Detailed Syllabus of VIIth & VIIIth Semester IV Year

Mechanical Engineering

MEC701 Automation in Manufacturing L T

3 0

Course Objectives:
1. To understand the importance of automation in the of field machine
tool based manufacturing
2. To get the knowledge of various elements of manufacturing automation –
CAD/CAM, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics and CNC.
3. To understand the basics of product design and the role of manufacturing
automation

DETAILED SYLLABUS
Module 1
Introduction: Why automation, Current trends, CAD, CAM, CIM; Rigid automation:
Part handling, Machine tools. Flexible automation: Computer control of Machine
Tools and Machining Centers.
(10)
Module 2
NC and NC part programming, CNC-Adaptive Control, Automated Material handling.
Assembly, Flexible fixturing. (6)
Module 3
Computer Aided Design: Fundamentals of CAD - Hardware in CAD-Computer Graphics
Software and Data Base, Geometric modeling for downstream applications and
analysis methods; Computer Aided Manufacturing: CNC technology, PLC, Micro-
controllers, CNC Adaptive Control.
(10)
Module 4
Low cost automation: Mechanical & Electro mechanical Systems, Pneumatics and
Hydraulics, Illustrative Examples and case studies Introduction to Modeling and
Simulation. (6)
Module 5
Product design, process route modeling, Optimization techniques, Case studies
& industrial applications, Autonomous vehicles. (10)

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the students will get a comprehensive picture of
computer based automation of manufacturing operations.

Text Books:
i. Mikell P. Groover, Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-
integrated Manufacturing, prentice Hall.
ii. SeropeKalpakjian and Steven R. Schmid, Manufacturing – Engineering and
Technology, 7th edition,Pearson.
 Mechanical Engineering

MEP702 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning L T

3 0

Objectives:
1. To familiarize with the terminology associated with refrigeration systems
and air conditioning 2. To understand basic refrigeration processes
3. To understand the basics of psychrometry and practice of applied psychrometrics
4. To acquire the skills required to model, analyse and design different
refrigeration as well as air conditioning processes and components

DETAILED SYLLABUS

Module 1
Classification of refrigeration systems: Advanced vapour compression cycles,
Refrigerants and their mixtures: properties and characteristics - Ozone
depletion and global warming issues – System components.
(10)
Module 2
Compressors, Condensers, Expansion devices and Evaporators

-Performance matching of components of refrigeration systems.

(8)
Module 3
Advanced sorption refrigeration systems and their (4)
components
Module 4
Review of Psychrometry and Air-conditioning processes - Comfort air
conditioning and Cooling load calculations. (8)
Module 5
Applications of AC systems - Concept of enthalpy potential – Air washers,
Cooling towers, Evaporative condensers, Cooling and dehumidifying coils. (10)

Course Outcomes:
A student who has done the course will have a good understanding of the working
principles of refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.

Text Books:
1. Gosney, W.B, Principles of Refrigeration, Cambridge University Press, 1982.
2. Stoecker, W.F. and Jones, J.W., Refrigeration and Air conditioning,
Tata McGraw Hill,1986.
3. Arora, C.P., Refrigeration and Air conditioning, Tata McGraw Hill, 2nd Edition,
2000.
4. Kuehn, T.H., Ramsey, J.W. and Threlkeld, J.L., Thermal Environmental
Engineering, 3rd
Edition, Prentice Hall, 1998.
 Mechanical Engineering

MEP703 Cryogenics L T

3 0

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand principles of cryogenic systems.

2. Understand air and helium liquefaction processes.
3. Classify cascade refrigeration systems.
4. Understand principles of ultra-low temperature systems and their applications.
5. Evaluate storage systems used in cryogenic applications.

DETAILED SYLLABUS

Module 1
Introduction: Definition and Engineering Applications of Cryogenics, Properties
of solids for cryogenic systems. (5)
Module 2
Refrigeration and Liquefaction: Simple Linde cycle, Pre-cooled Joule-Thomson
cycle, dual- pressure cycle, Simon helium liquefier, classical cascade cycle,
mixed-refrigerant cascade cycle.
(10)
Module 3
Ultra-low-temperature refrigerators: Definition and Fundamentals regarding
ultra-low-temperature refrigerators, Equipment associated with low-temperature
systems, Various Advantages and Disadvantages. (10)
Module 4
Storage and Handling of Cryogenic Refrigerants: Storage and Transfer systems,
Insulation, Various Types of Insulation typically employed, Poly Urethane Foams
(PUFs) and Polystyrene Foams (PSFs), Vacuum Insulation, and so on. (10)
Module 5
Applications: Broad Applications of Cryogenic Refrigerants in various engineering
systems.
(5)
Text Books:

1. Traugott H.K. Frederking and S.W.K. Yuan, Cryogenics - Low Temperature

Engineering and Applied Sciences, Yutopian Enterprises, 2005.
2. Arora, C.P., Refrigeration and Air-conditioning, Tata-McGraw Hill, 2008.
 Mechanical Engineering

MEP704 Gas Dynamics L T

3 0

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Solve flow equations for quasi one dimensional flow through variable area ducts.
2. Analyze the flow through constant area ducts with friction and heat transfer.
3. Analyze flows with normal and oblique shocks.
4. Solve flow problems with supersonic velocities using shock-expansion theory.
5. Solve linearized velocity potential equation for multi-dimensional flows.

DETAILED SYLLABUS

Module 1

Introduction: Review of basic fluid dynamic and thermodynamic principles,

Conservation equations for inviscid lows. (10)
Module 2
One Dimensional flow: One-dimensional wave motion, normal shock waves, Oblique
shock waves, Prandtl-Meyer expansions and applications, Generalized one-
dimensional flow Nozzle.
(10)
Module 4
Flow: Isentropic flow with area change, Flow with friction (Fanno flow), Flow
with heat addition (Rayleigh flow), Method of characteristics (application to
one-dimensional unsteady isentropic flow). (10)
Module 5
Supersonic Flow: Velocity Potential Equation, Numerical Techniques for Steady
Supersonic Flow, Time Marching Technique for Supersonic Blunt Bodies and
Nozzles. (10)

Text Books:

1. Anderson, J.D Jr., Modern Compressible Flows, Tata McGraw Hill, 2012.
2. Yahya, S.M., Fundamentals of Compressible Flow, New age International Pub., 2013.
3. Zucrow, M., Gas Dynamics, Wiley India, 2013.
 Mechanical Engineering

MEP705 Power Plant Engineering L T

3 0

Objectives:
To provide an overview of power plants and the associated energy conversion issues.

DETAILED SYLLABUS

Module 1
Coal based thermal power plants, basic Rankine cycle and its modifications,
layout of modern coal power plant, super critical boilers, FBC boilers,
turbines, condensers, steam and heating rates, subsystems of thermal power
plants, fuel and ash handling, draught system, feed water treatment, binary
cycles and cogeneration systems. (10)

Module 2
Gas turbine and combined cycle power plants, Brayton cycle analysis and
optimization, components of gas turbine power plants, combined cycle power
plants, Integrated Gasifier based Combined Cycle (IGCC) systems. (8)

Module 3
Basics of nuclear energy conversion, Layout and subsystems of nuclear power
plants, Boiling Water Reactor (BWR), Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR), CANDU
Reactor, Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR), Fast Breeder Reactors (FBR),
gas cooled and liquid metal cooled reactors, safety measures for nuclear power
plants. (10)

Module 4
Hydroelectric power plants, classification, typical layout and components,
principles of wind, tidal, solar PV and solar thermal, geothermal, biogas and
fuel cell power systems Energy.
(5)
Module 5
Economic and environmental issues, power tariffs, load distribution parameters,
load curve, capital and operating cost of different power plants, pollution
control technologies including waste disposal options for coal and nuclear
plants. (10)

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the students can understand the principles of
operation for different power plants and their economics.

Text Books:
1. Nag P.K., Power Plant Engineering, 3rd ed., Tata McGraw Hill, 2008.
2. El Wakil M.M., Power Plant Technology, Tata McGraw Hill, 2010.
3. Elliot T.C., Chen K and Swanekamp R.C., Power Plant Engineering, 2nd ed.,
McGraw Hill, 1998.
 Mechanical Engineering

MEP706 Finite Element Analysis L T

3 0

Objectives:
1. To illustrate the principle of mathematical modeling of engineering problems
2. To introduce the basics and application of Finite Element Method

DETAILED SYLLABUS

Module1
Historical Background, Mathematical modeling of field problems in engineering,
governing equations, discrete and continuous models, boundary and initial value
problems, Weighted Residual Methods, Variational formulation of boundary value
problems, Ritz technique, Basic concept of Finite Element Method. (10)
Module2
One dimensional second order equation, discretization, linear and higher order
elements,derivation of shape functions, Stiffness matrix and force vectors,
assembly of elementalmatrices, solution of problems from solid mechanics and
heat transfer, longitudinal vibrationand mode shapes, fourth order beam
equation, transverse deflections and natural frequencies.
(12)
Module3
Two dimensional equations, variational formulation, finite element
formulation, triangular elements- shape functions, elemental matrices and RHS
vectors. (6)
Module 4
Application to thermal problems, torsion of non-circular shafts, quadrilateral
and higher order elements. Planestresses and plane strain problems, body forces
and thermal loads, plate and shell elements. (8)
Module 5
Natural coordinate systems, isoparametric elements and shape functions,
numerical integration and application to plane stress problems, matrix solution
techniques, solution of dynamic problems, introduction to FE software. (6)
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, students will understand the FEM formulation and
itsapplication to simple structural and thermal problems

Text Books:
1. Reddy J.N., An Introduction to Finite Element Method, 3rd ed., Tata McGraw Hill,
2005.
2. Seshu P., Text Book of Finite Element Analysis, Prentice Hall, New Delhi, 2007.
3. Rao S.S., The Finite Element Method in Engineering, 3rd ed.,
Butterworth Heinemann,2004.
4. Chandraputla & Belegundu, Introduction to Finite Elements in
Engineering, 3rd ed., Prentice Hall, 1990.
 Mechanical Engineering

MEP707 Tool Design L T

3 0

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Interpret the geometrical and dimensional details of a production drawing.
2. Understand principles of locating and clamping systems.
3. Design jigs and fixtures for conventional and NC machining
4. Select and design progressive, compound or combination dies for press working
operations
5. Design single point and multipoint cutting tools

DETAILED SYLLABUS

Module 1
Basic principles of tool design: Tool design – An overview, Introduction to Jigs and
fixtures.
Work holding devices: Basic principle of six point location, Locating methods
and devices, Principle of clamping and Types of clamps. (10)
Module 2
Design of jigs: Type of Drill bushes, Classification of drill jigs, Design
of drill jigs. (3) Design of fixtures: Design of milling fixtures, Design
of turning fixtures (3)
Module 3
Introduction of press tool design: Introduction to Die cutting operations,
Introduction to press and classifications, Die set assembly with components,
Introduction to Centre of pressure, Examples of centre of pressure, Design of
piercing die, Design of blanking die, Progressive, Compound and Combination dies
. (10)
Module 4
Design of cutting tools: Introduction to cutting tools, Design of single point
tool, Design of drill bit, Design of milling cutter (4)
Module 5
Brief introduction of NC machines work holding devices: Tool design for NC
machines- An introduction, Fixture design for NC Machine, Cutting tools for NC
Machine, Tool holding methods for NC Machine, ATC and APC for NC Machine, Tool
presetting for NC Machine. (10)
Text Books:

1. F.W.Wilson.F.W. "Fundamentals of Tool Design”, ASME, PHI, New Delhi, 2010

 2. Donaldson.C, G.H.Lecain and V.C.Goold “Tool Design”, TMH, New Delhi, 2010

Mechanical Engineering

MEO708 Mechanical Vibrations L T

3 0

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand the causes and effects of vibration in mechanical systems.

2. Develop schematic models for physical systems and formulate governing
equations of motion.

3. Understand the role of damping, stiffness and inertia in mechanical systems

4. Analyze rotating and reciprocating systems and compute critical speeds.
5. Analyze and design machine supporting structures, vibration isolators and
absorbers.

DETAILED SYLLABUS

Module 1
Introduction: Causes and effects of vibration, Classification of vibrating
system, Discrete and continuous systems, degrees of freedom, Identification of
variables and Parameters, Linear and nonlinear systems, linearization of
nonlinear systems, Physical models, Schematic models and Mathematical models.
(6)
Module 2
SDF systems: Formulation of equation of motion: Newton –Euler method, De
Alembert’s method, Energy method, (4)
Module 3
Free Vibration:: Undamped Free vibration response, Damped Free vibration
response, Case studies on formulation and response calculation. (5)
Module 4
Forced vibration response: Response to harmonic excitations, solution of
differential equation of motion, Vector approach, Complex frequency response,
Magnification factor Resonance, Rotating/reciprocating unbalances, Force
Transmissibility, Motion Transmissibility, Vehicular suspension, Vibration
measuring instruments, Case studies on forced vibration. (6)
Module 5
Two degree of freedom systems: Introduction, Formulation of equation of
motion: Equilibrium method, Lagrangian method, Case studies on formulation of
equations of motion.
Free vibration response, Eigen values and Eigen vectors, Normal modes and mode
superposition, Coordinate coupling, decoupling of equations of motion, Natural
coordinates, Response to initial
conditions, free vibration response case studies, Forced vibration response,
undamped vibration absorbers, Case studies on undamped vibration absorbers. (10)
Module 6
Multi degree of freedom systems: Introduction , Formulation of equations of
motion, Free vibration response, Natural modes and mode shapes, Orthogonally of
model vectors, normalization of model vectors, Decoupling of modes, model
analysis, mode superposition technique, Free vibration response through model
analysis, Forced vibration analysis through model analysis, Model damping,
Rayleigh’s damping, Introduction to experimental model analysis.
(6)
Module 7
Continuous systems: Introduction to continuous systems, Exact and approximate
solutions, free vibrations of bars and shafts, Free vibrations of beams, Forced
vibrations of continuous systems Case studies, Approximate methods for
continuous systems and introduction to Finite element method. (4)

Text Books:

1. L. Meirovich, Elements of Vibration analysis, 2nd Ed. Tata Mc-Grawhill 2007

2. Reference Books:
3. Singiresu S Rao, Mechanical Vibrations. 4th Ed. , Pearson education 2011
4. W.T., Thompson, Theory of Vibration. CBS Publishers
5. Clarence W. de Silva , Vibration: Fundamentals and Practice, CRC Press LLC, 2000
 Mechanical Engineering

MEO709 Convective Heat Transfer L T

3 0

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Understand principles of forced and free convection heat transfer processes.
2. Formulate and solve convective heat transfer problems.
3. Estimate heat dissipation from heat transfer devices.
4. Evaluate energy requirements for operating a flow system with heat transfer.
5. Understand current challenges in the field of convective heat transfer.

DETAILED SYLLABUS

Module 1
Introduction: Course structure, Basics of Thermodynamics, Fluid mechanics and
Heat transfer Fundamental Principles: Continuity, momentum and energy equations,
Reynolds transport theorem, Second law of TD, Rules of Scale analysis, Concept
of Heat line visualization. (8)
Module 2
Laminar forced convection: External flows: Boundary layer concept, velocity and
thermal boundary layer, Governing equations, Similarity solutions, various wall
heating conditions, Flow over sphere, wedge and stagnation flow.(8)
Module 3
Laminar forced convection: Internal flows: Fully developed laminar flow:
Constant heat flux, Constant wall temperature, developing length.
(4) External Natural convection: Governing
equations for natural convection, Boussinesq
approximation, Dimensional Analysis, Boundary layer equations, Scale
analysis, Low and high Prandtl number fluids, vertical walls, horizontal walls,
sphere. (6)
Module 4
Internal Natural Convection: Natural convection in enclosures: isothermal and
constant heat flux side walls, triangular enclosures, heated from below,
inclined enclosures, annular space between horizontal cylinders. (8)
Module 5
Turbulent boundary layer flow: Boundary layer equations, mixing length model,
flow over single cylinder, cross flow over array of cylinders, Natural
convection along vertical walls, Turbulent duct flow. (6)

Text Books:

1. Bejan, A., Convection Heat Transfer, John Willey and Sons, New York, 2001.
2. Louis, C. Burmeister, Convective Heat Transfer, John Willey and Sons, New York,
2003.
3. Kays,W.M. and Crawford,M.E, Convective Heat and Mass Transfer, McGraw Hill,
NewYork,2001.
 Mechanical Engineering

MEO710 Micro and Nano Manufacturing L T

3 0

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Understand manufacturing considerations at the micro and nano scale.
2. Understand design-and-analysis methods and tools used for micro and nano
manufacturing
3. Select manufacturing methods, techniques and process parameters for
material processing quality
4. Design and select industrially-viable processes, equipment and
manufacturing tools for specific industrial products

DETAILED SYLLABUS
Module 1
Introduction: Importance of Nano-technology, Emergence of Nanotechnology,
Bottom-up and Top- down approaches,, challenges in Nanotechnology.
Nanomaterials Synthesis and Processing: Methods for creating Nanostructures;
Processes for producing ultrafine powders- Mechanical grinding; Wet Chemical
Synthesis of nanomaterials- sol- gel process, Liquid solid reactions; Gas Phase
synthesis of nanomaterials- Furnace, Flame assisted ultrasonic spray pyrolysis;
Gas Condensation Processing(GPC), Chemical Vapour Condensation(CVC)- Cold Plasma
Methods, Laser ablation, Vapour – liquid –solid growth, particle precipitation
aided CVD, summary of Gas Condensation Processing(GPC). (11)
Module 2
Structural Characterization: X-ray diffraction, Small angle X-ray Scattering,
Optical Microscope and their description, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM),
Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM), TEM and EDAX analysis, Scanning Tunneling
Microscopy (STM), Atomic force Microscopy (AFM). (9)
Module 3
Spectroscopic characterizations: Basic concepts of spectroscopy, operational
principle and application for analysis of nanomaterials, UV-VIS-IR
Spectrophotometers, Principle of operation and application for band gap
measurement, Raman spectroscopy.
Surface Characterization: X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), Auger electron
spectroscopy, Low Energy Ion Scattering Spectroscopy (LEISS), Secondary Ion Mass
Spectroscopy (SIMS), Rutherford Backscattering Spectroscopy (RBS). (10)
Module 4
Thermal Characterization of Nanomaterials: DTA, TGA, DSC (Principle and
Applications), Determination of thermo physical parameters.
 Microfabrication Techniques: Lithography, Thin Film Deposition and Doping,
Etching and Substrate Removal, Substrate Bonding. MEMS Fabrication Techniques,
Bulk Micromachining, Surface Micromachining, High- Aspect-Ratio Micromachining.
(6)
Module 5
Nanofabrication Techniques: E-Beam and Nano-Imprint Fabrication,
Epitaxy and Strain Engineering, Scanned Probe Techniques, Self-Assembly and
Template Manufacturing. MEMS devices and applications: Pressure sensor,
Inertial sensor, Optical MEMS and RF-MEMS, Micro-actuators for dual-stage servo
systems. (4)

Text Books:

1. Mark James Jackson, Microfabrication and Nanomanufacturing, CRC Press, 2005.

2. Gabor L. Hornyak, H.F Tibbals, Joydeep Dutta & John J Moore, Introduction
to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, CRC Press, 2009.
3. Ray F. Egerton , Physical Principles of Electron Microscopy: An
Introduction to TEM, SEM, and AEM , Springer, 2005.
4. Robert F Speyer, Thermal Analysis of Materials, Marcel Dekker Inc, New York,
1994. 5.
B.D. Cullity - Elements of X-Ray Diffraction, 3rd edition, Prentice Hall , 2002.
5. Tai-Ran Hsu, “MEMS and Microsystems: Design and Manufacture,” McGraw- Hill, 2008.
 Mechanical Engineering

MEO711 Energy Systems and Management L T

3 0

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Understand principles of energy management and its influence on environment.
2. Comprehend methods of energy production for improved utilization.
3. Improve the performance of thermal systems using of energy management principles
4. Analyze the methods of energy conservation for air conditioning, heat
recovery and thermal energy storage systems.
5. Evaluate energy projects on the basis of economic and financial criteria.

DETAILED SYLLABUS

Module 1
Introduction to Thermodynamics, Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer
Heat transfer media: Water, steam, Thermal fluids, Air-water vapour mixtures. (8)
Module 2
Heat transfer equipment: Heat exchangers, Steam plant
Energy storage systems: Thermal energy storage methods, Energy saving, Thermal
energystorage systems (10)
Module 3
Energy conversion systems: Furnaces, turbines
Heat recovery systems: Incinerators, regenerators and boilers
Energy Management: Principles of Energy Management, Energy demand estimation,
Organising and Managing Energy Management Programs, Energy pricing. (10)
Module 4
Energy Audit: Purpose, Methodology with respect to process Industries,
Characteristic method employed in Certain Energy Intensive Industries. (8)
Module 5
Economic Analysis: Scope, Characterization of an Investment Project, Case studies.
(5)
Text Books:

1. Turner, W. C., Doty, S. and Truner, W. C., Energy Management Hand book,
7th edition, Fairmont Press, 2009.
2. De, B. K., Energy Management audit & Conservation, 2nd Edition, Vrinda
Publication, 2010.
3. Murphy, W. R., Energy Management, Elsevier, 2007.
4. Smith, C. B., Energy Management Principles, Pergamon Press, 2007.
 Mechanical Engineering

MEO712 Condition Monitoring L T

3 0

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand and apply maintenance schemes in industries.

2. Monitor condition of rotating machinery using signature, temperature and
corrosion analysis.

3. Apply oil analysis technique to diagnose the wear debris.

4. Understand modern technologies for effective plant maintenance.
DETAILED SYLLABUS

Module 1
Introduction: Failures – System, component and services failures –
classification and its causes, Maintenance Schemes – objectives – types and
economic benefits, break down, preventive and predictive monitoring. (8)
Module 2
Vibration Monitoring – causes and effects of vibration, review of mechanical
vibration concepts – free and forced vibrations, vibration signature of active
systems – measurement of amplitude, frequency and phase. (5)
Module 3
Vibration monitoring equipment– vibration sensors (contact and non-contact type)
–factors affecting the choice of sensors, signal conditioners, recording and
display elements, vibration meter and analyzers, measurement of overall
vibration levels. (6)
Module 4
Contaminant analysis: Contaminants in used lubricating oils – monitoring techniques
(wear debris)
– SOAP technique, Ferrography, X-ray spectrometry, Particle classification.
Temperature Monitoring – Various techniques – thermograph, pyrometers,
indicating paint and NDT methods. (11)
Module 5
Special Techniques: Ultrasonic measurement method, shock pulse measurement,
Kurtosis, Acoustic Emission mentoring, critical speed analysis, shaft orbit
analysis, Cepstrum analysis. Non- destructive techniques, Structural health
monitoring weldments for surface and subsurface cracks.
(10)

Text Books:-
1.Rao J. S., Vibration Condition Monitoring, Narosa Publishing House, 2/e 2000.
2.Isermann R., Fault Diagnosis Application, Springer-Verlag Berlin, 2011.
3.Allan Davis, Hand book of Condition Monitoring, Chapman and Hall, 2000.
4.Choudary K K., Instrumentation, Measurement and Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill.
5.Collacott, R. A., Mechanical Faults Diagnosis, Chapman and Hall, London, 1990
 Mechanical Engineering

MEO713 Rapid Prototyping L T

3 0

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify suitable time compression techniques for rapid product development.

2. Model complex engineering products and develop process plans for rapid production.
3. Analyse and select a rapid manufacturing technology for a given component.
4. Identify the errors during generation of STL files and minimize them.
5. Optimize FDM process parameters to improve the quality of the parts.

DETAILED SYLLABUS
Module 1
Introduction: Introduction to Prototyping, Traditional Prototyping Vs. Rapid
Prototyping (RP), Need for time compression in product development, Usage of
RP parts, Generic RP process, Distinction between RP and CNC, other related
technologies, Classification of RP. (5)
Module 2
RP Software: Need for RP software, MIMICS, Magics, SurgiGuide, 3-matic, 3D-
Doctor, Simplant, Velocity2, VoXim, SolidView, 3DView, etc., software,
Preparation of CAD models, Problems with STL files, STL file manipulation, RP
data formats: SLC, CLI, RPI, LEAF, IGES, HP/GL, CT, STEP.
Photopolymerization RP Processes: Stereolithography (SL), SL resin curing
process, SL scan patterns, Microstereolithography, Applications of
Photopolymerization Processes. (9)
Module 3
Powder Bed Fusion RP Processes: Selective laser Sintering (SLS), Powder fusion
mechanism and powder handling, SLS Metal and ceramic part creation, Electron
Beam melting (EBM), Applications of Powder Bed Fusion Processes.
Extrusion-Based RP Systems: Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM), Principles,
Plotting and path control, Applications of Extrusion-Based Processes. (6)
Module 4
Printing RP Processes: 3D printing (3DP), Research achievements in printing deposition,
Technical challenges in printing, Printing process modelling, Applications of Printing
Processes.
Sheet Lamination RP Processes: Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM),Ultrasonic
Consolidation (UC), Gluing, Thermal bonding, LOM and UC applications. (6)
Module 5
Beam Deposition RP Processes: Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS), Direct Metal
Deposition (DMD), Processing-structure-properties, relationships, Benefits and
drawbacks.
Rapid Tooling: Conventional Tooling Vs. Rapid Tooling, Classification of Rapid
Tooling, Direct and Indirect Tooling Methods, Soft and Hard Tooling methods.
(6)
Module 6
Reverse Engineering: Reverse Engineering (RE) Methodologies and Techniques,
Selection of RE systems, RE software, RE hardware, RE in product development.
Errors in RP Processes: Pre-processing, processing, post-processing errors,
Part building errors in SLA, SLS, etc.
RP Applications: Design, Engineering Analysis and planning applications, Rapid
Tooling, Reverse Engineering, Medical Applications of RP. (6)

Text Books:

1. Chua Chee Kai., Leong Kah Fai., Chu Sing Lim, Rapid Prototyping:
Principles and Applications in Manufacturing, World Scientific, 2010.
2. Ian Gibson., David W Rosen., Brent Stucker., Additive Manufacturing
Technologies: Rapid Prototyping to Direct Digital Manufacturing, Springer,
2010.
3. RafiqNoorani, Rapid Prototyping: Principles and Applications in
Manufacturing, John Wiley & Sons, 2006.
 Mechanical Engineering

MEO714 Industrial Automation L T

3 0

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Enumerate principles, strategies and advantages of industrial automation.
2. Select level of automation and calculate manpower requirement.
3. Design material handling and material storage systems for an automated factory.
4. Automate shop floor controls and part/device identification methods.
5. Study the effect of automation by simulation and experimentation.

DETAILED SYLLABUS
Module 1
Principles and Strategies of Automation-Power to Accomplish the Automated
Process, program of Instruction, Control System, Advanced automation Functions-
safety Monitoring, maintenance and repair Diagnostics, error Detection and
Recovery, levels of automations-Five levels of automation and control in
manufacturing. (10)
Module 2
Material Handling systems and Design-Introduction to Material Handling, Material
Transport Equipment, analysis of Material Transport Systems, Storage systems-
Storage System Performance and Location Strategies, Conventional Storage Methods
and Equipment. (10)
Module 3
Automation Storage Systems, Engineering Analysis of Storage Systems.
Automatic identification methods-Overview of Automatic Identification Methods,
Bar Code Technology, Radio Frequency Identification, Other AIDC Technologies.
(6)
Module 4
Industrial control systems-Process Industries Vs Discrete Manufacturing
Industries, Levels of Automation in the two industries, Variables and Parameters
in the two industries.
Continuous Vs Discrete control- Continuous Control System, Discrete Control System.
Computer process control and its forms- Control Requirements, Capabilities of
Computer Control, and Forms of Computer process Control. (10)

Module 5
Control system components-Sensors, Actuators, Analog-to-Digital Convertors,
Digital-to-Analog Convertors, Input/output Devices for Discrete Data. (4)

Text Books:

1.Groover, M.P., Automation production Systems and Computer Integrated Manufacturing,

Pearson Education, 2003.
2.Krishna Kant, Computer Based Industrial Control, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi,
2000.
3.Tiess Chiu Chang and Richard A.W., An Introduction to Automated Process planning
Systems, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing company, New Delhi, 2000.
 Mechanical Engineering

MEO715 Technology Management L T

3 0

Objectives: In the Management of Technology programme the students learn to

explore andunderstand technology as a corporate resource - a resource that
allows a firm to keep many differentballs in the air. It shows how firms can use
technology to design and develop products and servicesthat maximize customer
satisfaction on the one hand, while maximizing corporate
productivity,profitability and competitiveness on the other.
Outcomes: The programme addresses challenging questions most companies face such as:
1. What technologies do we need and when?
2. Do we procure the technology we need with our own research capabilities,
in collaborationwith outside parties, or by acquiring it or licensing it
from others?
3. How can we use the abundant technological opportunities to affect our
mission, objectives and strategies?

DETAILED SYLLABUS
Module 1: Introduction to Technology Management
Definition, Concept of creativity, Components, Features, Classification of
Technology, Concept andNature of Technology Management, Drivers of MOT,
Significance and Scope of MOT, Role ofChief Technology Officer, Responding to
Technology challenges. (8)
Module-2: The Role of Technology in the Creation of Wealth
The creation of wealth, Long-wave cycle, Evolution of production technology,
Critical Factors inManaging Technology: The creativity factor, Types of
innovation, Technology, price relationship,Managing change. (6)
Module 3: Management of Technology
The New Paradigms Essential issues in technology management,
Project planning
and management,Management paradigm and the technology factor. (4)
Module-4: Technology Life Cycles
S-curve of technological progress, Multiple generation technologies ,Diffusion of
technology (2)
Module-5: The Process of Technological Innovation

Innovation and creative transformation in the knowledge age: critical trajectories,

Case- Xerox, Amodel for technological innovation in biomedical devices. (5)
Module-6: Strategic planning
Competitiveness,Business Strategy and Technology Strategy, Technology Planning.
TheAcquisition and Exploitation of Technology: Acquisition of technology.
Exploitation of technology,Stages of technology development, Technology
Transfer (6)
Module-7: Technology Diffusion
Concept of Diffusion, Integrated Diffusion Strategy, influencing factors,
Innovation adoption, Diffusion strategies, Community effects and network
externalities, Distribution of Adopters, Crossing the Chasm, Market dynamics.
Technology Absorption and Deployment, Technology Absorption, Influencing
factors, Deployment strategies, Corporate Venturing, Benefits and Drawbacks of
Corporate Venturing, Spin-off Companies. (9)

Text Book:

1. Management of Technology by Tarek Khalil.

2. Rastogi P.N: “Management of Technology and Innovation”, Sage
Publications, New Delhi, 2009.
3. Scott Shane: “Technology Strategy for Managers and Entrepreneurs”,
Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2009.
4. CSG Krishnamacharyulu, Lalitha Ramakrishnan, “Management of Technology”,
Himalaya, Publishing House Private Limited, New Delhi, 2008.

Mechanical Engineering

MEO716 Computer Aided Manufacturing L T

3 0

Objectives
1. This course introduces students with computer assisted modern manufacturing
technologies.
2. The objective of this course is to make students learn the important
theoretical concepts, and the state-of-the-art technological
developments in the area of modern manufacturing.
3. Various topics to be covered are basics of automation, NC programming (Manual and
APT),
4. concepts of group technology, Flexible Manufacturing system, CIM and robotics.
Outcomes: Student will be able to:
1. Understand the current status of CAM systems in industry.
2. Learn the concepts of group technology, automation, FMS and CIM.
3. To write manual part programs using G and M codes for lathe and milling m/c.
4. To write APT part programs milling m/c.
 DETAILED SYLLABUS
Module 1
Automation: Definition of Automation, Need for Automation, building block of
automationtechnology, Types of automation systems, Automation strategies, levels
of automation, types of control system, Advantages, Disadvantages and
applications of Automation.
(8)
Module 2
NC, CNC and Adaptive control: Introduction, history, components of NC machines,
classificationof NC machines, input media for NC machines, microprocessor based
CNC systems, block diagramof a typical CNC system, features of CNC, advantages
of CNC, direct numeric control (DNC) and itsadvantages, Adaptive control and
its types. (10)
Module 3
Part programming: Introduction, NC coordinate system, fixed and floating zero
machines, NC motion control systems, part programming methods, Manual part
programming for milling and latheusing G and M codes, various canned cycles,
Computer aided part programming: Introduction toAPT language, simple problems on
APT programming. (10)
Module 4
Group Technology: Introduction, part families, part classification and
coding, production flow analysis, composite part concept, machine cell
design, benefits of GT. (4)
Module 5
FMS and CIM: Concept and definition of Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS),
components ofFMS, FMS workstations, Automated material handling and storage
systems, Automated storage andretrieval system and Industrial robots, FMS layout
and benefits, Introduction and concept ofComputer Integrated manufacturing (CIM)
through CIM wheel. (8)

Text books:

1. Groover M. P., Automation, Production Systems And Computer-integrated

Manufacturing, PHI.
2. Kundra, Rao and Tiwari., Computer Aided manufacturing, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishers.

Reference books:
1. Steve Krar, Arthur Gill, “CNC technology and programming”, McGraw-Hill, 1990
2. James Madison, “CNC machining hand book”, Industrial Press Inc., 1996
3. Jha, N. K., Handbook of Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Academic Press Inc.
4. Miller R. K., FMS/CIM Systems Integrated Handbook, Prentice Hall.
 Mechanical Engineering

MEO717 Maintenance Engineering & Management L T

3 0

Objectives:
1. To keep asset in productivity and availability state based on requirement
level of reliability and effectiveness.
2. To spend optimal maintenance cost in relation to achieve the
availability and effectiveness of equipments.
3. To prevent or reduce the likelihood or frequency of failures of
engineering components and systems.
4. To increase the quality, quantity of the product with minimal cost and
increase the productivity of the plant.
5. To identify and correct the causes of failures that does occur in engineering
system.

Outcomes: Student will be able to:

1. Maintenance management skill
2. Need of safety devices
3. Increase the productivity of the plant at minimal cost
4. Failure analysis of plant machineries
5. Concept of tribology, conditioning monitoring
6. Concept of maintainability and availability of mechanical components and systems.

DETAILED SYLLABUS

Module 1
Introduction: Fundamentals of Maintenance Engineering, Maintenance engineering
its importance in material &energy conservation, Inventory control,
Productivity, Safety, Pollution control, Safety Regulations,Pollution problems,
Human reliability. (8)
Module 2
Maintenance Management: Types of maintenance strategies, Planned and unplanned
maintenance, Breakdown, Preventive &Predictive maintenance their comparison,
Computer aided maintenance, Maintenance scheduling,Spare part management,
Inventory control, TPM.
(8)
Module 3
Tribology In Maintenance: Friction wear and lubrication, Friction & wear
mechanisms, Prevention of wear, Types of lubricationmechanisms, Lubrication
processes. Lubricants types, General and special purpose, Additives,Testing of
lubricants, Degradation of lubricants, Seal & packing. (8)
Module 4
Machine Health Monitoring: Condition based maintenance, Signature analysis, Oil
analysis, NDT, Vibration, Noise and thermal signatures, Onl i n e & offl i n e
Techniques, Instruments & equipment used in machine health monitoring.
Instrumentation in maintenance, Signal Processing, Data acquisition and
analysis, Application of intelligent systems, Data base design. (8)
Module 5
Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM) Analysis:
Introduction to RAM failure mechanism, Failure data analysis,
Failure distribution, Reliability ofrepairable and non-
repairable systems, Improvement in reliability, Reliability
testing, Reliabilityprediction, Utilization factor, System
reliability by Monte Carlo Simulation Technique. (8)

Text Books:

1. Krishnan Gopal and Banerji S. K., Maintenance & Spare parts

Management, PHI
2. Mishra R. C. and Pathak K., Maintenance Engineering and
Management, PHI
3. Shrivastava S.K., Industrial Maintenance Management, S. Chand
Publications.
4. Rao C. N. R., Handbook of Condition Monitoring,.
5. Banga and Sharma, Industrial Engineering & Management Science,
Khanna Publishers.

Reference Books:

1. Higgins L., Mobley R. K. and Mobley K., Maintenance

Engineering Hand Book, Mc-Graw Hill, 7th edition.
2. Higgins L., Mobley R. K. and Mobley K., Maintenance
Engineering Standard Hand Book, Mc-Graw Hill, 6th edition