Transtech-10

18-20 March, 2010

Organized by Tolani Maritime Institute in association with The Institution of Engineers (India), Maharashtra State Centre.

INTRODUCTION

Transtech presents a common platform for engineering students to present technical papers on varied topics of interest.

It encourages the young generation of engineers to delve into numerous activities such as paper presentation and research work, thereby empowering them with a razor-sharp thinking ability.

Earlier, the event has been successfully organized twice with excellent response from many colleges across the country. Apart from Paper Presentations, invited talks by eminent personalities in various sectors are also arranged during the event. The question answer sessions after the presentations make the event highly interactive and lively. Overall, Transtech is really a professional oriented gathering and a new educational experience.

The theme of Transtech-10 – “Innovation in Transportation” – will enable the engineers of today to acquire the contemporary know-how in this sphere of study, thereby edifying them with regards to different aspects of the subject.

This varied range of academic exchanges will benefit not only the participants, but also the to-be engineers in the audience.

Transtech aims at providing an apt forum for such laudable pupils to bring out the best in them, thus leading them towards reaching the top echelons of any industry.

THEMES

Main Theme:
Innovation in Transportation

Sub Themes:

• Alternative Fuels
• Alternative Propulsion Systems
• Development of Instrumentation in Transportation
• Environmental Impact of Transportation
• Logistics & Finance
• Medium / High Voltage Electric Equipment
• Occupational Safety & Health Hazards
• Recent Developments in Communication Systems
• Recent Trends in Ship Design and Construction
• Recent Developments in Engineering Materials
• Recent Developments in IC Engines
• Safety in Transportation Sector

REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATION

Registration for the conference can be made by sending the completed registration form to the Convener- Transtech-10. The registration fees for three days conference is as follows which may be paid by Demand Draft drawn in favor of Tolani Maritime Institute, payable at Pune.

Delegate	Residential	Non-residential
Professionals	Rs. 2450/-	Rs.  500/-
Students	Rs. 950/-	Rs.  200/-

 

Residential charges include non-A/C twin sharing accommodation with breakfast, lunch and dinner.

ADVERTISEMENT/ SPONSORSHIP

A souvenir will be published containing abstracts of papers, invited talks etc for distribution among delegates and dignitaries participating in the event as well as to related organizations across the country. The organizing committee will accept advertisements for the same as per the following rates.

Full Back Cover Page: Rs. 25,000/-
Inside Full Back Cover Page: Rs. 15,000/-
Inside Full Front Cover Page: Rs. 15,000/-
Full Colour page: Rs.  8,000/-
Half Colour page: Rs.  4,000/-
Half B/W page: Rs.  2,000/-

Sponsors of Rs.25,000/- will get a privilege of 4 Delegates+ Display of Banner.

CALL FOR PAPERS

Technical papers on the sub themes are invited for presentation in the conference from STUDENTS (in a group of max. 3) studying in engineering colleges and training institutes.

Schedule for Paper Submission:
Submission of Full length Paper: 15 Feb. 2010
Registration: 15 Mar. 2010 / on the spot

Participants have to give a presentation ( PowerPoint ) for a duration of 15 minutes followed by a ‘Question and Answer’ Session.

A copy of the college identity proof should be submitted along with the final paper.

 

PRIZES

Presentations will be judged by eminent personalities of the field and following prizes will be given:

First Prize:            Rs. 11,000/ –
Second Prize :       Rs. 7,000/-
Third Prize:           Rs. 5,000/-

All selected authors will be given a certificate of participation.

ABOUT THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS (I)

The Institution of Engineers (India), established in the year 1920, stands today as the testimony to the vision of bygone era as the largest body of engineers in India with a membership of more than 4 lakh. IEI is one of the largest professional associations in the world, obtained the Royal Charter from King George V in 1935 to promote and advance the science, practice and business of engineering in all its branches in India.
The Maharashtra State Centre of IEI is an active and vibrant center in the country with many activities in all disciplines in engineering.

ABOUT TMI, INDURI, PUNE

Tolani Maritime Institute is one of the largest in the region with over 1,500 students enrolled in its campus-based and distance learning programmes. The institute has state of the art facilities including full mission ship handling and engine room simulator and own thermal power plant. The Institute is dedicated to delivering high quality engineering education and training to prepare its students for rewarding careers in the shipping industry. It offers degree programmes as well as a variety of short-term courses covering both the engineering and nautical disciplines. The institute has been awarded Grade 1 (outstanding) by CRISIL and is an ISO 9000:2008 certified institute approved by DG of shipping. TMI graduates are awarded degrees by the well established Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, a deemed university widely recognized as one of India’s pre-eminent centres for technology education. Interdisciplinary research, consultancy and continuing education programmes are important components of academics at TMI.

HOW TO REACH TMI, INDURI, PUNE

The institute campus is just beyond Induri village near Talegaon-Dabhade, which is approximately halfway between Lonavla and Pune. Talegaon-Dabhade is well connected by rail and bus to Pune and Mumbai. All the local trains between Pune and Lonavla stop at Talegaon. You can reach Talegaon by taking either National Highway No. 4 or the new Mumbai-Pune Expressway. The Institute campus is located on Talegaon-Chakan road. Please check the map for details.

 

ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

 

PATRONS

Dr. N. P. Tolani, Chairman, Tolani Group, Mumbai
Dr. Mrs. Sujata Naik Tolani, Vice Chairperson, Tolani Group, Mumbai

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RAdm. K.O.Thakare, SM, President, IEI
Er. Madanlal, FIE, President Elect, IEI
Er. S.H. Jain, FIE, Chairman, Mah. State Centre
Er. P.N. Patil, MIE., Hon. Sectretary, Mah. State Centre
Dr. R. L. Shrivastav, FIE, Mah. State Centre
Dr. A. R. Katti, FIE, Principal, Datta Meghe COE
Dr. A. P. Valavade, FIE, Mah. State Centre
Er. Hemant O Thakare, FIE, Mah. State Centre
Er. Amol Bora, Mah. State Centre
Dr. Mrs. Chakraborty, HOD, Structure, VJTI, Mumbai
Prof. S. Y. Mahiskar, Principal, Sardar Patel COE
Cmde. M K Banger (Retd.), Consultant, Mah. Mar. Board
Mr. A. R. Chitnis, Former Chief Surveyor IRS
Mr. Sanjeev Ogale, Chairman, I.Mar.E., Pune Branch
Dr. B. K. Saxena, FIE, Principal – TMI, Convener-Marine Engg. Divn., Mah. State Centre
Dr. S. G. Dixit, Academic Advisor- TMI
Capt  Raj Razdan, Provost- TMI
Capt. Krishnamurthy Iyer, PCNT – TMI

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

Dr. R. B. Ingle
Cdr. Sukanta Dasgupta (Retd.)
Capt. Manoj Hirkane
Dr. N K Joshi, FIE
Dr. Sanjay Dabadgaonkar, FIE
Dr. S. J. Sonkamble

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Prof. I. K. Basu FIE, PCME-TMI, Convener
Mr. S. K. Srivastava – Organising Secretary
Dr. S. D. Pohekar, FIE
Capt. Vishwanath Sathaye
Prof. Dhiren Dave
Mr. Sunil Patil
Ms. Anjali Deshpande
Mr. Ganesh Ingle
Ms. Puja Awachat
Mr. Sankar Subramanian
Mr. Praveenkumar Vaidya
Ms. Swati Bhise
Mr. Vedprakash Arya
Mr. Ashok Kohli
Ms. Shabana Shaikh
Ms. Pramila Sawant
Ms. Sheetal Joshi
Mr. I. D. Swami
Mr. Vinit Marathe
Mr. Sandeep Dhamdhere
& Volunteer Students of TMI

DOWNLOADS

Essentials of Technical Paper Writing
Guidlines for Authors
Registration Form