SYLLABI FOR M.TECH. MECH. ENGG. INTERGRATED DUAL …M.TECH. MECH. ENGG. INTERGRATED DUAL DEGREE...

SYLLABI

FOR

M.TECH. MECH. ENGG.

INTERGRATED DUAL

DEGREE

(I.D.D.)

FROM

ACADEMIC SESSION

2005-2006

COURSE STUCTURE

Proposed Courses for M. Tech. Dual Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

The Courses for semester I to Semester VI are proposed to be the same as that for B. Tech. Mechanical Engineering program.

SEMESTER – VII Subjects Contact

Hours/Week L & T P Credits

Theory: 1. ME-4101: Industrial Management 2. ME-4102: Computer Aided Design 3. Elective I 4. Subject from Specialization* 5. Subject from Specialization*

4 3 3 3 3

4 3 3 3 3

Total for Theory 16 16

Practical: 6. ME-4301: Computer Aided Design 7. ME-4302: Project Work 8. ME-4303: Seminar and Group Discussion 9. ME-4304: Practical TrainingΨ & Tour

3 3 3

2 2 2 2

Total for Practical 9 8

Total for the Semester 25 24

Ψ 36 working days.

LIST OF SUBJECT FOR ELECTIVE – I One elective paper will be chosen from the following, subject to the approval of the Head of the Department.

a). ME-4105: Power Plant Engineering b). ME-4106: Combustion Technology c). ME-4107: Operations Research d). ME-4108: Experimental Mechanics & Non-destructive Testing e). ME-4109: Technology for Competitive Manufacturing f). ME-4110: Rapid Design and Manufacturing g). ME-4111: Smart Materials and Systems h). ME-4112: Vehicle Dynamics i). ME-4113: Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems.

* Subject from Specialization:

Machine Design: ME-5111: Theory of Elasticity

Thermal & Fluid Engg: ME-5131: Advanced Thermodynamics

ME-5133: Advanced Fluid Mechanics

Production Engineering: ME-5151: Production Planning & Control

ME-5152: Theory of Metal Machining

Industrial Management: ME-5151: Production Planning & Control

ME-5172: Computing for Industrial Management

SEMESTER – VIII Subjects Contact

Hours/Week L & T P Credits

Theory: 1. ME-4201: Mechatronics 2. ME-4203: Refrigeration & Air-conditioning 3. Elective II 4. Subject from Specialization* 5. Subject from Specialization

3 3 3 3 3

3 3 3 3 3

Total for Theory 15 15

Practical: 6. ME-4403: Computational Mechanics Lab. 7. ME-4402: Comprehensive Viva-Voce 8. PG Project from specialization ψ 9. PG Practical from specialization**

3 - 6 3

2 2 4 2



LIST OF SUBJECTS FOR ELECTIVE II

List of subject for one elective paper will be chosen from the following subject to the

approval of the Head of the Department.

a) ME-4204: Power Generation

b) ME-4205: Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow

c) ME-4206: Combustion Generated Pollution

d) ME-4207: Automobile Engineering

e) ME-4208: Non-Conventional Energy Sources

f) ME-4209: Unconventional Manufacturing Processes

g) ME-4210: Composite Materials

h) ME-4211: Finite Element Analysis

i) ME-4212: Robotics

j) ME-4213: Engineering Economics

k) ME-4214: Machine Tool Engineering l) ME-4215: Management Information System

*SUBJECTS FROM SPECIALIZATION

Machine Design : ME-5211: Tribology

ME-5217: Theory of Plasticity

Thermal & Fluid Engg : ME- 5231: I.C. Engine

ME- 5232: Gas Dynamics

Production Engineering : ME- 5251: Machine Tool Engineering

ME- 5255: Metal Working Technologies

Industrial Management : ME- 5271: Total Quality Management

ME- 5272: Simulation for Decision Making

**PG Practical from Specialization:

Machine Design: ME-4404: Design Engineering Practical

Thermal & Fluid Engg ME-4405: Fluid Engineering Practical

Production Engg.: ME-4406: Manufacturing Engineering Practical

Ind. Management: ME-4407: Industrial Engineering Practical

ψ PG Practical from Specialization:

Machine Design: ME-4408: Machine Design Project

Thermal & Fluid Engg ME-4409: Thermal Engineering Project

Production Engg.: ME-4410: Production Engg Project

Ind. Management: ME-4411: Industrial Management Project

SEMESTER – IX

Subjects Contact Hours/Week L & T

P Credits

Theory: 1. ME-5101: Mathematical Modeling & Optimization 2. Elective III* 3. Elective IV* 4. Elective V*

3 3 3 3

3 3 3 3

Total for Theory 12 12 Practical: 5. PG Practical 6. Seminar on Dissertation 7. Dissertation Interim Evaluation

3 - 9

2 5 5



*List subject for Elective III, IV & V

Machine Design:

a) ME-5112: Theory of Vibrations

b) ME-5116: Theory of Mechanisms

c) ME-5117: Experimental Mechanics and Non Destructive Testing

d) ME-5118: Engineering Design

e) ME-5119: Design of Pressure Vessels and Piping

f) ME-5157: Quality Engineering

Thermal & Fluid Engineering:

a) ME-5132: Advanced Heat & Mass Transfer

b) ME-5134: Power Plant

c) ME-5135: Combustion Generated Pollution

d) ME-5136: Design of Pumps and Pressure Vessels

e) ME-5157: Quality Engineering

Production Engineering:

a) ME-5153: Mechanics of Metal Forming

b) ME-5154: Carting and Welding

c) ME-5155: Tool Design

d) ME-5156: Industrial Metrology and Inspection


f) ME-5112: Theory of Vibrations

g) ME-5117 Experimental Mechanics and Non Destructive Testing

Industrial Management:

a) ME-5173: Materials and Supply Chain Management

b) ME-5175: Financial Engineering

c) ME-5176: Engineering Economics

d) ME-5156: Industrial Metrology and Inspection


SEMESTER – X

Subjects Contact Hours/Week L & T

P Credits

Theory: 1. PG Seminar* 2. Dissertation Open Defence ψ 3. Dissertation Evaluation **

2 - -

1 5

10


*PG Seminar:

Machine Design : ME-5402: Machine Design Seminar

Thermal & Fluid Engineering: ME-5404: Thermal & Fluid Engg. Seminar

Production Engineering : ME-5406: Production Engineering Seminar

Industrial Management: ME-5408: Industrial Management Seminar

ψ Dissertation Open Defence:

Machine Design : ME-6401: Dissertation Open Defence

Thermal & Fluid Enginering : ME-6403: Dissertation Open Defence

Production Engineering : ME-6405: Dissertation Open Defence

Industrial Management: ME-6407: Dissertation Open Defence

** Dissertation Evaluation:

Machine Design : ME-6402: Dissertation Evaluation

Thermal & Fluid Engineering : ME-6404: Dissertation Evaluation

Production Engineering : ME-6406: Dissertation Evaluation

Industrial Management: ME-6408: Dissertation Evaluation

Proposed Syllabi for M. Tech. Dual Degree in Mechanical Engineering

SEMESTER – VII

ME-4101: Industrial Management

Introduction: Management and Industrial Engineering and relation with other fields,

Management concepts, Business process reengineering.

Plant Location and Layout:General considerations, Process layout, Cellular

Manufacturing, Product layout.

Work Analysis and Measurement: Design of work methods, Time and motion study,

Work sampling, Selection of labour and wage payment, Incentives and motivation.

Financial Management: Source of finance, Balance sheet and Income Statement,

Different element of costs, Depreciation, Break-even analysis, Economic appraisal of

projects.

Production Planning and Control: Methodology, Aggregate Planning, Scheduling,

Line of Balance, Materials requirement planning.

Quality Control: Concepts of quality, Acceptance sampling, Control Charts, Total

Quality Management

Materials Management: Inventory management, Deterministic and probabilistic models

of inventory control, Materials requirements Planning.

Project Management: CPM and PERT, Cost considerations and Crashing.

ME-4102: Computer Aided Design

Computer Aided Design: Development & man-machine interaction.

Computer Hardware: Computer system, CPU, Registers, ALU, Graphics Input, Storage

Communications and processing devices, Display devices

Computer Software: Operating system, High Level Graphic Programming, Lanugages,

Interactive Programming.

Data Structures and Algorithms: The problem of picture transformations, Picture

Structure and Transormations, Interpolation and approximatio of Surfaces and Solids.

Computer Graphics: Introduction & Graphics standards (GKS, PHIGS, IGES etc.) and

computer Animation.

Solid Modeling: Mathematical resprentation of Curves, Surfaces & Solids and their

Algorithms.

Visual Realism: Concepts, Hidden line & hidden surface Algorithms,

Shading/shadowing and coloring models and algorithms.

Introduction to Finite Element Packages e.g. ProEngineer, Ansys and its application as a

tool in CAD

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ME-4105 : Power Plant Engineering

Power development in India, Organizational structure of power supply, Selection of large

thermal power stations, station layout

Basic combustion theory, Steam cycle theory and cycle constraints, Steam generation,

Types of boiling, Circulation systems, Design considerations, Boiler plant description,

Fuel burning and preparation equipment, Furnaces, Superheater, Reheater, De-

superheaters, Draft system, Economisers, Soot blowers, Air heaters, Coal pulverizers,

Coal feeders, Factors affecting the performance of pulverizers. Ash handling systems, FD

and I.D. fans, Dust extraction plant, Cyclone collectors and electrostatic precipitators.

Steam turbines and their applications, Performance and governing of steam turbines.

Basic features of hydroelectric power plant, Losses, Cavitation, Surge tanks, Governors,

Actuators.

Basic nuclear power plant, Nuclear fuels, Enrichment of nuclear fuels.

ME-4106 Combustion Technology

Combustion thermodynamics. Heat of reaction and formation.

Adiabatic flame temperature . Flame temperature and its measurements. Equilibrium

constant and dissociation. Rate of reactions, chemical kinetics. Arrhenius law. Pseudo

first order reactions.

Laminar flame speed. Experimental methods of flame speed measurements. Flame

quenching, Flammability limits.

Flash back, blow-off. Stability limits in Bunsen burners.

Combustion of coal, pulverized fuel combustion, Fluidized bed combustion. Combustion

system in gas turbines and industrial furnaces.

Formation of Pollutants.

Combustion charts. Mathematical modeling of combustion process in SI and CI engines.

ME-4107: Operations Research

Linear Programming: Primal and dual problems, Sensitivity analysis, Transportation

and assignment problems, Introduction to multicriteria optimization and goal

programming.

Dynamic Programming: Multistage decision problem and their solution, Principle of

Optimality.

Decision Theory: Decision under various conditions.

Game Theory: Minimax and Maximin strategies, Application of linear programming.

Markov Analysis: First order Markov processes and their analysis.

Simulation: Monte Carlo simulation, Generation of random numbers and random

variates.

Queueing Models: Simple systems, Cost considerations.

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ME-4108: Experimental Mechanics & Non-destructive Testing

Photoelastic technique of stress analysis, Plane Polariscope, Circular Polariscope,

Properties of model material, calibration, stress freezing.

Varioous types of strain measurement, Electrical resistance strain gauge and related

instrument, strain rosettes.

Theory of brittle coating method, Behaviour of brittle lacquer, selection of brittle lacquer

and its applications.

Interferometry, Holography, Moire fringes and their application in stress analysis.

Birefrigerent coating, Piezoelectric sensors, Non-contact strain measurement and remote

strain measurements.

Non Destructing Testing:

Ultrasonic Method: Oscillations and waves, Modes and forms of waves, Sound waves

on boundaries at perpendicular incidence, Geometric ultrasonic optics, Attenuation of

ultrasonic waves in solids, Resonance methods, Pulse echo methods, Through

transmission methods, Ultrasonic holographic method, Types of ultrasonic probes,

Applications.

X-Radiography Method: Principle of differential absorption, Properties of penetrations,

Effect of focal distance, Power and current on radiograph, Applications of X-radiograph,

Safety and precaution, Eddy Current Method: Principles and applications.

Magnetic Methods and Liquid Penetrant Methods: Principle and applications.

ME-4109: Technology for Competitive Manufacturing

PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT: Introduction to competitive Product design

& manufacturing: Definition, Design, by evolution & by innovation, essentials of product

design, Morphology of design (the seven phases). Product design practice in LM

environment:

RAPID PROTOTYPING: Definition & concept: JP5 operation & build technique.

Origins, RP cycles & CAD, sample applications, RP processes & finishing problems,

concept of functional models. RP processes & types: history & details of different RP

methods. CAD Models, CNC & slicing techniques of building RP products: Adaptive

slicing for RP (homogeneous & heterogeneous object slicing for RP). Design aspects of

RP.

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RAPID TOOLING: Introduction & scope. Overview of RT processes, accuracy &

surface finish issues, case histories. Other consideration in rapid hard tooling, Volume,

tool life, schedule & economics, future of RT Applications: silicon rubber tooling,

investment casting tooling, powder metallurgy tooling, spray metal tooling, desktop

machining and case studies

REVERSE ENGINEERING: Introduction to RE & definitions. Point cloud data: 3D

digitizing, CGI process, passive acquisition mode, active acquisition mode, some

commercial digitizing systems. From point cloud to object: reverse Engg., surface re-

construction using parametric functions, surface re-construction using polyhedron

meshing, rapid fabrication using a point based segmentation approach.

ME-4110: Rapid Design & Manufacturing

INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT: Introduction &

competitive product design & manufacturing: design issues, morphology of design,

primary design phase and design for manufacturing. Product design in RDM.

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN: Definitions & Development, data structures and

algorithms, picture transformations, basic interpolation and approximation of curves,

surfaces & solids, Graphics standards and basic of Solid Modeling & Visual Realism.

RAPID PROTOTYPING: Definition, concept, Origin, RP cycles & CAD, RP advantages

& applications. Slicing techniques. Surface finish & accuracy issues. RP data correction,

maintenance, validation, exchange & design opportunities. RAPID TOOLING:

Introduction & scope of RT and Overview of processes. Rapid hard tooling. Volume, tool

life, schedule & economics and applications of RT, REVERSE ENGINEERING:

Introduction, definitions and concepts to RE &, Point could data & 3D digitizing, surface

re-construction using parametric functions & polyhedron and Meshing. CONCURRENT

ENGINEERING: Introduction and need, Essential techniques of CE, Product design,

support and management tools. COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING:

Introduction & basic Definitions of NC/CNC/DNC/PLC/FMS & Robots. Integration of

using LAN/WANE/E-net and definition of virtual manufacturing.

ME - 4111: Smart Materials and Systems

Introduction: Definition of Smart Materials, Types of Smart Materials and their

application; Photochromic, Thermochromic, Electroluminescent,

Fluorescent, Phosphorescent, Ionic and Conducting Polymers,

Dielectric Elastomers, Piezoelectric, Polymer Gels, Shape Memory

Alloys (SMA), Pseudo-elasticity, Optic Fiber Composite,

Thermoelectric, ER and MR fluids, Electrostsrictive and

Magnetostrictive materials, Smart Composites.

Definition of Smart Structures

Characterization of Smart Materials: Thermal effects; Pyroelectricity.

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Characterization of Smart Composites: Strength of Materials approach, Method of

Cells, Energy approach, Eshelby Tensors, Green’s functions

Smart System: Examples of Smart Systems: vibration damping systems, active noise

cancellation systems, chromogenic mirrors and windows, smart navigation and guidance

systems, intelligent transportation,

Smart security systems, smart safety systems,smart performance systems, smart comfort

control systems,smart watches, MEMS, NEMS, smart drug delivery systems,

Biomimetics.

ME-4112: Vehicle Dynamics

Introduction: Importance of Vehicle Dynamics Block diagram of vehicle control

system, System of road vehicle: streering, brake, accelerator.

Pneumatic Tyres: Tests: static rolling, ground reactions, dynamic response.

Theoretical analysis.

Analysis of Car: Axes of reference moving with car, moments and products of inertia,

vehicle angles, stability of dynamic systems.

Control and stability of simple car: Fixed axis model, Body centered axis model,

Steady state and transient response to steering input, external stimuli,

static margin and neutral steer point, Ackerman angle, response in terms

of tyre characteristics, side slip freedom, yaw freedom, motion in response to inputs,

effect of tractive requirements, oversteer and understeer, tests:constant speed tests,

aerodynamic effects.

Articulated semi trailer vehicle: Linearized model.

Suspension mechanics: roll axis assumptions roll center, wheel camber and scrubs,

effective spring stiffness, beam axle roll stiffness, Macpheron suspension, roll resistance

of dampers, roll angles, load transfer across the tyres.

Control and stability of a car with freedom to roll.

ME-4113: Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems

Fundamentals of Automation in Manufacturing Systems.Functions and components of

CIMS.Software Technology for CIMS, Database Management, Decision Support System,

Computer Graphics, Personal/Distributed Computing, Local Area Networking. Decision

Methodology for CIMS - Simulation. Classification and coding and Group Technology.

Fundamentals of CAD/CAM and Numerical Control. Planning and Scheduling Functions

in CIMS. Master Production Scheduling and Materials Requirement Planning.Computer-

Aided Process Planning. Control Functions in CIMS - Systems Control, Process Control,

Shop Floor. Automated Material Handling Systems, Industrial Robots, Conveyors,

AGVs, Storage and Retrieval. Automated Quality Control Systems. Flexible

Manufacturing Systems: Scheduling, Planning & Control. Factory Area Networking and

Factory of the Future.

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ME-5111: Theory of Elasticity

Analysis of stress and strain, Stress-strain relations and general equations of elasticity.

Plain stress and plain strain problems in Cartesian and polar coordinates, Torsion of bars,

Membrane analogy, Energy principles and variational methods, Complex variable

techniques. Axi symmeatric stress distribution problems. Propagation of elastic waves in

bars, Longitudinal impact of bars and beams under impulsive loading.

ME-5115: Mechanics of Fracture and Fatigue

Introduction: Stress, Equations of Equilibrium, Stress transformation, Compatibility

conditions, Physical Law, Plane deformation, Airy’s stress function, Conformal mapping

for elliptic cut-out in infinite sheet under uni-axial tension.

Energy Considerations: Griffith crack, Potential energy, Surface energy, Total energy,

Energy release rates, compliance.

Stress and Displacements: Modes of crack tip deformation, stresses in cracked bodies.

Stress intensity factors, Fracture toughness.

Determination of SIF: Analytical method, Weight function technique, Collocation

technique, Finite element method, Integral equation method, Experimental method.

Mixed mode Fracture: Effective SIF in mixed mode, Crack extension, Fracture criteria.

Crack tip Plasticity and Associated Effect: Crack opening displacement (COD),

Experimental determination COD.

Fatigue: Conventional approach to fatigue, S-N curve, Goodman’s diagram, Soderberg’s

triangle, Fractures affecting fatigue life, Bending and torsional fatigue under multiaxial

loading, Fretting fatigue and creep fatigue.

ME-5131: Advanced Thermodynamics

Equilibrium of Thermodynamic Systems: Criteria of stability, Thermodynamic properties

of systems of constant chemical composition: Law of corresponding states, The

Clausisus-Clapeyron Equation, Liquefaction of Gases, Thermodynamic properties of

ideal gases and ideal gas mixtures of constant composition: Gibbs free energy function,

Heat of Reaction and Adiabatic combustion, Heat of formation and Hess Law, Entropy of

ideal gas mixtures, Thermodynamic properties of gas mixtures with variable

composition: Chemical potential, Vant Hoff’s Equations, Combustion reaction with

dissociation.

Kinetic theory of gases, Distribution of translation velocities, Velocity distribution

function, mean free path, equipartition of energy, Maxwell Boltzman statistics, Entropy

and thermodynamic probability, Fermic - Dirac and Boltzman-Einstein statistics,

Schrodinger’s wave equation, transitional, rotational, rotational and vibrational energy

levels, transitional, rotational and vibrational partition functions.

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ME-5133: Advanced Fluid Mechanics

Review of conservation equations in Cartesian and Curvilinear co-ordinates. one

dimensional viscous flow through perforated pipes and porous medium.

Two dimensional viscous flow: Navier- Stokes equations. Reynolds principle of

similarity. Exact solutions of Navier- Stokes equations. the differential equations of very

slow motion. The hydrodynamic theory of lubrication.

Boundary layer equations for two dimensional steady flow. Separation of boundary layer.

Integration of boundary layer equations. Skin friction. General properties of boundary

layer equations.

Exact and approximate methods of the solution of two dimensional steady state

incompressible boundary layer equations. Flow past a wedge, Flow in the wake of flat

plate zero incidence.

Fundamentals of Turbulent Flow: Calculation of turbulent flows-fundamental equations.

Principles of theory of stability, Prandtl mixing length. Von Karman’s similarity

hypothesis. Universal velocity distribution laws. Turbulent flow through pipe. Relation

between law of friction and velocity distribution. Universal velocity distribution and

resistance laws for smooth pipes at very large Reynolds numbers. Turbulent boundary

layers at zero pressure gradient. Flat plate, Rotating discs.

ME-5151: Production Planning and Control

Production Systems: Functions handled, Types.

Introduction to PPC: Elements and levels, Aggregate planning, Master scheduling,

Analysis of cost, Integrated planning.

Forecasting Techniques: Moving average, Exponential smoothing, Regression, Time

series analysis.

Production Planning Models:- Modeling approaches, Criteria, Single/Multiple

products,

Single/Multiple periods, Single/Multiple machines, Network models.

Scheduling and Sequencing: Criteria, SPT, EDD Rules, Johnson’s rule and extension,

Dynamic dispatching rules, Batch scheduling models.

Inventory Control: ABC analysis, Inventory costs, EOQ models, Dynamic control

models,

Stochastic models, Multi-stage models, MRP.

Information System for PPC Emerging Concepts: JIT, Kanban system.

ME-5152: Theory of Metal Machining

Mechanics of Metal Cutting, Thermal Aspects of Machining, Cutting fluids, Tool Wear,

Tool Life, Machinability, Economics of Machining, Abrasive Processes, Vibrations in

Cutting, Introduction to Modern Machining Process

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ME-5172: Computing For Industrial Management Computer Organisation & Architecture.

Programming Principles and Languages.

Data Types.

Data Structures: Arrays, Points, Sets, Queues, Stacks, etc.

Statements & Expressions; Recursion and Induction; Decision Tables, Branching;

Controls.

File Management.

Notion of Algorithms.

Searching & Sorting

Computer Applications: Text Processing, Spreadsheets, Graphics, Presentations

Software, Database Systems, Statistical Aspects.

Information Systems: MIS, DSS, Expert System and Office Automaton.

Computer Networking.

ME-4302: Project Work The detailed study/application related to the discipline. Theoretical studies, fabrication of

models, enhancement and development of existing set-up and development of algorithms

etc.

ME-4304: Practical Training & Tour

Each student is expected to maintain a Training Diary in accordance with the training

schedule given by the organization in which he is undergoing the training. The diary shall

contain the training report in detail. The diary should be duly signed by the concerned

training officer of the organization.

The tour will be normally of 20 days and each students should spend a minimum of 8

hours per day. The student is expected to visit the reputed organizations and make a tour

report by observing the actual working at the organizations.

SEMESTER – VIII

ME-4201: Mechatronics

Introduction to mechatronics and mechatronics systems, sensors, transducers and

actuators in mechatronic systems, analysis and control of digital and hybrid systems,

closed loop digital controllers e.g. PLCs and mecricontrollers, Real time interfacing, data

acquisition and I/O devices, AI and Fuzzy-logic Applications in Mechatronic systems.

ME-4203: Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Air Refrigeration System: Limitation of Carnot cycle, reversed brayton or bell column

cycle, application to aircraft refrigeration, ranque-hilsh tube.

Vapour Compression System: Vapour compression cycle, pressure enthalpy diagram

and calculations, effect of operating condition on performance, actual vapour

compression cycle.

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Multi pressure System: Multistage or compound compression with water and float,

intercooling, multi-evaporator systems with individual and multiple expansion valves,

cascade system, solid carbon dioxide.

Vapour absorption System: Modification to simple vapour absorption system, actual

vapour absorption cycle, absorption system calculation, lithium bromide water systems.

Introduction to Production of Low Temperature:

Air-conditioning: psychometric properties, psychometric chart, pschometery of air-

conditioning process, summer and winter air conditioning, Calculation of heating and

cooling loads, design of air-conditioning systems, air duct design, refrigeration and air-

conditioning controls and equipment, cold storage system.

ME-4204: Power Generation

Resources for power generation in India, Conventional and non-conventional methods.

Steam power plants, Layout, Site selection, Choice of capacity, Heat balance,

Performance.

Hydroelectric power plants, Basic features, Classification, Site selection, Hydrography,

Performance of hydro-turbines, Pumped storage power plants, Coordination between

steam and hydropower plant.

Nuclear power stations, Classification, Principle of basic nuclear power plant, Problems

related to disposal of nuclear wastes, Coordination between steam and nuclear power

plants.

Gas Turbine power plants: Classification, Site selection, Layout, Working principle,

Optimization of gas turbines, Power plant efficiency, and recent developments in gas

turbines.

Diesel power plants: Classification, Site selection, Layout Performance.

Non-conventional methods of power generation: Solar power, Wind power, Magneto

hydrodynamic (MHD) generators, Mini and Micro hydel power generation, Geothermal

power, Tidal power, Biogas and biomass systems, Fuel cells.

Economics of power plant, Load curves.

ME-4205: Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow

Introduction, Partial differential Equations (PDEs)

Numerical methods for incompressible fluid flow:

Introduction, Governing Equations, Difficulties in Solving Navier-Stokes Equations.

Stream Function and vorticty method, General Algorithm for solution

Ψ - ζ methods, Creeping flow, Inviscid Flow (steady), Determination of pressure for

viscous flow, the primitive variable approach

Simple (Semi-Implicit Method for pressure linked equations) procedure of Patankar

(1980) and Spalding (1972), Computation of boundary layer flow.

Numerical methods for convection heat transfer:

Convection Diffusion (Steady/unsteady, 1D)

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Computation of Thermal Boundary layer Flows

Transient Free convection from heated vertical Plate

Use of NS solver for bench mark problem

Use of FEM based commercial CFD packages FLUENT, ANSYS (Flotran)

ME-4206: Combustion Generated Pollution

Combustion thermodynamics, stiochiometry, thermo chemistry, combustion products,

formation of pollutants.

Atmosphere pollutants effect on human health and vegetation, sampling, Detection and

analysis, gas chromatography, Mass spectrometry.

Automotive pollutants characteristics. particulates. sulfur and nitrogen oxides, control

techniques.

Industrial, Municipal and Agricultural waste: Their disposal by incineration, pollutants

from stationary combustion sources.

ME-4207: Automobile Engineering

Power Units: Principles of design of main component, Power and torque characteristics,

Commercial rating, Power for propulsion, rolling, Air and gradient resistance, Draw bar

pull, Tractive effort and gear box, gear ratio determination.

Transmission Clutches, Synchronous gear box, Over drive and free wheel, Torque

converters and automotive transmission, rear, front, and four wheel drives, Axle less

transmission, Differential Gear, Universal joints.

Steering Geometry: Ackerman linkage, Center point steering and camber angle, Castor

angle, Toe-in factor, Slip angle, Cornering Power, Under steer and over steer, Steering

mechanisms, Front Wheel suspension.

Braking System: General requirement, Road tyre adhesion, Weight transfer,

Hydraulically operated drum and disc brakes, vacuum and air brakes, thermal aspects.

Carriage Unit: Chassis and integral construction, Suspension loads on the frame,

Strength and Stiffness, Various Suspension systems.

Ignition Systems: Requirements, Battery and magneto-ignition system, Electronic

ignition system.

Cooling Systems, Fuel supply systems, Lubrication Systems, Exhaust Systems, Auxiliary

Systems.

ME-4208: Non- Conventional Energy Sources

Solar Radiation: Direct and diffused radiation, Radiation measuring instrument.

Solar Collectors: Optics of Solar collectors, Flat plate collectors, Collector Design and

performance, Selective surface, Collector materials.

Applications: Water heating, Steam generation, Space heating and cooling, Distillation,

Drying, Solar ponds.

Photo-Voltaic Conversion: Thermo-electric and thermo ionic solar cells, Performance

Biological Conversion System: Photosynthesis Conversion of plant materials and waste

to fuels.

Wind Energy, Windmills, blade design, Application.

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ME-4209: Unconventional Manufacturing Processes

Introduction to Unconventianl Manufacturing Processes.

Modern Machining Processes: Classification, Selection, Mechanics, Design,

Economics, Accuracy and applications of modern mechanical, Thermo-electric,

Chemical and electro-chemical machining processes like AGM, AWJM, USM, EDM,

EBM, LBM, PAM, IBM, ECM, ECG, CHM, etc.

Introduction to Hybrid Machining process.

High velocity forming Process: Explosive forming processes, Propellent forming, Gas

forming, Electrohydraulic forming, Electromagnetic forming, Pneumatic/mechanical

forming, Formability criteria.

ME-4210: Composite Materials

Introduction: Manufacturing of composites Definition of Composites, Types of

Composites and their applications, Smart Composites, Usefulness of Composites

Micromechanical Analysis: Strength of Materials approach, Method of Cells, Energy

approach, Voigt upper bound and Reuss lower bound, Concentric cylinder approach,

variational approach:

Hshin-Shtrkman, Eshelby Tensors, Green’s functions

Macromechanical Analysis: Analysis of laminated composite structures, ABD matrix,

Analytical solutions: Navier and Levy solutions, Finite element analysis of laminated

composite structures: Layerwise theories.

Thermal, Hygroscopic and Piezoelectric effects

ME-4211: Finite Element Analysis

Introduction concept of matrices, discretization of domain,: Type of elements. Shape

functions. Isoparametric elements.

Variational formulation. Euler - Lagrange equation. Introduction to ‘δ‘delta operator and

its use for solution of heat conduction problems. Torsion of non-circular shaft. Potential

flow problems.

Methods of FEA for elasticity problems. Potential energy minimization. Virtual work

method. Galerkin method. Weighted residue methods. One, two three dimensional and

axi-symmetric problems of elasticity. Penalty approach and elimination approach for

implementation of boundary conditions.

Plane and three dimensional trusses. Beam and Plane frames. Co-ordinate transformation

to master element in one two and three dimensional elements. Gauss quadrature method

of numerical integration.

Dynamic problems, free vibrations, mass matrices, Evaluation of eigen values and eigen

vectors.

Post processing: Evaluation of nodal values from known constant element values.

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ME- 4212: Robotics

Fundamental Concepts in Robotics: Introduction, Basic structure of Robots, Robot

Anatomy, Work Volume, Robot Drive System, Precision of Robot Movement, Robot

Workcell Controller, Interlocks, Robot End Effectors.

Robot Motion Analysis and Control: Manipulator Kinematics, Homogeneous

Transformations and Robot Kinematics. DH convention.

Sensors in Robotics: Position, Velocity, Tactile, Proximity and Range Sensors and

Machine Vision.

Robot Programming and Languages, AI in Robotics.

Installing a Robot, Economic Analysis for Robotics. Robot Application in

Manufacturing, Social Issues.

ME-4213: Engineering Economics

Background & Tools of Engineering Economy: Introduction, Cost concepts & the

economic environment, money time relationship.

Application of Engineering Economy: Application of money time relationship,

Comparing alternatives, Project evaluation with benefit-cost ratio method, Depreciation

and income taxes, Estimating cash flows, Inflation and price changes, Dealing with

uncertainty.

Special Topics in Engineering Economy: Replacement analysis, Capital financing and

allocation, Probability risk analysis.

ME-4215: Management Information System

Information system as a decision making tool, systems approach, components, types of

information system, introductory idea of e-business, computer hardware and software,

role of intranet, internet, and extranet in information system, basic idea about

telecommunication networks.

Database Management System: Introduction, evaluation of RDBMS, relationships in

data, Data Structure Diagram, Data Model, Integrity Constraints, Normalization, Basic

SQL Commands.

MIS Development framework, planning, system design, implementation, evaluation and

maintenance of MIS.

Cross-functional information system, marketing information system, manufacturing

information system, accounting information system, financial information system,

customer relationship management, supplier relationship management.

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ME-5211: Tribology

Introduction to Tribology, Viscosity and Rheology of lubricants, lubricant testing, Fluid

film lubrication: Hydrodynamic, Hydrostatic and Elasto hydrodynamic lubrication

theories and design applications.

Contact of surfaces, friction and wear theories, friction and wear of materials, solid

lubrication, boundary lubrication. Mechanics of rolling contact and rolling contact

fatigue, Rolling element bearings, Introduction to material process lubrication.

ME-5217: Theory of Plasticity

Mechanical Properties of Solids, Experimental studies of plastic deformation under

simple and complex loading, yield surface, strain hardening, Theories of plasticity,

generalization for different mediums, Drucker’s postulate, Thermoplasticity.

Equations of elastic-plastic equilibrium, simple problem, elastic plastic torsion.

Plastic instability, Double-modulus and tangent modulus formula. Plastic instability in

tension, closed-ended thin-walled pipe, spherical shell.

Plane strain: Basic equations, slip lines, application of slip lines in solving different types

of problems.

Plane stress: Equations of plane stress and construction of solutions. Extremum principles

and Energy methods of solution.

ME-5231: Internal Combustion Engines

Thermodynamics of fuel-air cycles, Gas exchange process in 4-stroke and 2-stroke cycle

engines, Non-steady flow wave action.

Spark-Ignition engine cycle calculations, Ideal cycle with hydrocarbon-air mixture, Cycle

calculations with allowance for combustion time, Heat Loss and rate kinetics.

Compression-ignition engine cycle calculations, Thermodynamics of combustion

process, ideal dual combustion cycle, real cycle with single zone and multi-zone

combustion model.

Scavenging of 2-stroke engines, Loop, Cross and uniflow scavenging, Scavenging ratio

and efficiency, flow coefficient porting calculations, Kandency effect, intake and exhaust

scavenging.

Supercharging of engines, Types of superchargers, Theory and characteristics of

superchargers, Problems in modern turbo-charged engines.

Fuel injection, Fuel line hydraulics, Compressibility effect, Wave effect, Process of

injection, Fuel injection pump characteristics mechanism of atomization and spray

formation, Combustion chambers, Characteristics and design considerations, Detonation

in S.I. engines and knocking in Diesel engines.

Heat liberation rate due to combustion of fuel in I.C. engines, Heat transfer in I.C.

engines, Basic engine heat transfer equations, Gas not wall temperature variations, Heat

transfer coefficient, Effect of operating conditions, Cooling of engine cylinder, Piston and

valve, Lubrication in I.C. engines.

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Concepts of dual-fuel and multi-fuel engines, stratified charge engine, Stirling engine,

Wankel rotary combustion engine, Variable compression ratio engine, Free piston engine

and gas turbines, Air pollution.

Experimental methods: Pressure measurement and recording, Temperature measurement

and recording, Combustion photography and flame speed detection, Chemical analysis

techniques-Non-dispersive infrared (NDIR), Flame ionization detection (FID), Gas

chromatography, Chemiluminescence.

ME-5232: Gas Dynamics

Basic equations of compressible flow, Wave propagation, Steady one-dimensional

compressible flow, fundamental equations, Stream tube area-velocity relation, De-Laval

nozzle, Diffusers, Pressure coefficient.

Normal and oblique shock waves, Expansion waves, Reflection and intersection of shock

and expansion waves, Detached shocks, Mach Reflection, Shock-expansion theory, Thin

aerofiol theory.

Flow with Friction and Heat Transfer: Flow in constant area duct, Fannolines and

Rayleigh lines, Choking effects, Flow with heating or cooling in ducts.

The equations of motion for two dimensional steady irrotational flow: Differential

equations in terms of velocity potential and stream function.

Two dimensional subsonic and supersonic flow with small perturbations: Linerization of

potential equation and pressure coefficient, Flow past of wave shaped wall, Gothert’s

rule, Geometrical interpretation of general solution, Supersonic Airfoils.

ME-5251: Machine Tool Engineering

Classification and general requirements of machine tools, Mechanical drives, Design of

Kinematic Schemes of Machine Tools, Design and Analysis of Machine Tool Structures,

Spindles, Slide ways and Bearings. Machine Tool Vibrations and Dampers.

Model analysis, Static and dynamic testing of machine tools.

Introduction to Numerical control Machine Tools.

Dynamometers: Requirements, types, design, static and dynamic calibration of metal

cutting dynamometers, dampers for dynamometers.

ME-5255: Metal Working Technologies

Introduction and classification, Hot and Cold Working. Lubrication, friction and wear in

Metal working. Rolling process, parameters in hot and cold rolling. Rolling schedules,

Rolling defects. Automation of extrusion processes, parameters in hot and cold

extrusion. Metal flow, Effective friction. Design of extrusion dies. Wire drawing

operations, forces in wire drawing operations. Effect of Lubrication, Die design and Die

wearing. Forging processes, Tolerances and defect in forgings, Inspection and design of

forging dies. Powder forging and toolings. Sheet metal forming and its die design.

Recent developments in metal working.

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ME-5271: Total Quality Management

Quality as strategy; Defining quality, TQM philosophy, ISO standards, The Malcolm

Baldrige award, The philosophies of leading gurus; Deming, Juran, Crosby, Feigenbaum,

Ishikawa, Taguchi

Measures of quality products and processes; The cost of quality model, Accounting and

information support for TQM

Basic tools continuos improvement: Data types and summarization, Graphic tools, Cause

and effect diagram, Scatter diagrams, Seven step method for continuous improvement ,

PDCA cycle

Statistical process control: Control charts, variable and attributes, statistical basis for

developing control charts: p chart, np chart, c chart and u chart, X bar chart, R chart

Advanced tools: Affinity diagrams, Process capability and six sigma limits, Taguchi loss

function, Design of Experiments, Case discussion on Taguchi methods: Factor listing,

orthogonal array and experimental results, randomization and factorial experiments, The

signal to noise ratio, analysis of results

Customer Measurement: multi attribute methods, rating scales, weights of attributes, new

product design,

Customer measurement: Quality function deployment, Building house of quality

Initiating TQM: Understanding the model for charge, implementation and cost,

Implementing programs,

Employee practices in TQM organizations: Employee involvement, Organizational

design, Management process, Selection and training, Rewards and incentives

TQM and the Product development process: Defining the product, designing and

developing the product, Concurrent engineering.

TQM and the role of information technology; Quality information system

Bench marking

Landmarks on TQM: Awareness, Understanding, and Maturity

ME – 5272: Simulation for Decision Making

Introduction: Appropriateness, Advantages & disadvantages, Systems & system

environment Types of models, Steps in simulation, Simulation examples, and Simulation

software.

Queuing Models: Systems viewed as queue, Queue Analysis.

Statistical Models: Discrete & continuous random variables and distributions.

Random Variate Generation: Random number generations and test for randomness,

Inverse Transformation Technique, Convolution Method, Acceptance rejection

Technique.

Input Modeling: Data collection, Parameter estimation, Goodness of fit tests.

Verification & Validation. Out put Analysis: Measure of performance and their estimation.

Alternative Systems Design: Comparison of several systems design.

Simulating Systems: Manufacturing & material handling systems, Computer systems.

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ME-4408: Machine Design Project

ME-4409: Thermal Engineering Project

ME-4410: Production Engineering Project

The detailed study/application related to the discipline. Theoretical studies, fabrication of

models, enhancement and development of existing set-up and development of algorithms

etc.

ME-4411: Industrial Management Project

The detailed study/application related to the discipline. Studies applicable to industrial

environment. Data-processing and development of algorithms etc.

SEMESTER – IX

ME-5101: Mathematical Methods and Optimization

Matrices:

System of homogenous linear equations, The characteristic matrix and the characteristic

equation of a matrix, Eigen values and Eigen vectors, Reduction of a matrix to diagonal

form, The Cayley-Hamilton theorem, Functions of Matrices, Differentiation and

Integration of Matrices, Association of matrices with linear differential equations and

solutions, Generalized characteristic-value problems.

Liner Programming - Simplex Method and Extensions, Duality, Sensitivity Analysis.

Transportation and Assignment Problems.

Calculus of Variations:

Functional and externals, functional spaces, Euler equation, Natural boundary and

transition conditions, Variational principle, General case of integral functional,

Hamilton’s principle, Lagrange’s equations of motion, Generalized dynamical entities,

Problems reducible of Lagrange problem, Externals with moving boundaries, Hamilton’s

principal for continuous media, Simple example of applications.

Operational Methods:

Integral transforms, Applications of transform calculus to partial differential equations

and evaluation of integrals, Applications of operational calculus in solving linear

differential equations with variable coefficients, Applications of integral transforms in

solving initial valued and boundary valued problems.

Statistical Models:

Random Variables, Probability Distributions, Data Analysis, Estimation of Point and

Confidence Interval, Regression Models, Analysis of Variance, Experimental Design.

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ME-5112: Theory of Vibrations

Single degree and multi degree freedom system with damping, Methods for finding

natural frequencies, Principal modes, Expansion theorem, Rayleigh’s quotient, Semi-

definite system, Matrix iteration, Modal analysis.

Continuous System: Exact solution - Longitudinal Vibration of beam with shear

deformation and rotary inertia, Lateral vibration of beam, Eigen value problem,

Lagrange’s Equation and Hamilton’s principle, Raleigh’s quotient.

Approximate Methods - Raleigh’s energy method, Raleigh-Ritz method, Assumed -

mode method, Galerkin’s method and Collocation method.

ME-5116: Theory of Mechanisms

Plane mechanisms: Vector and complex method for analysis and synthesis. Matrix

method in 3-D Kinematics. Eular Savary equations, Curvature theory and Instantaneous

invariants. Path and function generation. Advanced dynamics of mechanisms and

Manipulators, Cams and Cam follower dynamics. Balancing of Mechanisms.

ME-5117: Experimental Mechanics and Non-Destructive Testing

Experimental Mechanics: Photo-elastic techniques of analysis for two dimensional and

three dimensional problems. Interferometry, Holography, Moire fringe and their

application in stress analysis, strain gauges and transducers, brittle coatings, techniques of

motion measurement.

Modern NDE methods of flaw detection, Ultrasonic testing, Liquid penetrate testing, X-

ray radiography, Magnetic particle testing, Current testing, Acoustic Emission Testing.

ME-5118: Engineering Design

Introduction: Engineering design concepts in the design of machine elements and

systems, problem and process decomposition and representation methods in mechanical

design, knowledge and information based product design concepts, Reverse Engineering

in design.

Robust Mechanical design using engineering models.

Optimal design of Mechanical Engineering Systems, Rapid prototyping and virtual

prototyping concepts and tools in design.

Life cycle methodologies in engineering design eg. design for manufacturability,

assembly etc. Reliability based design and failure modes and effects analysis,

Probabilistic design.

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ME-5119: Design of Pressure Vessels and Piping

Introduction to basic piping design criteria and codes

Pressure Design: Wall thickness determination under external pressure, internal pressure

and vacuum pressure.

External Loads and Fatigue Design: Flexibility, fatigue, stress intensity factors,

combined load (sustained wind, earth quake), Cold spring.

Pipe Support Design: Support types assumptions, load combinations, variable supports,

lugs and attachments, pressure relief, Materials, Fabrication, Inspection and Testing.

Design of Pressure vessels subjects to internal pressure, external pressure, design of

penetration, design of flanges, cone cylinder junctions.

Prediction of thermal and hydraulic loads, Materials, Fabrication, Inspection and Testing.

ME-5157: Quality Engineering

Quality Concepts and Scope; Quality of Design and Quality of Manufacturing; Qulaity

Costs and Analysis.

Quality Analysis-Cause-Effect Relationship, Ishikawa Diagram.

Statistical Tools-Random Variables and Probality Distributions, Data Analysis,

Estimation of Stistical Tools-Random Variables and Probability Distributions, Data

Analysis, Estimation of Point and Confidence Interval, Regression Analysis, Analysis of

Variable Experimental Design.

Quality in DesignStandardization, Tolerating-Components to Assembly.

Quality in ProcessingProcess Capability, Process Planning.

Process ControlStatistical Process Control and Control Charts.

Sampling PlansScheme, Types, OC Curves.

Quality in PackingInstallation and Maintenance.

Quality Loss Functions; Noise Factors and Analysis; Concepts of Robust Design.

Design of ExperimentsFactors and Analysis, One and Two Way Layouts, Latin

Square, Orthogonal Array Designs, Optimal Desing, Taguchi Methods.

ReliabilityMeasurement, Analysis, Allocation and Improvement.

ME-5132: Advanced Heat and Mass Transfer

Conduction: General heat conduction equitation in differential, integral and variational

forms, Application of these equations to steady and unsteady sate problems of two and

three dimensional bodies, Heat conduction with moving boundaries, Melting and

solidification in one dimension.

Convection: Review of continuity, Momentum and energy equations in differential form,

Concept of momentum and thermal boundary layers, Connective heat transfer coefficient,

Local and integrated values, Nusselt and Stanton Numbers.

Heat transfer in laminar flow, free and forced convection solution with constant wall

temperature and with constant heat flux, Two dimensional velocity temperature boundary

layer equations, Differential and integral methods.

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Heat transfer in turbulent flows, Eddy heat diffusivity and Reynolds’s analogy, Turbulent

flow through circular tubes.

Radiation: Review of radiation principles, Radiation through absorbing and non-

absorbing media, Gas radiation, Radiation from luminous gas flames.

Mass transfer: Simultaneous heat and mass transfer, Two-phase flow, Multi component

diffusion and similarity relations.

ME-5134: Power Plant

Thermal Power Plants: Design considerations for utility and industrial boilers,

Combustion system design and fan selection principles, Circulation System, Water-

cooled furnace, Measurements and controls in boiler plant, Efficiency testing of boilers.

Combine cycles power plants: Gas turbine-steam turbine power plants, Coal based

combined cycle plants, PFBC-based combined cycle plants, Integrated gasification

combined cycle (IGCC) Plants, Combined cycle for cogeneration, Combined MHD-

Steam power plant. Thermoelectric-steam power plants.

Steam Turbines: Performance, Design aspects in brief, Vibrations.

Nuclear power plants: Nuclear power generation, Operation efficiency of steam cycles

for nuclear power plants.

Power Plant Economics: Economic analysis of power plants and targets. Combined

operation of different power plants, Load curves, Variable load problems.

ME-5135:Combustion Generated Pollution

Combustion thermodynamic, Stoichiometry, Products of combustion Formation of

Pollutants.

Emission from thermal power stations, Effect of pollutants on atmosphere and

environment, Methods of collection, Performance of mechanical collectors and

electrostatic precipitators, Control of sulpher and nitrogen oxide emissions, Dispersion of

pollutants in atmosphere, Selection of stacks, sampling techniques, Large volume

sampling and stack gas monitoring.

Emission from internal combustion engines, Mechanism of formation, Effects of design

operataing variables, Control Techniques.

Pollution due to incineration of industrial, municipal and agricultural wastes.

Sampling of pollutants, Methods of detection and analysis, Gas chromatography, Non-

discurseve and gas analysis, Mass spectrometer, Smoke meters etc.

ME-5136: Design of Pumps and Pressure Vessels

Pumps design classifications, Fundamental equations and definition slip power design of

centrifugal impellers, Single curvature and double curvature vanes, Mixed flow pumps.

Axial fiber pumps, Multistage design of guide vanes and return chnnel spiral casting,

Axial thrust, Model testing, Regulation, Cavitations, Pumps for special duties, Pressure

Vessel Design: Introduction component and piping materials of construction. Welding,

Joints and stress and stability analysis of cylindrical (thick and thin wall under internal

and external presure) vessels.

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ME-5153: Mechanics of Metal Forming

Analysis of Stress and Strain, General Equations of Elasticity, Plastic deformations,

Theories of Plasticity. Modeling Techniques: slip line slab, Upper Bound and FEM.

Mechanics & Analysis of Manufacturing Processes: Rolling, Forging, Wire Drawing,

Extrusion, Deep Drawing , Bending and other miscellaneous forming operations.

Analysis of Die failure in Metal Forming. Strain, Strain rates and thermal effects in metal

forming.

ME-5154: Casting and Welding

Casting: Mechanism of Solidification: Design Principles of Gates, Runners and Risers.

Design of Casting, Introduction to ferrous and non-ferrous foundry practice. Recent

developments in Casting. Casting defects, Inspection and testing of Castings.

Welding: Theory of fusion and pressure welding, flow and distribution of heat in

welding, Weldability, Welding of various materials.

ME-5155: Tool Design

Design principles of cutting tools such as, single point-tools form tools, drills, reamers,

milling cutters, broaches, thread cutting tools, gear cutting tools and abrasive tools,

method of production of cutting tools.

Design of press working tools for shearing, drawing, bending and forming operations,

Design principles of jigs and fixtures, Design of gauges.

ME-5156: Industrial Metrology and Inspection

General measurement concepts. Principles of measurement, Standards of measurement.

Tolerances for linear dimensions and dimensional chains, limits, fits of tolerances as per

I.S. Design considerations for gauge and measuring instruments, Inspection of threads

sands gears, Measurement of surface texture, Pneumatic gauging, In process gauging,

ultrasonic gauging, Radiological measuring devices. Geometrical and physical limitations

in metrology, Management of inspection.

ME-5173: Materials and Supply Chain Management

Dynamics of industrial competition; Significance of Material & Supply Chain

Management (SCM).

Material Management Functions; Purchasing Stocking, Testing, Physical Distribution,

etc.

Materials Classification and Material Costs; Inventory Valuation Methods-FIFO, LIFO;

Average Cost, Actual Cost Methods.

Forecasting Techniques for Materials Planning; Dependent and Independent Demand

Systems; Review of Dynamic Control Models-Forwarded and Backward Approaches.

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Materials Requirement Planning: Objectives, Steps, Computations; MRP Systems and

Extensions.

Supply Chain Network: Multistage Systems and Design; Decision support systems for

SCM; Business Aspects of Supply Chain System; Supplier Partnership, Supplier

Relationship Management; Vendor Selection; Vendor Development, Customer

Relationship Management (CRM), Role of Information and Information Technology in

Supply Chain System.

Emerging Concepts: ERP; DRP; comakership; Use of Third Party Logistics; Principle of

Postponement.

ME-5175: Financial Engineering

Basic Principle of Economics: Price/Demand Theories, Elasticity of demand, GNP.

Models of economic decisions, Methods of evaluation of alternatives, Depreciation,

Selection and valuation engineering assets, Equipment replacement analysis.

Financial analysis, strategy and implementation, valuing financial instruments,

Measuring return and risk, speculation, arbitrage, and market efficiency, swaps

multiperiod options, Measuring return and risk, speculation, arbitrage, and market

efficiency, swaps, multiperiod options, fixed income securities and debt market

innovation, Hybrid securities, assets and liability management, hedging and related risk

management techniques, arbitrage and synthetic instruments.

ME- 5176: Engineering Economics

Background & Tools of Engineering Economy: Introduction, Cost concepts & the

economic environment, money time relationship.

Application of Engineering Economy: Application of money time relationship,

Comparing alternatives, Project evaluation with benefit-cost ratio method, Depreciation

and income taxes, Estimating cash flows, Inflation and price changes, Dealing with

uncertainty.

Special Topics in Engineering Economy: Replacement analysis, Capital financing and

allocation, Probability risk analysis.

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