UPL University of Sustainable Technology

Shroff S.R. Rotary Institute of Chemical Technology

Bachelor of Engineering
Subject Code: MH2103
Subject Name: Basics of Mechanical Engineering
Semester: - I / II

Type of course: Engineering Science Course

Prerequisite: Knowledge of Physics and Mathematics

Rationale: To provide a comprehensive knowledge of fundamental concept of

mechanical engineering for the students of varied branches of Engineering.

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme Credits Examination Marks Total

L T P C Theory Marks Practical Marks Marks
ESE (E) PA (M) ESE (V) PA (I)
3 0 2 4 70 30 30 20 150
Content:

Sr. Total
Content
No. Hrs.
SECTION-A
Introduction:- Prime movers and its types, Concept of Force, Pressure,
Energy, Work, Power, System, Heat, Temperature, Specific heat
capacity, Change of state, Path, Process, Cycle, Internal energy,
Enthalpy, Statements of Zeroth law, First Law of Thermodynamics and
1 03
Second Law of Thermodynamics, Introduction and applications of
Energy sources like Fossil fuels, Nuclear fuels, Hydro, Solar, Wind, and
Bio-fuels, Environmental issues like Global warming and Ozone
depletion
Properties of Gases: Boyle's law, Charles's law, Gay-Lussac’s law,
Avogadro’s law, Combined gas law, Gas constant, Relation between Cp
and Cv, Various non-flow processes like constant volume process,
constant pressure process, Isothermal process, Adiabatic process,
2 10
Polytropic process
Properties of Steam: Steam formation, Types of steam, Enthalpy,
Specific volume, Internal energy and dryness fraction of steam, use of
steam tables, steam calorimeters
Steam Boilers: Introduction, Classification, Cochran, Lancashire and
3 Babcock and Wilcox boiler, Functioning of different mountings and 05
accessories
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Shroff S.R. Rotary Institute of Chemical Technology
Bachelor of Engineering
Subject Code: MH2103
Subject Name: Basics of Mechanical Engineering
SECTION-B
Heat Engines: Heat engine cycle and Heat engine, working substances,
Classification of heat engines, Description and thermal efficiency of
Carnot; Rankine; Otto cycle and Diesel cycles
4 08
Internal Combustion Engines: Introduction, Classification, Engine
details, four-stroke/ two-stroke cycle Petrol/Diesel engines, Indicated
power, Brake Power, Efficiencies
Pumps: Types and operation of Reciprocating, Rotary and Centrifugal
pumps, Priming
Air Compressors: Types and operation of Reciprocating and Rotary air
5 compressors, significance of Multistage 07
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning: Refrigerant, Vapor compression
refrigeration system, Vapor absorption refrigeration system, Domestic
Refrigerator, Window and split air conditioners
Engineering Materials: Types, properties and applications of Ferrous &
6 Nonferrous metals, Timber, Abrasive material, silica, ceramics, glass, 03
graphite, diamond, plastic and polymer

Suggested Specification table with Marks (Theory):

Distribution of Theory Marks

R Level U Level A Level N Level E Level C Level

10% 35% 15% 20% 20% NA

Legends: R: Remembrance; U: Understanding; A: Application, N: Analyze and E:

Evaluate C: Create and above Levels

Textbooks:

1. Basics of Mechanical Engineering by Dr. R.K.Shukla, Tech-Neo Publications,

Pune, Maharashtra.
2. Basics of Mechanical Engineering by H.G.Katariya, J.P.Hadiya & S.M.Bhatt,
Books India Publications, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Reference Books:

1. Basics of Mechanical Engineering by B.L.Singhal & R.B. Patil, TechKnowledge

Publications, Pune, Maharashtra.
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Shroff S.R. Rotary Institute of Chemical Technology
Bachelor of Engineering
Subject Code: MH2103
Subject Name: Basics of Mechanical Engineering
2. Elements of Mechanical Engineering by N M Bhatt and J R Mehta, Mahajan
Publishing House.
3. Basic Mechanical Engineering by Pravin Kumar , Pearson Education
4. Fundamental of Mechanical Engineering by G.S. Sawhney, PHI Publication
New Delhi

List of Practical:

1. To understand construction and working of different types of Steam Calorimeters.

2. To understand construction and working of various types of boilers.
3. To understand construction and working of different boiler mountings.
4. To understand construction and working of different boiler accessories.
5. To understand construction features of two and four stroke Petrol engines.
6. To understand construction features of two and four stroke Diesel engines.
7. To determine brake thermal efficiency of an I. C. Engine.
8. To understand construction and working of different types of Pumps.
9. To understand construction and working of different types of Air compressors.
10. To demonstrate vapour compression refrigeration cycle of Domestic Refrigerator,
Window air conditioner and Split air conditioner.

Course Outcomes:

Students will be able to:

Sr. No. CO statement

Collect the basic terminology and various information regarding various source of
CO-1
energy.

Describe the properties of commonly used working fluids i.e. ideal gases and
CO-2
steam

Apply fundamental knowledge to solve problems of pump, air compressor and

CO-3
refrigeration system

Analyze various heat engine cycles and understand construction and working of
CO-4
IC engines

Compile working and applications of steam boilers and various accessories and
CO-5
mountings of boilers.

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Bachelor of Engineering
Subject Code: MH2103
Subject Name: Basics of Mechanical Engineering
CO-6 Compare properties of various engineering materials with their applications.

List of Open Source Software/learning website:

 https://nptel.ac.in
 www.vlab.co.in
 www.coursera.org

Prepared By: Mr. Chetankumar R. Patel

Moderated By: Dr. Hemant Gupta

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