Chandigarh University, GharuanB.E. Mechanical Engg. Syllabus

Batch 2012 (Leet)-3rd Year Onwards & 2013 (Reg + Leet) 2nd Year Onwards

7th Semester Scheme

Course Code Subject Name L T PMarks

CreditsInt Ext Total

MET401 Industrial Automation & Robotics 3 - - 40 60 100 3

MET402 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 3 2 - 40 60 100 4

Open Elective 3 1 - 40 60 100 3.5

MET404 Operation Research 3 1 - 40 60 100 3.5

Departmental Elective – I 3 - - 40 60 100 3

MEP406 Industrial Automation & Robotics Lab - - 2 60 40 100 1

MEP407 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Lab - - 2 60 40 100 1

MEP408 Minor Project - - 6 60 40 100 4

MEP409 Industrial Training – II - - - 60 40 100 6

Total 15 4 10 29

Group –I ( Departmental Elective)

Course Code Subject Name

MEA405 I.C. Engines

MEB405 Power Plant Engineering

MEC405 Energy Conservation & Management

Open Elective offered by Mechanical Deptt.

Course Code Subject Name

MET403A Robotics

MET403B Refrigeration & Air ConditioningMET403C Automobile Engineering

Chandigarh University, GharuanB.E. Mechanical Engg. Syllabus

Batch 2012 (Leet)-3rd Year Onwards & 2013 (Reg + Leet) 2nd Year Onwards

7th Semester Syllabus

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Chandigarh University, GharuanB.E. Mechanical Engg. Syllabus

Batch 2012 (Leet)-3rd Year Onwards & 2013 (Reg + Leet) 2nd Year Onwards

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS (MET401)

Internal Marks : 40 Credits:3External Marks : 60 L T PDuration of External Exam : 3 Hours 3 0 2Course Objectives:

To understand working and construction of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits To understand, diagnose an automated system. Familiarize with the PLC functionality features etc

Detailed Content:UNIT - I 

1. Introduction to Industrial Automation (4Hrs):Industrial Automation, types of automation, basic functions of automation, reasons for automating, basic elements of an automated system, advanced automation functions, levels of automation, low cost automation.2. Fluid Power Control and Hydraulic, Pneumatic Circuits (10Hrs): Fluid power control elements, Standard graphical symbols, Fluid power generators, Hydraulic and pneumatic Cylinders - construction, design and mounting; Hydraulic and pneumatic Valves for pressure, flow and direction control.Direct and Indirect Control of Single/Double Acting Cylinders, Designing of logic circuits for a given time displacement diagram & sequence of operations, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Circuits using Time Delay Valve & Quick Exhaust Valve, Memory Circuit & Speed Control of a cylinder, Troubleshooting and “Causes & Effects of Malfunctions” Basics of Control Chain, Circuit Layouts, Designation of specific Elements in a Circuit

UNIT – II4. Fluidics (6Hrs):Boolean algebra; Truth tables; Conda effect; Fluidic elements – their construction working and performance characteristics: Elementary fluidic circuits5. Transfer Devices and Feeders (6Hrs):Their Classification: Construction details and application of transfer devices and feeders( vibratory bowl feeder, reciprocating tube and centrifugal hopper feeder).6. Electrical and Electronic Controls (6Hrs):Introduction to electrical and electronic controls such as electromagnetic controllers - transducers and sensors, microprocessors, programmable logic controllers (PLC).Architecture & Components of PLC, Ladder Logic Diagrams

UNIT – III7. Robotics (6Hrs):Introduction, classification based on geometry, devices, control and path movement, End effectors - types and applications: Sensors - types and applications.Robot programming, Concept of Robotic/Machine vision, Teach pendent.8. Industrial Applications of Robots (6Hrs):Introduction for material transfer, machine loading /unloading, welding, assembly and spray painting operations.Note for Paper setter:The syllabus has been divided into three units. Paper setter will set three questions from each unit and one compulsory question spread over the whole syllabus & consisting of short answer questions. The compulsory question will be set as first question. The students will be required to attempt six questions in all including the compulsory question. The student can attempt maximum two questions from each unit. All questions carry equal marks.Text Books:

1. Automation Production System & Computer Integrated Manufacturing. Mikell P. Grover2. Anthony Esposito, Fluid Power with applications, Pearson

Chandigarh University, GharuanB.E. Mechanical Engg. Syllabus

Batch 2012 (Leet)-3rd Year Onwards & 2013 (Reg + Leet) 2nd Year Onwards3. S. R Majumdar, Pneumatic Control, McGraw Hill 4. S. R Deb, Robotic Technology and Flexible Automation, Tata Mc Hill 5. Saeed B. Niku Introduction to Robotics, Wiley India 6. AshitavaGhosal, Robotics, Oxford 7. Industrial automation and robotics : A.K Gupta Laxmi Publications

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (MET402)Internal Marks : 40 Credits : 3.5External Marks : 60 L T PDuration of External Exam : 3 Hours 3 1 0Course Objective:

To provide students with the knowledge and skills that are needful to the students for Refrigeration in Industries. To lay a foundation for further research in HVAC.

Detailed ContentUNIT-I

Introduction: Definition of refrigeration & air conditioning; Necessity; Methods of refrigeration; Unit of refrigeration; Coefficient of performance (COP), Fundamentals of air-conditioning system; Refrigerants- Definition, Classification.Air Refrigeration Systems: Carnot refrigeration cycle; Brayton refrigeration or the Bell Coleman air refrigerationcycle; Necessity of cooling the aero plane; Air craft refrigeration systems, Simple cooling and Simple evaporativetypes,BootstrapandBootstrapevaporative types.Vapour Compression (VC) Refrigeration Systems: Simple Vapour Compression (VC) Refrigeration systems- Limitations of Reversed Carnot cycle with vapour as the refrigerant; Analysis of VC cycle considering degrees of sub cooling and superheating; VC cycle on p-v, t-s and p-h diagrams; Effects of operating conditions on COP; Comparison of VC cycle with Air Refrigeration cycle.

UNIT-IIVapour Absorption Refrigeration Systems – Basic Systems, Actual COP of the System, Performance, Relative merits and demerits; Properties of aqua ammonia; Electrolux Refrigeration; Problems. Steam Jet Refrigerating System- Introduction, Analysis, Relative merits and demerits, Performance Applications, Problems.Cascade Refrigerating Systems- Necessity Selection of Pairs of refrigerants for the system, Concept of cascade temperature, Analysis, Multistaging, Comparison with V.C. systems, Applications, Problems.

UNIT-III

Psychrometry of Air & Air Conditioning Processes: Properties of moist Air-Gibbs Dalton law, Specific humidity, Dew point temperature, Degree of saturation, Relative humidity, Enthalpy, Humid specific heat, Wet bulb temp., Thermodynamics wet bulb temp., Psychrometric chart; Psychrometry of air-conditioning processes, Mixing Process, Basic processes in conditioning of air; Psychrometric processes in air washer, Problems.Air Conditioning Systems with Controls & Accessories: Classifications: Window AC, Split AC, , Layout of plants; Equipment selection; Air distribution system; Duct systems; Filters; Refrigerant piping; Summer air-conditioning and Winter air conditioning systems; Temperature sensors, Pressure sensors, Humidity sensors, Actuators, Safety controls; Accessories; Problems.

Chandigarh University, GharuanB.E. Mechanical Engg. Syllabus

Batch 2012 (Leet)-3rd Year Onwards & 2013 (Reg + Leet) 2nd Year OnwardsRefrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipments: Type of compressors and their performance curves; Types of Condensers, Heat transfer in condensers; Types of expansion devices; types of evaporators, Cooling and Dehumidifying coils, Problems.Text Books:1.     Refrigeration & Air conditioning –R.C. Jordan and G.B. Priester, Prentice Hall of India.2.     Refrigeration & Air conditioning –C.P. Arora, TMH, New Delhi.ReferenceBooks:1.  A course in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning – Arora&Domkundwar, DhanpatRai& sons. 2.  Refrigeration & Air conditioning –W.F. Stocker and J.W. Jones, TMH, New Delhi.3.  Refrigeration & Air conditioning- Manohar Prasad Wiley Estern limited, New Delhi.

OPERATIONAL RESEARCHMET-404

Internal Marks: 40 L T PExternal Marks: 60 3 1 0

OBJECTIVES Identify and develop operational research models from the verbal description of the real system. Understand the mathematical tools that are needed to solve optimisation problems.

Unit IIntroduction to the operational research & its applicationsLinear programming: Mathematical formulations of LP Models for product-mix problems; graphical and simplex method of solving LP problems; sensitivity analysis; dualityTransportation problem: Various method of finding Initial basic feasible solution and optimal costAssignment model: Algorithm and its applications

Unit IIGame Theory: Concept of game; Two-person zero-sum game; Pure and Mixed Strategy Games; Saddle Point; Odds Method; Dominance Method and Graphical Method for solving Mixed Strategy GameSequencing Problem: Johnsons Algorithm for n Jobs and Two machines, n Jobs and Three Machines, Two jobs and m Machines Problems.

Unit IIIQueuing Theory: Characteristics of M/M/I Queue model; Application of Poisson and Exponential distribution in estimating Arrival Rate and Service Rate; Applications of Queue model for better service to the customersProject Management: Rules for drawing the network diagram, Application of CPM and PERT techniques in project planning and control; Crashing and resource leveling of operations Simulation and its uses in Queuing theory & Materials Management

Suggested Readings:1) Vohra- Quantitative Techniques in Management (Tata McGraw-Hill, 2nd edition), 2003.2) P.K. Gupta and D.S. Hira,Operations Research S. Chand & Co.3) Kothari- Quantitative Techniques 1996, 4) Akhilesh K B and Balasubramanyam S- Quantitative Techniques 5) J K Sharma- Operations Research (Pearson)

Chandigarh University, GharuanB.E. Mechanical Engg. Syllabus

Batch 2012 (Leet)-3rd Year Onwards & 2013 (Reg + Leet) 2nd Year Onwards

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS LABMEP - 406

Internal Marks : 40External Marks : 60 L T PDuration of External Exam : 3 Hours 0 0 2

Objective:

Focuses on equipment, work systems, machinery, and automation systems for today’s manufacturing environment

To provide students the opportunity to acquire hands-on experience in the use of the engineering equipment, systems, and tools in the lab

List of Experiments1. Design and assembly of hydraulic circuit. 2. Design of pneumatic logic circuit.3. Demonstration of power steering mechanism.4. Analysis of reciprocating movement of double acting cylinder using pneumatic direction control

valves.5. Implementation of direction control valve and pressure control valves as clamping devices for jig

and fixture.6. Demonstration of robotic arm and its end effectors.7. Implementation of various basic logic gates VIZ. OR, AND, NAND.8. Implementation of PLC: Motor or M/c Operation9. Application on electrical sensors and relays10. Design a line following robot.

Chandigarh University, GharuanB.E. Mechanical Engg. Syllabus

Batch 2012 (Leet)-3rd Year Onwards & 2013 (Reg + Leet) 2nd Year Onwards

REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING –LAB

(MEP-407)Internal Marks : 20 Credits : 1 External Marks : 30 L T PExternal Viva/Voce to be conducted 0 0 2

List of Experiments

1. To study the various elements of a mechanical refrigerator system through cut sections models / actual apparatus.

2. To study refrigeration cycle, determine the coefficient of performance (COP) of a cycle & tonnage capacity of refrigeration unit.

3. To evaluate the performance of domestic refrigerator.4. To evaluate the performance of domestic air conditioner.5. To evaluate the performance of an Electrolux refrigerator.6. To calculate the COP of an Ice Plant Tutor. 7. Calculate and Estimate the cooling and heating load of a room.8. Visit to a HVAC plant for studying the various processes for winter and summer air

conditioning.

Chandigarh University, GharuanB.E. Mechanical Engg. Syllabus

Batch 2012 (Leet)-3rd Year Onwards & 2013 (Reg + Leet) 2nd Year Onwards

Departmental ElectiveGroup- I

Internal Combustion EnginesMEA -405

Internal marks: 40 credits: 3.0External marks: 60 L T PTime allowed: 3 hours 3 0 0

Detailed ContentsOBJECTIVES:To enable the students to understand the recent developments in IC Engines.To update the knowledge in engine exhaust emission control and alternate fuels

UNIT-I1. Spark Ignition Engines (8Hrs):Air-fuel ratio requirements, Design of carburetor –fuel jet size and venture size, Stagesof combustion-normal and abnormal combustion, Factors affecting knock, Combustionchambers, Introduction to thermodynamic analysis of SI Engine combustion process.2. Compression Ignition Engines (8Hrs): Stages of combustion-normal and abnormal combustion – Factors affecting knock,Direct and Indirect injection systems, Combustion chambers, Turbo charging,Introduction to Thermodynamic Analysis of CI Engine Combustion process.

UNIT- II3. Engine Exhaust Emission Control(6Hrs): Formation of NOX , HC/CO mechanism , Smoke and Particulate emissions,GreenHouse Effect , Methods of controlling emissions , Three way catalytic converter andParticulate Trap, Emission (HC,CO, NO and NOX , ) measuring equipments, Smoke andParticulate measurement, Indian Driving Cycles and emission norms(Bharat- I,II,III)4. Alternate Fuels(6Hrs):Alcohols, Vegetable oils and bio-diesel, Bio-gas, Natural Gas, Liquefied PetroleumGas,Hydrogen, Properties, Suitability, Engine Modifications, Performance,Combustion and Emission Characteristics of SI and CI Engines using these alternatefuels, fuel additives.5. Special Types of Engines(5Hrs):Introduction to working of startified charged engines, Wankel engine, variable compression engine, Surface ignition engines, free piston engines, Current engines and future trends (e.g. Convergence of SI and CI engine technology, Control developments, fuel quality), Effect of air cleaners and silencers on engine performance, rotary engines.

UNIT- IIIEngine Performance(9Hrs):Losses in the engine, Performance parameters, Performance curves, Methods of improving performance of engine, Testing of engine, Classification of testing, Basic measurement- Speed, Fuel consumption, Air consumption, Mean effective pressure, Brake power, Indicated power, Frictional power (with different methods), Mechanical efficiency, Thermal efficiency, volumetric efficiency, Heat balance sheet, Engine analyzer.

Chandigarh University, GharuanB.E. Mechanical Engg. Syllabus

Batch 2012 (Leet)-3rd Year Onwards & 2013 (Reg + Leet) 2nd Year OnwardsRecent Trends(9Hrs): Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Engine, Lean Burn Engine, StratifiedCharge Engine, Surface Ignition Engine, Four Valve and Overhead cam Engines,Engine Electronic Management, Common Rail Direct Injection Diesel Engine, GasolineDirect Injection Engine, Data Acquisition System –pressure pick up, charge amplifier PCfor Combustion and Heat release analysis in Engines, IVTEC technology micro hybrid engines.

Text Books:1. Heinz Heisler, ‘Advanced Engine Technology,” SAE International Publications,USA,19982. Ganesan V..” Internal Combustion Engines” , Third Edition, Tata Mcgraw-Hill ,2007

Reference Books::

1.John B Heywood,” Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals”, Tata McGraw-Hill19882. Patterson D.J. and HeneinN.A,“Emissions from combustion engines and theircontrol,” Ann ArborScience publishers Inc, USA, 19783. Gupta H.N, “Fundamentals of Internal Combustion Engines” ,Prentice Hall of India,2006

POWER PLANT ENGINEERINGMEB-405

Internal Marks : 40 Credits : 4External Marks : 60 L T PDuration of External Exam : 3 Hours 3 2 0

Detailed Content:UNIT- I

1. Introduction: Energy sources for generation of electric power, Principles types of power plants-their special features and applications, Present status and future trends. 2. Hydro-Electric Power Plants:Classifications, Components and their general layout, Hydroelectric survey, rainfall run-off, hydrograph, flow duration curve, mass curve, storage capacity, Site selection. 3. Steam Power Plant: General Introduction, Developing trends, Essential features, Site Selection, Coal-its storage, preparation, handling,feeding and burning, Ash handling, dust collection, High pressure boilers.

Unit-II4.Diesel and Gas Turbine Power Plants: Field of use, components, Plant layout, Comparison with stream power plants, Operation of combined steam and gas power plants.

5. Nuclear Power Plant:Nuclear fuels, nuclear energy, Main components of nuclear power plant, Nuclear reactors-types and applications, Radiation shielding, Radioactive waste disposal, Safety aspects.

Unit -III6. Power Plant Economics:Load curves, terms and conditions, Effect of load on power plant design, methods to meet variable load, prediction of load, cost of electric energy, Selection of types of generation and generating equipment, Performance and operating characteristics of power plants, Load division among generators and prime movers, Tariff methods of electric energy. Non-Conventional Power Generation: Geothermal power plants, Tidal power plants, Wind power plants, Solar power plants, Electricity from city refuge.

7. Direct Energy Conversion Systems:Thermoelectric conversion system, Thermionic conversion system, Photo voltaic power system, Fuel Cells, Magneto-hydrodynamic system. Note for Paper setter:The syllabus has been divided into three units. Paper setter will set three questions from each unit and one compulsory question spread over the whole syllabus & consisting of short answer questions. The compulsory question will be set as first

Chandigarh University, GharuanB.E. Mechanical Engg. Syllabus

Batch 2012 (Leet)-3rd Year Onwards & 2013 (Reg + Leet) 2nd Year Onwardsquestion. The students will be required to attempt six questions in all including the compulsory question. The student can attempt maximum two questions from each unit. All questions carry equal marks.Text Books: 1. P.K.Nag, Plant Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill. 2. G.R. Nagpal, Power Plant Engineering, Khanna Publishers. 3. S.C. Arora and S. Domkundwar, Power Plant Engineering, DhanpatRai

ENERGY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT MEC-405

Internal Marks : 40 Credits : 3External Marks : 60 L T PDuration of External Exam : 3 Hours 3 0 0

Course Objective Basic understanding of concepts of energy management and control To study various energy conservative systems. Understanding of various ways and processes of energy management.

Detailed ContentUNIT 1 (15 Hours)

Energy: Definition, organization of an energy conservation program, introduction to energy conservation, energy management, energy conservation opportunities. (8 Hours)

Energy auditing : methodology, analysis of past trends( plant data), closing the energy balance, laws of thermodynamics, measurements, portable and on line instruments. General principles, procedures and instruments for energy auditing. Methods of cost estimation for potential savings of fuel and electricity.

(7 Hours)

UNIT 2 (15 Hours)

Steam Systems :Energy conservation in boilers, excess air control , Steam distribution & use- steam traps , condensate recovery, flash steam utilization, Thermal Insulation. (6 Hours)

Electrical Systems :Supply and demand side management of energy, Demand control, power factor correction, load scheduling/shifting, Motor drives- motor efficiency testing, energy efficient motors, motor speed control.

(6 Hours) Lighting:

Lighting levels, efficient options, fixtures, day lighting, timers, Energy efficient windows.(3 Hours)

UNIT 3 (15 Hours)

Waste heat recovery :Recuperators, heat wheels, heat pipes, heat pumps. Cogeneration-concept, options (steam/gas turbines/diesel engine based), selection criteria, control strategy. (8 Hours)

Chandigarh University, GharuanB.E. Mechanical Engg. Syllabus

Batch 2012 (Leet)-3rd Year Onwards & 2013 (Reg + Leet) 2nd Year Onwards Heat exchanger networking:

Concept of pinch, target setting, problem table approach, composite curves. (7 Hours)

BOOKS:1. Energy Management Handbook, Ed: W.C.Turner, Wiley, New York, 19822. Industrial Energy Conservation Manuals, MIT Press, Mass, 1982.