SYLLABI

FOR
M.TECH. MECH.
ENGG.
2 years (P.G.D.)
FROM

ACADEMIC SESSION
2005-2006
 COURSE STURCTURE
M. Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Machine Design)

SEMESTER I
Subject Contact Hours/Week Credits
Theory

1. ME-5101: Mathematical Methods and Optimization 3 3

2. Elective I 3 3
3. Elective II 3 3
4. Elective III 3 3
5. Elective IV 3 3

Practicals:

6. ME-5301: Machine Design Practical 3 2

Total for the Semester I 18 17

List of Electives approved for the First Semester for the Machine Design Specialization.
1. ME-5111 Theory of Elasticity
2. ME-5112 Theory of Vibrations
3. ME-5113 Systems Dynamics
4. ME-5114 Computer Aided Design
5. ME-5115 Mechanics of Fracture and Fatigue
6. ME-5116 Theory of Mechanisms
7. ME-5117 Experimental Mechanics and Non destructive Testing
8. ME-5118 Engineering Design
9. ME-5119 Design of Pressure Vessels and Piping
10. ME-5157 Quality Engineering
 SEMESTER II

Subject Contact Credits

Hour/Week
Theory

1. Open Elective from other departments/schools 3 3

as approved by the department*
2. Elective I ** 3 3
3. Elective II ** 3 3
4. Elective III ** 3 3
5. Elective IV ** 3 3
Practical:

6. ME-5401 Machine Design Project 6 4

7. ME-5402 Machine Design Seminar 2 1
Total for the Semester II 23 20

*List of the Open Electives as approved by the Board of Studies of other

departments/schools as approved by the department. List to be announced at the
beginning of second semester each year.

** List of Electives approved for the second semester for the Machine Design
Specialization.

1. ME-5211 Tribology
2. ME-5212 Rotor Dynamics
3. ME-5213 Mechatronics
4. ME-5214 Finite Element Analysis
5. ME-5215 Non-linear Vibrations
6. ME-5216 Vibration and Shock Analysis
7. ME-5217 Theory of Plasticity
8. ME-5218 Advanced Composite Materials
9. ME-5219 Theory of Plates and Shells
10. ME-5220 Robotics
11. ME-5221 Materials for Tribological Applications
12. ME-5276 Design of Experiments
 SEMESTER- III

Subject Contact Credits

Hour/Week

Dissertation:

1. ME-6301 Seminar on Dissertation - 5

2. ME-6302 Dissertation - Intermin Evaluation - 5

Total for the Semester III - 10

SEMESTER- IV
Subjects Contact Credits
Hour/Week
1. ME-6401 Dissertation - Open Defence - 5
2. ME-6402 Dissertation - Evaluation - 10
Total of Fourth Semester - 15
Grand Total 41 62
 M. Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal & Fluid Engineering)

SEMESTER- I
Subject Contact Credits
Hours/Week
Theory

1. ME-5101: Mathematical Methods and Optimization 3 3

2. Elective I 3 3
3. Elective II 3 3
4. . Elective III 3 3
5. Elective IV 3 3

Practical:

6. ME-5302: Thermal & Fluid Engineering Practical 3 2

Total for the Semester I 18 17

List of Electives approved for the I Semester for the Thermal & Fluid Engineering
Specialization.
1. ME-5131 Advanced Thermodynamics
2. ME-5132 Advanced Heat and Mass Transfer
3. ME-5133 Advanced Fluid Mechanics
4. ME-5134 Power Plant
5. ME-5135 Combustion Generated Pollution
6. ME-5136 Design of Pumps and Pressure Vessels
7. ME-5114 Computer Aided Design
8. ME-5157 Quality Engineering
 SEMESTER II
Subject Contact Credits
Hour/Week
Theory

1. Open Elective from other departments/schools 3 3

as approved by the department *
2. Elective I ** 3 3
3. Elective II ** 3 3
4. Elective III ** 3 3
5. Elective IV ** 3 3

Practical:
6. ME-5403: Thermal & Fluid Engineering Project 6 4
7. ME-5404: Thermal & Fluid Engineering Seminar 2 1
Total for the Semester II 23 20

*List of the Open Electives as approved by the Board of Studies of other

departments/schools as approved by the department. List to be announced at the
beginning of second semester each year.

** List of Electives approved for the second semester for the Thermal & Fluid
Engineering Specialization.

1. ME-5231 Internal Combustion Engine

2. ME-5232 Gas Dynamics
3. ME-5233 Propulsion System
4. ME-5234 Nuclear Energy
5. ME-5235 Combustion
6. ME-5236 Solar Energy
7. ME-5237 Environmental Engineering
8. ME-5238 Design of Thermal Systems
9. ME-5239 Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow
10. ME-5214 Finite Element Analysis
11. ME-5276 Design of Experiments
 Semester III
Subject Contact Credits
Hour/Week

Dissertation:

1. ME-6303 Seminar on Dissertation - 5

2. ME-6304 Dissertation - Interim Evaluation - 5

Total for the Semester III - 10

Semester IV

Subjects Contact Credits

Hour/Week
1. ME-6403 Dissertation - Open Defence - 5
2. ME-6404 Dissertation - Evaluation - 10
Total of Fourth Semester - 15
Grand Total 41 62
 M. Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Production Engineering)

Semester I
Subject Contact Credits
Hour/Week
Theory

1. ME-5101: Mathematical Methods and Optimization 3 3

2. Elective I 3 3
3. Elective II 3 3
4. . Elective III 3 3
5. Elective IV 3 3

Practical:
6. ME-5303: Production Engineering Practical 3 2
Total for the Semester I 18 17

List of Electives approved in the I Semester for the Production Engineering

Specialization

1. ME-5151 Production Planning and Control

2. ME-5152 Theory of Metal Machining
3. ME-5153 Mechanics of Metal Forming
4. ME-5154 Casting and Welding
5. ME-5155 Tool Design
6. ME-5156 Industrial metrology and Inspection
7. ME-5157 Quality Engineering
8. ME-5158 Technology for Competitive Manufacturing
9. ME-5171 Introduction to Industrial Management
10. ME-5112 Theory of Vibrations
11. ME-5117 Experimental Mechanics and Non-Destructive Testing
 Semester II

Subject Contact Credits

Hour/Week
Theory
1. Open Elective from other departments/schools 3 3
as approved by the department*
2. Elective I** 3 3
3. Elective II** 3 3
4. Elective III** 3 3
5. Elective IV** 3 3

Practical:
6. ME-5405 Production Engineering Project 6 4
7. ME-5406 Production Engineering Seminar 2 1
Total for the Semester II 23 20
* List of the Open Electives as approved by the Board of Studies of other
departments/schools as approved by the department. List to be announced at the
beginning of second semester each year.

**List of Electives approved in the second semester for the Production Engineering
Specialization.

1. ME-5251 Machine Tool Engineering

2. ME-5252 Unconventional Manufacturing Processes
3. ME-5253 Machine Tool Dynamics
4. ME-5254 Hydraulics and Pneumatics for Production
5. ME-5255 Metal Working Technologies
6. ME-5256 Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing
7. ME-5257 Robotics and Automation
8. ME-5271 Total Quality Management
9. ME-5214 Finite Element Analysis
10. ME-5218 Advanced Composite Materials
11. ME-5276 Design of Experiments
 Semester III

Subject Contact Credits

Hour/Week
Dissertation:

1. ME-6305 Seminar on Dissertation - 5

2. ME-6306 Dissertation - Intermin Evaluation - 5
Total for the Semester III - 10

Semester IV

Subjects Contact Credits

Hour/Week
1. ME-6405 Dissertation - Open Defence - 5
2. ME-6406 Dissertation – Evaluation - 10
Total of Fourth Semester - 15
Grand Total 41 62
 M. Tech. in Industrial Management

Semester I
Subject Contact Credits
Hour/Week
Theory

1. ME-5101: Mathematical Methods and Optimization 3 3

2. Elective I 3 3
3. Elective II 3 3
4. . Elective III 3 3
5. Elective IV 3 3

Practical:

6. ME-5304: Industrial Management Practical 3 2

Total for the Semester I 18 17

List of Electives approved in the First Semester for the Industrial Management
Specialization

1. ME-5151 Production Planning and Control

2. ME-5156 Industrial Metrology and Inspection
3. ME-5157 Quality Engineering
4. ME-5171 Introduction to Industrial Management
5. ME-5172 Computing for Industrial Management
6. ME-5173 Materials and Supply Chain Management
7. ME-5174 Computer Aided Decision Systems
8. ME-5175 Financial Engineering
9. ME-5176 Engineering Economics
 Semester II

Subject Contact Credits

Hour/Week
Theory
1. Open Elective from other departments/schools 3 3
as approved by the department*
2. Elective I** 3 3
3. Elective II** 3 3
4. . Elective III** 3 3
5. Elective IV** 3 3

Practical:
6. ME-5407 Industrial Management Project 6 4
7. ME-5408 Industrial Management Seminar 2 1
Total for the Semester II 23 20

* List of the Open Electives as approved by the Board of Studies of other

departments/schools as approved by the department. List to be announced at the
beginning of second semester each year.

** List of Electives approved in the second semester for the Industrial Management
Specialization.

1. ME-5213 Mechatronics
2. ME-5237 Environmental Engineering
3.. ME-5252 Unconventional Manufacturing Processes
4. ME-5256 Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing
5. ME-5257 Robotics and Automation
6. ME-5271 Total Quality Management
7. ME-5272 Simulation for Decision Making
8. ME-5273 Forecasting and Time Series Analysis
9. ME-5274 Design of Production System
10. ME-5275 Marketing Management
11. ME-5276 Design of Experiments
12. ME-5277 Management Information System
 Semester III

Subject Contact Credits

Hour/Week

Dissertation:

1. ME-6307 Seminar on Dissertation - 5

2. ME-6308 Dissertation - Interim Evaluation - 5

Total for the Semester III - 10

Semester IV

Subjects Contact Credits

Hour/Week
1. ME-6407 Dissertation - Open Defence - 5
2. ME-6408 Dissertation – Evaluation - 10
Total of Fourth Semester - 15
Grand Total 41 62
 M.TECH. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Proposed Syllabi of M. Tech. Programme
(To be effective from July 2006)

SEMESTER –I
ME-5101: Mathematical Methods and Optimization

Matrices:
System of homogenous linear equations, The characteristic matrix and the characteristic
equation of a matrix, Eigen values and Eigen vectors, Reduction of a matrix to diagonal
form, The Cayley-Hamilton theorem, Functions of Matrices, Differentiation and
Integration of Matrices, Association of matrices with linear differential equations and
solutions, Generalized characteristic-value problems.
Liner Programming - Simplex Method and Extensions, Duality, Sensitivity Analysis.
Transportation and Assignment Problems.
Calculus of Variations:
Functional and externals, functional spaces, Euler equation, Natural boundary and
transition conditions, Variational principle, General case of integral functional,
Hamilton’s principle, Lagrange’s equations of motion, Generalized dynamical entities,
Problems reducible of Lagrange problem, Externals with moving boundaries, Hamilton’s
principal for continuous media, Simple example of applications.
Operational Methods:
Integral transforms, Applications of transform calculus to partial differential equations
and evaluation of integrals, Applications of operational calculus in solving linear
differential equations with variable coefficients, Applications of integral transforms in
solving initial valued and boundary valued problems.
Statistical Models - Random Variables, Probability Distributions, Data Analysis,
Estimation of Point and Confidence Interval, Regression Models, Analysis of Variance,
Experimental Design.

ME-5111: Theory of Elasticity

Analysis of stress and strain, Stress-strain relations and general equations of elasticity.
Plain stress and plain strain problems in Cartesian and polar coordinates, Torsion of bars,
Membrane analogy, Energy principles and variational methods, Complex variable
techniques. Axi symmeatric stress distribution problems. Propagation of elastic waves in
bars, Longitudinal impact of bars and beams under impulsive loading.

ME-5112: Theory of Vibrations

Single degree and multi degree freedom system with damping, Methods for finding
natural frequencies, Principal modes, Expansion theorem, Rayleigh’s quotient, Semi-
definite system, Matrix iteration, Modal analysis.
Continuous System: Exact solution - Longitudinal Vibration of beam with shear
deformation and rotary inertia, Lateral vibration of beam, Eigen value problem,
Lagrange’s Equation and Hamilton’s principle, Raleigh’s quotient.
Approximate Methods - Raleigh’s energy method, Raleigh-Ritz method, Assumed -
mode method, Galerkin’s method and Collocation method.

ME-5113: Systems Dynamics

Introduction to systems modeling and simulation: a unified approach, Mathematical

Modeling of dynamic systems in state space for example Hydraulic , Pneumatic,
Thermal, Thermo-fluid, Electrical and Electromechanical systems, Signal Flow graph and
Bond graph modeling of systems to generate system dynamic equations, Generalized co-
ordinates and Lagranges equations, Hamilton’s principle, Hamilton’s canonical equations
of motion, Calculus of variations, Euler’s differential equation, Applications to
Mechanical systems, MATLAB simulation and bondgraph simulation using SYMBOLS

ME-5114/ME-5226: Computer Aided Design

Computer Aided Design: Development & man-machine interaction.

Computer Hardware: Computer system, CPU, Registers, ALU, Graphics Input, Storage
Communications and processing devices, Display devices
Computer Software: Operating system, High Level Graphic Programming, Lanugages,
Interactive Programming.
Data Structures and Algorithms: The problem of picture transformations, Picture
Structure and Transformations, Interpolation and approximation of Surfaces and Solids.
Computer Graphics: Introduction & Graphics standards (GKS, PHIGS, IGES etc.) and
computer Animation.
Solid Modeling: Mathematical resprentation of Curves, Surfaces & Solids and their
Algorithms.
Visual Realism: Concepts, Hidden line & hidden surface Algorithms,
Shading/shadowing and coloring models and algorithms.
Finite Element Methods: Introduction to FEM Packages e.g. ProEngineer/ANSYS and
its application as a tool in CAD.

ME-5115: Mechanics of Fracture and Fatigue

Introduction: Stress, Equations of Equilibrium, Stress transformation, Compatibility

conditions, Physical Law, Plane deformation, Airy’s stress function, Conformal mapping
for elliptic cut-out in infinite sheet under uni-axial tension.
Energy Considerations: Griffith crack, Potential energy, Surface energy, Total energy,
Energy release rates, compliance.
Stress and Displacements: Modes of crack tip deformation, stresses in cracked bodies.
Stress intensity factors, Fracture toughness.
Determination of SIF: Analytical method, Weight function technique, Collocation
technique, Finite element method, Integral equation method, Experimental method.
Mixed mode Fracture: Effective SIF in mixed mode, Crack extension, Fracture criteria.
Crack tip Plasticity and Associated Effect: Crack opening displacement (COD),
Experimental determination COD.
Fatigue: Conventional approach to fatigue, S-N curve, Goodman’s diagram, Soderberg’s
triangle, Fractures affecting fatigue life, Bending and torsional fatigue under multiaxial
loading, Fretting fatigue and creep fatigue.

ME-5116: Theory of Mechanisms

Plane mechanisms: Vector and complex method for analysis and synthesis. Matrix
method in 3-D Kinematics. Eular Savary equations, Curvature theory and Instantaneous
invariants. Path and function generation. Advanced dynamics of mechanisms and
Manipulators, Cams and Cam follower dynamics. Balancing of Mechanisms.

ME-5117/ME-5223: Experimental Mechanics and Non-Destructive Testing

Experimental Mechanics: Photo-elastic techniques of analysis for two dimensional and

three dimensional problems. Interferometry, Holography, Moire fringe and their
application in stress analysis, strain gauges and transducers, brittle coatings, techniques of
motion measurement.
Modern NDE methods of flaw detection, Ultrasonic testing, Liquid penetrate testing, X-
ray radiography, Magnetic particle testing, Current testing, Acoustic Emission Testing.

ME-5118: Engineering Design

Introduction: Engineering design concepts in the design of machine elements and

systems, problem and process decomposition and representation methods in mechanical
design, knowledge and information based product design concepts, Reverse Engineering
in design.
Robust Mechanical design using engineering models.
Optimal design of Mechanical Engineering Systems, Rapid prototyping and virtual
prototyping concepts and tools in design.
Life cycle methodologies in engineering design eg. design for manufacturability,
assembly etc. Reliability based design and failure modes and effects analysis,
Probabilistic design.

ME-5119: Design of Pressure Vessels and Piping

Introduction to basic piping design criteria and codes

Pressure Design: Wall thickness determination under external pressure, internal pressure
and vacuum pressure.
External Loads and Fatigue Design: Flexibility, fatigue, stress intensity factors,
combined load (sustained wind, earth quake), Cold spring.
Pipe Support Design: Support types assumptions, load combinations, variable supports,
lugs and attachments, pressure relief, Materials, Fabrication, Inspection and Testing.
Design of Pressure vessels subjects to internal pressure, external pressure, design of
penetration, design of flanges, cone cylinder junctions.
Prediction of thermal and hydraulic loads, Materials, Fabrication, Inspection and Testing.

ME-5131/ME-5241: Advanced Thermodynamics

Equilibrium of Thermodynamic Systems: Criteria of stability, Thermodynamic properties

of systems of constant chemical composition: Law of corresponding states, The
Clausisus-Clapeyron Equation, Liquefaction of Gases, Thermodynamic properties of
ideal gases and ideal gas mixtures of constant composition: Gibbs free energy function,
Heat of Reaction and Adiabatic combustion, Heat of formation and Hess Law, Entropy of
ideal gas mixtures, Thermodynamic properties of gas mixtures with variable
composition: Chemical potential, Vant Hoff’s Equations, Combustion reaction with
dissociation.
Kinetic theory of gases, Distribution of translation velocities, Velocity distribution
function, mean free path, equipartition of energy, Maxwell Boltzman statistics, Entropy
and thermodynamic probability, Fermic - Dirac and Boltzman-Einstein statistics,
Schrodinger’s wave equation, transitional, rotational, rotational and vibrational energy
levels, transitional, rotational and vibrational partition functions.

ME-5132/ME-5242: Advanced Heat and Mass Transfer

Conduction: General heat conduction equitation in differential, integral and variational

forms, Application of these equations to steady and unsteady sate problems of two and
three dimensional bodies, Heat conduction with moving boundaries, Melting and
solidification in one dimension.
Convection: Review of continuity, Momentum and energy equations in differential form,
Concept of momentum and thermal boundary layers, Connective heat transfer coefficient,
Local and integrated values, Nusselt and Stanton Numbers.
Heat transfer in laminar flow, free and forced convection solution with constant wall
temperature and with constant heat flux, Two dimensional velocity temperature boundary
layer equations, Differential and integral methods.
Heat transfer in turbulent flows, Eddy heat diffusivity and Reynolds’s analogy, Turbulent
flow through circular tubes.
Radiation: Review of radiation principles, Radiation through absorbing and non-
absorbing media, Gas radiation, Radiation from luminous gas flames.
Mass transfer: Simultaneous heat and mass transfer, Two-phase flow, Multi component
diffusion and similarity relations.

ME-5133/ME-5243: Advanced Fluid Mechanics

Review of conservation equations in Cartesian and Curvilinear co-ordinates. one

dimensional viscous flow through perforated pipes and porous medium.
Two dimensional viscous flow: Navier- Stokes equations. Reynolds principle of
similarity. Exact solutions of Navier- Stokes equations. the differential equations of very
slow motion. The hydrodynamic theory of lubrication.
Boundary layer equations for two dimensional steady flow. Separation of boundary layer.
Integration of boundary layer equations. Skin friction. General properties of boundary
layer equations.
Exact and approximate methods of the solution of two dimensional steady state
incompressible boundary layer equations. Flow past a wedge, Flow in the wake of flat
plate zero incidence.
Fundamentals of Turbulent Flow: Calculation of turbulent flows-fundamental equations.
Principles of theory of stability, Prandtl mixing length. Von Karman’s similarity
hypothesis. Universal velocity distribution laws. Turbulent flow through pipe. Relation
between law of friction and velocity distribution. Universal velocity distribution and
resistance laws for smooth pipes at very large Reynolds numbers. Turbulent boundary
layers at zero pressure gradient. Flat plate, Rotating discs.

ME-5134/ME-5244: Power Plant

Thermal Power Plants: Design considerations for utility and industrial boilers,
Combustion system design and fan selection principles, Circulation System, Water-
cooled furnace, Measurements and controls in boiler plant, Efficiency testing of boilers.
Combine cycles power plants: Gas turbine-steam turbine power plants, Coal based
combined cycle plants, PFBC-based combined cycle plants, Integrated gasification
combined cycle (IGCC) Plants, Combined cycle for cogeneration, Combined MHD-
Steam power plant. Thermoelectric-steam power plants.
Steam Turbines: Performance, Design aspects in brief, Vibrations.
Nuclear power plants: Nuclear power generation, Operation efficiency of steam cycles
for nuclear power plants.
Power Plant Economics: Economic analysis of power plants and targets. Combined
operation of different power plants, Load curves, Variable load problems.

ME-5135:Combustion Generated Pollution

Combustion thermodynamic, Stoichiometry, Products of combustion Formation of

Pollutants.
Emission from thermal power stations, Effect of pollutants on atmosphere and
environment, Methods of collection, Performance of mechanical collectors and
electrostatic precipitators, Control of sulpher and nitrogen oxide emissions, Dispersion of
pollutants in atmosphere, Selection of stacks, sampling techniques, Large volume
sampling and stack gas monitoring.
Emission from internal combustion engines, Mechanism of formation, Effects of design
operataing variables, Control Techniques.
Pollution due to incineration of industrial, municipal and agricultural wastes.
Sampling of pollutants, Methods of detection and analysis, Gas chromatography, Non-
discurseve and gas analysis, Mass spectrometr, Smoke meters etc.

ME-5136: Design of Pumps and Pressure Vessels

Pumps design classifications, Fundamental equations and definition slip power design of
centrifugal impellers, Single curvature and double curvature vanes, Mixed flow pumps.
Axial fiber pumps, Multistage design of guide vanes and return chnnel spiral casting,
Axial thrust, Model testing, Regulation, Cavitations, Pumps for special duties, Pressure
Vessel Design: Introduction component and piping materials of construction. Welding,
Joints and stress and stability analysis of cylindrical (thick and thin wall under internal
and external presure) vessels.

ME-5151/ME-5259: Production Planning and Control

Production Systems: Functions handled, Types.

Introduction to PPC: Elements and levels, Aggregate planning, Master scheduling,
Analysis of cost, Integrated planning.
Forecasting Techniques: Moving average, Exponential smoothing, Regression, Time
series analysis.
Production Planning Models:- Modeling approaches, Criteria, Single/Multiple
products,
Single/Multiple periods, Single/Multiple machines, Network models.
Scheduling and Sequencing: Criteria, SPT, EDD Rules, Johnson’s rule and extension,
Dynamic dispatching rules, Batch scheduling models.
Inventory Control: ABC analysis, Inventory costs, EOQ models, Dynamic control
models,
Stochastic models, Multi-stage models, MRP.
Information System for PPC
Emerging Concepts: JIT, Kanban system.
ME-5152: Theory of Metal Machining

Mechanics of Metal Cutting, Thermal Aspects of Machining, Cutting fluids, Tool Wear,
Tool Life, Machinability, Economics of Machining, Abrasive Processes, Vibrations in
Cutting, Introduction to Modern Machining Process.

ME-5153: Mechanics of Metal Forming

Analysis of Stress and Strain, General Equations of Elasticity, Plastic deformations,

Theories of Plasticity. Modeling Techniques: slip line slab, Upper Bound and FEM.
Mechanics & Analysis of Manufacturing Processes: Rolling, Forging, Wire Drawing,
Extrusion, Deep Drawing , Bending and other miscellaneous forming operations.
Analysis of Die failure in Metal Forming. Strain, Strain rates and thermal effects in metal
forming.

ME-5154: Casting and Welding

Casting: Mechanism of Solidification: Design Principles of Gates, Runners and Risers.

Design of Casting, Introduction to ferrous and non-ferrous foundry practice. Recent
developments in Casting. Casting defects, Inspection and testing of Castings.
Welding: Theory of fusion and pressure welding, flow and distribution of heat in
welding, Weldability, Welding of various materials.

ME-5155: Tool Design

Design principles of cutting tools such as, single point-tools form tools, drills, reamers,
milling cutters, broaches, thread cutting tools, gear cutting tools and abrasive tools,
method of production of cutting tools.
Design of press working tools for shearing, drawing, bending and forming operations,
Design principles of jigs and fixtures, Design of gauges.

ME-5156/ME-5260: Industrial Metrology and Inspection

General measurement concepts. Principles of measurement, Standards of measurement.

Tolerances for linear dimensions and dimensional chains, limits, fits of tolerances as per
I.S. Design considerations for gauge and measuring instruments, Inspection of threads
sands gears, Measurement of surface texture, Pneumatic gauging, In process gauging,
ultrasonic gauging, Radiological measuring devices. Geometrical and physical limitations
in metrology, Management of inspection.

ME-5157/ME-5281: Quality Engineering

Quality Concepts and Scope; Quality of Design and Quality of Manufacturing; Qulaity
Costs and Analysis.
Quality Analysis-Cause-Effect Relationship, Ishikawa Diagram.
Statistical Tools-Random Variables and Probality Distributions, Data Analysis,
Estimation of Stistical Tools-Random Variables and Probability Distributions, Data
Analysis, Estimation of Point and Confidence Interval, Regression Analysis, Analysis of
Variable Experimental Design.
Quality in DesignStandardization, Tolerating-Components to Assembly.
Quality in ProcessingProcess Capability, Process Planning.
Process ControlStatistical Process Control and Control Charts.
Sampling PlansScheme, Types, OC Curves.
Quality in PackingInstallation and Maintenance.
Quality Loss Functions; Noise Factors and Analysis; Concepts of Robust Design.
Design of ExperimentsFactors and Analysis, One and Two Way Layouts, Latin
Square, Orthogonal Array Designs, Optimal Desing, Taguchi Methods.
ReliabilityMeasurement, Analysis, Allocation and Improvement.

ME-5158: Technology for Competitive Manufacturing

PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT:

Introduction to competitive Product design & manufacturing: Definition, Design, by
evolution & by innovation, essentials of product design, Morphology of design (the seven
phases). Product design practice in LM environment:
RAPID PROTOTYPING:
Definition & concept: JP5 operation & build technique. Origins, RP cycles & CAD,
sample applications, RP processes & finishing problems, concept of functional models.
RP processes & types: history & details of different RP methods. CAD Models, CNC &
slicing techniques of building RP products: Adaptive slicing for RP (homogeneous &
heterogeneous object slicing for RP). Design aspects of RP.

RAPID TOOLING:
Introduction & scope. Overview of RT processes, accuracy & surface finish issues, case
histories. Other consideration in rapid hard tooling, Volume, tool life, schedule &
economics, future of RT Applications: silicon rubber tooling, investment casting tooling,
powder metallurgy tooling, spray metal tooling, desktop machining and case studies

REVERSE ENGINEERING:
Introduction to RE & definitions. Point cloud data: 3D digitizing, CGI process, passive
acquisition mode, active acquisition mode, some commercial digitizing systems. From
point cloud to object: reverse Engg., surface re-construction using parametric functions,
surface re-construction using polyhedron meshing, rapid fabrication using a point based
segmentation approach.

ME-5171: Introduction to Industrial Management

Introduction: Management functions, Environment, Role, Levels of Decision Making.

Systems: Name of Organization.
Planning: Process and Purpose, Strategy Formulation and Implementation, Methods for
Planning.
Organizing: Process and Purpose, Organizational Design, Job Design, Staffing, Human
Resource Management
Leading: Motivation, Performance, Group Dynamics, Leadership.
Managerial Communication.
Controlling: Strategic, Tactical and Operational Control, Management Control System.
Work Measurement, Wages and incentive schemes
CostsTypes, Elements, Allocation of Overheads, Product and Process Costing.
Managerial EconomicsTime Value of Money, NPV, IRR, Payback Periods.
Accounting procedures.
Financial ManagementBalance Sheet, Income Statements, Planning and Budgeting.

ME-5172: Computing For Industrial Management

Computer Organisation & Architecture.

Programming Principles and Languages.
Data Types.
Data Structures: Arrays, Points, Sets, Queues, Stacks, etc.
Statements & Expressions; Recursion and Induction; Decision Tables, Branching;
Controls.
File Management.
Notion of Algorithms.
Searching & Sorting
Computer Applications: Text Processing, Spreadsheets, Graphics, Presentations
Software, Database Systems, Statistical Aspects.
Information Systems: MIS, DSS, Expert System and Office Automaton.
Computer Networking.

ME-5173/ME-5282: Materials and Supply Chain Management

Dynamics of industrial competition; Significance of Material & Supply Chain

Management (SCM).
Material Management Functions; Purchasing Stocking, Testing, Physical Distribution,
etc.
Materials Classification and Material Costs; Inventory Valuation Methods-FIFO, LIFO;
Average Cost, Actual Cost Methods.
Forecasting Techniques for Materials Planning; Dependent and Independent Demand
Systems; Review of Dynamic Control Models-Forwarded and Backward Approaches.
Materials Requirement Planning: Objectives, Steps, Computations; MRP Systems and
Extensions.
Supply Chain Network: Multistage Systems and Design; Decision support systems for
SCM; Business Aspects of Supply Chain System; Supplier Partnership, Supplier
Relationship Management; Vendor Selection; Vendor Development, Customer
Relationship Management (CRM), Role of Information and Information Technology in
Supply Chain System.
Emerging Concepts: ERP; DRP; comakership; Use of Third Party Logistics; Principle of
Postponement.

ME-5174/ME-5283: Computer Aided Decision Systems

(Prerequisite Course: Computing for Industrial Management)

Decision Process: Data & Information, Data Storage & Data Mining.
Simulation: Systems Concepts, Queuing Systems, Simulation Concepts, Modeling
Random Numbers and Random Varieties, Input and Output Analysis, Verification and
Validation, Design of Experiments, System Design.
Database Management: Database concepts, Types of databases, Design of databases,
Normalization.
Evolutionary Tools: Fuzzy Logic, Genetic Algorithm, Artificial Neural Network,
Simulated Annealing.
Evolutionary Technologies: E-commerce, B2B and B2C Systems.

ME-5175/ME-5284: Financial Engineering

Basic Principle of Economics: Price/Demand Theories, Elasticity of demand, GNP.

Models of economic decisions, Methods of evaluation of alternatives, Depreciation,
Selection and valuation engineering assets, Equipment replacement analysis.
Financial analysis, strategy and implementation, valuing financial instruments,
Measuring return and risk, speculation, arbitrage, and market efficiency, swaps
multiperiod options, Measuring return and risk, speculation, arbitrage, and market
efficiency, swaps, multiperiod options, fixed income securities and debt market
innovation, Hybrid securities, assets and liability management, hedging and related risk
management techniques, arbitrage and synthetic instruments.

ME- 5176/ME-5285: ENGINEERING ECONOMICS

Background & Tools of Engineering Economy: Introduction, Cost concepts & the
economic environment, money time relationship.
Application of Engineering Economy: Application of money time relationship,
Comparing alternatives, Project evaluation with benefit-cost ratio method, Depreciation
and income taxes, Estimating cash flows, Inflation and price changes, Dealing with
uncertainty.
Special Topics in Engineering Economy: Replacement analysis, Capital financing and
allocation, Probability risk analysis.

ME-5211: Tribology

Introduction to Tribology, Viscosity and Rheology of lubricants, lubricant testing, Fluid

film lubrication: Hydrodynamic, Hydrostatic and Elasto hydrodynamic lubrication
theories and design applications.
Contact of surfaces, friction and wear theories, friction and wear of materials, solid
lubrication, boundary lubrication. Mechanics of rolling contact and rolling contact
fatigue, Rolling element bearings, Introduction to material process lubrication.

ME-5212: Rotor Dynamics

Introduction to rotor dynamic, Flexural vibration, Critical speeds of rotors and response
to imbalance, Torsional vibration analysis of rotating systems, Geared and Branched
Systems Rotor balancing including effect of rotor flexibility, Balancing Machines,
Bearing and seals rotor dynamics, stability of rotor systems, Gyro dynamics and
Gyroscopes.

ME-5213: Mechatronics

Introduction to Mechatronics, Sensors and actuators; type, selection and interfacing,

Digital electronics and microprocessors in mechatronic systems, Mechatronic systems
modeling, Analysis and control of analog, digital and hybrid systems, Mechatronic
systems design principles, Neural networks, fuzzy logic and smart systems.
 ME-5214/ME-5224: Finite Element Analysis

Introduction concept of matrices, discretization of domain: Type of elements. Shape

functions. Isoparametric elements.
Variational formulation. Euler - Lagrange equation. Introduction to ‘δ‘delta operator and
its use for solution of heat conduction problems. Torsion of non-circular shaft. Potential
flow problems.
Methods of FEA for elasticity problems. Potential energy minimization. Virtual work
method. Galerkin method. Weighted residue methods. One, two three dimensional and
axi-symmetric problems of elasticity. Penalty approach and elimination approach for
implementation of boundary conditions.
Plane and three dimensional trusses. Beam and Plane frames. Co-ordinate transformation
to master element in one two and three dimensional elements. Gauss quadrature method
of numerical integration.
Dynamic problems, free vibrations, mass matrices, Evaluation of eigen values and eigen
vectors.
Post processing: Evaluation of nodal values from known constant element values.

ME-5403: Thermal and Fluid Engineering Project

The detailed study/application related to the discipline. Theoretical studies, fabrication of

models, enhancement and development to existing set-up and development of algorithms
etc.

ME-5215: Non-Linear Vibrations

Introduction, Stability of non-linear oscillation, Phase plane, Stability equilibrium.

Analysis of Singular Points: Singular point and criteria for their classifications, Types of
singular points, Index of singularity and application of singular point.
Free Vibration: Free vibration with linear and non-linear damping, Other analytical and
graphical methods in free vibration.
Forced Vibration: Forced vibration with non-linear spring force, Forced vibration with
damping - Duffings’s method, Jump phenomena, Perturbation method, Subharmoic
response and subharmonics with damning.
Self-Sustained Vibration: Friction induced vibration and wind-induced vibration.

ME-5216: Vibration And Shock Analysis

Introduction and Frequency Analysis of Machinery, Response to Harmonic/Random
excitation, Shock/blast loads and base excitation, Critical speed of rotating equipment,
Vehicle suspension systems, Tuned vibration absorbers, Active and semi-active vibration
isolation, Friction damping and Isolation systems, Vibration monitoring and problem
diagnosis, Acoustics and noise control.
 ME-5217: Theory of Plasticity

Mechanical Properties of Solids, Experimental studies of plastic deformation under

simple and complex loading, yield surface, strain hardening, Theories of plasticity,
generalization for different mediums, Drucker’s postulate, Thermoplasticity.
Equations of elastic-plastic equilibrium, simple problem, elastic plastic torsion.
Plastic instability, Double-modulus and tangent modulus formula. Plastic instability in
tension, closed-ended thin-walled pipe, spherical shell.
Plane strain: Basic equations, slip lines, application of slip lines in solving different types
of problems.
Plane stress: Equations of plane stress and construction of solutions. Extremum principles
and Energy methods of solution.

ME-5218/ME-5225: Advanced Composite Materials

Fibers and matrices, Various composites, Fiber-matrix interface properties, Uni-

directional laminates, Cross- plied laminates, Multi-directional laminates, Various
geometrical aspects of laminates.
Elastic properties of uni-directional lamina, Random long fiber lamina, Short fiber
composites, Stress-strain distribution at fibre ends, Thermal stresses and curing stresses,
Laminate theory, Strength of uni-directional laminate, Various modes of failures, Edge
effect in angle ply laminates, Strength of short fiber composites.
Fatigue, Notch sensitivity and fracture energy of composites, Failure modes of fiber
composites, Energy, absorbing mechanism of fiber composites, Property degradation due
to various environmental condition, Manufacturing techniques of composites, Current
and potential applications of composites.

ME-5219: Theory of Plates and Shells

Bending of rectangular and circle plate, Rectangular plates under various loading and
edge conditions, Plates of various thickness and various shapes, Plates on elastic
foundation, Bending of Anisotropy plates, Large deflection of plates.
Deformation of Shell Without Bending: Shells loaded symmetrically and unsymmetrical,
Shell of constant strength, Membrane theory of cylindrical shells.
General Theory of Cylindrical Shells: Circular cylindrical shells loaded symmetrically,
Pressure vessels, Cylindrical tank with uniform and non-uniform wall thickness, Thermal
stresses.
Spherical shell of constant thickness, Stresses in spherical shells, Conical shells.

ME-5220: Robotics

Robot manipulators; structure and classification, representation of translation, rotation,

links and joints, Direct and inverse kinematics, Transformations, D-H Matrix and
workspace of manipulators, Dynamic equations of motion, position and force control and
simulation, Sensors and Actuators, programming issues in design and application of robot
manipulators.
Trajectory planning and control of manipulators, Robotics sensors and vision Robot
Applications.
ME-5222 : Design of Intelligent Systems

Introduction : Definition of Intelligent Systems. Intelligent

Materials and their characterization.

Different Intelligent Systems : Smart damping systems, smart guidance systems,

Intelligent transportation, Security systems, smart
drug delivery systems, MEMS, NEMS,
Biomimetics.

Design approaches of Intelligent Strength of materials approach, Micromechanaics

Systems: approach, Finite element analysis.

ME-5231: Internal Combustion Engines

Thermodynamics of fuel-air cycles, Gas exchange process in 4-stroke and 2-stroke cycle
engines, Non-steady flow wave action.
Spark-Ignition engine cycle calculations, Ideal cycle with hydrocarbon-air mixture, Cycle
calculations with allowance for combustion time, Heat Loss and rate kinetics.
Compression-ignition engine cycle calculations, Thermodynamics of combustion
process, ideal dual combustion cycle, real cycle with single zone and multi-zone
combustion model.
Scavenging of 2-stroke engines, Loop, Cross and uniflow scavenging, Scavenging ratio
and efficiency, flow coefficient porting calculations, Kandency effect, intake and exhaust
scavenging.
Supercharging of engines, Types of superchargers, Theory and characteristics of
superchargers, Problems in modern turbo-charged engines.
Fuel injection, Fuel line hydraulics, Compressibility effect, Wave effect, Process of
injection, Fuel injection pump characteristics mechanism of atomization and spray
formation, Combustion chambers, Characteristics and design considerations, Detonation
in S.I. engines and knocking in Diesel engines.
Heat liberation rate due to combustion of fuel in I.C. engines, Heat transfer in I.C.
engines, Basic engine heat transfer equations, Gas not wall temperature variations, Heat
transfer coefficient, Effect of operating conditions, Cooling of engine cylinder, Piston and
valve, Lubrication in I.C. engines.
Concepts of dual-fuel and multi-fuel engines, stratified charge engine, Stirling engine,
Wankel rotary combustion engine, Variable compression ratio engine, Free piston engine
and gas turbines, Air pollution.
Experimental methods: Pressure measurement and recording, Temperature measurement
and recording, Combustion photography and flame speed detection, Chemical analysis
techniques-Non-dispersive infrared (NDIR), Flame ionization detection (FID), Gas
chromatography, Chemiluminescence.

ME-5232: Gas Dynamics

Basic equations of compressible flow, Wave propagation, Steady one-dimensional

compressible flow, fundamental equations, Stream tube area-velocity relation, De-Laval
nozzle, Diffusers, Pressure coefficient.
Normal and oblique shock waves, Expansion waves, Reflection and intersection of shock
and expansion waves, Detached shocks, Mach Reflection, Shock-expansion theory, Thin
aerofiol theory.
Flow with Friction and Heat Transfer: Flow in constant area duct, Fannolines and
Rayleigh lines, Choking effects, Flow with heating or cooling in ducts.
The equations of motion for two dimensional steady irrotational flow: Differential
equations in terms of velocity potential and stream function.

Two dimensional subsonic and supersonic flow with small perturbations: Linerization of
potential equation and pressure coefficient, Flow past of wave shaped wall, Gothert’s
rule, Geometrical interpretation of general solution, Supersonic Airfoils.

ME-5233: Propulsion System

Introduction of propulsion systems, Principles of rotating machines, Thrust and

momentum, Theory of centrifugal compressors and axial flow compressors, Combustion
systems, Axial Flow Turbines.
Jet Propulsion: Ramjet engine, Pulse-jet-engine, Turbojet engine, Turboprop engine,
Thrust equation, Efficiencies, Simple blade element, Performance of propeller, Matching
Performance characteristics.
Rocket population: Liquid Propellant rocker Engines, Rocket propellant, Solid Propellant
motor, Nuclear rocket engines, Advanced propulsion techniques.

ME-5234: Nuclear Energy

Review of nuclear energy: Nuclear Fission, Types of nuclear fission reactors, nuclear
fusion and its prospects, Radio topic generation and its applications.

Boiling water reactors (BWR) Light water and heavy water pressurized water reactors
(PWR) Light water heavy water, Gas cooled reactors, liquid cooled reactors.

Fast breeder (FBR): Fissile and fertile materials, Breeding process, Gas cooled (He or
CO2) FBR, Liquid metal cooled FBR (LMEBR), Scope of FBR in power generation.

Reactor material properties and requirements: Nuclear engineering design and materials
selection Availability and cost, Computer programming for material election and reactor
design.
 ME-5235: Combustion

Thermodynamics of combustion, Free energy, Adiabatic flame temperature, Equilibrium

theories, Composition, Chemical Kinetics, Reaction rates, Pseudo first order reactions,
Explosive reactions Hydrogen-oxygen and Carbon monoxide-oxygen reactions,
Combustion of hydro carbons, Coo flame, Flame speed measurements, Laminar flames,
Turbulent flames, Different theories, Fame quenching, Stability of open flames,
Principles of flame stabilization, Stirred reactor theory.
Detonation, Huguenot plots for d detonation and de-flageration regions,
Ignition, Ignition methods, Induction period, Semenov theory of spontaneous ignition-
Flammability limits.
Hydrogenous combustion, Droplet combustion, Spray combustion, Propellant
combustion.

ME-5236/ME-5245: Solar Energy

Solar Radiation: Direct and diffused Radiation, Radiation measuring Instruments

Solar Collectors: Optics of solar Collectors, Flat plate collectors and concentrating
collectors, Collectors Design and Performance, Selective Collector Materials.
Applications: Water Heating, Steam Generation, Space Heating and Cooling, Distillation,
Drying, soar Bonds.
Photo-Voltaic Conversion: Thermo-electric and Thermionic Solar Cells, Performances.
Biological conversion systems: Photosynthesis, Conversion of plant materials and Waste
to fuels.
Wind Energy: Wind Mills, Blade deign, Applications.

ME-5237/ME-5240: Environmental Engineering

Fundamental concepts; Community needs, The fallacy of zero emissions, Forms of

Pollution,
Integrated pollution control system, Strategy of pollution control
The Environmental system: Hydrologic cylce, preservation of water qualtiy nutrient
cycles, cycle involving toxic substances, Population dynamics,
Analysis of energy flow: Arithmetic equibalene off energy forms, The het trap, Energy
and transportation, production of Industrial chemicals and materials, energy and pollution
control
Use of industrial chemistry; Stoichiometry, Acid base reaction, Precipitation reaction,
Ocidation and reduction reaction, Combustion,
Processing with living organism; Chemical transformation by bacteria, Stoichiometry of
biological systems, Measuring organic wastes, Development of special purpose organism,
Biological fermentation, Other processes
Separation system: Expoiting property differences, processing red mud and cheese whey,
Separation of particles form fluids, separation of solids from solids
System Integration; Counter current integration, Solvent extraction, Absorption stripping
operation, Sorption processes, Case histories, Design of Heidelburg treatment plant
Policy studies, ISO 14000
 ME-5238: Design of Thermal System

Combustion Chamber Design, Problems of Materials and Mechanical Strength, Main

Burner Design, After Burner Design and its Components, Diffuser, Fuel Injection, Flame
Stabilization Exhaust Nozzle Design.
Design of Fins and Heat Exchanger - Design of Rectangular Fins, Dimension For a Given
Profile Area for a Maximum Heat Transfer, Optimum Ratio, Design of Straight
Triangular Fins, Analysis and Diagnostic Concentric Tubes Heat Exchanger, Shell and
Heat Tube Exchanger, Multiple Shell & Tube Passes and Compact Heat Exchanges,
Consideration of Fouling or Scaling, Calculation of Mass Flow Rate, Surface Area,
Number of Tubes Required Per Pass and Tube Length. Correction Factor for Multipass
Arrangements, Effectiveness and Number of Transfer of Units, Pressure and Pumping
Power.
Design of Compressor and Turbine Blades, Free Vortex Design, Constant Angle Nozzle
Design, Choice of Blade Profile, Pitch and Chord, Rotor Blade Stresses, Disk Torsional
Stress, Thermal Stress and Blade Cooling.

ME-5239/ME-5246: Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow

Introduction, Partial differential Equations (PDEs)

Numerical methods for incompressible fluid flow:
Introduction, Governing Equations, Difficulties in Solving Navier-Stokes Equations.
Stream Function and vorticty method, General Algorithm for solution
Ψ - ζ Methods, Creeping flow, Inviscid Flow (steady), Determination of pressure for
viscous flow, the primitive variable approach
Simple (Semi-Implicit Method for pressure linked equations) procedure of Patankar
(1980) and Spalding (1972), Computation of boundary layer flow.
Numerical methods for convection heat transfer:
Convection Diffusion (Steady/unsteady, 1D)
Convection Diffusion (Steady/unsteady, 2D)
Computation of Thermal Boundary layer Flows
Transient Free convection from heated vertical Plate
Use of NS solver for bench mark problem
Use of FEM based commercial CFD packages FLUENT, ANSYS (Flotran)

ME-5221/ME-5226: Materials for Tribological Applications

Introduction to friction: types, laws, Wear: classification; theories of adhesive abrasive,

surface fatigue and corrosive wear; discussion of other miscellaneous types of wear such
as erosive cavitation and fretting wear; wear of miscellaneous machine components such
as gears, plain bearings and rolling element bearings.
Tribologically relevant properties of materials: friction materials and their application in
clutch and break linings. Ant-friction/plain bearing materials, Wear resistant materials,
Surface treatments and coatings for wear resistant applications. Materials for specific
applications such as cutting tools, gears, seals, rolling elements bearing and piston
ring/cylinder liner etc.
Lubricants, Introduction, requirements types, mineral oils. Lubricant additives and their
role, Greases, solid lubricants, evaluation and testing of lubricants, standards on
lubricants and greases. Selection of lubricants, lubricating oil discarding criteria.
Environment problems relating to lubricants. Tribotesing techniques of different
materials pair.

ME-5401: Machine Design Project

The detailed study/application related to the discipline. Theoretical studies, fabrication of

models, enhancement and development of existing set-up and development of algorithms
etc.

ME-4214/ ME-5251: Machine Tool Engineering

Classification and general requirements of machine tools, Mechanical drives, Design of

Kinematic Schemes of Machine Tools, Design and Analysis of Machine Tool Structures,
Spindles, Slide ways and Bearings. Machine Tool Vibrations and Dampers.
Model analysis, Static and dynamic testing of machine tools.
Introduction to Numerical control Machine Tools.
Dynamometers: Requirements, types, design, static and dynamic calibration of metal
cutting dynamometers, dampers for dynamometers.

ME-5252/ME-5258: Unconventional Manufacturing Processes

Introduction to Unconventional Manufacturing Processes.

Morden Machining Processes: Classification, Selection, Mechanics, Design,
Economics, Accuracy and applications of morden mechanical, Thermo-electric,
Chemical and electro-chemical machining processes like AGM, AWJM, USM, EDM,
EBM, LBM, PAM, IBM, ECM, ECG, CHM, etc.
Introduction to Hybrid Machining process.
High velocity forming Process: Explosive forming processes, Propellent forming, Gas
forming, Electrohydraulic forming, Electromagnetic forming, Pneumatic/mechanical
forming, Formability criteria.
ME-5253: Machine Tool Dynamics

Principles of applied vibration theory: Vibration systems with one degree freedom, two
degrees of freedom and infinite degrees of freedom, Static and dynamic instability.
Vibration isolation, Vibration
pickup, Determination of system constants, Machine Tool Vibration Phenomena:
Physical Causes, Dynamics of the cutting process. Chatter Theories, Chatter arising in
different machine tools. Torsional vibration in machine tools. Dynamic analysis of slides
w ays and bearing. Stick slip motion,. Vibration dampers. Dynamic measurement.
 ME-5254: Hydraulic and Pneumatics for Production

Hydraulics and pneumatics for transmission and control of power and material handling,
Elements of hydraulic circuits like pumps valves, actuators, reservoirs etc., Synthesis and
analysis of circuits Optimization technique, Pneumatic circuits, Introduction to Fluidics.

ME-5255: Metal Working Technologies

Introduction and classification, Hot and Cold Working. Lubrication, friction and wear in
Metal working. Rolling process, parameters in hot and cold rolling. Rolling schedules,
Rolling defects. Automation of extrusion processes, parameters in hot and cold
extrusion. Metal flow, Effective friction. Design of extrusion dies. Wire drawing
operations, forces in wire drawing operations. Effect of Lubrication, Die design and Die
wearing. Forging processes, Tolerances and defect in forgings, Inspection and design of
forging dies. Powder forging and toolings. Sheet metal forming and its die design.
Recent developments in metal working.

ME-5256: Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing

Computer aided design: The design process and the role of CAD, Types of design model,
Application of design models, CAD system architecture,
Defining the Model: Computer representation drawing and diagrams, Three dimensional
wire frame modeling scheme, solid modeling.
Techniques of geometric modeling: Representation of Curves, parametric representation
of geometry, Bezier curves, Cubic spline, B-spline, Rational curves, Techniques of
Surface modeling Volume modeling
Interactive Graphics: Hardware, Two dimensional vector graphics, Three dimensional
computer graphics, Techniques for visual realism: hidden line removal, surface removal
Entity manipulation and data storage: manipulation of model, object transform, mirror
transformation,Data Structure and Interactive Modeling, Object oriented representation,
Database, Database consideration
Applying the CAD Model in design, Standards for CAD
The Design/Manufacture interfaces
Linking to machine control: fundamentals of numerical control, computer numerical
control, Data representation for numerical control, part programming, Tool Path
generation for solid models, Rapid prototyping, cellular manufacturing, Robotics
technology.
 ME-5257: Robotics and Automation

Fundamentals of automation: Strategies and economics, Principles of automation applied

to loading feeding, measuring, material handling, storage, assembly, process control and
quality control.
Industrial robots: Technology, programming and applications, Manufactring systems:
Transfer machines, conventional machine layout systems, flow line systems, machining
centres, NC, DNC and CNC systems.
Flexible manufacturing systems, Introduction, Production, materials handling and
management sytems in FMS
Group Technology: Classification procedures and coding systems, Layout planning
model for GT, materials requirement planning and computer aided process planning.
Introduction to Computer - Integrated Manufacturing systems, Factories of the future and
Social impacts.
Robot technology:- Physical configuration, Drives (Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical),
Basic motors, Sensors including vision, Technical features, Programming languages,
Work cell control Robot sensors, Robot applications.

ME-5271/ME-5286: Total Quality Management

Quality as strategy; Defining quality, TQM philosophy, ISO standards, The Malcolm
Baldrige award, The philosophies of leading gurus; Deming, Juran, Crosby, Feigenbaum,
Ishikawa, Taguchi
Measures of quality products and processes; The cost of quality model, Accounting and
information support for TQM
Basic tools continuos improvement: Data types and summarization, Graphic tools, Cause
and effect diagram, Scatter diagrams, Seven step method for continuous improvement ,
PDCA cycle
Statistical process control: Control charts, variable and attributes, statistical basis for
developing control charts: p chart, np chart, c chart and u chart, X bar chart, R chart
Advanced tools: Affinity diagrams, Process capability and six sigma limits, Taguchi loss
function, Design of Experiments, Case discussion on Taguchi methods: Factor listing,
orthogonal array and experimental results, randomization and factorial experiments, The
signal to noise ratio, analysis of results
Customer Measurement: multi attribute methods, rating scales, weights of attributes, new
product design,
Customer measurement: Quality function deployment, Building house of quality
Initiating TQM: Understanding the model for charge, implementation and cost,
Implementing programs,
Employee practices in TQM organizations: Employee involvement, Organizational
design, Management process, Selection and training, Rewards and incentives
TQM and the Product development process: Defining the product, designing and
developing the product, Concurrent engineering.
TQM and the role of information technology; Quality information system
Bench marking
Landmarks on TQM: Awareness, Understanding, and Maturity
 ME – 5272/ME-5279: Simulation for Decision Making

Introduction: Appropriateness, Advantages & disadvantages, Systems & system

environment Types of models, Steps in simulation, Simulation examples, and Simulation
software.
Queuing Models: Systems viewed as queue, Queue Analysis.
Statistical Models: Discrete & continuous random variables and distributions.
Random Variate Generation: Random number generations and test for randomness,
Inverse Transformation Technique, Convolution Method, Acceptance rejection
Technique.
Input Modeling: Data collection, Parameter estimation, Goodness of fit tests.
Verification & Validation.
Out put Analysis: Measure of performance and their estimation.
Alternative Systems Design: Comparison of several systems design.
Simulating Systems: Manufacturing & material handling systems, Computer systems.
 * List of Open Institute Electives Courses for M. Tech.

a) ME-5222: Design of Intelligent Systems

b) ME-5223: Experimental Mechanics & NDT
c) ME-5224: Finite Element Analysis
d) ME-5225: Advanced Composite Materials
e) ME-5226: Materials for Tribological Applications
f) ME-5226: Computer Aided Design
g) ME-5240: Environmental Engineering
h) ME-5241: Advanced Thermodynamics
i) ME-5242: Advanced Heat & Mass Transfer
j) ME-5243: Advanced Fluid Mechanics
k) ME-5244: Power Plant
l) ME-5245: Solar Energy
m) ME-5246: Numerical Heat Transfer & Fluid Flow
n) ME-5258: Unconventional Manufacturing Processes
o) ME-5259: Production Planning & Control
p) ME-5260: Industrial Metrology & Inspection
q) ME-5278: Design of Experiments
r) ME-5279: Simulation for Decision Making
s) ME-5280: Marketing Management
t) ME-5281: Quality Engineering
u) ME-5282: Materials & Supply Chain Management
v) ME-5283: Computer Aided Decision Systems
w) ME-5284: Financial Engineering.
x) ME-5285: Engineering Economics
y) ME-5286: Total Quality Management

* The courses offered will be declared at the beginning of Second Semester each year and
may also include courses not listed above.
 ME-5273: Forecasing and Time Series Analysis

Theory and methods of modeling dynamic relationships among several interrelated times
e ries dta,Basic conepts of time series, stationary, seasonality, inheritability,
autoregresssive, memory funciton, autoregressive and moving average modles
Multivariate time series, analaysis of leading and lagging relationshop, ARIMA models,
The Box jenkins approach for developing ARIMA models
Technological forecasing
Management System Dynamics as a forecasing and policy evolution methodology

ME-5274: Design of Production Systems

Production System- Definition, Scope and Boundaries.

Long Term Forecasting-Quantitative and Qualitative Techniques.
Policy Decisions: Goals, Strategies, Tactics and Operational Decisions
Product Decisions-Product Development Phases, Industrial Design, Reliability
Allocation.
Process Decisions-Assembly and Operations Process Charts, Work Design, Job Design,
Human Factors and Ergonomics
Plant Decision-Plant Location and Plant Layout, Types of Layout and Analysis, Facilities
Planning Models
Materials Handling System-Types, analysis and models.
Group Technology-Coding and Classification, Cell Formation Techniques, GT Layout
Assembly and Production Line Blanching- Methods of Line Balancing, Multiple
Products and Mixed Line Balancing.
Project Management- PCM and PERT, Resource Allocation and Scheduling.

ME-5275/ME-5280: Marketing Management

Understanding Marketing Management: Critical role of marketing in organizational

performance, Customer satisfaction through quality, service and performance, Market
oriented strategic Planning Analyzing market opportunity: Marketing information and
market demand, Marketing environment, Customer buying behavior, Business markets
and business buying behavior, Market segmentation and Target markets.
Developing marketing strategies: Differentiating and positioning products, Developing
new products, Product life cycles, Strategies for leaders and challengers, Global
marketing strategies.
Planning marketing programs: Managing product lines, Brands, and Packaging,
Designing Pricing strategies, Selecting and managing marketing channels, Integrated
marketing communications, Advertising, Sales promotion, Public relations, Direct and
online marketing.
ME- 5276/ME-5278: Design of Experiments

Introduction to DOE, Review of basic statistical concepts, Introduction to ANOVA,

Some practical aspects of planning experiments, Multiple comparisons, residuals and
model adequacy checking, checking model assumptions, the Box-Cox Method, Choice of
sample size in designed experiments, Dispersion versus location effects, The randomized
complete block design (RCBD). Latin square and related design, Introduction to Factorial
Design, 2k Factorial Design, Blocking and Confounding in 2k Factorial Design, 2k-p
fractional factorial design, Response Surface Methods (RSM) to process optimization,
Canonical form of second order response surface model, Taguchi approach to robust
design, Taguchi’s Technical Methods, Random factors in experiments, nested and split-
plot design, non-normal responses and transformations, unbalanced data in a factorial
design, analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) repeated measures design.

ME-5405: Production Engineering Project

The detailed study/application related to the discipline. Theoretical studies, fabrication of

models, enhancement and development of existing set-up and development of algorithms
etc.

ME-5277: Management Information System

Information system as a decision making tool, systems approach, components, types of

information system, introductory idea of e-business, computer hardware and software,
role of intranet, internet, and extranet in information system, basic idea about
telecommunication networks.

Database Management System: Introduction, evaluation of RDBMS, relationships in

data, Data Structure Diagram, Data Model, Integrity Constraints, Normalization, Basic
SQL Commands.

MIS Development framework, planning, system design, implementation, evaluation and

maintenance of MIS.

Cross-functional information system, marketing information system, manufacturing

information system, accounting information system, financial information system,
customer relationship management, supplier relationship management.

ME-5407: Industrial Management Project

The detailed study/application related to the disciple, Studies applicable to industrial

environment. Data-processing and development of algorithms etc.