CENTURION UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT

ODISHA-761211, INDIA,

Web Site: -www.cutm.ac.in

B.Tech Programme in Engineering & Technology – New Regulation

4TH year syllabus

(2012 – 13 Admitted Batch onwards)

Branch: Mechanical Engineering

CENTURION UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY &MANAGEMENT: ODISHA

B.TECH PROGRAMME IN ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY - NEW REGULATIONS

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING:: B.TECH IV YEAR

7th Semester 8th Semester

Theory Theory

Code Subject L-T-P Credits Code Subject L-T-P Credits

PCME 4101 Heat Transfer 3-1-0 4 PCME

4201

Product Design &

Product Tooling 3-1-0 4

PCME 4102 Optimization Techniques 3-1-0 4 Professional Elective - III 3-1-0 4

Professional Elective - I 3-1-0 4 Professional Elective - IV 3-1-0 4

Professional Elective - II 3-1-0 4 Free Elective - IV 3-1-0 4

Free Elective - III 3-1-0 4

Total Theory 15-5-0 20 Total Theory 12-4-0 16

Practical/Sessional Practical/Sessional

PLME 4111 Heat Transfer & Refrigeration

and Air-conditioning Lab 0-0-3 2

PLME

4210

Advanced Machining

Lab 0-0-3 2

PLME 4112 SEMINAR 0-0-3 2 PLME

4211 MAJOR PROJECT 0-0-9 8

PLME 4113 Minor Project 0-0-3** 2

Total Practical/Sessional 0-0-6 6 Total Practical/Sessional 0-0-12 10

TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 26 TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 26

TOTAL CUMULATIVE CREDITS 187 TOTAL CUMULATIVE CREDITS 213

Total Contact Hours. 26 Total Contact Hours. 28

** Not to be counted for contact hour computations

PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVES

Prof. Elective I (7thSem) Prof. Elective II (7thSem) Prof. Elective III (8thSem) Prof. Elective IV (8thSem)

PEME 4103 CAD/CAM PEME 4107Finite

Element Methods

PEME 4202 Energy Systems

PEME 4206 Composite

Materials

PEME 4104 Tool

Design

PEME 4108 Mechanical

Handling Equipment PEME 4203 Tribology

PEME 4207 Refrigeration and

Air Conditioning

PEME 4105 Power Plant

Engg.

PEME 4109Automobile

Engineering PEME 4204 Robotics

PEME 4208 Quality

Management & Reliability

PEME4106 Mechanical

Vibrations

PEME 4110

Mechatronics

PEME 4205 Industrial

Hydraulics

PEME 4209 Plant Layout

and Design

FREE ELECTIVES (Offered by Mechanical Engineering Department)

Odd Semesters (5th & 7th Semesters) Even Semesters (6th & 8th Semesters)

Free Elective - I (5th Sem) Free Elective - III (7th Sem) Free Elective - II (6th Sem) Free Elective - IV (8th Sem)

FEME 3101 Internal

Combustion Engines &

Gas Turbines

FEME 4103 CAD/CAM FEME 3201 Mechanical

Measurements & Control

FEME 4201 Energy Systems

FEME 4102 Finite Element

Methods

FEME 4202 Plant Layout

and Design

7TH SEMESTER

PCME 4101 HEAT TRANSFER (3-1-0) CREDITS: 4

Module: I (20 Hours)

Introduction to conduction heat transfer, Fourier’s law of conduction, thermal conduction equation – derivation

in Cartesian, Cylindrical and Spherical coordinates. One dimensional steady state conduction in plane wall and

composite wall. Thermal contact resistance variable conductivity, thermal resistance, electrical analogy, radial

systems – cylinder, sphere. Overall heat transfer coefficients, critical thickness of insulation. Heat generation in

plane wall, cylinder and sphere. The heat diffusion equation. One dimensional steady state conduction with and

without heat generation. The plane wall – Radial system. Heat Transfer from extended surfaces – effectiveness

– efficiency. Insulation – critical thickness. Transient conduction – the lumped capacitance method – semi-

infinite solid.

Steady state conduction in two dimensions, conduction shape factor, numerical method of analysis. Unsteady

state conduction – lumped heat capacity systems, significance of Biot and Fourier numbers, transient heat flow

in a semi-infinite solid, use of Heisler and Grober charts.

Module: II (15 Hours) Energy equation – thermal boundary layer. Forced convection – Practical correlations – flow over surfaces

internal flow. Natural convection, combined forced and free convection – combined convection and radiation in

flows. Review of hydrodynamics and thermal boundary layer, significance of non-dimensional numbers in

connection. Dimensional analysis for free and forced convection. Forced Convection – heat transfer over a flat

plate, flow through pipes, use of empirical relations. Free Convection – heat transfer from vertical, horizontal

and inclined surfaces.

Module: III (15 Hours)

Radiative heat exchange between surfaces – radiation shape factor – reradiating surfaces. Radiation in gases.

Boiling – Pool and flow boiling, correlations. Condensation – modes and mechanisms – Correlations and

problems

Condensation and Boiling processes. Radiation – nature of thermal radiation, black body concepts, gray body,

radiation shape factor, relation between shape factors, radiation heat transfer between two surfaces. Electrical

analogy, Re-radiationg surface, radiation shields.

Types of heat exchangers, overall heat transfer coefficients, LMTD and NTU methods, fouling factor. Design

factors – problems in heat exchangers, effectiveness.

Text Books:

Holman J.P., ‘Heat andMass Transfer’, Tata McGraw Hill, 8th Ed., 1989.

Sachdeva, ‘Heat and Mass Transfer’, Wiley Eastern, 1986.

References

Heat and Mass Transfer – R.K. Rajput – S.Chand & Company Ltd

Heat and Mass Transfer – D.S.Kumar / S.K.Kataria& Sons

Heat and Mass Transfer-Kondandaraman

PCME 4102 OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES (3-1-0) CREDITS: 4

Module I: Introduction to Optimization (15 Hrs)

(A) Introduction: Need and scope of optimization. Historical development, tatement of

optimization problem - Objective function and its surface, Design variables, constraints and

constraint surface. Classification of optimization problems various functions, Continuous,

discontinuous and discrete functions, Monotonic, Non-monotonic and unimodal functional

behavior.

(B) Classical optimization techniques: Differential calculus method, multivariable optimization

by method of constrained variation and Lagrangean multipliers (generalized problem), Khun

- Tucker conditions for optimality.

Module II: Linear Programming (15 Hrs)

(C) Linear Programming - Graphical Method: Definition, Characteristics of linear and Steps

involved, Redundant constraints - Application of L.P. to engineering problems.

(D) Linear Programming - Simplex method: Definition, Basics of Simplex Method, Slack,

Surplus, Decision and Artificial variables - Significance of these variables and their

application in Simplex method. Two Phase method, Big M method. Duality in linear

progrmming.

(E) Transportation Problem & Assignment Problems: Transportation Problem -Definition,

Basic feasible solution, steps involved in solution of transport problem. Assignment Problem

- Basic differences between transportation and Assignment problems - Balanced and

unbalanced Assignment Problems.

Module III: (15 Hrs)

(F) Non-linear Programming: Definition, Unconstrained minimization – Fibonacci, Golden

section, Quadratic and Cubic interpolation methods for one-dimensional minimization and

Univariate method, Powel’s, Newton’s and Davidson, Fletchar and Powel’s method for

multivariable optimization. Conditions for a function to be convex and concave.Constrained

minimization - Cutting plane method.

(G) Dynamic Programming: Meaning, Basic Principles of Dynamic programming, Simple

examples of dynamic programming.

Reference Books:

1) Optimizaion theory and Applications - Rao, S.S. - Wiely Eastern Ltd., New Delhi

2) Optimmum structural Design, theory and applications - Edited by R.H. Gallegher and O.C.

Zienkiwiez. John Wiley and Sons Newyork

PLME 4111 Heat Transfer & Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Laboratory (0-0-3) CREDITS: 2

(Any Ten)

Heat Transfer:

1. Determination of Thermal conductivity of composite slab

2. Determination of heat transfer coefficient in natural convention

3. Determination of surface emissivity

4. Performance test on parallel flow and counter flow heat exchanger

5. Efficiency and effectiveness of Pin fins

6. Verification of Stefan Boltzman’s law.

7. Determination of heat transfer coefficient in forced convention

8. Determination of Critical heat flux during boiling heat transfer

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning:

9. Determination of C.O. P on vapour compression system

10. Determination of C.O. P on vapour absorption system

11. Performance test on Air conditioning test rig (Window type)

12. Performance test on Air conditioning test rig (Duct type)

13. Determination of C.O.P of ice plant

14. Performance analysis in an experimental cooling tower

PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVES

PROFESIONAL ELECTIVE - I

PEME 4103 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING (3-1-0)

CREDITS: 4

Module I (12 hour)

Design Process

Fundamentals of CAD: Design process, Applications of computer for design, Creating the Manufacturing

Database, The Design workstation, Graphical Terminal, Operator input Devices, Plotters and other devices,

Central Processing Unit, Memory types. Sequential and concurrent engineering, Reverse Engineering -Re-

engineering, Product Data Management & application.

Module II (18 hour)

Transformations: 2D, 3D transformations - Translation, Rotation, Scaling – Concatenation.

Solid Modeling: Geometric Modeling - Wireframe, Surface and Solid models - CSG and B-REP Techniques -

Features of Solid Modeling Packages, Wire frame versus solid modeling.

Graphics Standards for CAD

Computer graphics Software and Database: Configuration, Graphics Packages, Need of Graphics and computer

standards, Standardization in Graphics - Graphics Kernel System.

Data Exchange standards: STL, DXF, IGES.

Module III (15 hour)

CAM - Numerical Control and NC Part Programming: Numerical Control, Numerical Control elements, NC

Coordinate system, NC motion control system, Manual and Computer Aided programming, the APT language,

Miscellaneous Functions, M, Advanced part-programming methods.

Problems with conventional NC, NC technology: CNC, DNC, Combined DNC/ CNC system, Adaptive control

manufacturing systems, Computer Integrated Manufacturing system, Machine Tools and related equipment,

Materials Handling system: AGV, Robots, Lean manufacturing.

Text Books

1. CAD/CAM Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing, M.P.Goover and E.W.Zimmers, Jr., Pearson

2. Ibrahim Zeid, “CAD - CAM Theory and Practice ", Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., 2005.

References:

1. P.Radhakrishnan and C.P.Kothandaraman, “Computer Graphics and Design ", DhanpatRai and Sons,

New Delhi, 2003.

2. CAD/CAM Principles, Practice and Manufacturing Management, McMahon and Browne, Pearson

Education

3. CAD/CAM Concepts and Applications, C.R.Alavala, PHI

PEME 4104 TOOL DESIGN (3-1-0) CREDITS: 4

Module-I (8 Hrs)

Objectives of tool design, Cutting tool materials: Desired properties and characteristics, latest developments,

heat-treatment of cutting tools, Carbide tools: ISO classification-coding of carbide tools and tool holders, tool

coating, brazing of carbide tools. Cutting tool selection, Tool Wear, Control of the Causes of Tool Wear and

Failure.

Module-II (17 Hrs)

Design of cutting tools: Metal cutting tools: Design of single point cutting tools, Design of Multi Point

Cutting tools (Milling Cutters: Major types, design and manufacturing of peripheral, forces and power

estimation, Grinding of milling cutters), Drill Bit geometry (Design and manufacturing of twist drill, effect of

variation of different angles on torque and thrust forces, types and design of shanks, sharpening of twist drill.

Reamers (Types, geometry, Reaming allowance, tolerance disposition), Broaches (types, geometry, design and

manufacturing), Form Tools (Design of flat and circular Form Tools), Taps and Dies: Types, Geometry,

Design and manufacturing.

Module-III (20 Hrs)

Jigs & Fixtures: Work holding Principles, Locating methods associated with flat, cylindrical, internal and

external surfaces. Locating devices and methods: Principles, Requirements and choice of locating systems,

Degrees of Freedom, Basic Locating Rules, locational Tolerances, redundant location, fool proofing, locating

pins, diamond pin locators, V- locators, bush location, setting blocks, and materials. Clamping: Types of

clamping devices, basic elements, design considerations, materials. Quick action clamps and nuts. Equalising

and multiple clamping pneumatics. Hydraulic, magnetic, electrical and vacuum clamping. Jigs: Types,

construction details, jig bushes, jig feet. Fixtures: Types and design. Economic analysis of Jigs and Fixtures.

Press tool: types and design consideration. Gages: Types, design principles, fits and tolerance analysis,

Taylor’s principles and its applications, materials.

Text Books:

1. Donaldson, Leain and Goold, Tool Design, Tata Me Graw Hill, New Delhi, 1983.

2. AmitabhaBattacharya and Inyong Ham, Design of Cutting Tool, Use Of Metal Cutting Theory, ASTME

Publication Michigan USA, 1969.

3. Surender Keshav & Umesh Chandra, Production Engineering Design (Tool Design), Satya Prakashan,

New Delhi-1994.

4. Shaw Mc, Metal Cutting Principles, Oxford, IBH Publ., Calcutta 1957.

Reference Books:

1. Fundamentals of Tools Design- ASTME – Prentice Hall India Publications –1983.

2. P.C. Sharma, “Machine tools & Tool Design”. ISBN812192362X.

3. R. K. Jain, “Production Technology”, Khanna Publishers.ISBN8174090991

4. Basu, Mukherjee and Mishra, “Fundamentals of tool Engineering and Design”, Oxford publishing.

ISBN812040016X.

PEME 4105 POWER PLANT ENGINEERING (3-1-0) CREDITS: 4

Module-I (20 Hrs)

INTRODUCTION: Different sources of energy, Types of power plants, Steam Power Plant: Classification of

steam power plants, Layout of a modern steam power plant, site selection,

STEAM GENERATOR: Fossil fuel steam generators, classification, circulation in water tube boilers, Modern

high pressure water tube boilers( both sub critical and super critical), Boiler mounting and accessories,

Combustion equipment: air supply systems (Natural and Mechanical Draught Systems). Pulverized coal burning

systems and Basics of Fluidized bed combustion, Feed water treatment (Necessity & general consideration

only). Boiler performance calculations.

FUEL AND COAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT: Properties of coal, Types of coals, coal handling, choice of

handling equipment, coal storage, Ash handling systems.

Module-II (15 Hrs)

FLOW THROUGH NOZZLES: Types of nozzles and their area of application & related calculation, critical

pressure & chocked flow, super saturated flow. Effect of friction and nozzle efficiency

STEAM TURBINES: Turbine types, Variation of Pressure and Velocity in different types of turbines, Simple

impulse Turbines, Flow through turbine blades and velocity diagram, Pressure - compounded impulse turbines

and Velocity compounded impulse turbines. Turbine power and related calculations.

REACTION TURBINES: Reaction turbines Flow through blades and velocity diagram, degrees of reaction,

Parsons turbine, power and related calculations, Blade height calculations, Losses in steam turbines, Reheat

factor & condition line, Governing of turbines.

Module-III (15 Hrs)

STEAM CONDENSER & CIRCULATING WATER SYSTEMS: Types, Surface condenser, Performance

calculation, Air removal methods, Vacuum & vacuum efficiency. Cooling towers.(types, principle of operation

and performance), Spray ponds.

NUCLEAR POWER STATION: Nuclear fuel, Nuclear fission, breeding and fertile materials, Nuclear

reactor, reactor operation. Types of reactors: Pressurized water reactor, Boiling water reactor, sodium-graphite

reactor, fast Breeder Reactor, Gas cooled Reactor,

ECONOMICS OF POWER PLANT: Basic definitions, cost of electrical energy (Fixed cost and operating

cost), Types of tariff, Types of loads (typical load curves), Economic Load sharing.

TEXT BOOKS

1. Power plant Engineering ; - By P.K. Nag (2nd edition) TMH

2. A Text Book of Power Plant Engineering / Rajput / Laxmi Publications

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Power Plant Engineering by Arora and Domkundwar, Dhanpat Rai publications

2. Power plant technology : By E.I. Wakil TMH.

3. Power Plant Engineering – P.C.Sharma / S.K.Kataria Pub

4. An Introduction to Power Plant Technology / G.D. Rai.

PEME 4106 MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS (3-1-0) CREDITS: 4

Module – 1 [10 hours]

Introduction & Importance of Mechanical Vibration: Brief history of Mechanical Vibration, Types

of Vibration, Simple Harmonic Motion (S.H.M.), Principle of superposition applied to S.H.M., Beats,

Fourier Analysis, Concept of degree of freedom for different vibrating systems.

Review: Review on undamped and damped free vibration of single degree freedom systems and

damped free vibration of single degree freedom systems, forced vibration of single degree freedom

systems – problems.

Module – 2 [20 hours]

Vibration of two degrees of freedom systems

Undamped Vibration of Two Degree Freedom Systems: Free vibration of spring coupled and mass

coupled systems, Longitudial, Torsional and transverse vibration of two degree freedom systems,

influence coefficient technique, Un-damped vibration Absorber.

Damped Free Vibration of Two Degree Freedom Systems: Proprtional damping (Rayleigh’s

damping), general viscous damping.

Module – 3 [20 hours]

Introduction to Multi-Degree Freedom Systems: Normal mode vibration, Co-ordinate coupling-

close coupled and far coupled systems, Natural frequencies and mode shapes (Eigenvalues and

eigenvectors), Orthogonality of normal modes, Methods of matrix iteration, Holzer’s method and

Stodola method. Torsinal vibration of two, three and multi-rotor systems. Dunkerley’s lower bound

approximate method.

Continous Systems: Vibration of strings, longitudinal vibration of rods, torsional vibration of rods,

transverse vibration of Euler-beams.

Text Books:

1. Theory of Vibrations by W.T. Thompson, CBS Publishers and Distributors, Delhi

2. Mechanical Vibrations: V.P. Singh, Dhanpat Rai & company Pvt. Ltd.

Reference Books:

1. Mechanical Vibrations: S.S. Rao, Prarson Education Inc

2. Mechanical Vibrations by G.K. Grover and S.P. Nigam, Nem Chand & Brothers, Roorkee

3. Text book of Mechanical Vibrations by Rao V. Dukkipati, PHI Pvt Ltd, Delhi

4. Mechanical Vibrations: S. Graham Kelly, Schaum’s outline series, Tata McGraw Hill, Special

Indian ed., 2007

5. Elements of vibration Analysis: Leonard Meirovitch, Tata McGraw Hill, SpecialIndian ed.,

2007

6. Introductory Course on theory and Practice of Mechanical Vibrations. J.S. Rao & K. Gupta,

New Age International Publication, New Delhi, 2007.

PROFESIONAL ELECTIVE - II

PEME4107 FINITE ELEMENT METHOD (3-1-0) CREDITS: 4

MODULE I (15 Hrs)

Introduction to Finite Element Method for solving field problems. Stress and equilibrium. Strain –

Displacement relations. Stress – strain relations. Plane stress, Plane strain problems, Temperature effects.

Potential Energy approach: Global stiffness matrix and global load vector. Finite element equations, Treatment

of boundary conditions, Quadratic shape functions.

MODULE II (15 Hrs)

One Dimensional problem: Finite element modeling, coordinates and shape functions. Assembly of the global

stiffness matrix- mass matrix and load vector, Treatment of boundary conditions, Quadratic shape functions, Temperature effects. Finite element modeling of bars and plane trusses.

Analysis of Beams: Element stiffness matrix for two nodes, two degrees of freedom per node beam element.

Finite element modeling of two dimensional stress analyses with constant strain triangles and treatment of

boundary conditions. Finite element modeling of axisymmetric solids subjected to Axisymmetric loading with

triangular elements.

MODULE III (20 Hrs)

Two dimensional four nodded isoperimetric elements and numerical integration. Steady state heat transfer

analysis: one dimensional analysis of a fin and two dimensional analysis of thin plate. Analysis of a uniform

shaft subjected to torsion. Dynamic Analysis: Formulation of finite element model, element matrices,

evaluation of Eigen values and Eigen vectors for a stepped bar and a beam.

TEXT BOOK:

1. Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering / Chandraputla, Ashok and Belegundu / Prentice – Hall.

2. The Finite Element Methods in Engineering / SS Rao / Pergamon.

REFERENCES:

1. An introduction to Finite Element Method / JN Reddy / Mc-Graw Hill

2. Finite Element Analysis/ C.S.Krishna Murthy

PEME 4108 MECHANICAL HANDLING EQUIPMENTS (3-1-0) CREDITS: 4

MODULE-I (16 Hrs)

Types of interplant transporting facility, principal groups of material handling equipment, choice of material

handling equipment, hoisting equipment, screw type, hydraulic and pneumatic conveyors, general

characteristics of hoisting machines, surface and overhead equipment’s, general characteristics of surface and

overhead equipment’s and their applications. Introduction to control of hoisting equipment’s. Flexible hoisting

appliances like ropes and chains, welded load chains, roller chains, selection of chains hemp rope and steel wire

rope, selection of ropes, fastening of chains and ropes , different types of load suspension appliances, fixed and

movable pulleys, different types of pulley systems, multiple pulley systems . Chain and rope sheaves and

sprockets

MODULE-II (16 Hrs)

Load handling attachments, standard forged hook, hook weights, hook bearings, cross piece and casing of

hook, crane grab for unit and piece loads, carrier beams and clamps, load platforms and side dump buckets,

electric lifting magnets, grabbing attachments for loose materials, crane attachments for handling liquid

materials. Arresting gear, ratchet type arresting gear, roller ratchet, shoe brakes and its different types like

electromagnetic, double shoe type, thruster operated, controller brakes, shoe brakes, thermal calculations of

shoe brakes and life of linings, safety handles, load operated constant force and variable force brakes general

theory of band brakes, its types and construction.

MODULE-III (18 Hrs)

Different drives of hosting gears like individual and common motor drive for several mechanisms, traveling

gear, traveling mechanisms for moving trolleys and cranes on runway rails, mechanisms for trackless, rubber-

tired and crawler cranes motor propelled trolley hoists and trolleys, rails and traveling wheels, slewing, jib and

luffing gears. Operation of hoisting gear during transient motion, selecting the motor rating and determining

braking torque for hoisting mechanisms, drive efficiency calculations, selecting the motor rating and

determining braking torque for traveling mechanisms, slewing mechanisms, jib and luffing mechanisms.

(Elementary treatment is expected). Cranes with rotary pillar, cranes with a fixed post, jib cranes with trolley,

cranes with luffing boom cantilever cranes, cage elevators safety devices of elevators belt and chain conveyors

and their power calculations, vibrating and oscillating conveyors pneumatic and hydraulic conveyors, screw

conveyors hoppers, gates and feeders. Introduction to AGV s as new material handling device, use of robot for

material handling.

TEXT BOOK:

1. Materials Handling Equipment – N. Rudenko , Envee Publishers, New Delhi

2. Materials Handling Equipment – M.P. Alexandrov. Mie publications, Maskow

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Aspects of Material Handling, Dr. K.C. Arora, V.V. Shindhe, Laxmi Publisher

2. Manufacturing Facilities, Design and Material Handling, M.P. Stephens, Purdue University Press

3. Materials Management, A.K. Chitale & R.C. Gupta, PHI

PEME 4109 AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING (3-1-0) CREDITS: 4

Module - I (15 Hrs)

Introduction: History & Development of Automobile. Definition of automobile, Layout of the transmission

system, main function of the different components of the transmission system, motor vehicle act (india),

Resistance to motion, rolling resistance, air resistance, gradient resistance, power required for propulsion,

tractive effort and traction, road performance curves.

Chassis: Definition, Types, Function.

Frame & Body Construction: Frame: Members of frame, Loads on Frame, Types. Automobile Body:

Parts and Stream lining, Automobile types: Front, Rear and Four wheel drive and Automotive materials.

Module - II (20 Hrs)

Prime Mover:

Petrol Engines: Performance, Combustion and Exhaust Emissions, Air pollution and their

Control: EGR and Catalytic Converters, Manifolds and Mufflers, Engine Cooling and Lubrication.

Clutch:

Necessity, Clutch Assembly: Construction and Working Principle. Types: Single and Multiple

Plates, Free-Play, Fluid coupling/Torque converter, Clutch Troubles and Remedies.

Gearbox:

Necessity of Transmission and Transaxle, Construction and Working Principle, Selector Mechanism. Types:

Sliding mesh, Constant mesh, Synchromesh, and Epicyclical. Three, Four and Five- Speed Gearbox, Overdrive,

Automatic Gearbox, Gearbox Troubles and Remedies.

Drive shaft and Final Drive:

Drive Shaft: Constructional Features: Universal/Hooks Joints, Slip Joint,

and Working Principle. Types of Propeller shafts, Final drive and Differential: Necessity, Constructional

Features and Working Principle. Front/Rear Axles: Constructional Features and Types of Rear Axle

Floating. Wheels: Disc and Drum type,

Suspension System: Coil and Leaf Springs, Shock absorbers.

Steering system: Wheel alignment: Kingpin angle, Caster, Camber, Toe-in, and Toe-out., Necessity of vehicle

control. Steering Mechanism and its Elements: Steering gear box and its types, Steering gear ratio, Constant

Velocity Joints and linkages. Power Steering.

Module - III (15 Hrs)

Brake system: Necessity, Parking and Power Brakes, Properties of Brake Fluids. Tips for Safe Driving.

Electrical and Electronic Systems: Basics of Electrical/Electronic Systems: Battery, Starting system,

Charging System, Lighting and Signaling System, A/C Electrical System, Electronic Engine Management

system.

Trouble shooting and Maintenance: Engine and Vehicle Troubles: Diagnostic Information: Symptom

descriptions and their Causes and Remedies, Periodic, Preventive and Break down Maintenance: Engine

tuning, Fuel and Air filters, Lubricants, Maintenance of Battery, and Tires.

TEXT BOOKS

1. Narang G.B.S., Automobile engineering, Khanna Publisher.

2. Heitner J., Automobile Mechanics, Affiliated East-west Press Pvt Ltd

3. Gupta K.M., Automobile Engineering, Vol I & II (Umesh Publication)

4. Automobile Engineering –Kirpal Singh, volume-1&2

Reference Books:

1. Motor Vehicle by Newton, Steed and Garrette 2nd ed, Butter worth.

2. Automobile Mechanics by N.K.Giri, 7th edition, Khanna Publishers.

3. Automobile Engineering by Amitosh De, Revised edition 2010, Galgotia Publication Pvt. Ltd.

4. Automobile Mechanics by Heitner Joseph, East West Press.

PEME 4110 MECHATRONICS (3-1-0) 4 Credits

Module –I (15 Hours)

Introduction : Evolution of Mechatronics, components of mechatronic System, types of mechatronic

products Definition – Trends - Control Methods: Standalone , PC Based ( Real Time Operating

Systems, Graphical User Interface , Simulation ) - Applications: SPM, Robot, CNC, FMS, CIM.,

Signal Conditioning : Introduction – Hardware - Digital I/O , Analog input – ADC , resolution ,

spedchannels, Filtering Noise using passive components – Resistors, capacitors - Amplifying signals

using OP amps – Software - Digital Signal Processing – Low pass , high pass, notch filtering, Signal

theory, signal analysis and processing, Laplace transformation, Z-transformation modulation and de-

modulation.

Module – II (15 Hours)

Basic Digital Technology : Digital number system, Binary number system,Hexadecimal number

system, Binary addition, Boolean Algebra, Logic function, Universal GATES, FLIP-FLOP, Registers

counters.

System modeling : Frequency response, Mechanical system, electrical system, Thermal system, Fluid

system.

Actuators- Electric motors; D.C. Motors, Stepper motor, , Hydraulic actuators, Pneumatic actuators

Precision Mechanical Systems : Pneumatic Actuation Systems - Electro-pneumatic Actuation

Systems - Hydraulic Actuation Systems - Electro-hydraulic Actuation Systems - Timing Belts – Ball

Screw and Nut - Linear Motion Guides - Linear Bearings - Harmonic Transmission - Bearings- Motor

/ Drive Selection.

Module – III (20 Hours)

Transducer and Sensors : Principles, difference between transducer and sensors, transducer types –

photo emissive, photo conductive, photovoltaic, thermistors, Thermocouple, Inductive, capacitive,

Peizoelectric, Hall effect transducers, Ionization transducer, Encoders- Incremental encoder, Optical

encoder, Bimetallic strip, Strain gauge, load cell.

Programmable Logic controller : Basic Structure - Programming : Ladder diagram Timers, Internal

Relays and Counters - Shift Registers - Master and Jump Controls, data handling , Analog input /

output , PLC Selection &Application.

Microprocessor ad Microcontroller : Microprocessor based Digital control, registers, Program

counter, Intel -8085 microprocessor

Text Book:

1. Mechatronics Electronics Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering by W

Bolton, Pearson Education Press, 3rd edition, 2005

2. A Text Books of Mechatronics, R.K.Rajput, S.Chand & company

3. Mechatronics, N.G. P.C Mahalik, Tata McGraw Hill

4. Mechatronics, D.G. Alciator, M.B. Histand, Tata McGraw Hill

Reference Books:

1. Mechatronics, A.Smaili & F Mrad, Oxford University Press

2. Mechatronics, K.P.ramchandran, G,K Vijay Raghavan, M. S Balachandran

3. Mechatronics An Intigrated approach, Clarence W de Sliva, CRC Press

8TH SEMESTER

PCME 4201 PRODUCT DESIGN AND PRODUCT TOOLING (3–1–0) CREDITS: 4

Module - I (16 Hrs) Product design considerations, product planning, product development, value analysis, product specification,

Role of computer in product design.

Product design for sand casting: design of gating system, objectives of gating design, and risering, gating ratio,

choke area.

Module - II (16 Hrs)

Forging design: allowances die design for drop forging, design of flash and gutter, upset forging die design,

drop forging die design.

Sheet metal working: Design consideration for shearing, blanking, punching, deep drawing operation, Die

design for sheet metal operations, progressive and compound die, strippers, stops, strip layout.

Module - III (18 hours)

Design of jigs and fixtures, principle of location and clamping, clamping methods, locating methods, Drill Jig

bushing, Indexing type drilling Jig. Design of single point cutting tool, broach and form tool, Design of limit

gauges

Process Planning– selection of processes, machines and tools. Design of sequence of operations, Time & cost

estimation, Tooling design for turret lathe and automats.

Text Books:

1. Fundamentals of Tool Engineering design, S.K. Basu, S.N. Mukherjee, R. Mishra, Oxford & IBH Publishing

co.

2. Manufacturing Technology, P.N. Rao, Tata McGraw Hill

3. A Textbook of Production Engineering, P.C. Sharma, S. Chand & Co

Reference Books:

1. Product Design & Manufacturing, A K Chitale, R C Gupta, Eastern Economy Edition, PHI.

2. Product Design & Development, Karl T Ulrich, Steven D Eppinger, Anita Goyal,

McGraw Hill

3. Technology of Machine Tools, Krar, Gill, Smid, Tata Mc Graw Hill

4. Jigs & Fixture Design, Edward G Hoffman, Cengae Learning.

PLME 4210 ADVANCED MACHINING LABORATORY (0-0-3) CREDITS: 2

(Any 10)

1. Demonstration of Abrasive Jet Machining Process.

2. Measurement of Cutting Force in machining process.

3. Study of various metal chips (MS, CI, Aluminum)

4. Programming in CNC turning for manufacturing a Piston

5. Programming in CNC turning for manufacturing a Revolving Centre

6. Programming in CNC turning for manufacturing a Gudgeon Pin

7. Programming in Milling Centre for Manufacturing a Bevel Gear,

8. Programming in CNC turning for manufacturing a Connecting Rod

9. Generation of Profiles using Electric Discharge Machining (EDM)

10. SEM study of metal chips

11. Experiment on TIG Welding and study of Heat Affected Zones

12. Experiment on MIG Welding and study of Heat Affected Zones

PROFESIONAL ELECTIVE - III

PEME 4202 ENERGY SYSTEMS (3-1-0) CREDITS: 4

Module-I ( 15 Hours)

Introduction to Sustainable Energy-Sustainability Principles, Carrying Capacity, Context for

Sustainable Energy, Key Sustainability Considerations, Energy Efficiency and Conservation, Energy

from Fossil Fuels ,Nuclear Energy, Renewable Energy, Hydrogen, NREL System Advisor Model,

Energy Units and Conversion Factors, Problems

Fundamentals of Solar Radiation:-Physics of the Sun and Its Energy Transport, Thermal Radiation

Fundamentals, Sun–Earth Geometric Relationship Solar Radiation, Estimation of Terrestrial Solar

Radiation, Models Based on Long-Term Measured Horizontal Solar Radiation, Measurement of Solar

Radiation

Module-II (15 Hours)

Wind Energy:-Wind Power in a Nutshell, Power and Energy, Fact or Fiction: Common Questions

about Wind Turbines, History of Wind Turbine Development: HAWTs and VAWTs, Introduction to

Wind Turbine Performance, Aerodynamics, Wind Characteristics, Turbine Performance, Cost of

Energy, Wind Farms, Offshore Wind Energy, System Advisory Model, Problems.

Biomass:- Biomass Production and Land Use, Waste Material, Energy Crops, Algae, Land Use for

Biomass Production, Important Properties of Biomass, Biomass Process Economics and Technology,

Conversion of Biomass to Gaseous Fuels, Conversion of Biomass to Liquid Fuels, Conversion of

Biomass to Electricity, Fossil and Biomass Fuel Properties, Conclusions, Problems.

Module-III ( 20 Hours)

Energy Storage:- Overview of Storage Technology, Mechanical Technologies, Direct Electrical

Technologies, Fundamentals of Batteries and Fuel Cells, Rechargeable Batteries, Fuel Cells and

Hydrogen, Thermal Energy Storage, Virtual Storage in the Electric Transmission Grid, Problems

Ocean Energy Conversion-Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion, Tidal Energy, Ocean Wave Energy,

Problems

Economics of Energy Generation and Conservation Systems- Unit Cost of Energy, Payback

Period, Time Value of Money, Inflation, Societal and Environmental Costs, Total Life Cycle Costs,

Internal Rate of Return, Capital Recovery Factor, Levelized Cost of Energy, Input–Output Analysis,

Energy System Analysis Methodologies,

Text Book:

1. Principles of Sustainable Energy Systems, by Frank Kreith, Susan Krumdieck .,CRC Press,

2. Energy Systems Engineering: Evaluation and Implementation, Second Edition By Francis

Vanek, Louis Albright, Largus Angenent

Reference Books:

1. Renewable Energy Systems Kaltschmitt, M., Themelis, N.J., Bronicki, L.Y., Söder,

L., Vega, L.A. (Eds.)

2. Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Systems by D.Mukherjee & S.Chakrabarthi,New Age

International Publishers

PEME 4203 TRIBOLOGY (3-1-0) CREDITS: 4

Module - I (20 Hrs)

Lubrication: Solid lubricants, Liquid lubricants, Fluid film lubrication, Introduction to Elasto-Dynamic (ED)

and Elasto- Hydro Dynamic(EHD) Lubrication, Mixed and Boundary lubrication, Types of bearings, properties

and testing of lubricants,

Basic equations: Generalized Reynolds equation, Flow and Shear Stress, Energy equation, equation of state

Hydro dynamic lubrication: Mechanism of pressure development and load carrying capacity, Plane-slider

bearing, Idealized slider bearing with a pivoted shoe, Step bearing, idealized journal bearing. – Infinitely long

journal bearing, Petroffs equation for a lightly loaded bearing, narrow bearing,

Module - II (15 Hrs)

Oil flow and thermal equilibrium: Circumferential flow, Axial flow, Oil flow through a bearing having a

circumferential oil groove, Heat generation and lubricant Temperature, Heat balance of lubricants

Hydrostatic Bearing: Principles, Component of hydrostatic lubrication, Hydrostatic circular thrust bearing,

calculation of pressure, load carrying capacity, flow rate, power loss in bearing due to friction.

Concept of gas lubricated bearing: Concept of Elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication, Design and selection of

antifriction bearing

Module - III (15 Hrs)

Surface Engineering : Introduction, Surface Treatements- Microstructural Treatment, Thermochemical

treatment, Surface Coatings- Hard Facing, Vapour Deposition Process, Miscelleanous Deposition Process,

Selection of surface treatment & Surface Coating.

Friction and wear of metals: Theories of friction, surface contaminants, Effect of sliding speed on friction,

classification and mechanism of wear, Wear resistant materials. Wear models - asperity contact, constant and

variable wear rate, geometrical influence in wear models, wear damage. Wear in various mechanical

components, wear controlling techniques

Text Books

1. Introduction to Tribology of Bearing, B.C. Majumdar, S. Chand & Co

2. G Bayer, Mechanical wear prediction and prevention- Marcel Dekkar. Inc., New York

Reference Books

1. Basic Lubrication theory, A. Cameron, John Wiley & sons

2. Lubrication Fundamentals, D.M.Pirro and A.A.Wessol, CRC Press

3. Tribology in Industries, Srivastava S., S Chand and Company limited, Delhi 2002

4. K. C. Ludema, Friction, Wear, Lubrication: A Textbook in Tribology, CRC Press, 1996.

5. Engineering Tribology by Prasanta Sahoo, PHI Delhi

PEME 4204 ROBOTICS (3-1-0) CREDITS: 4

MODULE-I (15 Hrs)

Introduction

Basic concepts - Robot anatomy - Robot configurations - Laws of Robotics- Basic robot motions - Types of

drives – Robot Cell design & Control - Applications -Material handling - processing -Assembly and Inspection

- safety considerations.

MODULE-II (20 Hrs)

Transformations and Kinematics

Vector operations - Translational transformations and Rotational transformations –Properties of

Transformation matrices-Homogeneous transformations and Manipulator –Forward and Inverse

Transformation.

Controls and End Effectors

Control system concepts - Analysis - control of joints - Adaptive and optimal control –End-effectors -

classification - Mechanical - Magnetic -Vacuum - Adhesive - Drive systems -Force analysis and Gripper

design.

MODULE-III (15 Hrs)

Robot Programming, Artificial Intelligence

Methods - Languages -Computer control and Robot Software - VAL system and Language -AI – Basics –

Goals-AI Techniques – AI & Robotics.

Sensory Devices

Non optical and optical position sensors, Need for Sensing Systems, Types of Sensors, Robot Vision Systems.

Text Books:

1. Industrial robotics Technology, programming & applications, M.P. Groover, McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1995.

2. Robotics Technology and Flexible Automation, S.R. Deb, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., Ltd., 1994.

References:

1. K.S. Fu, R.C. Gonzalez, and C.S.G. Lee, Robotics control, sensing, vision, and

Intelligence, McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1987.

2. Robotics and Control, R.K. Mittal and I.J. Nagrath, Tata McGraw Hill

3. Introduction to Robotics, S. K. Saha, Tata McGraw Hill

PEME 4205 INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULICS (3-1-0) 4 Credits

Module-I: (15 Hours)

Introduction to Fluid Power

Fluid power system: Components, advantages and applications. Transmission of power at static

and dynamic states. Pascal’s law and its applications such as hydraulic press/Jack (Numerical

treatment).

Fluids for hydraulic system : Types, properties, selection. Additives, effect of temperature and

Pressure on hydraulic fluid. Seals, sealing materials,compatibility of seal with fluids. Types of pipes,

hoses, material, quick acting couplings. Pressure drop in hoses/pipes. Fluid conditioning through

filters, strainers, sources of contamination and contamination control, heat exchangers.

Pumps

Types, classification, principle of working and constructional details of Vane pumps, gearpumps,

radial and axial plunger pumps, screw pumps, power and efficiency calculations, characteristics

curves, selection of pumps for hydraulic Power transmission.

Module-II (15 Hours)

Power units and accessories: Types of power units, reservoir assembly, constructional

details,pressure switches, temperature switches, Accumulators: Types, selection/ design procedure,

applications of accumulators.

Fluid Power Control

Symbols for hydraulic and pneumatic circuits. Control of fluid power through different valves such as

pressure control valves, directional control valves, and flow control valves (Principle, classification,

constructional details, symbols, advantages, disadvantages and applications). Flow rate, working

pressure, differential pressure Check valve, Servo valves, Proportional valves and Cartridge valves,

cut off Valves.

Module-III (20 Hours)

Hydraulics:

Actuators: (i) Linear and Rotary. (ii) Hydraulic motors- Types- Vane, gear, Piston types, radial

piston. (iii) Methods of control of acceleration, deceleration. (iv) Types of cylinders and

mountings.Calculation of piston velocity, thrust under static and dynamic applications, considering

friction, inertia loads. (vi) Design considerations for cylinders. Cushioning of cylinders. (Numerical

treatment)

System Design

Design of hydraulic circuit for practical application, Selection of different components such as

reservoir, various valves, actuators, filters, pumps based on design. (Students are advised to refer

manufacturers‟ catalogues.). Fundamentals of Pneumatics & Pneumatic Equipments.

Text Books:

1. Majumdar, Oil Hydraulics- Principle and Maintenance, Tata McGraw Hill

Reference Books:

1. Pinches, Industrial Fluid Power, Prentice hall

2. D. A. Pease, Basic Fluid Power, Prentice hall

3. J. J. Pipenger, Industrial Hydraulics, McGraw Hill

4. H. L. Stewart, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Industrial Press

PROFESIONAL ELECTIVE - IV

PEME 4206 COMPOSITE MATERIALS (3-1-0) CREDITS: 4

Module - I (18 Hrs)

Introduction, classification and characteristics of composite materials, mechanical behaviour of

composites, constituents, Reinforcements, Matrices, Fillers, Additives, Applications and advantages of

composites. Manufacturing procedures for fibre-reinforced plastics.

Stress strain relations of anisotropic materials - Engineering constants for orthotropic materials, Stress

strain relations for specially orthotropic lamina.

Module - II (14 Hrs)

Testing of Composites, Evaluation of Engineering Constants and Strengths. Micromechanical

Analyses of orthotropic lamina, Evaluation of Engineering Constants using Micromechanical

principles, Rules of Mixtures, Kelly Davis Model for Minimum and Critical Volume Fractions.

Module - III (16 Hrs)

FRP Composite Laminate designation and codes, Macromechanical Behaviour of FRP Composite

Laminates, Classical Lamination Theory, failure criteria and failure modes. General Design

Consideration and Suitable laminating Scheme.

Text Book

1. Mechanics of Composite Materials, R.M. Jones, Mc. Graw Hill Book Co.

2. Engineering Mechanics of Composite Materials, I.M. Danel, O.Issai, Oxord University Press

Reference Book :

1. Fibre - Reinforced composites :- Materials, manufacturing and Design by P.K. Mallick, CRC Press.

2. Composite materials, Broutman & Crock, Academic Press, New York.

3. Principles of Composite Material Mechanics, R.F. Gibson, CRC Press

4. Arthur, K Kaw, Mechanics of Composite Materials, CRC Press, 1997.

PEME 4207 REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING (3-1-0) CREDITS: 4

MODULE-I (15 Hrs)

1. Refrigeration: Introduction, unit of refrigeration, Coefficient of performance, importance of refrigeration,

application of refrigeration, Reversed Carnot cycle. Limitations of reversed Carnot cycle. Temperature

limitations, maximum COP.

2. Air Refrigeration System: Bell Coleman air refrigeration cycle, Bootstrap cycle, Simple Air Cycle System

for Air-craft with problems.

3. Vapour Compression refrigeration System: Analysis of theoretical and actual vapour compression

refrigeration cycle, Representation of cycle on T - S and p - h diagram, Simple saturation cycle, sub-cooled

cycle and super-heated cycle, Effect of suction and discharge pressure on performance, Problem illustration and

solution.

4. Multi pressure system: Multistage compression and Multi-evaporator systems, Different arrangements of

compressors, intercoolers, flash chambers and heat exchangers, Cascade refrigeration system. Simple problems.

MODULE-II (15 Hrs)

5. Vapour Absorption System : Simple Ammonia absorption system, Improved absorption system, Lithium

bromide-water vapour absorption system Electrolux refrigeration system, comparison of absorption system with

vapour compression system. Simple Problems and solution.

6. Non-conventional refrigeration System: Thermoelectric Refrigeration, Analysis of Thermoelectric

Refrigeration, advantages, disadvantages and application of thermoelectric Refrigeration system, comparison of

thermoelectric Refrigeration with Vapour Compression refrigeration System.

7. Refrigerants: Classification of refrigerants and its designation, Primary refrigerants (Halocarbon

compounds, Hydrocarbons, Inorganic compounds, Azeotropes, unsaturated organic compounds) and secondrary

refrigerants. Properties of refrigerants, comparison of common refrigerants, uses of important refrigerants,

Application of refrigerants.

MODULE-III (20 Hrs)

8. Psychometrics: Properties of moist air, psychometric properties, Wet bulb temperature, Thermodynamic wet

bulb temperature, psychometric relations, psychometric chart and its use, psychometric processes, air washers,

Mixture of air streams. Problem illustration and solution.

9. Air Conditioning System: Requirements of comfort air conditioning, Oxygen supply, Heat removal,

moisture removal, air motion, purity of air, Thermodynamics of human body, comfort and comfort chart,

effective temperature, factors governing optimum effective temperature.

10. Process in air conditioning: Summer air conditioning, Winter air conditioning and year round air

conditioning, Cooling load calculations. Domestic, commercial and industrial systems , central air conditioning

systems.

11. Air conditioning equipments: air cleaning and air filters, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, air washers,

condenser, cooling tower and spray ponds, elementary treatment of duct design – air distribution system.

Thermal insulation of air conditioning systems – factors affecting thermal conductivity –types of materials.

Problem illustration and solution.

Text Books

1. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, C.P. Arora, TMH, New Delhi, 1988.

2. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, N.F. Stoecker and Jones, TMH, New Delhi,

Reference Books:

1. Refrigeration and Air conditioning by P.L. Ballaney, Khanna Publishers.

2. Refrigeration and Air conditioning by Manohar Prasad,New Age international publishers

3. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning by S.C. Arora and S. Domkundwar, Dhanpat Rai & Sons.

PEME 4208 QUALITY MANAGEMENT & RELIABILITY (3-1-0) ) CREDITS: 4

MODULE-I (15 Hrs)

Introduction: definition of quality, method of control chance, causes, assignable causes, SQC benefits and

limitations.

Total Quality Management: quality assurance, quality circles, Bench marking, Strategic quality planning,

Quality policy deployment, Quality function deployment, Standardization, Designing for quality,

Manufacturing for quality. Steps for TQM implementation: KAIZEN, 5S, JIT, POKAYOKE, Six sigma:

fundamental concepts, normal curve, measure of dispersion.

Theory of control charts, sample as an estimate of universe process control, control chart for variables X bar

and R charts, standard deviation charts, control charts for attributes, fraction defectives and number of defective

charts, control chart for non- conformities- C and U charts. Process capability: Definition and analysis.

MODULE-II (15 Hrs)

Acceptance sampling- fundamental concepts and terms, OC curves, AQL, LTPD, AOQL sampling plans,

simple, double, multiple and sequential sampling plans, stratified example for variables, Dodge roaming

sampling plans, Bulk sampling- problems using Dodge roaming and BIS code books.

ISO 9000: Need for ISO 9000 system, Advantages, Clauses of ISO 9000, Implementation of ISO 9000, Quality

costs, Quality auditing.

Taguchi methods- Introduction to offline Quality control methods. Case studies-Online quality control methods,

loss function applications – Problems, failure mode effect analysis.

MODULE-III (15 Hrs)

Reliability: definition, mean failure rate, mean time for failure, mean time between failure, hazard rate, hazard

models. Constant hazard, linearly increasing hazard, weibull’s model. System reliability, series parallel and

mixed configuration – simple problems, failure mode effect analysis, Environmental testing, accelerated life

testing.

Reliability improvement redundancy, element, unit and stand by redundancy, reliability allocation for a series

system. Maintainability and availability. System downtime, reliability and maintainability. Simple problems.

Text books

1. Total Quality Management, Subburaj, Ramasamy, Tata McGraw-Hill

2. Srinath.L.S, ‘Reliability Engineering ‘Affiliated East west press, New Delhi 1973

3. Grantt, ‘Statistical Quality Control’, McGraw Hill, ISE 1990

Reference books

1. Tapan.P.Bagchi, ‘Taguchi methods explained – Practical steps to robust design’, Prentice Hall of India

1993

2. Douglas. C. Montgomery, ‘Principles of quality control’, John wiley, 1991

3. Taguchi et al- ‘Quality Engineering in production systems TMH 1989

PEME 4209 PLANT LAYOUT & DESIGN (3-1-0) 4 Credits

Module-I [15 hours] Introduction: Meaning of plant layout, design-importance and scope. Planning for plant design.

Plant Location: Levels of location problems, factors influencing location of a plant, theories of plant

location.

Module: II [15 hours] Plant Layout and Planning: Purpose and classes of plant layout problems. Classical types of layout,

objectives of a good layout, data collection, material and processes,equipment requirement product

flow, determining and diagramming the flow, space requirements, building data.

Developing and Presenting Layout: Plot plans, detailed layouts, and visualizing layout. Evaluation

of layout, cost comparison, pilot plant, productivity, space sequence demand, factor analysis, ranking

pros. And cons. Optimising evaluation and linebalancing. Checking, presenting and installing layout.

Module: III [20 Hours] Materials Handling: Principles, Classification of Material handling systems,productflow, and

material handling equipments. Characteristics of different types of handling -conveyor’s , cranes,

trolleys and forklifts.

Employee Facilities: Services, working conditions, influence of organisation and incentives.

Plant Services and Industrial Layout: Electrical, water, sewage, compressed air and gases, steam

and heating, and communication facilities. Hazards and prevention -prevention against noise, air and

water pollution. Environment management plan.

Text books: 1. James MacGregor Apple, “Plant Layout and Materials Handling”,Ronald Press Co., 1963.

2. G K Agarwal,‘Plant Layout and Material Handling’, Jain Book Depot (JBD)

REFERENCE BOOKS: 1. James Moore, “Plant Layout and Design”, Macmillan Co.

2. Richard Muther “Practical Plant Layout”, McGraw Hill

3. Richard Muther “Plant Engineering Handbook” McGraw Hill

4. Shubin and Madeheim, “Plant Layout” Prentice

5. R BChoudhary, ‘Plant Layout And Materials Handling’, KhannaPublishsers