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Scheme & Syllabus for VII and VIII semesters

B.E. – Mechanical Engineering

Academic Year 2015-16

VII Semester

Subject Code Subject Name L T P C

ME 701 Control Systems 3 1 0 4

ME 702 Fluid Power Systems 4 0 0 4

ME 703 Introduction to Finite Element Method 3 1 0 4

ME 704 CAM & CAE Laboratory 0 0 3 1.5

ME 705 Design Laboratory 0 0 2 1

ME 706 Heat Transfer Laboratory 0 0 2 1

ME 707 Metrology & Measurements Laboratory 0 0 3 1.5

ME 74X Elective – III 3 0 0 3

ME 75X Elective – IV 3 0 0 3

Total Credits 23

* Elective -III * Elective -IV

ME741 - Computer integrated Manufacturing ME751 - Project Management

ME742 - Engineering System Design ME752 - Industrial Robotics

ME743 - Experimental Stress Analysis ME753 - Design of Heat Transfer

Equipments for Thermal Power Plant

ME744 - Operations Research ME754 - Maintenance Engineering

ME745 - Rapid Prototyping, Tooling and

Manufacturing ME755 - Non Destructive Testing

VIII Semester

Subject Code Subject Name L T P C

ME 801 Project Work 0 4 10 9

ME 802 Seminar 0 2 0 2

ME 803 Power Plant Engineering 4 0 0 4

ME 804 Hydraulics & Pneumatics Laboratory 0 0 2 1

ME 84X * Elective – V 3 0 0 3

ME 85X * Elective – VI 3 0 0 3

Total Credits 22

* Elective - V * Elective-VI

ME841 - Gas Dynamics ME851 - Industrial Automation

ME842 - Industrial Tribology ME852 - Tool Engineering and Design

ME843 - Total Quality Management ME853 - Statistical Quality Control

ME844 - Non Traditional Machining ME854 - Composite Materials

ME845 - Advanced Material Technology ME855 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

NOTE:- CIE: Maximum 50 marks Minimum = 20 marks (40% of CIE)

SEE: Maximum 50 marks Minimum = 20 marks (40% of SEE)

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CONTROL SYSTEMS

ME 701 LTPC: 3-1-0-4

Exam Hours : 3 Hours / Week : 04

SEE : 50 Marks Total hours : 52

Prerequisites:

ME 601

Course objectives:

The students should be able to apply acquired knowledge of fundamental concepts of

linear control systems and their analysis

Course Outcomes (COs) {with mapping shown against the Program Outcomes (POs)}

Upon completion of the course, students shall be able to:

1) mathematically model mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic

systems 1, 2, 3, 4

2) determine the response of I & II order systems for applied inputs 4, 3, 5

3) understand the concept of the system stability using frequency domain

analysis 4, 3

4) have an introduction to state space techniques for control systems 4, 2

COURSE CONTENTS:

PART-A

Unit-1 Introduction To Control Engineering: Introduction, Areas of vital role,

classification of control system, requirements of automatic control system, differential

equations for mechanical, electrical and thermal system and single hydraulic system.

07 Hrs.

Unit-2 System Response: First order and second order system response to step, ramp and

sinusoidal inputs, system types, steady state error, Routh Hurwitz Criterion 06 Hrs.

PART-B

Unit-3 Block Diagrams and Signal Flow Graphs: Block representation of system

elements, reduction of block diagrams, signal flow graphs 07 Hrs.

Unit-4 Frequency Response: Polar and rectangular plots for the frequency response,

system analysis using Nyquist diagrams. 06 Hrs.

PART-C

Unit-5 Root Locus Method: Introduction, Root Locus Plots. Illustrations, General rules

for Constructing Root Loci, Root Locus Analysis of control System 06 Hrs.

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Unit-6 System Analysis Using Bode Plot: Bode attenuation diagrams, definition

construction of root loci, graphical relationships setting the system gain. 06 Hrs.

PART-D

Unit-7 Control Action and System Compensation: Concept of proportional, integral,

proportional integral, proportional- integral- differential controllers, series and feed back

compensation. Physical devices for system compensation. 07 Hrs.

Unit-8 Introduction to State Variable Techniques: Introduction to state concepts, state

equation of linear continuous data system. Matrix representation of state equations,

controllability and observability, kalman and gilberts test. 07 Hrs.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. B. C. Kuo, Automatic Control systems, Prentice Hall (India) 2001. ISBN:0-13-

090870-3-4

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Raven, Automatic Control system, McGraw Hill 2008. ISBN: 0070513422

2. K. Ogatta, Modern Control Engineering, Prentice Hall (India), Pearson Education

2004. ISBN: 0132273071.

3. I. J. Nagarath and M. Gopal, Control systems, New age International Publishers

2007. ISBN: 978-1-60558-130-9.

4. Harrison and Bollinger, Automatic Controls, International Text Book. Co 2007.

ISBN: -13-978-0-9676897.

5. Dhenesh.N Manik, Control Systems, cengage Learning India, 2012. ISBN – 13 :978-

8131518120

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FLUID POWER SYSTEMS

ME 702 LTPC: 4-0-0-4



Course objectives:

The objective of this course is to impart knowledge on principles and operations of fluid

power devices used in the design of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.

Course Outcomes (COs) {with mapping shown against the Program Outcomes (POs))


1) understand the operation of fluid power devices and

symbols used in circuit diagrams 3, 7, 10

2) size and specify actuators and control components for given applications. 1, 3, 4

3) know fluid power principles used in design the circuits 1, 9, 5

4) understand troubleshooting and maintenance of fluid power systems. 6

COURSE CONTENTS:

PART - A

Unit-1 Introduction to Hydraulic power: Pascal’s law and problems on Pascal’s Law,

conversion of units. Structure of fluid power system. The Source of hydraulic power-

classification and constructional features (gear pump, vane pumps and piston pumps). Pump

selection and performance. Problems on performance of pumps. 07Hrs.

Unit-2 Hydraulic Actuators and Motors: Hydraulic Actuators: Constructional features,

Mounting arrangements and Mechanics of cylinder loading. Problems on performance of

cylinder. Hydraulic motors: Constructional features and performances (gear motor, vane

motors and piston motors). Problems on performance of motors. 06Hrs.

PART - B

Unit-3 Control Components in Hydraulic Systems: Directional Control Valves –

Classification, constructional features with actuation methods and symbolic representations.

Pressure control valves – Constructional features and symbolic representations (Pressure relief

valve, pressure reducing valves, sequence valves and counter balance valve). Flow control

valves – Types, constructional features and symbolic representations. Servo valves (Mechanical

and electrohy-draulic), hydraulic fuses, pressure and temperature switches. 07Hrs.

Unit-4 Hydraulic Circuit Design and Analysis: Control of single and double acting hydraulic

cylinders. Regenerative circuit, counter balance valve circuit, cylinder sequencing circuits,

cylinder synchronizing circuits, automatic cylinder reciprocating circuits and speed control

circuits. Accumulators and accumulator circuits. 06Hrs.

PART – C

Unit-5 Maintenance of Hydraulic systems: Hydraulic fluids; desirable properties, types of

fluids. Sealing devices (types and materials used). Filters (types, materials used, locations and

Beta ratio). Reservoir systems (constructional features and sizing of reservoirs). Wear of moving

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parts due to solid particle contamination and trouble shooting 06Hrs.

Unit-6 Introduction to Pneumatic control: Structure of Pneumatic control system, gas laws,

characteristics of working medium. Compressors (working principle, types and capacity &

power required). Filters, Regulators, Lubricators and Silencers. 06Hrs.

PART - D

Unit-7 Pneumatic control valves and Actuators: Direction control valves, air control valves

(pressure regulators, check valve and shuttle valve), Quick exhaust valve and Time delay valve

(construction and applications). Pneumatic Actuators (types, end position cushioning, mounting

arrangements and applications). 07Hrs.

Unit-8 Pneumatic Circuit Design and Analysis: Air pilot control of double acting cylinders,

cylinder cycle timing circuit, two step speed control circuit, two hand safety control circuit.

Moving Part Logic (MPL) control systems (introduction, AND, OR, NOT and Memory

functions), MPL control of single cylinder and MPL cylinder sequencing circuits. 07Hrs.

Text Books:

1. Anthony Esposito, Fluid Power with Applications, Fifth edition, Pearson

Education, Inc. 2012. ISBN: 81-297-0214-2.

Reference Books:

1. S. Ilango and V. Soundararajan, Introduction to Hydraulics and pneumatics, PHI,

2007. ISBN: 978-81-203-3079-5

2. S. R. Majumdar, Pneumatic systems – Principles and Maintenance, Tata McGraw

Hill, 2011, ISBN-13:978-0-07-460231-7.

3. S.R. Majumdar, Oil Hydraulic Systems - Principles and Maintenance, Tata Mc

Graw Hill, 2010, ISBN: 0-07-463748-7.

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INTRODUCTION TO FINITE ELEMENT METHOD

ME 703 LTPC: 3-1-0-4



Prerequisites:

ME301, ME 302, ME 501

Course objectives:

to provide the students of undergraduate level knowledge of the fundamental

mathematical and physical aspects of FEM

to understand how to build FE models of physical problems involving springs,

bars, trusses, beams, one –D heat transfer and one –D fluid mechanics problems,

apply appropriate constraints and boundary conditions along with external loads

followed by an analysis.

to develop the student’s skills in applying the basic matrix operation to form a

global matrix equation and enforce the concept of steps in obtaining solutions to

mechanical engineering problems



1) an ability to understand FEM and its application fields 1, 4, 5,

9, 11

2) an ability to derive element matrix equation by different methods by

applying basic laws in the field of structural mechanics, thermal and fluid

flow 1, 4, 9

3) an ability to determine engineering design quantities such as deformation,

force, strain, stress for spring, truss, beam ,temperature in heat transfer,

potential ,velocity in fluid flow problems 1, 4, 9

COURSE CONTENTS:

PART-A

Unit –1 Introduction: Need for use of FEM, General steps for FEM, Applications of

FEM, Matrix algebra, Eigen values and eigen vectors, Gaussian Quadrature. Potential

Energy Approach to derive Spring Element equations. 07 Hrs.

Unit –2 Introduction to Stiffness (Displacement) Method: Definition of Stiffness

Matrix, Derivation of Stiffness Matrix for Spring element, Spring assemblage, Assembling

Total Stiffness Matrix, Boundary conditions. Approaches used for handling specified

displacement boundary conditions. 07 Hrs.

PART-B

Unit –3 Discretization of domain: Basic element shapes-one, two, three and

axisymmetric elements, discretization process. Interpolation polynomials, shape functions:

for one dimensional linear element, quadratic and cubic elements, shape functions in

natural coordinates, Convergence criteria, selection of the order of the interpolation

polynomial, Pascal triangle and Pascal tetrahedron, nodal degrees of freedom, aspect ratio.

07 Hrs.

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Unit–4 Development of Truss Equations: Derivation of Stiffness Matrix for a Bar

Element in local coordinates, Approximate functions for Displacements, Transformation

of vectors in Two dimensions, Global Stiffness Matrix, Computation of Stress, and

Solution of a Plane Truss. 06 Hrs.

PART-C

Unit–5 Development of Beam Equations: Beam Stiffness, Assemblage of Beam

Stiffness Matrices, Beam Analysis using the Direct Stiffness Method, Distributed Loading,

Beam with Nodal Hinge, Potential Energy approach, Galerikin’s Method for Deriving

Beam element equations. 07 Hrs.

Unit--6 Finite Element method applied to Fluid flow problems: Basic differential

equations – fluid flow in pipes and around solid bodies- One dimensional finite element

formulation. Simple problems. 06 Hrs.

PART-D

Unit–7 Higher order and Isoparametric elements: Lagrangian interpolation, Higher

order one dimensional elements- quadratic, cubic elements and their shape functions,

properties of shape functions, shape functions for 2D quadratic triangular element in

natural coordinates, 2D quadrilateral element shape functions- linear, quadratic, shape

function of beam element .Hermite shape function of beam element. 06 Hrs.

Unit–8 Finite Element Method applied to Heat Transfer problems: Basic Differential

Equations of Heat Transfer, Heat transfer with convection, One Dimensional steady state

heat conduction Finite Element Formulation using variational Method and Galerkin’s

formulation. Heat transfer by conduction and convection – The one dimensional fin, the

composite wall. 06 Hrs.

TEXT BOOK:

1. Daryl L. Logan, A First Course in Finite Element Method, 3rd Edition, 2001,

Thomson Brookes/Cole. ISBN: 0495668273 / ISBN -13:9780495668275.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Chandrupatala and Belegunda, Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering,

Pearson education,2002.ISBN -13:978-0-13-21624-6

2. J. N. Reddy, Finite Element Method, Tata McGraw-Hill edition 2002.

ISBN: 0071244735.

3. Hutton, Fundamentals of Finite Element Method, McGraw-Hill, 2004.

ISBN: 0-07-239536-21

4. Robert Cook, Concepts &applications of FEA, John Wiley & Sons 2002.

ISBN: 0-471-35605-0

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CAM & CAE LABORATORY

ME704 LTPC: 0-0-3-1.5



Course objectives:

To impart the students with necessary computer aided modeling, machining and analysis

skills for engineering systems.

Course outcomes (Cos) {with mapping shown against the program Outcomes (Pos)}


1) write the part program and perform the simulation for particular

application.

1, 3, 4, 5,

7, 9, 11

2) identify, solve and analyze engineering problem 1, 4, 7, 10

3) develop technical competence to perform the machining operations and to

conduct analysis of new models using computer based tools and

techniques.

1, 4, 7, 10

4) manage information and documentation, use their analytical, team work,

leadership and skills acquired, in modeling and analysis so as to provide

solutions to problems sought by local and/or global community.

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Part-A: CAM

1. Writing of manual part programming using ISO codes for machining of simple

parts by using turning and thread cutting. Use of radius compensation, canned

cycles and macrons.

2. CNC turning: Execution of part program for turning operation.

3. CNC Milling: Execution of part program for contour milling operation.

Part-B: CAE

Finite element Analysis (using FEM Package) of:

1. Structures such as Bars, Trusses, Beams and Plates.

2. Heat transfer problems – Conduction, conduction with convection, one

dimensional, two-dimensional problem.

3. Fluid flow problems.

4. Harmonic analysis of a Fixed-Fixed Beam and Axial Bar.

5. Modal analysis of a Fixed- Fixed Beam.

Scheme of Examination:

One question from Part-A -15 marks

Two questions from Part-B - (10+15) marks

Viva-voce - 10 marks

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DESIGN LABORATORY

ME705 LTPC: 0-0-2-1



Prerequisites:

ME301, ME405, ME601

Course objectives

To provide students with the necessary skills to conduct experiments, collect data, perform

analysis and interpret results to draw valid conclusions through standard test procedures to

analyse kinematic and dynamic characteristics of machines.

Course Outcomes: Course Outcomes (COs) {with mapping shown against the Program


1 understand function of governors, gyroscope and journal bearing 1, 2

2 understand graphical and analytical methods for solution of balancing

problems 2, 5

3 understand the concepts of damping and vibration characteristics of beams 2

4 use their analytical, teamwork, leadership skills in design of structures and

machine elements so as to provide solutions to problems sought by local

and/or global community

2, 8

COURSE CONTENTS:

1 Determination of Pressure distribution in Journal bearing

2 Determination of Principal Stresses and strains in a member subjected to combined

Loading using rosettes.

3 Determination of Fringe constant of Photoelastic material using

a) Circular disc subjected to diametral compression.

b) Pure bending specimen (four point bending).

4 Determination of stress concentration using Photo elasticity for simple components

like plate with a hole under tension or bending, circular disk with circular hole

under compression, 2 D Crane hook.

5 Determination of natural frequency, logarithmic decrement, damping ratio and

damping coefficient in a single degree freedom

6 Experiments on longitudinal, torsional and forced vibrating systems.

7 Balancing of Rotating masses.

8 Determination of critical speed of a rotating shaft.

9 Experiments on gyroscope.

10 Determination of equilibrium speed, sensitiveness, power and effort of

porter/prowel governor.

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HEAT TRANSFER LABORATORY

ME706 LTPC: 0-0-2-1 Exam Hours : 3 Hours / Week : 02


Prerequisites:

ME302, ME305, ME501

Course objective:


analysis and interpret results to draw valid conclusions through standard test procedures to

determine thermal properties and performance of vapour compression refrigerator and air

conditioner


Upon completion of the course, students shall be able to::

1. understand laws of heat transfer and energy balance in thermal

engineering systems 1, 4, 5, 9,

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2. acquire the knowledge of systematic approach in solving heat transfer

problems 1, 4, 9

3. design experiments involving different modes of heat transfer 1, 4, 9

4. Conduct performance studies on vapour compression refrigerator and air

conditioner 2

COURSE CONTENTS:

1. Determination of Thermal conductivity of a Metal rod.

2. Determination of Thermal conductivity of liquid

3. Determination of overall heat transfer coefficient of a Composite Wall.

4. Determination of emissivity of a surface.

5. Determination of Stefan Boltzman constant

6. Determination of Heat Transfer co-efficient in a free convection wall.

7. Determination of Heat Transfer co-efficient in a forced convention flow through a pipe.

8. Determination of efficiency and Effectiveness of the fin by natural convection using pin fin apparatus.

9. Determination of efficiency and Effectiveness of the fin by forced convection using pin fin apparatus.

10. Determination of LMTD and effectiveness in a parallel flow and counter flow Heat exchanger.

11. Experiments on Boiling of liquid and condensation of vapour

12. Performance Test on a Vapour Compression Refrigerator.

13. Performance test on a Vapour Compression Air-conditioner.

SEE Scheme:

1. One experiment from 1 to 13 20 Marks

2. One experiment from 1 to 13 20 Marks

3. Viva 10 Marks

Total: 50 Marks

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METROLOGY AND MEASUREMENTS LABORATORY

ME 707 LTPC: 0-0-3-1.5



Prerequisites:

ME504

Course objectives:

To provide students with the necessary skills for calibration and testing of different gauges

and instruments, collect data, perform analysis and interpret results to draw valid

conclusions through standard test procedures.



1) understand operating and calibration principles of a range of widely used

instrumentation and gauges for inspection and measurement purpose 1, 2, 5, 9

2) recognize the limitations of measurement and measuring devices 1, 9

3) identify and apply accepted standard practices for all measurements 1, 9, 7, 6

4) apply concepts of metrology in designing inspection tools 3, 9

COURSE CONTENTS:

Metrology Laboratory:

1 Measurement of Angle by using Sine bar , Sine centre and bevel protractor

2 Calibration of micrometer

3 Measurement of Gear tooth elements using gear tooth vernier caliper

4 Measurement of internal diameter using Bore Gauge

5 Roundness testing

6 Use of Mechanical / Electronic comparator for inspection

7 Measurement of thread elements using two / three wire methods

Measurements Laboratory:

1 Determination of young's Modulus of a given material in bending using strain gauge.

2 Calibration of load cell.

3 Calibration of pressure gauge.

4 Determination of torque and rigidity modulus using strain gauges

5 Calibration of Thermocouple

6 Speed measurement using stroboscope

7 Acceptance test for machine tools

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COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING

ME741 LTPC: 3-0-0-3



Prerequisites:

ME506

Course Objective:

The objective of this course is to impart the knowledge of automation in manufacturing

systems through application of microcontrollers and computers

Course Outcomes (COs) {with mapping shown against the Program Outcomes (POs)


1) learn techniques of computerized process planning 1, 3, 4, 6

2) acquire the knowledge of process control and computerized inspection

techniques 1, 3, 5

3) know the concepts of acquiring shop floor database structure and its

maintenance 1, 2, 6

4) understand the network architecture of integrated manufacturing

systems 1, 3, 8

COURSE CONTENTS:

PART-A

Unit-1: CIM introduction, Evolution of CIM, CIM concept and its scope, computerized

elements of CIM, CIM benefits and its Trends 04Hrs.

Unit- 2: Production planning and control: Process planning for parts and assemblies,

CAPP concepts and its types , Retrieval CAPP system, Generative CAPP system, MRP I

and MRP II concepts, 04Hrs.

PART-B

Unit-3: Industrial control system: Process industries and discrete manufacturing

industries, continuous control system and Discrete control system, computer process

control, 04Hrs

Unit-4: Material Transport system: I introduction and design in material handling,

Automated guided vehicles, and its technologies, Analysis of material transport system,

problems on AGVs and conveyors, Automated storage system 06Hrs.

PART-C

Unit-5 Automatic identification and Data capture: Data logging and acquisition,

Automated data collection, Automatic identification methods, Bar code technology,

RFID, 04 Hrs.

Unit-6: Fundamentals of manual assembly lines, Assembly work stations, analysis of

single model assembly lines, repositioning losses, problems on line balancing, Line

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balancing algorithms, Largest candidate rule, Kilbridge and wester methods, related

problems 08 Hrs.

PART-D

Unit-7: Flexible manufacturing system: introduction, concepts, Types and layouts of of

FMS, FMS planning and implementation issues, Bottleneck and extended bottleneck

models and sizing the FMS and its related problems 06Hrs.

Unit-8: CIM Architecture: Introduction, Information, Communication matrix, Network

architectures, Open system Interconnection (OSI), Manufacturing Automation Protocal

(MAP). 05 Hrs.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Mikeli.P. Groover, Automation, Production System and Computer Integrated

Manufacturing, 2nd Edition, PHI, New Delhi, ISBN: 9780876640081, 0876640080

2. S.Kant Vajpayee, Principles of Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, PHI,New

Delhi, 1995.ISBN: 0224222410, 9780024222411

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. A Alavudeen, N. Venkateshwaran, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, PHI,

New Delhi 2008. ISBN: 8120333454, 9788120333451

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ENGINEERING SYSTEM DESIGN

ME 742 LTPC: 3-0-0-3



Course objective:

To impart the knowledge to assess the direct and indirect impact of engineering solutions

on sustainable development with a focus on energy and sustainability



1) apply reliability concepts in system design 1, 2, 3

2) successfully apply appropriate combinations of advanced concepts of

engineering economics and man machine interaction 3, 5

3) identify, formulate and optimize engineering systems 4

4) understand design morphology, identification and analysis of need,

evaluation of alternatives, and design concepts in engineering 4, 6

COURSE CONTENTS:

PART-A

Unit-1 Introduction: What is designing, Man as a designer: Design by evolution,

inadequacies of traditional design method: System approach of engineering problems:

Need models: design history of large scale existing system.

Morphology of Design: The three phases of design projects, the structure of design

process, decision making and iteration. 06 Hrs.

Unit-2 Identification And Analysis Of Need: Preliminary need statement, analysis of

need, specifications, and standards of performance and constraints.

05Hrs.

PART-B

Unit-3 Origination Of Design Concept: Process of idealization, mental fixity, and some

design methods like morphological analysis, AIDA, brain storming etc.

05 Hrs.

Unit-4 Preliminary Design: Mathematical modeling for functional design: concept of

sensitivity, compatibility and stability analysis.

05Hrs.

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PART-C

Unit-5 Evaluation of Alternatives And Design Decisions: Physical realizability,

DESIGN TREE: Quality of design, Concept of utility, multi criteria decisions, decisions

under uncertainty and risk (Numerical) 06 Hrs.

Unit-6 Reliability Considerations in Design: Bath tub curve, exponential reliability

function, system reliability concept (Numerical). 04 Hrs.

PART-D

Unit-7 Economics And Optimization In Engineering Design: Economics in

Engineering Design, Fixed and variable costs, break-even analysis. (Numerical)

OPTIMIZATION: Introduction to LPP. 06 Hrs.

Unit-8 Man-Machine Interaction: Designing for use and maintenance, Man-Machine

Cycle, Design of displays and controls. Factors influencing displays and controls.

04 Hrs.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. V. Gupta and P. Murthy, An Introduction to engineering design method, Tata

McGraw Hill. 2000 ISBN-0070964416

2. T. Woodson, Introduction of Engineering Design, McGraw Hil1.2001

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. D.D. Meredith, K.W. Wong, R.W. Woodhead and K.K. Worthman, Design &

Planning of engineering systems. 2000

2. M.A. Asimov, Introduction to Design, Prentice Hall. 1996

3. Design Methods - Seeds of Human Futures-Wiley Inter Science. 1970.

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EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANALYSIS

ME 743 LTPC: 3-0-0-3



Prerequisites:

ME-301

Course objectives:

To provide an introduction to the basic principles and methods of experimental stress

analysis.



1) fundamentals of the theory of elasticity 1

2) principles and techniques of photoelastic measurement 1, 2, 6

3) principles and techniques of strain gage measurement 1, 2, 6

4) principles and techniques of moiré analysis 1, 2, 6

5) principles and techniques of holographic interferometry 1, 2, 6

6) principles and techniques of brittle coating analysis 1, 2, 6

COURSE CONTENTS:

PART - A

Unit-1 Introduction: Mechanical, Optical, Pneumatic, Acoustic strain gauges. Electrical

Resistance Strain Gauges – Gauge factor , types, properties of an ideal gauge material,

backing material, adhesive material, protective coating; Method of bonding strain gauges,

strain gauges lead wire and connections, semiconductor strain gauges problems. 06 Hrs.

Unit-2 Strain Gauge Circuits, Wheatstone’s bridge, Error due to input impedance of

measuring instrument, temperature compensation, multiple gauge circuits, calibration of

strain measuring system, loadcells, problems. 06 Hrs.

Part - B

Unit- 3 Nature Of Light: Harmonic wave, phase, amplitude, polarization. Crystal optics:

Passage of light through crystalline media, 04 Hrs.

Unit-4 Absolute and relative phase difference, quarter wave plate, half wave plate,

production of plane polarized light and circularly polarized light. 04 Hrs.

PART-C

Unit-5 Two-Dimensional Photo Elasticity: Stress optic law, plane polariscope,

isochromatics and isoclinics, circular polariscope, dark and bright fields arrangements,

Isoclinic and Isochromatic fringe order at a point, methods of compensation separation

technique. 06 Hrs.

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Unit-6 Photo Elastic Analysis: Calibration of photo elastic model material, properties of

ideal photo elastic material, casting of photo elastic models, machining, stress relieving,

scaling model prototype relation, two dimensional application, problems. 06 Hrs.

PART-D

Unit-7 Bifringent Coating: Theory, photo elastic data for stress analysis, reflection

polariscope. Moire techniques: Phenomenon, 05 Hrs.

Unit-8 Moiré fringe analysis, geometric approach, displacement approach, moiré

techniques for inplane problems, sign and other of fringes, problems of moiré gratings,

moiré fringe photograph. 04 Hrs.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. L. S. Srinath, M.R. Raghavan, K. Lingaiah, G. Gargesh, K. Ramachandara & B.

Pant, Experimental Stress Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill publication 2000.

ISBN: 0074519263

2. Dally & Riley, Experimental Stress Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill Publication

2005.ISBN:13:978-09-76241300

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. A. J. Duraelli, E. A. Phillips and C.H. Trao, Analysis of Stress and Strain, McGraw

Hill, 1958.

2. A. J. Durelli, Applied Stress Analysis, prentice hall India, 1998.

ISBN:81-203-1180-9

3. Durelli & parks, Moire Analysis of Strain,2001.ISBN: 0521650267

4. A. S. Kobayassin (Ed.,) SEM/ VCH, Hand Book of Experimental Mechanics, 2nd

edn. 2001.ISBN: 0521650267

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OPERATIONS RESEARCH

ME 744 LTPC: 3-0-0-3


SEE : 50 Marks Total hours :41

Course objectives:

To apply the fundamental techniques of Operations Research to formulate and solve

problems involving Linear Programming and heuristic approaches.



1) realize the importance of Operations Research and acquire skills to

develop linear programming mathematical models to real world problems . 1

2) understand the essence and foundations of the simplex algorithm . 1, 2

3) finalize optimal allocation of limited resources such as men, materials,

machines, time and money. 2, 4

4) apply optimisation techniques like PERT & CPM in Project Management. 5

5) analyse and solve simple game theory problems. 6

6) be proficient with Queuing Theory & Sequencing Theory. 4,6

COURSE CONTENTS:

PART -A

Unit-1 Introduction: Linear programming, Definition, scope of Operations Research

(O.R) approach and limitations of OR Models, Characteristics and phases of OR

Mathematical formulation of L.P. Problems. Graphical solution methods. 05 Hrs.

Unit-2 Linear Programming Problems: The simplex method - slack, surplus and

artificial variables. Concept of duality, two phase method, dual simplex method 05 Hrs.

PART -B

Unit-3 Transportation Problem: Formulation of transportation model, Basic feasible

solution using different methods, Optimality Methods, Unbalanced transportation

problem, Degeneracy in transportation problems, Applications of Transportation

problems. 06 Hrs.

Unit-4 Assignment Problem: Formulation of Assignment Problem, unbalanced

assignment problem, Applications of Assignment Problem, Traveling salesman problem

and its applications. 05 Hrs.

PART -C

Unit-5 Pert-Cpm Techniques: Network construction, determining critical path, floats,

scheduling by network, project duration, variance under probabilistic models, prediction of

date of completion. 05 Hrs.

Unit-6 Game Theory: Formulation of games, Two person-Zero sum game, games with

and without saddle point, Graphical solution (2x n, m x 2 game), dominance property

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05 Hrs.

PART -D

Unit-7 Queuing Theory: Queuing system and their characteristics. The M/M/1 Queuing

system, Steady state performance analysing of M/M/ 1 and M/M/C queuing model.

05 Hrs..

Unit -8 Sequencing: Johnsons algorithm, n - jobs to 2 machines, n jobs 3machines, n jobs

m machines without passing sequence, 2 jobs n machines with passing, Graphical

solutions priority rules. 05 Hrs.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Taha H. A, Operations Research and Introduction, Pearson Education edition

2. Operations Research, S. D. Sharma –Kedarnath Ramnath & Co 2002.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. AM Natarajan, P. Balasubramani and A Tamilaravari, Operation Research,

Pearson 2005

2. Hiller and liberman, Introduction to operation research, Mc Graw Hill. 5th edition

2001.

3. Ravindran, Phillips and Solberg, Operations Research: Principles and practice:

Wiley India lts, 2nd Edition 2007

4. Prem Kumar Gupta, D S Hira, S Chand Pub, Operations Research, New Delhi,

2007

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RAPID PROTOTYPING, TOOLING AND MANUFACTURING

ME745 LTPC: 3–0–0- 3 Exam Hours : 3 Hours / Week : 03

SEE : 50 Total hours : 41

Course Outcome

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to :

1) apply the basic principles of rapid prototyping (RP), rapid tooling (RT),

and reverse engineering (RE) technologies to product development 3

2) describe the concepts of geometric modeling and its applications for rapid

prototyping

1,5, 10,

11

3) identify the tools, machines and fabrication methods for rapid prototyping

5, 11

4) apply the rapid prototyping for engineering and medical applications

5, 9

PARTA

Unit -1 Introduction: Historical Perspectives , Rapid prototyping-An integral part of time

compression Engineering, Geometrical Modeling Techniques, wireframe Modeling Surface

modeling, solid modeling RP Data Formats, RP Information workflow. 05 Hrs.

Unit -2 Rapid Prototyping Processes: Classification of Rapid prototyping processes,

processes Involving a Liquid, Solidification of a Liquid Polymer, Stereo lithography, Liquid

thermal Polymerization, Bean Interference Solidification, objects Quadra processes, Solid

Ground Curing, Holographic Interference Solidification. 05 Hrs.

PART B

Unit -3 Solidification of An Electroset Fluid: Electro setting, Solidification of molten

Material, Ballistic Particle Manufacture, Multi jet Modeling, Fused Deposition Modeling.

Processes involving Discrete Particles, Fusing of Particles by Laser, Selective Laser Sintering,

Laser Engineering Net Shaping, Gas Phase Deposition, Joining of Particles with a binder,

Three- Dimensional printing, Spatial Forming, Processes involving Solid Sheets, Laminated

Objects Manufacture, Paper Lamination Technology, Solid Foil Polymerization. 05 Hrs.

Unit -4 Technical Characteristics and Technological Capabilities of Rapid Prototyping

Systems: Stereo lithography Apparatus, Solid ground curing systems, Fused Deposition

Modeling Systems, Selective Laser Sintering System, Laminated Objects Manufacturing

Systems, Laser Engineering Net Shaping. 05 Hrs.

PART C Unit -5 Technical Characteristics and Technical Capabilities Of Concept Modelers: 3D

systems Thermo jet Printer, Sanders Model maker II, Z-Corporation Z402 3D Printer, JP

System 5, Objects Quadra System. 05 Hrs.

Unit -6 Application of Rapid Prototyping And Technology:- Functional models, pattern

for investment and Vacuum casting, medical models, Art models, Engineering analysis

models. 05 Hrs.

PART D Indirect Methods for Rapid Tool Production: Role of indirect methods in tool production,

metal deposition tool, RTV tools, Epoxy Tools, ceramic tools, cast metal tools, investment

casting, Fusible metallic core, sand casting, keltool Process. 05 Hrs.

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Unit -8 Direct Methods for Rapid Tool Production: Classification of direct rapid tool

methods, direct ACES injection moulds, Laminated Object manufactured tools, DTM rapid

tool process, rapid steel,1.o, rapidsteel2.0, copper polyamide, sandform, EOS direct tool

process, Direct metal tooling using 3DP, Topographic Shape Formation. 05 Hrs.

Text Books:

D.T. Pham and S.S. Dimov, Rapid Manufacturing, Springer, ISBN-1447111826,

9781447111825

References:

1. Paul F.Jacobs, Stereo lithography and other RP & M Technologies, SME, NY 1996,

ISBN-13:978-0872634671

2. Flham D.T & Dinjoy S.S, Rapid Manufacturing, Verlog London 2001

3. Lament wood, Rapid automated, Indus Press New York.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

ME 751 LTPC: 3-0-0-3



Course Outcome

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to :

1) describe and identify the projects of different categories, phases of product

life cycle, tools and techniques for project management

5, 11

2) organize the staff and prepare project teams and define the goals of the

project 4

3) schedule the project, identify the performance indicators and measure the

performance of a project

3

4) coordinate and control the project activities 8

PART A

Unit-1 Concepts of Project Management: Concepts of a project, categories of projects,

phases of project life cycle, Roles and responsibility of project leader, tools and techniques

for project management. 05 Hrs.

Unit-2 Project Planning and Estimating: Feasibility report phased planning, project

planning steps, objective and goals of the project, preparation of cost estimation, and

evaluation of the project profitability. 05 Hrs.

PART B Unit-3 Organizing and Staffing the Project Team: Skills/abilities required for project

manager, authorities and responsibilities of project manager, project organization and

types accountability in project execution, controls, tendering and selection of contractors

06 Hrs.

Unit-4 Project Scheduling: Project implementation, scheduling, effective time

management, different scheduling techniques namely CPM and PERT, resources

allocation method. 05 Hrs.

PART C Unit-5 Advanced Tools & Techniques of Project Management: Project network

crashing and Resource leveling. 05 Hrs.

Unit-6 Tools & Techniques Of Project Management Continued: Computerized project

management, Project Graphics. Co-ordination and Control: Project direction,

Communication in a project, MIS project co-ordination. 05 Hrs.

PART D Unit -7 Co-Ordination and Control Continued: Project control, requirement for better

control of project, role of MIS in project control, performance, control, schedule control,

cost control. 05 Hrs.

Unit-8 Performance Measures in Project Management: Performance indicators,

performance improvement for the CM & DM companies for better project management,

project management and environment. 05 Hrs.

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Text Books:

1. Harold Kerzner, Project Management a system approach to planning scheduling &

controlling, CBS Publishers and distributors. 2002

2. Chaudhry S, Project Execution Plan- Plan for project Execution interaction, 2001.

References:

Beningston Lawrence, Project Management, McGraw Hill, 1970

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INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS

ME 752 LTPC: 3–0–0- 3



Course objectives:

To impart concepts of structure of industrial robots, kinematics, actuators, sensors,

intelligent robot, robot applications and programming



1) understand basic structure of industrial robot and its components, tooling,

sensors, actuators and artificial intelligence in robotics 1

2) apply analytical techniques and basic principles of robotic design for

solving the kinematics of a robot manipulator 1, 2, 4

3) integrate robotics for applications in loading and unloading the

manufacturing cell, welding, spray painting, assembly and machining 3, 5

4) apply techniques to program industrial robots to achieve specific tasks 4, 8

COURSE CONTENTS:

PART - A

Unit-1 Basic concepts in robotics : Introduction ,Historical development, basic structure

of robotics, advantages and applications of robotics, resolution, accuracy & repeatability,

position representation, 05 Hrs.

Unit-2 Classification and structure of robotic systems: PTP and continuous path

system, control loops, manipulator, wrist motion and gripper, 05 Hrs.

PART - B

Unit-3 Kinematic analysis and co-ordinate transformation: Direct kinematic problems

in robotics, geometry based D.K.A, coordinate and vector transformations using matrices.

06 Hrs.

Unit-4 Application of D.H method: D.H Convention 3-Axis arm, 3-axis wrist, 6-axis

manipulator, 05 Hrs.

PART - C

Unit-5 Application of robots: Material handling, the manufacturing cell, welding, spray

painting, assembly 06 Hrs.

Unit-6 Sensors and Intelligent robot: Introduction, vision system, range detectors,

assembly aids, force and torque sensors, 05 Hrs.

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PART - D

Unit-7 Robot programming: Methods, lead through, a path in space interpolation,

WAIT, SIGNAL, DELAY commands , branching. 05Hrs.

Unit-8 Robot languages: Introduction, characteristics of robot level languages,

characteristics of task level languages 04 Hrs.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Yoram Koren, Robotics for Engineers, McGraw Hill International.

ISBN: 9780070353992

REFERENCES BOOKS:

1. Mikell P Groover, Industrial Robotics , Weiss, Nagel, McGraw Hill International

ISBN: 9780071004428

2. Fu, Lee and Gonzalez, Robotics Control Vision and Intelligence, McGraw Hill

International. ISBN: 0070226253.

3. King Sun Fu, Rafael C. González, C. S and George Lee, Robotics control, sensing,

vision and intelligence, McGraw-Hill, 1987. ISBN: 0070226253, 9780070226258

http://www.google.co.in/search?tbo=p&tbm=bks&q=inauthor:%22King+Sun+Fu%22

http://www.google.co.in/search?tbo=p&tbm=bks&q=inauthor:%22Rafael+C.+Gonz%C3%A1lez%22

http://www.google.co.in/search?tbo=p&tbm=bks&q=inauthor:%22C.+S.+George+Lee%22

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DESIGN OF HEAT TRANSFER EQUIPMENTS FOR THERMAL POWER

PLANT (3-0-0)3

ME 753 LTPC: 3-0-0-3



Prerequisites:

ME302, ME305, ME404, ME501

Course Objective:

To impart the basic principles of thermal engineering in the design and analysis of heat

exchangers using effectiveness-NTU and LOSF methods applications



1) Make the analysis of temperature and pressure variations for forward

and inverse direction heat exchangers 1, 2, 5, 8

2) calculate surface area and heat power of the heat exchanger using

effectiveness-NTU and LOSF methods 1, 4, 9

3) determine the characteristics of heat exchanger systems 1, 4, 9

4) use their analytical, teamwork, leadership skills in the development of

heat exchangers so as to provide solutions to problems sought by local

and/or global community 1, 5, 8

COURSE CONTENTS:

PART - A

Unit-1 Introduction to Heat Exchangers Design: Types of heat exchangers and their

applications Flow arrangements and temperature distributions. Overall heat transfer

coefficient, dirt factors for various process services. 05 Hrs.

Unit-2 Basic Design Equations: LMTD and Effectiveness-NTU method for heat

exchanger design/Analysis of Heat balance equation, reference temperature calculation,

evaluation of fluid properties and flow assignment.

06 Hrs.

PART-B

Unit-3 Double Pipe Heat Exchangers: Constructional features. Overall heat transfer

coefficient mean temperature difference, surface area of heat exchanger, lengths of pipes,

number of fin. Application and calculation procedure. Pressure drop.

05 Hrs.

Unit-4 Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers: Constructional features, applications,

calculations procedure for pressure drop in shell and Tube Heat Exchangers.

05 Hrs.

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PART -C

Unit-5 Design of Fuel Oil Suction Heater: Estimation of Flow area, baffle spacing,

number of tubes, Tube wall temperature. Overall heat transfer coefficient, surface area,

length of heat exchanger and pressure drop. 05 Hrs.

Unit-6 Design of Fuel Oil Heaters: Estimation of Flow area, baffle spacing, number of

tubes, Tube wall temperature, Reynolds number, overall heat transfer coefficient, surface

area, length of heat exchanger and pressure drop. 05 Hrs.

PART -D

Unit-7 Superheater and Reheater Design: Estimation of flow in each element of a tube

assembly.Estimation of attenuation factor and direct radiation from furnace flame or

cavity Qr. 05 Hrs.

Unit-8 Design of Cooling Towers: Types of cooling towers, Estimation of water loading,

air loading, L/G ratio, enthalpies, number of diffuser units. 05 Hrs.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Donald Q. Kern, Process Heat Transfer, Tata Mcgraw-Hill, 1997. ISBN 0- 07-463217-5

2. W. M. Kays and A. L. London, Compact Heat Exchangers, Mcgraw-Hill Co., 1997. ISBN -2- 85059-003-07

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Necati Ozisik, Heat Transfer – A basic approach, Mcgraw-Hill International edition ( 1985) ISBN: 0070479828

2. Ernst U Schlunder, Heat Exchanger Design Hand Book, Volume 2 and 3, Hemisphere publishing Co. ( 1983 ) ISBN 0- 89116-125-2

3. HMT Manual from R.T.P.S (Company)

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MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING

ME 754 LTPC: 3-0-0-3



Course objective:

The student shall be able to understand the basics and importance of industrial

maintenance for prevention and breakdown of mechanical components and machinery


Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall be able to:

1) acquire knowledge on maintenance engineering, inspection, deterioration

factors and assessment 1, 2, 3

2) apply methods of maintenance engineering for monitoring, analysis and

repair of mechanical systems 4, 5, 10, 9

3) asses factors leading to corrosion and design methods of protection

against corrosion.

2, 3, 4, 7, 9,

12

COURSE CONTENTS:

PART-A

Unit-1 Importance of maintenance, objectives of maintenance, the structure of plant,

reasons for and nature of maintenance work. 04 Hrs.

Unit-2 Types of maintenance and maintenance systems – planned and unplanned

maintenance breakdown maintenance, corrective maintenance opportunistic maintenance,

routine maintenance, preventive maintenance predictive maintenance condition based

maintenance system, design – out maintenance, selection of maintenance system. 06 Hrs.

PART-B

Unit-3 Vibration Analysis and sound monitoring – signature analysis and vibration

monitoring – sound frequencies – sound loudness measurement acoustic power, sound

level meter sound monitor. 05 Hrs.

Unit-4 Maintenance of machinery causes of failure. Performance evaluation complete

overhauling of lathes. Drilling machine and Grinding machine, CNC machine. 05 Hrs.

PART-C

Unit-5 Contaminants in used oils: Introduction, Carrier fluid degradation contaminant

monitoring techniques oil degradation analysis – Abrasive particle in lubricating oils

SOAP Ferrography. 05 Hrs.

Unit-6 Maintenance by NDT visual testing, liquid penetrant inspection, thermography, X-

ray photography ultrasonic. 05 Hrs.

PART-D

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Unit-7 Corrosion and Corrosion control importance of corrosion, classification, expression

for corrosion rate, measurement of corrosion, protection against corrosion. 06 Hrs.

Unit-8 Maintenance of Mechanical systems Bearings Friction clutches. Coupling

Fastenings Devises Chains, Gear Drives, Cooling towers. 05Hrs.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Anthony Kelly, Maintenance Planning and Control, east west Press Pvt. Ltd.,

New Delhi 1991.

2. Chapman and Hall, R. A. Collacott, Mechanical fault diagnosis and condition

monitoring, Wiley Halsted Press. ISBN. 0470990953; 0412129302.

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Billy C. Langley, Plant Maintenance, prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1986.

2. Garg. H.P, S Chand & Co, Industrial Maintenance, Reprint,1996

3. Higgins, Maintenance Engineering Handbook, McGraw Hill International

Edition USA 1998.

4. Sushil Kumar Srivastav S Chand & Co, Industrial Maintenance Management,

New Delhi 1998

5. White E.N., Maintenance Planning, Control & documentation, Gower Press UK.

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NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

ME 755 LTPC: 3-0-0-3



Course objectives:

The objective of this course is to impart knowledge on terms, concepts, principles etc.

involved in non-destructive testing methods and their procedure for conducting inspection.



5) understand the basic theory and principles of NDT methods. 1, 2, 3, 8

6) understand the scope and limitations of the techniques and methods. 1, 3, 4

7) Interpret and evaluate the results based on the procedure 1, 3, 6, 7

8) Use of appropriate measurement techniques to collect data 3, 4, 5, 6

COURSE CONTENTS:

PART - A

Unit-1 Non Destructive Testing: Introduction to NDT, types of defects, Flaw detection and

evaluation, Leak detection and evaluation: types of leaks, methods of leak testing (gas system at

pressure and liquid system at pressure). Visual Inspection: methods and equipments use for

visual inspection, Applications. 06 Hrs.

Unit-2 Liquid Penetrant Testing: Physical principles, Procedure for penetrant testing,

Penetrant testing materials: Penetrants, emulsifiers, solvent cleaner and developers. Penetrant

testing methods, applications and limitations. 05 Hrs.

PART – B

Unit-3 Magnetic Particle Testing: Introduction, principle of magnetic particle inspection,

procedure for testing, methods used for magnetization, magnetic particles and suspending liquids,

applications and limitations. 05 Hrs.

Unit-4 Radiographic Inspection: Introduction, basic principle, methods used for radiographic

inspection, X-ray and Gamma – ray radiography, image conversion and recording medias, real

time radiography and film radiography. Advantages, limitations and applications ( inspections of

flat surfaces, weldments and tubular sections) 05 Hrs.

PART – C

Unit-7 Eddy Current Inspection: Introduction, principles, Instrumentation for eddy current

testing Techniques operating variables, inspection coils. Advantages, limitations and applications

of eddy current inspection. 05 Hrs.

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Unit-6 Ultrasonic Testing: Introduction, principle, characteristics of ultrasonic waves, wave

propagation, attenuation of ultrasonic beams, variables in ultrasonic inspection, equipments,

transducer elements, search units and basic inspection methods. 05 Hrs.

PART – D

Unit-7 Acoustic Emission Inspection: Introduction, Principle, characteristics of acoustic

emission inspection, techniques, sensors, instrumentation, acoustic emission waves and

propagation, signal detection and emission counts. Applications of acoustic emission inspection.

05 Hrs.

Unit-8 Thermal Inspection: Introduction, principles, heat transfer mechanisms, thermal

inspection methods, equipments, Techniques and applications of thermal inspection methods.

05 Hrs.

Text Books: 1. Raj Baldev, Narosa, Practical Non Destructive Testing, Publishing House, New

Delhi, 2005.

Reference Books:

4. Prasad J, Nondestructive Test & Evaluation of Materials, Tata McGraw-Hill,

New Delhi, 2008.

5. Boyer, H.E, and T.L. Gall, Metals Hand Book, American Society for Metals, 1988.

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SEMINAR ON CURRENT TOPICS

SE801 LTPC 0-2-0-2

Course Objectives:

The objective of the course is to acquire technical presentation and communication skills



1) carry out the required literature survey on any topic of research and

developments in mechanical engineering 1, 4

2) prepare a technical report based on the literature survey on given topic of

the domain of mechanical engineering 7

3) effectively present any given technical topic 7, 9, 10

COURSE CONTENTS:

Seminar shall be either on topics in Mechanical Engineering (not covered under the

syllabus) or industrial visit / internship.

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PROJECT WORK

PR802 LTPC 0-4-10-9

Exam Hours : 3 SEE : 50 Marks

Course Objectives:

The students should be able to apply acquired knowledge of courses studied in engineering

to identify, formulate, analyse, evaluate and provide solution to a technical problem in the

field of mechanical engineering



1) identify a problem from the available literature 4

2) apply principles of mechanical engineering in designing and conducting

experiments, data acquisition and interpretation towards meaningful

analysis of identified problem 1, 2, 5

3) use their analytical, teamwork and leadership skills in designing and

development of products and find solution 4, 5, 6, 8, 11,

9, 12

4) prepare a detailed project report and present the work 7

SCHEME OF EVALUATION

Assessment Marks

I Evaluation 10

II Evaluation 15

III Evaluation 25

SEE 50

Total 100

Examination Maximum marks Minimum marks to qualify

CIE 50 20

SEE 50 20

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POWER PLANT ENGINEERING

ME803 LTPC: 4-0-0-4



Course objective:

The objective of this course is to impart the knowledge of design and operation of

conventional power plants



1) realize the importance of power requirement, generation and utilization

in the present world energy scenario

1, 4, 5, 9,

11

2) identify and design the layout for different power plants 1, 4, 9

3) understand operational characteristics of power plants 1, 4, 9

4) have a basic understanding of safety measures in power plants 1, 8, 9

COURSE CONTENTS:

PART-A

Unit-1 Choice of Site: For power station, load estimation, load duration curve, load

factor, capacity factor, use factor, diversity factor, demand factor, Effect of variable load

on power plant,selection of the number and size of units and numericals. 06 Hrs.

Unit-2 Economic Analysis of Power Plant and Cost of energy production, selection of

plant & generating equipment, Performance & operating characteristics of power plants,

tariffs for electric energy and numericals. 07 Hrs.

PART-B

Unit-3 Steam Power Plant: Layout of steam power plant, different types of fuels used for

steam generation, Equipment of burning (overfeed and underfeed stokers and its types),

Burners (long flame, turbulent flame, tangential, cyclone burners), FBC. 06 Hrs.

Unit-4: Chimney and Cooling Towers: Types of chimneys (Natural, Forced, Induced

and balanced draft) Calculation of the height of the chimney. Types of cooling towers and

advantages and disadvantages and numerical. 07 Hrs.

PART-C

Unit-5: Hydro Electric Power Plant: Site selection criteria, Essential elements and

classification of Hydro Electric Power Plant (Low, medium and high head), flow duration

land mass curves, hydrographs. A brief description of some of the important Hydel

Installations in India and numericals 06 Hrs.

Unit-6: Nuclear Power Plant: Principles of release of nuclear energy fusion & fission

reactions. Nuclear fuels used in the reactors. Radiation hazards, Shieldings, Radio active

waste disposal, Nuclear reactors and its types (PWR, BWR, HGR,GCR, LMCR, Fast

Breeder reactor) Site selection criteria area.(No numericals) 07 Hrs.

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PART-D

Unit–7 Diesel Engine Plant-Engines for Power Generation – Engines for Power

Generation Method of starting diesel engines, Cooling & lubrication system for the

diesel engine. Filters, centrifuges, Oil heaters, Intake & exhaust system, layout of a

diesel power plant.(No numericals) 06 Hrs.

Unit-8 Gas Turbine Power Plant: Advantages & Disadvantages of the gas turbine

plant, Open & closed cycle turbine plants with the accessories. Multi stage expansion

and multi stage compression Different methods of improving efficiency (Reheat

regeneration and inter cooling) (No numericals) 07 Hrs.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Domakundwar, Dhanpathrai Sons. Power Plant Engineering,

2. R. K. Rajputh , Laxmi Publication, Power Plant Engineering, New Dehli,

EPP-0587-450, C-16044/08/06

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. P.K. Nag, Power Plant Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill, ISBN 0-07-463291-4

2. A.K.Raja, Amit Prakash Srivastava, Manish Dwivedi, Power Plant Engineering,

ISBN :81-224 – 1831 – 7

3. F.T.Morse, Power Plant Engineering.

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GAS DYNAMICS

ME 841 LTPC: 3-0-0-3



Prerequisites:

ME 302, ME305, ME 404, ME 501

Course objectives:

is to study the basic equations of compressible flow and its behavior

is to understand the isentropic relationships, flow with heat transfer and flow with

friction and their applications

is to understand normal and oblique shock waves and the flow behavior

is to study the flow in nozzles and diffusers



1) derive and explain the one-dimensional compressible flow equations from

fundamental principles with appropriate simplifications and approximations 1, 2

2) differentiate between various flow regimes 1, 4

3) apply the one-dimensional flow equations to isentropic flow processes with

area change, and to flows with fluid friction, heat transfer 2, 4

4) derive and apply the Rankine-Hugoniot equations for a normal shock 1, 4

5) solve problems on above flows using the appropriate charts and tables for

normal shocks, Rayleigh and Fanno flows 3, 4, 8, 9

6) understand the basics of propulsion theory of aircrafts and rockets 1, 2

COURSE CONTENTS:

PART-A

Unit–1 Introduction to compressible flow, the energy equation, adiabatic energy

equation, stagnation velocity of sound, stagnation pressure, stagnation density, stagnation

state, various regions of flow, reference velocities, Bernoulli and Euler’s equations, effect

of Mach number on compressibility, continuity, momentum equations. 05 Hrs.

Unit–2 Isentropic Flow with variable area: Comparison of isentropic and adiabatic

processes, Mach number variation, stagnation and critical states, area ratio as function of

Mach number, impulse function, mass flow rate, flow through nozzles, flow through

diffusers, gas tables 05 Hrs.

PART-B

Unit-3 Flow in constant area ducts with heat transfer: The Rayleigh line, fundamental

equations, Rayleigh flow relations, variation of flow properties, maximum heat transfer,

tables and charts for Rayleigh flow. 05 Hrs.

Unit–4 Flow in constant area ducts with friction: The Fanno curves, Fanno flow

equations, solution of Fanno flow equations, variation of flow properties, variation of

Mach number with duct length, tables and charts for Fanno flow. 05 Hrs

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PART-C

Unit–5 Wave motion: Wave propagation in an elastic solid medium, propagation of

infinitesimal waves (sound waves), non-steep finite pressure waves, steep finite pressure

waves, expansion wave 05 Hrs.

Unit–6 Flow with normal shock waves: Development of shock wave, Rarefaction wave,

Governing equations, Prandtl-Meyer relation, Mach number downstream, Static pressure

rise, Density ratio, Temperature ratio, Tables and charts for normal shock. Flow with

oblique shock waves: Fundamental relations, Prandtl’s equation, Rankine-Hugoniot

equation, Variation of flow parameters and Gas tables for oblique shocks. 06 Hrs.

PART-D

Unit-7 Aircraft Propulsion: Early aircraft engines, types of aircraft engines, aircraft

propulsion theory, Ramjet engines and Pulsejet engines. 05 Hrs.

Unit–8 Rocket Propulsion: Early rocket engines, types of rocket engines, liquid

propellant rocket engines, solid propellant rocket motors, rocket propulsion theory, rocket

applications and space flights. 05 Hrs.

Text Books:

1. S. M. Yahya, Fundamentals of Compressible flow, Fourth Edition, New Age

International (P) Ltd, Publishers, ISBN: 978-81-224-2668-7

2. E Radhakrishnan, Gas Dynamics, PHI-2006, ISBN 0-07-463197-9.

Reference Books:

1. Rolty, Introduction to Gas Dynamics, Wiley 1998. 2. ... 9th Edition,

Mc Graw Hill International Edition, ISBN-0-07-120412-12002.

2. Liepmann and roshko, Elements of Gas Dynamics, Wiley 1994.

3. Shapiro, The dynamiacs and thermodynamics of compressible fluid flow,

Ronold press. 1994

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INDUSTRIAL TRIBOLOGY

ME 842 LTPC: 3-0-0-3



Prerequisites: ME 302, ME603

Course objectives:

To impart the knowledge of basic principles of Tribology and its application to friction,

wear and lubrication in engineering



1) understand and apply knowledge of theory of friction, lubrication and

wear mechanisms to solve inter-disciplinary engineering problems 1, 2

2) select materials for tribological applications 3

3) identify, analyse and solve industrial friction and wear-related problems 4, 5

COURSE CONTENTS:

PART-A

Unit-1 Introduction to Tribology: Viscosity, Viscosity Index, Newton’s law of viscosity,

Viscosity pressure relationship, Viscosity-Shear rate relationship, flow between parallel

stationary planes, regimes of lubrication, Stribeck curves, and viscosity measurement.

05 Hrs.

Unit-2 Friction: Material properties influencing friction, laws of friction, causes/theories

of friction, Types of friction, Elastic and Visco-elastic effects in friction, effects of

friction. 05 Hrs.

PART-B

Unit-3 Wear: Causes/sources of wear, types of wear (adhesive, abrasive, corrosive,

erosive, fretting), wear of polymers, wear of ceramic materials, effects of wear, steps for

wear prevention/resistance, Wear measurement. 05 Hrs.

Unit-4 Lubrication: Purpose of lubrication, lubrication principles/types, properties and

characteristics of lubricants, types of lubricants (oils, gresases, solid lubricants),

lubrication systems, Lubricant Additives. 05 Hrs.

PART-C

Unit-5 Hydrodynamic Lubrication: Pressure development mechanism, converging and

diverging film, Reynolds 2D and 3D equations, short & long simplifications, bearing

design, numerical examples. 06 Hrs.

Unit-6 Hydrostatic Lubrication: Introduction to hydrostatic lubrication, hydrostatic step

bearings, load carrying capacity & oil flow through the hydrostatic step bearing, numerical

examples. 05 Hrs.

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PART-D

Unit-7 Theory Of Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication: Introduction, theoretical

consideration, accurate solution, different regimes in EHL contact, introduction &

classification of antifriction bearings, prediction of fatigue life of a ball bearing,

lubrication of ball bearings. 05 Hrs.

Unit-8 Bearing Materials & Behaviour Of Tribological Components: Commonly used

bearing materials, properties of typical bearing materials, selection of Bearing, friction-

wear and lubrication of Gears, Friction and wear in Conveyor belts. 05 Hrs.

TEXTBOOKS: 1. B.C. Majumdar, Introduction of Tribology of bearings, Wheelers and company pvt. Ltd.,

2011-12. ISBN:81-219-29870

2. E.I.Redzimovsky, Lubrication of Bearings, Theoritical principles and design, The Oxford press company 2000. ASIN:B0000EGL66

REFERENCE BOOKS: 1. Gwidon W. Stachowik, Andrew W. Batchelor, Engineering Tribology, Elsevier Inc,

2005] ISBN: 0-7506-7836-4

2. Dudley D. Fuller ,Theory and Practice of Lubrication for Engineers, New York company

1998.ISBN:10 0471287105, ISBN-13 9780471287100

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TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT

ME 843 LTPC: 3-0-0-3



Course objective:

To provide students with essential skills in quality management concepts, methodologies

and practices of services in today’s business environment.



1) implement total quality management concepts and techniques to improve

process performance 1, 5

2) apply the specific techniques to ensure the importance of total quality

management in improving product quality 5

3) understand the skills related to quality systems, leadership characteristics,

communication, team building and continuous learning 8

4) utilize basic tools and to develop strategies for quality improvement and

continuous process improvement 6, 11

COURSE CONTENTS:

PART-A

Unit-1 Quality, Total Quality, TQM : Introduction-Definition, Basic Approach, TQM

framework, Historical Review, Benefits of TQM. 05 Hrs.

Unit-2 Evolution Of TQM : Contribution of Quality Gurus- Edward Deming, 14 points,

PDSA cycle, Joseph Juran, Quality trilogy, Crosby & quality treatment, Taguchi & his

quality loss function. 05 Hrs.

PART-B

Unit-3 Leadership and Quality Costs: Characteristics of quality leaders, Quality

statement, strategic planning, Introduction to quality costs, prevention costs, Appraisal

costs, failure costs, Management of quality costs, economics total of quality costs and its

reduction. 05 Hrs.

Unit-4 Tools and Techniques In TQM : Kaizen, Re-engineering, Six Sigma,

Benchmarking Definition, Process of benchmarking, 5S, 3M, Poka-Yoke. 05 Hrs.

PART-C

Unit-5 Quality Function Deployment and Failure Mode Effect Analysis: Introduction

to QFD and QFD process, Quality by design, Rationale for implementation of quality by

design, FMEA, Design FMEA and process FMEA. 06 Hrs.

Unit-6 Quality Management Systems : Introduction to different standards Quality

management systems, Bureau of Indian standards (BIS), Institute of Standards Engineers

(SEI), ISO-9000 series of standards, Overview of ISO-14000, Overview of TS 16959.

05 Hrs.

PART-D

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Unit-7 Continuous Improvement: Improvement as problem solving process, W-V

Model of CI, process control Reactive Improvement, Standard steps & 7 tools of quality,

management diagnosis of seven steps, reactive improvement. 05 Hrs.

Unit-8 Proactive Improvement: Introduction, standard steps, 7 management tools,

applying proactive improvement, to develop new product- three stages & nine step.

05 Hrs.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Dale H. Bester field, Total Quality Management, Pearson Education India, ISBN:

8129702606, Edition 03/e Paperback (Special Indian Edition)

2. M. Zairi, Publisher, Total Quality Management for Engineers, Wood head

Publishing, ISBN: 1855730243

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Shoji Shiba, Alan Graham, David Walden, A New American TQM, four revolutions

in management, Productivity press, Oregon, 1990

2. Gopal K. Kanji and Mike Asher, 100 Methods for Total Quality Management,

Sage Publications Inc., Edition 01/e, ISBN: 0803977476,

3. H. Lal, Organisational Excellence through TQM, New age publications, 2008

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NON TRADITIONAL MACHINING

ME 844 LTPC: 3-0-0-3



Prerequisites:

ME 602

Course objectives:

To impart knowledge of principles, technology and recent developments in Non

Traditional Machining processes



1) understand the need and appreciate the use of Non Traditional Machining

methods 1, 2

2) differentiate between Traditional and Non Traditional Machining 2

3) comprehend the application of the different Non Traditional Machining

techniques, and select an appropriate technique according to a specific

requirement. 5

COURSE CONTENTS:

PART-A

Unit-1 Introduction: History, Classification, Comparison between conventional and non-

conventional machining process selection.

Mechanical Process (USM): Introduction, Equipment, tool materials & tool Size,

Abrasive slurry, Cutting tool system design: Magnetostriction assembly, Tool cone

(Concentrator). Mechanics of cutting : Theory of Miller & Shaw Effect of parameter :

Effect of amplitude and frequency and vibration, Effect of grain diameter , Effect of

applied static load, Effect of slurry, Tool and work material, USM process Characteristics;

Material removal rate, tool wears, Accuracy, surface finish., Applications, Advantages &

disadvantages of USM. 06 Hrs.

Unit-2 Abrasive Jet Machining (AJM): Introduction, Equipment, Variables in AJM:

carrier Gas Type of abrasive, Size of abrasive grain, velocity of the abrasive jet, Mean No.

abrasive particles per unit volume of the carrier gas, Work material, stand off distance

(SOD) nozzle design shape of cut. Process characteristics – Material removal rate, Nozzle

wear, Accuracy & surface finish. Applications, Advantages & Disadvantages of AJM.

05 Hrs.

PART-B

Unit-3 Electrochemical and Chemical Metal Removal Process: Electrochemical

machining (ECM): Introduction, Study of ECM machine, Elements of ECM process:

Cathode tool, Anode work piece, source of DC power, Electrolyte, Chemistry of the

process ECM process characteristics – Material removal rate, Accuracy, Surface finish.

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05 Hrs.

Unit-4 ECM Tooling: ECM tooling techniques, Tool &insulation materials, Tool size

Electrolyte flow arrangement, Handling of slug., Economics of ECM, Applications such as

Electrochemical turning, Electrochemical Grinding, Electrochemical Horning, deburing,

Advantages, Limitations. 05 Hrs.

PART-C

Unit-5 Chemical Machining (CHM): Introduction, Elements of process Chemical

blanking process :-Preparation of workpiece. Preparation of masters, masking with photo

resists, etching for blanking, applications of chemical blanking, chemical milling (Contour

machining) :-Process steps – masking, Etching, process characteristics of CHM :-material

removal rate accuracy, surface finish, Hydrogen embrittlement, Advantages & application

of CHM. 05 Hrs.

Unit-6 EDM Process: Introduction, machine, mechanism of metal removal, dielectric

fluid, spark generator, EDM tools (electrodes) Electrode feed control, Electrode

manufacture, Electrode wear, EDM tool design : Choice of matching operation, electrode

materiel selection, under sizing and length of electrode Machining time. 05 Hrs.

PART-D

Unit-7 EDM Process Characteristics: Flushing – Pressure flushing synchronized with

electrode movement, EDM process characteristic: Metal removal rate, Accuracy surface

finish, Heat affected Zone. Machine tool selection, Application: EDM accessories /

applications, electrical discharge grinding, Travelling wire EDM. 05 Hrs.

Unit-8 Plasma Arc Machining (PAM): Introduction, equipment non-thermal generation

of plasma, selection of gas, Mechanism of Metal removal, PAM parameters, Process

characteristics. Safety precautions, Applications, Advantages and limitations. 05 Hrs.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Pandey and shan, Modern machining process, TATA Mc Graw Hill 2000. ISBN

0070965536

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Production Technology, HMT TATA McGraw Hill 2001 ISBN-0070764432

2. Adityan, Modern Machining Process, 2002. ISBN-85143774 -11

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ADVANCED MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY

ME 845 LTPC: 3-0-0-3



Prerequisites:

ME304, ME 401

Course objectives:

This course intends to provide knowledge on advanced materials, their processing

techniques, manufacturing technologies, properties and engineering applications



4) identify the properties of fiber and matrix materials used in composites,

as well as some common manufacturing techniques, process details,

properties of metals and alloys

1, 3, 4, 5,

6

5) recent development in composites, powder metallurgy, high temperature

alloys, surface technology 3, 4, 5

6) Understanding of moulding, winding and coating techniques 5, 6

7) use of advanced materials towards engineering applications 3, 4, 7, 8

COURSE CONTENTS:

PART-A

Unit–1Composite Materials: Classification of composites, types of matrices and

reinforcements, characteristics and selection, particulate composites, laminates; sandwich

structures and prepegs. 06 Hrs.

Unit– 2 Micro Mechanical Analysis of a Lamina: Introduction, Evaluation of the four

elastic moduli– Rule of mixture, ultimate strengths of unidirectional lamina. 05 Hrs.

PART-B

Unit–3 Powder Metallurgy: Process details and special characteristics of powder

metallurgy process. Compaction techniques like CIP & HIP (Cold Isostatic and Hot

Isostatic pressing) Applications of Powder metallurgy. 05 Hrs.

Unit-4 High temperature alloys: Classification of Titanium alloys, properties and

applications, heat treatment and machining of Ti alloys. 05 Hrs.

PART-C

Unit–5 Surface technology: Coatings for specific applications, coating materials and

their selection, coating technologies and their merits and demerits, coating

characterization. 05 Hrs.

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Unit–6 Manufacturing: Layup and curing – open and closed mould processing – Hand l

ay – up techniques – Bag moulding and filament winding. Pultrusion, Pulforming,

Thermoforming, Injection moulding. 05 Hrs.

PART-D

Unit–7 Application Developments: Aircrafts, missiles, space hardware, automobile,

electrical and electronics, marine, recreational and sports equipment-future potential of

composites. 05 Hrs.

Unit – 8 - Metal Matrix Composites: Reinforcement materials, types, Characteristics &

selection, base metals- selection, applications. 05 Hrs.

TEXT BOOK:

1. Autar K. Kaw, Mechanics of Composite Materials, CRC Press New York, 2nd

edition, 1997. ISBN: 0849396565, 9780849396564

2. William D. Callister, Materials Science & Engineering, 4th edition. John Wiley

& Sons. ISBN-10: 0-471-73696-1

3. Robert M. Jones, Mechanics of Composite Materials, McGraw Hill Kogakusha

Ltd. – 2008.ISBN: 9780070853478

4. P.K. Mallik, Fiber Reinforced Composites, Marcel Decker- 2nd edition, New

York -1993. ISBN: 0824790316, 9780824790318

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Krishan K. Chawla, Composite Materials, Science & Engg, 2nd edition, Springer

publication. ISBN: 978-1-4419-3124-5

2. Mein Schwartz, Composite Materials Handbook, Mc Graw Hill Book Company -

1984.ISBN-10: 0070557438, 13: 978-0070557437

3. Valery V. Vasiliev, Advanced Mechanics of composite, second edition-2007,

Elsevier Ltd, U.K. ISBN 10: 008045372, ISBN 13: 9780080453729

4. E. Paul Degarmo, J. T. Black and Ronald A Kohser, Materials and Processing in

Manufacturing, John Wiley & Sons, 2011. ISBN-10: 0471656534

http://www.biblio.com/9780849396564


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INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

ME851 LTPC: 3–0–0-3 Exam Hours : 3 Hours / Week : 03

SEE : 50 Total hours : 41

Course Objective:

To know the technologies and methodologies like concepts of automation, control

technology, material Handling and manufacturing support systems in the field of

automated production system.



1. apply concepts of automation and controls towards production

automation, inspection technologies, flexible Manufacturing Systems and

PLC 1, 5, 10

2. analyze the appropriate technology to meet the demand and carry out

economic analysis 2, 3, 6

3. Identify the situation for lean and agile manufacturing 2, 3, 6, 8

4. Solve quantitative problems related to production model and line

balancing 3, 4, 5, 8

COURSE CONTENTS:

PART-A

Unit-1 Automation: Introduction, Automation Principles and strategies, Basic elements

of an automated system, advanced automation functions, Levels of automation. 05 Hrs.

Unit-2 Material Handling: Introduction to Material handling equipments, Considerations

in material handling system design, The 10 principles of Material handling 05 Hrs.

PART-B

Unit-3 Industrial Robotics: Introduction, Robot anatomy and related attributes, Robot

control systems, end effectors, sensors in robotics, Industrial robot applications. 05 Hrs.

Unit-4 Discrete control using programmable logic controllers and personal computers,

Discrete process control, ladder logic diagrams, PLC-components, operating cycle,

additional capabilities , programming, personal computers using soft logic 05 Hrs.

PART-C

Unit-5 Group technology and cellular manufacturing: Introduction, part families, parts

classification and coding, ,production flow analysis, cellular manufacturing, application

considerations in GT, quantitative analysis in cellular manufacturing 05 Hrs.

Unit -6 Automated Assembly systems. Fundamentals of Automated Assembly systems-

system configuration, parts delivery at work stations, Applications, Design for automated

assembly, Quantitative analysis of assembly systems- Parts delivery system at work

station, Multistation assembly machine, Single station assembly machine, Partial

Automation, 05 Hrs.

PART-D

Unit7- Production concept and mathematical models Introduction, Production rate,

Production capacity, Utilisation and availability, Manufacturing lead time,(simple

problems using these models). Fundamentals of automated production lines, storage

buffer, control of production line, Analysis of transfer lines with no internal storage buffer.

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06 Hrs. Unit-8 Process planning and concurrent engineering- Process planning, CAPP, CE and

Design for manufacturing, Advanced manufacturing planning, 05 Hrs.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Mikell ,P,Groover, Automation , Production Systems and Computer Integrated

manufacturing, PHI, "Second Edition 2004. ISBN: 81-203-2074-3.

REFERENCES BOOKS:

1. Vajapayee, Principles of CIM, PHI, 1992.

2. Vishwanadham, Performance modeling of automated manufacturing systems, PHI,

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TOOL ENGINEERING AND DESIGN

ME 852 LTPC: 3-0-0-3



Prerequisites:

ME 602

Course Objective:

To impart knowledge on design of tools for metal cutting and metal forming.


Upon completion of the course the student shall be able to:

1. design single point cutting tools, form tools, twist drills and milling

cutters. 1, 2, 3, 5,

6, 8, 9

2. design jigs & fixtures. 2, 3

3. design dies for sheet metal working. 1, 2, 3, 5,

6, 8, 9

4. possess a good understanding of plastics as tool materials. 1, 3, 5, 6,

8, 9

COURSE CONTENTS:

PART A

Unit-1 Design Of Single Point Cutting Tools: Basic requirements of cutting tools. Single

point cutting tool, types of single point cutting tools, chip control with single point tools.

Tool nomenclatures, geometry of single point cutting tool, design of shank dimension

using strength and rigidity consideration and selection of geometry for the cutting tool

point. Selection of carbide cutting tools. 05 Hrs.

Unit-2 Design Of Drill: Geometry of drill, types of drills, effects of various factors on

axial thrust and torque in drilling. Design of basic elements of drill. Problems on drill body

and flute of drills and selection of geometry 05 Hrs.

PART B

Unit–3 Design Of Milling Cutters: Profile sharpened milling cutters, profile sharpened

plain milling cutters, profile sharpened face milling cutter, profile sharpened side-milling

cutter, circular saws, profile sharpened end-milling cutter, profile sharpened form milling

cutter and form relieved milling cutter. Design problems. 05 Hrs.

Unit–4 Design Of Jigs: Introduction, definition of a drill jig, types of drill jigs chip

formation in drilling general considering in the design of drill jigs, drill bushings, methods

of construction. Design problems on simple components. 05 Hrs.

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PART C

Unit–5 Design Of Fixtures: Introduction, Fixtures and economic, types of fixtures, vice

fixture, Milling fixtures. Boring fixtures, broaching fixtures, Lathe fixtures. Design of

fixtures for simple components. Fixtures for numerical control. 05 Hrs.

Unit–6 Design Of Sheet Metal Blanking And Piercing Dies: Introduction, the

fundamentals of die cutting operations, power press types, general press information,

material handling equipments, cutting action in punch and die operations, die clearance,

types of die construction, die design fundamentals, blanking and piercing die construction,

pilots, strippers and pressure pads, press work materials, strip layout. Design problems on

blanking and piercing die for simple components. 06 Hrs.

PART D

Unit–7 Design Of Sheet Metal Bending, Forming And Drawing Dies: Introduction,

Bending dies. Forming dies. Drawing operations, variables that affect metal flow during

drawing. Determining blank size, drawing force single and double action draw dies.

Design problems on bending, forming and drawing dies for simple component. 06Hrs.

Unit–8 Using Plastics As Tooling Materials: Introduction, plastics commonly used as

tooling materials, application Epoxy plastic tools, construction methods of plastic tooling,

metal forming operations with Urethane Dies, Calculating force for Urethane pressure

pads. Design of Urethane dies for simple components. 05 Hrs.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. C. Donaldson, G.H. LeCain, V.C. Goold, Tool design, TMH Pub. Edn. 1976.

ISBN:007992746

2. Nagpal, Tool engineering and design, Khanna Pub. Edn. 1998.

ISBN:817409203X

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. M.H.A Kempster, Elbs, Introduction to jigs and fixture design, Edn. 1974

ISBN- 0340182210

2. Dr. B.J. Ranganath, Metal cutting and tool design, Vikas Pub. Edn. 1993,

ISBN-0706975103

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STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL

ME 853 LTPC: 3-0-0-3



Course objective:

To provide students with essential skills in quality management concepts, quality control

methodologies and implementation of SQC in today’s manufacturing environment.



1) implement quality management concepts and techniques to improve process

performance 1, 5

2) apply the specific techniques to ensure the importance of quality control

techniques in improving process/product quality 5

3) understand the skills and techniques related to quality control tools for

improving productivity 8

4) utilize basic tools and to develop strategies for quality improvement and

continuous process improvement 7, 11

COURSE CONTENTS: PART - A

Unit–1 Quality Improvement in the Modern Business Environment: The meaning of

quality, a brief history of quality methodology, statistical methods for quality improvement,

total quality management, the link between quality & productivity and quality costs. 06 Hrs.

Unit–2 Statistical Methods Useful in Quality Improvement Modeling Process Quality: Probability Distributions: Discrete distributions namely the hyper geometric distribution, the

binomial distribution and the Poisson’s distribution. Continuous distributions: Normal

distribution and Exponential distributions. 05 Hrs.

PART – B

Unit–3 Methods and Philosophy of Statistical Process Control: Introduction, chance and

assignable causes of quality variation, statistical basis for the control charts, basic principles

and choice of control limits, size and sampling frequency, rational subgroups, analysis of

patterns on control charts. Applications of SPC 05 Hrs.

Unit–4 Control Charts for Variables: Introduction, control charts for X and R, statistical

basis of the charts, development and use of X and R charts, charts based on standard values,

interpretation of X and R charts, construction and applications of X and R charts with variable

sample sizes. 05 Hrs.

PART – C

Unit–5 Control Charts for Attributes: Introduction, control chart for fraction

nonconformities (defects), procedures with constant sample size and variable sample sizes,

choice between attributes and variables control charts, guidelines for implementing control

charts 05 Hrs.

Unit–6 Acceptance Sampling: Lot-by-lot acceptance sampling for attributes: the acceptance

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sampling problem, advantages and disadvantages of sampling, types of sampling plans, lot

formation, random sampling, guidelines for using acceptance sampling. Single-sampling plans

for attributes: Definition of a single-sampling plan, OC - curve, designing a single-sampling

plan with a specified OC curve. 05 Hrs.

PART - D

Unit–7 Double, Multiple, and Sequential Sampling: Double-Sampling plans, Multiple-

sampling plans, sequential-sampling plans, Military standard 105E (ANSI/ASQC Z1.4, ISO

2859), description of the standard, procedure, discussion, the Dodge-Romig sampling plans,

AOQL plans, LTPD plans, estimation of process average. 05 Hrs.

Unit–8 Reliability: Introduction, definition, failure data, Mean Failure Rate, Mean Time

Between Failure (MTBF). System reliability: Introduction, series configuration, parallel

configuration, mixed configurations. Reliability Improvement: introduction, improvement of

components, redundancy, elements redundancy, unit redundancy, standby redundancy,

optimization. 05 Hrs.

Reference Books:

1. Douglas C. Montgomery, Introduction to Statistical Quality Control, John

Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2012. ISBN: 0-07-844354-7

2. Manohar Mahajan, Statistical Quality Control, Dhanpat Rai and Sons, New

Delhi, 2011.

Text Books

1. E.L. Grant, and R.S. Leavenworth, Statistical Quality Control, Seventh Edition,

TMH, New Delhi, 2010. ISBN: 0-07-114248-7

2. Charles E. Ebeling, An Introduction to Reliability and Maintainability

Engineering, TMH, New Delhi, 2013. ISBN: 0-07-042138-2

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COMPOSITE MATERIALS

ME 854 LTPC: 3-0-0-3



Prerequisites:

ME304, ME 401

Course objectives:

This course intends to provide knowledge on types of composite materials, their

processing technique, properties and applications in engineering design



1) identify the properties of fiber and matrix materials used in composites, as

well as some common manufacturing techniques 1, 5, 9

2) comprehend recent developments in composites, including metal and

ceramic matrix composites 5

3) know advanced materials like shape memory alloys and its applications 1, 4, 9,

10

4) use of composites towards engineering applications 3, 8

COURSE CONTENTS:

PART-A

Unit–1 Introduction To Composite Materials: Definition, classification and

characteristics of composite materials – fibrous composites, laminated composites,

particulate composites. Properties and types of reinforcement and matrix materials.

06 Hrs.

Unit–2 Fiber Reinforced Plastic Processing: Lay up and curing, fabricating process –

open and closed mould process – hand lay up techniques – structural laminate bag

molding, production procedures for bag molding – filament winding, pultrusion,

pulforming, 05 Hrs.

PART-B

Unit–3 Fabrication Of Composites: Cutting, machining, drilling, mechanical fasteners

and adhesive bonding. 05 Hrs.

Unit–4 Application Of Composites: Automobile, Aircrafts, missiles, Space hardware,

Electrical and electronics, marine, recreational and sports equipment, future potential of

composites. 05 Hrs.

PART-C

Unit-5 Metal Matrix Composites: Reinforcement materials, types, characteristics and

selection of base, MMC’s and its application. 05 Hrs.

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Unit–6 Fabrication Process For Mmc's: Powder metallurgy technique, liquid metallurgy

technique and secondary processing. 05 Hrs.

PART-D

Unit–7 Study Properties Of Mmc's: Physical, Mechanical, wear, machinability and other

properties. Effect of size. 05Hrs.

UNIT-8 Introduction To Smart Materials: Piezoelectric materials, Electrostrictive

materials, Magnetostrictive materials, magnetoelectric materials 05Hrs.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. K.K.Chawla, Composite Science and Engineering, Springer Verlag 1998.

ISBN: 0387984097

2. Autar K. Kaw, Mechanics of Composite Materials, CRC Press New York, 2nd

edition, 1997. ISBN: 0849396565, 9780849396564

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Hull and Clyne, Introduction to composite materials, Cambridge University Press,

2nd edition, 1990.ISBN:1-85166-468-8.

2. Ronald F. Gibson, Principles of composite Material Mechanics, Mc Graw Hill

International, 1994. ISBN-13: 9780070234512

3. Mein Schwartz, Composite Materials Handbook, Mc Graw Hill Book Company -

1984.ISBN-10: 0070557438, 13: 978-0070557437

4. Robert M. Jones, Mechanics of Composite Materials, McGraw Hill Kogakusha

Ltd. – 2008.ISBN: 9780070853478

5. Fonning Metal hand book, 9th edition, ASM handbook, V15. 1988, P327- 338.

6. V.Srinivasan, Smart Structures analysis and Design, Cambridge University Press,

Cambridge Newyork -2001. ISBN:052165027



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GEOMETRIC DIMENSION AND TOLERANCING

ME855 LTPC: 3–0–0- 3



Course Objective:

To introduce students to the significance of functional relationship between mating parts

in an assembly through a clear understanding of tolerancing various geometrical features

on a component in relation to geometrical features on mating components forming the

assembly.



1. understand the mutual dependence of design and manufacture in production of

cost effective quality products

3

2. identify the functional significance of a particular feature on a component 2

3. interpret various symbols used to specify tolerances on component drawings 7

4. interpret and/or specify tolerance for a specific fit 3

5. identify the most suitable inspection method for meaningful quality control 6

COURSE CONTENTS:

PART A

Unit–1 Introduction: Fits:and their characteristics. General rules of designing

fits,.Geometrical features, expanded feature definitions, Operators - Perfect operator,

Optimal Operator, simplified operator, Size general principles, Definitions of size, Groups

of sizes and dimensions, 06 Hrs.

Unit–2 Maximum and least material condition, Principle of independency, Maximum

material condition, Maximum material virtual limit, Least material requirement,

Reciprocity requirement. Tolerance grades: Tolerance of a size as function of nominal

size and tolerance grade, 05 Hrs.

PART B

Unit–3 Functions for various tolerance grades, Rounding of calculated values of

tolerances, Fundamental deviations - Layout of fundamental deviations, Designation of

toleranced sizes, Recommended tolerance classes. 05 Hrs.

Unit–4 Introduction to Geometrical Tolerancing: Classification, Indication, Tolerances

of form -General concepts, Straightness, Roundness, Flatness, Cylindricity, Line and

surface profile, Rules for form Tolerancing 05 Hrs.

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PART C

Unit–5 Datums: Datums, datum features and simulated datum features, Establishing

datums, Datum targets, Datum systems - Common axis or common median plane as

datums, Plane and axis of a cylinder perpendicular to a plane as a datum, Three-plane

datum-system, Groups of feature nominated as datums (pattern daturas), Datums on

CMM, Datums for threads, gears and splines, Datums for flexible parts 06Hrs.

Unit–6 Tolerances of Orientation: Parallelism - Parallelism tolerance of a straight line

related to a datum system (straight line and plane), a datum straight line, datum plane a

datum system (two planes), Parallelism tolerance of a plane related to a datum straight

line, datum plane, Perpendicularity - Perpendicularity tolerance of a straight line related to

a datum straight line datum system (two planes), datum plane, datum straight line, a datum

plane

Angularity - Angularity tolerance of a straight line related to a datum straight line, datum

plane, datum system (two planes), datum straight line, datum system 06 Hrs.

PART D

Unit–7 Tolerances of location: Position, Position tolerance of a point, line, flat plane or

a median plane, cylindrical surface related to an axis, Position tolerance as an equivalent

of any other location tolerance, Concentricity and coaxiality, Concentricity tolerance of a

point, Coaxiality tolerance of an axis, Symmetry, Tolerances of line or surface with or

without datum - Profile any line, Profile any surface 05 Hrs.

Unit–8 Tolerances of runout - Circular run-out, Circular run-out in the radial direction,

Circular run-out in the axial direction, Circular run-out in any direction, total runout.

Designation and interpretation of Free stale Tolerancing, Checklist for the interpretation of

specified tolerances. 05 Hrs.

Text Book

1. Z. Humienny, Geometrical Product Specifications – Course for Technical

Universities, Warsaw University Press 2001

Reference Books

1. Daniel E. Puncochar, Interpretation of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing,

2nd Edition. ISBN 8391219089, 9788391219089

2. Gene R. Cogorno, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Mechanical design,

McGrw Hill, 2006. ISBN-0831130725

3. Robert H. Nickolaisen, Self study guide, ISBN-0071772146

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HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS LABORATORY

ME804 LTPC: 0-0-2-1



Prerequisites:

ME702

Course Objectives:


analysis and interpret results to draw valid conclusions through standard test procedures in

building up of Hydraulics and Pneumatics circuits and to validate the circuit for particular

application.



1. Identify the Hydraulics and Pneumatics elements with their ISO symbols

to construct and simulate application circuits 1, 3, 5

2. construct and simulate electro-hydraulics circuits to solve real life

problems using Automation studio simulation software 2, 10, 11

3. use mechanical and proximity sensors in the circuit to control the

sequencing operation and speed of the actuator required for a particular

application

2, 5, 8, 9

COURSE CONTENTS:

PNEUMATICS:

1. Identification of pneumatic circuit components such as air compressors, pneumatic

valves and drawing of I.S.O. symbols.

2. Construct and simulate a pneumatic circuit for a sorting device using a single acting

cylinder.

3. Construct and simulate a pneumatic circuit for a stamping device using a double

acting cylinder.

4. Construct and simulate a pneumatic circuit for a clamping / turning device.

5. Construct and simulate a pneumatic circuit for a multi-cylinder application.

6. Construct and simulate an electro-pneumatic circuit for controlling

i) Single acting cylinder

ii) Double acting cylinder

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HYDRAULICS: (Circuit building & simulation using Automation Studio

software)

1. Identification of hydraulic valves /components / parts of hydraulic power pack and

drawing of I.S.O. symbols.

2. Construct and simulate a hydraulic circuit for controlling a single acting cylinder.

3. Construct and simulate a hydraulic circuit for controlling a double acting cylinder.

4. Construct and simulate a hydraulic circuit to control the speed of an actuator (M-

in and M-out circuit).

5. Construct and simulate a hydraulic circuit for a multi-cylinder application.

6. Construct and simulate an electro-hydraulic circuit for controlling

i) Single acting cylinder

ii) Double acting cylinder

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