BE 4th Year Second Semester |
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Course Code |
Course Name |
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T |
P |
Total |
Credits |
1 |
ME 454 |
Department Lab. IV |
0 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
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Humanities IV (Elective) |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
ME 410 |
Mechanical Vibration |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
ME 411 |
Production & Operation Management |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
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Elective IV |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
6 |
ME 499 |
Capstone Project II |
0 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
7 |
ME 450 |
Comprehensive Vive |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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Total |
16 |
0 |
8 |
24 |
20 |
Elective 1, Elective II, Elective III, Elective IV |
1 |
ME 311 |
Thermal Plant Engineering |
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2 |
ME 312 |
Gas Dynamics |
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3 |
ME 313 |
Bearing and Lubrication |
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4 |
ME 314 |
Experimental Stress Analysis |
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5 |
ME 315 |
Industrial Automation |
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6 |
ME 316 |
Production Planning and Control |
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7 |
ME 317 |
Theory of Eleaticity and Plasticity |
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8 |
ME 318 |
Work Study |
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9 |
ME 319 |
Servo Mechanism & Automatic Controls |
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10 |
ME 320 |
Plastic and Rubber Technology |
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11 |
ME 321 |
Refrigeration and Airconditioning |
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12 |
ME 322 |
Operation Research |
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13 |
ME 323 |
Computer Aided Design, Drafting & Manufacturing |
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14 |
ME 324 |
Fluid Machinery |
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15 |
ME 325 |
Metrology & Quality Assurance |
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16 |
ME 326 |
Automobile Engineering |
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17 |
ME 327 |
Renewable Energy Sources |
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Course Name : THERMAL PLANT ENGINEERING
Course Code : ME 311
L T P : 3 0 2
Pre req. : EN 305
Lecture wise breakup No. of Lectures
STEAM POWER PLANT: (13)
(a) Introductory: Generation of electricity and sources of energy, thermodynamic cycles, selection of power plants on thermodynamic economical and operating considerations. Future trends in power industry. Power source of the future.
(b) Steam Generators: Principle construction and operation of high pressure boilers. Design trends in water tube boilers. Supercritical pressure systems. Steam generators for special applications. Generator selection, maintenance and operation. Boiler furnaces.
(c) Feed Water Heating and Steam Turbines: Cycle with finite number of heaters, analysis of optimum rise in ideal cycle efficiency. Type of heater arrangements, equations for single heater arrangement and series of heaters. Losses in various types of heater arrangements.
(d) Fuels and Firing: How fuel burns? Type of fuels and their characteristics. Coal handling and coal storage, methods of coal firing, stocker fired and pulverized fuel feeding systems, pulverized and different types of stockers. Ash handling and ash disposal. Burning and feeding of oil and gas. Selecting fuel for new plants. Combustion control.
(e) Water Treatment: Quality of water needed by the plant. Types of impurities, PH value, Clarification of water and filter designs. Water treatment. Deareators and aerators. Handling and feeding chemicals. Feed water regulation. Condenser cooling water systems.
(f) Miscellaneous: Construction and operation of economizers, air pre-heaters, steam separators. Schematic layout of a modern coal fed steam power station. Heat balance of steam power station. Steam Station costs. Load curves. Site selection.
DIESEL POWER PLANTS: (4)
Diesel plant elements, arrangements of diesel plant, diesel engine fuel injection system, air intake system, engine lubrication and engine cooling systems, supercharging and superchargers. Methods of starting and stopping the engines.
Advantages and disadvantages of using diesel power plant, Economics of diesel plant over steam and hydro-electric plant.
GAS TURBINE POWER PLANTS: (4)
Elements of gas turbine plants, principle and performance of simple gas turbine plant, thermal refinement of gas turbine cycle. Combination gas turbine cycles. Gas turbine cycle calculations. Economics of gas turbine plant compared with steam power plant.
NUCLEAR POWER PLANT: (5)
Atomic structure, energy levels, binding energy. Radio-activity, decay laws, half lives, nuclear reaction. The fission chain reaction (Controlled and uncontrolled). Maintenance of chain reaction, heat removal, reactor fuels and materials. Some common types of power reactors. Pressurized water reactor, boiling water reactor and gas cooled reactor. Reactor system safety provisions. Fusion reaction, site selection. Economics of nuclear power plants. Air pollution. Power plant and the air pollution. Units of radiation dose. Control of internal and external hazards.
BOOKS:
1. Power Plant Engineering T.Morse.
2. Power Station Engineering & Economy Skrotzkiand.
3. Power Generation Systems Editors of Power (Ms-Graw Hill, 1967).
4. Steam Power Plants Potter
5. Steam Power Stations Graffert.q
6. Nuclear Power Plant Taylor
7. Nuclear Power Engg. M.M.El-Wakel.
8. Power Plant Engineering Dr. Mahesh Verma.
9. Electric Power Plants Domkundwar. Course Name : GAS DYNAMICS
Course Code : ME 312
L T P : 3 0 2
Pre req. : ------
Lecture wise breakup No. of Lectures
BASIC CONCEPTS OF GAS AND GAS PROPERTIES: (5)
Definition: Units and dimensions. The concept of a continuum, properties of the continuum. Method of describing fluid motion, Lagrangian method. Eulerian Method.
The integral form of the equations of conservation of mass. Momentum and energy as applied to control volumes, applications to the steady flow of invisced compressible fluids.
FUNDAMENTAL EQUATIONS OF STEADY ONE DIMENSIONAL FLOW: (3)
Continuity equation, the momentum equation, the dynamic equation and Euler’s equation. Bernoull’s equation, thrust function, steady flow energy equation.
ISENTROPIC FLOW: (3)
Introduction, acoustic velocity. Mach number, Mach line and Mach angle. Classification of flows, Karman’s rules of supersonic flow, flow parameters, Critical condition, Stagnation Values.
FLOW IN DUCTS WITH HEATING OR COOLING: (3)
Stagnation temperature change, governing equations, Raleigh lines, choking effects in simple to change. Maximum heat transfer.
FLOW IN CONSTANT-AREA DUCTS WITH FRICTION: (3)
Friction loss, the friction parameter, Fannolines, effect of the increase of inlet Mach number and duct length. Choking due to friction.Isothermal flow through long ducts.
NORMAL SHOCK WAVES: (3)
Formation of shock waves, weak waves, compression waves. Governing relations of the normal shock, pressure, temperature, density, Mach number across the shock.
OBLIQUE SHOCKS: (2)
Oblique shock equations, shock geometry, shock polars.
FLOW THROUGH NOZZLES: (4)
The Converging Diverging nozzle, area ratio for complete expansion, effect of varying backpressure on nozzle flow. Under-expansion and over-expansion in nozzles flow, Losses in nozzle.
FLOW THROUGH DIFFUSERS: (5)
Classification of diffusers, internal compression subsonic diffuser, velocity gradient, effect of friction and area change, the conical internal-compression subsonic diffuser, external compression subsonic diffuser, supersonic diffuser, Normal chock supersonic diffuser, the converging diverging supersonic diffuser.
INTRODUCTION TO MULTIDIMENSIONAL FLOW: (3)
The equation of continuity, the momentum equations, Bernoulli’s equation, the energy equation, Navier-Stokes Equations, Potential flow.
BOOK:
1 Thermodynamics of Com. Fluid Flow Shapiro. Course Name : BEARING AND LUBRICATION
Course Code : ME 313
L T P : 3 0 2
Pre req. : ----
Lecture wise breakup No. of Lecture
FRICTION AND LUBRICATION: (7)
Laws of dry sliding friction, characteristics of hydrodynamically lubricated surface, Boundary region of lubrication, lubrication oil vs. grease oil lubrication, selection and its application. Sealing devices. Greases, oils in greases including the study of consistency, mechanical stability, bleeding and evaporation properties, synthetic grease selection, specification and application.
SELECTION OF BEARINGS AND REQUIREMENTS: (6)
Types of bearings available, slider type bearing, roller element bearings, and principle for selection of bearings, mechanical requirements, environmental conditions and economics.
SLIDING BEARINGS: (7)
Types of journal bearings, wick-oiled bearings, pressure fed bearings, externally pressurized bearings, types of thrust bearings, pivoted shoe bearings, springs supported flexible plate thrust bearings, step thrust bearing, externally pressurized bearings, pocket thrust bearings.
Viscosity, effect of temperature and pressure on viscosity. The Hagen-Poiseulle Law, Petroff’s equation, hydrodynamic bearing theory. Raynold’s equation in two dimensions and limitation of the theory. The plane slider bearing, slider bearing, load capacity, slider bearing friction, pivot-equation. The full journal bearing, load capacity, journal bearing friction, non-dimensional charts and simple numericals. (4)
Reynold’s equation in three dimensions, effect of end flow on load factor, Kingsbury’s electrical analogy, leakage factor. Design aspects of simple journal bearings, multiple journal bearings, pressure bearings and non-pressure bearings. (4)
ROLLING BEARING: (7)
Elementary study of deep groove bearing, filling notch bearings, angular- contact ball bearing, magneto bearing, self-aligning bearings, miniature ball bearings, double row ball bearing, duplex bearings, ball thrust bearings, detailed descriptions of cylinder, roller bearings, spherical roller bearings, tapered roller bearings, needle bearings, principle of operation, Stribeck’s equation for load capacity.
BOOKS:
1 Bearing Design & Applications D.F. wilcock, and E.R.Booser, McGraw Hill Book Co., N.Yord, 1949.
2. Analysis and Lubrication of Bearing M.C.Shaw and Fred Macks McGraw Hill Book Co., N.Yord, 1949. Course Name : EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANALYSIS
Course Code : ME 314
L T P : 3 0 2
Pre req. : ----
Lecture wise breakup No. of Lecture EXPERIMENT STRESS ANALYSIS BASIC ELASTICITY: (7)
Laws of stress transformation, principal stresses and principal planes, Cauchy’s stress quadric.Strain analysis, strain equations of transformation, Principal strain, Cauchy’s strain quadric, stress-strain relationship.
TWO DIMENSIONAL PHOTO-ELASTICITY: (7)
Stress optic law, optics of polariscope, plane and circular polariscope, dark and light field arrangements, fringe multiplication, fringe sharp ending, compensation techniques, commonly photo-elastic materials.
THREE DIMENSIONAL PHOTO ELASTICITY: (6)
Neuman’s stain optic relationship, stress freezing in models, materials for three-dimensional photo-elasticity, shear-difference method of stress separation.
BI-REFRINGENT COATINGS: (2)
Sensitivity reinforcing effects and thickness of bi-refringent coatings.
ELECTRIC RESISTANCE STRAIN GAUGES: (8)
Gauge construction and installation, temperature compensation, gauge sensitivity, gauge factor, corrections for transverse strain effects. Factors affecting gauge relation. Rosettes, Rosettes analysis, potentiometer and wheatstone bridge circuits for strain measurements.
BRITTLE COATINGS: (7)
Introduction, coatings, stresses and failure theories, different types of crack patterns, crack detection. Composition of brittle coatings, coating cure, influence of atmospheric conditions, effect of biaxial stress field.
BOOKS:
1. Experimental Stress Analysis Dally & Riby McGraw Hill, N.Yord, 1987
2. Theory of Elasticity & Plasticity Khanna Publishers, N.Delhi, 1979
3. Theory of Plasticity J.Chakrabarty, McGraw Hill, International Editions, 1987. Course name : INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
Course Code : ME 315
L T P : 3 0 2
Pre req. : ------
Lecture wise breakup No. of Lecture
INTRODUCTION: (3)
Concept of Automation, reasons for Automating, Arguments for and against Automation, Automation Strategies, Economical Considerations, Low cost Automation, Advantages of Automation.
FLUID CONTROL COMPONENTS: (6)
Fluid, power control elements, Hydraulic & Pneumatic valves, Flow and direction control valves, Metering valve, Hydraulic Servo System, Fluid power symbols.
CONTROL SYSTEMS: (4)
Adaptive control, sequence control and programmable controllers, computer process control.
FLEXIBLE AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY: (5)
Introduction to Flexible automation, Flexible automation- A new Tool (Computer-Aided Drafting & Design) CNC Machine tools & their machining, NC systems & servo Mechanisms.
TRANSFER DEVICE, FEEDERS & MATERIAL HANDLING: (8)
Detriot- Type Automation, Analysis of Automated flow lines, Automated assembly System & automated material handling.
AUTOMATED INSPECTION & TESTING: (5)
Automated Inspection, Principles and Methods, sensor technologies for automated inspection, co-ordinate measuring machines, other contact inspection methods, machine vision, optical inspection methods, Non-Contact Inspection Methods.
ROBOTICS: (3)
Robotic technology, Robot Anatomy, Control System, Types of Drive System, Specification, Actuators, End Effectors (Types & applications), Sensors, Robot Programming.
INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS: (3)
Robot Applications, the future automated factory, robots function & programming in FMS.
BOOKS:
1. Automation Production System & Computer Integrated Manufacturing. Mikell P. Grover
2. Robotics & Flexible Automation S.R. Deb
3. Pneumatic Control and Hydraulic Control S.R. Majundar Course Name : PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL
Course Code : ME 316
L T P : 3 0 2
Pre. req. : ------
Lecture wise breakup No. of Lecture
ELEMENTS
Necessity of planning and control, functions of production control department, factors determining control procedure, types of controls.
FORECASTING:
Importance of forecasting, fields for forecasting, techniques for forecasting sales, conventional and statistical techniques, regression or correlation analysis, variations in business, short term and long term trends, forecasting demand for spare parts, stock forecast.
PLANNING:
Adjustment in forecasting, planning for making or buying, types of plans, mathematical planning techniques, analysis of machine capacity, planning for labour.
PRODUCTION CONTROL:
Routing: Definition, routing procedure, including bills of materials, route sheet, route file, routing for two or more items, standard route chart, recent techniques of routing.
Scheduling:Master schedule, departmental and shop schedule charts for scheduling, Gantt chart- loading and scheduling.
Critical Path Method: Definition of various terms, symbols, conventions used, concurrent activities, network analysis, float and slack, CPM applications in scheduling and loading, feedback in CPM, PERT.
DISPATCHING:
Procedure, types, bulletin boards, plant, department and shop bulletin boards, move tickets, operation tickets, machine control boards, inspection ticket, time ticket, communication systems for dispatching, follow up.
INVENTORY CONTROL:
Importance of Inventory control, Purchase and inventory control, factors which affect stocks, methods of inventory control, ordering quantity to order, MRP and MRP-II.
Store Room Operations: Location and layout of storeroom bins, pans and boxes used in storing, books and documents used in storing, centralized stores, functions of stores.
PURCHASING:
Planning for purchasing, procurement schedule, purchase requisition, calling tenders, comparative statements, placing orders, receiving materials, inspection entry and payment, foreign purchases- imports, documents and books used in purchasing.
PLANT LAYOUT AND PLANT LOCATION:
Plant layout, objectives, principles of plant layout, factors affecting plant layout, types of layouts, production line flow patterns, plant location, factors affecting the selection of location. Location of factory in small town, suburban areas, location pattern of Indian industries.
BOOKS:
1. Production management F.G. Moore, Richard D.Irwin, 1973.
2. Production ControlsJohn F.Biegal. Prentice Hall of India, N.Delhi, 1974.
3. Production Planning control & Industrial management K.C.Jain & N.L. Aggarwal, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 1990. Course Name : THEORY OF ELASTICITY & PLACTICITY Course Code : ME 317 L T P : 3 0 2Pre-req. : EN203 & ME 306 Lecture wise breakup No. of Lecture
ELASTICITY
Basic equations of theory of elasticity; elementary elasticity problems in two and three dimensions, Stress functions in rectangular & polar coordinates, plane stress & plane strain method, Three dimension stress & strain systems, Principal stresses & strains for 3-D stress & strain system, Mohr’s circle.
ELASTIC STABILITY
Brief review of Euler’s buckling; beam column analysis of (i) concentrated load (ii) several concentrated loads (iii) continuous lateral load (iv)End couples; General treatment of column stability problems; energy methods for buckling problems
TORSION
Torsion of non-circular bars; thin walled tubes; multiply connected sections; their stress and angle of twist analysis by Saint Venant’s theory; Prandtl’s membrane analogy etc
PLASTICITY
Idealized stress-strain systems, approximate equation for stress strain curves (Remberg-Osgood, Ludwig’s and Karunes equation), Bauschinger effect, yield locus, yield surface for criteria
YIELD CRITERIA & FLOW RULE
Tresca theory & von-Mises yield criterion, their geometrical representation, experimental evidence.
SLIP LINE FIELD THEORY
Two dimension plasticity, slip lines, basic equations, Hencky’sfirst theorem, Geiringer’s velocity equation, application of slip line field theory to plain strain problems
LOAD BOUNDING
The lower bound theorem, the upper bound theorem and their corollaries, application of load bounding to plain strain problems.
BOOKS:
- Plasticity for Mechanical Engineers, Johnson & Mellore, Van Nostrand
- Theory of Elasticity, Timoshenko & Goodier,
REFERENCES:
- Engg Plasticity – CR Calladine Pergamon Press 1969
- Applied Elasticity – CT Wang McGraw Hill
- Advance Strength & Applied Elasticity A C Ugural & S K Fenster, Prentice Hall, 4th Ed. 2003
- Elasticity in Engineering Mechanics, A P Boresi & P P Lynn, Prentice Hall New Jersuy
- Introduction to Linear Elasticity, Phillip L. Gould
Course Name : WORK STUDY
Course Code : ME 318
L T P : 3 0 2
Pre req. : ------
Lecture wise breakup No. of Lecture
METHODS OF ENGINEERING
Introduction to methods engineering, history in general definition, objectives.
General procedure for method study, formulation of the problem, analysis of problem and use of aids like flow diagram, procedure diagram, operation process chart, multiple activity chart, trip frequency chart and diagram, left hand and right charge, principles of motion economy.
Search for alternatives including principles of motion economy and other aids to be used in search phase. Evaluation of alternatives.
Implementation, follow up and feed back, resistance to change and acceptance of new solution. Special problem-complete investigation of the problem from motion study point of view.
WORK MEASUREMENT
Introduction to work measurement, work measurement equipment and procedure. Various methods of reading stop watches, operator’s performance, various rating methods.
Relation between observed time, normal time and standard time. Calculation of standard time for various problems.
WORK SAMPLING
Application of work sampling, work sampling procedure. Design of work sampling plan. Pre-determined time systems: work factor, M.T.M. system. Synthesis of elemental time application.
WAGE AND WAGE INCENTIVES
Wages and wage incentives, types of incentives, requirements of good incentive schemes, wage-incentive schemes, group incentives.
BOOKS:
1. Methods EngineeringBarns, McGraw Hills, N. York
2. Motion and Time StudyMundell, Prentice Hall of India, N.Delhi
3. Work StudyS. Dalela, Standard Publishers, Delhi
4. Work StudyO.P. Khanna, Dhanpat Rai & Sons, DelhiCourse Name : SERVO MECHANISM & AUTOMATIC CONTROLS
Course Code : ME 319
L T P : 3 0 2
Pre req. : ------
Lecture wise breakup No. of Lecture
REPRESENTATION OF CONTROL COMPONENTS:
Translation and Rotational Mechanical Components, electrical Components, Series and parallel combination of elements, Characteristic for Rotational or Linear Motions.
REPRESENTATION OF CONTROL SYSTEM:
Hydraulic Servomotor, temperature Control System, Block-diagram Algebra, Speed Control System, Laplace Transforms, Characteristic equation, Rouths stability criterion.
THE ROOT-LOCUS METHOD:
Significance of Root Loci, Construction of roots-loci, General procedure for determining Root-loci, Series Compensation.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE METHOD:
Frequency response, logarithmic representation of frequency response, evaluating the gain K, Equivalent unity-feedback system, Determining the closed-loop frequency response from the open loop response, correlation between transient and frequency response Nyquist Stability Criterion, Gain margin and Phase-Margin, Series compensation, Internal feed back.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS:
Pumps Valves Three-way pilot valve, Four-way pilot valve, Valve forces Flapper Valve, Receiving Units.
PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS:
Pneumatic power supplies, Flapper Amplifier. Two stage amplifiers, Pneumatic controllers (Force Type), Pneumatic receiving Units, equilibrium flow through series restrictions.
NON-LINEAR SYSTEMS:
Introduction to Describing function and phase-plane Techniques.
BOOKS:
1. Modern Control Engineering Ogatal
2. Automatic Control Engineering RavenCourse Name : PLASTIC AND RUBBER TECHNOLOGY
Course Code : ME 320
L T P : 3 0 2
Pre req. : ------
Lecture wise breakup No. of Lecture
INTRODUCTION
Type and properties of plastics.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR PLASTIC COMPONENTS.
MOULDING OF PLASTIC COMPONENTS-
Compression, transfer, injection and Blow Moulding Extension.
MACHINING & JOINING OF PLASTICS
General Machining properties, machining operations Methods of joining plastics.
RE-INFORCED PLASTICS-
Nature & processing methods.
COMMON FAILURES AND DEFECTS IN PLASTIC MATERIALS:
Defects arising during moulding and extension. Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical and thermal failures in plastics.
Testing of plastics-Mechanical testing of plastics. Preparation of test specimens and procedure of testing the following properties:
(i) Tensile strength, elongation and modulus.
(ii) Compressive, shear, cross-banking, bursting and bearing strength.
(iii) Flexural properties.
(iv) Impact strength, plastic yield.
(v) Creep.
(vi) Hardness
(vii) Abrasion
(viii) Tear Strength and fatigue.
(ix) Viscosity, Plasticity and flow.
(x) Resilience, stiffness and damping.
(xi) Friction
(xii) Adhension and Bond strengths
(xiii) Ageing
ENGINEERING APPLICATION OF PLASTICS.
RUBBERS:
Introduction, Elastic and plastic properties of vulcanized rubber, artificial rubbers. Engineering application of rubbers.
Methods of processing and testing of rubbers.
BOOKS:
1. Plastics in Engineering J. Delmonta; Plantar Publishing Co.
2. Plastic Moulding Locies F. Rahm; McGraw Hill
3. Plastic Mould Engg. Vol.I Laszlo Sons; Pergaman Press
4. Plastic Tooling and Machining Handbook. American Society- Tool & Mfg. Engrs. 1965)
5. Fundamental Tools of Plastics Henry M. Rikadron; McGraw Hill Book co.
6. Properties and Testing of Plastic Materials A.E. Lever and J. Rhys; Temple Press, LondonCourse Name : REFRIGERATION AND AIRCONDITIONING
Course Code : ME 321
L T P : 3 0 2
Pre req. : ------
Lecture wise breakup No. of Lecture
REFRIGERATION:
Natural and Mechanical refrigeration, Applications; Refrigeration effect, cooling capacity and C.O.P. of a refrigerator, heating effect, heating capacity and E.P.R. as heat pump, Reversed Carnot Cycle and its limitations (Single and Two phase cycle)
AIR CYCLE REFRIGERATION:
Analysis of Reversed Brayton or Joule’s or Bell Coleman Cycle; Need of aircraft refrigeration and air-conditioning; Analysis of different Air Cycle Refrigeration Systems for aircraft and their comparison.
VAPOUR ABSORPTION REFRIGERATION:
(Only Introduction: No Derivation) Simple vapour absorption refrigeration; refrigerant absorbent combinations; Modifications to simple vapour absorption refrigeration system; Actual vapour absorption refrigeration system and its representation on Enthalpy- Composition diagram; Aqua ammonia absorption refrigeration system; Electrolux system; Lithium Bromide- Water absorption refrigeration system; Continuous and intermittent absorption refrigeration system; Solid- Vapour absorption and absorption refrigeration system.
VAPOUR COMPRESSION REFRIGERATION:
Vapour compression Cycle on P-V, P-H and T-S diagrams; Deviation of actual Cycle from theoretical one; Compressor capacity; volumetric efficiency of compressor; Mathematical analysis of theoretical and actual vapour compression refrigeration cycle; effect of suction pressure, discharge pressure, sub-cooling, superheating and pressure drop in valves on performance and cooling capacity.
MULTI-PRESSURE VAPOUR COMPRESSION REFRIGERATION:
Single load compound compression with single expansion and water intercooling; single load compound compression with individual expansion valve and flash intercooling; Multiple load systems with individual expansion valves and individual compressors; Multiple load systems with multiple expansion valves and individual compressors; Single Load Compound Compression with flash tank and water intercooling; Single Load Compound with flash chamber as intercooler.
REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT:(ONLY INTRODUCTION)
Compressors; Condensers; receivers; dehydrators; evaporators; expansion devices and flow controls; hand operated valves, float valves, automatic expansion valves, Thermo-static expansion valves, capillary tubes; pressure limiting valves; solenoid valves; thermostats; L.P. cut out, H.P. cut out; purgers; defrosters.
CONVENTIONAL REFRIGERANTS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS WITH CONSEQUENCES
Refrigerants: Classification, designation, field of applications, thermodynamic, chemical and physical properties of refrigerant; comparison of commonly used refrigerants (e.g. Ammonia, R-11, R-12, R-22); Azeotropes; Effect of moisture; Oil miscibility; refrigerant drying agents; Leakage detection; charging of refrigerants; Environmental aspects of conventional refrigerants and their consequences; Alternate refrigerants and the problems associated with their use; action plan to reduce ecological hazards.
NON-CONVENTIONAL REFRIGERANT SYSTEMS:
Steam Jet Refrigeration; Cascade Refrigeration System; Mixed Refrigeration System; Martinovsky Open Cycle; Vortex Tube Refrigeration; Thermoelectric Cooling.
CRYOGENICS:
Definition, Cryogenic fluids, storage and insulation; Linde-Hampson and Cloude Liquification Cycles (NO ANALYSIS); Adiabatic Demagnetization; Applications.
AIR-CONDITIONING:
Definition, Applications; Psychometric properties of air; Dry bulb, wet bulb and dew point temperatures; Relative and specific humidity; Enthalpy of air and water vapours; Industrial and comfort air-conditioning; Human requirements of comfort; Effective temperature; Comfort charts.
BASIC PROCESSES IN CONDITIONING OF AIR AND AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT:
Sensible cooling and heating of air; simple humidification and dehumidification of air concept of bypass factor; cooling and dehumidification; Evaporative cooling; chemical dehumidification; air washer.
LOAD CALCULATIONS AND SUPPLY AIR CONDITIONS:
Sources of heat load; sensible and latent heat load; sensible heat factor; apparatus dew point temperature; quality and state of supply air for air conditioning of various buildings; Load calculations for comfort and cold storage air conditioning.
AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT:
Ducts (No Design); dampers; grills; air filters; fans; room air conditioners; split units; dehumidifiers; package and central air conditioning plants.
BOOKS:
1. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning W.F. Stoecker, McGraw Hill.
2. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Jordon and Priester, Prentice Hall of India
3. Principles of Refrigeration R.J. Dossat, Wiley Eastern.
4. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning C.P.Arora, Tata McGraw Hill
5. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Manohar Prasad New Age International (Pvt.) Ltd., Publishers.
6. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning P.L. Ballaney, Khanna Publishers. Course Name : OPERATION RESEARCH
Course Code : ME 322
L T P : 3 0 2
Pre req. : ------
Lecture wise breakup No. of Lecture
DEFINITION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF O.R.:
Decision making, scientific decision making, Approach for Scientific decision making in O.R. Need and limitations of O.R.
DEFINITION OF MODELS:
Classification of models, construction of models, approximations in O.R. models.
ALLOCATION MODELS:
Analysis of industrial situations to find characteristics like key decision, objective possible alternatives & restrictions – Three categories of allocation type situations to be considered. General mathematical formulation for linear programming, feasible and optimal solutions.
Graphical and simplex techniques to solve linear models, Modification of minimization situations so as to be solvable by simplex method. Duality and degeneracy in simplex method. Application and limitations of linear optimization models.
NETWORK MODELS:
Transportation models, methods of finding starting solution, Vogel’s approximation method to find feasible solution in transportation Models, Methods for finding Optimal solution. Assignment models, Hungarian method to find optimal solution in assignment models.
Cyclic shortest route models, traveling salesman’s problem and Branch and Bound method to solve it. A cyclic shortest route models and their solution by graphical methods.
Queuing theory, various types of queuing situations and their solutions.
PERT & CPM:
Network situations where PERT & CPM can be applied, planning, scheduling & control, work-breakdown structure.
(a) PERT NETWORKS: Events and activities, construction of network, forward & backward planning, Fulkerson’s rule, optimistic, pessimistic & most likely time estimates, frequency distribution, Mean, variance and standard deviation, expected time, earliest expected time and latest occurrence time, definitions of slack and critical path.
(b) CPM NETWORKS: Similarity and differences of CPM & PERT, construction of network, earliest event time, latest occurrence time, float, total float, free float, independent float, contracting the network so as to find an optimum project schedule.
BOOKS:
1. Operations Research – An Introduction A.H. Taha, Macmillan Co., New Yord.
2. Operations research P.K. Gupta and D.S.Hira, S.Chand & Co.Ltd., Ram Nagar, New Delhi.
3. Quantitative Techniques in Management N.D. Vohra, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., New Delhi.
4. Executive Decisions and Operations Research W.D. Miller and M.K. Starr, Prentice Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N.J. Course Name : COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN, DRAFTING & MANUFACTURING
Course Code : ME 323
L T P : 3 0 2
Pre req. : -----
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COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN:
(i) Fundamentals of CAD: The Design Process, Applications of computers for design, Benefits of CAD.
(ii) CAD/CAM Systems: Systems Configuration & Components Graphics terminal, Input-Output devices, CPU.
(iii) Computer Graphics, Geometric Modeling & Transformations: Functions of a graphic package Geometric transformations, Homogeneous transformations, Composition of transformations, Geometric Modeling Approaches – Wire frame vs. Solid Modeling, CADCAM data exchange. Computer aided drafting.
NUMERICAL CONTROL PRODUCTION SYSTEMS:
Conventional Numerical Control, NC Part Programming, DNC, CNC & Adaptive Control.
INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS:
Robot Anatomy, Robot Specifications, End Effectors, Robotic Sensors, Robot Programming Applications.
GROUP TECHNOLOGY L& CELLULAR MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS:
GT implementation, Part family formation, Classification & coding systems, Benefits of GT Cellular Manufacturing.
COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS PLANNING:
Process Planning function, Retrieval & Generative process planning systems, Feature Recognition in CAPP, Benefits of CAPP, Machinabilty Data systems, Computer generated time standards.
COMPUTER INTEGRATED PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS:
- Inventory Management and Materials Requirement Planning: Inventory Management, MRP, MRP inputs, outputs and working, Benefits of MRP.
- Shop Floor Control & Computer Process Monitoring: Functions of shop floor controls. The shop floor control system, operation scheduling, Factor Data Collection System, Computer Process Monitoring.
COMPUTER CONTROL
(i) Control Systems: Linear Feedback Control Systems, Optimal Control, Sequence Control & Programmable Controllers, Computer Process Control.
(ii) Computer Aided Quality Control: Terminology in quality control. The computer in QC, Contact inspection methods, Computer aided testing, Integration of CAQC and CAD/CAM.
(iii) Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems (CIMS): Types of manufacturing systems, Machine tools and related equipment, Material Handling system, computer control system. Human Labour in the manufacturing system, Benefits of CIMS.
BOOKS:
1. Computer Aided Design & Manufacture Zimmer & Groover
2. Automation, Production systems & computer Integrated Manufacturing M.P. GrooverCourse Name : FLUID MACHINERY
Course Code : ME 324
L T P : 3 0 2
Pre req. : ------
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PRINCIPLES OF HYDRAULIC MACHINES & GENERAL STUDY OF HYDRO POWER PLANTS:
Force of Jet on Stationery, moving flat and curved plates, flow over radial, vanes, velocity triangles, Determination of power.
Different types of runners, classification of Hydraulic Power Plants and turbines (General Descriptions).
IMPULSE TURBINES:
Description of Pelton and Turbo-impulse turbines, simple design features of Pelton turbines such as number of jets, number of buckets, depth and width of buckets, velocity diagrams, jet ratio, power and efficiency.
REACTION TURBINES:
Description of Francis, Kaplan Turbines and other reaction turbines such as Deriaz, and tube type, velocity diagrams, speed ratio, flow ratio degree of reaction as applied to Kaplan and Francis turbines, cavitation.
(a) Governing of Turbines: Description of oil pressure governor, double regulation of impulse and reaction turbines.
(b) Draft Tube: Description, Function and simple problems:
(c) Surge Tanks: Function and brief description of various types commonly used.
CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS:
Brief description and classification of Centrifugal pumps (Radial flow, Axial flow, mixed flow, single stage and multistage). Priming and priming devices Velocity triangles, work done, pressure rise, various efficiencies. Minimum starting speed, impeller diameter.
DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS AND PERFORMANCE OF HYDRO MACHINES:
Derivation of equations for Reynolds, Froude, Euler, Mach, and Weber numbers from ratio of forces. Buckingham Theorem and its practical applications to turbines and pumps. Derivation of various dimensionless, specific and unit quantities for turbines and pumps by application of Buckingham theorem, problems based on similarity of turbines and pumps, limitations of above analysis due to friction and cavitations. Characteristics curves of turbines and pumps.
RECIPROCATING PUMPS:
Slip and coefficient of discharge, Effect of acceleration on pressure in suction and delivery pipes, Air vessels (work saved by air vessel on suction and delivery pipe) Comparison with centrifugal pumps.
HYDRAULIC DEVICES AND CONTROLS (DESCRIPTION ONLY):
Basics of control systems, Brief classification of control devices, symbolic representation of control system components, Examples of control devices (valves,) such as accumulator, intensified, relief valves, reversing valves and time delay valves, gear pumps and hydraulic ram controls. Brief description of hydraulic fluids used in control systems.
BOOKS:
1. Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power Engineering D.S.Kumar, Katson Pub. House, Ludhiana, 1994.
2. Theory of Hydraulic Machines V.P.Vasandani, Khanna Publishers, Delhi, 1992.
3. Hydraulic & Fluid Mechanics J.Lal, Metropolitan Book Co. N. Delhi, 1994.
4. Fluid Machinery The Technology of fluid Power William W.Reves, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi. Course Name : METROLOGY & QUALITY ASSURANCE
Course Code : ME 325
L T P : 3 0 2
Pre req. : ------
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INTRODUCTION (04)
Introduction and Definition of Metrology, Need of Inspection, Physical measurement, classification of methods, Objectives of Metrology, sources of error, Requirements of an inspection tools.
TOLERANCES (6)
Tolerances, Interchangeability, Indian standards, Terminology, Guidelines for selection of Fits, The Newall and British standards systems, American standards association Tolerance system, ISO system of Limits and Fits, Plain Gauges, Gauge Design, Gauges for tapers, Plug and ring Gauges for self holing tapers, Tolerances and Geometry.characteristics, use, advantages, and limitations, Classification of comparators: mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and electronics, Straightness: testing by spirit level, and auto collimator, flatness testing, Alignment testing by LASER instrument, Angular Measuring Instruments: Vernier and Optical bevel protector, divided circles, optical divided head, angle Gauges.
SURFACE ROUGHNESS, (4)
terminology, methods of measuring surface finish: direct instrument measurement, Replica method etc., Measurement of screw threads, Classification of Thread Gauges, Tolerances for screw threads and screw Gauges, Gauging practice for ISO metric screw threads.
Introduction to quality
(Services and manufacturing), quality planning and quality control, quality costs, economics of quality control, process capability studies, Taguchi method. Inspection and quality control.
STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL (SQC), (6)
statistical process control (SPC), control charts for variables and control charts for attributes, sampling plans for attributes and variables, economics of sampling charts.
QUALITY ASSURANCE, (5)
Total Quality Control: Total quality concept, Deming’s 14 points, Total Quality Management (TQM): TQM concept, quality circles organization, training for quality circles, just in time (JIT).
QUALITY STANDRADS (5)
Quality Standard ISO 9001, ISO 9002, ISO 9003, ISO 9004, Product quality and Reliability, failure data analysis and life testing, redundancy in design, Six sigma concept, definition, procedure for six sigma application, TQM and six sigma, six sigma and Indian industries, six sigma.
BOOKS:
- Engineering Metrology by R. K. Jain
- Statistical Quality Control By E. L. Grant
- Statistical Quality Control By R. C. Gupta
- Quality Planning and Analysis by J. M. Juran
- Quality Control By M. Mahajan
Course Name : AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
Course Code : ME 326
L T P : 3 0 2
Pre req. : ------
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INTRODUCTION:
Operation & basic components of automobiles, FWD, RWD & 4WD, Type of automobiles. Use of automobiles in different sectors, e.g. transportations, industries, farming sectors, etc. Major Automobiles & accessories manufacturing in India & abroad.
AUTOMOBILES ENGINE:
Engine types, pistons and piston rings, valves and valve trains, cooling systems and their components, antifreeze mixtures. Lubrication purpose and various systems of lubrication, types and desirable properties of lubricants, components like oil filters, oil pumps, and oil pressure indicators, air supply system, air filters, difference between turbo charger and super charger.
Fuel supply system:
Fuel injection system for petrol and diesel engines, fuel pumps (mechanical and electrical), air fuel ratio requirements, carburetors: types and general operation throttle body and multipoint fuel injection systems, electronic control module and sensing devices.
Power Train:
clutch function and types, torque converters; manual and automatic transmission/ transaxles; sliding constantly & synchromesh gearboxes, epicyclic gearbox. differential. propeller shafts and universal joint front and rear axles.
Brake Systems, Wheel & Tyres:
Braking efficiency and stopping distances. Types of brakes, Drum and disc brakes. Detailed description of hydraulic and pneumatic brake. Mechanical, vacuum and electrical methods of brake actuation, servo brakes, ABS, type of wheels, tyres, type of tyres; cross ply, radial tubeless etc. specification of tyres.
Suspension System and Steering:
Road springs, shock absorbers, independent suspension, road springs. Factors of steering geometry, details,correct steering angle, Ackerman steering mechanism. Cornering power, over steeringand under steering. Worm wheel and Rack pinion types of steering gears. Safety steering columns, power steering.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND CONTROLS:
Various ignition systems ( coil and magneto) and detailed study of their components, electronic ignition system, distributor less ignition system, storage battery (lead- acid type), various components, charging capacity, wind screen wiper, indicator lights, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, hour meter, speedometer, odometer and trip meter, air conditioning(including heat) system.
Emission and safety Norms:
Automobile body requirements and constructional features, safety considerations for automobiles including ARS , emissions norms like Euro and Bharat norms devices for controlling missions including catalytic converter, EGR , etc.
Miscellaneous Topics:
Automotive accessories, hydraulic single lever and two lever hydraulic systems for tractors, technical specifications, automotive research association of India and Budhni Test reports.
BOOKS:
1. Automobile Engg. Vol I & II Kirpal Singh, Standard Publication distributors, Delhi Vol. I 1999, Vol. II 2000
2. Automotive Mechanics W.H.Grouse. Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co.Ltd. New Delhi, 1993.
3. Automotive Mechanics J.Haitner, Affiliated East West Press, N.Delhi, 1987.
4. Motor Vehicle Newton and Steed, Hiffee, London, 1958.Course Name :RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
Course Code : ME 327
L T P : 3 0 2
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Introduction to Renewable Energy Sources:
Introduction to Non-conventional/Renewable Energy Sources & Technologies. Their Importance for Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection.
Solar Radiations:
Measurement and Prediction of Solar Radiations; Instruments for Solar Radiation; Characteristics of Solar Spectra including Wavelength Distribution; Radiation Properties and Spectral Characteristics of Materials; Selective Surfaces & Basics of Solar Collectors.
Solar Thermal System:
Solar Collection Devices; their analysis; Solar Collector Characteristics; Solar Pond; application of solar energy to space heating etc.
Biomass:
Biomass as an Energy Source; Energy Plantations; Conversion Technologies – Thermal, Chemical and Biological; Photosynthesis, Biogas generation, Classification of Biogas plants.
Biogas:
Principles of Bioconversion: Types of Bioreactors – Batch, Continuous, Plug-flow, Stirred Tank & Film, Reaction Kinetics, Reactor Design and Analysis, materials-Municipal Refuse, Sewerage, Industrial Wastes, Agricultural Wastes, Animal and Human Wastes; Landfill systems; Properties and Uses of Biogas.
Biofuels:
Bioconversion Techniques – Direct Combustion, Pyrolysis, Flash Pyrolysis Fermentation and Gasification; Utilization of Industrial Wastes such as Bagasse; Household and Community Combustion Systems – Improved Cook-stoves; Industrial Biomass Combustion Systems; Gasification; Sizing; Beneficiation of Fuels. Thermodynamics & Kinetics of Gasification; Types of Gasifiers–Downdraft, Updraft, Cross flow, Fluidized. Combustion Characteristics of Biofuels; Utilization in Conventional Engines and or Power Generation including Cogeneration.
Other Renewable Sources of Energy:
Waves: Nature and availability of Energy from waves Onshore & Off-shores: Principles of Wave Converters – Raft, Duck, Oscillating Water Columns, Tapered hannels & Buoys; Energy Conversion & Transmission; Secondary Applications of Waves such as Harbour Wall, Seawater Pumping.
Wind Energy:
Basic Principle; Basic components of a WECS, Classification of W.E.C., Their types, Applications of Wind Energy, Environmental aspects, Wind Energy Developments in India.
Tides:
Origin & nature of Tides, Tidal Heads & Duration; Principles of Tidal Energy Conversion, Site Selection – Single and Multiple Bay System; Cycles & Load Factors; Regulation and Control of Tidal Power Generators
.OTEC (OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION):
Temperate & Tropical Oceans; Principles of OTEC Systems; Site Selection; Power Cycles; Selection of Working Fluids; Pumps & Turbines; Heat Exchanger Criteria; Bio-fueling; Secondary Applications such as Fresh Water Production, Maniculture, etc., Power Transmission & System Efficiency.
Geothermal Energy:
Name of Geothermal Resources, Location and Potential Assessment, Classification & Characteristics of Geothermal Resources – Hot Rock, Hot Water & Steam, Chemical & Physical Properties of Geothermal Brines: Control of Scale Deposition, Drilling, Logging & Cementing Operations for Geothermal Wells; Principles of Power Production System & Cycles: Refrigeration, Two-Phase Flow Turbines; Thermal Phase Flow Turbines; Thermal Utilization & Mineral Recovery; Ecological and Safety Considerations.
BOOKS:
1. S.P. Sukhatme Solar Energy: Principles of thermal Collection and Storage, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
2. H.P. Garg and Jai Prakash Solar Energy: Fundamentals and Applications,Tata McGraw Hill
3. Chang Energy Conversion, Prentice Hall
4. Soo Direct Energy Conversion, Prentice Hall
5. Bockris and Srinivasan Fuel Cells, McGraw Hill
6. Duffic and Beckman Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes, John wileyCourse Name : COMPUTER AIDED PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
Course Code : ME 328
L T P : 3 0 2
Pre req. : ------
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1. Mathematical Modeling for System Optimization –
2. Linear, Programming Models, Dynamic Optimization Models. Geometric Programming Models, Queuing Models, Heuristic Models, Simulation Models.
3. Modeling for management decision making,
4. Mathematical and heuristicmodels for Forecasting, Aggregate Planning. Facility location and layout Inventory management, Materials Requirement Planning, Project Management. Job Shop and flow shop scheduling, Maintenance Management.
5. Limitations of Mathematical Models and Need of System Simulation Monte Carlo Simulation – Random members and their generation, Testing for randomness generation of random distribution. Simulation of Queuing, inventory system. Simulation of PERT. Simulation variation of results of simulation.
6. Example of Simulation experiment.
7. Review of object oriented Programming- writing code for software reusability and abstraction Development of object oriented code for solving mathematical, heuristic and simulation models. Course Name : RELIABILITY & MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
Course Code : ME 329
L T P : 3 0 2
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Introduction (5)
Maintenance Concept, objectives and characteristics of maintenance function, organization of the maintenance system, responsibilities of the maintenance department, operating practices in Maintenance, Maintenance record keeping, Benefits and Effects of maintenance.
Maintenance Planning and Control (5)
Planning of maintenance function; Present material policy for maintenance, Classification of spare, spare parts provisioning, spare parts inventory, Work planning and scheduling, Long-range and short range planning; Man power allocation; Estimation of maintenance work and control.
Maintenance Activities and Evolution: (5)
Evolution of alternative maintenance, Polices breakdown, Preventive and Predictive maintenance, Fault diagnosis and control monitoring techniques, Simulation of alternative practices, Safety aspect in maintenance, House keeping practices, Total productive maintenance.
Reliability and Availability of Engineering systems: (7)
Reliability and Maintainability, Bathtub Hazard Rate concept, Quantitative estimation of reliability of parts, Reliability of parallel an series elements, Accuracy and confidence of reliability estimation, Statistical estimation of Reliability Indices, Machine failure pattern; Breakdown time distribution.
Maintenance in Service: (7)
Maintenance Requirement: Mechanical, Electrical, Process and Service equipment; Maintenance Aspect: Lubrication; Chemical control of corrosion Condition monitoring technique, Computer Aided Maintenance, Maintenance Decision Making;
Economic Aspect of Maintenance (6)
Cost of machine breakdown, Estimation of life cycle cost, Impact of maintenance cost, Application of work measurement in maintenance; Selection of Manpower and Training; Incentive Payments for Maintenance. BOOKS:
- Preventive Maintenance – Terry Weriman - Reston Publishing Company.
- Principles of Planned Maintenance – R.H. Clifton – Endward Arnold Publishers Ltd., 25 Hills Street, London WIX 8 LL.
- Industrial Maintenance – H.P. Garg – National Book Trust, India.
- A BOOK: of Reliability and Maintenance Engineering – Dr. A. Manna (Mechanical Engineering Department, PEC) – (Under publication).
Course Name : PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
Course Code : ME 330
L T P : 3 0 2
Pre req. : ------
Lecture wise breakup No. of Lecture
Introduction to Product Design, modern Product development process, Examples. (2)
Product development process tools, Development teams, Planning process (4)
Understanding Custome needs, Quality Function Development, Formulating Design Problem (4)
Concept Design, Functional Requirement, Product Component and Function Decomposition. (4)
Benchmarking and Establishing Engineering specifications. (4)
Material Selection (2)
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (3)
Design for the Environment (3)
Analytical and numerical model simulation (4)
Physical Prototypes and testing (2)
Human Factors and Ergonomics (3)
Introduction to Engineering (2)
Design Projects
BOOKS:
1. Product Design Techniques in Reverse Engineering and New Product Development by Kevin Otto & Kristin Wood, Pearson Education.
REFERENCES:
- Product Design Fundamentals and Methods, Roozen Burg and Eekels, John Wiley 1994.
- Dieter GE, Engineering Design; A material and processing approach.
- Hand book of Product Design for Manufacturing – McGraw Hill.
- The Mechanical Design Process, McGraw Hill 1992.
5. Human Factors in Engineering and Design, Sanders and Mc Cormic, McGraw Hill
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