ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI

AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS
B.E. AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
REGULATIONS – 2017
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM
III SEMESTER CURRICULUM AND SYLLABI

SEMESTER III

SL. COURSE CONTACT

COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
NO. CODE PERIODS
THEORY
1. Transforms and Partial BS
MA8353 4 4 0 0 4
Differential Equations
2. ME8392 Manufacturing Technology PC 3 3 0 0 3
3. Aero Engineering PC
AE8301 3 3 0 0 3
Thermodynamics
4. Fluid Mechanics and ES
CE8394 4 4 0 0 4
Machinery
5. Strength of Materials for ES
CE8395 3 3 0 0 3
Mechanical Engineers
6. Elements of Aeronautical PC
AE8302 3 3 0 0 3
Engineering
PRACTICAL
7. CE8381 Strength of Materials and ES
Fluid Mechanics & 4 0 0 4 2
Machinery Laboratory
8. AE8311 Thermodynamics PC
4 0 0 4 2
Laboratory
9. HS8381 Interpersonal EEC
2 0 0 2 1
Skills/Listening & Speaking
TOTAL 30 20 0 10 25

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MA8353 TRANSFORMS AND PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS L T P C
4 0 0 4
OBJECTIVES :
 To introduce the basic concepts of PDE for solving standard partial differential equations.
 To introduce Fourier series analysis which is central to many applications in engineering
apart from its use in solving boundary value problems.
 To acquaint the student with Fourier series techniques in solving heat flow problems used
in various situations.
 To acquaint the student with Fourier transform techniques used in wide variety of
situations.
 To introduce the effective mathematical tools for the solutions of partial differential
equations that model several physical processes and to develop Z transform techniques for
discrete time systems.

UNIT I PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 12

Formation of partial differential equations – Singular integrals - Solutions of standard types of first
order partial differential equations - Lagrange’s linear equation - Linear partial differential
equations of second and higher order with constant coefficients of both homogeneous and non-
homogeneous types.

UNIT II FOURIER SERIES 12

Dirichlet’s conditions – General Fourier series – Odd and even functions – Half range sine series –
Half range cosine series – Complex form of Fourier series – Parseval’s identity – Harmonic
analysis.

UNIT III APPLICATIONS OF PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 12

Classification of PDE – Method of separation of variables - Fourier Series Solutions of one
dimensional wave equation – One dimensional equation of heat conduction – Steady state
solution of two dimensional equation of heat conduction.

UNIT IV FOURIER TRANSFORMS 12

Statement of Fourier integral theorem – Fourier transform pair – Fourier sine and
cosine transforms – Properties – Transforms of simple functions – Convolution theorem –
Parseval’s identity.

UNIT V Z - TRANSFORMS AND DIFFERENCE EQUATIONS 12

Z-transforms - Elementary properties – Inverse Z-transform (using partial fraction and residues) –
Initial and final value theorems - Convolution theorem - Formation of difference equations –
Solution of difference equations using Z - transform.
TOTAL : 60 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
 Understand how to solve the given standard partial differential equations.
 Solve differential equations using Fourier series analysis which plays a vital role in
engineering applications.
 Appreciate the physical significance of Fourier series techniques in solving one and two
dimensional heat flow problems and one dimensional wave equations.
 Understand the mathematical principles on transforms and partial differential equations
would provide them the ability to formulate and solve some of the physical problems of
engineering.

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  Use the effective mathematical tools for the solutions of partial differential equations by
using
Z transform techniques for discrete time systems.

TEXT BOOKS :
1. Grewal B.S., “Higher Engineering Mathematics", 43rd Edition, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi,
2014.
2. Narayanan S., Manicavachagom Pillay.T.K and Ramanaiah.G "Advanced Mathematics for
Engineering Students", Vol. II & III, S.Viswanathan Publishers Pvt. Ltd, Chennai, 1998.

REFERENCES :
1. B.V Ramana.., "Higher Engineering Mathematics", McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi,
2016.
2. Erwin Kreyszig, "Advanced Engineering Mathematics ", 10th Edition, John Wiley, India, 2016.
3. G. James, "Advanced Modern Engineering Mathematics", 3rd Edition, Pearson Education,
2007.
4. L.C Andrews, L.C and Shivamoggi, B, "Integral Transforms for Engineers" SPIE Press, 1999.
5. N.P. Bali. and Manish Goyal, "A Textbook of Engineering Mathematics", 9 th Edition, Laxmi
Publications Pvt. Ltd, 2014.
6. R.C. Wylie, and Barrett, L.C., “Advanced Engineering Mathematics “Tata McGraw Hill
Education Pvt. Ltd, 6th Edition, New Delhi, 2012.

ME8392 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE:
 The automobile components such as piston, connecting rod, crankshaft, engine block, front
axle, frame, body etc., are manufactured by various types of production processes involving
casting, welding, machining, metal forming, power metallurgy etc. Hence B.E. Automobile
Engineering students must study this course Production Technology.
UNIT I CASTING 8
Casting types, procedure to make sand mould, types of core making, moulding tools, machine
moulding, special moulding processes – CO2 moulding; shell moulding, investment mounding,
permanent mould casting, pressure die casting, centrifugal casting, continuous casting, casting
defects.
UNIT II WELDING 8
Classification of welding processes. Principles of Oxy-acetylene gas welding. A.C metal arc
welding, resistance welding, submerged arc welding, tungsten inert gas welding, metal inert gas
welding, plasma arc welding, thermit welding, electron beam welding, laser beam welding, defects
in welding, soldering and brazing.
UNIT III MACHINING 13
General principles (with schematic diagrams only) of working and commonly performed operations
in the following machines: Lathe, Shaper, Planer, Horizontal milling machine, Universal drilling
machine, Cylindrical grinding machine, Capstan and Turret lathe. Basics of CNC machines.
General principles and applications of the following processes: Abrasive jet machining, Ultrasonic
machining, Electric discharge machining, Electro chemical machining, Plasma arc machining,
Electron beam machining and Laser beam machining.

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UNIT IV FORMING AND SHAPING OF PLASTICS 7
Types of plastics - Characteristics of the forming and shaping processes – Moulding of
Thermoplastics – Working principles and typical applications of - Injection moulding – Plunger and
screw machines – Blow moulding – Rotational moulding – Film blowing – Extrusion - Typical
industrial applications – Thermoforming – Processing of Thermosets – Working principles and
typical applications - Compression moulding – Transfer moulding – Bonding of Thermoplastics –
Fusion and solvent methods – Induction and Ultrasonic methods

UNIT V METAL FORMING AND POWDER METALLURGY 9

Principles and applications of the following processes: Forging, Rolling, Extrusion, Wire drawing
and Spinning, Powder metallurgy – Principal steps involved advantages, disadvantages and
limitations of powder metallurgy.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 The Students can able to use different manufacturing process and use this in industry for
component production
TEXT BOOKS
1. Hajra Choudhury, “Elements of Workshop Technology”, Vol. I and II, Media Promoters and
Publishers Pvt., Ltd., Mumbai, 2005.
2. Nagendra Parashar B.S. and Mittal R.K., “Elements of Manufacturing Processes”, Prentice-
Hall of India Private Limited, 2007.
REFERENCES
1. Adithan. M and Gupta. A.B., “Manufacturing Technology”, New Age, 2006.
2. “H.M.T. Production Technology – Handbook”, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2000.
3. Jain. R.K. and S.C. Gupta, “Production Technology”, Khanna Publishers. 16th Edition,2001.
4. Roy. A. Linberg, “Process and Materials of Manufacture”, PHI, 2000.
5. Serope Kalpajian, Steven R.Schmid, “Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Materials”,
Fourth Edition, Pearson Education, Inc. 2007.

AE8301 AERO ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS L T P C

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES:
 Aero Thermodynamics study includes quantitative analysis of machine and processes for
transformation of energy and between work and heat.
 Laws of thermodynamics would be able to quantify through measurement of related
properties, to these energies and their interactions.
 To develop basic concept of air cycle, gas turbine engines and heat transfer.

UNIT I FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPT AND FIRST LAW 9

Concept of continuum, macroscopic approach, thermodynamic systems – closed, open and
isolated. Property, state, path and process, quasi-static process, work, internal energy, enthalpy,
specific heat capacities and heat transfer, SFEE, application of SFEE to jet engine components,
First law of thermodynamics, relation between pressure, volume and temperature for various
processes, Zeroth law of thermodynamics.

UNIT II SECOND LAW AND ENTROPY 9

Second law of thermodynamics – Kelvin Planck and Clausius statements of second law.
Reversibility and Irreversibility, Thermal reservoir, Carnot theorem. Carnot cycle, Reversed Carnot
cycle, efficiency, COP, Thermodynamic temperature scale - Clausius inequality, Concept of
entropy, Entropy change for various processes. Mixing of fluids.

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UNIT III AIR STANDARD CYCLES 8
Otto, Diesel, Dual, Ericsson, Atkinson, Stirling and Brayton cycles - air standard efficiency - mean
effective pressure.

UNIT IV FUNDAMENTALS OF VAPOUR POWER CYCLES 9

Properties of pure substances – solid, liquid and vapour phases, phase rule, p-v, p-T, T-v, T-s, h-s
diagrams, p-v-T surfaces, thermodynamic properties of steam - calculations of work done and heat
transfer in non-flow and flow processes - standard Rankine cycle, Reheat and Regeneration cycle.
Heat rate, Specific steam consumption, Tonne of refrigeration.

UNIT V BASICS OF PROPULSION AND HEAT TRANSFER 10

Classification of jet engines - basic jet propulsion arrangement – Engine station number, thrust
equation – Specific thrust, SFC, TSFC, specific impulse, actual cycles, isentropic efficiencies of jet
engine components, polytropic efficiency, conduction in parallel, radial and composite wall, basics
of convective and radiation heat transfer.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES
 Able to relate laws of thermodynamics to jet engine components.
 Understands principle operation of piston engine and jet engines.
 Able to identify efficient cycle of air and jet engines.
 Capable to illustrate condition of working medium.
 Eligible to recognize and calculate heat transfer in complex systems involving several heat
transfer mechanisms.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Nag.P.K., “Engineering Thermodynamics”, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2013.
2. Rathakrishnan E., “Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics”, Prentice-Hall India, 2005.
3. Yunus A. Cengel and Michael A. Boles, “Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach”
McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 7thedition 2010.

REFERENCES:
1. Arora C.P, “ Thermodynamics”, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2003.
2. Holman.J.P., “Thermodynamics”, 3rd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2007.
3. Merala C, Pother, Craig W, Somerton, “Thermodynamics for Engineers”, Schaum Outline
Series,Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2004.
4. Ramalingam K.K. “Thermodynamics”, Sci-Tech Publications, 2006
5. Venwylen and Sontag, “Classical Thermodynamics”, Wiley Eastern, 1987

CE8394 FLUID MECHANICS AND MACHINERY L T P C

4 0 0 4
OBJECTIVES:
 The properties of fluids and concept of control volume are studied
 The applications of the conservation laws to flow through pipes are studied.
 To understand the importance of dimensional analysis
 To understand the importance of various types of flow in pumps.
 To understand the importance of various types of flow in turbines.

UNIT I FLUID PROPERTIES AND FLOW CHARACTERISTICS 12

Units and dimensions- Properties of fluids- mass density, specific weight, specific volume,
specific gravity, viscosity, compressibility, vapor pressure, surface tension and capillarity. Flow
characteristics – concept of control volume - application of continuity equation, energy
equation and momentum equation.
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 UNIT II FLOW THROUGH CIRCULAR CONDUITS 12
Hydraulic and energy gradient - Laminar flow through circular conduits and circular annuli-
Boundary layer concepts – types of boundary layer thickness – Darcy Weisbach equation –
friction factor- Moody diagram- commercial pipes- minor losses – Flow through pipes in series
and parallel.

UNIT III DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS 12

Need for dimensional analysis – methods of dimensional analysis – Similitude –types of
similitude - Dimensionless parameters- application of dimensionless parameters – Model
analysis.

UNIT IV PUMPS 12
Impact of jets - Euler’s equation - Theory of roto-dynamic machines – various efficiencies–
velocity components at entry and exit of the rotor- velocity triangles - Centrifugal pumps–
working principle - work done by the impeller - performance curves - Reciprocating pump-
working principle – Rotary pumps –classification.

UNIT V TURBINES 12
Classification of turbines – heads and efficiencies – velocity triangles. Axial, radial and mixed
flow turbines. Pelton wheel, Francis turbine and Kaplan turbines- working principles - work done
by water on the runner – draft tube. Specific speed - unit quantities – performance curves for
turbines – governing of turbines.
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to
 Apply mathematical knowledge to predict the properties and characteristics of a fluid.
 Can analyse and calculate major and minor losses associated with pipe flow in piping
networks.
 Can mathematically predict the nature of physical quantities
 Can critically analyse the performance of pumps
 Can critically analyse the performance of turbines.
TEXT BOOK:
1. Modi P.N. and Seth, S.M. "Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics", Standard Book House, New
Delhi 2013.
REFERENCES:
1. Graebel. W.P, "Engineering Fluid Mechanics", Taylor & Francis, Indian Reprint, 2011
2. Kumar K. L., "Engineering Fluid Mechanics", Eurasia Publishing House(p) Ltd., New
Delhi 2016
3. Robert W.Fox, Alan T. McDonald, Philip J.Pritchard, “Fluid Mechanics and Machinery”, 2011.
4. Streeter, V. L. and Wylie E. B., "Fluid Mechanics", McGraw Hill Publishing Co. 2010

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS FOR MECHANICAL

CE8395 ENGINEERS L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
 To understand the concepts of stress, strain, principal stresses and principal planes.
 To study the concept of shearing force and bending moment due to external loads in
determinate beams and their effect on stresses.
 To determine stresses and deformation in circular shafts and helical spring due to torsion.
 To compute slopes and deflections in determinate beams by various methods.
 To study the stresses and deformations induced in thin and thick shells.

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UNIT I STRESS, STRAIN AND DEFORMATION OF SOLIDS 9
Rigid bodies and deformable solids – Tension, Compression and Shear Stresses – Deformation of
simple and compound bars – Thermal stresses – Elastic constants – Volumetric strains – Stresses
on inclined planes – principal stresses and principal planes – Mohr’s circle of stress.

UNIT II TRANSVERSE LOADING ON BEAMS AND STRESSES IN BEAM 9

Beams – types transverse loading on beams – Shear force and bending moment in beams –
Cantilevers – Simply supported beams and over – hanging beams. Theory of simple bending–
bending stress distribution – Load carrying capacity – Proportioning of sections – Flitched beams –
Shear stress distribution.

UNIT III TORSION 9

Torsion formulation stresses and deformation in circular and hollows shafts – Stepped shafts–
Deflection in shafts fixed at the both ends – Stresses in helical springs – Deflection of helical
springs, carriage springs.

UNIT IV DEFLECTION OF BEAMS 9

Double Integration method – Macaulay’s method – Area moment method for computation of
slopes and deflections in beams - Conjugate beam and strain energy – Maxwell’s reciprocal
theorems.

UNIT V THIN CYLINDERS, SPHERES AND THICK CYLINDERS 9

Stresses in thin cylindrical shell due to internal pressure circumferential and longitudinal stresses
and deformation in thin and thick cylinders – spherical shells subjected to internal pressure –
Deformation in spherical shells – Lame’s theorem.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
Students will be able to
 Understand the concepts of stress and strain in simple and compound bars, the importance
of principal stresses and principal planes.
 Understand the load transferring mechanism in beams and stress distribution due to
shearing force and bending moment.
 Apply basic equation of simple torsion in designing of shafts and helical spring
 Calculate the slope and deflection in beams using different methods.
 Analyze and design thin and thick shells for the applied internal and external pressures.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Bansal, R.K., "Strength of Materials", Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd., 2007
2. Jindal U.C., "Strength of Materials", Asian Books Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2007

REFERENCES:
1. Egor. P.Popov “Engineering Mechanics of Solids” Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2002
2. Ferdinand P. Been, Russell Johnson, J.r. and John J. Dewole "Mechanics of Materials",
Tata McGraw Hill Publishing ‘co. Ltd., New Delhi, 2005.
3. Hibbeler, R.C., "Mechanics of Materials", Pearson Education, Low Price Edition, 2013
4. Subramanian R., "Strength of Materials", Oxford University Press, Oxford Higher Education
Series, 2010.

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AE8302 ELEMENTS OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Understand the Historical evaluation of Airplanes
 Study the different component systems and functions
 Understand the basic properties and principles behind the flight
 Study the different structures & construction
 Study the various types of power plants used in aircrafts

UNIT I HISTORY OF FLIGHT 8

Balloon flight-ornithopers-Early Airplanes by Wright Brothers, biplanes and monoplanes,
Developments in aerodynamics, materials, structures and propulsion over the years.

UNIT II AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATIONS AND ITS CONTROLS 10

Different types of flight vehicles, classifications-Components of an airplane and their functions-
Conventional control, powered control- Basic instruments for flying-Typical systems for control
actuation.

UNIT III BASICS OF AERODYNAMICS 9

Physical Properties and structures of the Atmosphere, Temperature, pressure and altitude
relationships, Newton’s Law of Motions applied to Aeronautics-Evolution of lift, drag and moment.
Aerofoils, Mach number, Maneuvers.

UNIT IV BASICS OF PROPULSION 9

Basic ideas about piston, turboprop and jet engines – use of propeller and jets for thrust
production- Comparative merits, Principle of operation of rocket, types of rocket and typical
applications, Exploration into space.

UNIT V BASICS OF AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES 9

General types of construction, Monocoque, semi-monocoque and geodesic constructions, typical
wing and fuselage structure. Metallic and non-metallic materials. Use of Aluminium alloy, titanium,
stainless steel and composite materials. Stresses and strains-Hooke’s law- stress-strain diagrams-
elastic constants-Factor of Safety.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
 Learn the history of aircraft & developments over the years
 Ability to identify the types & classifications of components and control systems
 Understand the basic concepts of flight & Physical properties of Atmosphere
 An ability to differentiate the types of fuselage and constructions.
 Different types of Engines and principles of Rocket

TEXT BOOKS
1. Anderson, J.D., Introduction to Flight, McGraw-Hill; 8th edition , 2015
2. Stephen.A. Brandt, Introduction to aeronautics: A design perspective, 2nd edition, AIAA
Education Series, 2004.

REFERENCE
1. Kermode, A.C. Flight without Formulae, Pearson Education; Eleven edition, 2011

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CE8381 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS AND FLUID MECHANICS L T P C
& MACHINERY LABORATORY 0 0 4 2

OBJECTIVES:
 To study the mechanical properties of materials when subjected to different types of
loading.
 To verify the principles studied in Fluid Mechanics theory by performing experiments
in lab.

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS 30

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Tension test on a mild steel rod
2. Double shear test on Mild steel and Aluminum rods
3. Torsion test on mild steel rod
4. Impact test on metal specimen
5. Hardness test on metals - Brinnell and Rockwell Hardness Number
6. Deflection test on beams
7. Compression test on helical springs
8. Strain Measurement using Rosette strain gauge
9. Effect of hardening- Improvement in hardness and impact resistance of steels.
10. Tempering- Improvement Mechanical properties Comparison
(i) Unhardened specimen
(ii) Quenched Specimen
and
(iii) Quenched and tempered specimen.
11. Microscopic Examination of
(i) Hardened samples
and
(ii) Hardened and tempered samples.

OUTCOME:
 Ability to perform Tension, Torsion, Hardness, Compression, and Deformation test on
Solid materials.

LIST OF EQUIPMENT FOR BATCH OF 30 STUDENTS

S.No. NAME OF THE EQUIPMENT Qty.
1 Universal Tensile Testing machine with double 1 shear attachment – 1
40 Ton Capacity
2 Torsion Testing Machine (60 NM Capacity) 1
3 Impact Testing Machine (300 J Capacity) 1
4 Brinell Hardness Testing Machine 1
5 Rockwell Hardness Testing Machine 1
6 Spring Testing Machine for tensile and compressive loads (2500 N) 1
7 Metallurgical Microscopes 3
8 Muffle Furnace (800 C) 1

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FLUID MECHANICS AND MACHINES LABORATORY 30
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Determination of the Coefficient of discharge of given Orifice meter.
2. Determination of the Coefficient of discharge of given Venturi meter.
3. Calculation of the rate of flow using Rota meter.
4. Determination of friction factor for a given set of pipes.
5. Conducting experiments and drawing the characteristic curves of
centrifugal pump/ submergible pump
6. Conducting experiments and drawing the characteristic curves of reciprocating pump.
7. Conducting experiments and drawing the characteristic curves of Gear pump.
8. Conducting experiments and drawing the characteristic curves of Pelton wheel.
9. Conducting experiments and drawing the characteristics curves of Francis turbine.
10. Conducting experiments and drawing the characteristic curves of Kaplan turbine.
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
 Perform Tension, Torsion, Hardness, Compression, and Deformation test on Solid
materials.
 Use the measurement equipments for flow measurement.
 Perform test on different fluid machinery.

LIST OF EQUIPMENT FOR A BATCH OF 30 STUDENTS

S. NO. NAME OF THE EQUIPMENT Qty.
1 Orifice meter setup 1
2 Venturi meter setup 1
3 Rotameter setup 1
4 Pipe Flow analysis setup 1
5 Centrifugal pump/submergible pump setup 1
6 Reciprocating pump setup 1
7 Gear pump setup 1
8 Pelton wheel setup 1
9 Francis turbine setup 1
10 Kaplan turbine setup 1

AE8311 THERMODYNAMICS LABORATORY L T P C

0 0 4 2
OBJECTIVE:
 To enhance the basic knowledge in applied thermodynamics

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Performance test on a 4-stroke engine
2. Valve timing of a 4 – stroke engine and port timing of a 2 stroke engine
3. Determination of effectiveness of a parallel flow heat exchanger
4. Determination of effectiveness of a counter flow heat exchanger
5. Determination of heating value of a fuel
6. Determination of specific heat of solid
7. Determination of thermal conductivity of solid.
8. Determination of thermal resistance of a composite wall.
9. COP test on a vapour compression refrigeration test rig
10. COP test on a vapour compression air-conditioning test rig
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS

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OUTCOMES:
 Ability to perform test on diesel/petrol engine
 Ability to explain the characteristics of the diesel/Petrol engine
 Ability to determine the properties of the fuels.

LIST OF EQUIPMENT FOR A BATCH OF 30 STUDENTS

Qty Experiment
Sl.No Details of Equipments
Req. No.
1. 4 stroke twin cylinder diesel engine 1 1
2. Cut section model of 4 stroke diesel engine and cut 1 2
section model of 2 stroke petrol engine
3. Parallel and counter flow heat exchanger test rig 1 3,4
4. Bomb Calorimeter 1 5
5. Vapour compression refrigeration test rig 1 9
6. Vapour compression air-conditioning test rig 1 10
7. Conductive heat transfer set up 1 7
8. Composite wall 1 8

HS8381 INTERPERSONAL SKILLS/LISTENING&SPEAKING L T P C

0 0 2 1

OBJECTIVES:
The Course will enable learners to:
• Equip students with the English language skills required for the successful undertaking of
academic studies with primary emphasis on academic speaking and listening skills.
• Provide guidance and practice in basic general and classroom conversation and to engage in
specific academic speaking activities.
• improve general and academic listening skills
• Make effective presentations.

UNIT I
Listening as a key skill- its importance- speaking - give personal information - ask for personal
information - express ability - enquire about ability - ask for clarification Improving pronunciation -
pronunciation basics taking lecture notes - preparing to listen to a lecture - articulate a complete
idea as opposed to producing fragmented utterances.

UNIT II
Listen to a process information- give information, as part of a simple explanation - conversation
starters: small talk - stressing syllables and speaking clearly - intonation patterns - compare and
contrast information and ideas from multiple sources- converse with reasonable accuracy over a
wide range of everyday topics.

UNIT III
Lexical chunking for accuracy and fluency- factors influence fluency, deliver a five-minute informal
talk - greet - respond to greetings - describe health and symptoms - invite and offer - accept -
decline - take leave - listen for and follow the gist- listen for detail

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UNIT IV
Being an active listener: giving verbal and non-verbal feedback - participating in a group
discussion - summarizing academic readings and lectures conversational speech listening to and
participating in conversations - persuade.

UNIT V
Formal and informal talk - listen to follow and respond to explanations, directions and instructions
in academic and business contexts - strategies for presentations and interactive communication -
group/pair presentations - negotiate disagreement in group work.
TOTAL : 30 PERIODS
OUTCOMES: At the end of the course Learners will be able to:
 Listen and respond appropriately.
 Participate in group discussions
 Make effective presentations
 Participate confidently and appropriately in conversations both formal and informal

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Brooks,Margret. Skills for Success. Listening and Speaking. Level 4 Oxford University
Press, Oxford: 2011.
2. Richards,C. Jack. & David Bholke. Speak Now Level 3. Oxford University Press, Oxford:
2010

REFERENCES
1. Bhatnagar, Nitin and MamtaBhatnagar. Communicative English for Engineers and
Professionals. Pearson: New Delhi, 2010.
2. Hughes, Glyn and Josephine Moate. Practical English Classroom. Oxford University
Press: Oxford, 2014.
3. Ladousse, Gillian Porter. Role Play. Oxford University Press: Oxford, 2014
4. Richards C. Jack. Person to Person (Starter). Oxford University Press: Oxford, 2006.
5. Vargo, Mari. Speak Now Level 4. Oxford University Press: Oxford, 2013.

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