Fourth Year First Semester

Department of Mechanical Engineering - Course Catalogue 1




MEPP 427 Mechatronics 3cr.

Introduction

Introduction to Mechatronics: Definition, industrial application and building blocks of Mechatronics.

Engineering Design process, the Mechatronics design process.

Sensors and transducers: Sensors and transducers, performance terminology, Displacement,

position and proximity, Velocity and motion, Force, fluid Pressure, Liquid flow, liquid level, Temperature,
Light sensors, Selection of sensors, Inputting data by switching

Signal Conditioning: Signal conditioning, The operational amplifier, Protection, Filtering, Whetstone
Bridge, Digital Signals, Digital to Analog, Analog to Digital converter Data acquisition, Multiplexes,
Digital Signal processing, Pulse modulation.

Introduction to Digital Logic: Boolean function, AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR Exclusive OR and
equivalence gates, Combinational Circuits (adders, subtractors, encoders, decoders), Concept of
sequential circuit.

Motion Control: Pneumatic and Hydraulic System Actuation systems, Pneumatic and Hydraulic
systems, Directional control valves, Pressure control valves, Cylinders, Process control valves, Rotary
actuators.

Mechanical Actuator system: Mechanical systems, Types of motion, Kinematic chains, Cams, Gear
trains, Belt and chain drives, Bearings, Mechanical aspect of motor selection.

Electrical Actuation System: Electrical Systems, Mechanical Switches, solid-state switches,

Solenoids, D.C. Motors, A.C. Motors, Stepper Motors.


Department of Mechanical Engineering - Course Catalogue 2




MEPP 412 Automobile Engineering 3cr.

Course Objective:
The course deals with the functions, operation and maintenance of the automobile. The course aims to
provide beginners in the automobile field with thorough understanding of the construction and operating
principle of automobile. By stressing the fundamental of automotive theory, the course provides the
student with the necessary background for the intelligent diagnosis and repair. It also aims to train the
students up to date methods of maintenance and repair, this course can serve as a means of upgrading
the skills of that mechanical engineer in an automotive field and as encyclopaedia of automotive
information for those who wish to understand, maintain and repair their own vehicles.
Course description:
Introduction to automobile engineering: History and operation of the automobile.
The power unit: Principles of engine operation, classification of engine, Four stroke spark-ignition
engine, four stroke compression ignition engine, comparison between CI and SI engine, two stroke
engine, comparison of four stroke and two stroke engine, Engine parts and their functions. Multiple-
cylinder engines, turbocharged engines.
The Fuel System: Introduction, spark-ignition and compression-ignition. Fuels and combustion. The
carburetor. Direct fuel-injection systems. Fuel-feed, fuel pumps and fuel injectors, intake and exhaust
system, electronic fuel injection system, intercooling.
The cooling system: Need for cooling system, characteristics of an efficient cooling system, types of
cooling system, liquid cooled system- direct or non-return, thermosyphon, forced circulation,
evaporative cooling system, pressure cooling system, air cooled system fins, baffles, comparison
between liquid and air cooled systems.
Bearings & Lubrications: bearings-types and requirements, lubrication-objectives, requirements,
types of lubricants, viscosity rating, and testing of lubricants, crankcase ventilation, systems of engine
lubrications petroil system, splash system, pressure system, semi-pressure system, dry-sump system.
The electrical system: Battery, starting and generating systems. Ignition systems- battery, magneto,
transistorized coil ignition, capacitive discharge ignition, lighting systems.
Power transmission: The clutch. Gear Box systems sliding mesh, constant mesh, synchromesh,
planetary and automatic transmissions, Propeller shafts, final drives and differentials.
Brakes: mechanical, hydraulic and power assisted brakes and their components.
Suspension and steering system: Wheels and tires, chassis.
Vehicular Pollution: NOx, COx, Sox and smoke measurement methods-chemiluminescence method,
Non-dispersive infra-red analyser, Flame ionisation detector, smokemeters (Light, Hartridge, Bosch
etc.), sound level meter.
References:
1. Joseph Heitner: Automotive mechanics, Principles and practices. EWP, New Delhi, 1967.
2. Newton & Steeds: Motor Vehicle, Butter Worth, 2nd ed.
3. Kripal Singh, Automobile Engg, Std publishers
4. Agrawal, K.M.: Automobile design problems, Satya Prakashana.
5. Ganeshan, V., Internal Combustion Engine
6. Crouse, W., Internal Combustion Engine

Department of Mechanical Engineering - Course Catalogue 3




MEPP 403 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 3cr.

Fundamentals of Refrigeration: Refrigeration systems. Air-refrigeration system, vapor-compression

system. Use of pressure-enthalpy and temperature-entropy diagrams. Vapor-compression systems
with multiple evaporators and condensers. Absorption-refrigeration system. Properties of
refrigerants. Introduction to cryogenics.

Air-Conditioning: Psychometrics. Properties of moist air. Heating and humidification. Cooling and
dehumidification. Mixing of 2 streams of air. Evaporative cooling.

Air-conditioning Systems: Dx-system, all-air system, all-water system, air-water

system. Components of central air-conditioning. Heating systems. Cooling load calculations.

Components of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning systems: High-pressure, low-pressure cut-

outs, pressure switch, thermostat, humidostat, filter drier, duct, fans.

Thermal insulation: Properties of insulation materials.

Preventive maintenance.

References:

1. George Clifford: Modern Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, Prentice Hall,
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1984.
2. Roy J. Dossat: Principles of Refrigeration, 2nd ed., SI version, John Wiley and Sons, New
York, 198
3. Ballani. P.L.: Refrigeration and air conditioning, India.
4. Arrora, C.P.: Refrigeration and air conditioning, India.
5. Kumar, D.S.: Refrigeration and air conditioning, India.
6. Domkunwar: Refrigeration and air conditioning, India.
7. ASHRAE: Handbook.



Department of Mechanical Engineering - Course Catalogue 4




MGTS 403 Engineering Management 3cr.

Organization and Management

Managing and managers: organization and management, management process, management level
and skills, the challenges of management, social responsibility and ethics; The evolution of
management theory: scientific management school, classical organization theory school, behavioural
school, management science school, recent developments in management theories; Decision making:
Problems and opportunities finding, nature of managerial decision making, certainty, risk and
uncertainty in decision making, rational model of decision making;

Leadership and Communication

Leadership: defining leadership, the trait approach to
leadership, leadership function and styles, contingency
leadership style; Communication: the importance of
communication, improving communication processes,
communication skills: negotiating to manage conflicts
leadership, the behavioural approach to
approaches to leadership, the future of
effective communication, interpersonal
communication by organizations, using

Production and Operation Management (POM)

Production and operations strategy and interfaces: production/operation function and the
organization, production/operation strategy, planning and controlling, the operations, POM & financial
management, POM in manufacturing and service environments; Plant and facilities: Location and
design of the plant or facilities, layout of the facilities, equipment selection, maintenance of the facilities
and equipment

Marketing Research and Forecasting

The role of marketing in organizations and society: marketing management process, marketing
concept, marketing and society; Marketing strategy: analyzing strategic business modules, selecting
marketing strategies; Customer analysis: identifying customers, identifying customers buying
behaviors, customers oriented organization; Product development and testing: product life cycle,
product development process, marketing interfaces with R&D.

Human Resource Management

Organizational behavior: human behavior study, theory X and theory Y, OB learning method; Basic
psychology in organizations: social perception, learning, personality; Motivation: basic human
needs, equity theory, expectancy theory, job enlargement and job enrichment.

Quality and Productivity Engineering

Productivity: definition, factors affecting productivity, total productivity model; Quality for
productivity: statistical quality control, total quality management, Japanese contribution to world class
manufacturing

References:

1. Management, J.A.F. Stoner, R.E.Freeman & D.R.Gilbert, J., 1995, Prentice Hall
2. Production and Operations Management, E.E.Adam, Jr. & R.J. Ebert, 1993, Prentice Hall
3. Basic Marketing Management, D.J.Dalrymple & L.J.Parsons, 1995, John Wiley,
4. Managing Behavior in Organization, Jerald Greenberg, 1999, Prentice Hall
5. Productivity Engineering and Management, David J.Sumanth, 1984, McGraw Hill.

Department of Mechanical Engineering - Course Catalogue 5




MGTS 403 Engineering Management 3cr.

Department of Mechanical Engineering - Course Catalogue 6