A flagship B.Tech programme, established in 2006, producing globally competent mechanical engineers through rigorous fundamentals, hands-on labs and Kerala’s only Daikin Centre of Excellence for HVAC training.
The laboratories/workshops are fully equipped with complete set of latest equipments/machines, tools and instruments, which caters to the need of the undergraduate and post graduate students. All laboratories have experienced technical staff from industry. The various labs and workshops encompass the vital aspects of Mechanical Engineering.
Introduces basic manufacturing processes and familiarises students with the tools and equipment used in fitting, carpentry, sheet metal work, welding and foundry.
| Sl.No | Equipment / Machine | Sl.No | Equipment / Machine |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benchvice – 66 Nos | 11 | Hand Grinding Machine |
| 2 | Circular saw | 12 | Pedestal Grinding Machine |
| 3 | Jig-saw | 13 | Carpentry Planing Machine |
| 4 | Open hearth forge | 14 | Centre Lathe |
| 5 | Hand Shear Machine | 15 | Wood work Lathe |
| 6 | Power Hacksaw | 16 | TIG Welding Machine |
| 7 | Air compressor | 17 | Arc Welding Machine |
| 8 | Gas fired small size cupola Furnace | 18 | Gas Welding Set |
| 9 | Bench Drilling Machine | 19 | Gas Cutting Set |
| 10 | Hand Drilling Machine – 2 Nos | 20 | Digital Muffle Furnace |
Mechanical Department has well equipped CAD Lab facility to cater the modeling, designing and testing needs. The lab introduces students to the basics and standards of engineering drawing related to machines and components. It teaches students technical skills regarding assembly, production and part drawings. It also familiarizes students with various limits, fits and tolerances and helps them gain knowledge about standard CAD packages on modeling and drafting. This lab is equipped with 31 computer terminals and has AUTO CAD, UG Nx, and MS Office to satisfy the above needs of the students and faculty.
In this laboratory, students have the opportunity to study the working principle of IC Engines and conduct the performance tests on IC engines (both SI and CI engines), compressors and blowers. It also has facilities to measure viscosity, flash and fire point and Calorific value of liquid fuels.
| Sl.No | List Of Equipments |
|---|---|
| 1 | Four-cylinder 4 stroke petrol engine Test rig with Hydraulic dynamometer 10 HP, 1500 rpm (morse test) |
| 2 | Single cylinder 2 stroke petrol engine test rig coupled to Rope-brake dynamometer – 2.5HP/ 3000 rpm |
| 3 | Apparatus for Performance of simple journal Bearings |
| 4 | Two stage 2 cylinder air compressor 3 HP -12 kg /cm2, 250 litres. |
| 5 | Air conditioning test rig. (1 Ton capacity) |
| 6 | Single cylinder, 4-stroke Diesel engine cut model |
| 7 | Diesel engine test rig with AC generator & resistance load bank. –10 HP, 1500 rpm. |
| 8 | Refrigeration test rig |
| 9 | Bomb Calorimeter |
| 10 | Single cylinder 4 stroke diesel engine coupled to rope brake dynamometer along with retardation test. (Kirloskar) |
| 11 | Flash point & Fire point Apparatus |
| 12 | Redwood Viscometer |
| 13 | Test rig for variable compression Ratio – Petrol engine coupled to Eddy Current Dynamometer |
| 14 | Cut Model of Engine |
| 15 | Cut Model of Gear Box |
| 16 | Cut Model of Differential gear |
| 17 | Cut Model of Brake system. |
The students can use this lab to conduct the various heat transfer experiments, practice calibration of thermometer and pressure gauges. They can also perform experiments on dynamics.
| Sl.No | List Of Equipment | Sl.No | List Of Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger | 6 | Condensation of drop wise and film wise Forms |
| 2 | Boiling Heat Transfer Apparatus | 7 | Thermal Conductivity of Metal Rod |
| 3 | Critical Heat Flux Apparatus | 8 | Apparatus for Heat Transfer in Forced Convection |
| 4 | Emissivity Measurement Apparatus | 9 | Parallel Flow / Counter Flow Heat Exchanger |
| 5 | Unsteady state of heat transfer Apparatus |
The main objectives of this lab is to demonstrate the applications of theories of basic fluid mechanics and hydraulic machines and to provide a more intuitive and physical understanding of the theory. Mechanical, Civil and Safety Engineering students undergo this lab. The lab is equipped with different flow measuring set-ups such as venturimeter, orifice-plate, pitot tube, rotameter etc.
| Sl.No | List of Apparatus in Fluid Mechanics Laboratory | Sl.No | List of Apparatus in Fluid Mechanics Laboratory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Closed Circuit Bernoulli’s Apparatus | 7 | Closed Circuit Orifice and mouth piece Apparatus |
| 2 | Closed Circuit Orifice Meter Test Rig | 8 | Closed Circuit Minor Losses in pipes Apparatus |
| 3 | Closed Circuit Notch Test Rig (Rectangular and Triangular Notch) | 9 | Hele-Shaw Apparatus |
| 4 | Closed Circuit Reynolds Apparatus | 10 | Metacentric Height Apparatus |
| 5 | Closed Circuit Venturimeter Apparatus | 11 | Free and Forced Vortex Apparatus |
| 6 | Closed Circuit Pipe Friction Test Rig |
| Sl.No | List of Machines in Hydraulic Machines Lab | Sl.No | List of Machines in Hydraulic Machines Lab |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Closed Circuit Francis Turbine Test Rig | 9 | Closed Circuit Gear oil pump Test Rig |
| 2 | Closed Circuit Pelton Wheel Test Rig | 10 | Closed Circuit Hydraulic Ram Apparatus |
| 3 | Closed Circuit Kaplan Turbine Test Rig | 11 | Closed Circuit Reciprocating pump Test Rig |
| 4 | Closed Circuit Jet Pump Test Rig | 12 | Wind Tunnel Apparatus |
| 5 | Closed Circuit Centrifugal Pump Test Rig | 13 | Cut model of Reciprocating pump |
| 6 | Closed Circuit Multistage Centrifugal Pump Test Rig | 14 | Cut model of Centrifugal Pump |
| 7 | Closed Circuit Plunger Pump Test Rig | 15 | Models of different Turbine blades, pump Impellers and pipe fittings |
| 8 | Closed Circuit Impact of Jet on Vane |
Manufacturing Technology Lab is established to provide an opportunity for the students to practice on various types of tools, manipulate and control various process parameters during machining processes. Students also gain knowledge on the structure, properties, treatment, testing and applications of Steel, Cast Iron and Brass and other metals.
| Sl.No | List Of Machines | Sl.No | List Of Machines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centre lathe – 18 Nos | 8 | Horizontal Milling machine |
| 2 | High speed high precision Centre lathe (HMT NH-26) | 9 | Slotting Machine |
| 3 | Capstan Lathe | 10 | Shaping Machine |
| 4 | Radial drilling machine | 11 | Tool & Cutter Grinding Machine |
| 5 | Planing Machine | 12 | Pedestal Grinding Machine – 2 Nos |
| 6 | Surface Grinding Machine | 13 | Power Hacksaw |
| 7 | Cylindrical Grinding Machine | 14 | Hydraulic press |
The lab provides programming practice on CNC machine tools, impart knowledge on the fundamental concepts and principles of metrology, explain the need of various modern measuring instruments and precision measurements
Hands-on exposure to industrial robotics and CNC machining.
Builds proficiency in CAD methods and solid modelling.
CFD software training and numerical-analysis practice for postgraduate students.
| Sl.No | List Of Equipments | Sl.No | List Of Equipments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-cylinder 4 stroke petrol engine Test rig with Hydraulic dynamometer | 8 | Refrigeration Test Rig |
| 2 | Single cylinder 4 stroke Diesel engine test rig | 9 | Bomb Calorimeter |
| 3 | Two stage 2 cylinder air compressor test rig | 10 | Flash and Fire Point Apparatus |
| 4 | Air Conditioning Test Rig | 11 | Redwood Viscometer |
| 5 | Diesel engine test rig with AC generator & resistance load bank | 12 | Variable Compression Ratio Petrol Engine Test Rig |
| 6 | Single cylinder 4 stroke diesel engine coupled to rope brake dynamometer | 13 | Heat Exchanger Test Rig |
| 7 | Steam Boiler Test Rig | 14 | Thermal Conductivity Apparatus |
This lab is a platform for the students to get a better understanding about different concepts in engineering. This lab houses various shapes and models of Engineering graphics, types of joints, models of turbines, mechanisms, etc. It also help the student understand about the basics of vibration.
| Sl.No | List Of Equipment | Sl.No | List Of Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Impulse turbine model | 13 | Stop valve |
| 2 | Universal Governor apparatus | 14 | Motorized Gyroscope |
| 3 | Static & Dynamic balancing machine | 15 | Spring loaded safety valve |
| 4 | Vibration apparatus | 16 | Oldhams coupling |
| 5 | Vibrating platform | 17 | Socket & Spigot joint |
| 6 | Ellipse tracer model | 18 | Hook coupling |
| 7 | Plummer block | 19 | Crank & Slotted lever mechanism |
| 8 | Pantograph | 20 | Double shoe brake |
| 9 | Mechanism Stuffing box | 21 | Whirling of shaft apparatus |
| 10 | Flanged coupling | 22 | Plate Clutch |
| 11 | Cross head | 23 | Box/Muff coupling |
| 12 | Stop valve | 24 | Gib and Cotter joint |
The Aeromodelling lab in the department houses facilities to train students in the Art and skill of Aeromodelling. Here the students are exposed to the fascinating field of design, building and flying of Aerial vehicles (Fixed wing and Rotary wing). The training starts with Radio controlled flying on the simulator and then progresses to actual test flight on the field. The students also take up major projects and participate in National level contests.
The activities and projects have been uploaded on the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@aeroMEtist . The logo of the website is given below
| Drone Dance Competition, TOCH Institute of Science and Technology |
| Drone Dance 1 |
| A team of students C. A. Paulose & Arun Mathew won the 11th Rank in the 1st Drone Ranking competition National level organized by the Board of Aviation Games, India for the year 2021. |
| Drone Dance competition , TOCH Institute of Science and Technology |
| Drone dance 2 |
| A 2nd team of students Bibin Chacko, Gautham S. Menon, Faris A., Bibin K. George, Adithyan R. Biju, & Akshay P. Wilson won the 3rd Rank in the South Zone competition National level organized by the Board of Aviation Games, India for the year 2023. |
Daikin Air-conditioning India Pvt. Ltd. (DAIPL), a 100% subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd., Japan – the world’s No. 1 air-conditioning company, as a part of the Skill India Initiative, setup a Air-conditioning / HVAC lab at Toc H institute of science and technology, Kochi. TIST signed a MoU with DAIPL on 26th April for further expanding their expertise on HVAC training. Every year they plan to train the students and faculty in the field of HVAC by associating with Daikin.This initiative will provide a platform to the students to enhance their skills and get access to world class training in Air conditioning. Daikin will share its training resources with TIST and deserving students may be considered for placement opportunities in Daikin or channel partners such as internship, live projects or fixed term employment contracts, etc.
| Sl.No | Product | Model | Refrigerant | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wall mounted split AC |
Indoor unit: FTC 50 QRV 16 Outdoor unit: RC 50 RV 16 |
R-32 | 1.6 TR, cooling only, 3 star |
| 2 | Wall mounted inverter split AC |
Indoor unit: FTK 50 QRV 16 Outdoor unit: RKP 50 PRV 16 |
R-32 | 1.5 TR,5 star |
| 3 | Ceiling Mounted Cassette Corner Type |
Indoor unit: FXK Q 40 MAVE Outdoor unit: RXM Q10 AY 16 |
R-410 | 10 hp , VRV |
| 4 | Heat Pump |
Indoor unit: FBQ 100 DV1 Outdoor unit: RZQ 100 KC V 4A |
R-32 | 3.2 TR, SA type, Inverter, Ductable |
| 5 | Ductable AC |
Indoor unit: FD 65 DRV 16 Outdoor unit: R130 DRY 16 |
R-22 |
5.5 TR, High static pressure, Duct type Outdoor unit: R130 DRY 16 |
