RVSCET/QFT/50

R.V.S. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

COIMBATORE – 641 402
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ACADEMIC YEAR 2018-19
LESSON PLAN
LT PC
3 0_0 3 _
SUBJECT NAME : THERMAL ENGINEERING
SUBJECT CODE : ME8493
CLASS / SEM : II MECH -A / IV
STAFF IN-CHARGE : SENTHILVEL S

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

The student will be able to:

 To introduce the basic concepts of Gas Power Cycles.

 To understand the fundamental and constructions of IC Engines.
 To give the exposure to various types of turbines and its velocity diagrams.
 To understand the various components operations and applications of different types of
air compressors.
 To provide knowledge and to understand the design aspects and principles of operations
in RAC systems.

UNIT- I GAS POWER CYCLES

Unit wise objectives:

 To enlighten the basic concepts of Gas Power Cycles
 To integrate the concepts, laws and methodologies in thermodynamics into analysis of cyclic
processes.

Teaching
Topic Objective(s) of the Hours Resources
S.No Methodology/Tech
Topic Required referred
niques *
1 Introduction To discuss the Black board TE1,TE2,R1,
classification of 1 R3
cycles
2 Otto cycle To discuss Black board TE1,TE2,R2,
working and to R3,R4
calculate the
2
efficiency and
its MEP

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3 Diesel cycle To discuss Black board TE1,TE2,R1

working and to ,R2,R3
calculate the 2
efficiency and
its MEP
4 Dual cycle To discuss Black board TE1,TE2,R1,
working and to R2,R5
calculate the 2
efficiency and
its MEP
5 Brayton To discuss Black board TE1,TE2,R1,
cycle,Comparison of working and to R2,R3
cycles calculate the
efficiency and
2
its MEP and
learn about the
variations and
terms in cycles
6 To calculate the Power Point TE1,TE2,R1,
Calculation of mean
MEP and R2,R3,R4
effective pressure and 2
efficiency of
air standard efficiency
cycles
7 To know about Power Point TE1,TE2,R2,
BioGeo chemical cycles general topic on 1 R3,R4
chemical cycles
Total Hours
12
Learning Outcomes:
On learning this unit, the student should be able to:

 To understand the basics of Gas Power cycles.

 To understand the working of various cycles.

 To calculate the efficiency of various engines.

Real – world applicability of the topics under this unit:

 To Know about working cycles of various engines

Bridging with other subjects/ Applicability in learning other topics / subjects

 Engineering Thermodynamics.

Scope for extra learning / Assignments / Activities:

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UNIT- II RECIPROCATING AIR COMPRESSOR

Unit wise objectives:

 To gain the knowledge about air compressors
 To understand the various components, operations and applications of different types of air
compressors

Teaching
Topic Objective(s) of the Hours Resources
S.No Methodology/Tech
Topic Required referred
niques *
1 Classification and To discuss the Black board TE2,TE1,R2,
Working principle of classification of R4
2
Compressors compressors
and its principle
2 Work of compression To discuss the Black board TE1,TE2,R2,
with and without working with & R3,R4
2
clearance without
clearance
3 Volumetric efficiency To calculate the Black board TE1,TE2,R1,
ratio between 2 R3,R4
stroke volume
4 Isothermal and To calculate the Black board TE1,TE2,R1,
isentropic efficiency of ratio between R3,R4
reciprocating air actual and 2
compressors isothermal WD

5 Multi stage air To discuss the Black board TE1,TE2,R1,

compressor and inter- construction of R2,R3,R4
2
cooling Multi stage air
compressor
6 Work of multistage To discuss the Power Point TE1,TE2,R1,
compressors working of R2,R3,R4
1
Multi stage air
compressor
7 Modern Compressors General Power Point TE1,TE2,R1,
and applications applications on R2,R3,R4
1
compressors in
resents
Total Hours 12

Learning Outcomes:

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On learning this unit, the student should be able to:

 To understand the basics of various air compressors.

 To understand the construction and working of various types of compressors.

 To calculate the volumetric efficiency of compressors.

 To calculate the Isothermal and Isentropic efficiency of reciprocating air

compressors.

Real – world applicability of the topics under this unit:

To know about compressors as the component of basic pneumatic systems

Bridging with other subjects/ Applicability in learning other topics / subjects

 Applied Hydraulics and Pneumatic Systems

Scope for extra learning / Assignments / Activities:

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UNIT- III INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES AND COMBUSTIONS

Unit wise objectives:

 To gain knowledge about the fundamentals of IC Engines
 To understand the recent developments and applications
 To understand the construction and working of IC Engines and its performances

Teaching
Topic Objective(s) of the Hours Resources
S.No Methodology/Tech
Topic Required referred
niques
Classification - To study the Power Point TE1,TE2,R1
1 Components and their construction of 1 ,R2,R3
function IC engine
Valve timing and port To learn the Power Point TE1,TE2,R1,
2 timing diagrams variation in R2,R5
2
valve and port
actuation
Actual and Theoretical To discuss the 1 Power Point TE1,TE2,R1,
3 p-V diagram of four p-V diagram in

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stroke and two stroke 2 & 4 stroke R2,R3

engines engines
To discuss the Black board TE1,TE2,R1,
4 Simple and complete various types R2,R3,R4
1
Carburetor and working of
Carburetor
To discuss the Power Point TE1,TE2,R2,
5 MPFI, Diesel pump and Diesel fuel R3,R4
injector system. pump and 1
working of fuel
ignition systems
To study the Black board TE1,TE2,R1,
6 Battery and Magneto construction R3
2
Ignition System features of
ignition systems
Principles of To discuss the Power Point TE1,TE2,R1,
7 Combustion and merits& R3,R4
1
knocking in SI and CI demerits ,diesel
Engines knocking
Lubrication and Cooling To discuss the Power Point TE1,TE2,R1,
8 systems various types R3,R2
and working of
1
Lubrication &
Cooling
systems
To learn about Black board TE1,TE2,R1,
the calculation R3,R2
Performance of heat 1
9 calculations distribution &
efficiency
General Topic Power Point TE1,TE2,R1,
10 Modern Testing of IC on heat R2,R3
1
engines distribution &
efficiency
Total Hours 12

Learning Outcomes:
On learning this unit, the student should be able to:

 To understand the basics of IC engines.

 To understand the recent developments in IC Engines.

 To understand the construction of IC Engines.

 To understand the working of IC Engines and its performances.

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Real – world applicability of the topics under this unit:

 To know about the distinction between modern and early IC engines

Bridging with other subjects/ Applicability in learning other topics / subjects

 Automobile Engineering

Scope for extra learning / Assignments / Activities:

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UNIT- IV INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND SYSTEMS

Unit wise objectives:

 To understand the construction and working of IC Engines and its performances
 To understand the concepts of turbochargers and superchargers

Teaching
Topic Objective(s) of the Hours Resources
S.No Methodology/Tech
Topic Required referred
niques *
To study about Black board TE2,TE2,R2,
1 Performance parameters the Performance R3,R4
1
and calculations parameters and
calculations
To discuss the Black board TE1,TE2,R1,
2
Morse and Heat Balance
Morse and heat 2 R2,R4
tests
balance tests
Multipoint Fuel To learn the Black board TE1,TE2.R1,
3 Injection system terminologies R3,R4
2
and their
calculation
Common Rail Direct To discuss Black board TE1,TE2,R2,
4 injection systems about CRDI 2 R4

Ignition systems To discuss Black board TE1,TE2,R1,

5 Magneto, Battery and ignition system 2 R2,R4
Electronic.
Lubrication and Cooling To discuss 1 Power Point TE2,TE1,R3,

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6 systems Lubrication and R4

Cooling
systems
Concepts of To study about Power Point TE2,TE1,R1,
7 Supercharging and the concepts of R2,R3,R4
Turbocharging Supercharging 1
and
Turbocharging
Emission Norms To study about Power Point TE2,TE1,R1,
8 the Emission 1 R2,R3,R4
Norms
Total Hours 12

Learning Outcomes**:
On learning this unit, the student should be able to:

 To understand the basics of IC engine calculations.

 To understand the basics of Morse tests.

 To calculate the efficiency of IC Engines.

Real – world applicability of the topics under this unit:

 To expose the basic concepts in IC engines

Bridging with other subjects/ Applicability in learning other topics / subjects

 Fluid Mechanics and Machinery

 IC Engines
 Power Plant Engineering

Scope for extra learning / Assignments / Activities:

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UNIT- V GAS TURBINES

Unit wise objectives:

 To provide knowledge on various refrigeration cycles, components and refrigerants
 To provide knowledge and to understand the design aspects and principles of operations in
RAC systems

Teaching
Topic Objective(s) of the Hours Resources
S.No Methodology/Tech
Topic Required referred
niques *
1 Gas turbine cycle To study the Power Point TE1,TE2,R3,
analysis Gas turbine 1 R2
cycle analysis
2 open and closed cycle To discuss the Power Point TE1,TE2,R3,
open and closed 2 R4,R1
cycle
3. Performance and its To discuss the Black board TE1,TE2,R3,
improvement factors for R2,R1
Performance 1
and its
improvement
4. Regenerative, To discuss the Power Point TE1,TE2,R3,
Intercooled working of R4
Regenerative, 2
Intercooled
cycle
5. Reheated cycles To discuss the Power Point TE1,TE2,R3,
working of 1 R2
Reheated cycles
6 Combinations of reheat, To study about Power Point TE1,TE2,R3,
regenerative cycles, the R2
Materials for Turbines. Combinations
of reheat,
2
regenerative
cycles,
Materials for
Turbines.
9 Applications of Gas General topic Power Point TE1,TE2,R3,
1
turbines on Gas turbines R1,R2
Total Hours 12

GRAND TOTAL HOURS = 60

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Learning Outcomes:
On learning this unit, the student should be able to:

 To understand the basics of various Gas turbine cycles.

 To understand the working principle of regenerative cycle.

 To understand the working principle of reheat cycle.

Real – world applicability of the topics under this unit:

 To expose the knowledge in refrigeration & air conditioning systems

Bridging with other subjects/ Applicability in learning other topics / subjects

 Refrigeration and Air conditioning

Scope for extra learning / Assignments / Activities:

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TEXT BOOK

1. TE1-Sarkar, B.K.”Thermal Engineering” Tata McGraw-Hill Publishers, 2007

2. TE2-Kothandaraman.C.P. Domkundwar.S, Domkundwar. A.V., “A course in thermal

engineering, ”Dhanpat Rai &sons ,Fifth edition, 2002

REFERENCES
1. R1-Rajput, “Thermal Engineering”, S. Chand publishers, 2000.
2. R2-Rudramoorthy R, “Thermal Engineering”, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2003.
3. R3-Arora.C.P. “Refrigeration and Air conditioning”, TMH, 1994.
4. R4-Ganesan V. ” Internal Combustion Engines” , Third Edition, Tata Mcgraw-Hill 2007

STAFF INCHARGE HOD / DEAN

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