PDPU
PANDIT DEENDAYAL PETROLEUM UNIVERSITY
Academic Council
CHAIRMAN
Board of
Governors
Dr. H. B. Raghavendra
Director General
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University
CHAIRMAN
Dr. R. V. Marathe
Institute of Reservoir Studies, Mumbai
Dr. Anirbid Sircar
School of Petroleum Technology, PDPU
Dr. Mukesh D. Ambani
Chairman & Managing Director,
Reliance Industries Ltd. &
President,
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University
Dr. Jayant Kelkar
Reliance Industries Ltd., Mumbai
Dr. Surendrasinh Kacchwaha
School of Technology, PDPU
MEMBERS
Prof. A.K. Mittal
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Dr. Pramod Paliwal
School of Petroleum Management, PDPU
Dr. H. B. Raghavendra
Director General,
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University
Dr. H. B. Raghavendra
School of Technology, PDPU
Dr. T. P. Singh
School of Technology, PDPU
Dr. Hemant Trivedi
School of Petroleum Management, PDPU
Dr. Nirendra Misra
School of Technology, PDPU
MEMBERS
Prof. Nigam Dave
School of Liberal Studies, PDPU
Shri D. J. Pandian, IAS (Retd.)
Ex-Chief Secretary,
Government of Gujarat
Shri Mukesh Puri, IAS
In-charge of Technical Education,
Government of Gujarat
Shri. K. V. Kamath
Chairman, Infosys Limited &
Non-Executive Chairman, ICICI Bank
Shri L. Chuaungo, IAS
Principal Secretary,
Energy & Petrochemicals Department,
Government of Gujarat
VISION
To be an internationally renowned
and respected Institution imparting
excellent education and training based
upon the foundation of futuristic
research and innovations.
MISSION
Undertake unique obligation for Education in
Energy Engineering and Management with special
responsibilities in domain specific aspects of Energy &
Infrastructure.
Seek to nurture students of extraordinary motivation
and ability and prepare them for life-long learning and
leadership in an increasingly knowledge driven world.
Envisage to establish institutes of excellence in
education, competitive edge in research and real
time relevance with futuristic thrusts in offering of
programmes and undertaking of activities and projects.
Table of
Contents
About the University...........................................4
School of Petroleum Technology.....................7
Petroleum Engineering......................................9
School of Technology...................................... 25
Mechanical Engineering.................................. 27
Industrial Engineering..................................... 41
Electrical Engineering...................................... 53
Civil Engineering............................................... 67
Chemical Engineering..................................... 81
International Exposure Program................... 94
Internships and Training................................. 97
Post Graduate Programs................................. 98
Centre of Excellence....................................... 112
Global Alumni Presence................................ 115
Infrastructure................................................... 116
Training & Placement Cell............................ 118
Placements @ PDPU...................................... 120
Shri Vikram Singh Mehta
Chairman,
Brookings India
Shri Sudhir Mehta
Chairman,
Torrent Group
Dr. R. A. Mashelkar
FRS Bhatnagar Fellow &
President, Global Research Alliance
National Chemical Laboratory
Mrs. Pallavi Shroff
Partner, Amarchand Mangaldas &
Suresh A Shroff & Co., New Delhi
Nominee of
Gujarat Energy Research & Management
Institute - GERMI
Prof. N. R. Dave
Educational Advisor,
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University
Prof. Nigam Dave
Director, Faculty of Liberal studies
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University
President’s Message
Chairman’s Message
Director General’s Message
Dr. Mukesh Ambani
Shri D. J. Pandian, IAS (Retd.)
Dr. H. B. Raghavendra
President
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University
Ex-Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat &
Chairman, Standing Committee, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University
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fields of energy & infrastructure, humanities, engineering,
to an ever changing environment of the engineering
management, and liberal arts. I am exuberant to announce that
sector. We are confident that the exposure imparted to
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) is now one of
them on campus will be functionally relevant in the
the leading international universities in India. In a short span of
corporate world. As professionals who can lend value,
eight years, PDPU has reached a crucial juncture when a major
these young graduates have also been indoctrinated with
transformation is taking place in the world economy. PDPU now
humility and integrity as priceless personality attributes.
ith Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, we
envisioned the creation of a world-class university.
To be one of the front-runners in imparting education in the
is old enough to create young professionals who impart significant
contributions to the economic and the social landscape of India.
feel a great sense of privilege in presenting the class of
2016 to you. We at the school take pride in creating a
set of engineering graduates who can dynamically adapt
The four year journey as I see it has been a truly
transformational one. It has been engaging, rigorous,
Today the corporate world seeks a generation of young people
collaborative and has presented a global frame of
who are not only academically sound, but are also able to think
reference for the students to internalize and apply to the
innovatively. I feel proud to see the holistic education system of
evolving world of technology. Fine tuning these theories
PDPU successfully bringing the best out of the students. I’d like
and cases specifically to the engineering sector has been
to reiterate my whole-hearted support for PDPU and wish them
a niche and intense experience. These are the learnings
all the very best for their future endeavors and accomplishments.
which our young graduates extend to you.
All the Best!
I once again welcome you to our campus and hope
you will find a competent set of students to meet your
expectations.
Director General
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University
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reetings from Gandhinagar, the capital city of the state of Gujarat and a hearty
welcome to our university, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU)!
At PDPU, we provide professional education of world-class standard, excellent and
encouraging faculty support, and a very inspiring learning ambience. Admissions to the
University take place through the reputed JEE (Main).
PDPU which was established in 2007, is growing remarkably well in a vibrant campus
currently spread over an area of approximately 100 acres on a lush green cover with a
beautiful rural setting. The campus has all the modern facilities like beautiful academic
and residential buildings, internet and Wi-Fi, good laboratories and computational
facilities, library, excellent cafeteria, wellness center etc. The campus is well located and
can be reached conveniently.
I would like to introduce you to the class of 2016. I am confident that the students will
make a good impression with their sound understanding, technical skills, dedicated work
and professional ethics. The students are well equipped with necessary skills to perform
effectively in any environment. I am sure you would like to take advantage of the final
placements of talent from PDPU, induct them into your organization and make them
contribute in your organizational pursuits.
I, on behalf of PDPU welcome you to participate in our Campus Recruitment Program.
It would be my proud privilege to host you on PDPU campus.
About the
University
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University’s 100 acre
campus is located in Gandhinagar, which is the capital
city of Gujarat and located 23 Km North from a well
developed city called Ahmedabad with a population of
ISO 9001:2008
SIRO
PDPU has got ISO 9001:2008
Government of India, Ministry of Science and Technology, Department
Association of Indian
Universities
Certification for Design, Development
of Scientific and Industrial Research has accorded recognition to Pandit
& Delivery of Higher Education
Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU), Gandhinagar as Scientific and
PDPU has been granted membership by the Association of
Programmes & Training.
Industrial Research Organization (SIRO). On receiving this recognition,
8 million people. The city is famous for its remarkable
PDPU is entitled to all administrative support from the Ministry of
cultural development and social life.
Science and Technology (DSIR), as may be required on all issues to
UGC
The University has been established by
the Act of the Gujarat Legislature, on 4th
promote or encourage scientific research activities. Also the University
will be entitled to avail custom / excise duty exemption on the import of
equipments, instruments, spares thereof, consumables etc.
PDPU offers multiple courses ranging from engineering, arts and management
April 2007. Moreover, the Programme is
DSIR, a Government of India body that undertakes promotion of research
along with maximum exposure and opportunities to its students through various
well recognized by the Industry, in terms
and transfer of technology to India, carries out thorough evaluation
national and International exchange programs with best University worldwide. For
of relevance, quality and earnestness
of the R&D unit and ensures compliance with all Government of India
development of its faculties and staff the University endeavors for various Joint
to cater to the futuristic need. The
regulations before awarding renewals. The recognition and duty waiver
Exchange and Research programs.
University is recognized by UGC u/s 2 (f).
is awarded every three years.
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Indian Universities.
PDPU for strategic planning process including guidelines
for assessing on-campus international partnership capacity
and developing practical strategic plans for partnership
activities in India have planned a collaboration with The
International Academic Partnership Program (IAPP),
originally funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s
Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education
(FIPSE), is a major initiative of IIE’s Center for International
Partnerships in Higher Education
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Director’s Message
Energy and energy infrastructure are critical
to any economy for development and
sustainability. India has recognized this fact
and has embarked upon a comprehensive
strategy to address the concerns of energy
security of India. The need for a resource
centre was anticipated to keep pace with
the fast developing and competitive energy
industry, to plan for the future and to
continuously build requisite intellectual
capital and human resource capability.
Anirbid Sircar
Director - School of Petroleum Technology
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University
I
feel immensely privileged in extending my whole hearted invitation to
your esteemed organization on behalf of the staff and students of School
of Petroleum Technology, to participate in the campus recruitment program
for 2015-16.
From the moment of its inception, School of Petroleum Technology has
witnessed an enthralling elevation in the field of academic excellence,
research, development and industrial collaboration.
SPT has a good alumni base in Oil and Gas Industry. I feel proud to say
that within a short span of time, SPT has built a good reputation with the
industry and our placement is reflecting the same.
The Petroleum Engineering program offered at SPT covers the entire value
chain from the exploration of hydrocarbon till the supply of petroleum
products to end users. Keeping this in mind SPT offers B.Tech degree in
Petroleum Engineering with majors in Upstream and Downstream. The
school also offers Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Petroleum Engineering.
Our academic programs are amongst the best in the country. The school
provides an optimum mix of theory and practical, with strong emphasis on
industrial applications. The program gives a lot of importance to practical
experience for which extensive interaction with industry is built into
the curriculum. SPT organizes expert lectures, conclaves, seminars and
workshops and collaborative projects with industry. This makes the students
aware of the industry expectations, which in turn helps in making them not
only employable but deployable as well.
The School of Petroleum Technology has always been at the fore-front
of producing some of the most efficient and innovative engineers in the
industry and I hold faith that the students of this year are no less.
I am sure you will find our students are very competent and you will visit us
again, year after year. I look forward to a warm and enduring relationship.
We, at the School of Petroleum Technology (SPT), envisaged the
increasing need for well-trained Engineers suited for this sector, and
started the B.Tech Programme with a focus on the Oil & Gas sector.
School of Petroleum Technology has been set up under Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University
(PDPU) as a centre of excellence to develop human resources to cater to the petroleum and allied
energy sectors, improve knowledge base of technologists and provide a competitive edge to
professionals in the global arena. It has been promoted with the initiative of Gujarat State Petroleum
Corporation Ltd. (GSPC) a Gujarat government undertaking, which is a leader in the energy sector
School of Petroleum Technology offers Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes in
Petroleum Engineering, namely B.Tech, M.Tech and Ph.D.
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B.Tech
PETROLEUM
ENGINEERING
The 4 Year B.Tech Programme in
Petroleum Engineering is based on
integrated approach of relevant
basic sciences and engineering
and Oil & Gas industry technology
operations and emphasis in the
application of these knowledge base
to exploration, drilling, production,
reservoir engineering, pipeline
engineering refinery operations,
LNG value chain, petrochemicals
and gas processing.
Students in the petroleum engineering
program will be taken on a holistic journey
of the entire value chain starting from
exploration of hydrocarbons to the supply
of petroleum products to end users.
Keeping this in mind the bifurcation of
Upstream and Downstream is carried out.
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Course Structure
B.Tech
Petroleum Engineering
UPSTREAM
DOWNSTREAM
Semester I
Semester V
Semester V
• Mathematics - I
• Engineering Graphics
• Applied Mechanics
•Chemistry
• Element of Mechanical Engineering
• Basic Environmental Studies
• Introduction to Petroleum Engineering
• Computer Programming
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Semester II
• Mathematics - II
• Engineering Materials
• Element of Civil Engineering
• Element of Electrical Engineering
• W.S. Practice
•Physics
• Communication Skills
Semester III
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Why Upstream?
Why Downstream?
Present in India’s most prolific on-shore basin and in close proximity
to some of the most productive regions of India, SPT students have
a very good exposure of the upstream industry. With specialised
courses in Workover and Stimulation, Surface Production Operations,
Well Test Analysis, Enhanced Oil Recovery, Drilling and Drilling
Fluids,the course equips the students with essential skills to tackle
the challenges faced by the oil and gas professionals today. Projects
aided by the industry encompassing the entire spectrum of the
upstream sector have added to the knowledge and skill sets of our
students. It is hence implied that the students of the upstream class
of petroleum engineering enjoy a niche knowledge base topped
with several lectures, workshops and training sessions by engineers,
managers and technicians from across the oil and gas value chain.
The course structure is exclusively designed to provide
students a better understanding of challenges in Refining,
Petrochemicals, LNG, Sourcing and Distribution sector of Oil
and Gas industry. The academic curriculum of Downstream
Majors is perpetually evolving to adapt to the ever changing
global requirements along with the diversity of the fields
of study. The classroom learning is further augmented by a
number of workshops and guest lectures by industry experts
which ensures a continuous industry interaction process
that aims to provide students with an insight into current
trends. The virtue of being located in Gujarat, the refinery and
petrochemical capital of our country is an added advantage
to the students to get extensive industrial exposure.
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Mathematics - III
Petroleum Geology
Thermodynamics of Reservoir Fluids
Earth Science
Energy Resources
Sedimentary Geology
Basics of measurement and control
Semester IV
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Petroleum Exploration
Fluid Flow in Porous Media
Geo Mechanics & Strength of Material
Drilling Fluids and Cementation
Drilling and Well Completion
Well log and Formation Evaluations
Earth Science & Hydrocarbon Exploration
Fieldwork
• Gandhian Thoughts
Assessment of Petroleum Reserves
Natural Gas Engineering
Petroleum Production Engineering
Reservoir Engineering
Transport Phenomena
Group Assignment and Presentation
Semester VI
• Contracts in Hydrocarbon Industry
• Introduction to Research Methodology
• Surface Production Engineering
• Well Test Analysis and EOR
• Petroleum Engineering Lab
•Seminar
• Advanced Drilling
• Advanced Numerical Methods
• Prime Movers, Pumps and Compressors
• Petroleum Equipment Design
Semester VII
• Unconventional Hydrocarbon Resources
• Integrated reservoir management and oil
and gas field development
• Artificial Lift Techniques
• Work over and Stimulation
• Pre Project Dissertation & Seminar
• Reservoir Modelling and Simulation
Semester VIII
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Management in Hydrocarbon Industry
Safety, Health and Environment
Pipeline Engineering
Offshore Production Operations
Major Industrial Project work
Grand Viva
Petroleum Process Unit Operations
Hydrocarbon Based Fertilizer Industries
Natural Gas Processing
Transport Phenomena
Product Application Lab
Group Assignment and Presentation
Elective - 1
→ Time Series Analysis
→ Enhanced Oil Recovery
Semester VI
• Polymer Science and Petrochemicals
Engineering - I
• Petroleum Refinery Engineering
• Contracts in Hydrocarbon Industry
• Introduction to Research Methodology
• Design of HC process Equipments
• Petroleum Product Testing Lab
• Advanced Numerical methods
•Seminar
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Petrochemicals Engineering - II
LNG Value Chain
Chemical Reaction Engineering
Pre Project Dissertation & Seminar
Transportation and marketing of
petroleum and its products
• City Gas Distribution
Semester VIII
• Safety, Health and Environment
• Pipeline Engineering
• Regulatory and Policy Issues in
Hydrocarbon Sector
• Management in Hydrocarbon Industry
• Major Industrial Project Work
• Grand Viva
• Elective - 2
→ Petroleum Production Engineering
→ Unconventional Energy Resources
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LAB
FACILITIES
Empirical experiences are pre-requisites for
scientific and engineering education. The
School has created a number of sector relevant
engineering laboratories which are well equipped
to facilitate the pedagogic and research process.
State of the art equipment in these
labs provides the students with
an opportunity to gain hands on
experience of the instruments
which are used in the industry.
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Petroleum Product
Testing
Practical classes are based on
theory course content of the
Petroleum Engineering course.
The students test the physical and
chemical properties of petroleum
and petroleum related products.
Petroleum Engineering-I
The experiments in this course are based on the
entire value chain of petroleum engineering. The
course covers experiments on Drilling Fluids, Cements
and Reservoir Engineering.
Petroleum Product
Application
Practical classes are based on
theory course content of the
Petroleum Engineering and Refinery
courses. The students test the
chemical properties of petroleum
and petroleum related products,
such as fire point, flash point, drop
point, smoke point etc.
Petroleum Engineering – II
Earth Science
The experiments in this course are based on the
entire value chain of petroleum engineering. Students
are exposed to practical aspects of Instrumentation
and Control, Petrophysics and Logging.
The objective of this lab course is to make
students understand the basic properties of rocks
and minerals and identify them in hand specimen
and under microscope. This enables them to
understand the structural geology and mineralogy
of the samples as well. They are exposed to
the utilization of geological maps and various
geological tools.
Drilling Fluids & Cements
Geomechanics and Strength
of Materials
The objective of this lab course is to make
students understand the mechanical properties
of rocks and its application in upstream
hydrocarbon industry. The students analyse the
pore structure, compressive and tensile strength
ductility, hardness, brittleness, elasticity, fatigue
limits of various materials.
The objective of this lab course is to make
students understand the characteristics of
drilling fluid and cementation. They learn
about the classification of drilling fluids,
properties and nature of drilling fluids, and
how to select an effective fluid system.
Safety, Health and Environment
The objective of this lab course is to give students
an exposure on day- to-day Safety, Health and
Environmental activities of various segments of
hydrocarbon industries.
Reservoir
Characterization
Practical classes are based on
theory course content of the
Reservoir Engineering course. The
students understand the reservoir
characteristics, mineralogy, and
textural structure of various
samples.
Computer and
Language
SPT has a state of the art Computer
and Language Lab, where students
are exposed to various computer
languages, internet applications and
engineering software used in Oil and
Gas industry.
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FACULTY
Dr. Anirbid Sircar
Professor & Director SPT
Areas of Interest: Geothermal Exploration & Exploitation, City Gas
Distribution, Seismic Interpretation, Reservoir Characterization,
Probabilistic Resource Analysis, Integrated Reservoir Management
Field Development, Asset Management etc.
Prof. Ashish Sarkar
Associate Professor
Areas of Interest: Foraminiferal Micropaleontology, Paleoclimatology,
Isotope geochemistry, Basin evolution and Petroleum Geology.
Dr. Uttam Kumar Bhui
Ms. Shreya Sahajpal
Lecturer
Areas of Interest: Heat Exchangers Modelling, Geothermal
Exploration & Exploitation, City Gas Distribution, Chemical
Reaction Engineering, Gas Processing.
Mr. Balasubramanian Ragunathan
Lecturer
Areas of Interest: Production of Bio fuel from biomass, Biomass
gasification and Ionic liquids.
Prof. S.S.P. Singh
Professor (Adjunct Faculty)
Associate Professor
Areas of Interest: Well Productivity Improvement Projects.
Areas of Interest: Clay mineralogy and low temperature geochemistry,
Petroleum system and Basin modelling, Reservoir modelling.
Mr. Ravinder Kumar Jain
Dr. Bhawanisingh G. Desai
Areas of Interest: Well Stimulation and Workover, Pipeline.
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest: Applications of Ichnology and Sequence
Stratigraphy for reservoir studies.
Adjunct Faculty
Mr. Gudendra S Negi
Adjunct Faculty
RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT TITLE
SPONSORING AGENCY
PI/CO-PI
Ichnofabric analysis, Event Stratigraphy and
Depositional Environment of the Cretaceous
sediments of Western India
Department of science &
Technology
Dr. Bhawanisingh G Desai
Dr. Tajinder Pal Singh
Areas of Interest: Reservoir characterisation by tracer
applications, residual oil saturation estimation.
Areas of Interest: Linear Algebra and Numerical Reservoir Simulation.
Mr. Subhash Shah
Geothermal Energy Exploration and
Exploitation in Gujarat
Government of Gujarat
Dr. A. Sircar and
Ms. Shreya Sahajpal
Areas of Interest: Hydraulic fracturing, well stimulation and
completion, drilling, cementing, and coiled tubing.
Dr. A. Sircar and
Ms. Shreya Sahajpal
Areas of Interest: Economics of ecosystems and biodiversity,
Application of environmental indicators, Biomonitoring, Diversity
index.
Mr. Hiren Patel
Reservoir Characterization of Cambay Shale
Cambay Basin, India in Reference to Shale Gas Exploration and
Exploitation
ORSP, PDPU
Assistant Professor
High Resolution Sequence stratigraphy of
Oligocene sediments of Western India
CSIR Funded Project
Dr. Bhawanisingh Desai and
Mr. Rajendra Saklani
Professor
Dr. N. Madhavan
Visiting Faculty
Visiting Faculty
Areas of Interest: Directional Drilling.
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STUDENT
ACHIEVEMENTS
• SPT Team consisting of Sudarsan Sai, Abhishek Kumar, Yatharth
Shukla secured 2nd position in Amazing Champions of Energy
Session 3 – An event organized by CAIRN Energy.
• Varun Pal and Navneet Raj secured 1st position for poster on
“Stimulating Carbonate Reservoir Using Viscoelastic Surfactant”
at ISM Petrotech Annual Fest 2014-15
• Prakhar Sarkar has been awarded the SPE STAR Scholarship award for
the year 2014-15.
• Neil Maurya and Kashyap Chaudhary represented PDPU for the
e.Xplore program for Entrepreneurship in Israel for 2014-15.
• Saurabh Pancholi secured 3rd position in Green Campus Challenge
organized by IIT Bombay Tech Fest.
• Siddharth Pamnoor, Charmi Agarwal and Vikhyat Siyag secured
1st position for a technical paper on “Game-Changing Options: A
Study Focused on Drilling with Casing and Technology-Coupling
Solutions” at UPES-SPE Fest 2014 held at University of Petroleum
and Energy Studies, Dehradun.
• Navneet Raj and Varun Pal presented a paper on “Use of
Nanoparticles to Enhance the Efficiency of HCl Based Stimulating
Fluids” in 8th International Petroleum Technology Conference, Kuala
Lumpur Convention Centre.
• Radhika Joshi participated in IPTC Education Week 2014.
• Piyush Sharma secured 1st position for poster titled, “Mitigation of
Fouling Using Helixchanger Heat Exchanger in Oil Refinery” in
Poster Presentation Competition at OYCE 2014, ICT Mumbai National
Technical Poster Presentation event of IIChE.
• SPT Team consisting of Naman Shah, Manan Parmar, Jaimin Prajapati
secured 5th position in Amazing Champions of Energy Session 2 – An
event organized by CAIRN Energy.
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• SPT Students, Deep Joshi, Bhagya Bhardwaj and Harshil Saradva,
filed a patent on “Pneumatically Operated Mechanical Bit using
a Rotary Steerable System”. The patent has been provisionally
accepted. Indian Patent Application No. is 3733/MUM/2013. This is a
unique work of its kind to improve the efficiency of the rotary system.
This patent is a significant contribution to the prevalent Drilling
technologies
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INDUSTRY
ACADEMIA
INTERACTION
Seminars and
Workshops/Conclaves
• International Conference on Geothermal Energy:
Exploration & Exploitation, 1st May, 2015
• Shell-PDPU stall in Enerasia: Theme: LNG as Clean Fuel
26-27-28th September, 2014
SPT aims to expand the reach of networking by connecting the dots between
•Enerasia: CEO Roundtable & HR roundtable,
26-27th September, 2014
the industry & academia. Topics related to course curriculum where
students need a better clarity are addressed in expert lectures by industry
Enerasia: HR Roundtable, September, 2014
• Energy Workshop by Mr. Sanjib Baruah, Oil & Gas
Consultant, 11th September, 2014
stalwarts. Organizing Conclaves, Seminars, Workshops for students,
faculties, industry participants while keeping pace with recent trends and
• Petroleum Downstream Conclave, 12th September, 2014
technologies in Oil and Gas sector makes the participants aware of practices
• Log Interpretation workshop by IRS, Ahmedabad,
6th September, 2014
followed in industry and helps them in interacting and networking with
stalwarts from industry and academics. This helps in overall development of
• Petroleum Conclave – Recent Trends in Upstream and
Downstream, 28th March, 2014
students as well as faculty members. SPT has successfully organized many
programs where participants were greatly benefitted.
Lectures from Industry Experts
International Conference on Geothermal Energy:
Exploration & Exploitation, May, 2015
• Distinguished Leadership Lecture by Amitava Saha - Head HR, Biocon.
• Distinguished Leadership Lecture by Amit Khera, Partner, Mckinsey,
India towards Energy Independence, 2030.
• Exploration Lecture by Eminent Speaker Dr. S.K. Biswas
(Retd. Director KDMIPE - ONGC).
Petroleum Conclave March, 2014
Enerasia: CEO Roundtable, September, 2014
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PROFESSIONAL
BODIES
AT SPT
SPE: Student chapter of Society of
Petroleum Engineers was established in
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University in
2007 and is serving the student community
effectively in providing the best environment
for their professional and corporate
exposure through guest lectures, workshops,
lecture series and so on. The chapter has
been awarded the Golden Status for three
times in row. It works efficiently through the
active participation of student members and
huge support from the faculty and governing
body of PDPU. The chapter strives to bring in
as much industry – academia interaction as
possible through various ways.
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SEG Student Chapter was initiated on
25th August, 2009, Its aim is to promote the
science of geophysics and the education
of applied geophysicists and to provide
a platform for the academic students
to develop their professional skills. Also
our mission is to make available the vast
knowledge resources of the society to
the student community. Since then it has
been an active student chapter with its
sincere and commended efforts of creating
an atmosphere of learning, providing
opportunities for networking with industry
professionals and developing sense of
professionalism in student community.
The Petro-tech Student Chapter at PDPU
serves as a very valuable addition to the
institute and it’s constantly attaining global
stature. The chapter facilitates students
to gain access to its vast and unparalleled
resources in the field of oil and gas sector. It
enables the students along with the faculty
to attend several national and international
seminars and gain valuable insight into the
functioning of oil and gas industry.
SPG Student Chapter provides a common
platform for students to exchange and share
information, technologies and techniques.
The chapter’s main objective is to provide
the students with a forum to exchange their
views and opinions on various exploration
problems related to Western onland and
offshore areas.
EAGE Student Chapters aims to promote
the development and application of
geosciences and related engineering
subjects & to promote innovation
and technical progress and to foster
communication. The objectives of the
student chapter shall be fellowship and
cooperation between those working in,
studying or otherwise being interested in
these fields. EAGE student chapter at PDPU
organizes conferences, workshops, student
seminars, lecture series and so on. It has
served as a platform to inculcate the spirit
of true knowledge through the competitive
spirit with various activities, spread all over
the semester.
AAPG-PDPU Student Chapter aims to
setup a geosciences community at the
university and engage academia, students,
industry into a strong relationship to
foster growth in the field of Geology and
allied sciences. AAPG seeks to provide
its members myriad opportunities and
training to enhance their skills and technical
expertise to advance their professional
aptitude. The Student Chapter aspires to
achieve its objectives by conducting a series
of workshops, lectures, conferences, case
studies, distinguished lectures, field trips,
exhibitions along with competitions such as
paper/poster presentations.
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chool of Technology (SOT) is the youngest School of PDPU added to PDPU family
in 2010. The phenomenal growth of SOT in four years is amazing and mind-blowing.
Today, School offers 5 undergraduate, 6 PG courses & Ph.D programs in various Engineering
disciplines.
School of Technology intends to focus
on technological education, research
and service that anticipates, and meets
the need of tomorrow’s world. It is
expected that engineering graduates
Dr. H. B. Raghavendra
I/C Director - School of Technology
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University
School progress is marked by setting up of state of the art laboratories with the help of several
industries and public sector units. GESCL, GETCO, GACL and L&T are already knowledge
partners of SOT and sharing technology with the School. School is gearing up for offering
Consultancy services through its world class laboratories and quality faculty members.
from the school will care about issues
SOT takes pride in having professional associations of students and faculty to support
value added activities viz., Workshops, conferences, expert lectures and many other events.
Green brigade, energy audit group, automotive club and several other groups work for the
betterment of the society. The number of events taking place at SOT could be a pointer to the
capabilities of the school and indicate the direction.
or sustainability of the world and
I am proud to say our Students of SOT, who are having hands on experience, exposure to live
projects and sensitized to requirements of the society are sure candidates to Infrastructure,
Oil and Gas and Manufacturing Sector Industries and Companies. They would be not only
employable but also deployable in the realistic Project and Site conditions.
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that technology can make a difference,
whether these issues are related to
health, security, economic well-being
prevailing value systems.
SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
Director’s Message
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MECHANICAL
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Education is a very strategic segment where the
engineers for 21st Century are being produced. In recent past, mechanical
Engineering Department of PDPU has established itself as one of the
premier brands in technical education in India and is expanding very
fast with the start of B. Tech., M. Tech. and Ph.D programs. The present
selection process ensures that bright students are selected without any
compromise and subsequently they are put in a liberal, free academic
environment and challenged intellectually to learn the most demanding
concepts of mechanical engineering. In order to nurture a sense of
intellectual confidence Mechanical Engineering Department promotes a
new brand of engineering culture. The sense of “can do it” confidence is
instilled in the present mechanical engineering curriculum.
Our Strategic Initiatives are to set up new and innovative models
of mechanical engineering education to promote creativity and
entrepreneurship. We are collaborating with industry and educational
institutes to make engineers more skilled and more employable. Our
initiatives are aimed at transforming education and building careers of our
students with whole hearted acceptance from companies and industries in
Global scenario.
The current professional curriculum of mechanical engineering gives equal
emphasis on Principles, Skills and Information. The present undergraduate
and post graduate mechanical engineering programs are intended to
provide excellent mathematical and computing skills, research experience
and creativity, team work ability and a first industrial experience, aptitude
to analyze facts and apply problem-solving strategies and competence
in written and oral presentation. Besides this certain broad educational
objectives such as sensitivity to environmental, social and economic
issues in order to connect technology and people, commitment to ethical
practice, and appetite for lifelong-learning to continue high performance
whatever the career path chosen have also been taken into consideration.
The focus on “learning by doing” has been developed to motivate students
for innovation and entrepreneurship. These, we firmly believe, are the
important skills for tomorrow’s engineers and leaders in academia,
industry and society.
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Course Structure
B.Tech
Mechanical Engineering
Semester I
Semester V
• Mathematics - I
• Applied Mechanics
•Chemistry
• Computer Programming
• Communication Skills
• Engineering Graphics
• Environmental Science
• Manufacturing Process - II
• Production and Operation
Management
• Power Plant Engineering
• Dynamics of Machines
• Control Systems
• Heat Transfer
Semester II
Semester VI
• Mathematics - II
•Physics
• Elements of Civil Engineering
• Elements of Electrical Engineering
• Elements of Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering Materials
• Workshop Practice
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Semester III
• Mathematics - III
•Thermodynamics
• Electrical Technology
• Mechanical Measurements & Metrology
• Strength of Materials
• Fluid Mechanics
Semester IV
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Numerical Techniques
Manufacturing Process - I
Design of Machine Elements
Kinematics of Machines
Engineering Metallurgy
Fluid Machinery
Design of Mechanical Systems
Non-Conventional Energy Sources
Refrigeration & Air - Conditioning
Work Design and Measurement
Production Technology
Organizational Psychology
Semester VII
• Computer Aided Design
• Internal combustion engines
• Optimization Techniques
• Industrial Economics
•Seminar
Semester VIII
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Major Project
Robotics Engineering
Thermal Engineering
Computer Aided Manufacturing
Project Management
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Clubs/Forums & Chapters
SAEINDIA PDPU
Collegiate Club
Society of Automotive Engineers student branch at PDPU fosters automobile enthusiasts of
mechanical engineering department in design and development field. The chapter aims at
providing a platform to all its members to the latest developments of the automobile industry.
Since its inception it has nurtured its members through its various activities like Automobile quiz,
Paper and poster presentation and workshops. SAE chapter at PDPU is one of the most active clubs
in the campus known for its value addition to its members.
MECHINERZO
The “MECHINERZO”, a forum for the students and faculties of the Mechanical & Industrial
Engineering department established to organize and launch various technical programs/ activities
to sharpen their professional and academics skills, and recognize personal lives, while engaging
in activities with a societal relevance. Various activities like, guest lectures, quiz, paper/poster
presentations, workshops, software training programs, visits/training etc., are organized by
Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering under MECHINERZO. The Club is also organizing
various activities in association with ASME, SAE, ISHRAE, ISTE, and IME etc. MECHINERZO chapter at
PDPU is one of the most active club in the campus known for its value addition to its members.
ISHRAE
Indian Society Heating Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE)’s primary objective
is the advancement of the art and sciences of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration
Engineering & other related Building Services. ISHRAE – PDPU Student chapter was installed on
18th April, 2014. This chapter has been working under ISHRAE Ahmedabad chapter and Pandit
Deendayal Petroleum University. Various activities like expert lecture, industrial visits, workshop,
competitions etc. have been conducted under this chapter.
ASME
ASME student section in PDPU was started in
December 2013 by action of Board of Governors
of ASME international. ASME, founded as the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers,
is a professional association that, in its own
words, “promotes the art, science, and practice
of multidisciplinary engineering and allied
sciences around the globe” via “continuing
education, training and professional
development, codes and standards, research,
conferences and publications, government
relations, and other forms of outreach”.
BAJA
BAJA SAEINDIA is a National level engineering competition. The objective of the competition is to engineer and manufacture a Single Seat ALL
TERRAIN VEHICLE in accordance to the Rules set down by the organizers of the competition. (BAJA is pronounced as “Baha”).
BAJA is an event for the undergraduate engineering students, which is organized globally by the Society of Automotive Engineers, USA. The
event originated in the name of Mini - BAJA, in the year 1976 at University of Carolina. Since then, the event has spanned across six countries
– USA, Mexico, South Africa, Korea, Brazil and India. The BAJA SAE tasks the students to design, fabricate and validate a single seated four wheeled off road vehicle to take part in series of events spread over a course of 3 days that test the vehicle for the sound engineering practices
that have gone into it, the agility of the vehicle in terms of gradeability, speed, acceleration and maneuverability characteristics and finally its
ability to endure that back breaking durability test.
Several factors contribute to making a
winning buggy. First and foremost the
buggy has to meet the strict specification
of the rule book. The philosophy hasn’t
changed since the event’s birth back in
1976 – the teams still need to build a simple
all-terrain vehicle for recreation purpose that
is aesthetically and ergonomically sound
while still being a fun and durable machine
in the real world conditions. The evaluation
process for the BAJA SAEINDIA is a twofold
process and students have to clear the
Virtual Baja preliminary round before they
start manufacturing their buggies for the
main events.
The teams are judged on six main
parameters in the Virtual BAJA event which
are – their knowledge of the rule book,
the design of the vehicle, the project plan,
the design methodology and the design
evaluation plan. A total of 400 points are
available for each team’s design and the
top 120 teams were selected this year to
complete in the main event.
The evaluation process in the main event
is a different ball game altogether and
the students finally got to showcase their
finished buggy’s to the judges. In the static
tests, the buggies are evaluated on various
factors such as cost, aesthetics and the
quality of the fabrication. There are also
many dynamic tests such as acceleration,
braking, maneuverability over all terrain
and a hill climb test, but none of these tests
are more grueling than the endurance race
where the drivers and buggies are pushed to
their limits till a winner emerges.
Results of the various events
at BAJA SAEINDIA 2015:
Overall Rank - 28 out of 110
participating teams with 484.1 points.
Build Quality - 3rd
Engineering Design - 3rd
Sales Presentation - 5th
Cost Report - 12th
Static Event - 3rd
Manoeuvrability Test - 12th
Acceleration Test - 21th
Suspension Traction - 26th
Hill Climb - 28th
Endurance Race - 40th
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FACULTY
PROFILE
RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT
Dr. Surendra Singh Kachhwaha
Dr. Vimal Savsani
Mr. Bhargav J Gadhvi
Mr. Nirav Patel
Areas of Interest:
Refrigeration, evaporative cooling,
Bio-diesel production and application,
renewable energy sources.
Areas of Interest:
Investigation of Advanced optimization
techniques, Air Powered Engines,
Suspension Design for automobiles.
Areas of Interest:
Stress Analysis, Composites, Advance
Optimization techniques, Finite
Element Analysis.
Dr. Vishvesh J Badheka
Dr. Jatin Patel
Areas of Interest:
Vehicle Dynamics, Meta-heuristic
optimization techniques, Nonlinear
Mechanical Vibrations, Passive
Dynamic Walking Robots, Robotics in
Construction and Agriculture.
Professor & HOD
Associate Professor
Areas of Interest:
Friction Stir Welding, Friction stir
processing, super-plasticity of Al alloy,
Flux Cored Arc Welding, Metal Cored Arc
Welding, Narrow Gap Welding, Hybrid
Welding, Hybrid welds, Activated
Flux TIG/GMAW welding, Resistance
Welding- spot.
Dr. Anurag Mudgal
Associate Professor
Areas of Interest:
Renewable and non conventionalalternative energy resources especially
solar and other waste heat source
available for the purpose of water
treatment.
Dr. Rajesh Patel
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest:
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC), Thermal
System Design.
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Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest:
Solar Thermal System, Solar water
heating, drying, distillation.
Dr. Vivek Patel
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest:
Thermal system design and
optimization, heat exchanger design.
Mr. Jaydeep Patel
Lecturer
Areas of Interest:
Development for sustainable Wind
Energy for residential application,
Machine Design.
Mr. Garlapati Nagababu
Lecturer
Areas of Interest:
Offshore Wind energy, Finite Element
Analysis, Linear Elastic Fracture
Mechanics, Machine Design.
Lecturer
Mr. Jaykumar Vora
Lecturer
Areas of Interest:
Advanced manufacturing process,
Welding technology.
Mr. Kush Mehta
Lecturer
Mr. Vivek Patel
Lecturer
Areas of Interest:
Friction Stir Welding and Processing,
Surface modification and Composite
manufacturing by Friction stir
processing, and Friction stir spot
welding.
PROJECT TITLE
SPONSORING AGENCY
PI/CO-PI
Automatic Narrow Groove Welding
Fast Track Scheme for Young
Scientist, Department of science
& Technology, (DST), New Delhi
Dr. Vishvesh J.Badheka
Friction Stir Welding of Stainless Steel to Stainless
Steel and Stainless Steel to Copper
Board For Research in
Fusion Science & Technology
(BRFST),National Fusion
Program of Institute for Plasma
Research, DAE, Gandhinagar
Dr. Vishvesh J.Badheka
Investigations of tool design on dissimilar Cu-Al
materials by energy efficient FSW technology
SRP-ORSP
PDPU
Mr. Kush Mehta
Dr. Vishvesh J.Badheka
Lecturer
Mr. Parth Prajapati
Dissimilar material joining of SS316LN (UNS S31653)
and XM-19 (UNS S20910) Stainless steel joints
Board Of Research In Fusion
Science & Technology (BRFST)
Mr. Jay Vora
Dr. Vishvesh J.Badheka
Areas of Interest:
Friction Stir Welding for Dissimilar
Material Joining, Under Water Welding,
Hybrid Welding, Advance Welding
Processes.
Areas of Interest:
Design of deployment mechanisms,
Rapid Prototyping using 3D modelling.
Optimization of Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)
drilling parameters using Neural-Genetic approach
for Techno-Commercial Evaluation
SRP-ORSP
PDPU
Mr. Jay Vora
Dr. Abhishek Kumar
Mr. Rakesh Chaudhari
Development of Small scale Solar Vapour Absorption
Refrigeration system and analysing its feasibility for
commercial use
SRP-ORSP
PDPU
Dr. Jatin Patel
Experimental study of Organic Rankine Cycle with
scroll Expander
SRP-ORSP
PDPU
Dr. Surendra Singh
Kachhwaha
Design & Development of Medium Scale Solar forced
Convention Dryer System and analysing its feasibility
for commercial use
SRP-ORSP
PDPU
Dr. Jatin Patel
Design and Development of Compressed Air Engine
as an alternative to Fossil Fuel Engine
SRP-ORSP
PDPU
Dr. Vimal Savsani
Estimating the profiles of speed bump and potholes
through experimental Quarter Car setup
SRP-ORSP
PDPU
Mr. Bhargav Gadhvi
Design and fabrication of vapour absorption
refrigeration (VAR) system operating with thermogravity pumping mechanisim utilizing low grade
thermal energy
SRP-ORSP
PDPU
Dr. Anurag Mudgal
Design and development of Uni- wheel Vehicle
SRP-ORSP
PDPU
Dr. Vimal Savsani
Experimental Analysis of parallel electric hybrid
power train with electronic clutch for gasoline engine
SRP-ORSP
PDPU
Dr. Vimal Savsani
Mr. Bhargav Gadhavi
Mr. Shabbir Memon
Lecturer
Areas of Interest:
Field of metal forming, Manufacturing
and virtual engineering, Developing
FLD (forming limit diagram).
Lecturer
Lecturer
Areas of Interest:
Non-conventional machining,
Micromachining, Reverse micro-EDM
for micro pillars formation.
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Kinematics and Dynamics of
Machines
Objectives of the lab are to impart practical
knowledge on design and analysis of mechanisms
for the specified type of motion in a machine.
With the study of rigid bodies motions and forces
for the transmission systems, machine kinematics
and dynamics can be well understood. Practical
demonstration and study is required for the
balancing and vibration to have the insight for
the dynamics of machines. Various experiments
with governors, gyroscopes, balancing machines
and universal vibration facilities are available
to understand machine dynamics. Moreover,
the laboratory has accelerometers and impact
hammer to measure the natural frequencies of
the objects for research projects.
Fluid Mechanics and
Fluid Machinery
LAB
FACILITIES
Mechanical Engineering
Department
Mechanical Engineering Department has
different laboratories with state of art facilities.
Fluid mechanics and Fluid machines labs have
all new comprehensive experimental set ups
catering to the requirements of curriculum
and above that. The laboratories cater to the
needs of mechanical students in the subject
of fluid mechanics and fluid machines. The
laboratory is equipped with large number of
equipments and experimental set ups to study
the fundamentals and applied aspects of fluid
mechanics and fluid machines.
Workshop and Fabrication
In this basic engineering work shop lab the
students acquires the knowledge of various
trades and the usage of different tools and
types like files , hammers, chisels , snipers ,
anvils , cutting pliers , welding rods and different
kinds of materials. It also deals with the various
machining operations such as turning, milling,
shaping, thread cutting, slotting, drilling,
fitting, wood working, plumbing etc. There are
selections of machines available for commercial
or research project.
Manufacturing Processes
Strength of Materials
Knowledge of science behind various materials
is must for mechanical engineers. Thorough
understanding of science of materials is
required for a designer to select appropriate
material for certain application. To serve this
need SOM lab is highly equipped with universal
testing machine, Universal compression
machine, torsional fatigue testing machine,
various hardness testing machine (digital
version), impact testing machines, etc..
Manufacturing process laboratory is the heart
of fabrication technology. This laboratory
consist of highly advanced equipments related
to Cutting / Forming / Welding processes like,
SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, Gas cutting & Welding,
Plasma cutting & welding, Spot welding,
Friction stir welding, Butt welding, Automated
GMAW, Universal lathe & Milling machines,
Capstan turret lathe, Shearing machine, Shaper
machine, Drilling machines, Miniature plastic
injection molding machine, and various other
metal cutting equipments.
Engineering Graphics
Engineering graphics is known as the
language of mechanical engineer, so to
make students good in this subject, intense
practical exercise is done by students
under a diversified syllabus. For this a high
class lab facility is available consisting of
ergonomically suitable furniture’s and other
drafting euipments.
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Thermodynamics, Heat
Transfer
The Thermodynamics and Heat
Transfer Laboratory is the fundamental
laboratory for thermal engineering
applications and thermal system
designs. The laboratory aims at
providing hands-on experience to the
students on the underlying theory. The
basic objectives this laboratory is to
analyses and evaluation of experimental
data, comparison between theoretical
models and experimental data.
Refrigeration and
Air Conditioning
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Laboratory focuses
on multidisciplinary academic and research work
related to thermal comfort, design and optimization
of cooling and heating systems while facilitating
undergraduate students to conduct essential
experiments related Engineering course. The laboratory
is equipped with modern refrigeration and air
conditioning system with data acquisition systems.
Non-Conventional
Energy Sources
The non conventional energy sources
laboratory has the specialized
in house simulator for teaching
and research on solar flat plate
collector and solar still. The precise
instruments for solar radiation
measurements with data logging
enable the researcher for testing the
solar systems in open the sky.
Production Technology
The production technology lab is
equipped with multiple high end facilties
like Electrical discharge machine (EDM).
Plasma cutting, Lathe tool dynamometer,
milling tool dynamometer. The
production technology subject is the
heart of mechanical as well as industrial
engineering course syllabus. The EDM
machine is very sophisticated as well
as the machine parameters are at high
end, which makes the laboratory a likely
candidate for advanced research.
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Metrology and Measurement
The Metrology & Measurement lab is furnished with
variety of instruments like Automatic Money Counter With
Fake Money Detector, profile projector, gear rolling tester,
micro meter screw gauges , digital vernier callipers,
telescopic gauge, electronic comparator, sine bars,
surface measuring instruments, dial bore gauges, vernier
depth/ height gauges, metric filler gauges, taper/plain
ring & plug gauges, wire gauges, dial gauges, pyrometer,
force & torque gauges, Slip gauges, bevel protectors,
temp calibration equipments, hot water bath etc..
CAD / CAM
IC Engines
Design is among the major part of
expertise in the mechanical engineering
department. Students and faculties have
a highly facilitated CAD/CAM lab. CAD lab
consist of 85 latest computing systems
with various installed softwares like CREO
2.0 (Pro-e), Solid Works 2012, ANSYS 13.0,
NX 8.0, AUTO CAD 2012, MATLAB 2009,
DWG Editor. CAM learning equipments
include CNC miniature Lathes, 3 axis CNC
miniature milling machines.
Study of engines is most important part of mechanical
engineering discipline, due care have been taken to
provide various equipments for thorough understanding
of practical aspect of the subject. Lab has equipments like
1 Cylinder, 4 stroke, water cooled, Diesel engine Test Ring
with Rope Brake Dynamometer; Exhaust Gas Calorimeter
with Digital Tachometer; Equipment for Morse test on
Multi-cylinder petrol engine with CNG kit; Turbo charged, 4
stroke, 4 cylinder diesel engine test rig with motoring test;
VCR Engine performance test rig; 4 stroke petrol engine;
Cut-Section of engine cooling system.
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WELDING
RESEARCH LAB
Welding Research Lab development
is carried out under various
sponsored projects from different
funding agencies like DST, DAE,
BRFAST, and ISRO. Research
facilities available under this lab
as follow.So far 18 M.Tech students
have completed their M.Tech
dissertation in the area of advanced
manufacturing and presently 6 PhD
scholars are pursuing their research
using above facilities at PDPU.
Custom Made Friction Stir Welding
Setup Under BRFST, DAE, Project
M/s Ashapura Industries, Ahmedabad.
→
→
→
→
Rpm-Max 3480 rpm
Feed - Max145 mm/min;
Tilt angle -5° to 5°
Load cell-– 4 (1ton for each); 5HP
Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding
Setup Under DST Project
KEMPPI Make, Finland.
→ Model ; KEMPPI 3200
→ 80% duty cycle; 320 A
→ Data Monitoring Device.
Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc
Welding Setup Under BRFST, DAE
Project
Panasonic make, Japan.
Seminars and Workshops
→ Model BR1-200 (AC/DC)- 200A;
→ 25 % Duty Cycle.
• Expert Lecture on “Practical heat load calculation fundamental”
on 21st August 2014 under ISHRE chapter of the department.
Friction Stir Welding – Basic Model
Under ISRO, DOS Project
M/s Geeta Engineering, Jamnagar.
• Industrial Visit to ETHOS HVAC Systems Limited, Ahmedabad on
1st November 2014 under ISHRE chapter of the department.
→ Feed 20-800 mm/min
→ RPM- 35-1500; 3HP
• Two day workshop on “CREO Software” on 8th November 2014
under MECHINERZO club of the department.
• Expert Lecture on “Project Management” on 19th January 2015
under MECHINERZO club of the department.
• Workshop in “Industrial applications of evaporative cooling”, on
31st January 2015 under MECHINERZO club of the department.
ENGINEERING
METALLURGY
LAB
Engineering metallurgy lab
offered in the 4th semester
of mechanical and industrial
engineering course. Under
this lab students learnt
fundamental of metallographic,
microscopy and microstructure
& macrostructure, hardness
measurements- micro & macro
both, in addition to ASTM Std on
mechanical testing. Lab facilities
available under this lab along
with specification are shown.
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Specimen Cutting Machine
Belt Grinder Machine
Vaiseshika Electronic Devices, Haryana.
Vaiseshika Electronic Devices, Haryana.
→ Model 7001CM
→ RPM 3800; single phase
→ Water coolant
Specimen polishing- double disk
Vaiseshika Electronic Devices, Haryana.
Vaiseshika Electronic Devices, Haryana.
→ Model – 7001PMD/PMS
→ RPM- 750 to 1550.
→ Motor – 0.5HP
→ Model no 7001SMP
→ Mold dia; 22,30,45
→ Heater ; 220V, 650W
Micro/Macro- Vickers, Knoop &
Brineell hardness tester
Specimen Mounting Machine
Image analyzer- Upright
Metallurgical Microscope
Vaiseshika Electronic Devices, Haryana.
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→
→
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→
→
IMS 300TNC.
Magnification-100x to 1000x
Eye piece- 5x, 12.5x, 16x, 20x.
Objective- 5x-100x.
Travel range 50x 40mm.
Computer interface, image capturing
system.
ESEWAY,China.
→ Model no NEXUS 4302
→ Load range - 0.3, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 20,
30 Kgf.
Paper Presentation
• Published a paper titled “Development of Robotics
of Simulation Using Creo 2.0” at the ASME 2014
International Mechanical Engineering Congress and
Exposition in Montreal, Canada.
• Published a paper on “Hybridization of storage
techniques: cold and drying”, ICORE-14, Delhi.
• Published a paper on “Continuous Casting of Steel
and Using Simulation for Effective and Efficient
Production”, at Nirma University, India.
• Published a paper on “Design and Optimization
of Vacuum Barrier for Cryogenic Transfer Line”,
Hyderabad, India, December-2014.
• Two day workshop “Pressure Vessel Design as per ASME” on 12th
February 2015 under ASME chapter of the department.
• Workshop on “Energy Conservation Awareness” on 14th February
2015 under ISHRE chapter of the department.
• Workshop on “Research opportunities and wind resource
assessment” on 21st February 2015, under MECHINERZO club of
the department.
• Two day workshop “Finite Element Analysis” on 21st February
2015, under MECHINERZO club of the department.
• Workshop on “Computer Aided Thermal System Analysis” on 28th
February 2015, under MECHINERZO club of the department.
• Workshop “Opportunities and trends in applied energy” on 7th
March 2015, under MECHINERZO club of the department.
• Expert lecture on “Role of Software in Manufacturing for welding,
Transient Thermal and Core Cavity Operations with Live Product
Demonstration” on 25th March 2015, under MECHINERZO club of
the department.
• Workshop “Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics” on 1st April 2015,
under ASME chapter of the department.
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INDUSTRIAL
Engineering
Industrial Engineers figure out how to do things better! With
the increasing globalization, there is a need for improving the
efficiency and effectiveness of Indian industry. As the resident
efficiency experts in organizations, Industrial Engineers design
processes and systems that improve quality and productivity in
manufacturing as well as service industries.
Industrial Engineering at PDPU is a confluence of the streams
of Mechanical Engineering with Engineering Management. Also
known as Operations Management, Manufacturing Systems
Engineering, etc. the discipline of Industrial Engineering
attempts to provide students with the skills required to make
an organization function effectively and efficiently.
At PDPU, Industrial Engineering students study the Mechanical
Engineering syllabus for the first two year. During the third and
fourth years, Industrial Engineering students study courses
and work on projects in the areas of Quality Management,
Lean Systems, Procurement and Materials Management,
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Operations Research,
Production Planning and Scheduling, Project Management,
Industrial Safety, etc.
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Course Structure
B.Tech
Industrial Engineering
Semester I
Semester VI
• Mathematics - I
• Engineering Materials
• Elements of Civil Engineering
• Elements of Electrical Engineering
• Workshop Practice
•Physics
• Communication Skills
• Procurement and Materials
Management
• Principles of Finance and Costing
• Measurement and Design of Work
• Production and Operations
Management
• Production Technology
• Departmental Elective - 1
→ Operations Research - 2
→ Information Systems
• Humanities Elective
Semester II
• Mathematics - II
• Engineering Graphics
• Applied Mechanics
•Chemistry
• Elements of Mechanical Engineering
• Environment Studies
• Computer Programming
Semester III
• Mathematics - III
•Thermodynamics
• Electrical Technology
• Mechanical Measurement and
Metrology
• Strength of Materials
• Fluid Mechanics
•CSSI
Semester IV
•
•
•
•
•
•
Numerical Techniques
Manufacturing Processes - 1
Design of Machine Elements
Kinematics of Machines
Engineering Metallurgy
Fluid Machinery
Semester V
•
•
•
•
Manufacturing Processes - 2
Applied Statistics
Industrial Environment and Safety
Ergonomics, Human Factors and
Product Design
• Operations Research - 1
•Economics
• Industrial Orientation
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Semester VII
• Quality Management and
Statistical Quality Control
•CAD/CAM
• Planning of Facilities and Material
Handling Systems
• Lean Systems
• Departmental Elective - 2
→ Design of Experiments
→ Flexible Manufacturing Systems
→ Database Management
• Industrial Engineering Seminar
• Industrial Training
Semester VIII
• Project Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Simulation of Manufacturing and
Service Systems
• Organizational Behavior & Human
Resource Management
• Departmental Elective - 3
→ Reliability Engineering
→ Data Mining and Analytics
→ Business Processes and ERP
→ Design for Manufacturing
→ Neural Networks
→ Fuzzy Systems and Applications
→ Rapid Product Development
• Major Project
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Clubs/Forums & Chapters
Tark (i…E« )
Tark (i…E« ) is a student club of the department of Industrial
Engineering. The cluborganizes activities like expert lectures,
seminars and workshops related to Industrial Engineering.
American Society for Quality
(ASQ) - Student Chapter
With the growing importance of Quality Management in industry
in today’s world, the department has taken an initiative to start a
student chapter of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) at PDPU.
The student chapter invites speakers from industry and organizes
workshops and seminars related to Quality Management. A
certification scheme has also been implemented by ASQ for PDPU
students wherein students completing a series of workshops will be
awarded a certificate by the American Society for Quality.
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Seminar on Lean
Manufacturing for Productivity
Enhancement
Students of Industrial Engineering attended a seminar on Lean
Manufacturing for Productivity Enhancement organized by the
National Productivity Council (NPC). Twenty-four students from IE
participated in the seminar.
Two day workshop entitled “Autonomous Robots using
Microcontroller- AVR” organized jointly with the Mechanical
Engineering department.
Students of Industrial Engineering were part of a team representing
PDPU at BAJA 2013 organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers
Students of Industrial Engineering participate in a technical club
called MECHINERZO (Mechanical and Indsutrial Engineers’ Zone).
This club carries out various technical activities related to Mechanical
and Industrial Engineering.
MECHINERZO
Seminars & Workshops
Students of Industrial Engineering
participate in a technical club called
MECHINERZO (Mechanical and
Industrial Engineers’ Zone). This club
carries out various technical activities
related to Mechanical and Industrial
Engineering
• Expert lecture on the Career Opportunities in Quality Management and Overview of the Bosch
Production System by Dr. Himanshu Trivedi, General Manager – Quality Management and Methods,
Bosch Rexroth and Mr. Ketan Dhruv, General Manager, Bosch Production System, Bosch Rexroth.
• Expert lecture on Current Developments in Industrial Engineering and MOST by Mr. Dinesh
Deshmukhfrom the Pune Divisional Productivity Council.
• Workshop on Basics of Qualityby Dr. Himanshu Trivedi, General Manager, Quality Management
and Methods, Bosch Rexroth and Dr. Rajesh Jain, Sr. Associate Professor, Nirma University. This
workshop was also attended by industry members as well as 30 students from Government
Engineering College, Bhavnagar.
• Workshop on Continual Improvement Technqiues by Mr. Shrikant Mehta (ABB) and Mr. Chirag
Rajyaguru (Bosch Rexroth).
• One day Workshop On “Energy Savings using Solar Appliances” organized by Prof. Poonam Savsani
of Industrial Engineering department jointly with Mechanical Engineering department.
• The Industrial Engineering department signed an MOU with the American Society for Quality (ASQ)
for cooperation in various educational activities.
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Work Design and Measurement
“There is always a better way to work” is the
focus of work design and measurement. This
principle is the basis of continuous improvement
in the production floor. Increasing the process
effectiveness and efficiency become the focus
of improvement, which will ultimately increase
productivity. The improving process begins by
defining overall production system and measuring
time taken to complete a job and method to
complete a job, and then comparing it with the
existing predetermined systems. The Work Design
and Measurement laboratory allows students to
apply these principle in various work settings such
as production as well as the service industry.
Ergonomics Laboratory
Ergonomics (or human factors) is the scientific
discipline concerned with the understanding of
interactions among humans and other elements
of a system, and the profession that applies
theory, principles, data and methods to design in
order to optimize human well-being and overall
system performance.
LAB
FACILITIES
Industrial Engineering
Department
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CAD / CAM
CAD is the use of computer technology
for preparing product design and design
documentation. CAM applications assist
in converting these designs into an actual
product. This includes preparation of part
programs for CNC machines and simulation
to visualize the production process. CAM
software uses the models and assemblies
created in CAD software to generate tool
paths that drive the machines that turn the
designs into physical parts. The CAD/CAM
laboratory has software like Siemens NX,
Solidworks, Creo (ProE), etc
Students learn how to conduct analyses such
as Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and
Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA). Computer
software is used to assist in these analyses. The
Ergonomics lab has anthropometric equipment,
measuring devices for assessing ambient
conditions, ergo-cycle, treadmill.
Statistical Quality Control
Quality is now a competitive tool for every
company. The main objective of the quality
control labis to teach how to use statistical
methods to improve quality. Students learn
how to apply statistical techniques like control
charts, process capability studies, sampling
techniques to improve quality. Minitab software
is used for statistical analysis.
Simulation
Simulation is a popular, widely used
technique for building realistic computer
models of complex manufacturing and
service systems. Designers of such systems
use these models to experiment with
alternative system designs instead of
experimenting with the actual system. The
Simulation laboratory has software like
Arena from Rockwell Automation, GPSS/H
from Wolverine Software. The department
has also received a grant of 70 software
licenses of Simio simulation software (worth
USD 1,94,600) to support teaching and
research in simulation. Students learn how
to simulate operations of complex systems
like manufacturing systems, health care
systems, airports, etc.
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FACULTY
PROFILE
Dr. M. B. Kiran
Associate Professor & Head
Areas of Interest:
Surface Metrology, Image processing
techniques, Dimensional Accuracy and Surface
Finish in Additive Manufacturing, Digital signal
processing, Pattern recognition, Nano-surface
metrology.
Dr. Abhishek Kumar
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest:
Electroplating, Electrochemical machining,
Surface engineering, Coating, Friction stir
processing.
Dr. Poonam V. Savsani
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest:
Robotic Trajectories, Optimization, Theory of
machines and machine design.
Mr. Sagar Patil
Lecturer
Areas of Interest:
Operation Research, Supply Chain
Management, Time Study.
Ms. Mallika Taneja
Lecturer
RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT
AREA OF RESEARCH
STATUS
PI/CO-PI
Surface Metrology, Flexible Manufacturing System,
Simulation and Modeling
On-going
Dr. M. B. Kiran
Welding
On-going
Dr.Abhishek Kumar
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Shell Eco-marathon challenges student teams from around the
world to design, build and test ultra energy-efficient vehicles.
With annual events first in the Americas, then Europe and Asia,
the winners are the teams that go the furthest using the least
amount of energy. The events spark debate about the future of
mobility and inspire young engineers to push the boundaries
of fuel efficiency. Shell Eco-Marathon has different classes of
competition: Hydrogen -powered, battery electric, gasolinefuelled, diesel-fuelled, FAME, GTL, CNG and Ethanol -fuelled. During
the competition, cars must attain an average speed of at least 30
km/h over a distance of 12 Km. The fuel is strictly measured out at
each entrant. At the end of the course; the amount of fuel used is
measured and on that basis fuel economy is calculated.
Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2015 took place in Manila, Philippines
from 26th February to 1st March, 2015.
Team KAIZEN is a dedicated group of 16 students studying in
different disciplines of engineering namely Industrial Engineering,
Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Team Kaizen
manufactured a Battery Electric cum Solar powered Prototype
Vehicle named as “WATT-SUN”. This competition takes place
in three phases and Team KAIZEN is proud to say that they
successfully participated in the final event. Only 15 teams have
qualified from India and they were one of them. Even Team
KAIZEN was the first team from Gujarat to qualify for this event and
represented India at Manila, Philippines on 26th February 2015.
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ELECTRICAL
Engineering
The Department of Electrical Engineering was established
right at the inception of the School of Technology in the
year 2010. It offers B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering, M.Tech.
in power systems and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. The
department has experienced and dynamic faculty members
with wide range of experience in teaching and industry. It
has state-of-art laboratories with all modern equipment
and software packages, which gives exposure to the
students to practical aspects of Engineering.
The course structure of B.Tech. and M.Tech. Program is
carefully designed to impart the best to the students and
the curriculum is reviewed twice in a year by the expert
from industries, academia and R&D organizations and it is
updated in consultation with them.
The major areas of Electrical Engineering are Electrical
machines, Power Systems, Protection and Switchgear, High
Voltage Engineering, Control Systems & Instrumentations,
Analog & Digital Electronics, Power Electronics & Drives,
Microprocessors and Microcontrollers.
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Course Structure
B.Tech
Electrical Engineering
Semester I
Semester V
• Mathematics - I
• Computer Programming
•Chemistry
• Engineering Graphics
• Workshop Practice
• Applied Mechanics
• Basic Environmental Studies
•Electromagnetics
• Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
• Modeling & Simulation
• Power Electronics
• Power System II
• Instrumentation & Control
Semester II
•
•
•
•
Mathematics - II
Engineering Material
Elements of Civil Engineering
Elements of Electrical
Engineering
• Elements of Mechanical
Engineering
•Physics
• Communication Skills
Semester III
•
•
•
•
Mathematics - III
Network Theory
Electronics Devices & Circuits
Electromechanical Energy
Conversion - I
• Electrical and Electronics
Engineering Materials
• Electrical Measurement &
Measuring Instruments
Semester IV
•
•
•
•
•
•
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Numerical Methods
Analog & Digital Electronics
Control Theory
Communication Engineering
Power System - I
Electromechanical Energy
Conversion - II
Semester VI
•
•
•
•
•
Switchgear and Protection
High Voltage Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineering
Power System Design & Practice
Testing and Commissioning of Electrical
Machines
• Elective - HM:
→ Social Science Approaches to
Development
→ Science & Humanism: Towards a
Unified World View
→ Environment Development & Society
→ Organizational Psychology
Semester VII
• Electrical Machine Design - I
• Power System Operation and Control
• Advanced Microcontroller and
Embedded System
• Department Elective - I
→ Energy Management in Electrical
Systems
→ Power Quality
• Minor Project
• Industrial Economics
Semester VIII
•
•
•
•
Electrical Machine Design - II
Electrical Power Utilization and Traction
Digital Signal Processing
Department Elective - II
→ Advances in Power Systems
→ EHV AC and DC Transmission
• Major Project
• Project Management
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Clubs/Forums & Chapters
IEEE Student Chapter
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), an association dedicated to
advancing innovation and technological excellence for the benefit of humanity, is
the world’s largest technical professional society. It is designed to serve professionals
involved in all aspects of the electrical, electronic and computing fields and related areas
of science and technology that underline modern civilization.
The goal of the IEEE student chapter programs is to ensure the growth of skill and
knowledge in mainly the energy-related technical professions and to foster individual
commitment to continuing education among members.
Electrical Students
Professional
Association (ESPA)
The forum’s objectives are to:
→ Facilitate communication and cohesiveness
among students, faculty, other student
organizations, and the university.
→ To consider issues and to review, recommend,
or formulate policies (as appropriate) in areas
primarily or exclusively involving the Student
Body.
→ To foster technological innovation and excellence
for the benefit of humanity.
→ To give an information about Technical work in
Professional world.
→ To keep the members consistently updated about
the new upcoming technologies and inventions.
→ To give an exposure to latest techniques in the
power sector to all the members.
→ To endow with technical meetings, publishing,
promoting educational activities, and developing
standards.
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FACULTY
PROFILE
Dr. Vivek Pandya
Dr. Pratik Shah
Mr. Siddharth Joshi
Ms. Leena Santosh
Areas of Interest:
Protective Relaying (Long
Transmission Lines, Synchronous
Machines, Power Transformers),
Wide Area Protections & Control
Condition Monitoring Techniques
for Large Electrical Machines Smart
Grid Technologies, Power Quality,
Electrical Machines
Areas of Interest:
Image and Video Processing,
Embedded Systems, Computer Vision
Areas of Interest:
Smart Grid, Renewable Energy (Wind,
Solar and Hybrid)
Areas of Interest:
Unit Commitment and load dispatch.
Mr. Anil Markana
Ms. Mary Prasanna
Lecturer
Areas of Interest:
Modern Control Systems, Multi
objective optimization based Model
Predictive Control
Areas of Interest:
Unit commitment of thermal units
considering pumped storage hydro
plants, Performance analysis
of different loss coefficients in
calculation of transmission losses.
Associate Professor & HOD
Dr. Jitendra G. Jamnani
Associate Professor
Areas of Interest:
Power System Protection and
Switchgear, Power System Operation
and Control, Power Quality, High
Voltage Engineering, EHV AC and
HVDC Transmission, Substation
Engineering, Energy Management
and Audit, Electrical Machines
and Design, Advanced Electrical
Machines.
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Assistant Professor
Lecturer
Mr. Astik Dhandiya
Lecturer
Areas of Interest:
Application of Artificial Techniques in
Power System
Mr. Vatsal Shah
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Mr. Nitin R. Prajapati
Lecturer
Lecturer
Mrs. Phani Swecha T.
Areas of Interest:
Renewable Energy, Smart Grid
Mr. Vishal Kumar Gaur
Lecturer
Areas of Interest:
Power System Switching
Transients (TRV), Electrical Machine
Performance
Areas of Interest:
Model Predictive Control, Optimal
Control.
Areas of Interest:
Power Electronics, Embedded
Systems, Smart Grid
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LAB
FACILITIES
Electrical Engineering
Department
Power System and
Protection
This lab is sponsored by GSCEL and
it is a state of art laboratory. This lab
contains panel which can demonstrate
the characteristic of different types of
electromagnetic relays. It is also having
panels which can demonstrate different
types of protection schemes like differential
protection scheme for transformer, for
transmission lines, for motors etc. Lab gives
a good understanding about power systems
protection schemes.
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Analog and Digital
This lab is equipped with all major training
kits required to study the concepts of Analog
Communication Methods (like Amplitude,
Frequency and Phase Modulation and
Demodulation) and Digital Communication
Methods (Sampling Theorem, ASK, FSK,
PSK).
Modelling and Simulation
High Voltage
In this Lab students get to work on some of
the much efficient software like LabVIEW,
MATLAB, Scilab, PSIM, and Qaurc Software.
Students prepare simulated environment
using these software and get results to
analyze various electrical systems.
The High Voltage Laboratory sponsored
by GSECL, is state of art laboratory with a
capacity of 100 kV AC, 140 kV DC and impulse
generator of 140 kV. Laboratory is also
having facility of testing various insulating
materials as per Indian standards.
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Microprocessor &
Microcontroller
This Lab has various system development
board cum trainer to understand different
Microprocessor and Microcontrollers. It has
advanced trainer kit for various processors
to study assembly programming as well as
interfacing of these processors with various
peripherals.
Renewable Energy
In this laboratory the facility of solar PV
research kit is available. There are equipments
like two 40W PV modules, control unit,
charge controller, in built DC-DC converter,
temperature sensor, inverter unit and
batteries. Here, students can perform no. of
experiment under different varying radiation
conditions well as change in temperature.
Electromechanical Energy
Conversion
This lab is fully equipped with various Electrical
machines such as DC machines, Induction
Machines, Synchronous machines, Single
and Three Phase Transformers for conducting
various experiments. It also supports teaching,
research and consultancy works on Electrical
Machines and Drives. Through hands-on
experiments with real machines, students gain
practical experience and sound knowledge in
the area of Electrical Machines.
Network Theory
The presence of basic electrical equipments
such as interconnection of two-port
network, RL/RC circuit, T and Pi network and
home electrical wiring training system make
the laboratory sufficient to develop the basic
course structure.
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Process Dynamics and
Control
This Lab is equipped with Process Control
Trainers to Study Level, Flow, Temperature,
and Pressure Parameters along with control
techniques. Laboratory Trainer Kits with
advanced instrumentation helps students to
understand process dynamics thoroughly.
Power Electronics and Drives
The lab conducted includes learning of gate/
bus triggering circuits, single phase rectifier,
switched mode dc-dc converter, SEDC
(chopper fed), SEDC motor drive (controller
rectifier fed) and PMDC motor drive (controller
rectifier fed) etc. The lab sessions are apt as
per the requirement of the course.
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WORKSHOPS
• PSIM Workshop organized on September 10, 2013. Mr.Pinkal J. Patel, Associate Professor
from Sankalchand Patel College of Engineering conducted the workshop.
• Workshop on Process Dynamics, Control and Automation using LabVIEW (Under IEEE SB)
• Linear Algebra, Data Acquisition and Computer-based Control using Lab VIEW (SIG-MACT)
(Under IEEE SB.
The interactive workshop on Lab VIEW (short for Laboratory Virtual Instrument Engineering
Workbench) is a system-design platform and development environment for a visual
programming language from National Instruments, was held in Nirma University on 3rd
and 4th July, 2013 under SIG-MACT group of IEEE SB, PDPU.
• ARDUINO WORKSHOP conducted with the Special Interest Group ~ Embedded formed by
the IEEE Student Branch of DAIICT, Gandhinagar.
• Android Workshop conducted to help students effectively build professional mobile
business applications using Java and the Android SDK.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT
Name of Ph.D. Scholar
Topic of Research
Guide
Mr. Siddharth Joshi
Maximum Power Point tracking algorithm for
Wind Solar hybrid generation.
Dr. Vivek Pandya
Mr. Astik Dhandhia
Static security assessment in deregulated power
system using artificial intelligence techniques
Dr. Vivek Pandya
Ms. Meera Karamta
Real Time State Estimation of Power System
Dr. Jitendra Jamnani
Mr. Ashok Chavda
Use SFRA Techniques for Condition Monitoring
of Power Transformers
Dr. Vivek Pandya
Ms. Leena Santosh
Stochastic unit commitment problem of a power
system inclusive of renewable energy sources
Dr. Makarand Lokhande
Dr. Bhavesh Bhalja
Mr. Vyas Kaustubh A.
Electrostatic and Electromagnetic fields of EHV/
UHV AC power transmission
Dr. Jitendra Jamnani
Mr. Nitin Prajapati
Explicit model predictive control
Dr. Pratik Shah
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NAME
ACTIVITY
DETAILS OF ACTIVITY
ACHIEVEMENT
Parth Shah
Fool's Gold
Robotics activity- maze runner
2nd position
Shantanu Vaishnav
Fool's Gold
It was a robotics event
conducted during Flare 2013.
2nd Position
Neel Soni
Zonal Round of
Indo-US Robo
league
This was the zonal level
competition of Indo-US Robo
league. There was a problem
statement given to the
participants and they had to
come up with its solution in a
given time period.
3rd position
Manan Bothra
Waste to Energy
A Powerpoint Presentation
competition held by ENERTIA,
the solar club on the topic
"Waste To Energy".
3rd Position
CONFERENCE / SEMINAR
PAPER PRESENTATION
Expert Lecture on Energy Audit (Under ESPA)
• Adhayayan & Abhivyalkti-Paper & Poster Presentation Competition
(Under IEEE SB)
This event was organized under student forum Electrical Student &
Professional Association (ESPA) on 25th October, 2013. Expert Lecture
was taken by Mr. Nikhil Shah, MD, Nifa Electronics Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Nikhil
Shah has an experience of around 15 years into the field of energy
auditing. An energy audit is an inspection, survey and analysis of
energy flows for energy conservation in a building, process or system
to reduce the amount of energy input into the system without
negatively affecting the output(s).The The main focus of the lecture
that was conducted for about one hour and thirty minutes was about
energy conservation and a brief learning about importance of load
calculation for proper utilization of power
→ DUDE WHERE IS MY CIRCUIT 2.0.(Under IEEE SB) STEEPLECHASE
→ SEMINAR ON MODELLING AND SIMULATION (Under IEEE SB)
An inter-college level seminar on modelling and simulation was
held on 3rd April, 2013. The seminar focused on two fundamental
modelling techniques.
→ STUDENT SECTION CONGRESS (Under IEEE SB)
IEEE Student Branch organized a student section congress for all
engineering students in association with Student Section Network of
Gujarat, IEEE Asia-Pacific region on 7th April, 2013.
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CIVIL
Engineering
Civil Engineering is considered to be the most versatile
branch among all the engineering branches. The
Department of Civil Engineering since its formation
is committed to research and development in civil
engineering. The vision of the department is to give an
exposure to budding civil technocrats to various challenges
in the profession.
The department offers courses at undergraduate
level, graduate level and Ph.D doctorate level. The
main areas of research include Project Management,
Construction Management, Geotechnical Engineering,
Structural Engineering, Hydrology, GIS and GPS Systems,
Environmental Engineering, Concrete Technology and
Transportation Engineering. The department also handles
consultancy works & projects in the above mentioned areas.
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Course Structure
B.Tech
Civil Engineering
Semester I
Semester V
• Mathematics I
• Engineering Graphics
• Applied Mechanics
•Chemistry
• Elements of Mechanical Engineering
• Environmental Studies
• Computer Programming
•
•
•
•
•
Semester II
Semester VI
• Mathematics II
• Engineering Materials
• Elements of Civil Engineering
• Elements of Electrical Engineering
• Workshop Practice
•Physics
• Communication Skills
•
•
•
•
•
•
Semester III
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Transportation Engineering - I
Hydrology & Water Resources
Environmental Engineering - II
Geotechnical Engineering-I
Design of Reinforced Cement
Concrete Structures
• Urban and Rural Planning
Transportation Engineering - II
Irrigation Engineering
Computer Aided Design
Geotechnical Engineering - II
Design of Steel Structures
Organizational Psychology
Semester VII
• Mathematics III
•Surveying
• Fluid Mechanics-I
• Building Planning & Drawing
• Building Construction & Materials
• Structural Analysis - I
• Engineering Geology
• Construction Equipments &
Methods
• Estimation & Cost Analysis
• Earthquake Engineering
•Seminar
• Finite Element Method
• Advanced Concrete Design / GIS
and RS
Semester IV
Semester VIII
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Numerical Techniques
Advanced Surveying
Fluid Mechanics-II
Environmental Engineering-I
Concrete Technology
Structural Analysis - II
Civil Engineering Project
Professional Practice & Valuation
Computer Aided Design - II
Management Concepts & Practices
Project Management
Retrofitting Rehabilitation of
Structures
• Ground Improvement Techniques
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Clubs/Forums & Chapters
Civil Engineering Forum
Rotaract Club
Inaugurated on 28th January, 2012, The Civil Engineering Forum
of Civil Engineering Department, PDPU aims to provide an arena
to the students to boost their technical acquaintance & prove
themselves as a better professional in the community. It aims
to give the students the extra edge apart from academics so as
to develop a research temperament. This is an integral part of
the Department of Civil Engineering. It provides a platform to
students to gain knowledge, explore and to execute their ideas
in Civil Engineering. It is serves as an umbrella forum for all the
student organizations under the department.
Rotaract club of PDPU was established in August 2012 with the joint efforts of
all the schools at PDPU. Rotaract’s club objective is leadership development &
service — in the community, in the workplace, and around the globe. The 1.2
million Rotarians who make up more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in nearly every
country in the world share a dedication to the ideal of Service above Self.
Rotaract club of PDPU had organized an event on entrepreneurship in
association with Point 10 named “e-Chai insights at PDPU”. The event was
focused on extracting talents from the budding mind of students and provides
them a platform to showcase their skills.
Indian Green Building
Council (IGBC) Chapter
Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) is the apex body
in India with a vision to enable a sustainable built
environment for all and facilitate India to be one of the
global leaders in sustainable built environment by 2025.
It houses 1,491 members, 2,111 registered buildings,
362 rated buildings and 1,049 accredited professionals.
The IGBC chapter aims to reach out the IGBC Vision at
the Regional Levels with agendas to faster penetration
& reach, reach out to wider section of stakeholders
and involve local agencies & Institutions in the Green
building movement.
Institution of Civil
Engineers (ICE-UK)
Student Chapter
Department of Civil Engineering has come up as
a torch bearer in introducing Institution of Civil
Engineers-UK student chapter in India. ICE was
founded in 1818 by a small group of idealistic
young men. We were granted a royal charter in
1828 where we declared that our aim was to
“foster and promote the art and science of civil
engineering”. The active chapter organizes a series
of activities for the civil and non-civil engineering
students of PDPU including conferences,
workshops, seminars and expert talks.
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FACULTY
PROFILE
Dr. H. B. Raghavendra
Mrs. Niragi Dave
Areas of Interest:
Reinforced earth, Soil structure interaction,
Environmental waste management,
Foundations on problematic soils.
Areas of Interest:
Concrete Technology, Utilization of waste
materials in Concrete structures.
Dr. Debasis Sarkar
Lecturer
Professor & Director General, PDPU
Associate Professor & HOD
Areas of Interest:
Project Management, Project Risk
Management, BIM, Underground Corridor
Construction for Metro Rail Operations, SQC
of Ready Mixed Concrete, Green Building
Materials & Technology.
Dr. H. R. Dhananjaya
Associate Professor
Areas of Interest:
Computational Solid Mechanics, FEM, IFM,
FGM, Laminated composites.
Dr. Tejas Thaker
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest:
Earthquake hazard and mitigation, Ground
Improvement and waste management.
Dr. Trudeep N. Dave
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest:
Soil-structure interaction, Field applications
of Geosynthetics.
Dr. Manas Kumar Bhoi
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest:
Study of Interference effect of footings
under different loading condition, Non
linear Numerical analysis of Geotechnical
problems using Finite element method.
Dr. Anurag Kandya
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest:
Urban Micro Climate, Heat Islands, Building
Energy Modelling, Remote Sensing & GIS, Air
Quality Modelling & Monitoring.
Dr. Anantha Singh
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest:
Treatment of Water & Wastewater by
Physicochemical & Biological methods.
Mr. Rajesh S. Gujar
Lecturer
Areas of Interest:
Infrastructure Planning & Management.
Mr. Apurva H. Dave
Lecturer
Areas of Interest:
Structural Design & Structural Engineering
(Steel & R.C.C.).
Lecturer
Mr. Naimish Bhatt
Areas of Interest:
Application of GIS and Remote Sensing in
Civil Engineering, Flood Routing & Mitigation
Techniques.
Mr. Akshay Jain
Lecturer
Areas of Interest:
GIS Applications in Water Resource
Engineering, Flood Modeling.
Mr. Ronak Motiani
Lecturer
Areas of Interest:
Finite Element Modeling and Analysis of
Structures, Seismic Simulation of Structures.
Mr. Sharan Baswa
Lecturer
Areas of Interest:
Non-flexural behaviour of RC structures,
Computational mechanics.
Mr. Shivam Kapoor
Lecturer
Areas of Interest:
In-situ treatment of wastewater, ecological
sanitation, decentralized wastewater
treatment.
Ms. Sonal Dharne
Lecturer
Areas of Interest:
In-situ treatment of wastewater, ecological
sanitation, decentralized wastewater
treatment.
Mr. Sudhanshu Dixit
Lecturer
Areas of Interest:
Sediment Transport in Alluvial Rivers, Water
Resources Engineering, Hydrology, Ground
Water Hydrology, Canal Automation.
Mr. Ashu Kedia
Lecturer
Areas of Interest:
Four Stage Modelling, Public Transport
Planning, ICT – Transport interaction, etc.
Prof. Rajinikant Patel
Visiting Faculty
Areas of Interest:
Infrastructure Financing & Management.
Prof. Jigar Pandya
Visiting Faculty
Areas of Interest:
Real Estate Management.
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LAB
FACILITIES
Civil Engineering
Department
The DCE has setup a number of laboratories as per the
relevant course structure. Laboratories are well equipped to
facilitate academic and research activities. Laboratories are
being continuously upgraded with new equipment.
The practical classes are well integrated into the curriculum,
but the department encourages even more extensive use
of these facilities to nurture a research led environment. To
strengthen the research work of the M.Tech and Ph.D students
who rely extensively on experiments to validate their work.
Applied Mechanics
Top-notch advanced experimental facilities in
the state – Bell crank lever, compound wheel
& differential axle, apparatus for reaction of
forces in beam, apparatus for Centre of gravity,
combined plane arch friction slide apparatus.
Fluid and Hydraulics
Structure
Fluid mechanics lab deals with the
equipment used in testing of hydraulic
structures, coefficient of discharge, Reynolds
number for a pipe flow, minor losses, friction
factor for the pipes - Impact of jet apparatus,
metacentric height apparatus, Reynolds
apparatus, major & minor losses apparatus,
orificemeter, venturimeter, rotameter notch
apparatus, forced vortex apparatus.
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Environmental Engineering
Computer Simulation
This laboratory working such as analysis
environmental impact and controlling
pollution, for this practices laboratory
upgraded with new equipment– PH meter
kit, portable turbidity meter, hand hold TSS
meter, UV-visible spectro photometer, COD
reactor, BOD incubator, Muffle furnace with
thermo static control.
The labs are being continuously used by
students for purpose of software application
on designing and drafting – AutoCAD for
drafting, STAAD.Pro for structure design
& analysis, Etab, Project management,
quantum GIS, Bently WaterCAD for cost
estimation, WaterCAD- suverCAD &
StromeCAD for hydraulics structure design &
analysis, OHB projector.
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Concrete Technology
Geotechnical Engineering
Concrete laboratory which are well equipped
to get empirical knowledge by performing
difference practical – flexure testing machine,
concrete mixer machine, LA abrasion testing
machine, mechanical sieve shaker, impact
testing machine, crushing valve test apparatus,
vibrating table.
For the testing of soil behavior and characterizes
laboratory has unique instruments - Soil
hydrometer, permeability apparatus,
consolidation apparatus, unconfined
compression tester, CBR testing machine,
Triaxial test apparatus, SPT equipment, plate
bearing test, direct shear test machine.
Research Focus:
New Equipments /
Important Equipments:
The focus of Geotechnical Engineering research group’s is to find cost
effective and sustainable ways of improving engineering properties of soils/
rocks to ensure safety and reliability of Infrastructural development. The
group undertakes research activities in the areas of ground improvement,
geosynthetics, geo-environment, laboratory and insitu investigations of
soil/rock, site characterization and exploration techniques, geotechnical
earthquake engineering, seismic hazard analysis and microzonation
techniques, soil-structure interaction and numerical analyses. In order to
enhance the understanding of the fundamental behavior of engineering soils/
rocks, comprehensive courses have been developed to engage both students
and industry with an emphasis on the application of geotechnical processes to
solve engineering problems. In addition to conventional experimental facilities,
several new sophisticated and advanced equipments have been added like
fully automated triaxial system with GDS controller, static and cyclic plate load
test with data logging system etc.
→ Concrete Test Hammer
→ Compression Testing Machine 2000 KN (Digital)
→ Flexural Testing Machine
→ Los Angeles Abrasion Testing Machine
→ Buoyancy Balance
→ Ultra Sonic Pulse Velocity Tester
New Equipments /
Important Equipments:
→ Standard Penetration Test Apparatus
→ Plate Bearing Test Apparatus
→ Direct Shear Apparatus
→ Triaxial Test Apparatus
→ Vane Shear Apparatus
→ Consolidation Apparatus Three gang
→ Soil Cone Penetrometer (Digital Type)
→ Swell Test Apparatus
→ C.B.R. Tessting Machine
→ Unconfined Compression Tester (Motorised
cum Hand Operated)
→ Permeability Apparatus
Research Focus:
Research at the Infrastructure Materials Lab focuses on
concrete durability, early-age properties of concrete
and the pursuit of high-performance civil engineering
materials. Concrete, the most widely used building
material in the world, is a sustainable material when
properly designed and constructed. While new
materials may show promise, they are often made
from natural resources that are simply not found in
quantities abundant enough to compete with or even
replace the most used construction material in the
world, concrete. It is for this reason that concrete is
the most advantageous for further development as an
advanced material, and enhancements to concrete
to generate special properties or to achieve superior
performance may be a central path forward to ensure
both long-term durability and sustainability.
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Transportation Engineering
Separate facilities for transportation
engineering and pavement engineering
Equipment for advanced testing with
maximum accuracy – Digital ductility testing
machine, standard tar viscometer, ring & ball
apparatus, specific gravity bottle apparatus,
flash & fire point test apparatus.
Project Management
Computational
Laboratory
Research Focus:
Surveying & GIS
Laboratory has number of instruments
which contain basic to advance equipment
– Total Station with 5” accuracy, theodolite,
auto level with telescopic staff, line ranger,
French cross staff, plane table, dumpy level.
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The research focus is primarily on
Geographical Information System
(GIS) Mapping and Modeling for
various applications in the field
of Civil Engineering. Also Global
Positioning System (GPS) based
work for precise measurement of
coordinates are carried out.
New Equipments /
Important Equipments:
→ Trimble GeoXT GPS (Base1 and
Rower:5) with Post Processing Software
(Pathfinder Software)
→ ArcGIS 10.2 Software for mapping and
modeling
→ Total Station
→ Digital Distance Meter
→ Digital Plannimeter
Research Focus:
Research Focus:
Project Management Computational
Laboratory primarily focuses on
facilitating research on the current
trends of project management. Use
of project management softwares
like Microsoft Project Software (MSP),
Primavera and risk management
softwares like Riskamp, @ risk
software and Crystalball softwares
are primarily used to carry out
research in project management.
Transportation laboratory focuses on
applied research into state and national
transportation priorities. Current research
activities include: transportation safety,
human factors, intelligent transportation
systems, accessible transportation
systems and congestion management,
transportation engineering education,
and access management and pavement
material like bituminous , aggregate, soils
testing.
New Equipments /
Important Equipments:
→ Standard Penetrometer
→ Pavement Dynamic Cone Penetrometer
→ Ring And Ball Apparatus
→ Cleveland Flash & Fire Point Test
Apparatus
→ Standard Tar Viscometer
→ Benkelman Beam
→ Digital Ductility Testing Machine
→ Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester
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CHEMICAL
Engineering
The Department of Chemical Engineering (DCE) at PDPU
adopts a philosophy of ‘discovery learning to generate
knowledge through experience and innovative ideas’. DCE
focuses on comprehensive course curriculum with intense
practical exposure to the students which will enable them
to take up challenging professional careers in various fields
such as product and process design in Chemical Industries
and allied sectors such as oil and natural gas, petroleum
and petrochemicals, fine and heavy chemicals, coal
chemicals, fertilizer and agrochemicals, plastics, polymers
and others, apart from dealing with problems of energy
conservation and environmental pollution.
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Course Structure
B.Tech
Chemical Engineering
Semester I
Semester V
• Mathematics - I
• Applied Mechanics
•Chemistry
• W. S. Practice
• Computer Programming
• Communication Skills
• Engineering Graphics
• Environmental Science
• National Sports Organization
• Chemical Reaction Kinetics
• Mass transfer - I
• Chemical Processes Technology - II
(Inorganic)
• Modelling and Optimization
• Process Instrumentation
• Transport Phenomena
Semester II
• Mathematics - II
•Physics
• Elements of Civil Engineering
• Elements of Electrical Engineering
• Elements of Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering Materials
• Workshop Practice
Semester III
•
•
•
•
•
Mathematics - III
Engineering Chemistry
Fluid Flow Operation
Chemical Process Calculations
Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics - I
• Heat Transfer Operations
Semester IV
• Numerical Techniques in Chemical
Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics
Technology
• Solid Fluid Operation
• Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics - II
• Process Heat Transfer Design
• Chemical Process Technology - I
(Organic)
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Semester VI
•
•
•
•
•
•
Chemical Reactor Design
Mass transfer - II
Process Equipment Design
Process Dynamics and Control
Energy Technology
Humanities Elective
Semester VII
• Computer Aided Process Design
• Polymer Science and Technology
• Petroleum Refining and
Petrochemicals
• Industrial Economics
•Seminar
• Department Elective - I
Semester VIII
• Environmental Engineering and
Pollution Control
• Process Plant Safety, Health and
Hygiene
• Project Management
• B. Tech. Project
• Department Elective - II
• Department Elective - III
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Clubs/Forums & Chapters
IIChE Student Chapter
Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, IIChE PDPU student
chapter was established in the year 2013, with the sole aim of
empowering the knowledge of upcoming Chemical Engineers
and to acquaint them about various developments in
Chemical Process industry.
The PDPU, IIChE student chapter actively arranges expert
lectures, seminars, workshops, quizzes, group discussions,
plant visit etc. at regular intervals, so that the students excel,
when they come out of their academic confines.
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FACULTY
PROFILE
Dr. Pravin Kodgire
Mr. Anirban Dey
Areas of Interest:
Polymer Blends and Composites, Biofuel,
Fluid mechanics, Energy and Environment.
Areas of Interest:
Carbon dioxide absorption using
blended amines, Nanotechnology aided
methodologies for wastewater treatment.
Assistant Professor and HOD
Dr. Sukanta K. Dash
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest:
Clean Energy and Environment, Carbon
Capture and Sequestration, Gas Processing,
Chemical Thermodynamics and Reactor
Design, Process Modelling and Simulation,
Solar Adsorption Cooling.
Mr. Himanshu H. Choksi
Lecturer
Areas of Interest:
Catalysis, Biodiesel Production Techniques,
Heat Transfer, Process Equipment Design.
Ms. Bharti Saini
Lecturer
Areas of Interest:
Water & Wastewater Treatment,
Environmental Engineering.
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Lecturer
Ms. Anvita Sharma
Lecturer
Areas of Interest:
Biodiesel Production, Process Control.
Mr. Abhishek Kumar
Lecturer
Areas of Interest:
Process intensification, Biodiesel
production using Reactive Distillation,
Catalysis.
Ms. Sweta Balchandani
Lecturer
Areas of Interest:
Carbon dioxide absorption using
functionalized and blended ionic liquids,
Process Modelling and Simulation, Process
Control & Optimization & their applications
in Environmental Engineering.
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LAB
FACILITIES
Chemical Engineering
Department
Chemical Process
Technology
This lab is intended to expose the
students to the fundamentals of process
manufacturing of various chemical industry
products. This lab involves giving the
students the understanding of lab scale
manufacturing of various organic as well as
inorganic products, characterization and
analysis of raw materials and final products.
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Fluid Flow Operation Lab
Solid-Fluid Operation Lab
Process Heat Transfer Lab
Mass Transfer Labs
Fluid Flow operation lab deals with
experiments focused on measurement of
fluid flow properties such as fluid viscosity,
density, velocity and its distribution etc.
Study of fundamental experiments like
Reynolds experiment, stokes law are also
performed. Various experimental set up
are available to estimate frictional losses
and minor losses in circular pipe, annular
sections, various pipe fittings and valves.
It has flow measurement devices such as
Venturi meter, Pitot tube, Orifice meter, Weirs
& Notches, Centrifugal pump etc. Models
of pumps, pipes fittings, valves, plumbing
system are also available.
This laboratory is well-equipped for the
study of various mechanical unit operations
in process industries, which are essential for
cleaning and preparation of raw materials.
These operations include size reduction,
size separation, clarification, kneading, solid
fluid separation etc. All basic experiments
for fluid particle mechanics like Jaw
Crusher, Roll crusher, Ball Mill, Hammer
Mill, Ribbon blender, Screw conveyer, Plate
and Frame Filter press, Batch Centrifuge,
Cyclone Separator, Froth Flotation,
Batch Sedimentation, Sieve Shaker,
Hydrodynamics studies of fluidization are
available in this laboratory.
Heat Transfer Laboratory helps the students
to understand the mechanism of Conduction,
Convection and Radiation which are the
basic modes of heat transfer take place
in various chemical process equipments.
To enhance the practical knowledge of
industrial equipments, students perform
experiments on heat transfer equipments
such as Double Pipe Heat, Shell & Tube
Heat, and Plate and, finned tube heat
exchanger. They also conduct performance
study and heat transfer coefficient of
single effect evaporator, horizontal and
vertical condensers apart from conduction,
convection and radiation experimental study.
Mass Transfer Labs are equipped with
some of the most important experimental
facility for stage wise separation and
purification such as sieve plate distillation,
steam distillation, Plate and Packed bed
absorptions, wetted wall contactors
etc. Important experiments include gas
absorption, extraction and leaching,
crystallization, air-water humidification
operation, drying etc. Apart from this, basic
fundamental mass transfer principles
like gas diffusion, liquid diffusion are also
studied.
Chemical Reaction
Engineering Labs
Chemical reaction engineering labs are
intended to facilitate undergraduate students
to the areas of chemical kinetics, reactor design
and operations. Some of the experiments are
related to chemical kinetics, interpretation of
reactor data and correlations.
Operation of reactors such as Isothermal Batch
Reactor, Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor
(CSTR), Plug Flow Tubular Reactor and multiple
reactors in series are available.
Experiments related to dynamics of reactor,
RTD studies of various reactors and its
performance are an integral part of many
experiments.
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SEMINARS AND
WORKSHOPS
Process Dynamics and
Control Lab
Computer Aided Process
Design Lab
Environmental Engineering
Lab
Process control and dynamics is an
important aspect of any chemical process
The lab has 60 personal computers, servers
and workstations hosting a variety of software
used in chemical engineering. Students are
given training on software like ASPEN PLUS,
HYSIS, MATLAB, ANSYS, GAMS, POLYMATH
etc. to cater the development of process
modeling, flow sheeting, material and
energy balance, Simulation, Optimization
and synthesis techniques for chemical and
environmental engineering processes.
This lab focuses on both environmental
sciences and Engineering. A wide range of
experiments illustrating the basic principles
of Air, water and waste water analysis with
pollution parameters are available. BOD
Incubators, microbiological incubator,
colony counter, COD and SPM analyzers,
laminar flow chamber, autoclaves, pH meter,
conductivity meter, UV spectrophotometer,
TSS analyzer, DO analyzers, Jar test
apparatus etc are available. Other facility
include muffle furnace, precision weighing
balance, dust sampler, noise meters etc.
Industry, This lab deals with studies on
determination of time constant for first order
and second order processes, dynamics of
vessels, pressure and temperature variation
under interacting and non interacting
system, apart from level and flow controls.
Various controllers such as P, PI and PID and
control valves are available.
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Piping and Pipeline Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications was
held on 1st August 2014. The key note talk was delivered by renowned
academician Prof. A.S Moharir, IIT Bombay.
International Conference on
Expert talk on “Cleaner
Chemical Industries-ICCI was held
Production – A Pollution
on 22-23 August, 2014 as a part
Prevention Strategy” to save
of Pre-Vibrant Gujarat 2015 event
Environment in association with
in association with Government
Gujarat Cleaner Production Centre,
of Gujarat and Gujarat Chemical
Gandhinagar. 12th Sept 2014
Association.
Expert talk on “Modelling and
Expert talk on “Computer-Aided
Optimization in the Petroleum
Design in the Petroleum and
and Petrochemical” Industry
Petrochemical Industry” by Prof
by Prof Krishna Kaushik, Adjunct
Krishna Kaushik, Adjunct Professor,
Professor, University of Houston,
University of Houston, USA was
USA was held on 25th Sep, 2014
held on 26th Sep, 2014
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RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT
Department research focus is on recent scientific development and contributes to the main stream
of chemical engineering research. Research is going on in the area of :
•Biofuels: Research is going on for developing the various process intensification techniques for
production of biodiesel from non edible oil sources to produce energy efficient environmental
friendly sustainable techniques.
• Carbon capture and Sequestration: Design & development of regenerative chemical absorption
techniques for CO2 in amines, blended amines, ionic liquids, functionalised ionic liquids and
blended ionic liquids.
• Modeling and Simulation: Process modelling and simulation has given a new dimension in
understanding transport and kinetics of a process and scaling of chemical engineering processes.
Basically it deals with three aspects, namely; Modelling of chemical engineering processes,
parameter estimations and application of numerical methods for solution of models.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
• Aashit Agrawal & Avichal Saxena secured 1st position as a team, for
presentation on Ideas for Energy Conservation, on 12th March, 2015,
at FLARE-2015 in association with GEDA.
• Prerna Kaura selected for participation in MIT Media Lab, USA Design
Innovation Workshop 2015, under the track ‘Synthetic Biology’. PDPU
January 17-23, 2015.
• Aashit Agrawal & Avichal Saxena secured 3rd position as a team
at the ANNUAL TECHFEST of Gujarat Technological University (GTU),
under the event of Retro-Ingenierie, held at L.D. College of Engineering,
during 27-28th March, 2015.
• Aashit Agrawal presented a paper on “NANOTECHNOLOGY AND ITS
APPLICATION IN ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY” at CONFLUENCE-14,
held at Vishwakarma Govt. Engineering College, during 2-3rd April,
2014.
• Devendra Purbia and Jay Mehta stood 3rd in India Ideathon organised
by Capital Via at Indore (Madhya Pradesh) on 21st March, 2015.
• Devendra Purbia, Aashit Agrawal and Jay Mehta published a review
paper on ‘Industrial treatment of SO2 containing flue gases’ in
the journal of proceedings of International Conference on Chemical
Industry, PDPU. 22-23 Aug 2014 (ISBN 978-93-81212-84-4).
• Aashit Agrawal and Jay Mehta secured 1st position at FELICIFICANNUAL TECHFEST of Dharmsinh Desai University under the event of
FLAWLESS during March 10-14, 2014.
• Aashit Agrawal, Jay Mehta and Devendra Purbia Qualified in
the top 5 teams for the campus round of CAIRN INDIA AMAZING
CHAMPIONS OF ENERGY on 14th November, 2014. Also won the
runner’s up cash prize of INR 10000/• PRERNA KAURA and Rishabh Joshi presented a paper on ‘CO2
Removal Using MEA Absorption Process’ and stood 3rd in Adhyayan,
Paper Presentation Competition held under Tesseract 2014, November
9, 2014, Technical Festival.
• Rishabh Joshi stood 3rd in the Chemical X competition held in FLARE,
2014.
• Aashit Agrawal and Jay Mehta presented paper on ALTERNATE FUEL
SOURCES FOR AUTOMOBILES and secured 3rd position at SAE paper
presentation organized by MECHINERZO held at PDPU, during 29th
March, 2013.
• Prerna Kaura and Rishabh Joshi presented a review paper on
‘CO2 Removal Using MEA Absorption Process’ at International
Symposium on Engineering and Technology 2015, Trinity College of
Engineering and Research, Pune, February 11-13, 2015.
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• Devendra Purbia & Jay Mehta presented a paper on “Novel
Techniques for Water Treatment” in Tesseract (Adhyayan) organised
by PDPU on 8th 9th November 2014.
• Prerna Kaura and Rishabh Joshi published a review paper on
‘CO2 Removal Using MEA Absorption Process’ in the journal of
proceedings of International Conference on Chemical Industry, PDPU.
22-23 Aug 2014 (ISBN 978-93-81212-84-4).
• Apeksha Adme and Arunika presented a paper on “GTL (gas-toliquid) Technology” in CHEMCON 2014 Punjab University, Chandigarh
27-30 Dec 2014.
• Shimona Kevadia presented and published a technical review
paper on the topic “Conversion of Plastics to Hydrocarbon” at the
International Conference on Chemical Industries at PDPU, 22-23 Aug
2014.
• Shimona Kevadia Presented and published a technical review paper on
the topic “Recent trends in Quality Management” at the International
Conference on Chemical Industries at PDPU. 22-23 Aug 2014.
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INTERNATIONAL
EXPOSURE
PROGRAM
International Exposure Program was conducted in collaboration with College of
Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, SK, Canada from June 16, 2014 - July 18,
2014. Students from Civil and Mechanical Engineering along with faculty members
& staff had undergone through activities planned under IEP 2014. The IEP comprises
of engineering seminars, hands-on experiments in engineering laboratories, visit
of engineering project sites & research facility (such as Allen Potash mine, Canadian
Light Source etc.), cultural workshops, meeting with engineering faculties, and trip
to places like Banff, Waskesiu and Niagara Falls.
SEMINARS
LAB EXPERIMENT
→ Industrial Automation and Robotics
→ Rock Mechanics lab
School of Technology & School of Petroleum
→ Wind energy
→ Hydraulics
Technology went to Technion University,
→ LDRS energy exchangers used in
air-conditioning systems
→ Steel and concrete
ISREAL in collaboration with ICREATE. PDPU
→ Surveying
also aims at giving students an opportunity
→ Material Science &
Metallurgy
to understand global benchmarks in
→ Mechanics of Fluids
and Heat Transfer and
applications
PDPU had partnered with Icreate for a 12 day
→ Solar energy and its application of
fluid mechanics
→ Simulation in fluid dynamics.
→ Energy efficient building systems
→ Applications of materials sciences
in mechanical engineering
→ Biomechanics
→ Concrete testing and durability
→ Masonry
→ Industrial Automation
and Robotics
Students along with faculty member from
innovation and entrepreneurship. Hence
exposure program from May 06, 2014 - May
18, 2014 at Technion University.
→ Biomechanics of Balance
and Movement
→ Transportation seminar
SEMINARS
→ The Genealogy of the “Start Up Nation” by Ms. Katrin Melamed
→ “Entrepreneurial Capital Formation” by Prof. Harry Yuklea
→ “Project Planning Tools” by Mr. Guy Shtub
→ Practical workshop in Robotics Laboratory
→ “Entrepreneurial Finance” by Prof. Harry Yuklea
→ “Fundamentals of Crowd Funding” by Mr. Dan Marom
→ Practical workshop in Rocket Propulsion laboratory
→ “Entrepreneurship Policy Design” by Mr.Uri Gabai
→ “Venture Capital Investments” by Ifat Phillip
→ Israeli Entrepreneurs Marathon – We have been given chance to
meet and interact with Israel’s renowned entrepreneurs.
→ “Developing Israel through Brain Gain”
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INTERNSHIPS
AND
TRAINING
Social Service
Internship
Engineering studies have two systems contributing side by side to the
Objectives:
enhancement of comprehension and study skills. The first is the theoretical
As per the directive of the Ministry of Human Resource Development,
Government of India, a Technical Programme should comprise of
at least 20% courses on Humanities and Management. For better
execution of policies during one’s professional career, a technocrat
is required to come to terms with the realities of life. In India, rural
population comprises of nearly 70% of the country’s total population. In
a developing nation like India, cities are getting saturated rapidly in many
ways and the onus on administrative machinery is to focus on rural areas
for development. In this regard, it has become mandatory to know and
understand rural life and its demography. It is with this reference, School
of Technology, under the aegis of Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University,
has introduced Civic and Social Service Internship (CSSI) as a course in
B.Tech programme after completion of first year.
Objectives:
• To strengthen understanding on concepts of rural development
with specific reference to the Indian context.
systems; conducted primarily in the form of lectures, tutorials and labs,
• To integrate all learning in real life environment
which are accompanied by frequent consultation of various knowledge
• To expose students to all industrial engineering tasks like design,
production, maintenance, services, equipment operations,
technology and operational techniques.
sources. The second is the practical system, in the form of Industrial and
• To provide exposure to grassroot realities, in the rural setting
with a focus on participation in interventions by NGOs.
Research Training, during which the students apply theories learnt. The
• To strengthen insights and develop skills on participatory
methodologies and tools used in rural development.
and Research Training, envisaged with a view to make students familiar
• To understand and appreciate broader contexts of other
stakeholders, like government agencies, donors and local self
governance institutions, while participating in existing field
projects.
• To facilitate cross-cultural learning on development issues as
well as other areas of inter-personal growth and learning.
third year B.Tech students are scheduled to go through Oil & Gas Industrial
with industry operations in Oil & Gas industry including exploration, drilling,
production, transportation, refining, distribution, electricity, generation
and research activities. The ultimate goal of the training is to accelerate
integration into professional careers once the graduate is hired for doing a
• To enhance student’s scientific and practical capabilities. It makes
the student perceive the practical signification of the academic topics
handled at the faculty, and direct his thinking to the practical aspects.
• To give the student, the feeling of a professional career he/ she is
heading for, before graduation. Industrial and Research Training can
represent a valuable asset for the graduate and for the employer. For
the latter, post-hiring training can be shortened
certain task. This can be achieved through many activities or objectives:
Industrial
Orientation
Industrial Orientation facilitates understanding about application
of basic science and engineering acquired during first two years of
curriculum and developing their understanding about the industry
operation that will further facilities their academic and research
learning for the subjects to be taught during 3rd and 4th year of B.Tech
Programme.
It is in this reference, 2nd year B.Tech students are scheduled to visit
various industries across the country with a view to get familiar with
Industry Operations.
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Objectives:
• To expose students to various operations of the industry and
enhance their understanding about application of science
and engineering principles studied in first two years of B.Tech
programme.
• To develop student’s understanding about the industry
operations and facilitate their academic and research learning
for the 3rd and 4th year B.Tech programme.
• To develop students understanding of the industry value chain.
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Post Graduate
Programmes
M.Tech
The M.Tech Programme offers
a curriculum which is modern,
flexible and futuristic with
a strong emphasis on sound
fundamentals, problem
solving and practical exposure
to real life situations.
PDPU offers 2 year M.Tech programme in the
following specialized disciplines:
→ Petroleum Engineering
→ Civil Engineering
(Infrastructure Engineering & Management)
→ Electrical Engineering
(Power Systems)
→ Mechanical Engineering
(Thermal Engineering)
→ Nuclear Engineering
→ Solar Energy
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M.Tech
Petroleum
Engineering
M.Tech Bridge Course
This is a compulsory but non-credit bridge course which all the
students have to pass in order to go to the main M.Tech course. The
course gives an overview of the entire Oil and Gas value chain. The
course covers the basic overview of petroleum geology, petrophysical
properties of rock and fluid, fundamentals of reservoir engineering,
overview of drilling operations, basics of refinery operations, gas
processing, LNG Value Chain and Gas Distribution.
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Semester - I
Semester - II
Semester - III
• Advanced Numerical Methods and
Computer Programming
• Advanced Drilling Engineering
• Advanced Natural Gas Engineering
• Advanced Reservoir Engineering
• Hydrocarbon ExplorationTechniques
• Advanced Numerical Methods and
Computer Programming Lab
• Petroleum Engineering Lab - I
• Drilling Fluids Lab
• Advanced Instrumentation and
Control
• Petroleum Production Engineering
• Artificial Lift Techniques
• Advanced Formation Evaluation
• Petroleum Engineering Lab - II
•Seminar
•Project
• Industrial Training
ELECTIVE
• Enhanced Oil Recovery
• Formation Damage and Well
Stimulation • Reservoir Modelling and Simulation
Semester - IV
•Project
•Dissertation
•Seminar
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M.Tech
M.Tech
Mechanical
Engineering
Electrical
Engineering
(Power Systems)
102
Semester - I
Semester - II
Semester - III
Semester - I
Semester - II
Semester - III
• Advanced Numerical Techniques
and Computer Programming
• Advanced Fluid Mechanics
• Advanced Engineering
Thermodynamics
• Thermal Lab - I
•
•
•
•
•
•Seminar
•Project
• Industrial Training
• Advanced Numerical Techniques
and Computer Programming
• Advanced Electrical Machines
• Advanced Power System Protection
• Modern Processors and Embedded
Systems
• Department Elective :
→ Finite Element Methods
→ Renewable Energy Systems
• Laboratory - I
• Modern Control Systems
• Power System Analysis and
Dynamics
• Advanced Power Electronics
• Smart Grid Technologies and
Applications
• Advanced Digital Signal Processing
• Successful Research and
Development Program
• Laboratory - II
•Seminar
• Industrial Training
•Project
Experimental Methods
Advance Heat Transfer
Computational fluid Dynamics
Thermal Lab - II
Course on Successful Research
Development Program
Semester - IV
•Seminar
•Project
•Dissertation
Semester - IV
•Seminar
•Project
•Dissertation
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M.Tech
Civil
Engineering
(Infrastructure
Engineering &
Management)
Semester - I
Semester - II
Semester - III
• Infrastructure Planning and
Engineering - I
• Project Management
• Project Design Studio - I
• Elective - I*
• Elective - II#
• Advanced Numerical Techniques
& Computer Programming
• Infrastructure Planning and
Engineering - II
• Technology for Infrastructure
Construction
• Infrastructure Financing and
Management
• Project Design Studio - II
• Elective - III**
• Elective - IV##
• Successful Research
Development Program
•Seminar
•Project
• Industrial Training
Semester - IV
•Seminar
•Project
•Dissertation
List of Elective - I
List of Elective - II
List of Elective - III
List of Elective - IV
GIS Applications in Infrastructure
Engineering / Water and
Wastewater Treatment / Solid
waste & Hazardous waste
Management /Urban Water and
Storm Water Engineering / Project
Development Issues in Energy
Sector / Traffic and Transport
Planning / Transportation Systems
Analysis.
Ground Improvement Techniques
/ Geotechnical Design of
Infrastructure / Design and
Construction of Structures /
Geo-environment Engineering
/Construction Systems and
Management / Civil Engineering
Decision Methods and Tools
/ Safety in Infrastructure
Constructions / Pavement Design
and Engineering.
Value Engineering and
Management / Earthquake
Engineering for Infrastructure /
Highway & Road Construction /
Environment Impact Assessment
of Infrastructure Projects / Design
of Water & Wastewater Treatment
Plant / Sustainability & Ecological
Design / Public Transport and
Railway Operations / Urban
Infrastructure Management /
Software Applications through
Primavera.
Planning and Financing / Finite
Element Methods / Renewable
Energy / Technology in Nonconventional Energy Sector / Real
Estate Valuation and Management
/ Design of Energy Efficient
Buildings / Law and Legislation
for Infrastructure / Enterprise
Resource Planning.
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M.Tech
Nuclear
Engineering
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FACULTY PROFILE
Semester - I
Semester - II
Semester - III
• Advanced Numerical Methods &
Computer Programming
• Nuclear Reactor Theory
• Introduction to Nuclear Technology
• Radio Isotope Applications
• Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics
• Renewable Energy & Energy Management
•Seminar
• Advanced Numerical Methods Lab
•
•
•
•
•
•
• Industrial Training
•Project
• Pedagogy Practice I
•Seminar
•
•
•
•
Nuclear Safety
Plant Operation, Dynamics and Control
Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Nuclear Power Plant Engineering
Radiation Measurement & Protection
Computational Neutron Transport &
Radiation Shielding*
Multivariable Control Theory*
Reliability in Nuclear Power Plants*
Radiation Measurement Lab
Course on Successful Research Program
Development
Semester - IV
Mr. G. Vaitheeswaran
Mr Vikram Rathore
Areas of Interest:
Reactor Physics, Accelerators, Plasmas and
Tokomaks. Currently carrying out my Ph.D
work under the guidance of Prof.D.Bora,
Director, Institute of Plasma Research, on
measurement of Double Differential Cross
sections for various materials which will be
useful for the ITER project.
Areas of Interest:
Computational Physics, Reactor Physics,
CFD, Radiation Detection Techniques.
Lecturer
Lecturer
•Project
• Pedagogy Practice II
•Dissertation
•Seminar
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M.Tech
Solar Energy
Semester I
Semester II
Semester III
CORE COURSES
CORE COURSES
• Project Dissertation-I
• Project Seminar-I
• Evaluation of Industrial
Training
•
•
•
•
•
Mathematical Techniques
Quantum Mechanics & Semiconductors
Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer
Vacuum Science & Thin Film Technology
Renewable Energy & Energy Management
ELECTIVE
• Semiconductor & Optoelectronic Devices
• Nano-structured Materials for Energy
Devices
• Heat Ventilation &Air Conditioning
LABORATORY WORK/ ENERGY LAB-1
• To study various renewable energy
source options (PV, Wind etc.) installed at
PDPU campus
• To study various techniques and
characterization of thin film.
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• Photovoltaic Science & Engineering
• Solar Thermal Engineering
• Semiconductor Processing &
Characterization
• Modelling & Simulation
• Galvanic Energy Storage
• Research Methodology
ELECTIVE
•
•
•
•
Applied Photovoltaics
Solid and Surfaces
Photovoltaic Power Plant Engineering
Advance Heat transfer
LABORATORY WORK/ ENERGY LAB-2
• To perform kit based experiments of
PV modules that will identify various
parameters and characteristics of solar
PV system.
• To study complete cell characterization.
• To study of various inverter systems for
renewable energy sources.
• Study of PV Emulator and Grid Tied PV
Simulator.
FACULTY PROFILE
Semester IV
• Project Dissertation-II
• Project Work
Project Seminar –II
(Presentation of the
complete project work)
Dr. Indrajit Mukhopadhyay
Dr. Abhijit Ray
Dr. Surendra Singh Kachhwaha
Areas of Interest:
Nano-Structured Materials for Energy Devices,
Thin film solar Cell by Electrochemical Method,
High energy density Li ion battery.
Areas of Interest:
Solar photovoltaic materials & device physics,
Thermoelectric materials & applications.
Areas of Interest:
Refrigeration, evaporative cooling, Bio-diesel
production and application, renewable energy
sources.
Dr. Tajinder Pal Singh
Assistant Professor
Head, SRDC
Professor
Areas of Interest:
Linear Algebra and Numerical Reservoir
Simulation.
Dr. Anurag Mudgal
Associate Professor
Areas of Interest:
Use of low grade renewable energy in the area of
desalination, heating and cooling applications.
Assistant Professor & Academic Coordinator
Dr. Manoj Kumar
Areas of Interest:
Solar Photovoltaics, Dye Sensitized Solar Cells
(DSSC), Different fabrication routes, conduction
mechanisms, Nanotechnology: Growth of TiO2
nanotube & nano-rods for DSSC.
Dr. Balamurali Mayya
Assistant Professor
Professor
Brijesh Triphati
Lecturer
Qualification: M.Sc.
Areas of Interest:
Performance improvement of solar cell by
applying third generation concepts; theoretical
modeling and practical development of solar
cells and systems.
Areas of Interest:
Organic Photovoltaic Devices, Dye Sensitized
Solar Cells, Statistical Theory of Quantum Dots,
Random Matrix T.
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Ph.D
The goals of the Doctoral Programme at PDPU
comprise the following:
‘The development of the highest quality
of scientific and technical manpower to
cater to the needs of Industry and R & D
organisations’.
These programmes with their courses and specialized
research aims to prepare students for the corporate
world by enhancing their perspectives and breadth of
knowledge related to the principle divisions of their
respective fields of specialization.
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Candidates for the Ph.D degree are given intensive
exposure to a specific field of engineering research as
well as continued study of a broad range of engineering
fundamentals. The main focus is individual research
and students are expected to expand the frontiers of
knowledge in their area of endeavor. For the Doctoral
Programme, Ph.D students are required to register and
successfully complete a minimum number of courses as
per the rules of the School.
PDPU offers Ph.D programmes in various engineering
and science disciplines.
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CENTRE OF
EXCELLENCE
THE SIEMENS-CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
The Siemens Centre of Excellence has been established at PDPU to cater the need of skilled man power in the automotive industry. The Siemens Centre
of Excellence is established under an agreement between Industries Commissionerate - Government of Gujarat, Siemens Industry Software (INDIA) Pvt.
Ltd., Designtech Systems Ltd., India & Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University.
Siemens Center of Excellence is equipped with the latest design, digital manufacturing, simulation, and lifecycle management soft-ware from Siemens
Industry Software, and state of art industrial equipment from Siemens Industry. It also have the latest computerized numerical controllers (CNC),
programmable logic controllers (PLC), computer integrated manufacturing unit (CIM) comprising of CNC milling and turning machines, automatic
guided vehicles (AGV), industrial robots, automatic storage and retrieval systems, vision inspection system for quality control, CIM controllers and
software, rapid prototyping machines, etc., all integrated using Siemens Total Integrated Automation (TIA) portal. It has 7 fully-equipped laboratories
that will be staffed with instructors trained and certified by Siemens.
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CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
FOR GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
Geothermal Energy is being harnessed and used for domestic as
well as commercial purpose in many parts of the world, such as
Indonesia, Mexico, Philippines, New Zealand, Iceland, California
(US). However, in India, the potential Geothermal Energy has not yet
been tapped. As per the studies conducted by Geological Survey of
India (GSI), Gujarat also has a potential of geothermal energy, which
is yet to be explored.
In order to put Gujarat on unconventional energy basket in India,
Government of Gujarat took an initiative of establishing a centre
dedicated to research & development activities in the area of
exploration and exploitation of geothermal energy. In this light, with
the support of Government of Gujarat, PDPU established Centre of
Excellence for Geothermal Energy (CEGE) on 10th of October, 2013.
CEGE is carrying out exhaustive research in the investigative studies
for analysing the resource potential of various sites in Gujarat.
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CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN
BIO-FUEL STUDIES
Centre of Excellence in Bio-Fuel Studies has been established to design and develop
energy efficient, environment friendly and industrially viable techniques for bio-fuel
production and to develop characterization and world class testing facility. The centre
will focus on development of a state of art energy efficient biodiesel reactor unit capable
of producing biodiesel from multi feed stocks which are easily available in our country.
The centre has tremendous benefits in reference to enhance small scale
entrepreneurship especially in biodiesel production. It will also help to promote,
popularize and commercialize the production of multi feed stock derived biodiesel and
its utilization in diesel engines and stationary diesel sets thus reducing our nation’s
dependency on imported fossil diesel fuel. It will also help in reduction in health care
costs due to improved air quality and greenhouse gas mitigation and increased number
of production and distribution jobs can be created.
Focus areas of the centre include:
• Process optimization studies for biofuel production techniques.
GLOBAL
ALUMNI
PRESENCE
• To develop new catalyst and new co-
also been successful in pursuing their dreams abroad. With a strong and growing
presence of PDPU alumni in some of the top notch companies & institutes of the
world the PDPU community is on its way to making their presence felt across the
global industry.
OKLAHOMA CITY
solvent for efficient bio-fuel production.
• To identify non-edible oil and other
TORONTO
NORMAN
raw material sources for biodiesel
production.
The Alumni of PDPU have not only left their mark on the Indian industry but have
STAVANGER
EDMONTON
KUWAIT CITY
STRAUME
ACHORAGE
• Preparation of operation and
TRONDHEIM
maintenance manual.
LONDON
CLAUSTHALZELLERFELD
FAIRBANKS
NEW YORK
GREATER
NEW YORK
STANFORD
LOS ANGELES
DUBAI
ABERDEEN
LAGOS
KINGSVILLE
MUSCAT
HAGUE
SINGAPORE
HOUSTON
DOHA
TULSA
SOLAR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
The Solar Research and Development Center (SRDC) at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) has been continuously working to achieve the
above mentioned target. Established in 2013, SRDC has been focusing on two important aspects. The first goal is to establish world class laboratory to
carry out fundamental as well as applied research on solar photovoltaics (PV), concentrated solar thermal (CST) and concentrated solar power (CSP).
The other aspect is to impart hands on training at the highest level to the M. Tech. and Ph.D. students on the solar energy technologies as well as on the
energy storage.
The current research of SRDC focuses on the fundamental aspects like achieving high performance, low cost thin film electronic materials and devices
including Interfacial Electron Transfer Process, Nano-structured carbons as active negative electrode material for high energy density Li ion battery,
Conducting Polymer based composites for energy device application, Nano-structured Si/Ge based material for Li ion battery, Nano-composite based
super-capacitors, Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, Non-vacuum thin film processing, Perovskite solar cells, etc. On the applied side, the center
is active in developing low concentrated PV system with back cooling effect in order to enhance overall energy efficiency, Efficient single and double
axes maximum power point tracking (MPPT) systems, Optimum design for building integrated PV system, Energy efficient solar dryer, Vapor absorption
based solar cooling system etc.
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COMPANY NAME
Accenture
Centrica Energy
Topeka Capital Markets, Inc.
Halliburton Overseas Ltd
Keppel Offshore And Marine Technology Center
Nabors Arabia Co. Ltd.
Norshore
Petroleum Development Oman
United Arab Bank
Halliburton
SEEPCO
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
Warwick Energy Group
Jindal Pipes Ltd
Neal Adam Services
Onsite CO2, LLC
Roth Capital Partners
L&T Hydrocarbon
RFID PASS
Pangea, Inc.
ConocoPhillips
ABU DHABI
CITY
Brisbane
Stavanger
New York
Kuwait City
S ingapore
Muscat
Straume
Muscat
Dubai
Houston
Lagos
Houston
Oklahoma City
Singapore
Houston
Houston
Houston
Abu Dhabi
Houston
Achorage
Houston
COUNTRY
Australia
Norway
USA
Kuwait
Singapore
Oman
Norway
Oman
UAE
USA
Nigeria
USA
USA
Singapore
USA
USA
USA
UAE
USA
USA
USA
PERTH
BRISBANE
UNIVERSITY NAME
•Arizona State University
• Clausthal University of Technology
• Memorial University
• Norwegian University of Science and Technology
• Rice University
• Robert Gordon University
• Stanford University
• Stevens Institute of Technology
• TAMU Kingsville
• TU Delft
• University of Oklahoma
• University College London
• University of Alaska
• University of Alaska Fairbanks
• University of Alberta
• University of Calgary
• University of Houston
• University of Oklahoma
• University of South California
• University of Southern California
• University of Tulsa
• University of Western Australia
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INFRASTRUCTURE
Wellness Centre
Hostel Facility
A nutritious diet and a good workout helps students
to combat academic stress. School of Petroleum
Technology has set up a state of- the-art wellness centre
equipped with cardio & weight training equipment and
facilitates student workouts under the expert supervision
of a certified trainer.
Our in-campus residential facilities offer furnished hostel
rooms on a twin occupancy basis. This is an optional
facility offered to B.Tech students. Separate hostels
are provided for female students. There are seven fully
functional hostel blocks which are Wi-Fi enabled and are
well-designed to meet the needs of the students. These
include emergency medical facilities, a doctor on call,
24x7 access to computer labs and a well equipped and
comfortable lounge to facilitate group activities.
The wellness centre can look after the needs of
more than 50 students per session and is functional
throughout the day.
As a part of its wellness initiative, the university
also provides an expansive playground for outdoor
games, such as football, cricket and practice courts for
basketball, volleyball and badminton.
Cafeteria & Food Court
School of Petroleum Technology has ensured that the
students enjoy a healthy diet charted out by a dietician,
which is wholesome and nutritious. The food court also
provides refreshments throughout the day. The cafeteria
is attractively laid out and offers students and ecofriendly environment to relax while deliberating on their
academic and personal lives and collectively address the
attendant challenges.
Library
Library and Information Centre is the heart of the school
and aims to provide an ideal ambience for both creation
& dissemination of knowledge, information, insights &
intellect in all its academic programs. The centre has
utilized Information Technology extensively to ensure that
resources are accessible from anywhere at any time. The
Library holds a collection of printed as well as electronic
resources which include books, journals, databases,
CDs/DVDs, e-journals, reports, case studies, conference
proceedings, training manuals, etc
Other Facilities
→ PDPU Campus Store - Pride Forever
→ Medical Facility + 24 hours Ambulance
→ Bank + 24 hours ATM
→ Stationery and General Store
→ Medical Store
→ Travel Booking Office
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JOB APPLICATION FORM
(TO BE FILLED BY COMPANIES)
NAME OF THE COMPANY :
ADDRESS :
CITY :STATE : PIN :
TEL. NO. (WITH STD CODE) :
FAX : E-MAIL :
COMPANY WEBSITE :
REQUIREMENTS / CRITERIA :
S. NO
THE TRAINING &
PLACEMENT CELL
The Training and Placement Cell (T&P Cell)
Facilities available at T&P Cell:
handles all the internship and placements
→ Auditorium and lecture theaters for Pre-Placement Talk
for graduates and post-graduate students
→ Well equipped rooms for interviews and group discussions
at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University
→ Computer labs for conducting online test
(PDPU).
→ Requisite infrastructure for pooled recruitment drives
COURSE
1
B.TECH CIVIL ENGINEERING
2
B.TECH ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
3
B.TECH MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
4
B.TECH INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
5
B.TECH CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
6
B.TECH PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
7
M.TECH CIVIL ENGINEERING
8
M.TECH ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
9
M.TECH MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
10
M.TECH PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
11
M.TECH SOLAR ENGINEERING
12
M.TECH NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
TOTAL NO. OF STUDENTS THE
COMPANY WISHES TO RECRUIT
PREFERRED INTEREST AREAS
ANY OTHER INFORMATION
CAMPUS RECRUITMENT PROCESS :
PRE-PLACEMENT TALK (PPT)
WRITTEN TEST
PERSONAL INTERVIEW
ANY OTHERS
GROUP DISCUSSION
CONTACT PERSON :
NAME :
The T&P Cell office is well equipped
to support all placement procedures
including Pre-Placement Talk, interviews
and group discussions.
The placement policies and other related activities are handled by
team of experienced Professionals, Professor-in-Charge along with
Students’ - Placement Committee. The process of coordination
with recruiters is handled by the T&P Cell. The companies are
encouraged to communicate with Manager - Training & Placement
for initial discussions and subsequent communication for
placement procedures.
DESIGNATION :
TEL. NO. (WITH STD CODE) (O):
MOBILE NO.
FAX :E-MAIL :
SIGNATURE OF COMPANY OFFICIAL
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PLACEMENTS
@ PDPU AT A GLANCE
The placement initiatives of PDPU for all of its
batches attracted a good number of companies
from Energy & Infrastructure, Oil & Gas and
other sectors. Most of our students managed
to bag substantial job profiles at prestigious
organizations along the entire energy value chain.
PDPU has received accolades and good industry
vibes, both in terms of alumni performance and
the curriculum structure. Since its inception,
following companies have participated in
Placements Season:
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PDPU
PANDIT DEENDAYAL PETROLEUM UNIVERSITY
Off. Koba - Gandhinagar Highway, Raisan,
Gandhinagar - 382 007. Gujarat, India.
Training & Placement Cell
Mr. Vineet Bagaria
Manager, Training and Placements
Phone (O): +91 79 2327 5395 Mobile: +91 98253 26191
E-mail: vineet.bagaria@pdpu.ac.in
www.pdpu.ac.in