B. Tech.
8th Semester Mechanical Engineering
Course No. Course Title Teaching Allotment of Marks Duration
Schedule of Exam
L T P Theory Sessional Total (Hrs.)
ME – 402N AUTOMOBILE 4 0 0 75 25 100 3
ENGINEERING
Purpose To make aware the students with the study of engineering which teaches
manufacturing, and mechanical-mechanisms as well operations of automobiles. It is
an introduction to vehicle engineering which deals with motorcycles, cars, buses
trucks etc. It includes branch study of mechanical, electronic, and safety elements.
Some of the engineering attributes and disciplines that are of importance to the
automotive engineer.
Course Outcomes
CO1 Students will be able to Develop a strong base for understanding future
developments in the automobile industry
CO2 Students will be able to Explain the working of various parts like engine,
transmission, gear box etc.
CO3 Students will be able to Describe how the brakes and the suspension systems operate
CO4 Students will be able to Understand the steering geometry and emission control
system.
UNIT I
Introduction: Brief history of automobiles, Main components of an automobile, Brief
description of each component. Brief description of constructional details and working of a
four stroke I.C. Engine (S.I. Engines and C.I. Engines) including lately developed overhead
cam shaft, Multi-cylinder engines, Introduction to recent developments in I.C. Engines-
Direct injection systems, Multi-point fuel injection systems, Introduction, Brief description of
different components of Transmission System.
Clutch: Clutch Introduction to Clutch and its different types, Principle of Friction Clutch,
Clutch Lining and friction materials used in Friction Clutches, Torque transmitted, Brief
description of Cone Clutch, Single Plate and Multiplate Clutches, Dry and wet
clutches, Automatic clutch action, Centrifugal clutches, Electromagnetic clutches, Fluid
Flywheel.
UNIT II
Gear Box: Gear Box Air resistance, gradient resistance and rolling resistance coming across
a moving automobile, Tractive effort, Variation of tractive effort with speed, Performance
curves (object and need of a gear box), Sliding mesh gear box, Control mechanism, Sliding
type selector mechanism, Ball type selector mechanism, Steering column gear shift control,
Constant mesh gear box, Synchromesh device, Automatic transmission in general, AP
automatic gear box, Torque converter, Torque converter with direct drive, Lubrication of
Gear Box.
Propeller Shaft: Functions and requirements of a propeller shaft, Universal joints,
Constructional forms of universal joints, Flexible-ring joints, Rubber-bushed flexible joints.
Constant-velocity joints. Differential : Principle of operation, Constructional details of a
typical Differential unit, Traction control differentials, Multi-plate clutch type traction control
device.
UNIT III
Brakes: Functions and methods of operation, Brake efficiency. Elementary theory of shoe
brake, brake shoe adjustments, A modern rear-wheel brake, Disc brakes, Brake linkages,
Leverage and adjustment of the brake linkage, Servo- and power operated brakes, Vacuum
brake operation,' Hydraulic Brakes-constructional details and working, Direct action vacuum
servos, Power-operated brakes, A dual power air brake system,
Suspension system: Suspension principles, Road irregularities and human susceptibility,
Suspension system, Damping, Double tube damper, Single tube damper, Lever arm type
damper, Springs-Leaf springs, Coil and torsion springs, variable rate springs, Composite leaf
springs, Rubber springs, Air springs, Adjustable and self-adjusting suspensions,
Interconnected suspension system, Interconnected air and liquid suspensions, Independent
suspension system, Different independent suspension layouts, McPherson strut type, Rear
suspension-live axle, McPherson strut rear suspension.
UNIT IV
Steering Geometry: Castor, Camber, Kingpin inclination, Combined angle, Toe-in, Steering
system-basic aims, Ackerman linkage, Steering linkages for independent suspension, Center
point steering, Costarring or trailing action, Cornering power, Self-righting torque, Steering
characteristics-over steer and under steer, Axle beam, Stub-axle construction, Steering
column, Reversible and irreversible steering, Rack-and-pinion steering mechanism, Effect of
toe-in on steering, Power steering, Vickers System. Recent trends in automobile engineering
Multi fuel automobiles, Automobiles running on alternate sources of energy, Emission
control through catalytic converter, Double catalytic converter, Aspects of pollution control
in Automobiles.
Reference and Text Books:
1. The Motor Vehicle - By Newton, Steeds and Garretle Basic
2. Automobile Engineering - By Kirpal Singh
3. Automobile Engineering *' -By K.M. Gupta, Umesh Publications
NOTE: In the semester examination, the examiner will set 8 questions in all, at least
one question from each unit, and students will be required to attempt only 5 questions.
B. Tech. 8th Semester Mechanical Engineering
Course No. Course Title Teaching Allotment of Marks Duration
Schedule of Exam
L T P Theory Sessional Total (Hrs.)
ME – 404N POWER PLANT 4 0 0 75 25 100 3
ENGINEERING
Purpose To make student aware about the modern aspects of power generation, problems of
energy demand and supply and power plant economics.
Course Outcomes
CO1 To introduce about the different sources of energy, hydrology and hydro power
generation.
CO2 To analyze the steam power cycles, steam generators, fuels and different handling
systems in power plants.
CO3 To understand the concept of combined cycles power generation and diesel engine
power plants.
CO4 To know about the nuclear energy and the economics of power generation.
UNIT I
Energy Sources: Conventional and non-conventional sources of energy, Geothermal power
plants, Tidal power plants, Windmills, Solar power plants, Solar thermal, Solar Photovoltaic:
Direct energy conversion systems, Energy sources in India, Recent developments in power
plants.
Hydroelectric Power Plant: Hydrology, Rainfall, runoff, hydrographs, flow duration curves,
Site selection for hydro power plants, Classification of hydro power plants, Storage type
hydro power plant and its operation, Estimation of power availability, Selection of water
turbines, Combination of hydro power plants with steam plants, advantages and
disadvantages of hydro power plants.
UNIT II
Analysis of Steam Cycle: The Carnot, The ideal Rankine cycle, externally irreversible
Rankine cycle, Superheat, Reheat, Regeneration, internally irreversible Rankine cycle, open
feed water heaters, closed type feed water heaters, Typical layout of steam power plant,
Efficiency and heat rate.
Steam Generators: Introduction to steam generators, Steam generator control, Fluidized bed
boilers, Modern high pressure boilers, Supercritical boilers, Ultra supercritical technology,
Advanced Ultra supercritical technology, Flue gas de-nitrification and desulphurization,
fabric filters and baghouses, feed water treatment, Deaeration, Internal treatment, boiler
blowdown, steam purity.
Fuel and Combustion: Coal as fuel, classification of coals, analysis of coal, Coal handling,
Dead and live storage, Combustion of coal, combustion equipment for coal burning,
mechanical stokers, pulverized fuels and burners, Cyclone furnace, Low NOX burners, Ash
handling and disposal, Dust collectors. Heat balance sheet for thermal power plants,
environmental aspects of power generations.
UNIT III
Diesel Engine Power Plants: Applications of diesel engines in power field, Advantages and
disadvantages of diesel plants over thermal power plants, Schematic arrangement of diesel
engine power plant, Different systems of diesel power plant, Performance Characteristics,
Supercharging, Layout of Diesel Engine power plant.
Gas Turbine and Combined Cycles: Gas turbine cycles, the ideal Brayton cycle, the non-
ideal Brayton cycle, Modification of the Brayton cycle, Gas turbine characteristics,
Combined Cycles: combined cycles with heat recovery boiler, The STAG combined-cycle
power plant, combined cycles with multi-pressure steam, combined cycle for nuclear power
plants.
UNIT IV
Nuclear Power Plants: Basic theory and terminology, Nuclear fission and fusion processes,
Fission chain reaction, Moderation, Fertile materials, Nuclear fuels, General components of
nuclear reactor, Different types of reactors: PWR, BWR, GCR, LMFBR, CANDU-PHW,
India’s nuclear power program, Disposal of nuclear waste and related issues.
Economics of Power Generation: Introduction to economics of power generation, Different
terms and definitions, Cost analysis, Selection of power plant equipment, factors affecting
economics of generation and distribution of power, Performance and operating characteristics
of power plants, Economic load sharing, Tariff for electrical energy.
Text Books:
1. Power Plant Engineering by Morse.
2. Power Plant Engineering by PK Nag.
3. Power Plant Technology -By El-Wakil.
4. Power Plant Engineering by Domkundawar.
Reference Books:
1. Power Plant Engineering -By P.C. Sharma
2. Power Plant Technology- By G.D.Rai
3. Power Plant Engineering by R.K. Rajput
NOTE: In the semester examination, the examiner will set 8 questions in all, at least
one question from each unit, and students will be required to attempt only 5 questions.
B. Tech. 8th Semester Mechanical Engineering
Course No. Course Title Teaching Allotment of Marks Duration
Schedule of Exam
L T P Theory Sessional Total (Hrs.)
ME – 406N QUALITY ASSURANCE & 4 0 0 75 25 100 3
RELIABILITY
Purpose This course provides the understanding of Concepts of quality in engineering
domain. Various aspects of quality such as quality management, statistical quality
control, system reliability, etc. will be taught to students.
Course Outcomes
CO1 Students will understand the concepts of quality, quality assurance and
management.
CO2 Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use the methods of statistical
process control and able to use and interpret control charts for variables.
CO3 Students will be able to use and interpret control charts for attributes, also able to
understand sampling inspection.
CO4 Understand the concepts of reliability, carry out reliability data analysis, Get
acquainted with computation of system reliability and reliability improvement
methods.
UNIT I
Introduction- Definition of Quality, Quality function, Dimensions of Quality, Brief history
of quality methodology, Statistical methods for quality improvement, Quality costs,
Introduction to Quality function deployment.
Quality Assurance (QA) - Introduction, Definition, Management principles in QA, Forms of
QA, QA in different stages. Quality planning, QA program, QA aspect, Quality in material
management, Vendor selection & development.
UNIT II
Statistical Process Control - Introduction to statistical process control, Concept of variation,
Assignable & Chance causes, Attributes & variables, Frequency distribution curve & its
types. Normal Distribution curve, Problems on FD curve & ND curve, Application of SPC.
Control Charts for Variables- Definition, Formulae & its problems. Control chart patterns,
Process capability. Problems on x & R chart and Process capability.
UNIT III
Control Charts for Attributes- Definition, Formulae & its problems. Problems on p, c
charts. Choice between variables and attributes control charts. Guidelines for implementing
control charts.
Sampling Inspection - Sampling: Definition, types of sampling, importance, benefits and
limitations of sampling, Operating Characteristic Curve, Average Outgoing Quality Curve,
Errors in Making Inferences from Control Charts (Type I and II errors).
UNIT IV
Reliability Concepts - Introduction of Reliability concepts, Failure data analysis and
examples, Failure rate, Failure density, Probability of failure, Mortality rate, Mean time to
failure, Reliability in terms of Hazard rate and Failure Density, examples, Useful life and
wear out phase of a system,
System Reliability and Improvement: Reliability of series and parallel connected systems
and examples, Logic diagrams, Improvement of system reliability, Element Redundancy,
Unit redundancy, Standby redundancy.
Suggested Reading:
1. Grant E L, Statistical Quality Control“, McGraw-Hill.
2. Mahajan, “Quality Control and Reliability”, Dhanpat Rai & Sons
3. Srinath L S, “Reliability Engineering”, East west press.
4. Sharma S C, Inspection Quality Control and Reliability, Khanna Publishers
NOTE: In the semester examination, the examiner will set 8 questions in all, at least
one question from each unit, and students will be required to attempt only 5 questions.
B. Tech. 8th Semester Mechanical Engineering
Course No. Course Title Teaching Allotment of Marks Duration
Schedule of Exam
(Hrs.)
L T P Theory Sessional Total
ME–422N FOUNDRY ENGINEERING 4 0 0 75 25 100 3
Purpose The present course focus on giving the exposure of various Foundry processes for a
product whose scale ranges from miniature to extra-large, Moulding-Coring
practice, Melting inoculations practices, Quality Control of the casting.
Course Outcomes
CO 1 Express Knowledge about the fundamentals of the casting, basic terminology related
to casting process.
CO 2 Decide the alternative method for the manufacturing of component for engineering
Applications.
CO 3 Select the methods of the casting and Decide correct melting practice of different
cast alloy & different melt-treatments.
CO 4 Demonstrate the ability to select the proper molding material, type of furnace with
relevant refractory material, use appropriate casting design and temperature
measurement device to obtain quality cast products.
CO 5 Minimize the defects generated during casting.
UNIT-I
Introduction: Introduction to metal casting and foundry industry in modern industrial
scenario. Advantages and limitations of casting methods. Classification of foundries.
Different sections in a foundry and their functions. Important cast metals and alloys-their
composition, properties and uses.
Patterns: Types of patterns, brief classification of pattern making materials, consideration in
selection of pattern materials, color coding, pattern allowances, core boxes, types of core
boxes.
UNIT-II
Moulding and core making: Ingredients of common type of moulding and core making
sands, their properties and behavior, testing of sands and clay.
Moulding processes: Classification of molding processes and casting processes, brief
description of all processes such as green sand dry sand, loam sand floor, pit and machine
molding.
Casting processes: Shell molding, CO2 silicate process, Investment casting process,
permanent moulding process, Gravity and pressure die casting, centrifugal casting process.
UNIT-III
Elements of Gating system: Classification, basic consideration in gating design, gating
ratio, gating practice for ferrous and nonferrous alloys, pouring equipment.
Risering Practice: function of riser, directional and progressive solidification, centerline
feeding resistance, riser efficiency, riser design consideration, risering curves, Cain’s, N.R.L
and modulus method, feeding distance feeding aids, blind and atmospheric risers.
UNIT-IV
Melting Practice: Melting of cast iron, Mechanical features of cupola, operational steps and
principles of cupola operation, Advanced practices in the cupola operation, melting of
aluminum and copper based alloys including mold treatments such as dressing, grain
refining, and modification.
Quality control in foundry: Casting defects, their causes and remedies. Shop floor quality
control tests such as composition control, Wedge test, fluidity, temperature measurement.
Casting Modification by different methods like Friction stir processing.
Reference Books:
1. Manufacturing Technology: Foundry, Forming and Welding by P.N.Rao, Tata McGraw
Hill Education Private Limited
2. Principles of Metal Casting, R. W. Heine, C. R. Loper and P. C. Rosenthal, (Tata McGraw
Hill)
3. Principles of Foundry Technology, P. L. Jain, (Tata McGraw Hill).
4. Fundamentals of Metal Casting Technology, P. C. Mukherjee, (Oxford & IBH)
5. Foundry Technology, P. R. Beeley
6. Foundry Engineering, H. F. Taylor, M. C. Flemings, (Wiley Eastern)
7. Foundry Technology, D. Kumar & S. K. Jain, (CBS Pub.)
NOTE: In the semester examination, the examiner will set 8 questions in all, at least
one question from each unit, and students will be required to attempt only 5 questions.
B. Tech. 8th Semester Mechanical Engineering
Course No. Course Title Teaching Allotment of Marks Duration
Schedule of Exam
(Hrs.)
L T P Theory Sessional Total
ME–426N Manufacturing Management 4 0 0 75 25 100 3
Purpose Students will be able to comprehend the major aspects of Manufacturing
management like production & operation management, plant location and layout,
material handling and management, Waste Management & Automation.
Course Outcomes
CO 1 Students will be able to attain the theoretical knowledge of production & operation
management.
CO 2 Students will be able to attain the theoretical knowledge of the concept of plant
location and layout.
CO 3 Students will be able to attain the theoretical knowledge of material handling and
management.
CO 4 Students will be able to attain the theoretical knowledge of Waste Management &
Automation.
UNIT-I
Introduction to Production and Operation Management: Introduction, Historical
Evolution of Production and Operation Management, Concept of Production, Production
System, Production Management, Operation System, Operation Management, Managing
Global Operations, Scope of Production and Operation Management.
UNIT-II
Plant Location and Layout: Introduction and Meaning, Need for Selecting a Suitable
Location, Factors influencing Plant location, Location theories, Location models, Location
economics, Plant layout, Classification of layout, Design of Product layout, Design of
Process layout, Service layout, Organization of physical facilities.
UNIT-III
Material Handling and Management: Introduction, Objectives of Material Handling,
Principles of Material Handling, Selection of Material Handling Equipment, Evaluation of
Material Handling System, Material Handling Equipment, Guidelines for Effective
Utilization of Material Handling Equipment, Relationship Between Plant Layout and
Material Handling, Scope and Function of Material Management, Material Planning and
Control, Inventory Control, Standardization, Simplification, Ergonomics, Just-in-Time(JIT)
Manufacturing.
UNIT-IV
Waste Management: Introduction Reasons for Generation and Accumulation of Obsolete,
Surplus and Scrap Items, Identification and Control of Waste, Disposal of Waste.
Automation: Introduction, Types of Automation, Computer Integrated Manufacturing,
Reasons for Automation, Advantages and Disadvantages of Automation, Automation
Strategies, Automated Flow Lines, Automated Guided Vehicles System, Automated
Storage/Retrieval System.
REFERENCES AND TEXT BOOKS:
1. Production and operational management by S. Anil Kumar/N. Suresh.
2. Production and operational management by Pratibha Garg.
3. Modern Production Management Systems by Sushil Gupta Martin Starr.
4. Manufacturing Operations Management by Sanjay Sharma.
NOTE: In the semester examination, the examiner will set 8 questions in all, at least
one question from each unit, and students will be required to attempt only 5 questions.
