Januvary 2017 ISSUE -i VOLUME -i Dear CETians & Family Members, 18 We have great pleasure in presenting to you another initiative from CETAAT for its Members in the form of this Quarterly News Letter. It was felt that for an organization like CETAAT with several activities, a News Letter will be a very useful medium for its members to be kept informed on these activities. In addition, information specific to our Alma Mater, its illustrious alumni and contribution from the alumni on other matters of interest con be port of the News Letter, 8 CETAAT has completed 3 years of activities, It is gratifying to note that CETAAT has been one among the very active Chapters of CETAA. A very dynamic Executive Committee and members who are genuinely Interested in and extend support to the various programmes of CETAAT have enabled us to sustain this level of activities, ‘Nanaging Committee meetings have been held every month on the first Tuesday, except in a few cases when the date had to be changed due to holidays. “Tech Talks’ by ilustrious CET Alumni on their field of expertise are being held regularly. Family Meets held three times a year, where we also receive quests of honour from amongst our Alumni, are highly patronized by members. ‘Raga Tharangan? our own music group with vocalists 2s well as instrumentalists from amongst our Alumni has developed into an ‘accomplished Musical Ensemble, which has regaled our members during the Family Meets and had enthrelled the CETians from all over the world during CETAA Global Meet 2016 at Kochi. Raga Tharangam fall set for Rs first Public Performance to be held next month. ‘Our members have been generous in their contributions for cheritable purposes and we could undertake several projects to assist needy ingividuals & institutions in this area. CETAAT membership today is 579. I would use this opportunity to request all members to bring in more of their batch mates and friends into cur fold, also to make an effort to kindle interest in our activities amongst the younger Alumni who graduated after year 2000, CCETAAT has plans to associate with Government and Non- Government Agencies in initiatives which willbe useful to the sodety at large, using the diverse skil sets and expertise of our Alumni. I am sure that whole hearted involvement will be forthcoming from our members, in these initiatives. ‘We have made a conscious effort to participate and support CETAA, the parent body in its activites. few of our Alumni with obvious vested interests had tried to delay the formal process of afiiation of CETAAT as a Chapter of the parent body and later the renewal of afflation. They also have been trying to prevent the involvement of CETAAT and its members in the activities ofthe parent body. It is heartening to note thet the President of CETAA and other Office Bearers representing the fecully have understood the fects and our CChapier affiiation was recently renewed. In the process, the afflation of other Chapters of CETAA also has been renewed. Expecting that our News Letter come up to your expectations and awaiting feedback on how we can make it more useful to CETians. Looking ferward to your support in all activities of CETAAT. Ravindsan T_Naiz Chairman, CETAAT Editorial Board 8 MGK Nair 9 V Anil Kumar a Vinod SSCETAAT - the story 40 far (a brief report of activities forthe year 2014-16) ‘The Trivandrum chepter of CETAA (CETAAT) was formed in 2013, to provide a platform for all CETians residing in and around Trivandrum to meet, discuss, and above all gamer the memories of college days. CETAAT has completed three eventful years of existence and is now entering into its fourth year. The major activities and inkatives of CETAAT is briefly presented. CETAAT has chelked out and executed several activities for the advantage of its members and benefit to society In general. This included a forum for the CET Alumni to deliberate on various technical topics of interest. In this regard, nine Technical talks were conducted so far, with topics spread over a vide regime. > “Vizhinjam Port, Dream to Reality” by 7 Suresh Babu, CEO and M.D of Vizhinjam International Sea port Lid on 9 May 2014 > Technical talk by & Ajay Prasad (2003 Batch), India Country Managing Director of Taurus Javestment Holdings on 23% April 2015 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration in Indl” by Ex. K Ramachandran (1971 Mech), National President Indian Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air ~ Engineers on 24° August 2015 D "Wind Engineering and Tall Buldings” by Er. K Suresh Kumar (1988 Givi), Managing Director RWDI (India) on 19" February 2016 D “sustainable Urban Development” by Ar. G Shanker (1981 Arch) on 19° April 2016 D “Light metro Project in Trivandrum” by Er. PJayakumar (1984 Civil), GM DMRC on 21 June 2016 > “The Trivandrum city road experience” by Sri. Anilkumar Pandala on 16” Aug 2016 D “Business Architecture’ by Ar. L.Gopakumar (1987 Arch), Director Architects Group and chief Eattoy, Designer plus Builder Magazine on 18° October 2016 > °A Gimose of Robotics” by Dr. Kurin Issac (1981 Mech), Dean IST on 20° Dec 2016 1 CETAAT provided avenues for its members and their families to exhibit their artistic skils during family get togethers. Special efforts to rekindle the artistic talents of our members have resulted in the formation of Ragatharengam’ our own Musical Group. During the period, nine femily get-logetners were conducted. During the famiy get together, CETAAT Nembers.and their family members were honoured for their outstanding achievements in their vocation. Most ofthe family get-togethers were enlivened by the performance of ‘Ragatharangam’ team, © CETAAT put lots of emphasis on its commitment towards the society. In this regard charly activities were taken up and the significant ‘ones are 2s follows + Anamount Rupees 1.5 lakhs was provided to 30 children undergoing treatment at Regional Cancer Centre (RCC), Trivandrum, + An amount of Rs.25,000/- was donated to Cheshire Home, Trivandrum. + An amount of Rs 10,000/ each was provided to three patients undergoing treatment at Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum. tm More than hundred CETAAT members attended the Global Mect 2016 held at Eranakulem. The Ragatharangam team presented @ high standard performance CALENDAR OF EVENTS during the Global Meet, which was well apreciated by al. upcoming programmes “There are many more aspects CETAAT wishes to pursue and the present Managing ‘Commitee is actively locking into them. Our policy of pro-active support to our parent . body CETAA has resulted in a quantum improvement in the interactions. forts of all Nome ‘of us shall be to strive for the achievement of the objectives that we have set forth in Chengale ‘our constitution. Unstinted efforts by each and every member of CETAAT as well as the members of the Managing Committee have helped in executing the activities of CETAAT in a || manner. I thank all the members for their dedicated efforts they took for ‘making all these happen. stection first publi ‘agatha Nandakumat Scertary, CETAAT) - 4 memorable expercence..... Anif Kumar V College of Engineering, Trivandrum (CET) is the oldest and pioneering engineering institution in Kerala. Since its inception in 1939, CET has shaped brilliant engineers, scientists and administrators who occupy’ ‘seminal positions in organisations around the world. The College of Engineering Trivandrum. Alumni ‘Association (CETAA) is the umbrella under which they all come together. Today, CETAA Is one of the world's Targest and strongest communities of engineers: it has 16,870 members and 165 centres spread across 47 fcountries,. "The CETAA members meet once in two Years to refresh memories of the past and discuss new concepts for ‘expanding the frontiers of Engineering Education. The first three CETAA meets were held in Dubsi,, Bangalore and Trivandrum. The fourth CETAA Giobal Meet was held on 2nd and 3rd December, 2016 at Kochi, the industrial and business capital of Kerala with the theme "Winds of Change for @ Better: “Tomorrow. The event was hosted by Kochi Chapter of CETAA, “The event took place at Bolgatty Palace, the Heritage Island Resort situated near Cochin harbour and situated just a stone's throw away from the heart of the city. The resort provided a private and tranquil atmosphere and boasted of a state -of-the - art event centre, conference halls, luxury rooms, a nine -hole ‘Go course, restaurant and all other required facities which made the Meet a memorable one, ‘Distinguished alumni and eminent public figures participated in the event. There were Business Sessions, id Entertainment Programmes by professional artists, and variety entertainment by the alumni and their family ‘members. The Ganamela played with live instruments performed by CETAAT RAGATHARANGAM ~ a team ‘of eminent alumini artists of Trivandrum Chapter, was one of the main attractions of the event.CETAAT Ragatharangam is the ino Hrandrum Chapter of CETAA in the socio-cultural segment. Conceived by Architect Zerl Jose of 1987 batch, CETAAT Ragatharangam is 2 group of both professional and amateur CETians, who presents live performances of Malayalam, Hindi and Tamil movie songs of the Golden era. Ragatharangam has already performed five times inthe short span of one year, and the latest performance was at Kochi, in the CETAA Global Meet 2016, which was very well received and appreciated by one and al. The next programme of Ragatharengam is slated to be held during the middle of March 2017 @ a pubic performance, extending the socio-cultural activities of CETAAT to the society at large. Members of Ragatharangam ® Orchestra @ Singers Zetil S Jose, Violin (1987 Architecture) Herikrishnan (1990 Mechanical) Thomas Job, Violin (1984 Civil) ‘Anantha Padmanabhan (1985 Mechanical) Dileepkumar, Lead Guitar (1981 Electrical) | Jayachandran (1984 Civil) ‘ohandas, Bass Guitar (1979 Electrical) | J08eP Devassy (1982 Electronics) Jose Utckan, Key Board 3/0 zens ose | orvthy Suresh Wo Suresh G (4907 Electrical) = Baburaj, Tabla (1989 Mechanical) ‘Sornensthian K~/4564 Got. ‘Ajayakumar ~ 1981 Electrical Jayakumari PK- W/o Somanathan TECH - TALK a ROBOTICS Dr kurian Issac (1981 Mec), Professor, IST, Trivandrum ‘What does one visualize while thinking of a Robot? Does a robet roll as R202 (from Star Wars) or ‘walk upright a5 C3P0? Does it have expressionistic face or @ mechanical one? Does it function as ‘vacuum or picks objects for you? As there are many uses oF Robotics, itis reasonable to think that there are various desians too, To know how these complex yet intelligent machines move, one needs to look at their engineering, physics closely. Other than the sci-fi movies, the Robots can be seen around us assembling the cars, in botting factory etc. The robots have been in the industry for last two decades because of their continuous working ability in an atmesphere, where humans are not even able to stand for minutes, without any supporting equipment, like space. Since recent years, the researchers are continuously trying to develop more inteligent and selfreiant robots for various applications. The Honda's ASIMO is the best example of such inteligent robots, The human (Homo sapiens) Is the most ineligent creature in the world because he has senses lke vision, touch ete. The researchers are trying to emulate human capabilites by creating "Robo sapiens” having all these senses. Basic structure of robots is very much similar to humans. How do humans sense? For example a human sees something and sends neural signais to the brain via neurons and reacts accordingly. The development of all these senses artificially Is achieved through ‘Sensor Sensors are the transducers which receive the physical changes of the environment and convert them into electrical or electronic signals. ‘These anaiog signals are converted into digital by using analog-to-dgital convertors.Control system functions as a brain in robotic systems, PID controler is a popular method for controling robots. Point of the control system is to get robot actuators do what one wishes to. An encoder on actuator, basicaly a senso, determines what all is changing. Program that one writes, defines final resuits and actuators make changes. Other sensor senses environment, providing robot a better sense of working. ‘Among diferent components, actuators are the most important for robctic automation. This component helps in conversion of stored energy in movement. Usually, theze ore the electric metorz, although compresead air and chemical actuatora are aloo available for uso. Stepper motor rotates in controllable motions and are commanded by controllers. Ultrasonic motor uses fast vibrating piezo-ceramic element for ‘using motion. With the help of compressed air, ar musces work exactly like human muscles, contracting and expanding. Robots are made from an assortment of materials and are driven in many ways too. These can be constructed from sturdy, heavy steel or light weighted plastics. Surcical robots and Robotic arms have uncomplicated rotational joints, driven by hydraulics and electrical motors along with longtudinal joints that are moved with retating screws. Some mobile robots have various wheels that can operate on various plones while others can walk on different terrains with multiple legs. You can find robots with sensing mechanisms like cameras operating 25 eyes and touch sensors for feeling the environment.ofceTaM: ‘offce and the Kerala State Science and Technology Museum. The college was shifted to the location at Kulathur in 1961. Students then doing their final years in 1961 -1962, had the privilege to the first batch to graduate from the new premises. Inits nascent phase, CET offered degree courses only in three branches viz. Civil, Mechanical and El Engineering. Diploma courses were also offered in the same engineering streams. In 1939, 21 students ‘were admitted forthe degree course and same numbers of students were enrolled for the diploma cour Besides this, there was also a certificate course with 40 students, Though seven seats were allotted for ‘each branch of Civi, Mechanical and Electrical engineering, some of the seats in the electrical branches ‘were not filed in some of the academic years. Adjustments were made among the branches in order 10. ‘maintain the total rurnber of seats, Thus, the fist batch to pass out in 1943 tad 11 divi, 5 mechanical and & 3 electrical oraduates. ‘The name and fame of an educatonal institution is amplified by i illustrious Alumni and the College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET) is no exception. CET boasts of many multifaceted engineers and ‘academicians among its alumni, who adorned or are edorning the top postions in institutions all over the ‘globe. Among them are leaders who have guided and inspired the younger generation. CETAAT News Letter launches a series termed "THE LEADERS. which will portray the details of the senior _ members of CET alumni, with the aim introducing them to CETAAT fraternity. Er. George Cherian 1 ‘Shri George Cherian, who graduated in 1943 in civil engineering, is one among the first c= batch of Ce Joined tne Palla! heroelecitc projec wth 3 other engines, ven — before the final year results were announced. He was in cherge of the construction of the Kunal bar, 194, heed the Puc Work Deprunen (PVD) a secon omer. In 1972 he was deputed to the Kerala State Housing Board (KSHB) on its formation, end was the first Chief Engineer. After a tenure of 5 years in KSHB, he joined back to his parent orgoitin, PHD ond eda chi ener 1977 Considering his eminence as a civil engineer, he was given an extension of three years as Land Development Commissioner after his retirement. ‘Kuttanad padasekharam’ bund vas one of his. major contributions to the state during this period. ‘Shri George Cherian, was a briliant student during the academic years. He was alsoa good hhockey player and was the member of the college hockey team, He was a good actor and partook in all the cultural and social activities in the college during his students ship. Sri George Cherian, who has crossed 95, is currently residing at Vezuthacaud. CRT ws Letter Quarterly News Letter of CET We solicit literary contributions from CET alumni and thei family members for the quarterly News Letter being published by CETAAT. “The artic in the form of short stories, poems, cartoons, travelogue etc. will be published in the forth coming issues of CETAAT NEWS LETTER. ‘Achievernents by CET alumni and their family members will also find a slot in the News Letter. “The articles can be mailed to Shri. MGK Naty, Chief Editor F email: mgknair@gmail.com |eALBAG UWGAYDAN) oD JOD) = awhensomyensovs, ELE, (1962- mais) De eiso%d-oafes coogd, clos anoWaxben, coNUINIe) Coad MKF oc exrrmenc@roer «130903 voxatio eaerang vox. 1631) ei@'s19@6M» FoNOZE axn}2.AID!O ACISIWOCIED CuAdelig}amOAISADI6IT AaNdaoRIAVOK QromomuneINKER GVal AOGOE! coats Ena G22 OakKH B02 SHOiAZM, CMM eodemradeAIEA 2420 MOADCAAOG OMT COGGLSZ CAAIe GHG HaONBIOS gen! OIEMZM OHIG9@0 MBdomi gamers gumase miagmad aazao«Hagcan2 dvd Mal. oon! Sams Bao ddags) oxaraacnc «33 «Gweenrgdlesmn2g. 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