hydraulic machinery and systems mec 312 credits : 3

HYDRAULIC MACHINERY AND SYSTEMS MEC 312 Credits : 3

Instruction : 3 Periods & 1 Tut/Week Sessional Marks : 40

End Exam : 3 Hours End Exam Marks : 60

Prerequisites:

Fluid mechanics, Engineering mathematics, Engineering mechanics.

Course Objectives:

To make the students apply the knowledge of basic sciences and engineering to evaluate the

forces exerted by a jet of fluid on vanes of different shapes and further apply this knowledge in

the study of hydraulic machinery like turbines, pumps etc.

Course Outcomes:

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Determine the forces exerted by a jet of fluid on stationary and moving vanes of different shapes.

2. Distinguish different classes of turbines and further analyze their working principles.

3. Assess the performance of hydraulic turbines.

4. Distinguish between different classes of pumps, their construction features and further Analyze their performance.

5. Explain the working principles of various hydraulic systems, hydraulic control systems and fluidics and select a suitable hydraulic device for a particular application.

Mapping of Course Outcomes with Programme Outcomes.

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SYLLABUS Periods

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UNIT-I (9+3)

Impact of jet and jet propulsion

Impact of jet on stationary surfaces, Impact of jet on hinged surfaces, Impact of jet on moving

vanes-Tangential and radial flow, Jet propulsion.

UNIT-II (10+5)

Hydraulic Turbines

General layout of hydro power plant, heads and efficiencies of turbines, classification of

turbines.

Impulse turbine: Pelton turbine-components, work and efficiencies.

Reaction turbine: Francis turbine-construction features,work and efficiencies, draft tube theory,

Axial flow turbine – Kaplan turbine-constructional features, work and efficiencies.

UNIT-III (7+2)

Performance of turbines

Unit quantities and their significance, specific speed of turbines, performance characteristic

curves-constant head, constant speed and constant efficiency curves, model testing of turbines,

cavitation in turbines, selection of turbines, governing of turbines.

UNIT-IV (10+5)

Pumps

General: Classification of pumps-positive displacement and non-positive displacement.

Reciprocating Pumps: Main parts, Classification, work done by pumps, coefficient of

discharge, slip, negative slip, Indicator diagram, acceleration head and its effects in suction and

delivery pipes, effect of friction, air vessels-construction, working, functions and effect of air

vessels on discharge, pressure head, work, indicator diagram, maximum speed and work saved

against friction.

Centrifugal Pumps: Components and working principle, priming of centrifugal pumps, work

done by impeller, head, losses and efficiencies, minimum starting speed, specific speed, multi

stage pumps, performance of pumps-characteristic curves, NPSH, cavitation.

UNIT-V (8+1)

Hydraulic systems & Fluidics

Hydraulic accumulator-single and differential types, hydraulic intensifier, hydraulic press,

hydraulic crane, hydraulic ram, hydraulic jack, hydraulic coupling and torque converter.

Hydraulic control systems: components and symbols, types of control systems-closed loop and

open loop, control methods, applications of control systems in turbines and machine tools.

Fluidics: Introduction, fluid amplification, types of amplifiers

Text Books:

1. P.N. Modi & S.M. Seth, Hydraulics and fluid mechanics: including hydraulic machines,

18th edition, Standard Book House 2011.

2. Jagadish Lal ,Hydrualic Machines, 6th edition, Metropolitan Book Co., New Delhi 2007.

Reference Books:

1. Dr.R.K.Bansal ,Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic machinery 9th edition Laxmi publications

2017.

2. T.R Banga & S.C. Sharma Hydraulic machines, Khanna publishers

Web Resources:

1. http://nptel.ac.in/courses/112104117/26


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ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS - II MEC 313 Credits : 4



Prerequisites:

Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Mechanics, Basic Thermodynamics

Course Objective:

To acquaint the student with the fundamentals of pure substance, property variation due to phase

change and apply these basics in the study of vapor power cycles, refrigeration cycles and

thermal power plant equipments like turbines and condensers.

Course Outcomes:


1. Identify the phase change process of a pure substance on property plots and determine the steam properties using steam tables and mollier chart.

2. Analyse the working of a simple vapour power cycle and further apply thermodynamic techniques to enhance its performance.

3. : Distinguish the various classes of nozzles and condensers, evaluate their performance and further select suitable nozzle or condenser for specific application

4. Compare the functioning of different classes of steam turbines, compounding techniques and also evaluate their performance.

5. : Distinguish the various refrigeration cycles and analyse their performance and further explain the psychrometric terms and processes.

Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes:

PO PSO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2

CO

1 1 1 1 1

2 2 2 1 1 1

3 2 2 1 1 1

4 2 2 1 1 1

5 2 2 1 1 1 1 1

SYLLABUS Periods

(L+T)

UNIT-I (12+3)

Properties of Pure Substance:

Definition of pure substance, phase change of a pure substance, property diagrams for phase

change process- T-v, p-v, p-T, T-s, h-s (Mollier diagram), p-v-T surface of pure substance,

formation of steam, important terms relating to steam formation, steam tables, external work

done during evaporation, internal latent heat, internal energy of steam, entropy of water, entropy

of evaporation, entropy of steam, thermodynamic process of steam-isobaric, isochoric,

isothermal and isentropic, determination of dryness fraction-throttling calorimeter, separating

and throttling calorimeter.

UNIT-II (9+3)

Vapor Power Cycles:

Simple steam power cycle, Rankine cycle, steam rate, heat rate and thermal efficiency, actual

vapor cycle process, comparison of Rankine – Carnot cycles, mean temperature of heat addition,

methods for improving efficiency of Rankine cycle - reheat cycle, ideal regenerative cycle,

regenerative cycle, reheat-regenerative cycle, feed water heaters, characteristics of ideal working

fluid, binary vapor power cycle.

UNIT-III (12+3)

Steam Nozzles: Types of nozzles- Flow through nozzles- Condition for maximum discharge-

Nozzle efficiency- Super saturated flow in nozzles- Relationship between area velocity and

pressure in nozzle flow- Under expansion & over expansion.

Steam Condensers: Introduction, vacuum, Classification of condenser Jet and surface

condensers, Sources and effects of air leakage in condensers, Vacuum efficiency and Condenser

efficiency, Determination of mass of cooling water.

UNIT-IV (14+4)

Steam Turbines: Introduction, classification of steam turbines, compounding of turbines &

governing of steam turbines.

Impulse Turbines: Velocity diagrams and performance parameters, condition for maximum

blade efficiency for single stage impulse turbine, velocity diagram for velocity compounded

impulse turbine.

Reaction Turbines: Velocity diagram, degree of reaction, Parson’s reaction turbine, condition

for maximum blade efficiency of Parson’s turbine.

UNIT-V (12+3)

Refrigeration: Fundamentals of refrigeration, refrigeration systems, Coefficient of performance,

standard rating of refrigeration, air refrigeration systems- closed and open systems, reversed

Carnot cycle, reversed Brayton cycle-Bell colemn cycle, vapor compression refrigeration system,

T-s, p-h diagrams, factors effecting performance of vapor compression refrigeration system,

simple Vapor absorption refrigeration system, properties of common refrigerants.

Psychrometry and air-conditioning: Psychrometric terms, psychrometric chart and

psychrometric processes, air conditioning systems.

Text Books:

1. R. K. Rajput, Thermal Engineering 10th edition, Laxmi publication (P) Ltd. 2017.

2. VP Vasandhani and DS Kumar, Treatise on Heat Engineering, 4th edition, Metropolitan

Book Co Pvt. Ltd. 2009.

Reference books:

1. P. K. Nag, Basic and Applied Thermodynamics 2nd

edition, Tata McGraw Hill Education (P)

Ltd. 2009.

2. Yunus A. Cengel and Michael A. Boles, Thermodynamics, An Engineering approach 8th

edition, Tata McGraw Hill Education (P) Ltd. 2015.

3. R. Yadav, Applied Thermodynamics 6th edition, Central Publishing House, Allahabad. 2011.

Web resources:

1. http://nptel.ac.in/courses/112105123/

2. http://nptel.ac.in/courses/112104117

3. http://nptel.ac.in/downloads/112105129/

http://nptel.ac.in/courses/112105123/

http://nptel.ac.in/courses/112104117

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THEORY OF MACHINES - II MEC 314 Credits : 4



Prerequisites: Mathematics, Engineering Mechanics, Theory of machines-I

Course Objective:

To make the students understand the gyroscopic effect on vehicles, ships and aircrafts and

design governors for specific application. The objective is also to enable students to perform

dynamic and vibration analysis and solve balancing problems in practical applications.

Course Outcomes:


1. Calculate gyroscopic couple and analyze its effect in aeroplane, ship, two wheelers and four wheelers and design Governors for a specific application.

2. Perform dynamic force analysis of slider crank mechanism and design flywheel for an IC engine.

3. Solve static and dynamic balancing of rotating masses in different planes and further evaluate the balancing forces in single & multi-cylinder engines.

4. Calculate the frequency & amplitude of free, forced and damped vibrations in longitudinal vibration systems.

5. Calculate the natural frequency of free vibrations in transverse and torsional vibration systems including geared systems.


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SYLLABUS Periods

(L+T)

UNIT –I (16+4)

Gyroscope:

Gyroscopic torque, Gyroscopic effect on Aeroplanes, Ships. Stability of four wheeled and

two wheeled vehicles.

Governors:

Types of governors, Watt, Porter and Proell governors, spring loaded governors – Hartnell.

Sensitiveness of a governor, Hunting, Isochronism and Stability. Effort and Power of

Governor, Controlling force (Porter and Hartnell governors).

UNIT – II (16+4)

Static and dynamic force analysis:

D’Alembert’s principle, Equivalent offset inertia force, Static and Dynamic analysis of slider

crank mechanism (Analytical/Graphical method), Engine force analysis, Dynamically

equivalent system, inertia of connecting rod.

Turning moment diagrams:

Turning moment diagrams for I-C engines, fluctuation of energy, flywheels, and dimensions

of flywheel rims.

UNIT –III (10+5)

Balancing of rotating masses:

Static and Dynamic Balancing of rotating masses, Balancing of several masses in different

planes.

Balancing of reciprocating masses:

Balancing of uncoupled locomotives, Effects of partial balancing in locomotives- hammer

blow, swaying couple, variation of tractive effort. Secondary balancing, Balancing of inline

engines, Twin V-engine and Radial engines.

UNIT –IV (7+3)

Vibrations:

Definitions- Types of vibrations- Degrees of freedom.

Longitudinal vibrations:

Free longitudinal vibrations of systems having single degree of freedom- Equilibrium

method- Energy method and Rayleigh's method, Inertia effect of spring. Damped vibrations,

Logarithmic decrement, Forced vibrations with damping- Magnification factor, Vibration

isolation and Transmissibility.

UNIT –V (7+3)

Transverse and Torsional vibrations:

Free transverse vibrations of shafts due to single concentrated load, uniformly distributed

load and carrying several concentrated loads- Dunkerley's method and Energy method.

Whirling of shafts.

Free torsional vibrations (single, two rotor and three rotor system), Torsionally equivalent

shaft, Geared system, Bifilar Suspension.

Text books:

1. S. S. Rattan, Theory of Machines, 4

th edition, McGraw-Hill Publications, New Delhi,

2014.

2. R.S.Khurmi & J.K.Gupta, Theory of Machines, 14th edition, S Chand & CO Ltd

Publisher, 2005.

Reference books:

1. Thomas Bevan, Theory of Machines 3rd

edition, CBS publishers & distributors, 2005.

2. P.L.Ballaney, Theory of Machines and mechanisms, 25th edition, Khanna publishers, New

Delhi, 2016.

Web Resources:





DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS – I

MEC315 Credits :- 4

Instruction : 4Periods & 1 Tut/week Sessional marks :- 40

End Exam : 3hrs End Exam marks :- 60

Pre requisites: - Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Mechanics & Strength of materials.

Course Objective:

This course introduces the design philosophy at basic level, engineering materials, types of

loading and different failure criteria. Further the student will get acquainted with the design of

threaded and welded joints and basic machine elements like shafts, keys, couplings, springs etc.

Course Outcomes:

By the end of the course student will be able to:

1 Design a competitive product by following all the design considerations.

2 Analyze the types of failure and design the geometrical dimensions of the component based on the various criteria of the design against static and fluctuating loads.

3 Design threaded and welded joints, subjected to Eccentric & fluctuating loads.

4 Design shafts, keys and couplings subjected to static and dynamic loads.

5 Design springs subjected to static and dynamic loads.

Mapping of course outcomes with programme outcomes:-

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2

CO

1

1 2 3 1 2

2

1 2 3 1 2

3

1 2 3 1 2

4

1 2 3 1 2

5

1 2 3 1 2

SYLLABUS Periods

(L+T)

UNIT-1 (8+2)

Introduction to Mechanical engineering design: Traditional design methods, design process,

Problem formulation, Design considerations, manufacturing considerations, engineering

materials, Mechanical properties, BIS designation of steels.

UNIT-II (15+5)

Design against static loads: Modes of failure, Factory of safety, Axial, bending and torsional

Stresses, Cotter joint, Knuckle joint, Static failure theories.

Design against fluctuating load: Stress concentration, Methods of reducing stress

concentration, Fatigue, Endurance limit, S-N Curve for steels, Soderberg, Goodman and

modified Goodman diagrams, cumulative damage in fatigue, Fatigue design under combined

stresses.

UNIT-III (10+5)

Threaded joints: Forms of threads, ISO metric screw threads, eccentrically loaded bolted joints,

Torque requirement for bolt tightening, Fluctuating loads on bolted joints, bolt of uniform

strength.Power screws, Force analysis on screw jack, Collar friction.

Welded joints: Types of weld joints, strength of butt and fillet joints, axially loaded

unsymmetrical welded joints, eccentrically loaded welded joints, and welded joints subjected to

bending moment, welding inspection.

UNIT-IV (10+5)

Shafts & keys: Types of shafts, selection of material, shafts design on strength basis & torsional

rigidity basis, Design of hollow shafts, ASME codes for shaft design.

Types of keys, Design of square and flat key, Kennedy key, Splines.

Couplings

Types of couplings, selection of material, Rigid flange couplings, Flexible couplings, universal

coupling.

UNIT-V (10+5)

Spring Design

classification of springs, spring materials, style of spring end, Design of helical

Compression springs, helical extension springs, torsion springs. Leaf springs, Equalized stress in

spring leaves. Surge in springs, nipping and shot peening.

Text Books:

1. V.B.Bhandari, Design of Machine Elements 3rd

edition, , Tata McGraw Hill Publishing

Co. Ltd., New Delhi, 2016.

2. Design data book, PSG College of technology, Coimbatore, 2011.

Reference Books:

1. R.K. Jain, Machine Design, 9th edition, Khanna Publications.

2. Pandya and Shah, Machine Design, 20th

edition , Charotar publishing house Pvt. Ltd.

2015.

3. R.L.Norton, Machine design, an integrated approach, 2nd edition, Pearson Education

2014.

4. Joseph Edward Shigley, Mechanical Engineering design, 9th edition, McGraw Hill

Company, 2011.

Note: Design data book is allowed in examinations.

Web Resources:

1) http://www.nptelvideos.in/2012/12/design-of-machine-elements.html 2) https://www.machinedesignonline.com/

3) http://nptel.iitg.ernet.in/

4) https://vtechworks.lib.vt.edu/handle/10919/34877

http://www.nptelvideos.in/2012/12/design-of-machine-elements.html

https://www.machinedesignonline.com/

http://nptel.iitg.ernet.in/

https://vtechworks.lib.vt.edu/handle/10919/34877

FLUID MECHANICS AND MACHINERY LAB MEC 316 Credits : 2

Instruction : 3 Periods /Week Sessional Marks : 50


Course objective:

The methodology involved in calibrating flow measuring devices such as venturimeter,

orificemeter, orifice and V-notch will be demonstrated. Further the performance of different

turbo-machinery under varying operating conditions will be evaluated.

Course Outcomes:


1. Infer the veracity of Bernoulli’s theorem by experimentation.

2. Calibrate flow measuring devices such as venturimeter, orifice meter, orifice plate and V-notch.

3. Experiment with flow through pipes to assess the major and minor losses.

4. Determine the force exerted by a jet of fluid on vanes of different shapes by experimentation and further compare with theoretical values.

5. Predict the performance characteristics of different classes of turbines and pumps through experiments.


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List of Experiments:

1. Verification of Bernoulli’s theorem

2. Determination of coefficient of discharge of

a. Rectangular notch (or)

b. Triangular notch

3. Determination of coefficient of discharge of

a. Orifice (or)

b. Mouthpiece

4. Calibration of flow meters

a. Venturimeter and

b. Orificemeter

5. To demonstrate and study different flow regimes using Reynold’s experimental setup

6. To determine the head losses for flow through pipes and further obtain friction factor

7. Impact of jet on a

a. Flat vane (or)

b. Curved vane

8. To draw the performance characteristic curves for

a. Pelton turbine and

b. Francis turbine

9. To draw the performance characteristic curves for Centrifugal pump

10. To draw the performance characteristic curves for reciprocating pump

11. To determine the efficiency of a Hydraulic ram

12. To draw the pressure distribution and determine the coefficient of drag for flow over

a. Cylinder (or)

b. An aero foil

Reference Book:

Ch. Ratnam & K. Arun vikram, Fluid Mechanics and Machinery, 2nd revised edition, I K

International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. 2011.

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY LAB - II MEC 317 Credits:2

Periods: 3 / week Sessional Marks : 50

End Exam : 3 Hours End Exam Marks: 50

Course Objective:

To Study and practice the various operations that can be performed on lathe and also to

investigate the influence of machining parameters on chip formation, cutting forces and shear

angle on different machine tools.

Course Outcomes:


1. Perform facing, turning, taper turning, knurling, forming and thread cutting operations on

the given work-piece and also generate tool geometry (tool angles) on a tool blank using

lathe.

2. Generate chips through machining processes and analyze their characteristics by varying

the machining parameters on various work-piece materials.

3. Analyze the cutting forces experienced by the cutting tool for varying cutting parameters

in machine tools (lathe, drilling and milling machines).

4. Measure and analyze the cutting tool temperature and shear angle of the given cutting

tool for various cutting parameters in lathe and shaping machines.


PO PSO

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1 2 1 2 1 2

2 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 2

3 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 2

4 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 2

List of Experiments

1. Step turning on Lathe.

2. Taper turning and knurling on Lathe.

3. Thread cutting and forming on Lathe.

4. Step turning and knurling on a round bar using Capstan Lathe.

5. Grinding of a single point cutting tool and measurement of tool signature.

6. Study of chip formation in metal cutting.

7. Measurement of cutting forces on lathe.

8. Measurement of torque and thrust on drilling machine.

9. Measurement of cutting forces on milling machine.

10. Measurement of shear angle on Lathe.

11. Measurement of shear angle on Shaper.

12. Measurement of cutting tool tip temperature on Lathe.

Reference Book:

P.N.Rao, Manufacturing Technology, Volume-2, 3rd

edition, McGraw-Hill Book Company,

2013.

SOFT SKILLS LAB MEC 318 Credits : 02

Instruction: 3 Periods Sessional Marks: 100

Prerequisites:

Basic English language skills- LSRW, English theory, English Language Lab.

Course Objectives

To inculcate effective communication skills with appropriate body language.

To produce potent leaders, productive team players and effective individuals with proper

professional ethics.

To enable students to make successful oral presentations using relevant content.

To train students for Group discussions and job Interviews which improves their

employability skills.

To facilitate students the importance of setting realistic goals and achieving them using time

management techniques.

Course Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

1 Comprehend the core engineering subjects using effective communication skills.

2 Present accurate and relevant information efficiently, using suitable material aids.

3 Work effectively as an individual as well in teams and emerge as responsible leaders.

4 Participate in group discussions and interviews using analytical and problem solving

abilities, which enhance their employability skills.

5 Set time bound goals and realize them through strategic plans for successful career.


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SYLLABUS

UNIT-I :

Art of communication 9 Periods

1. Definition of Communication 2. Types of Communication

3. Non-verbal Communication

4. Listening skills

5. Feed back

D.A. - Practice of proper hand shake, practice of different postures and gestures and activity

on giving feedback

UNIT- II:

Presentation Skills 6 Periods

1. Purpose 2. Effective presentation strategies

3. Analysis of audience

4. Preparing an outline of the presentation,

5. Audio –visual aids

6. Body language.

D.A. -Group presentation by each team

UNIT- III :

Group Discussions 9 Periods

1. Introduction- as a part of selection process-guidelines for GD

2. Types of GD

3. Nature of topics of G.D

4. Roles to be played by participants in a GD

5. Evaluation process

D.A–Group discussions

UNIT – IV:

Team Building and Leadership 6 Periods

1. Importance of team work 2. Different stages of team formation

3. Good team vs. effective team

4. Team player and Team leader

5. Types of leadership

6. Decision making and negotiating skills

D.A-Decision making for a given situation

UNIT –V:

Time- Management 3 Periods

1. Importance of time-management 2. Time-Management models

3. Prioritization

4. The art of saying ‘No’

5. Identifying Time Wasters

D.A -Time- Bound activities devised by the facilitator

UNIT- VI:

Goal-Setting 3 Periods

1. Different type of Goals (Immediate and Short term) 2. ‘SMART’ Goals

3. Strategies to achieve goals

D.A - Prepare a chart of immediate, short term and long term goals

UNIT- VI:

Job- Interviews 9 Periods

1. Preparing Resumes and C.V’s 2. Preparing for the interview

3. FAQ’s (Integrity, Stress management, Close- Ask questions)

D.A –Mock interviews

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Sanjay Kumar and Pushpalata, Communication Skills ,Oxford University Press , 2011.

2. Allan Pease, Body Language, Sheldon Press,1997.

3. John A. Kline and BhavnaBhalla, Speaking Effectively; Achieving Excellence in

Presentations, Pearson publication, 2013.

4. Marc Mancini, Time Management, Tata McGraw Hill publishing Comp.Ltd.,2003.

5. Peter Veruki, The 250 Job Interview Questions,Adams Media Corporation Avon,

Massachusetts,1999.

Quantitative & Verbal Aptitude - I (Common for all Branches)

Code: MEC 319 Credits: 2

Instruction: 4 periods/Week (2QA + 2VA) Sessional Marks -100

Course objectives:

Quantitative Aptitude -I

1. To prepare the students on various principles related to numerical computations.

2. To explain concepts related to numerical estimation.

3. To illustrate and explain the fundamentals related to geometry and mensuration.

Verbal Aptitude-I:

4. To categorize and explain principles of grammar in order to minimize errors in English.

5. To list and quote high frequency words by giving relevant examples.

6. To categorize, apply and use data as per the requirement.

7. To construct and make use of idioms, phrasal verbs and other expressions used in professional contexts.

8. To critically evaluate reading material for better comprehension

Course Outcomes:

Quantitative Aptitude –I

The student will be able to

1

Solve problems related to numerical computations in company specific and other competitive tests.

2 Able to recall and use the concepts to solve problems numerical estimation with respect to company specific and competitive tests.

3 Apply basic principles related to geometry and mensuration & solve questions in company specific and competitive tests.

Verbal Aptitude-I:


1 Detect grammatical errors in the text/sentences and rectify them while answering their competitive/ company specific tests and frame grammatically correct sentences while writing.

2 Answer questions on synonyms, antonyms, hyponyms, hypernyms and other vocabulary based exercises while attempting company specific and other competitive tests.

3

Use their logical thinking ability and solve questions related to reasoning based exercises.

4 Choose the appropriate word/s/phrases suitable to the given context in order to make the sentence/paragraph coherent.

5 Analyze the given data/text and find out the correct responses to the questions asked based on the reading exercises; identify relationships or patterns within groups of words or sentences.

Mapping of Course Outcomes with Program outcomes:

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PO PSO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1O 11 12 1 2

1 1 2 1 1

2 1 2 2 1

3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

4 2 1 1

5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

SYLLABUS

Section –A (Quantitative Aptitude –I)

UNIT I 6 Periods

Numerical computation:

Applications based on Numbers, Chain Rule, Ratio Proportion

UNIT II 6 Periods

Numerical estimation - I

Applications Based on Time and work, Time and Distance

UNIT III 4 Periods

Numerical estimation – II

Applications based on Percentages, Profit Loss and Discount, Simple interest and Compound Interest

Partnerships, Shares and dividends

UNIT IV 4 Periods

Data interpretation

Data interpretation related to Averages, Mixtures and allegations, Bar charts, Pie charts, Venn diagrams

UNIT V 4 Periods

Application to industry in Geometry and Mensuration

Books for practice

1. Quantitative aptitude by RS Agarwal, S Chand Publications

2. Verbal and non verbal Reasoning by RS Agarwal from S Chand publications

References

1. Barron’s by Sharon Welner Green and Ira K Wolf (Galgotia Publications pvt. Ltd.)

2. Quantitative Aptitude by U Mohan Rao Scitech publications

3. Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma McGrawhill publications

4. Quantitative Aptitude by Ananta Asisha Arihant publications

5. Quantitative Aptitude by Abhijit Guha

6. Quantitative Aptitude by Pearson publications

7. Material from ‘IMS, Career Launcher and Time’ institutes for competitive exams.

8. Elementary and Higher algebra by HS Hall and SR knight.

Websites:

1. www.m4maths.com

2. www.Indiabix.com

3. 800score

4. Official GRE site

5. Official GMAT site

http://www.m4maths.com/

http://www.indiabix.com/

Section –B (Verbal Aptitude –I)

UNIT I 7 Periods

Grammar:

Parts of speech( with emphasis on appropriate prepositions, co-relative conjunctions, pronouns-number and person,

relative pronouns), articles(nuances while using definite and indefinite articles), tenses(with emphasis on appropriate

usage according to the situation), subject – verb agreement ( to differentiate between number and person) , clauses

(use of the appropriate clause , conditional clauses), phrases(use of the phrases, phrasal verbs), degrees of

comparison(comparing apples and oranges, comparison and number), modifiers(misplaced and dangling modifiers,

absence of modifiers), determiners, parallelism in structure(symmetry in two part sentences), word order, subjunctive

mood, redundancy, special types of sentences, miscellaneous types, identifying errors in a given sentence, correcting

errors in sentences.

UNIT II 4 Periods

Vocabulary:

Synonyms and synonym variants (with emphasis on high frequency words), antonyms and antonym variants (with

emphasis on high frequency words), homonyms, hyponyms, hypernyms and General idioms.

UNIT III 5 Periods

Reasoning:

Critical reasoning (understanding the terminology used in CR- premise, assumption, inference, conclusion), Sequencing

of sentences (to form a coherent paragraph, to construct a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence using the

jumbled text), to use logical reasoning and eliminate the unrelated word from a group.

UNIT IV 4 Periods

Usage:

Sentence completion (with emphasis on signpost words and structure of a sentence), contextual meanings (to use the appropriate word according to the situation), supplying a suitable beginning/ending/middle sentence to make the paragraph coherent, idiomatic language (with emphasis on business communication), punctuation depending on the meaning of the sentence, run on errors, sentence fragments, coma splices.

UNIT V 4 Periods

Reading Comprehension:

Types of passages (to understand the nature of the passage), types of questions (with emphasis on inferential and analytical questions), style and tone ( to comprehend the author’s intention of writing a passage), strategies for quick and active reading(importance given to skimming, scanning), summarizing ,reading between the lines, reading beyond the lines, techniques for answering questions related to vocabulary (with emphasis on the context), supplying suitable titles to the passage, identifying the theme and central idea of the given passages.

Books for Practice

1. Practical English Grammar A. J. Thomson, A. V. Martinet by Oxford University press 2. Remedial English Grammar for Foreign Students by FT wood published by Macmillan Publishers

3. Objective English-Edgar Torpe, Showick Thorpe-Pearson Education

Reference Books and websites: 1. Barron’s by Sharon Welner Green and Ira K Wolf (Galgotia Publications Pvt.Ltd.) 2. Websites: Indiabix, 800 score, official CAT, GRE and GMAT sites 3. Material from ‘IMS, Career Launcher and Time’ institutes for competitive exams. 4. R S Agarwal’s books on Objective English and Verbal Reasoning from S Chand Publications. 5. Cambridge and Oxford Dictionaries

6. Collins Cobuild English Grammar by Goyal Publishers 7. Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis-Goyal Publishers

https://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/SearchResults?an=A.%2BJ.%2BThomson%2C%2BA.%2BV.%2BMartinet&cm_sp=det-_-bdp-_-author

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY – III MEC 321 Credits:3



Prerequisite: Manufacturing Technology-I&II.

Course Objective:

The course aims at demonstrating the basic principles of NC, CNC, DNC and FMS, developing

code for CNC and acquainting with various measuring instruments. The objective is also to make

them learn acceptance tests used for various machine tools.

Course Outcomes:


1. Identify, distinguish & analyze the principles of various automation techniques that can be applied to machine tools like Numerical Control(NC), Computer Numerical Control(CNC) and Direct Numerical Control(DNC)

2. Develop program for simple contours using Manual and Automated Programmable Tool (APT) methods

3. Select suitable measuring instruments for linear and angular measurements and explain their construction, working principles and uses.

4. Select suitable method and accordingly calculate various parameters of spur gears and screw threads.

5. Apply different methods to calculate average surface roughness and select suitable tests to check the alignment of lathe, radial drilling and milling machines.


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UNIT-I (15+0)

Advanced Manfacturing

Numerical control, NC operation, Coordinate system, Data input devices, Data storage,

Programme editing, Machining centres, Turning centres, Vertical turning centres, Milling

centres, CNC and DNC,

Introduction to Robots, Flexile Manufacturing System, Steps toward automatic factory.

UNIT-II (10+5)

CNC part programming

Manual Part Programming Designation of co-ordinate axes for CNC machines, Functions of

machine control units, Tape format, Computer assisted part programming (using APT language).

Exercises involving simple contours and positioning using Manual part programming and

Computer Assisted part programming.

UNIT-III (8+2)

Measurements Straightness measurement, Slip gauges, , Squareness testing, Optical bevel

protractor, Sine bar, Angle gauges, Precision level, Autocollimator, Angle dekkor, Optical

dividing heads and rotary tables, Flatness measurement, Roundness measurement. Co-ordinate

measuring machines.

Comparators -- Twisted strip mechanical comparator, Optical lever comparator, Optical

projector, Electric comparator, Pneumatic comparator

UNIT-IV (8+2)

Measurement of Mechanical Components

Measurement of screw threads, major diameters, Minor diameters and effective diameter,

Pitch, Limit gauges for internal and external threads, Tool maker's microscope

Measurement of spur gears, pitch, profile, lead, backlash, tooth thickness.

UNIT-V (8+2)

Surface texture: Parameters, sampling length, Specification, Order of geometrical irregularties,

Stylus instruments Profilometer, CMM, Tomlinson Surface meter and Taylor-Hobson Talysurf

for surface roughness measurement .

Acceptance tests on machine tools: Lathe, Milling machine, Radial drill, Laser equipment.

Text Books:

1. R.A.Lindberg, Process & Materials of Manufacture, 4th edition, Prentice-Hall of India, New

Delhi.

2. I.C.Gupta, A Text Book of Engineering Metrology, Dhanpat Rai & Sons, Delhi.

3. T.K.Kundra, P.N.Rao & N.K.Tewari, CNC and Computer Aided Manufacturing, 1st edition,

Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd, Delhi, 1998 .

References:

1. A.S.T.M.E., Hand book of Industrial Metrology, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi.

2. A.S.T.M.E., Hand book of Manufacturing Engineering.

3. L.E.Doyle, Manufacturing Processes & Materials for Engineers, Prentice-Hall of India, New

Delhi.

4. G.S.sawhney, Fundamentals of Computer Aided Manufacturing, 2nd

edition, I.K Publishers,

2011.

5. Chennakesave R.Alavala, CAD/CAM Concepts and Applications, PHI publishers.

Webresource:

www.wri.org.in

http://www.wri.org.in/

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT MEC 322 Credits:3



Prerequisite: Basic Mathematics.

Course Objective:

The course is indented to impart knowledge on the basics of management principles,

fundamentals of production planning and control, work study and quality assessment techniques.

Course Outcomes:


1. Apply functions and principles of management to multi-disciplinary engineering environments.

2. Employ the techniques of production planning and control to manage production operations.

3. Apply work measurement techniques and method study procedures for productivity improvement.

4. Analyse the selection of material handling equipment & purchasing techniques and explain factories act, 1948 & industrial disputes act, 1947.

5. Evaluate quality of product using statistical process control charts and acceptance sampling plans.


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UNIT-I (12+0)

Concepts of Industrial Management: Principles of management- Growth of management

thought, Functions of management, Principles of organization, Types of organization and

committees.

Introduction to personnel management- Functions, Motivation, Theories of motivation,

Hawthrone studies, Discipline in industry, Promotion, Transfer, lay off and discharge, Labour

turnover.

UNIT-II (9+3)

Production Planning and Control

Types of productions, Production cycle, Product design and development - Process planning,

Forecasting, Loading, Scheduling, Dispatching, Routing- Simple problems.

Materials Planning – ABC analysis – Incoming materials control – Kanban system – Just in time.

MRP systems- Master Production Schedule – Bill of Materials –MRP II.)

Plant Layout

Plant location - Factors - Plant layout - Types - Layout design process – Computerized Layout

Planning – Construction and Improvement algorithms -ALDEP - CORELAP and CRAFT.

UNIT-III (9+3)

Work study

Introduction to work study – Method study – Recording Techniques – charts & Diagrams Time

study – stopwatch time study – Standard data - Method Time Measurement (M-T-M) – simple

problems – Ergonomics.

UNIT-IV (12+0)

Materials Handling and Management- Principles, Concept of unit load, Containerization,

Pelletization, Selection of material handling equipment, Applications of belt conveyors, Cranes,

Forklift trucks in industry. Purchasing, Objectives of purchasing department, Buying techniques,

Purchase procedure, Stores and material control, Receipt and issue of materials, Store records

Industrial relations- Trade unions, Industrial disputes, Strikes, Lock-out, Picketing, Gherao,

Settlement of industrial disputes, Collective bargaining, Industrial dispute act 1947 and factories

act 1948.

UNIT-V (9+3)

Statistical Quality Control - Control charts of variables and attributes ( p-chart, x-bar & R-chart

, U-chart, KU-chart, C-chart)(Use of formulae only). single and double sampling plans.

Text Books:

1. Dr. O. P .Khanna , Industrial Engineering Management, 4th edition, Dhanpat Rai

publications.

2. Martand Teslang Industrial Engineering and Production Management 2nd

Edition, S. Chand

& Co.

Reference Books:

1. Koontz & Donnel, Principles of Management, 3rd

edition, Mc-Graw Hill Publishers.

2. Everette Adam & Ronald Ebert, Production and Operations Management, Prentice Hall,

1992.

Web resources:

1) www.iems.ucf.edu/

2) www.iise.org/

3) www.iiie-india.com/

http://www.iems.ucf.edu/

http://www.iise.org/

http://www.iiie-india.com/

DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS - II

MEC 323 Credits :- 4

Instruction : 4Periods & 1 Tut/week Sessional marks :- 40

End Exam : 3hrs End Exam marks :- 60

Pre requisites: - Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Mechanics, Mechanics of solids

Course Objective:

The main intent of this course is to enhance creativity in designing of components, analyzing

induced stresses in a component based on the type of failure. This is achieved through

appropriate material selection and design analysis of components like gears, brakes, clutches,

crank shaft, connecting rod etc.

Course Outcomes:


1 Design the various types of gears based on static and dynamic Loads

2 Design the various IC engine components (connecting rod, crankshaft, cylinder & Piston) subjected to combined loads and design frictional clutches based on uniform pressure and wear theory.

3 Design various types of brakes, crane hooks & wire ropes.

4 Design and analyze the life of bearings subjected to static and dynamic loads.

5 Design belt and chain drives for power transmission.


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UNIT-I (15+5)

Gears

Classification of gears, terminology of gears, standard tooth systems. force analysis on spur,

helical, bevel and worm gears, beam strength and wear strength of gears for static and dynamic

loads, effective load based on beam and wear strength, gear tooth failures, thermal design

considerations of worm gears.

UNIT-II (12+6)

IC Engine parts: Classification of I.C. engines, design of cylinder and head, piston, connecting

rod and crank shaft.

Friction clutches: Types of clutches, friction materials, torque transmission capacity of single,

multi, cone and centrifugal clutches, energy equation and thermal considerations in friction

clutches.

UNIT-III (8+4)

. Brakes: Types of brakes, energy equations, band and block brakes, internal expanding brakes.

Crane hook & wire Rope: Design of crane hooks with trapezoidal cross-section, wire rope

construction and classification, stresses in wire ropes, design for service of lifts and winches.

UNIT-IV (10+5)

Rolling contact bearings: Types of rolling contact bearings, selection of material, static and

dynamic load carrying capacity, equivalent bearing load, load-life relationship, load factor,

selection of bearings from manufacturers catalogue.

Sliding contact bearings: Basic modes of lubrication, temperature effect on viscosity, hydro

static and hydro dynamic bearing design, bearing characteristic number, McKee equations,

Reynolds’s equation, Raimond and Boyd method.

UNIT-V (12+3)

Belt drives: - Types of belt drives, geometrical relations, analysis of belt tensions, condition for

maximum power, design of flat and V belt drives.

Chain drives: Classification, nomenclature, polygonal effect, power transmission of chain drive,

length of chain drive.

Text books:

1. V.B.Bhandari, Design of Machine Elements 4th edition, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co.

Ltd., New Delhi, 2016.

2. Design data book , PSG College of technology, Coimbatore, 2011.

Reference Books:

1. R.K. Jain, Machine Design, 9th edition, Khanna Publications.

2. Joseph Edward Shigley, Mechanical Engineering design, 8th Edition, McGraw Hill

Company, 2011.

3. R.L.Norton, Machine design, an integrated approach, 2nd edition, Pearson Education,

2014.

Note: Design data book is allowed in examinations.

Web Resources:

1) http://www.nptelvideos.in/2012/12/design-of-machine-elements.html

2) https://www.machinedesignonline.com/

3) http://nptel.iitg.ernet.in/

4) https://vtechworks.lib.vt.edu/handle/10919/34877

http://www.nptelvideos.in/2012/12/design-of-machine-elements.html

https://www.machinedesignonline.com/

http://nptel.iitg.ernet.in/

https://vtechworks.lib.vt.edu/handle/10919/34877

ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS - III MEC 324 Credits : 4



Prerequisites:

Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Mechanics, Basic Thermodynamics

Course Objective:

To impart knowledge on the basics of IC engines, gas turbines and compressors-their

construction, working features and performance and further generate interest on combustion

phenomena in IC engines.

Course Outcomes:


1. Distinguish between different classes of IC Engines and further evaluate their performance

2. Compare & analyze the air standard, fuel-air and actual cycles.

3. Explain the combustion phenomenon in S.I & C.I engines and further analyse the effect of engine parameters on it.

4. Distinguish various classes of compressors, evaluate their performance and interpret their characteristics.

5. Categorise the gas turbine plants and analyse the different methods for improving their performance.


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UNIT-I (16+4)

I.C. engines:

Heat engines, engine components & nomenclature, working principle of engines- four stroke &

two stroke engines, S.I & C.I engines, classification, carburetion-simple carburetor, Fuel

injection systems-classification, fuel injection pump, Testing & performance-frictional power-

Willan’s line method, Morse test, retardation test, indicated power, brake power-rope brake and

hydraulic dynamometer, indicated & brake mean effective pressures, engine efficiencies, engine

performance characteristics, heat balance sheet.

UNIT-II (11+4)

Cycles and analysis:

Air standard cycles- Otto, Diesel & Dual cycles-Thermal efficiency, work output and mean

effective pressure, comparison of cycles-fuel-air cycles and their significance-composition of

cylinder gases-variable specific heats-dissociation, comparison of air standard and fuel-air

cycles, actual cycles and their analysis, time loss factor, heat loss factor, exhaust blow down,

losses due to gas exchange process.

UNIT-III (12+0)

Combustion in IC engines:

Combustion in SI Engines: S.I. engines- Normal combustion and abnormal combustion-

Importance of flame speed and effect of engine variables-types of abnormal combustion-pre-

ignition and knock, knock limited parameters, effect of engine variables on knock, Combustion

chamber requirements and Types of combustion chambers.

Combustion in CI Engines: Stages of combustion- Delay period and its importance- effect of

engine variables, diesel knock-suction, compression and combustion induced turbulence, Direct

& Indirect injection combustion chambers.

Fuel requirements, fuel rating and anti-knock additives.

UNIT- IV (12+6)

Air compressors:

Reciprocating Compressors: Classifications, indicated diagram, equation for work, isothermal

efficiency-effect of clearance in compressors, free air delivered, volumetric efficiency, actual p-v

diagram, single stage and multi stage compressors, effect of inter cooling in multi stage

compressors.

Rotary Compressors: classification, steady flow compressors, static and stagnation quantities,

centrifugal compressor-construction, working principle, velocity diagrams, Euler’s work,

Isentropic efficiency, slip factor & pressure co-efficient, compressor characteristics, Axial flow

compressors–velocity diagrams – degree of reaction, polytropic efficiency, Surging & chocking.

UNIT- V (6+4)

Gas Turbines: Simple gas turbine plant-closed and open cycle gas turbines, Brayton cycle,

Efficiency, work ratio and optimum pressure ratio for simple gas turbine cycle, actual cycle,

methods for performance improvement- regeneration, Inter-cooling and reheating.

Jet propulsion: Turbo-jet engines, thrust, thrust power, efficiencies, Turbo-prop engines, Ram’s

jet and pulse jet engines, Rocket engines.

Text Books:

1. V. Ganesan, Internal Combustion Engines 4th edition, Tata McGraw Hill Education (P) Ltd,

2012.

2. R. K. Rajput, Thermal Engineering 10th edition, Laxmi publication (P) Ltd, 2017.

Reference books:

1. R. Yadav, Applied Thermodynamics 6th edition, Central Publishing House, Allahabad, 2011.

2. M.L. Mathur and R.P. Sharma, Internal Combustion Engines Danpat Rai Publications, 2016.

3. V. Ganesan, Gas Turbines 3rd

edition, Tata McGraw Hill Education (P) Ltd, 2010.

Web resources:

1. http://www.uotechnology.edu.iq/dep-

MechanicsandEquipment/Lectures%20and%20Syllabus/Lectures/Same/Third%20Grade/

Internal%20Combustion%20Engines1.pdf

http://www.uotechnology.edu.iq/dep-MechanicsandEquipment/Lectures%20and%20Syllabus/Lectures/Same/Third%20Grade/Internal%20Combustion%20Engines1.pdf



2. http://nptel.ac.in/courses/Webcourse-

contents/IIT%20Kharagpur/Ref%20and%20Air%20Cond/pdf/R&AC%20Lecture%2020.

pdf

http://nptel.ac.in/courses/Webcourse-contents/IIT%20Kharagpur/Ref%20and%20Air%20Cond/pdf/R%26AC%20Lecture%2020.pdf



OPERATIONS RESEARCH

MEC 325 Credits:3



Prerequisites: Mathematics

Course Objective:

The course is intended to identify and develop operational research models, understand the

mathematical tools to solve optimisation problems, and develop a report that describes the

model, the solving techniques and analyse the results

Course Outcomes:


1. Formulate a linear programming problem and choose an appropriate method for obtaining an optimal solution.

2. Assess the minimum cost through transportation models and obtain the optimum solution by using MODI method and further estimate the maximum price or minimum cost.

3. Apply the concepts of PERT/CPM for decision making and computing the scheduled time of completion of a project.

4. Apply the various replacement models and sequencing models to compute optimum replacement period and optimum Job sequencing.

5. Classify the inventory models and apply them in inventory management and further use Queuing models to estimate the average waiting time.


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UNIT I (8+4)

LINEAR MODEL

Introduction to Operations Research – Linear Programming - Mathematical Formulation –

Graphical method – Simplex method – Two – Phase Simplex method ,Big-M method-Duality

Simplex method.

UNIT II (8+4)

TRANSPORTATION AND ASSIGNMENT MODELS:

Transportation model – Initial solution by North West corner method – least cost method –

VAM. Optimality test – MODI method and stepping stone method, Assignment model –

formulation – balanced and unbalanced assignment problems.

UNIT III (8+4)

PROJECT MANAGEMENT BY PERT & CPM:

Basic terminologies – Constructing a project network – Scheduling computations – PERT - CPM

– Resource smoothening, Resource leveling, PERT cost

UNIT IV (8+4)

REPLACEMENT AND SEQUENCING MODELS:

Replacement policies - Replacement of items that deteriorate with time (value of money not

changing with time) – Replacement of items that deteriorate with time (Value of money

changing with time) – Replacement of items that fail suddenly (individual and group

replacement policies), Sequencing models- n job on 2 machines – n jobs on 3 machines – n jobs

on m machines, Traveling salesman problem.

UNIT V (8+4)

INVENTORY AND QUEUING THEORY

Variables in inventory problems, EOQ, deterministic inventory models, order quantity with price

break, techniques in inventory management, Queuing system and its structure – Kendall‟s

notation – Common queuing models - M/M/1: FCFS/∞/∞ - M/M/1: FCFS/n/∞ - M/M/C:

FCFS/∞/∞ - M/M/1: FCFS/n/m

Text Books

1. S.D.Shrama, Operation Research, Kedar Nath Ram Nath Publishers, 2015.

2. Handy A. Taha, Operations Research An introduction, 10th edition, 2017.

Reference Books

1. Hira D S and Gupta P K, Operations Research, S.Chand & Sons, 2007. 2. Panneerselvan. R., Operation Research, Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd. 2006.

3. Kanti Swarup, Gupta P.K., and Manmohan, Operations Research, S.Chand & sons, 2004.

Web Resources

1) https://orc.mit.edu/

2) www.orsi.in/

3) https://www.journals.elsevier.com/european-journal-of-operational-research/

4) www.theorsociety.com/

http://www.orsi.in/

http://www.journals.elsevier.com/european-journal-of-operational-research/

http://www.theorsociety.com/

PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVE-I

STREAM-1

POWER PLANT ENGINEERING MEC 326 Credits : 3



Prerequisites: Engineering Thermodynamics

Course objectives:

The course is intended to provide overall view of all types of power plants, their working

principles and further create a clear cut understanding of the economies of power plants and

fixation of tariff rates.

Course outcomes:

By the end of the course, the student will be able to :

1 Explain the functioning of various integral sections in steam power plant and accessories.

2 Analyze the working of various accessory systems in tandem with internal combustion engine power plant and further explain the operation of different configurations of gas turbine power plant.

3 Comprehend different components of hydroelectric power plant and evaluate rainfall and run-off estimation

4 Explain the functioning of various integral sections in nuclear power plant and further classify reactors.

5 Analyze power plant economics and evaluate power tariff.

Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes :

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UNIT-I (10+2)

Steam Power Plants

General layout, fuel handling, burning of coal - stoker firing -classification and principle,

pulverised fuel firing -advantages and types of systems, draught systems- definition and types,

boilers - fire tube boilers - Cochran boiler, Lancashire boiler, water tube boilers- Babcock and

Wilcox boiler, Stirling boiler , high pressure and forced circulation boilers - Lamont boiler,

Benson boiler, Velox boiler, mountings and accessories, boiler performance.

UNIT-II (12+0)

Diesel engine Power Plants

Introduction, general layout of plant, applications, different systems of diesel power plant,

supercharging.

Gas Turbine Power Plants

Introduction, classification - open cycle and closed cycle gas turbine power plants , components -

compressor, lnter-coolers , heat exchangers, combustion chamber, gas turbines, different

arrangements of gas turbine power plant, gas turbine fuels, simple Brayton cycle, combined gas

turbine and steam power plants -basics.

UNIT-III (10+2)

Hydro Electric Power Plants

Introduction, hydrology, hydrologic cycle, rainfall, runoff and their measurement, hydrograph,

flow duration curve, mass curve, classification of hydroelectric power plants, plant layout and its

operation, elements of hydroelectric power plant - dam, surge tanks, spillways, draft tubes,

conduits, power house, water hammer effect.

UNIT–IV (12+0)

Nuclear Power Plants

introduction, isotopes, nuclear fission, reproduction factor, moderation, fertile and fissile

materials, nuclear reactors, components, classification - PWR, BWR, CANDU, gas cooled

reactor, liquid cooled reactor, properties of fuels, moderator, coolant, control rods, reflector,

cladding material, types of nuclear wastes and radioactive waste disposal systems.

UNIT-V (8+4)

Power Plant Economics

load curves, load duration curves, different terms and definitions- connected load, max demand,

demand factor, average load, load factor, diversity factor, plant capacity factor, plant use factor -

simple problems, cost analysis, selection of type of generation, economics in plant selection,

base load plants, peak load plants, tariff methods for electrical energy- simple problems.

Text Books:

1. S.C.Arora & S. Domkundawar A Course in Power Plant Engineering, Dhanpat Rai & co (P)

Ltd ,New Delhi

2. R.K.Rajput, A Textbook of Power Plant Engineering , 5th edition, Laxmi publications (P) Ltd

New Delhi 2007.

Reference books:

1. Dr P.C.Sharma A textbook of power plant engineering, S.K.Kataria & Sons, New Delhi 2016.

2. P.K.Nag Power Plant Engineering 4th edition, Tata McGraw Hill publishers, 2014.

3. A.K.Raja, Amit Prakash Srivastava , Manish Dwivedi Power Plant Engineering , 1st edition

New Age International limited, 2006.

Web Resources

1. http://www.power-eng.com/index.html

2. http://www.powermag.com


4. http://www.bechtel.com/expertise/power

http://www.power-eng.com/index.html

http://www.powermag.com/


http://www.bechtel.com/expertise/power


STREAM-2

AUTOMATION IN MANUFACTURING MEC 326 Credits : 3



Prerequisites:

Manufacturing Technology–1, Manufacturing Technology–2 and Machine Drawing.

Course Objective:

To make the students understand the principles of advanced manufacturing procedures by

providing the knowledge of various automation strategies used in production systems.

Course Outcomes:


1. Understand the basic principles of automation and its components which are implemented in production systems.

2. Identify the importance of material handling and various automatic identification methods

used in production systems.

3. Understand the components of manufacturing systems and different production lines

implemented in production systems.

4. Understand cellular manufacturing, forming part families, group technology and their involvement in flexible manufacturing systems.

5. Understand various automated inspection methodologies and manufacturing support

systems like CAPP, shop floor control, etc.

Mapping of Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:

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UNIT-I (12+0)

Overview of Manufacturing and Automation:

Production systems, automation in production systems, automation principles and strategies,

manufacturing operations, production facilities, basic elements of an automated system, levels of

automation, hardware components for automation and process control, programmable logic

controllers and personal computers.

UNIT-II (12+0)

Material Handling and Identification Technologies:

Material handling, equipment, analysis, storage systems, performance and location strategies.

automated storage systems, AS/RS, types, automatic identification methods, Barcode

technology, RFID.

UNIT-III (10+2)

Manufacturing Systems and Automated Production Lines:

Manufacturing systems- components of a manufacturing system, single station manufacturing

cells; manual assembly lines, line balancing algorithms, mixed model assembly lines, alternative

assembly systems, automated production lines, applications, analysis of transfer lines.

UNIT-IV (10+2)

Automated Assembly Systems:

Fundamentals, analysis of assembly systems, cellular manufacturing, part families, coding and

production flow analysis, group technology and flexible manufacturing systems, quantitative

Analysis.

UNIT-V (12+0)

Quality Control and Support Systems:

Quality in design and manufacturing, inspection principles and strategies, automated inspection,

contact vs non-contact, CMM, manufacturing support systems, quality function deployment,

computer aided process planning, concurrent engineering, shop floor control, just in time and

lean production.

Text Books:

1. Mikell. P. Groover, Automation, production systems and computer integrated

manufacturing 3rd edition, Published by Prentice Hall, 2012.

2. P. Radha Krishnan & S. Subrahamanyarn and Raju, CAD/CAM/CIM, 3rd

Edition New

Age International Publishers-2003.

Reference Books:

1. Singh, Nanua, System Approach to Computer Integrated Design and Manufacturing,

Published by Wiley.

2. Tien-Chien Chang, Richard A. Wysk and Hsu-Pin Wang, Computer Aided

Manufacturing, Pearson Publications - 2009.

3. R Thomas Wright and Michael Berkeihiser Good Heart, Manufacturing and Automation

Technology, Willcox Publishers

Web resources:

1. nptel.ac.in/courses/112102011/

2. http://nptel.ac.in/courses/112103174/

3. http://www.appliedmfg.com/case-studies


http://www.appliedmfg.com/case-studies

PROFESIONAL ELECTIVE-I

STREAM-3

ADVANCED MECHANICS OF SOLIDS MEC 326 Credits : 3



Prerequisites: Mechanics of Solids & Engineering Mechanics

Course Objective:

The course is intended to educate students on the fundamentals of theory of elasticity, apply

graphical methods to tri-axial state of stresses, familiarize with energy methods to determine

deflections in beams and analyze stresses in rotating discs,continuous and fixed beams.

Course Outcomes:


1. Familiarize with the fundamentals of theory of elasticity and apply Mohr’s circle method to

tri-axial state of stresses.

2. Apply energy methods to evaluate deflections in beams and analyze the forces in a frame by the method of sections.

3. Analyze the circumferential and radial stresses in rotating rings, solid and hollow discs.

4. Acquaint with the concepts of contact stresses and determine the same for point, line and surface contact.

5. Develop an understanding of methods of analysis used in dealing with statically indeterminate beams under various loading conditions


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2 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 2

3 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 2

4 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 2

5 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 2

SYLLABUS Periods

(L+T)

UNIT-I (9+5)

Tri-axial stresses

Principal stresses & strains, directions of principal planes. principal planes and graphical solution

using Mohr’s circle and principal strains.

Theories of elasticity

Three dimensional stress and strain analysis, stress-strain transformation, stress invariants;

equilibrium and compatibility equations, boundary conditions, two dimensional problems in

cartesian co-ordinates.

UNIT-II (7+3)

Energy Methods

Strain energy and strain energy density, strain energy due to axial load, shear, flexure and torsion – Castiglione’s theorems – Maxwell’s reciprocal theorems.

Analysis of Perfect Frames

Introduction, types of frames, assumptions made in finding out the forces in a frame, reactions of

supports of a frame, analysis of a frame, method of sections.

UNIT-III (7+3)

Rotating Rings & Discs

Introduction, stresses in a rotating ring, stresses in a rotating thin disc- circumferential and radial

stresses in a solid disc, disc of uniform strength, circumferential and radial stresses in a hollow

disc with a pin hole at the center.

UNIT-IV (8+4)

Contact stresses

Contact between a sphere and a half-space, contact between two spheres, contact between two

cylinders with parallel axes, bearing contact, Hertzian theory of non-adhesive elastic contact-

assumptions in Hertzian theory.

UNIT-V (9+5)

Fixed Beams

Introduction, bending moment diagram for fixed beams - slope and deflection for a fixed beam

carrying- point load at center, an eccentric point load, a uniformly distributed load over the entire

length, and fixed end moments of fixed beam due to sinking of a support.

Continuous beams

Introduction, bending moment diagram for continuous beams-Clapeyron's equation of three

moments, Clapeyron's equation of three moments applied to beams with simply supported ends

carrying point loads and uniformly distributed load – continuous beams with end supports fixed

carrying point loads and uniformly distributed load

Text Books:

1. S.S.Ramamrutham& R, Narayanan, Strength of Materials, Dhanpat Rai Publishing Company (P) Limited, 2008

2. Dr Sadhu Singh, Strength of Materials, Khanna Publishers Pvt. Ltd, 2013

3. Timoshenko S.P. and James Gere, Mechanics of Materials, 5th edition, Van Nostrand

Reinhold Co., 2001.

Reference Books:

1. R.K.Rajput, Strength of materials, 6th edition S.Chand Ltd. publications, 2015.

2. R.K.Bansal, A Text Book of Strength of Materials, 4th edition, Lakshmi Publications Pvt. Ltd.

2017.

Web References:

1) http://nptel.ac.in/courses/Webcourse‐contents/IITROORKEE/

strength%20of%20materials/homepage.htm

2) http://www.aboutcivil.org/solid‐mechanics.html

3) http://web.mit.edu/emech/dontindex‐build/

http://nptel.ac.in/courses/Webcourse

http://www.aboutcivil.org/solid

http://web.mit.edu/emech/dontindex

DEPARTMENTAL ELECTIVE-I

STREAM-4

PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL MEC 326 Credits:3



Pre-requisite: Manufacturing Technology.

Course Objective:

To make the students acquaint with the planning and control of production operations.

Course Outcomes:


1. Learn the basics of production planning and control by understanding its functions,

types of production and forecasting techniques.

2. Apply and evaluate inventory control models.

3. Prepare the plans for smooth and efficient running of production operations.

4. Use production scheduling techniques.

5. Explain dispatching and follow-up of production operations.


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CO

1 3 3 2 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 2 3

2 3 3 2 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 2 3

3 3 3 2 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 2 3

4 3 3 2 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 2 3

5 3 3 2 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 2 3

SYLLABUS Periods

(L+T)

UNIT-I (12+0)

Introduction: Definitions — objectives of production planning and control- functions of

production planning and control-elements of production control- types of production-

organization of production planning and control.

UNIT-II

(12+4)

Forecasting: Importance of forecasting — types of forecasting, their uses- general principles

of forecasting techniques- Qualitative methods and quantitative methods- least square

method, moving average method and exponential smoothing method.

UNIT-III (10+2)

Inventory management: Functions of inventory- Relevant inventory cost- ABC analysis- VED Analysis- Inventory control systems , P- Systems and Q — Systems, Introduction to

MRP and ERP, LOB( Line of balance ), JIT inventory, Japanese concepts.

UNIT–IV

(10+2)

Routing: Definition, routing procedure- route sheets, bill of materials, factors affecting routing procedure.

Scheduling: Definition, difference with loading, scheduling polices, techniques, standard

scheduling methods, job shop, flow shop, line balancing, aggregate planning, methods for

aggregate planning, chase planning, expediting, control aspects.

UNIT-V

(10+0)

Dispatching: Activities of dispatcher, dispatching procedure, follow up, definition, reasons for existence of functions, types of follow up, applications of computer in production

planning and control

Text Books:

1. M.Mahajan Production Planning and Control, Dhanpati rai & Co.

2. R.Panneer Selvam Production and operations Management, 3rd

edition, PHI. 2015.

Reference Books:

1. SK Mukhopadhyaya Production Planning and Control- Text & cases, 3rd

edition,

PHI. 2015.

2. S. D. Sharma Operations Research 13th Edition, Kedar Nath Ram Nath & Co.

Web Resources: 1. http://www.nptel.ac.in/courses/112102107

http://www.nptel.ac.in/courses/112102107


STREAM-5

RAPID PROTOTYPING MEC 326 Credits:3



Prerequisites: Manufacturing Technology

Course Objective:

This course provides an opportunity to the students to conceive, design, and implement

products quickly and effectively, using the different rapid prototyping techniques.

Course Outcomes :


1. Get acquainted with the various types of rapid prototyping techniques and the materials

used.

2. Distinguish between SLA and SGC and further apply these techniques in rapid

prototyping.

3. Differentiate between the various solid based rapid prototyping methods like LOM,

FDM and their application. 4. Discern the various powder based rapid prototyping methods like SLS and 3D Printing.

5. Analyze the tools, data formats and optimizing techniques required for rapid

prototyping.

Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes :

PO PSO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2

CO

1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 3 2 2 2 1

2 2 2 1 2 3 1 1 1 2 3 2 2 2 2

3 2 2 1 2 3 1 1 1 2 3 2 2 2 2

4 2 2 1 2 3 1 1 1 2 3 2 2 2 2

5 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 3 2 2 3 2

SYLLABUS Periods

(L+T)

UNIT-I (12+0)

Introduction to Rapid Prototyping

Fundamentals of Prototyping , History of Rapid Prototyping (RP) systems, Fundamentals of

RP, Growth of RP industry, classification of RP systems.

Materials for RP: Introduction, Types of materials, liquid based materials, solid based

materials, and powder based materials.

UNIT-II (10+2)

Liquid Based Rapid Prototyping

Stereo Lithography Systems: Principle of working, Process parameters, Data preparation,

data files and machine details, applications.

Solid Ground Curing: Principle of operation, machine details, process, mask generation,

model making applications.

UNIT-III (10+2)

Solid Based Rapid Prototyping

Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM): Principle of operation, LOM materials. Process

details, LOM machines application.

Fusion Deposition Modeling (FDM): Principle, process parameters, path generation,

advantages, disadvantages and applications.

UNIT–IV (10+2)

Powder Based Rapid Prototyping

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS): Principle of operation, process parameters, Data

preparation for SLS and applications.

Three dimensional Printing (3DP): Models and specifications, Process, working principle ,

Applications. Advantages and Disadvantages.

UNIT-V (10+2)

Rapid Tooling, Data Formats & Process Optimization Rapid Tooling: Direct and Indirect methods for RT

Rapid Prototyping Data Formats: STL format, STL file problems, Building valid and

invalid tessellated models, STL file repair, other translators, new formats, standards for

representing layered manufacturing

Rapid Manufacturing Process Optimization: Factors influencing accuracy, data

preparation errors, Part building errors, Error in finishing, influence of build orientation.

Text Books:

1. C. K. Chua, K. F. Leong, C. S. Lim Rapid Prototyping: Principles and Applications,

2nd

edition, World Scientific publishing, 2003.

2. Kenneth G. Cooper, Rapid Prototyping Technology: Selection and Application, 1st

edition, CRC press, 2001.

Reference books:

1. Dinjoy S.S verlog, Rapid manufacturing, London 2001. 2. Gurumurthi. IISc Bangalore. Rapid prototyping materials

Web Resources:

https://www.coursera.org/learn/3d-printing-revolution/

https://www.coursera.org/learn/3d-printing-revolution/

METROLOGY AND MECHATRONICS LAB

MEC 327 Credits : 2



Course Objective:

To acquaint the students with calibrating measuring instruments and also to measure different

parameters like angle, flatness, gear tooth parameters and alignment on spindles. Further the

objective is also introduce PLC and familiarize them with ladder programming for

applications like traffic light, conveyors, pneumatic actuators etc.

Course Outcomes:


1. Calibrate the given measuring instruments (Vernier calliper, Screw gauge & Dial gauge).

2. Measure the angle of a given specimen by using universal bevel protractor and taper angle of a bar by using sine bar & slip gauges.

3. Determine the angle of the given V-groove and Gear tooth parameters of the given spur gear by using Vernier height gauge & Vernier calliper.

4. Check the concentricity and roundness of the given spigot by using a dial gauge, check the flatness of the given surface and determine the central distance between two holes in a template using Vernier height gauge.

5. Explain the various components of PLC and sensor kit & develop ladder logic programme in PLC for various practical applications (burglar alarm, Traffic signal, Belt Conveyer, Lift and Pneumatic operations).


PO PSO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2

CO

1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1

2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1

3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1

4 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1

5 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2

SYLLABUS

METROLOGY EXPERIMENTS

1. Calibration of the following instruments: (using slip gauges)

i) Calibration of Micrometer. ii) Calibration of Vernier Caliper.

iii) Calibration of Dial Gauge.

2. Measurement of (i) taper angle using Sine-Bar (ii) included angle using Bevel Protractor.

3. Alignment test: Circularity & Concentricity of the spindle.

4. Gear parameters Measurement:

i) Diametrical pitch/module ii) Pitch circle diameter iii) Pressure angle iv) Tooth

thickness.

5. Check the flatness of a surface plate using Auto-collimator.

6. Using light wave interference to study flatness of slip gauges

7. Determination of Angle of a V-block

8. Determination of Central distance of two holes of a specimen.

MECHATRONICS EXPERIMENTS

1. Study of PLC characteristics.

2. Training on Programmable Logic Controller - Sensor Training Kit

a) Proximity Switch

b) Photo Electric Switch

c) Limit Switch

d) Fiber optic sensor

3. Training on PLC for Traffic Signal Control using Ladder Logic Programme

4. Training on PLC for Lift Control using Ladder Logic Programme.

5. Training on PLC for Material Handling (Conveyor) using Ladder Logic Programme.

6. Training on PLC for Pneumatic control of single and double acting cylinders.

*Any 10 experiments consisting of at least 4 from each list of experiments stated above.

Reference Books:

R.K. Jain, Engineering Metrology, Khanna Publishers.

R.K Rajput, A Textbook of Mechatronics, 3rd

edition, S. CHAND.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LAB-II MEC 328 Credits : 2



Course Objectives:

The laboratory serves the purpose of imparting training on the basics of internal combustion

engines, their construction, operation and performance assessment. Further it also familiarizes

the student to various mechanisms and applying kinematic principles to them.

Course Outcomes:


1. Experiment with I.C Engines to evaluate their performance

2. Experiment with two stage Air compressor and test for its efficiencies

3. : Estimate actual & theoretical COP’s of VCRS by experimentation

4. Compare the graphical and analytical methods used for kinematic analysis of simple mechanisms

5. Make use of a gyroscopic model to compare the theoretical and experimental gyroscopic couples


PO PSO

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CO

1 1 2 3 1 1 1

2 1 2 3 1 1 1

3 1 2 3 1 1 1

4 1 2 3 1 1 1

5 1 2 3 1 1 1

SYLLABUS:

Group-1(Thermal Engineering)

1. Load test on I.C. Engines.

2. Morse test on multi-cylinder engine.

3. Heat balance sheet on I.C. Engines.

4. Retardation test on slow speed Diesel engine

5. To draw the crank angle vs. pressure diagram for a VCR engine.

6. Determination of efficiencies of a given 2-stage air compressor.

7. Assembling and dis-assembling of 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines.

8. To find out the theoretical, actual and relative COP of a vapour compression

refrigeration system.

9. Measurement of dryness fraction of steam using separating and throttling calorimeter.

Group-2 (Theory of machines)

10. To draw the curves of

a) Slider displacement and linear velocity w.r.t. time (crank angle) for a slider crank

mechanism and compare with theoretical values.

b) Angular displacement and angular velocity w.r.t. time of the output link of a four bar

mechanism.

11. To determine the gyroscopic couple and compare with the theoretical values.

12. Determination of ratios of angular speeds of shafts connected by Hooke’s joint.

13. To determine the radius of gyration of given bar by using Bi-Filar suspension.

14. To verify the Dunkerley’s Formula.

Note: Any 10 experiments to be conducted taking at least three from each group

Reference Books:

1. R. K. Rajput, Thermal Engineering 10th edition, Laxmi publication (P) Ltd.

2. S. S. Rattan, Theory of Machines, 4th edition, McGraw-Hill Publications, New

Delhi (2011)

Quantitative & Verbal Aptitude - II (Common for all Branches)

Code: MEC329 Credits: 2

Instruction: 4 periods/Week (2QA + 2VA) Sessional Marks -100

Course Objectives:

Quantitative aptitude-II:

1. To categorize, apply and use thought process to distinguish between concepts of reasoning

2. To prepare and explain the fundamentals related to various possibilities and probabilities related to

quantitative aptitude.

3. To critically evaluate numerous possibilities related to puzzles.

Verbal aptitude-II:

4. To prepare the students on the various aspects of writing, organizing data, and applying their writing skills in

their professional career.

5. To demonstrate and recommend the techniques required when interacting in different situations.

6. To apply the professional qualities/skills necessary for a productive career and to instill confidence through

attitude building.

7. To plan activities in order to expose students to the different abilities required for working in a team,

encourage them to glean information on current affairs and promote factual reading.

8. To illustrate and explain the intricacies/nuances involved in framing responses to the questions asked, reading

between lines and reading beyond lines.

Course Outcomes:

Quantitative Aptitude-II


1 Use their logical thinking and analytical abilities to solve reasoning questions from company specific and other competitive tests.

2 Solve questions related to permutation & combinations and probabilities from company specific and other competitive tests.

3

Understand and solve puzzle related questions from specific and other competitive tests.

Verbal aptitude-II:


1 Write paragraphs on a particular topic, essays (issues and arguments), e mails, summaries of group discussions, make notes, statement of purpose (for admission into foreign universities), letters of recommendation (for professional and educational purposes)

2 Converse with ease during interactive sessions/seminars in their classrooms, compete in literary activities like elocution, debates etc., raise doubts in class, participate in JAM sessions/versant tests with confidence and convey oral information in a professional manner using reason

3

Prepare his/her resume, apply the business English concepts learnt in the course, and refine one’s overall demeanor which would be very essential to face the corporate world

4 Prepare his/her resume, apply the business English concepts learnt in the course, and refine one’s overall demeanor which would be very essential to face the corporate world

5 Respond to their interviewer/employer with a positive mind, customize answers to the questions asked during their technical/personal interviews, exhibit skills required for the different kinds of interviews (stress, technical, HR) that they would face during the course of their recruitment process

Mapping of Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes:

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CO

1 1 2 1

2 1 2 1

3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

4 2

5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

SYLLABUS

Section –A (Quantitative Aptitude –II)

UNIT I 8 Periods

Numerical Reasoning:

Problems related to Number series, Analogy of numbers, Classification of numbers, Letter series, Seating arrangements,

Directions, blood relations and puzzle test.

UNIT II 4 Periods

Combinatorics:

Counting techniques, Permutations, Combinations and Probability

UNIT III 4 Periods

Data sufficiency

Syllogisms

UNIT IV 4 Periods

Application of Base system:

Clocks (Base 24), Calendars (Base7), Cutting of Cubes and cuboids

UNIT V 4 Periods

Puzzle Solving & Time Management using various problems solving tools and techniques:

Selective puzzles from previous year placement papers

Selective puzzles from book Puzzles to puzzle you by shakunataladevi

Selective puzzles from book more puzzles by shakunataladevi

Selective puzzles from book puzzles by George summers

Books for practice

1. Quantitative aptitude by RS Agarwal, S Chand Publications

2. Verbal and non verbal Reasoning by RS Agarwal from S Chand publications

3. Puzzles to puzzle you by shakunataladevi orient paper back publication

4. More puzzles by shakunataladevi orient paper back publication

5. Puzzles by George summers orient paper back publication.

References:

1. Barron’s by Sharon Welner Green and Ira K Wolf (Galgotia Publications pvt. Ltd.)

2. Material from ‘IMS, Career Launcher and Time’ institutes for competitive exams.

3. Reasoning by BS Sijwali Arihant publications

4. Reasoning Arun Sharma McGrawhill publications

Websites:

1. www.m4maths.com

2. www.Indiabix.com

3. 800score

4. Official GRE site

5. Official GMAT site

Section –B (Verbal Aptitude –II)

UNIT I 4 Periods

General Essay writing, writing Issues and Arguments( with emphasis on creativity and analysis of a topic), paragraph

writing, story writing, guidance in framing a ‘Statement of purpose’, ‘Letters of Recommendation’, business letter

writing, email writing, email and business letter writing etiquette, letters of complaints/responses to complaints.

Information transfer is taught with the help of tables, bar diagrams, and pie charts while framing /sending lengthy data

where testing is done through Reading comprehension and Critical reasoning. Contextual meanings with regard to

inflections of a word, frequently confused words, words often mis-used, words often mis-spelt, multiple meanings of

the same word (differentiating between meanings with the help of the given context), foreign phrases. Enhanced

difficulty level in spotting errors will be taken up with reference to competitive test based exercises.

UNIT II 4 Periods

Just a minute sessions, reading news clippings in the class, extempore speech, telephone etiquette, making requests/suggestions/complaints, elocutions, debates, describing incidents and developing positive non verbal communication. Analogies, YES-NO statements (sticking to a particular line of reasoning)

UNIT III 4 Periods

Corporate readiness, business idioms and expressions, reading newspapers/magazines, brushing up on general awareness, latest trends in their respective branches, resume preparation, understanding business /corporate language, managing emotions, problem solving, importance of team work, goal orientation, professional grooming, positive attitude, assertiveness and inter personal skills.Data sufficiency (answering questions within the ambit of the given text), Fact-Inference-Judgment (to identify statements as FIJ), Syllogisms (with emphasis on fallacies in reasoning), strong and weak arguments.

UNIT IV 6 Periods

Voice, direct & indirect speech, question tags, one word substitutes, and foreign phrases. An overview on group

discussions, preparation for a group discussion, intricacies of a group discussion, topics for GDs (with special focus on

controversial topics), structure of participation in a group discussion, roles played by the participants in a group

discussion, constructive criticism, standard procedures followed whilst participating in a group discussion, frameworks

that can be used for discussion, analysis of the discussion and exposure to case-based group discussions.

http://www.m4maths.com/

http://www.indiabix.com/

UNIT V 6 Periods

Different types of interviews (with emphasis on personal interview), preparation for an interview, areas of questioning,

answering questions on general traits like strengths/weaknesses/hobbies/extracurricular activities, choosing role

models, importance of non verbal communication while participating in interviews, tips to reduce nervousness during

personal interviews, handling stress, suggestions for responding to tough/unknown questions, preparation on self and

personality development.

Note: The concepts learnt in Semester I will be tested in the Mid-term and Semester end

exams during the II Semester as well.

Reading/ Listening material:

1. Newspapers like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Times of India’, ‘Economic Times’.

2. Magazines like Frontline, Outlook and Business India.

3. News channels NDTV, National News, CNN

References:

1. Books written by Stephen Covey and Dale Carnegie-Seven Habits of Highly Effective People etc-Simon & Schuster, Running Press book publishers

2. Books written by Bertrand Russell-Oxford University Press

Suggested General Reading

1. Who Moved My Cheese? By Spencer Johnson-GP Putnam’s Sons 2. The art of War-Sun Tzu by Nabla, Barnes & Noble 3. The Monk Who Sold Ferrari-Robin Sharma by Harper Collins, Jaico Publishers 4. The Hobbit and other books by JRR Tolkein-Harper Collins

Suggested Authors

1. William Dalrymple 2. V.S.Naipaul

3. Kushwanth Singh 4. Ernest Hemingway 5. Charles Dickens 6. Leo Tolstoy 7. R.K. Narayan 8. Amitav Ghosh 9. Vikram Seth 10. Oscar Wilde 11. Sudha Murthy 12. Anshu Singh 13. Arundhati Roy

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