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Important Topics in Basic Mechanical Engineering

1. Thermal Properties and Processes


- Conduction, Radiation, Internal Energy, Closed System
- Examples and practical applications of thermal conduction
- Quality of steam: dryness fraction, wetness fraction
- Determination of steam properties (pressure, enthalpy, temperature)
- Non-flow processes with examples
- Ton of refrigeration, refrigerating effect, isolated systems
- Working principles of refrigeration systems
- Comparison between vapour compression and vapour absorption systems
- Advantages and disadvantages of split air conditioners
- Use of solar energy and nuclear power plants (block diagrams)

2. Engines and Turbines


- Working and classification of internal combustion (I.C) engines
- Indicated Power, Brake Power, Mechanical Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency
- Significance of reciprocating engines over external combustion engines
- Tests on 4-stroke petrol and diesel engines
- Pelton Wheel Turbine: working with a neat sketch
- Function and applications of centrifugal air compressors
- Pump priming and its importance
- Rich fuel-air mixtures for power in I.C engines

3. Mechanical Drives and Transmission


- Types of drives: Belt drives, Chain drives, Gear drives
- Comparison between chain and belt drives
- Gear drive classification and types
- Ductility, Creep, Elasticity, Plasticity
- Ferrous materials and composites
- Comparison between individual and group drives

4. Measurements and Instrumentation


- Basic principles of measurement: pressure and torque measurement
- Linear and rotational speed instrumentation
- Wet bulb temperature measurement
- Specific heat and universal gas constant

5. Applications and Miscellaneous Topics


- Solar rooftop photovoltaic system: working with neat sketch
- Applications of solar energy
- Composites, Graphite, Ferrous materials: applications and examples
- Classification and operation of compressors
- Reciprocating and centrifugal compressors

6. Repeated Important Topics


- I.C Engines: Working and performance calculations
- Steam and Refrigeration Systems: Properties and efficiency
- Pelton Wheel Turbine: Working with diagrams
- Gear Drives, Belt Drives, and Chain Drives: Comparison and types
- Material Properties: Elasticity, Plasticity, Ductility
- Measurement Techniques for torque, speed, and temperature
- Solar Energy and Nuclear Power Plants: Applications and block diagrams

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