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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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(For Students of 5th & 6th Semester)

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

AGARTALA - 799055
INDIA
5th Semester

Code Subject Name L–T-P Cr.

No.
ME-501 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 3-1-0 8
ME-502 Machine Design – I 3-1-0 8
ME-503 Theory of Machines- I 3-1-0 8
ME-504 I.C. Engines 3-1-0 8
ME-505 Manufacturing Technology – II 3-1-0 8
ME-506 Turbomachinery 3-1-0 8
ME-507 Manufacturing Technology – II Lab 0-0-3 3
ME-508 I.C Engine Lab 0-0-3 3
ME-509 Machine Design – I Sessional 0-0-2 2
ME-510 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Lab 0-0-3 3
Total 18-6-11 59
ME –501 REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING (3-1-0) 4

Principles of Refrigeration & Refrigeration cycle: Reversed Carnot Cycle, Steam Jet
Refrigeration System, Refrigerants-Designation and trade name, Physical, Chemical &
Thermodynamic properties of principal refrigerants. Vapour Compression Refrigeration Cycle.
Deviation from actual cycle. Air Refrigeration Systems-Bell-Coleman Cycle, evaporation &
bootstrap evaporation type, T-S & p-h diagrams, COP.

Absorption System of Refrigeration: Electrolux Refrigerator. Refrigeration Equipments—

Types of Compressors, Condensers & Evaporators. Flash chamber multi compressor, multi
evaporator, production of load, temperature. Electric control. Surface requirements for
evaporators & condensers. refrigeration piping, materials, moisture removal.

Refrigeration controls—liquid refrigerant control automatic & thermostatic expansion valves,

float valves, section line controls.

Application of Refrigeration—ice making, food preservation, household refrigerators, cold

storage.

Psychrometrics: Atmospheric air, air and humidity, terms and calculation, psychrometric
chart, air humidity processes, humidification &dehumidification, By-pass factor, summer and
winter air load, housing system.

Comfort air conditioning: effective temperature, comfort chart, ventilation requirements.

Solar Radiation: Distribution of solar radiation, direct and diffuse radiation, earth sun angles
and their relationships, direct solar radiation on a vertical, horizontal, inclined surface, heat gain
through glass, effect of shading devices, heat transfer in building structures through walls and
roofs. Empirical methods to evaluate heat transfer through walls and roofs, infiltration, passive
heating and cooling of building. Air distribution system, basic theory, air duct losses, design of
air duct system, air delivery and distribution.
Air conditioning systems: unit conditioners, central air conditioning, control of air conditioning
apparatus, space cooling load calculation, heat transmission through barriers, solar radiation,
infiltration, occupants, electric lights &appliances, product load, outside air and ventilation,
SHR By-pass factor, ADP, refrigeration load. Fluid flow and pressure loss, equivalent length
system & duct design, air distribution system, basic control system. Solar heating and cooling,
air conditioning through solar system, building designs for air conditioning
References:
1. Arora,C.P.,“Refrigeration and Air Conditioning”,2nd ed., Tata McGraw-Hill2000.
2. Ananth Narayanan, “Basic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning”, Tata McGraw-Hill
3. Khurmi, Gupta, “Refrigeration and Air Conditioning”, S. Chand Publishers
ME-502 MACHINE DESIGN I (3-1-0)4

1. Fundamentals of Machine Design – Design philosophy, Various considerations in machine

design .Design Procedure, Common engineering materials, I.S.I. specification on steels.

2. Stresses in machine elements: Types of Simple stresses , Stress strain relationship,

Factor of safety.
3. Design for Strength : Design for static loading, Theories of failures, Stress Concentration
Factors, Design for variable loading,
4. Fasteners : Types of fasteners, Design of Cotter and knuckle joint, Design of Key, Coupling
:Types ,use, Design procedure, working principle of rigid and flexible rubber-bushed couplings.
5. Design of Permanent Joints: Rivets, Types and use of rivet joint , Types and efficiency,
design procedure, Welded joint. Bolted Joint.
6. Power Screws: Power Screw, drives and their efficiency, Design of power screws
7. Design of Shaft :shaft and its design based on strength, Design of shaft for variable load and
based on stiffness, Combined bending and Twisting moment.
8. Springs: Introduction to Design of Helical Springs Design of Helical Springs for Variable
Load Design of Leaf Springs

References:
1. Shigley, J.E., Mechanical Engineering Design, 5th ed., McGraw-Hill, 1989.
2. Bhandari, V.B., “Design of Machine element” Tata McGraw-Hill
3. Bhandari, V.B., “Introduction to Machine Design” Tata McGraw-Hill
4. Khurmi, R.S., Gupta, J.K., “ A Text book of Machine Design” S. Chand Publication.
ME-503 THEORY OF MACHINES - I (3-1-0) 4

1. Machine and mechanism: Definition, Mechanism and Machine, Link, Kinematic Pair,
Degrees of freedom, Kinematic chain, Various types of joints, Degrees of freedom for plain
Mechanism, Inversion, Different types of kinematic chain and their inversions.

2. Velocity and acceleration in mechanism Analysis of Reciprocating Engine mechanism

and Four bar mechanism; Relative velocity method; Velocity and acceleration in Four bar,
Slider crank Mechanism; Instantaneous center Method, Kennedy’s Theorem, Mechanical
Advantage, Corioli’s Acceleration Component, Synthesis of Mechanism, Pantograph, Scott-
Russel indicator diagram, Daris and Ackermenn steering mechanism, Hook’sjoint.

3. Belt, Rope and Chain drive.

4. Brakes and Dynamometers Introduction, Types of Brakes (Simple Block, Band, Band
&Block brake), Breaking of a Vehicle, Dynamometer, Absorption and transmission
Dynamometer.

5. Gears and Gear Train Introduction, Gear classification and Terminology, Law of Gearing,
Velocity of sliding, Forms of teeth, length of Arc & path of contact, Interference, Minimum
number of teeth required to avoid interference, Types of Gear Train, Velocity ratio in
different Gear train arrangement, Epicyclic Gear train, compound Epicyclic Gear train.

6. Cams: Introduction; Types of followers; Cam profile Nomenclature; various types of

motion of the follower-Uniform motion, Simple Harmonic, Uniform Acceleration and
Retardation, Cycloidal; Cam profile construction for various types of followers.

References:

1. Shigley, J.E., Vicker Jr., J.J., Theory of Machines and Mechanisms,

McGraw-Hill, 1995.
2. Rao, J.S. and Dukkipati, R.Y., Mechanism and Machine Theory, 2nd ed., Wiley Eastern Ltd.,
1995.
3. Rattan, S.S., “Theory of Machine” Tata McGrawHill Publications.
4. Khurmi, R.S., Gupta, J.K., “Theory of Machine” S. Chand.
ME-504 I.C ENGINE (3-1-0) 4

1. Basic types of engines, air standard cycle, fuel air cycles, actual cycles, losses in actual
engine operation, mep, thermal efficiency. Desirable characteristics of fuels for I.C. engines.
Octane number, cetane number, performance numbers. Properties of air-petrol mixtures.

2. Elementary carburetor, complete carburetor, petrol injection.

3. Diesel injection system, fuel pump, fuel injectors and nozzles.

4. Battery ignition system, Magneto injection system, Electronic ignition system using contract
breaker, ignition system and spark advance.

1. Theories of combustion in S.I and C.I. engine, methods of reduction of detonation and
knock.

2. Combustion chamber types in S.I. and C.I. engine, Supercharging, Scavenging of I.C.
engines, two stroke S.I and C.I. engines.

3. Lubrication of I.C. engines, properties of lubricating oils, lubricating systems, cooling of I.C
engines, air and water cooling systems.

4. Fundamentals of free piston and rotary engines, performance and testing of I.C. engines,
Pollutant emission- formation and control.

References:
1. Ganesan, V., “Internal Combustion Engines”, 2nd ed., Tata McGraw-Hill, 2003.
2. Sharma, Mathur,. “Internal Combustion Engines”, Dhanpat Rai & Sons.
3. Crouse, Anglin., “Automotive Mechanics” Tata McGraw-Hill
4. Kirpal Singh, Automotive Engineering, Vol. I & II, Standards Publishers, New Delhi,
2002.
ME-505 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY II (3-1-0) 4

1. Classification of metal removing processes and machines.

2. Mechanics of Metal cutting : Geometry of single point cutting tool and tool angles. Tool
nomenclature in ASA, ORS and NRS And interrelationship. Mechanism of chip formation
and types of chips, Chip breakers. Orthogonal and oblique cutting, cutting forces and power
required, Theories of metal cutting. Thermal aspects of machining and measurement of chip
tool interface temperature. Friction and metal cutting.

3. Machinability : Concept and evaluation of machinability, tool life, mechanisms of tool

failure, Tool life and cutting parameters, machinability index, Factors affecting
machinability.

4. Cutting Fluid : Types , Selection and application methods.

5. General Purpose Machine Tools: Constructional; details of lathe, drilling, milling, shaping
and planning machines. Tooling, attachments and operations performed , selection of cutting
parameters, Calculation of forces and time for machining. Broaching operation.

6. Capstan and turret lathes single and multiple spindle automates, operations planning and
tool layout.

7. Abrasive Processes: Abrasives natural and synthetic , manufacturing nomenclature.

Selection of grinding wheels, Wheel mounting and dressing. Machines for surface and
cylindrical grinding, their constructional details and processes.

8. Surface Finishing Honing Lapping and superfinishing, polishing and buffing processes.

9. Screw threads and gear manufacturing methods.

10. Non- Conventional machining: Benefits, general applications and survey of non-
conventional machining processes. Mechanisms of metal removal, tooling and equipments,
process parameters, surfacre finishing obtained, and specific application of EDM,
LBM,EBM,ECM,USM,AJM processes.

References:

1. Jain R.K., Production Technology, Khanna Publishers, 2001

2. Hajra Choudhry, Elements of Workshop Technology, Vol – II Dhanpat Rai & Sons, 1992.
3. HMT Production Technology, Tata Mc Graw-Hills Publishing Co. Limited, 1994.
 4. Chapman, W.A.J., Workshop Technology, Vol - II, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Ltd.,
1986.

ME 506 TURBOMACHINERY (3 - 0 - 0) 3

Hydraulic turbines; Pelton, Francis, and Kaplan turbines - Turbine efficiencies - Cavitation in
turbines.

Centrifugal pumps; theory, components, and characteristics - Cavitation - Axial flow pumps -
Pump system matching.

Centrifugal and axial flow compressors; slip, surging and chocking.

Steam turbines; basic cycle, impulse and reaction turbines - Gas turbine; basic cycle and multi-
staging - Power and efficiency calculations.
Cascade Theory.

References:
1. Dixon, S.L., Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery,
5th ed., Butterworth- Heinemann, 2005.
2. Sayers, A.T., Hydraulic and Compressible Flow Turbomachines, CBLS,
2003.
3. Ganesan, v., Gas Turbines, 2nd ed., Tata McGraw-Hill, 2003.
ME –507 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY – II LAB (0-0-3) 3

Laboratory work based on the subject ME-505.

ME – 508 I . C ENGINE LAB. (0-0-3) 3

To study the functioning of injector & injector pump of C. I engine with sketches.

To study the functioning of carburetor of S.I engine with sketches.

To study the functioning of ignition system of SI engine with sketches

To study the lubrication system of I C engine with sketches.

To study the cooling system of I C engine with sketches

To find the brake power, brake specific fuel consumption, brake thermal efficiency of CI engine &
draw the performance curve.

ME 509 MACHINE DESIGN – I SESSINAL (0-0-3)3

Sessional work based on the syllabus of the subject ME 501.

ME 510 REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING LAB (0-0-3)3

Mini air-conditioning tutor

Refrigeration cycle test rig.

Study of open type reciprocating compressor used in refrigerator.

Study reciprocating sealed compressor.

Study of thermostatic switch used in refrigerator, water cooler, air-conditioner and testing of the
refrigerator thermostic switch.

Study of open type vapor compression system refrigeration unit.

Study of a vapor absorption refrigeration unit.
6th Semester

Code No. Subject Name L–T-P Cr.

ME-601 Machine Design – II 3-1-0 8
ME-602 Mechanical Vibrations 3-1-0 8
ME-603 Heat & Mass Transfer 3-1-0 8
HU-602 Industrial Engineering & Operation Research 3-1-0 8
ME-604 Mechanical Measurement 3-1-0 8
ME-605 Heat & Mass Transfer Lab 0-0-3 3
ME-606 Machine Design-II Sessional 0-0-2 2
ME-607 Metrology & Mechanical Measurement Lab 0-0-3 3
ME-608 F.M Lab-II 0-0-2 2
Total 15-5-10 50
ME-601 MACHINE DESIGN-II (3-1-0) 4

1.Fatigue consideration in design

-Variable load- basic concept, Patterns of load or stress variations, S-N curve-
fatigue strength and endurance limit, Factors influencing fatigue, Effect of stress
concentration and fatigue stress concentration definition and its estimation from geometric stress
concentration factor , Goodman and Soderberg's relations,design for infinite life and finite life
,Methods for design of members under combined (steady and variable) loading conditions,
Worked out examples on fatigue design problems

2.Design of gear tooth

Gears-types and application and gear terminology ,Analysis of forces on spur, and helical
gears,Bending and contact stress in gear tooth,Lewise equation for design,Dynamic loading and
wear-Buckingham equations for design,Force analysis on bevel and worm gears ,Design
approach for bevel gears- equivalent tooth,Design of fixed ratio gear box- general design
procedure, Determination of bearing reaction due to gear forces.

             3.Design of sliding and journal bearings                                 
           Types of lubrication‐ hydro dynamic, hydro static and EHD lubrication, Petroffʹs 
equation and the bearing characteristic number,Lubrication regimes‐ boundary and film 
lubrication, Hydro dynamic bearings‐ Pressure distribution‐eccentricity and 
minimum film thickness,Reynolds equation,Heat generation and thermal equilibrium. 
 
4.Design/analysis of Brakes clutches and fly wheels

Brakes and clutches -need and functioning, Plate clutches- design for uniform
pressure and wear, brake-design/analysis, Flywheel- Coefficient of fluctuation of speeds,
fluctuation of energy, energy stored in flywheel. Stresses on flywheel ring, arms, Design of
shafts, hub and Key. Design of flywheel.

References:

1. Shigley, J.E., Mechanical Engineering Design, 5th ed., McGraw-Hill, 1989.

2. Bhandari, V.B., “Design of Machine element” Tata McGraw-Hill
3. Bhandari, V.B., “Introduction to Machine Design” Tata McGraw-Hill
4. Khurmi, R.S., Gupta, J.K., “ A Text book of Machine Design” S. Chand Publication.
ME-602 MECHANICAL VIBRATION (3-1-0)4

1. Undamped free vibration of single degree of freedom system, damped free vibration,
forced vibration of single degree of freedom system, resouance, forced vibration with
constant harmonic excitation, forced vibration with rotating and reciprocating unbalance.

2. Forced vibration with excitation of support, forced vibration with coulomb damping&
viscous, damping. Determination of equivalent viscous damping from frequency-response
curve. Vibration isolation and transmissibility.

4 Two degrees of freedom system. Transverse vibration of shafts.

5. Critical speed of shaft.

6. Torsional vibration- Single rotor, two rotor, and three rotor system.

7. Forced torsional vibration with a geared system. Vibration measuring instruments-

seiosmometer, accelerometer.

References:

1. Grover, G.K., “Mechanical Vibrations”

2. Rattan, S.S., “Theory of Machine” Tata McGrawHill Publications.

3. Khurmi, R.S., Gupta, J.K., “Theory of Machine” S. Chand.

4. Rao, J.S. and Gupta, K., Introductory Course on Theory and Practice of Mechanical
Vibration, New Age International Pvt. Ltd., 1984.

5. Thomson, W.T., Theory of Vibration with Applications, CBS publishers, New Delhi,
1990.
ME-603 HEAT AND MASS TRANSFOR (3-1-0)4

1. Introduction :Various methods of heat transfer, Fourier’s, Newton’s and Stefan

Boltzman’s Law. Combined modes of heat transfer, thermal diffusivity, overall heat
transfer coefficient.
2. Conduction :The thermal conductivity of solids, liquids and gases, factor influencing
conductivity, measurement. The general differential equation of conduction. One
dimensional steady state conduction, linear heat flow through a plane and composite wall,
tube and sphere, critical thickness of insulation. Effect of variable thermal conductivity.
Conduction with heat sources, heat transfer from rods heated at one both ends. Heat
transfer from fins of uniform cross-section. Errors of measurement of temperature in
thermometer wells.
3. Convection (Forced) :Introduction, laminar boundary layer equations on a flat plate and
in a tube, laminar forced convection on a flat plate and in a tube, simple Reynold’s
analogy. Dimensional analysis of forced convection, empirical relationship for forced
convection.
4. Convection (Natural) :Dimensional analysis of natural convection; empirical
relationship for natural convection. Convection with phase change. Description of
condensing flow. A theoretical model of condensing flow. Boiling heat transfer,
Empirical relationships for convection with phase change.
5. Heat Exchangers :Different types of heat exchangers; Determination of heat exchanger
performance, Heat exchanger transfer units, Analysis restricted to parallel and counter
flow heat exchanger. Effectiveness, NTU.
6. Thermal Radiation :Introduction, absorption and reflection of radiant energy, Emission,
Radiosity and irradiation, Black and non-black bodies, Krichoff’s law; intensity of
radiation, radiation exchange between black surface, geometric configuration factor, grey
body relation exchange between surfaces of unit configuration factors. Grey body relation
exchange between surfaces of unit configuration factors. Electrical analogy to simple
problems. Non-luminous gas radiation. Errors in temperature measurement due to
radiation.
7. Introduction to Mass Transfer : Mass and mole concentrations, molecular diffusion,
eddy diffusion, Molecular diffusion from an evaporating fluid surface, Introduction to
mass transfer in laminar and turbulent convection, Combined heat and mass transfer, the
wet and dry bulb thermometer.
References:
1. Incropera, F.P. and Dewitt, D.P., “Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Tran5fer”, 5th ed.,
John
Wiley,2002.
2. Holman, J.P., “Heat Tran5fe”r, 9th ed., McGraw-Hill, 2004.
3. Ozisik, M.N., “Heat Tran5fer - A Basic Approach”, McGraw-Hill, 1985.
4. Cengel, Y.A., “Heat Tran5fer - A Practical Approach”, McGraw-Hill, 1998.
5. Rajput, R.K., “Heat & Mass Transfer” Khanna Publishers.
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING & OPERATION RESEARCH (3-1-0)4

Industrial Engineering :-
Concept of Industrial Engineering- its role & applications, Operation Research, Work study :
time & motion study, Method study , Principles of motion economy, Workplace layout, Stop
watch time study, SIMO chart, Man-machine chart, Therbligs, PMTS, MTM, Worksampling.

Organisation: -
Organisation structures, Types, Principles of organization structures, Features of various
Ownerships, Company formations- its management and finance, Public limited & private limited
company.

Material Management: -
Functions of material management, Inventories- its types, Just In Time (JIT) inventory, Concept
of EOQ & EBQ, Simple EOQ model with and without stock outs, Simple EOQ model with
varying demand and production, P- type & Q- type of inventory policies, Selective inventory
control like ABC, VED, SDE techniques etc.
Production Planning & Control :-
Functions and role, Value analysis, Exponential smoothing constant and moving average method
in demand and production forecasting, Break even analysis.
Quality Management :-
Quality vs reliability, Quality maintenance and quality assurance, SQC technique, Acceptance
sampling, Concept of TQM, ISO Standards.

Plant Layout :-
Location factors, Principles and design, Types of layout, Tools & technique.

Plant Maintenance :-
Break down, Scheduled and Preventive maintenance, Steps in preventive maintenance, TPM
concept.
Operational Research :-
Concept of O.R, Methods of O.R, Concept of optimization, Linear programming, simplex
method Transportation problem, Queuing theory. Decision theory, Integer programming,
Revised simplex method, network techniques (PERT & CPM), theory of games, Simulation
Technique.

Reference Books:
1. Industrial Engineering & Production By M. Mahajan, Dhanpat Raj & Sons
Management Publication
2. Industrial Engineering & Management By O.P. Khanna, Dhanpat Raj & Sons
3. Industrial Engineering & Management By Bunga & Sharma, Khanna Publishers
4. Work Study ILO
5. Operation research --- Taha.
6. Operation Research – Hira Gupta.
ME-604 MECHANICAL MEASUREMENT (3-1-0)4

1. Introduction : Introduction to measurement and measuring instruments, Generalised

measuring system and functional elements, units of measurement, Static and dynamic
performance characteristics of measurement devices, Calibration , concept of error,
sources of error, statistical analysis of errors.

2. Sensors and Transducers :Types of sensors, types of transducers and their

characteristics.

3. Measurement of displacement and angular velocity

4. Measurement of pressure : Gravitational, Directing acting, elastic and indirect type

pressure transducers, Measurement of very low pressure.

5. Strain Measurement : Types of strain gauges and their working, strain gauge circuits ,
Temperature compensation, Strain rosettes

6. Temperature Measurement: By thermometers, bimetallic, Thermocouples, thermistors

and pyrometers.

7. Measurement of Flow : Obstruction meters, Variable head meters, Hot wire and
magnetic meters, Ultrasonic flow meters etc.

8. Vibration and Noise measurement : Seismic Instruments, Vibration pick ups and
decibel meters .

9. Limits, Fits & Tolerence: Introduction to various fits, limits & tolerances, Indian
standards of fits & tolerances & grades, gauge design, taylors principle of gauge design,
wear allowances, measurement of concentricity & loabed surfaces.

References:

1. Engineering Metrology by R.K. Jain

2. Mechanical Measurement by Backwith & Buck
3. Mechanical Measurement & Instrumentation by D.L.Kumar.
4. Mechanical Measurement & Instrumentation by R.K.Rajput.
ME 605 HEAT & MASS TRANSFER LAB (0-0-3) 3

Study of heat transfer through composite wall.

Study of heat transfer through lagged pipe.

Study of heat transfer through fin.

Study of un-steady state of heat transfer.

Study of heat transfer in forced convection

Study of heat transfer in natural convection.

Heat transfer study in parallel flow, counter flow heat exchanger walls.

Study of heat transfer through fin tube heat exchanger.

Heat transfer study shell & tube heat exchanger.

Study of critical heat flux in boiling.

Determination of Stefen-Boltzmann constant experimentally.

ME 606 MACHINE DESIGN-II SESSIONAL (0-0-2)2

Sessional work based on the syllabus of the subject ME 601.

ME 607 METROLOGY & MEASUREMENT LAB. (0-0-3)3

Use of Micrometer for measuring Go-Not Go plug gauge

Use of vernier for measuring piston.

Use of different angle measuring instruments for measuring taper plug gauge.

Measurement of V Block with the help of vernier height gauge.

Measurement of V Block by Dial indicator set up.

Measurement of different elements of screw threads.

Measurement of different elements of gear.

ME 608 F.M LAB- II (0-0-2)2

Determination of co-efficient of discharge of flow nozzle meter.

Determination of co-efficient of discharge of Triangular notch, Rectangular notch

Determination of impact of jet.

Performance of Pelton Turbine.

Performance of Frencis Turbine.

Performance of Kaplan Turbine.