West Bengal State Council of Technical Education

(A Statutory Body under West Bengal Act XXI of 1995)

Kolkata Karigori Bhavan, 2nd Floor, 110 S. N. Banerjee Road, Kolkata - 700 013.

Name of the Course : Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Subject Title: DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS
Course code: ME/
Semester : Sixth
Duration : 17 weeks
Maximum Marks : 150
Teaching Scheme:
Examination Scheme:
Theory : 4 hrs/week
Internal Assessment:20 Marks
Tutorial: hrs/week
Teachers assessment (Assignment & Quiz): 10 Marks
Practical : 2 hrs/week
End Semester Exam: 70 Marks
Credit: 5
Practical: Internal Sessional continuous evaluation:25 Marks

Practical: External Sessional Examination:25 Marks

Aim :S.No
1

To enable the student to design and draw simple machine components used in small and
medium
scale industries. Fundamental knowledge of Applied Mechanics, Strength of Materials,
Engineering
Materials and Theory of Machines is essential. To develop analytical abilities to give solutions to
engineering design problems.

Objective :S No
1

The student will able to

Analyze the various modes of failure of machine components under different load patterns.

Design and prepare part and assembly drawings.

Use design data books and different codes of design.

Select standard components with their specifications from manufacturers catalogue.

5
Develop drawings on CAD software
Pre-Requisite:-NIL
Contents
Chapter
Name of the Topic
GROUP:A
Introduction to Design
01
1.1 Machine Design philosophy and Procedures
1.2 General Considerations in Machine Design
1.3 Fundamentals:- Types of loads, concepts of stress, Strain, Stress
Strain Diagram for Ductile and Brittle Materials, Types of Stresses
such as Tension, Compression, Shear, Bearing pressure Intensity,
Crushing, bending and torsion, Principle Stresses (Simple Numerical)
1.4 Creep strain and Creep Curve
1.5 Fatigue, S-N curve, Endurance Limit.
1.6 Factor of Safety and Factors governing selection of factor of Safety.
1.7 Stress Concentration Causes & Remedies
1.8 Converting actual load or torque into design load or torque using
design factors like velocity factor, factor of safety & service factor.
1.9 Properties of Engineering materials, Designation of materials as per IS
and introduction to International standards & advantages of standardization,
use of design data book, use of standards in design

Hrs/week
Hours

10

and preferred numbers series. standardization, use of design data book, use
of standards in design
and preferred numbers series.
Theories of Elastic Failures Principal normal stress theory, Maximum
shear stress theory & maximum distortion energy theory.
Theories of Elastic Failures Principal normal stress theory, Maximum
shear stress theory & maximum distortion energy theory.
02

Design of simple machine parts

2.1 Cotter Joint, Knuckle Joint,
2.2 Design of Levers:- Hand/Foot Lever & Bell Crank Lever.

08

GROUP:B
03

04

Design of Shafts, Keys and Couplings ,Spur Gears and Pulley.

3.1 Types of Shafts, Shaft materials, Standard Sizes, Design of Shafts
(Hollow and Solid) using strength and rigidity criteria, ASME code of design
for line shafts supported between bearings with one or two pulleys in
between or one overhung pulley
3.2 Design of Sunk Keys, Effect of Keyways on strength of shaft.
3.3 Design of Couplings Protected type Flange Coupling,
3.4 Spur gear design considerations. Lewis equation for static beam
strength of spur gear teeth. Power transmission capacity of spur gears
in bending.
3.5 Design of C.I. Pulley.
Design of Fasteners
4.1 Stresses in Screwed fasteners, bolts of Uniform Strength.
4.2 Design of Bolted Joints subjected to eccentric loading.
4.3 Design of parallel and transverse fillet welds, axially loaded
symmetrical section, Merits and demerits of screwed and welded
joints

14

08

GROUP:C
05

06

07

Antifriction Bearings
5.1 Classification of Bearings Sliding contact & rolling contact.
5.2 Terminology of Ball bearings life load relationship, basic static load
rating and basic dynamic load rating, limiting speed. Selection of ball
bearings using manufacturers catalogue.
Ergonomics & Aesthetic consideration in design
6.1 Ergonomics of Design Man Machine relationship. Design of
Equipment for control, environment & safety.
6.2 Aesthetic considerations regarding shape, size, color & surface finish.
Estimating & Costing
7.1 Definition of estimating and costing, elements of costing, overhead
7.2 Determination of weight of various parts such as simple bush, flanged
pipe, Lathe centre, Rivets, Bolts & Nuts, Simple spanner, Simple crank &
connecting Rod.
7.3 Estimation of selling price of cast part such as C.I.pulley,
Coupling,Wooden pattern of flange.
7.4 Estimation of fabricated job such as Simple chimney, Funnel, Cylindrical
tank
Total

08

04

08

60

Assignments:
Skills to be developed:
Intellectual skills:
1. Understand the basic philosophy and fundamentals of Machine Design.
2. Apply and use the basic knowledge of earlier subjects like mechanical Engineering. materials, strength of
materials and theory of machines.
3. Analyse and evaluate the loads, forces, stresses involved in components and subassemblies and decide the
dimensions.
4. Understand the modes of failures of m/c components and decide the design criteria and equations.
5. Understand the concept of standardization and selecting standard components.
6. Understand the methods of computer aided design practices.
Motor skills:
1. Draw the components assembly as per the designed dimensions.
2. Modify drawings and design as per requirement.
3. Use the different design software.
4. Use different design data books and IS codes.
1. IS/ International Codes
a) IS 4218: 1967 ISO Metric Threads
b) IS 2693: 1964 Cast Iron Flexible Couplings
c) IS 2292: 1963 Taper keys & Keyways
d) IS 2293: 1963 Gib Head Keys & Keyways
e) IS 2389: 1963 Bolts, Screws, Nuts & Lock Nuts
f) IS 4694: 1968 Square threads
g) IS 808: 1967 Structural Steel
h) SKF Catalogue for Bearings
2. SOFTWARE
1) Think 3 CAD Software developed by acebrain.
2) E-Yantra Software, developed by FEAST.
Suggested List of Laboratory Experiments : - Nil
Suggested List of Assignments/Tutorial :
S.No List of Assignments:
1 Assignment on selection of materials for given applications [at least five applications should be covered] using
design data book. List the mechanical properties of material selected.
2 Problems on design of simple machine parts like Cotter Joint, Knuckle Joint, Bell Crank Lever, C.I. Pulley (One
example on each component) with free hand sketches.
3 Design Project No. 1 Observe the system where transmission of power takes place through shaft, Keys,
coupling, pulley and belt drive. Get the required information regarding power transmitted (power output by motor
or engine etc.). By selecting suitable materials, design the shaft, key and coupling. Also select suitable Ball
Bearing from Manufactures catalogue. Prepare design report and assembly drawing indicating overall
dimensions, tolerances, and surface finish. Also prepare bill of materials.(Activity should be completed in a group
of five to six students)
4 Design Project No. 2 Observe the System where transmission of power takes place through power Screws.
( e.g. Lead screw of lathe, feed screws of machine tools, Clamping screws, Toggle Jack screw, etc.)
Get the required information regarding effort, clamping force, etc., and selecting suitable materials
design screw, nut and different simple components in assembly. Prepare design report and
assembly drawing indicating overall dimensions, tolerances and surface finish. Also prepare bill of
materials. (Activity should be completed in a group of five to six students)
5 Assignments on overhead cost calculation, selling price calculation,
6. Assignments on weight and cost calculation of different parts.
6 CAD Drawing for project No 1 or 2 should be prepared in practical and print out should be attached
along with respective drawing sheets
7 Survey of Prime movers Electric motors / I.C. Engines available in the market along with
specifications suitable for your design project. Survey report should be prepared with the relevant catalogue.

End Semester Examination Scheme. Maximum Marks-70, Time Allotted-3 hrs

Group
unit
Objective Questions Subjective Questions
No. of
Total
No. of
To
Marks
questions marks
questions answer
per
to be set
to be set
question
A
01,02,03
10
4
5, taking
at least
B
04,05
9
25
3
one from
10
each
C
06,07
6
3
group

List of Books:
Author
V.B.Bhandari
R.K.Jain

Title

Joseph Edward
Shigley
PSG Coimbtore

Publication

Introduction to Machine Design

Abdulla Shariff

Hall, Holowenko,
Laughlin

Khanna Publication

Machine design

Dhanpat Rai & Son

Mechanical Engg. Design

Design Data Book

Mc- Graw Hill

PSG Coimbtore Mechanics

Hand Book of Properties

of Engineering Materials
& Design Data for
Machine Elements

Dhanpat Rai & Sons

Theory and Problems of

Machine Design

Mc- Graw Hill

Reference books :

Author

Title

Publication

Robert L.Mott,Jong
Tang

Machine Elements in
Mechanical Design

Pearson

Jack A. Collins,
Henry R. Busby

Mechanical Design of
Machine Elements and
Machines

Willey Publications

EXAMINATION SCHEME FOR PRACTICAL SESSIONAL

Internal Examination: Examiner- Lecturer in Mechanical Engg.
Submission of Five No. of Assignments in due
5 x 3 = 15
time.
VIVA VOCE
10
TOTAL
25
External Examination: Examiner- Lecturer in Mechanical Engg.

50

Tata Mc- Graw Hill

Machine Design

Pandya & Shah

Total
marks

Submission of Signed Note Book

VIVA VOCE
TOTAL

5 x 2 = 10
15
25

Name of the Course : Mechanical Engineering

Subject: FLUID POWER
Course code: ME
Duration: 17 weeks
Teaching Scheme
Theory : 3 hrs/week
Tutorial:
hrs/week
Practical : 2 hrs/week
Credit: 4

Semester: Sixth.
Maximum Marks : 150
Examination Scheme:
Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
Teachers Assessment (Assignment & Quiz): 10 Marks
End Semester Exam: 70 Marks
Practical: Internal Sessional continuous evaluation: 25 Marks
Practical: External Sessional examination: 25 marks

Aim :S. No.

1
2

To impart the basic concept of Fluid power system.

To understand the applications of Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems in industries as clean source of motive
power, convenient way of power transmission and easer way of automation.
3
To understand the limitations of Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems.
Objective :S. No.
The Students should be able to:
1
Identify various components of Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems.
2
Know the working principle of various components used for Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems.
3
Select appropriate components required for simple Hydraulic and Pneumatic Circuits.
4
List probable causes of faults or defects in the components of Hydraulic & Pneumatic Circuits.
Pre-Requisite: Elementary knowledge on Physics, Thermal Engineering and Fluid Mechanics & Machinery.
Hrs/week

Contents
FLUID POWER
Chapter
01

1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

02

2
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.3

Name of the Topic

GROUP-A
Introduction to Fluid Power Systems:
Introduction, Classification (Hydraulic & Pneumatic System) and General
layout of Fluid Power Systems.
Comparison of Hydraulic & Pneumatic System.
Practical applications of Fluid Power Systems.
Advantages and Limitations of Fluid Power Systems.

Hours

Components of Hydraulic Systems:

Types, Construction, Working Principle and Symbols of the following
Components:
Pumps
Vane pump, Gear pump, Lobe pump, Screw pump and Piston pump.
Valves
Pressure control valves Pressure relief valve, Pressure reducing valve,
Pressure unloading valve.
Direction control valves Poppet valve, Spool valve, 3/2, 4/2 D.C.
valves, Sequence valves.
Flow control valves Pressure compensated, Non Pressure compensated
flow control valve.
Actuators

13

10

Marks

2.3.1
2.3.2
2.4
2.4.1

03

3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4

04

4
4.0

Hydraulic Circuits:
Meter in, Meter out circuits
Bleed off circuit
Sequencing circuit
Hydraulic circuits for Milling machine, Shaper machine, Motion
synchronization circuit.

4.1
4.2
4.3
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.4
05

5.0
5.1
5.2

Rotary Actuators - Hydraulic motors

Linear Actuators Cylinders - single acting, double acting.
Accessories
Pipes, Hoses, fittings, Oil filters, Seals and gaskets, Intensifier,
Accumulators.

GROUP-B
Components of Pneumatic System:
Types, Construction, Working Principle and Symbols of the following
Components:
Compressor Reciprocating & Rotary compressors.
Control Valves Pressure regulating valves, Flow Control valves and
Direction Control Valves.
Actuators
Rotary actuator - Air motors.
Linear actuator- Cylinders- single acting, double acting.
Accessories Pipes, Hoses, Fittings, FRL unit.
Pneumatic Circuits:
Speed control circuits.
Sequencing circuits.

Sub Total:
Internal Assessment Examination & Preparation of Semester Examination
Total

12

10

10

45
6
51

Practical:
Skills to be developed:
Intellectual Skill :
1. Prepare simple Hydraulic & Pneumatic Circuits.
2. Compare the performance of Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems.
3. Identify the faults & suggest remedies in Hydraulic & Pneumatic Circuits.
4. Select proper Circuit considering its Application.
Motor Skills :
1. Connect different Components as per given Drawing.
2. Perform repairing and replacement of defective components in the Circuit.
3. Draw the Hydraulic and Pneumatic Circuits using Symbols.
List of Practical:
1. Study of Vane pump/ Gear pump / Lobe pump / Screw pump generally used in Hydraulic System.
2. Study of Direction Control Valve generally used in Hydraulic / Pneumatic System.
3. Study of Rotary / Linear (single acting / double acting) Actuator generally used in Hydraulic / Pneumatic System.
4. Study of FRL Unit generally used in Pneumatic System.

5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

Demonstration of Meter in and Meter out Circuit.

Demonstration of Sequencing Circuit.
Demonstration of Hydraulic Circuit for Shaper Machine.
Demonstration of Pneumatic Circuit for Speed Control of Double Acting Cylinders.
Demonstration of Pneumatic Circuit for Speed Control of Pneumatic Motor.
Study of Trouble Shooting Procedures of various Hydraulic and Pneumatic Circuits.
Selection of Circuit Components for Simple Hydraulic and Pneumatic Circuits.

Note: At least FIVE (05) nos. of Practical / Study are to be conducted.

Text Books
Name of Authors

Titles of the Book

Hicks Pippenger
S.R. Majumdar

Edition

Stewart
Farel Bradbury
Charles Hedges

Industrial Hydraulics
Oil Hydraulic System- Principle and
maintenance
Pneumatics Systems- Principles and
Maintenance
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Hydraulic System & Maintenance
Industrial Fluid Power

Peter Rhoner
A. Esposito

Industrial Hydraulic Control

Fluid Power with Application

S.R. Majumdar

Name of the Publisher

McGraw Hill International
Tata McGraw Hill
Tata McGraw Hill
Taraporewala Publication
ILIFFE Books, London
Womack Educational
Publications
Prentice Hall
Pearson

Suggested List of Assignments / Tutorial :1. Draw Hydraulic Meter in and Meter out Circuits by using Symbols.
2. Draw Pneumatic Sequencing circuit by using Symbols.
3. Draw Hydraulic Circuit for Shaper Machine by using Symbols.
4. Draw Hydraulic Circuit for Speed Control of Hydraulic Motor by using Symbols.

EXAMINATION SCHEME: END SEMESTER EXAMINATION

GROUP

A
B

MODULE
OR
CHAPTER
1,2,3
4,5

OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
TO
BE
SET

SUBJECTIVE QUESTION

TO BE
ANSWERED

MARKS PER
QUESTION

TOTAL
MARKS

ANY 20

20

12
08

TO
BE
SET

TO BE ANSWERED

FIVE, ( AT LEAST
ONE FROM EACH
GROUP)

EXAMINATION SCHEME FOR PRACTICAL SESSIONAL

Internal Examination: Examiner- Lecturer in Mechanical Engg. / Jr. Lecturer
Five No. of Experiments / Study attended &
5 x 3 = 15
respective lab note submitted in due time.
VIVA VOCE
10
25
TOTAL
External Examination: Examiner- Lecturer in Mechanical Engg. / Jr. Lecturer

MARKS PER
QUESTION

TOTAL
MARKS

10

50

Submission of Signed Lab Note Book (for five

experiments / study)
On spot experiment / study (one for each group
consisting 15 students / explanation on study
item)
VIVA VOCE
TOTAL

5 x 2 = 10
10
5
25

Name of the Course : DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Subject Title: ALTERNATE ENERGY SOURCES AND MANAGEMENT (ELECTIVE II)
Course code:
Semester : Sixth
Duration : 17 weeks
Maximum Marks : 100
Teaching Scheme
Examination Scheme:
Theory : 3 hrs/week
Internal Assessment: 10Marks
Tutorial: hrs/week
Teachers Assessment (Assignment & Quiz): 5 Marks
Practical : 2 hrs/week
End Semester Exam: 35 Marks
Credit: 4
Practical: Internal Sessional continuous evaluation: 25 Marks

Practical: External Sessional examination: 25 Marks

Aim :S.No
1

To develop, operate and maintain alternative energy sources systems. It is therefore essential to
know basics of energy conversion, conservation, energy audit and waste heat recovery techniques.
Objective :S No
The student will able to
1
Develop awareness for effective utilization of alternative energy sources.
2
3
4

Identify different components of solar energy and wind energy devices.

Identify and analyze biomass plant.
Identify and apply energy conservation techniques for commonly used power absorbing and
generating devices.
5
Apply principles of energy conservation and energy management techniques.
Pre-Requisite:Nil
Contents
Hrs/week
Chapter Name of the Topic
Hours
Group:A
Introduction to Energy Sources
01
1.1 Introduction.
02
1.2 Major sources of energy: Renewable and Non-renewable.
1.3 Primary and secondary energy sources.
1.4 Energy Scenario:
- Prospects of alternate energy sources.
- Need of Alternate energy sources
Solar Energy
2.1 Principle of conversion of solar energy into heat and electricity
2.2 Solar Radiation: Solar Radiations at earths surface
Solar Radiation Geometry: Declination, hour angle, altitude angle,
incident angle, zenith angle, solar azimuth angle
08
02
2.3 Applications of Solar energy: - Construction and working of typical flat plate collector and solar
concentrating collectors and their applications,
advantages and limitations
- Space heating and cooling.
- Photovoltaic electric conversion.
- Solar distillation, Solar cooking and furnace.
- Solar pumping and Green House.
Agriculture and Industrial process heat.
(no derivations and numericals)
Group:B
Wind Energy
3.1 Basic Principle of wind energy conversion.
3.2 Power in wind, Available wind power formulation, Power coefficient,

03

04

Maximum power
3.3 Main considerations in selecting a site for wind mills.
3.4 Advantages and limitations of wind energy conversion.
3.5 Classification of wind mills
3.6 Construction and working of horizontal and vertical axis wind mills,
their comparison
3.7 Main applications of wind energy for power generation and pumping.
Energy from Biomass
4.1 Common species recommended for biomass.
4.2 Methods for obtaining energy from biomass
4.3 Thermal classification of biomass
a) Gasified, b) Fixed bed and fluidized
4.4 Application of gasifier
4.5 Biodiesel production and application
4.6 Agriculture waste as a biomass
4.7 Biomass digester
4.8 Comparison of Biomass with conventional fuels

05

05

Group:C

05

06

07

Energy Conservation & Management:5.1 Global and Indian energy market

5.2 Energy scenario in various sectors and Indian economy
5.3 Need and importance of energy conservation and management
5.4 Concept of Payback period, Return on investment (ROI), Life cycle
cost, Sankey diagrams, specific energy consumption.
Energy Conservation Techniques
6.1 Distribution of energy consumption
6.2 Principles of energy conservation.
6.3 Energy audit
6.4 Types of audit
6.5 Methods of energy conservation
6.6 Cogeneration and its application
6.7 Combined cycle system
6.8 Concept of energy management
6.9 Study of different energy management
techniques like
- Analysis of input
- Reuse and recycling of waste
- Energy education
- Conservative technique and energy audit
Economic approach of Energy Conservation
7.1 Costing of utilities like steam, compressed air, electricity and water.
7.2 Ways of improving boiler efficiency
7.3 Thermal insulation, Critical thickness of insulation
7.4 Waste heat recovery systems, their applications, criteria for installing
unit.
7.5 An introductory approach of energy conservation in compressed air,
refrigeration, air conditioning, pumps and
fans.
Total

Practical:
Skills to be developed:
Intellectual skills:
1. Understand working of various power plants.
2. Understand constructional features and working of devices used in non conventional energy sources.
3. Understand economical and operational aspects of power plants.

05

08

08

41

4. Calculate the efficiency of power generation cycles.

Motor skills:
1. List technical details of components and subsystems of power plants.
a)HP & LP Heater feed cycle
b)Condenser Cooling System including Cooling Tower.
c)Generator Cooling System.
d)HP & LP Bypass system.
e)Turbine sealing system.
2. Draw layouts of different power plants
3. Operate devices using solar energy inputs
EXAMINATION SCHEME
GROUP

MODULE

A
B
C

1,2
3,4
5,6,7

OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
TO
BE
SET
3
4
3

TO BE
ANSWERED

MARKS PER
QUESTION

10

SUBJECTIVE QUESTION
TOTAL
MARKS
10

TO BE ANSWERED

FIVE AT LEAST ONE

FROM EACH GROUP

MARKS PER
QUESTION

TOTAL
MARKS

Name of Authors

Titles of the Book

Dr B.H.Khan

Tata Mcgraw hill

S. P. Sukhatme

Non conventional energy

Resources
Non conventional energy
sources
Solar energy

H. P. Garg

Solar energy

Tata Mcgraw hill

P.H. Henderson

India- The energy sector

Oxford University
Press

D. A. Ray

Industrial energy
conservation

Pergaman Press

W. C. Turner

Energy management
handbook

Wiley Press

K. M. Mittal

Non-conventional energy
source -

Krupal Singh Jogi

Energy resource
management

Sarup and sons

Ghosh, Tushar K.,

Prelas, Mark A.

Energy Resources and

Systems

Springer

G. D. Rai

Edition

TO
BE
SET
3
4
4

25

Name of the Publisher

Khanna publication
Tata McGraw Hill

2. Cassettes/CD/websites:
1. CDs developed by National Power Training Institute, (Under the ministry of Power, Government of India)
Opposite VNIT, South Ambazari road, Nagpur
2. Website of Bureau of Energy and Efficiency. (www.bee-india.nic.in)
3. Website for Akshay Urja News Bulletin. (www.mnes.nic.in)
Reference books :- Nil
Visit to steam power plants/nuclear power plants/wind power plants/ Hydro power plants
and prepare a report.(Any one Plant).
To collect information about global and Indian energy market.
To perform an experiment on solar flat plate collector used for water heating.
To study construction and working of photo voltaic cell.

To study construction, working and maintenance of solar cooker.

To study construction and working of horizontal axis wind mill or to visit a nearest wind farm.
To visit a biomass/ biogas plant of municipal waste or else where.
To perform energy audit for workshop/Office/Home/SSI unit.
tudy of various waste heat recovery devices.
Suggested List of Laboratory Experiments :- Nil
To s

Suggested List of Assignments/Tutorial :- Nil

EXAMINATION SCHEME FOR PRACTICAL SESSIONAL

Internal Examination: Examiner- Lecturer in Mechanical Engg. / Jr. Lecturer
Five No. of Experiments / Study attended
& respective lab note submitted in due
5 x 3 = 15
time.
VIVA VOCE
10
TOTAL
25
External Examination: Examiner- Lecturer in Mechanical Engg. / Jr. Lecturer
Submission of Signed Lab Note Book (for
5 x 2 = 10
five experiments / study)
On spot experiment / study (one for each
group consisting 15 students / explanation
10
on study item)
VIVA VOCE
5
TOTAL
25

West Bengal State Council of Technical Education

(A Statutory Body under West Bengal Act XXI of 1995)
Kolkata Karigori Bhavan, 2nd Floor, 110 S. N. Banerjee Road, Kolkata - 700 013.

Name of the Course : Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Subject Title: CAD-CAM & AUTOMATION
Course code: ME/
Semester : sixth
Duration : 17 weeks
Maximum Marks : 100
Teaching Scheme:
Examination Scheme:
Theory : 3 hrs/week
Internal Assessment: 10 Marks
Tutorial: hrs/week
Teachers assessment (Assignment & Quiz): 05 Marks
End Semester Exam: 35 Marks
Practical : 2 hrs/week

Credit: 4
Aim :S.No
1

Practical: Internal Sessional continuous

evaluation:25 Marks
Practical: External Sessional Examination:25 Marks
The need of todays manufacturing industrial world is based on best quality & precision
oriented shorter manufacturing cycle time .To satisfy this need the use of CAD/CAM &
automation is inevitable .To satisfy industrial need, diploma engineer should be able to cope with
CAD/CAM technology. With this intention this subject is introduced in the curriculum.

S No

The student will able to

1

1. Understand the fundamentals & use CAD.

2. Conceptualize drafting and modelling in CAD.
3. Prepare CNC part programming.
4. Operate CNC machines.
5. Conceptualize automation and FMS.

Pre-Requisite:S.No
1

Knowledge on engineering graphics, engineering drawing, mechanical engineering drawing,

basic idea on manufacturing technology, transducer & sensor, fluid power. .
Contents

Chapter

Name of the Topic

Group A
01

Hrs/week
Hours

05
Introduction to CAD/CAM
Computers in industrial manufacturing. Product Cycle, CAD/CAM
CAD/CAM hardware:- basic structure, CPU, Memory, I/O devices, Storage
devices and system configuration.

02

10
Geometric Modelling
Requirement of geometric modelling, Types of geometric models.
Geometric construction method-sweep, solid modelling- Primitives &
Boolean operations, free formed surfaces (Classification of surface only) (No

numerical treatment)
03

Group B

Introduction to computer numerical Control

05

Introduction - NC, CNC, DNC, Advantages of CNC,

The coordinate system in CNC,
Motion control system - point to point, straight line, Continuous path
(Contouring). Application of CNC.
04

12
Part programming
Fundamentals, manual part programming, NC Words, Programming format,
part programming, use of subroutines and do loops, computer aided part
programming (APT).
Group C

05

08
Industrial Robotics
Introduction, physical configuration, basic robot motions, technical features
such as - work volume, precision and speed of movement, weight carrying
capacity, drive system, End effectors, robot sensors.
Application Material transfer, machine loading, welding, spray coating,
processing operation, assembly, inspection.

06

05
Automation
Basic elements of automated system, advanced automation functions, levels
of automation.
Flexible manufacturing system :-Introduction, FMS equipment, FMS
application, Introduction to CIM
45

Practical:
Skills to be developed:
Intellectual Skills:
1. Interpret the various features in the menu of solid modeling package.
2. Synthesize various parts or components in an assembly.
3. Prepare cnc programmes for various jobs.
4. Understand the concept of finite element method.
5. Prepare a report of visits.
Motor skills:
1. Operate a turning center and a machining center.
2. Operate and use solid modeling packages for drawing of assemblies.
3. Draw sketches of assemblies for converting into solid models.
4. Handle various tools used in cnc.
List of Practical: ( (Any five)
1. Two assignments on CAD for 2D drafting (Using AutoCAD)
2. Two assignments on CAD for 3D Modelling. (Using any 3-D Modelling software like CATIA, ProE,
Solidworks, Solid Edge etc.)
3. Two assignments on CAM Software.

4. Manufacturing one turning and one Milling component on CNC.

5. At least four assignments on part programming using subroutines do loops for turning and milling
component.
6. Report writing on visit to industry having CNC machine.
7. Report writing on visit to industry having robot Application.
8. Report writing on visit to Industry having Automation in manufacturing.

Examination Schedule Internal practical Sessional:

Attending classes,
20
practicing programs /
practical task &
submitting respective
assignment in time
Viva - voce
5
Total:
25
Examination Schedule: External practical Sessional examination
Examiner: Lecturer
For submission of
10
assignment in
scheduled time
On spot activity
10
viva voce
05
Total
25
.
Reference books :- Nil

Suggested List of Laboratory Experiments :- Nil

Suggested List of Assignments/Tutorial :- as mentioned in list of practical

List of Books:
Sr.
No

Author

Title

Publication

01

P.N.Rao

CAD/CAM Principles and

Applications

Tata McGraw-Hill

02

RadhaKrishna P. &
Subramanyam

CAD/CAM/CIM

Wiley EasternLtd

03

B.S.Pabla and M.Adithan

CNC Machine

New age International(P)Ltd

H.K.SHIVANANDA,
M.M.BENAL

Flexible Manufacturing System

New age International(P)Ltd

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A
B

1,2

5,6

3,4

Groover M.P. &

Zimmers Jr

Computer Aided design and

manufacturing

Prentice hall of India

K. Sareen
C. Grewal

CAD & CAM Theory and

Concepts

S. Chand

J.S.Narang

CNC Machine & Automation

Dhanpat Rai & C0

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West Bengal State Council of Technical Education

(A Statutory Body under West Bengal Act XXI of 1995)
Kolkata Karigori Bhavan, 2nd Floor, 110 S. N. Banerjee Road, Kolkata - 700 013.

Name of the Course : Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Subject Title: REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (Elective-II)
Course code: ME/
Semester : Sixth
Duration : 17 weeks
Maximum Marks : 100
Teaching Scheme:
Examination Scheme:
Theory : 3 hrs/week
Internal Assessment: 10 Marks
Tutorial: hrs/week
Teachers assessment (Assignment & Quiz): 05 Marks
End Semester Exam: 35 Marks
Practical : 2 hrs/week

Practical: Internal Sessional continuous evaluation:25

Marks
Practical: External Sessional Examination:25 Marks
Credit: 4
Aim :S.No
1

This subject is classified as an Applied Technology. The 21st century predicts

revolutionary developments in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Refrigeration and
Air conditioning is one of the most meaningful job areas for diploma holders in
Mechanical Engineering. Considering the wide and increasing use

of Refrigeration

and Air conditioning for domestic, commercial and industrial applications and the
challenges put by the use of Refrigeration and air conditioning equipments in existing
stage, it is absolutely necessary that Diploma Engineers should learn this subject.
They should know the processes, equipments, systems of Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning with their functioning, maintenance, repairs and measures to meet the
challenges of the near future in this area.
S No

The student will able to

1. Describe types, working principles and construction of Refrigeration and

Air Conditioning systems.
2.

Calculate performance of refrigeration and air conditioning system.

3.

Use various charts and tables used in refrigeration and air conditioning.

4.

Enlist properties of refrigerants, their applications and effects on

environment.

5.

Identify various components and controls used in refrigeration and air

conditioning.

6. Describe various air conditioning systems and their applications.

7. Estimate cooling and heating loads.
8. Identify and describe different components of air distribution system.

Pre-Requisite:S.No

Elementary knowledge on thermal engineering & Power engineering

Contents
Chapter

Name of the Topic

Hrs/w
eek
Hours

Group A
01

02

03

04

Basics of Refrigeration
1.1 Definition of refrigeration.
1.2 Necessity of refrigeration
1.3 Concept of heat engine, heat pump and refrigerator.
1.5 Unit of refrigeration, C.O.P. and refrigerating effect.
1.6 Major application areas of R.A.C. like domestic, commercial and industrial.
Refrigeration Cycles
2.1
Reversed Carnot Cycle and its representation on PV and TS diagram &
determination of COP.
2.2
Air Refrigeration Cycles: - Bell Coleman air refrigerator, its representation on PV and TS
diagram, types and applications like air craft refrigeration using
simple air cooling system.
- (Simple numerical on Reversed Carnot cycle.)
2.3
Vapour Compression Cycle (V.C.C): - Principle, Components, Representation on P-H and T-S diagram,
COP, , Effect of superheating, under cooling, suction pressure and
discharge pressure, (simple numerical), Actual V.C.C.
- Introduction to multistage V.C.C., its necessity, advantages.
2.4
Vapour Absorption system : - Flow diagram and working principle of aqua- ammonia system
(simple & practical)
- Flow diagram and working principle of Electrolux Refrigeration
System,
- Desirable properties of Refrigerant and absorbent used in Vapour
Absorption System.
- Comparison of above Refrigeration Cycles.
Refrigerants
3.1 Classification of refrigerants.
3.2 Desirable properties of refrigerants.
3.3 Nomenclature of refrigerants.
3.4 Selection of refrigerant for specific applications.
3.5 Concept of Green House Effect, Ozone depletion, Global warming.
3.6 Eco-friendly refrigerants like R-134a, hydrocarbon refrigerants.
Equipment selection
4.1 Components of Vapour Compression Refrigeration System
4.1.1 Compressors:
- Classification, Construction and working of open type, hermetic,
centrifugal, rotary, screw and scroll compressor and their applications.
4.1.2 Condensers:
- Classification, description of air cooled and water cooled condensers,

03

14

06

10

comparison and applications

- Evaporative condensers.
4.1.3 Expansion devices:
- Types: - Capillary tube, automatic, thermostatic and their applications
4.1.4 Evaporators and chillers: - Classification of evaporators Construction and working of Bare tube,
Plate surface, finned, shell and tube, flooded and dry expansion
evaporator
- Capacity of evaporator and their applications
Draw the flow diagram of the following Vapour compression
refrigeration system and label the type of components & refrigerant used:
Water coolers, ice plants, cold storage, domestic refrigerator
Group B
Psychrometry
5.1 Definition and necessity of air conditioning.
5.2 Properties of Air, Daltons law of partial pressure
5.3 Psychrometric chart
5.4 Discussion on Psychrometric processes using Psychrometric chart & flow
diagram, Concept of Bypass Factor, ADP, SHF, RSHF, ERSHF, and GSHF.
5.5 Adiabatic mixing of Air streams
5.6 Simple numerical using Psychrometric chart
5.7 Equipments used for Air- conditioning like humidifier, dehumidifier, filter,
heating and cooling coils
Air- conditioning systems
7.1 Classification of A.C. systems
7.2 Industrial and commercial A.C. systems
7.3 Summer, winter and year round A.C. systems
7.4 Central and unitary A.C. systems
7.5 Application areas of A.C. systems
4.2

05

06

04

45

Practical:
Skills to be developed:
Intellectual skills:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Identify various components of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment

Analyse cooling load based on application.
Interpret psychometric chart to find various properties of air.
Observe working of test rigs and calculate coefficient of performance.

Motor skills:
1. Handle various tools used for refrigeration and air conditioning plant maintenance
2. Use of temperature, pressure, energy measuring devices
3. Draw the layout of central Air conditioning plant

List of Practical:
Group A: (Any five)
1. Trial on water cooler test rig.
3. Visit to cold storage
4. Demonstration of domestic refrigerator in View of construction, operation and controls used.
5. Demonstration of various controls like L.P./H.P. cut outs, thermostat, overload protector,
solenoid valve used in RAC.
6. Identification of components of hermetically sealed compressor.
7. Visit to repair and maintenance workshop in view of use of various tools and charging
procedure.
8. Cooling load calculations for cabin, classrooms, laboratory, canteen and dairy plant, milk
storage, small freezers (minimum one).
9. Trial on A.C. test rig.
10. Visit to central A.C. plant in view of ducting system and Air distribution system (e.g. frozen
food industry/ice- cream industry/mushroom plants/textile industries).

Assignments:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Prepare a chart mentioning name VCC equipments and their applications.

Prepare a chart mentioning different Refrigerants & their specific application.
Prepare Air distribution system of central air conditioning system.
Two problems on VCC.
Two problems on Air refrigeration cycle.
One problem on each Psychrometric process using Psychrometric chart.
Flow diagram of simple air craft cooling system

Attending classes,
4x5 =20
practicing programs &
submitting respective
assignment in time
(both groups)
Viva - voce
5
Total:
25
Examination Schedule: External practical Sessional examination
Examiner: Lecturer / Jr. Lecturer
For submission of
2x5= 10
assignment in
scheduled time
On spot activity
10
viva voce
05
Total
25
Attending classes,

2x10 =20

practicing programs &

submitting respective
assignment in time
(both groups)
Viva - voce
5
Total:
25
Examination Schedule: External practical Sessional examination
Examiner: Lecturer / Jr. Lecturer
For submission of
10
assignment in
scheduled time
On spot activity
10
viva voce
05
Total
25
.
Reference books :- Nil

Suggested List of Laboratory Experiments :- Nil

Suggested List of Assignments/Tutorial :- as mentioned in list of practical

List of Books:

Sr. No

Author

Tit;e
Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning

Publisher

01

R.S.Khurmi

S.Chand and Co

02

R.K. Rajput

Refrigeration and Air

Conditioning

S.K.KATARIA

03

Arrora and
Domkundwar

Refrigeration and Air

Conditioning

Dhanpat Rai and Sons

04

Manohar Prasad

Refrigeration and Air

Conditioning

New Age Publications

05

P.N.Ananthanarayanan

Refrigeration and Air

Conditioning

Tata McGraw Hill

06

Roy Dossat

Principles of Refrigeration

Pearson Education

07

Edwin P. Anderson

Commercial Refrigeration

Taraporevala Sons & Co

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1,2,3,4

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Name of the Course : Mechanical Engineering

Subject: MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEM (ELECTIVE II)
Course code: ME
Semester: Sixth.
Duration: 17 weeks
Maximum Marks : 100
Teaching Scheme
Examination Scheme:
Theory : 3 hrs/week
Internal Assessment: 10Marks
Tutorial:
hrs/week
Teachers Assessment (Assignment & Quiz): 5 Marks
Practical : 2 hrs/week
End Semester Exam: 35 Marks
Credit: 4
Practical: Internal Sessional continuous evaluation: 25 Marks
Practical: External Sessional examination: 25 Marks
Aim :S. No.
1
To know the operational features of the material handling equipment & its practical application,
carrying parts & products in a shop from one work station to another and from shop to another shop or
taking care of stockpiling and reclaiming operations, material handling equipment/systems enable the
process to go on without interruptions & at a predetermined space. To understand, select, operate and
maintain the material handling equipments.
Objective :S. No.
The Students should be able to:
1
Understand constructional & operational features of various materials handling systems.
2
Identify, compare & select proper material handling equipment for specified applications.
3
Know the controls & safety measures incorporated on material handling equipment.
4
Understand different material handling processes used in industries.
5
Appreciate the role of material handling devices in mechanization & automation of industrial
process.
Pre-Requisite: Nil
Contents
MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEM (ELECTIVE II)
Chapter
Name of the Topic
GROUP-A
1.0
01
Introduction to Material Handling System
1.1
Over view of basic principles, equipments and operations, importance of
material handling equipments in relation to productivity and cost of
production.
1.2
Principle groups of equipment. Unit load, bulk load and their designation
by code, various load handling attachments
02

2.0
2.1
2.2

2.3

Hoisting Machinery & Equipments

Construction, working principle and application of Hand Operated
Hoists, Electric Hoists and Winch.
Essential parts, operating principle of EOT Cranes. Long travel &
cross travel mechanisms, break arrangement and safety arrangement
of EOT Cranes.
Essential parts, operating principle of Jib Crane, portal, semi-portal
and mobile Crane. Basic principle of level lifting mechanism, luffing
gear hoisting mechanism and slewing gear mechanism of Crane.
Constructional details and applications of Bucket Elevator.

Hrs/week
Hours
6

12

Marks

GROUP-B
Conveying Machinery:
Essential components, operating principle and applications of Belt
Conveyors, Roller Conveyors, Screw Conveyors, Pneumatic Conveyors
and Hydraulic Conveyors.

03

3.0
3.1

04

4.0
4.1

Surface Transportation Equipment:

Construction, working principle and application of trackless
equipment such as Hand Operated Trucks, Powered Trucks, Tractors,
AGV- Automatic Guided Vehicle and Industrial Trailers.

10

05

5.0
5.1

Selection of Material Handling Equipment:

Factors affecting choice of material handling equipment such as type
of loads, hourly capacity of the unit, direction & length of travel,
methods of stocking at initial, final & intermediate points, nature of
production process involved, specific load conditions & economics of
material handling system.

Sub Total:
Internal Assessment Examination & Preparation of Semester Examination
Total

45
6
51

12

Practical:
Skills to be developed:
Intellectual Skill :
1. Understand the working principle of equipment/devices.
2. Identify & name major component of material handling device.
3. Understand role of material handling equipment in the industrial process.
4. Understand & appreciate safety instrumentation for equipment.
Motor Skills :
1. Identify & select the material handling devices for a given application.
2. Operate the working model of material handling equipment.
3. Ability to implement preventive maintenance schedule of material handling devices.
List of Practical:
1. Study & demonstration of Hand Operated Hoists / Electric Hoists / Winch.
2. Study & demonstration of any one type of conveyor belt, Screw, pneumatic, hydraulic.
3. Study and demonstration of any one type of crane (working model or actual).
4. Study and demonstration of fork lift truck (using electric drive or diesel engine).
5. Study and demonstration of Bucket Elevator.
6. Study of preventive maintenance schedule of any one major material handling equipment using operation
manual.
7. Visit to coal handling plant of thermal power plant or cement industry to observe working of different types
of bulk material handling devices (at least three equipments). Write report of the visit.
8. Collect and write detail specifications of any two major material handling devices.
9. Collect photographs of ten different types of cranes used in industries. Write name and specific utility of
each.
10. Collect photographs of ten different types of conveyers used in industries. Write name and specific utility of
each.
Note: At least FIVE (05) nos. of Practical / Study are to be conducted.

Text Books
Name of Authors
N. Rundenko
M. P. Alexandrov
Y. I. Oberman
R. B. Chowdary &
G. R. N. Tagore
T. H. Allegri
J. M. Apple
J. R. Immer
T.K. Ray
S. Ray

Titles of the Book

Edition

Name of the Publisher

Material Handling Equipment

Material Handling Equipment
Material Handling
Material Handling Equipment

Peace Publisher, Moscow

MIR Publisher, Moscow
MIR Publisher, Moscow
Khanna Publisher, Delhi

Material Handling (Principles & Practice)

Plant Layout & Materials Handling
Material Handling
Mechanical Handling of Materials
Introduction to Materials Handling

CBS Publisher, Delhi

John Wiley Publishers.
Mc Graw Hill, New York
Asian Books Pvt. Ltd.
New Age international (P) Ltd.

Suggested List of Assignments / Tutorial :1. Write with suitable diagram the essential parts and their function of Bucket Elevator.
2. Write with suitable diagram the essential parts and their function of a Fork Lift Truck.
3. Write with suitable diagram the essential parts and their function of a Screw Conveyor.
4. Write the names and their specific use of different Hand Operated Trucks used in actual industries.

EXAMINATION SCHEME: END SEMESTER EXAMINATION

GROUP

A
B

MODULE
OR
CHAPTER
1,2,
3,4,5

OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
TO
BE
SET

SUBJECTIVE QUESTION

TO BE
ANSWERED

MARKS PER
QUESTION

TOTAL
MARKS

10

10

5
5

TO
BE
SET

TO BE ANSWERED

FIVE, ( AT LEAST
TWO FROM EACH
GROUP)

EXAMINATION SCHEME FOR PRACTICAL SESSIONAL

Internal Examination: Examiner- Lecturer in Mechanical Engg. / Jr. Lecturer
Five No. of Experiments / Study attended &
5 x 3 = 15
respective lab note submitted in due time.
VIVA VOCE
10
25
TOTAL
External Examination: Examiner- Lecturer in Mechanical Engg. / Jr. Lecturer
Submission of Signed Lab Note Book (for five
5 x 2 = 10
experiments / study)
On spot experiment / study (one for each group
consisting 15 students / explanation on study
10
item)
VIVA VOCE
5
25
TOTAL

MARKS PER
QUESTION

TOTAL
MARKS

25

Name of the Course : DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Subject: PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
Course code:
Semester : Sixth
Duration : 17 week
Maximum Marks : 100
Teaching Scheme
Examination Scheme
Semester Exam: 70 Marks
Theory : 3 hrs/week
Teachers Assessment (Assignment & Quiz): 10 Marks
Tutorial: hrs/week
Practical : hrs/week
Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
Credit: 3
Aim :To study the techniques for improvement in productivity of the people and equipment. to plan
the
production schedule accordingly organize material supply for the manufacturing activities. To
minimize the direct and indirect cost by optimizing the use of resources available. To learn
accounting process, inventory control and process planning. Modern manufacturing system
employ
techniques such as JIT, TPM , FMS, 5S, kaizen which should be known to the technician.
Objective :S No
The student will able to
1
Understand importance of productivity and factors for improvement of productivity.
2
3
4
5

Know different production systems and modern trends in manufacturing systems.

Find the break even point for manufacturing a product.
Prepare / modify layout of production system.
Select suitable material handling devices and plant facilities.
Prepare process plan and specify toolings for it.
Prepare process chart for analysis of existing process.
Use pert & cpm techniques for scheduling and controlling the manufacturing activities.
Apply techniques of method study and work measurement for improvement of existing
manufacturing methods.
Find the economic order quantity (eoq) for given situation.

Pre-Requisite:-Nil
Contents
Chapter
GROUP:A
01

02

GROUP:B

Name of the Topic

Production System
Production - Definition , Types of production systems
Productivity - Importance , Measurement of Productivity ,
Techniques of
improving productivity
Elements of cost- Fixed cost, Variable Cost.
Break even analysis, Calculation of Break even point.
Plant location, Plant layout and Material Handling
Plant Location - Importance of Site Selection, Factors affecting Site
Selection, Government Policies, and relaxation for Backward Areas.
Plant Layout - Objectives, types, design principles, characteristics of
Plant
Layout, Symptoms of Bad Plant Layout.
Group technology , Cellular layout,
Material handling Need, Principles and Types of material handling
devices conveyors , Hoist & cranes , forklift truck, trolleys, Pipes,
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
Selection of Material Handling systems and Devices.

Hrs/week
Hours

05

05

03

04

GROUP:C
05

06

07

Process Planning
Planning of Processes from raw material to finished product, Factors
affecting Process Planning,
Deciding sequence of operations, Operation Sheet, Combined
operations,
Determination of Inspection Stages. Selection of Machine
Techniques of assembly planning, Types of assembly.
Plant Capacity, Machine Capacity,
Plant Efficiency.
Numerical not to be asked,
Production Planning and Control
Routing, Sequencing [n job 2 machines], Scheduling, Dispatching,
Meaning
of Control, Progressive Control, Gantt chart.
Concept of Line balancing,

Work Study
Method Study- Objectives, Procedure, Selection of work. Recording
Techniques - Process Charts Outline process chart, Flow process
chart,
Two Hand process chart, Multiple activity chart, Flow diagram, String
diagram, Travel chart.
Micro motion study-Critical Examination, Principles of Motion
Economy.
Concept of ergonomics and workplace layout.
Work Measurement Objectives, procedure , Time Study, Time Study Equipments. Stop
Watch
Time Study, Standard Time, Work Sampling, Analytical Estimating,
Predetermined Motion Time Study, Allowances, Calculation of
Standard
Time, Concept of Merit Rating.
Maintenance of machine Tools:
Types of maintenance, repair cycle analysis, repair complexity,
maintenance manual, maintenance records, housekeeping,
Introduction to total production maintenance(TPM).
Quality Control:
A) Quality: Definitions, meaning of quality of product and services,
quality characteristics, quality of design, quality of conformance,
quality of performance, concept of reliability, cost, quantity assurance,
cost of rework and repair, quality and inspection, inspection stage.
B) Total Quality Management(TQM):
1. Principles of total quantity management.
i) customer focus.
ii) Commitment by top management.
iii) Continuous improvement-PDCA, Quality Circles.
iv) Employee empowerment(JIDOKA).
-Quality Audit: Concept of audit practices, lead assessor certification.
-Six sigma: Statistical meaning, methodology of system improvement,
DMAIC cycle, yellow belt, green belt, black belt certification.
C) ISO 9000 Series & other standards:

05

03

08

04

09

Concept, ISO 9000 series quality standards, Qs 14000, Standards

certification, other Quality systems.

08

Modern Trends
Just In Time manufacturing Pull and push types of manufacturing
systems,
Waste reduction, 5S, inventory reduction, single piece production
systems.
Concept of continuous improvement (Kaizen) DMIAC cycle, Brain
storming.
Poka Yoke.
Concept of Rapid Prototyping
Concept of Flexible manufacturing system
Total

45

Name of Authors

Titles of the Book

Kanishka Bedi

Production & Operations

Management
Industrial Management
Production System,
Planning, Analysis &
Control
Industrial Engineering
and Management
Work Study
Jigs & Fixtures
Production Engineering
Introduction to Jigs and
Fixtures Design
Modern Production and
Operations Management
Total productive
maintenance
Toyota production
system

L.C. Jhamb
James C. Rigs

O.P. Khanna
ILO
P. H. Joshi
P.C. Sharma
Kempster
Baffna , Sarin
Terry Wireman
Taiichi ohno

06

Edition

Name of the Publisher

Oxford University Press
Everest
N.Y.Wiley & Sons

Dhanpat Rai & Sons

ILO Geneva

Industrial press inc.

Productivity Press

Reference books :- Nil

Suggested List of Assignments/Tutorial :1. Making a conceptual layout of an Engg. Industry conforming ISO 9000 series.
2. Preparation of EOQ model.
3. Preparation of a flow process and operation process chart.
4. Preparation of a chart of Total Quality Management.

End Semester Examination Scheme. Maximum Marks-70, Time Allotted-3 hrs

Group
unit
Objective Questions Subjective Questions
No. of
Total
No. of
To answer
Marks per
questions marks
questions
question
to be set
to be set
A
01,02
4
2
5, taking at
least one from
B
03,04
6
20
4
each group
10
C

05,06,07

10

Suggested List of Laboratory Experiments :- Nil

Total marks

50

Name of the Course : DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (INDUSTRIAL PROJECT)

Course code: ME
Semester: Sixth.
Duration: 17 weeks
Maximum Marks : 100
Teaching Scheme
Examination Scheme:
Theory :
hrs/week
Practical: Internal Sessional continuous evaluation: 50 Marks
Tutorial:
hrs/week
Practical: External Sessional examination: 50 Marks
Practical : 6 hrs/week
Credit: 3
Aim :S. No.
1
To solve the problems involving drawings, designs, manufacturing, installation, testing and
maintenance of machines. In order to cultivate the systematic methodology for problem solving using
acquired technical knowledge & skills, and to enhance the generic skills & professional skills.
Objective :The Students should be able to:
1. Identify, analyze & define the problem.
2. Generate alternative solutions to the problem identified.
3. Compare & select feasible solutions from alternatives generated.
4. Design, develop, manufacture & operate equipment/program.
5. Acquire higher-level technical knowledge by studying recent development in mechanical
engineering field.
6. Compare machines/devices/apparatus for performance practices.
7. Work effectively in a team.
Pre-Requisite: Nil
Contents:
Part A-Project
A batch of maximum 4 students will select a problem and then plan, organize & execute the project work of
solving the problem in a specified duration. Student is expected to apply the knowledge & skills acquired.
Batch may select any one problem/project work from following categories.
a) Fabrication of small machine / devices/ test rigs/ material handling devices/ jig & fixtures/ demonstration
models, etc. Report involving aspects of drawing, process sheets, costing, Installation, commissioning &
testing should be prepared and submitted.
b) Design & fabrication of mechanisms, machines, Devices, etc. Report involving
aspects of designing & fabricating should be prepared & submitted
c) Development of computer program for designing and /or drawing of machine components, Simulation of
movement & operation, 3D modeling, pick & place robots etc.
d) Industry sponsored projects- project related with solving the problems identified by industry should be
selected. One person / engineer from industry is expected to work as co- guide along with guide from
institution.
e) Literature survey based projects: Project related with collection tabulation, classification, analysis &
presentation of the information. Topic selected must be related with latest technological developments in
mechanical or mechatronics field, and should not be a part of diploma curriculum. Report should be of
min 60 pages.
f) Investigative projects- Project related with investigations of causes for change in performance or structure
of machine or component under different constraints through experimentation and data analysis.
g) Maintenance based projects: The institute may have some machine/ equipment/ system which are lying
idle due to lack of maintenance. Students may select the specific machines/equipment/system. Overhaul

it, repair it and bring it to working condition. The systematic procedure for maintenance to be followed
and the report of the activity are submitted.
h) Industrial engineering based project: Project based on work study, method study, methods improvement,
leading to productivity improvement, data collection, data analysis and data interpretation be
undertaken.
i) Low cost automation projects: Project based on hydraulic/pneumatic circuits resulting into low cost
automated equipment useful in the identified areas.
j) Innovative/ Creative projects Projects related with design, develop & implementation of new concept for
some identified useful activity using PLC, robotics, non-conventional energy sources, CIM , mechatronics,
etc.
k) Environmental management systems projects: Projects related with pollution control, Solid waste
management, liquid waste management, Industrial hygiene, etc, Working model or case study should be
undertaken.
l) Market research/ survey based projects: Projected related with identification of extent of demand, sales
forecasting, Comparative study of marketing strategies, Comparative study of channels of distribution,
Impact of variables on sales volume, etc. The project involves extensive survey & market research activities
information to be collected through various mechanisms/tools & report is prepared.
m) Project based on use of appropriate technology particularly benefiting rural society or economically
weaker section.
n) Project can be selected other than the area specified above. Project should provide viable and feasible
solution to the problem identified. Report should be of min 50 pages.
Part B- Seminar
Every student will prepare & deliver the seminar. Evaluation of seminar will be carried out by panel of at least
three teaching staff from mechanical/ production /automobile department.
1. Selection of topic for the seminar should be finalized in consultation with teacher guide
allotted for the batch to which student belongs.
2. Seminar report should be of min.10 & max. 20 pages & it should be certified by guide teacher
and head of the department
3. for presentation of seminar, following guide lines are expected to be followed:a) Time for presentation of seminar: 7 to 10 minutes /student.
b) Time for question/answer : 2 to 3 minutes /student
c) use of audio visual aids or power point presentation is desirable.
4. Topic of the seminar should not be from diploma curriculum.
5. Seminar can be on project selected by batch.
Skills To Be Developed:
Intellectual Skills
1. Design the related machine components & mechanism.
2. Convert innovative or creative idea into reality.
3. Understand & interpret drawings & mechanisms
4. Select the viable, feasible & optimum alternative from different alternatives.
Motors skills
1. Use of skills learnt in workshop practical.
2. Assemble parts or components to form machine or mechanisms.
3. Classify & analyze the information collected.
4. Implement the solution of problem effectively.
Notes: 1) Project group size: Maximum 4 students
2) Project report will be of minimum 40 pages unless otherwise specified.
3) Project diary should be maintained by each student.
Text Books

Name of Authors
Karl Smith
Cliffored gray &
Erik Lasson

Titles of the Book

Project management &
team work
Project management

Edition

Name of the Publisher

Tata- Mc Graw Hill
Tata- Mc Graw Hill

EXAMINATION SCHEME FOR PRACTICAL SESSIONAL

Internal Examination: Examiner- Lecturer in Mechanical Engg.
On Project Work & submission of project
30
within schedule time.
Seminar on Project Work
10
Viva-voce
10
50
TOTAL
External Examination: Examiner- Lecturer in Mechanical Engg.
On Project Work
20
Viva-voce
30
50
TOTAL

Name of the Course : Mechanical Engineering

Subject Title: Professional Practices-IV
Course code: ME/
Semester : Fifth
Duration :
Maximum Marks : 50
Teaching Scheme
Examination Scheme
Theory : hrs/week
Mid Semester Exam: Marks
Tutorial: hrs/week
Assignment & Quiz: Marks
Practical : 4 hrs/week
End Semester Exam: Marks
Credit: 2
Practical: Internal Sessional continuous evaluation:25 Marks

Practical: External Sessional Examination:25 Marks

Aim :S.No
1

Objective :S No
1

To develop general confidence, ability to communicate and attitude, in addition to basic

technological concepts through Industrial visits, expert lectures, seminars on technical topics
and group discussion.
The student will able to
Acquire information from different sources.

Prepare notes for given topic.

Present given topic in a seminar.

Interact with peers to share thoughts.

5
Pre-Requisite:-Nil

Chapter

01

02

Prepare a report on industrial visit, expert lecture

Contents
Name of the Topic
Group Discussion : (Two topics)
The students shall discuss in group of six to eight students and write a brief
report on the same as a part of term work. The topic for group discussions
may
be selected by the faculty members. Some of the suggested topics are
i) Solar Vehicles / Electric Vehicles.
ii) Auto Vehicles Comparison.
iii) Two stroke versus four stroke engines
iv) Recycling of plastics and other waste material
v) Attributes of product design
vi) Creativity and innovativeness
vii) Energy conservation in institutes
viii) Value engineering
ix) Revolution in communication technology
x) Pneumatic tools and equipments
xi) Wear mechanisms
Study of Open Source Softwares:

Hrs/week

1]LibreOffice

50

Unit:1 Installation Of LibreOffice and Introduction to LibreOffice Writer

Unit:2 Introduction to LibreOffice Calc
Unit:3 Introduction to LibreOffice Impress
Unit: 4 Introduction to LibreOffice Base
Unit: 5 Introduction to LibreOffice Math
Unit: 6 Introduction to LibreOffice Draw

10

02

2] LaTeX:
Unit:1 Introduction and Installation Of LaTeX and Compilation
Unit:2 Letter Writing, Report Writing in LaTeX
Unit:3 Maths, Equations, Tables and Figures in LaTeX documentation
Unit:4 References and Beamer LaTeX documentation

3] Scilab
Unit:1 Introduction and Installation Of Scilab and Vector Operations
Unit:2 Matrix Operations and Scripts and functions
Unit:3 Conditional Branching and Iterations and Plotting in Scilab
Unit: 4 ODES and Polynomials in Scilab
Unit: 5 SBHS and Introduction to X-Cos in Scilab

Total
Recommended Text Books:
It is alright to go ahead with teaching from the prescribed books as per the existing syllabus. Text books
can be referred from the link given below.
Text Books link for LibreOffice:
http://www.taming-libreoffice.com/category/books
Recommended Text Books:
LaTeX: A Document Preparation System by Leslie Lamport
The LaTeX Companion by Mittelbach and Goossens
More information about LaTeX can be found on moudgalya.org
Introduction to MATLAB & ITS Open Source Equivalent SCILAB and hands on demonstration:
1. Introduction and Installation Of MATLAB & SCILAB and Vector Operations
2. Matrix Operations and Scripts and functions
3. Conditional Branching and Iterations and Plotting in Scilab
4. SBHS and Introduction to X-Cos in Scilab
5. Matlab programming by Singh (PHI)

Internal Practical Sessional Examination

Topic
Perfomance on Group Discussion
05
Practice on Open Source Software
15
Viva - voce
5
Total:
25
External Practical Sessional Examination
Examiner: Lecturer
On spot assignment on Open
10
Source Software
Viva - voce
15
Total:
25

Name of the Course: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Subject: General Viva-Voce
Course Code:
Duration:
Teaching Scheme :
Theory:
Tutorial:
Practical:

AE
N.A
N.A
Nil
Nil
Nil

Semester:
Sixth
Maximum Marks:
100
Examination Scheme :
viva-voce
Continuous Internal Examination :
Nil
End Semester Exam.:
Nil
End Semester Examination (viva-voce): 100 Marks

Credit: 3
Aim :
The object of conducting Grand viva-voce is to assess out going students on their general
understanding of all subjects (Theory, practical, laboratory etc.) taught and also on expected
technical sense / ability developed being an engineer during this periods.
Examination Scheme (at semester end): Grand Viva-voce
Total Marks : 100
End Semester Examination (viva-voce): - 100 marks.
Examiner Internal Lecturers headed by HOD

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