About the course

Thermal engineering deals with the design of machines that minimize the heat produced in industrial processes to minimize the energy loss in the processes. These cooling systems should be cost effective, compact in size and easily utilized with maximum performance.
M. Tech Thermal Engineering is a postgraduate degree in heat transport and energy flow. The M. Tech Thermal Engineering programme lasts two years and consists of four semesters. The M.Tech. (M. Tech. Thermal Engineering with specialization) programme was started in the Academic Year 2023-2024 under the department of Mechanical Engineering. This program is offered with specialized streams in Electronics Cooling, Renewable Energy, Gas Dynamics, and Computational Fluid Dynamics. This programme has a well-organized curriculum and cutting-edge facilities to satisfy the growing need for human resources in the field of thermal engineering.

Eligibility

• As per the basic eligibility criteria mentioned on the official website of IIT Madras, qualifying for the GATE entrance exam is not mandatory
• Candidates with a BTech degree from an IIT, with a CGPA of 8.0 (on a scale of 10) and above can apply directly for admission to the MTech programme.

Why to study ME/MTech Thermal Engineering?

• M. Tech program in Thermal Engineering equips students with advanced knowledge and skills crucial for tackling real-world challenges in energy systems, HVAC, aerospace, and more.
• Thermal engineering deals with the design of machines that minimize the heat produced in industrial processes to minimize the energy loss in the processes. These cooling systems should be cost effective, compact in size and easily utilized with maximum performance.

Scope of ME/MTech thermal Engineering

• After completing their M.Tech in Thermal Engineering, candidates can immediately begin looking for work. The employment function and position will have greater duties, and the pay package will be larger in comparison.
• Furthermore, you will be able to perform all of the activities productively because you will have a better grasp of technical stuff and a clearer thought process for the allotted jobs. Project Managers, Research Associates, and Senior Engineers can readily find work as Project Managers, Research Associates, and Senior Engineers after completing their M.Tech.

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Syllabus of the course

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YEAR 2

ELECTIVE PAPERS

• Gas Turbines & Compressors
• Two Phase Flow & Heat Transfer
• Solar Energy
• Advanced Gas Dynamics
• Advanced Gas Dynamics
• Turbulent Flow
• Cold Preservation of Food
• Hydro-dynamic Machines
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning System Design
• Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning System Design
• Cryogenic Systems
• Convective Heat and Mass Transfe
• 7 I. C. Engines
• I. C. Engine Combustion Processes Modeling
• Micro and Nano Scale Thermal Engineering
• Combustion
• Bio-Fluid Mechanics
• Energy Management
• Fluid Power Engineering
• Design of Heat Exchangers
• Fuel Cells
• Instrumentation and Experimental Methods
• Finite Element Method for Thermal Engineering
• Fire Dynamics

Fees Structure

Job Roles

• Heat Transfer Engineer: Work on heat transfer systems, thermal management, and energy efficiency.
• Senior Research Engineer: Lead research teams, develop new technologies, and publish research papers.
• Thermal Consultant: Provide thermal engineering expertise to clients, conducting thermal analysis and simulations.
• Lecturer: Teach thermal engineering subjects, develop curricula, and evaluate student performance.