Department Activities

ASME, IMechE, SPE and AIChE Professional student chapters of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department at College of Engineering has organized 2nd Edition of BEST PROJECT COMPETITION –on 27th DEC 2017 at CRI Building, Al Hail Campus for its programme students. This intradepartmental competition was held to choose the best level 4 technical project of this semester in each of four UG programmes Viz. Chemical Engineering, Computer Aided Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, and Process Operation and Maintenance program. The main aim of the competition was to encourage our students to take up the innovative, challenging projects and to instill the sense of competition. This event was envisaged to enable student to showcase their technical skill in open forum. This competition enabled students to use and enhance their technical skills, competencies and presentation ability. This also paves a way for the students to build confidence in their practical work. The competition witnessed 21 participants exhibiting their innovative projects.

Prof. Dr. Ahmed Hassan Al Bulushi, Dean of College of Engineering in his speech congratulated each and every participant for their innovative project work and appreciated their sincere efforts. He also added that students to take their projects into the next level for commercialization with passion. In the end of this competition, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Hassan Al Bulushi, Dean and Prof. K.P Ramachandran, Associate Dean (PG Studies and Research) distributed the Best project award to the winning students.

• Mr. Saud Said Khalfan Al Jabri – CAME, project work: “Design and fabrication of automatic bending machine”, supervised by Dr Robin Kumar Samuel
• Ms. Saima Towhlda Hassan – ChE, project work: “Utilization of Modified Egg shells as a solid catalyst for the conversion of waste cooking oil to Biodiesel”, supervised by Dr Lakkim N Rao
• Mr. Ahmed Yaqoob Hamed Al Nabhani- MT, project work: “Design and development of an automated cpas testing robot for gas oil storage tanks”, supervised by Mr. Motilal Lakavat
• Mr. Zaher Humaid Mohammed Al Alawi - POM, project work: “Conversion of well water into drinking water using wind energy”, supervised by Dr Saravanan

• BEST FINAL YEAR PROJECT COMPETITON IN CAME, MECHATRONICS, POM AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING” which is aimed to provide a platform to showcase works of students in their respective programmes and also to motivate the students to take up more futuristic projects. – 24th May 2017
• 2nd SPE Oratory Competition – 10th may 2017.
• CoE TECH FEST – a National level student’s technical symposium - 4th and 5th May 2015
• Two day workshop on “Energy Conservation – Measures and Methods” - 22nd and 23rd November 2015
• 1st National Conference on Emerging Trends and Innovations in Chemical and Process Engineering – 22 April 2015.
• Chemflare – National symposium on Chemical and Process Engineering - 23rd April 2013
• Mechfire, National symposium on Mechanical Engineering & Mechatronics - 17th April 2012
• 1st SPE Oratory Competition - 18th may 2016
• Beach clean-up with an edutainment Quiz event at Al Seeb beach area was jointly organized by the MIE department of CoE and HSE department of ICEM (International College of Engineering and Management) on 16th November 2016 on account of Oman's 46th National Day.

Awards and recognition

• Participation at BEST FINAL YEAR PROJECT COMPETITON organized by M&IE Dept. 24th May 2017
  BEST FINAL YEAR PROJECT COMPETITON IN CAME, MECHATRONICS, POM AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING” which is aimed to provide a platform to showcase works of students in their respective programmes and also to motivate the students to take up more futuristic projects.
• Mr. Sulaiman Saeed Al- Shukeili – CAME, project work supervised by Mr. Motilal
• Mr. Sakhar Mohammed Yarub Al Saifi-POM, project work supervised by Ms. B M. Sangeetha
• Mr.Omar Osama Ismail Mohammed Hamroush-MT, project work supervised by Dr R.Amuthakkannan
• Mr Muadh Humaid Salim Al Subhi- Chemical, project work supervised by Dr. Priy Dwedi

• Participation at Falling Walls Lab Oman competition - May 22, 2017
• Mr Salim Abdallah Salim Ali Al Kaabi- 120122 , level 4 POM, First prize- Reducing the harmful smell ( due to Volatile organic compounds ) in petroleum based products by using Omani Luban /Frankincense- Students innovative project.
• Ms. Khadija Moosa Haroon Alzadjali - 120261 level 4 POM., Second prize- Design and development of a cooling vest based on Nano cool technology- It’s her level 4 technical project work supervised by Mr. Muhammad Mumtaz Mirza

• Participation at 7th National Symposium at Nizwa University- 3rd May 2017
• Mr Siam Hussein (130446) First prize in oral presentation
• Ms Zainab Al Balushi (11806) Second prize in poster competition

• Participation at Student Engineering Exhibition at SUR University College
• Ms Hajar Issa Al Balushi (11271) Second Prize in engineering project Exhibition
• Mr Abdulrahim Salim Al Mandhri (130423) Fourth Prize in engineering project Exhibition
• Mr Abdallah Masoud Rashid Al hinai (120182) Fourth Prize in engineering project Exhibition College –

• Participation at students innovative project training hosted by NAMA,
• Ms. Umaima Al Ajmi (Student No.: 11685, B.Sc.(Hons) Process Operations & Maintenance) has participated in the recently held students innovative project training hosted by NAMA Group. Ms Umaima Al Ajmi’s Project titled “Utilization of banana fiber(stem) for manufacturing carton papers” was shortlisted among various other project proposals ( approx. 304) and she has been asked to pursue further on her project with the given framework of the competition to the next and final level of competition. She is expected to participate in the final competition scheduled in December 2017.

• Participation at 12th Chemical Engineering gathering event , organized by The Society of Chemical Engineering Qaboos University at Sultan, February 2017.
• Ms Latifa Al Mandhari had showcased results of her level 4 project on INDUSTRIAL WASTE WATER TREATMENT USING POLYMERIC FLOCCULATION. She has done her project under the supervision of Ms. B M Sangeetha .and secured 3rd place in the event.
• Ms Shadha Al Mandhari also exhibited the handmade papers resulted from her level 4 project on making of HANDMADE PAPER FROM WASTE CORN STALKS. She has done her project under the supervision of Dr Priy Brat Dwivedi. Certificate of appreciation with trophy was awarded.

Guest Lectures Semester B, AY 2016-17:

S/No	Name of the guest speaker	Details of the Company/Site and Activities	Aim of the lecture	Date
1	Ms Maryam Al Hashar Process Engineer	Global chemical & Maintenance Systems Manufacturers of chemicals	“Opportunities for Process Engineers”	06/03/17
2	Dr Angayar pavanasam HOD - HSE	International College of Engineering & Management	“Safety Perspective in Chemical and Process Engineering”	06/03/17
3	Ms Nallive Tupial Plant Manager	Plastic Manufacturing industry, Venezuela	“Process Involved in Plastic Manufacturing”	09/03/17
4	Mr Yusuf Al Wahaibi Drilling Manager	Petroleum Development Oman Muscat	“Issues with Oil & Gas Drilling Wells in Petroleum Industries”	30/03/17
5	Mr Azad Al Amri Software Engineer	Petroleum Development Oman Muscat	“Hands on Training in HYSIS Software”	18/04/17
6	Mr Mark Smith, HSE Manager & MR Sripathi Arun, HSE Coordinator	Carillion Alawi LLC Construction/Facilities Management in the region	“Optimize the collection and use of Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) data”	26/04/17
7	Dr Malar Retna Associate Professor India	Christian Engineering College India	“Extraction, Isolation & Characterization Techniques of Bioactive Compounds”	10/05/17
8	Ayisha Al Hinai, Research Officer	MEDRC Middle East Desalination & Research Centre	“Omani Young Water Researchers Award-2017”	11/05/17

Industry Visits: Semester B, AY 2016-17:

S/No	Name of the Company	Details of Company or Site and Activities/Contractor’s Name etc.	Purpose of Visit	Date
1	Arabian Industry, Rusyl Industrial area	Manufacturing of oil field pressure vessels and tankers	To understand manufacturing process and the applications of pressure vessels in oil & gas industry	26/03/17
2	Arabian Industry, Rusyl Industrial area	Manufacturing of oil field pressure vessels and tankers	To understand manufacturing process and the applications of pressure vessels in oil & gas industry	27/03/17
2	Arabian Industry, Rusyl Industrial area	Manufacturing of oil field pressure vessels and tankers	To understand manufacturing process and the applications of pressure vessels in oil & gas industry	28/03/17
3	Al Atyab Cold Storage and Ice Factory Seeb	Manufacturing of Ice for commercial purpose and Cold Storage	To understand the machineries in an ice factory and the production of Ice	29/03/17
4	Al Hassan Switchgear industry, Ghala	Manufacturing of panel boards and switchgears	To understand the controls and the mechatronic applications in industry	29/03/17
5	Al Hassan Switchgear industry, Ghala	Manufacturing of panel boards and switchgears	To understand the controls and the mechatronic applications in industry	30/03/17
6	Oman Oasis Mineral Water Industry, Rusyl	Manufacturing and bottling of mineral water & Beverages	To understand the fluid mechanic principles and applications in industry	17/04/17
7	Pepsi Beverages and Bottling Unit Al Goubrah	Manufacturing and Bottling of Pepsi and other beverages	To understand the environmental impacts in the manufacturing of beverages and mineral water	17/04/17
8	Oman Oasis Mineral Water Industry, Rusyl	Manufacturing and bottling of mineral water & Beverages	To understand the fluid mechanic principles and applications in industry	18/04/17
9	Manar Food Industry, Rusyl	Manufacturing of foods – snacks and chips	To understand the manufacturing setup and to know about the plan diagram of the industry set up	19/04/17
10	Pepsi Beverages and Bottling Unit Al Goubrah	Manufacturing and Bottling of Pepsi and other beverages	To understand the environmental impacts in the manufacturing of beverages and mineral water	19/04/17
11	Oman Oasis Mineral Water Industry, Rusyl	Manufacturing and bottling of mineral water & Beverages	To understand the fluid mechanic principles and applications in industry	19/04/17
12	Manar Food Industry, Rusyl	Manufacturing of foods – snacks and chips	To understand the manufacturing setup and to know about the plan diagram of the industry set up	20/04/17
13	RAY Fluid Testing and Energy Laboratory	Testing of various fluids like transformer oil and mineral oil	To understand the fluid mechanic principles and applications in industry	20/04/17
14	Oman Flour Mills, Darsait	Manufacturing of Dahibi brand flour	To understand the various machineries used in an manufacturing unit	26/04/17
15	Oman Flour Mills, Darsait	Manufacturing of Dahibi brand flour	To understand the various machineries used in an manufacturing unit	27/04/17
16	Khimji Paints industry, Rusyl Industrial area	Manufacturing of paints	To understand the mass transfer principles in the paint manufacturing industry	04/05/17
17	Royal Opera House Muscat	Architectural attraction of Omani Culture and Heritage building hosting traditional music and dance	To understand the cultural and traditional architecture and the evolution of Omani culture	23/05/17
18	Grand Mosque Ghala, Muscat	Architectural attraction of Omani Culture and religious affairs	To understand the cultural and traditional architecture and the evolution of Omani culture and religion	23/05/17
19	Royal Opera House Muscat	Architectural attraction of Omani Culture and Heritage building hosting traditional music and dance	To understand the cultural and traditional architecture and the evolution of Omani culture	24/05/17
20	Royal Opera House Muscat	Architectural attraction of Omani Culture and Heritage building hosting traditional music and dance	To understand the cultural and traditional architecture and the evolution of Omani culture	24/05/17