DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Scheme of Instruction and Syllabi

of

B.E. III YEAR

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

With effect from 2013-2014

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

(AUTONOMOUS)
Osmania University,
Hyderabad–500 007. (TELANGANA)
 WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

SCHEME OF INSTRUCTION & EXAMINATION

B.E. III-YEAR (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)

SEMESTER-I

Scheme of
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
Instruction
Sl. Syllabus
Subject Periods / week Max. Marks Credits
No. Ref. No. Duration
Univ. Sessional
L+T D/P in hrs.
Exam Marks
THEORY

1. ME 301 UE Dynamics of 4+1 - 3 75 25 4

Machines

2. ME 302 UE Design of Machine 4+1 - 3 75 25 4

Elements

3. ME 303 UE Metal Cutting and 4 - 3 75 25 4

Machine Tools

4. ME 304 UE Heat Transfer 4 - 3 75 25 4

Metrology and
5. ME 305 UE Instrumentation 4 - 3 75 25 4

6. CE 151 UE Environmental 4 - 3 75 25 4
Studies

PRACTICALS

1. ME 331 UE Thermodynamics - 3 3 50 25 2
Lab.

- 3 3 50 25 2
2. ME 332 UE Manufacturing
Processes Lab.

TOTAL: 24 + 2 6 550 200 28

2
 WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

SCHEME OF INSTRUCTION & EXAMINATION

B.E. III-YEAR (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)
SEMESTER-II
Scheme of
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
Instruction
Sl. Syllabus
Subject Periods / week Max. Marks Credits
No. Ref. No. Duration
Univ. Sessional
L+T D/P in hrs.
Exam Marks
THEORY

1. ME 351 UE Machine Design 4+1 - 3 75 25 4

2. ME 352 UE Operations 4 - 3 75 25 4
Research

3. ME 353 UE Production Drawing 6 6 75 25 4

4. ME 354 UE Hydraulic Machinery 4 - 3 75 25 4

& Systems

5. ME 355 UE Refrigeration & Air 4 - 3 75 25 4

Conditioning

6. ELECTIVE-I 4 - 3 75 25 4

PRACTICALS

1. ME 381 UE Metrology and - 3 3 50 25 2

Machine Tools Lab.

2. ME 382 UE Hydraulic Machinery - 3 3 50 25 2

Lab.
3. SI 400 UE Summer Internship - - - - - *Grade
(6-Weeks)

TOTAL: 20 + 1 12 550 200 28

ELECTIVE-I
1. ME 356 UE Energy Systems
2. ME 357 UE Gas Dynamics
3. ME 358 UE Mechanical Vibrations and Industrial Noise Control
4. ME 359 UE Theory of Elasticity
5. ME 360 UE Automobile Engineering
6. ME 361 UE Powder Metallurgy
7. ME 362 UE Computational Fluid Flows (Shifted from 4/4 I-Semester)
8. ME 363 UE Nano Materials and Technology
9. ME 364 UE Non-Conventional Energy Sources
10. PH 321 UE Solid State Physics
*S/A/B/C/D/F
Note: Summer Internship (6-Weeks) is after III/IV II-Semester. Grade will be awarded in IV/IV I-Semester.

3
 WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

ME 301 UE
DYNAMICS OF MACHINES

Instruction (Periods per week) (4 Lectures + 1 Tutorial)

Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 75 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
Credits 4
Objectives:
1. To find static and dynamic forces on planar mechanisms.
2. To know the causes and effects of unbalanced forces in machine members.
3. To determine natural frequencies of undamped, damped and forced vibrating systems
of one, two and multi degree freedom systems.
Unit-I
Static and Dynamic analysis of planar mechanisms: Graphical and analytical methods, Free
body diagrams, Method of superposition, Equivalent offset inertia force, Inertia force in
reciprocating engines, Flywheels.
Unit-II
Force analysis of space mechanisms, inertia matrix, Lagrangian and Newton-Euler formulation.
Gyroscopic effect in shafts, aero planes, Naval ships, Two & Four wheel automobiles.
Unit-III
Forces on bearings due to rotating shaft carrying several eccentric rotors, balancing of shafts
carrying several rotors, determination of balancing masses from the forces on the bearings
shaking forces in a single cylinders engine, partial balancing of reciprocating engine. Balancing
of a two cylinder locomotive engine, determination of unbalanced forces and couples.
Unit-IV
The role of a centrifugal governor in speed control, Porter and Hartnell type governors, speed vs
lift curves, power and stability.
Undamped free vibration of a single degree of freedom linear system (axial and torisonal),
determination of natural frequencies, equivalent system of combination of springs, stepped
shafts, gears and rotors. Free response of single degree of freedom damped linear systems,
damped natural frequencies, relative damping.
Vibration of harmonically forced single degree of freedom systems. Resonance, vibration
isolation with coupled damper.
Partial differential equation governing free vibration of a simply supported uniform beam.
Derivation of natural frequencies.
Unit-V
Natural frequencies of two degree freedom linear systems. Nodes in three rotor systems. Modes
of vibration, Determining natural frequencies by Holzer’s method for multi-rotor systems.
Dunkerley’s method, Raleigh’s method.
Suggested Reading
1. S.S. Rathan, Theory of Machines, Tata-Mc Graw Hill, 1995.
2. A. Ghosh and Mallick, Theory of mechanisms and machines, Affiliated to E-W Press,
1988.
3. John.J.Vicker, Gordon R. Pennock, Joseph E. Shigley, Theory of Machines & Mechanisms,
Oxford University Press, 2003.
4. Robert L. Norton, Design of Machinery, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2005.
5. Charles E Wilson, J. Peter Sadler Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery Pearson
Education, 2008.
4
 WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014
ME 302 UE
DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS

Instruction (Periods per week) (4 Lectures + 1 Tutorial)

Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 75 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
Credits 4

Objectives:
1. To understand the basics of mechanics of materials and design of a machine for static
and fatigue strength, rigidity and wear criterions, use of codes and standards.
2. To know the principles of ergonomic design.
3. To learn the principles to design shafts, keys, belt drives, joints and couplings.
Unit-I
Introduction, Materials used in machine design and their specifications to Indian standards.
Important mechanical properties of materials used in design. Codes and standards used in
design. Reliability, Principles of good Ergonomic Design, Manufacturing considerations.
Preferred numbers. Value analysis.
Analysis of Stress and Strain : Definition of stress and strain, Types of loading, Direct normal
stress, bending stress, Torisonal stress, crushing and bearing stresses, Biaxial stress and
Triaxial stress.
Theories of elastic failure, Stress concentration factor, factor of safety, Design of components for
static loads, Introduction to thermal stresses.
Unit-II
Design for Fatigue and Impact loads; Importance of fatigue in design, Fluctuating stresses,
fatigue strength and endurance limit. Factors affecting fatigue strength. S-N Diagram, Soderberg
and Modified Goodman’s diagrams for fatigue design. Cumulative fatigue, Miner’s rule, Design of
components for fatigue. Design of components for impact loading.
Unit-III
Design of keys, shafts – solid hollow stepped shafts and splined shafts under torsion and
bending loads. Design of belt drive systems, selection of belts and design of pulleys.
Unit-IV
Design of cotter and knuckle joints, riveted and welded joints under direct and eccentric loading.
Design of couplings – Muff and Split Couplings, Flange, Flexible and Marine type of couplings.
Unit-V
Design of bolts and nuts, locking devices, bolt of uniform strength, design of gasket joints,
design of power screws and screw jack. Thick and thin cylinders.
Suggested Reading
1. V.B. Bhandari, Machine Design, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publication, 1991.
2. J.E. Shigley, C.R. Mischne, Mechanical Engineering Design, Tata Mc Graw Hill
Publications, 2003.
3. Robert C. Juvinall, Fundamentals of Machine Component Design, John Wiley & Sons, 2005
4. Robert L. Norton, Machine Design: An Integrated Approach,2/e Pearson Education, 2000
5. M.F. Spotts, Design of Machine Elements, Prentice Hall of India, 1964.

5
 WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

ME 303 UE
METAL CUTTING AND MACHINE TOOLS

Instruction (Periods per week) 4

Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 75 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
Credits 4
Objectives:
1. To learn the tool material, geometry and mechanics of metal cutting for turning, drilling
milling.
2. To know the heat distribution, tool wear, tool life, various machining processes like
lathe, milling, drilling, grinding etc.
3. To learn various types of fixtures, conventional and unconventional machining
Unit-I
Basic chip formation process. Cutting tool materials: High carbon steel, HSS, Stellite, Carbides,
Coated carbides, Diamond. Tool geometry: Nomenclature of single point cutting tool by ASA and
ORS. Geometry of drills, Milling cutters and broaches. Recommended Tool angles. Chip
formation: Types of chips, BUE, Chip breakers. Machining: Orthogonal and oblique cutting,
Mechanics of metal cutting, Merchant’s analysis, Shear angle Solutions of Merchant and Lee &
Shafer. Stress distribution on rake face, effects of variable uncut chip thickness (in milling).

Unit-II

Theoretical estimation of forces in turning, drilling and milling. Thermal aspects of metal cutting:
Sources of heat and heat distribution, Various methods of measurement of temperature, Cutting
fluids and applications. Tool wear, Tool life & Machinability: Types of wear, mechanism of tool
wear, Tool life & Machinability. Effects of process parameters on Tool life. Taylor’s tool life
equation. Economics of machining: Tool life for maximum production, minimum cost. Machining
with controlled contact.

Unit-III

Constructional features and specifications of machine tools: Various operations on Lathe, Types
of Lathes and special attachments on a Centre Lathe. Drilling, Milling operations. Indexing
methods. Shaper, planer and slotter and their differences. Quick return mechanisms, Automatic
feed devices. Grinding machines. Types of grinding, Abrasives and bonds used for grinding
wheels. Specification and selection of wheels. Principles of Broaching, Lapping, Honing,
Polishing, Buffing, Super finishing and burnishing. Jig Boring machines-Differences between
horizontal and vertical jig boring machines.

Unit- IV

Basic kinematic structures of M/c. Tools, AP & GP series of spindle speeds, principles of design
of gear boxes, ray & structural diagrams.
Screws and gear manufacturing: Screw making by tapping, Chasers, Thread rolling, Thread
milling, Thread grinding. Gear shaping, Gear hobbing, Gear shaving and grinding.

Unit-V

Jigs and Fixtures: Design principles for location and clamping. Tool holding and work holding
devices. Quick clamping devices. Types of Jigs and fixtures.
Unconventional machining: Principles of working and applications of USM, AJM, EDM, ECM,
LBM and EBM.
6
Suggested Reading

1. B.L. Juneja and Shekhon, Fundamentals of metal cutting & Machine tools, Wiley Eastern
Ld., 1987.

2. P.C. Sharma, Production Engineering, S. Chand & Co., 1992.

3. Amithabha Ghosh and Mallik, Manufacturing Science, Affiliated East West Press, 1985.

4. P.N. Rao, Manufacturing Technology, Tata Mc Graw Hill Pub. Co. Ltd., 2000.

7
 WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

ME 304 UE
HEAT TRANSFER

Instruction (Periods per week) 4

Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 75 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
Credits 4

Note: During examination, charts necessary for solving problems on unsteady conduction
(Heisler charts), heat exchanger charts, tables giving properties of air and water will be supplied.
Objectives:
1. To understand the basic concepts of heat transfer.
2. To study the concepts of conduction, convection, radiation and heat exchangers
applicable for commercial and industrial use.
3. To study and solve problems on different modes of heat transfer which are related to
thermal power plants, refrigeration and air conditioning.
Unit-I

Basic modes of heat transfer, basic laws of heat transfer, Fourier’s law, Newton’s law of cooling,
Stefen – Boltzmann’s law of thermal radiation. Conduction : general conduction equation on
Cartesian, & Cylindrical coordinates.

One dimensional steady state conduction through slabs, hollow cylinders and spheres with and
without heat generation.

Effect of variable thermal conductivity in heat transfer for one dimensional steady state
conduction in plates. Steady state heat transfer through composite plates, cylinders and
spheres. Critical radius of insulation.

Two dimensional steady state heat transfer in a plate with prescribed temperatures at the
boundary.

Unit-II

FINS: Heat transfer analysis of a body with negligible internal temperature gradients.

Unsteady state conduction:

Lumped parameter analysis of a body with negligible internal temperature gradients. Transient
heat transfer analysis of an infinite slab with specified temperature and connective boundary
conditions. Use of Grover & Heisler charts for solving problems of infinite slabs, cylinders,
spheres.

Unit-III

Convection:

Buckingham  theorem and use of dimensional analysis in free and forced convection, Physical
significance of different dimensionless numbers.

Concept of hydrodynamic and thermal boundary layers. Reynlod’s analogy for turbulent flow
over flat surfaces. Mixing cup temperature in pipe flows. Calculation of heat transfer for flow over
plates, cylinders and in pipes in free and forced convection using empirical formulae.
8
Unit-IV

Radiation

Absorptivity, reflectivity and transmitivity definitions. Concept of a blackbody and emissivity.

Kirchoff’s law. Lambert’s cosine law, Plank and Wein’s laws. Stefen-Boltzmann’s law.
Monochromatic and total emissive power. Hemispherical emissive power. Radiant exchange
power. Radiant exchange between two grey surfaces. Shape factors. Radiant exchange
between two infinite parallel plates and between concentric cylinders. Radiation shields.

Unit-V

Heat Exchangers:

Classification and applications of heat exchangers in industry. Analysis and design of counter
flow and parallel flow heat exchangers (shell and tube type) and condensers. Solving problems
for multipass heat exchangers using non dimensional parameter plots.

Change of Phase

Boiling: Pool boiling regimes, nucleate pool boiling.

Condensation: Film condensation, dropwise condensation. Nusselt’s analysis to determine

condensate film thickness and heat transfer coefficient in film condensation.

Suggested Reading

1. J.P. Holman, Heat Transfer, McGraw Hill Book Company, 1986.

2. S.C. Arora and S. Domkundwar, A course in Heat and Mass Transfer, Dhanpatrai & Sons,
New Delhi, 2000.

3. D.S. Kumar, Heat and Mass Transfer, S.K. Kataria & Sons, New Delhi.

4. Frank. P. Incropera & David P. Dewitt, Fundamentals of Heat & Mass Transfer, John willey
& Sons, 1990.

9
 WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

ME 305 UE
METROLOGY AND INSTRUMENTATION

Instruction (Periods per week) 4

Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 75 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
Credits 4

Objectives:
1. To familiarize with Limits & fits, I.S.O. system and the instruments used to measure
these limits.
2. To have knowledge of various precision linear and angular measuring instruments.
3. To learn the importance of form and how to measure form errors.
4. To understand the working principles of various instruments used for the measurement
of strain, forces, pressure, temperature and vibrations.

Unit-I

Limits and Fits, I.S.O. system. Types of interchangeability. Slip gauges and end bars. Height
gauges, Abbe’s rule, Types of micrometers. Tomlinson gauges, sine bar, autocollimator,
calibration of precision polygons and circular scales. Dial indicator, Sigma mechanical
comparator. Free flow and back pressure type Pneumatic comparators. Contact & non-contact
tooling, Applications of single and multijet gauge heads; computation and match gauging.

Unit-II

Optical projector-measurement by comparison, movement and translation, chart gauge types

and microgauge bridge lines. Tool maker’s microscope, Floating carriage diameter measuring
machine and coordinate measuring machine. Measurement of straightness & flatness using
autocollimator. Roundness measurement with intrinsic datum (V-block, Bench centers) and
extrinsic datum (TALYROND).

Unit-III

Taylor’s principles for plain limit gauges. Usage and limitations of Ring and Snap gauges.
Indicating type limit gauges. Position and receiver gauges, principles of thread gauging. Gauge
materials and steps in gauge manufacture. General geometrical tests for machine tools. Surface
roughness characteristics and its measurement.

Elements of instrumentation system. Static characteristics, Systematic and random errors.

Dynamic response of first and second order instruments.

Unit-IV

Strain Measurement: Wire and foil type resistance strain gauges, Evaluation of principal strains
with Rosette gauges. Desirable characteristics of gauge material, backing material and
adhesive. Ballast and bridge circuits. Lead resistance compensation. Adjacent arm and self
temperature compensating methods. Strain gauge calibration. Strain gauge circuits for
measuring axial load, bending load and torque.

Measurement of displacement with LVDT and Lasers interferometry.

10
Unit-V

Force Measurement: Proving ring, Strain gauge load cells, Piezo-electric load cell, Ballastic
weighing, Pneumatic and hydraulic force meters.

Pressure Measurement: Thermocouple vaccum gauge, High and Low pressure measuring
devices. Pirani gauge, Bourdon gauge and Bulk modulus gauge, calibration methods.

Vibration measurement, accelerometers, vibration exciters, calibration of vibrometers.

Temperature measurement: Laws of thermo electricity, types of materials and junctions used in
thermocouples, lead and extension wires, ambient temperature compensation, protection tubes,
series and parallel circuits. RTD. Total radiation and Optical Pyrometers.

Suggested Reading

1. R.K. Jain, Engineering Metrology, Khanna Publications, 1996.

2. I.C. Gupta, A text book of engineering metrology, Dhanpat Rai & Sons, 1984.

3. Bechwith, Marangoni, Lienhard, Mechanical measurement, LPE; Pearson Education Asia

2000.

4. D.S. Kumar, Mechanical Measurements, Metropolitan Book Co., New Delhi, 2001.
5. Rega Rajendra, Engineering Metrology

11
 WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

CE 151 UE
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Instruction 4 Periods per week

Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 75 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
Credits 4

Objectives:
1. To know the natural resources and their benefits to the public
2. To study the concept of ecosystems and biodiversity
3. To understand the types of pollutions, social issues and disaster management

UNIT-I
Environmental studies: Definition, scope and importance, need for public awareness. Natural
resources: Water resources; use and over utilization of surface and ground water, Floods,
drought, conflicts over water, dams-benefits and problems. Effects of modern Agriculture,
Fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging and salinity.

UNIT-II
Ecosystems: Concept of an ecosystem, structure and function of an ecosystem, producers,
consumers and decomposers, energy flow in ecosystem, food chains, ecological pyramids,
aquatic ecosystem (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries)
Energy resources: Growing energy needs renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Land
Resources, land as a resource, land degradation, soil erosion and desertification.

UNIT-III
Biodiversity: Genetic species and ecosystem diversity, bio-geographical classification of India.
Value of biodiversity, threats to biodiversity, endangered and endemic species of India,
conservation of biodiversity.

UNIT-IV
Environmental Pollution: Cause, effects and control measures of air pollution, water pollution,
soil pollution, noise pollution , thermal pollution and solid waste management.
Environmental protection act: Air, water, forest and wild life Acts, enforcement of Environmental
legislation.

UNIT-V
Social issues and the Environment: Water conservation, watershed management, and
environmental ethics. Climate change, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion.
Disaster management: Types of disasters, impact of disasters on environment, infrastructure,
and development. Basic principles of disaster mitigation, disaster management, and
methodology, disaster management cycle, and disaster management in India.

Suggested Reading:
1. De A.K., Environmental Chemistry, Wiley Eastern Ltd.,
2. Odum E.P., Fundamentals of Ecology, W.B. Sunders Co., USA.
3. Rao M.N and Datta A.K., Waste Water Treatment, Oxford and IBK Publications.
4. Benny Joseph, Environmental studies, Tata McGraw Hill, 2005
5. Sharma V.K., Disaster Management, National Centre for Disaster management, IIPE,
Delhi,1999.

12
 WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014
ME 331 UE
THERMODYNAMICS LAB.

Instruction (Periods per week) 3

Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 50 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
Credits 2

Objectives:
1. To learn variety of experimental techniques important for studies of thermal engineering
and heat transfer problems.
2. To analyse experimental data and enhance technical presentation skills. Results are
presented in the form of written reports, graphs, charts etc.
3. To understand the working principles of various equipment/ devices.

1) To determine valve / port timing diagram of a diesel/petrol engine.

2) To conduct performance test on diesel engine.

3) To conduct heat balance test on diesel engine.

4) To conduct performance test on petrol engine.

5) To conduct heat balance test on petrol engine.

6) To determine the viscosities of lubricating oils.

7) To determine the flash point and fire points of fuels.

8) To determine LMTD of parallel flow heat exchanger.

9) To determine LMTD of counter flow heat exchanger.

10) To determine volumetric efficiency and mass flow rates of a two stage
reciprocating air compressor.

13
 WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

ME 332 UE
MANUFACTURING PROCESSES LAB.

Instruction (Periods per week) 3

Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 50 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
Credits 2
Objectives:
1. To understand the manufacturing processes, preparation of sand mould, casting
process
2. To learn about electrode composition and different welding processes like arc, gas,
spot, TIG, MIG welding.
3. To know the forming process.
Foundry:

1. Study of foundry setup, equipment and the displayed charts with particular attention to
moulding machines, sand muller, shell moulding machine & centrifugal casting machine.
2. Mixing and preparation of molding sand samples, Testing of greensand properties.
3. Preparation of molding sand aggregate and simple moulds of greensand complete with
sprues, gates and risers.
4. Exercise of melting and casting involving prepared moulds, aluminium metal and crucible
furnace. Cleaning of castings, study of the features of the final casting, its features and any
visible defects.

Welding:

1. Study of the welding equipment and tools related to Arc, gas and resistance welding &
displayed charts.
2. Practice of Arc, Resistance Spot, Resistance Butt and Gas welding. Identification of different
types of gas flames.
3. Experimental study of
(a) Electrode characteristics of SMAW.
(b) Arc length and welding speed on bead characteristics.
(c) Welding current on bead penetration.

4. Determination of weld characteristics using DC and AC power sources.

5. TIG and MIG welding process - study and exercises.

Forming:

1. Study of the forming equipment: Different types of mechanical presses and hammers, Metal
spinning Lathe.
2. Conventional extrusion of metals.
3. Study of sheet metalworking dies and sheet metal working with existing dies.
4. Testing of metals: Fatigue tests. Testing of sheet metals for formability by using Erichson
cupping test.
5. Study of HERF processes. Sheet metal forming with water hammer forming equipment.

14
15
 WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

ME 351 UE
MACHINE DESIGN

Instruction (Periods per week) (4 Lectures + 1 Tutorial)

Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 75 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
Credits 4

Objectives:
1. To learn design criteria of machine components, selection of materials and
manufacturing process.
2. To learn application of principles to design helical coiled and leaf springs, gears, curved
beams, sliding contact and rolling element bearings, chain drives, IC engine
components and fly wheels.
Unit-I

Mechanical springs: Introduction. Different types of springs. Materials used for springs.

Helical Springs: Whal factor, calculation of stress, Deflection and energy stored in spring. Design
for static and fluctuating loads.

Leaf Springs: Stress and Deflection. Nipping of Leaf springs. Design for static and fluctuating
loads.

Unit-II

Gears: Introduction of gear drives, different types of gears, Materials used for gears. Standards
for gears and specifications.

Spur Gear Design: Lewis equation, Beam strength of gear tooth and static design. Wear load
and design for Wear. Dynamic loads on gear tooth. Design of Helical, Bevel and Worm gears,
concepts of Design for manufacturability.

Unit-III

Bearings: Introduction. Materials used for Bearings. Classification of bearings and mounting of
bearings.

Design of sliding contact bearings: Properties and types of Lubricants, Design of Hydrostatic and
Hydrodynamic sliding contact bearings.

Design of Rolling Contact Bearings: Different types of rolling element bearings and their
constructional details, static load carrying capacity. Dynamic load carrying capacity. Load-life
relationship, selection of bearing life. Design for cyclic loads and speeds. Design of Ball and
Roller bearings.

Unit-IV

I.C. Engine parts: Introduction. Materials used. Design of piston, connecting rod and crank for
I.C. Engines.

Fly wheels: Introduction. Design of solid disk type and rimmed fly wheels.

16
Unit-V

Design of curved beams: Introduction stresses in curved beams, expression for radius of
curvature of neutral axis for rectangular, circular, trapezoidal and T-sections. Design of crane
Hook, C-clamp.

Design of chain drives: Power rating of roller chains. Strength of roller chains.

Suggested Reading

1. Bhandari V.B. Machine Design, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publications, 1994.

2. J.E. Shigley , C.R. Misckhe, Mechanical Engineering Design, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publication,
2003.

3. P. Kannaiah, Machine Design, Science-Tech Publications, 2003.

4. M.F. Spotts, Design of Machine Elements, Prentice Hall, 1964.

5. Robert L. Norton, Machine Design: An Integrated Approach,2/e PearsonEducation, 2000

17
 WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

ME 352 UE
OPERATIONS RESEARCH

Instruction (Periods per week) 4

Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 75 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
Credits 4
Objectives:
1. To familiarize with basics of OR, including mathematical modeling, feasible solutions,
optimization and iterative computayions.
2. To understand algorithms to solve different types of transportation models.
3. To construct network models and solve using CPM & PERT techniques.
4. To model queuing problems, understand probability distributions.

Unit-I
Introduction to Operations Research, simulation and art of modeling. Construction of Linear
Programming (LP) model, graphical method of solving LP problem Standard LP form and
determination of basic solutions. Unrestricted variables and solutions. Simplex method, Big-M
method. Two phase method, Degeneracy, Unbounded solution, Infeasible solution.

Unit-II
Duality: Definition, Relationship between optimal primal and dual solutions. Economic
interpretation, Dual simplex method, Post optimal or sensitivity analysis, Integer programming.

Unit-III
Transportation model, Transportation algorithm. Assignment model, Hungarian method
Transhipment model. Traveling salesman problem, Dynamic Programming. Knapsack problem.
Problem of dimensionality.

Unit-IV
Network models: Minimum spanning tree algorithm. Shortest route problem, Maximal flow
model. Minimum cost capacitated flow problem (to be removed), CPM, PERT.
Game Theory: Introduction, Game with pure and mixed strategies. Goal programming:
Introduction, Simplex method for solving goal problem.

Unit-V
Sequencing Models : Introduction, General assumptions, processing n jobs through 2 machines,
processing ‘n’ jobs through m machines, processing 2 jobs through m machines.
Probabilistic dynamic programming, Queuing models, Poisson queues, single server and
multiple server model, machine servicing models.
Suggested Reading
1. Hamdy, A. Taha, Operations Research – An Introduction, Seventh Edition, Prentice Hall of
India Pvt. Ltd., 2002.
2. Ronald L. Rardin, Optimization in Operations Research, First Indian Reprint 2002, Pearson
Education Asia.
3. R. Paneerselvam, Operations Research, Prentice Hall of India Private Ltd., 2002.
4. Singiresu S. Rao, Engineering Optimization Theory of Practice, 3rd edition, New Age
International (P) Ltd. Publishers.
5. S.C. Sharma, Operations Research, Discovery Publishing House, 2006

18
 WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

ME 353 UE
PRODUCTION DRAWING

Instruction (Periods per week) 6

Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 75 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
Credits 4

1. Fromat of drawing sheet, title block, columns for materials, processes, part list etc.
conventional representation of materials and parts (Screwed joint, Welded joints, Springs,
Gears, Elements of electrical, Hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, machine tool elements)
Abbreviated indication of standard parts in assembly drawings.

2. Limits and fits, Basic definitions of terms: I.T. Grades of Tolerances and their estimation,
fundamental deviations for Hole based and Shaft based systems. Alpha numeric
designation of limits/fits. Types of Fits. Interchangeability and selective assembly. Study of
Examples involving selection of fits and calculation of limits. Form and positional tolerances.

3. Indication of production requirements: Conventional practices of indicating tolerances of

size, fit, geometrical form and position tolerances. Surface finish, surface treatments.
Specification and indication method of above features on the drawings. Calculation of limits.
Suggestion of suitable fits for mating parts.

4. Production drawing practice: Part drawings from assembly drawings with conventional
representations described in syllabus at (1) and (3) above. Process sheets. Process sheet
preparation incorporating Tool Work orientation diagrams. Tolerances and finishes
obtainable from different manufacturing processes. Study of I.S. 2709 on limits and fits.

N.B. Tolerance charts to be provided in the examination Hall for calculation of limits.

Suggested Reading:

1. P. Narsimha Reddy, T.A. Janardhan Reddy, C.S. Rao, Production Drawing Practice, High
Tech Publishers, 2001.
th
2. R.K. Jain, Engineering Metrology, Khanna Publishers, 8 Ed. 1985.

3. K.L. Narayana, P. Kannayya and K. Venkat Reddy, Production Drawing, New Age
International (p) Ltd. Revised edition, 1997.

19
 WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

ME 354 UE
HYDRAULIC MACHINERY AND SYSTEMS

Instruction (Periods per week) 4

Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 75 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
Credits 4

Objectives:
1. The purpose of this course is to learn the Fluid properties and fundamentals of Fluid
statics and fluid flow
2. To introduce the concepts of flow measurements and flow through pipes
3. To introduce the concepts of momentum principles
4. To impart the knowledge on pumps and turbines
Unit-I

Introduction: Classification of Hydraulic machinery. Energy transfer in hydraulic turbines. Positive

displacement and Rotodynamic pumps and description of their working principles.

Dynamic action of water: Impact of water jets on flat plates and curved surfaces – single and
series, stationary and moving types. Forces on hinged plates and pipe bends. Impulse –
momentum equation. Flow over radial and curved vanes.

Unit-II

Reciprocating pumps: Classification, working details, theory and terms used for single and
double acting pumps. Effect of acceleration head and friction. Indicator diagrams. Effect of
cavitation and limiting suction head on pump speed. Variation of pressure inside pump cylinder
during suction and delivery strokes. Work done, power required and efficiency. Functions of air
vessels. Work saved and rate of flow from air vessels. Losses and performance curves for
reciprocating pumps. Industrial applications.

Unit-III

Centrifugal pumps: Working and constructional details of single stage centrifugal pump.
Installation. Priming – significance and methods of priming. Basic classification of CF pumps.
Types of impellers, casings and vane shapes used. Simple and multistage pumps and their
applications. Series and parallel operation of CF pumps. Theory and terminology used CF
pumps. Manometric head and its importance. Manometric efficiency and other efficiencies.
Losses in CF pumps. Velocity diagrams. Effect of number of vanes and outlet angle of vane on
head developed. Design of radial impellers and volute casing. Origin of cavitation. Limiting
suction lift and NPSH.

Principles of similarity: Unit quantities, specific speed, performance prediction from model
testing. Performance and characteristic curves. Methods of balancing of end thrust in CF pump
installations.

Unit-IV

Hydraulic Turbines: Classification of impulse and reaction turbines and their differences in
working. Impulse turbines: Salient features and working details of Pelton wheel installation.
Velocity diagrams. Calculation of number of buckets, bucket sizes and power developed. Overall
efficiency, speed regulation methods.

20
Reaction turbines: Constructional details and working of Francis and Kaplan turbines. Draft tube
in reaction turbines. Theory, types and efficiency of draft tubes. Velocity diagrams. Blade angles
and blade dimensions. Power developed and efficiencies, pressure head at inlet of the runner.

Principles of similarity applied to hydraulic turbines. Unit quantities, specific speed and its
significance for turbine selection. Performance prediction from model tests. Performance and
characteristic curves for Pelton wheel, Francis and Kaplan turbines. Characteristic diagram.
Automatic speed regulation in power plants. Losses in turbine operation. Cavitation effects in
reaction turbines and remedial measures. Functions and types of surge tanks.

Unit-V

Hydraulic equipment and system: Working and simple problems on hydraulic ram, hydraulic
accumulator and intensifier and hydraulic press. Working details of fluid coupling torque
converter. Description of general hydraulic valves in use.

Hydraulic power controls and fluidics: General description of servo-mechanism – Block diagram,
types and applications, servo valves. Description of simple valve operated and pump controlled
servo mechanisms. Introduction to fluidics. Terms used and Basic concepts of fluidic devices
and attachment device. Description of working of amplifiers - Bistable, proportional, Turbulence
and Vertex types.

Suggested Reading

1. Jagdish Lal, Hydraulic Machines, Metropolitan Book Co., 1965.

2. Modi, P.N. & Seth, S.M., A Text book of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, Standard
Book House, New Delhi, 2007.
3. N.S. Govind Rao, Fluid Flow, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 1983.

4. R.K. Bansal, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd., 2004.

5. Subirkar, Introduction to Fluidics, Published at Oxford & IBM Publishing Co., Bombay & New
Delhi, 1984.

21
 WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

ME 355 UE
REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

Instruction (Periods per week) 4

Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 75 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
Credits 4

Objectives:
1. To understand the basic concepts of refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
2. To study the methods of refrigeration for commercial and industrial applications.
3. To study the lower temperature applications: cryogenics by using cascade systems.
4. Solving the problems related to cooling and heating system (HVAC).

Unit-I
Definition of Refrigeration & Air Conditioning. Necessity of refrigeration. Applications of
refrigeration and air conditioning. Units of refrigeration. Refrigerants classification and desirable
properties of refrigerants.

Air refrigeration: Carnot refrigeration cycle and its limitation. Air refrigeration cycle operating on
Brayton cycle and analysis.

Aircraft refrigeration: Necessity. Advantages of using air cycles for aircraft refrigeration.
Refrigeration systems for low and high speed aircrafts.

Unit-II
Vapour compression system: Simple vapour compression cycle: COP, representation of cycle on
T-S, P-H and H-S diagrams. Actual vapour compression cycle. Effect of superheating and sub
cooling – problems.

Vapour absorption refrigeration systems: Ammonia –water, Lithium Bromide – water systems.
Improvements using analyzer and rectifier. Desirable properties of combinations. Electrolux
refrigerator – Its working.

Unit-III
Steam jet refrigeration systems: Analysis using T-S and H-S diagrams. Quantity of motive steam
required. Use of barometric and evaporative condensers. Limitations and advantages of steam
jet systems.

Thermoelectric refrigeration systems: Seebeck effect, Peltier effect and Thompson effect.
Analysis of the thermoelectric refrigeration systems using Peltier effect. Expression for COP.
Criterion for selecting thermoelectric effects.

Vortex tube refrigeration – principle and working.

Unit-IV
Psychrometric properties of air: Psychrometric chart and psychrometric processes and
combination of processes. By pass factor. SHR and Room conditioning using SHR with and
without recirculation.Design and classification of Air conditioning systems, RSHF, GSHF, ERSF.
Human comfort and tolerances. ASHRAE comfort charts. Effective temperature.

22
Unit-V

Cryogenics: Limitations of single stage vapour compression systems applied to low temperature
applications. Multistage compression and cascade systems for production of low temperature.
Joule Thompson effect and coefficient. Inversion curve. Liquification of air using Linde and
cloude systems. Liquification of hydrogen and helium. Application of cryogenics in metallurgy,
cryobiology and cryosurgery.

Suggested Reading

1. C.P. Arora & S. Domkundwar, A course in Refrigeration and air conditioning, Dhanapatrai &
Sons, 1996.

2. V.K. Jain, Refrigeration and Air conditioning, S. Chand & Company, 1996.

3. Jordon & Priester, Principles of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Prentice Hall, India,
1965.

4. Marshall siting, Cryogenics, D. Van Nostrand Company, Inc., 1963.

23
 WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

ME 381 UE
METROLOGY AND MACHINE TOOLS LAB.

Instruction (Periods per week) 3

Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 50 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
Credits 2

Objectives:
1. To have knowledge of various precision measuring instruments.
2. To familiarise machining and metal cutting operations.

Metrology and Instrumentation:

1. a) Measurement with inside, outside and depth micrometers, Vernier calipers and Height
gauges.
b) Measurement of roundness errors with Bench Centres, V-block and dial guage.
2. a) Measurement of Linear and Angular dimensions with Tool Maker’s Microscope: Flat
specimens. Plain cylindrical specimens with centers and threaded components.
b) Measurement of angles with Sinebar, Bevel protractor and Precision level.
3. Measurement with Dial Indicator / Electrical Comparator / Mechanical Comparator / Dial
Bore Gauge / Snap Gauge.
4. Calibration of Outside micrometer / Dial gauge.
5. Calibration and Force measurement with Strain gauge type load cell / Proving Ring / Spring
type sensor.
6. Speed measurement with contact & non-contact type sensors / Temperature measurement
with Thermocouple.

Machining Operations:

7. Thread Cutting on Lathe: single start and multi start threads.

8. Typical exercises on Shaper, Drilling machine, Milling machine and cylindrical grinding
machine.

9. Gear milling.

10. Production of threads with taps and threading dies and milling cutters.

Metal Cutting:
11. Estimation of shear angle by measuring thickness and length of chips.

12. Measurement of Cutting forces with Lathe tool dynamometer and determination of friction
angle and stresses on shear plane and rake plane.

13. a) Test for tool life.

b) Measurement of Chip-tool interface temperature by thermocouple.

14. Study of reaming, boring and burnishing operations.

15. Experiments on CNC Lathe, CNC Milling and CNC EDM.

24
 WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

ME 382 UE
HYDRAULIC MACHINERY LAB.

Instruction (Periods per week) 3

Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 50 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
Credits 2

Objectives:
1. The purpose of the lab course is to support the understanding of the application of
theoretical concepts of hydraulics machinery.
2. To conduct performance tests on pumps, turbines and other hydraulic machines.

1. Study of positive displacement and Rotodynamic pumps with the help of models.

2. Study of the working of turbines.

3. Performance and characteristic curves of a centrifugal pump.

4. Performance and characteristic curves of Peltron wheel and Turgo wheel.

5. Performance and characteristic curves of Francis turbine.

6. Performance of reciprocating pump.

7. Performance and characteristic curves of Kaplan turbine.

8. Performance of Axial Flow pump.

9. Study of hydraulic and pneumatic control circuits and assembly of simple control circuits.

10. Performance study of Jet pump.

25
26
ELECTIVES

27
 WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

ME 356 UE
ENERGY SYSTEMS

Instruction (Periods per week) 4

Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 75 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
Credits 4
Objectives:
1. To understand the concepts and applications of non-conventional energy sources.
2. To learn the principles of power generation - solar, wind, biomass, waste heat recovery,
IGCC
Unit-I
Solar energy: Solar radiation – measurement, collection and storage, design of flat plate and
parabolic concentrating collectors. Solar power plants. Photo voltaic power systems. Application
of SPV and Solar Thermal Systems.

Unit-II
Wind Energy: Estimation of wind energy potential. Horizontal and vertical axis wind turbine
rotors. Aerodynamic design considerations for wind rotor blades. Wind electric generators
operation and control. Aero generators for battery charging.

Unit-III
Bio mass energy: Source of biomass. Energy from solid wastes. Biomass for energy production.
Methane production. Bio mass energy conversion technologies. Use of Biogasifier. Bio mass
power generation using agricultural residues. Introduction to Hybrid energy systems.

Unit-IV
Principles of waste heat recovery and co-generation. Analysis of heat recovery systems.
Regenerators and recuperations for waste heat recovery, Advantages of fluidized bed boilers.
Atmospheric fluidized bed combustion (AFBC), Pressurized fluidized bed combustion (PFBC)
and Circulation fluidized bed combustion (CFBC).

Unit-V
Co-generation power systems, condensate and back pressure steam turbines. Design of waste
heat recovery boilers. Combined cycle power plants based on waste heat recovery. Integrated
gasification combined cycle (IGCC) power plants. Optimisation of power plant cycle efficiency.
Clean coal technologies.

Suggested Reading
1. D. Yogi Goswami Frant Krcish, Principles of Solar Engineering Taylor and Francis, USA,
1999.
2. Tony Burton, David Sharpe, Nickel Jenking Wind Energy Hand Book, John Wiley and
Sons, Newyork, USA, 2001.
3. Ajit Varma, Basant Behera, Green Energy, Biomass Processing Technology, Capital
Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2003.
4. V. Ganapathy, Industrial Boilers Heat Recovery Steam Generators, ABCO Industries, USA,
2002.

28
 WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

ME 357 UE
GAS DYNAMICS

Instruction (Periods per week) 4

Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 75 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
Credits 4
Objectives:
1. To understand the dynamics of compressible flow.
2. To do problems on the flow through nozzles and diffusers
3. To learn the concepts of Fanno flow, Rayleigh flow and shock waves.
Unit-I

INTRODUCTION
Concept of continuum and control volume, continuity equation, momentum equation, streamline,
steady, one dimensional dynamic equation of a fluid flow with and without friction, energy
equation, properties of atmosphere, standard atmosphere, relative pressure, use of air and gas
tables. Condition for neglecting compressibility. Compressible flow, acoustic velocity, Mach
number, Mach cone, Mach angle.

Unit-II

Isentropic flow: Stagnation enthalpy, density, pressure and temperature, local acoustic speed,
maximum speed, variation of compressibility with mach number, variable area flow, criteria for
acceleration and deceleration, critical condition, nozzle discharge coefficient, nozzle efficiency,
operation of nozzles under varying backpressures.

Unit-III

Flow in constant area duct: Adiabatic and isothermal – flow calculation of pressure, temperature,
density, Mach number relationships. Limiting length of duct for adiabatic and isothermal flow.
Fanno line.

Unit-IV

Diabatic flow : Flow of perfect gases in constant area duct with heat exchange, density,
temperature, pressure and Mach number relationships. Limiting conditions. Rayleigh line.

Unit-V

Wave phenomenon: Pressure disturbances in compressible fluid, type of shock waves – normal,
shock. Pressure – density – velocity – temperature and Mach number relations for a plane
normal shock – shock intensity – Rayleigh – Pilot and Prandtl – Pitot equation for normal shock.
Introduction to oblique shockwaves and hypersonic flow.

Suggested Reading

1. S.M. Yahya, Compressible Fluid Fows, Prentice Hall, 1980.

2. Zoeb Hussian, Gas dynamics through problems, WILEY EASTEERN LTD.
3. H.W. Lipman and A. Rashkho, Gas Dynamics, John Wiley, 1963.
4. Cambel and Jennings, Gas Dynamics, Mcgraw Hill, 1958.

29
 WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

ME 358 UE
MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS AND INDUSTRIAL NOISE CONTROL

Instruction (Periods per week) 4

Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 75 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
Credits 4

Objectives:
1. To familiarize with linear systems with degrees of freedom.
2. To have knowledge of sound wave, noise and acoustical materials

Unit-I

One degree Linear system: Energy method to find natural frequency, Arbitrarily applied periodic
input and its response.

Two degree freedom system: Vibration absorber, Centrifugal pendulum, Torsional vibration
damper.

Multi degree freedom system: Stiffness and flexibility matrix, Eigen values, De-coupling by modal
matrix, Reciprocal theorem, Method of influence coefficients.

Unit-II

Non linear systems: Free undamped vibrations with non-linear restoring forces, Forced
undamped vibrations with non-linear restoring forces, Self-excited vibrations, Stability. Methods
used for non-linear vibration problems: Phase plane trajectories, linearization, perturbation,
iteration and Fourier series.

Unit-III

Sound levels, Decibels and directivity: Introduction, Frequency, Period and wave length, Velocity
of sound, Sound power level and sound pressure level. Adding, subtracting and averaging
decibels, Directivity factor, Q, Directivity index, Determination of Lp.

Hearing, Hearing loss and psychological effects of noise: Anatomy frequency and loudness
response. Loudness interpretation, Perceived noise level, Noise criteria curves, Sound level,
Speech interference level, Masking.

Unit-IV

Noise control criteria and regulations: The occupational safety and Health Act of 1970, Noise
control act of 1972. Performance indices for environmental noise, Major sources of noise, Noise
from industrial plants, Trends in State and local Governments.

Instrumentation: Indoor measurements, Out door measurements. Types of micro phones.

Sensitivity, Special application considerations, Sound level meter, Spectrum analysers, Octave
band analysers, Narrow band analysers, Magnetic tape recorders, Real time analysers,
Environment noise measurements. Laboratory instruments.

Unit-V

30
Acoustical materials and structures: Sound absorbing materials, Duct noise, Mufflers pipe,
Wrapping materials.

Sources of noise: Introduction, Estimation of Noise source sound power, Fan or blower noise,
Electric motors as a source of noise, Pump noise, Air compressor noise, Noise produced by
typical building and construction equipment, Home appliance noise.

Suggested Reading

1. F.S. Tse, I.E. Morse & R.T. Hinkle, Mechanical Vibrations Theory and Applications, Allyn
and Bacon Inc., 1983.

2. J.D. Irwin & E.R. Graf, Industrial and Vibration Control, Prentice Hall, 1979.

3. R.F. Steidel, An Introduction to Mechanical Vibrations, John Wiley & Sons, 1971.

4. Rao. V. Dukkipati & J. Srinivas, Mechanical Vibrations, PHI, 2004.

31
 WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

ME 359 UE
THEORY OF ELASTICITY

Instruction (Periods per week) 4

Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 75 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
Credits 4

Objectives:
1. To familiarize stress and strain.
2. To understand problems on bending, torsion, thin wall, thick wall and columns

Unit-I

Analysis of Stress: Stress tensor, Equilibrium equations in Cartesian coordinates, Two

dimensional stress at a point and principal stresses. Three dimensional stress at a point and
principal stresses. Stresses on an oblique plane in terms of principal stresses.

Unit-II

Analysis of Strain: Strains in terms of displacements in Cartesian coordinates, Equations of

compatibility, Generalised Hook’s Law and Lame’s constants, Strain energy, Dilational and
distortional energy, St. Venant’s principle.

Unit-III

Two dimensional problems: Plane stress, Plane strain problems: Stress function, Bi-harmonic
equation, Equilibrium equations, Strain displacement relations and compatibility equations in
polar coordinates, Stress concentration.

Unit-IV

Bending of straight beams and curved beams. Torsion of shafts, Membrane analogy. Bending of
plates.

Unit-V

Axi-symmetric problems, Thick walled cylinders subjected to internal and external pressures,
Stresses in composite tubes, Rotating disks of uniform and variable thickness. General
treatment of column stability problems.

Suggested Reading

1. L.S. Srinath, Advanced Mechanics of Solids, Tat Mc Graw Hill Publ. Co., 1970.

2. S. Timeshenko & J.N. Goodier, Theory of Elasticity, Mc Graw Hill, 1970.

3. A.C. Uguaral, Advanced Strength and Theory of Elasticity, Elsevier Publication, 1965.

4. S. Singh, Theory of Elasticity, Khanna Publishers, 1979.

32
 WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

ME 360 UE
AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

Instruction (Periods per week) 4

Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 75 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
Credits 4

Objectives:
1. To familiarize with functioning of automobile and its components.
2. To understand systems supporting an automobile.
Unit-I

Multi cylinder engine arrangement - Firing order - crank shaft proportions – Balance weights –
single plane and multi plane crank shafts – Poppet valves and their operating mechanisms.
Petrol engine fuel system-single jet carburetor-compensation circuits used in carburetor- Types
of carburetors – Air filters – Petrol injection. Diesel fuel system – Plunger pump – Injector unit –
Types of injector nozzles.

Unit-II

Engine lubricating systems – Wet sump, dry sump and Petrol systems, Engine cooling – Air
cooling – Liquid cooling – Thermosyphon circulating system – Thermostat control – Pressurised
cooling system. Electrical system – Magneto, coil and electronic ignition systems – Distributor –
Spark plug – Batteries – Dynamo – Alternator – Wiring and lighting systems – Electrical
instruments.

Unit-III

Friction clutch-Desired features – Description and operation of multi coil spring clutch and
diaphragm spring clutch.

Gear box – Charcteristics of vahicle resistance to motion and tractive effort – Multi speed gear
box of sliding gear, constant mesh and synchromesh gear boxes – Gear changing mechanisms
– Gear box lubrications.

Propeller shaft – Hook’s type universal joint – constant velocity universal joints – slip joint.

Unit-IV

Final drive: Different gearing – Rear axle – Semi floating and fully floating axle hub.

Suspension: Sprung and unsprung mass – Rigid axle suspension – Leaf spring shackle
arrangement – independent suspension – Double transverse wishbone suspension – Torsion
bar suspension –Shock absorbers – Pneumatic type construction – tubeless and tubed tyres –
Cross ply and radial ply tyres – Comparitive merits – Slip angle – Common defects in tyre wear.

Unit-V

Steering system – Linkage arrangement and its components – Ackermann principle applied to
steering linkage and modified Ackermann linkage – Wheel alignment – Caster and Camber –
Rack and pinion steering assembly.

33
Brake systems – Description and operation of hydraulic brake – Leading and trailing shoe layout
– Disc brakes – Master cylinder – Hand brake linkage.

Suggested Reading

1. H. Heisler, Vehicle and Engine Technology, ELBS, 1965.

2. P.L. Kohli, Automotive Electrical Equipment, Tata McGraw Hill, 1985.

3. William H. Crouse & Donald L. Anglin, Automotive Mechanics, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company, 2004.
th
4. Gouse and Anglin, Automotive mechanics, 10 Ed., Tata Mc Graw Hill Pubilshers Co. Ltd.,
2004.

WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

34
ME 361 UE
POWDER METALLURGY

Instruction (Periods per week) 4

Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 75 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
Credits 4
Objectives:
1. To understand the importance and advantages of Powder Metallurgy.
2. To learn the steps of powder metallurgy-powder properties, mixing, compaction,
sintering, post sintering operations, testing.

Unit-I

Introduction, importance and advantages of Powder Metallurgy.

POWDER MANUFACTURE: Comminution, solid state reduction, electrolysis, thermal
decomposition, and Atomization (water atomization, oil atomization, gas atomization, centrifugal
atomization).

Unit-II
POWDER PROPERTIES, CHARACTERIZATION, AND MIXING: Chemical composition, particle
shape, powder density, particle size, size distribution compressibility, green strength. Blending
and mixing.
COMPACTION: Compact size, tool materials, design of sintered part, Olivetti process hot
pressing, injection moulding, cold iso-static pressing, and hot iso-static pressing.

Unit-III
SINTERING: Theory of sintering. Sintering practice – furnace desing, furnace atmospheres,
vacuum sintering, control of shrinkage, liquid phase sintering, activated sintering, and loose
powder sintering.

Unit-IV

POST-SINTERING OPERATIONS: Re-press and re-enter, hot re-press, hot forge in a closed
die, sizing, coining, HIP, steam treatment, infiltration, and impregnation. Heat treatment,
hardening, and tempering, surface hardening, electro-plating, and other coatings. Deburring,
machining and joining. Sinter forging.

Unit-V
Testing of sintered parts. Applications: Porous bearings and filters. Magnetic Materials, super
alloys, High speed steels, Stainless steels, ODS materials, Production of Near-net shapes,
Rapidly solidified powders, and spray forming. Manufacturing of Cutting tools, forming dies using
powder metallurgy.

Suggested Reading
1. E.P. DeGarmo, J.T. Black, R.A. Kohser, Materials and processes in manufacturing – 8th Ed.,
Prentice Hall, 1997.
2. Roy A. Lindberg, Processes and materials of manufacture – 4th Ed., Prentice Hall of India
Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1995.
3. H.H. Hausner – Hand book of powder metallurgy.

35
 WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

ME 362 UE
COMPUTATIONAL FLUID FLOWS

Instruction (Periods per week) 4

Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 75 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
Credits 4

Objectives:
1. To understand the equations of fluid flow.
2. To learn Finite difference method with heat transfer equations and grid generation.
3. To learn Finite volume method and staggered grid.

Unit-I

Review of basic equations of fluid dynamics: Continuity, Momentum and Energy equations-
Navier Stokes equations, Reynolds and Favre averaged N-S equations. Heat transfer
conduction equations for steady and unsteady flows. Steady convection-diffusion equation.

Unit-II

Introduction to turbulence, Mixing length model, K-e turbulence Model.

Classification of PDEs-Elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic equations. Initial and boundary value
problems.

Unit-III

Concepts of Finite difference methods- forward, backward and central difference. Finite
difference solutions-Parabolic partial differential equations. Euler, Crank Nicholson,Implicit
methods. Higher order difference methods. Errors, consistency. stability analysis- von Neumann
analysis. Convergence criteria.

Unit-IV

Elliptic partial differential equations – Jacobi, Gauss Seidel and ADI methods. Viscous
incompressible flow, Stream function- Vorticity method. Introduction to Grid Generation- Types of
grid- O,H,C.

Unit- V
Introduction to finite volume method. Finite volume formulations for diffusion equation,
convection diffusion equation. Solution algorithm for pressure velocity coupling in steady flows,
Staggered grid, SIMPLE Algorithm.

Suggested Reading

1. Muralidhar K, Sundararjan T, Computational Fluid Flow and Heat transfer, Narosa

Publishing House, 2003.
2. Chung, T J, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Cambridge University Press, 2002.
3. Patankar, S V, Numerical Heat transfer and Fluid flow, Hemisphere Publishing Company,
New York, 1980.
4. John D Anderson, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Mc Graw Hill, Inc., 1995.
5. Pradip Niyogi, Chakrabartty S K, Laha M K, Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics,
Pearson Education,2005

36
WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

ME 363 UE
NANO MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY

Instruction (Periods per week) 4

Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 75 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
Credits 4

Objectives:
1. To familiarize Nano materials and technology.
2. To understand Nano structures, fabrication and special Nano materials.

Unit-I
Introduction: Nanoscale, Properties at Nanoscale, advantages and disadvantages, importance of
Nano Technology, Bottom-up and Top-down approaches, challenges in Nano Technology.

Unit-II
Materials of Nano Technology:
Introduction-Si-based materials, Ge-based materials, Smart materials, metals, Ferroelectric
materials, Polymer materials, GaAs & InP (III-V) group materials, Nano tribology and Materials,
Principles and analytical techniques of XRD, SEM, TEM and STM/AFM.

Unit-III
Nano Structures:
Zero dimensional Nano structure (Nano Particles)- Synthesis procedure, characterization
techniques, properties and applications of Nano Particles
One dimensional Nano structures (Nano Wires, Nano Tubes)- Various Synthesis procedure,
characterization procedure and principles involved, properties and applications of Nano Wires,
Types of Nano Tubes, Synthesis procedure, characterization properties and applications of
Nano Tubes.

Unit-IV
Nano Fabrication:
Introduction, Basic fabrication techniques (Lithography, thin film deposition, and doping) MEMS
fabrication techniques, Nano fabrication techniques (E-beam Nano-imprint fabrication, Epitaxy
and strain engineering, Scanned probe techniques).

Unit-V
Special Nano Materials
Nano Composites: Introduction, Synthesis procedures, various systems (metal-polymer, metal-
ceramics and polymer-Ceramics), Characterization procedures, applications. Nano Biomaterials:
Introduction, Biocompatibility, anti-bacterial activity, principles involved, applications.

Suggested Reading

1. A.K.Bandyopadyay, Nano Materials, New Age Publications, 2007.

2. T. Pradeep, Nano: The Essentials: Understanding Nanoscience and Nanotechnolgy, Tata
McGraw-Hill, 2008.
3. Carl. C. Koch, Nano Materials Synthesis, Properties and Applications, Jaico Publishing
House, 2008.
4. Willia Illsey Atkinson, NanoTechnology, Jaico Publishing House, 2009.

37
ME 364 UE
NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES
Instruction (periods per week) : 4
Duration of University Examination : 3 Hours
University Examination : 75 Marks
Sessional : 25 Marks

Unit-I
Statistics on conventional energy sources and supply in developing countries,
Definition - concepts of NCES. Limitation of RES. Criteria for assessing the potential
of NCES. Classification of NCES - Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Biomas, Ocean Energy
Sources, Comparison of these energy sources.

Unit-II
Solar Energy-Definition-Energy available from Sun. Solar radiation data. Solar energy
conversion into heat-Flat plate and concentrating collectors. Principle of Natural and
Forced convection. Solar engines-Stirling, Brayton engines, Photovoltaics-p-n
junctions. Solar cells. PV systems-Stand-alone, Grid connected solar power satellite.
Calculation of energy through photovoltaic power generation.

Unit-III
Wind energy-Energy available from wind, General formula-Lift and Drag-Basis of
wind energy conversion-Effect of density, frequency variances, angle of attack, wind
speed. Windmill rotors-Horizontal axis and Vertical axis rotors. Determination of
torque coefficient. Induction type generators-Working principle.

Unit-IV
Nature of Geothermal sources, Definition and classification of resources. Utilization
for electricity generation and direct heating. Well Head power generating units. Basic
features - Atmospheric exhaust and condensing, exhaust types of conventional steam
turbines. Pyrolysis of Biomass to produce solid, liquid and gaseous fuels. Biomass
gasification. Constructional details of gasifier, usage of biogas of chulhas. Various
types of chulhas for rural energy needs.

Unit-V
Wave, Tidal and OTEC energy - Difference between tidal and wave power generation.
Principles of tidal and wave power generation. OTEC power plants. Operational of
small open-cycle experimental facility. Design of 5 Mw OTEC pro-commercial plant.
Economics of OTEC. Environmental Impacts of OTEC. Status of multiple product
OTEC systems.

Suggested Reading
1. Ashok V. Desai, "Non-Conventional Energy", Wiley Eastern Ltd., 1990.
2. Mittal K.M.,"Non-Conventional Energy Systems", Wheeler Publishing Co. Ltd.,
1997.
3. Ramesh R., Kumar K.U., "Renewable Energy Technologies", Narosa Publishing
House, New Delhi, 1997.
38
 WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014
PH 321 UE
SOLID STATE PHYSICS

Instruction (Periods per week) 4

Duration of University Examination 3 Hours
University Examination 75 Marks
Sessional 25 Marks
Credits 4

Unit-I
Introduction, concept of reciprocal lattice, X-ray diffraction conditions, Brillowin Zone.
Phonons I: Lattice Vibrations: Vibrations of monatomic lattices, lattice with two atoms per
primitive cell, quartization of lattice vibrations phonon momentum.
Phonons II: Lattice heat capacity, Einstein model, Density of nodes in one dimension and three
dimensions, Debye’s theory of lattice heat capacity.

Unit-II
Free electron Fermigas: Introduction, Energy levels and density of (states) orbitals in one
dimension, effect of temperature on the Fermi-Dirac distribution, Free electron gas in three
dimensions, heat capacity of electron gas, paramagnetism of free electrons, thermionic emission
from metals, energy distribution of emitted electrons.

Unit-III
Ferromagnetism and Antiferromagnetism: Curie point and exchange integral, Temperature
dependence of the saturation magnetization, thermal excitation of magnons, Neutron magnetic
scattering, Anisotropy energy, transition region between domains, origin of domains, coercive
force and Hysteresis, magnetic bubble domains, Antiferromagnetic order, susceptibility below
Neel temperature, Antiferromagnetic magnons.

Unit-IV

Superconductivity: Occurrence of superconductivity, Destruction of superconductivity by

magnetic fields, Meissner effect, Isotope effect, thermal survey, thermodynamics of
superconducting transition, London equations, coherence length, BCS theory, Flux quantization
in superconducting rigns, Type-II superconductors, Josephson effect.D C Josephson effect, A C
Josephson effect

Unit-V
Plasmons, polaritons and polarons : Dielectric function of electron gas, plasma optics,
Dispersion relation for electromagnetic waves, Transverse optical modes in a plasma,
Longitudinal plasma oscillations, plasmons, electromagnetic screening, screening and phonons
in metals, polaritons, LST relation, Electron-Electron interaction, Electron-phonon interation
(definition of phonons).

Suggested Reading

1. C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, Wiley Eastern 1994.

2. A.J. Dekker, Solid State Physics, Macmillan, 1991.
3. S.O. Pillai, Solid State Physics. New Age Internationald, 2008.
4. Harald Ibach & Luth Hans, Solid State Physics: An Introduction to Theory and Experiment,
Narosa Publishing House, 1991

39