FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
Effective from Academic Batch: 2022-23
Programme: Bachelor of Technology (Information Technology)
Semester: II
Course Code: 202001202
Course Title: Basic Mechanical Engineering
Course Group: Engineering Science Courses
Course Objectives: The course is intended to make students familiar with the basic concepts of
Mechanical systems and engineering and enable them to carry out elementary analysis of
mechanical systems and interpret the outcomes.
Teaching & Examination Scheme:
Contact hours per week Examination Marks (Maximum / Passing)
Course
Theory J/V/P*
Lecture Tutorial Practical Credits Total
Internal External Internal External
3 0 2 4 50 / 18 50 / 17 25 / 9 25 / 9 150 / 53
* J: Jury; V: Viva; P: Practical
Detailed Syllabus:
Sr. Contents Hours
1 Introduction: 04
Prime movers and its types, Concept of Force, Pressure, Energy, Work, Power,
System, Heat, Temperature, Specific heat, Change of state, Path, Process, Cycle,
Internal energy, Enthalpy, Statements of Zeroth law and First law
2 Properties of gases: 06
Boyle's law, Charles's law, Gay-Lussac’s law, Avogadro’s law, Combined gas law,
Gas constant, Relation between Cp and Cv, Various non-flow processes like
constant volume process, constant pressure process, Isothermal process, Adiabatic
process, Polytropic process
3 Steam Generation: 06
Steam formation, Types of steam, Enthalpy, Specific volume, Internal energy and
dryness fraction of steam, use of steam tables, Introduction to boilers, boiler
classification, Babcock and Wilcox boiler
4 Heat Engines: 07
Heat engine cycle and Heat engine, working substances, Classification of heat
engines, Description and thermal efficiency of Carnot; Rankine; Otto cycle and
Diesel cycles
5 Internal Combustion Engines: 06
Introduction, Classification, Engine details, four-stroke/ two-stroke cycle
Petrol/Diesel engines, Indicated power, Brake Power, Efficiencies
6 Pumps: 04
Types and operation of Reciprocating, Rotary and Centrifugal pumps, Priming
7 Air Compressors: 04
Types and operation of Reciprocating and Rotary air compressors
8 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning: 04
Refrigerant, Vapor compression refrigeration system, Domestic Refrigerator,
Window and split air conditioners
9 Transmission of Motion and Power: 04
Shaft and axle, Different arrangement and applications of Belt drive; Chain drive;
Friction drive and Gear drive
TOTAL 45
List of Practicals / Tutorials:
1 Study of different configurations of steam generators
2 Study of different boiler mountings and accessories
3 Study of different calorimeters - measurement of steam quality
4 Study of different I C engines
5 Study of different types of pumps.
6 Study of different types of compressors
7 Study of refrigeration and air Conditioning systems
8 Study of elements of motion transmission and power transmission
9 Study of different couplings , clutches and brakes
10 Performance test on four stroke diesel engine
Reference Books:
1 Basic Mechanical Engineering by Pravin Kumar, Pearson Publications
2 Engineering Thermodynamics by Rayner Joel
3 Thermal Science and Engineering by Dr. D.S. Kumar, S. K. Kataria & sons Publications
4 Fundamental of Mechanical Engineering by G.S. Sawhney, PHI Publications
5 Elements of Mechanical Engineering by Sadhu Singh S. Chand Publication
6 Elements of Mechanical Engineering by P. S. Desai and S. B. Soni
Pedagogy:
• Direct classroom teaching
• Audio Visual presentations/demonstrations
• Assignments/Quiz
• Continuous assessment
• Interactive methods
• Industrial/ Field visits
• Course Projects
Suggested Specification table with Marks (Theory) (Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy):
Distribution of Theory Marks in % R: Remembering; U: Understanding; A: Applying;
R U A N E C N: Analyzing; E: Evaluating; C: Creating
20% 40% 20% 15% 05% 0 %
Note: This specification table shall be treated as a general guideline for students and teachers. The actual distribution
of marks in the question paper may vary slightly from above table.
Course Outcomes (CO):
Sr. Course Outcome Statements %weightage
CO-1 Learn fundamental concepts and terms concerning mechanical 20
engineering
CO-2 Learn properties of ideal gases and steam 25
CO-3 Learn various energy conversion cycles and their analysis 45
CO-4 Learn various power transmission elements and their applications 10
Curriculum Revision:
Version: 2.0
Drafted on (Month-Year): June-2022
Last Reviewed on (Month-Year): -
Next Review on (Month-Year): June-2025
