Facilities

Collaborations

International Collaborations

• Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Royal Military College of Canada
• Department of Aerospace Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), South Korea
• Department of Aerospace Engineering, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
• Fraunhofer Institute of Technology, Bremen, Germany,
• University of Applied Sciences, Rapprswil, Switzerland
• Massey University, New Zealand
• University of Auckland, New Zealand
• University of Southern Queensland, Australia

National Collaborations

• VSSC-ISRO
• BARC
• ADE-DRDO
• Indian Army
• Indian Navy

Facilities

High Temperature Press, Vacuum Bagging, Oven, Magnetic Stirrer, Vacuum Desiccator, Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) System, and jointly with polymer processing laboratory: Single Screw Extruder, High Temperature Twin Screw Extruder and Injection Molding.

Sponsored Research Projects

Ph.D. Projects Awarded

• Development of High-Performance Polymeric Nano Bonding for Automotive and Aerospace Applications.
• Performance Evaluation of Polybenzimidazole for Potential Aerospace Applications.
•  Surface Modification of Titanium and Polyimide Sheet for Adhesive Bonding.
•  Investigation on Carbon Nano Fiber Reinforced Polyether Ether Ketone/Polyether Imides as Polymer Composite Container for Long Time Nuclear Waste Disposal.
•  Studies on Novel High-Performance Plastics-Metal Laminar Nano Composite for Space and Aviation Application
•  Investigation on Effect of Space Radiations on Space Durable Polymeric Nano Composite for Future Generation Space Missions

Ongoing Ph.D. Projects

• Design of High Impact Resistance Materials
• Development of Ulta High Temperature Resistance Polymeric Nanocomposites for Long Distance Space Applications
• Development of Metal/Polyether Ketone Hybrid Composite Laminates for Nuclear Waste Storage Containers
• Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Rubber Based Nano Composites for Corrosive and Radiation Environments
• Development of Light Weight Blast Proof Composite
• State of the art Fabrication of High Performance Thermoplastic Composite for Aviation and Space Application
• Development of Multi Layer – High Grade Blast Proof Hybrid Composite for Defense and Aerospace Application

M.Tech. Projects Awarded

• High-Performance Polymeric Nanocomposite for Space Applications
• Development of CNF Reinforced Nanocomposite using Bismaleimide for Electronic, Mechanical and Space Applications
• Study of Nylon 66 (PA 66)/Nano-silicate Nanocomposites modified by Gamma Radiation
• High-Performance Nano-adhesive bonding of Titanium for Aerospace Applications
• Study on Enhanced Thermal Conductivity of PPG using Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube
• Development of Ultra Light-weight Polymer Composite
• Investigation on Increase of fire resistivity of Phenolic Composite
• The durability of Adhesive Bonding of Aluminium for Aerospace Applications
• Development of Transparent High-Performance Polymeric Nano Composite for Energy Saving Structures
• Development of Electrically Conductive High-Performance Polymeric Nano Composite for Space Applications
• Development of Fireproof Jacket Based on Hybrid Fabrics
• Dispersion of Nano Filler on High-Performance Polymer to Enhance Thermo-mechanical Properties

Composite Materials Processing Lab and Hydraulic Moulding Press

Hydraulic Compression Moulding Press

Hydraulic Compression Moulding Press is used to develop high strength composites.

The specimen used in the press can be subjected to a maximum load of 500 tons and a temperature up to 500 degree Celsius simultaneously.

Training Hangar Facilities

Kamov 25

Kamov 25 is part of the Aircraft Design Lab. This anti-submarine, shipboard helicopter developed by the Kamov Bureau of Russia. The Kamov- 25 acquired by Amrita was operated by the Indian Navy.

General Characteristics

• Crew: 4
• Length: 9.75 m (32 ft 0 in)
• Height: 5.37 m (17 ft 7 in)
• Empty Weight: 4,765 kg (10,505 lb) .
• Gross Weight: 7,500 kg (16,5351b)
• Powerplant 1 x Glushenkov GTD- 3F turboshaft, 671 kW (900 hp)
• Main Rotor Diameter: 2x 15.74 m (51 ft 8 in)
• Main Rotor Area: 389.2 rn2 (4,189 sg ft) contra-rotating 3-bladed rotors

Performance

• Maximum Speed: 20910/h (130 mph; 113 lm).
• Cruising Speed: 193 kmlh (120 mph; 1041m).
• Range: 400 km (249 mi; 216 nmi)
• Service Ceiling: 3,350 m (10,991 ft)

Armament

• 1,900 kg (4,189 IS) of disposable stores

MiG- 23

MiG- 23 is part of the Aircraft Design Lab. Students are given On- Job Training (OJT) by faculty and lab technician specialized in aircraft maintenance. The MiG- 23, manufactured by the Soviet Union in the 1970s, used to be a prized possession of the Indian Air Force.

General Characteristics

• Crew: One
• Length: 16.70 m (56 ft 9.5)
• Wingspan: Spread, 13.97 m (45 ft 10 in)
• Height: 4.82 r-n (15 ft 9.75 in)
• Wing Area: 37.35 m. spread, 34.16 r-n. swept (402.05 P / 367.71 fr)
• Empty Weight: 9,595 kg (21,153 lb)
• Loaded Weight: 15,700 kg (34,612 lb)
• Maximum Speed: Mach 2 32 5 m/ h a altitude
• Range: 1,150 km with six AAMs combat, 2,820 km ferry
• Service ceiling: 18,500 rn (60,695 ft)
• Rate of climb: 240 m/s (47,245 ft/min)
• Wing loading: 420 kg/m. (78.6 lb/ft.)
• Thrust/weight: 0.88
• Max. Takeoff Weight: 18,030 kg (39,749 lb)

Rolls Royce AVON

Rolls Royce AVON is a Turbo Jet Engine that has a claim of being the most successful engine post World War II. It was in production till 1974 and used in military as well as civil aircrafts. The engine in Aerospace lab was procured by Amrita from Indian Air Force for students to better understand the working of Jet engines.

Pratt & Whitney JT8D

Pratt & Whitney JT8D is a Turbo- Fan Engine majorly used by Boeing, McDonnell Douglas for their aircrafts. This engine was procured by Aerospace department from Blue Dart aviation to give hands-on experience in understanding aircraft engines.

Suction Type Wind Tunnel

The Suction- type Wind Tunnel is used as a part of Aerodynamics lab and for carrying out various projects related to Aerodynamics. This 900X 600mm cross section low speed wind-tunnel has a maximum speed capacity of 35 m/s with an option to have multiple pressure taping points along the chord or span of the aerofoil.

Flight Simulator

Provides hands-on experience to students for their flight testing, aero-design and controller design studies.