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ToggleSyllabus of ME IV-Sem all Subjects (RGPV)
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- ES-401 Energy & Environmental Engineering
- ME-402 Instrumentation & Control
- ME-403 Theory of Machines
- ME-404 Fluid Mechanics
- ME-405 Manufacturing Technology
- ME-406 Software Lab
Syllabus of ES-401 (Energy & Environmental Engineering)
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MODULE-1 :, Introduction to Energy Science :
- environment; Overview of energy systems,
- sources, transformations, efficiency, and storage;
- Fossil fuels (coal, oil, oil-bearing shale and sands, coal gasification) – past, present & future,
- Remedies & alternatives for fossil fuels – biomass, wind, solar, nuclear, wave, tidal and hydrogen;
- Sustainability and environmental trade-offs of different energy systems;
- possibilities for energy storage or regeneration (Ex. Pumped storage hydro power projects, superconductor-based energy storages, high efficiency batteries)
MODULE-2 : Ecosystems :
- Concept of an ecosystem; Structure and function of an ecosystem;
- Producers, consumers and decomposers;
- Energy flow in the ecosystem;
- Ecological succession;
- Food chains, food webs
- Ecological pyramids; Introduction, types, characteristic features,
- Structure and function of the following ecosystem (a.)Forest ecosystem (b) Grassland ecosystem (c) Desert ecosystem (d) Aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries)
MODULE-3 : Biodiversity and its Conservation :
- Introduction – Definition: genetic, species
- Ecosystem diversity; Bio-geographical classification of India;
- Value of biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and option values;
- Biodiversity at global, National and local levels;
- India as a mega-diversity nation;
- Hot-sports of biodiversity;
- Threats to biodiversity: habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts;
- Endangered and endemic species of India;
- Conservation of biodiversity:
- In-situ and Ex-situ conservation of biodiversity.
MODULE-4 : Environmental Pollution :
- Definition, Cause, effects and control measures of Air pollution,
- Water pollution, Soil pollution,
- Marine pollution, Noise pollution,
- Thermal pollution, Nuclear hazards;
- Solid waste Management: Causes, effects and control measures of urban and industrial wastes;
- Role of an individual in prevention of pollution;
- Pollution case studies;
- Disaster management: floods, earthquake, cyclone and landslides.
MODULE-5 : Social Issues and the Environment :
- From Unsustainable to Sustainable development;
- Urban problems related to energy; Water conservation, rain water harvesting, watershed management;
- Resettlement and rehabilitation of people; its problems and concerns.
- Case Studies Environmental ethics:
- Issues and possible solutions. Climate change, global warming,
- Acid rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents and holocaust.
- Case Studies Wasteland reclamation;
- Consumerism and waste products;
- Environment Protection Act; Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act;
- Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act; Wildlife Protection Act;
- Forest Conservation Act; Issues involved in enforcement of environmental legislation;
- Public awareness.
MODULE-6 : Field Work :
- Visit to a local area to document environmental assets-river/
- forest/grassland/hill/mountain
- Visit to a local polluted site-Urban/Rural/Industrial/Agricultural
- Study of common plants, insects, birds.
- Study of simple ecosystems-pond, river, hill slopes, etc.
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Syllabus of ME-402 (Instrumentation & Control)
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Unit-1 : Introduction to Instrument Systems :
- Introduction to instrument systems, classifications,
- Functional elements of a measurement system,
- Standards and calibration,
- Static performance characteristics,
- Measurement errors and uncertainties, analysis,
- Sequential and random test, specifications of instrument static characteristics,
- Data acquisition, reduction, data outliner detection
UNIT-2 : Dynamic Characteristics of the Instruments :
- Dynamic characteristics of the instruments,
- Formulation of system equations,
- Dynamic response, compensation, periodic input,
- Harmonic signal non harmonic signal,
- Fourier transform, response to the transient input,
- Response to random signal input,
- First and second order system compensation,
UNIT-3 : Temperature, Pressure & Flow Measurement :
- Temperature measurements, thermometry based on thermal expansion,
- Liquid in glass, bimetallic,
- Electric resistance- thermometry,
- Thermocouples, thermistors, detectors,
- Pressure and velocity measurements, barometer,
- Manometer, dead weight tester,
- Pressure gauges and transducers,
- Dynamic measurements,
- Flow measurements, pressure differential
- meters, orifice meter,
- venturi meter, rota-meter
UNIT-4 : Strain & Stress Measurement :
- Strain gauges, strain and stress measurements,
- Electrical circuits, compensations,
- Motion force and torque measurements,
- Displacement measurements, potentiometers,
- Linear and rotary variable differential transformers,
- Velocity measurements, electromagnetic technique,
- Stroboscope, load cell,
- Measurement of torque on rotating shaft,
- Power estimation from rotating shaft.
UNIT-5 : Control Systems :
- Control systems, open loop and close loop control,
- Mathematical modeling of dynamic systems
- Mathematical modeling of mechanical systems,
- Mathematical modeling of electrical systems,
- Mathematical modeling of fluid systems,
- Mathematical modeling of thermal systems,
- Transfer function, impulse response function,
- Block diagrams of close loop systems,
- System modeling using software.
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Syllabus of ME-403 (Theory of Machines)
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Unit-1 : Kinematics & Kinetics :
- Introduction, kinematics and kinetics,
- Mechanisms and machines, degree of freedom,
- Types of motions,
- Kinematic concept of links, basic terminology and definitions,
- Joints and kinematic chains,
- Inversions,
- Absolute and relative motions, displacement,
- Velocity and acceleration diagrams,
- Different mechanisms and applications
UNIT-2 : Kinematic Synthesis of Linkages :
- Kinematic synthesis of linkages,
- Dynamic motion analysis of mechanisms and machines,
- D’Alembert’s principle, number synthesis,
- Free body diagrams,
- Kinematic and dynamic quantities and their relationships,
- Analytical method and graphical method
UNIT-3 : Cams & Followers :
- Cams, introduction, classifications of cams and followers,
- Nomenclature, analysis of cam and follower motion,
- Analytical cam design with specific contours,
- Pressure angle, radius and undercutting,
- Motion constrains and program,
- Critical path motion,
- Torque on cam shaft
UNIT-4 : Power Transmission :
- Power transmission, kinematics of belt- pulley,
- Flat and v –belt, rope,
- Condition of maximum power transmission,
- Efficiency, friction, friction devices,
- Pivot and collars, power screw,
- Plate and cone clutch,
- Brakes, classifications, bock, band,
- Internal and external, friction circle, friction axis
UNIT-5 : Gears :
- Gears, laws of gearing, classification and basic terminology,
- Tooth profiles, kinematic considerations,
- Types of gears, spur, bevel, worm, helical, hypoid etc,
- Gear trains, epicyclic, compound,
- Balancing- static and dynamic, in same/ different planes,
- Introduction to vibration, single degree of freedom
Tutorials:
1.Displacement diagrams of slider crank and other linkages, analytical and graphical
2 Velocity diagrams and acceleration diagrams
3 Diagrams of cam and followers for different applications
4 Gears and gear trains transmission diagrams, analytical and graphical applications
5 Solutions to problems of industrial application using software
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Syllabus of ME-404 (Fluid Mechanics)
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Unit-1 : Introduction to Fluids :
- Introduction, fluid and the continuum, fluid properties,
- Surface tension, bulk modulus
- Thermodynamic properties,
- Newton’s laws of viscosity and it’s coefficients,
- Newtonian and non Newtonian fluids,
- Hydrostatics and buoyancy,
- Meta center and metacentric height,
- Stability of floating bodies
UNIT-2 : Fluid Kinematics :
- Fluid kinematics,
- Langragian and Eularian method,
- Description of fluid flow, stream line, path line and streak line,
- Types of flow and types of motion, local and connective acceleration,
- Continuity equation, potential flow,
- Circulation, velocity potential, stream function,
- Laplace equation, flow nets
UNIT-3 : Fluid Dynamics :
- Fluid dynamics, system and control volume,
- Reynold transport theorem, Euler’s equation,
- Bernoulli’s equation,
- Momentum and moment of momentum equation, their applications,
- Forces on immersed bodies,
- Lift and drag, streamlined and bluff bodies,
- Flow around circular cylinder
- Aerofoils.
UNIT-4 : Flow through Pipes :
- Flow through pipes, Reynold number,
- Laminar and turbulent flow,
- Viscous flow through parallel plates and pipes,
- Navier Stoke’s equation, pressure gradient,
- Head loss in turbulent flow (Darcey’s equation),
- Friction factor, minor losses,
- Hydraulic and energy gradient,
- Pipe networks
UNIT-5 : Boundary Layer Theory :
- Introduction to boundary layer theory, description of boundary layer,
- Boundary layer parameters,
- Von Karman momentum equation,
- Laminar and turbulent boundary conditions,
- Boundary layer separation, compressible flow,
- Mach number, isentropic flow,
- Stagnation properties, normal and oblique shocks,
- Fanno and Reyleigh lines,
- Flow through nozzles
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Syllabus of ME-405 (Manufacturing Technology)
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Unit-1 : Analysis of Machining Processes :
- Analysis of Machining processes, introduction,
- Tool geometry, tool materials,
- Wear characteristics, cutting forces, cutting fluids,
- Failure of cutting tools,
- Broaching operation, types of broaching machines,
- Design of broaching tools,
- Centre less grinding,
- Thread chaser, Thread grinding boring,
- Super finishing processes like honing, lapping, electro polishing and buffing
UNIT-2 : Gear Machining :
- Gear machining, types of gears, elements of gears,
- Different methods of gear production,
- Gear cutting on milling machine,
- Gear machining by generation method,
- Principles of generation of surfaces – hobbing, shaping and basic rack cutting,
- Gear finishing by shaving
- Gear grinding, tooth profile grinding,
- Suitable gear treatments
UNIT-3 : Plastics Moulding
- Plastics, composition of plastic materials,
- Moulding method- injection moulding,
- Compression moulding, transfer moulding,
- Extrusion moulding, calendaring, blow moulding,
- Laminating and reinforcing,
- Welding of plastics
UNIT-4 : Unconventional Machining Processes
- Unconventional machining processes, introduction,
- Abrasive jet machining, ultrasonic machining,
- Electrochemical machining, electro discharge machining,
- Electron beam machining, laser beam machining,
- Plasma arc machining,
- Non destructive testing of machined surfaces and tools
UNIT-5 : Extrusion :
- Extrusion, principles,
- Hot and cold extrusion processes, tube extrusion,
- Sawing, power hacksaw, band saw, circular saw,
- Introduction to numerical control machining,
- NC Machine tools, NC tooling ,
- Part programming, functions, coordinate systems
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Syllabus of ME-406 (Software Lab)
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Unit-1 : Role of computers in design and manufacture. Drawing soft ware, configuration,
function and facilities, parametric representation, examples of drawings and
systems
UNIT-2 : Surface modeling, curves and surface representation – composite surfaces, case
studies in CAD, parametric representation analytic and synthetic curves, surface
manipulation, design and engineering applications
UNIT-3 : Current developments in CAD, feature based modeling design by feature
UNIT-4 : Solid modeling, boundary representation, analytic solid modeling, constructive solid geometry, sweep representation, design and engineering applications
UNIT-5 : Strategic plan of CAD system design and development, graphic exchange,
features recovery, etc.
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