(Autonomous/ Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)

COIMBATORE-641 032

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Semester VII
Academic Year: 2020-2021
Regulation - 2017

COURSE PLAN
 VISION

To enable the students excel in a high-value career, higher education and research, in the field of
Mechanical Engineering through innovative teaching and learning methodologies, to meet the needs of the
industry and to be a part of the advancing technological revolution.

MISSION

The Mission of the Department

 To impart quality education to the students to meet the global challenges in the field of Mechanical
Engineering.
 Enriching their Knowledge by providing Research and Developmental opportunities.
 Inculcating self-confidence for being a successful Entrepreneur.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

 PEO1: Graduates will be able to synthesize mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, laboratory
and work- based experiences to formulate and solve problems in the domain, develop proficiency in the
computer-based engineering and the use of computational tools.

 PEO2: Graduates will be prepared to communicate and work team-based on the multidisciplinary
engineering projects and will practice the ethics of their profession.

 PEO3: Graduates will recognize the importance of self-learning and engage in continuous independent
learning to become experts either as an entrepreneur or an employee in the field.

Programme Outcomes (POs)

Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science,

1. engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of
complex engineering problems.
Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze
2. complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first
principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering
problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified
3.
needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the
cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based
knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis
4.
and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid
conclusions.
Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques,
resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and
5.
modeling to complex engineering activities with an
understanding of the limitations.
6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual
knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the
consequent responsibilities relevant to the
 Professional engineering practice.
Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional
7. engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate
the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and
8. responsibilities and norms of
the engineering practice.
Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a
9.
member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities
with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able
10.
to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make
effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these
11.
to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and
in multidisciplinary environments.
Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and
12. ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context
of technological change.

Programme Specific Outcomes:

Identify analyse and impart complex engineering problems in Thermal Engineering,
PSO-1
Design Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering domains.
Enabling the student to take-up career in core industries so as to develop products using
PSO-2
CAD/CAM tools.
 Mapping of POs with PEOs
Programme Outcomes (POs) and Programme Specific Outcome (PSOs) PEOS
POs Description PEO1 PEO2 PEO3
Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics,
1. science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering ✔ ✔
specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature,
and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated
2. ✔ ✔
conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences,
and engineering sciences.
Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex
engineering problems and design system components or processes
3. that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the ✔ ✔
public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and
environmental considerations.
Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based
knowledge and research methods including design of experiments,
4. ✔ ✔
analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information
to provide valid conclusions.
Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate
techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools
5. ✔ ✔
including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities
with an understanding of the limitations.
The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the
contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and
6. ✔ ✔
cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the
Professional engineering practice.
Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the
professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental
7. ✔ ✔
contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for
sustainable development.
Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics
8. ✔
and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual,
9. and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary ✔ ✔
settings.
Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering
activities with the engineering community and with society at large,
10. such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and ✔ ✔
design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and
receive clear instructions.
Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of the engineering and management principles and
11. ✔ ✔
apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to
manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the
12. preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long ✔ ✔ ✔
learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Identify analyse and impart complex engineering problems in
PSO-1 ✔ ✔
Thermal Engineering, Design Engineering and Manufacturing
 Engineering domains.
Enabling the student to take-up career in core industries so as to
PSO-2 ✔ ✔
develop products using CAD/CAM tools.

Evaluation Components:

Internal (40 Marks) External (60 Marks)

SI.NO Components Max. Marks End Semester
1 CIA I,II,III(Best of Two will be 30 Examination will be
considered) conducted for a duration
2 Assignment / Tutorial / Innovative Work 10 of 3 Hours for 100 Marks
and this will be converted
for 60 Marks
40 60
Total 100 Marks

List of Courses

Theory

S.No Course Code Course Title

1. 17MD20 Applied Hydraulics and Pneumatics

2. 17ME26 Jigs, Fixtures and Tools in BIW

3. 17MD18 Power Plant Engineering

4. 17ME01 Metrology and Measurements

5. 17ME02 Mechatronics

6. 17AE22 Vehicle Maintenance

7. 17MF25 Project Work Phase-I

COURSE PLAN OF APPLIED HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS

(Core)
1. Class : VII - Semester BE (MECH)

2. Course Code & Name : 17MD20 & Applied Hydraulics and Pneumatics

3. Course Type : Theory

4. Course Status & Credits : UG Credits: 3

(Learning how to design the hydraulics circuits for various industrial
applications).

5. Aim/Course Description : To study and gain knowledge in the Fluid power systems and
symbols to be applied for designing circuits in engineering
applications.

6. Prerequisites : Knowledge of Engineering Mathematics, Fluid Mechanics and

Machinery and Engineering drawing.

7. Course Objectives:
(a) To study the basic principles of fluid power and their symbols.
(b) To familiarize the student with the working of various power source of hydraulic systems.
(c) To acquire knowledge of various components used in hydraulic systems.
(d) To impart the working principle of pneumatic systems and its components.
(e) To familiarize the concepts of fluidics, PLC’s, their applications in designing logic circuits.

8. Course Outcome:
Learners should be able to
(a) Recognize symbols and fundamentals in fluid power generation and distribution.
(b) Identify power source for hydraulic systems
(c) Select appropriate components used in various hydraulic systems.
(d) distinguish the components used in pneumatic circuits.
(e) Create the logic circuits for controlling electro-hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
Relationship of course to program outcomes
Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science,
1. engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution 
of complex engineering problems.
Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and
analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions
2. 
using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering
sciences.
Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering
problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified
3. 
needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the
cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based
knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis
4. 
and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid
conclusions.
 Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques,
resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and
5. 
modeling to complex engineering activities with an
understanding of the limitations.
The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual
knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the
6. 
consequent responsibilities relevant to the
Professional engineering practice.
Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional
7. engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and
demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and
8. responsibilities and norms of
the engineering practice.
Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a
9.
member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering
activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as,
10. being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design
documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear
instructions.
Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these
11.
to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and
in multidisciplinary environments.
Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and
12. ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context 
of technological change.
9. Correlation with Program Outcomes:
Course
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PSO-1 PSO-2
Outcome
CO 1 3   3     1       1   3 1 1
CO 2 3   2 1 1 1       1   2 1 1
CO 3 3 1 1 1 1         1   2 1 1
CO 4 3   2 2   2       1   2 1 1
CO 5 2 2 2             1   2    
3 – Strong 2 – Moderate 1 - Weak

10. Assessment Pattern:

Bloom’s Taxonomy
CIA I UT 1 CIA II UT 2 CIA III ESE
Level
K1(Remembering) 30% 25% 28% 25% 25% 20%
K2(Understanding) 55% 60% 58% 60% 60% 60%
K3(Applying) 15% 15% 14% 15% 15% 20%
K4(Analysing) - - - - - -
K5(Evaluating) - - - - - -
K6(Creating) - - - - - -
Lesson Plan: UNIT-1 FLUID POWER SYSTEMS AND FUNDAMENTALS
Hours Topics References Mode of Delivery
Text/ Chal OH LC Video
Reference Books k P D Lecture
&
Talk
Introduction to fluid power,
1 Advantages of fluid power T1, R2 ✔ - - -

Application of fluid power system,

2 T1, R1 ✔ - - -
Types of fluid power systems
3 Properties of hydraulic fluids T1,T2 ✔ - - -
4 General types of fluids T1,T2, R1 ✔ - - -
5 Fluid power symbols T1, R1,T2,R2 ✔ ✔ - -
Basics of Hydraulics, Applications of
6 T1, R1 ✔ - ✔ -
Pascal’s Law
Laminar and Turbulent flow,
7,8 T1, R1 ✔ - ✔ -
Reynolds’s number
Darcy’s equation, Losses in pipe,
9 T1, R1 ✔ - - -
valves and fittings

UNIT-II HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS

Hours Topics References Mode of Delivery
Text/ Chal OH LC Video
Reference Books k P D Lecture
&
Talk
Sources of Hydraulic Power,
1 T1, R1 ✔ ✔ - -
Pumping theory, Pump classification
2,3 Gear pump, Vane pump T1, R1 ✔ - ✔ -
piston pump, construction and
4 T1,T2 R1 ✔ - ✔ -
working of pumps
Pump performance, Variable
5 T1, R1,T2,R2 ✔ - - -
displacement pumps
Fluid Power Actuators, Linear
6 T1, R1 ✔ - - -
hydraulic actuators
Types of hydraulic cylinders, Single
acting, double acting special
7 T1, R1 ✔ ✔ - -
cylinders like tandem, rodless,
telescopic
Cushioning mechanism, Construction
8 T1, R1,T2,R2 ✔ - - -
of double acting cylinder
Rotary actuators, Fluid motors, gear,
9 T1, R1 ✔ - - -
vane and piston motors

UNIT-III DESIGN OF HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS

Hours Topics References Mode of Delivery
 Text/ Chal OH LC Video
Reference Books k P D Lecture
&
Talk
Construction of control components,
1 Director control valve, 3/2 way T1, T2,R1 ✔ - - -
valve, 4/2 way valve
Shuttle valve, Check valve, Pressure
2 T1, T2,R1 ✔ - - -
control valve
Pressure reducing valve, Sequence
3 T1, R1,T2,R2 ✔ - ✔ -
valve
Flow control valve: Fixed and
4 T1, T2,R1 ✔ ✔ - -
adjustable
Electrical control solenoid valves,
New Miniature Solenoid Actuated
5 T1, R1,T2,R2 ✔ - ✔ -
Poppet Valve for Medical
Applications
6 Relays, Ladder diagram T1, T2,R1 ✔ - - -
Accumulators and intensifiers, Types ✔
7,8 of accumulators – Accumulators T1,R1 - - -
circuits, Sizing of accumulators
Intensifier – Applications of ✔ ✔ -
9 T1, T2,R1 -
Intensifier – Intensifier circuit.
UNIT-IV PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS
Hours Topics References Mode of Delivery
Text/ Chal OH LC Video
Reference Books k P D Lecture
&
Talk
Pneumatic components – Properties
1 of air T1, T2,R1 ✔ - - -

Compressors, Filter, Regulator,

2 T1, R1,T2,R2 ✔ - - -
Lubricator unit
Air control valves, Quick exhaust
3 T1, T2,R1 ✔ - - -
valves
Pneumatic actuators, Fluid power
4 T1, T2,R1 ✔ ✔ - -
circuit design
5,6 Speed control, Synchronizing circuits T1, T2,R1 ✔ - - -
7 Pneumo hydraulic circuit T1, T2,R1 ✔ - - -
Sequential circuit design for simple
8,9 T1, T2,R1 ✔ ✔ - -
applications using cascade method.

UNIT V- DESIGN OF PNEUMATIC CIRCUITS

Hours Topics References Mode of Delivery
Text/ Chal OH LC Video
Reference Books k P D Lecture
 &
Talk
Servo systems : Hydro Mechanical
1 T1, R1 ✔ ✔ - -
servo systems
electro hydraulic servo systems and
2,3 T1, R1 ✔ - - -
proportional valves
Fluidics, Introduction to fluidic
4 T1, R1 ✔ - - -
devices, simple circuits
Introduction to electro hydraulic
5 T1, R1,T2,R2 ✔ ✔ - -
pneumatic logic circuits
6 ladder diagrams T1, R1 ✔ ✔ - -
PLC applications in fluid power
7 T1, R1,T2,R2 ✔ - - -
control
Fluid power circuits, failure and
8,9 T1, R1 ✔ - - -
troubleshooting

9. Topics beyond Syllabus:

 Hydraulics circuit design for industrial applications.
 Fluid power in automotives.

10. Assignment Topics:

 Fluid power symbols
 Fluid power actuators
 Hydraulic circuits using flow control and pressure reducing valves.
 Synchronizing circuits
 PLC and its applications

11. Text Book:

YEAR OF
S.NO AUTHOR(S) NAME TITLE OF THE BOOK PUBLISHER PUBLICATI
ON
1 Anthony Esposito Fluid Power with Applications Pearson Education 2009

Hydraulic and Pneumatic

2 Srinivasan R Vijay Nicole 2010
Controls

Reference Books:
YEAR OF
S.NO AUTHOR(S) NAME TITLE OF THE BOOK PUBLISHER PUBLICATI
ON
1 Majumdar S R Oil Hydraulic Systems: Tata McGraw Hill, 2010
 Principles and Maintenance New Delhi

2 James L Johnson Introduction To Fluid Power Delmar Publishers 2003

Michael J Pinches and

3 Power Hydraulics Prentice Hall 1996
Ashby J G

Dudelyt, A Pease and Basic Fluid Power Prentice Hall 1987

4
John T Pippenger
Oil hydraulics in the service of
5 Anthony Lal Allied Publishers 1982
industry

12. Additional Resources for course:

1. Question Bank
2. OHP Presentation
3. Course Material for all the units.
4. NPTEL Video Presentation

WEB URLs:
1. http://www.freestudy.co.uk/fluid%20power.htm
2. http://www.applied.com/site.cfm/pneumatics.cfm
3. http://www.appliedhydraulics.com.au/pneumatic-cylinders.html
4. http://www.mvrt.com/notes/Pneumatics.ppt
5. http://www.parker.com/portal/site

13. Professional Components:

Engineering Topic : 90%
General Education : Nil
Mathematics : 10%

Course Coordinator HoD/Mech