Department Activities

HALF DAY SEMINAR ON “Scale-up of batch process and flow chemistry in batch reactors” organized on 19 July 2019

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Indian Institute of Chemical Engineering (IIChE) Students’ Chapter organized a half day seminar on “Scale-up of batch process and flow chemistry in batch reactors” on 19^th July, 2019 in the Department Seminar Hall. The guest of honour was Mr. Chetan Shende, Senior Scientist, Dr. Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences, Hyderabad. In his talk, Mr. Shende explained the design scales – lab scale, pilot plant scale and commercial scale. He also explained the necessity to scale-up the plant. In connection to the plant scale-up Mr. Shende further emphasized on batch and continuous processes. The pharmaceutical companies are usually run on batch processes and there is a huge demand of Chemical Engineers in pharmaceutical sector. In designing the process he has given lot of illustrations for selection of material for design and fabrication work. The knowledge of MOC (material of construction) is important in food and pharmaceutical sectors because of the need of high purity. Mr. Shende encouraged the students to work in batch processes, especially for third and final year students on pharmaceutical projects.

Glimpses of the program are as seen in the photographs

Ms Manali Kulkarni anchoring program	Welcome by Dr P N Dange, Head of dept.

Expert/Guest Lecture: Process control aspects in the subject: Process Dynamics and Control

The guest lecture on the topic “Process control aspects in the subject: Process Dynamics and Control” was organized for the students of BE Chemical on Oct. 10, 2019 in the Seminar Hall of the Department. The expert Mr. Mahendra Shinde, Proprietor, M S Plasto, (Ex. Asst. Manager, Century Enka Ltd., Pune) discussed about the current trends in polymer industries in term of technological advancements and the related control aspects. He shared his industrial knowledge and experiences with the students. The students gained knowledge about various aspects of the polymer industry such as process technology, instrumentation and control and effluent treatment methods.

Glimpses of the event

Expert lecture in progress	Interaction during the lecture

AISSMSET-2019

(CHEMIXIR)

Following technical/nontechnical events were organized in the ET-2019 by the department of chemical engineering from 18 to 20 September 2019.

Technical Paper Presentation

The Department of Chemical Engineering organized the Technical Paper Presentation competition this year at college level on 18/09/2019 under the pretext of ET-2019.

The competition was divided into following three groups:

• Group 1: Chemical/Civil Engineering Group
• Group 2: Mechanical/Production Engineering Group
• Group 3: Computer/Electronics/Electrical Engineering Group

Technical Papers were presented by the students of different branches in this event and two winner groups were selected from each group.

UNISIM Process Simulation

Department of Chemical Engineering organized a departmental level workshop named ‘UNISIM Process Simulation’ from 17/09/2018 to 19/09/2018 for third and final year students of Chemical Engineering.  Total number of students enrolled for the workshop was 45 from the 3rd Year and 31 students from final year.

Other technical/nontechnical events conducted by the department were the Chemical Scavenger and Bamboozle wherein numerous students participated enthusiastically.

Glimpses of ET-2019

Paper presentation in progress	Students using UNISM software
Inauguration of the Scavenger Event	Bamboozle event in progress

Two day national seminar on “Environment and Green Technology for Sustainable Development” organized by department of chemical & civil engineering from January 18-19, 2019.

Address by the Chief Guest	Grand welcome of Guests

Departments of Chemical and Civil Engineering organized a two day national level seminar on ‘Environment and Green Technology for Sustainable Development’ on January 18-19, 2019. The aim of the Seminar was to provide an inter-disciplinary platform for the dissemination of knowledge and practice on all aspects of Environment and Green Technologies for Sustainable Development. It covers the current trend towards of healthier and socially responsible communities on effective ways to develop and adopt sustainable energy, green buildings, and water efficiency in production, utilization, storage, and reuse. Eminent experts from academia, research and industry participated in the Seminar. In view of these, the national level seminar on ‘Environment and Green Technology for Sustainable Development’ was organized by Department of Chemical Engineering and Department of Civil Engineering of AISSMS COE, Pune. The National level seminar was sponsored by Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune.

The total participants for the seminar were 68. The participants were research scholar, faculty’s members and industry persons from various cities of India.

Industry Institute Interaction Meet – 2019:

The Department of Chemical Engineering has organized the Industry Institute Interaction Meet on Saturday, February 23, 2019, Saturday at 10.00 am.  All participants have taken the snacks before the meeting. Dr. Jethani initiated the talk after addressing speech of guests by Department presentation. Following eminent industry persons participated in the meet:

• Milind Talathi, Director, Elantas Beck India Ltd., MIDC Pimpri
• S P Singh, Associate Vice President, Praj Industries Ltd., Hinjewadi
• Nandakishor Bhirud, CMD, Azeocryst Organics Pvt.Ltd.,MIDC, Taloja, New Mumbai
• Madav Deshpande, retired GM, Earth Water Ltd., Baner
• Mohit Phalak, GM, Azeocryst Organics Pvt.Ltd.,MIDC, Taloja, New Mumbai
• Ravindra Gote, Sr.Manager-Process Engineering, Praj Industries Ltd.,Hinjewadi
• Vyankat Jadhav, Project Manager, Tridiagonal Solutions, Baner
• Mr Rajesh Joshi, Sales & Application Engineer, ChemDist Mass Transfer Solutions, Chinchwad

Inauguration by S. P. Singh, AVP, Praj Industries	Chief Guest Milind Talathi, Director, Elantas Beck

Engineering Today-2018 (Chemixir):

The AISSMSET-2018 (Chemixir-2018) was conducted on September 11 and 12, 2018. Following events were held in ET-2017:

Dr. K. R. Jethani inaugurating UNISIM simulation event

Department of Chemical engineering conducted the “Science Exhibition” event. Total 14 groups from SE, TE & BE were registered for the event. Total 10 desks were there for the presentation event. The event was inaugurated by the chief guest Dr. M. C. Uttam, Ex-director ISRO, India. Dr. Uttam admired all the participants for their enthusiastic dedications in the event.

JAGRUTI – 2018:

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Indian Institute of Chemical Engineering (IIChE) Student’s Chapter organized a Social Event ‘Jagruti 2018’ at Uksan, Pune on March 11, 2018.  The objective of the program was to create social awareness in the society. Students from SE, TE and BE Chemical Engineering explained the following topics to people from the village: Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Energy Saving in Houses, Rain water harvesting, Use of Fertilizers, Waste Water Treatment, Bio Gas, Agriculture related Government Schemes, Digital India and Cashless.

Participants of Jagruti 2018	Students educating the villagers for energy saving

Indo-German Conference On “Water Management In India” On 29 May 2017:

AISSMS organized a one day Indo-German Conference on Water Management in India on May 29, 2017. The main objective of the conference was to give wide publicity to water management course run by AISSMS jointly with VESBE Germany. This conference discussed the issues related with water management in India. At present, India is facing major challenges in terms of availability of pure water, its  equitable  distribution  to  the  masses, scientific  management  of  wastewater  and its  reuse  possibilities  to  reduce  the increasing demand for potable water. About 80% of water is used for the ‘non-drinking’ purpose, which is resulting in wastewater generation. Little quantity of waste water is recycled and reused. However, recycle and reuse  has  not  received  much  attention because  of  the  lack  of  viable  models, technology  support  and  lack  of  sufficient trained  and  skilled  manpower. In view of these, the conference on water management in India was organized by AISSMS’s Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering and ITI, Boribhadak Pune at Sheraton Grand, Pune.

On the Dias:  Chief guest Dr. Devanand Shinde, Vice-Chancellor, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Shri Malojiraje Chhatrapati Hon. Secretary All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society, Mr. Frank Hoffmann, Regional Director, IGCC, Pune, Dr. Anant Sardeshmukh, Director General, MCCIA, Pune, Mr. Zaheer Ahmed, University of Stuttgart, Germany, Shri Suresh Shinde Honorary Joint Secretary All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society, Dr D S Bormane (Principal of AISSMS COE) and Mr Walunj (Vice-Principal, ITI, Boribhadak, Pune) were present for the innuagral function of one day Indo-German Conference on Water Management in India on May 29, 2017.

Demonstration of Environment Discovery System (EDS) donated by VESBE to AISSMS for trainings on Water Management

The total participants for the conference were 72 from the various industries of Pune like Deccan Water treatment, Pune, Thermax, HydroPure, Soiltech Pvt Ltd, FESTO, Priora Water Solutions Pvt Ltd, Chemsys, Sahyadri Engg, Dyna Biotech, Annanya Interface and Control Pvt Ltd, Aqua Blue.

National Seminar On ‘Advances In Chemical Reactor Design’ February 27-28, 2017:

The Department of Chemical Engineering organized a two day national seminar on “Advances in Chemical Reactor Design” sponsored by Savitribai Phule Pune University on February 27 and 28 2017. The main objective of the seminar was to explore the scope of chemical reactor design market in India and the world. The other objective of the program was to share knowledge and experience of experts from industry and research with the participants in this field.

Inauguration of the National Seminar	Expert talk session in the National Seminar

JAGRUTI – 2017:

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Indian Institute of Chemical Engineering (IIChE) Student’s Chapter organized a Social Event ‘Jagruti 2017’ at Rule, Pune on February 03, 2017. The objective of the program was to create social awareness in the society. Students from SE, TE and BE Chemical Engineering explained the following topics to people from the village: Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Energy Saving in Houses, Rain water harvesting, Use of Fertilizers, Waste Water Treatment, Bio Gas, Agriculture related Government Schemes, Digital India and Cashless.

Students educating the villagers in Jagruti 2017

Project Exhibition – 2017:

Department of Chemical Engineering organized a Project Exhibition under IIChE Student’s Chapter, on April 07, 2017. BE Students explained the research which was conducted by them for BE Project.

Students from BE Chemical explaining their project research to Dr D S Bormane, Principal AISSMS COE Pune and Dr K R Jethani, Head Department of Chemical Engineering and Staff Members

Promising Innovative And Young Chemical Engineers, March 26, 2017:

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Indian Institute of Chemical Engineering (IIChE) organized the Promising Innovative and Young Chemical Engineers (PICE–2017) on 26 March 2017. The main objectives of the event PICE-2017 were to motivate and appreciate the students for their creative work and let them think in a different way. The theme for the PICE-Award-2017 competition was ‘Chemical Engineering and Allied Areas: Innovative Ideas for National Wealth Creation’.

Mr. Kamlesh Pande, Innovation & Higher Technical Education (HTE) Consultant lighting the lamp to inaugurate the PICE-2017	Dr. C. V. Rode Scientist, NCL Pune addressing the participants

Engineering Today-2017 (Chemixir):

The AISSMSET-2017 (Chemixir-2017) was conducted on September 13 and 14, 2017. Science exhibition was held on September 15, 2017. Following events were held in ET-2017:

1. Paper Presentation CH-1
2. Poster Presentation CH-2
3. Quiz Competition CH-3
4. Unisim Simulation CH-4
5. Chemical Scavenger CH-5
6. Aptitude CH-6
7. Ludo King CH-7
8. Science Exhibition

The Students Shoeb Sayyad, Ateeqahmad Shaikh, Shubham Jakate, Ajit Pawar, Aniket Poul, etc helped lot for success of this programme. Also Non-teaching staff such as Mr. Kiratkar, Mr. Mane, Mr. Jagtap, Mr. Alhat helped to make this programme more interesting.

ET-2017 Paper Presentation

National Seminar On ‘Sustainable Technologies For Specialty And Fine Chemicals’ March 18-19, 2016:

The Department of Chemical Engineering organized a two day national seminar on “Sustainable Technologies for Specialty and Fine Chemicals” sponsored by Savitribai Phule Pune University on March 18 and 19 2016. The main objective of the seminar was to explore the scope of specialty and fine chemicals market in India and the world. The other objective of the program was to share knowledge and experience of experts from industry and research with the participants in this field.

Dr. Yogendra Shastri, Professor Chemical Engineering Department, IIT Bombay lighting the lamp to inaugurate the Seminar

JAGRUTI – 2016:

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Indian Institute of Chemical Engineering (IIChE) Student’s Chapter organized a Social Event ‘Jagruti 2016’ at Rule, Pune on March 13, 2016. The objective of the program was to create social awareness in the society. Students from SE, TE and BE Chemical Engineering explained the following topics to people from the village: Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Energy Saving in Houses, Rain water harvesting, Use of Fertilizers, Waste Water Treatment, Bio Gas and Agriculture related Government Schemes.

Students of Chemical Engineering Department explaining various socially relevant topics to the Villagers	Photo with residents of Rule Village