8th Semester Syllabus

Open Elective: Computational Fluid Dynamics [OEC ME 801]

Pre-requisite: Heat Transfer and Numerical Analysis Techniques.

Objective: To introduce the CFD techniques and tools for modelling, simulating and analysing practical engineering problems with hands on experience using commercial software packages used in industry.

Outcome: Students are able to understand the use of different CFD techniques and tools for modelling, simulation and analysis of complex engineering problems.

• Module 1: Introduction (Lectures 9 hrs.)
  • Philosophy Of Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics As A Research Tool
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics As A Design Tool
  • The Impact Of Computational Fluid Dynamics On Automobile And Engine Applications
  • Industrial Manufacturing Applications
  • Environmental Engineering Applications
• Module 2: Governing equations of Computational Fluid Dynamics (Lectures 8 hrs.)
  • Models Of The Flow
  • The Substantial Derivative
  • Divergence Of Velocity
  • Continuity Equation
  • Momentum Equation
  • Energy Equation
  • Physical Boundary Conditions
• Module 3: Partial differential equations (Lectures 6 hrs.)
  • General Method Of Determining The Classification Of Partial Differential Equations
  • The Impact Of Different Equation On Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Hyperbolic Equations
  • Parabolic Equations
  • Elliptic Equations
• Module 4: Basic aspects of Discretization (Lectures 6 hrs.)
  • Introduction To Finite Differences
  • Difference Equations
  • Explicit And Implicit Approaches
• Module 5: Grids with appropriate transformation (Lectures 5 hrs.)
  • General Transformation Of The Equations
  • Matrices And Jacobians
  • Stretched (compressed) Grids
• Module 6: Some Simple Computational Fluid Dynamics Techniques (Lectures 8 hrs.)
  • Lax-Wendroff Technique
  • Mac Cormack's Technique
  • Relaxation Technique
  • Pressure Correction Technique
  • Etc

Text/Reference Books:

1. John D. Anderson, Jr. "Computational Fluid Dynamics", McGraw-Hill, Inc.
2. Date, A. W., "Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics", Cambridge University Press, 2005.
3. Sengupta, T. P. "Fundamental of Computational Fluid Dynamics", Orient Longman, Hyderabad, India, 200

Open Elective: Safety Management [OEC ME 802]

Objectives: This course is directed towards creating safety awareness, identifying hazards and mitigation of accidents along with introduction of legal requirements and following up action.

Outcome: After reading the course an engineer may develop confidence of over safe operations.

• Module 1: (Lectures 3 hrs.)
  • Need
  • Modern Safety Concepts
  • OSHA Norms
• Module 2: (Lectures 6 hrs.)
  • Safety Management Function
  • Cost Analysis Of Accidents
  • System Safety Analysis
• Module 3: (Lectures 12 hrs.)
  • Hazards Identification And Control
  • Pressure Hazard
  • Fire Hazard
  • Electrical Hazard
• Module 4: (Lectures 11 hrs.)
  • Hazard In Construction Industry
  • Hazard Due To Acceleration And Fall
  • Mechanical Hazard
  • Hazard Due To Heat And Temperature
• Module 5: (Lectures 4 hrs.)
  • Safe Practices Rules
  • Personal Protective Equipment
• Module 6: Ergonomics (Lectures 6 hrs.)
  • Ergonomics

Text/Reference Books:

1. Safety Management - John V. Grimaldi & Rollin H Simmonds.
2. Ergonomics At Work - Osborne, D. J, John Wiley & Sons.
3. Industrial Safety Handbook - Handey, W, McGraw Hill.
4. Designer's Guide To OSHA - McGraw Hill.
5. Handbook Of Occupational Safety And Health - John Wiley & Sons.
6. Industrial Accident Prevention - Heinrich, Hetal, McGraw Hill.

Open Elective: Non-Conventional Manufacturing [OEC ME 803]

Objective: To understand how the material removal by using various energy and to know how the new materials and complex parts are produced with high accuracy by using new technology.

• Module 1: Introduction (Lectures 4 hrs.)
  • Historical Background Of Non-conventional Machining Processes
  • Classification
  • Basic Fundamentals Of Various Process And Related Comparison
• Module 2: Mechanical Machining Process (Lectures 7 hrs.)
  • Principle And Working And Applications Of Mechanical Machining Processes Such As Ultrasonic Machining
  • Water Jet Cutting
• Module 3: Thermal and Chemical Machining Process (Lectures 7 hrs.)
  • Principle And Working And Applications Of Thermal And Chemical Machining Processes Such As Electro-discharge Machining
  • Electro-chemical Machining
• Module 4: Non-conventional welding process (Lectures 10 hrs.)
  • Principle And Working And Application Of Non-conventional Welding Processes Such As Laser Beam Welding
  • Electron Beam Welding
  • Ultrasonic Welding
  • Plasma Arc Welding
  • Explosive Welding
  • Cladding Under Water Welding
  • Metallising
• Module 5: Non-conventional forming process (Lectures 10 hrs.)
  • Principle, Working And Applications Of High Energy Forming Processes Such As Explosive Forming
  • Electro-magnetic Forming
  • Electro-discharge Forming
  • Water Hammer Forming
  • Explosive Compaction
• Module 6: Introduction to Micro Manufacturing (Lectures 4 hrs.)
  • Micro Manufacturing Fundamentals
  • Significance
  • Application Of NCMPs For Micro Manufacturing
  • Micro To Nano Finishing Processing Information

Text Books/References Books:

1. C. Pandey and H.S. Shah, Modern Machining Processes, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co. Ltd, New Delhi, 1980.
2. Ghosh and A.K. Mallik, Manufacturing Science, 2nd edition, Affiliated East West Press, New Delhi.
3. F. Benedict, Nontraditional Manufacturing Processes, Marcel Dekker Inc., New York (ISBN 08247-7352-7), 1987.
4. K. Jain, Advanced Machining Processes, Allied Publishers, 2009.
5. A. Mc Geough, Micromachining of Engineering Materials, Taylor & Francis, 2001.

Outcome: Students will be able to understand the fundamentals of various non-conventional machining processes and their influence on performance and their applications.

Program Elective: Principles of Management [PEC ME 801]

Objectives: To understand the principles of management and their application to the functioning of an organization.

• Module 1: (Lectures 8 hrs.)
  • Definition Of Management
  • Science Or Art
  • Manager Vs Entrepreneur
  • Types Of Managers Managerial Roles And Skills
  • Evolution Of Management- Scientific
  • Human Relations
  • System And Contingency Approaches
  • Types Of Business Organizations
  • Sole Proprietorship
  • Partnership
  • Company
  • Public And Private Enterprises
  • Organization Culture And Environment
  • Current Trends And Issues In Management
• Module 2: (Lectures 6 hrs.)
  • Nature And Purpose Of Planning
  • Types Of Planning
  • Objectives
  • Setting Objectives
  • Policies
  • Strategic Management
  • Planning Tools And Techniques
  • Decision Making Steps & Processes
• Module 3: (Lectures 10 hrs.)
  • Nature And Purpose Of Organizing
  • Formal And Informal Organization
  • Organization Structure
  • Types
  • Line And Staff Authority
  • Departmentalization
  • Delegation Of Authority
  • Centralization And Decentralization
  • Job Design
  • Human Resource Management
  • HR Planning
  • Recruitment Selection
  • Training & Development
  • Performance Management
  • Career Planning And Management
• Module 4: (Lectures 8 hrs.)
  • Directing
  • Individual And Group Behavior
  • Motivation
  • Motivation Theories
  • Motivational Techniques
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Job Enrichment
  • Leadership
  • Types & Theories Of Leadership
  • Effective Communication
• Module 5: (Lectures 8 hrs.)
  • Controlling
  • System And Process Of Controlling
  • Budgetary And Non-budgetary Control Techniques
  • Use Of Computers And IT In Management Control
  • Productivity Problems And Management
  • Control And Performance
  • Direct And Preventive Control
  • Reporting

Course Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the students will get a clear understanding of management functions in an organization.

Text Books:

1. Robins S.P. and Coulter M., Management, Prentice Hall India, 10th, 2009.
2. Stoner JAF, Freeman RE and Gilbert DR, Management, 6th, Pearson Education, 2004.
3. Tripathy PC & Reddy PN, Principles of Management, Tata McGraw Hill, 1999.

Program Elective: Design of Transmission Systems [PEC ME 802]

Objectives: To learn about the design procedures for mechanical power transmission components.

• Module 1: (Lectures 4 hrs.)
  • Flexible Transmission Elements- Design Of Flat Belts & Pulleys
  • Selection Of V-belts And Pulleys
  • Selection Of Hoisting Wire Ropes And Pulleys
  • Design Of Chains And Sprockets
• Module 2: (Lectures 10 hrs.)
  • Gear Transmission- Speed Ratios And Number Of Teeth
  • Force Analysis
  • Tooth Stresses
  • Dynamic Effects
  • Fatigue Strength
  • Factor Safety
  • Gear Materials
  • Design Of Straight Tooth Spur Gear And Parallel Axis Helical Gears Based On Strength And Wear Considerations
  • Pressure Angle In The Normal And Transverse Plane
  • Equivalent Number Of Teeth And Forces For Helical Gears
• Module 3: (Lectures 10 hrs.)
  • Straight Bevel Gear- Tooth Terminology
  • Tooth Forces And Stresses
  • Equivalent Number Of Teeth
  • Estimating The Dimensions Of A Pair Of Straight Bevel Gears
  • Worm Gear
  • Merits & Demerits
  • Terminology
  • Thermal Capacity
  • Materials
  • Forces & Stresses
  • Efficiency
  • Estimating The Size Of Worm Gear Pair
  • Cross Helical Gears
  • Terminology
  • Helix Angles
  • Sizing Of A Pair Of Helical Gears
• Module 4: (Lectures 10 hrs.)
  • Gear Box- Geometric Progression
  • Standard Step Ratio
  • Ray Diagram
  • Kinematics Layout
  • Design Of Sliding Mesh Gear Box- Design Of Multi-speed Gear Box For Machine Tool Applications
  • Constant Mesh Gear Box
  • Speed Reducer Unit
  • Variable Speed Gear Box
  • Fluid Couplings
  • Torque Converters For Automotive Applications
• Module 5: (Lectures 8 hrs.)
  • Cam Design
  • Types: Pressure Angle And Undercutting Base Circle Determination
  • Forces And Surface Stresses
  • Design Of Plate Clutches
  • Axial Clutches
  • Cone Clutches
  • Internal Expanding Rim Clutches
  • Electromagnetic Clutches
  • Band And Block Brakes
  • External Shoe Brakes
  • Internal Expanding Shoe Brake

Course Outcomes:

Upon completing this course the students will be able to design transmission systems for engines and machines.

Text Books:

1. Shigley J., Mischke C., Budynas R. and Nisbett K., Mechanical Engineering Design, 8th, Tata McGraw Hill, 2010.
2. Jindal U.C., Machine Design: Design of Transmission System, Dorling Kindersley, 2010.
3. Maitra and Prasad L., Handbook of Mechanical Design, 2nd ed., Tata McGraw Hill, 2001.

Program Elective: Total Quality Management [PEC ME 803]

Objectives: To facilitate the understanding of total quality management principles and processes.

• Module 1: (Lectures 8 hrs.)
  • Introduction
  • Need For Quality
  • Evolution Of Quality
  • Definitions Of Quality
  • Product Quality And Service Quality
  • Basic Concepts Of TQM
  • TQM Framework
  • Contributions Of Deming, Juran And Crosby
  • Barriers To TQM
  • Quality Statements
  • Customer Focus
  • Customer Orientation & Satisfaction
  • Customer Complaints
  • Customer Retention
  • Costs To Quality
• Module 2: (Lectures 8 hrs.)
  • TQM Principles
  • Leadership
  • Strategic Quality Planning
  • Quality Councils- Employee Involvement
  • Motivation
  • Empowerment
  • Team And Teamwork
  • Quality Circles
  • Recognition And Reward
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Continuous Process Improvement
  • PDCA Cycle
  • 5S
  • Kaizen
  • Supplier Partnership
  • Partnering
  • Supplier Rating & Selection
• Module 3: (Lectures 8 hrs.)
  • The Seven Traditional Tools Of Quality
  • New Management Tools
  • Six Sigma- Concepts
  • Methodology
  • Applications To Manufacturing
  • Service Sector Including IT
  • Bench Marking Process
  • FMEA- Stages
  • Types
• Module 4: (Lectures 8 hrs.)
  • TQM Tools And Techniques
  • Control Charts
  • Process Capability
  • Concepts Of Six Sigma
  • Quality Function Development (QFD)
  • Taguchi Quality Loss Function
  • TPM- Concepts
  • Improvement Needs
  • Performance Measures
• Module 5: (Lectures 8 hrs.)
  • Quality Systems
  • Need For ISO 9000
  • ISO 9001-9008
  • Quality System- Elements
  • Documentation
  • Quality Auditing
  • QS 9000
  • ISO 14000-concepts
  • Requirements And Benefits
  • TQM Implementation In Manufacturing And Service Sectors

Course Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to use the tools and techniques of TQM in manufacturing and service sectors.

Text Books:

1. Bester field D.H. et al., Total quality Management, 3rd, Pearson Education Asia, 2006.
2. Evans J.R. and Lindsay W.M., The management and Control of Quality, 8th, first Indian edition, Cengage Learning, 2012.
3. Janakiraman B. and Gopal R.K., Total Quality Management, Prentice Hall India, 2006.
4. Suganthi L. and Samuel A., Total Quality Management, Prentice Hall India, 2006.

Program Elective: Energy Conservation and Management [PEC ME 804]

Objectives: To understand the energy data from industries and carry out energy audit for energy savings.

• Module 1: (Lectures 8 hrs.)
  • Introduction To Energy & Power Scenario Of World
  • National Energy Consumption Data
  • Environmental Aspects Associated With Energy Utilization
  • Energy Auditing- Need
  • Types
  • Methodology And Barriers
  • Role Of Energy Managers
  • Instruments Of Energy Auditing
• Module 2: (Lectures 10 hrs.)
  • Components Of EB Billing
  • HT And LT Supply
  • Transformers
  • Cable Sizing
  • Concept Of Capacitors
  • Power Factor Improvement
  • Harmonics
  • Electric Motors- Motor Efficiency Computation
  • Energy Efficient Motors
  • Illumination- Lux
  • Lumens
  • Types Of Lighting
  • Efficacy
  • LED Lighting And Scope Of Energy Conservation In Lighting
• Module 3: (Lectures 10 hrs.)
  • Thermal Systems
  • Boilers
  • Furnaces And Thermic Fluid Heaters- Efficiency Computation And Energy Conservation Measures
  • Steam Distribution And Usage
  • Steam Traps
  • Condensate Recovery
  • Flash Steam Utilization
  • Insulation & Refractories
• Module 4: (Lectures 6 hrs.)
  • Energy Conservation In Major Utilities
  • Pumps
  • Fans
  • Blowers
  • Compressed Air Systems
  • Refrigeration & Air Conditioning System
  • Cooling Towers
  • DG Sets
• Module 5: (Lectures 6 hrs.)
  • Energy Economics- Discount Period
  • Payback Period
  • Internal Rate Of Return
  • Net Present Value
  • Life Cycle Costing- ESCO Concept

Course Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to perform of energy auditing for the energy consumption of industries.

Text Books:

1. Witte L.C., Schmidt P.S. and Brown D.R., Industrial Energy Management and Utilization, Hemisphere Publ., Washington, 1988.
2. Callaghn P.W., Design and Management for Energy Conservation, Pergamon Press, Oxford.
3. Murphy W.R. and McKay G., Energy Management, Butterworths, London, 1987.
4. Energy Manager Training Manual, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under Ministry of Power, GOI, 2004 (available at energymanagertraining.com).

Program Elective: Gas Dynamics and Jet Propulsion [PEC ME 805]

Objectives: To understand the features of compressible isentropic flows and irreversibility like shocks. To provide a basic knowledge of jet and rocket propulsion technologies.

• Module 1: (Lectures 12 hrs.)
  • Compressible Flow
  • Definition
  • Mach Waves And Mach Cone
  • Stagnation States
  • Mass, Momentum And Energy Equations Of One-dimensional Flow
  • Isentropic Flow Through Variable Area Ducts
  • Nozzles And Diffusers
  • Subsonic And Supersonic Flow In Variable Area Ducts
  • Choked Flow
  • Area-Mach Number Relations For Isentropic Flow
• Module 2: (Lectures 8 hrs.)
  • Non-isentropic Flow In Constant Area Ducts
  • Rayleigh And Fanno Flows
  • Normal Shock Relations
  • Oblique Shock Relations
  • Isentropic And Shock Tables
• Module 3: (Lectures 10 hrs.)
  • Theory Of Jet Propulsion
  • Thrust Equation
  • Thrust Power And Propulsive Efficiency
  • Operating Principle And Cycle Analysis Of Ramjet
  • Turbojet
  • Turbofan And Turboprop Engines
• Module 4: (Lectures 10 hrs.)
  • Types Of Rocket Engines
  • Propellants & Feeding Systems
  • Ignition And Combustion
  • Theory Of Rocket Propulsion
  • Performance Study
  • Staging
  • Terminal And Characteristic Velocity
  • Space Flights

Course Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to apply gas dynamics principles to jet and space propulsion systems.

Text Books:

1. Ahmed El-Sayed, Aircraft Propulsion and Gas Turbine Engines, CRC Press, 2008.
2. S. Mukunda, "Understanding Aerospace Chemical Propulsion", Interline Publishing, 2004.
3. Hill P. and Peterson C., Mechanics & Thermodynamics of Propulsion, Addison Wesley.
4. Zucrow N. J., Aircraft and Missile Propulsion, Vol.1& II, John Wiley.
5. Sutton G.P., Rocket Propulsion Elements, John Wiley, New York, 1986.