Innovative Teaching

Dr. V. Arul Mozhi Selvan

Innovative Teaching Learning Methods

Sl. No.  Activities
1. Model Generation and Demonstration using 3D Printing Technique
2. Development of thermal engineering laboratory using modern Data Acquisition System
3. Simulation of IC Engine using Fluent.
4. Automobile engineering theory course is enriched with laboratory sessions.
5. Power points presentations for Renewable Energy Systems such as Solar, Wind and Biomass.
6. Animation and videos for the complex mechanism such as Gear Box, Clutch, Differential, Anti-lock Brake systems, MPFI, GDI and CRDI Engine, Cooling and Lubrication systems, Airbag Safety systems, etc.

 

Development of Laboratories

Sl. No. Activities
1. In-charge of the Automobile Engineering Laboratory from 2017 to till date.
2. In-charge of the Thermal Engineering Laboratory from 2006 to 2017.
3. Modernization of Thermal Engineering Laboratory and Automobile Engineering Laboratory by removal of obsolete items and development with modern equipment and layout from 2006 to till date.
4. Purchase Initiator for the following major equipment for Thermal Engineering Lab and Automobile Engineering Lab.
  • Computerized Variable Compression Ratio Multi-Fuel Engine Test Rig. For IC Engine Research Lab.
  • Multi-cylinder Petrol Engine with eddy current dynamometer
  • Multi-cylinder Diesel Engine with eddy current dynamometer
  • Twin cylinder diesel engine with electrical dynamometer
  • Two Stroke Petrol Engine with eddy current dynamometer
  • Single Cylinder Diesel Engine with eddy current dynamometer
  • AVL Five Gas Emission Analyzer
  • AVL Smoke Meter
  • Fuel property testing equipments
  • Noise Analyser
  • Computerized Wheel Alignment and Balancing Machine
  • BMW twin-power turbo inline 4 cylinder 2.0 litre diesel engine with 8 speed steptronic automatic transmission system
  • Hyundai iRDE 4 cylinder 1.1 litre petrol engine powered car with automatic transmission system
  • Computerized Single Cylinder CI Engine Test rig with National Instruments Data Acquisition System
  • Automotive Emission Test Facility

 

Experiments added to the Laboratories

Sl. No. Name of the Experiment Utilization

1.

 Morse Test in Multi-cylinder Petrol Engine Regular Lab class for B.Tech. Mechanical, Chemical & ICE. This can also be used for UG and PG Project Work.

2.

 Performance and Heat Balance Test on Twin Cylinder Diesel Engine Regular Lab class for B.Tech. Mechanical, Chemical & ICE. This can also be used for Ph.D. Research Work, UG and PG Project Work.
3. Emission Analysis using AVL Five Gas Analyser and Smoke Meter Regular Lab class for B.Tech. Mechanical, Chemical & ICE. This can also be used for Ph.D. Research Work, UG and PG Project Work.
4. Measurement of Engine Smoke Regular Lab class for B.Tech. Mechanical, Chemical & ICE. This can also be used for Ph.D. Research Work, UG and PG Project Work.
5. Study on Computerized Multi-fuel Variable Compression Ratio Engine with Data Acquisition System Demonstration in Regular Lab class for B.Tech. Mechanical, Chemical & ICE. This can also be used for Ph.D. Research Work, UG and PG Project Work.
6. Viscosity Measurement using Saybolt and Redwood Viscometer Regular Lab class for B.Tech. Mechanical, Chemical & ICE. This can also be used for Ph.D. Research Work, UG and PG Project Work.
7. Calorific Value Measurement using Bomb Calorimeter Regular Lab class for B.Tech. Mechanical, Chemical & ICE. This can also be used for Ph.D. Research Work, UG and PG Project Work.
8. Flash and Fire Point Tests Regular Lab class for B.Tech. Mechanical, Chemical & ICE. This can also be used for Ph.D. Research Work, UG and PG Project Work.
9. Performance, combustion characteristics of a VCR Engine Regular Lab class for B.Tech. Mechanical, Chemical & ICE. This can also be used for Ph.D. Research Work, UG and PG Project Work.
10. Automotive Emission Measurement Regular Lab class for B.Tech. Mechanical
11. Performance and Emission Characteristics of Automobile / Agricultural Engines Regular Lab class for B.Tech. This can also be used for Ph.D. Research Work, UG and PG Project Work.
12. Performance and combustion characteristics of a single cylinder SI Engine Regular Lab class for B.Tech. This can also be used for Ph.D. Research Work, UG and PG Project Work.
13. Automotive Radiator Test Rig. Regular Lab class for B.Tech. This can also be used for Ph.D. Research Work, UG and PG Project Work.
14. Engine Noise & Vibration Measurement Regular Lab class for B.Tech. This can also be used for Ph.D. Research Work, UG and PG Project Work.
15. Computerized Wheel Alignment and Balancing Machine Regular Lab class for B.Tech. This can also be used for Ph.D. Research Work, UG and PG Project Work.