RK University (Pre-registration coursework for PhD program)

Program – PhD (Mechanical Engineering)

Concerned Dean – Dr. Ajit Kumar Shukla (email – ajit.shukla@rku.ac.in)

Sr.No.

Subject Contents Method ofevaluation

Credits1. Research Methodology As per syllabusmentioned below Writtenexamination (3 hrs) 42. Subject of specialization:*1. Computer Aided MachineDesign2. Computer Aided ProductionManagement3. Computational Fluid Dynamics4. Experimental Modal AnalysisAnd Dynamic Design5. Engineering Optimization6. Finite Element Method7. Combustion Engineering8. Solar Energy Engineering ofThermal Processes9. Modern Machining Methods10. Fluid Power And ItsApplications11. Vehicle Design and Safety12. Biomass Energy Systems13. Renewable Energy Systems

Research topicspecific Writtenexamination (3 hrs) 4

3. Review work Review ofliterature for thePhD researchtopicPresentation +Detailed report inhard copy 3

Total 11(*Shall be decided by the Dean of Faculty, individually, for each PhD scholar)

Notes –1. The admission process of PhD program will comprise of 2 stages viz. (a)admission to PhD program (b) final registration in PhD program.2. A successful PhD candidate (RAT examination) will be admitted to PhDprogram after paying admission fees (Rs. 60000/-) and upon allocationof a PhD guide by RK University.3. An admitted PhD candidate will have to submit synopsis andpresentation of his/her actual research project (in consultation with the PhDguide approved and allocated by RK university) before Doctoral ResearchCommittee (DRC) within 6 months from date of admission (date will bedeclared by university).4. An admitted PhD candidate will be registered after earning minimum of 11credits as per above mentioned course-work structure.5. The candidate will acquire credit of a subject on passing theexamination that will be conducted at the end of 6 months (date will bedeclared by university).6. On acquiring required credits, an admitted candidate will be issued acertificate of registration (along with project title) by RK University.

Course Title Research methodology

Detailed syllabus

Research:Meaning, purpose, Types, (Educational, Clinical, Experimental, historicaldescriptive, Basic applied and Patent oriented Research) and objectives of research,phases of research.Research Design:Review of Research Literature: Purpose and use of literature review, locatingrelevant information, use of library & electronic databases, preparation &presentation of literature review, research article reviews, theoretical models andframe work. Identification of gaps in research, formulation of research problem,definition of research objectives.Documentation:a. “How” of documentationb. Techniques of documentation c. Importance of documentationd. Use of computer packages in documentationResearch Publication:Thesis, Research paper, Review Article & Technical Reports: Organization of thesisand reports, formatting issues, citation methods, references, effective oralpresentation of research. Quality indices of research publication: impact factor,immediacy factor, H- index and other citation indicesPresentation (especially for oral presentation):Importance and types of different skills, contained, format of model, introduction,Poster, Gestures, eye contact, facial, expressions, stage fright, volume of pitch,speed, pause & language, Visual aids & seating, Questionnaire etc.Cost analysis of the project:cost incurred on raw materials, Procedure, instrumentations and clinical trials.Sources for procurement of research grants:International agencies, government and private bodies.Industrial-institution interaction:Industrial projects, their feasibility reports, interaction with industries.Research Ethics and Morals:Issues related to plagiarism, collaborative models and ethics, acknowledgements.Intellectual Property Rights: copy rights, copy left: patents, Industrial designs,Trademarks.

Reference Books:1. Research Methodology, Methods & Techniques, C. R. Kothari, VishwaPrakashan2. Research Methods- A Process of Inquiry, Graziano, A.M., Raulin, M.L,Pearson Publications.3. How to Write a Thesis:, Murray, R. Tata McGraw Hill4. Writing For Academic Journals, Murray, R., McGraw Hill International.5. Writing for Publication, Henson, K.T., Allyn &Bacon.6. Research Methodology by Bhattacharyya Excel Books 2nd Edition.7. What is this thing called Science, Chalmers, A.F.,Queensland University Press.8. Methods &Techniques of Social Research, Bhandarkar & Wilkinson,Himalaya publications.9. Doing your Research project, Bell J., Open University Press, Berkshire.10. A Handbook of Academic Writing, Murray, R. and Moore, S., Tata McGraw HillInternational.11. Business Research Methods Donald R. Cooper and Pamela S.SchindlerBusiness Research Methods Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd12. Research Methodology: A Guide for Researchers in Management and SocialSciences Taylor, Sinha & Ghoshal

Course Title Computer Aided Machine Design

Detailed syllabus

SECTION – I

Introduction:Need and Scope of Computer Aided Machine DesignComputer graphics:Principles of interactive computer graphics and overview of hardware availablefor use in CADScan conversionBresenham’s Algorithm for line, circleGeometric transformations-2D and 3D translation, scaling, rotation, shear andreflectionHomogeneous transformationsGeometric modelling:Types of mathematical representation of curves, Wire frame models wire frameentitiesParametric representation of synthetic curves, Hermit cubic splines, Beziercurves, B-splines rational curves.Representations of B-rep and C-rep, Feature based modeling.Surface Modeling:Mathematical representation surfaces, Surface model, Surface entities surfacerepresentationParametric representation of surfaces, plane surface, rule surface, surface ofrevolution, Tabulated Cylinder

SECTION-IIGeometric Modeling-3D:Solid modeling, Solid Representation Boundary Representation (B-rep)Solid modeling using software:Solid modeling of components and Assembly using CAD software such as Pro-Engineer/Inventor Professional / Mechanical DesktopComputer aided design of machine components:To develop computer programs using ‘C’/ ‘C++’ / MATLAB Programminglanguage for the machine components such as shafts, springs, couplings,clutches, brakes, levers, gears, belts

Engineering optimization:Optimum design of Machine Elements, Johnson’s methodSingle variable and multi variable optimization techniquesSingle objective and Multi-objective functions related to machine componentdesignReference Books:1. CAD/CAM Theory and Practice by Ibrahim Zeid & R.Sivasubramanian, TataMc Graw Hill international.2. Geometric Modelling, Mortenson, M.E., John Wiley & Sons, NY, 1985.3. David F. Rogers and J. Alan Adams, “Mathematical Elements for ComputerGraphics”, McGraw-Hill.4. Mastering CAD/CAM / Ibrahim Zeid / Mc Graw Hill international. CAD/CAM /P.N. Rao/TMH.5. Engineering Optimization by S.S.Rao.6. Engineering Optimization by Kalyanmoy Deb.7. Design of Machine Elements by C.S. Sharma & Kamlesh Purohit, PHIPublications.

Reading Materials, web materials with full citations:

Papers from Science direct or other journals.

Course Title Computer Aided Production Management

Detailed syllabus

Computer Aided Forecasting : Nature and use of forecast, sources of data, demand patterns Forecasting methods – Delphy’s method, Time series method, exponentialsmoothing, linear regression, Box Jerkin’s method Selection of forecasting technique Measurement of forecast Accuracy-MAD, Adoptive methods

Computerized relative allocation of facility technique, Automated layout design program Computerized relationship layout planning for facility location and layout.

Group Technology: Introduction, objectives part families, algorithms and models for G.T. Rank order clustering, Bond energy, mathematical model for machine –component cell formation. Design and manufacturing attributes. Parts classification and coding, Concept of composite job machine group, cell group tooling, designrationalization, CAD/CAM and GT benefits.

Computer Aided Process Planning: Generative and variant types, backward and forward approach, feature basedand CAD based CAPP, Operation Management.

MRP: Introduction, Objective, Input, Computational procedure, information providedby the system. Detailed capacity planning, manufacturing resources planning.

ERP: Introduction, main features, generic model of ERP system, Selection of ERP, proof of concept approach, analytic hierarchy approach, ERP implementation

Job Sequencings, scheduling:

SHOP FLOOR CONTROL: Data collection, computer generated time standard

COMPUTER AIDED INSPECTION: Computer Aided Testing, Contact type, non-contact type.

SIMULATION:Major activities, purpose, simulation process, types methodology,simulation packages, process quality simulator, computer

Reference Books:1. Computer Aided Manufacture by Chien Chang and Richard A Wysk, PrenticeHall2. CAD / CAM by M.P. Groover & Zimmers.3. G.T. in the engineering industry Bur bridge.4. Modern Production Management – Buffa & Sarin.5. Computer Aided Production Management – P.B.Mahapatra.6. Production Operation Management – Adam Ebert.7. CAD/CAM/ CIM by P. Radhakrishnan, S. Subramanyan,New Age International.Reading Materials, web materials with full citations:

Papers from Science direct or other journals.

Course Title Computational Fluid Dynamics

Detailed syllabus

Introduction & Basic concepts

Introduction of CFD, Types of fluids and basic equations of flow, Conservationof mass, Newton’s Second law of Motion Governing equations of fluid flow, ,Navier-Stokes equations, Boundary layerequations, Expanded form of N-S equations, Conservation of energy principle, Special form of N-S equations, Classification of second orderpartial differential equations Initial and boundary conditions, Governing equations in generalizedcoordinates. Review of essentials of fluid dynamics.

Differential Equations & Discretization

Elementary Finite Difference Equations Basic aspects of Finite Difference Equations, Errors and Stability Analysis, Discretization Application to heat conduction and convection, Problems on 1-D and 2-Dsteady state and unsteady state conduction, Problem on Advection phenomenon, Incorporation of Advection scheme

Finite Element Method

Basics of finite element method, stiffness matrix, isoperimetric elements,formulation of finite elements for flow & hear transfer problemsFinite Volume Method

Integral approach, discretization & higher order schemes, Application to Complex Geometry.

Viscous Incompressible flow

Introduction to solutions of viscous incompressible flows using MAC andsimple algorithm.Viscous Compressible flow

Solutions of viscous incompressible flows by stream function, vorticityformulation. Two dimensional incompressible viscous flow Estimation of discretization error, applications to curvilinear geometries,derivation of surface pressure & drag.

Reference Books:1. Anderson D.A., Tannehil j.c.Pletcher R.H.” Computational fluid mechanics & heattransfer” Hemisphere publishing corporation,. Newyork, U.S.A2004.2. Anker S.V., “Numerical heat transfer & flow” Hemisphere corporation, 20013. H.K.verstag & W.Malalsekra,” An introduction to computational fluid dynamics”Longman-20004. Carnahan B, “Applied numerical method” John Wiley & Sons-2001.5. Patankar, “ Numerical heat transfer & Fluid Flow”, Mc.GrawHill.,20026. Murlidhar K., Sunderrajan T., “Computational Fluid Mechanics and HeatTransfer”, Narosa Publishing House.7. Date A. W., “Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics”, Cambrige Uni. Press,2005.8. Ferziger J. H., Peric M., “Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics”, Springer,2002..Reading Materials, web materials with full citations:

Papers from Science direct or other journals.

Course Title Experimental Modal Analysis and Dynamic Design

Detailed syllabus

Dynamic test data measurement and processing methods: Signature analysis Frequency response functions for multi-degree-of-freedom systems Free and forced response of structures Introduction to Modal testing. Orthogonality principle.

Modal Analysis techniques: For SDOF systems, Circle fit method – Modal circle, Inverse or line fit Method, Calculation of Residual mass and stiffness Multi degree of freedom methods Non-linear least squares Rational Fraction Polynomial Method (RFP)3. Experimental and theoretical modal analysis algorithms and codes. Applications of modal testing in system and force identification Structural dynamic modification Sensitivity analysis and frequency response coupling of substructure etc

Dynamic design of mechanical equipment structures via model testing Application of Model testing, Modal Assurance Criterion (MAC) structural dynamic modification and model updating techniques like Direct 4.3matrix updating, Error matrix method, Inverse Eigen Sensitivity Method(IESM), Response Function Method (RFM). Analysis of beams, ‘F’ structures for modal analysis

Introduction to Non-linear vibration analysis. Introduction to discrete systems and finite element modelling Comparison of numerical data with test results Introduction to model updating, Techniques of correlation of analytical andexperimental models

Reference Books:1. Modal Testing: Theory, Practice and applications by D. J. Ewins, Research StudiesPress, U.K.2. Mechanical Vibrations by Singiresu S. Rao, Pearson Education.3. Vibration Modal Analysis and parameter identification by Fu Z, MechanicalIndustry Publishing Co, China.4. Vibration Testing Theory & Practice by McConnell K G, John Wiley and Sons.5. Handbook on Modal Testing, Dynamic Testing Agency.6. Experimental Methods for Engineers, J. P. Holman, Mc Graw Hill, New York.7. Vibration Analysis by R. A. Vierck, Harper & Row, New York.

Course Title Engineering Optimization

Detailed syllabus

Introduction to OptimizationApplication of optimization in engineering including operations and planning anddesign and the statement of the nonlinear programming problem.Classical optimization methods:Basic Concepts of Optimization-Convex and Concave Functions, Necessary andsufficient conditions for Stationary Points; Optimization of one-dimensionalFunctions; Unconstrained Multivariable Optimization, Multivariable optimizationwith equality and inequality constraint.Geometric Programming

Unconstrained optimization techniques(a) Single variable functionsFibonacci, Golden section, Quadratic interpolation.(b) Multi-variable functionsDirect search, univariate, pattern search, steepest decent methods andNewton methodsConstrained optimization techniques:Cutting plane method, method of feasible directions, exterior and interior penaltyfunction methods.Recent developments:GA, ANN, simulated annealingReference Books:1. Engineering Optimization by S.S. Rao – Wiley Easter.2. Optimization Methods for Engineering Design by R.L. Fox - Addison Wesley3. Applied Optimal Design by E J Haug, J S Arora, Wiley4. Engineering Optimization, G V Reklaites by A Ravindren, K M Rogsdeth,Wiley

Course Title Finite Element Method

Detailed syllabus

1. Introduction to FEM: basic concepts, historical back ground, application ofFEM,general description, comparison of FEM with other methods,Variationalapproach, Galerkin’s Methods.2. Co-ordinates, basic element shapes, interpolation function. Virtualenergyprinciple, Rayleigh- Ritz method, properties of stiffness matrix, treatmentofboundary conditions, solution of system of equations, shape functionsandcharacteristics, Basic equations of elasticity, strain displacement relations.3. 1-D structural problems – axial bar element – stiffness matrix, loadvector,temperature effects, Quadratic shape function. Analysis of Trusses –PlaneTruss and Space Truss elements.4. Analysis of beams – Hermite shape functions – stiffness matrix – Loadvector –Problems 2-D problems –CST, LST, force terms, Stiffness matrixand load vector,boundary conditions.5. Isoparametric element – quadrilateral element, Shape functions –NumericalIntegration – sub parametric and super parametric elements. 3-Dproblems –Tetrahedral element – Jacobian matrix – Stiffness matrix.6. Dynamic considerations, Dynamic equations – consistent mass matrix –EigenValues, Eigen Vector, natural frequencies – mode shapes – modalanalysis.7. Applications of numerical procedures to determine natural frequencies andmodeshapes. Finite Element Method for dynamic analysis8. Scalar field problems - 1-D Heat conduction – 1-D fin element – 2-Dheatconduction problems – Introduction to Torsional problems9. Introduction to Non linearity, Non linear problems; Geometric Non-linearity,Material Non-linearity, Non linear dynamic problems, analyticalproblemsReference Books:1. Introduction to finite elements in engineering by Tirupathi K.Chandrupatla and Ashok D.Belegundu.2. CAD / Cam and Automation by FarazdakHaidery, NiraliPrakashan.3. Practical Finite Element Analysis by Nitin S. Gokhale, SanjayS.Deshpande,Sanjeev V. Bedekar and Anand N. Thite, Finite to infinite, Pune.4. Finite Element Procedures in Engineering analysis by K.J Bathe.5. An Introduction to Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis by J.N.Reddy, OxfordUniversity Press.6. The finite element methods in Engineering – S.S. Rao - Pergamon, New York.7. An Introduction to Finite Element Methods – J. N. Reddy – McGraw Hill.8. A Textbook of Finite Element Analysis by P. Seshu

Course Title Combustion Engineering

Detailed syllabus

Combustion Thermodynamics Introduction, Stoichiometry First and second laws of thermodynamics applied to;; Ignition and combustionin SI engine; combustion Flame travel; turbulent flame propagation; flamestabilization; vaporization Review of detonation and Diesel knock; effect of various factors; Combustion chambers for SI engines; Combustion in CI engine; Ignitiondelay and diesel knock Excess air supply and air motion; Combustion chamber for CI engines-Construction and Performance aspects; M-combustion chamber; latestcombustion chamber and technology.

Fundamentals of combustion kinetics Introduction, Combustion products in equilibrium Rate of reactions; chain reactions; opposing reactions; consecutive reactions,competitive m reactions. Conservation equation for multi component reacting systems.

Combustion of liquid fuels Fuel atomization; types of injectors; spray formation and characteristics 3.2 Oil – fired furnace combustion; gas turbine spray combustion; directinjection engine combustion. 3.3 Detonation of liquid gaseous mixture.

Combustion of solid fuels Coal combustion; combustion of pulverized coal Combustion of coal on bed in a fluidised bed and in a cyclone burners;stabilization of pulverized coal combustion Design consideration of coal burners; combustion generated pollution.

Reference Books:1.Combustion Engineering – Gary L. Borman, Kenneth W. Ragland, McGrawHill2. Principles of Combustion – Kenneth K. Kuo, John Wiley & Sons3. Fuels & Combustion – S. P. Sharma & Chander Mohan, Tata McGraw Hill4. Fuels & Combustion - Sarkar5. Introduction to combustion phenomenon, Kanury murty, Mc-Ggraw hill6. Combustion, fundamentals, strehlow, Mc-Ggraw hillReading Materials, web materials with full citations:• Papers from Science direct or other journals.

Course Title Solar Energy Engineering Of Thermal Processes

Detailed syllabus

Fundamentals of Solar Energy Engineering- Solar constant, solar radiation,estimation of solar radiation falling on plane and titled surface. Solar Radiation Collection- Analysis of flat plate water heating collector,collector efficiency and heat removal factor, analysis of evacuated tubecollector, Analysis of air heating collector, Thermal testing of solarcollector, thermal performance of concentrating collector, CPC collector,Central Receiver Collector, design of thermal system by f-chart method. Heating & Cooling- Concept of active and passive building heating, solarabsorption cooling, solar desiccant cooling. Solar Electricity Generation- Photovoltaic conversion, PV generatorcharacteristics and models, design procedure, Thermal conversion system & technology. Energy Storage- Energy storage in solar process systems, water storage,stratification, packed bed storage, phase change storage.Reference Books:

1. Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes, 2nd Edition by John A Duffie &William A Beckman, A Wiley-Interscience Publication.2. Solar Energy: principles of thermal collection and storage, by S.P. Sukhatme,Tata McGrawHill publishing company Ltd., New Delhi, 9 th reprint 2003.3. Solar Electricity-an economic approach to solar energy, by Wolfgang Palz,Butterworths,4. Unesco.5. 4. Renewable Energy its physics,engineering, use, environmental impacts,economy and planning aspects, third adition, by Bent Sorensen, ElsevierAcademic press.

Course Title Modern Machining Methods

Detailed syllabus

INTRODUCTION:Unconventional Machining Process, Need – clarification – Brief overview of alltechniquesMECHANICAL ENERGY BASED PROCESSES:Abrasive Water Jet Machining, Water Jet Machining, Ultrasonic Machining (AJM /WJM / USM). Working principles – equipments used – process parameters – MRR– Variation in techniques used – Applications.ELECTRICAL ENERGY BASED PROCESSES:Electro Discharge Machining, Working principles – Equipments – Processparameters – MRR – electrodes/ tools / power circuits – tool wear –Dielectric- flushing- Wire cut EDM – Applications.CHEMICAL AND ELECTRO-CHEMICAL ENERGY BASED PROCESSES:Chemical Machining, Electro- Chemical Machining – Etchants- maskant-Techniques of applying maskants – Process parameters – MRR –Applications. Principles of ECM-MRR-Electrical circuit – process parameters –ECG and ECH applications.THERMAL ENERGY BASED PROCESSES:Laser Beam Machining, Plasma ArcMachining and Electron Beam Machining.Principles – equipments – types – beam control techniques-applications.Reference Books:1. Modern Machining Processes by P.C.Pandey& H.S. Shan, Tata McGraw Hill.2. Manufacturing Science by AmitabhGhosh.3. Advanced Machining Processes by Vijay K.Jain, Allied Publishers.4. Nontraditional Manufacturing Processes by G.F. Benedict,Marcel Dekker Inc., NY.5. Advanced Methods of Machining by McGeough, Chapman and Hall, London.6. New Technology by A. Bhattacharya, Institute of Engineers, India.7. Material & Processes in Manufacturing by Paul De Garmo, J.T. Black and RonaldA.Kohser, PHI.Other Reading Materials, web materials with full citations:Technical Papers on relevant areas from Science direct and other journals.

Course Title Fluid Power And Its Applications

Detailed syllabus

INTRODUCTION:Introduction to fluid properties, hydraulic fluids, hydraulic and pneumaticsystems.Hydraulic system Elements:Requirement of pressure control, direction control, flow control valves.Principles of pressure control valves, direction control valves, and pilotoperated relief valve, pressure reducing valve, quick exhaust valve, sequencevalves. Types of direction control valves – two way two position, four way twoposition, four way three position, open center, close center, tandem center,manual operated, solenoid, pilot operated direction control valves, check valves.Flow control valves: principle and their types, meter-in and meter-out circuitand flow through circuit.Actuators – linear and rotary, hydraulic motors, types of hydraulic cylinders andtheir mountings.Design Of Hydraulic CircuitsBasic hydraulic circuit, impulse operation, speed control, Hydraulic motorcircuit, sequencing of motion, time delay circuits and their applicationsPneumatic System ElementsApplication of pneumatics, physical principles, basic requirement of pneumaticsystem. Comparison with hydraulic systems. Elements of Pneumatics, Aircompressors, Pneumatic control valves, Pneumatic actuators – types and themountingsDesign Of Pneumatic CircuitsBasic pneumatic circuit, impulse operation, speed control, pneumatic motorcircuit, sequencing of motion, time delay circuits and their applications,Cascading.Industrial And Field Hydraulic SystemsIntensifier Press Circuit, Drilling Machine Application, Synchronizing Circuits,Automatic Cylinder Reciprocation Circuit, Sequencing Circuit, Safety Circuits,Robot arm Circuit, Hydrostatic transmission, Circuits of Machine Tools;Planning Machine, Vertical Milling Machine, Surface Grinding Machine,Hydraulic Press.Maintenance and trouble shooting of Fluid Power SystemsTroubles of Hydraulic system, Trouble – Possible causes and remedies.

Reference Books:1. Anthony Espisito, “ Fluid Power with Application”, Pearson Education(Singapore) Pvt. ltd, Delhi, India, Fifth Edition, First Indian Reprint, 20032. Majumdar, S.R., “Oil Hydraulic Systems: Principles and Maintenance”, TataMcGraw- Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi, Fourth Reprint, 2003.3. Andrew Parr, “Hydraulic and Pneumatics”, Jaico publishing house, 19994. Werner Deppert and Kurt Stoll, “Pneumatic Controls : An introduction toprinciples“, Vogel-Druck Wurzburg, Germany, 19755. Mc Clay Donaldson, “Control of fluid power analysis and design”, EllisHorwood Ltd.

Course Title Vehicle Design and Safety

Detailed syllabus

1. Vehicle components design and dynamicsDesign of automobile components, design for natural tolerances, statisticalanalysis,and mechanical reliability.Engine components Design: Design of cylinder, piston, valves, tappets, valvetrain. Design of connecting rod, whipping stress in connecting rod, design ofcrank shaft, design of flywheel.Transmission system Design: design of gear box, clutch, drivelines, axlesDesign principles for differentials and constant velocity joints. Design ofsteering systems. Design of automobile braking system. Principles of body andframe design. Forces affecting vehicle performance, resistance to motion,power required for propulsion, traction, tractive effort, performance ofvehicle while braking and hill climbing.2. Safety and Ergonomics:Role of safety systems in Automobiles, Importance of ergonomics inautomotive safety. Requirements for crash testing, Instrumentation,Photographic image analysis of impact tests, Crumple zone, Generalrequirements on body structure. Necessity of ergonomics in automobilesafety, Location of controls, Human impact tolerances, Determination of injurythresholds. Active safety & passive safety, Pedestrian safety, importance ofpedestrian safety, latest trends in traffic systems for improved road safety,seat anchorage, Head restraints, Air bags, importance of bumpers, Type ofseats, steering & mirror adjustment, Introduction to the type of safety glass &their requirements3. Automotive Lighting & Signaling:Automotive lamps, types, construction, material, testing of automotive lamps,Light signalling devices such as stop lamp, rear position lamp, directionindicator, reverse lamp, reflex indicator position lamp, number plate lamp.Recent trends in automotive lightening4. Role of ARAI:Provide research & development, testing, certification and calibration supportfor developing safe, reliable and eco-friendly vehicles / components Provide:environmental, occupational health and safety policy5. Indian Motor Vehicle Act:Implementation of various provisions of M.V.Act in designing andconstruction of motor vehicle like safety provisions, size and measurements,provision regarding lighting system of vehicle, permissible head lamps andrestrictions.

Reference Books:1. CF Taylor and Taylor: IC Engines and Theory and Practice, Vol I and II, Oxford2. Edward F. Obert, IC Engines and Air Pollution, Harper and Row Publishers3. Amitosh D, Vehicle Dynamics, Galgotia Book Ltd.4. Rao V Dukkipati, Road Vehicle Dynamics, Springer5. William Ribbens, Understanding Automotive Electronics, 6th Edition, Elsevier6. Smith J.H., An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design, 2nd Edition,Butterworth-Heinemann7. Wong, J.Y., Theory of Ground Vehicles, 2nd Edition, John Wiley8. Crouse and Anglin, Automotive Mechanism, 9th Edition. Tata McGraw-Hill9. Khurmi R S and Gupta J K; A Text book of Machine Design; S Chand & Co.10. Agrwal K M; Automobile Design Problems; Satya Prakashan; Delhi.

Course Title Biomass Energy SystemsDetail SyllabusUnit No 1: Introduction. Renewable energy systems, state and central governments’policies, plans, programs and achievements, distinguishing features ofbiomass energy source compared to other renewable energy sources,

urban waste energy conversion processesUnit No 2: Biomass sources: Photosynthesis, energy plantation, plants for energyplantation, biomass properties, utilizationUnit No 3: Bio mass fuels: Types of bio mass fuels, production processes andtechnologies, agricultural crop residues and forest residues used as fuels,Municipal solid waste, relevance to Indian EconomyUnit No 4: Conversion processes, cellulose breakdown basics, Biochemical andThermo-chemical Conversion of biomass & analysis, Combustion,production of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels from biomassUnit No 5: Biomass Gasifiers: Biomass gasifiers and types, pyrolysis analysis ofgasification products, applications for heating, gasifier stoves for cooking,applications of gasifiers to engines for mechanical and electrical powergeneration, biomass based decentralized power generation for rural andremote areas, gasifier applications for motor transport, design of a coalbased biomass gasifier, industrial biomass processing and hydrolysisUnit No 6: Energy conservation: Co-generation, Tri-generation: Definition, need,application, advantages; Concept of waste heat, classification of waste heatrecovery, advantages, applications, waste heat recovery devices.

Reference/Text Book:

Text books1. Biomass as Fuel, L.P. White, L.G. Claskett, Academic Press2. Biomass for Energy in the Developing Countries, Current Roles, Potential,Problems, Prospects, D.O.3. Hall, G.W. Barnard, and P.A. Moss, Pergamon Press Ltd4. Non-conventional energy sources, Ashok Desai V. Wiley Eastern Ltd5. Producer gas: Another fuel for transport, National Academy press. Washington6. Wood energy systems, O.P.Vimal and M.S.Bhatt, K.L.Publications, New Delhi

Reference books1. Alternative Liquid fuels, B.V. Desai, New Age International2. Aspects of Energy Conversion, I.M.Blair and B.O.Jones3. Biomass Gasification: Principles and Technology, Energy Technology ReviewNo. 67, Noyes Data Corporation, Park Ridge, N.J, USA4. Biomass Renegerable Energy – D.O.hall and R.P. Overeed, John Wiley and Sons,New York5. Energy conversion principles, Begamudre , Rakoshdas6. Fuel Economy Handbook, NIFES,7. Fuels and fuel Technology Wilfred Francis, Pergamon press8. Non-conventional energy sources, G.D.Rai, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi9. Non-Conventional Energy Systems Mittal K.M, Wheeler Publishing Co Ltd10. Practical Heat Recovery – Boyen J.L. John Wiley, New York, USA197611. Principles of Energy Conversion, A.W.Culp, McGraw Hill International12. Renewable energy resources, Tiwari and Ghosal, Narosa Publishing House, NewDelhi13. Renewable energy sources and emerging technologies, D.P.Kothari,K.C.Singhal,P.H.I.14. Renewable Energy Technologies Ramesh R.& Kumar K.U ,Narosa PublishingHouse, New Delhi15. Synthetic fuels handbook, James G. Speight, McGraw Hill, N.Y. USA Thermochemical processing of Biomass, A.V. Bridgwater, Butterworths, London

Course Title Renewable Energy SystemsDetail SyllabusUnit-01: Solar EnergySun as Source of Energy, Availability of Solar Energy, Nature of Solar Energy,Solar Energy & Environment. Various Methods of using solar energy –Photothermal, Photovoltaic, Photosynthesis, various solar angles, estimation of

solar radiation and its calculations, Solar energy and environment,instruments for measuring solar radiation, solar collector principles andapplication, various solar collector design & Thermal analysis, solarenergy storage, Present & Future Scope of Solar energy.

Unit-02 Hybrid wind energy systems - wind + diesel power, wind + conventional grid,wind, Photovoltaic system etc.Unit-03: Bio-massBiomass: Generation and utilization, Properties of biomass, Agriculture Crop& Forestry residues used as fuels. Biochemical and Thermo-chemicalConversion, Combustion, Gasification, Biomass gasifiers and types etc.Applications of Gasifiers to thermal power and Engines, Biomass as adecentralized power generation source for villages Concept of Bio-energy:Photosynthesis process, Bio-fuels,Pyrolysis, Combustion, Gasification,Liquification. Bio-Chemical Conversion: Aerobic and Anaerobic conversion,Fermentation etc., design of a community biogas plant, , types of Bio-gas

digesters, gas yield, combustion characteristics of bio-gas, utilization forcooking, I.C.Engine operation and economic aspects.

Bio-fuels: Importance, Production and applications.Unit-04: BiomethanationImportance of biogas technology, Different Types of Biogas Plants. Aerobicand anaerobic bioconversion processes, various substrates used to produceBiogas (cow dung, human and other agricultural waste, municipal waste etc.)Individual and community biogas operated engines and their use. Removal ofCO2 and H2O, Application of Biogas in domestic, industry and vehicles.Isolation of methane from Biogas and packing and its utilization

Unit-05: Fuel cells & Direct energy conversion techniques Conversion of chemicalenergy into electrical energy, principles of direct energy conversionsystems.

Reference Book:1. Biomass Renegerable Energy – D.O.hall and R.P. Overeed( John Wiley and Sons, New york, 1987) 122. Biomass for energy in the developing countries – D.O.Hall, G.W.barnard andP.A.Moss (Pergamon Press Ltd. 1982)3. Thermo chemical processing of Biomass, Bridgurater A V.4. Biomass as Fuel – L.P.White (Academic press1981)5. Biomass Gasification Principles and Technology, Energy technology review No. 67.