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Industrial Visit to “Thermal Power Plant”

Visit Date	29th March, 2024
Name and Address of the Industry	Tata Power, Trombay Thermal Power Station, Chembur – Mahul, Mumbai, 400074
Coordinator	Mr. Atul V. Jade Mr. Yadagiri Antaya Hiramalla, (From Industry) Mr. Uttam N. Pawar (From Industry)
Speaker and Guide from the Industry	Mr. Siddharth M. Tole (TPSDI, Tata Power, Trombay)
No. of Students Participated	18
No. of Faculty Participated	01

The Trombay Thermal Power Station, located in Mumbai, has an installed generation capacity of 1430MW which is now reduced to 930 MW. Providing power to majority consumers (bulk & retail) in Mumbai, the plant has a list of firsts to its credit. From the first 150 MW and 500 MW plant in India to setting up the unique islanding system which ensures uninterrupted power supply to Mumbai.

Tata Power generates about 9032.5 MW from thermal power plant. Trombay power station was established in 1956 to provide power to the city of Mumbai. The coal-fired unit 3 (60 MW) and unit 4 (150 MW) were commissioned in the 1960s and have been retired. The first three units of the power station were initially intended to retire as soon as Unit 6 was commissioned, but power shortages in Greater Bombay prompted the government of India to extend the units’ lifetimes until the commissioning of Unit 7 in 1994. After Unit 3 was retired in 1994, its generator was converted to “run as a synchronous condenser to meet the shortage of reactive power in the grid.” Unit 5 (500+ MW) and Unit 8 (250 MW) are run on coal, Unit 6 on oil, and Unit 7 on gas. Tata Power has said the rising cost of fuel oil has led the company to consider conversion to imported coal.

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Approximately 2.4 million tonnes of coal bituminous (low sulphur, low ash) coal for the existing coal-fired units is imported by a project specific coal berth mainly from Indonesia

Mr. S M Tole introduced the students about the history and present position of the industry. Also, he conducted a nice session explaining various cycles in power plants with automated models.

Throughout the visit Mr. S M Tole and his team interacted with students and helped them to enhance their knowledge. Students were very enthusiastic while watching & studying the unit 5 of the plant and became happy especially when they saw actual coal burning in the furnace, its live image in the control room and the three fuel (Coal, Oil, and gas) firing system of the single unit.

March 2, 2024

PTM Computer Engineering ESAY 2023-24
The PTM (Parents Teachers Meeting) Even Semester A.Y 2023-24 of the Computer Engineering Department was conducted on 2nd March, 2024 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. for the students of the Department of Computer Engineering. The main agenda of the meeting was to provide a common platform, where teachers and parents come together to discuss the various issues for the performance improvement of the students.

Date
Department
PTM Coordinator

2nd March, 2024
Computer Engineering
Ms. Snehal Chitale

The agenda of the Parents and Teachers Meeting was as follows:
1. Discuss Internal Assessment-I results.
2. Discuss attendance of students till mid term.
3. Encourage parents to motivate students to participate in Co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
4. Encourage students to participate in TGMS ,TPO Session and placement activities.
5. Discussed regarding upcoming event HACK OVERFLOW 2.0.
Ms. Rohini Bhosale, HOD, Computer Engineering department interacting with parents.
T.E. B Class Advisor Mr.Sagar Yashwantrao discussing with parents regarding students progress.
S.E. A Class Advisor Mr. Abhijeet More discussing with parents regarding students progress .
S.E. B Class Advisor Ms. Snehal Chitale discussing with parents regarding students progress and importance of extracurricular and co curricular activities.
B.E. Subject Incharges Ms. Akanksha Patil, Ms. Nikita Saindane & Ms. Pradnya Patil interacting with parents regarding students progress.
T.E. Subject incharge Ms. Snehal Shinde interacting with parents regarding students progress.

Meeting started with an interaction session of parents with our beloved Principal Dr .J. W. Bakal where he addressed them regarding activities which will be covered during academic year and examination activities. Later the schedule was conducted by covering the activities listed in agenda by the Class Advisor and respective subject in-charges of the classes. Attendance and Unit Test-1 marks were discussed with the parents and progress of students. Prof. .Rohini Bhosale, HOD Computer Dept. addressed the gathering and discussion on various topics such as student’s attendance, exam schedule, Teacher Guardian Mentoring Scheme, TPO session activities, HACKOVERFLOW 2.0, etc. with the parents and students was done. 118 total number of parents attended the meeting from SE,TE and BE . At the end of the session parents filled the Parents feedback form and survey form to express their views. Parents gave excellent feedback for the teaching learning process, accessibility of Teacher/HOD/Principal, infrastructure facilities, learning resources such as library, internet and support services like career counseling, placement etc. Parents were satisfied with the activities and teaching-learning process followed in the department.
March 2, 2024
PTM Information Technology ESAY 2023-24

On Saturday, 2nd March, 2024, Parent Teacher Meeting for Second, Third and Final Year students was organized by the Department of Information Technology. Every parent received an individual invitation for the Parent Teacher Meet. At the PTM Meet fifty parents and their wards were present. Initially in PHCET auditorium Principal – Dr. J.W. Bakal addressed the entire Institute Parents and students about various academic performances. Institute TPO Coordinator – Ms. Divya Nair also gave placement details and various opportunities available. She encouraged the students and various tips to crack the company Interviews.

All the department parents and wards assembled in respective Departments. Head of IT Department Dr. Divya Chirayil, addressed the parents regarding attendance & Result of Student. Performance & Academic schedule. Subject teacher and class coordinator also interacted. The class coordinator created a progress report for each student, noting their attendance and the results of an internal test. Counseling for general improvement was then provided in accordance with this information. At the conclusion of the session, parents completed the feedback form and offered their opinions as well.

Feedback form was taken from parents for improvements.

March 2, 2024

PTM Applied Sciences & Humanities ESAY 2023-24 (FE Sem-II)

Date	2nd March, 2024
Venue	9th floor Auditorium, Main building
Faculty Coordinator	Ms. Vijaya Shelke
Department	Department of Applied Sciences & Humanities
Event Objective	To assist parents in understanding student’s progress at college and find solutions to academic or behavioral problems, if any
Event Outcome	Parent-teacher meetings offer a unique opportunity for parents to collaborate with teachers in promoting academic excellence. Parents and teachers can collectively develop strategies to enhance learning outcomes by discussing a student’s strengths and areas for improvement.

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March 2, 2024

Seminar on “Career Opportunities in Cyber Security”

Department of Electronics and Computer Science had organized a “Seminar on “Career Opportunities in Cyber security” on 29th February 2024.

Date
Speaker

Venue

29th February, 2024
Mr. Neeraj Kumar, CEO, Technoriya Pvt. Ltd,
Dr. Mansi Subhedar, HoD, Department of ECS
Conclave: I

The keynote speaker for the event was Mr. Neeraj Kumar, the CEO of Technoriya Pvt. Ltd., a leading cyber security firm. Mr. Kumar shared valuable insights into the growing demand for cyber security professionals in the industry. He highlighted the diverse career paths available and emphasized the importance of continuous learning in this rapidly evolving field. Students gained a comprehensive understanding of the skills and certifications required to excel in cyber security roles.

Later, Dr. Mansi Subhedar, the Head of the department, delivered a talk on safer internet. Dr. Subhedar emphasized the need for responsible online behavior and discussed strategies for protecting personal and professional information in the digital era. She covered topics such as phishing awareness, cyber-attacks, digital forensic, password security, and the significance of keeping software up to date.

The event proved to be an enlightening experience for students, offering them a glimpse into the promising career opportunities in cyber security and instilling a sense of responsibility towards ensuring a safer digital environment. The department remains committed to preparing students for the challenges and opportunities in the ever-expanding field of cyber security.

February 29, 2024
Session on “Public Speaking”

Department of ASH organized a session on Public Speaking for third year engineering students of PHCET on 29th February, 2024 in Conclave-I. The objective of this session is to boost confidence among the students to speak on stage. During the session the resource person Ms. Poonam Patil shared various tips to overcome stage fear. She also briefed the students about the ways of delivering an effective speech, its preparation and execution. Around 240 students attended the session and cleared their doubts regarding public speaking.

Date
Venue
Resource
Faculty Coordinator
Department
Event Objective

Event Outcome
29th February, 2024
Conclave I
Poonam Patil
Suma L.P, Vikram Pawar
ASH DEPT, PHCET Rasayani
Is to make the students understand the importance of public speaking and to learn important aspects of Public Speaking
Students were oriented about Public Speaking and cleared many doubts during QA sessions.

February 29, 2024
Training for Qform International Olympiad

Schedule of the activity

Title of the session: Training for Qform International Olympiad
Date and Time: 29th February, 2024
Duration: 3 hours
Mode: Offline
Venue: Research Lab
Description of Activity:
Since 2016, QForm International Olympiad is being conducted by MES. A series of training programs are arranged prior to the final Test which is in April / May. This year too MES agreed to organize the QForm international Olympiad at the Pillai HOC College of Engineering & Technology. This event was attended by 75 students. The presenter Dr. M.D Nadar introduced students to forming related basics. Further Dr. R.C. Prasad continued to show the details about forging parameters with the help of slides and videos. Also emphasis on simulation of manufacturing process was done.

The program was concluded with the basics about the Qform software and the Olympiad structure was explained to the students. This increased their interest in learning the cutting edge software and participating in International Competition.

Details of the Expert:

Name of the Expert Organisation Designation

Dr. R. C. Prasad PHCET President IIC

Dr. M. D. Nadar PHCET Professor

Mr. Saurabh Sirsikar PHCET Assistant Professor

February 29, 2024
Marathi Bhasha Divas 2024

On 27th February 2024, NSS unit of PHCET organized the program “Marathi Bhasha Divas” also known as Marathi Language Day, which is celebrated on February 27 every year in Maharashtra, India. It commemorates the birth anniversary of eminent Marathi poet and playwright Vishnu Vaman Shirwadkar, also known as Kusumagraj.

Date
Venue
Resource
Faculty Coordinator
Department
27th February, 2024
PHCET 3rd Floor Seminar Hall
Dr. (Principal) Jagdish Bakal, Dr. Gajendra Patil
Mr. Nilesh Raut, Mr. Jayesh Rane
NSS UNIT PHCET Rasayani

Known for its literary richness, Marathi has produced renowned poets, writers, and scholars whose works have left an indelible mark on literature and art. It is one of India’s oldest languages, with a history dating back centuries, and has played a pivotal role in shaping the cultural landscape of the region.

February 27, 2024
Career Counselling Session 2024
Objective:
- To make aware of LinkedIn/other job search websites.
- To aware students regarding the importance of an effective resume.
Course Content/ Description:
- How to optimize Linkedin
- How to build a compelling resume.
- Crafting an effective cover letter.
Topic
Attendees
Trainer
Date
Location

Career Counselling Session
TE
Akash Raj, Cloudy ML & Team
27th February, 2024
Conclave 2, Engg Bldg, PHCET

About Expert:
Akash Raj Founder of CloudyML & Team.
CloudyML is a data science learning platform for students from all walks of education.

Session:

Session includes a brief explanation of optimization of LinkedIn.

Experts explained the importance of a proper compelling resume, various techniques and skills involved in making an appealing resume.

Session includes various strategies for reaching out to HR, navigating the art of asking for referrals.

Experts briefed students about various techniques to master all HR & managerial interview rounds.

Session also includes how to utilize various job portals, how to conduct thorough company research before an interview, how to create engaging LinkedIn posts for networking.
February 27, 2024
Research Lab Visit for PHCET Students

Research Lab Visit for PHCET Students Conducted on 24th February, 2024

Media Link:

February 24, 2024

Name of the Expert	Organisation	Designation
Dr. R. C. Prasad	PHCET	President IIC
Dr. M. D. Nadar	PHCET	Professor
Mr. Saurabh Sirsikar	PHCET	Assistant Professor