Systems in Mechanical Engineering

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  Course Objectives

  1. To identify the sources of energy and their conversions 
  2. To explain the basic concept of engineering thermodynamics and its application 
  3. To understanding the specifications of vehicles 
  4. To get acquainted with vehicle systems 
  5. To introduce manufacturing processes applying proper method to produce components 
  6. To be able to select and compare domestic appliances

  Course Outcomes

  On completion of the course, learner will be able to:
  

  1. Describe and compare the conversion of energy from renewable and non-renewable energy sources 
  2. Explain basic laws of thermodynamics, heat transfer and their applications 
  3. List down the types of road vehicles and their specifications 
  4. Illustrate various basic parts and transmission system of a road vehicle 
  5. Discuss several manufacturing processes and identify the suitable process 
  6. Explain various types of mechanism and its application

• Syllabus and Notes

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  Unit 1

  

  Unit 2

  

  Unit 3

  

  Unit 4

  

  Unit 5

  

  Unit 6

  Unit 1

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  Introduction of energy sources & its conversion

  Energy sources

  • Thermal energy, Hydropower energy, Nuclear energy, Solar energy, Geothermal energy, Wind energy, Hydrogen energy, Biomass energy and Tidal energy. 
  • Grades of Energy. 

  (Numerical on efficiency calculation of thermal power plant ) 

  Energy conversion devices

  • Introduction of pump, compressor, turbines, wind mills, etc 

  (Simple numerical on power and efficiency calculations)
  

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  Unit 2

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  Introduction to Thermal Engineering

  • Laws of thermodynamics, heat engine, heat pump, refrigerator (simple numerical) 
  • Modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation, Fourier’s law, Newton’s law of cooling, Stefan Boltzmann’s law. (Simple numerical) 
  • Two stroke and Four stroke engines (Petrol, Diesel and CNG engines). 
  • Steam generators.

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  Unit 3

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  Vehicles and their Specifications

  • Classification of automobile. 
  • Vehicle specifications of two/three wheeler, light motor vehicles, trucks, buses and multi-axle vehicles. 
  • Engine components (Introduction). 
  • Study of engine specifications, comparison of specifications of vehicles. 
  • Introduction of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles. 
  • Cost analysis of the Vehicle.

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  Unit 4

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  Vehicle systems

  • Introduction of chassis layouts, steering system, suspension system, braking system, cooling system and fuel injection system and fuel supply system. 
  • Study of Electric and Hybrid Vehicle systems. 
  • Study of power transmission system, clutch, gear box (Simple Numerical), propeller shaft, universal joint, differential gearbox and axles. 
  • Vehicle active and passive safety arrangements: seat, seat belts, airbags and antilock brake system.

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  Unit 5

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  Introduction to Manufacturing

  • Conventional Manufacturing Processes: Casting, Forging, Metal forming (Drawing, Extrusion, etc.), Sheet metal working, Metal joining, etc. 
  • Metal cutting processes and machining operations - Turning, Milling and Drilling, etc. 
  • Micromachining. 
  • Additive manufacturing and 3D Printing. 
  • Reconfigurable manufacturing system and IOT, Basic CNC programming: Concept of Computer Numerical Controlled machines.

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  Unit 6

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  Engineering Mechanisms and their application in Domestic Appliances

  Introduction

  • Introduction to Basic mechanisms and equipment: Pumps, blowers, compressors, springs, gears, Belt-Pulley, Chain-Sprocket, valves, levers, etc. 
  • Introduction to terms: Specifications, Input, output, efficiency, etc. 

  Applications

  • Applications of Compressors - Refrigerator, Water cooler, Split AC unit; Pumps - Water pump for overhead tanks, Water filter/Purifier units; Blower - Vacuum cleaner, Kitchen Chimney; Motor - Fans, Exhaust fans, Washing machines; Springs - Door closure, door locks, etc.; Gears - Wall clocks, watches, Printers, etc.; 
  • Application of Belt-Pulley/Chain-Sprocket - Photocopier, bicycle, etc.; Valves - Water tap, etc.; 
  • Application of levers - Door latch, Brake pedals, etc.; Electric/Solar energy - Geyser, Water heater, Electric iron, etc. (simple numerical on efficiency calculation )

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