08.

107 BASIC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

L-T-P: 2-1-0 Credit: 6

MODULE I

Thermodynamics : Basic concepts and definitions of Zeroth law, First law, Second law of
thermodynamics- concept of reversibility and entropy. p-v and T-s diagrams Air cycles: Carnot, Otto
and Diesel cycles-Air standard efficiency (simple problems) IC Engines: Working and comparison of
two stroke and four stroke petrol and diesel engines - general description of various systems using
block diagrams air system, fuel system, ignition system and governing system. A brief description
of CRDI, MPFI, GDI and Hybrid Vehicles
Steam boilers: Classification Cochran boiler, Babcock and Wilcox boiler, Benson boiler- fluidized
bed combustion,
MODULE II
Principles and fields of application of - compressors - reciprocating and centrifugal, blower, pumps-
reciprocating, centrifugal and jet pumps, steam and hydraulic turbines- impulse and reaction, gas
turbine cycles- open and closed
Elementary ideas of hydro electric, thermal and nuclear power plants
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning: Refrigerants, CFC free refrigerants. Vapor compression
refrigeration system, Comfort and Industrial air conditioning-typical window air conditioning unit
(general description only).
MODULE III
Mechanical Power transmission systems: Belt, rope and gear drives-types, comparison and fields of
application-velocity ratio-slip (simple problems) friction disc, single plate clutch, gear trains (no
derivations).
Manufacturing processes: Elementary ideas of casting, forging, rolling, welding, soldering and
brazing
Machining processes- turning, taper turning, thread cutting, shaping, drilling, grinding, milling (simple
sketches and short notes).
Non conventional machining - Electro discharge machining (EDM) and Electro chemical machining
(ECM)
Principle, application and advantages of C N C machine

REFERENCES
1. Spalding and Cole, Engineering Thermodynamics
2. Gill, Smith and Zuirys, Fundamentals of IC Engines
3. Amstead, Ostwald and Begeman, Manufacturing processes
4. Crouse, Automobile Engineering
5. Roy and Choudhary, Elements of Mechanical Engineering
6. Hajra Choudhary, Workshop Technology
7. R K Bensal, Fluid mechanics and machines
8. J Benjamin, Basic Mechanical Engineering

Note: Lectures are to be supplemented by demonstration in laboratories.

Note: The question paper will consist of two parts. Part I is to be compulsory for 40 marks. This may contain 10 questions
of 4 marks each. Part II is to cover 3 modules. There can be 3 questions from each module (10 marks each) out of which 2
are to be answer
 08.803 AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
L-T-D: 3-1-0 Credits : 4
Module I
Automobiles- History and Classification of Automobiles- different types of power units. Constructional
details of reciprocating type power unit- multi cylinder engines: Cylinder block- crank case- cylinder liners-
cylinder head- pistons- piston pins- piston rings- connecting rod, crank shaft- cam shaft- different types of
valve operating mechanism- OHV, OHC side valve, Variable valve timing. Cooling System: Introduction-
requirement of cooling system- direct- indirect cooling- Thermo siphon-pumped circulation- pressurized
cooling Radiator- radiator cap- use of thermostat-water circulating pump- cooling fan- types of fan drive.
Lubrication: Main functions of lubricating system- properties of lubricants- different methods of engine
lubrication-Petrol Splash- pressure wet sump- Dry sump. Air- fuel systems: Air filter- fuel filter-
mechanical- electrical feed pumps ( AC & SU) Carburetor- down- horizontal up draft- constant and
variable choke- modern carburetor- different circuits- Petrol injection system-MPFI-Contact point ignition
system-electronic ignition system. Diesel engine fuel circuit- injector pumps- (constant and variable
stroke- rotary pump)-CRDI system- fuel injector Electrical systems . Starter motor - different types of
starter drive- Bendix- solenoid shift- over running clutch- Ignition system- Magneto coil- battery coil-
electronic- spark advance- centrifugal- vacuum- spark plugs Fuel gauge direction indicator wind
screen wiper.
Module II
Transmission Systems : Clutch- single plate dry- multiplate wet- Constructional details of single plate
dry Clutch- Automatic Clutch- centrifugal semi centrifugal-magnetic- diaphragm- fluid coupling-
Torque converters. Gear boxes- constant mesh-synchromesh- propeller shaft- front wheel- rear
wheel drive- Hooks slip joints-differential unit- hypoid drive- details- non- slip differential Axles-
dead live- different types of rear live axles- semi floating- three quarter floating full floating four
wheel drive. Automatic transmission: Epicyclic Gear box- Semi automatic pre-selector gear box-
Brog warmer, Hobbs and smiths transmissions- over drive. Variomatic transmission used in two-
wheelers.
Module III
Braking System: Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic brakes- internal expanding shoe-disc breakers-
master Cylinder- wheel cylinder power brakes- Steering systems-Steering Geometry Castor-
camber- king- pin inclination- toe in and toe out- front wheel steering, rear wheel- four wheel
steering, fifth steering gears- worm and wheel- screw and nut recirculating ball- cam and roller-
rack and pinion- power steering. Chassis and suspension: Construction of chassis- frame body-
suspension- independent- torsion bar- coil spring- leaf spring-chassis lubrication-Types wheels-
integrated rim- flat base rim - Tyres. Exhaust emission- pollution control low polluting engines-
stratified charge engine-method of charge stratification. Hybrid vehicles. Automotive air-conditioning
References
1. Joseph Hietner, Automotive Mechanics, East- West Press Pvt. Ltd, Madras.
2. Station Abby, Practical Automobile Engineering, Asia Pub. House).
3. A.W. Judge, Modern Transmission System.
4. W. H. Crouse, Automotive Emission Control.
5. Edward F. Obert., Internal Combustion Engine and Air Pollution.
6. Kirpal Singh, Automobile Engineering- Vol. I & II, Standard Publishers Distributors, Delhi.
University Examination
Question Paper consists of two parts. Part A-10 compulsory short answer questions for 4 marks each, covering
the entire syllabus (10 x 4=40). Part B-2 questions of 20 marks each, from each module and student has to
answer one from each module (3 x 20=60)
 08.704 REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
L-T-D: 3-1-0 Credits : 4
Module I
Introduction Brief history and applications of refrigeration.. Thermodynamics of refrigeration-
reversed Carnot cycle- heat pump and refrigeration machines. Unit of refrigeration- Air refrigeration
systems- Limitations of reversed Carnot cycle, Reversed Joule cycle, Air craft refrigeration systems,
simple bootstrap- Regenerative and reduced ambient system- Vortex tube refrigeration-Very low
temperature refrigeration systems (concept only). Adiabatic demagnetization of paramagnetic salts.
Vapour compression systems- simple cycle - representation on T- s and P- h Diagrams. COP- Effect
of operating parameters on COP methods of improving COP of simple cycle- super- heating ,
under cooling, Liquid suction heat exchanger-actual cycle. Multi pressure systems - multi
compression and multi evaporator systems. Inter cooling - flash inter cooling and flash gas removal-
Different combinations of evaporator and compressor for different applications, Cascade system
Module II
Vapour absorption systems - Ammonia water system - simple system- drawbacks-Lithium Bromide
water system- Electrolux- comparison with vapour compression system- steam jet refrigeration.
Refrigerants and their properties-Eco-friendly Refrigerants, mixed refrigerants, selection of
refrigerants for different applications. Application of refrigeration- domestic refrigerators- water
coolers- ice plants. Cold storages- food preservation methods- plate freezing , quick-freezing.
Refrigeration system components- Compressors, condensers, expansion devices, evaporators.
Cooling towers- Different types and their application fields- Refrigerant leakage and detection
charging of refrigerant system controls.
Module III
Air conditioning meaning and utility, comfort and industrial air conditioning. Psychometric properties -
saturated and unsaturated air, dry, wet and dew point temperature humidity, specific humidity, absolute
humidity, relative humidity and degree of saturation- thermodynamic equations- enthalpy of moisture-
adiabatic saturation process -psychrometers. Thermodynamic wet bulb temperature-psychometric chart-
Psychometric processes- adiabatic mixing- sensible heating and cooling- humidifying and dehumidifying,
air washer bypass factor- sensible heat factor-RSHF and GSHF line- Design condition- Apparent dew
point temperature Choice of supply condition, state and mass rate of dehumidified air quantity Fresh
air supplied air refrigeration. Comfort air conditioning- factors affecting human comfort. Effective
temperature comfort chart. Summer air conditioning- factors affecting-cooling load estimation . Air
conditioning systems- room air conditioner- split system-packaged system-all air system-chilled water
system. Winter air conditioning
factors affecting heating system, humidifiers . Year round air conditioning AC system controls-
thermostat and humidistat. Air distribution systems- duct system and design- Air conditioning of
restaurants, hospitals, retail outlets, computer center, cinema theatre, and other place of amusement
. Industrial applications of air conditioning .
References :
1. W.F. Stoecker, Refrigeration and air-conditioning.
2. C. P. Arora, Refrigeration and air-conditioning.
3. S. C. Arora and Domkundwar, Refrigeration and air-conditioning.
4. Manohar Prasad, Refrigeration and air-conditioning.
5. Dossat. R. J , Principles of Refrigeration.
6. P. L. Ballaney, Refrigeration and air-conditioning.
7. ASHRAE Handbook
University Examination
Question Paper consists of two parts. Part A-10 compulsory short answer questions for 4 marks each, covering
the entire syllabus (10 x 4=40). Part B-2 questions of 20 marks each, from each module and student has to
answer one from each module (3 x 20=60