Department Laboratories
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.
Hands on experience for the young enthusiastic minds with the IC Engine
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Lab 1: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING WORKSHOP |
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| To familiarize the students with the basic manufacturing processes and to study the various tools and equipments used, hands-on training is given in different sections. Essentially students are exposed to basic workshop activities such as fitting, carpentry, sheet metal, smithy, casting and welding processes | |||
| List Of Equipments/Machines | |||
| 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 |
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Lab 2: COMPUTER AIDED MACHINE DRAWING LAB (CAD LAB) |
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| 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. |
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Lab 3: THERMAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY |
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| 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. | ||
| 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. |
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Lab 4: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LAB. (Heat & Mass Transfer and Dynamics Lab) |
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| 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. | |||
| 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 |
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Lab 5: FLUID MECHANICS & HYDRAULIC MACHINES LAB |
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| 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. | |||
| List of Apparatus in Fluid Mechanics Laboratory |
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Closed Circuit Bernoulli’s Apparatus Closed Circuit Orifice Meter Test Rig Closed Circuit Notch Test Rig (Rectangular and Triangular Notch) Closed Circuit Reynolds Apparatus Closed Circuit Venturimeter Apparatus Closed Circuit Pipe Friction Test Rig |
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Closed Circuit Orifice and mouth piece Apparatus Closed Circuit Minor Losses in pipes Apparatus Hele-Shaw Apparatus Metacentric Height Apparatus Free and Forced Vortex Apparatus |
| List of Machines in Hydraulic Machines Lab |
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Closed Circuit Francis Turbine Test Rig Closed Circuit Pelton Wheel Test Rig Closed Circuit Kaplan Turbine Test Rig Closed Circuit Jet Pump Test Rig Closed Circuit Centrifugal Pump Test Rig Closed Circuit Multistage Centrifugal Pump Test Rig Closed Circuit Plunger Pump Test Rig Closed Circuit Impact of Jet on Vane |
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Closed Circuit Gear oil pump Test Rig Closed Circuit Hydraulic Ram Apparatus Closed Circuit Reciprocating pump Test Rig Wind Tunnel Apparatus Cut model of Reciprocating pump Cut model of Centrifugal Pump Models of different Turbine blades, pump Impellers and pipe fittings |
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Lab 6: MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY LAB I |
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| 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. | |||
| List Of Machines |
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| 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 |
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Lab 7: MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY II |
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| 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 | |||
| List of instruments and equipments | |||
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Profile projector
Tool makers microscope Metallurgical microscope Perthometer Autocollimator Lathe tool Dynamometer Milling machine dynamometer Drilling machine dynamometer Dial Gauges Vernier caliper Vernier height gauge Vernier depth gauge Depth micrometer Outside micrometer Inside micrometer Screw thread micrometer Outside caliper |
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Inside caliper
Surface Plate v-block Parallel block Feeler gauge set Radius gauge set Screw pitch gauge set Wire gauge Plug gauge Double ended Snap gauge Ring gauge Sine bar Slip gauge set Angle plate Tri-square Combination set Vernier Bevel protractor |
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Lab 8: CNC and Robotic Lab |
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| The lab provides programming practice on CNC machine tools and Robots. | |||
| List of Equipments | |||
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Six Axis Articulated Stand Alone Robot (ABB IRB – 1410) | 5
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LMW Smart turn CNC lathe with SIEMENS 802D CNC system |
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Lab 9: COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND ANALYSIS LAB |
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| The lab provides working knowledge on Computer Aided Design methods and procedures. It impart training on Auto CAD, solid modelling and analysis software. | |||
| Modelling Softwares Installed | |||
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MATLAB/ SCILAB (Freeware)- 15 license
ANSYS work bench ANSYS fluent Ansys FEA- 25 license |
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Lab 10: M.Tech COMPUTATIONAL LAB |
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| The Objective of this lab is to provide hands on training on CFD software packages like ANSYS-Fluent, Open FOAM, ICEM-CFD and other numerical analysis software packages like Scilab, Matlab etc. Students develop programming skills in the solution of algebraic, transcendental, ODE & PDE equations and conduct CFD analysis of flow past bluff bodies | |||
| List of Softwares | |||
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Ansys –Fluent
ICEM-CFD |
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Scilab
Open FOAM |
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Lab 11: M. Tech. THERMAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY |
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| The laboratory facilitates the students to do experimental analysis of fluid flow and heat transfer problems. They can analyze the performance and exhaust emissions of IC engines and do different test in the Variable compression ratio (VCR) engine. Smoke meter and exhaust gas analyzers are available that can be connected to any engine. The students also evaluate the performance of the Vapor compression and Air conditioning units. Test on subsonic wind tunnel helps them to study the pressure distribution around an aerofoil. The laboratory also facilitates students to design his/her own experiment by suitably modifying some of the existing experimental set ups | |||
| List of Equipments | |||
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Four- cylinder 4 stroke petrol engine Test rig with Hydraulic dynamometer 10 HP, 1500 rpm (morse test)
Variable computerized compression ratio engine – (VCR) 5 HP, 1500 rpm, with Exhaust gas recirculation ( EGR) and Eddy current dynamometer Two stage 2 cylinder air compressor 3 HP, 12 kg /cm2, 250 litres Test on air conditioning equipment. (1 Ton capacity) Diesel engine test rig with AC generator & resistance load bank and data acquisition system. 10 HP, 1500 rpm. Refrigeration test rig Single cylinder 4 stroke diesel engine with Mechanical rope brake dynamometer with external flywheel along with retardation test facility (Kirloskar) Closed Circuit Minor Losses Apparatus Free and Forced Vortex Apparatus Subsonic wind tunnel Shell and tube heat exchanger Parallel and counter flow heat exchanger |
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1: MODEL LAB | |||
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| 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. | |||
| List of Equipment | |||
| 1 | Impulse turbine model | 13 | Motorized Gyroscope |
| 2 | Universal Governor apparatus | 14 | Spring loaded safety valve |
| 3 | Static & Dynamic balancing machine | 15 | Oldhams coupling |
| 4 | Vibration apparatus | 16 | Socket & Spigot joint |
| 5 | Vibrating platform | 17 | Hook coupling |
| 6 | Ellipse tracer model | 18 | Crank & Slotted lever mechanism |
| 7 | Plummer block | 19 | Double shoe brake |
| 8 | Pantograph Mechanism | 20 | Whirling of shaft apparatus |
| 9 | Stuffing box | 21 | Plate Clutch |
| 10 | Flanged coupling | 22 | Box/Muff coupling |
| 11 | Cross head | 23 | Gib and Cotter joint |
| 12 | Stop valve | 24 | Engineering Graphics Model |
2: PROJECT LAB | |||
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| The lab demonstrates the working of different machines, mechanisms, systems and softwares. It transfers the ideas and innovations to the subsequent batch students to undertake their final year projects. | |||
3. AEROMODELLING LAB | |||
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| 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 | |||
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| 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. | |||
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1: DAIKIN CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE |
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| 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. | ||||
| List of Equipment | ||||
| Sl.No | Product | Model | Refrigerant | Specification |
| 1 | Wall mounted split AC | Indoor unit: FTC 50 QRV 16 | R-32 | 1.6 TR, cooling only, 3 star |
| Outdoor unit: RC 50 RV 16 | ||||
| 2 | Wall mounted inverter split AC | Indoor unit: FTK 50 QRV 16 | R-32 | 1.5 TR,5 star |
| Outdoor unit: RKP 50 PRV 16 | ||||
| 3 | Ceiling Mounted Cassette Corner Type | Indoor unit: FXK Q 40 MAVE | R-410 | 10 hp , VRV |
| Outdoor unit: RXM Q10 AY 16 | ||||
| 4 | Heat Pump | Indoor unit: FBQ 100 DV1 | R-32 | 3.2 TR, SA type, Inverter, Ductable |
| Outdoor unit: RZQ 100 KC V 4A | ||||
| 4 | Ductable AC | Indoor unit: FD 65 DRV 16 | R-22 | 5.5 TR, High static pressure, Duct type |
| Outdoor unit: R130 DRY 16 | Outdoor unit: R130 DRY 16 |
