Category: News and Notifications

Webinar on “ISHRAE Installation”

The ISHRAE PHCET Student Chapter Committee was installed on 4th September, 2020 installation ceremony of this academic year.

Date
Platform
Resource Person
Coordinator
Department

4th September, 2020
Zoom
Mr. Anoop Kumar Rajendra (Lead HVAC engineer with Petrofac International, UAE)
Mr. Datta Wakshe
Mechanical Engineering

Anoop has done his master in industrial Refrigeration and Cryogenic Engineering and have good experience in the field of HVAC design and Project Management. During his professional experience for the last 15 years, he has carried out the details design of HVAC system for many Oil and Gas project in various geographical location and climatic condition. Anoop earlier worked with Voltas Limited & BEC, Muscat Oman. He is a LEED accredited professional and an active member for ASHRE Falcon chapter.

It took place on an online platform named Google Meet, which was open for all due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation in the world. Total Attendance 62 participants. After the oath ceremony, Mr. Manish Gulalkari (President of ISHRAE Thane Chapter), Ms. Hemlata Patil (ISHRE Student Committee Chairperson), Mr. Neeraj Soni (President of ISHRAE PHCET Student Chapter) shared their views and experiences during their tenure in ISHRAE.

Later on there was a small QnA session for all the members to give their feedback and also to clear their doubts. As expected the speaker provided proper information about the subject which help the students to explore the world new world about HVAC in Oil and Gas Industries.

September 4, 2020
Webinar on “Adsorption Refrigeration System: Recent Advances”
Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities and Department of Mechanical Engineering jointly organized a Webinar on “Adsorption Refrigeration System: Recent Advances” on 28th August, 2020 through virtual Google Meet platform.

Event Date
Department

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Sponsoring / Collaborating Agencies
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28th August, 2020
Department of Applied Science & Humanities & Department of Mechanical Engineering
Webinar
Technical Interaction
Dr. M. D. Nadar & Mr. K. S. Anish
Dr. E. Anil Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Tirupati
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The webinar started with introduction of Adsorption systems and covered following points:
1. Pure Substances
2. Phase change process of pure substances
3. Vapour compression system
4. Why an alternative to VCRS?
5. Principle of Vapour Absorption system
6. Comparison of Vapour compression and absorption system
7. Solid-gas sorption process
8. Characterization of metal hydrides
9. Metal hydrides cooling system
10. Concluding Remark
Key Speaker:
Dr. E. Anil Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Tirupati.

Event Convener:
Dr. Manvendra Vashishtha, Head, Applied Sciences and Humanities Department,
Dr. Gajendra V. Patil, Head, Mechanical Department

Event Coordinators:
Dr. M. D. Nadar, Mechanical Department,
Mr. K. S. Anish, Mechanical Department

Sample Certificate
Dr. Madhumita Chatterjee Welcoming the Guest
Dr. Gajendra V Patil Welcoming the Guest
Dr. E. Anil Kumar addressing the webinar.

The event began at 10 a.m. with a warm welcome to the resource person. The event witnessed nearly 100 participants. The speaker Dr. E. Anil Kumar, Associate Professor, IIT, Tirupati began the session with a striking overview on refrigeration system as the most prominent system now a days. He explained that the absorption of refrigeration system works on the principal of low grade heat energy. The expert expounded the use of green energy and low grade waste heat as the key aspect of future development of absorption of refrigeration system. He further reflected his idea about on energy conservation methodologies with various recent advancement in the technology. The videos on ‘Energy conservation and absorption technology’ were played during the regular interval during the session that helped students to get in – depth understanding of the topic. The participants interacted actively with the resource person. The webinar was successful and met the objective for which it was planned and organized.
August 28, 2020
New Value Added Course: Pillai Industry 4.0
Dear PCE & PHCET Students,

Want to control a live robot from your home? Pillai College of Engineering presents an online facility “Pillai Industry 4.0 Lab” to enhance your knowledge and upgrade your skills in robotics and automation. One can learn the operation and control of robotic systems, the programming and understanding of the functionality of our advanced robots with hands-on experience to program and control robots remotely from your home. Learn about industry 4.0 concepts in automation, controls, deep learning, AI, image processing, manufacturing and many more. Introducing the robot system with 3D Printing, Laser Engraving, Pen Drawing, Pick n Place, Gesture Control and lot more capabilities.

Following are the contents that would be taught during the program:

Basics of Robotics

Manipulating Robots

Robot Anatomy

Coordinate System & Positioning

Control and Sensing of Robot

Hands on session:

Teach & Play

Pick n Place

Logical Block Diagram Coding

Python Programming

3D Printing

Laser Engraving

Pen Drawing

Manual Joystick control

Gesture control

The 20 hour course is distributed over a period of 5 weekends (2 hours every Saturday & Sunday). The course is open to all branches and years of study. The registration will be closed by 25-08-2020 and limited to only 20 students, only from PCE & PHCET shortlisted for the first batch depending on marks scored in the quiz and other questions asked in google form. Students with PC/Laptop and good internet will be preferred. Certificate of course completion will be provided on the basis of course project, assignments, exam and overall performance. Advance 40 hours Industry 4.0 course and for participants outside MES to be part of it, will be announced soon.

For registration fill in this google form link: https://forms.gle/KRC1BfLxBMtzZK6TA

Course Fee:
Rs.1000/- per participant
Rs.0/- for MES participant*
*100% fee will be borne by institute
Last date of registration: 25/08/2020
Batch-1 Course time: 29/08/2020 – 26/09/2020

For any query contact:
Course Coordinator
Asst.Prof. Salim Jafri
8169659311
salimjafri@mes.ac.in
August 25, 2020

Webinar on “Creating Pioneer Engineers”

The webinar was organized to expose students who have completed 10th and 12th standard. Various activities were conducted throughout the 5 days webinar such that students learn the application of engineering with fun. This webinar helped the students in choosing a branch of their interest.

Event Date
Department
Type
Theme
Organizers
Sponsoring / Collaborating Agencies
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No of Faculty Participated
Expenditure

17th – 22nd August, 2020
All Engineering Departments
Webinar
Technical Interaction
Mr. Asokan Selvarajan, Ms. Neha G. Rathi & Mr. K. S. Anish
Nil

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Speakers List:

Name of the Speaker	Department
Mr. K.S.Anish	Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mr. Abhijeet More	Department of Computer Engineering
Ms. Gayatri Deshpande	Department of Civil Engineering
Mr. Asokan S.	Department of Electrical Engineering
Mr. Amar Jadhav	Department of Automobile Engineering
Mr. Saurabh Sirsikar	Department of Automobile Engineering
Ms. Kiranjeet Kaur	Department of Computer Engineering
Ms. Neha G. Rathi	Department of Computer Engineering
Mr. Pratik J. Mhatre	Department of Electronics & Telecommunication
Dr. Gajendra V Patil	Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mr. Kartik Nagarjan	Department of Civil Engineering
Ms. Rupali Sathe	Department of Information Technology
Ms. Monisha Mohan	Department of Information Technology
Ms. Prachi Sorte	Department of Information Technology
Mr. Mitun Nair	Department of Electronics & Telecommunication
Ms. Ronita Pawn	Department of Electrical Engineering
Mr. Shashi Bhushan	Department of Mechanical Engineering
Ms. Pranita R. Chavan	Department of Electrical Engineering

The topics covered during this webinar were:

Go-Kart Manufacturing
Mobile Game Application Development
Guidelines for Ready Mix Concrete Competition
Application of Solar Energy
Understanding engineer’s role in the future of transport – Electric Vehicle
Do it Yourself: 2 & 4 Wheeler Maintenance
Linux Activity
Create your own Web Page
PCB Designing
3D Printing Technology
Introduction to Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Outreach Centre
Internet of Things (IOT)
Android App Development
Robotics Workshop – L1
Electrical Wiring & Accessories

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Mr. Abhijeet More conducting workshop on mobile game application

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Mr. Asokan S conducting webinar on solar energy.

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Saurabh Sirsikar explaining how to do basic 2/4 wheeler maintenance

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Sample Certificate

August 17, 2020

Webinar on “Microsoft Azure Cloud Technology”

In this Pandemic situation, Pillai’s HOC College of Engineering, Department of Computer Engineering has organized various webinars for aspirants assembling with various interests in the field with a very high competitive spirit to participants and with the strong determination to include their achievements & accomplishments to their resumes. For the preceding academic year 2019-2020, Ms. Babita Bhagat & Ms. Srijita Bhattacharjee have organized a Webinar on “Microsoft Azure Cloud Technology” on 8th August, 2020. Webinar was conducted by Mr. Srinivas Kongara. Ms. Neetu Pillai has introduced the speaker that he has 16 years of experience in the areas of cloud technologies, programming languages, Data access technologies and many more. He worked as an Advanced App. Engineering- Associate Manager at Accenture Pvt Ltd. 100 students & faculty have attended this event.

August 8, 2020
Workshop on “Latex” 2020

Department of Electronics and Telecommunication organised one day “Workshop on Latex” on 7th August, 2020 under IETE student’s forum [ISF] for the BE students. 50 students participated in the workshop. It was conducted online by Dr. Mansi Subhedar, Head of EXTC Dept. The main objective of the workshop was to make students familiar to Thesis writing in Latex for their final year project. IEEE paper formats, presentation templates in latex etc were also explained in details.

August 7, 2020
Webinar on “Create Jobs, Generate Value & Create Health”

The Webinar started with welcome of all speakers and Principal, Dr. Madhumita Chatterjee. Then initially talk was delivered by Mr. Sadanand Shetty who is Director of Crystal Industrial Syndicate Pvt. Ltd. He gave insights all about entrepreneurship. He shared his all experience with students. Then in second part Mr. Ronald D’Souza gave talk about entrepreneurship. He joined the session from abroad(Dubai). Then at the end, talk was delivered by Ms. AnaghaBhide who is director of Bhide Institute of Testing Technology. Then session ended with vote of thanks by Head of Department Dr. G.V. Patil. Then feedback link shared with all participants and certificates issued to all eligible participants.

Event Date
Department
Type
Theme
Organizers
Speakers

Sponsoring / Collaborating Agencies
No. of Students Participated
No. of Faculty Participated
Expenditure

1st August, 2020
Mechanical Department
Webinar
Interaction with an Entrepreneur
Dr. G. V. Patil & Mr. Sunilsing Rajput
Mahatma Education Society Alumni,
1. Mr. Sadanand Shetty, Director, Crystal Industrial Syndicate Pvt. Ltd.
2. Mr. Ronald D’Souza, Managing Partner, Bluechem Industries, Dubai
3. Ms. Anagha Bhide, Director, Bhide Institute of Testing Technology Pvt. Ltd.
Bhide Institute of Testing Technology Pvt. Ltd.

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August 1, 2020
Webinar on “Energy Efficient and Green Energy Technologies”
The webinar started with introduction to sustainable development goals and covered following points:
1. Key Role of Energy
2. Energy Contradiction
3. World carbon emission
4. Global Fuel Consumption Scenario
5. India Energy Scenario
6. Installation of various renewable energy equipment’s in India
7. Solar energy and different ways to harness it
8. Future energy system – Hydrogen Fuel
9. Ways to harness Hydrogen energy and its difficulties
10. Use of Methanol burner for cooking stoves
Event Date
Department

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27th July, 2020
Department of Applied Science & Humanities & Department of Mechanical Engineering
Webinar
Technical Interaction
Dr. M.D. Nadar & Mr. K.S. Anish
Dr. P. Muthukumar, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Guwahati
Nil

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Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities and Department of Mechanical Engineering jointly organized a Webinar on “Energy Efficient and Green Energy Technologies” on 27th July, 2020 through virtual Google Meet platform.

Key Speaker:
Prof. Muthu Kumar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati.

Event Convener:
1. Dr. Manvendra Vashishtha, Head, Applied Sciences and Humanities Department,
2. Dr. Gajendra V. Patil, Head Mechanical Engineering Department

Event Coordinators:
1. Dr. M. D. Nadar , Mechanical Department,
2. Mr. K. S. Anish, Mechanical Department

Dr. Madhumita Chatterjee welcoming the guest
Dr. Manvendra Vashistha welcoming the guest
Dr. P. Muthukumar addressing the webinar
Sample Certificate

The webinar commenced with a welcome note to the expert speaker. The webinar was attended by 98 participants. The resource person Prof. Muthukumar illuminated the concept of renewable energy and its rapidly increasing global demand in various countries. Similarly, he also expressed his thoughts on energy efficiency that has increased worldwide. The expert enlightened the participants with the role of green energy and its key aspect of harmless environment through factors such as releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The speaker further highlighted six different forms of green energy such as Solar power, Wind power, Hydropower, Geothermal energy, Biomass and Biofuel that lead to stable energy prices are not as affected by geopolitical crisis or price spikes. The participants imbibed a deep knowledge on energy conservation through various examples explained by the speaker. This event was highly interactive and interesting that leaped towards economic benefits and sustainable development.
July 27, 2020
Webinar on “Interpersonal Skills”

Dr. Manvendra Vashishtha, Head, Applied Sciences and Humanities Department,
Ms. Suma Lalit, Event Coordinator

Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities organized a Webinar on “Interpersonal Skills” 18th July, 2020 at 10.30 a.m. through virtual Google Meet platform. Prof. Deepa Kothari, Department of Psychology, St Agnes center of PG studies and research, Mangalore. Was the resource person. The event witness 95 participants on Google Meet and more than 100 participants on live streaming from different departments of PHCET. The participants gained a deep insight on various aspects of interpersonal skills such as Time management, leadership, negotiation, corporate ethics and culture, Decision making and teamwork. Students acquired a true sense of application of these various aspect of Interpersonal skills through real life scenario that was distinctly explained by the speaker. Prof. Deepa Kothari also introduced high industry case studies to the participants on soft skills that made the session truly informative and interactive. It undoubtedly helped students to enhance their interpersonal skills to corporate work culture.

July 18, 2020
Webinar on “Ethical Hacking & Cyber Security”

In this Pandemic situation, Pillai’s HOC College of Engineering, Department of Computer Engineering has organized various Webinars for aspirants assembling with various interests in the field with a very high competitive spirit to participant and with the strong determination to include their achievements & accomplishments to their resumes. For the preceding academic year 2019-2020, Ms. Babita Bhagat & Ms. Srijita Bhattacharjee have organized a Webinar on “Microsoft Azure Cloud Technology” on 11th July, 2020. Webinar was conducted by Mr. Rizwan Shaikh. Ms. Saraswati has introduced the speaker that he has 11 years of experience in the areas of Ethical Hacking, Cyber Security, Information Security. He is Renowned Ethical Hacker & Founder and CTO @ PRISTINE INFOSOLUTION. 125 students & faculty have attended this event.

July 11, 2020