Date: 11th –15th March, 2019 Venue: PDV Lab, SIEMENS- Centre of Excellence, Mechanical Dept. The one week long FDP programme provided participants a comprehensive understanding of ‘Computational Methods for Mechanical Engineers using MATLAB’ and conducting scientific programming. The programme was designed to be generic in nature for satisfying the needs of students and faculties, of Mechanical Engineering of various Government Engineering Colleges situated in the state of Gujarat, to increase their programming skills and analysis capabilities.
A visit was organized for first year students of Chemical Engineering at Harsh Organo Chem (I) Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 2207, Phase-IV, GIDC-Vatva, Ahmedabad, on 13th Mar, 2019. Harsh Organo Chem (I) Pvt Ltd manufactures different types of dye intermediates with special focus on research to remain customer focused. This ISO 9001 : 2000 certified company is a manufacturer of various types of dyes intermediates and their product includes C-acid, European K- acid, Koch's acid, Violet acid, Amido Epsilon acid, Epsilon acid, Sulfo C-acid, Vinyl Sulphone which is used in textile and other industries. The students gained firsthand knowledge of the various unit operations like press, tray drier, spin flash drier etc. and unit process like nitration, sulphonation etc. The unit had various types of reactors and other ancillary units like furnace, boiler, waste water treatment etc. The various stages of effluent reatment were displayed and their operation was explained in detail. Overall, the industry benefited the students providing them practical exposure in the field of dyes intermediate manufacturing with a holistic approach towards environment. Prof. S. M. Dutta and Prof. R. P. Bhatt coordinated and accompanied the students for the visit.
Students of B.E.Sem (IVth) Civil, Jaydip Chauhan, Arpit Datla & Mohit Bathvar, secured 2nd Runner up prize and Trophy under the mentorship of Prof.Poonam I. Modi, in the “Sparkling Star” contest organized by Ultratech Pvt. Ltd on 12th March’19.
The Applied Mechanics Department scheduled, organized & successfully conducted a training program entitled “ Analysis and Design of Structures Using STAAD.Pro Software” between 11th – 15th March’19 , under the aegis of “Finishing School Advanced Training of Trainers Programme”, jointly organized by GKS & LDCE under the guidance of Principal sir and Dr. M.B.Dholakia Programme Coordinator). Prof P.G.Patel was the Main Coordinator and Prof. C.D.Patel (Co-coordinator) from the Applied Mechanics Department. A total of 23 participants from various Degree Engineering colleges across the state had participated in this training programme. The expert lecture during the training were delivered by the stalwarts like Dr.B.J.Shah, Prof.P.G.Patel, Prof.C.D.Patel. Every single lecture was followed by a hands on session, which made the training all the more effective.
Charmy Joshi student of M.E Sem (IVth) Geo-tech, was conferred the “IACMAG Mastrs Research Award” in International IACMAG Symposium organized by IIT-GN on 5-7th March’19.
An expert lecture under IPI was arranged in the department on 01-03-19 by Dr. Pradeep Bakshi (Consultant in Plastics Technology) on “Designing with Plastics” for 4th, 6th & 8th semester students.
An expert lecture under IPI was arranged in the department on 22-02-19 by Mr. Prashant Trivedi from Sintex Industries on “Rotational & Blow Molding Techniques” for 4th, 6th & 8th semester students
Date: 11th -16th February, 2019 | Venue: V J Jani Seminar Hall, Mechanical Department, L D College of Engineering, Ahmedabad. The one week FDP programme provided participants a comprehensive understanding of ‘Research Methodology: Tools & Techniques’ and conducting scientific experiments for collecting data, and analyzing the data to have fruitful conclusions. The programme was designed to be generic in nature for satisfying the needs of faculty pursuing their M.Tech and Ph.D from academic institutions and industry personnel carrying out research in any field. Various sessions were delivered on the basic principles of scientific research, design of experiments, data collection, statistical tools for analyzing data, oral/written communication of research and dissemination of research outcome.
•Dhruv Trivedi, Sugam Thakkar & Dashrath Mistri, the students of B.E. Civil VIIIth Sem (Batch 2016) bagged 2nd prize and were awarded cheque of Rs.7000/- for their SSIP project carried out under the mentorship of Prof. Poonam I. Modi. These students were felicitated in the event entitled “Innovathon Boot Camp” organized by I.C department on 14.6.2019. On the same day, Dr.Manish V.Shah ( SSIP Co-ordinator of AMD) was also conferred trophy.
