B.Tech 3rd Sem ME Final After Modification
B.Tech 3rd Sem ME Final After Modification
Guwahati
Course Structure and Syllabus
B.TECH
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
3rd SEMESTER
ASSAM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY
Course Structure
(From Academic Session 2018-19 onwards)
Theory
Mathematics III-A
1 MA181301A (for branches other than 2 1 0 3 30 70
CSE and ECE/ETE)
2 EE181302 Electrical Technology 3 0 2 4 30 70
3 ME181303 Basic Thermodynamics 3 0 2 4 30 70
4 ME181304 Theory of Machines 3 0 0 3 30 70
Machine and Assembly
5 ME181305 2 0 2 3 30 70
Drawing
2 0 0 0 - 100
6 MC181306 Constitution of India
(PP/NP)
Practical
1 ME181314 Theory of Machines Lab 0 0 2 1 15 35
Internship-I
2 SI181321 0 0 0 1 - 100
(SAI - Social)
TOTAL 15 1 8 19 165 585
Total Contact Hours per week : 24
Total Credits: 19
N.B. MC181306 is a Mandatory Audit Course (No Credit). It will be evaluated as PP (Pass)
or NP (Not Pass)
Textbooks/References:
COURSE OVERVIEW:
The purpose of the course is to teach principles of AC and DC motors and generators, and AC
transformers and how they work. Basic concepts of electromagnetic circuits as they relate to voltages,
currents, and physical forces induced in conductors are covered, including application to practical
problems of machine design. It also includes the study of alternators, synchronous motors, poly phase
induction motors and single-phase motors.
Course Objectives
1. Student will be taught the working principle of electric motors/ generators and transformer based
upon fundamental theories after getting detailed knowledge of construction, operating principles.
2. Student will be benefited by acquiring knowledge of construction, operating principles of
induction motors and can analyze performance parameters of single as well as three phase
induction motors.
3. Students will understand the working principle and behavior of synchronous machines along with
various area of applications.
4. Students will get the knowledge of power measuring instruments along with their errors.
Motivation:
The objective is to motivate the students in learning electrical machines and strengthening knowledge
towards practical work.
Course Outcome (CO):
After the successful completion of the course student should be able to:
CO1: Apply knowledge to relate the constructional details with the performance analysis of DC
machine.
CO2: Articulate the concept of 1 phase transformer and complete an analysis.
CO3: Analyze and differentiate the working principle of 3 phase and 1 phase Induction Motor along
with various areas of applications.
CO4: Apply knowledge on operation of synchronous machines and analyze variation of excitation
with power factor under different loading conditions.
CO5: Analyze the performance of the measuring instruments and identify their errors.
MODULE 1: D C Machines:
i. Basic Constructional features, E M F equation of D C generator, Elementary Idea of DC machine
winding-winding pitch, Lap and Wave windings. Types of generators. Characteristics of DC
generator-the OCC and the load characteristics. The shunt generator-condition for voltage builds
up. Load characteristics. Losses in a DC generator, Efficiency, Applications, Compound
generators
ii. Working principle of DC motor. Back EMF, Calculation of torque and power. Types of DC
motors. Characteristics curves. Losses and Efficiency. Speed equation. Method of speed control.
Method of starting. The 3 point, 4-point starter (calculations of the star resistors not required)
Textbooks/References:
Course Objectives:
The Electrical Technology Laboratory is designed to provide the students with the practical knowledge
of electrical machines specifically keeping in view the following objectives:
CO2: Students will be familiar with the mode of starting, switching-off, and taking pre- cautionary
measures while handling electrical machines.
CO3: Students will be able to write effective reports and design documentation after performing an
experiment.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
Objective:
i. To impart knowledge on the laws of thermodynamics and their application along with the
knowledge of various cycles.
ii. To give an idea on the mechanism behind the working of different cycles and to develop the
ability to analyze and solve problems related with thermodynamics
iii. To provide the exposure to fuel and combustion to solve a wide variety of engineering problem.
Motivation:
The knowledge of Basic Thermodynamics has wide application in mechanical engineering. All natural
processes are governed by the principles of thermodynamics. Automotive engines, Turbines,
Compressors, Pumps, Fossil and Nuclear Power Plants, Propulsion systems for the Aircrafts,
Separation and Liquefaction Plant, Refrigeration, Air-conditioning and Heating Devices are some of
the engineering devices which are typically designed based on the principles of thermodynamics.
Course Outcomes (CO): At the completion of the course the student will be able
CO1: Illustrate the basic concepts of thermodynamics and its approaches for conversion of heat and
work.
CO2: Apply the laws of thermodynamics in steady flow processes in devices, namely nozzles and
diffusers, turbines and compressors, throttle device, water turbine, heat exchangers, for energy
conversion and employ the concept of irreversibility.
CO3: Relate through diagrams properties of steam for suitable application in the field of energy
conversion
CO4: Illustrate graphically and analytically the working of air standard cycles applied in internal
combustion engines, namely, Otto cycle, diesel cycle, dual cycle.
CO5: Examine the various properties of fuel through various experiments to determine their suitability
for combustion applications.
Textbooks/References:
Practical:
Objective:
i. To impart knowledge on the basic thermodynamic properties.
ii. To give the idea of different types of boilers and its mounting and accessories.
iii. To give the idea of practical knowledge of two stroke and four stroke engines and their
thermodynamic cycles.
Course Outcomes (CO): At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
CO1: Understand the basic concept of thermodynamic properties such as temperature and pressure
CO2: Understand the basic differences of different types of boilers, from the study of cut models, such
as vertical tube boiler, Cochran boiler together with their mountings.
CO3: Understand the working principles of Internal Combustion Engines, from the study of cut
models, such as 2 stroke and 4 stroke petrol engine, 4 stroke diesel engine
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. To study thermodynamic properties such as temperature and pressure in different condition with
thermometer and pressure gauge.
2. To study the mountings and accessories of boilers like vertical tube boiler and Cochran boiler
with the help of cut models.
3. To study the working principle of Internal Combustion Engines such as 2 stroke and 4 stroke
Petrol Engine and 4 stroke Diesel Engine with the cut models.
Course Outcomes (CO): At the completion of the course the student will be able
MODULE 2: GOVERNOR
Watt and Porter governors. Spring controlled centrifugal governor – Hartnell, Hartung, Wilson –
Hartnell, Inertia governors. Stability, Effects of friction, Isochronism, Hunting, effort and power.
MODULE 3: CAM
Introduction, classification of cams and followers, Displacement diagram, graphical layout of cam
profiles
1. Ratan, S.S., Theory of Machines, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing company Ltd., 2nd Edition, 2005.
2. Singh Sadhu, Theory of Machine, Pearson Education
3. Singh V.P., Theory of Machines
Objective:
Motivation:
This is a very basic subject which will improve the visualization skill for evolving mechanical parts.
It will also provide the knowledge on how the various mechanical parts are to be built by assembling
some small elementary parts. Knowledge of the subject will also furnish the better understanding of
machine design, workshop theory, theory of machine and IC engine to the students.
Course Outcomes (CO): At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
CO1: Illustrate and draw the profiles of thread and locking devices such as nuts and bolts
CO2: Sketch various joints-key and cotter joints, riveted joints, welded joints, coupling, pipe joints as
well as machine elements.
CO3: Assemble basic engine parts and components such as piston, staffing box, cross head,
connecting rod, eccentric
CO4: Assemble elementary mechanical parts to construct valve like feed check valve, stop valve,
blow off cock, non-return valve.
CO5: Develop solid models of various machine elements in CAD.
Textbooks/References:
1. Understand the premises informing the twin themes of liberty and freedom from a civil rights
perspective.
2. To address the growth of Indian opinion regarding modern Indian intellectuals’ constitutional role
and entitlement to civil and economic rights as well as the emergence of nationhood in the early
years of Indian nationalism.
3. To address the role of socialism in India after the commencement of the Bolshevik Revolution in
1917 and its impact on the initial drafting of the Indian Constitution.
Textbooks/References:
Course Outcomes (CO): At the completion of the lab, the student will be able to
CO1: Compare analytical results with observed results and infer the cause of variation.
CO2: Determine the stability characteristics of governor for appropriate selection in future
engineering applications
CO3: Apply the concept of dynamometer for power measurement.
CO4: Identify appropriate cam for engineering applications.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
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