DAIRY ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF DAIRY ENGINEERING
The Dairy Engineering Department has been a key part of the Faculty of Dairy Technology since the College of Dairy Technology, Udgir, was established in 2008. The department is actively involved in teaching, research, and extension activities. Each year, the college admits 32 candidates into its B. Tech in Dairy Technology Graduate Program. The Dairy Engineering Department offers a total of 15 different courses, including core courses.
| Sl No | Core Course | SEC Course |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fluid Mechanics | Electrical Power supply and distribution in Dairy Plant |
| 2 | Workshop Practice | Electrical Power supply and distribution in Dairy Plant |
| 3 | Engineering Drawing | Introduction to AutoCAD/Solids works, Ansys, CFD for Design of Dairy machines and Layout |
| 4 | Thermodynamics | Introduction to AutoCAD/Solids works, Ansys, CFD for Design of Dairy machines and Layout |
| 5 | Heat and Mass Transfer | Introduction to AutoCAD/Solids works, Ansys, CFD for Design of Dairy machines and Layout |
| 6 | Basic Electrical Engineering | Hygiene and Safety Engineering |
| 7 | Refrigeration and Air conditioning Dairy Engineering | Electrical and Control Systems in Dairy Plant |
| 8 | Dairy Engineering | Design, Operation and Maintenance of Cold Storage, Ice Bank tanks, Ice silo and refrigeration plant in Dairy plant |
| 9 | Dairy Process Engineering | Design, Operation and Maintenance of Cold Storage, Ice Bank tanks, Ice silo and refrigeration plant in Dairy plant |
| 10 | GInstrumentation and Process Control | Design, Operation and Maintenance of Cold Storage, Ice Bank tanks, Ice silo and refrigeration plant in Dairy plant |
| 11 | Food Engineering | Capacity Design, operation and Maintenance of steam Boilers, Air compressor, DG set, Soft water plant, and other utilities in Dairy plant |
| 12 | Strength of Materials and Dairy Machine Design | Capacity Design, operation and Maintenance of steam Boilers, Air compressor, DG set, Soft water plant, and other utilities in Dairy plant |
| 13 | Dairy Plant Design and Layout | Capacity Design, operation and Maintenance of steam Boilers, Air compressor, DG set, Soft water plant, and other utilities in Dairy plant |
| 14 | Energy Conservation and Management | Capacity Design, operation and Maintenance of steam Boilers, Air compressor, DG set, Soft water plant, and other utilities in Dairy plant |
The department plays a significant role in imparting foundational knowledge to trainees through training programs, seminars, and courses organized in collaboration with ICAR, ATMA, and the Alumni Association of the College of Dairy Technology, Udgir. Additionally, the department provides research and consultancy services to various public and private sector organizations and receives research and modernization grants from ICAR.
VISION
Our goal is to achieve excellence in the three core areas of the university: Teaching, Research, and Extension. We aim to be a leading academic department that adheres to high standards, contributing to regional growth and addressing the challenges faced by the Dairy Engineering profession.
MISSION
To produce competent professionals who can tackle challenges and provide viable solutions to problems in Dairy Engineering.
- To acquire and disseminate quality knowledge in Dairy and Food Engineering.
- To integrate knowledge and skills for excellence in the profession through continuous learning and to contribute to the well-being of society in the dairy sector.
- To organize training programs, seminars, workshops, and other activities on various topics in Dairy and Food Engineering, strengthening knowledge, human resource development, and relationships with dairy plants.
- To enhance technical knowledge and research aptitude, enabling us to serve society with a high level of competence.
INFRASTRUCTURE
The Department of Dairy Engineering is equipped with advanced laboratories, including:
- Workshop
- Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
- Electrical Engineering Laboratory
- Engineering Drawing Laboratory
- Heat and Mass Transfer Laboratory
- Thermodynamics and Boiler Laboratory
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Laboratory These laboratories are continually upgraded with state-of-the-art systems.
RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENTS
The research and development activities of the Dairy Engineering Department focus on the mechanization of indigenous dairy products, mathematical modeling for various unit operations, and a range of need-based research projects. Below are some of the key technologies and equipment developed by the department.
Completed Research Project:
The Department of Dairy Engineering has completed a research project titled “Fortification of Selected Indigenous Dairy Products With Omega-3 Fatty Acids Using Microcapsules of Flaxseed Oil Powder: A Novel Approach For Promoting Health And Wellbeing of Consumer”, valued at Rs. 42.82 lakhs, funded by the Rajiv Gandhi Science & Technology Commission, Mumbai.
Er. N. M. Khodwe
Assistant Professor
Department of Dairy Chemistry
- Qualifications
B.Tech (Dairy Technology), M. Tech (Dairy Engineering) - Contact
- Mobile No : 9422864745
- E mail ID : nitinkhodwe@mafsu.ac.in
Work Experience:
- Working as an Assistant Professor (Dairy Chemistry) at MAFSU, Nagpur since 22.07.2009.
- Research papers published : 04
- Abstracts :07
- Refresher courses/FDP attended : 08
- Participation in conferences : 10
- Practical manuals : 03
- Organized webinar : 03
- Training programs organized : 02
