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M S ENGINEERING COLLEGE, BENGALURU
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (BESCK204D)
MODULE-1 Introduction 1. Explain the role of Mechanical Engineering in Industries. 2. Explain the role of Mechanical Engineering in Society. 3. Explain the emerging trends and technologies in the following Sectors: (i) Energy Sector (ii) Manufacturing Sector (iii)Automotive Sector (iv) Aerospace Sector (v) Marine Sector
Energy
1. Explain the different forms of energy.
2. Differentiate between Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Sources. 3. Explain (i) Fossil Fuels (ii) Bio Fuels. 4. With a neat Sketch, explain how Solar Energy can be converted into direct current? 5. With neat Sketches, explain (i) Solar Flat Plate Collector (ii) Solar Concentrating Collector 6. With a neat Sketch, explain how energy is produced using a Wind Mill. 7. Explain the Construction of a Hydro-Power station with a neat Sketch. Also mention its merits. 8. With a neat diagram, explain the working of Nuclear Power Plant. 9. Differentiate between Fusion Process and Fission Process of Nuclear reaction. 10.Explain the causes for Global warming. Also cite your suggestions to control Global warming. 11.What is Ozone depletion? Explain the causes and remedies. MODULE-2
Machine Tool Operations
1. Explain the construction of Lathe with its different parts.
2. List the Lathe operations and explain the following operations with simple sketches: (i) Facing (ii) Turning (iii) Knurling (iv) Taper turning 3. What is Milling operation? Differentiate between Up milling and Down milling. 4. Explain the working principle of horizontal type Milling Machine. 5. List the Milling Machine operations and explain the following operations with simple sketches: (i)Slab Milling (ii) Slot Milling (iii) Face Milling (iv) Angular Milling (v) Form Milling 6. Explain the working principle of Upright Drilling Machine. 7. List the drilling machine operations and explain the following operations with simple sketches: (i)Drilling (ii) Reaming (iii) Boring (iv) Tapping
Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing Systems
1. What is Numerical Control (NC) System? Explain its basic
components with a block diagram. 2. What is Computer Numerical Control System? Explain its basic elements with a block diagram. 3. Mention the advantages and disadvantages of CNC Machines. 4. Write a note on CNC Turning Centers and CNC Milling centers. 5. What is 3D printing? Explain the applications and Significance of 3D printing. MODULE-3
Introduction to IC Engines
1. Define the following terms of IC Engine:
(i)Stroke (ii) Clearance Volume (iii) Swept Volume (iv) Compression Ratio 2. With neat diagram Explain the working principle of 4-Stroke Petrol Engine. Also show the P-V Diagram. 3. With neat diagram Explain the working principle of 4-Stroke Diesel Engine. Also show the P-V Diagram. 4. Differentiate between Petrol Engine and Diesel Engine. 5. Mention the applications of IC Engine.
Insight into Future Mobility
1. What are Electric Vehicles? With a block diagram explain the
general configuration of EV. 2. Explain the working principle of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) with a sketch. 3. Mention the advantages and challenges of EVs and Hybrid Electric Vehicles. MODULE-4
Engineering Materials
1. Write a note on Ferrous Materials.
2. Explain the different types of steels with their properties and applications. 3. What are Non-ferrous materials? Explain any two of them. 4. Compare Ferrous and Non-ferrous metals with reference to properties and applications. 5. Explain the following materials with their properties and applications: (i)Glass (ii)Diamond (iii)Plastics (iv)Polymers (v) Ceramics (vi) Cermet 6. What are Smart Materials? Explain the following with their properties and applications: (i)Piezoelectric Materials (ii)Shape Memory alloys.
Joining Processes
1. Define the term “Arc-Welding”. Explain its working principle with a
sketch and mention its applications. 2. Explain the working principle of Gas welding process with the help of a neat diagram. 3. Explain the types of Oxy-acetylene flames. 4. Mention the merits, demerits and applications of Welding. 5. Explain the process of Soldering. 6. Mention the advantages and disadvantages of Soldering. 7. With a neat sketch, explain the working principle of Torch Brazing process. 8. Differentiate between Welding, Soldering and Brazing. MODULE-5
Introduction to Mechatronics and Robotics
Introduction to IoT
1. Define Mechatronics. And also explain a Closed-loop Mechatronic
system with a suitable example. 2. Explain an Open-loop Mechatronic system with a suitable example and also mention its merits and demerits. 3. Define the terms “Robot and Robotics” and explain the necessity of Robots. 4. With simple sketches, explain the different types of Robot Joints. 5. With neat sketches, explain the classification of Robots based on Robot configurations. 6. Mention the applications of Robots. 7. Define the term “Automation”. Explain in brief the types of automation in manufacturing with an example for each. 8. Explain the basic elements of an Automated system with a block diagram. 9. Mention the benefits of Automation. 10.Define Internet of Things (IoT). And also discuss on the Characteristics of Internet of Things (IoT) and protocols of IoT.