Day 1 – Monday, 18 August 2025
The workshop commenced with sessions on the Fundamentals of Hydraulics & Automation.
- Morning Sessions: Mr. Joel Dmello and Dr. Ashwin Shetty explained the principle of hydraulic systems (Pascal’s law), system structure, component functions, pumps, control valves, and actuators, along with industrial applications. This was followed by Mr. Prathviraj H and Mr. Prashanth Kumar, who guided participants through hydraulic circuit design and various circuit configurations.
- Afternoon Sessions: Mr. Rajesh Belchada and Dr. Sushanth H. G demonstrated FluidSIM 5 Pneumatic software, enabling students to visualize pneumatic circuits. The day concluded with a hands-on demo of FESTO Workbench by Dr. Swaraj D. Lewis and Mr. Rajesh Belchada, where participants interacted with industrial-grade automation tools.
Day 2 – Tuesday, 19 August 2025
The second day was dedicated to Pneumatics and Electro-Pneumatics.
- Morning Sessions: Mr. Prashanth Kumar and Mr. Prathviraj H introduced the theory of pneumatics, explaining system structures, compressors, FRL units, accumulators, control valves, actuators, and pneumatic circuit design. This was followed by a hands-on pneumatics session conducted by Dr. Swaraj D. Lewis and Dr. Sushanth H. G.
- Afternoon Sessions: The focus shifted to Electro-pneumatics. Participants learned about integrating electrical controls with pneumatic systems, followed by hands-on practice sessions on electro-pneumatics, enhancing their understanding of automation processes.
Day 3 – Wednesday, 20 August 2025
The final day emphasized PLC programming and industrial applications.
- Morning Sessions: Dr. Binu K. G and Dr. Rolvin D’Silva introduced PLC programming concepts and trained participants on Ladder Diagrams, providing a foundation in industrial automation control logic.
- Afternoon Sessions: Mr. Rajesh Belchada and Dr. Sushanth H. G demonstrated TIA Portal v15.1 software, showcasing real-time PLC simulation. The workshop concluded with a demo on FESTO Workbench by Dr. Ravikantha Prabhu and Dr. Ashwin Shetty, where participants observed automation integration with industrial hardware.
Outcome
The 3-day workshop provided diploma students with hands-on exposure to hydraulics, pneumatics, electro-pneumatics, and PLC programming, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Students gained confidence in working with industrial automation tools and software, preparing them for future industry challenges.
