M. Tech. in Thermal & Fluids Engineering(Augmented with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)  * for Regular & Working Professionals

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is one of the top private universities in India offering a 2-year M.Tech in Thermal and Fluids Engineering at its Amritapuri campus.

This multi-campus, prestigious academic institution offers multi-disciplinary, research-intensive courses across Engineering, Management, and Medical Sciences, including Ayurveda, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Agriculture Sciences, Arts & Humanities, and Social & Behavioural Sciences.

Amrita has emerged as the seventh-best university in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings 2023 and is accredited with the highest possible ‘A++’ grade by NAAC.

With more than 250 UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses, Amrita campuses imbibe value-based education to a vibrant student population of over 24,000, helmed by 1700+ strong faculty.

One of the top institutions for higher learning, Amrita has established 180+ collaborations with the top 500 world-ranked universities and is the first choice for corporate conglomerates in India and abroad for campus recruitment.

Thermal and Fluids Engineering is a specialized field of engineering that studies fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics. It focuses on the analysis, design, and optimization of systems and processes involving the transfer of heat and the flow of fluids. Applications of thermal and fluids engineering include heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, combustion, energy conversion, and thermal management in various industries.

M.Tech graduates specializing in Thermal and Fluids Engineering have diverse career opportunities in automotive, aerospace, energy, HVAC, power generation, manufacturing, and research and development. They can work as thermal engineers, fluid dynamics analysts, heat transfer specialists, HVAC engineers, combustion engineers, and research scientists. The demand for skilled professionals in this field is significant due to the need for efficient energy utilization, environmental sustainability, and technological advancements.

Some key areas of research in Thermal and Fluids Engineering include:

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulates and analyzes fluid flow and heat transfer phenomena.
• Multiphase flow and heat transfer in boiling, condensation, evaporation, and spray cooling applications.
• Turbulence modelling and simulation techniques for predicting turbulent flows in industrial processes and engineering systems.
• Heat exchanger design and optimization for efficient heat transfer in thermal systems.
• Renewable energy systems include solar thermal, geothermal, and biomass energy conversion.
• Microfluidics and nano-fluidics are used to manipulate fluids at the micro and nanoscale in biomedical and electronics applications.

Some challenges and opportunities in Thermal and Fluids Engineering include:

• Increasing energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact in thermal systems and processes.

• Developing advanced cooling technologies for high-power electronics, data centers, and electric vehicles.
• Optimizing heat transfer and fluid flow in microscale devices for biomedical and microelectronics applications.
• Enhancing thermal management techniques for energy storage systems, such as batteries and phase change materials.
• Addressing heat transfer and flow control challenges in aerospace propulsion and thermal protection systems.
• Exploring new materials and manufacturing techniques for heat exchangers, heat pipes, and thermal interface materials.

Some recommended resources and courses to prepare for an M.Tech program in Thermal and Fluids Engineering include: 

Practical Experience: Engaging in internships, research projects, and laboratory experiments related to fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermal systems at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham provides valuable practical experience and enhances learning. 

Books: “Introduction to Thermal Systems Engineering” by Michael J. Moran, Howard N. Shapiro, Bruce R. Munson, and David P. DeWitt, “Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics” by Bruce R. Munson, Donald F. Young, and Theodore H. Okiishi, and “Heat Transfer” by Yunus A. Çengel and Afshin J. Ghajar.