INDUSTRAL VISIT on 05/05/2022 and 06/05/2022

DAY 1 OF THE INDUSTRIAL VISIT: 05/05/2022

About the visit to PSG Nanotechnology, Coimbatore:

On 05.05.2023 the students of III year (31 students) along with two faculties have visited to PSG Nanotechnology Coimbatore. We have reached the PSG College at 9:30a.m. and a Research Student started giving lectures about Nanotechnology. Then students were brought to the site and were explained about each and every aspect of a Nanotechnology.

Nano characterization facility.

Advanced hightech infrastructure and instruments for research in the field of nanoscience and technology include:

1. High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscope

2. Multimode Scanning Probe Microscope, AFM/STM (NT-MDT)

3. Bench-top Scanning Probe Microscope, AFM/STM (Nanosurf)

4. UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

5. Polarizing Microscope

Nano biotechnology laboratory.

The nanobiotechnology laboratory is equipped with facilities like electrophoresis systems, class II biosafety cabinet, high speed refrigerated centrifuge, incubator shaker with refrigeration facility, phase contrast microscope with photographic attachments and gel documentation system.

This facility aims to explore biological nano materials and 'green' chemistry methods towards nanoparticle synthesis for specific applications.

Students of III Year EEE, Faculty members of SRM VEC during their Industrial Visit To PSG Nanotechology,Coimbatore on 05/05/2023.

About the visit to GD NAIDU SCIENCE MUSEUM:

On 05.05.2022 the students of III year (31 students) along with two faculties have visited the GD NAIDU SCIENCE MUSEUM around 11:00 a.m.

Sri G D Naidu, an eminent industrialist and philanthropist of Coimbatore, South India, had a great passion for the automobile. He visited several countries during his life time and was fascinated by the workmanship and engineering capabilities of Germany. He was specifically in admiration of the workmanship in Rolls Royce 20 car, after visiting the factory in United Kingdom. He felt that the students in his automobile institute must look at the engine, the differential gear box etc., where they did not use gaskets as in other cars, but blue matched them by hand scrapping. This at that time led to the achievement of heights precision and workmanship. He took classes and often had to bend down under the chassis to show the students about how many bolts were used with a specific torque to eliminate gasket.

In late 1960, he stripped the original body of the beautiful Rolls Royce and his explanation was that due to old age he found it difficult to bend down each time to explain to the students. Now the whole mechanism can be clearly seen from the top. His passion didn’t end with this. He started collecting unique cars which had a history of its own and was in some way an engineering marvel, Sri Naidu’s son GD Gopal continued his father’s hobby by not just adding to the collection, but maintaining most of the cars in motorable condition and initiated the setup of Car Museum and put it all together as a museum for the general public on 27thApril 2015.

The main objective of the museum is that the students and general public, who see these cars, should also learn about technology behind it and the person responsible for such innovations, either in design or engineering or in workmanship etc. and this museum tries to give as much information as in necessary, to highlight the men behind the marvels. It is the desire of Sri G D Naidu that students should get inspired by these examples and he started thinking that if in the late 18th century people could create such wonders even without much facility and technology advancement why can’t they think of such revolutionary ideas?

GD Naidu Museum is dedicated to these innovative personalities who besides their lack of education or wealth were able to contribute to the growth of the automobile industry.

Students of III Year EEE, Faculty members of SRM VEC during their Industrial Visit to GD NAIDU Science Museum on 05/05/2023.

DAY 2 OF THE INDUSTRIAL VISIT: 06/05/2023

About the visit to Pykara Hydroelectric Power Plant:

On 05.05.2023 the students of III year (31 students) along with two faculties have visited the Pykara Hydroelectric Power Plant around 11:00 a.m. An Assistant Engineer started giving lectures about the entire module held in front of the office.

Pykara Micro Hydro Power Plant is a small-scale hydroelectric power plant located in the Pykara area of the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated on the Pykara River, which originates in the Mukurthi National Park and flows through the hilly terrain of the Nilgiris district.

The Pykara Micro Hydro Power Plant has a capacity of 3 megawatts (MW) and generates electricity by harnessing the kinetic energy of falling water. The plant uses a penstock, which is a pipe that carries water from the reservoir to the turbine. The water then flows through the turbine, causing it to rotate and generate electricity.

The Pykara Micro Hydro Power Plant is operated by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) and supplies electricity to the nearby towns of Ooty and Coonoor. The plant is a renewable energy source and helps to reduce carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels.

Overall, the Pykara Micro Hydro Power Plant is a great example of how small-scale hydroelectric power can be used to generate clean and sustainable energy in remote areas.

Students of III Year EEE, Faculty members of SRM VEC during their Industrial Visit to Pykara Hydroelectric Power Plant on 06/05/2023.

About the visit to The Tea factory and The Tea Museum:

On 06.05.2023 the students of III year (31 students) along with two faculties have visited the Tea Factory and The Tea Museum around 3:00pm. At a distance of 4 km from Doddabetta Peak and 5 km from Ooty Bus Station & Ooty Railway Station, Tea Factory & Museum is situated on Doddabetta Road in Ooty. Amidst the blue hills of Nilgiris, it is one of the popular tea factories in Tamilnadu and among the must visit Ooty Tourist Places.

Perched at an altitude of 1839 m, the Ooty Tea Factory is spread across nearly an acre; all covered with the emerald green tea plants. Visitors can see the entire processing method right from the freshly plucked green leaves to its packaging at the factory. It also houses the Tea Museum where visitors can learn about the origin of different kinds of tea leaves that are used across the globe along with the history of tea in India and its evolution in the Nilgiris. The Doddabetta tea factory in Ooty also offers beautiful views of the valley, and the towering mountain peaks surrounding it.

The Ooty Tea Factory features a small shop where free tea is offered to all visitors. This hot cup of tea is usually cardamom flavoured that adds to the taste and warms you during the cold Ooty weather. The factory is popular for its homemade chocolates too like rum and raisin, fruit and nut, fig and honey, roasted almonds, coffee chocolate, milk chocolate, sugar free varieties among others. One can buy specially crafted tea souvenirs like tea cups engraved with the Tea Museum logo and tea plates as well.

Pictures taken during the industrial visit to The Tea Factory and Tea Museum on 06/05/2023.