About the Programme

The Department of Aeronautical Engineering was established in the year 1996. We provide quality technical education in the field of Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering. The B.Tech programme offered by the department is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET).This programme has been designed to provide quality education for the undergraduate and postgraduate students through the blend of advanced laboratories and experienced faculties in the field of Aircraft Design, Aircraft Structures, Aerodynamics, Aircraft Propulsion, Aircraft Systems, Avionics, UAV, Aircraft Maintenance, Satellite Technology and the Advanced Materials. Syllabus is regularly revised to meet the industry demands in the Aviation, Space Exploration and Defence Sector. The department encompasses various types of Aircraft, Flight Simulators and Centre of Excellence that can provide real-time experience in handling and familiarizing with the Aircrafts. We take pride in generating the maximum Aeronautical and Aerospace engineers in the country. Many of our alumni work as Engineers, Scientists and faculty in esteemed organizations at the National and International level.

Vision & Mission

Vision

To excel in education, research and innovation in Aeronautical Engineering.

Mission

To provide every graduate with professionally competent education through a well-designed Teaching and Learning, Research and Innovation process in all spheres of Aeronautical engineering and technology combined with professional ethics and training for lifelong learning.

PEO,PO & PSO

Program Educational Objectives

PEO1 : Successful career and adoptability to industry: Graduates of the programme will attain adequate academic knowledge and skills to adapt themselves in any aircraft and allied industries and have successful professional career.

PEO2 : Modern design tools and multi-disciplinary project execution: Graduates of the programme will have knowledge on modern design tools and apply to multi-disciplinary projects through teamwork with a high degree of professional ethics and standards.

PEO3 : Contribution to aeronautical field and lifelong learning: Graduates of the programme will have innovative ideas, sustained interest and potential to contribute for the development and current needs of the aeronautical industries in the country and the world.

Program Specific Outcomes

PSO1 : Develop an advanced ability capable of exploiting the knowledge in aeronautical engineering with innovation in design and development of new products

PSO2 : Conceive and convert the theoretical knowledge and skills in handling practical problems to compete in the area of flight vehicles professionally and ethically.

Program outcomes (POs)

(To be achieved by the student after every semester/year/and at the time of graduation) At the end of this program, graduates will be able to

PO1 : Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO2 : Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

PO3 : Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PO4 : Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.

PO5 : Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.

PO6 : The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.

PO7 : Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

PO8 : Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.

PO9 : Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

PO10 : Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

PO11 : Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

PO12 : Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Laboratories

Aero Engine Repair & Maintenance Lab

Aircraft System Lab

Aerodynamics Lab

Aircraft Hanger

Aircraft Propulsion Lab

Aircraft Simulation Lab

Fatique & Fracture Research Lab

Non Destructive Testing Lab

Tifac-Core In Aircraft Maintenance

Integrated Avioincs Lab

Aircraft Structure Lab

Structural Design Lab

Research & Development

Publications

Simulation Lab

Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Lab

Fatigue Test Machine

MTS 100 KN fatigue testing machine is amachine with the versatility and high-performance solutions necessary for accurate and repeatable static and dynamic material and component testing. The machine can be configured for a wide array of tests, including durability, fatigue crack growth, high-cycle fatigue, low-cycle fatigue, fracture toughness, tension, compression and more. MTS Landmark test systems are ideal for testing a range of materials including plastics, elastomers, aluminum, composites, steel, super alloys and more. Full systems may include the load frame, controller, software, grips and fixtures, extensometers, hydraulic power unit,and services. The machine comes with a Series 370 Servo hydraulic Load Frames which are extremely stiff and easy-to-maintain, with precision-machined columns, lightweight crossheads and laser-guided factory alignment to ensure unprecedented static and dynamic test performance, employ leading-edge ergonomic features that enhance ease-of-use and operator safety.

Flexibility to perform

Fatigue Testing

Tests

• Constant Amplitude
• Variable Amplitude
• Block loading
• High Cycle Fatigue
• Low Cycle Fatigue
• Advanced Low Cycle Fatigue

Standards

• ISO: 12737, 12108, 12135
• ASTM: E399, E647, E645, E1820

Description of Supersonic Wind Tunnel:

The open-blow down type supersonic wind tunnel at the Aircraft Hangar has arectangular test section of 50 mm x 37.5 mm x 100 mm with a test speed range up to Mach 2.5. The operating pressure is 12.5 barand blow down time is 20-30seconds. The tunnel is equipped with a Schlieren system and a high speed camera. Additional instrumentation includes transducer for pressure distribution measurements across the nozzle using Data Acquisition System (DAQ).

Technical Specifications of Supersonic Wind Tunnel:

• Supersonic Wind Tunnel Test Section Size of 50mm x 37.5 mm x 100 mm (BxWxL).
• Test section materials: Optical window glass, thickness -14mm
• Supersonic Wind tunnel Test Section Mach Number – 2.5 and Blowdown time is 20-30 sec.
• 197/127 Diameter / 90 Strokes of 15 HP x 2 Nos – Air Compressor.
• Storage Tank Capacity of 5 m3 (1500 litre – 2 tanks and 2000 litre – 1 tank) Blowdown timing for 5m3 is 30-35 min.
• 100 cfm Drier / Oil and Air filter.
• Nozzle of 6.36 mm x throat x 50mm width (Aluminum alloy materials)
• Schlieren System: Telescope Astronomical Concave Mirror, Aluminum coated with Silicon Oxide protective layer. 6” dia, 15mm thickness, focal length of 1000mm.
• Test Timing – 25 Sec
• Settling Chamber and Blowdown timing for Storage tank capacity of 5m3 is 30-35 minutes
• DSLR Camera – Nikon 50mm to 300mm focal length VR lens (Standard)
• Ball Valve (1 ¼”) for opening, Non return valve to fill the reservoir,
• Ball Valve (1/4”) for drain the reservoir and 3/8’ valve for filters.
• 2 Tripods for mirror and 1 illumination lamp.
• Pressure and temperature measurement using Lab VIEW software.

Shock captured for Airfoil model

Shock captured for Blunt surface model

Shock captured for double wedge model

Research opportunities

• Pressure distribution along a convergent-divergent nozzle using pressure transducer.
• Demonstration of Schlieren method
• Observation of shock flow patterns around the blunt nose cone model with the aid of Schlierensystem.
• Observation of shock flow patterns around the single and double delta nose cone model with the aid of Schlierensystem.
• Observation of shock flow patterns around the blunt airfoil nose cone model with the aid of Schlierensystem.

Career Opportunities

Aeronautical Engineering is an important branch of engineering that has helped mankind to master the world above the skies. It is associated with the study, design, and production of flight-capable machinery and aircraft operating techniques. It involves practical and theoretical understanding of materials, assembling parts, testing, and maintenance of aircraft. An Aeronautical Engineer's primary job is to design aircraft and their thrust systems, but there can be more responsibilities added to the profile with time.

An Aeronautical Engineer may get opportunities in the Aviation industry, Defence, Airforce and Aircraft Technical Services & Customer Support. It is the most responsible and demanding job, thus may bring lucrative packages.

Skills Development

• Professional monitoring and strong calculative skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Leadership skills
• Strong sense of responsibility
• Hands on experience
• Technical expertise

Placement

Placement cell of the Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science facilitates employment opportunities for the graduates by bringing in the reputed MNC’s and private firms to the campus every year for the campus interviews. Placement cell also organizes personality development workshops, aptitude training, group discussion sessions and mock interviews to the students of the pre-final year, final year undergraduate and postgraduate programs to develop their communication skills and soft skills required to ace the interview.

Our graduates have been part of the various national and international organizations:

After graduation, the students can expect start up positions in the MNC’s, private firms in the aeronautical and aerospace domain, R & D organizations, Research Institutions, Airlines and Airport in the field of maintenance.

Student Achievements

Ms. Sivasri Deeksha, Mr. N. V. Lingesh, Ms. Alisha Biju, Mr. Yashwanth (from left to right) of Batch 2020 – 2024 presently in their final year of B. Tech Aeronautical Engineering has successfully completed their internship at Boeing India Private Limited and were offered full time job based on their performance during the internship.

RANK HOLDERS

YEAR	RANK	B.TECH. AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
		REG. NO	NAME
2017-2018	I	14101164	DAPPILI SASINDRA REDDY
	II	14101011	SRI VIDYA SRINIVASAN
2018-2019	I	15101072	MILIN MARTIN
	II	15101109	PRAVEEN KUMAR M
2019-2020	I	16101080	KORUMILLI SATYA JUMAR
	II	16101075	NAGA VENKATA SURYA SAI YADAV
2020-2021	I	17101193	PRANEETHA MARUPUDI
	II	17101159	DUDDUPUDI MOULI BHASKAR
2021-2022	I	18101243	UMMAREDDY YUKTHA PRIYA
	II	18101130	PARLAPALLI SAI LIKITHA
2022-2023	I	19101103	JANI AKSHAT HEMANG
	II	19101117	CHEBROLU SAI SNEHIT
	III	19101043	SRIRAM V

JAIHIND 1S OFFICIALLY TITLED "LIGHTEST MICRO SATELLITE"

KJ Harikrishnan, P Amarnath, G Sudhi and T Giri Prasad from second year launched World’s Lightest Satellite Jaihind 1S from NASA facility and was awarded by India Book of Records on 10th September 2018. The team was mentored by Mr.G.Dinesh Kumar, Assistant Professor, School of Aeronautical Sciences, HITS.

JHATAYU FLYING BIKE

JHATAYU is a crowd funded, student start-up company registered in MSME through HTBI & HEIC, HITS. JHATAYU Flying Bike as a design concept was awarded by SAE INDIA at the International Two Wheeler Conference at Bangalore on 5 August 2017 by Mr. Javaji Munirathinam, SAE INDIA Aerospace Board Chairman and Mr. C. Prakash, Training & Development Specialist, Product Development Division Ashok Leyland, India. The Institute of Aeronautics Astronautics and Aviation had the privilege of Dr. Micheale Barratt, Astronaut, NASA, USA award the “Best Innovation” title to JHATAYU and the “Best International Mentor” to its mentor cum supervisor Mr. C. S. Karunakaran at IIT Guwahati on 1 September 2018. JHATAYU Flying Bike was formed by a team of 33 under graduate students under the mentorship of Mr. C. S. Karunakaran, Assistant Professor, School of Aeronautical Sciences, HITS. This ingenious start-up is now touted as Asia’s first flying two- wheeler bike prototype.

The start-up had built an unmanned version of its flying vehicle prototype and successfully flight tested on 27 th October 2018 at HITS. The start-up has applied for its patent and is planning to raise funds for its manned version through industry partnership. The India Book of Records recognized this achievement and conferred “India’s First Two Wheeler Bike” title on JHATAYU. The start-up is planning to apply for Asian certifications to stake their claim for being the Asia’s First Flying Two Wheeler Bike.

Team “ASTRA” participated in SAE Aero Design West Competition in Advanced class 2017 at Texas, USA on 28th to 30th March 2017 and came 5th position in Flight summary and 21st in the world (mentored by Prof. Dr. Dalbir Singh)

Team “DIREWOLVES” participated in SAE Aero Design East Competition in Advanced class at Van Nuys, USA on 24th to 26th April 2015 and came 16th place out of 65 Teams. (mentored byAssistant Professor Dinesh Kumar.)

Curriculum & Syllabus

• Aeronautical Engineering Curriculum R2022 (CBCS)
• Aero- Curriculum & Syllabus (CBCS) R2018

Virtual Lab

Helicopter Ground Run

About the HU ALSIM

Orient Flights in technical partnership with ALSIM began the flight simulator training in 2010 with the purchase of India’s first ALSIM Simulator, the ALSIM AL50. ALSIM, based in France, is one of the leading Flight Simulator Manufactures in the World. ALSIM’s constant process of evolving their products over the years has enabled them to offer customers with advanced aviation training devices. The development of their devices and services is a continuous process in close collaboration with their customers and their very own ATO (Approved Training Organization).

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Honours

• Aerodynamics
• Structures
• Propulsion
• Satellite Technology

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