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Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune 411 037
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Bansilal Ramnath Agarwal Charitable Trusts
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology

(An Autonomous Institute affiliated to University of Pune)
Structure and Syllabus of
B.E. (Mechanical Engineering)

Pattern E11
Effective from Academic Year 2012-13
Prepared by: - Board of Studies in Mechanical Engineering
Approved by: - Academic Board, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology,
Pune
Signed by,
Chairman BOS
Chairman Academic Board

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Structure and Syllabus of B.E. (Mech), Pattern E11, Issue 1, Rev 0, dated 28/07/2012
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Content
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No.
Subject
Code
Title
Program Educational Objectives of B.E. ( Mechanical

Engineering)
Course Structure - Module III
Course Syllabi for courses - Module III
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
3.14
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ME21101
ME20103
ME20105
ME20107
HS20108
ME20201
ME20203
ME20305
ME20307
ME24401
ME24301
Mathematics
Kinematics and Mechanisms
Machine Drawing Computer Aided Drafting
Metallurgy and Material Science
Technical Writing
Mathematics
Kinematics and Mechanisms
Machine Drawing Computer aided Drafting
Metallurgy and Material Science
Mini Project
Workshop Practice
@ Elective Soft Skills
ME20401 $ Comprehensive Viva Voce
@ Institute Elective
Course Structure - Module IV
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5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10
5.11
5.12
5.13
5.14
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Course Syllabi for courses - Module IV

ME20102
ME20104
ME20106
ME20108
ME20202
ME20204
ME20306
ME20308
HS20307
ME24402
ME24302
Strength of Machine Elements

Mechanical Design
Thermal Engineering
Fluid Mechanics
Strength of Machine Elements
Mechanical Design
Thermal Engineering
Fluid Mechanics
General Seminar II
Mini Project
Creativity and Project Development
@ Energy Audit
@ Institute Elective
Course Structure - Module V
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7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
7.10
7.11
7.12
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Course Syllabi for courses - Module V

ME31101
ME30103
ME30105
ME30107
ME31201
ME30203
ME30305
ME30307
ME34401
Manufacturing Techniques
Design of Machine Elements
Metrology and Measurement Techniques
Heat Transfer
Manufacturing Techniques
Design of Machine Elements
Metrology and Measurement Techniques
Heat Transfer
Mini Project
@ Institute Level
ME37301 $ Seminar
Course Structure - Module VI
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9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.8
9.9
9.10
9.11
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Course Syllabi for courses - Module VI

ME30102
ME30104
ME30106
ME30108
ME30202
ME30204
ME30306
ME30308
Theory of Machines
Internal Combustion Engines
Fluid Machinery and Fluid Power Engineering
Computational Methods in Mechanical engineering
Theory of Machines
Fluid Machinery and Fluid Power Engineering
Computational Methods in Mechanical engineering
@ Institute Level
ME37302 Project Stage I
Course Structure - Module VII
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Course Syllabi for courses - Module VII
11.1a
11.1b
11.1c
11.1d
ME42101
ME42103
ME42105
ME42107
11.2a
11.2b
11.2c
11.2d
11.3
11.4
ME42109
ME42111
ME42113
ME42115
ME40101
ME40103
Elective Group I
Kinematic Analysis & Synthesis
Tribology
Design of Composite Materials
Machine Tool Design
Elective Group II
Heat Exchange Devices
Turbo machines
Thermal Power Plants
Energy Conservation And Management
Design of Mechanical Systems
CAD/CAM/CAE
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11.5a
11.5b
11.5c
11.5d
ME42201
ME42203
ME42205
ME42207
11.6a
11.6b
11.6c
11.6d
11.7
11.8
11.9
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ME42209
ME42211
ME42213
ME42215
ME40301
ME40303
ME47303
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Elective Group I
Kinematic Analysis & Synthesis
Tribology
Design of Composite Materials
Machine Tool Design
Elective Group II
Turbo machines
Energy Conservation And Management
Design of Mechanical Systems
CAD/CAM/CAE
Project Stage II
Course Structure - Module VIII
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Course Syllabi for courses - Module VIII
13.1a
13.1b
13.1c
13.1d
ME42102
ME42104
ME42106
ME42108
13.2a
13.2b
13.2c
13.2d
13.3
13.4
ME42110
ME42112
ME42114
ME42116
ME40106
ME40108
13.5a
13.5b
13.5c
13.5d
ME42202
ME42204
ME42206
ME42208
13.6a
13.6b
13.6c
13.6d
13.7
13.8
13.9
ME42210
ME42212
ME42214
ME42216
ME40306
ME40308
ME47304
Elective Group III

Finite Element Method
Optimization Techniques
Reverse Engineering and Rapid Prototyping
Simulation of Mechanical Systems
Elective Group IV
Robotics
Mechatronics
Operation Research
Instrumentation and Automatic Controls
Vibration Analysis
Refrigeration and Air-conditioning
Elective Group III
Reverse Engineering and Rapid Prototyping
Simulation of Mechanical Systems
Elective Group IV
Robotics
Mechatronics
Operation Research
Instrumentation and Automatic Controls
Vibration Analysis
Project Stage III
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Course Structure for Honors in B.E. ( Mechanical

Engineering)
Course Syllabi for courses offered as Honors
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15.1
15.2
15.3
15.4
15.5
15.6
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ME28101
ME38101
ME38103
ME38102
ME38104
ME48101
ME48102
ME48103
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17.1
17.2
17.3
17.4
17.5
17.6
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ME29101
ME39101
ME29102
ME49101
ME49102
ME49103
18.1
18.2
18.3
18.4
18.5
18.6
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ME29103
ME39103
ME29104
ME49103
ME49104
ME49105
19.1
19.2
19.3
19.4
19.5
19.6
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ME29105
ME39105
ME29106
ME49105
ME49106
ME49107
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Workshop Technology
Automobile Engineering OR
Gas Dynamics and Jet Propulsion
Theory of Elasticity OR
Renewable Energy Systems
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Cryogenics
Group Selection Credits
Course Structure for Minor in B.E. ( Mechanical
Engineering)
Course Syllabi for courses offered as Minor (For
Industrial/Production Engineering students)
Basic Heat Transfer
Introduction to Turbo machines
Automobile Engineering
Course Syllabi for courses offered as Minor (For Chemical
Engineering students)
Machine Design Basics
Basic Manufacturing Processes
Industrial Fluid Power
Theory of Machines and Machine Design
Course Syllabi for courses offered as Minor (For E&TC, Elex,
IT, CS, Instru. Engineering students)
Machine Design Basics
Basic Manufacturing Processes
Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Theory of Machines and Machine Design
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Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

B.E. (Mechanical Engineering)
PEO No.
Description of the Objective
Graduates will demonstrate basic knowledge in mathematics, science and

engineering.
Graduates will demonstrate the ability to design and conduct experiments,

interpret and analyze data, and report results.
Graduates will demonstrate the ability to design a mechanical system or a thermal

system or a process that meets desired specifications and requirements.
Graduates will demonstrate the ability to function on engineering and science

laboratory teams, as well as on multidisciplinary design teams.
Graduates will demonstrate the ability to identify, formulate and solve mechanical
engineering problems.
Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of their professional and ethical

responsibilities.
Graduates will be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written

forms.
Graduates will have the confidence to apply engineering solutions in global and
societal contexts.
Graduates should be capable of self-education and clearly understand the value of
lifelong learning.
Graduates will be broadly educated and will have an understanding of the impact
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of Engineering on society and demonstrate awareness of contemporary issues.
Graduates will be familiar with modern engineering software tools and equipment
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to analyze mechanical engineering problems.
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MODULE III
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STRUCTURE MODULE III
Subject Subject
No.
Code
S1
S2
Subject Name
ME21101 Mathematics
ME20103 Kinematics and Mechanisms
Machine Drawing Computer
S3 ME20105
Aided Drafting
Metallurgy and Material
S4 ME21107
Science
S9 HS20108 Technical Writing
T1 ME21201 Mathematics
T2 ME20203 Kinematics and Mechanisms
Machine Drawing Computer
P1 ME20305
Aided Drafting
Metallurgy and Material
P2 ME21307
Science
MP3 ME24401 Mini project
SD3 ME24301 Workshop Practice
HS25301
GP3
Elective Soft Skills
HS25303
CVV1 ME20401 Comprehensive Viva Voce
Institute Elective (Irrespective
of Module)
OE3
ME26101 Electrical and Electronics
Engineering
Total
Teaching Scheme
(Hrs/week)
Credits
Lect
Tutorial Practical
.
3
0
0
3
3
0
0
3
3
2
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
1
1
1
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HS20101 :: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS

Credits: 04
Teaching Scheme: - Theory 3 Hrs/Week, Tutorial 1 Hr/Week
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
Mathematical understanding so as to apply to mechanical engineering problems.
Outcome 1, 9
Unit I
Unit I Linear Differential equations of higher order
(7 Hrs)
Homogeneous Linear differential equations of

Second Order, Higher Order
Homogeneous and Non Homogeneous Linear Differential Equations with Constant
Coefficients, Solutions by undetermined coefficients and Variation of Parameter method
,Euler Cauchy Equation, Application of system of ordinary differential equations by
Matrix method .
Unit II
Series solutions of differential equations and Special functions
(7 Hrs)
Power Series Method, Theory of Power Series Method, Legendres Equations,

Legendres Polynomials P n (x ) , Frobenius Method, Bessels Equation. Bessel Functions
J (x ) , Bessel Functions of the Second Kind Y (x ) , Sturm-Liouville problems.
Orthogonal Functions, Orthogonal Eigen function Expansions.
Unit III
Fourier and Laplace Transform
(7 Hrs)
Fourier integrals, Fourier cosine and sine transforms., Fourier transforms. Introduction to
Laplace Transform and its properties. Laplace Transform of Unit step function, Delta
function and periodic function. Inverse Laplace Transform Application of Laplace
Transform to to Engineering Problems.
Unit IV
(7 Hrs)
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Probability and Statistics
Probability and rules of probability, Random variables, Probability distributions, Mean
and variance of distributions, Bionomial,Poission,Hypergeometric and Normal
distributions.
Random sampling, Estimation of parameters, confidence intervals, testing of hypothesis,
decisions, statistical quality control, acceptance sampling, Goodness of fit, chi-square
test, Regression and correlation analysis.
Unit V
Applications of Partial Differential equations
(7 Hrs)
Classification of Partial Differential Equations. The heat and Wave equations. The
equation of Laplace. Applications involving Bessel functions, Laplace and Fourier
transform techniques for solving Partial Differential Equations.
Unit VI
Vector Calculus
(7 Hrs)
Vector and scalar functions and fields, Derivative, Gradient of a scalar field, Directional
derivative, Divergence and curl of a vector field, vector identities, Irrotational and
solenoidal vectors and potential functions, line and surface integrals, Greens, Stokes
and Gauss theorems and applications to Engineering Problems.
Text Books
1. Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Erwin Kreyszig, (8th Edition), John
Wiley and sons, inc., 2003.
2. Higher Engineering Mathematics, Dr. B.S. Grewal, (36th Edition), Khanna
Publishers, Delhi. 2000.
Reference Books
1. Advanced Calculus, Murray R. Spiegel [Schaums out line series].
2. Calculus and analytic Geometry (6th Edition), Thomas, G. B. and Finney,
Wesley/Narosa, 1985.
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ME20103 :: KINEMATICS AND MECHANISMS

Credits: 03
Teaching Scheme: - Theory 3 Hrs/Week
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
Study of fundamentals of kinematics and dynamics of machinery and mechanisms.
To make students understand analytical and graphical methods of analysis of
mechanisms.
To introduce the students to static and dynamic analysis of I. C. Engines.
To introduce the students to friction in mechanisms.
Unit I
Terminology, Definitions and Assumptions
(8 Hrs)
A. Links, kinematic pairs, kinematic constraints, kinematic chains, mechanisms, machine,

degree of freedom of pairs and mechanisms, four link chains and their inversions, fourbar, single-slider and double-slider chains. Numericals and Applications.
Mechanisms with lower pairs: Universal (Hookes) Joint, Steering mechanisms
Principle of correct steering, Ackerman steering mechanism, Davis steering mechanism.
B. Grubler and Kutzbach criteria, Grashofs Law. Ratchets and Escapement mechanisms,
Swinging / Rocking mechanisms, Indexing mechanisms, Approximate and Exact Straight
line mechanisms.
Unit II
Graphical Velocity Analysis of Mechanisms
(10 Hrs)
A. Instantaneous centre of velocity, Aronhold-Kennedy theorem of three centers, velocity

analysis using method of instantaneous centers, angular velocity ratio theorem.
Definition of velocity, angular velocity of a rigid body, relative velocity, velocity analysis
of mechanisms by graphical (Velocity Polygon) method. Friction in turning pairs,
Friction circle, Friction axis, Friction in mechanisms.
B. Indices of merit (mechanical advantage), centrodes. Rubbing velocity at turning pairs.
Unit III
(8 Hrs)
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Graphical Acceleration Analysis of Mechanisms
A. Definition of acceleration, angular acceleration of a link, relative acceleration,
acceleration polygon, Coriolis component of acceleration, acceleration analysis of
mechanisms by graphical ( Acceleration Polygon) method.
B. Instantaneous center of acceleration, Kleins construction.
Unit IV
Analytical Velocity and Acceleration Analysis of Mechanisms
(7Hrs)
A. Vector loop closure equations, Velocity and acceleration analysis by vector method,
Chace solutions, method of kinematic coefficients.
Velocity and acceleration analysis of mechanisms by complex algebra method. Velocity
and acceleration analysis of slider-crank mechanism by analytical method.
B. Graphical Differentiation and Integration
Unit V
Inertia Force Analysis
(7Hrs)
A. Radius of gyration of rigid bodies, Theory of Compound Pendulum, Two point mass
statically equivalent system, two point mass dynamically equivalent system, and
correction couple.
Static and Dynamic (Inertia) force analysis of I. C. Engine mechanism, Determination of
torque at the crank shaft to overcome the connecting rod inertia (Graphical and
Analytical approach).
B. Bi-filler and Tri-filler suspension. Inertia of geared systems.
Text Books
1. Theory of Machines and Mechanisms (Third edition), John Uicker Jr., Gordon R.
Pennock and J. E. Shigley, Oxford University Press.
2. Theory of Machines, S. S. Rattan, Tata McGraw-Hill Publication
3. Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, Amitabh Ghosh and A. K. Mallik, Affiliated
East-West Press Pvt Ltd.
Reference Books
1. Theory of Machines, Thomas Bevan, CBS Publications.
2. Machines and Mechanisms Applied Kinematic Analysis, David H. Myszka,
Pearson Education, Asia.
3. Design of Machinery, R. L. Norton, McGraw-Hill.
Additional Reading
1. Theory of Machines, R.S. Khurmi, Khanna Publications.
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ME20105 :: MACHINE DRAWING AND COMPUTER AIDED

DRAFTING
Credits: 02
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
To become conversant with the machine elements.
To Learn, Read, Draw and understand production drawing.
To Learn Computer Aided Drafting.
Unit I
AutoCAD and Auto LISP
(8 Hrs)
AutoCAD: Introduction, Drawing, Modify, View, Drawing Settings and Aids ,Assist
commands, Saving and plotting
Auto LISP: Data types, User input and output, Math operators and functions,
Trigonometric functions, logical operator, String function, Data conversion functions,
List filtering functions, Decision making and looping
Unit II
Screwed fasteners
(8 Hrs)
Introduction , thread nomenclature , Forms of threads, thread series, Threads Designation,

Multi-start threads, Right and left hand threads, Representation of threads , Bolts, Nuts,
Set-Screws, Stud, Locking arrangements for Nuts, Foundation bolt .
Unit III
Tolerances, Limits and Fits
(8 Hrs)
ISO system of tolerancing Tolerance chart, hole base and shaft base system of
tolerancing, Limits, Basic types of fits (clearance, transition and interference) Judging
type of fit from dimensions and specified tolerance and applications. Numericals on
above topics.
Unit IV
Geometrical Tolerances and Surface Roughness
(8 Hrs)
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Geometrical Tolerances: Need of Geometrical Tolerances, Terminology, Tolerances for
Single Features such as Straightness, Flatness, Circularity, Cylindricity. Tolerances
for Related Features such as Parallelism, Perpendicularity, Angularity, Concentricity,
Tolerance Symbol and Value, Indicating Geometrical Tolerances on drawings.
Surface Finish: Introduction, Surface Roughness Number, Machine symbols, Indication
of Surface Roughness, Range of Roughness obtainable with different manufacturing
processes.
Unit V
Riveted, Welded, and Pin Joints
(8 Hrs)
Riveted Joints: Introduction, Rivets and riveting, Rivet Head, Definition, Classification
of riveted heads
Welded Joints: Introduction, Welded Joints and symbol, Dimensions of welds, Rules to
be observed while applying symbols, Welding process designations.
Pin Joints: cotter and knuckle joints, Keys.
Unit VI
IS Convention, Dimensioning Techniques (Self Study)
Measuring instruments like Vernier Calipers, Micrometer, Depth Gauge, Height Gauge,
and Dial Gauge.
Text Books
1. Machine Drawing, K.L. Narayana, P. Kannaiah and K. Venkata Raddy, New
Age International Ltd.
2. Engg. Graphics and design with computer applications, David I. Cooke and
Robert N. McDongal, Holt Sounders International edition.
3. Machine Drawing, Ajit Singh, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publications.
Reference Books
1. Iinside Auto CAD, D. Rakers and H. Rice, New riders/Micro tech Asian edition.
2. IS Code: SP46
3. Machine Tool Design handbook, CMTI, Tata McGraw Hill Publication.
Additional Reading
1. Design data, P.S.G. College of Technology, Coimbtore.
2. Westermann Tables for metal Trade, Wiley Publication
3. Poduction Drawing, K.L. Narayan, P. KannaiahandK. Venkata Reddy, New ages
international Ltd.
4. AutoCAD Reference Manual.
5. Auto LISP reference Manual.
6. Auto LISP in Plain English, George O. Head
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ME21107 :: METALLURGY AND MATERIAL SCIENCE
Credits: 03
Prerequisites: : Nil
Objectives:
To study engineering materials, their properties and testing.
Unit I
Introduction to Material Science
(7 Hrs)
A. Classification of Engineering Materials, Future Trends. Structures and their property

relationship in relation to engineering materials Indexing of planes and directions. Plastic
deformation - Mechanisms. Deformation of Single crystal and Polycrystalline materials.
Numerical based on it. Imperfections in crystals. Dislocations, work hardening. Cold and
Hot working of metals.
B. Equilibrium diagrams; Related terms and definitions Hume Rothery's rule of solid
solubility. Cooling curves, Plotting of equilibrium diagrams, Isomorphous system.
Coring. Eutectic systems, Partial eutectic systems. Uses of eutectic alloys.
Unit II
Steels
(7 Hrs)
A. Introduction to Metallography, micro and macro examination, metallurgical

microscope, etching.
Steels: iron-iron carbide equilibrium diagram, Critical temperatures, Allotropy, cooling
curve and volume changes of pure iron. Microstructure, non-equilibrium cooling of steel,
widmanstatten structure, structure property relationship.
B. Classification and applications of steels, specifications of some commonly used steels
like BIS, EN, AISI, SAE.
Unit III
Heat treatments of Steels
(8 Hrs)
A. Introduction to heat treatment furnaces and Furnace atmospheres, Transformation

products of austenite, Time-temperature- transformation diagrams, Critical cooling rate,
Continuous cooling transformation diagrams. Heat treatment of steels Quenching media,
Annealing" Normalizing" Hardening" Retention of austenite" Effects of retained
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austenite" Elimination of retained austenite, Tempering" Secondary hardening, Temper
embrittlement, Quench cracks, Hardenability testing".
B. Defects due to heat treatment and remedial measure.
Unit IV
Surface Hardening and Isothermal Treatments
(8 Hrs)
A. Carburising, heat treatment after carburising, Nitriding, Carbonitriding, Tuffride and

Sursulf process. Commercial heat treatment practice of gears of different sizes, tools,
springs. Isothermal heat treatments such as austempering, patenting, isoforming,
martempering, ausforrning.
B. Flame hardening and Induction hardening. Surface modification treatments like PVD,
CVD, Ion implantation, etc.
Unit V
Alloy Steels and Non-Ferrous Alloys
(10 Hrs)
A. Alloy Steels - Effects of alloying elements, classification of alloying elements.

Stainless Steels, Sensitization of stainless steel, weld decay of stainless steel. Tool steels
and tool materials, Heat treatment of high-speed steel. Special purpose steels with
applications.
Copper alloys - Brasses, Bronzes-: Tin, Aluminium, Beryllium, Silicon Copper nickel
alloys, Nickel - Silver, Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Solders, Bearing materials and
their applications, Precipitation hardening alloys. High Temperature materials such as
Nimonics, Super alloys, Ti-alloys etc.
B. Cast irons- Classification, Gray cast iron, White cast iron, Malleable cast iron" Ductile
Iron, Chilled and alloy cast irons. Effects of various parameters on structures and
properties of cast irons, Heat treatments of cast iron. Applications of cast irons for
different components of machine tool, automobiles, pumps etc.
Text Books
1. Material science and metallurgy for Engineers, Kodgire V. D., Everest Publishing
House, Pune.
2. Engineering Materials, K. G. Bundinski and M. K. Bundinski, Prentice Hall of
India Pvt. Ltd, New- Delhi.
3. An introduction to physical metallurgy, Avner, TMH publication.
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Reference Books
1. Metallurgy for Engineers, Rollason E. C., ELBS Publishing.
2. Physical Metallurgy for Engineers, Clark and Varney W. R., East-West Press Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi.
3. The science of engineering materials, Donald R. Askeland and Pradeep Phule,
Thomson series.
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FF No. : 654
HS20108 :: TECHNICAL WRITING

Credits: 01
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
To enhance reading and writing skills.
To guide the students with apt expressions in English language (both words and
sentence construction) and to develop the students confidence level
Mapping with PEOs: I, II, III, V : (j, k, n, o, p)
Unit I
[A] Definition, Structure and types of reports.
[B] Home Assignments related to the above topics.
(4 + 2 = 6 Hrs)
Unit II
(5 + 2 = 7 Hrs)
[A] Importance of references, glossary and bibliography. How to write and insert them in
reports.
Unit III
(5 + 2 = 7 Hrs)
[A] Use and types of charts and illustrations in report writing
[B] Home Assignments related to the above topics (minimum 25 sentences on each
topic).
Unit IV
[A] Various report writing techniques
(5 + 2 = 7 Hrs)
Unit V
[A] A detail study of any report (non technical and technical)
(5 + 2 = 7 Hrs)
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Text Books
1. Techniques of writing memos , reports and business letters Courtland L Bovee
2005 Jaico Publiishing house Mumbai
2. Project Report writing MK Rampal , SL Gupta 2010 Galgotia Publishing
company Delhi
Reference Books
1. The effective presentation Asha Kaul 2005 Sage Publications Delhi
2. Business communication and report writing R.C Sharma and KrishnaMohan
2nd edition , 2000 , Tata McGrawhill publishing company
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ME21201 :: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS

Credits: 01
Teaching Scheme: - Tutorial 1 Hr/Week
Prerequisites:
Objectives:
Same as the theory course
Unit I
2 assignments
Unit II
2 assignments
Unit III
2 assignments
Unit IV
2 assignments
Unit V
2 assignments
Unit VI
2 assignments
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ME20203 :: KINEMATICS AND MECHANISMS

Credits: 01
Objectives:
To make the student understand the fundamentals of kinematics and dynamics of
machines and mechanisms and various methods of mechanism analysis.
To introduce the student to various mechanisms commonly used in mechanical
systems and their working and analysis.
To introduce students to friction in mechanisms.
List of Tutorials
Unit I
A. A journal containing the record of the following:
1. An experiment on finding radius of gyration of a connecting rod using theory of
compound pendulum.
2. An experiment on finding radius of gyration of a body by using either the method of
Bi-filler or Tri-filler suspension.
3. Assignments :
i.
Computer programme for velocity and acceleration analysis of slider crank mechanism.
ii.
Computer programme for displacement, velocity and acceleration
analysis of a single Hookes joint.
iii.
Problems on Inertia Force Analysis of I. C. Engine mechanism by
analytical method.
iv.
Problems on Friction.
Unit II
B. Five (Half Imperial Size) drawing sheets containing graphical solutions as
follows :
1. Problems on drawing at least Four (04) typical mechanisms, of which Two (02)
must be Straight-Line mechanisms, in different positions (One Sheet).
2. Problems on velocity analysis by the instantaneous center method (One Sheet).
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3. Problems on acceleration analysis (involving Coriolis component of acceleration)
by acceleration polygon method (Two Sheets).
4. Problems on inertia force analysis of an I.C. Engine mechanism by graphical
method (One Sheet).
Text Books
1. Theory of Machines and Mechanisms (Third edition), John Uicker Jr., Gordon R.
Pennock and J. E. Shigley, Oxford University Press.
Reference Books
1. Theory of Machines, Thomas Bevan, CBS Publications.
3. Design of Machinery, R. L. Norton, McGraw-Hill.
4. Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, Amitabh Ghosh and A. K. Mallik,
Affiliated East-West Press Pvt Ltd.
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ME20305 :: MACHINE DRAWING AND COMPUTER GRAPHICS

Credits: 01
Teaching Scheme: - Laboratory 2 Hrs/Week
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
To make conversant with the machine element.
To Learn Read, Draw and understand production Drawing.
To Learn Computer Aided Drafting.
List of Practical
Unit I
One assignment based on IS conventions.
One assignment based on drawing the standard components like various Nuts, Bolts,
Washers, Different Screws , Seals, Locking pins etc.
Unit II
Part
and
Assembly
Drawing
Part and Assembly Drawing of eccentric, lathe tail stock, air valve, screw jack,
connecting rod, safety valve etc (Any one component).
Unit III
Assignment involving Tolerances, Geometrical tolerances and Surface finish
Unit IV
Programming in Auto LISP
a. Programming for standard Machine Components.(Nuts, bolts, threads, etc.,)
b. Programmes involving Decision Making and looping. (Drawing different types of
bolts, rivets etc)
Unit V
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One assignment on Dismantling, Assembly and Measurement of dimensions of a simple
mechanical assembly like Tailstock, Vice, Valves, Carburetor etc.
General study of measuring instruments used for measuring the dimensions, Dismantling
and assembly sequence, Qualitative observation of fits between different mating parts,
Application and working of the studied assembly, Use BOM
A detailed report on the above assignment is to be submitted in the form of a journal. One
Full Imperial sheet of details and assembly of this assignment should be prepared on
CAD.
Text Books
1. Machine Drawing, K.L. Narayana, P. Kannaiah and K. Venkata Raddy, New Age
International Ltd.
2. Engg. Graphics and design with computer applications, David I. Cooke and Robert
N. McDongal, Holt Sounders International edition.
3. Machine Drawing, Ajit Singh, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publications.
Reference Books
1. Iinside Auto CAD, D. Rakers and H. Rice, New riders/Micro tech Asian edition.
2. IS Code: SP46
3. Machine Tool Design handbook, CMTI, Tata McGraw Hill Publication.
Additional Reading
1. Design data, P.S.G. College of Technology, Coimbtore.
2. Westermann Tables for metal Trade, Wiley Publication
3. Poduction Drawing, K.L. Narayan, P. KannaiahandK. Venkata Reddy, New ages
international Ltd.
4. AutoCAD Reference Manual.
5. Auto LISP reference Manual.
6. Auto LISP in Plain English, George O. Head
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ME21307 :: METALLURGY AND MATERIAL SCIENCE

Credits: 01
Teaching Scheme: - - Laboratory 2 Hr/Week
Objectives:
List of Practical
1. Specimen preparation for micro examination.
2. Study and drawing of microstructures of mild steel, medium carbon steel, eutectoid
steel and hypereutectoid steel.
3. Study and drawing of microstructures of white, malleable, grey and nodular cast iron.
4. Study and drawing of microstructures of alpha brass, alpha-beta brass, aluminum
bronze, tin bronze and bearing metal.
5. Study and drawing of microstructures of hardened steel, tempered steel.
6. Hardening of steel- study of effect of carbon on hardness of hardened steel.
7. Tempering of steels - study of effect of temperature on hardness of tempered steel.
8. Study of change in microstructure on annealing and normalizing of tempered steel.
9. Jominy Hardenability test on steel sample.
Text Books
1. "Material science and metallurgy for Engineers", Kodgire V. D., Everest
Publishing House, Pune.
2. Engineering Materials, K. G. Bundinski and M. K. Bundinski, Prentice Hall of
India Pvt. Ltd, New- Delhi.
Reference Books
1. "Metallurgy for Engineers", Rollason E. C., ELBS Publishing.
2. "Physical Metallurgy for Engineers", Clark and Varney W. R., East-West Press
Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
3. "An introduction to physical metallurgy", Avner, TMH publication.
4. The science of engineering materials, Donald R. Askeland and Pradeep Phule,
Thomson series.
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ME24401 :: Mini Project

Credits: 01
Teaching Scheme: - Practical 2 Hrs/Week
Prerequisite : Nil
Objectives:
To train the students to apply their engineering knowledge to real life problem
solving.
ME24301 :: WORKSHOP PRACTICE

Credits: 01
Objectives:
To give hands on experience of crafts-man ship, machining, and assembly.
To make students familiar with different Work Trades.
To develop quality and safety consciousness amongst the students.
To develop respect towards labour work amongst the student.
List of Practical
Turning
Introduction and demonstrations of different lathe operations such as knurling, grooving,
drilling, boring, reaming, threading, etc., safety precautions.
Practical: One composite job involving the above mentioned operations.
Foundry
Introduction, uses of different foundry tools, sand preparation, mould preparation, metal
pouring, safety precautions, etc.
Practical: One job of casting.
Demonstrations
CNC machining: Demonstration on a CNC lathe machine
Machine Part Assembly: Demonstration and exercise on assembly of machine parts in a
group of students.
Note: - Students should wear safety apron and safety shoes during the practical.
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Text Books
1. Workshop Technology Vol. I, II, H. S. Bawa, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi
2. Principles of Foundry Technology, P. L. Jain, Tata McGraw-Hill New Delhi, 5th
Edition 1995
Reference Books
1. Production Technology, HMT, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 1st Edition 1987
2. Maintenance Engineering Handbook, Lindley R. Higgins, McGraw-Hill Inc.1995
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MODULE IV
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STRUCTURE MODULE IV
Subject Subject
No.
Code
S5
ME20102
S6
S7
S8
ME20104
ME20106
ME20108
T3
ME20202
T4
P3
P4
P5
MP4
ME20204
ME20306
ME20308
HS20307
ME24402
SD4 ME24302
HS25302
* GP4 HS25304
HS25306
CVV2 ME20402
** OE3 ME26102
Subject Name
Strength of Machine
Elements
Mechanical Design
Thermal Engineering
Fluid Mechanics
Strength of Machine
Elements
Mechanical Design
Thermal Engineering
Fluid Mechanics
General Seminar II
Mini project
Creativity and Project
Development
Energy Audit
Comprehensive Viva
Voce
Institute Elective
(Irrespective of Module)
Electrical and Electronics
Engineering
Total
Teaching Scheme (Hrs/

week)
Credits
Lect. Tutorial Practical
3
3
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
14
10
23
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ME20102 :: STRENGTH OF MACHINE ELEMENTS

Credits: 03
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
Study to determine stresses, strains, and displacements, produced by the loads.
To prepare theoretical foundation for subjects like Machine design and Stress
analysis.
To introduce students to design of simple machine parts.
Unit I
Simple Stress And Strain
(8 Hrs)
A. Concept of stress and strain, types of stresses and strains, Thermal stresses and strains,
Hookes law, Poissons ratio, Modulii of elasticity, stress strain diagram for ductile and
brittle material; material strengths, proof stress.
B. Factor of safety, relationship between elastic constants.
Unit II
Stresses in Beams
(8 Hrs)
Bending and Shear Stresses:

A. Theory of Simple Bending, Flexure formula, Area center and moment of inertia of
common cross sections (rectangular section, T section, Channel section, I section) with
respect to centroidal and parallel axis, bending stress distribution, moment of resistance
and section modulus.
Shear Stresses:
Shear stress distribution, shear stress distribution diagram for common cross sections,
Maximum and average shear stresses.
B. Shear connection between flange and web.
Unit III
Principal Stresses and Strains
(8 Hrs)
A. Stresses on oblique plane, Principle planes and planes of maximum shear, Principle
stresses and maximum shear stresses, Mohrs circle for two dimensional state of stress,
maximum absolute shear stress.
B. Principle Strains
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Unit IV
Torsion in Circular Shafts, Slope and Deflection of Beam
(10 Hrs)
A. Stresses, strains and deformations in solid and hollow shafts, derivation of torsion
equation. Stresses due to combined torsion, bending and axial force on shafts.
Slope and Deflections of Beams
Relation between bending moment and slope, slope and deflection of determinate beams,
Double integration method (Macaulay method). Derivation of formulae for slopes and
deflections for standard cases.
B. Mechanical properties of Engineering Materials creep, stress concentration, static,
dynamic and cyclic loads, Fatigue failure and endurance limit, selection of materials
Cast Iron, BIS system of designation of steels, Plain carbon steels, free cutting steels,
Alloy steels, Overseas standards, Cast steel, Aluminum alloys, Die casting alloys,
weighted point method for material selection.
Unit V
Strain Energy and Impact
(6 Hrs)
A. Concept of strain energy, derivation and use of expressions for deformation of axially
loaded members under gradual, sudden, and impact loads, strain energy due to self load.
Axially Loaded Columns:
Concept of buckling of columns, Derivation of Eulers formula for buckling load for
column with hinged ends. Concept of equivalent length for various end conditions.
Limitations of Eulers formula. Rankine buckling load. Johnsons buckling load. Safe
load on column.
B. Introduction To Contact Stresses
Text Books
1. Mechanics of Material, Gere and Temoshenko, CBS Publishers
2. Strength of Materials, S. Ramamrutham, Dhanpat Rai Publishing Company
3. Strength of Materials, Singer and Pytel, Harper and Row Publications
Reference Books
1. Introduction to Mechanics of Solids, E. P. Popov, Prentice Hall Publishers
2. Mechanics of Structures Vol I, Junnarkar and Advi, Charotar Book Co
3. Mechanical Engineering Design, Shigley J. E. and Mischke C. R., McGraw Hill Inc
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ME20104 :: MECHANICAL DESIGN

Credits: 03
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
To know the design procedure of various machine elements
To know various design standards
To develop ability of static and dynamic analysis of structures
Unit I
Design Process
(8 Hrs)
A. Design Process: Machine Design, Traditional design methods, Basic procedure of

Machine Design,
Design of Simple Machine parts: Factor of safety, Service factor, modes of Failure,
Theories of failure: Maximum Normal stress Theory, Maximum shear stress Theory,
Distortion Energy Theory. Design of simple machine parts - Cotter joint, Knuckle joint
and Levers, Eccentric axial loading, Stresses in curved beams.
B. Requisites of design engineer, Design of machine elements, Sources of Design data ,
Use of standards in design, Selection of preferred sizes, Design Synthesis, Creativity in
design.
Unit II
Shafts, Keys and couplings
(8 Hrs)
A. Transmission shaft, Shaft design on strength basis, Shaft design on torsional rigidity
basis, A.S.M.E. code for shaft design, design of Hollow shaft on strength basis, design of
Hollow shaft on torsional rigidity basis, Design of Key, Design of Flange Couplings.
B. Design of shaft on the basis of lateral rigidity Castiglianos theorem.
Design of Square, Flat keys, saddle, sunk, feather and Woodruff keys and Splines.
Unit III
Threaded joints
(9 Hrs)
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A. Basic types of screw fastenings-Cap screws and set screws, Bolts of uniform strength,
Locking devices, I.S.O. Metric screw threads, Bolts under tension, Eccentrically loaded
bolted joint in shear, Eccentric load perpendicular to axis of bolt, Eccentric load on
circular base, Torque requirement for bolt tightening,
Power screws: Forms of threads, Multiple threaded screws, Terminology of Power
screws, Torque analysis with square, trapezoidal and Acme threads, Self locking screw,
Efficiency of Square Threaded Screws, Efficiency of Self-Locking Screws, Collar
friction torque, Design of screw and Nut, Design of Screw jack and C-Clamp.
B. Dimensions of standard fasteners, Design of cylinder bolts and turn buckle.
Differential and compound Screws, Recirculating Ball Screws.
Unit IV
Welded Joints and Design for Fluctuating Loads
(8 Hrs)
A. Welded Joints: Stresses in butt and fillet welds, Strength of butt parallel and transverse
fillet welds, Axially loaded unsymmetrical welded joint, Eccentric load in plane of welds,
Welded joint subjected to bending and torsional moments.
Design for Fluctuating Loads: Stress concentration causes and remedies, Fluctuating
stresses, Fatigue failure, S-N curve, Endurance limit, Notch sensitivity, Endurance
strength modifying factors, Reversed stresses, Design for finite and infinite life,
Solderberg and Goodman diagrams, Modified Goodman diagram, and Fatigue design of
shaft under combined stresses.
B. Advantages and limitations of welded joints Butt and fillet welds. Cumulative damage
in fatigue failure.
Unit V
Mechanical Springs
(7 Hrs)
A. Types, Applications and materials of springs, Stress and deflection equations for
helical Springs, Style of ends, Design of helical springs, Design against Fluctuating Load,
springs in series and Parallel, Concentric helical springs.
B. Helical torsion Spring, Surge in spring, Muti-leaf Spring, Nipping of leaf Springs,
Shot peening.
Text Books
1. Design of Machine Elements, Bhandari V. B., 3rd Edition, Tata McGraw Hill
Education Private Ltd, New Delhi
2. Design of Machine Elements, Sharma C. S., Purohit Kamlesh, Prentice Hall of
India Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.
3. A text book of Machine Design, Khurmi R. S. and Gupta J. K. , S Chand and Co.
Ltd., New Delhi
Reference Books
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1.Design of Machine Elements, Spotts M. F. and Shoup T. E., Prentice Hall Int
2. Mechanical Engineering Design, Shigley J. E. and Mischke C. R. 6th Edition,
Tata McGraw Hill Pub. Co. Ltd., Delhi
3.Machine Design, Kannaiah P., SCITECH Publication Pvt. Ltd. ,Chennai
Additional Reading
1. Machine Components Design, Willium C. Orthwein, West Publishing Co. and
Jaico Publications House
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ME20106 :: THEMAL ENGINEERING

Credits: 03
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
To expose the students to fundamentals of Thermodynamics based on which
Thermodynamic systems work/operate.
Application of the said fundamentals in some of the Thermodynamic systems from
the perspective of theoretical development supported by hands on experience.
Unit I
First Law of Thermodynamics
(8 Hrs)
Reversible and Irreversible Processes, Macro and microscopic approach, Principle of

conservation of Mass and Energy, Continuity equation, First law of thermodynamics,
Joules experiment, Application of first law to flow and non-flow processes and cycles.
Concept of internal energy, flow energy and enthalpy, Application of steady flow energy
equation to nozzles, turbines, pumps, compressors, and heat exchangers.
Unit II
Second Law of Thermodynamics
(8 Hrs)
Limitations of First Law of Thermodynamics, Clausius statement and Kelvin-Plank

statement of Second Law of Thermodynamics, Equivalence of Kelvin-Plank statement
and Clausius statement, Perpetual Motion Machine II, Carnot theorem, Carnot Cycle for
heat engine, Refrigerator and Heat Pump.
Unit III
Ideal Gas Properties and Processes
(8 Hrs)
Concept of Entropy. Ideal Gas definition, Gas Laws, Equation of Static Specific Gas
constant and Universal Gas constant, Specific heat, Constant Pressure, Constant Volume,
Isothermal, Adiabatic, Polytropic and Throttling Processes on P-V and T-S diagrams.
Unit IV
Properties of Steam and Vapour Processes
(8 Hrs)
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Formation of steam, Phase changes, Properties of steam, Use of Steam Tables, Non-flow
and Steady flow vapour processes, change of properties, work and heat transfer, study of
P-V, T-S and H-S diagrams for steam, Use of Mollier diagram, Dryness fraction and its
determination, Vapour Power Cycles.
Performance of Boiler (equivalent evaporation, boiler efficiencies, energy balance, boiler
draught).
Unit V
Reciprocating Air Compressor
(8 Hrs)
Single stage compressor: Computation of work done, isothermal efficiency, volumetric

efficiency, free air delivery, theoretical and actual indicator diagram.
Multistage compressors: Need of multistage, computation of work done, volumetric
efficiency, condition for maximum efficiency, inters cooling and after cooling, theoretical
and actual indicator diagram.
Unit VI
Self Study
Thermodynamic system, surroundings and boundary, thermodynamic properties,
thermodynamic processes. Temperature and temperature scale. Introduction to
Availability. Study of steam calorimeters. Use of compressed air, classification,
constructional details of single and multistage compressors. Classification, constructional
details of low pressure boilers, mountings and accessories.
Text Books
1. Engineering Thermodynamics, P. K. Nag, Tata McGraw Hill Publications
2. Engineering Thermodynamics, Rayner Joel, ELBS Longman
3. Thermal Engineering Ballaney P. L., Khanna Publishers
Reference Books
1. Thermodynamics- An Engineering Approach, Y Cengel and Boles, Tata McGraw
Hill Publications
2. Thermal Engineering, R. K. Rajput, Laxmi Publications.
3. Thermodynamics and Heat Engines, Kothandaraman and Domkundwar
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ME20108 :: FLUID MECHANICS

Credits: 03
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
Students should learn in this subject the fundamental properties of fluids,
various aspects of fluid flow.
Unit I
Fluid Kinematics
(8 Hrs)
Definition of fluid, Density, Specific gravity, Sp. weight, Dynamic and kinematic
viscosity, vapor pressure, compressibility, total pressure, stream lines, path lines, streak
lines, velocity, acceleration.
Unit II
Fluid Dynamics
(8 Hrs)
Continuity Equation, Eulers equation along a streamline, potential flow, lift, Bernoullis
equation and its applications Pitot tube, Venturimeter, Orifice meter.
Unit III
Momentum Equation
(8 Hrs)
1-D momentum equation and its application to fixed and moving plates, flat and curved
vanes, extension to 2-D,introduction to Navier-Stokes equation.
Unit IV
Laminar Flow
(8 Hrs)
Definition, Relation between pressure and shear stress, Laminar flow through round pipe,
fixed parallel plates, Dimensional Analysis,Dimensions of physical quantities,
Dimensional homogeneity, Buckingham Pi Theorem, Important dimensionless numbers.
Unit V
Turbulent flow
(8 Hrs)
Major and Minor losses in pipe flow, Darcy-Weisbach equation, Moodys chart,
Definition of turbulent flow, velocity distribution, Development of boundary layer on a
flat plate. Laminar and Turbulent boundary layers, Separation of Boundary layers, drag.
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Unit VI
Self Study
Lift and Drag, Siphon, transmission power through pipes, Pipes in series and pipes in
parallel.
Text Books
1. Hydraulics, Fluid Mechanics and Machinery, Modi and Seth, Standard Book
House, New Delhi
2. Hydraulics, Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machinery, Ramamrutham, Dhanpat
Rai publishing Company
Reference Books
1. Enginering Fluid Mechanics, K. L. Kumar, Eurasia Publishing House
2. Fluid Mechanics, A. K .Jain, Khanna Publishers
3. Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines, Som and Biswas, Tata McGraw Hill,
New Delhi.
Additional Reading
1. Problems in Fluid Mechanics, Subramanyam, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
2. Fluid Mechanics, R. K. Rajput, S.Chand Publishers
3. Engineering Fluid Mechanics, Garde and Mirajkar, Nem Chand and Brothers,
Roorkee
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ME20202 :: STRENGTH OF MACHINE ELEMENTS

Credits: 01
Objectives:
Study to determine stresses, strains, and displacements, produced by the loads.
To prepare theoretical foundation for subjects like Machine design and Stress
analysis.
To introduce students to design of simple machine parts.
List of Tutorials
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Assignment on selection of Factor of safety.

Assignment on Relationship between elastic constants.
Assignment on calculation of bending and shear stress.
Assignment on Shear connection between flange and web.
Assignment on computation of Principle stress.
Assignment on properties of Engineering Materials.
Assignment on Buckling of columns.
Assignment on contact stresses.
Text Books
1. Mechanics of Material, Gere and Temoshenko, CBS Publishers
2. Strength of Materials, S. Ramamrutham, Dhanpat Rai Publishing Company
3. Strength of Materials, Singer and Pytel, Harper and Row Publications
Reference Books
1. Introduction to Mechanics of Solids, E. P. Popov, Prentice Hall Publishers
2. Mechanics of Structures Vol I, Junnarkar and Advi, Charotar Book Co
3. Mechanical Engineering Design, Shigley J. E. and Mischke C. R., McGraw Hill Inc
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ME20204 :: MECHANICAL DESIGN

Credits: 01
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
To know the design procedure of various machine elements
To know various design standards
To develop ability of static and dynamic analysis of structures
List of Tutorials
1. Design of Cotter joint/ Knuckle Joint / Levers
2. Design of Couplings
3. Design of Screw Jack/ C-Clamp
4. Design of spring
Tutorial assignments shall be completed and submitted as term work in the form of a
journal.
Text Books
1.Design of Machine Elements, Bhandari V. B., 3rd Edition, Tata McGraw Hill
Ltd., New Delhi
Reference Books
Additional Reading
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ME20306 :: THERMAL ENGINEERING

Credits: 01
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
Application of the said fundamentals in some of the Thermodynamic systems from
the perspective of theoretical development supported by hands on experience.
List of Practical
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Determination of calorific value using gas calorimeter.

Determination of calorific value using Bomb calorimeter.
Trial on Flue gas analysis using gas analyzer.
Trial on reciprocating air compressor.
Determination of dryness fraction of steam using throttling calorimeter or throttling
and separating calorimeter.
6. Demonstration and study of boiler mountings and accessories.
7. Trial on boiler to determine boiler efficiency, equivalent evaporation
8. Energy balance of any one thermal system.
9. Visit to any process/manufacturing industry which uses boiler and report thereof
10. Study of Package boiler.
11. Measurement of alternative fuel properties.
12. Trial for performance determination of Refrigerator and Heat pump.
Text Books
1. Engineering Thermodynamics, P. K. Nag, Tata McGraw Hill Publications
2. Engineering Thermodynamics, Rayner Joel, ELBS Longman
3. Thermal Engineering Ballaney P. L., Khanna Publishers
Reference Books
1. Thermodynamics- An Engineering Approach, Y Cengel and Boles, Tata McGraw
Hill Publications
2. Thermal Engineering, R. K. Rajput, Laxmi Publications.
Thermodynamics and Heat Engines, Kothandaraman and Domkundwar
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ME20308 :: FLUID MECHANICS

Credits: 01
Teaching Scheme: - Laboratory 1 Hr/Week
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
Students should learn in this subject the fundamental properties of fluids, various
aspects of fluid flow.
List of Practical
1. Study of variation in viscosity with temperature of an oil.
2. Study of different Pressure measuring devices.
3. Flow net by Electrical Analogy Method.
4. Verification of Bernoullis Theorem.
5. Calibration of Venturimeter
6. Measurement of major and Minor losses.
7. Flow through Pipes.
8. Reynoldss experiment.
9. Calibration of Notch
10. Hale Shaws Apparatus
11. Verification of Impulse Momentum Equation
12. Impact of Jet
Text Books
House, New Delhi
2. Hydraulics, Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machinery, Ramamrutham, Dhanpat
Rai publishing Company
Reference Books
1. Enginering Fluid Mechanics, K. L. Kumar, Eurasia Publishing House
2. Fluid Mechanics, A. K .Jain, Khanna Publishers
3. Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines, Som and Biswas, Tata McGraw Hill,
New Delhi.
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Additional Reading
1. Problems in Fluid Mechanics, Subramanyam, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
2. Fluid Mechanics, R. K. Rajput, S.Chand Publishers
3. Engineering Fluid Mechanics, Garde and Mirajkar, Nem Chand and Brothers,
Roorkee
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FF No. : 654
HS20307 :: GENERAL SEMINAR II

Credits: 01
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
To improve pronunciation.
To improve oral communication.
To guide the students with apt expressions in English language (both words and
sentence construction).
To improve reading, writing and listening skills.
To make the students confident and impressive in front of a group.
Mapping with PEOs: I, II, III, V : (j, k, n, o, p)
List of Demonstration and Practical Sessions
Sr.
No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Name of the Experiment
Mode of Conduct
Introductory Session
Student activities in groups: Each

st
Presentations by 4 5 students (1 Topic)

Presentations by 4 5 students (1st Topic)
Presentations by 4 5 students (2nd Topic)
student must present any technical

topic for 15 min followed by an
evaluation by the teacher for 10 min
using evaluation criterion. All other
non participating must attend and can
give suggestions. Each student will
give minimum of two presentations
per semester.
Text Books
1. Developing communication skills Krishna Mohan and Meera Banerji , 2008
Mcmilan Publishers Delhi
2. Speaking and writing for effective business communication Francis Sounderaraj
2009 , Mcmilan Publishers India ltd, delhi
3. Technical writing and professional communication for non native speakers of
English International edition 1991 Thomas N Huckin & Leslie A Olsen
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2nd edition Tata McGrawhill publishing company.
4. Technical communications - A practical approach 2007 William Sanborn
Pfeiffer & TVS Padmaja 6th edition Dorling Kindersley ( India ) Pvt ltd , Delhi.
Reference Books
1. Cambridge English for engineering Mark Ibbotson , Cambridge university
press Delhi
2. Professional presentations Malcolm Goodale , Cambridge university press
2009
3. Technical Report Writing Today 8th edition ( Indian Adaptation 2004
Daniel G Roirdon , Steven E Penley Biztantra publications New Delhi
4. English for success E Sureshkumar , P Srihari , J Savitri Cambridge
University Press India Pvt ltd , 2010 , Delhi
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Credits: 01
Prerequisite : Nil
Objectives:
solving.
ME24302 :: CREATIVITY AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

Credits: 01
Prerequisites: None
Objectives: Prepare the students to develop creativity
List of Practicals
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Developing Simple Models of components - 2 weeks

Models of more involved components -2 weeks
Making simple systems (assembly of components) 2 weeks
Complex systems - 2 weeks
Project Plan - 2 weeks
Industrial Visit 2 weeks
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STRUCTURE MODULE V
Subject
Subject No.
Code
S1
S2
S3
S4
T1
T2
P1
P2
MP5
* PD1
CVV3
SM1
-
Subject Name
ME31101 Manufacturing Techniques

ME30103 Design of Design Elements
Metrology and Measurement
ME31105
Techniques
ME30107 Heat Transfer
ME31201 Manufacturing Techniques
ME30297
Design of Machine Elements(Tut)
ME30298
Metrology and Measurement
ME31305
Techniques
ME30307 Heat Transfer
ME34401 Mini Project
Teaching Scheme (Hrs/

Credits
week)
Practi
Lect. Tutorial
cal
3
0
0
3
3
0
0
3
3
3
0
0
1
0
0
3
1
Institute Level
IPR to Engineers
ME33301 Design and Manufacturing
ME33303 Specifications of Centrifugal Pumps
for Reliability
ME30403 Comprehensive Viva Voce
ME37301 Seminar
12
11
22
Total
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ME31101 :: MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES

Credits: 03
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives: To learn the various manufacturing methods
Unit I
Machining Processes
(8 Hrs)
A. Introduction to machining, Types of Machining operations, Operations performed on

Lathe, Drilling Machine and milling Machine, Construction and working of Lathe,
Functions of different parts, Construction and working of Sensitive Drilling M/c,
Construction and working of Radial Drilling M/c, Concept of cutting speed, Feed,
calculations of Machining time, calculations of change Gears for threading operation,
Indexing in milling m/c, Working of Universal Dividing head, simple, compound and
differential indexing.
B. Back Gear Mechanism, Tail stock construction and working, Taper turning methods,
Twist drill geometry.
Unit II
Theory of Metal Cutting
(6 Hrs)
A. Cutting tool geometry, Concept of speed, feed and depth of cut and its effect on
cutting forces, Merchant circle of forces, Estimation of cutting forces, Tool life and Tool
cost, Measurement of cutting forces and Power required, Design of Single point and form
tools.
B. Machinability, Cutting fluids
Unit III
Casting
(8 Hrs)
A. Introduction to Casting, Pattern, Pattern allowances, Pattern Materials, Types of

Patterns, Sand molding procedure, Cores, core prints, Mechanization of moulding
procedure, Jolt m/c, Squeeze m/c, Design of Gating System, Shell moulding, Investment
Casting
B. Special moulding and casting processes- Die casting, Centrifugal casting, Continuous
casting.
Unit IV
(10 Hrs)
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Mechanical Working of Metals
A. Hot working, Cold working processes, Forging, Press forging, Die forging, Hot
Rolling and Cold Rolling, Types of Rolling Mills, Sheet metal operations: Punching,
Blanking, Drawing, Punch and Die Clearance, Types of Dies.
Welding, Fundamentals of Welding, Edge preparation, Classification of Welding process,
Types of welding : Resistance, Gas, Electric Arc, TIG, MIG
B. Wire Drawing process, Extrusion, Hot spinning process, Coining, Embossing,
Bending operation, Perforating, Notching operations.
Wire Drawing process, Extrusion, Hot spinning process, Coining, Embossing, Bending
operation, Perforating, Notching, Submerged arc welding.
Unit V
Jigs and Fixtures
(8 Hrs)
A. Introduction, Definitions, elements, basic principles. Introduction to locators and

clamping basic principles, types. Types of jigs and fixtures.
B. A case study on Jigs and Fixtures
One industrial visit to at least one manufacturing Industry pertaining to contents of

the subject is essential. Students have to submit visit report of the same.
Text Books
1. Production Technology, P. C. Sharma, Khanna Publishers
2. Elements of Workshop Technology Vol I, II, Hajara Choudhari, Bose S. K., Asia
Publishing House
3. Workshop Technology Vol I, II, III, Chapman W. A. J., ELBS Publishers
Reference Books
1. Production Technology, R. K. Jain, Khanna Publishers
2. Production Technology, HMT, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co
3. Materials and Processes in manufacturing, Degarmo, Black and Kosherth, 8th
Edition Prentice Hall of India
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ME30103 :: DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS

Credits: 03
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives: To obtain the knowledge of design methodology
Unit I
Spur Gears
(8 Hrs)
A. Number of teeth and face width, Types of gear tooth failure, Desirable properties and
selection of gear material, Constructional details of gear wheel, Force analysis, Beam
strength (Lewis) equation, Velocity factor, Service factor, Load concentration factor,
Effective load on gear, Wear strength (Buckinghams) equation, Estimation of module
based on beam and wear strength, Estimation of dynamic tooth load by velocity factor
and Buckinghams equation.
B. Classification of gears, Selection of types of gears, Standard systems of gear tooth.
Methods of gear lubrication, Introduction to addendum modification and its advantages.
Unit II
Helical and Bevel Gears
(9 Hrs)
A. Helical Gears: Transverse and normal module, Virtual no of teeth, Force analysis,
Beam and wear strengths, Effective load on gear tooth, Estimation of dynamic load by
velocity factor and Buckinghams equation, Design of helical gears.
Bevel Gears: Straight tooth bevel gear terminology and geometric relationship,
Formative number of teeth, Force analysis, Design criteria of bevel gears, Beam and wear
strengths, Dynamic tooth load by Velocity factor and Buckinghams equation, Effective
load, Design of straight tooth bevel gears.
B. Selection of materials for bevel gears, Introduction to spiral bevel gears and hypoid
gears and comparison with straight tooth bevel gears, Lubrication and mounting of bevel
gears, Bearing reactions, Types of failures in bevel gears.
Unit III
Friction Clutches and Brakes
(9 Hrs)
A. Classification and selection of friction clutches, Torque transmitting capacities and

design of single-plate, multi-plate, Cone and Centrifugal clutches,
Brakes: Energy absorbed by brake, Block brake, Band Brake, Internal expanding shoe
brake, Temperature rise in brake operation.
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B. Types of friction materials, their advantages, limitations and selection criteria,
Concept of temperature rise in clutch operation. Design of Disk brake.
Unit IV
Belts , Chain and Rope drives
(6 Hrs)
A. Types of belts, belt construction, geometric relationships, analysis of belt tensions,

condition for maximum power, characteristics of belt drives, Belt tensioning methods
Chain drives, roller chain, power rating of roller chains, sprocket wheel, and design of
chain drive.
B. Rope drives, Construction of wire ropes, Lay of wire ropes, Stresses in wire rope,
Selection of wire ropes, Rope drum construction and design. Geometric relationships,
polygonal effect in Chains, chain lubrication, silent chain.
Unit VI
Rolling and Sliding Contact Bearing
(8 Hrs)
A. Rolling contact bearings

Types of rolling contact Bearings, Static and dynamic load carrying capacities, Stribecks
equation, Equivalent bearing load, Load-life relationship, Selection of bearing life, Taper
roller bearing, Design for cyclic loads and speed, Bearing with probability of survival
other than 90%.
Sliding Contact Bearing
Hydrodynamic journal bearing: Reynolds equation, Raimondi and Boyd method,
temperature rise, Bearing design selection of parameters.
B. Constructional details of bearing, Bearing materials, Types of lubricants , Bearing
failure causes and remedies, Comparison of rolling and sliding contact bearing
Hydrostatic Bearing: Viscous flow through rectangular slot, hydrostatic step bearing,
energy losses in hydrostatic bearing.
Text Books
1. Design of Machine Elements, Bhandari V. B., 3rd Edition, Tata McGraw Hill
Ltd., New Delhi
Reference Books
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Additional Reading
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ME31105 :: METROLOGY AND MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

Credits: 03
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
Unit I
Introduction
(6 Hrs)
A. Meaning of Metrology, Accuracy, Precision, Errors, Types of Errors, Sources of

errors, sensitivity, magnification, Uncertainty, Calibration, Line Standard, End Standard,
Wavelength Standard
B. Slip gauges, Sine Bar, Angle Dcor, Auto Collimator
Unit II
Surface Finish Measurement
(8 Hrs)
A. Surface Finish Measurement: Surface Texture, Meaning of RMS and CLA values,
Tomlinson's Surface Meter, Taylor- Hobson Surface Meter, Grades of Roughness,
Specifications.
Screw Thread Metrology: External Screw Thread terminology, Floating Carriage
Instruments, Pitch and flank Measurement of External Screw Thread, Measurement of
Major, minor and Effective diameter
Interferometry: Introduction, Flatness testing by interferometry, NPL Flatness
Interferometer.
B. Application of Tool Maker's Microscope, Use of Profile Projector.
Unit III
Quality Control
(8 Hrs)
A. Meaning of Quality, Quality of Design, Quality of Conformance, Quality of

Performance, Quality of Service
Statistical Quality Control: Manufacturing Variability, Control Charts- attributes and
Variables (X bar, R chart and XMR Chart) Sampling Inspection, OC curves.
B. TQM, Steps involved in TQM, Tools used in TQM, Kaizen, Six sigma approach
Unit IV
Sensors and Transducers
(10 Hrs)
A. Classification and characteristics of transducers, transducers for measurement of

pressure, flow and temperature.
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Temperature measurement: RTD, Thermocouples, pyrometers.
Optical sensors, acoustic sensors, Level measurement, strain measurement strain
gauges, theory, types, strain gauge circuits, temperature compensation, and load cells.
Control Systems: Transfer functions, feed back and feed forward control systems, On-Off
control and their applications.
B. Displacement and position sensors: LVDT, optical encoders translational and rotary.
Open loop, closed loop control systems.
Unit V
(8 Hrs)
Miscellaneous Measurements
A. Digital Voltmeters and Multimeters, automation in Voltmeters, accuracy in DVM,
Guarding techniques, Frequency, period, time interval and pulse width measurement.
Comparison of Digital Instruments with Analogue Measurement.
B. Methods of Force measurement, Torque measurement, Vibration measurement using
Accelerometers.
Text Books
1. Engineering Metrology, R. K. Jain, Khanna Publication.
2. Practical Engineering Metrology, K. W. B. Sharp, Pitman Publication
3. Mechanical Measurements, Beckwith, Buck and Marangon, Narosa Publication.
Reference Books
1. A Text book of Engineering Metrology, I. C. Gupta, Dhanpat Rai and Sons
2. Statistical Quality Control, E. L. Grant and R. S. Kearenworth
3. Measurement Systems, E. O. Doebelin, McGraw Hill Publication
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ME30107 :: HEAT TRANSFER

Credits: 03
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
To learn basic modes of heat transfer, principles of heat exchangers, extended
surfaces etc.
Unit I
Introduction
(8 Hrs)
Applications of heat transfer in engineering field. Modes of heat transfer, Fouriers

law of heat conduction, Newtons law of cooling, Stefan-Boltzmanns law of
radiation. Significance of thermal conductivity. Variation in thermal conductivity
with temperature for metals, Non metallic solids, gases and liquids. Variable thermal
conductivity (One-dimensional problems).
Three dimensional heat conduction equation in Cartesian coordinate for anisotropic
material for unsteady state condition, and reduction to Fourier equation, Laplace equation
and Poissons equation.
Unit II
One dimensional steady state heat conduction
(8 Hrs)
One dimensional steady state heat conduction through a plane wall, cylindrical wall and
sphere. Analogy between heat flow and electricity, heat conduction through a composite
slab, cylinder and sphere, overall heat transfer coefficient.
One dimensional steady state heat conduction with heat generation: Conduction heat
transfer through plane wall, solid cylinder, hollow cylinder and sphere with heat
generation. Practical problems involving heat generation. Critical radius of insulation,
thermal contact resistance and economic thickness of insulation.
Unit III
Extended Surfaces
(8 Hrs)
Fins of different shapes. Derivation of differential equation for fins with constant cross
section with different boundary conditions. Effectiveness and efficiency of a fin. Error in
the measurement of temperature in a thermo-well.
Unsteady state Heat Conduction: Approximate solutions, Analytical solutions.
System with negligible internal resistance. Biot and Fourier numbers. Criteria for
neglecting internal temperature gradient. Transient temperature charts.
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Unit IV
Convection
(8 Hrs)
Mechanism of convection, Classification of convection, Introduction to

hydrodynamic and thermal boundary layer. Laminar and turbulent flow over and
inside a surface.
Convective heat transfer coefficients and their order of magnitude, Dimensional
analysis of free and forced convection. Physical significance of the dimensionless
parameters; Nusselt number, Reynolds number, Prandtl number, Grashoff number,
Stanton number, Rayleigh number.
Natural convection: Physical mechanism, Definitions, Empirical correlations for free
convection heat transfer over horizontal plate, vertical plate and cylinder.
Forced convection: Empirical correlations for heat transfer in laminar and turbulent flow
over a flat plate and in a circular pipe.
Unit V
Heat Exchanger Characteristics and Thermal Radiation
(8 Hrs)
Heat Exchanger Characteristics: LMTD and Effectiveness-NTU methods to study

performance of heat exchangers.
Thermal Radiation: Heat exchange by radiation between two finite black surfaces.
Radiation shape factor, use of shape factor charts.
Irradiation, radiosity, electrical network method of solving problems. Heat exchange
between non-black bodies and Heat exchange between two infinitely parallel planes,
cylinders and spheres. Radiation shields, Gas radiation, and solar radiation.
Unit VI
Self Study
Thermal diffusivity, Three dimensional heat conduction equation in cylindrical and
spherical co-ordinates. Concept of thermal resistance and conductance. Heat sinks- types
and its applications. Concept of hydraulic diameter. Classifications of heat exchangers.
Compact heat exchanger.
Text Books
4. Fundamentals of Engineering Heat and Mass Transfer, Sachdeva R. C., Wiley
Eastern Limited, 3rd Edition 1988.
5. Heat Transfer, J. P. Holman, McGraw Hill, 9th edition, 2004.
6. Heat Transfer- A Basic Approach, Ozisik M. N., McGraw Hill, I edition, 1985.
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Reference Books
1. Fundamentals of Heat Transfer, Frank P. Incropera and David P. De Witt,
Wiley, Eastern Limited
2. A text book on Heat Transfer Sukhatme S. P., Orient Longmans Ltd., New
Delhi, 3rd Edition, 1989.
3. Engineering Heat Transfer, Gupta and Prakash, Nemchand and Brothers.
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ME31201 :: MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES

Credits: 01
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
To give students hands on experience of craftsmanship and machining.
List of Tutorials (Assignments)

1. Problem solving on Taper Turning and Threading operations on Lathe
2. Problems on Calculation of Machining Time on Lathe and Drilling Machine.
3. Study of tool angles and their functions
4. Problems on Merchant Circle of Forces.
5. Design of Blanking Die.
6. Design of Drawing Die.
7. Design of Bending Die.
8. Design of a Drill Jig
9. Design of a Milling Fixture.
10. Discussions on more practical examples on Jigs and Fixtures.
11. Report of an Industrial visit.
12. Process charts of different mechanical components
Text Books
1. Production Technology, P. C. Sharma, Khanna Publishers
2. Elements of Workshop Technology Vol I, II, Hajara Choudhari, Bose S. K., Asia
Publishing House
3. Workshop Technology Vol I, II, III, Chapman W. A. J., ELBS Publishers
Reference Books
1. Production Technology, R. K. Jain, Khanna Publishers
2. Production Technology, HMT, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co
3. Materials and Processes in manufacturing, Degarmo, Black and Kosherth, 8th
Edition Prentice Hall of India
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ME30203 :: DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS

Credits: 01
Teaching Scheme: - Tutorial 1 Hrs/Week
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
List of Tutorials
1. Practical assignment on selection of rolling contact bearing from manufacturers
catalog.
(2 turns)
2. Practical assignment on selection of flat / Vee Belt from manufacturers catalog.
(2 turns)
3. ONE design project:
The design project shall consist of two imperial size sheets one involving assembly
drawing with a part list and overall dimensions and the other sheet involving drawing of
individual components. Manufacturing tolerances, surface finish symbols and geometric
tolerances should be specified so as to make it working drawing. A design report giving
all necessary calculations of the design of the components and assembly should be
submitted in a separate file.
Design projects should include selection of prime mover and design of mechanical
systems comprising of machine elements: i) spur gears and or helical gears OR ii)
friction clutches or brakes.
(8 turns)
Text Books
1. Design of Machine Elements, Bhandari V. B., Tata McGraw Hill Publication Co
Ltd
2. Design of Machine elements, Spott M. F. and Shoup T. E, Prentice Hall
International
Reference Books
1.Machine Design, Black P. H. and O. Eugene Adams, McGraw Hill Book Co. Inc
2.Machine Components Design, Willium C. Orthwein, West Publishing Co. and
3.Design Data, P.S.G. College of Technology, Coimbatore
4. Theory and Problems of Machine Design, Hall A. S., Holowenko A. R. and
Laughlin H.G., Schaums Outline Series
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ME31305 :: METROLOGY AND MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

Credits: 01
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
List of Practical
*The Term work should be in the form of Journal consisting of following three sections:
A) Experiments: (Any TWELVE of the following, 1-4 are compulsory)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Measurement of angle by sine bar / Sine center.

Measurement of Optical surface using Interferometer.
Study and Experiment on Profile Projector.
Study and Experiment on any type Comparator.
Measurement of straightness, flatness, roundness.
Measurement of the Surface roughness.
Measurement of Screw thread parameters using Floating Carriage Micrometer.
Measurement of Gear tooth thickness using Gear tooth Vernier caliper and Span
Micrometer.
9. Calibration of instrument using Calibration setup.
10. Alignment Test on Lathe/ Drilling! Milling Machine
11. Experiment to measure Process Capability using Statistical Process Control.
12. Calibration of Thermocouple
13. Calibration of Bourdon pressure gauge
14. Calibration of Rotameter
B) Assignments: Any Three Assignments Based on Quality Control Syllabus.
C) Industrial Visit: - A Report on Industrial visit to Metrology Department.
Text Books
1. Engineering Metrology, R. K. Jain, Khanna Publication.
2. Practical Engineering Metrology, K. W. B. Sharp, Pitman Publication
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3. Mechanical Measurements, Beckwith, Buck and Marangon, Narosa Publication.
Reference Books
1. A Text book of Engineering Metrology, I. C. Gupta, Dhanpat Rai and Sons
2. Statistical Quality Control, E. L. Grant and R. S. Kearenworth
3. Measurement Systems, E. O. Doebelin, McGraw Hill Publication
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ME30307 :: HEAT TRANSFER

Credits: 01
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
Fundamentals of conduction, Estimation of thermal resistance and thermal
conductivity
Estimation of equivalent thermal resistance in a circuit and temperature
distribution
Applications of fins and determination of thermal performance parameters in
addition to temperature distribution
Fundamentals of convection heat transfer and determination of heat transfer
coefficient
Determination of heat transfer coefficient for various Reynolds numbers
Fundamentals of radiation heat transfer determination of emissivity
Application and validation of Stefan-Boltzmann law
Fundamentals of heat exchangers and determination of thermal performance
parameters.
List of Practical
1. Determination of thermal conductivity of insulating powder
2. Temperature distribution through a composite wall.
3. Temperature distribution along the length of a fin and determination of fin
effectiveness and fin efficiency.
4. Natural convection heat transfer from a heated vertical cylinder.
5. Heat transfer in forced convection for internal flow in a pipe.
6. Validation of Dittus-Boelter Equation
7. Determination of emissivity of a metal surface.
8. Determination of Stefan-Boltzmann constant.
9. Performance of a parallel and counter flow heat exchanger.
10. Determination of critical Heat Flux
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Text Books
1. Fundamentals of Engineering Heat and Mass Transfer, Sachdeva R. C., Wiley
Eastern Limited, 3rd Edition 1988.
2. Heat Transfer, J. P. Holman, McGraw Hill, 9th edition, 2004.
3. Heat Transfer- A Basic Approach, Ozisik M. N., McGraw Hill, I edition, 1985.
Reference Books
1. Fundamentals of Heat Transfer, Frank P. Incropera and David P. De Witt,
Wiley, Eastern Limited
2. A text book on Heat Transfer Sukhatme S. P., Orient Longmans Ltd., New
Delhi, 3rd Edition, 1989.
3. Engineering Heat Transfer, Gupta and Prakash, Nemchand and Brothers.
Additional Reading
1. Heat and Mass Transfer, Nag P. K., McGraw Hill.

Credits: 01
Prerequisite : Nil
Objectives:
solving.
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MODULE VI
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STRUCTURE MODULE VI
Subject Subject
No.
Code
Subject Name
S5
ME30102 Theory of Machines
S6
ME 30104 Internal Combustion Engines
Teaching Scheme
(Hrs/week)
Credits
Tutori Practi
Lect.
al
cal
3
0
0
3
3
T3
Fluid Machinery and Fluid Power

Engineering
Computational Methods in
ME30108
Mechanical Engineering
ME30202 Theory of Machines
T4
ME30204 I.C Engines (Tut)
P3
ME30306
P4
ME30308
* PD2
ME33302
ME33304
ME30404
ME37302
1
2
12
20
S7
S8
CVV4
PS1
ME30106
Fluid Machinery and Fluid Power

Engineering
Computational Methods in
Mechanical Engineering
Institute Level
Technology Commercialization
Clean Energy Technology
Comprehensive Viva Voce
Project Stage I
Total
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ME30102 :: THEORY OF MACHINES

Credits: 03
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
Unit I
Flywheels and Governors
(8 Hrs)
A. Turning moment Diagrams for a four stroke Cycle single and Multi cylinder Internal
combustion engine, Fluctuation of energy, Coefficient of fluctuation of energy,
Flywheels for engines and Punching machines.
Centrifugal Governors, Load type and Spring loaded type, Sensitivity and stability of
governors, Isochronism, Hunting, Effort and Power, Controlling force, Coefficient of
insensitivity.
B. Applications of traditional and modern Governors, Flywheel Dimensions, Fly press
etc.
Unit II
Cams and Followers
(10 Hrs)
A. Types of cams and followers, Analysis of standard motions to the follower,

Determination of cam profiles for given follower motions, Jump phenomenon,
Introduction to Advanced cam curves.
B. Analysis of cams with specified contours- circular arc cam, tangent cam, eccentric
cam, Kinematically equivalent system.
Unit III
Spur Gears
(10 Hrs)
A. Gears- Classification of gears,

Spur Gears-terminology of gearing, conjugate action, involute and cycloidal profile,
path of contact, arc of contact, contact ratio, interference, undercutting,
Other Types of Gears
Helical Gears: Normal and transverse module, Torque transmitted by helical gears on
parallel shafts. Virtual number of teeth.
Bevel Gears, Geometry, Basic Rack, Standard proportions
Spiral Gears- Spiral angle, shaft angle, Efficiency of spiral gears.
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Worm and worm gears and Bevel Gears: Terminology, geometrical relationships,
applications and tooth forces. Torque transmitted.
B. Methods to avoid interference and undercutting Rack shift, Effect of center distance
variation, friction between gear teeth, internal gears.
Unit IV
Gear trains
(8Hrs)
A. Types of gear trains, Velocity ratio, Tooth load, torque transmitted. Holding torque,
Tabular method of problem solving
B. Graphical, Analytical, Algebraic methods of Gear Train Problem Solving
Gearboxes,
Typical industrial gearboxes like constant mesh, synchromesh, differential gearbox,
positively infinitely variable speed drives, cyclo drives, harmonic drives.
Unit V
Introduction to Synthesis of Linkages
(4Hrs)
A. Type, Number and Dimensional Synthesis, Function Generation, Path Generation and
Rigid Body Guidance, Accuracy (Precision) points, Chebychev spacing of accuracy
points, Structural error.
B. Two and three-position synthesis of four-bar and slider-crank mechanisms for function
generation and rigid body guidance using the Pole method. Frudensteins theorem
Text Books
1. Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, John Uicker, Jr., Gordon R. Pennock and J.
E. Shigley, 3rd Edition, Oxford University Press
3. Theory of Machines, R. S. Khurmi, Khanna Publication
Reference Books
1. Theory of Machines Thomas Bevan, CBS Publications.
2. Design of Machinery, R. L. Norton McGraw-Hill
3. Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, Amitabh Ghosh and A. K. Mallik, Affiliated
East-West Press Pvt Ltd.
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ME30104 :: INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

Credits: 03
Objectives:
To study basics of Internal Combustion Engine.
To study the Engine systems.
To study the IC engine combustion fundamentals.
To understand the calculations to determine the engine performance.
To acquire the knowledge about the engine pollutant and its measurement.
To know some modern trends in the Engines.
Unit I
Introduction:
(8 Hrs)
Engine components, Basic engine nomenclature, Engine classification, Working of four

stroke and two stroke engines,Valve timing diagrams, Port timing diagrams.
I.C.Engine Cycles: Air standard cycles.- Assumptions, Otto, Diesel and Dual
cycles,Comparison of Otto, Diesel and Dual cycles,Fuel-air cycles - Importance, Effect
of variable specific heat and dissociation ,Effect of operating variables on performance.
Actual cycles.
Unit II
Fuel Supply Systems for S. I. and C. I. Engines:
(8 Hrs)
Fuel Supply Systems for S. I. Engines: Carburetion, Mixture requirements, Simple

carburetor, Theory of simple carburetor, Types of carburetors, Automobile carburetors Solex, Carter and S. U. Carburetor. Petrol injection, MPFI system.
Fuel Supply Systems for C. I. Engines: Requirements, Types, Construction and working
of Bosch fuel injection pump and fuel injector, Types of nozzles, Common rail injection
system, and Distributor type injection system.
Unit III
Engine Systems
(8 Hrs)
Ignition System: Battery ignition system, Magneto ignition system, Electronic ignition
system, Advantage over mechanical contact breaker point system.
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Engine Cooling System: Necessity of engine cooling, overcooling and under cooling,
Types- Air cooling, Water cooling
Lubrication System: Functions of lubrication system, Types - Mist lubrication system,
Wet sump Lubrication, Dry sump lubrication, Oil filters.
Governing System: Quality governing, Quantity governing.
Exhaust system: Components of Exhaust system and its functions.
Unit IV
Testing and Performance of I. C. Engine
(8 Hrs)
Determination of fuel consumption, air consumption, air-fuel ratio, Determination of

brake power, indicated power, friction power. Determination of brake thermal efficiency,
mechanical efficiency, volumetric efficiency. Determination of mean effective pressure,
Energy Balance, Performance characteristics.
Turbo charging: Objectives of supercharging and Turbo charging, Turbo charging of S.I.
Engines and its limitations, Effects of turbo charging on performance of engine, Turbo
charging- Methods, Limitations.
Unit V
Combustion in S. I. and C. I. Engines
(8 Hrs)
Combustion in S. I. Engines: Ignition limits, Stages of combustion, Effect of engine

variables on Ignition lag and flame propagation, Abnormal combustion, DetonationTheories, Effects of engine variables on detonation, Controlling measures, Surface
ignition Combustion chambers for S.I. engines.
Combustion in C. I. Engines: Stages of combustion. Effect of engine variables on delay
period, Diesel knock and its control, Combustion chambers for C.I. engines.
Unit VI
Self Study
Pollutants from S.I. engines and its measurement, Pollutants from C.I. engines and its
measurement, Pollution control methods, Hybrid Vehicles.
Text Books
1. Internal Combustion Engines, V. Ganesan, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company
Ltd.
2. A Course in Internal Combustion Engines, M. L. Mathur and R. P. Sharma,
Dhanpat Rai and Co. Pvt. Ltd.
3. International combustion Engines, Rajput R. K., Laxmi publications Pvt. Ltd.
Reference Books
1. Internal Combustion Engines R. Yadav, Central Book Depot, Allahabad
2. Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, Heywood, Tata McGraw-Hill
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Publishing Company Ltd.
3. Automotive Engines, Srinivasan, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd.
Additional Reading
1. Internal Combustion Engines, Domkundwar and Domkundwar, Dhanpat Rai and
Co. Pvt. Ltd.
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ME30106 :: FLUID MACHINERY AND FLUID POWER

ENGINEERING
Credits: 03
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
Students should learn in this subject the working principles and construction of
different rotating fluid machinery, application of different Hydraulic and
Pneumatic circuits.
Unit I
Axial and Centrifugal Compressors and Pumps
(8 Hrs)
Introduction, axial and centrifugal machines, Velocity Triangles and their analysis, work
done, efficiency, losses.
Unit II
Impulse Turbines
(8 Hrs)
Pelton turbine, design procedure, Work done and Efficiencies of Pelton Turbines,
Impulse stage in steam turbines.
Unit III
Reaction Turbines
(8 Hrs)
Degree of reaction, Kaplan and Francis turbines, gas turbines, Centrifugal head, Various
efficiencies, losses, Work done and Efficiencies of Reaction Turbines.
Unit IV
Source of Power and Fluid Power Control
(8 Hrs)
Fluid Power Systems, advantages, Applications, Principle of working, Construction of

Gear Pumps, Vane Pumps, Necessity of Fluid control, Pressure Control Valves, Flow
Control Valves, and Direction Control Valves.
Unit V
(8 Hrs)
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Industrial Circuits and System Design
Actuators types, Types of Cylinders, Simple Circuits (Regeneration, Speed Control,
Sequencing, Synchronizing, fail safe, unloading, actuator locking circuit)
Design of Hydraulic circuit for practical application, Selection of different Components
such as Reservoir, Valves, Actuators, Filters, Pumps.
Unit VI
Self Study
Principle of working and construction of Reaction Turbines(Francis), Draft Tube,
principle of Governing of Turbines, Governing Mechanisms, Main and Operating
Characteristics, Unit Quantities, Shape Number
Symbols for hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, Accumulators types, design procedure and
applications.
Text Books
House, New Delhi
2. Fluid Power with application, Esposito A., Prentice Hall
3. A treatise on Turbomachines, Prithviraj D., Scitech Publications
Reference Books
1. Theory of Hydraulic Machinery, Vasandani V. P., Khanna Publishers, Delhi
2. Basic Fluid Power, Pease D. A., Prentice Hall
3. Vickers Manual on Industrial Hydraulics
Additional Reading
1.
2.
3.
4.
Hydraulic Machines, Lal J., Metropolitan Book Co., Delhi.

Hand Book of Pumps, Karassic, Tata McGraw Hill Ltd. Delhi
Oil Hydraulics-Principle and Maintenance, Majumdar,Tata McGraw Hill
Industrial Hydraulics, Pipenger J. J., McGraw Hill
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ME30108 :: COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN MECHANICAL

ENGINEERING
Credits: 03
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
The primary objective is to present a wide range of numerical methods for solving
the kind of problems that are encountered by students of Mechanical engineering.
The secondary objective is to guide them as to how computer programs in C/C++
and MATLAB are to be written for solving small problems which they are
normally expected to solve manually.
Unit I
Numerical Solution of Algebraic And Transcendental Equations
(7 Hrs)
A. Bisection Method, Regula-Falsi Method, Newton-Raphson Method

Errors and approximations:
Types of Errors, Absolute, Relative, Algorithmic, Truncation, Round off Errors. Error
Propagation, Concept of Convergence, Relevance to Numerical Methods, Direct and
Iterative Methods.
B. Modified Newton Raphson Method, Secant Method, and Successive Approximation
Method.
Unit II
Solution of Linear Simultaneous Equations
(7 Hrs)
A. Homogeneous/Non-homogeneous systems, Gauss Elimination, Gauss-Jordan, GaussSeidel Methods.

B. Matrix Inversion Method, LU- Decomposition Method.
Unit III
Interpolation, Curve Fitting and Numerical integration
(10 Hrs)
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A. Interpolation: Langranges Interpolation, Newtons forward, backward and divided
difference method.
Curve Fitting: Using least square criteria Linear regression, Geometric curve,
Exponential curve, polynomial of mth degree,
Numerical integration: Trapezoidal Rule, Simpson 1/3rd and 3/8th Rule, Weddles Rule,
Gauss Quadrature Two Point Formula, Double Integration.
B. Central difference methods of interpolation, multiple linear regressions, Gauss
Quadrature Three Point Formula.
Unit IV
Numerical Differentiation and Solution of ODEs
(8 Hrs)
A. Numerical Differentiation: Forward and Backward Difference Methods

Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equation
Taylor Series Method, Euler Method, Modified Euler Method, Predictor-Corrector
Methods Milnes Method, Runge Kutta 2nd and 4th order method, Simultaneous
Differential Equations and Second Order Differential Equations
B. Numerical Differentiation using Central Methods, Runge Kutta higher order methods
Unit V
Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equation
(8 Hrs)
A. Finite Difference Method, Laplaces Equation. Poissons Equation, One and Two
Dimensional Heat Equations, Wave Equation
B. Finite Element Method and applications in 1D
Text Books
1. Numerical Methods for Engineers, Chapra S.C. and Canal R. P., 4th Ed., Tata
McGraw Hill Pub. Co. Ltd., New Delhi
2. Numerical Methods, Balagurusamy E., Tata McGraw Hill Pub. Co. Ltd., New
Delhi
3. Theory and Problems in Numerical Methods with programs in C and C++,
Veerarajan T., Ramchandran T., Tata McGraw Hill Co. Ltd. New Delhi
Reference Books
1. Numerical Methods for Scientific and Engineering Computations, Jain M. K.,
Iyengar S. R. K. and Jain R. K., 5th Ed., New Age International Ltd, New Delhi
2. Applied Numerical Methods for Engineers using MATLAB and C, Schilling R. J.
and Harries S. L., Thomson Asia Pvt. Ltd., Singapore
3. Applied Numerical Methods, Gourdin A., Boumahrat M., Prentice Hall of India
Ltd, New Delhi
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ME30202 :: THEORY OF MACHINES

Credits: 01
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
To make the student understand the fundamentals of Transmission Elements like
belt, Friction clutches, Brakes and Dynamometers, Direct contact Transmission
Elements like Gears and Cams.
To introduce the student to Synthesis of Mechanisms using Graphical and
analytical methods
List of Tutorials
C. A journal containing the record of the following;
1. Study of belt drive systems and measurement of slip.
2. Study of various types of friction clutches and to measure torque-transmitting
capacity.
3. Study of various types of brakes and dynamometers and to measure the power
transmitted.
4. Study of various types of cam and follower systems and Verification of cam
jump phenomenon.
5. Study of various types of gearboxes such as Industrial gearbox, Synchromesh
gearbox, Differential gearbox, PIV gearbox.
D. Five (Half Imperial Size) drawing sheets containing graphical solutions of;
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
To draw cam profiles for various types of follower motions.

Problems on 2 and 3 position synthesis of 4 bar and slider crank
Graphical methods of synthesis of mechanisms. (One Sheet).
To draw conjugate profile for any general type of gear tooth. (One Sheet).
To generate involute gear tooth profile and to study the effect of undercutting
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and rack shift using models. (One Sheet).
6. To study epicyclic gear trains and to measure torques- torque transmitted and
holding torques. Graphical and Analytical methods
*Industrial Visit to understand kinematic principles of Gear Manufacturing /
Collecting Information on Gear manufacturing.
Text Books
1. Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, John Uicker, Jr., Gordon R. Pennock and
J. E. Shigley, 3rd Edition, Oxford University Press
3. Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, Amitabh Ghosh and A. K. Mallik,
Affiliated East-West Press Pvt Ltd.
Reference Books
3. Design of Machinery, R. L. Norton McGraw-Hill
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ME30204 :: INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

Credits: 01
Objectives:
To study the Engine systems.
To know and practice the engine testing methods.
To know and practice engine pollution measurement
List of Tutorials
1. Study and demonstration of Bosh fuel injection pump and injector.
2. Study and demonstration of carburetors.
3. Study of electronic ignition system.
4. Study of alternative fuels for I. C. engines.
5. Study and demonstration of a common rail injection system
6. Trial on diesel engine to determine variable load performance and energy balance.
7. Variable speed trial on petrol/diesel engine.
8. Trial on multi-cylinder petrol engine - Morse Test.
9. Trial on I.C. engine to plot Pressure- Crank angle diagram.
10. Performance trial on a variable compression ratio engine.
11. Study and Demonstration of exhaust gas analyzer.
12. Study and Demonstration of smoke meter.
Text Books
1. Internal Combustion Engines, V. Ganesan, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company
Ltd.
2. A Course in Internal Combustion Engines, M. L. Mathur and R. P. Sharma,
Dhanpat Rai and Co. Pvt. Ltd.
3. International combustion Engines, Rajput R. K., Laxmi publications Pvt. Ltd.
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Reference Books
1. Internal Combustion Engines R. Yadav, Central Book Depot, Allahabad
2. Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, Heywood, Tata McGraw-Hill
Publishing Company Ltd.
3. Automotive Engines, Srinivasan, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd.
Additional Reading
1. Internal Combustion Engines, Domkundwar and Domkundwar, Dhanpat Rai and
Co. Pvt. Ltd.
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ME30306 :: FLUID MACHINERY AND FLUID POWER

ENGINEERING
Credits: 01
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
Students should learn in this subject the working principles and construction of
different Pumps, their use in the application Hydraulic and Pneumatic circuits
List of Practical
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Trial on Centrifugal Pump

Trial on Centrifugal Blower
Trial on Pelton Turbine
Trial on Francis Turbine
Trial on Gear Pump
Trial on Vane Pump
Study of Compressed air generation and distribution systems
Study of Filters, Regulator and Lubricator
Study of Shuttle valve/Quick Exhaust valve/Twin pressure valve /Pneumatic
Clamp
10. Demonstration of working of Pressure/Direction/ Flow control valves
11. Visit to Hydro power plant
12. Visit to Gas turbine power plant.
Text Books
House, New Delhi
2. Fluid Power with application, Esposito A., Prentice Hall
Reference Books
2. Basic Fluid Power, Pease D. A., Prentice Hall
3. Vickers Manual on Industrial Hydraulics
Additional Reading
1. Hydraulic Machines, Lal J., Metropolitan Book Co., Delhi.
2. Hand Book of Pumps, Karassic, Tata McGraw Hill Ltd. Delhi
3. Oil Hydraulics-Principle and Maintenance, Majumdar,Tata McGraw Hill
4. Industrial Hydraulics, Pipenger J. J., McGraw Hill
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ME30308 :: COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN MECHANICAL

ENGINEERING
Credits: 01
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
The primary objective is to present a wide range of numerical methods for solving
the kind of problems that are encountered by students of science, mathematics and
engineering.
The secondary objective is to guide them as to how computer programs in C/C++
and MATLAB are to be written for solving small problems which they are
normally expected to solve manually.
List of Practical
Programming assignments with applications in Mechanical Engineering on following
topics using C / C++ and MATLAB OR any other equivalent Software;
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Algebraic and Transcendental equations

Linear simultaneous equations(2 practical turns)
Interpolation(2 practical turns)
Curve Fitting
Numerical integration
Numerical Differentiation
Ordinary Differential Equation
Partial Differential Equation (2 practical turns)
Comments:
Programming assignments shall be completed and submitted as term work in the form of
a journal comprising of flowcharts, program listing and results.
Text Books
1. Numerical Methods for Engineers, Chapra S. C. and Canal R. P., Tata McGraw
Hill Pub. Co. Ltd., New Delhi
2. Numerical Methods, Balagurusamy E., Tata McGraw Hill Pub. Co. Ltd., New
Delhi
3. Theory and Problems in Numerical Methods with programs in C and C++,
Veerarajan T., Ramchandran T., Tata McGraw Hill Co. Ltd. New Delhi
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Reference Books
1. Numerical Methods for Scientific and Engineering Computations, Jain M. K.,
Iyengar S. R. K. and Jain R. K., 5th Ed., New Age International Ltd, New Delhi
2. Applied Numerical Methods for Engineers using MATLAB and C, Schilling R. J.
and Harries S. L., Thomson Asia Pvt. Ltd., Singapore
3. Applied Numerical Methods, Gourdin A., Boumahrat M., Prentice Hall of India
Ltd, New Delhi
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ME37302 :: PROJECT STAGE-I

Credits: 02
Prerequisite : Nil
Objectives:
solving.
The project work could be of the following nature:
Design/development and Fabrication of models, machines, and prototypes based on new
ideas, robotic and automation systems, Experimental set ups, test rigs/ equipments,
Thermal Systems
Energy audit/conservation studies
Extensive computational analysis of problems relevant to mechanical engineering,
CAD/CAM/CAE
Modelling/simulation of product(s), mechanism(s) or system(s) and its validation or
comparison with available bench marks / results
The project work shall be taken up individually or in a group consisting of not more than
4 students.
A report containing maximum 30 pages shall be submitted based on the background,
need and scope of the project, project specifications, activities involved in the project and
activity plan, study of literature and basic theory, and work completed (if any).
Guidelines:
Report shall be typed or printed.

Figures and tables shall be on separate pages and attached at respective positions.
Project title and approval sheets shall be attached at the beginning of the report
followed by index and synopsis of the project.
References shall be mentioned at the end followed by appendices (if any).
When a group of students is doing a project, names of all the students shall be
included on every certified report copy.
Each group of students shall submit two copies of reports to the institute and one copy
shall be prepared for each individual student.
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MODULE VII
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STRUCTURE MODULE VII
Subject Subject
No.
Code
S1
S2
ME42101
ME42103
ME42105
ME42107
ME42109
ME42111
ME42113
ME42115
S3
ME40101
S4
ME40103
T1
T2
ME42201
ME42203
ME42205
ME42207
ME42209
ME42211
ME42213
ME42215
P1
ME41301
P2
ME40303
PS2 ME47303
Subject Name
*Elective Group I
Kinematic Analysis &
Synthesis
Tribology
Mechanics of Composite
Materials
Machine Tool Design
**Elective Group II
Turbo machines
Energy Conservation and
Management
Design of Mechanical
Systems
CAD/CAM/CAE
*Elective Group I
Kinematic Analysis &
Synthesis
Tribology
Mechanics of Composite
Materials
Machine Tool Design
**Elective Group II
Turbo machines
Energy Conservation and
Management
Design of Mechanical
Systems
CAD/CAM/CAE
Stage II (Irrespective of
Module)
Total
Teaching Scheme
(Hrs/week)
Credits
Lect. Tutorial Practical
12
10
20
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ME42101 :: KINEMATIC ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS

Credits: 03
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
To learn methods of kinematic analysis of complex mechanisms.
To learn graphical/analytical methods of kinematic synthesis of mechanisms.
Unit I
Review of Introduction to Mechanisms and Basic Concepts
(8 Hrs)
A. Geometry of motion, plane and space mechanisms, terminology, definitions and

assumptions. , planar and spatial mechanisms, kinematic pairs, Relative motion, degree of
freedom for spatial mechanisms, mechanical advantage, transmission angle.
B. kinematic inversions, equivalent mechanisms. Examples of various types of linkages
and mechanisms in actual systems.
Unit II
Kinematic Analysis of Planar Mechanisms
(8 Hrs)
A. Position and displacement analysis - position of a point, graphical and complexalgebra method for displacement. Rotational and translation displacement. Velocity
analysis - relative motion, linear and angular velocity, (Brief review). Freudensteins
theorem, velocity analysis and acceleration analysis - using normal acceleration, auxiliary
point method, Goodmans indirect method (Only descriptive treatment).
B. Computer-aided kinematic analysis. Features and Use of Mechanism simulation and
analysis software packages like Working Model, ADAMS, or any similar mechanism
modelling software.
Unit III
Curvature theory
(8 Hrs)
A. Fixed and moving centrodes, oscillating circles, - velocity and acceleration, inflection
points and inflection circle. Euler - Savary equation, Bobilliers theorem, Hartmans
construction.
B. Return circle, cusp points, cubic of stationary curvature, Balls point. Applications in
dwell mechanism
Unit IV
Kinematic Synthesis of planar mechanisms
(8 Hrs)
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A. Type, number and dimensional synthesis, function generation, path generation and
rigid body guidance problems, accuracy (precision) points, Chebychev spacing, types of
errors.
B. Graphical synthesis for function generation and rigid body guidance with two, three
and four accuracy points Synthesis using pole method, centre and circle point curves,
Branch and order defects, synthesis for path generation.
Unit V
Analytical synthesis of four-bar and slider-crank mechanisms
(8 Hrs)
A. Freudensteins equation, synthesis of four-bar for prescribed angular velocities and

accelerations using complex numbers. Synthesis for four and five accuracy points.
Kinematic Analysis of Spatial Mechanisms: Position, velocity and acceleration analysis
of RGGR mechanisms, Eulerian angles theorem on angular velocities and acceleration,
Denavit-Hartenberg parameters, compatibility condition.
B. Introduction to Coupler Curves: Equation of coupler curve, Robert-Chebychev
theorem, double points and symmetry (Introductory Approach Only).
Transformation matrix method of analysis of spatial mechanisms. Application of special
mechanism to robotics. Kinematic analysis of an industrial robot (Introductory
treatment).
Text Books
1. Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, Ghosh A. and Mallik A. K., Affiliated EastWest Press - 1998
2. Kinematic Synthesis of Linkages, Hartenberg R. S. and Denavit J., McGrawHill.1964
3. Kinematic Analysis and synthesis of Mechanisms Mallik A. K., Ghosh A. and
Dittrich G., CRC Press 1994
Reference Books
1. Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, Uicker J. J., Pennock G. R. and J.E. Shigley,
Oxford University Press, 2003
2. Theory of Machines, Rattan S. S., Tata McGraw Hill, 1993
3. Design of Machinery-An Introduction to the Synthesis and Analysis of Mechanisms
and Machines, Robert L. Norton, McGraw Hill 2002
Additional Reading
1. Machines and Mechanisms Applied Kinematics Analysis, Myszka D. H., Pearson
Education New Delhi, 2002
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ME42103 :: TRIBOLOGY
Credits: 03
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
Unit I
Friction and Wear
(7 Hrs)
A. Theories of friction, types of wear.

B. Friction and wear in metals and non-metals.
Unit II
Basic Equations for fluid film lubrication
(8Hrs)
A. Mechanics of fluid flow, Reynold's equation. Hydrodynamic thrust bearings. Pressure

development mechanism, Plane slider bearing with exponential film profile, parallel step
slider bearing, and Finite width thrust bearings, Design procedure.
B. Fixed inclination and Tilting pad slider bearing.
Unit III
Hydrodynamic Journal and Squeeze Film Bearings
(9 Hrs)
A. Hydrodynamic Bearings: Introduction, Infinitely long, infinitely short and finite length
journal bearings, Design procedure
Hydrodynamic Squeeze Film Bearings: Introduction, infinitely long parallel surface
bearing, infinitely long journal bearing
B. Hydrodynamic instability, Oil supply grooves, Special cases in hydrodynamic squeeze
film bearings.
Unit IV
Hydrostatic Bearings
(9 Hrs)
A. Hydrostatic Bearings: Introduction, Circular plate and rectangular thrust bearings

Gas Lubricated Bearings: Introduction, Governing equations, infinitely long plane slider
bearings, finite journal bearings.
B. Hydrostatic Bearings: Annular thrust pad bearings, hydrostatic journal bearings
Gas Lubricated Bearings: Slip flow, Surface roughness effects, other gas bearing types.
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Unit V
Elasto-Hydrodynamic Lubrication
(7 Hrs)
A. Introduction, Hetrz contact stress theory, thermal correction factor, lubricant rheology
B. Thermal correction factor, different regimes in EHL
Text Books
1. Engineering Tribology, Prasanta Sahoo, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi
2. Fundamentals of Friction and wear of Materials, American Society of Metals.
3. Engineering Tribology, Stachowiak G. W., Butterworth Heinemann.
Reference Books
1. Basic Lubrication Theory, A. Cameron.
2. Gas Bearings, Grassam and Powell.
3. Theory and Practice of Lubrication for Engineers, Fuller D. D., Wiley International
Pub.
Additional Reading
1. Theory of Hydrodynamic Lubrication: Pinkush and Sterrolicht.
2. The principles of lubrication, A. Cameron, Longmans Green and Co. Ltd.
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ME42105 :: MECHANICS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS

Credits: 03
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
Unit I
Introduction To Composite Materials
(8 Hrs)
Definition, Historical development, constituent materials- fibers , polymeric matrix, types

and classification of composite materials, properties of typical composite materials,
Manufacturing methods of composite materials, applications of composite materials.
Unit II
Micromechanical Analysis of Composite Strength and Stiffness
(8Hrs)
Micromechanics assumptions and limitations, volume and weight fractions, longitudinal

strength and stiffness, transverse modulus, inplane shear modulus, poisons ratio.
Unit III
Elastic Behavior of Composite Lamina
(8 Hrs)
Macromechanics , stress strain relationship for Isotropic , Orthotropic , Transversely

Isotropic , Monoclinic materials , Engineering constants , stress strain relation of thin
lamina , Transformation of stress and strain , Transformation of Elastic constants ,
Transformation relation of engineering constants.
Unit IV
Analysis of Laminated Composites
(8 Hrs)
Laminates, basic assumptions, strain- displacement relationships, stress strain relation,

Equilibrium equations, Laminate stiffness Lamina stresses and strain, coupling effects,
types of laminate configuration Symmetric, Balanced, Antisymmetric, quasi Isotropic,
Unsymmtric, Laminate Engineering constants.
Unit V
Failure Theories and Strength of Unidirectional Lamina
(8 Hrs)
Failure modes at the microlevel , Micromechanics of failure of unidirectional Lamina ,

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Anisotropic strength and failure theories Maximum stress theory , Maximum strain
theory , Deviatoric strain energy theory (Tsai-Hill), Interactive tensor polynomial theory
(Tsai-Wu), choices of failure criteria.
Unit VI
Composite Joints (Self study)
Hygrothermal effects in Laminates, Experimental methods for characterization and
testing of composite materials.
Text Books
1. Mechanics of composite materials and Structures, Madhujit Mukhopadhyay,
University Press (India) Pvt. Ltd.
2. Engineering Mechanics of composite materials, Isaac M Daniel, Ori Ishai, Oxford
University Press
3. Mechanics of composite materials, Jones R. M., McGraw Hill Publication, New
York
Reference Books
1. An Introduction to composite materials, D Hull, T W Clyne, Cambridge University
Press U. K.
2. Composite Materials Design and applications, S W Tsai, Daniel Gay , S V Hoa,
CRC press
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ME42107 :: MACHINE TOOL DESIGN

Credits: 03
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
Unit I
Introduction
(8 Hrs)
Trends in designing machine tools, classification of various machine tools- general

purpose, special purpose, NC-CNC on the basis of kinematics, classification and choice
of driving systems , considerations in design of drives
Stepless Regulation Drive Design of: Electromechanical System of regulation, friction,
pressure and ball variations, P.I.V. drive, Epicyclic drive.
Unit II
Stepped Regulation Drive Design
(8Hrs)
Considerations in designing drives based on continuous or intermittent requirements of

power, type and selection of motor for the drive, regulation and range of speed based on
preferred number series / geometric progression, design of head stock gear box for
spindle drive using ray diagram, structure diagram, nodal optimisation while designing
compact gearbox.
Unit III
Elements of Machine Tools
(8 Hrs)
Design of - Beds, Tables and columns , carriage, Machine Tool Guides of lathe, milling
and drilling machines based on force analysis.
Unit IV
Design of Power Screws
(8 Hrs)
Classification and design calculations. Spindle and their supports, bearings and their
adjustments, Rigidity of spindle unit.
Unit V
Vibrations in Machine Tools
(8 Hrs)
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Frictional behaviour and different types of lubrication system. Rigidity in machine tools
Vibrations in Machine Tools : Forced and self excited vibrations in Machine tools , other
types of Forced and damped vibrations , stick slip Vibrations in machine tools , vibration
isolated tool holders.
Unit VI
Control Systems (Self study)
Electrical Control, push button control, directional control relays, thermal relays,
electrical brakes, automation in feed mechanism. Hydraulic Control in machine tool
positional movement, power pack for lubrication system in hydrostatic drive. Control
systems for gear sliding and feed mechanism (open loop or closed loop) for NC-CNC
machine using stepper motor or DC motor.
Text Books
1. Design of Machine Tools, Pal D. K. and Basu S. K., 4th Revised Edition,
Oxford - IBH.
2. Machine Tool Design, Mehta, N. K., Tata McGraw Hill.
3. Principles of Machine Tools, Bhattacharya A. and Sen G. C., New Central
Book Agency, Calcutta.
Reference Books
1. Machine Tool Design Hand Book, CMTI -Tata McGraw Hill.
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ME42109 :: HEAT EXCHANGE DEVICES

Credits: 03
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of Basic Mechanical Engineering, Thermodynamics and Heat
Transfer.
Objectives:
To understand the principle and working of various types of heat exchangers and
their design aspects.
Unit I
Introduction
(8 Hrs)
Classification of heat exchangers based on transfer process, surface compactness,

construction features, flow arrangement and heat transfer mechanisms, Introduction to
TEMA standard.
Unit II
Basic Thermal Design Theory
(8 Hrs)
Basic thermal design theory and considerations of recuperators, heat exchanger variables,
P-NTU method and relationships, mean temperature difference method.
Unit III
Heat Exchanger Surface Geometries
(8Hrs)
Plate heat exchangers, plate-fin heat exchanger, Tube-fin heat exchanger, compact heat
exchangers.
Unit IV
Condenser, Evaporator and Superheaters
(8 Hrs)
Design considerations for surface, evaporative condensers, design considerations for

evaporator and superheaters, types of superheaters.
Unit V
Cooling Towers, Liquid Evaporating / Condensing System
(8 Hrs)
Packing, spray design considerations, types of cooling towers, types of heat pipes, design
considerations of heat pipes.
Unit VI
Self Study
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Mechanical design considerations of shell and tube type of heat exchanger, types of waste
heat recovery systems from IC engines, introduction to Micro-electromechanical-systems
(MEMS) based heat exchangers.
Text Books
1. Heat Exchanger design, Aurther P Frass, 2nd Edition, John Wiley and Sons, New
York.
2. Heat Exchangers Theory and Practice, T. Taborek, G. F. Hewitt and N. Afgan
Mcgraw Hill Book Co.
3. Industrial Heat Exchangers a Basic guide, Walker, Mcgraw Hill Book Co.
Reference Books
1. Heat Exchanger Design Handbook, Kern and Kraus.
2. Heat Exchanger Design handbook, Kuppan
3. TEMA Standards.
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ME42111 :: TURBOMACHINES
Credits: 03
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
Analysis and design of Turbomachines
Unit I
(8 Hrs)
Introduction, shape no., design considerations, Actual Flow through an Impeller and SlipPressure difference effect, Relative circulation effect, Vane thickness effect.
Unit II
(8 Hrs)
Fans, compressors and pumps.
Fan impeller, blade shape, volute, stages, temperature and pressure rise, vanes, diffuse,
vaneless diffuser, efficiency, design.
Unit III
Design and flow analysis of Axial flow fans, compressors and pumps.
(8 Hrs)
Unit IV
Design and analysis of Hydraulic Turbines.
(8 Hrs)
Unit V
(8 Hrs)
Steam and Gas turbines.
Multistaging, losses, nozzles, impulse stage, blade profile, wet steam at low pressure
stages, design.
Unit VI
Self Study
Characteristics curves, regulation, stall, surge, draft tube, cavitation, dimensional
analysis, shape number.
Text Books
House, New Delhi
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Reference Books
4. Turbines Compressors and Fansr, Yahya S. M., Tata McGraw Hill
5. Gas Turbine Theory, Saravanamuttoo, Cohen H., and Rogers GFC, Pearson
Additional Reading
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ME42113 :: THERMAL POWER PLANTS

Credits: 03
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
To gain knowledge on different types of power plants along with thermal utilities
like boilers, Nozzles and condensers and fuels used for Thermal power plants.
Unit I
Power Plants
(10 Hrs)
Schematic Diagrams and relative merits of Steam, Gas, Diesel and Hydro Power Plants,
Factors affecting Selection of site, Nuclear Power Plants Classification, Types of Various
Reactors with working of various Components.
Variable Load Problems Of Power Plants
Load duration, load curves, demand factor, average factor, capacity factor, reserve factor,
diversity factor, plant use factor, construction of load duration curves, effect of variable
load on power plant design and operation.
Unit II
High Pressure Boilers
(10 Hrs)
High pressure boilers types, construction and working, Principle of Fluidized bed
combustion, Types of fluidized bed combustion boilers (CFBCB, PFBCB).
Improved Rankine Cycle
Rankine Cycle with Reheating and Regeneration, Steam Power Plants with Process
Heating (reheating, regeneration and combined reheat regeneration).
Unit III
Essential Components
(4 Hrs)
DM Plant, Air Preheater, superheater, fuel treatment unit, nuclear safety standards.
Unit IV
Steam Condensers
(8 Hrs)
Necessity of condensers, types of condensers, Daltons law of partial pressures,

condenser vacuum and vacuum efficiency, condenser efficiency, air pumps, capacity of
air extraction pumps, types of cooling towers, cooling water requirements.
Unit V
(8 Hrs)
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Economics of Power Generation
Selection of power plant from site to waste disposal, life cycle costing, Fuel costs,
Present worth concept, Project proposal preparation.
Unit VI
Self Study Unit
Present status of Power generation in India. Nuclear Power plants In India. Waste
Disposal of nuclear power plants, VVER nuclear power plants. Equipments used for
handling, storage, and preparation & feeding, burning of fuels for coal fired boilers, Ash
handling & dust collection, recent trends in FBCB.
Text Books
1. A Course in Power Plant Engineering, 5th Edition, Arora, and Domkundwar,
Dhanpat Rai and Co
2. Power Plant Engineering, P. K. Nag, Tata Mcgraw Hill, New Delhi
3. Steam and gas turbines and power plant engineering, Yadav R., Central
publishing house
Reference Books
1. Power Plant Engineering, Rajput R. K. , Laxmi Publication, New Delhi
2. Power Plant Engineering, Sharma P. C., S. Kataria and sons, New Delhi
3. Modern Power Plant Engineering, Wesisman and Eckart,Prentice Hall of India
Additional Reading
1. Handbook of Power Plant Engineering, Elliot T.C.,McGraw Hill Book Co.
2. Power Plant Engineering, Wakil M. M., Tata McGraw Hill and Co., New Delhi
3. Introduction to Power Plant Technology, Rai G. D. ,Khanna Publishing
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ME42115 :: ENERGY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
Credits: 04
Teaching Scheme: - Theory 3 Hrs/Week, Tutorial 1 Hr/week
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
To create awareness about rational use of energy
To enable students understand operational aspects of Industrial systems (Energy
producing/Consuming)
To create awareness of National policies and acts.
To create awareness of standardization of energy appliances.
To introduce energy economics.
Unit I
Introduction
(8 Hrs)
Energy and environment, need for renewable and energy efficiency, need and importance
of energy conservation and management.
Energy consumption patterns and energy conservation opportunities in Indian industry,
agriculture, commercial and residential sectors.
Unit II
Energy Auditing
(8 Hrs)
Methodology, analysis and reporting. Portable and on-line instruments used for energy
auditing.
Unit III
Costing of Utilities
(8 Hrs)
Determination of cost of steam, compress air and electricity. Methods of financial

analysis :
1) Simple payback period
2) Time value of money (future value, net present value)
3) Return on investment (ROI)
4) Internal rate of return (IRR)
Unit IV
Industrial Thermal Systems
(8 Hrs)
Energy conservation in refrigeration and air conditioning system, compressed air system.
Energy conservation in steam generation and supply system. Boiler performance, Boiler
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efficiency. Star rating of refrigerators and air-conditioners.
Unit V
Insulation
(8 Hrs)
Materials of insulations form of insulations, desirable properties of insulations, and

economic thickness of insulation.
Refractories
Types, characteristics, examples, waste selection, application.
Unit VI
Self Study
Electrical systems and Lighting: Energy conservation in motors, energy efficient
motors, power factor improvement, variable speed drive. Illumination levels, fixtures,
timers, energy-efficient illumination.
Text Books
1. Energy Conservation related booklets published by National Productivity Council
(NPC), New Delhi
2. Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), New Delhi
3. Energy Conservation related booklets published by Bureau of Energy Efficiency
(BEE), Ministry of Power, Govt. of India, New Delhi
Reference Books
1. The Efficient use of Energy (Butterworths), IGC Dryden, Editor
2. Energy Management Handbook (Wiley), W.S. Turner, Editor
3. Energy Conservation Guide Book, Patrick Steven R., Patric Dale R., and Fordo
Stephen, The Fairmont Press Inc.
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ME40101 :: DESIGN OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Credits: 03
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
To know design of gears and pressure vessels.
Develop ability of designing the components with manufacturing considerations
To know statistical and optimum design
Unit I
Worm Gears
(6 Hrs)
Worm and worm gear terminology and geometrical relationship, Types of worm and
worm gears, Standard dimensions, Force analysis of worm gear drives, Friction in Worm
gears and its efficiency, Worm and worm-wheel material, Strength and wear ratings of
worm gears, Thermal consideration in worm gear drive ,Types of failures in worm
gearing, Methods of lubrication and Manufacturing.
Unit II
Design of Cylinders and Pressure vessels
(6 Hrs)
Thick and thin cylinders Thin cylindrical and spherical vessels Lames equation
Clavarinos and Birnies equations Design of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders
Auto frettage and compound cylinders Gasketed joints in cylindrical vessels. Modes of
failures in pressure vessels. Unfired pressure vessels Classification of pressure vessels
as per I. S. 2825 categories and types of welded joints weld joint efficiency
Corrosion, erosion and protection vessels, stresses induced in pressure vessels, materials
of construction. Thickness of cylindrical and spherical shells and design of end closures
as per code Nozzles and Openings in pressure vessels Reinforcement of openings in
shell and end closures. Area compensation method, Types of vessel supports.
Unit III
Design of Material Handling System
(8 Hrs)
Material handling system concept: Basic principles, objectives of Material Handling, unit
load and containerization. Belt conveyors, capacity of conveyors, rubber covered and
fabric ply belts, belt tensions, Conveyor pulleys, belt idlers, tension take up systems,
power requirement of horizontal belt conveyors for frictional resistance of idlers and
pulleys.
Unit IV
(6 Hrs)
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Optimum Design and Statistical considerations
Objectives of optimum design Johnsons Method of Optimum Design (MOD).
Adequate and optimum design. Primary, subsidiary and limit equations Optimum
design with normal specifications of simple machine elements like tension bar,
transmission shaft, helical springIntroduction to optimum design with redundant
specifications.
Statistical consideration in design :
Frequency distribution Histogram and frequency polygon Normal distribution Units
of measurement of central tendency and dispersion Standard variable population
combinations Design and natural tolerances Design for assembly- Statistical analysis
of tolerances Mechanical reliability and factor of safety.
Unit V
Design of I.C. Engine components
(8 Hrs)
Design of Cylinder, piston and piston ring, connecting rod, Design of crank shaft, design
of rocker arm, valve spring and push rod.
Unit VI
Self study
Design for manufacture and Assembly
General principles of design for manufacture and assembly (DFM and DMFA).
Principles of design of castings and forgings Design for machining Design for powder
metallurgy Design for welding.
Aesthetic and ergonomic considerations in design of products :
Basic types of product forms Designing for appearance Shape, features, materials and
finishes, proportions symmetry, contrast etc. Morgans colour code. Ergonomic
considerations - Relation between Man, machine and environmental factors. Design of
displays and controls.
Practical examples of products or equipments using ergonomic and aesthetic design
principles.
Design in relation to patents, trade mark and copy right.
Text Books
1. Design of machine elements, Bhandari V. B., 3rd Edition, Tata McGrow Hill
Education Private Ltd., New Delhi
2. Mechanical System Design, Patil S. P., Jaico Publishing House, Mumbai
3. Mechanical Handling of Materials, Ray T. K., Asian Book Pvt. Ltd., Delhi
Reference Books
1. IS-2825-1969 code for unfired pressure vessels
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2. The Mechanical Design Process, David G. Ullman, 3rd Ed. McGraw Hill
Publication Co. Ltd., Delhi
3. Design of Machine elements, Spotts M. F. and Shoup T. E., Prentice Hall
International.
Additional reading
1. Machine Components Design I and II, Willium C. Orthwine, West-Pub. Co. a
Jaico Pub. House.
2. Design Data, P.S.G. College of Technology, Coimbatore.
3. Process Equipment Design, Joshi M. V., Mahajani V. V., MacMillan India Ltd.,
Delhi
4. A text book of Machine Design, Khurmi R. S. and Gupta J. K., S. Chand and Co.
Ltd. , New Delhi
5. Theory and Design of Pressure vessels, John F Harvey, CBS publishers and
distributors, Delhi
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ME40103 :: CAD/CAM/CAE
Credits: 03
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
To become aware of application of computers in development of geometric
models using Computer Aided Design and use of these models for Design and
Analysis, Planning and Organizing Manufacturing Activity and the Control of
Machines for manufacturing the product.
To introduce concepts in Computer Aided Design and Analysis.
To introduce concepts in Planning and Organizing Manufacturing Activity and
the Control of Machines.
Unit I
Computer Graphics
(8 Hrs)
Introduction to Basic Transformations - Translation, Rotation, Scaling, Reflection,

Homogenous Coordinate system , Concatenated Transformation, Mapping of Geometric
Models, Inverse Transformations.
Projections - Orthographic, Isometric, Oblique, Perspective.
Unit II
Geometric Modelling
(9 Hrs)
Curves
Introduction to Parametric representation of curves and its advantages. Analytic CurvesLine, Circle, Parabolas, Hyperbolas, Ellipses, Conics. Synthetic Curves- Hermite Cubic
Spline, Bezier Curve, B-Spline Curve.
Surfaces
Introduction to Parametric representation of Surfaces. Analytic Surfaces-Plane, Ruled,
Tabulated, Revolved surfaces. Synthetic Surfaces- Bezier Surface, B-Spline Surface
Solids
Introduction to different volume modelling techniques - Constructive Solid Geometry,
Boundary Representation, Pure Primitive instancing, Spatial Occupancy Enumeration,
Feature Based Modelling.
Unit III
Finite Element Analysis
(9 Hrs)
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Introduction to Finite Element Modelling, Coordinate and Shape function, Potential
Energy Approach, Galerkins Approach, Assembly of Global Stiffness Matrix and Load
Vector, Properties of Stiffness Matrix , Finite Element Equations.
One dimensional Finite Element Analysis
Linear bar element, Quadratic bar element, frame element. Development of Finite
Element Models of discrete systems like Linear elastic spring, Torsion of Circular Shaft,
Fluid flow through pipe, One-dimensional conduction with convection.
Unit IV
Two Dimensional Finite Element Analysis
(6 Hrs)
Three noded triangular elements, four noded quadrilateral elements. Development of

Finite Element Models for plane stress, plain strain, Axisymmetric stress analysis
applications.
Unit V
Computer Aided Manufacturing
(8 Hrs)
Introduction, Integrating CAD, NC and CAM, Preparing CAD data for NC, The Basic
components of NC System, Machine Axes and Coordinate system, Positioning System,
NC Motion Control System, Point-to-Point and Continuous Path Machining, The NC
Procedure, Machine Zero, Job Zero, Manual part Programming (G and M code), The
APT Language.
Unit VI
(Self Study)
Computer Aided Process Planning
The Planning Function, Retrieval and Generative Process planning System, Benefits of
CAPP.
Computer Aided Quality Control and Inspection
Introduction, Terminology in QC, The Computer in QC, Contact and No contact
Inspection Method ,Computer Aided Testing ,Integration of CAQC with CAD/CAM
Rapid Prototyping
Overview of Rapid Prototyping, the Basic Process (RP Sequence), Rapid Prototyping
Techniques , Applications of Rapid Prototyping , Benefits of RP
Text Books
1. Mastering CAD/CAM, Ibrahim Zeid, Tata McGraw Hill
2. Automation, production systems and computer integrated manufacturing Groover
M. P., Prentice Hall of India
3. Introduction to finite elements in engineering, Chandrupatla T. R. and Belegunda
A. D., Prentice Hall of India
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Reference Books
1. CAD/CAM - theory and practice, Ibrahim Zeid, Tata McGraw Hill
2. Applied finite elements analysis, Segerling L. J., John Wiley and Sons.
3. Rapid Prototyping, Gebhardt A., Hanser Publisher.
Additional Reading
1. Rapid Prototyping Primer, William Palm, Penn State University available at
http://www.mne.psu.edu/lamancusa/rapidpro/primer/chapter2.htm#whatis#whatis
2. Mathematical Elements for Computer Graphics, Roger D. F. and Adams J.,
McGraw Hill Co Ltd New York
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ME42201 :: Kinematic Analysis of Mechanisms

Credits: 01
Teaching Scheme: - Tutorial 1 Hr/We
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
Same as theory course
List of Tutorials
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Two assignments from unit 1

ME42203:: Tribology
Credits: 01
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
List of Tutorials
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

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ME42205 :: Mechanics of Composite Materials

Credits: 01
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
List of Tutorials
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

ME42207 :: Machine Tool Design
Credits: 01
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
List of Tutorials
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

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ME42209 :: HEAT EXCHANGE DEVICES

Credits: 01
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
To give exposure to thermal design procedure and standards
List of Tutorials
7. Assignment on Design of Heat Exchanger using basic design theory.
8. Assignment on Heat Transfer Enhancement Techniques used in Heat Exchangers.
9. Trial and performance analysis of Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
10. Trial and performance analysis of Compact Heat Exchanger
Text Books
1. Heat Exchanger design, Aurther P Frass, 2nd Edition, John Wiley and Sons, New
York.
2. Heat Exchangers Theory and Practice, T. Taborek, G. F. Hewitt and N. Afgan
Mcgraw Hill Book Co.
3. Industrial Heat Exchangers a Basic guide, Walker, Mcgraw Hill Book Co.
Reference Books
1. Heat Exchanger Design Handbook, Kern and Kraus.
2. Heat Exchanger Design handbook, Kuppan
3. TEMA Standards.
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ME42211 :: TURBOMACHINES
Credits: 01
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
Analysis and design of Turbomachines
List of Tutorials
1. Impeller Analysis.
2. Efficiency Calculations
3. Fan Design/Analysis
4. Diffuser Design/Analysis
5. Pump Design/Analysis
6. Centrifugal Compressor Design/Analysis
7. Kaplan Turbine Design/Analysis
8. Francis Turbine Design/Analysis
9. Impulse Turbine Design/Analysis
10. Gas Turbine Design/Analysis
11. Cavitation
12. Dimensional Analysis
Text Books
House, New Delhi
Reference Books
1. Turbines Compressors and Fansr, Yahya S. M., Tata McGraw Hill
2. Gas Turbine Theory, Saravanamuttoo, Cohen H., and Rogers GFC, Pearson
Additional Reading
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ME42213 :: THERMAL POWER PLANTS

Credits: 01
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
To give exposure to practical power plants and their components
List of Tutorials
1. Report based on visit to one Power plant thermal / Nuclear / combined cycle.
2. Trail on steam turbine power plant to determine
a) Plant Efficiency , Rankine Efficiency Vs Load
b) Steam consumption and Specific Steam consumption Vs Load
c) Rate of Energy Input Vs Load
d) Heat Rate and Incremental heat Rate Vs Load
3. Trial on Diesel power plant to determine
a) Plant Efficiency Vs Load
b) Total fuel consumption Vs Load
c) Rate of Energy Input Vs Load
d) Heat Rate and Incremental heat Rate Vs Load
4. Report on Power plant instrumentation (Hydro/Nuclear/Thermal).
5. Study of fluidized bed combustion boilers.
6. Study of steam turbines constructional details of impulse and reaction turbines.
Text Books
1. A Course in Power Plant Engineering, Arora, and Domkundwar, Dhanpat Rai
and Co
2. Power Plant Engineering, P. K. Nag, Tata Mcgraw Hill, New Delhi
3. Steam and gas turbines and power plant engineering, Yadav R., Central
publishing house
Reference Books
1. Power Plant Engineering, Rajput R. K. , Laxmi Publication, New Delhi
2. Power Plant Engineering, Sharma P. C., S. Kataria and sons, New Delhi
3. Modern Power Plant Engineering, Wesisman and Eckart,Prentice Hall of India
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Additional Reading
1. Handbook of Power Plant Engineering, Elliot T.C.,McGraw Hill Book Co.
2. Power Plant Engineering, Wakil M. M., Tata McGraw Hill and Co., New Delhi
3. Introduction to Power Plant Technology, Rai G. D. ,Khanna Publishing
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ME42215 :: ENERGY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT

Credits: 01
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
To give exposure to practical power plants and their components
List of Tutorials
1. Report on Energy Conservation Act (Revised 2010).
2. Report on BIS/BEE Star rating System with practical example like Air-conditioner,
Refrigerator, Electric water Heater, Television etc.
3. Case Study of an Industrial Energy Conservation Project (Including cost aspect)
4. Report on portable and online Instruments used in Energy auditing.
Text Books
1. Energy Conservation related booklets published by National Productivity Council
(NPC), New Delhi
2. Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), New Delhi
3. Energy Conservation related booklets published by Bureau of Energy Efficiency
(BEE), Ministry of Power, Govt. of India, New Delhi
Reference Books
1. The Efficient use of Energy (Butterworths), IGC Dryden, Editor
2. Energy Management Handbook (Wiley), W.S. Turner, Editor
3. Energy Conservation Guide Book, Patrick Steven R., Patric Dale R., and Fordo
Stephen, The Fairmont Press Inc.
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ME41301 :: DESIGN OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Credits: 01
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
To know design of gears and pressure vessels
To develop the ability of designing the machine components with manufacturing
considerations
To know statistical and optimum design
List of Practical
The term work shall consist of ONE design project. The design project shall consist of
two imperial size sheets - one involving assembly drawing with a part list and overall
dimensions and the other sheet involving drawings of individual components,
manufacturing tolerances, surface finish symbols and geometric tolerances should be
specified so as to make it working drawing. A design report giving all necessary
calculations of the design of components and assembly should be submitted in a
separate file. Projects shall be in the form of design of mechanical systems such aso System involving worm gear box,
o Pressure vessel ,
o I C Engine Design,
o Material Handling System,
o Reciprocating Compressor Design, etc.
Assignments:
Three assignments based on any one of the following topics from each of the three
groups. A Case study approach is to be used.
Group I: Sr. No. 1 to 3, Group II: Sr. No. 4 to 6, Group III: Sr. No. 7 to 9.
1. Modern engineering materials and their applications / evaluation methods for
material selection.
2. Piping design.
3. Aesthetic and Ergonomic Considerations in Design
4. Value engineering
5. Concurrent engineering
6. Reverse engineering.
7. Design for manufacturing and assembly.
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8. Design of Crankshaft for IC engine
9. Designs in relation to patents, trade mark and copy right.
Note: -Assignments will be treated as part of term work.
Text Books
1. Design of machine elements, Bhandari V. B., 3rd Edition, Tata McGrow Hill
Education Private Ltd., New Delhi
2. Mechanical System Design, Patil S. P., Jaico Publishing House, Mumbai
3. Mechanical Handling of Materials, Ray T. K., Asian Book Pvt. Ltd., Delhi
Reference Books
1. IS-2825-1969 code for unfired pressure vessels
2. The Mechanical Design Process, David G. Ullman, 3rd Ed. McGraw Hill
Publication Co. Ltd., Delhi
3. Design of Machine elements, Spotts M. F. and Shoup T. E., Prentice Hall
International.
Additional reading
1. Machine Components Design I and II, Willium C. Orthwine, West-Pub. Co. a
Jaico Pub. House.
2. Design Data, P.S.G. College of Technology, Coimbatore.
3. Process Equipment Design, Joshi M. V., Mahajani V. V., MacMillan India Ltd.,
Delhi
4. A text book of Machine Design, Khurmi R. S. and Gupta J. K., S. Chand and Co.
Ltd. , New Delhi
5. Theory and Design of Pressure vessels, John F Harvey, CBS publishers and
distributors, Delhi
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ME40303 :: CAD/CAM/CAE
Credits: 01
Teaching Scheme: - Laboratory 2 hrs/week
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
To become aware of application of computers in development of geometric
models using Computer Aided Design and use of these models for Design and
Analysis, Planning and Organizing Manufacturing Activity and the Control of
Machines for manufacturing the product.
To introduce concepts in Computer Aided Design and Analysis.
To introduce concepts in Planning and Organizing Manufacturing Activity and
the Control of Machines.
List of Practical
1. Write a program to fit Bezier / B-Spline curve for given control points. OR Write a
program to find points on Bezier / B-Spline surfaces.
(4 Hours)
2. Solid Modeling and Parametric Solid Modeling of any one mechanical component.
(2 Hours)
3. Part Modeling, Assembly Modeling and preparation of Working Drawings from
assembly model
(6 Hours)
4. Surface modeling
(2 Hours)
5. Write a programme for 1D problem using Finite Element Method of any one
mechanical component.
(4 Hours)
6. Solve two 2D/3D problems (using FEA software for any mechanical components and
interpreting the results
(4 Hours)
7. Programming and Manufacturing of one job on CNC Machine
(4 Hours)
Text Books
1. Mastering CAD/CAM, Ibrahim Zeid, Tata McGraw Hill
2. Automation, production systems and computer integrated manufacturing Groover
M. P., Prentice Hall of India
3. Introduction to finite elements in engineering, Chandrupatla T. R. and Belegunda
A. D., Prentice Hall of India
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Reference Books
1. CAD/CAM - theory and practice, Ibrahim Zeid, Tata McGraw Hill
2. Applied finite elements analysis, Segerling L. J., John Wiley and Sons.
Additional Reading
1. Rapid Prototyping Primer, William Palm, Penn State University available at
http://www.mne.psu.edu/lamancusa/rapidpro/primer/chapter2.htm#whatis#whatis
2. Mathematical Elements for Computer Graphics, Roger D. F. and Adams J.,
McGraw Hill Co Ltd New York
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ME47303 :: PROJECT STAGE-II

Credits: 04
Prerequisite : Nil
Objectives:
solving.
Thermal Systems
CAD/CAM/CAE
4 students.
Guidelines:

Each group of students shall submit two copies of reports to the institute and one
copy shall be prepared for each individual student.
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STRUCTURE MODULE VIII
Subject Subject
No.
Code
S5
S6
ME42102
ME42104
ME42106
ME42108
ME42110
ME42112
ME42114
ME42116
S7
ME40106
S8
ME40108
T3
T4
ME42202
ME42204
ME42206
ME42208
ME42210
ME42212
ME42214
ME42216
P3
ME40306
P4
ME40308
PS3
ME47304
Subject Name
Teaching Scheme
(Hrs/week)
Credits
Lect
Tutorial
Practical
.
*Elective Group III

Reverse Engineering and 3
Rapid Prototyping
Simulation of
Mechanical Systems
**Elective Group IV
Robotics
Mechatronics
3
Operation Research
Instrumentation and
Automatic Controls
Vibration Analysis
3
Refrigeration and Air3
conditioning
*Elective Group III
Reverse Engineering and 0
Rapid Prototyping
Simulation of
Mechanical Systems
**Elective Group IV
Robotics
Mechatronics
0
Operation Research
Instrumentation and
Automatic Controls
Vibration Analysis
0
Refrigeration and Air0
conditioning
Stage III (Irrespective of
0
Module)
Total
12
12
22
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ME42102 :: FINITE ELEMENT METHOD

Credits: 03
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
To create an environment for the students to learn the mathematical background of
the Finite Element Method (FEM)
Use the method to solve 1D and 2D problems.
Understand steps involved in the solution of a problem using FEA software.
To develop capabilities of using existing commercial FEM software.
Unit I
Fundamental Concepts
(8 Hrs)
A. Stresses and equilibrium, boundary conditions, strain displacement

relation,
temperature effect, potential energy and equilibrium, Galerkins method, Integral
formulation for Numerical Solution-Variational method, Collocation method, Galerkins
method.
B. Saint Venants principle, Von Mises stress, Gaussian Elimination, Stress and strain
relations, plane stress and plain strain, Potential energy method.
Unit II
One Dimensional Problems
(8 Hrs)
A. Linear element, Solution by Galerkins method, solution for nodal residual equation,
Obtaining elemental stiffness and load matrices form the above equation. Assembly of
the above matrices for obtaining Global stiffness and Load matrix.
Application of the above equation for Problems like, Beam Analysis, temperature
distribution analysis, Voltage distribution analysis, etc.
B. Quadratic shape functions.
Unit III
Two Dimensional Finite Elements
(8 Hrs)
A. Linear triangular and Bilinear Rectangular elements, Shape function for the same.
Local co-ordinate system, significance of natural co-ordinate system, Natural co-ordinate
systems for linear element, Linear Triangular element.
B. Local co-ordinate system for Bilinear Rectangular elements.
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Unit IV
Two Dimensional FEA Modelling
(8 Hrs)
A. FEA modeling, Const. strain triangles-Isoperimetric representation, potential energy

method, stiffness and force terms, stress calculations, temperature effect. Problem
modeling and boundary conditions.
B. Application of the above equation to Torsion of Non Circular cross section,
Electromagnetic static FEA for finding magnetic flux density in air gap.
Unit V
Two Dimensional FEA Applications
(8 Hrs)
A. Differential equation for Axisymmetric field problems, solution by Galerkins method,

obtaining elemental stiffness and load matrices. Problems by using triangular elements.
Quadratic Shape functions.
B. One case study on Axisymmetric FEA
Text Books
1. Applied Finite Element Analysis, Segerlind L. J., John Wiley and Sons New York.
2. Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis, Cook R D., Malkus D. S.
and Plesha M. E., New York. John Wiley and Sons.
3. Textbook Of Finite Element Analysis, Seshu P., New Delhi. Prentice Hall of India.
Reference Books
1. Theory and Problems of Finite Element Analysis, Buchanan G. R., Mcgraw Hill
Inc. New York, 1994.
2. Finite Element Method-Linear Static and Dynamic Finite Element Analysis,
Hughes Thomas J., New York. Dover Pub., 2007
3. Finite Element Analysis-thermo mechanics of solids, Nicholson David W: New
York. CRC Press, 2003.
Additional Reading
1.
2.
3.
Finite Element Analysis in Engineering Design, Rajasekaran S., Wheeler

Publication, Allahabad.
Schaum's Otlines Finite Element analysis, Buchanan George R., New Delhi. Tata
Mc Graw Hill Publication Co.
Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis, Hutton David V., New Delhi. Tata
Mcgraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd.
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ME42104 :: OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES

Credits: 03
Prerequisites:
Preferred:
Objectives:
Unit I
One-Dimensional Optimization
(8 Hrs)
Interval halving, Fibonacci, golden search method.

Unit II
Two-Dimensional Optimization
(8 Hrs)
Two-dimensional optimization Gradient based methods: conjugate gradient, steepest

descent, examples.
Unit III
Linear Programming
(8 Hrs)
Model formation, graphical, simplex, dual simplex.

Unit IV
Constrained Optimization
(8 Hrs)
Lagrange multipliers, Direct Search Method, linearization methods.

Unit V
Introduction to Evolutionary Algorithms
(8 Hrs)
Genetic algorithm, Fuzzy logic, Neural network.

Unit VI
(Self Study)
Review of Mathematics, calculus, linear algebra, function of several variables, extrema,
and constrained extrema.
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Text Books
1. Optimization: Theory and Practice, Mohan Joshi and Kannan Moudgalya,
Narosa Publishing House, Bombay.
2. Optimization: concepts and application engineering, Ashok Belegundu and
Tirupathi Chandrupatla, Pearson Education Asia, Delhi.
3. Engineering Optimization, Singiresu S. Rao, New Age International (P) Ltd.,
Bombay.
Reference Books
1. Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic, and Genetic Algorithms: Synthesis and
Applications, Rajasekaran G., G. A. Vijaylakshmi Pai, PHI.
2. Operations Research: Applications and Algorithms, Winston W. L., Duxbury
Press.
3. Methods of Optimization, Walsh G. R.., Wiley.
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ME42106 :: REVERSE ENGINEERING AND RAPID

PROTOTYPING
Credits: 03
Prerequisites:
Preferred:
Objectives:
Unit I
Introduction to Rapid Prototyping
(7 Hrs)
Prototype Fundamentals, Historical Development, Fundamentals of Rapid Prototyping,

Advantages of Rapid Prototyping, Commonly Used Terms, Classifications of Rapid
Prototyping System.
Rapid Prototyping Process Chain: Process Chain, Data Conversion and Transmission,
Checking and Preparing, Building, Post processing.
Unit II
Liquid and Solid Based Rapid Prototyping Systems
(9 Hrs)
Liquid-Based Rapid Prototyping Systems: Stereo lithography Apparatus (SLA), Solid

Ground Curing (SGC), Solid Creation System (SCS), Solid Object Ultraviolet-Laser
Printer (SOUP), Two Laser Beams, Rapid Freeze Prototyping, Micro fabrication.
Solid-Based Rapid Prototyping Systems: Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM),
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Paper Lamination Technology (PLT), Multi-Jet
Modeling System (MJM).
Unit III
(9 Hrs)
Powder-Based Rapid Prototyping Systems and Rapid Prototyping Data Formats
Powder-Based Rapid Prototyping Systems: Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), ThreeDimensional Printing (3DP), Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS), Direct Shell
Production Casting (DSPC),
Rapid Prototyping Data Formats: STL Format, STL File Problems, Consequences of
Building a Valid and Invalid, Tessellated Model.
Unit IV
(7 Hrs)
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Introduction to Reverse Engineering
Meaning, Use, RE-The generic processs, Phase 1scanning, Contact Scanners,
Noncontact Scanners, Phase 2Point Processing, Phase 3Application Geometric Model
Development, Reverse EngineeringHardware and Software.
Unit V
Methodologies and Techniques for Reverse Engineering
(8 Hrs)
Computer Vision and Reverse Engineering, Coordinate Measuring Machines, Active

Illumination 3-D Stereo, Data Collection, Mesh Reconstruction, Surface Fitting.
Unit VI
(Self Study)
Applications and Examples of RP in Design, Engineering, Analysis and Planning,
Manufacturing and Tooling, Aerospace Industry, Automotive Industry, Relationship
Between Reverse Engineering and Rapid Prototyping, Legal Aspects of Reverse
Engineering.
Text Books
1. Engineering Design and Rapid Prototyping, Kamrani Ali K. and Emad Abouel
Nasr, Springer.
2. Rapid Prototyping: Principles and Applications, Chua C. K., Leong K. F. and
Lim C. S, World Scientific Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd..
3. Reverse Engineering: An Industrial Perspective, Vinesh Raja and Kiran J.
Fernandes (Eds.), Springer.
Reference Books
2. Reverse Engineering, Ingle Kathryn A., McGraw Hill Publication Ltd.
3. Additive Manufacturing Technologies: Rapid Prototyping to Direct Digital
Manufacturing, Ian Gibson, David W. Rosen and Brent Stucker, Springer.
Additional Books:
1. Rapid Prototyping: Principles and Applications, Rafiq Noorani, Wiley
Publications Ltd.
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ME42108 :: SIMULATION OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Credits: 03
Prerequisites:
Preferred:
Objectives:
Unit I
Introduction to Simulation
(8 Hrs)
A system and its model, Simulation of an inventory problem, the basic nature of
simulation, When to simulate, Need of Simulation in Engineering, Building a Simulation
Model, Basic Simulation Methodology.
Unit II
Simulation of Continuous Systems
(8 Hrs)
Numerical integration vs. continuous system simulation, Selection of an integration

formula, Simulation of a servo system, Simulation of a water reservoir system, Analog
vs. digital simulation.
Unit III
Discrete System Simulation
(8 Hrs)
Fixed time-step vs. event-to-event model, On simulating randomness, Generation of

random numbers, Generation of non-uniformly distributed random numbers, MonteCarlo computation vs. stochastic simulation.
Unit IV
Simulation of Queuing and Inventory Control System
(8 Hrs)
Simulation of Queuing Systems: Rudiments of queuing theory, Simulation of a singleserver queue, Simulation of a two-server queue, Simulation of more general queues.
Inventory Control and Forecasting: Elements of inventory theory, More complex
inventory models, Generation of Poisson and Erlang variables, and Forecasting and
regression analysis.
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Unit V
Design and Evaluation of Simulation Experiments
(8 Hrs)
Length of simulation runs, Variance reduction techniques, Experimental layout,

Validation.
Unit VI
Self Study
Simulation Languages: Continuous and discrete simulation languages, Continuous
simulation languages Block-structured continuous simulation languages, Expressionbased languages Discrete-system simulation languages, SIMSCRIPT, GPSS, SIMULA
Factors in selection of a discrete system simulation language.
Text Books
1. System Simulation with Digital Computer, Deo Narsingh, Prentice Hall of
India.
2. System Simulation, Geoffrey Gordon, Prentice Hall of India.
3. Simulation Modeling and Analysis, Law A. M., Kelton W. D., McGraw Hill
Inc New York.
Reference Books
1. Simulation, Sheldon M. Ross, Academic Press, Elsevier Publication.
2. Computer Simulation of Compression-Ignition Engine Processes, Ganesan V.,
Universities Press India Ltd.
3. Computer Simulation of Flow and Heat Transfer, Ghoshdastidar P. S., Tata
McGraw Hill.
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ME42110 :: ROBOTICS
Credits: 03
Prerequisites:
Objectives:
To study basics of robot kinematics, dynamics, control, design and applications.
Unit I
Introduction to Robotics
(8 Hrs)
Automation and Robotics, Robots-Anatomy, Structure and classification, Robot

performance Resolution, Accuracy and Repeatability, Homogeneous transform, D-H
parameters, Euler angles.
Unit II
Robot Kinematics and Dynamics
(8 Hrs)
Direct kinematics of a manipulator, workspace, Inverse kinematics, Geometric and

Algebraic approaches to inverse kinematics, Lagrange Euler formulation of dynamic
equations of a manipulator.
Unit III
Trajectory Planning and Manipulator Control
(8 Hrs)
Introduction to Trajectory Planning, Path description / generation, joint space and

Cartesian space schemes.
Manipulator Control Linear control of manipulators, 2nd order control systems, control
law partitioning, modeling and control of a single joint, introduction to force control.
Unit IV
End effectors, sensors and vision systems
(8 Hrs)
End Effectors Types, mechanical/ vacuum / magnetic / adhesive grippers, tools as end
effectors, Gripper selection and design.
Need of sensors in a robotic system, Functional classification, types of sensors based on
working principle, desirable features, sensing devices used in robot workcells , sensor
characteristics and selection, Remote Center Compliance (RCC) device.
Need of vision in a robotic system.
Unit V
(8 Hrs)
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Robotic System design and applications
Correlation between the robot design and the task to be performed, Manipulator
Mechanism design, kinematic configuration, redundant and closed chain structures,
Actuation schemes, position and force sensing.
Robot applications in material handling, machine loading / unloading, assembly,
inspection and processing.
Robot Operation: Hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical actuators, characteristics and
comparison.
Unit VI
Self Study
Robot
programming,
lead
through
programming,
motion
interpolation,
branching,
Robot
languages,
structure,
WAIT,
DELAY,
SIGNAL
commands, motion, end effector and sensor commands, subroutines.
Text Books
1. Introduction to Robotics Mechanics and Control, John J. Craig, Pearson
Education Inc.
2. Industrial Robotics - Technology, Programming and Applications Groover M. P.,
Weiss M., Nagel R. N., Odrey N. G., McGraw Hill.
Reference Books
1. Introduction to Robotics Analysis, Systems and Applications, Saeed Niku,
Prentice Hall of India 2003.
2. Robotics and Control, Mittal R. K. and Nagrath I. J., Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Co. 2003.
3. Robotics - Control , Sensing, Vision and Intelligence, Fu K. S., Gonzalez R. C.,
Lee C. S. G., McGraw Hill
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ME42112 :: MECHATRONICS
Credits: 03
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
Application of the said fundamentals in some of the Thermodynamic systems
from the perspective of theoretical development supported by hands on
experience.
Unit I
Introduction to Mechatronics
(8 Hrs)
A. Mechatronic system, measurement systems, control systems and response of systems.

Measurement systems : static characteristics
Flow measurement: Rotameter, anemometer and comparison of characteristics of
different flow meters.
Pressure measurement: Mcleod gauges.
B. Comparison of characteristics of different pressure measuring devices.
Unit II
System Models
(7 Hrs)
A. Mathematical models, introduction to mechanical, electrical, fluid and thermal

systems. Rotational and transnational systems, electro mechanical, hydraulic,
mechanical systems.
Control Systems: Open loop, closed loop systems, transfer functions, feed back and feed
forward control systems and their applications.
B. Hydraulic mechanical Systems
Unit III
System Response
(9 Hrs)
A. System Response, modeling of dynamic systems, dynamic response of first order,

second order systems to step, ramp and impulse inputs. Transfer functions, Bode plots,
stability of systems.
Control Actions: OnOff, proportional, proportional + integral, P + D. proportional +
integral + derivative control actions.
B. Control systems Components: Transmitters, controllers/ pressure/ flow/level/
temperature/ limit/ proximity/ magnetic switches and relays.
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Unit IV
Signal Processing
(9 Hrs)
A. Analog signal processing: Introduction, principle, passive circuits, operational

amplifiers - characteristics and specifications. Op amp circuits for inverting, noninverting, difference amplifiers, integrator, differentiator, comparator and sample and
hold applications (no analytical treatment.)
Digital Signal Processing: Timing diagrams, sequential logic, flip flops, D flip flop, JK
flip flop, master slave flip flop. Applications of flip flop, decade counters, Schmitt
trigger, 555 timers.
B. A/D and D/A converters.
Unit V
Programming Logic Controllers
(7 Hrs)
A. Relay logic, basic structure, input/output processing, timers, internal relays and
counters, shift resisters, ladder diagram and programming.
B. Selection of PLCs, introduction to microcontroller.
Text Books
1. Measurement SystemApplication and Design, Doebelin E. O., Manik D. N.,
Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
2. MechatronicsElectronics Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical
Engineering, Bolton W., Pearson Education (Singapore) Pvt. Ltd.
3. A Textbook of Mechatronics, Rajput R. K, S. Chand and Co. Ltd.
Reference Books
1. Instrumentation Devices and Systems, Rangan C. S., Sarma G. R. and Mani V.
S., Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
2. Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems, Histand B. H., Alciatore
D. G.
3. Process Control Instrumentation Technology, Johnson C. D. Prentice Hall of
India Pvt Ltd., New Delhi.
Additional Reading
1. Mechatronics Principles, concepts and applications, Mahalik N. P., Tata
McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
2. Mechatronics Systems Design, Kolk R. A. and Shetty D., Vikas Publishing
Manual, Delhi.
3. Kinematic Linkage Design, Hall A. S., Prentice Hall Publication
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ME42114 :: OPERATIONS RESEARCH

Credits: 03
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
To make the students understand the concepts & broad principles of contents of
the course
Aim is to provide insight of the subject
Sensitizes the students of the importance of course in real life environment
Unit I
Linear Programming
(8 Hrs)
A. Linear Programming, Formulation of LP Problem, Standard Form, Solution using

Simplex Method. Duality. Special Conditions in LPP. Economic Interpretation of Dual,
Solution of LPP using Duality concept, Dual Simplex Method. Sensitivity Analysis. Big
M method Two phase method.
B. Solution of LPP using TORA & Solver in Excel.
Unit II
Integer Programming and Goal Programming
(8 Hrs)
A. Integer Programming: Branch & bound, cutting plane method. Goal Programming:
Goal Programming-Definition, Introduction, Problems.
B. Case studies based on Integer Programming & Goal Programming.
Unit III
Inventory models & Dynamic Programming
(8 Hrs)
A. Dynamic Programming: Introduction, application, capital budgeting, different

problems solved by dynamic programming. Inventory models: Classification, costs
involved, ABC Analysis, EOQ, Purchase Model with shortages, Purchase Model without
shortages, Production Model with shortages, Production Model without shortages,
Quantity Discounts.
B. Case studies based on Inventory models & Dynamic Programming.
Unit IV
Replacement Model & Theory of Games
(8 Hrs)
A. Replacement Model: Replacement of capital equipments that deteriorates with time,

time value of money (a) remains same (b) changes with constant rates during period,
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Equipment renewal policy, Individual Replacement, Group Replacement Policies,
Problems. Game Theory: Game theory Introduction, Terminology, Two -person zero sum
game, minimax and maximin principle, Saddle Point, Games with pure and mixed
strategies, Dominance property, Solutions with Graphical methods.
B. Case studies on Replacement Models & Game Theory: L.P. method, approximation
method.
Unit V
Queuing Theory & Simulation
(8 Hrs)
A. Queuing Theory: Introduction, terminology, Poisson single and multi channel queuing
system models: M/M/1 Model, M/M/C Model, M/Ek/1 Model. Simulation: Definition,
Introduction, Application, Monte Carlo Simulation. Applications of Simulation.
B. Simulation software, Building Model on Simulation Software, Running the simulation,
Understanding the results.
Text Books
1. Operations Research, Paneerselvam, Prentice Hall of India
2. Operations Research, Gupta & Hira, S. Chand & Co.
Reference Books
1. Operation Research and Introduction, Taha H. A., McMillian ISBN-0-02418940-5
2. Introduction to Operation Research, Hiller and Liebermann, McGraw Hill 5th
Edition
3. Operations Research, Sharma S. D., Kedarnath Ramnath and Co.
Additional reading
1.
2.
3.
Operations Research Theory and Application, Sharma J. K., Pearson Education

Pvt. Ltd ,2nd Edition, ISBN-0333-92394-4
Operations Research, Kanthi Swarup, Sultan Chand and Sons.
Principles of Operations Research-Theory and Practice, Philips, Ravindram and
Soleberg, Prentice Hall International
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ME42116 :: INSTRUMENTATION AND AUTOMATIC CONTROL

Credits: 03
Prerequisites:
Objectives:
Know the fundamentals of electrical measurement.
Understanding of basic components of feedback control system.
To study the standard inputs and response of first, second order systems.
Mapping with PEOs:
Unit I
Introduction to Measurement
(8 Hrs)
A. Static and Dynamic characteristics of instruments, dead zone, hysteresis, threshold,

resolution, input and output impedance, loading effects, fundamentals of Measurements,
classification of errors and error analysis, calibration.
B. Problem on static characteristics.
Unit II
Analog Indicating Instruments
(8 Hrs)
A. DC measuring instruments, PMMC galvanometer, voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters,

etc. Power measurement using wattmeters and energy meter. Analog multimeter and
measurements. Extension of voltmeter and ammeter ranges. AC indicating instruments,
DC Potentiometers, self-balancing potentiometers. Moving iron instruments.
B. Problem on static voltmeters and ammeters.
Unit III
Introduction to control systems
(8 Hrs)
A. Basic Concepts of control systems with examples: Feed-back, Open-loop, closed loop.
Representation of physical Systems-electrical and mechanical translational systems
systems, F-V and F-I analogies.
Differential equations and Transfer functions, Block Diagram Algebra, Signal Flow
graph, Conversion of Block Diagram to Signal Flow Graph.
B. Modeling of mechanical rotational systems and electromechanical systems.
Unit IV
Time domain analysis of control systems
(8 Hrs)
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A. Impulse response of a system, first order systems, second order systems and their
response to impulse and step inputs, time domain specifications of first and second order
systems, static error coefficients.
B. Response of first order systems to ramp input, dynamic error coefficients.
Unit V
Frequency domain analysis of control systems
(8 Hrs)
A. Frequency response and frequency domain specifications, correlation between

frequency and time domain specifications, Bode Plot, construction of actual and
asymptotic Bode plots, stability analysis, Determination of transfer function from Bode
plot.
B. Determining value of gain for marginal stability gain and phase margins.
Text Books
1. Electrical and Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation, Sawhney A. K.,
Dhanpat Rai and Sons Publications.
2. Modern Control Engineering, Ogata K., Pearson education India.
3. Control Systems Engineering, Nagarth I. J., and Gopal M., New age International
Publishers India.
Reference Books
1. Measurement System Application and Design, Doebelin E. O., McGraw-Hill
International Publications.
2. Automatic control systems, Kuo B. C., Prentice, Hall of India.
3. Control systems engineering, Norman S. Nise, John Wiley and Sons, Inc,
Singapore.
Additional Reading
1. Network and Systems, D Roy Choudary, New Age International.
2. Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques, Cooper W. D. and
Helfrick A. D., Prentice Hall of India Publications.
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ME40106 :: VIBRATION ANALYSIS

Credits: 03
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
To Study dynamics of mechanical systems and machines.
Unit I
Gyroscope
(8 Hrs)
A. GYROSCOPE: Principles of gyroscopic action, precession, gyroscopic couple, effect

of gyroscopic couple on ships, aero plane and vehicles etc.
B. Gyro based Instruments, Applications
Unit II
Balancing
(8 Hrs)
A. Balancing: Balancing of rotating masses in one and several planes, balancing of

reciprocating masses in single and multi cylinder enginesinclined, radial and Vee type.
Primary and secondary balancing analysis. Concept of direct and reverse cranks. Static
and dynamic balancing machines.
B. Study of an actual Dynamic balancing machine used for Automobile wheel alignment
and balancing.
Unit III
Free Vibration
(8 Hrs)
A. Introduction to vibration:
Elements of a vibratory system, S.H.M., degrees of freedom and modeling of a system,
Concept of linear and non-linear systems, equivalent spring, damper and inertia for linear
and torsional systems.
Single degree of freedom system:
Undamped free vibration, natural frequency, initial conditions, damped free vibrations ,
over damped , critically damped and under damped vibrations, logarithmic decrement ,
viscous damping and dry friction / Coulombs damping.
B. Study of an actual Single DOF System with and without damping.
Unit IV
Forced Damped Vibration
(8 Hrs)
A. Forced Damped Vibration:

Single degree of freedom system, rectilinear and torsional forced vibrations --- harmonic
excitation, excitation due to reciprocating and rotating unbalance, magnification factor,
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resonance, phase angle, base excitation, force and motion transmissibility, vibration
isolation.
Two Degrees of Freedom System Free Vibrations:
Introduction, Formulation of equations, elastic and inertial couplings, stiffness and mass
matrix, characteristics matrix and determinant, natural frequencies and mode shapes,
orthogonality of mode shapes, principal coordinates, two and three rotor system.
B. Study of an actual Multi DOF System with and without damping.
Unit V
Vibration Measurements and Whirling of Shafts
(8 Hrs)
A. Measurement of displacement, velocity, acceleration, frequency and damping.

Different types of pick-ups, exciters, vibration meter, periodic motion and Fourier
analysis, FFT Spectrum Analyzer, Introduction to vibration monitoring of machines.
B. Critical Speed: whirling of horizontal and vertical shafts carrying single rotor. Damped
and undamped systems.
Text Books
1. Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, Shigley J. E. and Uicker J. J., International
Edition , McGraw Hill Inc
2. Mechanical Vibrations, Grover G. K., Nem Chand and Bros
3. Theory of Machines R. S. Khurmi, Khanna Publications.
Reference Books
1. Mechanical Vibrations, Seto W. W., Schaum Publishing Co, New York.
2. Mechanics of Machines, Hannah and Stephans, Edward Aronold Publication
3. Elements of Mechanical Vibrations, Meirovitch, Tata McGraw Hill
Additional Reading
1. Mechanical Vibrations, Rao S. S., Addison Wiley Publishing Co, World Student
Series.
3. Theory of Mechanism and Machines, Ghosh and Malik, East West Pvt. Ltd
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ME40108 :: REFRIGERATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING

Credits: 03
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
To learn fundamental concepts of practical refrigeration and air conditioning
systems and their load calculation.
To learn about different refrigerants and concept of ODP, GWP, TEWI.
Unit I
Simple Vapour Compression System
(8 Hrs)
Limitations of Carnot and Reversed Brayton Cycle, development of vapour compression

cycle (VCC), effect of operating parameters on VCC, use of p-h charts, actual vapour
compression cycle and method to improve COP of SSS Vapour Compression Cycle.
Introduction to multistage compression systems Classification, Single stage compression
with two evaporators, two stage compression with liquid intercooler
Unit II
Vapour Absorption System
(8 Hrs)
Introduction, simple vapour absorption system, practical vapour absorption system, COP
of an ideal vapour absorption system, water ammonia system, and lithium bromide
absorption system
Unit III
Refrigerants
(8 Hrs)
Desirable properties of refrigerants, classification of refrigeration, secondary refrigerants,

alternative refrigerants for CFCs and HCFCs ozone depletion potential (ODP) Global
warming potential (GWP), Total equivalent warming impact (TEWI), Montreal protocol,
Kyoto protocol.
Unit IV
Components o Refrigeration ad Air Conditioning System
(8 Hrs)
Centrifugal, scroll compressors, air and water cooled condensers, flooded and direct
expansion evaporators, capillary tubes, automatic expansion valves, thermostatic
expansion valves.
Unit V
(8 Hrs)
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Psychrometry
Introduction, Psychrometric properties, use of Psychrometric chart Psychrometric
processes, adiabatic saturation temp., evaporative cooling, bypass factor of coil,
Thermodynamics of human body with environment
Unit VI
Self Study
Introduction to multi-stage compression and evaporation, Alternative refrigerants,
Temperature switch, Unitary and Central air-conditioning plants.
Text Books
1. Refrigeration and Air conditioning, Khurmi R. S., Gupta J. K., S. Chand
Publication (Fifth edition)
2. Refrigeration and Air conditioning, Arora C. P., Tata McGraw Hill Co., New
Delhi
3. Refrigeration and Air conditioning, Dossat Ray J, Wiley Eastern Limited
Reference Books
1. Refrigeration and Air conditioning, Arora S. C. and Domkundwar S., Dhanpatrai
and Sons, New Delhi
2. Refrigeration and Air conditioning, Manohar Prasad, Wiley Eastern Limited
3. Refrigeration and Air conditioning, Anantanrayanan, Tata McGraw Hills Co.,
New Delhi
Additional Reading
1. Energy approach to Air-conditioning, Edward Pita, Wiley Eastern Ltd.
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ME42202 :: FINITE ELEMENT METHOD

Credits: 01
Objectives:
List of Tutorials
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Integral formulation for numerical solution by variational or Galerkins method

Analysis of simply supported beam by weighted residual method
Analysis of simply supported beam by direct stiffness method
Evaluation of shape functions for linear triangular element
Evaluation of shape functions for bilinear rectangular element
Evaluation of element matrices for heat transfer from two dimensional fin
Solution of the torsion problem for a square shaft using triangular/rectangular
elements
8. Calculation of the temperature distribution in one dimensional fin
9. Calculation of the temperature distribution through composite wall
10. Calculation of eigen values and eigen vectors for the one dimensional vibration
problem
11. Use of Galerkins method for axisymmetric problems
12. Calculation of nodal displacement and the internal member forces for beam
members.
Text Books
1. Applied Finite Element Analysis, Segerlind L. J., John Wiley and Sons New York.
2. Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis, Cook R D., Malkus D. S.
and Plesha M. E., New York. John Wiley and Sons.
3. Textbook Of Finite Element Analysis, Seshu P., New Delhi. Prentice Hall of India.
Reference Books
1. Theory and Problems of Finite Element Analysis, Buchanan G. R., Mcgraw Hill
Inc. New York, 1994.
2. Finite Element Method-Linear Static and Dynamic Finite Element Analysis,
Hughes Thomas J., New York. Dover Pub., 2007
3. Finite Element Analysis-thermo mechanics of solids, Nicholson David W: New
York. CRC Press, 2003.
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Additional Reading
1.
2.
3.
Finite Element Analysis in Engineering Design, Rajasekaran S., Wheeler

Publication, Allahabad.
Schaum's Otlines Finite Element analysis, Buchanan George R., New Delhi. Tata
Mc Graw Hill Publication Co.
Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis, Hutton David V., New Delhi. Tata
Mcgraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd.
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ME42204 :: OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES

Credits: 01
Objectives:
List of Tutorials
1. Numerical examples based on constrained extrema
2. Numerical examples on single variable optimization by bracketing method (Interval
halving, Golden Search, Fibonacci)
3. Numerical examples on single variable optimization by open method (Single fixed
point iteration, Newton Raphson, Secant Method)
4. Numerical examples on conjugate gradient method of two dimensional optimization
5. Numerical examples on steepest descent method of two dimensional optimization
6. Numerical examples on Lagrangian multiplier method of constrained multivariable
optimization
7. Numerical examples on direct search method of constrained multivariable
optimization
8. Numerical examples on linearization method of constrained multivariable
optimization
9. Numerical examples on linear programming: Simplex Method
10. Modeling by evolutionary algorithm (GA /Fuzzy logic/Neural Network).
Text Books
1. Optimization: Theory and Practice, Mohan Joshi and Kannan Moudgalya, Narosa
Publishing House, Bombay.
2. Optimization: concepts and application engineering, Ashok Belegundu and
Tirupathi Chandrupatla, Pearson Education Asia, Delhi.
3. Engineering Optimization, Singiresu S. Rao, New Age International (P) Ltd.,
Bombay.
Reference Books
1. Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic, and Genetic Algorithms: Synthesis and
Applications, Rajasekaran G., G. A. Vijaylakshmi Pai, PHI.
2. Operations Research: Applications and Algorithms, Winston W. L., Duxbury
Press.
3. Methods of Optimization, Walsh G. R.., Wiley.
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ME42206 :: REVERSE ENGINEERING AND RAPID

PROTOTYPING
Credits: 01
Objectives:
List of Tutorials
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Study of Rapid Prototyping Process Chain

Study of Slicing Algorithm
Study of Rapid Prototyping Data Formats
Study of any one Liquid-Based Rapid Prototyping System
Study of any one Solid-Based Rapid Prototyping System
Study of any one Powder-Based Rapid Prototyping System
Study of Reverse Engineering Software
A Review of Non-Contact Based RE Systems
A Review of Contact Based RE Systems
Case Study in Mesh Reconstruction and Surface Fitting
A Survey of applications of Rapid prototyping
A Survey of applications of Reverse Engineering
Study of Polymers used in Rapid Prototyping
Text Books
1. Engineering Design and Rapid Prototyping, Kamrani Ali K. and Emad Abouel
Nasr, Springer.
2. Rapid Prototyping: Principles and Applications, Chua C. K., Leong K. F. and
Lim C. S, World Scientific Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd..
3. Reverse Engineering: An Industrial Perspective, Vinesh Raja and Kiran J.
Fernandes (Eds.), Springer.
Reference Books
2. Reverse Engineering, Ingle Kathryn A., McGraw Hill Publication Ltd.
3. Additive Manufacturing Technologies: Rapid Prototyping to Direct Digital
Manufacturing, Ian Gibson, David W. Rosen and Brent Stucker, Springer.
Additional Books:
1. Rapid Prototyping: Principles and Applications, Rafiq Noorani, Wiley Pub Ltd.
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ME42208 :: SIMULATION OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Credits: 01
Objectives:
List of Tutorials:
1. Simulation of a servo system
2. Simulation of a water reservoir system
3. Monte-Carlo simulation
4. Simulation of a single-server queue
5. Simulation of a two-server queue
6. Simulation of an inventory problem
7. Simulation of Forecasting Problem
8. Forecasting and regression analysis
9. Design and Evaluation of Simulation Experiment
10. Study and use of any one shareware/free code software available on simulation.
Text Books
1. System Simulation with Digital Computer, Deo Narsingh, Prentice Hall of
India.
2. System Simulation, Geoffrey Gordon, Prentice Hall of India.
3. Simulation Modeling and Analysis, Law A. M., Kelton W. D., McGraw Hill
Inc New York.
Reference Books
1. Simulation, Sheldon M. Ross, Academic Press, Elsevier Publication.
2. Computer Simulation of Compression-Ignition Engine Processes, Ganesan V.,
Universities Press India Ltd.
3. Computer Simulation of Flow and Heat Transfer, Ghoshdastidar P. S., Tata
McGraw Hill.
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ME42210 :: ROBOTICS
Credits: 01
Objectives:
List of Tutorials
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Problems on Problems on Homogeneous transforms

Problems on forward Kinematics
Problems on inverse kinematics
Problems on Lagrange Euler formulation
Problems on Path Generation
Robot Programming
1Hr
2Hr
3Hr
2Hr
2Hr
2Hr
Text Books
1. Introduction to Robotics Mechanics and Control, John J. Craig, Pearson
Education Inc.
2. Industrial Robotics - Technology, Programming and Applications Groover M. P.,
Weiss M., Nagel R. N., Odrey N. G., McGraw Hill.
Reference Books
1. Introduction to Robotics Analysis, Systems and Applications, Saeed Niku,
Prentice Hall of India 2003.
2. Robotics and Control, Mittal R. K. and Nagrath I. J., Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Co. 2003.
3. Robotics - Control , Sensing, Vision and Intelligence, Fu K. S., Gonzalez R. C.,
Lee C. S. G., McGraw Hill
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ME42212 :: MECHATRONICS
Credits: 01
Objectives:
List of Tutorials
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Assignment on Calibration of flow meters.

Assignment on Thermocouples/ RTD.
Assignment on Load Cells.
Demonstration of Vibration measurement using accelerometers.
Assignment on Displacement measurement/ level measurement.
Demonstration on verification of P, P+I, P+D, P+I+D control actions.
Analysis of control system using software like MATLAB/SIMULINK or equivalent.
Assignment on development of ladder diagram/programming PLC for level control,
position control or any other mechanical engineering application.
9. Assignment on Study of A/D and D/A converters.
Text Books
1. Measurement SystemApplication and Design, Doebelin E. O., Manik D. N., Tata
McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
2. MechatronicsElectronics Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical
Engineering, Bolton W., Pearson Education (Singapore) Pvt. Ltd.
3. A Textbook of Mechatronics, Rajput R. K, S. Chand and Co. Ltd.
Reference Books
1. Instrumentation Devices and Systems, Rangan C. S., Sarma G. R. and Mani V.
S., Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
2. Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems, Histand B. H., Alciatore
D. G.
3. Process Control Instrumentation Technology, Johnson C. D. Prentice Hall of India
Pvt Ltd., New Delhi.
Additional Reading
1. Mechatronics Principles, concepts and applications, Mahalik N. P., Tata McGraw
Hill, New Delhi.
2. Mechatronics Systems Design, Kolk R. A. and Shetty D., Vikas Publishing
Manual, Delhi.
3. Kinematic Linkage Design, Hall A. S., Prentice Hall Publication
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ME42214 :: OPERATIONS RESEARCH

Credits: 01
Objectives:
List of Tutorials
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

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ME42216 :: INSTRUMENTATION AND AUTOMATIC CONTROL

Credits: 01
Objectives:
List of Tutorials
1.
2.
3.
4.
Problems on static characteristics.

Assignment on Error analysis and Calibration.
Problems on static voltmeters and ammeters and extension of ranges
Report on multimeters: Their types, manufacturing companies globally, their
specifications and applications.
5. Assignment on Power measurement using wattmeters and energy meter.
6. Problems on Differential equations and Transfer functions,
7. Assignment on Conversion of Block Diagram to Signal Flow Graph.
8. Assignment on Modeling of mechanical rotational systems and electromechanical
systems.
9. Assignment on Response of first order systems to ramp input, dynamic error
coefficients.
10. Assignment on determining value of gain for marginal stability gain and phase
Text Books
1. Electrical and Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation, Sawhney A. K.,
Dhanpat Rai and Sons Publications.
2. Modern Control Engineering, Ogata K., Pearson education India.
3. Control Systems Engineering, Nagarth I. J., and Gopal M., New age International
Publishers India.
Reference Books
1. Measurement System Application and Design, Doebelin E. O., McGraw-Hill Pub.
2. Automatic control systems, Kuo B. C., Prentice, Hall of India.
3. Control systems engineering, Norman S. Nise, John Wiley and Sons, Inc,
Singapore.
Additional Reading
1. Network and Systems, D Roy Choudary, New Age International.
2. Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques, Cooper W. D. and
Helfrick A. D., Prentice Hall of India Publications.
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ME40306 :: VIBRATION ANALYSIS

Credits: 01
Teaching Scheme: - Laboratory 2 hrs/week
Objectives:
To Study dynamics of mechanical systems and machines
List of Practical
1. Verification of principle of gyroscope and gyroscopic couple, magnitude.
2. Study of any two gyro controlled instruments.
3. To study the dynamic balancing machine and to balance a rotor. (e. g. rotor of
electric motor, flywheel, fan etc.)
4. To determine the natural frequency of damped vibration of single degree freedom
system and to find its damping coefficient.
5. To verify natural frequency of torsional vibration of two rotor system and position
of node.
6. To determine critical speed of single rotor system.
7. To determine resonance frequency of transverse vibration of beam.
8. To determine the frequency response curve under different damping conditions for
single degree freedom system of vibration.
9. To study shock absorbers and to plot transmissibility curve.
10. Experiment on vibration measurement.
Text Books
1. Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, Shigley J. E. and Uicker J. J., International
Edition , McGraw Hill Inc
2. Mechanical Vibrations, Grover G. K., Nem Chand and Bros
3. Theory of Machines R. S. Khurmi, Khanna Publications.
Reference Books
1. Mechanical Vibrations, Seto W. W., Schaum Publishing Co, New York.
2. Mechanics of Machines, Hannah and Stephans, Edward Aronold Publication
3. Elements of Mechanical Vibrations, Meirovitch, Tata McGraw Hill
Additional Reading
1. Mechanical Vibrations, Rao S. S., Addison Wiley Publishing Co, World Student
Series.
3. Theory of Mechanism and Machines, Ghosh and Malik, East West Pvt. Ltd
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ME40308 :: REFRIGERATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING

Credits: 01
Objectives:
To get hands on experience on test rigs to measure performance
To analyze the parameters for selecting devices for refrigeration and airconditioning.
List of Practical
1. Trial on vapour compression test rig.
2. Trial on air conditioning test rig.
3. Study of ice plant.
4. Study of compressors.
5. Study of vapour absorption system.
6. Study of different types of evaporators and condensers.
7. Analysis of psychrometric processes (any two).
8. Study of central air conditioning system.
9. Study of alternative refrigerants.
10. Visit to any refrigeration or air conditioning plant.
Text Books
1. Refrigeration and Air conditioning, Khurmi R. S., Gupta J. K., S. Chand
Publication (Fifth edition)
2. Refrigeration and Air conditioning, Arora C. P., Tata McGraw Hill Co. ,New
Delhi
3. Refrigeration and Air conditioning, Dossat Ray J, Wiley Eastern Limited
Reference Books
1. Refrigeration and Air conditioning, Arora S. C. and Domkundwar S., Dhanpatrai
and Sons, New Delhi
2. Refrigeration and Air conditioning, Manohar Prasad, Wiley Eastern Limited
3. Refrigeration and Air conditioning, Anantanrayanan, Tata McGraw Hills Co.,
New Delhi
Additional Reading
1. Energy approach to Air-conditioning, Edward Pita, Wiley Eastern Ltd.
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ME47304 :: PROJECT STAGE-III

Credits: 6
Objectives: To train the students to apply their engineering knowledge to real

life problem solving.
To train the students to plan, implement and execute project work so as to satisfy
the stated objectives of the project

Thermal Systems
CAD/CAM/CAE
4 students.
Guidelines:

Each group of students shall submit two copies of reports to the institute and one copy
shall be prepared for each individual student.
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ACADEMIC
INFORMATION
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A)
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Mid Semester Examination
1. Students reporting in morning slot will have examination in morning slot. Those
in evening slot will have examination in evening slot.
2. 20 multiple choice based questions to be attempted in 30 minutes x no. of theory
courses i.e. 100 questions in 150 minutes for F.E., 80 questions in 120 minutes for
S.E., T.E.,B.E.,M.E., 20 questions in 30 minutes for Honors, Minor, Fast Track,
etc.
3. A scrambled mix of questions will be generated through software.
4. Mid Semester Examination will be based on Unit II & Unit III.
5. There will be one mark for each correct answer and (-) 0.25 marks for every
wrong answer.
6. For a typical 3 hour Mid Semester Examination, first 15 minutes would be used
for student attendance, record keeping, seat allocation, log in procedure if any,
etc. Next 150 minutes for actual examination. A timer indicating time remaining
to be provided by ERP. 15 minutes for processing & results.
7. A visual alarm / flash would be given 10 minutes before completion of 150
minutes as a warning. For auto generation of every theory course result out of 20
and dispatch of the marks on student mobile and mail ID as well as parent mail
ID.
8. No repeat examination under any circumstances.
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B)
Seminar Conduct, Evaluation, etc.
Seminar (T.E.- Semester I)
1. Review I: during Mid Semester Examination (Compulsory) as per the Academic

Calendar.
2. Review II : The last week of November (Optional)
3. For poor performing students identified by the examination panel, a second
review to be taken. Review II optional for other students. For Review II,
deduction of 10 marks will take place.
4. Seminar is an individual activity with separate topic and presentation.
5. Duration of presentation 20 minutes
Question and answer session 10 minutes
Seminar Evaluation Scheme :
1. Attendance during Semester
10 marks
2. Attendance during Seminar presentation self & peer
10 marks
3. Relevance of Seminar topic
10 marks
4. Timely Abstract submission
10 marks
5. Literature review
10 marks
6. Technical contents
10 marks
7. Presentation
25 marks
8. Question & answer Session
15 marks
--------------100 marks
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C)
Equivalence
For the courses belonging to 2008 structure counseling sessions for failure students will
be arranged. The Head of Department will appoint faculty identified as subject experts
as counselors. The previous examination scheme i.e.
Class Test 10 marks

T.A. through Home assignment 10 marks
A written paper MSE 30 marks
A written paper ESE 50 marks
Will be followed. The entire processing based on 2008 structure related coding scheme
will be followed. Counseling + Administration + Examination charges will be the basis
for fees considered for such students.
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D)
Extra Credits
A student planning to take extra credits may be considered under following categories :
(a) A student carrying a backlog and re-registering for the previous course Reregistration charges as applicable. Consideration of all courses registered for during
that Semester of Academic Year for SPI calculation.
(b) Student planning to take extra courses as a fast track opportunity Administration,
processing and examination charges will be considered. In any case the student has
to pay the college fees for four years. This fast track facility would enable the
student to undergo an industrial training, an exchange programme, research
contribution in I.I.T. under scheme such as KVPY without any academic
compromises for credit transfer. The phasewise development and completion of
project activity cannot be considered at an accelerated pace under fast track scheme.
The registration under fast track is subject to having a CPI 8.0 or above and no
backlog for consideration of registration to an additional course.
(c) Students opting for earning extra credits by selection of courses in addition to the
courses prescribed by respective BOS which are single Semester activities and not
the part of Honors / Minor scheme. Such students will be expected to pay charges
equivalent to re-registration (proportionate credit based payment). The registration
for such courses is subject to permission given by the Chairman BOS of the Board in
the purview of which the subject is identified. Such permissions will be given based
on meeting with prerequisite subject.
1. In any case (a), (b) or (c) the candidate cannot register for more than 8 credits.
2. A suitable reflection of completion of the said course will be made in the
candidates Grade statement.
For part (c) a separate grade & GPA will be calculated. That GPA will not be
clubbed with the other regular courses for SPI, CPI calculation.
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E)
Home Assignment
A Home Assignment Calendar for Semester is prepared as under:

Week No.
Activity
No Home Assignments
No Home Assignments
No Home Assignments
S1 / S2 HA1
S3 / S4 / S5* - HA1
S1 / S2 HA2
S3 / S4 / S5* - HA2
S1 / S2 HA3
S3 / S4 / S5* - HA3
10
S1 / S2 HA4
11
S3 / S4 / S5* - HA4
12
S1 / S2 HA5
13
S3 / S4 / S5* - HA5
14
No Home Assignments
15
No Home Assignments
16
No Home Assignments
The Home Assignments will be based on the self study component i.e. part B of every
theory course syllabus. The Saturday or last working day will be the default deadline for
submission of Home Assignment of that week. For example by the Saturday ending
Week No. 9, Home Assignment No. 3 for subject S3/ S4/ S5 (if applicable) must be
submitted.
*S5 can be OE1 / OE2 / OE3 / Honors/ Minor / Re-registration category (a) / Category
(b) / Category (c).
1. For subjects S1, S2, S3, S4 & S5 (if any), the composition of the Teacher
Assessment marks will be as follows :
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S1,S2 with Tutorial
S3,S4,S5 without
Tutorial
Home Assignment
30 marks
30 marks
Tutorial
30 marks
Test
30 marks
30 marks
10 marks
10 marks
(b) 75% to 90%
5 marks
5 marks
(c) <75%
0 marks
0 marks
Attendance :
(a) > 90%
100 marks converted to 70 marks converted to 15

15 marks
marks
Explanation :
1. Tutorials to be conducted with continuous assessment throughout the Semester.

Final assessment out of 30 marks for Tutorial.
2. Class Test to be conducted during a regular theory class within the time period
mentioned in the Academic Calendar.
3. Class Test marks are to be entered immediately as mentioned in Academic
Calendar.
4. Attendance percentage to be calculated at the end of Semester after completing all
lectures as per the lesson plan.
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F)
Mini Project
Teaching Scheme: Theory 0 ; Tutorial 0 ; Laboratory 2 Hrs / week
For F.E., S.E. & T.E. students in every Semester a Mini Project be carried out.
The objectives behind the Mini Project are:
1. Scope for creativity

2. Hands on experience
3. Academic occupancy
Mini Project will be based on all subjects of that Semester except GP.
1. The Semester Mini Project will be for a group of 3 to 5 students. Head of

Department to appoint Mini Project Guides. 2 credits will be awarded to the
candidate after the viva voce and project demonstration at the End of
Semester.
2. Group formation, discussion with faculty advisor, formation of the Semester
Mini Project statement, resource requirement, if any should be carried out in
the earlier part of the Semester. The students are expected to utilize the
laboratory resources before or after their contact hours as per the prescribed
module.
The Assessment Scheme will be:

(a) Continuous Assessment
50 marks
(b) End Semester
50 marks
--------------100 marks
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G)
Project Stage I Evaluation
The project activity is broken in 3 stages:
The Project Stage I will be in T.E Semester II irrespective of student module. The
evaluation of Project Stage I will be as follows:
Group formation & attendance / reporting to guide
20 marks
Topic finalization / Statement
20 marks
Literature Survey
20 marks
Abstract
20 marks
Presentation
20 marks
Project Stage II and Project Stage III evaluations will be based on Department specific
norms.
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H)
Composition for Selection of 5 Credits for Honors / Minor Course
(A) Comprehensive Viva Voce Compulsory at the end of Semester VIII 1 Credit
(B) Elective Component
a. Laboratory courses Maximum Credits - 2
(for award of 1 Credit the lab course would have a teaching scheme of 2 Hrs. /
week and a plan of 12 practicals). The credit to be awarded as per the ISA and
ESA guidelines for the compulsory lab courses.
b. Research publication Maximum Credits 1
(Research Publication in a Magazine / Transaction / Journal as decided by the
honors / minor co-ordinator)
c. Seminar - Maximum Credits 1
(Seminar to be given on a topic consistent with the scope of the Honors or Minor.
The topic Selection is to be approved by the honors / minor co-ordinator. The
assessment and evaluation scheme would as per the guidelines used for Technical
Seminar at UG level by respective Dept.)
d. Honors / Minors Project Maximum Credits 2
(Project Topic and Scope, its progress and final assessment consistent with the
scope of the Honors or Minor. The topic Selection is to be approved by the honors
/ minor co-ordinator. The assessment would as per the guidelines and evaluation
scheme used for Project Work at UG level by respective Dept.)
e. Industrial Training Maximum credits 4
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(An Industrial Training in an Industry identified by the student, approved by the
honors / minor co-ordinator & Head of Department. The assessment would as per
the guidelines and evaluation scheme used for Industrial Training at UG level by
respective Dept.)
Note :
a. 4 Credits would be awarded to the students for a complete 12 Week Industrial
Training and meeting with the assessment and evaluation requirements
b. Provision can be made for the students unable to procure a 12 week Industrial
Training. A 4 week or 8 week Industrial Training may also be offered. 2 credits
will be awarded for 8 week Industrial Training and 1 Credit would be awarded
to the students for a 4 Week Industrial Training, meeting with the assessment
and evaluation requirements
c. No Industrial Training less than 4 weeks be considered for award of 1 Credit
d. No cumulative addition of Industrial Training period would be considered for
award of credits
The student is expected to earn 1 Credit from Part (A) and remaining 4
Credits from Part (B)
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