UNIT IV BIO - ENERGY 9

Biomass direct combustion – Biomass gasifiers – Biogas plants – Digesters – Ethanol production –
Bio diesel – Cogeneration - Biomass Applications

UNIT V OTHER RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES 9

Tidal energy – Wave Energy – Open and Closed OTEC Cycles – Small Hydro-Geothermal Energy –
Hydrogen and Storage - Fuel Cell Systems – Hybrid Systems.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
x Upon completion of this course, the students can able to identify the new methodologies /
technologies for effective utilization of renewable energy sources.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Rai. G.D., "Non Conventional Energy Sources", Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2011.
2. Twidell, J.W. & Weir, A., "Renewable Energy Sources", EFN Spon Ltd., UK, 2006.

REFERENCES:
1. Sukhatme. S.P., "Solar Energy", Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi, 1997.
2. Godfrey Boyle, "Renewable Energy, Power for a Sustainable Future", Oxford University Press,
U.K., 1996.
3. Tiwari. G.N., Solar Energy – "Fundamentals Design, Modelling & Applications", Narosa
Publishing House, New Delhi, 2002.
4. Freris. L.L., "Wind Energy Conversion Systems", Prentice Hall, UK, 1990.
5. Johnson Gary, L. "Wind Energy Systems", Prentice Hall, New York, 1985
6. David M. Mousdale – "Introduction to Biofuels", CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, USA
2010
7. Chetan Singh Solanki, Solar Photovoltaics, "Fundamentals, Technologies and Applications",
PHI Learning Private Limited, New Delhi, 2009.

ME6004 UNCONVENTIONAL MACHINING PROCESSES L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
x To learn about various unconventional machining processes, the various process parameters
and their influence on performance and their applications

UNIT I INTRODUCTION 6
Unconventional machining Process – Need – classification – Brief overview .

UNIT II MECHANICAL ENERGY BASED PROCESSES 9

Abrasive Jet Machining – Water Jet Machining – Abrasive Water Jet Machining - Ultrasonic
Machining.(AJM, WJM, AWJM and USM). Working Principles – equipment used – Process
parameters – MRR- Applications.

UNIT III ELECTRICAL ENERGY BASED PROCESSES 9

Electric Discharge Machining (EDM)- working Principle-equipments-Process Parameters-Surface
Finish and MRR- electrode / Tool – Power and control Circuits-Tool Wear – Dielectric – Flushing –
Wire cut EDM – Applications.

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UNIT IV CHEMICAL AND ELECTRO-CHEMICAL ENERGY BASED PROCESSES 11
Chemical machining and Electro-Chemical machining (CHM and ECM)-Etchants – Maskant -
techniques of applying maskants - Process Parameters – Surface finish and MRR-Applications.
Principles of ECM- equipments-Surface Roughness and MRR Electrical circuit-Process Parameters-
ECG and ECH - Applications.

UNIT V THERMAL ENERGY BASED PROCESSES 10

Laser Beam machining and drilling (LBM), plasma Arc machining (PAM) and Electron Beam
Machining (EBM). Principles – Equipment –Types - Beam control techniques – Applications.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
x Upon completion of this course, the students can able to demonstrate different unconventional
machining processes and know the influence of difference process parameters on the
performance and their applications.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Vijay.K. Jain “Advanced Machining Processes” Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2007
2. Pandey P.C. and Shan H.S. “Modern Machining Processes” Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi,
2007.

REFERENCES:
1. Benedict. G.F. “Nontraditional Manufacturing Processes”, Marcel Dekker Inc., New York,
1987.
2. Mc Geough, “Advanced Methods of Machining”, Chapman and Hall, London, 1998.
3. Paul De Garmo, J.T.Black, and Ronald.A.Kohser, “Material and Processes in Manufacturing”
Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., 8thEdition, New Delhi , 2001.

ME6005 PROCESS PLANNING AND COST ESTIMATION L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
x To introduce the process planning concepts to make cost estimation for various products after
process planning

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO PROCESS PLANNING 10

Introduction- methods of process planning-Drawing interpretation-Material evaluation – steps in
process selection-.Production equipment and tooling selection

UNIT II PROCESS PLANNING ACTIVITIES 10

Process parameters calculation for various production processes-Selection jigs and fixtures election
of quality assurance methods - Set of documents for process planning-Economics of process
planning- case studies

UNIT III INTRODUCTION TO COST ESTIMATION 8

Importance of costing and estimation –methods of costing-elements of cost estimation –Types of
estimates – Estimating procedure- Estimation labor cost, material cost- allocation of over head
charges- Calculation of depreciation cost

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