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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - B.TECH

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Subjects - 6th Semester

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Course Code: MEPC3004

Course Name: IC Engines & Gas Turbines

 

CO1

Explain the working principles and classifications of IC engines and gas turbines.

2

CO2

Analyze combustion processes, fuel systems, and engine operation parameters.

4

CO3

Evaluate performance metrics such as power, efficiency, and fuel consumption.

5

CO4

Understand gas turbine cycles and component design principles.

2

CO5

Identify emission control strategies and modern technological advancements.

4

CO6

Apply thermodynamic and fluid-flow principles to engine and turbine performance.

3

Course Code: MEPC3005

Course Name: Mechanical Vibration

CO1

Apply the fundamental concepts of vibration to model and analyze single degree of freedom (SDOF) systems and determine their natural frequencies.

3

CO2

Analyze undamped and damped free vibration systems using mathematical methods and evaluate system response parameters such as damping ratio and logarithmic decrement.

4

CO3

Analyze forced vibration systems under harmonic excitation and evaluate resonance characteristics and system response using analytical methods.

4

CO4

Apply vibration control techniques such as isolation, damping, and absorbers to minimize the effects of vibration in mechanical systems.

3

CO5

Analyze multi-degree of freedom (MDOF) vibration systems using matrix methods and numerical techniques.

4

CO6

Analyze vibration behavior of continuous systems such as strings, rods, and beams using appropriate theoretical models.

4

Course Code: MEPE3006

Course Name: Power Plant Engineering

CO1

Explain the principles and operation of vapor power cycles including Carnot, Rankine, Reheat, Regenerative, and Combined Cycles used in thermal power plants.

2

CO2

Describe the construction, working, and performance characteristics of steam generators, boilers, fluidized bed combustion systems, and combined cycle power plants.

2

CO3

Analyze the flow of steam through nozzles and explain the concepts of nozzle efficiency and supersaturated steam expansion.

4

CO4

Explain the construction, working, performance, governing, and control of impulse and reaction steam turbines, including turbine efficiencies and energy losses.

2

CO5

Describe the operation and performance of condensers, cooling towers, circulating water systems, and evaluate condenser and vacuum efficiencies.

2

CO6

Explain the layout, components, operation, applications, and performance of diesel, nuclear, and hydroelectric power plants, including their major systems and components.

2

Course Code: MEPE3014

Course Name: Automobile Engineering

CO1

Explain the classification, layout, and subsystems of automobiles, and describe the construction and working of engine components and multi-cylinder engines.

2

CO2

Analyze fuel supply systems for petrol and diesel engines, including MPFI and CRDI, and evaluate the performance of cooling and lubrication systems with troubleshooting methods.

4

CO3

Apply the principles of transmission systems to analyze the working and performance of clutches, gearboxes, propeller shafts, and differentials.

3

CO4

Evaluate braking, steering, and suspension systems, including fault diagnosis, maintenance practices, and vehicle stability considerations.

5

CO5

Analyze ignition systems and starting mechanisms, and assess their effects on engine performance and efficiency.

4

CO6

Explain the fundamentals of electric and hybrid vehicles, including battery technologies, fuel cells, and their environmental impact and applications.

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Subjects - 5th Semester

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Course Code: MEPC3001

Course Name: Design of Machine Element II

CO1

Explain the theories of failure, fatigue behavior of materials, endurance limit, S–N curve, and fatigue design criteria used in machine element design.

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CO2

Apply Goodman, Gerber, and Soderberg criteria to analyze machine components subjected to fluctuating and cyclic loading conditions.

3

CO3

Design engine components such as cylinders, pistons, connecting rods, flywheels, crankshafts, and valves based on strength and service requirements.

3

CO4

Analyze and design friction clutches, centrifugal clutches, and braking systems considering torque transmission and energy dissipation requirements.

4

CO5

Design belt, rope, and chain drive systems by evaluating power transmission capacity, efficiency, and operating conditions.

3

CO6

Design spur, helical, bevel, and worm gear drives considering strength, wear, reliability, and performance requirements.

3

Course Code: MEPC3002

Course Name: Heat Transfer

CO1

Explain the modes of heat transfer, thermal properties, thermal resistance concepts, and governing laws of conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer.

2

CO2

Analyze one-dimensional and two-dimensional steady and transient heat conduction problems in plane walls, cylinders, spheres, and extended surfaces.

4

CO3

Apply the principles of convective heat transfer and dimensional analysis to evaluate heat transfer characteristics in internal and external flows under forced and natural convection conditions.

3

CO4

Analyze radiative heat exchange between black and gray surfaces using radiation laws, shape factors, and radiation shields.

4

CO5

Evaluate heat transfer during boiling and condensation processes using empirical correlations and critical heat flux concepts.

5

CO6

Analyze the performance of heat exchangers using LMTD and NTU methods considering overall heat transfer coefficient and fouling factors.

4

Course Code: MEPE3003

Course Name: Metal Cutting & Machining

CO1

Apply the fundamentals of metal cutting, tool geometry, and chip formation to analyze machining processes.

3

CO2

Analyze cutting forces, tool wear, temperature effects, and cutting fluid performance in machining operations.

4

CO3

Evaluate machinability, tool life, and machining economics using analytical models such as Taylor’s tool life equation.

5

CO4

Apply principles of conventional machining processes and identify appropriate machine tools for specific operations.

3

CO5

Analyze tool holding, job holding methods, CNC machines, and production machine tools for manufacturing applications.

4

CO6

Evaluate non-traditional machining processes and select appropriate techniques based on material and process requirements.

5

Course Code: MEPE3004

Course Name: Refrigeration and Air conditioning

CO1

Explain the principles of air refrigeration systems, reversed Carnot cycle, Bell-Coleman cycle, and evaluate the performance of refrigeration systems using COP.

2

CO2

Analyze vapour compression refrigeration systems, including simple, sub-cooled, superheated, multistage, and multi-evaporator cycles using thermodynamic diagrams and performance parameters.

4

CO3

Explain the working principles and performance characteristics of vapour absorption refrigeration systems, thermoelectric refrigeration systems, and various refrigerants used in practice.

2

CO4

Apply psychometric principles to determine the properties of moist air and analyze heating, cooling, humidification, dehumidification, and air-mixing processes using psychometric charts.

3

CO5

Analyze human comfort requirements and evaluate the factors affecting comfort air conditioning and indoor environmental conditions.

4

CO6

Design and evaluate summer, winter, and year-round air-conditioning systems and perform basic cooling load calculations for practical applications.

5

Course Code: MCMC3002

Course Name: Industrial Safety Engineering

CO1

Explain industrial safety concepts, accident causes, hazard identification methods, fire prevention techniques, safety regulations, and provisions of the Factories Act, 1948.

2

CO2

Describe the principles of maintenance engineering, functions of maintenance departments, types of maintenance, maintenance tools, and equipment replacement considerations.

2

CO3

Analyze wear and corrosion mechanisms in industrial equipment and recommend suitable lubrication and corrosion prevention techniques for improved equipment life.

4

CO4

Apply fault-tracing techniques and decision-tree methods to identify and diagnose faults in mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

3

CO5

Analyze periodic inspection, overhauling, troubleshooting, and repair procedures for industrial mechanical and electrical equipment.

4

CO6

Evaluate maintenance strategies to enhance equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

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Subjects - 4th Semester

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Course Code: MEPC2003

Course Name: Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines

 

CO1

Understand the fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics and explain the properties and classification of fluids.

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CO2

Analyze fluid statics problems involving pressure measurement, hydrostatic forces, buoyancy, and stability of floating bodies

4

CO3

Apply principles of fluid kinematics to classify fluid flow, compute Reynolds number, and solve continuity equation problems

3

CO4

Apply Bernoulli’s equation and energy principles to solve problems related to flow measurement devices and pipe flow systems.

3

CO5

Analyze the performance of hydraulic turbines and analyze the impact of jets on different surfaces.

4

CO6

Analyze and compare the working principles and performance characteristics of centrifugal and reciprocating pumps.

4

Course Code: MEPC2004

Course Name: Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines

CO1

Apply fundamental concepts of kinematics to analyze mechanisms, kinematic pairs, and degrees of freedom of planar mechanisms.

3

CO2

Analyze position, velocity, and acceleration of mechanisms using graphical and analytical methods including instantaneous center approach.

4

CO3

Analyze gear systems and gear trains to determine velocity ratios and force transmission characteristics.

4

CO4

Evaluate performance of flywheels and governors using turning moment diagrams and control principles.

5

CO5

Analyze the effect of friction in mechanical elements such as clutches, brakes, bearings, and belt drives.

4

CO6

Apply principles of balancing to rotating masses and linkages to minimize vibration and dynamic effects.

3

Course Code: MEPC2005

Course Name: Design of Machine Elements I

CO1

Explain the engineering design process, standardization, interchangeability, fits and tolerances, factor of safety, and criteria for selection of engineering materials for machine components.

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CO2

Design riveted, welded, threaded, boiler, cotter, and knuckle joints subjected to different loading conditions using standard design procedures.

3

CO3

Design keys, pins, shafts, and rigid or flexible couplings based on strength, rigidity, fluctuating loads, and relevant design codes.

3

CO4

Analyze the behavior of mechanical springs and design helical and leaf springs considering surge, buckling, end conditions, and nipping effects.

4

CO5

Analyze the performance requirements of rolling contact and sliding contact bearings using load ratings, bearing life, and operating conditions.

4

CO6

Select and evaluate suitable machine elements and engineering materials for mechanical systems considering strength, reliability, manufacturability, and service requirements.

5

Course Code: MEPC2006

Course Name: Basic Manufacturing Processes

CO1

Explain fundamental manufacturing processes including casting, welding, and metal forming techniques.

2

CO2

Apply principles of metal casting to design patterns, moulds, and gating systems and identify casting defects.

3

CO3

Analyze welding processes and evaluate weldability, process parameters, and inspection methods.

4

CO4

Apply principles of metal forming processes such as rolling, forging, and extrusion to industrial applications.

3

CO5

Analyze sheet metal operations and advanced forming processes used in manufacturing industries.

4

CO6

Select appropriate manufacturing processes considering material properties, process capability, and quality requirements.

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Subjects - 3rd Semester

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Course Code: MEPC2001

Course Name: Mechanics of Solids

 

CO1

Explain the concepts of stress, strain, elastic constants, stress–strain behavior of materials, and material testing methods used in engineering applications.

2

CO2

Analyze axial loading, composite bars, thermal stresses, and two-dimensional stress–strain problems using principal stress theory and Mohr’s circle.

4

CO3

Determine stresses in thin cylinders and thin spherical shells subjected to internal pressure.

3

CO4

Analyze statically determinate beams for support reactions, shear force, bending moment, bending stress, shear stress, and beam deflection under different loading conditions.

4

CO5

Evaluate torsional behavior and strength of solid and hollow circular shafts under pure torsion and combined bending and twisting conditions, including analysis of helical springs.

5

CO6

Analyze the buckling and stability of columns under axial and eccentric loading using Euler’s column theory and related concepts.

4

Course Code: MEPC2002

Course Name: Engineering Thermodynamics

CO1

Explain the principles of first law and second law of thermodynamics for closed and open systems, including entropy generation and entropy balance.

2

CO2

Analyze availability, irreversibility, exergy balance, and second law efficiency for thermodynamic systems and processes.

4

CO3

Analyze the performance of vapor power cycles such as Carnot, Rankine, reheat, regenerative, and cogeneration cycles.

4

CO4

Apply thermodynamic property relations including Maxwell relations, Clapeyron equation, TdS relations, and Joule–Thomson coefficient in engineering analysis.

3

CO5

Analyze the performance and efficiency of air standard gas power cycles including Otto, Diesel, Dual combustion, and Brayton cycles.

4

CO6

Evaluate the performance of reciprocating air compressors considering clearance volume, volumetric efficiency, multistage compression, and intercooling.

5

Course Code: MFPC2002

Course Name: Introduction to Physical Metallurgy and Engineering Materials

CO1

Explain the fundamental concepts of material science, crystal structures, crystallization mechanisms, crystal defects, and strengthening methods of engineering materials.

2

CO2

Analyze the behavior of alloys, solid solutions, phase transformations, and interpret binary phase diagrams including the iron-carbon equilibrium diagram using phase rules and lever rule.

4

CO3

Apply heat treatment processes such as annealing, normalizing, and hardening to modify the microstructure and properties of steels for engineering applications.

3

CO4

Analyze Time-Temperature-Transformation (TTT) diagrams, cooling curves, tempering processes, and surface hardening techniques used in steel treatment.

4

CO5

Explain the classification, composition, properties, and designation of ferrous and non-ferrous engineering materials used in manufacturing industries.

2

CO6

Select suitable engineering materials including steels, cast irons, plastics, ceramics, and composites based on application requirements and material properties.

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