DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

I SEMESTER-B.TECH 2017-18
COURSE PLAN
Date: 01/07/2017

Course No : ME 135
Course Title : Basic Mechanical Engineering
Faculty : Prof.Santhosh N/Prof.Ravichandran G
Prof.Reena Joseph /Prof.Shashidhar Jangam
Email : santhosh.n@christuniversity.in
ravichandran.g@christuniversity.in
reena.joseph@christuniversity.in
shashidhar.jangam@christuniversity.in

1. Course Description:
This course is about the fundamental concepts related to mechanical engineering. It is designed for
students belonging to all engineering disciplines so that they will have a minimum understanding of mechanical
systems, equipments and processes.

2. Course Objectives:
To familiarize with
The Source of conventional and renewable energy recourses
Fundamental concepts of thermodynamics and heat transfer
Elementary concepts on prime movers like IC Engines and turbines
Basic principles of refrigeration and air-conditioning.
Concepts of Nano technology
The various metal joining process.
The Basic theory of machine tools.
3. Learning Outcomes:
The students will be able
a) To distinguish between different energy recourses.
b) To demonstrate basic thermodynamic and heat transfer concepts.
c) To distinguish between SI and CI engines and their working principles.
d) To explain the working of turbines and their applications.
e) To describe the functioning of refrigeration and air-conditioning.
f) To gain the basic Knowledge on Nano technology.
g) To be able to demonstrate work with machine tools and metal joining operations.

4. TEXT BOOKS:
T1. K.R. Gopalkrishna, A text Book of Elements of Mechanical Engineering, Subhash Publishers, Bangalore.
T2. S. Trymbaka Murthy, A Text Book of Elements of Mechanical Engineering, 3rd revised edition, I .K.
International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. 2010.
T3. P.K.Nag, Engineering Thermo Dynamics Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2005.
T4.Nano Science and Nano Technology B.S. Murthy, P. Shankar, Baldev Raj, B.B. Rath and James Munday,
University Press IIM.
T5. Introduction to Nanotechnology Charles P. Poole, Jr., and Frank J. Owens, Wiley India Edition, 2012.

5. REFERENCE BOOKS:
R1.SKH Chowdhury, AKH Chowdhury, Nirjhar Roy, The Elements of Workshop Technology, Vol. II, Media
Promoters and Publishers, Mumbai.
R2. Ghosh Mallik, Manufacturing Technology, TMH. HMT, Production Technology, TMH
R3. Dr. R. P. Reddy, N. Kapilan, Elements of Mechanical Engineering, 1st Edition, Himalaya Publishing House,
New Delhi.
R4. Course Notes prepared and uploaded in LMS by course instructor

5. Course Plan:

Teaching Method / References

Week Date Hours Unit Topics to be covered Evaluation Method /
Readings
Chapter 1: Energy Resources Chalk
Conventional and Non-Conventional boards,
03/07/2017 Resources - Petroleum based fuels: Solar Videos,
T1, T2,
1 To 3 I Power, Solar Thermal energy harvesting, Slides./MCQ,
R3, R4.
08/07/2017 solar collectors, solar pond (principle of Assignment.
operation only) and solar photovoltaic
principle.
Chapter 1: Energy Resources Chalk
Wind Energy, Ocean Thermal, Geo- boards,
10/07/2017
thermal, Tidal energy and bio mass Videos, T1, T2,
2 To 4 I
energy- working principle. Brief on bio- Slides./Short R3, R4.
15/05/2017
fuels. Merits and demerits of different answers, Poster/chart
energy resources. preparation.
Chapter 2: Thermodynamics Chalk
Basic concepts: State, path, process boards,
(reversible and irreversible), and cycle, Simulation
System, surroundings and boundary. models/MCQ
Closed system, Open system and Isolated Assignment.
17/07/2017 Systems. I Law of Thermodynamics
T1, T3,
3 To 4 I (conservation of energy). Concept of
R3.
22/07/2017 Internal energy and Enthalpy.
Limitations of I Law and Introduction to
II law (statements and brief description).
Heat engine and Heat pump Carnot
cycle. Concept of entropy. (Simple
problems on Carnot efficiency and COP)
Chapter 2: Heat Transfer Applications of Chalk T1, T3,
heat transfer. Modes of Heat transfer. boards, R3.
24/07/2017 Description of conduction, convection Video
4 To 4 I and radiation heat transfer-basic demonstration /One
29/07/2017 governing equations. Fins types and minute paper,
applications. Heat exchangers-types. Poster/chart
(Only basic concepts). preparation.
Chapter 1: IC Engines Chalk T1, T3,
Classification, I.C. Engines parts, 2 Stroke boards, R3, R4.
and 4 stroke operations. SI and CI Slides,
31/07/2017
engines, Indicated power, brake power. Group Discussion
5 To 4 II
/Case study analysis
05/08/2017
and submission,
Poster/chart
preparation.
6 07/08/2017 3 II Chapter 1: IC Engines Chalk T1, T3,
To Indicated thermal efficiency, brake boards, R3, R4.
 thermal efficiency, mechanical efficiency, Slides,
and specific fuel consumption (simple Video
problems). Constituents of emission and demonstration
12/08/2017
emission norms. /Group discussion,
Poster/chart
preparation.
Chapter 1: IC Engines Chalk
A brief description of CRDI, MPFI, GDI boards,
14/08/2017 and Hybrid Vehicles. Slides,
T1, T3,
7 To 3 II Chapter 2: Turbines Video
R3, R4.
19/08/2017 Steam Generators; Boilers, fire and water demonstration
tube boilers (Lancashire and Babcock and /MCQ, Case studies
Will Cox boiler-working)
Chapter 2: Turbines Chalk
Steam turbines; Classifications of steam boards,
turbines, Principle of operation of Slides,
21/08/2017
Impulse and reaction turbines. Video T1, T3,
8 To 3 II
Gas Turbine: Working principles and demonstration /One R3, R4.
26/08/2017
operations of Open cycle and closed minute paper,
cycle gas turbines. Poster/chart
preparation.
Chapter 2: Turbines Water turbines: Chalk
Classification, Principles and operations boards,
of Pelton wheel, Francis turbine and Slides,
28/08/2017 II
Kaplan turbine. Video T1, T3,
9 To 3 &
demonstration R3, R4.
02/09/2017 III
Chapter 1: Refrigeration /Matching test,
Refrigeration-Applications, Refrigerants Poster/chart
and its properties. preparation.
Chapter 1: Refrigeration Refrigerating Chalk
effect and unit of Refrigeration. Principle boards,
04/09/2017 and working of vapor Compression Slides,
T1, T3,
10 To 4 III refrigeration and vapour absorption Video
R3, R4.
09/09/2017 refrigeration. demonstration
/Poster/chart
preparation.
Chapter 2: Air-conditioning Chalk
Psychometry-different temperatures and boards,
11/09/2017 humidity. Components of an air Slides,
T1, T3,
11 To 4 III conditioner. Room air conditioner. Video
R3, R4.
16/09/2017 Summer and winter Air conditioning, demonstration /
Introduction on cryogenics. Poster/chart
preparation.
18/09/2017
12 To MID SEM EXAM
23/09/2017
Introduction to Nano Science and Chalk
Technology: boards,
25/09/2017 Classification of Nanostructured Slides,
13 To 3 IV Materials, Applications of Video T4, T5.
30/09/2017 Nanomaterials. demonstration /Short
answers, Poster/chart
preparation.
Introduction to Nano Science and Chalk
Technology: boards,
Properties of Nanomaterials. Slides,
02/10/2017
Microstructure and Defects in Video
14 To 2 IV T4, T5.
Nanocrystalline Materials. demonstration /One
07/10/2017
minute paper
Poster/chart,
preparation.
15 09/10/2017 4 V Introduction to Nano Science and Chalk T4, T5.
To Technology: boards,
 Brief on Tools to characterize Slides,
nanomaterials, Applications of Video
14/10/2017 Nanomaterials. demonstration /Case
studies, Poster/chart
preparation.
Chapter 1: Machine Tools Chalk
Lathe Machine- Types, Parts, and boards,
16/10/2017 different operations like-turning, facing, Slides, T1, T3,
16 To 3 V knurling, tapering and thread cutting. Video R1, R2,
21/10/2017 demonstration / R3, R4.
Poster/chart
preparation.
Chapter 1: Machine Tools Chalk
Drilling Machine- Drilling, Boring, boards,
23/10/2017 Counter Boring, and Reaming operation. Slides, T1, T3,
17 To 3 V Radial and vertical drilling machines Video R1, R2,
28/10/2017 (simple sketches). demonstration / R3, R4.
Poster/chart
preparation
Chapter 1: Machine Tools Chalk
Milling Machine up milling, down boards,
30/10/2017 milling, Plane milling, End milling, Slot Slides, T1, T3,
18 To 3 V milling and gear cutting (sketches only Video R1, R2,
04/11/2017 for operations) demonstration / R3, R4.
Poster/chart
preparation
Chapter 2: Metal Joining Chalk
Soldering, Brazing and Welding: boards,
06/11/2017 Definitions, classification and method of Slides, T1, T3,
19 To 3 V soldering, Brazing and welding. Video R1, R2,
11/11/2017 Differences between soldering, brazing demonstration / R3, R4.
and Welding. Description of Electric, Arc Poster/chart
Welding and Oxy-Acetylene Welding. preparation

6. Home assignments will be announced in the class.

7. Evaluation Scheme:
No Evaluation Nature of Duration Date and Time Assessment
Component Component (min)

1 CIA I >Library assignment 2 weeks July - August >Assigmment-10 marks

(20 Marks) 2017

> MCQ 1 Hour August 2017 > MCQ-10 Marks

2 CIA II MSE 120 September 2017 Closed Book

3 CIA III > Class Notes 1 week. October 2017 >Class Notes -10 marks
(20 Marks)

> Innovative component 2 weeks November 2017 > Innovative

( Group chart presentation ) component-10 marks

4 End Sem. ESE 180 Closed Book

Exam

8. Chamber Consultation Hours: 04:00-04:30 PM (Monday-Friday)

9. Make-up Policy:
Make Up for any component will be given only in genuine cases. In all cases prior intimation must be given to
faculty concerned. In case of any kind of illness a Doctors certificate is mandatory.

10. Notices: Notices regarding the course will be displayed on the general notice board of Block III
or in the Moodle/announced in the class.

FACULTY In-charge
1. Prof.Santhosh N
2. Prof.Ravichandran G
3. Prof.Shashidhar Jangam
4. Prof.Reena Joseph