Department Events
Expert Lecture on “Real World Applications of Coding” on 22/07/2024
Department of Electrical Engineering in
Association with IET On-Campus organized an Expert Lecture on “Real World Applications of Coding” for BE (A
and B students) and staff of the department on 22/7/2024: Resource Person: MrVikas Ranjit Singh, Founder, Coding See Kho.Total No. of Students present = 66.This
lecture helped students to acquire knowledge related to real-world applications of Codingsuch as in the realm of digital
creation, coding is the craft of constructing logic, while categorization is
the art of organizing complexity. Together, they form the backbone of systems
that power our daily interactions with technology.
Expert Lecture on “Electric Vehicles and Automation” on 12/07/2024
Department
of Electrical Engineering in Association with IEEE On-Campus organized an Expert
Lecture on “Electric Vehicles and
Automation” for TE Electrical
Division: A and B students and
staff of the department on 12/7/2023: Resource Person: Mr.Shekhar Borse, CEO of the Borse Automotive Pvt Ltd. Total No. of
Students present = 73. This lecture helped
students to acquire knowledge related to Electric vehicles (EVs) and automation
are two rapidly advancing fields that intersect in many ways, driving
significant changes in transportation and industry. Both electric vehicles and
automation are shaping the future of transportation, promising to make travel
more efficient, eco-friendly, and connected. As these technologies continue to
evolve, they are likely to bring even more transformative changes to the way we
move and interact with our environment.
Expert Lecture on “Control Panel Design” on 19/07/2024
Department of Electrical Engineering in Association with IET On-Campus organized an Expert Lecture on “Control Panel Design” for TE (A and B students) and staff of the department on 19/7/2024: Resource Person: Mr. Shrikant Jadhav, Senior Design Engineer. Total No. of Students present = 97.This lecture helped students to acquire knowledge related to control panel design such as what material is used while designing a panel and, the different types of contactors used in the panel. They discussed relays used, working and operation of relays
Alumni Career Guidance session on 04/07/2024
We had the pleasure of welcoming back one of our illustrious
alumni, Mr. Yash Hargode on 4th July
2024, Yash, interacted with our final-year students and offered invaluable
guidance for their upcoming campus placements. His session was filled with
practical tips, insightful strategies, and personal anecdotes that truly
resonated with our students.
Alumni Career Guidance session on 05/07/2024
On July 5th, 2024, we welcomed Mr.
Gokul Rathod, one of our alumni. He generously shared his time and
expertise, providing invaluable advice as they prepare for their upcoming campus placements. His session was packed with actionable insights, strategic tips, and
personal stories that truly connected with our students.
Elevating Technical Prowess: Three Days of Intensive Training for Our Final-Year Electrical Engineering Students!
Our Department of Electrical Engineering recently wrapped up a
comprehensive three-day technical
training program (3rd July to 5th July 2024) aimed at sharpening the skills
and knowledge of our final-year students. This initiative was designed to ensure
our students are well-prepared for the technical challenges of their upcoming
campus placement interviews.
Throughout these sessions, we revisited core topics such as Electrical Fundamentals, Machines, Power
Systems, Control Systems, Power Electronics, Electrical Networks, and
Measurement and Instrumentation. Our goal was to reinforce their
understanding and boost their confidence as they transitioned into their
professional careers.
The subject experts were Dr.
Ravindra Munje, Prof. Nayana Jangle, Prof. Ganesh N. Jadhav, Prof. Sudhir
Shinde, Prof. Atul Shewale, and Dr. Saravanan.S. The program was coordinated
by Dr. Saravanan. S
The
Department of Electrical Engineering recently organized a highly successful two-day
Faculty Development Program (FDP) aimed at enhancing the teaching
methodologies and curriculum delivery for our esteemed faculty members from 5th
July to 6th July 2024.
Key
objectives of the FDP included:
This
enriching program was skillfully coordinated by Prof. Ganesh N. Jadhav and
Prof. Nayana Jangle.
Empowering Women in Engineering
The Department of Electrical Engineering recently
concluded the transformative Employability Skill Training Program Supported
by Mahindra Rise and Implemented by Naandi Foundation, held from July 2nd
to July 7th, 2024. This program was specifically designed for our girl
students, in collaboration with the Institute's Training & Placement
(T&P) Department. The Program aimed at:
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Borse Automotive Pvt. Ltd. on 12th July 2024
The Department of Electrical Engineering of K.K. Wagh Institute of
Engineering Education and Research is thrilled to announce the signing of a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) with Borse Automotive Pvt. Ltd. on 12th July 2024.
This significant milestone was marked by the presence of Dr. Keshav
Nandurkar and Dr. Ravindra Munje from K. K. Wagh Institute of Engineering
Education and Research and Shri. Shekhar Borse and Shri. Parth Pangarkar from
Borse Automotive Pvt. Ltd., Nashik.
This collaboration paves the way for incredible opportunities in project
development, internships, curriculum design, and placement. We look forward to
the innovative and mutually beneficial outcomes that this partnership will
bring.
Software Training Program for final year students
We are thrilled to share that our final-year students have successfully
completed rigorous training on software programming, conducted by professionals
from CoDing Seekho Institute from 11th July to 16th July 2024. This
initiative aims to equip our students with the essential programming skills
needed for IT and Software companies, setting the stage for a successful
placement season in 2024-25.
Throughout this training, our students demonstrated remarkable enthusiasm
and eagerness to learn. Their dedication and hard work have been truly
inspiring, and we are confident that this preparation will pave the way for
their bright futures.
We have set an ambitious target of achieving 100% placement for the
2024-25 batch, and with the knowledge and skills gained, we are on track to
make this goal a reality.
A special thank you to our exceptional trainers, Mr. Vikas Ranjit
Singh and Ms. Seema Anil Joshi, for their invaluable contribution and
guidance. Your expertise and commitment have made a significant impact on our
students. This Program Coordinated By Prof.Rupali Ahire and Prof.Dr.Saravanan
S.
Student Corner
Congratulations to the Toppers!
We are
pleased to announce the outstanding achievers of the Final Year Electrical
Engineering SPPU Affiliating 2023-24 batch.
Division A:
1) Ishwari
Dheple (CGPA: 9.29)
2) Himanshu
Sapkale (CGPA: 9.27)
3) Sanika
Patil (CGPA: 9.22)
Division B:
1) Umesh
Kalyankar (CGPA: 9.04)
2) Aditya
Choukate (CGPA: 8.96)
3) Gauri
Chavanke (CGPA: 8.88)
Your hard
work and dedication have truly paid off. We are incredibly proud of your
achievements and look forward to seeing your continued success in the future.
Keep shining
and setting new benchmarks!
Industrial Visit on 26/07/2024!
The Department of Electrical Engineering is thrilled to announce that
our final-year students from Div. B recently had the opportunity to visit Armstrong Dematic on July 26th, 2024.
Armstrong Dematic is renowned globally for its leadership in intralogistics and
warehouse automation. This visit was a fantastic opportunity for our students to
gain firsthand insights into cutting-edge technologies and industry practices.
We are immensely grateful to Armstrong Dematic for hosting us and enriching our experience. The visit was coordinated by Prof.
Atul Shewale.
Celebrating Guru Poornima!
On 22nd July 2024, the EFFECT student body of our department came
together to honor and celebrate Guru
Poornima. This beautiful tradition of expressing gratitude to our Gurus was
marked by students giving flowers and seeking blessings from their teachers.
It's heartening to see the deep respect and reverence our students hold
for their educators. Moments like these remind us of the powerful impact a
teacher can have on their students' lives.
Celebrating Our Distinguished Alumnus!
We are immensely proud to announce that our alumnus, Mr. Mahesh Patil, has graduated from
the Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Bangalore, receiving his master's degree on 15th July 2024 during the
convocation ceremony.Mahesh's dedication and hard work have been truly
inspiring, and this achievement marks a significant milestone in his academic
journey. We are confident that his future will be filled with continued success
and remarkable accomplishments.
Congratulations, Mahesh! We wish you all the very best for your future
endeavors.
Faculty Corner
Book Publication
Congratulations to Prof Dr.R.K
Munje for publishing a book with Springer.
Book Title: Multi-stage
Feedback Control Design for Multi-time-scale System
The book will be available
online in September 2024.
Celebrating the Legacy of Dr Sharad Dhamal
On
31st July 2024, we bid farewell to Dr.
Sharad Dhamal, who retired after 32 years of exemplary service in the
Department of Electrical Engineering. His significant contributions to the
department's development and his unwavering dedication to teaching have left an
indelible mark on all of us.
Dr.
Dhamal is a beloved teacher, and his students organized a heartfelt farewell
function, showcasing their deep love and respect for him. As a department, we
also honored Dr. Dhamal with a special event, inviting his family members to
join in the celebration.
The
farewell was attended by esteemed guests including Hon. Principal Dr. Keshav Nandurkar,
Dr. Sunil Kute, Dr. BANSIDHAR KUSHARE
(joining online), Prof. Ashok Jain,
and heads of various departments. Many faculty members, including the mentioned
above, Dr. Ravindra Munje, Dr Prashant
Kushare, Dr Vilas Patil, Prof. Sudhir Shinde, Prof. Atul Shewale, Prof. Ganesh N.
Jadhav, Ms. Ranjana Gaikwad, and others, expressed their heartfelt sentiments
on this special occasion.
We
extend our best wishes to Dr. Dhamal for an energetic and fulfilling
retirement. May this new chapter of his life be filled with joy and happiness.🌟
Kakasaheb Wagh's legacy of dedication and service
continues to inspire us all. His vision and efforts in the field of education
have left an indelible mark, and it is our privilege to remember and celebrate
his life and achievements.
Student Articles
IoT-Based Air Quality Monitoring System
1. Introduction
Environmental pollution has become a critical issue due to increased demand for products and development. Due to deforestation and industrialization, air quality is constantly degrading year on year. Any type of air pollution that has sources of industrial activities is known as Industrial air pollution. Cutting down air pollution is the first step to go green. Industrial air pollution is a major source of total environmental air pollution stationary emission sources from industries/factories include pollution from stacks, chimneys, diesel generators, boilers, etc. They emit majorly Particulate Matter (PM10 & PM2.5), Sulphur dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Carbon dioxide (CO2), Carbon monoxide (CO), VOC, etc. Hence to reduce this pollution we use this project pollution meter. In this system, we monitor the concentration of harmful gases which are emitted from industrial wastage. And also give bill for producing more pollution in nature. For that, gas sensors and temperature sensors are used to sense those parameters and send an SMS at month's end to pay the pollution bill.
2. Problem Identification
Despite
increasing awareness of the adverse effects of air pollution on public health
and the environment, there exists a lack of comprehensive and real-time
monitoring systems in [insert location]. The absence of effective air pollution
monitoring infrastructure hampers efforts to assess, mitigate, and manage air
quality issues, leading to potential health risks, environmental degradation,
and regulatory compliance challenges.
3. System Overview
The ESP8266 is the name of a
microcontroller designed by Express if Systems as shown in Fig 1. The ESP8266
itself is a self-contained WiFi networking solution offering a bridge from the existing
microcontroller to WiFi and is also capable of running self-contained
applications. This module comes with a built-in USB connector and a rich
assortment of pin-outs. With a micro USB cable, you can connect the Node MCU
devkit to your laptop and flash it without any trouble, just like Arduino. It
is also immediately breadboard friendly.
DHT11 is a low-cost digital sensor
for sensing temperature and humidity.
This sensor can be easily interfaced with any microcontroller such as
Arduino, Raspberry Pi etc.… to measure humidity and temperature
instantaneously.DHT11 humidity and temperature sensor is available as a sensor
and as a module. The difference between this sensor and the module is the
pull-up resistor and a power-on LED. DHT11 is a relative humidity sensor. To measure the surrounding air this sensor
uses a thermistor and a capacitive humidity sensor.
MQ135
Semiconductor Sensor is for Air Quality Control. The Sensitive material of the MQ135
gas sensor is SnO2, which with lower conductivity in clean air. When the target
combustible gas exists. The sensor’s conductivity is higher along with the gas
concentration rising. Please use a simple electro circuit and convert the change
of conductivity to the corresponding output signal of gas concentration. MQ135
gas sensor is highly sensitive to Ammonia, Sulfide and Benzes steam, and also
sensitive to smoke and other harmful gases. It is low cost and suitable for
different application
4. The need for an air quality monitoring system
Highways
are major sources of vehicular emissions, which release pollutants such as
nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), volatile organic compounds (VOCs),
and particulate matter (PM). Exposure to these pollutants can pose health risks
to commuters, residents living near highways, and workers in adjacent areas.
Monitoring air quality along highways helps assess exposure levels and
potential health impacts, enabling targeted interventions to protect public
health.
High
traffic volumes and congestion on highways exacerbate air pollution levels due
to vehicle emissions, idling engines, and brake wear. Monitoring air quality
along congested highway corridors provides insights into pollution hotspots,
peak exposure times, and pollutant dispersion patterns, guiding traffic
management strategies, route optimization, and congestion mitigation measures
to reduce emissions and alleviate air pollution impacts.
Fig 2. Project photo of IoT-based
air quality monitoring system
InFig2,thereis a detection of poisonous gases in the surrounding environment. This
detects the temperature, humidity, air quality, and pollution in the air.
Through this project, we get to know the poisonous gases present in the air
&pollution which blinks as a danger sign.
5. Conclusion :
In this project,
we study how to program the At mega 328 microcontroller and also how to
interface sensors with the At mega 328 microcontroller. The system monitors
various parameters of the environment, using the Atmega328 microcontroller on a
16X2 LCD. The use of technologies like GSM enhances the process of monitoring
various aspects of the environment such as the air quality monitoring issue
proposed in this project. The detection and monitoring of dangerous gases and
related precautions have been considered here and a specific amount of money is
taken from those industries to reduce the pollution which is already created by
them.
6. Future Scope
:
This pollution
meter system can be enhanced by adding a wireless network card for storage of
values from sensors attached to the microcontroller as well as more gas sensors
could be used like Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), Ammonia (NH3), Sulfureted Hydrogen
(H2S), alcohol etc. Another aspect of measuring particulate matter can be
introduced to make it more advanced.
References:
[1] T.P.Truong,
D.T. Nguyen and P.V.Truong., “Design and Deployment of an IoT-Based Air Quality
Monitoring System.” From IJESD access- 5, May 2021.
[2] V. Sajjan,
Dr. P. Sharma, “Research on an IoT Based Air Pollution Monitoring System.” From
IJITEE access- July 2019.
[3] A.H.
Vasanth, A.Agrawal, A.Bohara, J.Bebarta, Dr.M.Ahmed, and Dr.Suma V., “Air
Pollution Monitoring System Using IoT.” From IJCRT access- 7, July 2021.
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K.Sharma and A.Markan., “IoT-based Air Pollution Monitoring System.” Form IEEE
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[5] C.H.Kok, M.A.Azlam and S.E.Ong., “IoT based Low-Cost Distributed Air Quality. Thakur, V.P. Mishra, M.N.Islam, and Z.Neyaz., “IoT-based Air Pollution Monitoring System.” From ICCIKE access- 10, March 023
