Department of Mechanical Engineering
Government Polytechnic College, Chelakkara
Developing skilled diploma engineers in design, manufacturing, thermal sciences, and maintenance to meet the evolving needs of industry and society.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Government Polytechnic College, Chelakkara offers a three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering that blends strong theoretical foundations with hands-on practical training. The programme prepares students for careers in manufacturing, design, maintenance, and allied engineering industries.
Our teaching–learning approach combines classroom instruction, well-equipped workshops and labs, industry-relevant projects, and continuous assessment. Students gain skills in machine design, manufacturing techniques, thermal systems, and industrial practices — along with problem-solving, teamwork and professional ethics.
- Engineering drawing and Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
- Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Refrigeration
- Fluid mechanics and Hydraulic systems
- Manufacturing processes and CNC machining
- Strength of materials and Machine design
- Metallurgy and Materials engineering
- Workshop practice and Industrial training
Key Highlights of the Mechanical Department
Snapshot of intake, faculty strength, lab facilities and student projects in the Mechanical Engineering programme.
From the Desk of the HOD – Mechanical Engineering
Vision and Mission
Vision
To develop students into quality mechanical engineers with social commitment and sustainable development aspects.
Mission
- To empower students with superior employability through quality technical education.
- To conduct co-curricular programmes to instill professional ethics and relevant social values in students.
- To contribute to society through sustainable technical solutions.
Faculty Directory
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Mechanical Engineering Laboratories
The Mechanical Engineering Department contains specialized labs to support theory, practicals and workshop experience across thermofluids, machines, manufacturing and allied disciplines.
Use: experiments on fluid properties, laminar/turbulent flow, measurement of flow rates, pump and turbine performance testing, and basic hydraulic system behaviour.
Use: study of heat transfer modes, thermal conductivity, overall heat transfer coefficients, and practicals related to internal combustion engine thermal systems.
Use: engine performance experiments, combustion studies, emission measurements, vehicle system diagnostics and basic automotive maintenance training.
Use: experiments on statics and dynamics — equilibrium of forces, bending, shear, torsion, material behaviour under load and determination of mechanical properties.
Use: computer-aided drafting, 3D modeling, assembly design, basic CAM programming and preparing manufacturing drawings.
Use: study of machine characteristics, load testing, speed control methods and electrical-machine related practicals for mechanical students.
Use: hands-on training in turning, drilling, shaping, milling, making simple components and learning workshop practices and safety.
Use: advanced machining processes, CNC programming exercises, precision manufacturing and process parameter studies.
Use: study of refrigeration cycles, measurement of COP, psychrometry, and experiments on air-conditioning systems and components.