Date: 06-03-2024
Time: 11.30 AM to 12.40 PM
Venue: Gallery Hall -2 Civil Block 4th floor
Event Convener: Dr. Prasanna Raj Yadav / Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Event Co-Conveners: Dr. K.G Ashok, Dr. A. Praveen Kumar
Event Coordinators: Dr. K. Thavasilingam, Dr. D. Sakthimurugan
Target Audience: Third year Students
No. of Participants: 60
Resource Person: Mr. A. MOHAMMED SAAHIL
Profile of the Speaker: Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre, Chennai
Dr. S. Prasanna Raj Yadav, Head of the Department Mechanical Engineering, gave the welcome address and Chief Guest introduction. The core teaching lecture on powertrain mechanical design provided a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts, methodologies, and considerations involved in the development of powertrain systems for automotive applications. By understanding the key principles discussed in the lecture, students can effectively design, optimize, and integrate powertrain components to meet performance, efficiency, safety, and reliability requirements in the rapidly evolving automotive industry.
The core teaching lecture on powertrain mechanical design delves into essential concepts vital to automotive engineering. It begins by elucidating the major components of a powertrain system, emphasizing their functions in transmitting power from the engine to the wheels. Various powertrain layouts, including front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive, are analyzed in terms of their respective advantages and drawbacks. Transmission systems, encompassing manual, automatic, and other variants, are thoroughly examined, focusing on gear ratios and efficiency characteristics. Additionally, the lecture discusses mechanical design principles such as strength, durability, and weight optimization, alongside packaging and integration challenges. It also addresses performance, efficiency, safety, and reliability considerations, emphasizing the significance of future trends like electrification and connectivity. Ultimately, the lecture equips students with a comprehensive understanding of powertrain design, enabling them to navigate complexities and innovate within the evolving automotive landscape. At the end of the session, Mr. Mohammed Saahil interacted with the students and cleared the doubts. And finally, Dr. K. G. Ashok felicitated the resource person with a memento and gave the vote of thanks.
