ELEMENTS OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Course Code: BEMEM103/203
CIE Marks:50
Course Type (Theory/Practical/Integrated )
Theory SEE Marks:50
Total Marks:100
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P: S) 2:2:0:0
Exam Hours:03
Total Hours of Pedagogy 40 hours
Credits:03
Module-1
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering (Overview only):Role of Mechanical Engineering in Industries and Society- Emerging Trends and Technologies in different sectors such as Energy, Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace, and Marine sectors.Steam Formation and Application:Modes of heat transfer, Steam formation, Types of steam, Steam properties and applications of steam(simple numerical problems).
Energy Sources and Power Plants:Basic working principles of Hydel power plant, Thermal power plant, nuclear power plant, Solar power plant, Tidal power plant and Wind power plant.
Module-2
Machine Tool Operations:Lathe: Principle of working of a center lathe, lathe operations: Turning, facing, knurling, thread cutting, taper turning by swivelling the compound rest,
Drilling Machine: Working of simple drilling machine, drilling operations: drilling, boring, reaming,tapping, counter sinking, counter boring,
Milling Machine: Working and types of milling machine, milling operations: plane milling, endmilling and slot milling.(No sketches of machine tools, sketches to be used only for explaining the operations).Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing Systems: Introduction, components of CNC, advantages and applications of CNC, 3D printing.
Module-3
Introduction to IC Engines: Components and working principles, 4-Stroke Petrol and Diesel engines,Application of IC Engines, performance of IC engines (Simple numerical).Introduction to Refrigeration and Air Conditioning: Principle of refrigeration, Refrigerants and their desirable properties. Working principle of VCR refrigeration system, working principle of room air conditioner & Applications of air Conditioners
Module-4
Mechanical Power Transmission:Gear Drives: Types - spur, helical, bevel, worm and rack and pinion, velocity ratio, simple and compound gear trains (simple numerical problems)
Belt Drives: Introduction, Types of belt drives (Flat and V-Belt Drive), length of the belt and tensions ratio (simple numerical problems)
Joining Processes: Soldering, Brazing and Welding, Definitions, classification of welding process, Arc welding, Gas welding, (types of flames), TIG welding, MIG welding and Fusion welding.
Module-5
Insight into future mobility technology; Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Components of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles. Advantages and disadvantages of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Hybrid vehicles. Introduction to Mechatronics and Robotics: open-loop and closed-loop mechatronic systems. Joints & links, Robot anatomy, Applications of Robots in material handling, processing and assembly and inspection.
Suggested Learning Resources:
Test Books (Title of the Book/Name of the author/Name of the publisher/Edition and Year)
1. Elements of Mechanical Engineering, K R Gopala Krishna, Subhash Publications, 2008
2. Elements of Workshop Technology (Vol. 1 and 2), Hazra Choudhry and Nirzar Roy, Media Promotersand Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 2010.
Reference Books
1. An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan Wickert and Kemper Lewis, Third Edition,
2.Manufacturing Technology- Foundry, Forming and Welding, P.N.Rao Tata McGraw Hill 3rd Ed.,2003.
3.Robotics, Appu Kuttan KK K. International Pvt Ltd, volume 1
Web links and Video Lectures (e-Resources):
. https://www.tlv.com/global/TI/steam-theory/principal-applications-for-steam.html
https://www.forbesmarshall.com/Knowledge/SteamPedia/AboutSteam/Fundamental-Applications-of-Steam
https://rakhoh.com/en/applications-and-advantages-of-steam-in-manufacturing- andprocess-industry/)
Videos | Makino (For Machine Tool Operation)
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