr.Suresh Pawar from New India Assurance Company Ltd. Pune guided him for his project.

Sponsor felicitation ceremony at RIT

Sponsors felicitation ceremony was held on 20th June 2019 by Team Galactus Racing. The program started with watering the plant by the chief guest. Thereafter felicitation of sponsors was carried out. Dr. S. M. Sawant highlighted the journey of such competitions right from formation of SAE India RIT collegiate club. Then sponsors felicitation was done at the hands of Hon. Rajvardhan Patil (Bhaiya). The main sponsors for this team are McDonald Hardcastle Restaurant, Pune; Mr. Sanjay Bajaj, Sangli; M/S Lakade Spinners, Vita; Boxer Construction, Satara; Aditit Foods, Nerle; etc. to name a few. Apart from these some have donated various automotive parts like gearbox, battery, pipes etc. The sponsors of parts are Siddhivinayak Enterprises, Patel sales, Bombay Doors, Shree Krishna Saw Mills, Castrol Oil, Ganraj Pipes, Atharv Industry, New Bombay Trading Company, Varad Enterprise, Shinde Trading company from Islampur and KaziOpticals (Mhaswad) and Surya Gas (Palus). For this event, parents of students who are participating in this event were also present.

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Academic & Department Programs Organized

Dr. S.K. Patil felicitating Mr. Sandip Patil (IMV) Blood donation camp in progress

Road Safety poster at Autocare Distribution of reectors to sugarcane trolley

“Road Safety Week - 2019” was celebrated by Automobile Engineering Department from 11th to

16th February 2019. This safety week was inaugurated by Mr. Sandip Patil and Mr. Bharat Gaikwad

(Inspector of Motor Vehicle, RTO Ofce, Sangli). Firstly blood donation camp was inaugurated at the

hands of Mrs. Sandip Patil, where total 65 blood bottles were collected. Rajarambapu Blood Bank

assisted for this camp. Thereafter, Road Sign Board at Autocare was inaugurated and activity

of reector tting to tractor-trolley and bullock cart carrying sugarcane was completed. Then session

was started on “Road Safety Awareness”. Initially at the hands of Mr. Sandip Patil, rst issue of

department newsletter “AUTOGIANT” was released. Then Dr. S. R. Kumbhar, H.O.D. (Automobile

Engg. Dept.) elaborated the signicance of celebrating road safety week and briefed about various

events organized in this week. Then Mr. Sandip Patil highlighted the need of road safety awareness

program, Mr. Bharat Gaikwad elaborated the various safety rules supplemented with video clips on

road accidents and given valuable information to all students. At the end of the inaugural function, all

have taken the oath of road safety. Dr. S. K. Patil Dean Academic and Incharge Director, Dr. D. G.

Thombare, Dr. S. D. Yadav, Dr. S. R. Patil, Dr. S. R. Desai, Dr. S. R. Kumbhar, Prof. Y. S. Patil, Mr. A.

A. Shinde and all faculty members with S.Y. & T.Y. B. Tech. Automobile students were present for this

function. Prof. S. G. Kumbhar anchored the whole program. Hon. Dr. Mrs. Sushma S. Kulkarni,

Director, supported for successful completion of “Road Safety Week” programs.

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Students delivering lectures on “Road Safety” at schools

Students of second, third and nal year engineering delivered lectures at various schools for road

safety awareness. Details of the same are given in the table below.

Sr. No.

Date Name of School/High school/

college

Name of Students (Volunteers)

Number of students who

attended lecture

1. 12/02/2019 Karmaveer Vidyalaya and Junior College, Aitwade

Mr.Nikesh Gaukar Mr. Preetam Rangari (Final Year B.Tech.)

100 (11thstd.) 140 (9th,10thstd.)

2. 13/02/2019 Arts and Commerce College, Ashta

Mr.Akshay V. Patil Mr.Vibhav N. Khade (S.Y.B. Tech. Auto.)

80 (11th std.)

3. 13/02/2019 Rayat Shikshan Sanstha’s Industrial Training Centre, Ashta

Mr.Akshay V. Patil Mr.Vibhav N. Khade (S.Y.B. Tech. Auto.)

50 (ITI)

4. 15/02/2019 Sadguru Ashram School, Islampur

Mr.Nikesh Gaukar Mr. Preetam Rangari (Final Year B.Tech)

50 (11th Arts) 55 (11thSci.)

5. 15/02/2019 D.Y.Patil Polytechnic, Kolhapur

Mr.Akshay V. Patil Mr.VibhavN.Khade (S.Y.B. Tech. Auto)

150 (Diploma)

6. 16/02/2019 Sau.S.S.Upadhey Girl’s High school, Kupwad

Mr. Jayant Patil Mr. Pranjal Shelar (S.Y. B. Tech. Auto)

150 (10th&11th)

“Walk For Road Safety” Rally in Islampur “Street Play” on Road Safety

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Dr. S. R. Kumbhar welcoming Mr. Jayant Khade Students at Takari Lift Irrigation System

Automobile Engineering Department has successfully conducted one day workshop on “Hydraulic

Machines” under Lead College Scheme of Shivaji University, Kolhapur on 10thMarch 2019. The

workshop was inaugurated at the hands of Mr. Jayant Khade, Executive Engineer and Mr. Amol Mali,

Sectional Engineer, Water Resource Department, Govt. of Maharashtra, Kolhapur. Initially Prof. Y. S.

Patil explained the background of the workshop. He elaborated the importance of hydraulic machines

in our day-to-day life and in automobile. Then Mr. Jayant Khade, explained about components of lift

irrigation scheme (LIS), criteria for pump selection. He illustrated case study of Takari LIS. He

supplemented his discussions with informative video clips. In second session, Mr. Mali explained

about basics of pumping, principle of centrifugal pump, different construction of pumps etc. In the

third session, Prof. Dr. S. P. Deshmukh (Asso. Prof., Mech. Engg. Dept., Govt. College of Engg.,

Karad) discussed pump performance guarantee testing along-with characteristics curves. After lunch,

the visit to Takari Lift Irrigation Scheme was arranged in which participants got exposure about at

actual components of LIS. This program was coordinated by Prof. S. T. Satpute and Prof. Y. S. Patil.

The participants were from S.Y., T.Y. and Final Year B. Tech. Automobile and Mechanical Engg.

Dr. S. S. Kulkarni felicitating Mr. Sachin Kohad

Automobile Engineering Department has successfully conducted one day workshop on “Recent Advances in Two Wheelers” for Two Wheeler Mechanics on 1stMarch 2019. This workshop was sponsored by TVS Motors, Pune.

The workshop was inaugurated at the hands of Hon. Dr. Mrs. S. S. Kulkarni, Director, Mr. Sachin Kohad, Mr. Shubham Chougule (TVS Motors Pune), Mr. Chandrakant Khilare, President, Two Wheeler Mechanics Association, Karad, Prof. Dr. S. R. Kumbhar (HOD), Prof. S. T. Satpute (Program Coordinator).

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Initially Prof. S. T. Satpute explained the background of the workshop. He told that workshop was organized for two wheeler mechanics for whom it is required to know the latest technological development in their service sector. Thereafter, Prof. Dr. S. R. Kumbhar (H.O.D.-Auto. Engg. Dept.) gave the brief information of department highlighting the major achievements and activities. Hon. Director Dr. Mrs. S. S. Kulkarni explained the importance of customer satisfaction to all participants and insisted to take challenges of fast growing technological development. She appreciated the response of all participants. Mr. Sachin Kohad illustrated the theory with latest models of TVS motors, followed by practical sessions on various model of TVS by Mr. Shubham Chougule and his team from Sangli. Mr. Dhananjay Thorat, one of our alumni, presently having TVS Motors Dealership in Islampur also helped the workshop by providing TVS models for demonstration. Finally at the hands of Dr. D. G. Thombare, Prof. Dr. S. R. Kumbhar, Prof. S. T. Satpute and Mr. Chandrakant Khilare participation certicates were distributed to all participants.

Dr. S. K. Patil felicitating Mr. Suhas Zende Students attending the workshop

Automobile Engineering Department has successfully conducted one day workshop on “Systems &

Processes in Auto. Ancillary Units: Expectations of Automobile Industry in India” under Lead College

Scheme of Shivaji University, Kolhapur on 23rdMarch 2019. The workshop was inaugurated at the

hands of Mr. Suhas Zende, Manager - Ministry of Defense, Mumbai, Dr. S. K. Patil – Dean Academics,

Dr. D. G. Thombare – Coordinator Lead College Scheme, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Dr. L. M.

Jugulkar, Prof. Ansar Mulla (Coordinators) and Dr. S. R. Kumbhar – H.O.D. Auto. Engg. Dept.

Students attending workshop on “Motorsport & Electric Vehicle”

Department of Automobile Engineering has successfully conducted Two Days Workshop

organized by Automobile Engineering Department on “Motorsport & Electric Vehicle”. An Activity

conducted by Best Practices group of Automobile Engineering Department on 30th& 31stMarch, 2019.

The workshop was inaugurated at the hands of Mr. ShubhamKamat (Co-founder CEO) E-Rickshaw

Manufacturer, EDMARC Towards Change, Pune.

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Dr. S. D. Yadav welcoming Dr. Kodancha Dr. S. R. Kumbhar introducing the structure

Board of Studies Meeting was organized on June 15, 2019, by Automobile Engineering

Department. Change in nomenclature of UG and PG Program as B. Tech. and M. Tech. Mechanical

(Automobile), Choice Based Curriculum Structure of B. Tech. and M. Tech. and the entire syllabus of

M. Tech. was discussed. Mr. Vinod Kulkarni (Head - Strategic Operations, Technical Development,

Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd., Pune), Prof. Dr. K. G. Kodancha (Mech. Engg. Dept., KLE Technological

University, Hubli) and Prof. Dr. S. A. Patil (Auto. Engg. Dept., ADCET, Ashta) attended as experts and

gave opinions and suggestions.

Inaugural function of workshop Participants with faculty members at the end of workshop

Under the Center for Teaching Learning (RIT-CTL) Department of Automobile Engineering, organized one-week certicate course on “Analysis of the Laminated Composite Structures” during 17-21 June 2019.

This course was inaugurated in the presence of Dr. Mrs. S. S. Kulkarni, Director, RIT and Dr. S. R. Kumbhar, Head, Department of Automobile Engineering. This course focused on mechanical behavior, design and failure analysis of composite structure using the classical lamination theory. Hands-on sessions were conducted to analyze the composite structures using specialized analysis software ANSYS ACP (Pre-Post). Participants from DKTE, Ichalkaranji; ADCET, Ashta; TKIET, Warnanagar attended the course. Prof. R. M. Shinde coordinated the workshop. Prof. R. M. Shinde and Prof. P. S. Patil conducted theory as well as practical sessions during this workshop.

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Industry Interactions

Prof. D. G. Thombare& Prof. R. M. Shinde with Students at BEST Workshop, Mumbai

Industrial visit of T. Y. B. Tech. Automobile students was carried out on 27th March 2019 at BEST Workshop, Wadala, Mumbai. The main objective of this visit was to make students aware about various activities carried out at BEST workshop especially about the maintenance/overhauling of various buses such as conventional diesel operated buses and CNG operated buses located at Dadar.

52 students along with Dr. D. G. Thombare and Prof. R. M. Shinde visited workshops. General Manager Mr. Metkari, Sr. Engineer Mr. R. K. Thorat, Sr. Engineer Mr. R. M. Kare, Sr. Engineer Mr. J. M. Todkar guided students about various sections and maintenance activities carried out at that each department. Major activities carried out in workshop like preventive and breakdown maintenance, repair and overhauling of units like engines, gearboxes, tyres and repair of damaged buses & repainting of buses, inspection of new buses and units were demonstrated to all students.

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Dr. S. R. Kumbhar with ofcials from My Car (Pune) Pvt. Ltd. visiting laboratories

My Car (Pune) Pvt. Ltd., Ofcials Mr. Dhananjay Godbole (General Manager HR and Admin), Mr.Naseer Maner (General Manager), Mr. Vivek Melkeri (Asst. Works Manager - our proud alumnus of 2011-12 B.Tech. Automobile batch), and Mr. Franscis Kamble (Trainer - Training Dept.) visited along with Dr. Pravin Kulkarni to R.I.T., Rajaramnagar on 12th and 13thApril 2019. They visited to different laboratories of Automobile Engineering Department and very much delighted to see the well-equipped laboratories.

Mr. Ashwin Hukeri visiting various laboratories in Automobile Engineering Department

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company, Pune Ofcial Mr. Ashwin Hukeri (Sr. Manager – Motor

OD Claims) visited R.I.T., Rajaramnagar on 14thMay 2019. He visited to different laboratories of

Automobile Engineering Department and very much delighted to see the well-equipped laboratories.

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Alumni Interactions

Mr. Mangesh D. Deokar and Mr. Rahul R. Raut (RIT- Alumni Automobile 2018) visited department on 15th March, 2019

Mr. Sudhir D. Varne (RIT- Alumni Diploma Automobile 1987)

visited department on 20th March, 2019

Mr. Mohsin Moulavi (RIT- Alumni Automobile 2009) and Mr. Riyaj Mulani (RIT-Alumni Automobile

2011) visited on 20th March, 2019

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Mr. Anil Nirmalkar (RIT- Alumni Automobile 1998) visited department on 3rd December, 2018

Mr. Shubham Kamat (Co-founder-CEO, EDMRC, Pune) (RIT-Alumni Automobile 2015-16) felicitated

under two days workshop on “Motorsport & Electric Vehicle”- An Activity conducted by Best

Practices group of Automobile Engineering Department

Mr. Nilesh D. Latane and Mr. Vivek M. Lohar (RIT-Alumni Automobile 2014-15) visited department

on 8thApril, 2019

Mr. Nilay D. Wankhede (RIT-Alumni Automobile 2014-15) visited department on 10thApril, 2019

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Mr. Pratik G. Bansod (RIT-Alumni Automobile 2015-16) visited department on 15thApril, 2019

Mr. Prathmesh D. Patil (RIT-Alumni Automobile 2014-15) visited department on 13thMay, 2019

Mr. Uday Waghole (RIT-Alumni Automobile 2003-04) visited department on 14thMay, 2019

Mr. Rakesh I. Bhokare (RIT-Alumni Automobile 2016-17) visited department on 16th May, 2019

Mr. Shivdutt V. Deshmukh (RIT-Alumni Automobile 2016-17) visited department on 12th June 2019

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Autonomous Electric Vehicle Project

Autonomous Electric Vehicle (AEV) project started in RIT in collaboration with National Electronics System Design Manufacturing Technology Research Academy (NETRA) in 2018. This project involved about 50 students working in 11 sub projects guided by 11 faculties from 7 departments namely, Mechanical, Automobile, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Civil and IT spearheaded by Dr. Sham Gurav under the guidance of Mr.Vivek Sabnis. The faculty advisors were Prof. K. S. Kulkarni (IT), Prof. S. S. Howal (CSE), Prof. M.M. Maske (Civil), Prof. U. A. Kamerikar (ETC), Prof. S. M. Magdum (ETC), Prof. Dr. S. R. Kumbhar (Auto.), Prof. S. S. Mane (Auto.), Prof. A. M. Mulla (Mech.), Prof. Ajinkya Patil (Mech.), Dr. Chetan Khadse (Elec.) & Prof. D. Laser (Elec.). RIT has provided a substantial funding of about Rs. 10 lakh for the rst year of this project. This project would be carried out for next 3 years. The idea here is to create an interdisciplinary work culture with every sub project comprised of students from different departments. Each team was given a target of developing a product that requires knowledge from various disciplines. As a result of this approach, students gained knowledge and experience not only of their core but also of other disciplines. They also learned leadership skills and team work. This type of experience and exposure would make them ready for the outside industrial world.

In today's world, job opportunities demand interdisciplinary knowledge and attitude owing to the upcoming industrial revolutions such as Industry 4.0. Moreover, product based knowledge and execution focus is always deserved. This project was driven by experts from industry in order to teach students how to build state-of-the-art technology and world class products. As a result of this project, students have built an electric vehicle fully from scratch. They have developed several test benches which would help further advancement in the technology. They have come up with several innovative ideas and built intermediate products. Few of these ideas and products have potential to turn into start-ups.

Two teams from Automobile Engg. Dept. has contributed in this project under the guidance of Dr. S. R. Kumbhar and Prof. S. S. Mane. The teams consisting of Patil Priyanka, Patil Swapnil, Hubale Amruta, Gurjar Saurabh, Kailash Waghmode, Abhijeet Gaikwad, Tanaji Patil, Mahesh Ranmale and Pratiksha Gaikwad worked on Steering and Braking systems for the electric vehicle built in the rst phase of the project.

AEV Team members with faculty advisors and

Hon. R. D. Sawant, Secretary, KES & Dr. Mrs. S. S. Kulkarni, Director, RIT

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AEV Team members with External Examiner & Faculty Advisors

Team members from Automobile Engineering Department

with Dr. S. R. Kumbhar, Dr. Sham Gurav & Prof. S. S. Mane

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UPCOMING EVENTS

1. One Day Workshop on “Motor Insurance Practices” Under Lead College Scheme of SUK 2. One Day Workshop on “IPRs (Patents) & Innovation” Under Lead College Scheme of

Shivaji University, Kolhapur. 3. Engineers Day Celebration – 15th September, 2019. 4. Teachers Day Celebration – 5th September, 2019. 5. Parents Meet. 6. Parent Teacher Association Meeting. 7. Team Registration in iSAFE Challenge Competition.

· All Alumni are requested to register their names on Alumni portal of our institute’s website.

http://www.ritalumni.org

Department is thankful to alumni, those have helped us to department in various capacities for overall development.

· All alumni are requested to contribute / help the department in giving / suggesting the contacts for getting Industry Internship, Industry Visits, Sponsored Projects, suggestions for curriculum improvement, designing tailor-made courses as per the specic design, delivering partial/full courses, funding for nal year projects, funding to Competition Vehicles like SAE Baja, Go-Kart, etc.

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