ENERGY ENGINEERING

Assessment Exam
Course Code Credits L-T-P
SEE CIA Duration
Energy Engineering 15ME71 04 3-2-0 80 20 3Hrs

Courselearning objectives is to
• Understand energy scenario,energy sources and their utilization
• Learn about energy conversion methods and their analysis
• Study the principles of renewable energy conversion systems
• Understand the concept of green energy and zero energy.

Module – I
Thermal Energy conversion system: Review of energy scenario in India,General Philosophy and need of Energy ,Different Types of Fuels used
for steam generation,Equipment for burning coal in lump form, strokers, different types, Oilburners, Advantages and Disadvantages of using
pulverized fuel, Equipmentfor preparation and burning of pulverized coal, unit system and bin system.Pulverized fuel furnaces, cyclone furnace,
Coal and ash handling, Generationof steam using forced circulation, high and supercritical pressures.Chimneys: Natural, forced, induced and
balanced draft, Calculations andnumerical involving height of chimney to produce a given draft. Coolingtowers and Ponds. Accessories for the
Steam generators such asSuperheaters, De-superheater, control of superheaters, Economizers, Air preheatersand re-heaters.
9 Hours
Module – II
Diesel Engine Power System: Applications of Diesel Engines in Power field.Method of starting Diesel engines. Auxiliaries like cooling and
lubricationsystem, filters, centrifuges, Oil heaters, intake and exhaust system, Layout ofdiesel power plant.
Hydro-Electric Energy: Hydrographs, flow duration and mass curves, unithydrograph and numerical. Storage and pondage, pumped storage
plants, low, medium and high head plants, Penstock, water hammer, surge tanks,gates and valves. General layout of hydel power plants.
7 Hours
Module – III
Solar Energy: Fundamentals; Solar Radiation; Estimation of solar radiation on horizontal and inclined surfaces; Measurement of solar radiation
data, Solar Thermal systems: Introduction; Basics of thermodynamics and heat transfer; Flat plate collector; Evacuated Tubular Collector; Solar
air collector; Solar concentrator; Solar distillation; Solar cooker; Solar refrigeration and air conditioning; Thermal energy storage systems, Solar
Photovoltaic systems: Introduction; Solar cell Fundamentals; Characteristics and classification; Solar cell: Module, panel and Array
construction; Photovoltaic thermal systems
8 Hours

Module – IV
Wind Energy: Properties of wind, availability of wind energy in India, windvelocity and power from wind; major problems associated with
wind power,wind machines; Types of wind machines and their characteristics, horizontaland vertical axis wind mills, coefficient of performance
of a wind mill rotor(Numerical Examples).
Tidal Power: Tides and waves as energy suppliers and their mechanics;fundamental characteristics of tidal power, harnessing tidal
energy,limitations. 8 Hours

Module – V
Biomass Energy: Introduction; Photosynthesis Process; Biofuels; Biomass Resources; Biomass conversion technologies; Urban waste to energy
conversion; Biomass gasification.
Green Energy: Introduction: Fuel cells: Overview; Classification of fuel cells; Operating principles; Fuel cell thermodynamics Nuclear, ocean,
MHD, thermoelectric and geothermal energy applications; Origin and their types; Working principles, Zero energy Concepts
8 Hours

Course Outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
• Summarize the basic concepts of thermal energy systems,
• Identify renewable energy sources and their utilization.
• Understand the basic concepts of solar radiation and analyze the working of solar PV and thermal systems.
• Understand principles of energy conversion from alternate sources including wind, geothermal, ocean, biomass, biogas.
• Understand the concepts and applications of fuel cells, thermoelectric convertor and MHD generator.
• Identify methods of energy storage for specific applications
TEXT BOOKS:
rd
1. B H Khan, Non conventional energy resources, 3 Edition, McGraw Hill Education
2. Principles of Energy conversion, A. W. Culp Jr., McGraw Hill. 1996
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. S.P. Sukhatme, Solar Energy: principles of Thermal Collection and Storage, Tata McGraw-Hill (1984).
2. C. S. Solanki, “Solar Photovoltaic’s: Fundamental A pplications and Technologies, Prentice Hall of India, 2009.
3. L.L. Freris, Wind Energy Conversion Systems, Prentice Hall, 1990.

Scheme of Examination: Two question to be set from each module. Students have to answer five full questions, choosing at least one full
question from each module.
 FLUID POWER SYSTEMS

Assessment Exam
Course Code Credits L-T-P
SEE CIA Duration
Fluid Power Systems 15ME72 04 3-2-0 80 20 3Hrs
Course objectives:

CLO1 To provide an insight into the capabilities of hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power.

CLO2 To understand concepts and relationships surrounding force, pressure, energy and power
in fluid power systems.
To examine concepts centering on sources of hydraulic power, rotary and linear
CLO3 actuators, distribution systems, hydraulic flow in pipes, and control components in fluid
power systems.
CLO4 Exposure to build and interpret hydraulic and pneumatic circuits related to industrial
applications.
CLO5 To familiarize with logic controls and trouble shooting
Module 1: Introduction to fluid power systems
Fluid power system: components, advantages and applications. Transmission of power at static and dynamic states. Pascal’s law and its applications. Fluids
for hydraulic system: types, properties, and selection. Additives, effect of temperature and pressure on hydraulic fluid. Seals, sealing materials,
compatibility of seal with fluids. Types of pipes, hoses, and quick acting couplings. Pressure drop in hoses/pipes. Fluid conditioning through filters, strainers;
sources of contamination and contamination control; heat exchangers.
10 hours
Module 2: Pumps and actuators

Pumps:Classification of pumps, Pumping theory of positive displacement pumps, construction and working of Gear pumps, Vane pumps, Piston pumps,
fixed and variable displacement pumps, Pump performance characteristics, pump selection factors, problems on pumps.
Accumulators: Types, selection/ design procedure, applications of accumulators. Types of Intensifiers, Pressure switches /sensor, Temperature
switches/sensor, Level sensor.
Actuators:Classification cylinder and hydraulic motors, Hydraulic cylinders, single and double acting cylinder, mounting arrangements, cushioning, special
types of cylinders, problems on cylinders.
Construction and working of rotary actuators such as gear, vane, piston motors, and Hydraulic Motor. Theoretical torque, power,flowrate, and hydraulic
motor performance; numerical problems. Symbolic representation of hydraulic actuators (cylinders and motors).
10 hours

Module3: Components and hydraulic circuit design

Components:Classification of control valves, Directional Control Valves-symbolic representation, constructional features of poppet, sliding spool, rotary
type valves solenoid and pilot operated DCV, shuttle valve, and check valves.
Pressure control valves - types, direct operated types and pilot operated types.
Flow Control Valves -compensated and non-compensated FCV, needle valve, temperature compensated, pressure compensated, pressure and temperature
compensated FCV, symbolic representation.
Hydraulic Circuit Design:Control of single and Double -acting hydraulic cylinder, regenerative circuit, pump unloading circuit, double pump hydraulic
system, counter balance valve application,hydrauliccylinder sequencing circuits, cylinder synchronizing circuit using different methods, hydraulic circuit for
force multiplication;speedcontrol of hydraulic cylinder- metering in, metering out and bleed off circuits.Pilot pressure operated circuits.Hydraulic circuit
examples withaccumulator.
10 hours

Module4: Pneumatic power systems

Introduction to Pneumatic systems:Pneumatic power system, advantages, limitations, applications, Choice of working medium. Characteristics of
compressed air and air compressors. Structure of pneumatic control System, fluid conditioners-dryers and FRL unit.

Pneumatic Actuators: Linear cylinder –types of cylinders, working, end position cushioning, seals, mounting arrangements, and applications. Rotary
cylinders- types, construction and application, symbols.
Pneumatic Control Valves: DCV such as poppet, spool, suspended seat type slide valve, pressure control valves, flow control valves, types and
construction, use of memory valve, Quick exhaust valve, time delay valve, shuttle valve, twin pressure valve, symbols.

10 hours
Module5: Pneumatic control circuits

Simple Pneumatic Control: Direct and indirect actuation pneumatic cylinders, speed control of cylinders - supply air throttling and exhaust air throttling.
Signal Processing Elements: Use of Logic gates - OR and AND gates in pneumatic applications.
Practical examples involving the use of logic gates.
Multi- Cylinder Application: Coordinated and sequential motion control, motion and control diagrams. Signal elimination methods, Cascading method-
principle, Practical application examples (up to two cylinders) using cascading method (using reversing valves).
Electro- Pneumatic Control: Principles - signal input and output, pilot assisted solenoid control of directional control valves, use of relay and contactors.
Control circuitry for simple signal cylinder application.
10 hours

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After studying this course, students will be able to:

CO1 Identify and analyse the functional requirements of a fluid power transmission system for a
 CONTROL ENGINEERING

Assessment Exam
Course Code Credits L-T-P
SEE CIA Duration
Control Engineering 15ME73 04 3-2-0 80 20 3Hrs

1. Modeling of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical

systems.
2. Representation of system elements by blocks and its reduction
3. Transient and steady state response analysis of a system.
Course Objectives
4. Frequency response analysis using polar plot.
5. Frequency response analysis using bode plot.
6. Analysis of system using root locus plots.
7. Different system compensators and variable characteristics of
linear systems.
MODULE I

Introduction: Concept of automatic controls, Open loop and closed loop systems, Concepts of feedback, requirements of an ideal control
system, Types of controllers-Proportional, Integral, Differential, Proportional & Integral, Proportional Differential and Proportional Integral
Differential controllers.
(7 Hours)
MODULE 2

Modeling of Physical Systems :Mathematical Models of Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems.
(3 hours)
Analogous Systems: Direct and inverse analogs for mechanical, thermal and
fluid systems. (4 hours)
Block diagram Algebra: General representation of a feedback control system, transfer functions, rules of block diagram algebra, reduction of
block dia. to obtain closed loop transfer function.

Signal flow graphs : Mason’s gain formula ( 6 Hours)

MODULE 3
Steady state operation: Steady state analysis for general block dia. for a control system, steady state characteristics, equilibrium in a system. (3
hours)

Transient Response: Transient response and steady state analysis of unit, step input, general operational representation for a differential
equation of control system, distinct, repeated and complex conjugate zeros, general form of transient response, Routh’s stability criterion for a
control system. (4 hours)

Root Locus Plots : Root locus method: Significance of Root locus, angle and magnitude conditions, breakaway points, angles of departure and
arrival, construction of Root locus using general rules and steps, Lead and Lag compensation
(6 Hours)
MODULE 4

Frequency Domain Analysis: Relationship between time and frequency response,

Polar plot, Bode’s Plot, Nyquist plot and Nyquist stability criterion, Relative
Stability, Phase and Gain Margins (14 Hours)

MODULE 5
System Compensation and State Variable Characteristics of Linear Systems :Series and feedback compensation, Introduction to state
concepts, state equation of linear continuous data system. Matrix representation of state equations, controllability and observability, Kalmanand
Gilberts test .
(7 Hours)
Course Outcomes

CO1: Recognize control system and its types , control actions

CO2: Determine the system governing equations for physical models(Electrical, Thermal,
Mechanical, Electro Mechanical)
CO3: Calculate the gain of the system using block diagram and signal flow graph
CO4: Illustrate the response of 1st and 2nd order systems
CO5: Determine the stability of transfer functions in complex domain and frequency domain

CO6: Employ state equations to study the controllability and observability

 TRIBOLOGY

Assessment Exam
Course Code Credits L-T-P
SEE CIA Duration
Tribology 15ME742 03 3-0-0 80 20 3Hrs

Course objectives:

CLO1 To educate the students on theimportance of friction, the related theories/laws of sliding
and rolling friction and the effect of viscosity of lubricants.
CLO2 To expose the students to the consequences of wear, wear mechanisms, wear theories
and analysis of wear problems.
CLO3 Tomake the students understand the principles of lubrication, lubrication regimes,
theories of hydrodynamic and the advanced lubrication techniques.
CLO4 To expose the students to the factors influencing the selection of bearing materials
fordifferent sliding applications.
CLO5 To introduce the concepts of surface engineering and its importance in tribology.

Module 1
Introduction to tribology: Historical background, practical importance, and subsequent use in the field.
Lubricants: Types and specific field of applications. Properties of lubricants,viscosity, its measurement, effect of temperature and pressure on
viscosity, lubrication types, standard grades of lubricants, and selection of lubricants.
8 hours
Module 2
Friction: Origin, friction theories, measurement methods, friction of metals and non-metals.
Wear: Classification and mechanisms of wear, delamination theory, debris analysis, testing methods and standards. Related case studies.
8 hours
Module3
Hydrodynamic journal bearings: Friction forces and power loss in a lightly loaded journal bearing, Petroff’s equation, mechanism of pressure development
in an oil film, and Reynold’s equation in 2D.
Introduction to idealized journal bearing, load carrying capacity, condition for equilibrium, Sommerfeld’s number and it’ssignificance;partial bearings, end
leakages in journal bearing, numerical examples on full journal bearings only.
10 hours
Module4
Plane slider bearings with fixed/pivoted shoe: Pressure distribution, Load carrying capacity, coefficient of friction, frictional resistance in a fixed/pivoted
shoe bearing,center of pressure, numerical examples.
Hydrostatic Lubrication: Introduction to hydrostatic lubrication, hydrostatic step bearings, load carrying capacity and oil flow through the hydrostatic step
bearing, numerical examples.
8 hours
Module5
Bearing Materials:Commonly used bearings materials, and properties of typical bearing materials. Advantages and disadvantages of bearing materials.
Introduction to Surface engineering: Concept and scope of surface engineering.
Surface modification – transformation hardening, surface melting, thermo chemical processes.
Surface Coating – plating,fusionprocesses, vapor phase processes.
Selection of coating for wear and corrosion resistance.
8 hours

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After studying this course, students will be able to:

CO1 Understand the fundamentals of tribology and associated parameters.

CO2 Apply concepts of tribology for the performance analysis and design of components
experiencing relative motion.
CO3 Analyse the requirements and design hydrodynamic journal and plane slider bearings for a
given application.
CO4 Select proper bearing materials and lubricants for a given tribological application.
CO5 Apply the principles of surface engineering for different applications of tribology.
Scheme of Examination:
Two questions to be set from each module. Students have to answer five full questions, choosing one full question from each module.
Use of approved Design Data Handbook/charts can be permitted during the examination.

TEXTBOOKS:
1.”Introduction to Tribology”, B. Bhushan, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 2002
2. “Engineering Tribology”, Prasanta Sahoo, PHI Learning Private Ltd, New Delhi,
2011. 3.“Engineering Tribology”, J. A. Williams, Oxford Univ. Press, 2005.

REFERENCES:
1. “Introduction to Tribology in bearings”, B. C. Majumdar, Wheeler Publishing.
2. “Tribology, Friction and Wear of Engineering Material”, I. M.Hutchings, Edward
Arnold, London,1992.
3. “Engineering Tribology”, G. W. Stachowiak and A. W. Batchelor, Butterworth-Heinemann,1992.
4. “Friction and Wear of Materials”, Ernest Rabinowicz, John Wiley & sons,1995.
5. “Basic Lubrication Theory”, A. Cameron, Ellis Hardwoods Ltd., UK.
6. “Handbook of tribology: materials, coatings and surface treatments”, B.Bhushan, B.K. Gupta,
McGraw-Hill,1997.
 MECHATRONICS

Assessment
Course Code Credits L-T-P Exam Duration
SEE CIA
Mechatronics 15ME753 03 3-0-0 80 20 3 Hrs
Course objectives:
1. Understand the evolution and development of Mechatronics as a discipline.
2. Substantiate the need for interdisciplinary study in technology education.
3. Understand the applications of microprocessors in various systems and to know the functions of each element
4. Demonstrate the integration philosophy in view of Mechatronics technology

MODULE -1
Introduction:Definition, Multidisciplinary Scenario, Evolution of Mechatronics,Design of Mechatronics system, Objectives, advantages and disadvantages ofMechatronics.

Transducers and sensors:Definition and classification of transducers, Differencebetween transducer and sensor, Definition and classification of sensors, Principleof
working and applications of light sensors, proximity switches and Hall Effectsensors. 10 Hours

MODULE -2
Microprocessor &Microcontrollers:Introduction, Microprocessor systems,Basic elements of control systems, Microcontrollers, Difference betweenMicroprocessor and
Microcontrollers.

Microprocessor Architecture: Microprocessor architecture and terminology-CPU,memory and address, I/O and Peripheral devices, ALU, Instruction andProgram,
Assembler, Data, Registers, Program Counter, Flags, Fetch cycle, writecycle, state, bus interrupts. Intel’s 8085A Microprocessor. 10 Hours

MODULE -3
Programmable logic controller:Introduction to PLC’s, basic structure, Principleof operation, Programming and concept of ladder diagram, concept of latching &selection of
a PLC.

Integration: Introduction & background, Advanced actuators, Pneumaticactuators, Industrial Robot, different parts of a Robot-Controller, Drive, Arm, EndEffectors, Sensor
& Functional requirements of robot. 10 Hours

MODULE -4

Mechanical actuation systems: Mechanical systems, types of motion, Cams, Gear trains, Ratchet & Pawl, belt and chain drives, mechanical aspects of motorselection.

Electrical actuation systems:Electrical systems, Mechanical switches, Solenoids,Relays, DC/AC Motors, Principle of Stepper Motors & servomotors.
10 Hours

MODULE -5
Pneumatic and hydraulic actuation systems: Actuating systems, Pneumatic andhydraulic systems, Classifications of Valves, Pressure relief
valves, Pressureregulating/reducing valves, Cylinders and rotary actuators.

DCV & FCV: Principle & construction details, types of sliding spool valve,
solenoid operated, Symbols of hydraulic elements, components of hydraulicsystem, functions of various units of hydraulic system. Design of simple hydrauliccircuits for
various applications. 10 Hours

Course outcomes:
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1. Illustrate various components of Mechatronics systems.
2. Assess various control systems used in automation.
3. Develop mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical control systems.

TEXT BOOKS:
st
1. NitaigourPremchandMahalik , Mechatronics-Principles, Concepts and Applications, Tata McGraw Hill, 1 Edition, 2003 ISBN.No. 0071239243, 9780071239240.
st
2. W.Bolton-Pearson Education, Mechatronics – Elect ronic Control Systems in Mechanicaland Electrical Engineering, 1 Edition, 2005 ISBN No. 81-7758-284-4.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
st
1. Mechatronics by HMT Ltd. – Tata McGrawHill, 1 Edition, 2000. ISBN:9780074636435.
2. Anthony Esposito, Fluid Power , Pearson Education, 6th Edition, 2011, ISBN No.9789332518544.

E- Learning
• VTU, E- learning

Scheme of Examination:
Two question to be set from each module. Students have to answer five full questions, choosing at least one full question from each module.
 DESIGN LABORATORY

Assessment
Course Code Credits L-T-P Exam Duration
SEE CIA
Design Laboratory 15MEL76 02 1-0-2 80 20 3Hrs
Prerequisites: Knowledge of Dynamics and Machines and Design of Machine Elements

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Students are expected-
1. To understand the natural frequency, logarithmic decrement, damping ratio and damping.
2. To understand the balancing of rotating masses.
3. To understand the concept of the critical speed of a rotating shaft.
4. To understand the concept of stress concentration using Photo elasticity.
5. To understand the equilibrium speed, sensitiveness, power and effort of Governor.

PART –A
1. Determination of natural frequency, logarithmic decrement, damping ratio and damping Co-efficient in a single degree of freedom vibrating systems
(longitudinal and torsional)
2. Determination of critical speed of rotating shaft.
3. Balancing of rotating masses.
4. Determination of fringe constant of Photo-elastic material using Circular disk subjected diametric compression, Pure bending specimen (four point
bending)
5. Determination of stress concentration using Photo elasticity for simple components like Plate with hole under tension or bending, circular disk with
circular hole under compression, 2-d crane hook.
PART –B
1. Determination of equilibrium speed, sensitiveness, power and effort ofPorter/ Proel / Hartnell Governor. (at least one)
2. Determination of pressure distribution in Journal bearing
3. Determination of principle stresses and strain in a member subjected to combined loading using strain rosettes.
4. Determination of stresses in curved beam using strain gauge.
5. Experiments on Gyroscope (Demonstration only)
COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
1. To understand the working principles of machine elements such as Governors, Gyroscopes etc.,
2. To identify forces and couples in rotating mechanical system components.
3. To identify vibrations in machine elements and design appropriate damping methods and to determine the critical speed of a rotating shaft.
4. To measure strain in various machine elements using strain gauges.
5. To determine the minimum film thickness, load carrying capacity, frictional torque and pressure distribution of journal bearing.
6. To determine strain induced in a structural member using the principle of photo-elasticity.

Scheme of Examination:
One question from Part A: 32 Marks
One question from part B: 32 Marks
Viva- Voce: 16 Marks
Total: 80 Marks

Reference Books:
th
[1] “Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design”, Rich ards G. Budynas and J. Keith Nisbett, McGraw-Hill Education, 10 Edition, 2015.
nd
[2] “Design of Machine Elements”, V.B. Bhandari, TM H publishing company Ltd. New Delhi, 2 Edition 2007.
nd
[3] “Theory of Machines”, Sadhu Singh, Pearson Educ ation, 2 Edition, 2007.
th
[4] “Mechanical Vibrations”, G.K. Grover, Nem Chand and Bros, 6 Edition, 1996.
 COMPTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING LAB

Assessment Exam
Course Code Credits L-T-P
SEE CIA Duration
Computer Integrated
15MEL77 02 1-0-2 80 20 3Hrs
Manufacturing LAB

Course Objectives:

CLO1 To expose the students to the techniques of CNC programming and cutting tool path
generation through CNC simulation software by using G-Codes and M-codes.

CLO2 To educate the students on the usage of CAM packages.

CLO3 To make the students understand the importance of automation in industries through
exposure to FMS, Robotics, and Hydraulics and Pneumatics.

Part-A
Manual CNC part programming for 2 turning and 2 milling parts.Selection and assignment of tools, correction of syntax and logical errors, and verification
of tool path.
CNC part programming using CAM packages. Simulation of Turning, Drilling, Milling operations.
3 typical simulations to be carried out using simulation packages like:CademCAMLab-Pro, Master- CAM.
Program generation using software. Optimize spindle power, torque utilization, and cycle time. Generation and printing of shop documents like process and
cycle time sheets, tool list, and tool layouts.Cut the part in single block and auto mode and measure the virtual part on screen. Post processing of CNC
programs for standard CNC control systems like FANUC, SINUMERIC and MISTUBISHI.

Part B
(Only for Demo/Viva voce)
FMS (Flexible Manufacturing System): Programming of Automatic storage and Retrieval system (ASRS) and linear shuttle conveyor Interfacing CNC lathe,
milling with loading unloading arm and ASRS to be carried out on simple components.

(Only for Demo/Viva voce)

Robot programming: Using Teach Pendent & Offline programming to perform pick and place, stacking of objects (2 programs).
Pneumatics and Hydraulics, Electro-Pneumatics: 3 typical experiments on Basics of these topics to be conducted.

Course Outcomes:
After studying this course, students will be able to:

CLO1 Generate CNC Lathe part program for Turning, Facing, Chamfering, Grooving, Step turning,
Taper turning, Circular interpolation etc.

CLO2 Generate CNC Mill Part programming for Point to point motions, Line motions, Circular
interpolation, Contour motion, Pocket milling- circular, rectangular, Mirror commands etc.

CLO3 Use Canned Cycles for Drilling, Peck drilling, Boring, Tapping, Turning, Facing, Taper turning
Thread cutting etc.

CLO4 Simulate Tool Path for different Machining operations of small components using CNC Lathe
& CNC Milling Machine.

CLO5 Use high end CAM packages for machining complex parts; use state of art cutting tools and
related cutting parameters; optimize cycle time.

CLO6 Understand & write programs for Robotcontrol;understand the operating principles of
hydraulics, pneumatics and electropneumatic systems. Apply this knowledge to automate &
improve efficiency of manufacturing.

Scheme for Examination:

Two Questions from Part A - 60 Marks (30 +30)
Viva-Voce - 20 Marks
Total: 80 Marks
 Project Work, Phase I
Assessment
Course Code Credits L-T-P Exam Duration
SEE CIA
Project Work, Phase I 15MEP78 2 0-3-0 100 - -