DEPARTMENT OF

MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING
 B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) – 2013 Batch

COURSE COMPONENTS
[Note: Excluding PEP subjects]

Table 1

General – 2 credits
Sl. No. Sub. Code Credits
Subject
1 14VE2001 Value Education I / II
/14VE2002 2:0:0
Total 2

Table 2

Basic Sciences – 12 credits

Sl. No. Sub. Code Credits
Subject
1 14MA2001 Vector Calculus and Complex Analysis 3:1:0
2 14MA2003 Mathematical Transforms 3:1:0
3 14MA2006 Numerical Mathematics and Computing 3:1:0
Total 12

Table 3

Engineering Sciences & Technical

Sl. No. Sub. Code Arts – 6 credits Credits
Subject
1 14MS2002 Managerial Skills 3:0:0
2 14ME2001 Engineering Mechanics 3:0:0
Total 6

Table 4

Program Core – 75 credits & a full / part semester project

Sl.No Sub. Code
Name of the Subject Credits
1 14ME2003 Material Science and Engineering 3:0:0
2 14ME2002 Metallurgy Laboratory 0:0:1
3 14ME2004 Manufacturing Processes 3:0:0
4 14ME2005 Machining Processes 3:0:0
5 14ME2006 Metrology and Measurement Systems 3:0:0
6 14ME2007 Fluid Power Control Engineering 3:0:0
7 14ME2008 Foundry, Smithy, Welding and Sheet Metal Laboratory 0:0:2
8 14ME2009 Metrology Laboratory 0:0:1
9 14ME2010 Fluid Power Control and Mechatronics Laboratory 0:0:2
10 14ME2011 CAM Laboratory 0:0:1
11 14ME2012 Lathe Shop 0:0:1
12 14ME2013 Special Machines Laboratory 0:0:1
13 14ME2014 Engineering Thermodynamics 3:0:0
14 14ME2015 Thermal Engineering I 3:0:0

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 15 14ME2016 Thermal Engineering II 3:0:0
16 14CE2003 Mechanics of Fluids 3:1:0
17 14ME2019 Heat and Mass Transfer 3:1:0
18 14ME2020 Thermal Engineering Laboratory 0:0:1
19 14CE2017 Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Lab 0:0:2
20 14ME2022 Heat Transfer Laboratory 0:0:1
21 14ME2023 Internal Combustion Engines Laboratory 0:0:1
22 14CE2002 Mechanics of Solids 3:1:0
23 14ME2025 Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing 3:0:0
24 14ME2026 Mechanics of Machines 3:1:0
25 14ME2027 Dynamics of Machinery 3:1:0
26 14ME2028 Design of Mechanical Transmission Systems 3:0:0
27 14ME2029 Design of Machine Elements 3:1:0
28 14CE2016 Strength of Materials Lab 0:0:2
29 14ME2031 Computer Aided Design and Engineering Laboratory 0:0:2
30 14ME2032 Machine Drawing 0:0:2
31 14ME2033 Dynamics Laboratory 0:0:1
Total Credits 75
14ME2999/ Full / Part Semester project
20/12
14ME2998
Total 95 / 87

Table 5
Soft Core – [Design Engineering] Credits
Sl.No Sub. Code (min of 21 credits to be earned)
Name of the Subject
1 14ME2034 Design of Jigs, Fixtures and Press Tools 3:0:0
2 14CE3006 Finite Element Methods in Engineering 3:0:0
3 14ME2036 Mechanical Vibrations 3:1:0
4 14ME2037 Product Design and Development Strategies 3:0:0
5 14MA3018 Optimization Techniques 3:0:0
6 14ME2039 Composite Materials 3:0:0
7 14ME2040 Design for manufacture 3:0:0
8 14ME2044 Industrial Design 3:0:0
9 14MA2018 Operations Research II 3:1:0
10 14AE2019 Computational Fluid Dynamics 3:1:0
11 14ME2038 Tribology in Design 3:1:0
Total credits 37

Soft Core – [Manufacturing Engineering] Credits

Sl.No Sub. Code (min of 21 credits to be earned)
Name of the Subject
1 14MA2018 Operations Research II 3:1:0
2 14ME2042 Mechatronics and Control Systems 3:0:0
3 14ME2043 Industrial Engineering 3:1:0
4 14ME2045 Rapid Prototyping and Tooling 3:0:0
5 14ME2046 Metal Cutting Theory and Practice 3:1:0
6 14ME2047 Welding Technology 3:0:0

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 7 14ME2048 Foundry Technology 3:0:0
8 14ME2039 Composite Materials 3:0:0
9 14MA3018 Optimization Techniques 3:0:0
10 14ME2040 Design for manufacture 3:0:0
11 14ME2035 Industrial Safety Engineering 3:0:0
Total credits 36

Soft Core – [Thermal Engineering] Credits

Sl.No Sub. Code (min of 21 credits to be earned)
Name of the Subject
1 14ME2049 Renewable Energy Sources 3:0:0
2 14ME2050 Advanced Internal Combustion Engines 3:1:0
3 14ME2051 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 3:1:0
4 14ME2052 Biomass Energy systems 3:0:0
5 14ME2053 Alternative fuels for I.C Engines 3:0:0
6 14ME2021 Modern Vehicle Technology 3:0:0
7 14AE2019 Computational Fluid Dynamics 3:0:0
8 14ME2018 Power Plant Engineering 3:0:0
9 14MA2018 Operations Research II 3:1:0
10 14ME2041 Turbomachinery 3:0:0
11 14ME2030 Design of Heat Exchangers 3:0:0
Total credits 36

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 M.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) - 2014 Batch

COURSE COMPONENTS

Table 1

S.No. SUB CODE SUBJECTS CREDIT

1 14MA3008 Computational Mathematics 3:0:0
2 14ME3007 Engineering Materials and Applications 3:0:0
3 14CE3006 Finite Element Methods in Engineering 3:0:0
4 14ME3011 Computer Aided Engineering Laboratory 0:0:2
5 14ME3009 Principles of Mechanical Measurements and Instrumentation 3:0:0
6 14ME3019 Energy Conservation and Management 3:0:0
7 14MA3018 Optimization Techniques 3:0:0
8 14ME3021 Composite Materials 3:0:0
9 14ME3038 Renewable Energy Sources 3:0:0
Total Credits 26
10 14VE3001/3002 Value Education III/IV 2
11 14ME3999 Full Semester project 20
12 14ME3998 Part Semester Project 12
Total 60

Table 2

Soft Core – [Manufacturing Engineering] Credits

Sl.No Sub. Code
(min of 22 credits to be earned)
1 14ME3005 Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems 3:0:0
2 14ME3006 Computer Applications in Design 3:0:0
3 14ME3024 Design for Manufacturing and Assembly 3:0:0
4 14ME3010 Mechatronics and Machine Controls 3:0:0
5 14ME3012 CAD/CAM Laboratory 0:0:2
6 14ME3029 Vibration Laboratory 0:0:2
7 14ME3018 Automation and Robotics Lab 0:0:2
8 14ME3015 Theory of Metal Cutting 3:0:0
9 14ME3025 Manufacturing System and Simulation 3:0:0
10 14ME3016 Advanced Metrology 3:0:0
11 14ME3020 Advanced Manufacturing Processes 3:0:0
12 14NT3023 MEMS and Nanotechnology 3:0:0
Total 33

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 Soft Core – [Thermal Engineering] (min of 22 credits to be Credits
Sl.No Sub. Code
earned)
1 14ME3002 Advanced Thermodynamics 3:0:0
2 14ME3022 Advanced Heat Transfer 3:0:0
3 14AE3002 Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics 3:0:0
4 14ME3003 Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3:0:0
5 14ME3004 Design of Thermal Power Equipment 3:0:0
6 14AE3010 Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics Lab 0:0:2
7 14ME3017 Advanced Heat Transfer Laboratory 0:0:1
8 14ME3014 Refrigeration Machinery and components 3:0:0
9 14ME3031 Cogeneration and Waste heat Recovery 3:0:0
10 14ME3036 Biomass Energy 3:0:0
11 14ME3001 Combustion in Engines 3:0:0
12 14ME3013 Solar Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 3:0:0
Total 33

Soft Core – [Engineering Design] (min of 22 credits to be Credits

Sl.No Sub. Code
earned)
1 14ME3008 Advanced Strength of Materials 3:0:0
2 14ME3028 Advanced Mechanical Vibrations 3:0:0
3 14ME3026 Advanced Mechanism Design 3:0:0
4 14ME3006 Computer Applications in Design 3:0:0
5 14ME3027 Industrial Tribology 3:0:0
6 14ME3023 Design of Mechanical System Elements 3:0:0
7 14ME3029 Vibration Laboratory 0:0:2
8 14ME3012 CAD/CAM Laboratory 0:0:2
9 14ME3033 Engineering Product Design and Development Strategies 3:0:0
10 14ME3037 Quality Concepts in Design 3:0:0
11 14ME3040 Engineering Fracture Mechanics 3:0:0
12 14ME3039 Experimental Stress Analysis 3:0:0
Total 34

Soft Core – [CAD/CAM] Credits

Sl.No Sub. Code
(min of 22 credits to be earned)
1 14ME3005 Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems 3:0:0
2 14ME3028 Advanced Mechanical Vibrations 3:0:0
3 14ME3018 Automation and Robotics Lab 0:0:2
4 14ME3006 Computer Applications in Design 3:0:0
5 14ME3010 Mechatronics and Machine Controls 3:0:0
6 14ME3034 Control of CNC Machine Tools 3:0:0
7 14ME3029 Vibration Laboratory 0:0:2
8 14ME3012 CAD/CAM Laboratory 0:0:2
9 14ME3033 Engineering Product Design and Development Strategies 3:0:0
10 14ME3037 Quality Concepts in Design 3:0:0
11 14ME3024 Design for Manufacturing and Assembly 3:0:0
12 14ME3032 Drives and Control Systems for Robot 3:0:0
Total 33

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 Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (PGDAMT) - 2014 Batch

COURSE COMPONENTS

Table 1

S.No. SUB CODE SUBJECTS CREDIT

1 14ME3015 Theory of Metal Cutting 3:0:0
2 14ME3005 Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems 3:0:0
3 14ME3010 Mechatronics and Machine Controls 3:0:0
4 14ME3007 Engineering Materials and Applications 3:0:0
14VE3001/
5 Value Education III/IV 2:0:0
14VE3002
6 14ME3012 CAD/CAM Laboratory 0:0:2
7 14ME3018 Automation and Robotics Lab 0:0:2
Principles of Mechanical Measurements and 3:0:0
8
14ME3009 Instrumentation
9 14ME3999 Full Semester Project 0:0:20
Total 41

Post Graduate Diploma in Petroleum and Natural Gas Flow Measurements and Instrumentation - 2014
Batch

COURSE COMPONENTS

Table 1

S.No. SUB CODE SUBJECTS CREDIT

1 14ME3009 Principles of Mechanical Measurements and Instrumentation 3:0:0
2 14ME3003 Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3:0:0
3 14ME3010 Mechatronics and Machine Controls 3:0:0
4 14ME3016 Advanced Metrology 3:0:0
5 14VE3001/3002 Value Education III/IV 2:0:0
6 14AE3010 Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics Lab 0:0:2
7 14ME3018 Automation and Robotics Laboratory 0:0:2
8 14ME3007 Engineering Materials and Applications 3:0:0
9 14ME3999 Full Semester Project 0:0:20
Total 41

M.Tech Mechanical Engineering Specialization in Manufacturing

Lateral Students - 2015 Batch
(Eligibility: PGD in Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Petroleum and Natural Gas Flow Measurements
and Instrumentation)

COURSE COMPONENTS

Table 1
PROGRAM CORE
S.No. SUB CODE SUBJECTS CREDIT
1 14MA3008 Computational Mathematics 3:0:0
2 14CE3006 Finite Element Methods in Engineering 3:0:0
3 14ME3011 Computer Aided Engineering Laboratory 0:0:2

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 4 14ME3019 Energy Conservation and Management 3:0:0
5 14MA3018 Optimization Techniques 3:0:0
6 14ME3021 Composite Materials 3:0:0
7 14ME3038 Renewable Energy Sources 3:0:0
Total Credits 20
8 14ME3998 Part Semester Project 12
Total 32

Table 2
Soft Core – [Manufacturing Engineering] ( Credits
Sl.No Sub. Code
min of 14 credits to be earned)
1 14ME3006 Computer Applications in Design 3:0:0
2 14ME3024 Design for Manufacturing and Assembly 3:0:0
3 14ME3025 Manufacturing System and Simulation 3:0:0
4 14ME3016 Advanced Metrology 3:0:0
5 14ME3020 Advanced Manufacturing Processes 3:0:0
6 14NT3023 MEMS and Nanotechnology 3:0:0
7 14ME3015 Theory of Metal Cutting 3:0:0
8 14ME3005 Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems 3:0:0
Total 24

LIST OF SUBJECTS

Subject Code Name of the Subject Credit

13ME301 Ergonomics for Special Groups 4:0:0
13ME302 Design and use of Assistive Technology 4:0:0
13ME303 Composite Materials Technology 4:0:0
14ME1001 Geometric Drawing 0:0:2
14ME1002 Workshop Practice 0:0:2
14ME1003 Basic Mechanical Engineering 3:0:0
14ME2001 Engineering Mechanics 3:0:0
14ME2002 Metallurgy Laboratory 0:0:1
14ME2003 Material Science and Engineering 3:0:0
14ME2004 Manufacturing Processes 3:0:0
14ME2005 Machining Processes 3:0:0
14ME2006 Metrology and Measurement Systems 3:0:0
14ME2007 Fluid Power Control Engineering 3:0:0
14ME2008 Foundry, Smithy, Welding and Sheet Metal Laboratory 0:0:2
14ME2009 Metrology Laboratory 0:0:1
14ME2010 Fluid Power Control and Mechatronics Laboratory 0:0:2
14ME2011 CAM Laboratory 0:0:1
14ME2012 Lathe Shop 0:0:1
14ME2013 Special Machines Laboratory 0:0:1
14ME2014 Engineering Thermodynamics 3:0:0
14ME2015 Thermal Engineering I 3:0:0
14ME2016 Thermal Engineering II 3:0:0
14ME2017 Basic Automobile Engineering 3:0:0
14ME2018 Power Plant Engineering 3:0:0
14ME2019 Heat and Mass Transfer 3:1:0
14ME2020 Thermal Engineering Laboratory 0:0:1
14ME2021 Modern Vehicle Technology 3:0:0
14ME2022 Heat Transfer Laboratory 0:0:1

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14ME2023 Internal Combustion Engines Laboratory 0:0:1
14ME2024 Mechatronics 3:0:0
14ME2025 Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing 3:0:0
14ME2026 Mechanics of Machines 3:1:0
14ME2027 Dynamics of Machinery 3:1:0
14ME2028 Design of Transmission Systems 3:0:0
14ME2029 Design of Machine Elements 3:1:0
14ME2030 Design of Heat Exchangers 3:0:0
14ME2031 Computer Aided Design and Engineering Laboratory 0:0:2
14ME2032 Machine Drawing 0:0:2
14ME2033 Dynamics Laboratory 0:0:2
14ME2034 Design of Jigs, Fixtures and Press Tools 3:0:0
14ME2035 Industrial Safety Engineering 3:0:0
14ME2036 Mechanical Vibrations 3:0:0
14ME2037 Product Design and Development Strategies 3:0:0
14ME2038 Tribology in Design 3:1:0
14ME2039 Composite Materials 3:0:0
14ME2040 Design for manufacture 3:0:0
14ME2041 Turbomachinery 3:0:0
14ME2042 Mechatronics and Control systems 3:0:0
14ME2043 Industrial Engineering 3:1:0
14ME2044 Industrial Design 3:0:0
14ME2045 Rapid Prototyping and Tooling 3:0:0
14ME2046 Metal Cutting Theory and Practice 3:1:0
14ME2047 Welding Technology 3:0:0
14ME2048 Foundry Technology 3:0:0
14ME2049 Renewable Energy Sources 3:0:0
14ME2050 Advanced Internal Combustion Engines 3:1:0
14ME2051 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 3:1:0
14ME2052 Biomass Energy systems 3:0:0
14ME2053 Alternative fuels for I.C Engines 3:0:0
14ME2054 Principles of Resource and Quality Management 3:1:0
14ME3001 Combustion in Engines 3:0:0
14ME3002 Advanced Thermodynamics 3:0:0
14ME3003 Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3:0:0
14ME3004 Design of Thermal Power Equipments 3:0:0
14ME3005 Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems 3:0:0
14ME3006 Computer Applications in Design 3:0:0
14ME3007 Engineering Materials and Applications 3:0:0
14ME3008 Advanced Strength of Materials 3:0:0
14ME3009 Principles of Mechanical Measurements and Instrumentation 3:0:0
14ME3010 Mechatronics and Machine Controls 3:0:0
14ME3011 Computer Aided Engineering Laboratory 0:0:2
14ME3012 CAD/CAM Laboratory 0:0:2
14ME3013 Solar Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 3:0:0
14ME3014 Refrigeration Machinery and components 3:0:0
14ME3015 Theory of Metal Cutting 3:0:0
14ME3016 Advanced Metrology 3:0:0
14ME3017 Advanced Heat Transfer Laboratory 0:0:1
14ME3018 Automation and Robotics Laboratory 0:0:2
14ME3019 Energy Conservation and Management 3:0:0
14ME3020 Advanced Manufacturing Processes 3:0:0
14ME3021 Composite Materials 3:0:0

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 14ME3022 Advanced Heat Transfer 3:0:0
14ME3023 Design of Mechanical System Elements 3:0:0
14ME3024 Design for Manufacturing and Assembly 3:0:0
14ME3025 Manufacturing System and Simulation 3:0:0
14ME3026 Advanced Mechanism Design 3:0:0
14ME3027 Industrial Tribology 3:0:0
14ME3028 Advanced Mechanical Vibrations 3:0:0
14ME3029 Vibration Laboratory 0:0:2
14ME3030 Industrial Robotics 3:0:0
14ME3031 Cogeneration and Waste heat Recovery 3:0:0
14ME3032 Drives and Control Systems for Robot 3:0:0
14ME3033 Engineering Product Design and Development Strategies 3:0:0
14ME3034 Control of CNC Machine Tools 3:0:0
14ME3035 Solar Thermal Energy Conversion 3:0:0
14ME3036 Biomass Energy 3:0:0
14ME3037 Quality Concepts in Design 3:0:0
14ME3038 Renewable Energy Sources 3:0:0
14ME3039 Experimental Stress Analysis 3:0:0
14ME3040 Engineering Fracture Mechanics 3:0:0
14ME3041 Applied Mechatronics 3:0:0
14ME3042 Automation in Manufacturing 3:0:0
14ME4001 Friction Stir Welding and Processing Technology 3:1:0
14ME4002 Applied Thermal Engineering and Experimental Methods 3:1:0
14ME4003 Smart Materials and Vibration Control 3:1:0
14ME4004 Control System Engineering 3:1:0

13ME301 ERGONOMICS FOR SPECIAL GROUPS

Credits: 4:0:0

Objective:
To understand the Ergonomics for Disabled and Elderly peoples.
To provide the knowledge about Ergonomic Assessment Methods and Techniques.
To learn about the principles of Human Factors and Engineering.
To give skills on special solutions for people with lower back problems and Bed ridden

Outcome:
Knowledge in techniques to assess elderly and disabled persons.
Ability to design of assistive devices for elderly and disabled persons.
Ability to design for persons with disabilities
knowledgeable on human factors engineering

Unit I
EXTRA-ORDINARY INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS OF PEOPLE: Introduction - Defining Ergonomics-
Defining “Extra-Ordinary” Individuals and Population Groups - A Day in the Life of My Mother - Differing From
the Norm -Capabilities of the Mind - Sensing the Environment.

Unit II
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES: Overview- Measurement Teams -Anthropometric
Techniques-Assessing Energetic Capabilities, Muscle Strength, Mental Workload, Vision Capabilities, Auditory
Capabilities, Smelling and Tasting Capabilities, Taction Senses, Assessing Response, Complex Capabilities-
Systematic Gathering of Information.

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Unit III
PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING: Overview-Striving for Better Designs-Proper Design
Procedures -Designing for Body Strength, “Signal Loop”, Groups of People and for Individuals.

Unit IV
DESIGN FOR MOVEMENT: Special solutions for the very small and big, for those with lower back problems
and for bedridden persons, Overview-Design for Motion Instead of Posture- Design to Fit Body Dimensions-Design
for Very Small and Very Big People-Design to Avoid Harm and Injury.

Unit V
DESIGN FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: Overview-Defining and Measuring Disabilities-Ergonomics
for One-Locomotion Aids –Use of Computers-Ergonomic Design of Tele-support Systems-Consumer Products-
Selection of Assistive Technology-Sources of Information and Advice

Text Books:
1. Karl H.E. Kroemer, 'Extra-Ordinary' Ergonomics: How to Accommodate Small and Big Persons, The
Disabled and Elderly, Expectant Mothers, and Children (Hfes Issues in Human Factors and Ergonomics),
CRC Press; 1st Edition, 2005, ISBN-10: 0849336686 ISBN-13: 978-0849336683

Reference Books:
1. Arthur D. Fisk and Wendy A. Rogers, Handbook of Human Factors and the Older Adult, Academic Press
Inc; 51st edition, 1996. ISBN-10: 0122576802 and ISBN-13: 978-0122576805.
2. Abdelsalam Helal, Mounir Mokhtari and Bessam Abdulrazak, “The Engineering Handbook of Smart
Technology for Aging, Disability and Independence”, Wiley-Blackwell, 2008, ISBN-10: 0471711551 and
ISBN-13: 978-0471711551.
3. Ergonomic Checkpoints-Practical and easy-to-implement solutions for improving safety, health and
working conditions- International Labour Organization, Second edition 2010, International Labour
Office,Geneva,2010, ISBN 978-92-2-122666-6,www.ilo.org/publns

13ME302 DESIGN AND USE OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Credits: 4:0:0

Objective:
To familiarize student with Human Body and it’s functioning.
To give knowledge about Ethics in design of Assistive Device Technologies.
To give exposure to Myths of Natural Technology.
To equip students with skills on Need and Task Based Design

Outcome:
Knowledgeable on Human Body and its functioning.
Ability to design of Assistive Device Technologies, Ethics and Surveys.
Knowledgeable on Evaluate Assistive Technology

Unit I
The Human Body: Body Sizes-Mobility, Muscular work, Body Strength and load handling- The human mind, How
we see, How we hear, How we sense objects and Energy, How we experience indoor and outside climates.

Unit II
The User’s Experience and Case Study: Better Than New Ethics for Assistive Technologists- Introduction-Fear of
Technology and Disability Discrimination-Sources of Assistive Technology Ethics-The Standard of Normality-
Justice. Case Study: An Assistive Technology Ethics Survey Peter A. Danielson, Holly Longstaff, Rana Ahmad,
H.F. Machiel Van der Loos, Ian M. Mitchell, and Meeko M.K. Oishi-Survey Design -Survey Questions

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Unit III
The Myth of Natural Technology: Source of the Data- Key Ideas Related to Meaning and Assistive Technology-
Implications for AT Design and Selection-Accessible Technology and Models of Disability-Assistive Technology-
Models of Disability-Accessible Technology-Concepts from Human–Computer Interaction

Unit IV
Need and Task-Based Design and Evaluation: Introduction-Assistive Technology Abandonment-HAAT Model-
Case Stories: Applying the HAAT Model. Research and Academic Outreach - Challenges to Effective Evaluation of
Assistive Technology - Evaluating Technology in the Lab, Clinic and the world.

Unit V
Providing Innovative Engineering Solutions: Academia and Industry- Project Criteria- Logistics. Projects:
Innovative Engineering Solutions to be provided for real time problems through mini-projects.

Text Books:
1. Karl H E Kroemer, Fitting the Human, Introduction to Ergonomics, 6th Edition, 2008, CRC Press ISBN-
10: 1420055399 and ISBN-13: 978-1420055399
2. Meeko Mitsuko K. Oishi, Ian M. Mitchell, H. F. Machiel Van der Loos, Design and Use of Assistive
Technology, 2010, Springer, ISBN: 978-1-4419-7030-5 (Print) 978-1-4419-7031-2

Reference Books:
1. Ergonomics: A Practical Guide and Companion CD, 2nd Edition by National Safety Council, 1993,
National Safety Council; 2nd edition, 1993, ISBN-10: 0879121688 and ISBN-13: 978-0879121686.
2. Rory Cooper, Wheelchair Selection and Configuration, Demos Medical, 1st Edition , 1998. ISBN-10:
1888799188 and ISBN-13: 978-1888799187.

13ME303 COMPOSITE MATERIALS

Credits 4:0:0

Objective:
To provide a basic understanding of composite materials and to understand how composite materials are
obtained and discuss the nature of the various forms of reinforcement and matrix.
To learn about various types of composites including processing.
To Understand the various testing of composite materials and its constituents.

Outcome:
Ability to understand the basics of Composite materials and its properties and applications.
Ability to know the processing methods of MMCs and their properties and applications
Knowledge about Processing of Polymer and Ceramic Metal matrix composites and curing methods of
Polymer Metal matrix composites
Ability to understand the various testing methods of Composite materials and its constituents.

Unit I
INTRODUCTION: Definition –Classification of Composite materials based on structure – based on matrix -
Matrices – Polymer, Graphite, Ceramic and Metal Matrices - Advantages of composites – application of composites
– functional requirements of reinforcement and matrix . Reinforcement types – Fibres – Glass, Carbon, Ceramic
and Aramid fibers - continuous, particulate and whisker reinforcements – Properties - Applications – Comparison of
fiber strengths – Matrix materials – Properties. Wettability fibre with matrix – Effect of surface roughness –
Interfacial bonding

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Unit II
MECHANICS OF COMPOSITES: Rule of mixture - volume and mass fractions – density - void content,
Evaluation of four elastic moduli based on strength of materials approach and Semi - Empirical model -
Longitudinal Young’s modulus - transverse Young’s modulus – major Poisson’s ratio – In - plane shear modulus,
Ultimate strengths of a unidirectional lamina. Characteristics of Fiber - reinforced lamina – laminates – lamination
theory, Interlaminar stresses.

Unit III
POLYMER MATRIX COMPOSITES: Polymer matrix resins – Thermosetting resins, thermoplastic resins –
Reinforcement fibres – Rovings – Woven fabrics – Non woven random mats – various types of fibres. PMC
processes - Hand lay up processes – Spray up processes – Compression moulding – Reinforced reaction injection
moulding - Resin transfer moulding – Pultrusion – Filament winding – Injection moulding. Fibre reinforced plastics
(FRP), Glass fibre reinforced plastics (GRP).

Unit IV
METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES: Characteristics of MMC, Various types of Metal matrix composites Alloy vs.
MMC, Advantages of MMC, Limitations of MMC, Metal Matrix, Reinforcements – particles – fibres. Effect of
reinforcement - Volume fraction – Rule of mixtures. Processing of MMC – Powder metallurgy process - diffusion
bonding – stir casting – squeeze casting.

Unit V
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES: Fatigue –S-N curves – Fatigue behaviors of CMCs – Fatigue of particle and
whisker reinforced composites – Hybrid composites – Thermal fatigue. Introduction to structures - selection of
material, manufacturing and laminate configuration - design of joints - bonded joints - bolted joints - bonded and
bolted

Text Books:
1. 1 Mallick, P.K., “Fiber Reinforced Composites: Materials, Manufacturing and Design”, Third Edition,
Marcel Dekker Inc, 2007.
2. Agarwal, B.D., and Broutman L.J., “Analysis and Performance of Fiber Composites”, John
Wiley and Sons, 2006.
3. Mathews F.L. and Rawlings R.D., Composite materials: Engineering and Science, Chapman and Hall,
London, England, 1st edition, 1994.

Reference Books:
1. Robert M. Jones, “Mechanics of Composite Materials” Taylor and Francis, 1999
2. Chawla K.K Composite Materials: Science and Engineering ., Springer – Verlag, 2008
3. Ronald Gibson, “Principles of Composite Material Mechanics", Tata McGraw Hill, 2007.
4. Strong A.B., Fundamentals of Composite Manufacturing, SME, 1989.
5. Sharma S.C., Composite materials, Narosa Publications, 2000.

14ME1001 GEOMETRIC DRAWING

Credits: 0:0:2

Course Objective:
To impart and inculcate proper understanding of the theory of projection.
To improve visualization skills.
To enable students to understand various concepts like dimensioning, conventions and standards related to
working drawings in order to become professionally efficient.
To understand the usage of various line types, arcs, and methods to draw using AutoCAD.
To understand standard, modify, draw, layers and properties tool bars and use it to draw 2D drawings and
plotting
To understand suitable hatching methods, dimensioning, and apply orthographic and isometric views

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Course Outcome:
Ability to
Understand theory of projection and conventions to graphically represent the details of engineering
components
Visualize the objects from the drawings
Represent engineering components in terms of orthographic and isometric drawings with different line
types, arcs and circles using CAD software
Reconstruct the drawings with modify, layers and properties tool bars using CAD software
Describe simple building drawings with suitable hatching methods

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
The faculty conducting the Laboratory will prepare a list of 12 experiments and get the approval of HoD/Director
and notify it at the beginning of each semester.

Reference Books:
1. Basant Agrawal, C.M. Agrawal, ‘Engineering Drawing’, Tata McGraw Hill Private Ltd., 2010.
2. Shyam Tickoo, ‘AUTOCAD 2012 ’ Pearson Publications, 2012.
3. Bhatt N.D., “Elementary Engineering Drawing”, 26th Edition. Chartor Publishing House, Anand, 2009.
4. Venugopal K. “Engineering Graphics”, 9th Edn. (Revised), New Age International Publishers, 2009.
5. Natarajan K.V. “A Text Book of Engineering Drawing”, 16th Edition, 2006.
6. Shyam Tickoo, ‘AUTOCAD 2007 for Engineers and Designers ’ Dreamtech India (P) Ltd., 2007.

14ME1002 WORKSHOP PRACTICE

Credits: 0:0:2

Course Objective:
To enable students to practice soldering techniques
To facilitate students to practice characterization of electronic devices.
To familiarize wiring of tube lights and lights used in stair case
To train students in the assembly of PC and trouble shooting of the same.
To give basic training on fitting joints and Carpentry joints as well as on plumping practices.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Apply the acquired skills for their mini project works as well as end semester project work.
Asses the practical difficulties encountered in industries during any assembly work and solve the same
Formulate methods and means for fitting works, carpentry works and pipe fittings
Design and develop electronic and electrical circuits throughout their career
Make use of their computer literacy to solve core engineering problems

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
The faculty conducting the Laboratory will prepare a list of 12 experiments and get the approval of HoD/Director
and notify it at the beginning of each semester.

Reference Books:
1. S.Suyambazhahan, “Engineering Practices”, PHI, Second Edition 2012.
2. S.Bawa, “Engineering workshop practice”, Tata McGraw Hill, 2013.
3. Prof.Vee Ess Workshop manual, V S Publications, Bangalore,2013.

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 14ME1003 BASIC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To provide knowledge about IC Engines, External combustion Engines, boilers, power
plants, metal forming, metal joining, machining process and materials.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
summarise thermal energy systems.
summarise materials and manufacturing processes

External combustion engine – Working of Steam Engine – Steam Turbine Boilers, petrol and Diesel Engine.
conventional, non conventional power plants. Load – Types, stress and strain ––Stress strain curve of ductile and
brittle materials. Metal Casting and Forming Process –various steps in moulding process- patterns – melting of cast
iron –cupola furnace- principles of forging, extrusion and Rolling. Arc welding, gas welding. Metal Machining:
Working Principles and specifications of Lathe, drilling and milling machine. Properties of materials – ferrous
metals and alloys –Nonferrous metals and alloys, Introduction to composites.

Reference Books:
1. K.Venugopal,V.Prabhuraja,” Basic Mechanical Engineering”, Anuradha Agencies,2013
2. S.R.J.Shantha Kumar, “Basic Mechanical Engineering”, HiTech Publications,2001.
3. I.E. Paul Degarmo, J.T. Black, Ronald A. Kosher, “Material and Processes in Manufacturing”, 8th Edition,
John Wiley and sons, inc., 1999.
4. S S Rattan ,” Strength of materials”, Tata McGraw-Hill,2008
5. G. Shunmagam, “Basic Mechanical Engineering”, Tata McGraw Hill, 2001.

14ME2001 ENGINEERING MECHANICS

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
forces acting on particle and rigid bodies.
free body diagrams for solving problems with structural members.
geometrical properties of surfaces and solids
concepts of kinematics, kinetics of particle and rigid bodies

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Classify the system of forces and resolve the components of force system in space
Determine centroid and moment of inertia of solids and understand their application in mechanics.
Analyse the motion of connected bodies
Apply D-Alembert’s principle on motion of bodies

Statics of particle : Concurrent forces in space:- Components of force in space, Equilibrium of a

Particle in space – Application of statics of particle. Equilibrium of rigid bodies: - Free body diagram. Moment of
a force about a point – Varignon’s theorem – Moment of a couple – Resolution of a given force in to force and
couple system. Applications of statics of rigid bodies. Properties of surfaces and solids:- CG, Centroid and
Moment of inertia Dynamics of particle: Kinematics , mass moment of inertia of simple solids Kinetics: Newton’s
second law of motion – D-Alembert’s principle – Motion on connected bodies, Work – Energy method Motion of
connected bodies – Impulse and momentum Equation. Dynamic Equilibrium, Impact of elastic bodies: Types of
impact – Method of analysis .

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References Books:
1. Beer, F.P and Johnston Jr. E.R. “Vectors Mechanics of Engineers”, Vol. 1 Statics and Vol. 2 Dynamics,
McGraw-Hill International Edition, 2005.
2. Hibbeler, R.C., ”Engineering Mechanics”, Vol. 1 Statics, vol .2 Dynamics ,Pearson Education Asia Pvt.
Ltd.,2000
3. Irving H. shames, “Engineering Mechanics – Statics and Dynamics”, IV Edition – Pearson Education Asia
Pvt. Ltd., 2003.
4. Rajasekaran, S, Sankarasubramanian, G., “Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics”, Vikas Publishing
House Pvt. Ltd.,2007
5. Palanichamy, M.S.,Nagan, S., “Engineering Mechanics – statics and dynamics”, Tata McGraw-Hill,2002

14ME2002 METALLURGY LABORATORY

Credit: 0:0:1

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on metallographic techniques for studying the microstructures of alloys.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Understand the working principle of optical microscope (upright type and inverted type)
Prepare samples for metallurgical studies following appropriate metallographic procedure
Identify the microstructures of different types of steels, aluminum and copper
Demonstrate skills to extract metallographic images from samples
Conduct experiments to determine the properties of foundry sand

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
The faculty conducting the Laboratory will prepare a list of 6 experiments and get the approval of HoD/Director and
notify it at the beginning of each semester.

14ME2003 MATERIAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on materials science, the structure of alloys, crystal defects, mechanical properties,
phase diagrams, and heat treatments with their effects on properties.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Understand crystal structures of common engineering materials
Summarize various types of defects in crystal and identify the different strengthening mechanisms
Analyse different types of failures and predict service behavior of materials for various applications
Determine the right compositions of metals, heat treatment procedures for different mechanical engineering
applications.

Structure of solid metals, polymorphism- Miller indices. Metallographic analysis- Optical microscope, SEM, TEM.
Defects in crystals– diffusion - Fick’s, Laws of diffusion – plastic deformation- slip and twinning – recovery re-
crystallization and grain growth.- strengthening mechanisms-Fracture – ductile and brittle fracture - Griffith’s theory
of crack propagation-Creep- Fatigue failure, Solid solution, Phases- phase diagrams- Gibbs phase rule- cooling
curves, types of Equilibrium diagrams, lever rule –Iron –Iron Carbide equilibrium diagram -heat treatment of steel.
Properties and applications: Non-ferrous alloys, polymers and ceramics. Mechanical Testing.

References Books:
1. Raghavan. V, “Material Science and Engineering, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2004.

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 2. Williams D. Callister “ Material Science and Engineering” John Wiley & sons inc. 2013.
3. Reza Abbaschian, Lara Abbaschian, Robert E. Reed-Hill, “Physical Metallurgy Principles”, Cengage
Learning, 2010.
4. Raymond A Higgins “Engineering Materials (Applied Physical Metallurgy) English Language book
society, 2003.
5. Sidney Avner, “ Introduction to Physical Metallurgy”, Tata McGraw Hill, 1997.

14ME2004 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
principle, procedure and applications of casting and welding processes
principle, procedure and applications of bulk metal forming, sheet metal forming and powder metallurgy
process

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Apply cutting mechanics to metal machining based on cutting force and power consumption.
Learn the basic operation of various traditional and non-traditional manufacturing processes.
Learn how various products are made using traditional and non-traditional manufacturing processes.
Justify the most appropriate manufacturing process and material for a given product.
Select/Suggest process for producing gear.

Casting Processes and Machines: Types, Moulding Tools, Casting defects, Special casting processes. Bulk
Forming Processes and Machines: Rolling, Forging-Extrusion, Drawing-Defects- -Force calculations, Processing
of Plastics. Sheet Forming Processes: Types, Clearance and shear on punch and die, Types of sheet metal dies.
Welding Processes: Types, consumables, Weld defects and remedies. Powder Metallurgy: Production of metal
powder-characteristics – equipment, shaping processes, Secondary and finishing processes.

Reference Books
1. P.N. Rao, Manufacturing Technology Foundry, Forming and Welding, TMH-2003; 2nd Edition, 2003
2. Kalpakjian, S., “Manufacturing Engineering and Technology”, Pearson Education India Edition, 2006.
3. Roy. A. Lindberg, Processes and Materials of Manufacture, PHI / Pearson Education, 2006
4. Nagpal G.R. “Metal forming processes”, Khanna publishers, New Delhi, 2004
5. Heine, Richard, Carl R Loper and Philip Rosenthal, ‘Principles of Metal Casting’, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Ltd., 2000.
6. George E Dieter., Mechanical Metallurgy, Tata Mcgraw Hill; 3 Ed 3rd edition, 2013

14ME2005 MACHINING PROCESSES

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
concept and basic mechanics of metal cutting,
working of machine tools such as lathe, shaping, milling, drilling, grinding and broaching.
methods of gear manufacturing and to know the working concepts of Non-conventional machining
processes

Course Outcome
Ability to select and apply appropriate machining processes to develop products

Chip Types, formation Mechanism, orthogonal cutting - Merchant and Lee and Shaffer theory -cutting force -
Temperature in metal cutting-Tool life and tool wear-cutting tool materials- cutting fluids. Lathe: Construction,

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Types, Operations, special attachments, machining time and power estimation- capstan and turret lathes.
Reciprocating machine tools: shaper, planer, slotter. Milling: Types, cutters, operations, indexing. Drilling:
reaming, boring, tapping, machining time calculations - Broaching machines. Grinding: wheel designation and
selection, types of machines, types of finishing Processes. Gear cutting methods. Non-conventional machining.

Reference Books
1. Rao. P.N “Manufacturing Technology”, Metal Cutting and Machine Tools, Tata Mc Graw– Hill, New
Delhi, 2004.
2. Kalpakjian, S., “Manufacturing Engineering and Technology”, Pearson Education India Edition, 2006.
3. HMT – Production Technology, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2008.
4. S.K.Hajra Choudhray, S.K. Bose, ‘Elements of Workshop Technology, Vol. II, Machine Tools’, Media
promoters & Publishers (P) Ltd, 2000.
5. Gary F Benedict, ‘Non traditional Manufacturing Processes’, Marcel Dekker Inc,2005

14ME2006 METROLOGY AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
concept of Measurements,
various measurement systems.

Course Outcome:
Ability to select and employ suitable instruments for measurement .
Ability to demonstrate the use of advanced measurement techniques.

Definition-Standards of measurement-Errors in measurement-Accuracy, precision, sensitivity and readability.

Length standard-Line and end standard – Slip gauges, micrometers, verniers, dial gauges comparators: various
types-principle and applications, angular measuring instruments-bevel protractor, levels, sine bar and sine center,
Straightness, flatness, surface texture, run out-various measuring instruments, Tool maker’s microscope.
Measurement of threads - errors. Coordinate measuring machine, Interferometry-applications.

Reference books:
1. R.K.Jain, "Engineering Metrology", Khanna Publishers ,2009.
2. I.C.Gupta, "A Text Book of Engineering Metrology", Dhanpat Rai and Sons, 2000.
3. John Frederick Wise Galyer, Charles Reginald Shotbolt, " Metrology for Engineers ", ELBS, 1990.
4. Thomas G. Beckwith, Roy D. Marangoni and John H. Lienhard V " Mechanical Measurements, 6th
Edition, 2006
5. Manohar Mahajan, A text book of metrology , Dhanpat Rai & CO..2006

14ME2007 FLUID POWER CONTROL ENGINEERING

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart the knowledge on
components of pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Apply boolean algebra for logic design of FPC circuits.
Interpret the standard symbols used in FPC Systems.
Demonstrate the working principles and constructional details of Fluid Power Control System components
and drives.

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 Design and develop low cost automation circuits for industrial problems.

Introduction, application and design of pneumatic, hydraulic, electro pneumatic, electro hydraulic systems - Circuit
and graphic symbols – Actuators –valves Cylinders - Energy transfer and preparation - Measuring instruments-
Equipment combinations - Electrical circuit symbols - Electro-hydraulic control - Hydraulic circuit diagram -
Electrical circuit diagram - Function diagram - Procedure for the construction of an electro-hydraulic system -
Actuation of a single-acting cylinder - Direct solenoid valve actuation - Indirect solenoid valve actuation - Boolean
basic logic functions - Actuation of a double-acting cylinder - Hydraulic Drives - Constant and Variable delivery
types, gears, vane and piston pumps - linear motor cylinder and piston drives - Hydraulic and pneumatic Circuits –
Reciprocation - quick return - sequencing – synchronizing - clamping and accumulator circuits - press circuits -
fluidic elements – Fluidic sensors

Reference books:
1. R. Srinivasan “Hydraulic and Pneumatic Controls” 2 nd Edition ,Tata McGraw - Hill Education 2008.
2. Anthony Esposito, “ Fluid power with applications”, Prentice Hall,2008.
3. Steward H.L. “ Hydraulic and pneumatic power for production, Industrial press”, NewYork, 1997.
4. D.Merkle,K.Rupp, “Electro Hydraulics” FESTO didactic KG, D- 73734 Esslingen1994.
5. Ramakrishnan M. “Industrial Automation”, Swathi Publications, 1999.

14ME2008 FOUNDRY, SMITHY, WELDING AND SHEET METAL LABORATORY

Credits: 0:0:2

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on principles and procedure of casting, welding, forming processes.
To provide hands on training in all manufacturing processes such as casting, welding and forming

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Apply the acquired skills for their mini project works as well as end semester project work.
Asses the practical difficulties encountered in industries during any manufacturing processes with hand
tools and solve the same
Formulate methods and means for casting, welding forming and sheet metal processes
Design process planning for production processes

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

The faculty conducting the Laboratory will prepare a list of 12 experiments and get the approval of HoD/Director
and notify it at the beginning of each semester.

14ME2009 METROLOGY LABORATORY

Credits: 0:0:1

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
working principles of linear and angular measuring instruments
measurement of linear and angular dimensions of a typical work piece specimen using the measuring
instruments
methods of form measurements

Course outcome:
Ability to
Carry out- measurements with linear and angular measuring instruments
measure linear and angular dimensions of a typical work piece specimen using the measuring instruments

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 LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
The faculty conducting the Laboratory will prepare a list of 6 experiments and get the approval of HoD/Director and
notify it at the beginning of each semester.

14ME2010 FLUID POWER CONTROL AND MECHATRONICS LABORATORY

Credits: 0:0:2

Course Objectives:
To impart knowledge on
fundamentals of fluid power and Mechatronics systems and primary actuating systems.
programming skills in Programmable logic controllers.
principles of pneumatics and hydraulics and apply them to real life problems.

Course Outcome
Ability to
Apply boolean algebra for logic design of FPC circuits.
Design and demonstrate low cost automation circuits with PLC for industrial problems.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
The faculty conducting the Laboratory will prepare a list of 12 experiments and get the approval of HoD/Director
and notify it at the beginning of each semester.

14ME2011 CAM LABORATORY

Credits: 0:0:1

Prerequisite: Lathe Shop [14ME2012], Special Machines Laboratory [14ME2013]

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
NC programming for CNC turning and milling operation and execution.
Selection of tool for a machining operation.
simulation and verifying machining processes.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Understand features and applications of CNC turning and machining centers.
Write CNC Programming for different mechanical components using G codes and M codes
Implement the communication procedure for transmitting the CNC part program from an external computer
to the control of the CNC machine tool.
Operate a modern industrial CNC machine tool for actual machining of simple and complex mechanical
parts.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
The faculty conducting the Laboratory will prepare a list of 6 experiments and get the approval of HoD/Director and
notify it at the beginning of each semester.

14ME2012 LATHE SHOP

Credit: 0:0:1

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on various operations on Lathe.

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Course Outcome:
Ability to
Demonstrate skills to machine components in lathe
Select appropriate cutting tools for a given operation
Interpret component drawing and compare the dimensions of the components using vernier caliper

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
The faculty conducting the Laboratory will prepare a list of 6 experiments and get the approval of HoD/Director and
notify it at the beginning of each semester.

14ME2013 SPECIAL MACHINES LABORATORY

Credits: 0:0:1

Prerequisite: Lathe Shop [14ME2012]

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
basic knowledge about Metal cutting operation and execute it.
selection of tools for machining operations.

Course Outcome:
Ability to perform various metal machining operations using special machines

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
The faculty conducting the Laboratory will prepare a list of 6 experiments and get the approval of HoD/Director and
notify it at the beginning of each semester.

14ME2014 ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS

(Use of standard thermodynamic tables, Mollier diagram, Psychrometric chart are permitted.)
Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
basic concepts of engineering thermodynamics.
first and second law of thermodynamics, properties of pure substances, gas mixtures and psychrometry.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Analyse a given system applying laws of thermodynamics.
Apply concept of entropy to design effective thermal systems.
Determine steam quality using steam tables and Mollier chart.
Understand and analyse psychrometric processes

Microscopic and macroscopic approach, modes of work, zeroth law of thermodynamics – First law of
thermodynamics – application to closed and open systems. Kelvin’s and Clausius statements of second law,
reversibility and irreversibility, Carnot cycle, concept of entropy, availability. Thermodynamic properties of pure
substances in solid liquid and vapour phases.Properties of ideal and real gases, Vander Wall’s equation of states
compressibility. Sensible and Latent heat exchange processes. Adiabatic mixing, evaporative cooling.

Reference Books:
1. Nag P.K., Engineering Thermodynamics, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2002.
2. Yunus Cengel ‘Thermodynamics’, Tata McGraw Hill, 2000
3. Holman. J.P., Thermodynamics, 4th edition, McGraw Hill, 2002

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 4. Roy Choudhury T., Basic Engineering Thermodynamics, Tata McGraw Hill, 2000
5. Vanwylen and Sontag,, Fundamentals of Classical thermodynamics, Wiley Eastern, 2005

14ME2015 THERMAL ENGINEERING I

Credits 3:0:0

Prerequisite: Engineering Thermodynamics [14ME2014]

Course Objective
To impart knowledge on
steam generators, nozzle, turbine.
air compressors, refrigeration systems.

Course Outcome
Ability to
Estimate the performance of a steam generator
Explain the flow through steam nozzles
Determine the efficiency of the impulse and reaction turbine using velocity triangles
Estimate the efficiency of a reciprocating compressor
Describe the working principle of Refrigeration systems

Steam generators - classification - boiler terms - evaporative capacity – equivalent evaporation - factor of
evaporation - efficiency - heat losses - heat balance. Steam nozzle - flow through nozzles - general relation for
adiabatic flow - effect of friction - critical pressure ratio - super saturated flow. Steam turbines- types and
compounding - velocity diagrams for simple and multistage turbines. Air compressor - work of compression with
and without clearance -efficiencies, multistage compressor - intercooling - work of multistage compressor.
Refrigeration cycles.

Reference Books
1. Kothandaraman, C.P, Domkundwar S., “Thermal Engineering “, Dhanpat Rai & Sons,
2nd edition, 2003
2. Rajput, R.K., “Thermal Engineering “, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd., 2009
3. Rudramoorthy, R., “Thermal Engineering”, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2010
4. Nag, P.K., “Engineering Thermodynamics”, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2002
5. Mahesh M Rathore., “Thermal Engineering”, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2010
6. Cengel, Y.A., Boles, M. A., “Thermodynamics, an Engineering Approach”, Tata McGraw Hill, 2003
7. Arora, C.P., “Refrigeration and Air conditioning”, TMH, 2nd edition, 2002.

14ME2016 THERMAL ENGINEERING II

(Use of standard thermodynamic tables, Mollier diagram, Psychometric chart and Refrigerant, property
tables are permitted.)
Credits: 3:0:0

Prerequisite: Engineering Thermodynamics [14ME2014]

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
testing and performance of IC Engines.
various Gas Power cycles.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Evaluate the performance of an internal combustion engine and various gas power cycles

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 Understand the computational aspects of isentropic flow through variable area
Analyze gas turbines cycles and compare the operational aspects of jet engines.
Estimate cooling loads in air-conditioning systems

Internal combustion engines: Classification, components and functions. valve, port timing diagram, testing and
performance. Lubrication and cooling system. Gas Power cycles- calculation of mean effective pressure and air
standard efficiency.Air-conditioning: cycles, equipment, cooling load estimation. Gas dynamics: Isentropic flow –
Mach number variation, Impulse function, mass flow rate, flow through nozzles and diffusers. Fanno flow equation
and Rayleigh flow equation. Gas Turbines & Propulsion: Classification, Jet Propulsion, Rocket Propulsion

Reference Books:
1. Kothandaraman, C.P, Domkundwar S., “Thermal Engineering”, Dhanpat Rai & Sons, 2nd edition, 2003
2. Rajput.R.K ., “Thermal Engineering”, Laxmi Publications(P) Ltd.,2010
3. Rudramoorthy.R., “Thermal Engineering”., Tata McGraw-Hill .,2010
4. S.M Yahya., “Fundamentals of Compressible Fluid Flow”., New Age international Publishers .,2005
5. Arora, C.P., “Refrigeration and Air conditioning”, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2nd edition, 2002.

14ME2017 BASIC AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

Credits 3:0:0

Course objective:
To impart knowledge on
automotive chassis structure, transmission and suspension systems
engine and its working
fuel supply, cooling and lubrication systems
thermodynamic systems
history of Automobile

Course outcome
Ability to
Identify the importance of vehicle frame.
Understand the thermodynamic principles behind the working of petrol and Diesel Engines.
Understand the construction and working principles of SI and CI engines.
Outline the functions and components of clutch and transmission systems.
Outline the functions and components of engine cooling, lubrication and ignition systems.

Classification of vehicles, Automobile body and loads. Automotive chassis layout and Frame. Clutches-Gearboxes-
brakes-Steering system, Suspension system. Introduction to first and second laws of thermodynamics, Otto and
Diesel cycles-Fuels used. Working principles of two stroke and four stroke reciprocating IC Engines. Application,
various terms and specification of automobile engines. Automobile Fuel tank-Fuel Filter and Spark plug. Ignition
systems-carburetor- Fuel injection systems-MPFI and CRDI. Cooling systems-Lubrication systems-History of
automobile, Leading manufacturers, development in automobile industry, trends and new products

Reference Books:
1. Ramalingam. K .,K, Automobile Engineering, Scitech publications,2011
2. Kirpal Singh , “Automobile Engineering Vol II”., Standard Publishers, 2011
3. Gupta RB, Automobile Engineering, Satya Parkashan, 2000
4. P L Ballaney, Thermal Engineering, Khanna Publishers, 2004
5. Crouse W.H. and Anglin D.L., “Automotive Engines”, , McGraw Hill, 9th Edition, 1994

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 14ME2018 POWER PLANT ENGINEERING
Credits 3:0:0

Course Objective
To impart knowledge on various power generating systems.

Course Outcome
Ability to
Explain working principles of conventional and unconventional power plants
Asses the performance of power plants.
Predict the fixed and operating costs of power plants.
Identify environmental hazards of various power plants.

Vapour Power Cycles. Steam power plant - high pressure boilers - combustion systems – Boiler accessories - water
treatment - condenser - cooling tower - Nuclear power plant - types of reactors - radiation shielding - waste disposal
-Gas turbine power plant - open and closed cycle - Diesel engine power plant - selection of engine type - Hydro
electric power plant - storage and pumped storage type - selection of water turbines - environmental hazards of
various power plants. Non conventional power plant. Power plant economics - load curve - fixed and operating costs
- comparison of economics of various power plants - energy audit.

Reference Books:
1. Arora and Domkundwar, “Power Plant Engineering”, Dhanpat Rai & Sons, 2005
2. Roy Eckart and Joel Weisman., “Modern Power Plant Engineering”, PHI, 1999.
3. Wakil, M.M.E.l, “Power Plant Technology”, Mc Graw Hill, 2000
4. Wakil M.M.El., “Nuclear Heat Transport, International text Book Company”, London, 1990
5. R.K.Rajput, “Power Plant Engineering”, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd, New Delhi, 2002
6. P.K.Nag, “Power Plant Engineering”, TMH, New Delhi, 2002.

14ME2019 HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER

(Use of standard Heat and Mass Transfer data book is permitted.)
Credits: 3:1:0

Prerequisite: Engineering Thermodynamics [14ME2014]

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer.
design of heat exchangers.
basic principles of mass transfer.
Course Outcome:
Ability to
Understand principles of heat conduction, convection, radiation and mass diffusion and apply to solve heat
transfer problems
Design heat exchanger systems for enhanced heat transfer performance
Analyse and predict the flow patterns in two phase flow and heat transfer

Conduction equation in Cartesian, Cylindrical and Spherical coordinates. One dimensional steady state heat
conduction in plane wall and composite wall. Heat generation in plane wall, cylinder and sphere. Conduction in two
dimensions, shape factor, numerical method of analysis. lumped heat capacity systems, significance of Biot and
Fourier numbers. Concept of hydro dynamics and thermal boundary layers. Forced convective heat transfer over a
flat plate, flow through pipes, Free Convection – heat transfer from vertical and horizontal surfaces. Types of heat
exchangers, overall heat transfer coefficients, LMTD and NTU methods, fouling factor and effectiveness. Fick’s law
of diffusion, equi-molal counter diffusion, Convective mass transfer coefficient, black body concepts, gray body,
radiation shape factor, radiation heat transfer between two surfaces and radiation Shields.

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 1.

Reference Books:
1. Holman J.P., ‘Heat Transfer’, SI Metric 8th Ed., Mc Graw Hill, ISE, 2003.
2. Sachdeva, ‘Heat and Mass Transfer’, Wiley Eastern, 2nd Ed, 2005.
3. Frank.P.Incropera,David.P.DeWitt ‘Heat& Mass Transfer’,John Wiley,5Th Edition 2005.
4. Yunus.A.Cengal,’ Heat Transfer’,Tata McGraw Hill,2nd Edition 2003.
5. P.S.Ghoshdastidar, Heat Transfer, Oxford University Press, 2005.

14ME2020 THERMAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY

Credits: 0:0:1

Co/Prerequisite: Thermal Engineering I [14ME2015]

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on working principles of various thermal equipments like air blower, reciprocating
compressors, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Systems, Boilers

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Understand the thermal engineering concepts and apply them to thermal systems
Estimate the performance of different thermal equipments like air blower, reciprocating compressors,
refrigeration & air conditioning systems, Boilers

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
The faculty conducting the Laboratory will prepare a list of 6 experiments and get the approval of HoD/Director and
notify it at the beginning of each semester.

14ME2021 MODERN VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY

Credits: 3:0:0

Course objective:
To impart knowledge on
Modern automobile vehicle systems.
Sensors and Fuel injection Systems

Course outcome:
Ability to
Select a suitable vehicle chassis.
appreciate the functions of modern vehicle systems.

Types of automobiles-Engine location – Automobile chassis layout – construction types, engine cylinder
arrangements – Piston rings – Cylinder liners – Valves and Actuating mechanisms – Inlet and Exhaust manifolds.
Review of Fuel, Cooling systems-Lubrication systems-Steering systems-Wheels and tyres-Suspension systems-
Clutches-brakes- Gearboxes- Hydromatic transmission. Universal joint- Propeller shaft – Hotchkiss drive – Torque
tube drive, Front and Rear axles Differential: need and types; Four wheel drive. Various types of Sensors &
Actuators- Solenoids, Stepper-Motors, & Relay. Fuel Injection systems- MPFI- GDI- CRDI-VTI- Distributor-less
Ignition-Engine Mapping-On-board Diagnostics. Transmission electronics-Multiplexing and De-multiplexing
electronically controlled Automatic Transmission System.

Reference Books:
1. Crouse W.H. and Anglin D.L., “Automotive Engines”, , McGraw Hill, 9 th Edition, 1994
2. William B. Riddens, “Understanding Automotive Electronics”, 5 th Edition, Butterworth & Heinemann
Woburn, 1998

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 3. Robert Bosch, “Automotive Hand Book”, SAE 5 th Edition, 20006. Bechhold, “Understanding Automotive
Electronics”, SAE, 1998
4. Ramalingam.K.K, “Automobile engineering”, Scitech Publications (India) Pvt Ltd , 2011
5. Kirpal Singh , “Automobile Engineering Vol II”., Standard Publishers, 2011

14ME2022 HEAT TRANSFER LABORATORY

(Use of standard Heat and Mass Transfer data book is permitted.)
Credit: 0:0:1

Prerequisite: Heat and Mass Transfer [14ME2019]

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on conducting the heat transfer experiments and practically learns how to find heat
transfer coefficients, thermal Conductivity, emissivity and effectiveness.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Demonstrate skills in conducting, heat conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer experiments
Analyse the performance of various types of heat exchangers
Perform boiling and condensation experiments

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
The faculty conducting the Laboratory will prepare a list of 6 experiments and get the approval of HoD/Director and
notify it at the beginning of each semester.

14ME2023 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES LABORATORY

Credits: 0:0:1

Co/Prerequisite: Thermal Engineering II [14ME2016]

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on the performance of different IC engines like air cooled, water cooled, low speed, single
and twin cylinder engines

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Conduct a variety of experiments in internal combustion engines
Demonstrate skills in minimizing the losses by performance test
Estimate the emission contents in the exhaust gases through emission test

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
The faculty conducting the Laboratory will prepare a list of 6 experiments and get the approval of HoD/Director and
notify it at the beginning of each semester.

14ME2024 MECHATRONICS
Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
fundamentals of Mechatronics systems and primary actuating systems, sensors and transducers.
programming skills in Programmable logic controllers
data presentation systems and electrical drives, Microprocessor and microcontrollers and apply them to real
life problems.

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Course Outcome:
Ability to
apply the knowledge in selecting suitable Sensors and transducers for real life or industrial problems
design and develop Mechatronics systems and primary actuating systems.

Introduction to Mechatronics - Elements of Mechatronics - Measurement systems - Control systems –Open and
Closed loop systems – - Pneumatic and Hydraulic actuation systems - Servo and Proportional Controls Valves -
Sensors and Transducers - Performance Terminology – Sensors – types and selections – Inputting by switches-
Data presentation Systems - data acquisition systems- data loggers – Digital –to-analogue and analogue-to-digital
converters- Electrical actuating systems:- electrical systems - mechanical switches – solid state switches – Solenoids
– DC Motors –A.C.Motors - stepper motors. General form of microprocessor – buses – the microprocessor –
memory – input/output – examples of systems - Block diagram of microcontroller– Selecting a microcontroller –
Programmable Logic Controllers – Ladder Programming – Latching and internal relays – sequencing – timers and
counters.

Reference Books:
1. W Bolton, “Mechatronics-Electronic control systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering”, 4th
Edition, Pearson Education,2012.
2. Dan Necsulescu, “Mechatronics”, Pearson Education Asia, 2002 (Indian reprint).
3. DevadasShetty, Richard Akolk,”Mechatronics System Design” First reprint 2001.
4. Andrew Parr, ‘Hydraulics and Pneumatics’, Jico Publishing House ,Mumbai 2006.
5. Ramachandran S., Shiva Subramanian A., “Mechatronics” 2004 Edition.

14ME2025 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on the application of computer in the design and manufacturing
To impart knowledge on graphical entities of CAD/CAM
To impart fundamental knowledge on computer numerical programming

Course Outcome:
Ability to
use suitable graphical entities to design a product
use CAD software for solid and surface modeling
program and operate CNC Machines and to identify proper tools

Introduction to CAD- Design Process-Product cycle - Sequential and concurrent engineering- Representation of
curves - Bezier curves - Cubic spline curve - B-Spline curves – Rational curves – Surface Modeling techniques -
surface patch - Coons patch - bi-cubic patch - Bezier and B-spline surfaces- CNC machine tools, Principle of
operation of CNC, Constructional features, Work holding features, Tool holding features, Feedback system,
machine control system, 2D and 3D machining on CNC. Numerical control codes-Standards-Manual
Programming-Canned cycles and subroutines- Computer Assisted Programming, CAD/CAM approach to NC part
programming-APT language, machining from 3D models.

References Books:
1. Ibrahim Zeid, " CAD - CAM Theory and Practice ", Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., 2005.
2. Kunwoo Lee, “Principles of CAD/CAM/CAE Systems”, Addison Wesley, 2005
3. Sadhu Singh, " Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing ", Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2003.
4. P.Radhakrishnan and C.P.Kothandaraman, " Computer Graphics and Design ",
Dhanpat Rai and Sons, New Delhi, 2003.
5. Groover and Zimmers, " CAD / CAM : Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing Prentice Hall of India,
New Delhi, 2002.

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 6. Lalit Narayan.K, Mallikarjuna Rao,Sarcar.M.M.M, “ Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing”,
Prentice Hall of India, 2008

14ME2026 MECHANICS OF MACHINES

Credits: 3:1:0

Prerequisite: Engineering Mechanics [14ME2001]

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
linkages, mechanisms and cams
principles involved in the displacement, velocity and acceleration at any point in a link of a mechanism.
concepts of toothed gearing and kinematics of gear trains.
the effects of friction in motion transmission and in machine components.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Understand different mechanisms and calculate the mobility
Analyse position, velocity and acceleration of links in mechanisms
Design cam motion profiles, for different types of follower motions
Understand gear nomenclature and analyse gear trains
Design transmission devices considering frictional aspects.

Basics of Mechanisms - Basic kinematic concepts and definitions– Description of some common mechanisms–
Design of quick return crank-rocker mechanisms Kinematics of Linkage Mechanisms - Displacement, velocity
and acceleration analysis of simple mechanisms– Coincident points – Coriolis component of Acceleration.
Kinematics of Cam Mechanisms- Layout of plate cam profiles – Specified contour cams – Pressure angle and
undercutting – sizing of cams. Gears and Gear Trains- Law of toothed gearing – tooth profiles– Non-standard
gear teeth –Gear trains – Epicyclic Gear Trains – Differentials – Automobile gear box. Friction - Basics of friction-
Sliding and Rolling friction – Friction drives – Friction in screw threads –Bearings and lubrication – Friction
clutches – Belt and rope drives.

References Books:
1. Ambekar A.G., ”Mechanism and Machine Theory”, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2007.
2. Shigley J.E., Pennock,G.R., Uicker J.J., “Theory of Machines and Mechanisms”, Oxford University Press,
2003.
3. Thomas Bevan, Theory of Machines, CBS Pub.,2001
4. Ghosh A. and Mallick A.K., “Theory of Mechanisms and Machines”, affiliated East-West Press Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi, 1988.
5. Khurmi R.S. “Theory of Machines” Khanna Publishers, Delhi, 2006
6. Rattan.S.S, ‘ Theory of Machines” , Tata McGraw Hill, 2005.

14ME2027 DYNAMICS OF MACHINERY

Credits: 3:1:0

Prerequisite: Mechanics of Machines [14ME2026]

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
analysis of forces acting in mechanisms.
effects of unbalance forces
modeling and analyzing the vibration behavior of spring mass damper system
the principles in mechanisms used for governing of machines.

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Course Outcome:
Ability to
determine the forces acting on various linkages when a mechanism is subjected to external forces
identify and correct the unbalances of rotating body
analyze the vibratory motion of SDOF systems
reduce the magnitude of vibration and isolate vibration of dynamic systems.
determine dimensions of Governors for speed control.

Force analysis – Static force analysis of simple mechanisms – Dynamic force analysis – Dynamic Analysis in
reciprocating engines. Flywheel - Turning moment diagrams of reciprocating engines - fluctuation of energy -
coefficient of fluctuation of energy and speed. Balancing - Static and dynamic balancing - partial balancing of
reciprocating masses of in-line, V and radial engines. Free vibration - Undamped free vibration of single degree
freedom systems. Damped Vibration - Types of Damping – Damped free vibration. Forced vibration of single
degree freedom systems - Vibrating isolation and Transmissibility. Transverse vibration - Dunkerley’s method -
Whirling of shafts - Critical speed. Torsional vibration – Two rotor, three rotor and multi rotor systems.
Mechanism for Control: Governors – Types - Characteristics – Effect of friction – Other Governor mechanisms.
Gyroscopes–Gyroscopic effects in Automobiles, ships and airplanes.

References Books:
1. Ambekar A.G., ”Mechanism and Machine Theory”, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2007.
2. Shigley J.E., Pennock,G.R., Uicker J.J., “Theory of Machines and Mechanisms”, Oxford University Press,
2003.
3. Thomas Bevan, Theory of Machines, CBS Pub.,2001
4. Ghosh A. and Mallick A.K., “Theory of Mechanisms and Machines”, affiliated East-West Press Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi, 1988.
5. Khurmi R.S. “Theory of Machines” Khanna Publishers, Delhi, 2006.
6. Rattan.S.S, ‘ Theory of Machines” , Tata McGraw Hill, 2005.

14ME2028 DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS

(Use of Design Data Book is permitted)
Credits: 3:0:0

Prerequisite: Design of Machine Elements [14ME2029]

Course Objective:
To provide knowledge about the concepts, procedures and the data, to design and analyse machine
elements in power transmission systems.
To impart competency to specify, select and design the mechanical components for transmission systems.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Identify the working principles of mechanical components employed in mechanical transmission systems.
Apply suitable theories and basic engineering principles and procedures to design the transmission
elements.
Select appropriate engineering design data from standard data books for the design of mechanical
transmission components
Design the transmission systems components for given conditions using Design data hand book.

Design of Journal bearings – Sliding contact and Rolling contact. Design of belts – Flat and V Belt, Design and
selection of Chains, ropes drives. Design of gears- Spur, Helical, Herringbone, bevel,worm, skew gears. Design of
gearbox and speed reducers. Design of Ratchet & pawl mechanism, Geneva mechanism. Design of cams – Contact
stress and Torque calculation, Power screws.Design of plate clutches-axial and cone- Design of Internal and
External Shoe brakes.

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References Books:
1. Sundarajamoorthy T.V. and Shanmugam, ‘Machine Design’, Khanna Publishers, 2003 .
2. Sen G. C. & Bhattacharyya A, ‘Principles of Machine Tools’, New Central Book
Agency (P) Ltd., 2006.
3. Md.Jallaudeen, A Text book of Machine Design, Anuradha Publications 2006.
4. Bernard J. Hamrock, ‘Fundamentals of Machine Elements’, Third edition, McGraw-Hill Companies, May
2004
5. Hall A.S. Holowenko A.R. and Laughlin H.G., ‘Theory and Problems in Machine Design’, Schaum’s
Series,2000.
6. Hall and Allen, ‘Machine Design’, S.Schaum’s Series, I edition 2001

Hand Book
Design Data – Data Book for Engineers, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, Kalaikathir Achchagam 2012.

14ME2029 DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS

(Use of approved data books is permitted)
Credits: 3:1:0

Course Objectives:
To impart knowledge and skills in applying elementary design principles, basic design procedures and use
of design data for the design of mechanical elements.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Analyse stresses acting on components and determine the size based on theories of failure
Design machine components for a given load condition using design data hand books
Decide specifications as per standards given in design data and select standard components to improve
interchangeability

Design process – factors influencing the machine design, selection of materials based on its properties. Direct and
combined stress equations, impact and shock loading. Criteria of failure, stress concentration factor, size factor,
surface finish factor – factor of safety, design stress, theories of failures. Variable and cyclic loads – fatigue
strength and fatigue limit – S-N- curve, combined cyclic stress, Soderberg and Goodman equations.
Design of springs, Design and drawing of shafts, keys, couplings, riveted joints, pressure vessels and structures,
screw joints, cotter joints knuckle joints and pipe joints. Design and drawing of engine components- piston,
connecting rod, crankshaft, and flywheel

Reference books:
1. Joseph Edward Shighley, ‘Mechanical Engineering Design’, McGraw Hill, 2007.
2. S.Md .Jalaludeen , “ Machine Design”,Anuradha Publications, Chennai 2011.
3. Sundarrajamoorthy, T.V. and Shanmugam, ‘Machine Design’, Khanna Publishers, 2003.
4. Bernard Hamrock,”Fundamentals of Machine Elements”,McGrawHill,2007.
5. Dobrovolsky.V, “ Machine Elements”, MIR Publications, 2000.
6. Hall and Allen, “ Machine Design”, Schaum Series, 2001

14ME2030 DESIGN OF HEAT EXCHANGERS

Credits: 3:0:0

Prerequisite: Heat and Mass transfer [14ME2019]

Course objective
To impart the
working principle and different types of heat exchangers

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 basic design methods of heat exchangers
the applications of heat exchangers

Course outcome
Ability to
understand the working principle and different types of heat exchangers
understand the basic design methods of heat exchangers
get familiarized with the applications of heat exchangers

Introduction and classification of heat exchangers - parallel flow, counter flow and cross flow; shell and tube and
plate type; single pass and multi pass. Heat transfer correlations, Overall heat transfer coefficient, Design of heat
exchangers - LMTD and effectiveness NTU methods - sizing of finned tube heat exchangers, U tube heat
exchangers, fouling factors, pressure drop calculations. Mechanical design of shell and tube type - thickness
calculations, tube sheet design using TEMA formula. Compact and Plate Heat Exchangers - types - merits and
demerits. Design of Compact heat exchangers, plate heat exchangers, performance influencing parameters,
limitations. Design of surface and evaporative condensers - cooling tower - performance characteristics

Reference Books
1. Sadik Kakac and Hongtan Liu, Heat Exchangers Selection, Rating and Thermal Design, CRC Press,
Second Edition 2002.
2. T.Taborek, G.F. Hewitt and N.Afgan, Heat Exchangers, Theory and practice,
McGraw-Hill Book Co.1983
3. Arthur, P. Frass, Heat Exchanger Design, John Wiley and Sons, 1988
4. J. P .Gupta, Fundamentals of Heat exchanger and pressure vessels technology, Hemisphere publishing
corporation, springer –Verlag (outside NA), 1986
5. E.A.D. Sanders, Heat Exchangers, Selection Design and Construction Layman Scientific and Technical; co
Published with John Wiley & Sons, 1988

14ME2031 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND ENGINEERING LABORATORY

Credits: 0:0:2

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
• the application and use of the analysis software
• constructing models, selecting appropriate elements and meshing them
• solving structural, thermal and fluid problems.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Gain practical experience in 3D modelling/analysis software
Model 3D mechanical components such as knuckle joint, plummer block using appropriate
modelling/assembling commands
Identify the domain of the problem and select element, boundary condition, solvers for 2D structural and
thermal problems

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
The faculty conducting the Laboratory will prepare a list of 12 experiments and get the approval of HoD/Director
and notify it at the beginning of each semester.

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 14ME2032 MACHINE DRAWING
Credits: 0:0:2

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
representing any matter/object with the help of picture.
working drawings.
orthographic drawing of different machine parts.
developing assembly drawings.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Understand drafting fundamentals and standards.
Interpret drawings and extract required information
Create part drawings and sectional views of machine components.
Develop assembly drawings from part drawings.
Carry out tolerance analysis and specify appropriate tolerances for machine design applications

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
The faculty conducting the Laboratory will prepare a list of 12 experiments and get the approval of HoD/Director
and notify it at the beginning of each semester.

Reference books:
1. Gopalakrishnan, “Machine Drawing” , Subash Publishers,2000 .Division of Production Engineering,
2. Bhatt, N.D. “Machine Drawing”, Charotar Publishing House, Anand,2003.
3. Siddheswar, N. P.Kanniah, and V.V.S. Satry, “Machine Drawing”, Tata McGraw Hill,2005
4. Revised IS codes; 10711, 10713, 10714,9609, 1165, 10712, 10715, 10716, 10717, 11663, 11668, 10968,
11669, 8043, 8000.
5. Ajeet Singh, “Machine Drawing”, Tata McGraw Hill Edition, 2008.

14ME2033 DYNAMICS LABORATORY

Co/Prerequisite: Dynamics of Machinery [14ME2027]
Credits: 0:0:1

Course objective:
To supplement the principles learnt in Mechanics of Machines
To train the students with the principle and operations of vibration based systems
To impart knowledge of measuring devices used for dynamic testing
To train to study the effect of forces on various equipments based on theoretical and experimental methods

Course outcome:
Ability to
Demonstrate the effect of unbalances resulting from rotary motions
Study the effect of dynamics on vibrations in single and multi degree of freedom system
Understand the working principle of governor /gyroscope and demonstrate the effect of forces and
moments on their motion
Evaluate cutting forces using dynamometer

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
The faculty conducting the Laboratory will prepare a list of 6 experiments and get the approval of HoD/Director and
notify it at the beginning of each semester.

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 14ME2034 DESIGN OF JIGS, FIXTURES AND PRESS TOOLS
Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
The principles of designing jigs, fixtures and press tools.
Use of standard parts in design.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
adopt standard procedure for the design of Jigs, fixtures and press tools.
design Jigs, fixtures and press tools according to the requirement.
identify and use standard parts.
be proficient in the development of jigs and fixtures.

Locating and clamping principles - Mechanical actuation – pneumatic and hydraulic actuation Standard parts – Drill
bushes and Jig buttons – Tolerances and materials used. Design and development of jigs and fixtures - General
principles of milling, Lathe, boring, broaching and grinding fixtures – Assembly, Inspection and Welding fixtures –
Modular fixturing systems- Quick change fixtures. Press Working Terminologies and Elements of Cutting Dies:
Design of various elements of dies - Design and preparation of views of dies. Design and development of bending,
forming and drawing reverse re-drawing and combination dies. Miscellaneous Operations - bulging, swaging,
embossing, coining, curling, hole flanging, shaving and sizing, assembly, fine blanking dies.

Reference Books:
1. Joshi, P.H. “Jigs and Fixtures”, Second Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co., Ltd., New Delhi, 2004.
2. Donaldson, Lecain and Goold “Tool Design”, III rd Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2000.
3. K. Venkataraman, “Design of Jigs Fixtures and Press Tools”, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2005.
4. Joshi, P.H. “Press Tools” – Design and Construction”, S. Chand Publisher, 2010.
5. Hoffman “Jigs and Fixture Design” – Thomson Delmar Learning, Singapore, 2004.

14ME2035 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY ENGINEERING

Credits: 3:0:0

Prerequisite: Machining Processes [14ME2005]

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
basic Fundamentals of Safety Engineering and Management
recognition, investigation, analysis, and control of hazards.
management's role in safety and assess the importance.
recognize the multiple hazards associated with welding.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Understanding the main safety and ethical issues that may arise from chemical industrial processes.
communicate the difference between Hazard and Risk. Be able to express Safety in terms of Risk and to
recognize unacceptable/inappropriate levels of Risk.
Understanding hazards arising from runaway reactions, explosions and fires, and how to deal with them.

Safety in metal working machinery and wood working machines - General safety rules, principles, maintenance,
Inspections of manufacturing machines, hazards. Principles of Machine Guarding - Guarding during maintenance,
Zero Mechanical State (ZMS), Definition, Policy for ZMS – guarding of hazards - point of operation protective
devices.Safety in Welding and Gas Cutting - Gas welding and oxygen cutting, resistances welding, arc welding and

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cutting, personal protective equipment, training, safety precautions during welding.Safety in Cold Forming and Hot
Working of Metals - Cold working, power presses, point of operation safe guarding, auxiliary mechanisms, feeding
and cutting mechanism. Safety in Finishing, Inspection and Testing - Heat treatment operations, electro plating,
paint shops, sand and shot blasting, safety in inspection and testing, dynamic balancing, hydro testing. Applicable
standards in Industrial safety management.

Reference books:
1. Accident Prevention Manual, National Safety Council (NSC), Chicago, 1982.
2. Occupational safety Manual, BHEL, Trichy, 1988.
3. John V. Grimaldi and Rollin H. Simonds., Safety Management, All India Travelers Book seller, New
Delhi, 1989.
4. N.V. Krishnan, Safety in Industry, Jaico Publishery House, 1996.
5. Indian Boiler Acts and Regulations, Government of India.
6. Safety in the use of wood working machines, HMSO, UK 1992.
7. Health and Safety in welding and Allied processes, welding Institute, UK, High Tech. Publishing Ltd.,
London, 1989.

14ME2036 MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS

Credits: 3:0:0

Prerequisite: Dynamics of Machinery [14ME2027]

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on importance of vibration and its analysis
To impart knowledge on mathematical modeling of a vibratory system and find the response
To impart skills in analyzing the vibration behavior of mechanical systems under different types of loading.
To impart knowledge about the methods of reducing unwanted vibration.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Classify vibration systems and derive equations of motion from free -body diagrams.
Solve vibration problems with multi degrees of freedom.
Identify modes of a system and compute its natural frequencies.
Propose solutions to reduce vibration using Isolation
Identify instruments used in noise and vibration control tests

Relevance and need for vibrational analysis - Mathematical modelling of vibrating systems -Types of vibrations-
single degree of freedom systems for free and forced vibration. Damped free vibration-Forced vibration of
undamped system- Dynamic vibration absorber. Free and forced vibrations of multi-degree of freedom systems in
longitudinal torsional and lateral modes -Matrix methods of solution- Orthogonality principle. Vibration of
continuous system like beams, strings and rods- Torsional vibration. Vibration measuring devices-vibration exciters-
Vibration Tests.

Reference Books
1. Singiresu.S.Rao., "Mechanical Vibrations", Addison Wesley Longman ,2003.
2. Benson H Tongue, “ Principles of vibration”(2nd edition)Oxford University Press, 2002
3. Kelly, "Fundamentals of Mechanical Vibrations”, Mc Graw Hill Publications, 2000.
4. Thomson, W.T.,--"Theory of Vibration with Applications" CBS Publishers and Distributers,
NewDelhi,2002
5. Rao V. Dukkipati, J. Srinivas., Vibrations :problem solving companion, Narosa Publishers, 2007.

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 14ME2037 PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on the product life cycle and its implication.
To impart knowledge on the design consideration of a product
To impart knowledge on design and selection of the standard mechanical elements.

Course Outcome:
Ability to:
Select the right material for product development.
Select the desired fabrication method for required product.

Nature and scope of product engineering - creative thinking and organizing for product innovation criteria for
product success in life cycle of a product. Modeling and simulation - the role of models in product design. Material
selection - performance characteristics of materials - economics of materials-cost versus performance relations-
weighted property index. Functional and production design-form design-influence of basic design, mechanical
loading and material on form design - form design of castings, forging and plastics. Influence of space, size, weight,
etc., on form design, aesthetic and ergonomic considerations. Dimensioning and tolerancing.

References Books:
1. Dieter, G.E., "Engineering Design", McGraw Hill, 2000..
2. Kevin Otto & Kristin Wood, “Product Design”, Pearson Educational Inc. 2004
3. Ali.K.Kamrani, Maryam Azimi Abdulrahman,M,Al-Ahmari, “ Methods in Product Design”, CRC press,
Taylors Francis group, 2013
4. Karl T Ulrich, Steven D Eppinger, “ Product Design & Development”, Irwin Homeward Boston Publishers,
2004.
5. Imad Moustapha, “ Concurrent Engineering in Product Design and Development”, New Age International
P Ltd publishers, 2006

14ME2038 TRIBOLOGY IN DESIGN

Credits 3:1:0

Prerequisite: Mechanics of Machines[14ME2026], Design of Machine Elements [14ME2029],

Course Objectives:
To Impart knowledge on application of basic theories of friction ,wear , and lubrication to predictions about
the frictional behavior of commonly encountered sliding interfaces.

Course Outcomes:
Ability to
demonstrate basic understanding of friction, lubrication and wear processes.
familiar with mathematical tools used to analyze tribological processes
describe the detailed operation of selected anti-friction or anti-wear components.
prepare technical project reports and technical presentations.

Introduction, surface topography, hertzian contact ,friction- stick slip motion – measurement of friction, wear -
simple theory of sliding wear mechanism of sliding wear of metals -abrasive wear – materials for adhesive and
abrasive wear situations - corrosive wear -surface fatigue wear situations, hydrodynamic lubrication hydrostatic
lubrication ,elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication ,boundary lubrication ,lubricants – study of types of oils and grease
used in automobiles and general mechanical industry -surface modification, latest technologies in surface
modification. Mechanical dynamic tribology and testing methods- simple tribological mechanical dynamic test
machines and test methods. dry sand-rubber wheel test, wet sand rubber wheel test, slurry abrasivity test, solid
particle erosion test, pin-on-disk wear test, rolling wear test, drum wear test, drill wear test.

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References Books:
1. Prasanta Sahoo. , “ Engineering Tribology”,Prentice Hall of India, 2005.
2. Sushil Kumar Srivastava, “ Tribology in Industries” , S.Chand Publishers, 2005.
3. J. A. Williams, Engineering Tribology, Cambridge University Press, 2005
4. Mang, Kirsten Bobzin and Thorsen Bartels, Industrial Tribology: Tribosystems, Friction, Wear and
Surface Engineering, Lubrication-Theory . Wiley-VCH Verlag and Co., 2011.
5. Engineering Tribology, Stachowiak and Batchelor, Butterworth-Heinmann, 2005.
6. S.K. Basu, S.N. Sengupta, B.B. Ahuja, Fundamentals Of Tribology, Prentice Hall of India, 2005
7. Cameron, A. "Basic Lubricaton Theory”, Ellis Herward Ltd., UK, 2005.
8. Kragelsky, “ Friction Wear & Lubrication”, Mir Publications, 2005

14ME2039 COMPOSITE MATERIALS

Credits:3:0:0
Prerequisite: Material science and Engineering [14ME2003]

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
the processes and behavior of composite material
general design consideration, and failure of composites
stiffness and strength analysis of continuous-fiber-reinforced laminated composites

Course Outcome:
Ability to
design and analyse reinforced laminated composites
select different manufacturing methods for composites as per design requirements
identify the applications of different types of composites

General Characteristics, applications, Fibers- Glass, Carbon, Ceramic and Aramid fibers. Matrices- polymer,
Graphite, Ceramic and Metal Matrices- Characteristics of fibers and matrices, Smart Materials- type and
Characteristics. Characteristics of fiber-reinforced lamina-laminates-inter laminar stresses – Static Mechanical
properties- Fatigue and Impact properties- Environmental Effects - Fracture behaviour and Damage Tolerance.
Composite Manufacturing processes. Quality Inspection methods. Stress analysis of laminated Composite beams,
plates, shells- vibration and stability analysis – reliability of composites- finite element method of analysis of
composites. Characterization of composite products – laminate design consideration- bolted and bonded joints
design examples- failure mode Predictions.

References Books:
1. Mallick, P.K., Fiber- Reinforced composites: Materials, Manufacturing and Design” Maneel Dekker
inc.2006.
2. Halpin, J. C., “Primer on Composite Materials, Analysis” Techomic Publishing Co., 2006.
3. Mallick, P.K. and Newman, S., “ Composite Materials Technology: Processes and Properties” Hansen
Publisher, Munish, 2006.
4. Sharma.S.C. “Composite Materials”, Prentice Hall of India, 2000.
5. Ronald Gibson, “Principles of Composite Material Mechanics", Tata McGraw Hill, 2007

14ME2040 DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE

Credits: 3:0:0

Course objective:
To impart knowledge on
design principles to be followed for different manufacturing process.
factors influencing the manufacturability of components.

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 use of tolerances in manufacturing.

Course outcome:
Ability to :
Design the components suitable for various manufacturing process such as welding, casting, machining
Identify and design components according to standards

Economics of Process selection – General design principles of manufacturability – Proper material selection –
Strength and Mechanical factors. Casting Design and Weldment Design. Formed Metal Components and Non
Metallic Parts Design - Design considerations for the manufacture of extruded, cold headed metal parts –Tube and
section bends – powder metal parts – Thermo settings plastic parts -Reinforced – Plastic and Composite parts
Machined Components Design for the manufacture of Turned parts-drilled parts-milled parts, Planned, shaped and
slotted parts-Ground parts-parts produced by Electrical discharge machining. Design For Assembly – DFA –Index –
– impact on quality.

Reference Books
1. James G. Bralla ,“Handbook of product design for manufacture”, McGraw Hill Book Co., 1999.
2. Geoffrey Boothroyd, peter Dewhurst, Winston A Knight, “ Product Design for Manufacture and Assembly,
CRC Pres, Taylor and Francis group, 2010
3. Poli.C, “ Design for manufacturing”, Butter worth-Heinemann,Reed Elsevier Group, 2001
4. Chitale.A.K., Gupta.R.C., “ Product Design and Manufacturing, Prentice Hall of India, 2007.
5. David.M.Anderson, “ Design for Manufacturability and concurrent Engineering”, CIM Press, 2004.

14ME2041 TURBO MACHINERY

Credits: 3:0:0

Prerequisite: Mechanics of Fluids [14CE2003]

Course objective:
To impart knowledge on
classification of turbo machines
types of pump, compressor, fan, and turbine
efficiencies and performance of turbo machines

Course outcome
Ability to understand the
types of turbo machines
working principles of pump, turbine, compressor, and fan
applications of turbo machines in power stations.

Classification of turbo machinery- Incompressible fluid in turbo machines–Euler's equation- Blade terminology-
Cascades of blades- blade spacing– Radial flow pumps and compressors– Axial flow pumps and compressors–
Degree of reaction - dimensionless parameters– Effects of Reynolds Number and Mach number - Efficiency and
utilization factor - Compressor and pump efficiencies- losses in turbo machines- Cavitations– Pumps and
Compressors characteristic curves- Fan-types- efficiencies- classification of steam turbine- impulse and reaction
turbine-compounding of turbine- classification of hydraulic turbines- Pelton wheel– Kaplan turbine – Francis
turbine- specific speed- governing- efficiencies- characteristic curves- Gas turbine- types- performance curves

Reference Books
1. Yahya., ‘Turbines, Compressors and Fans’, Tata McGraw Hill, 2003
2. D.G. Stephard, ‘Principles of Turbo machines’, Macmillan Co., 2004
3. 1. Lee. ‘Theory and Design of Steam and Gas Turbine’, McGraw Hill, 2004
4. William J Kerten, ‘Steam Turbine Theory and Practice’, CBS Publisher and Distributors, 2006
5. Cohen Rogers., ‘Saravana Muttoo, ‘Gas Turbine Theory’, Long man, 2005

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 6. Bathe WN., ‘Fundamentals of Gas Turbines’, Willey & Sons, 2004.

14ME2042 MECHATRONICS AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
the fundamentals of Mechatronics and control systems.
data presentation systems, electrical drives, microprocessor, PLCs and microcontrollers.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Understand measurement and mechatronics control systems
Build pneumatic, hydraulic, electro pneumatic and electro-hydraulic circuits for automation
Understand working principles of electromechanical devices.
Suggest actuators for mechatronic systems.
Design a simple mechatronics system using PLC.

Introduction to Mechatronics - Elements of Mechatronics - Measurement systems - Basic elements in Control

Systems -Mathematical Models -Mechanical translational and rotational –Electrical systems -Transfer functions -
Block diagrams, Stability of control systems- Routh Hurwitz criterion - Pneumatic and Hydraulic actuation systems
- Servo and Proportional Controls Valves - Sensors and Transducers – Inputting by switches- Data presentation
Systems - data acquisition systems- data loggers – D/A and A/D converters- Electrical actuating systems:
mechanical switches – solid state switches – Solenoids – DC Motors –A.C.Motors - stepper motors. General form of
microprocessor, microcontroller– Selecting a microcontroller –Programmable Logic Controllers – Ladder
Programming – Latching and internal relays – sequencing – timers and counters.

Reference Books:
1. W Bolton, “Mechatronics-Electronic control systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering”,
4thEdition, Pearson Education,2012.
2. Dan Necsulescu, “Mechatronics”, Pearson Education Asia, 2002 (Indian reprint).
3. Devadas Shetty, Richard Akolk, “Mechatronics System” Design First reprint 2001.
4. Andrew Parr, “Hydraulics and Pneumatics”, Jai co Publishing House ,Mumbai 2006.
5. A. Nagoor Kani, “Control Systems”, RBA Publication, 2006.

14ME2043 INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Credits: 3:1:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
work study techniques towards productivity improvement
industrial engineering concepts towards manufacturing management
quality engineering and reliability tools

Course Outcome
Ability to
apply various work study techniques towards productivity improvement
apply industrial engineering concepts in real life environment
Improve product design through quality engineering and reliability tools

Method Study- micro motion study, charts. Time study, procedure, standard time, performance rating, allowances,
Methods. Measurement of productivity, productivity improvement, Productivity bargaining. Types of production.
Production planning and control, Follow up, control boards, idle machine time. Plant layout, tools and techniques

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for plant layout, Statistical process control and charts, process capability analysis-Overview of six sigma-life testing-
reliability-reliability of series parallel and mixed configuration. Management by objectives (MBO) – Strategic
Management – SWOT analysis - Information technology in management – Decision support system – Business
Process Re-engineering (BPR) – supply chain management (SCM). CAPP: Principles.

Reference Books:
1. T.R.Banga and Sharma, Industrial Engineering and Management, Khanna Publishers, 2002
2. M.Govindarajan and S.Natarajan, Principles of Management, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi
2007
3. George Kanawathi, Introduction to Work study,4 th revised Edition, ILO, 1996.
4. S.Chandran, Organizational Behaviors, Vikas Publishing House Pvt., Ltd, 1994
5. David J.Sumanth, Productivity Engineering and Management ,Tata McGraw Hill,1996
6. Douglas.C.Montgomery, Introduction to Statistical Quality control, John Wiley, 2003

14ME2044 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
team work, critical thinking, creativity and independent learning
business practices, economic viability, environmental sustainability and social consequences of technology
fundamental principles and concepts of human factors.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
practice recent trends in design process and methods.
design products and processes based on scientific methods.
solve ergonomic problems.

Achieving creativity - Introduction to TRIZ methodology of inventive problem solving - creating and sustaining
successful growth- commoditation and DE. Product life cycle, Concurrent engineering, reverse engineering,
reengineering, product data management and application, knowledge based system. Economic analysis.Customer
oriented design and societal considerations-product design specification-product liability-protecting intellectual
property-TRIPS and its implications-legal and ethical domains –codes of ethics-future trends-patent –copyright.
Industrial ergonomics-Human-Machine system, applied anthropometry, workspace design and seating, Design of
repetitive task, design of manual handling task-stress-fatigue. Human factors applications-Organizational and social
aspects, steps According to ISO/DIS 6385, OSHA’s approach and virtual environments.

Reference Books
1. Dieter George E., " Engineering Design -A Materials and Processing Approach", McGrawHill,
International Edition Mechanical Engg ., Series, 2000.
2. Karl t. Ulrich and Steven d Eppinger "Product Design and Developement " ,McGraw Hill, Edition 2004.
3. Karl Kroemer,Henrike Kroemer,katrin kroemer-Elbert,”Ergonomics’How to design for Ease and Efficency
, Prentice hall international editions 2001.
4. Clayton M Christensen Michael E Raynor,”The innovators solution”Harvard Business school,Press Boston
,USA,2003.
5. Semyon D Savransky.” Engineering of Creativity-TRIZ” CRC press Newyork USA. 2000.

14ME2045 RAPID PROTOTYPING AND TOOLING

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objectives:
Impart knowledge on
product development using rapid prototyping processes

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 rapid prototyping processes

Course Outcome
Ability to
select and employ appropriate rapid prototype methods for product development.
develop prototypes of products.

Fundamentals of Prototyping, Product development cycle and need for speedy design, Classifications of RP, RP
applications Liquid Based Processes: Stereo lithography Apparatus, Poly jet, Solid Creation System, Solid Object
Ultraviolet–Laser Printer, Bioplotter, Rapid Freeze Prototyping, Solid Ground Curing, Microfabrication
Technology. Solid Based Processes: Fused Deposition Modeling, Benchtop System, Laminated Object,
Manufacturing, Multi-Jet Modeling System, Plastic Sheet Lamination, Invision LD Sheet Lamination, Paper
Lamination Technology, Selective Laser Sintering, Three-Dimensional Printing, Laser Engineered Net Shaping,
Electron Beam Melting, Laser Cusing, Selective Laser Melting, Selective Mask Sintering, Micro Sintering and
Rapid casting Technology. Rapid Tooling and Manufacturing: Indirect Rapid Tooling: Direct Rapid Tooling:
Powder Metallurgy Tooling, Reverse Engineering using RP.

References Books:
1. C. K. Chua., K. F. Leong., C. S. Lim., “Rapid Prototyping: Principles and Applications”, World Scientific
Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., 2010.
2. Kenneth G. Cooper., “Rapid Prototyping Technology: Selection and Application”, Marcel Dekker, Inc.,
2001.
3. Rafique Noorani, “Rapid Prototyping – Principles and Applications”, John Wiley and Sons Inc. New
Jersey, 2005
4. Paul F Jacobs, “Stereo Lithography and other RP and M Technologies:, SME, NY, 1996
5. Andreas Gebhardt, “Rapid Prototype”, Hanser Publishers, 2003.

14ME2046 METAL CUTTING THEORY AND PRACTICE

Credits 3:1:0

Prerequisite: Machining Processes [14ME2005]

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
fundamentals of metal cutting theory
different types of tool and their nomenclature,
measuring cutting force and cutting temperature
mechanism of tool materials wear
the cause of machine tool chatter

Course outcome:
Ability to
Understand metal cutting theories.
Interpret the nomenclature of single point and multi point cutting tools and select appropriate tool
according to ISO specifications
Explain heat distribution in work and tool during machining
Suggest solutions to reduce tool wear and chatter and increase tool life
Evaluate machinability of different materials using specific cutting forces and surface finish

Mechanism of chip formation-types of chips-Chip breaker-Orthogonal and Oblique cutting-Energy Consideration in

machining-Merchant and Lee Shaffer theories. Nomenclature of single and multi point tools. Forces in turning,
drilling and milling - specific cutting pressure- measurement of cutting forces and cutting temperature- cutting fluid-
Developments in tool materials-ISO specifications for inserts and tool holders-Tool life - Concepts of machinability-
Economics of machining- Types of wear-mechanisms of wear - chatter in machining

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References Books:
1. David A Stephenson,John S Agapiou, Metal Cutting theory and practice, CRC Press 2005
2. Shaw .M.C., " Metal cutting Principles ",Oxford clarendon Press,2009.
3. Juneja.B.L and Sekhon.G.S- " Fundamentals of metal cutting and machine tools", New Age
International(p) Ltd., 2003.
4. Bhattacharya. - " Metal Cutting Theory and Practice ", New central Book Agency pvt. Ltd., Calcutta, 2008.
5. Boothroyd.D.G. and Knight. W.A "Fundamentals of Machining and Machine tools", CRC Press, 2006.

14ME2047 WELDING TECHNOLOGY

Credits:3:0:0

Course Objectives:
To impart knowledge on
fundamental principles of welding processes, welding metallurgy and welding of dissimilar metals.
principles of modern welding processes followed in Industries.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
select and employ appropriate welding process for an engineering application.

Basic Joining Processes and Equipment - gas, arc, resistance and thermit welding - Soldering, Brazing and Braze
welding- welding power sources - welding electrodes - safety aspects in welding. Welding symbols-weld design -
weld stress-calculations design of weld, size -estimation of weld dilution, preheat and post heat temperature- brief
introduction to welding codes & standards - Weldability of cast iron, steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloys,
dissimilar metals - effect of gases in welding-residual stresses-distortion-relieving of stresses - Defects in welding-
causes and remedies-destructive testing methods –non destructive testing - Special welding Processes.

Reference Books
1. Khanna, O.P., “A Text book on Welding Technology”, Dhanpet Rai & sons, Delhi, 2002.
2. Little, R.L, “Welding and Welding Technology”, Tata McGraw Hill Publicaitons, New Delhi, 2000.
3. Rao, P.N. “Manufacturing Technology”, 2nd edition , Tata McGraw Hill Publications, New Delhi,2009.
4. Parmar, R.S., “Welding Engineering and Technology”, Khanna Publishers, Delhi, 2010.
5. AWS. “Welding Hand book”, Vol I & II, 1996.

14ME2048 FOUNDRY TECHNOLOGY

Credits 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on various foundry processes.

Course Outcome
Ability to
design patterns and molds for foundry process.
make sound castings.

Introduction to moulding and casting Processes, Patterns – Cores – Core prints. Manual moulding processes –
Moulding sand properties, influence of ingredients on properties – sand preparation and control – sand testing –
machine moulding – types of machines, applications – core blowers – core shooters. Melting, Pouring and Testing.
Furnaces – types and selection, non-ferrous melting practices, pouring equipments, Inspection of castings,
destructive and non destructive, Casting defects – Occurrence, causes and remedies. Pouring, Feeding And
Automation Gating system – functions-types of gating system-Gating Ratio-Riser – function –types of risers – riser
design – foundry layout and automation.

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References Books:
1. Jain P.L. “Principles of Foundry Technology”, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2003.
2. Richard W Heine, Carl R Loper,Philip C Rosenthal “Principles of Metal Casting” Tata McGraw-Hill
Publishing Company Ltd, 2008.
3. Gupta R.B “Foundry Engineering”; Satyaprakashan Publisher, 2002.
4. Lal,M and Khanna O.P “A Text Book of Foundry Technology” Dhanpat Rai and Sons, New Delhi 2011.
5. Banga T.R. and Agarwal R.L. “Foundry Engineering”, Khanna Publishers, 2005.

14ME2049 RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

Credits: 3:0:0

Course objective:
To impart knowledge on the solar, wind and bio energies
To impart knowledge on tapping the energy from oceans
To expose the students towards the current developments in Hydrogen production and fuel cell
technologies.

Course outcome:
Ability to:
recognize the need of renewable sources for the present day energy crisis
employ renewable energy technology in a given situation.
work for the future development of renewable energy technologies.

Solar Energy- radiation, measurements, thermal collectors, storage, applications, fundamentals of photo voltaic
cells. Wind Energy- Data, energy estimation, conversion systems, wind energy generators and its performance,
hybrid systems. Biomass Energy- technology for utilization, biogas, gasification, Pyrolysis, digesters, ethanol
production, biodiesel, economics. Tidal Energy, Geothermal Energy, OTEC cycles. Hydrogen- generation, storage,
transport and utilization, applications. Principle of MHD power generation. Fuel cells – technologies, types –
economics

Reference Books
1. G D Rai, Non Conventional Energy Sources, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 1999.
2. Kothari D P et.al. , Renewable Energy Sources and Technologies, prentice hall of India pvt. Ltd, 2008.
3. H P Garg, J Prakash., Solar Energy- fundamentals and applications, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Ltd., New Delhi 1997.
4. S.P. Sukhatme, Solar Energy, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi, 1997.
5. John A Duffie and William A Beckmann, “Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes”, Johnwiley, 2013.
6. G.N. Tiwari, solar Energy – Fundamentals Design, Modeling & applications, Narosa Publishing House,
New Delhi, 2002.
7. Srivatsava, Shukla & Jha:”Technology and application of Bio Gas”, Jain Brothers New Delhi, 2000.

14ME2050 ADVANCED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

Credits: 3:1:0

Prerequisite: Thermal Engineering II [14ME2016]

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
SI and CI Engines
engine exhaust emission control and alternate fuels
the recent developments in IC Engines

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Course Outcome:
Ability to
analyze performance of SI and CI Engines.
recognize emission control norms.
Use alternate fuels in IC engines.

Spark Ignition Engines: Design of carburetor, Stages of combustion-normal and abnormal combustion, Factors
affecting knock, Combustion chambers. Compression Ignition Engines: Stages of combustion-normal and
abnormal combustion – Factors affecting knock, Direct and Indirect injection systems, Combustion chambers, Turbo
charging. Thermodynamic Analysis of SI and CI Engine Combustion process. Engine Exhaust Emission Control:
Formation of NOX , HC/CO mechanism , Smoke and Particulate emissions, Green House Effect , Methods of
controlling emissions , Emission measuring equipments, Smoke and Particulate measurement. Alternate Fuels:
Alcohols, Vegetable oils and bio-diesel, Bio-gas, Natural Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, Hydrogen and their
properties. Suitability, Engine Modifications, Performance, Combustion and Emission Characteristics of SI and CI
Engines using these alternate fuels.

Reference Books:
1. Ganesan V.” Internal Combustion Engines” , Third Edition, Tata Mcgraw-Hill ,2007
2. John B Heywood,” Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals”, Tata McGraw-Hill1988.
3. Gupta H.N, “Fundamentals of Internal Combustion Engines” ,Prentice Hall of India,2006.
4. Ulrich Adler ,” Automotive Electric / Electronic Systems, Robert BoshGmbH,1995
5. Heinz Heisler, ‘Advanced Engine Technology,” SAE International Publications,USA,1998.
6. M.L.Mathur and R.P.Sharma “A course in Internal Combustion Engines”,DhanpatRai
Publication,1997

14ME2051 REFRIGERATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING

Credits: 3:1:0

Prerequisite: Thermal Engineering I [14ME2015]

Course objective:
To impart knowledge on
working principle of refrigeration and air-conditioning cycle
fundamentals of psychrometry
applications of refrigeration and air-conditioning

Course outcome:
Ability to
Understand various refrigeration systems
Demonstrate the working of refrigeration equipments
Understand various psychrometric processes
Design the space cooling load
Explain the air-conditioning equipment

Review of thermodynamic principles - refrigeration. Air refrigeration - Bell-Coleman cycle - vapour compression
refrigeration cycle - analysis and performance calculations - cascade system - vapour absorption refrigeration system
- ammonia water and lithium bromide water systems. Compressors - reciprocating and rotary. Refrigerants -
properties and selection. psychrometric processes, Cooling load estimation, requirements of comfort air conditioning
- comfort charts. Applications of refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

Reference Books:
1. Arora. C.P., ‘Refrigeration and Air Conditioning’, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2002
2. N.F. Stoecker and Jones, ‘Refrigeration and Air Conditioning’, TMH, New Delhi,2003
3. Raj. J. Dossat, ‘Principles of Refrigeration’, SI Version, Wiley Eastern Ltd., 1999.

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 4. Manohar Prasad, ‘Refrigeration and Air Conditioning’, Wiley Eastern Ltd Division of Mechanical
Engineering, 2003 .
5. Jordon and Prister., ‘Refrigeration and Air Conditioning’, Prentice Hall of India (P)
Ltd., New Delhi, 1999

14ME2052 BIOMASS ENERGY SYSTEMS

Credits: 3:0:0

Course objective:
To impart knowledge on
thermo chemical conversion of biomass
power generation techniques using biomass
design, selection, construction and operation of biogas plants

Course outcome:
Ability to
familiarize with the thermo chemical conversion process of biomass
summarize the power generation techniques using biomass waste
design the biogas plants
suggest the biofuels for practical applications

Biomass - types of sources- size reduction- briquetting-drying, storage and handling of biomass- energy plantations-
thermo chemical conversion of biomass - environmental impacts–alcohol production from biomass-biochemical
Conversion--anaerobic digestion- operating parameters for biogas production-effect of additives on biogas yield-
design, selection, construction and operation of biogas plants- types of biogas Plant- High rate digesters for
industrial waste water treatment- combustion- pyrolysis – types-effect of particle size, temperature, and nitrogen gas
flow rate on products yield- types of gasification - types of gasifier- industrial application of gasifier- wood gas
engines-hydrogen generation from algae-electricity production from biomass

Reference Books:
1. Najaguna,B.T, “Biogas Technology”, First edition, New Age International Pvt Ltd, New Delhi,2009
2. Mital K.M, “Biogas Systems: Principles and Applications”, First edition, New Age International Pvt Ltd,
New Delhi,2009.
3. O.P.Chawla, “Advances in biogas technology” Indian council of agricultural research, New Delhi,2009
4. N.H.Ravindranath, Hall D.O., “Biomass, Energy and Environment”, Oxford University Press, Oxford 2002
5. Chakraverthy A, “Biotechnology and Alternative Technologies for Utilization of Biomass For Agricultural
Wastes”, Oxford and IBH publishing Co, 2006
6. Khandelwal. K.C.and Mahdi.S.S, “Biogas Technology”, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co. Ltd, 2006.

14ME2053 ALTERNATIVE FUELS FOR I.C. ENGINES

Credits: 3:0:0

Prerequisite: Thermal engineering II [14ME2016]

Course objective:
To impart knowledge on
concepts of energy and its sources.
manufacturing and performance characteristics of alternate fuels.
emission tests procedure
performance of dual fuel engine.

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Course outcome:
Ability to design power plant equipment such as boilers, condensers, cooling tower, economizers, etc.
which contribute to increased efficiency in power generation and minimizing environmental pollution.

Fuels- Petroleum Structure- refining and products of refining process, , Properties of Petroleum products.
Emulsification, alternate fuels and method of manufacturing Single fuel engines. Engine modification required-
performance emission characteristics of alternative fuels in SI mode of operation v/s Gasoline operation.
Introduction to dual fuel engine-use of alcohols, LPG, CNG, hydrogen, bio gas and producer gas in CI engine in
dual fuel mode, performance and emission characteristics of alternative fuels in dual fuel mode of operation v/s
diesel operation. Production of bio diesel, properties, performance and emission characteristics. Environmental
impact, pollution control methods.

Reference Books
1. R.P.Sharma and M.L.Mathur: “A course in Internal Combustion Engines”, D.Rai & sons. 2002
2. J. Heywood : Internal combustion Engines Fundamentals“”, McGraw Hill International Edition, 2011
3. Osamu Hirao & Richard Pefley : “Present and future Automotive fuels”, Wiley Interscience Publication.
NY. 1988.
4. O.P.Gupta : “Elements of fuels, furnaces and Refractories”, Khanna Publishers 2000
5. Domkundawar V.M : “Internal Combustion Engines”, 1 st Edition, Dhanpat Rai & Co., 1999

14ME2054 PRINCIPLES OF RESOURCE AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Credits: 3:1:0

Course Objectives:
To impart knowledge on
various operations research techniques to ensure the effective utilization of resources
network models for project planning and scheduling
Quality and Quality Management Systems.

Course Outcome
Ability to
Apply mathematical models for physical problems to find optimal Solutions
Make use of appropriate operation research tools to ensure effective utilization of resources to realize
maximum benefit
Design network models for project planning, scheduling and project management
Adopt ISO standards in industry’s quality policy to assure quality of the product/service to the end users

Linear Models: Linear Programming – Graphical Method – Simplex method – Duality in simplex. Transportation
Problems – Applications to problems with discrete variables. Network Models: Network analysis: Project Networks
– Critical Path Method – Project Evaluation and Review technique – Problems on sequencing jobs through two
machines and three machines. Queuing Models, Decision Models, Quality Management: Quality Planning –
Quality Costs, Total Quality Management (TQM) – Deming’s Philosophy – Quality Function Deployment –
Procedures and Benefits - Benchmarking – Procedures and Benefits Statistical Methods: Introduction to Seven
tools of quality ,Six Sigma Concepts. Quality Management Systems: ISO 9000 - Need for QMS – ISO 9000:2000
Quality Systems – Elements, Implementation of Quality systems, Documentation, Quality Auditing, QS 9000, ISO
14000 – Concept –Requirements and benefits.

Reference Books:
1. S.Bhaskar, Operations Research, Anuradha Agencies, 2009.
2. Dale H. Besterfied, Total Quality Management, Pearson Education India, 2011.
3. Ravindran, Operational Research, John Wiley, 2010.
4. S.C.Sharma, “ Introductory operation Research”, Discovery Publishing House, NewDelhi, 2006.
5. R.Pannerselvam, “Operations Research”, Prentice Hall of India, NewDelhi,2006.

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 14ME3001 COMBUSTION IN ENGINES
Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
the combustion principles and chemical kinetics.
combustion in SI and CI engines.
combustion in gas turbine.

Course Outcome:
Ability to explain theoretical foundations of combustion
Knowledge on the application of engineering science (thermo, fluids, heat transfer) to analyze the operation
and performance of an internal combustion engine.
Gaining an appreciation of the environmental concerns in designing combustion systems
Exposure to standards and public policy concerning the regulation of combustion emissions.

Principles and Thermodynamic concepts of combustion, Combustion calculations, Chemical equilibrium and
dissociation, Chemical kinetics, Theories of combustion, types of flames, combustion generated pollutants,
Combustion in SI and CI engines, Knock, Delay period, Ignition lag, Heat balance, Combustion chamber design,
Combustion in gas turbines, Various configurations of gas turbine combustion chambers.

Reference Books:
1. John B. Heywood., ‘Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals’, McGraw Hill, International Edition,2001.
2. Pulkrabek, W.W., Engineering Fundamentals of the Internal Combustion Engine. Pearson Prentice Hall,
2003.
3. Edward E. Obert., ‘Internal Combustion Engines and Air Pollution’, Internal Educational Publishers,New
York, 2005.
4. Cohen H. Rogers, GEC and Saravanamutto, H.I.H., ‘Gas Turbine Theory’, Longman Group Ltd.,2007.
5. Treager, ‘Air Craft Gas Turbine Engine Technology’, Tata McGraw Hill, 3rd Ed., 2006.
6. J.K. Jain, ‘Gas Dynamics and Jet Propulsion’, Khanna Publishers, 2004
7. Mathur M.L. and Sharma. ‘A Course in Internal Combustion Engines’, R.P. Dhanpat Rai Publications,2009
.
8. Paul W. Gill, James H. Smith., ‘Fundamentals of Internal Combustion Engines’, Oxford and IBH
Publishing Co., 2002.
9. V. Ganesan., ‘Internal Combustion Engines’, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., 2010.

14ME3002 ADVANCED THERMODYNAMICS

Credits 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
entropy, availability, thermodynamic relations
Combustion process
Kinetic theory of gases

Course Outcome:
Ability to
apply first and second law analysis on thermal systems.
find the stoichiometic ratio for complete combustion of fuels.

First and Second law analysis – concept of entropy – availability –Helmholtz function – Gibb’s function – On Sager
reciprocity relation. Thermodynamic relations, Criteria for Equilibrium –Conditions for stability. Compressibility
factor, fugacity and activity. Phase rule – ideal and real solution of gases, liquids, equilibrium system. Combustion.
First and second law of thermodynamics applied to combustion process – heat of combustion – Adiabatic flame

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temperature – stoichiometry and excess air – chemical equilibrium and dissociation. Kinetic Theory of Gases,
Perfect gas model, Distribution of translational velocities distribution function, molecular collisions and mean free
path, equi partition of energy.

Reference Books:
1. Yunus A Cengel, Michael Boles, ‘Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach’, The McGraw Hill
Companies, 7th Edition, 2010.
2. P.K. Nag., ‘Engineering Thermodynamics’, 4 th Edition., McGraw Hill, 2008.
3. G.J. Van Wylen & R.E. Sonntag., ‘Fundamentals of Thermodynamics’, Willy Eastern Ltd., 2012.
4. J.P. Holman., ‘Thermodynamics’, 4th Ed., McGraw Hill, 1988.
5. Jui sheng Hsieg., ‘Principles of Thermodynamics’, McGraw Hill, 1978.
6. Smith K. Van Ness H.C., ‘Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics’ ,McGraw Hill, NY,
2005.

14ME3003 ADVANCED FLUID MECHANICS

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
continuity, momentum and energy equations of fluid flow.
irrotational flows, flow past cylinders and Rankine body.
concepts of Boundary layer, prandtl mixing length, turbulent theory, universal velocity profile

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Analyze numerical flow problems
Identify different types of flows and analyze them

Methods of describing fluid motion, time rates of change, acceleration, Eulerian and lagrangian equation of
continuity, Bernoulli’s Equation. Forces and stresses acting on a fluid particle, momentum equation, Navier stokes
Equations in rectangular, Energy equation. Irrotational motion in two dimensions, source and sink, complex
potential due to source, due to doublet. Vortex motion, Helmholtz’s vorticity theorem, velocity potential and stream
function. Flow past cylinder with and without circulation, flow past rankine body. Boundary layer principles, prandtl
mixing length, turbulent theory, universal velocity profile .

Reference Books:
1. Streeter, ‘Fluid Dynamics’ 3rd Ed., McGraw Hill, 2006.
2. Raisinghania M.D,’ Fluid Dynamics’, 4th Ed., S.Chand & company Ltd, 2002.
3. Fox R N and McDonald A T., ‘ Fluid Mechanics’, John Wiley & Sons, 1999.
4. Dr.J K Goyal and K P Gupta., ‘Fluid dynamics’, 3 rd revised Ed., Pragathiprakasam, Meerut,`1999.
5. Schlichting H., ‘Boundary Layer Theory’., 8 th Ed., McGraw Hill New York, 2001.
6. Robertson., ‘Hydrodynamics Theory and Application’, Prentice Hall of India, 1965

14ME3004 DESIGN OF THERMAL POWER EQUIPMENT

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
The design of boiler, furnace, condenser and cooling tower
boiler performance and their accessories
water and steam purification methods and equipments

Course Outcome:

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Ability to
design boiler , furnaces, condenser and cooling tower
design economizer, super heater, reheater and analyse their performance
design air preheater, draft system and chimney

Boiler and furnace design–IBR Code Furnace Design: Heat Transfer in Furnace – heat balance – types of refractory
walls , Water wall arrangements. Heat release rates – furnace bottoms – Slag removal – Cold primary air system –
wind box assembly , Different types of furnaces for solids and liquids. Water Side Design – Circulation. Design of
condensers, Cooling tower-Types and design for power plant application. Performance of boiler – Equivalent
evaporation-Boiler efficiency-boiler trail-heat losses in boiler. Economiser-types, design. Super Heater –Design,
Super heat temperature control. Desuperheater - design. Design of Reheater. Water & Steam purification washing
typical arrangements of boiler drum internal in H.P. boilers. Air Pre-Heaters: Types of Air heater, recuperative and
regenerative – Design considerations – Higher temperature and low temperature applications. Draft system design,
Ash separators by ESP Electrostatic precipitators.

Reference Books:
1. P.K. Nag., ‘Power Plant Engineering ’, Tata McGraw Hill, 2002.
2. C.D. Shields., ‘Boilers’, McGraw Hill, 1982.
3. Homi, P. Serval., ‘Boilers & Pressure Vessels’, Multitech Publishing Company,
Bombay, 1989.
4. Skrotzki & W.A. Vepot., Power Station Engineering Economy, Tata McGraw Hill, New
Delhi, 1987.
5. Morse, T.F., ‘ Power Plant Engineering’, Van Nostrand East West Press, revised
Edn., 1983.
6. David Sunn, Robert Houston., ‘Industrial Boilers’, Longman Science & Technology,
1986.
7. ‘Modern Power Station Practice’, Vol. 8, Central Electricity Generating Board, UK,
Pergamon Press, 1971.

14ME3005 COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objectives:
To impart knowledge on
application of computers in manufacturing.
Computer assisted materials requirement planning and production monitoring systems.
automatic material handling systems and Flexible Manufacturing systems.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
use computers in manufacturing to increase the productivity,
reduce cost and time involved in planning and monitoring production systems.
use computer assisted techniques for process planning, inventory and quality control for increased
productivity.

Manufacturing system: Introduction, Objectives, types, features and applications, Computer Integrated
Manufacturing: Components of CIM, Data base, Planning, Scheduling and Analysis of CIM systems, Material
requirements planning, ERP. Shop floor control - Factory data collection system - Automatic identification system.
Computer assisted production monitoring systems: Types, Automated Inspection systems: contact and non-contact
inspection methods – machine tools- Automatic Material Handling and Storage systems, DNC systems, Group
Technology, Cell Design, Cellular Manufacturing Systems Flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) - Rapid
prototyping - Artificial Intelligence and Expert system.

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Reference Books:
1. Groover, M.P., "Automation, Production System and CIM", Prentice-Hall of India,2005.
2. David Bedworth, "Computer Integrated Design and Manufacturing", TMH, New Delhi, I
Edition 1999
3. Yorem Koren, "Computer control of Manufacturing Systems", McGraw Hill, 2005.
4. Ranky, Paul G., "Computer Integrated Manufacturing", Prentice Hall International 1999.
5. Vikram Sharma, “ Fundamentals of computer Integrated Manufacturing, S.K.Kataraia and sons, 2009.
6. R.K.Kundra, “Computer Aided Manufacturing”, Tata McGraw Hill Education, 2008.
7. R.K.Rajput, “ Robotics and Industrial Automation”, S.Chand, 2008.

14ME3006 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN DESIGN

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
use of computer in mechanical engineering design.
surface and solid modeling techniques.
advanced modeling concepts.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
handle computer for solving design problems.
Design new products using computer aided design.
Use advanced modeling techniques in product design.

Hardware and software for CAD, Geometric modeling, Transformations, Types and representation of curves,
survaces and solids- Solid removal algorithms shading- coloring-rendering . Parametric and variational geometry
based on software, Creation of prismatic and lofted parts. CAD/CAM Exchange formats, Mechanical tolerances,
Mass property calculations and Mechanical Assembly, Advanced Modeling Concepts, Conceptual, Top Down and
collaborative Design, Mechanism simulation, Rapid prototyping.

References Books:
1. IBRAHIM ZEID,CAD/CAM- Theory and Practice, Tata McGraw Hill, Edition,2013
2. Mikell. P. Grooves and emory, W. Zimmers Jr. “CAD/CAM Computer aided Design and Manufacturing “
prentice Hall of Inc., 2002
3. Donald Hearn and M Pauline Baker “Computer Graphics Printice Hall Inc. III Edition2006.
4. Jean Gallier., “Curves and Surfaces in Geometric Modeling: Theory & Algorithms”, Morgan Kaufmann;
1st edition,1999.
5. Michael Mortenson, “ Geomentric Modelling”, Industrial Press, 3rd edition,2006
6. David Salomon, “Computer Graphics and Geomentric Modelling”, Springer; 1st edition 1999.
7. Martti Mantyla, “An Introduction to Solid Modelling” W.H. Freeman & Company,1988.

14ME3007 ENGINEERING MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart the knowledge on structure and composition and behavior of Metals
To impart the principles of design, selection and processing of materials

Course Outcome:
Ability to apply concepts of Materials Science for material selections.
Ability to suggest modern metallic materials, composite materials for engineering applications.

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Elastic and Plastic Behavior – atomic model of Elastic behavior – Rubber like Elasticity an elastic behavior - plastic
deformation- slip- shear strength of perfect and real crystals- movement of dislocation
Fracture Behavior: Ductile and Brittle fracture – Energy and stress intensity approach, fracture toughness- Ductile
Brittle Transition Fatigue- Creep in Materials.
Modern Metallic Materials: Patented Steel wire - Steel martensite - micro alloyed steels- precipitation hardened
aluminium alloys- Maraging steels – metallic glasses – shape memory alloys smart Materials- TRIP Steels
Ceramics and glasses: Properties, applications, Ceramic Structures- silicate ceramics- carbon –diamond- graphite-
imperfections and impurities in ceramics –applications

Reference Books:
1. V. Raghavan, “ Materials Science and Engineering – Prentice Hall of India (P) Ltd., New Delhi.2004.
2. Raymond A. Higgin’s “ Properties of Engineering Materials, English Language Book Society,2000
3. Thomas H. Courtney “Mechanical Behaviour of Materials” McGraw Hill International Edition,2005.
4. Williams D, Callister “ Material Science and Engineering” John Wiley & sons inc. 2009.
5. Joshua Pelleg, “ Mechanical Properties Materials”, Springer, 2013
6. Kenneth.G,Michael, K.Budinski, “ Engineering Materials”, Properties and selection, Prentice Hall, 2010.
7. C.P.Sharma, “ Engineering Materials: Properties and applications of metals and alloys”, Prentice Hall
India, 2004.

14ME3008 ADVANCED STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objectives:
To impart knowledge on
Potential applications of strength of materials.
Material behavior under various stress conditions.
Development of stresses depending upon material shape and wall thickness.
Development of stresses under various loading conditions.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Apply principles of advanced strength of materials to design engineering structures and components

Introduction to potential applications of strength of materials, methods of analysis. Introduction to theory of

elasticity, concept of stress, and their relationships. Material behaviour under various stress conditions.Torsion in
circular, non circurcular, rectangular cross sections and in thin-wall sections. Bending behaviour of beams
depending upon their cross sections, curvature and elasticity of foundations. Energy methods- Castigliano’s
Theorem, Methods of virtual work, Stress and strain in cylinders depending upon their wall thickness. Materials
under static and cyclic loading.

Reference Books:
1. Richard G. Budynas, “Advanced Strength and Applied Stress Analysis” (2nd Edition) by, McGraw-Hill
International Editions, 1999.
2. Boresi, Arthur P. and Schmidt, Richard J., Advanced Mechanics of Materials, 6th Ed., John Wiley & Sons,
2003.
3. Young, Warren C. and Budynas, Richard G., Roark's Formulas for Stress and Strain, 7th Ed., McGraw-
Hill, 2002.
4. Beer, Ferdinand P., Johnston, E. Russell and DeWolf, John T., Mechanics of Materials, 3rd Ed., McGraw-
Hill, 2002.
5. L S Srinath. Advanced Mechanics of Solids, 3rd edition, McGraw-Hill, 2008.
6. A. C. and S. K. Fenster ,Advanced Mechanics of Materials and Applied Elasticity”, Prentice Hall, 5th
Edition 2012.
7. J.P.Den Hartog, Advanced Strength of Materials, McGraw Hill, 2012.

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 14ME3009 PRINCIPLES OF MECHANICAL MEASUREMENTS AND INSTRUMENTATION

Credits 3:0:0

Course Objective :
To impart knowledge on
measurement techniques for measuring process parameters in industry and in research

Course outcome:
Ability to
Choose measuring instruments suitable for specific application.
Design and fabricate a system for measuring simple parameters.
Apply the knowledge in during the measurement process

Kinds of errors and uncertainty analysis, Experimental planning , Flow measurements – Pitot tubes, magnetic flow
visualization methods, shadowgraph, schlieren and interferometry, Hot wire anemometer – Laser Doppler
anemometer Temperature Measurements –Measurement by Mechanical effect and by electrical effects-
Thermocouples, pyrometry, transient response of thermal systems – calibration methods. Thermo electric effect
instruments Thermophysical property measurements: measurement of Thermal conductivity, viscosity, specific heat
and surface tension. Data Acquisition and Processing - D/A and A/D convertors. Solar Radiation Measurement and
Energy Devices – Pyrhekuimeters and Pyranometers – Measurement of duration – sun shine recorder,
Instrumentation for Solar systems.

Reference Books:
1. Beckwith, “Mechanical Measurement” Narosa Publishing House2003
2. R.K. Jain, “Mechanical and Industrial Measurements” Khanna Publishers, 2000
3. J.P. Holeman, “Experimental methods for Engineers” McGraw Hill Publishers, 1998
4. E.O. Doebelin, “Measurement systems : Application and Design” McGraw Hill Publishers, 2003.
5. B.C. Nakra “Instrumentation measurement and Analysis” Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, 2002
6. John Bentley, “ Principles of Measurement Systems”, 4 th Ed, Pearson Edition, 2004.
7. S.P.Venketeshwar, “ Mechanical Measurements”, Ane Books Pvt Ltd., 2009.

14ME3010 MECHATRONICS AND MACHINE CONTROLS

Credits: 3:0:0

Course objective:
To impart
• knowledge on control systems and Programmable logic circuits
• Fluidic Controls and Process control Pneumatics

Course outcome:
Ability to
design mechatronic systems composed of mechanical and electrical parts.
to develop modern and smart electro-mechanical products.

Introduction - evolution and scope of Mechatronics - measurement systems - control systems – types -
servomechanisms and regulators - Rouths and Hourwitz stability criteria - programmable logic controllers (PLC) –
architecture - programming (ladder logic) – mnemonics -timers - shift registers - master and jump controls -
selection of PLC. - Mechartonic elements - data presentation systems - hydraulic systems - feedback devices-
principles of fluid logic control - Coanda effect - basic fluidic devices - fluidic logic gates and sensors - bistable -
flipflop - - Process control pneumatics - signals and standards - the flapper nozzle - volume booster – air relay and
force balance - pneumatic controllers - PI and IP convertors.

References Books:

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 1. W Boltson , ‘Mechatronics’, Pearson Education 4 th edition 2012.
2. Andrew Parr, ‘Hydraulics and Pneumatics’, Jico Publishing House, Mumbai 2011.
3. Kuo, ‘Automatic Control Systems’, Wiley, 2009.
4. Anthony Esposito, ‘Fluid Power’, Pearson Education, 2005.
5. Ogata Katsuhiko , ‘Modern Control Engineering’, Printice Hall of India , 2010.
6. Dan Necsulescu, “Mechatronics”, Pearson Education Asia, 2002.
7. Gene F.Franklin, J.David Powell and Abbas Emami-Naeini, “Feed back control and dynamic system”
Prentice Hall,6th Edition, 2009.

14ME3011 COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING LABORATORY

Credits: 0:0:2

Course objective:
To impart
Fundamental knowledge on using software tools like ANSYS, FLUENT, etc., for Engineering Simulation.
Knowledge on how these tools are used in Industries for solving real time problems.
Understanding about various fields of engineering where these tools can be effectively used to improve the
output of a product.

Course outcome:
Ability to
Appreciate the utility of the tools like ANSYS or FLUENT in solving real time problems and day to day
problems.
Become versatile in using these tools for any engineering and real time applications.
Acquire knowledge on utilizing these tools for a better project in their curriculum
Face the challenges in industry with confidence when it matters to use these tools in their employment.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
The faculty conducting the Laboratory will prepare a list of 12 experiments and get the approval of HoD/Director
and notify it at the beginning of each semester.

14ME3012 CAD/CAM LABORATORY

Credits: 0:0:2

Course Objective:
To impart the knowledge on the
usage of computer in design and Manufacturing.
visualization of objects in three dimensions and producing orthographic views, sectional views and
auxiliary views of it.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
develop 2D and 3D models using software.
write CNC Program for different components for manufacturing
create parts, and assemble it to create a functional assembly.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
The faculty conducting the Laboratory will prepare a list of 12 experiments and get the approval of HoD/Director
and notify it at the beginning of each semester.

14ME3013 SOLAR REFRIGERATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING

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Credits 3:0:0

Course Objective
To impart knowledge on
the different types of solar cooling systems
the thermodynamic modeling
the Economics of different cooling systems

Course Outcome:
Ability to
apply basic thermodynamic modeling concept
carry out design and evaluation of solar cooling systems.
economically use the solar cooling systems

Potential and scope of solar cooling, Types of solar cooling systems, solar collectors and storage systems for solar
refrigeration and air conditioning. Solar operation of vapour absorption – Lithium Bromide –Water Absorption
system – Aqua Ammonia Absorption system - Intermittent Absorption Refrigeration system. Thermal modelling and
computer simulation for continuous and intermittent solar refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Solar desiccant
cooling systems. Open cycle absorption/ desorption solar cooling alternatives. Advanced solar cooling systems,
Refrigerant storage for solar absorption cooling systems. Solar thermoelectric refrigeration and air conditioning -
solar economics of cooling systems.

Reference Books:
1. Ursula Eicker, “Low Energy Cooling for Sustainable Buildings”, John Wiley and Sons, 2009
2. Hans-Martin Henning, “Solar-assisted air conditioning in buildings: a handbook for planners”, Springer,
2007
3. M. Santamouris, D. Asimakopoulos, “Passive cooling of buildings”, Earthscan, 1996
4. A.A. M. Sayigh, J. C. McVeigh, “Solar air conditioning and refrigeration” , Pergamon press,1992

14ME3014 REFRIGERATION MACHINERY AND COMPONENTS

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
the working principle of various components
the accessories and controls in refrigeration systems
the BIS standards for appliance testing practice

Course Outcome:
Ability to design and develop refrigeration systems.
Ability to apply the BIS standards for appliance design and testing.

Hermetic compressors-Reciprocating, Rotary, Scroll Compressors, Open type compressors-Reciprocating,

Centrifugal, Screw Compressors. Semi hermetic compressors- Construction, and Working. Capacity control,
circuitry, oil return, oil separators-different types Refrigerant driers strainers, receivers, accumulators, low pressure
receivers. Testing of Air conditioners, Refrigerators, Visicoolers, Cold rooms, Calorimetric tests. Refrigerant
Pumps, Cooling Tower fans, Compressor Motor protection devices, Oil equalizing in multiple evaporators. Different
Defrosting and capacity control methods and their implications.

Reference Books:
1. Cooper &Williams, B. “Commercial, Industrial, Institutional Refrigeration, Design,
Installation and Trouble Shooting” Eagle Wood Cliffs (NT) Prentice Hall, 1989.
2. Dosset, R.J. “Principles of Refrigeration”, John Wiley & Sons, 2001.
3. Hains, J.B, “Automatic Control of Heating & Air conditioning” McGraw Hill, 1981.

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 4. Althose, A.D. & Turnquist, C.H. “Modern Refrigeration and Air conditioning” Good Heart-Wilcox Co.
Inc., 1985.
5. Recent release of BIS Code for relevant testing practice. ASHRAE Hand book (Fundamentals &
Equipments), 2005

14ME3015 THEORY OF METAL CUTTING

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
Chip formation, tool nomenclatures and cutting forces.
heat distribution and thermal aspects of machining
tool materials, tool life and tool wear.
Economics of machining

Course Outcome:
Ability to
analyze cutting forces in turning, drilling and milling
select the parameters to reduce cutting temperature, tool wear and tool failure.
reduce the cost of machining by selecting proper cutting conditions.

Chip formation mechanism: types - Orthogonal Vs Oblique cutting, force and velocity relationship - shear plane
angle - Modern theories in mechanics of cutting - - Nomenclature of single point and multi point tool –measurement
of cutting forces. Temperature in machining - Method of measurement – Hot machining - cutting fluids - Tool
materials - ISO specifications for inserts and tool holders -Tool life - Conventional and accelerated tool life tests -
Concepts of machinability and machinability index - Economics of machining - Failure of cutting tools and forms of
wear – Reasons, mechanisms of wear - Chatter in machining: Factors and types.

Reference Books
1. Shaw .M.C., " Metal cutting Principles ",Oxford clarendon Press, 2nd edition, 2005.
2. Juneja. B. L and Sekhon.G.S, "Fundamentals of metal cutting and machine tools", New Age
International(p) Ltd., 2003.
3. Geoffrey Boothroyd and Knight. W.A "Fundamentals of Machining and Machine tools", CRC Press, New
York, 2006.
4. Bhattacharya. - "Metal Cutting Theory and Practice ", New central Book Agency pvt. Ltd., Calcutta, 2008.
5. David A Stephenson, John.S, Agapiou, “ Metal cutting theory and Practice, CRC Press, 2005.
6. J.Paulo Davim, “Metal cutting: Research Advances, Nova Science publishers, 2010.
7. HMT, Production Technology, Tata McGraw Hill Education, 2004.

14ME3016 ADVANCED METROLOGY

Credit 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To introduce the science of measurement and measuring machines commonly used.
To impart knowledge about limits, fits and tolerances, geometric dimensioning aspects
To introduce the methods of acceptance test for conventional machine tools.
To familiarize students with the concepts of Laser metrology and surface roughness.

Course Outcome:
Students will be able to work in metrology divisions in industries
Students will be able to understand GD and T symbols and apply them.
Students will be able to understand the advanced metrology systems.

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Science of measurement: Mechanical measurement – types, measurement standards– terms used in rating instrument
performance. Measuring machines: Study of Measuring Machines , gear tooth measurement- measurement of gear
profile, Isometric Viewing of Surface Defects, Image Shearing Microscope for Vertical Dimensions. Laser
metrology and microscopy: Laser Metrology - Vision systems- Principles and applications, Principles of Scanning
and Transmission Electron Microscopy and its applications. Acceptance tests for machine tools and surface finish
measurements, calibration of machine tools, introduction to ball bar measurement, Measurement of surface
roughness. Introduction to Tolerancing and Dimensioning: Introduction; Indian Standard System of Limits and Fits
(IS :919-2709) ; Designation of Holes ,Shafts and Fits. Meaning of GD and T, Various Geometric symbols used in
GD and T , Datum feature, Material Conditions.

References Books:
1. Ernest O Doeblin, “Measurement systems”, McGraw Hill Publishers, 2003.
2. R. K . Jain, “Engineering Metrology”, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2009.
3. Geometric Dimensioning` and Tolerancing for Mechanical Design,"Gene R. Cogorno, McGraw Hill, 2006.
4. I.C Gupta, “Engineering Metrology”, Danpat Rai Publications, 2004.
5. Beckwith Thomas G, “Mechanical Measurements”, Pearson Education, 2008.
6. M.Mahajan,”A Text Book of Metrology”, Dhanpat Rai &Co. 2010
7. The Metrology Handbook, Jay L. Bucher ,Amer Society for Quality, 2004.

14ME3017 ADVANCED HEAT TRANSFER LABORATORY

Credits: 0:0:1

Course Objective:
To impart the practical skills in conducting and analyzing the heat transfer experiments

Course Outcome:
Ability to apply the practical knowledge in designing various heat transfer systems and will be conversant
with measurement techniques

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
The faculty conducting the Laboratory will prepare a list of 6 experiments and get the approval of HoD/Director and
notify it at the beginning of each semester.

14ME3018 AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS LABORATORY

Credits: 0:0:2

Course Objective
To impart knowledge on
designing pneumatic and electro pneumatic components for automation.
components, ladder logic design, programming for PLC/Microcontroller and robot
configuration of robot and reconfigure them for a custom application

Course Outcome
Ability to
select components for automation.
develop programs for different application
configure robot for practical applications.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
The faculty conducting the Laboratory will prepare a list of 12 experiments and get the approval of HoD/Director
and notify it at the beginning of each semester.

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References
1. Mikell P. Groover, Mitchell Weiss, "Industrial Robotics, Technology, Programming and Applications. “
McGraw Hill International Editions, 1st Edition, 2000.
2. Ibrahim Zeid, “CAD/CAM Theory and Practice”, McGraw Hill, 2003
3. Fanuc PLC Manual

14ME3019 ENERGY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective
To impart knowledge on
energy auditing in engineering and process industry
energy conservation in buildings, thermal and electrical systems

Course Outcome
Ability to
identify areas of energy conservation in thermal and electrical systems
apply the principles energy management for conservation.

Energy resources, energy use patterns and scope for conservation, world energy supply and demand, national energy
systems, policies, Programs and decisions. Energy Auditing in engineering and process industry, identification of
areas for energy conservation. Energy conservation in buildings, thermal and electrical systems. Energy
management principles, need for organization and goal setting, basic discounting, life cycle costing and other
methods, factors affecting economics, energy pricing and incentives for conservation, financial management.

Reference Books:
1. David H.U., Handbook of Industrial Energy Conservation,Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1983.
2. Raikhy P.S. and Parmindar Singh., Energy Consumption in India, Deep and Deep Publication, 1990.
3. Vogt F., Energy Conservation and use of renewable sources of Energy in the Bio - Industries, Pergamon
Press, 1981.
4. Albert Thumann, Plant Engineers and Managers Guide to Energy Conservation, 10 th Edition., Fairmount
Press, 2011.
5. Ray D.A., Industrial Energy Conservation, Pergamon Press, 1980.
6. Kreith F. and West R.E ( Eds), Economics of Solar Energy Conservation Systems, Vol. I and III CRC
Press, 1980.
7. Shinskey E.G., Energy Conservation through Control, Academic Press, 1980.

14ME3020 ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

Credits: 3:0:0

Course objective:
To impart knowledge on
different types of non-conventional manufacturing processes.
the mechanism and capabilities of non-conventional manufacturing processes.
the latest manufacturing process for micro-fabrication and devices.

Course outcome:
Ability to
evaluate and select suitable manufacturing processes for particular applications.
apply the latest manufacturing process for micro-fabrication.
develop new products by making use of new materials and processes.

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Newer Machining Processes : Construction working principle – steps - types – process parameters – derivations –
problems, merits, demerits and applications of AJM – WJM - USM – CHM – ECM – EDM - Wire cut EDM - ECM
– ECG - LBM – EBM – pam – IBM.
Micro-fabrication: Semiconductors – films and film depurification – fabrication techniques – surface and bulk
machining – LIGA Process – Solid free form fabrication. Wafer preparation techniques - PCB board hybrid and
mcm technology – programmable devices and ASIC – electronic material and processing.– steriolithography SAW
devices, Surface Mount Technology,

References:
1. Serope Kalpakjian, Steven Schmid, Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Materials (5th Edition),
2003.
2. Julian W. Gardner , Vijay K. Varadan, Osama O. Awadelkarim “Micro sensors, Mems & Smart
Devices”, Wiley-Blackwell, 2002
3. Richard C. Jaeger, Introduction to microelectronic fabrication Prentice Hall; 2nd edition. 2001.
4. Nario Taniguchi, “ Nano Technology”, Oxford University Press 1996.
5. Pandey P.C., Shan H. S, “Modern Machining Processes”, Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited,
2013.
6. Marc J. Madou,” Fundamentals of Microfabrication and Nanotechnology”, Third Edition, CRC Press,
2011.

14ME3021 COMPOSITE MATERIALS

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
types and applications of composite materials
nature of various forms of reinforcement and matrix.
processing and testing of composite materials.

Course outcome:
Ability to
process composite materials based on their properties and applications
test composite materials for finding their suitability in industrial applications.

Composite materials: Classification, types, advantages and application. Functional requirements of reinforcement
and matrix. Reinforcement types, Properties Comparison of fiber strengths – Matrix materials. Mechanics of
composites: Rule of mixture, evaluation of four elastic moduli. Characteristics and strength of lamina. Polymer
matrix composites: Resin types – PMC processes, Fibre reinforced plastics (FRP), and Glass fibre reinforced plastics
(GRP). Metal Matrix Composites: Characteristics, types, advantages and limitations, Reinforcements and their
effects, volume fraction, Rule of mixtures. Processing types. Fatigue and fracture behaviours of composites.
Hybrid composites. selection of composite material and design, analysis and testing of joints.

Reference Books:
4. Mallick, P.K., “Fiber Reinforced Composites: Materials, Manufacturing and Design”, Third Edition,
Marcel Dekker Inc, 2007.
5. Agarwal, B.D., and Broutman L.J., “Analysis and Performance of Fiber Composites”, John
Wiley and Sons, 2006.
6. Mathews F.L. and Rawlings R.D., Composite materials: Engineering and Science, Chapman and Hall,
London, England, 1st edition, 1999.
7. Chawla K.K Composite Materials: Science and Engineering ., Springer – Verlag, 2008
8. Ronald Gibson, “Principles of Composite Material Mechanics", Tata McGraw Hill, 2007.
9. Strong A.B., Fundamentals of Composite Manufacturing, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 2007.
10. Sharma S.C., Composite materials, Narosa Publications, 2000.

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 14ME3022 ADVANCED HEAT TRANSFER
Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
Conduction, convection, radiation, heat transfer during boiling and condensation.
design of heat exchangers.
principles of mass transfer.

Course Outcome:
Ability to apply the knowledge in analyzing the heat transfer performance of thermal systems

Conduction: heat diffusion equation, plane wall, Radial system. Heat Transfer from extended surfaces, Insulation,
Analytical method for two dimensional heat equation, Finite difference method, Transient conduction. Convection:
Energy equation, thermal boundary layer. Forced convection: flow over surfaces, internal flow. Natural convection,
combined forced and free convection, combined convection and radiation in flows. Radiation: Radiative heat
exchange between surfaces, Radiation exchange with emitting and absorbing gases. Boiling: Pool and flow boiling,
Nucleate boiling correlations. Condensation, modes and mechanisms, correlations. Heat exchanger: types – LMTD
method and the effectiveness – NTU method. Mass Transfer: types, Fick’s law of diffusion – mass diffusion
equation, Transient Mass Diffusion – Diffusion in moving medium. Convective mass transfer. Simultaneous Heat
and Mass transfer.

Reference Books:
1. Yunus.A Cengel., ‘Heat Transfer a Practical Approach’, Tata McGraw Hill, 2nd Ed.,
2003
2. Holman J.P., ‘Heat and Mass Transfer’, Tata McGraw Hill, 10th Ed., 2009.
3. Allen D.Kraus., ‘Extended Surface Heat Transfer’, Wiley-Interscience., 2001.
4. Frank P. Incropera and David P. Dewit T., ‘Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer’,
5 th Ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2001.
5. C.P. Kothandaraman., ‘Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer’, 3 rd Ed., New Age
International, 2006.
6. Kays, W.M. ,Crawford W and Bernhard Weigand., ‘Convective Heat and Mass Transfer’, McGraw Hill
Inc., 2004.
7. Burmister L.C., ‘Convective Heat Transfer’, John Wiley and Sons, 1993.

14ME3023 DESIGN OF MECHANICAL SYSTEM ELEMENTS

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To study the working principle, operation and applications of various mechanical transmissions systems
and pressure vessels.
To impart competency to specify and design the mechanical elements.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Identify the working principle of mechanical components employed in Mechanical system elements
Applysuitable theories and engineering principles to design the mechanical elements.
Design Mechanical system elements based on the requirements..

Material Handling Equipments Types , Selection and applications. Method for determining stresses-Terminology
and ligament efficiency-Applications. Stresses In Pressure Vessels and Introduction : Stresses in a circular ring,
cylinder-Membrane stress analysis of vessels shell components-Cylinder shells, spherical heads, conical heads.
Thermal stresses - Discontinuity stresses in pressure vessels. Design of Vessels : Design of tall cylinder ,self
supporting process columns Supports for short vertical vessels-Stress concentration at a variable thickness transition

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section in a cylindrical vessel, about a circular hole, elliptical openings. Theory of reinforcement. Pressure vessel
design. Design of automotive transmission system – clutches – power transmitted brake – cams – gear box. Design
of hoisting elements, Load handling attachments. Design of forged hooks and eye hooks - crane grabs - lifting
magnets - Grabbing attachments - Design of arresting gear and Brakes. Conveyors -Types ,description , design and
applications. Escalators.

Reference Books
1. John.F.Harvey, “Theory & Design of Pressure Vessels”, “CBS Distributors”, 1991.
2. Rudenko.N, “Materials Handling Equipments”, Elnvee Publishers, 1970.
3. Alexandrov.M. “Materials Handling Equipmets”, MIR publishers,1981.
4. Henry.H.Bedner “Pressure Vessels”, Design Hand Book, CBS Publishers & Distributors, 1986.
5. Joseph Edward Sighley , “Mechanical Engineering Design”, McGraw Hill, 2011.
6. R.C.Mishra, Simant, “Mechanical System Design”, Prentice Hall of India, 2009.

14ME3024 DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
product functionality, product design, product planning and assembly.
developing quality products by incorporating the reliability, safety functions and robustness.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
identify and describe the integrated design, manufacturing and assembly process.
identify the production plans for machining, casting and welding with ease of manufacturing and assembly
to reduce the overall costs of the product.

Design principles for manufacturing: mechanisms and selection, Process capability – Feature and geometric
tolerances, assembly limits and Datum Features. Form design: Principle, Factors, Material and manufacture design,
Design for machining consideration: drills, milling cutters, keyways and counter sunk screws, simplification by
separation and amalgamation– Design for machinability, economy, clampability, accessibility and assembly. Design
for casting and welding considerations: Redesign of castings based on parting line, core requirements and
machined holes, Redesign of weld members based on different factors and considerations. Redesign for
manufacture and case studies: Design for Assembly Automation, group technology –Design for reliability and
safety, Robust and quality design.

Reference Books:
1. Harry Peck, “ Designing for Manufacture”, Pitman Publications, 1983.
2. Robert Matousek, “ Engineering Design- A Systematic Approach” Blackie and Son Ltd.,
London.2008
3. George E.Dieter, “ Engineering Design: A Materials and Processing Approach”, 3rd ed., McGraw-Hill,
2000.
4. James G,.Bralla, “ Hand Book of Product design for Manufacturing”, McGraw Hill publications, 1999.
5. Geoffrey Boothroyd, Petre Dewhurst, Winston A Knight, “Product Design for Manufacture and
Assembly”, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2010
6. C.Poli, “Design for Manufacturing”, Butterworth-Heinemann, Reed Elsevier Group, 2001
7. A.K.Chitale, R.C.Gupta, Product Design and Manufacturing Prentice Hall of India, 2007.

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 14ME3025 MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND SIMULATION
Credits:3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
the various modeling techniques and assembly lines.
Manual and computer assisted simulation techniques.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
create model of the real manufacturing system.
resolve practical problems in manufacturing sectors using simulation.

Manufacturing systems: Types and principles, manufacturing models - Types and uses, model building. Assembly
lines - approaches to line balancing, sequencing, Transfer lines – paced and unpaced lines, Shop scheduling.
Flexible manufacturing systems : components, planning and control. Group technology and facility layout. Random
numbers generation- methods and techniques. Random variable generation – techniques. Distributions: types,
Simulation experiments, Verification and validation of simulation models. Concepts in discrete event simulation:
Concept, Manual simulation using event scheduling, single and two server queue simulation of inventory problems.
Programming for discrete event systems in GPSS-Case studies

Reference Books:
1. Ronald G Askin, “Modeling and Analysis of Manufacturing Systems”, John Wiley and Sons, Inc,1993.
2. Jerry Banks and John S. Carson, “ Discrete –Event System Simulation”, Prentice Hall Inc,2009
3. Gordon G, “System Simulation”, Prentice Hall of India Ltd,2009.
4. Mengchu Zhou, “Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Flexible Manufacturing Systems: A Petri Net
Approach”, World scientific Publishing Company Pvt Ltd., 2000
5. D.S.Hira, “System Simulation”, S.Chand & Company Ltd, 2010.
6. Law.M.Kelton, “simulation Modeling and Analysis”, McGraw Hill, NY, 2000
7. Behrokh, Khoshnevis, “ Discrete systems Simulation”, McGraw Hill Inc. 1994.

14ME3026 ADVANCED MECHANISM DESIGN

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective
Ability to
• Understand the fundamentals of kinematics
• analyse four-bar mechanisms.
• synthesize mechansims and manipulators

Course Outcome
• capable of analysing and synthesizing mechanisms to meet industrial requirements

Fundamentals of Kinematics- mobility analysis- Degrees of Freedom of multiloop kinematic chains- Grashoff
Criterions- Kinematic Analysis- Vector loop equations - Analytical methods for four bar slider crank and crank
rocker mechanisms- position velocity and acceleration. Fixed and moving centrodes-Inflection points and inflection
circle. Euler SavaryEquation.Synthesis of Mechanisms-types-path generation-function generation-motion
generation-Application of instant centre in linkage design. Cam Mechanisms- Dynamics of Mechanisms-Static force
analysis with friction – inertia force analysis- combined static and inertia force analysis. Shaking force- balancing of
linkages Spatial Mechanism and Robotics-Kinematic Analysis of spatial RSSR mechanism- Denavait- Hartenberg
parameters-forward kinematics of Robotic manipulators.

Reference Books
1. Singhley , J. E. and uicker J.J., “ Theory of Mechanics and Mechanism”, McGraw Hill , 2003.

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 2. Kenneth J. Waldron, Gary L Kinzel, “Kinematics, Dynamics and Design of Machinery”, John wiley- sons
2004.
3. Sandor G. N. and Erdman. A. G.,Sridharkota., “ Advanced mechanism Design analysis and synthesis”,
Prentice Hall, 2001.
4. Nortorn R. L. “ Design of Machinery”, Mc Graw Hill, 2008.
5. Amitabha Ghosh and Ahsok Kumar Mallik, “Theory of mechanism and Machines”, EWLP, Delhi, 1999.
6. J.S.Rao and R.V.Dukkipati, Mechanism and Machine Theory, New age International Publisher, 2006
7. McGrathy.m.J., Geometry Design of linkages, Springer, New York, 2000.

14ME3027 INDUSTRIAL TRIBOLOGY

Credits 3:0:0

Course Objectives:
To Impart knowledge on application of basic theories of friction ,wear , and lubrication to predictions about
the frictional behavior of commonly encountered sliding interfaces.

Course Outcomes:
Ability to
demonstrate basic understanding of friction, lubrication and wear processes.
familiar with mathematical tools used to analyze tribological processes
describe the detailed operation of selected anti-friction or anti-wear components.
prepare technical project reports and technical presentations.

Introduction, surface topography ,hertzian contact ,friction- stick slip motion – measurement of friction, wear -
simple theory of sliding wear mechanism of sliding wear of metals -abrasive wear – materials for adhesive and
abrasive wear situations - corrosive wear -surface fatigue wear situations,hydrodynamic lubrication hydrostatic
lubrication ,elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication ,boundary lubrication ,lubricants ,surface modification. Mechanical
dynamic tribology and testing methods- simple tribological mechanical dynamic test machines and test methods. dry
sand-rubber wheel test, wet sand rubber wheel test, slurry abrasivity test, solid particle erosion test, pin-on-disk wear
test, rolling wear test, drum wear test, drill wear test. tribology of ic engines.

References Books:
1. Prasanta Sahoo. , “Engineering Tribology”,Prentice Hall of India, 2005.
2. Sushil Kumar Srivastava, “ Tribology in Industries” , S.Chand Publishers, 2005.
3. J. A. Williams, Engineering Tribology, Cambridge University Press, 2005
4. Mang, Kirsten Bobzin and Thorsen Bartels, Industrial Tribology: Tribosystems, Friction, Wear and
Surface Engineering, Lubrication-Theory . Wiley-VCH Verlag and Co., 2011.
5. Engineering Tribology, Stachowiak and Batchelor, Butterworth-Heinmann, 2005.
6. S.K. Basu, S.N. Sengupta, B.B. Ahuja, Fundamentals Of Tribology, Prentice Hall of India, 2005
7. Cameron, A. "Basic Lubricaton Theory”, Ellis Herward Ltd., UK, 2005.
8. Kragelsky, “ Friction Wear & Lubrication”, Mir Publications, 2005

14ME3028 ADVANCED MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS

Credits: 3:0:0

Course objective:
To impart
Knowledge on formulating mathematical model for vibration problems
skills in analyzing the vibration behavior of mechanical systems subjected to loading
Awareness on methods to reduce vibration and the equipment used for collecting response data.

Course outcome:
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 Classify the systems of vibration and construct the equation of motion from free-body diagrams.
Solve vibration problems that contain multiple degrees of freedom.
Reduce unwanted vibration and to handle equipment used for collecting response data.
present the theoretical and the experimental principles of mechanical vibrations to gain practical
understanding in the field of vibration

Overview of Mechanical vibrations-Types of vibrations-Damping models- Solutions of problems for one degree of
freedom systems for static, transient and harmonic response using Newton’s method, Energy method and
Rayleigh’s method - isolation of vibrations and transmissibility- Vibration of two and Multi degree of freedom
systems-semi definite systems-vibration absorber-Vibration of continuous system like strings, beams and rods-
Identifying natural frequencies for vibration problems using numerical methods like matrix iteration, Stodola,
Holzer and mechanical impedance -Vibration measuring instruments-Vibration Tests-Data acquisition- FFT
analysis.

Reference Books:
1. Singiresu.S.Rao., "Mechanical Vibrations", Addison Wesley Longman ,2003.
2. Benson H Tongue, “ Principles of vibration”(2nd edition)Oxford University Press, 2002.
3. Thomson, W.T.,"Theory of Vibration with Applications" CBS Publishers and
Distributers,NewDelhi,2002
4. Kelly, "Fundamentals of Mechanical Vibrations”, Mc Graw Hill Publications, 2000.
5. Rao, J. S . , and Gupta K."Ind. Course on Theory and Practice Mechanical Vibration”, NewAge
International (P) Ltd.,2005.
6. Rao V. Dukkipati, J. Srinivas., Vibrations : problem solving companion, Narosa Publishers, 2007.
7. Daniel J.Inman, “Engineering Vibration”, Prentice Hall,4th Edition, 2013

14ME3029 VIBRATION LABORATORY

Credits: 0:0:2

Course objective:
To supplement the principles learnt in Mechanical Vibrations
To train students with the sensors, signal conditioning and associated instrumentation for vibration
measurement
To instruct fundamentals of digital data acquisition, signal processing, data reduction and display.
To impart knowledge on the use of vibration measurement equipments

Course outcome:
Able to study the effect of dynamics on vibrations
Proficient with instrumentation used in vibration control tests
Capable to understand and adapt the way to measure vibration.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
The faculty conducting the Laboratory will prepare a list of 12 experiments and get the approval of HoD/Director
and notify it at the beginning of each semester.

14ME3030 INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
components, sensing elements used programming techniques and Applications of robots.
fundamentals of Robotics and primary actuating systems, sensors and transducers.

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Course Outcome
Ability to
design and develop Robot with basic drivers and controllers.
select suitable Sensors and transducers for real life or industrial problems.

Robot - Definition - Basic Concepts - configurations - Types of drives -Basic motions –Point to point control -
Continuous path control. Basic control system concepts and analysis - robot actuation and feedback, Manipulators –
director and inverse kinematics, Coordinate transformation - Brief Robot dynamics. Types of Robot and effectors –
Grippers, Tools, End - effecter interface.
Sensing – Range, Proximity, Touch, Force and Torque. Introduction to Machine vision - Sensing and digitizing -
Image processing and analysis. Methods - languages - Capabilities and limitation - Artificial intelligence –
Knowledge representation – Search techniques - AI and Robotics. Application of robots in machining - Welding -
Assembly - Material handling - Loading and unloading - CIM –Hostile and remote environments.

Reference Books:
1. Mikell P. Groover, Mitchell Weiss, "Industrial Robotics, Technology, Programming and Applications. “
McGraw Hill International Editions, 1st Edition, 2000.
2. Richard D. Klafter, Thomas A. Chmielewski and Michael Negin, "Robotic Engineering - An Integrated
Approach", Prentice Hall India, 2002
3. Ibrahim Zeid, “CAD/CAM Theory and Practice”, McGraw Hill, 2003
4. K.S. Fu., R.C.Gonalez, C.S.G.Lee, “Robotics Control sensing ", Vision and Intelligence, McGraw Hill
International Edition, 1987.
5. Klafter R.D., Chmielewski T.A. and Negin M., " Robot Engineering An Integrated
approach ",Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 1994.

14ME3031 COGENERATION AND WASTE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEMS

Credits: 3:0:0

Course objective:
To impart knowledge on
the basic energy generation cycles
the concept of cogeneration, its types and probable areas of applications
significance of waste heat recovery systems and carryout its economic analysis

Course outcome:
Ability to
Analyse the basic energy generation cycles
do the economic analysis of waste heat recovery systems

Introduction –combined cycle – organic rankine cycles – performance indices of cogeneration systems – waste heat
recovery – sources and types – concept of tri generation. Cogeneration Systems, Issues and applications of
Cogeneration Technologies: Cogeneration plants electrical interconnection issues – utility and cogeneration plant
interconnection issues – applications of cogeneration in utility sector – industrial sector – building sector – rural
sector – impacts of cogeneration plants – fuel, electricity and environment. Waste Heat recovery systems:
Selection criteria– recuperators – Regenerators – economizers – plate heat exchangers – thermic fluid heaters –
Waste heat boilers – classification, location, service conditions, design Considerations – fluidized bed heat
exchangers – heat pipe exchangers – heat pumps – sorption systems. Economic Analysis: Investment cost –
economic concepts – measures of economic performance – procedure for economic analysis –procedure for
optimized system selection and design – load curves – sensitivity analysis.

Reference Books:
1. Charles H. Butler, Cogeneration, McGraw Hill Book Co., 1984,
2. EDUCOGEN – The European Educational tool for cogeneration, Second Edition,2001

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 3. Horlock JH, Cogeneration - Heat and Power, Thermodynamics and Economics, Oxford,1987.
4. Institute of Fuel, London, Waste Heat Recovery, Chapman & Hall Publishers,London, 1963.
5. Seagate Subrata, Lee SS EDS, Waste Heat Utilization and Management,Hemisphere, Washington, 1983.
6. De Nevers, Noel., Air Pollution Control Engineering, McGrawHill, New York,1995

14ME3032 DRIVES AND CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR ROBOTS

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart
fundamental principles of various robot drives and to develop skills to recognize and analyze the problems
associated with.
skills on hydraulic, pneumatic and electric drives for development of robots in various applications.
necessary skills, motivation and training to work and communicate with confidence in interdisciplinary
areas.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
select suitable drives for robots.
utilize the Robots for the production of various products.

Robot drive mechanisms: motion conversions. Hydraulic drives: hydraulic fluid considerations, simple hydraulic
system, hydraulic actuators, DCVS, FVCS, PCVS and servo valves and systems. Pneumatic drives: laws of gases,
pneumatic valves and actuators, pneumatic proportional controller, pneumatically controlled prismatic joint. Types
of electric drives. Control of robotic mechanisms - closed loop control in a position servo – no velocity feedback,
linear control of manipulator and force control of manipulators.

Reference Books:
1. Richard D. Klafter, Thomas. A, Chmielewski, Michael Negin, “Robotics Engineering an
Integrated Approach”, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., 2008.
2. S R Deb, “Robotic Technology and Flexible Automation,” Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
company Ltd., New Delhi, 2003.
3. P.A. Janaki Raman, Robotics and Image Processing an Introduction, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing company Ltd., 2002.
4. Mikell P. Groorer, Mitchell welss, Roger N. Nagel, Nicholas G.Odrey, Industrial Robotics, Technology
programming and Applications, McGraw Hill International Edition, 2006.
5. Robert J. Schilling, Fundamentals of Robotics Analysis and Control, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., 2001.
6. John J. Craig, “Introduction to Robotics Mechanics and Control”, 3rd Edition, Dorling Kindersley(India)
Pvt. Ltd., 2009

14ME3033 ENGINEERING PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
the important practices followed during designing and developing a product in industries.
the entire product life cycle right from its conceptual stage to its development stage.
various concepts like modelling, simulation, material selection and GD&T.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
design and develop a product in industries.

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Importance of product design-Design Constraints -Consideration of a Good Design- Detailed description of Design
process.-The role of different Models in Engineering Design- Relation of Materials Selection to Design-
Performance Characteristics of materials, The Materials Selection process –Material selection in Embodiment
design-Economics of materials,- Selection with Computer-Aided database- Weighted Property Index- Value
analysis- Functional and production design- Form design- Influence of basic design, Mechanical loading and
material on Form design- Form design of castings- Dimensioning and Tolerancing a product- Functional production
and inspection datum- Tolerance analysis. Dimensioning systems- Dimensioning Rules- Geometric tolerancing-
introduction to statistical tolerancing.

Reference Books:
1. Dieter. G. E, “Engineering Design", McGraw Hill, 2000.
2. David A. Madsen, “Engineering Drawing and Design”, Delmar Thomson Learning Inc. 2002,
3. Jones J.C., "Design Methods", Interscience, 2008
4. Kevin Otto and Kristin Wood, “Product Design”, Pearson Educational Inc. 2004.
5. Karl T Ulrich, Steven D Eppinger, “Product Design and Development”, Irwin Homeward Boston
Publishers, 2004.

14ME3034 CONTROL OF CNC MACHINE TOOLS

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To familiarize the students about functioning of CNC machine tool from the control point of view.

Course Outcomes:
Ability to design control systems for CNC machine tool

Introduction to CNC systems, Coordinate systems of CNC machines, Economics. CNC programming- Interpolation,
feed, tool and spindle functions (G-codes). CNC drives-
Hydraulic systems, servo and stepping motors, response analysis, Feedback devices and coutner. CNC Interpolation
- Hardware interpolators- DDA integrator, linear, circular, complete interpolators, Software interpolators, Tustin
method, NURBS and polynomial interpolators, Acceleration and deceleration control techniques. CNC control
loops, PID control, servo controller, gain tuning, feed forward control, Mathematical analysis of control loops. CNC
Architecture - Numerical control kernel- types, PLC, programming, languages, Human-Machine Interface-
functions, structure, Introduction to Open CNC architecture.

Reference Books:
1. Suk-Hwan Suh and Ian Stroud, Gloud “Theory and Design of CNC Systems”, Springer, 2008
2. Yoram Koren and Joseph Ben Uri, “Numerical Control of Machine Tools”, Khanna Publishers, 2000.
3. Yoram Koren, “Computer Control of Manufacturing Systems” McGrawHill, 1985.
4. Bollinger, “Computer Control of Machines and Processes”, Addison Wesley, 1989.
5. Yusuf Altintas, “Manufacturing Automation Metal Cutting Mechanics, Machine Tool Vibrations, and CNC
Design”, Second edition, Cambridge University Press, 2012.
6. Gene F. Franklin, J. David Powell, Abbas Emami-Naeini, “Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems”, 6th
Edition, Peason Education, 2009.

14ME3035 SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION

Credits 3:0:0

Course Objective
To impart knowledge on solar thermal systems

Course Outcome
Ability to

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 estimate the solar radiation on horizontal and tilted surfaces
analyze the performance of different solar collectors
select the right type of solar collector for an application
design solar heating and cooling systems.

Reflecting Surfaces and transparent materials, Selective Surfaces: Ideal coating characteristics; Anti-reflective
coating, Solar radiations, Thermal analysis of Solar Collectors, Solar Energy storage - Heliostats; Solar power plant;
Solar furnaces - Solar water heating systems, Solar space heating and cooling system, Solar pond, Solar
applications, solar vapour absorption refrigeration system, solar desiccant cooling.

Reference Books
1. Duffie J.A., Beckman W.A., Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes, Wiley-Interscience, New York,
2006.
2. Kalogirou S. A., “Solar thermal collectors and applications,” Progress in Energy and Combustion Science,
Elsevier Journal, Vol. 30, pp. 231–295, 2004.
3. Yogi Goswami D., Frank Kreith, “Energy Conversion”, CRC Press, New York, 2008.
4. Yogi Goswami D., Frank Kreith, “Principles of Solar Energy”, Taylor and Francis, Phildelphia, 2000.

14ME3036 BIOMASS ENERGY

Credits 3:0:0

Course Objective
To impart knowledge on
thermal biomass conversion and biological pathways.
power generation techniques.
Design, Selection, Construction and Operation of Biogas Plants.

Course Outcome
Ability to
develop thermal biomass conversion systems.
apply Pyrolysis, Gasification and Liquefaction and fermentation processes
Communicate effectively about issues in environmental aspects for bio energy conversion and also to
design the biogas plants.

Biomass – resources, classification, properties. Thermo chemical conversion, Biological Conversion - alcohol
Production - Fermentation - Anaerobic Digestion Biodegradation and Biodegradability of Substrate - Hydrogen
Generation from Algae – Biological Pathways - Biogas Production from different Organic Wastes - Effect of
Additives on Biogas, Industrial Application - Wood Gasifier System, Operation of Spark Ignition and Compression
Ignition with Wood Gas - Energy Effectiveness and Cost Effectiveness - History of Energy Consumption -
Environmental Aspects of Bio energy Conversion- Economic analysis of bio energy options - Design of the digester
– scaling of biogas plants –Electricity Production from biomass.

References Books
1. Mital K.M, “Biogas Systems: Policies, Progress and Prospects”, 1 st Edition, New Age International Private
Ltd, New Delhi, 2006.
2. N.H.Ravindranath, Hall D.O., “Biomass, Energy and Environment”, Reprinted Edition, Oxford University
Press, Oxford, 2002.
3. Chawla O.P., “Advances in biogas technology”, Publications and Information Division, Indian Council of
Agricultural Research, New Delhi, 2009.
4. Nijaguna, B.T, “Biogas Technology”, 1st Edition, New Age International Private Ltd, New Delhi , 2009.
5. Mital, K.M, “Biogas Systems: Principles and Applications”, 1 st Edition, New Age International Private Ltd,
New Delhi, 2009.

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 14ME3037 QUALITY CONCEPTS IN DESIGN
Credits 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
the basic concepts in Total quality Management
the Taguchi methods for robust design

Course Outcome
Ability to apply the six sigma concepts in industries.
Ability to apply TQM and SPC in Industries
Ability to conduct experiments and evolve solutions.
Ability to improve the reliability of the systems

Basic concepts in quality engineering and management, TQM, Cost of quality, quality engineering and Six
Sigma. Review of Probability and Statistics, Frequency distributions and Histograms, Test of Hypothesis. DMAIC
process for process and design improvement, Acceptance Sampling, SPC (Statistical Process Control), Process
Capability, Gage Reproducibility and Repeatability, Quality Function Deployment. Failure mode effect analysis,
APQP, Embodiment checklist- Advanced methods: systems modeling, mechanical embodiment principles. Design
of Experiments, ANOVA, EVOP; Fractional, Full and Orthogonal Experiments, Regression model building,
Taguchi methods for robust design. Six Sigma sustainability, Six Sigma and lean production. Reliability-Survival
and Failure-Series and parallel systems-Mean time between failure-Weibull distribution

Reference Books:
1. Evans, J R and W M Lindsay, “An Introduction to Six Sigma and Process Improvement”, 2 nd Edition
CENGAGE, 2005.
2. Pyzdek, Thomas, “The Six Sigma Handbook-Revised and Expanded”, McGraw-Hill,2003.
3. Montgomery, D C, “Design and Analysis of Experiments”, 5 th Edition., Wiley.2007
4. Mitra, Amitava, “Fundamentals of Quality Control and Improvement”, 3 rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons,
2008

14ME3038 RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

Credits: 3:0:0

Course objective:
To impart knowledge on various renewable energy sources and functioning of non-conventional power
plants

Course outcome:
Ability to design various non-conventional energy power plants
Ability to select suitable non-conventional energy resources under specific conditions and for specific
applications.

Non-conventional energy resources, Solar radiation- types of solar collectors– performance- solar applications,
thermal energy storage for solar heating and cooling, solar cell power plant- Geothermal power plant- Magneto-
hydrodynamics Power plant- fuel cell–Wind power plant. Biomass resources-Thermo chemical conversion of
biomass-Biomass gasifier- Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion, Tidal power plant, hydrogen energy – merits and
limitations of non conventional power plants- environmental impact.

Reference books:
1. Khan B.H., “Non-Conventional Energy Resources”, Tata McGraw Hill, Education India Private Limited,
New Delhi, 2nd Edition, 2010
2. Rai G.D, ‘Non-conventional energy sources”, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, Reprint 2011
3. Rao S and Paruklekar, “Energy Technology- Non-conventional, Renewable and Conventional” Khanna
Publishers, New Delhi, 3rd Edition, 2005

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 4. N. Chermisinogg and Thomas, C. Regin, "Principles and Application of Solar Energy" Tata McGraw Hill,
2010
5. N.G. Calvert, “Wind Power Principles” McGraw Hill, 2006
6. N.H.Ravindranath, Hall D.O., “Biomass, Energy and Environment”, Oxford University Press, Oxford 2002

14ME3039 EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANALYSIS

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on applied stress and strain involved in solid mechanics.
To impart knowledge on the relation between theory of mechanics and experimental stress and strain
analysis

Course Outcome:
Ability to :
Work with devices used while carrying out experimental stress and strain analysis
analyze experimental stress and strain data and interpret the results.

Elementary Elasticity, Strain Measurement Methods, Photo Elasticity-plane and circular polarization-stress optic
law-photo elastic materials-casting and modeling techniques- calibration methods- Reflection polariscope –
sensitivity of the method – separation, Comparison of brittle coating and bi-refrigerant coating techniques- Brittle
Coating Method. Crack detection techniques- calibration of brittle coating materials- Moire Methods. Digital image
processing -Image processing systems for digital photoelasticity- Image acquisition.

Reference Books
rd
1. Shukla and Dally, “Experimental Stress Analysis”, 3 Edition, McGraw Hill, 2010.
2. J.W. Dally and W.F. Riley, Experimental Stress Analysis, 4th Edition, College House Enterprises, 2005.
3. Sadhu singh, Experimental stress analysis, Khanna publishers, 2009
4. LS Srinath, MR Raghavan, K Lingaiah, G Gargesha, B Pant, K Ramachandra, Experimental Stress
Analysis, Tata McGraw-Hill,1984.
5. U.C. Jindal, Experimental Stress Analysis, Pearson Education,2012 .
6. James F. Doyle, Modern Experimental Stress Analysis: Completing the Solution of Partially Specified
Problems, Wiley-Blackwell,2004
7. Dove and Adams, Experimental Stress Analysis and Motion Measurement”, Prentice Hall of India,1964.

14ME3040 ENGINEERING FRACTURE MECHANICS

Credits: 3:0:0

Course Objective:
To impart knowledge on
stress and strain field around a crack in a body for different fracture modes
factors governing crack growth , crack arrest and fatigue.
the applications of fracture mechanics.

Course Outcome:
Ability to
estimate stress and strain field around a crack.
estimate the fracture toughness value of a material for various fracture modes.
provide solution to prevent crack growth and fatigue failures

Elements of Solid Mechanics, deformation, limit analysis –Airy’s function –field equation for stress intensity factor.
Stationary Crack Under Static Loading: Two dimensional elastic fields –Analytical solutions yielding near a crack
front –Irwin‟s approximation -plastic zone size–Dugdale model –determination of J integral and its relation to crack

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opening displacement. Energy Balance and Crack Growth: Griffith analysis –stable and unstable crack growth –
Dynamic energy balance –crack arrest mechanism –K1c test methods -R curves -determination of collapse load.
Fatigue Crack Growth Curve: Empirical relation describing crack growth law –life calculations for a given load
amplitude–effects of changing the load spectrum -rain flow method–external factors affecting the K1c values.-leak
before break analysis. Applications of Fracture Mechanics.

References:
1. David Broek, “Elementary Engineering Fracture Mechanics”, Kluwar Academic Publisher, 4 th Edition,
1986.
2. Ted L. Anderson , “Fracture Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications”, 3rd Edition, Taylor and Francis,
CRC, 2004.
3. Preshant Kumar, “Elements of Fracture Mechanics”, Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited, 2009 .
4. Kare Hellan, “Introduction of Fracture Mechanics”, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1985.
5. Kundu, Fundamentals of Fracture Mechanics, Taylor and Francis Group,2008
6. John M.Barson and Stanely T.Rolfe, Fatigue and fracture control in structures, Prentice hall Inc.,
Englewood Cliffs. 1977.

14ME3041 APPLIED MECHATRONICS

Credits 3:0:0

Course Objectives:
To provide the students with the Mechatronics principles and applications.
To explore architecture of intelligence machines.
To provide students with the necessary skills, motivation and training to work and communicate with
confidence in interdisciplinary areas.

Course Outcomes:
Ability to
utilize principles of Mechatronics for design industrial and domestic applications.
select proper sensor and actuator for a given application
develop intelligent automated system and manufacturing data base system

Overview of Mechatronic products. Intelligent Machine vs Automatic Machine, Economic and social justification.
Actuators and Motion Control. Control parameters and system objectives. Mechanical configurations. Popular
control system configurations-S-curve, Motor/Load inertia matching, design with linear slides. Motion control
Algorithms: significance of feed forward control loops, shortfalls, Fundamental concepts of adaptive and fuzzy
control. Fuzzy logic compensatory control of transformation and deformation non-Z linearities- Introduction to
Microprocessor and programmable logic controllers and identification of system, System design Classification.
Motion control aspects in Design. Manufacturing Data Bases, Sensor Interfacing: Analog and Digital Sensors for
Motion Measurement, Digital Transducers, Human - Machine and Machine - Machine Interfacing. Machine Vision:
Feature and Pattern Recognition methods, concepts of perception and cognition in decision making.

References Books
1. Michel B. Histand and David G. Alciatore, “Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems” Tata
McGraw Hill, 2011
2. C.W. De Silva, “Sensors and Actuators: Control system Instrumentation”, CRC Press, 1st Edition, 2011.
3. Ogata Katsuhiko , ‘Modern Control Engineering’, Printice Hall of India , 2005
4. Yoram Koren, ‘Computer control of Manufacturing Systems’, TataMc.Graw Hill Publishers, New Delhi,
2005.
5. Mahalik,Nitaigour,Premehand, ‘Mechatronics’, TataMc.Graw Hill Publishers, New
Delhi 2005.

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 14ME3042 AUTOMATION IN MANUFACTURING
Credits 3:0:0

Course Objectives:
To impart knowledge on
basic principles of automation, tool transfer and implementation of automated flow line.
design aspects and analysis of material handling system.
ways of improving line balance and solving line balancing problems.

Course Outcomes:
Ability to
implement the concepts of a productive system in automation.
apply the knowledge of automated flow lines for industrial and other applications.
design and analysis of material handling systems for automated assembly lines.
balance automated assembly lines.

Production operations and automation strategies, Plant Layout, production concepts and mathematical models,
Automatic loading Systems-Automated flow lines, Methods of work flow - transport transfer mechanisms, buffer
storage, Control functions, Automation for machining operations, Design and fabrication considerations. Analysis of
transfer lines without storage -partial automation automated flow lines with storage buffers implementing of
automatic flow lines-Line balancing problems, Considerations in assemble line design-Manual assembly lines - line
balancing problem - flexible manual assembly lines - automated assembly systems, Analysis of multi station
assembly-Manufacturing Cells, Automated Cells, Analysis of Single Station Cells, design and analysis of material
handling system, conveyor system. Automated guided vehicle system-Automated storage and Retrieval systems,
Transfer lines, Design for Automated Assembly, Partial Automation, Communication Systems in Manufacturing.

Reference Books
1. Mikell P. Groover, “Automation, Production Systems and CIM”, Printice Hall of India, 2008
2. P. Radha Krishnan & S. Subrahamanyarn and Raju, “CAD/CAM/CIM”, New Age International Publishers,
2003.
3. Singh, “System Approach to Computer Integrated Design and Manufacturing”, John Wiley 1996.
4. Yorem Koren, "Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems", McGraw Hill, 1983.
5. Ranky, Paul G., "Computer Integrated Manufacturing", Prentice Hall International 1986.
6. R.W. Yeomamas, A. Choudry and P.J.W. Ten Hagen, "Design rules for a CIM system", North Holland
Amsterdam, 1985.

14ME4001 - FRICTION STIR WELDING AND PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

Credits: 3:1:0

Course objective:
To help learners gain a more complete understanding of various aspects of solid state welding process and
in particular Friction stir welding/processing

Course outcome:
Ability to weld mechanical structures while minimizing negative impact to the environment

Solid state welding processes, friction stir welding – tooling and design, temperature distribution and resulting metal
flow, microstructural development, mechanical and corrosive properties in friction stir welded ferrous and non-
ferrous alloys. Friction stir processing. Machines for friction stir welding / processing. Application of friction stir
welding and related technologies.

Reference Books:
1. Rajiv S. Mishra, Murray W. Mahoney, Yutaka Sato, Yuri Kovansti Jata, “Friction Stir Welding and
Processing VI” , John Wiley & Sons, 2013.

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 2. Mel Schwartz “Innovations in materials manufacturing, fabrication, and environmental safety” CRC Press,
Taylor & Francis Group, 2011.
3. W M Thomas, E D Nicholas and S D Smith “Friction Stir Welding – tool development” TWI Ltd. TMS
Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA,2011.
4. Little R. L “Welding and welding technology” (2004) Mc Graw Hill education, 2004
5. Damiela Lohwasser, Zhan Chen, “ Friction Stir Welding: from basics to applications”, CRC Press, 2010.
6. Bharat Raj Singh, “ A Hand book on friction stir welding Lap Lambert Acadmic Publishing, 2012.
7. Mohammad Kazem, Besharah-Givi, Parviz Asadi, “ Advances in friction- stir Welding and Processing”,
Wood head Publishing Ltd, 2014.

14ME4002 APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING AND EXPERIMENTAL METHODS

Credits: 3:1:0

Course Objective:
To impart the fundamentals of heat transfer, exergy analysis and optimization techniques for various energy
systems.

Course Outcome:
Ability to apply the knowledge in analyzing the heat transfer performance of thermal systems, also will be
conversant with measurement techniques, data acquisition and processing.

First law and Second law analysis – principle of increase of entropy – Exergy analysis of thermal systems – heat
pipes, heat exchanger, thermoelectric cooler. Forced convection – Mass, Momentum and Energy equations –
thermal boundary layer – Laminar and Turbulent flow through mini & micro channels – Methods of development of
correlations – Uncertainty analysis in experiments– Pressure, velocity, temperature and flow measurements –
Velocity measurements – Measurement of Thermo physical properties – Data acquisition and processing.
Regression analysis and curve fitting - modeling of thermal equipment - system simulation (successive substitution -
Newton - Raphson method) - optimization - linear programming, geometric programming- Examples applied to heat
transfer problems and energy systems. Nanofluid preparation and characterization – Micro level mechanisms in
nanofluid flow.

Reference Books:
1. K V Wong, Thermodynamics for Engineers, First Indian Edition, 2010, CRC Press.
2. Frank P Incropera & David P De witt, Fundamentals of Heat & Mass Transfer, Fifth Edition, John Wiley&
Sons.
3. Holman, J.P, Experimental methods for engineers, McGraw-Hill, 1988.
4. Kalyanamoy Deeb. “Optimization for Engineering Design algorithms and Examples”,
Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.1995
5. Sarit K Das, SUS Choi, Nanofluid: Science and Technology, Wiley-Interscience, 2008.

14ME4003 SMART MATERIALS AND VIBRATION CONTROL

Credits: 3:1:0

Course Objective:
To impart
the fundamentals of smart materials and its devices
the development of smart structures and products
knowledge and motivation in the design, analysis and manufacturing of smart structures
the importance of vibration control and the methods to control it using smart materials

Course Outcome:
Ability to
understand the physical principles underlying the behavior of smart materials

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 use principles of measurement, signal processing, drive and control techniques necessary to developing
smart structures and products
Integrate smart materials and devices with signal processing and control capabilities to engineering smart
structures and products.
control vibration using smart materials

Overview of Smart Materials, Structures and Products Technologies- Piezoelectric Materials- Magneto and
Electrostrictive Materials- MR and ER Fluids. Actuator materials-Sensing technologies-Microsensors- Intelligent
systems- Hybrid smart materials- General engineering applications of Smart materials.
Smart Sensors- Smart Transducers- Measurement Methods- Signal Conditioning Devices- Calibration Methods-
Passive, Semi-Active and Active Control- Feedback and Feed forward Control Strategies.
Design-Analysis-Manufacturing of smart materials-Application issues involved in integrating smart materials
with signal processing and control capabilities.
Basics of vibration control - Dynamic Vibration Neutralizers and absorbers-Vibration Isolators.
Techniques for Vibration control- Vibration source isolation using electro/magneto rheological fluids- Distributed
Control Strategy - Control of Plate Vibration.

Reference Books:
1. A.V. Srinivasan, Smart Structures: Analysis and Design, Cambridge University Press,
2. Cambridge; New York, 2001.
3. André Preumont, Vibration Control of Active Structures: An Introduction, 2nd Edition, Kluwer Academic
Publishers, Dordrecht; Boston, 2002
4. A.J. Moulson and J.M. Herbert, Electroceramics: Materials, Properties, Applications, 2nd Edition, John
Wiley & Sons, Chichester, West Sussex; New York, 2003
5. G. Gautschi, Piezoelectric Sensorics: Force, Strain, Pressure, Acceleration and Acoustic Emission Sensors,
Materials and Amplifiers, Springer, Berlin; New York, 2002
6. Clarence W desilva, “vibration Damping Control and design, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, 2005
7. Malcolm.J.Crocker, Hand book of Noise and vibration control, John wiley & sons,2007

14ME4004 CONTROL SYSTEM ENGINEERING

Credits: 3:1:0

Course Objective:
To impart
The basic concepts of control system and stability
Understanding about design and specifications of control systems
Knowledge about stability criteria

Course Outcome:
Ability to
Represent control systems block statements..
Be familiar with about Block diagrams, stability of control systems and stability criterion.
Acquire ideas concerning analysis and components of control systems.

Basic elements in Control Systems -Mathematical Models -Mechanical translational and rotational –Electrical
systems -Transfer functions -Block diagrams.
Time domain specifications-types of test inputs-I and II order systems-response-generalized error series-steady state
error-frequency domain specifications-polar-plot-bode plot.
Stability of control systems- Routh Hurwitz criterion- root locus technique construction- Nyquist stability criterion-
Jury stability test- stability analysis using bi-linear transformation.
Concepts of state variables and state model - Concepts of controllability and observability- Design of DCS with
deadbeat response- sampled data control system with deadbeat response -full and reduced order observer, output
feedback design.
Servomotor-stepper motor-synchro–resolver-amplidyne-planar motor-–Passive Compliances

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References Books:
1. K.Ogata, :modern controls engineering “ Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2005.
2. B.C. Kuo, “Automatic Control Systems”, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2004
3. I.J.Nagrath and Gopal. “Control system engineering”, new age international (P) Ltd., 2006.
4. Gene F.Franklin, J.David Powell and Abbas Emami-Naeini, “Feed back control and dynamic system”
Prentice Hall,6th Edition, 2009.
5. M. Gopal, “Control Systems priniciples and Design” Tata MV Graw Hill Publishing Ltd,New Delhi , 2003.
6. U.A.Bakshi and S.C.Goyal, Feedback control systems, Technical Publications, Pune, 2008.
7. Naresh.K.Sinha, “control systems”, New Age International Publishers, New Delhi, 2004.

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