DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
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I.C. Engines
MEC3220
4
DC
None
3-1-0
Theory
Course Work 15%
Mid Semester Examination (1 Hour) 25%
End Semester Examination (2 Hours) 60%
Course Objectives
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To give broad view of Internal Combustion Engines
To carry out thermodynamic analysis of various cycles of operation.
To explain combustion phenomena in IC engines and the fuels used
To explain the Gas Turbine and Jet Propulsion systems.
Course Outcomes
After taking this course the students would be able to
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Understand the working of IC engines, fuels used and related emissions.
Comprehend the effect of various operating variables on engine performance on the basis of various practical
aspects and supply systems.
Distinguish normal and abnormal combustion phenomena in SI and CI engines and understand power
enhancement methods
Understand and analyse the working of Gas Turbines, Jet engines and Rockets
Syllabus
Unit-I
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IC Engines-classification and major applications , Engine performance parameters and characteristics,
Comparison of Otto, Diesel and Dual cycles , Two-stroke engines- operation, advantages and disadvantages,
Scavenging-methods and parameters, Engine emissions and (BS) emission standards, Conventional and
alternative fuels for SI and CI engines, fuel additives and rating of fuels.
Unit-II : Fuel-Air cycles and their significance, Effects of specific heat variation, dissociation and number of moles, Effect of
operating variables, idealized Intake and Exhaust processes, Actual cycles, Various losses encountered in SI and
CI engines, Mixture requirement in SI engines for steady state and transient operations, Carburetion, Fuel injection
systems in CI and SI engines
Unit-III
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Combustion in SI engines, effect of engine variables on detonation, Combustion in CI engines, effect of engine
variables on delay period, Comparison of knock in SI and CI engines, Types of combustion chambers in SI and
CI engines, Supercharging and Turbocharging.
Unit-IV
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Gas turbines: Thermodynamic analysis of actual gas turbine cycles, Gas turbine cycles with Intercooling,
Regeneration and Reheating, Jet propulsion: Turbojet, Turboprop, Turbofan, Ramjet and Scramjet engines,
Rocket engines
Books:
1. Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals by J.B.Heywood, McGraw-Hill
2. Internal Combustion Engines and Air Pollution by E.F.Obert, Harper & Row
3. Engg. Fundamentals of Internal Combustion Engines by W.W.Pulkrabek, Prentice Hall
4. Internal Combustion Engines by V. Ganesan, Tata McGraw-Hill
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Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
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Energy Conversion Systems
MEC3230
3
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MEA1110
2-1-0
Theory
Course work15%
Mid Semester Examination (1 Hour) 25%
End Semester Examination (2 Hours) 60%
Course Objectives
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Enable students to understand the working of Thermal Power Plant and its cycles of operation.
To learn about the functioning of air and steam nozzles.
To study types and characteristics of steam turbines.
To develop understanding of steam condensers, cooling towers and power plant related environmental issues.
Course Outcomes
After taking this course students should be able to:
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Explain methods of improving Rankine cycle efficiency. Analyse Reheat , Regeneration and combined cycles.
Determine critical pressure, design parameters and draw performance curves of convergent–divergent nozzles. Explain
supersaturated expansion.
Evaluate power and efficiency through graphical as well as analytical methods for steam turbines.
Estimate make-up water required in cooling tower and analyse different type of steam condensers. Quantify the role of
emissions with respect to thermal power plants and calculate exegetic efficiency.
Syllabus
Unit–1 :
Vapour Power Cycles: Steam boilers and their classification, Rankine cycle and its modification; reheat,
regenerative and supercritical cycles, Nuclear power cycles, Introduction to combined cycle power plants.
Unit–2 :
Nozzles: Fluid flow through varying area; Gas and steam flow through convergent- divergent nozzle, Critical
pressure ratio, Nozzle efficiency, Equilibrium and super saturated steam flow through nozzles, Calculation of throat
and exit velocities, areas and mach numbers for gas and steam flows.
Unit–3 :
Steam Turbines and Condensers: Steam turbines and their classification, Compounding, Velocity diagrams and
blade design, Turbine control/governing. Types of condensers and their analysis, cooling tower analysis.
Unit–4 :
Environmental aspects of Thermal Power Plants and Exergy. Environmental issues related to power plant operation.
Exergy and second law efficiency of plant.
Books:
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T. D. Eastop and A McConkey, ‘Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologists’, Fifth Edition, Pearson
Education Ltd, 2003.
Claus Borgnakke and Richard Sonntag, ’Fundamentals of Thermodynamics’, Seventh Edition, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd,
2008.
Rayner Joel, ‘Basic Engineering Thermodynamics’, Fifth Edition, Pearson Education Ltd, 2008.
P.K. Nag, ‘Power Plant Engineering’, Second Edition, Tata McGraw-Hi Pub. Co. Ltd, 2001.
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Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
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Fluid Machinery
MEC3320
4
DC
None
3-1-0
Theory
Course Work 15%
Mid Semester Examination (1 Hour) 25%
End Semester Examination (2 Hours) 60%
Course Objectives
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Impart knowledge of basic principles of operation of various types of Turbomachines (Turbines and Pumps).
Providing knowledge of classification of Turbomachines on the basis of (i) principle of operation (ii) type of flow and
(iii) their intended usage.
Illustrating the use of Dimensional Analysis in the identification of the relevant dimensionless performance parameters.
Elucidating the role of Dimensionless performance parameters in design and selection of the turbomachines.
Imparting knowledge of working / operation of axial flow compressors and demonstration of application of principles
of fluid flow and thermodynamics in prediction of their performance.
Course Outcomes
After taking this course the students should be able to
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Classify different types of Hydraulic Turbines on the basis of their principles of operation.
List different Non-Dimensional groups and its use in Modeling and Similitude.
Design and model Impulse/Reaction turbines, Rotodynamic pumps, Positive displacement pumps.
Predict performance of axial flow compressors.
Analyze performance of Hydraulic Ram system.
Syllabus
Unit – I
: Hydraulic Turbines: Classification; Energy Transfer between rotor and fluid in Turbomachines; Impuls e and Reaction
Turbines-Pelton, Francis, Kaplan and Tubular Turbines – Theory, Losses, Efficiencies, Performance Curves; Draft Tube,
Cavitations, Governing. Similarity Laws: Similarity Laws, Specific Speed, Model Testing, Instrumentation for Testing of
Hydraulic Machines.
Unit – II
: Pumps: Classification; Centrifugal & Axial Flow Pumps –Theory, Working Principle, Heads, Losses, Efficiencies,
Performance Curves, Surging, Cavitation.
Unit – III
: Compressors: Classification; Axial Fans, Multistage Axial Flow Compressors, Stage Efficiency, Performance Curves,
Surging, Choking and Stalling.
Unit – IV
: Positive Displacement Pumps: Reciprocating Pump, Gear Pump, Vane Pump and Screw Pump. Hydraulic Systems:
Accumulator, Intensifier, Hydraulic Lift, Fluid Coupling, Torque Converter, and Wind Turbine: Actuator Disc and Blade
Momentum Theory.
Books:
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Jagdish Lal, Hydraulic Machines, S Chand Publishers.
Stephonov, Axial Flow Compressors, Mir Publications.
Dixon SL, Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics, Cambridge University Press Publications.
V.P Vasandani, Treatise on Heat Engineering in MKS and SI Units, 4 th ed.
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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
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Engineering Economy and Management
MEH3450
4
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None
3-1-0
Theory
Course Work 15%
Mid Semester Examination (1 Hour) 25%
End Semester Examination (2 Hours) 60%
Course Objectives
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Prepare engineering students to analyze cost/revenue data and carry out economic analysis for decision making
and to justify or reject alternatives/projects on an economic basis.
To familiarize the student with the basic concepts of management applied to contemporary organizations.
Course Outcomes
After taking this course student should be able to
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Set up technically and financially sound decisions by comparing and analyzing alternative projects.
Develop a working knowledge of money management.
Define and Apply techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering management practice
in contemporary organizations.
Choose and manage resources using different operation strategies with a view to stay ahead in offering competitive
products/services
4.
Syllabus
UNIT – I
: Introduction to Engineering Economy: Necessities and Luxuries, Market segments, Supply and Demand,
Diminishing returns, Economic Indicators (GDP, GNP, GNI, Fiscal Deficit etc.); Time Value of Money: Time value
equivalence, Cash flow diagrams, Conversion factors, Nominal and effective interest rates; Evaluating &
Comparing Alternatives: Present, Future & Equivalent annual worth, Comparison with unequal lives,
Perpetuities and Capitalized costs
UNIT – II
: Breakeven Analysis; Demand Forecasting, Financial Management, Process, Balance sheet and financial
ratios; General Replacement Studies: Defender and challenger (both equal and unequal lives), When to replace;
Benefit-Cost Analysis: Benefit/cost criterion, Benefit/cost comparisons; Depreciation: Purpose and use,
Declining value and replacement of assets, Depreciation and tax, Straight line method, Declining and double
declining balance method; Inflation and its effects, Inflation, its causes and consequences
UNIT–III
: Introduction to Management: Management Process: Planning, organizing, leading and controlling, Types of
managers, Managerial levels and skills, Role of managers; Environmental and Ethical issues; Decision
Making, Types of decisions, Decision making environments (certainty, uncertainty and risk), Techniques for
decision making (payoff matrix, decision trees); Marketing Management: Process, Marketing Mix and strategies.
UNIT – IV
: Planning & Strategic Management: Need and importance, Vision, mission, goals and strategies, Type of plans
(operational and strategic); Organizing: Principles of Organizational design (Division of work,
departmentalization, hierarchy and coordination), Unity of command, span of control, chain of command, Tall and
flat organizational structures, Power and authority; Leadership and Motivation: Leadership styles, Managerial
grid, Importance of Motivation, Maslow’s and Hertzberg’s theories; Controlling, Importance, Control Process;
Operations Management: Process, Framework (capacity planning and scheduling, process, quality, inventory
and workforce)
Books:
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2.
Management by R.W.Griffin; Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Engineering Economy by Henry E. Riggs; Publisher McGraw Hill
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
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Manufacturing Technology-II
MEC3930
2
DC
MEA1920 (Manufacturing Technology lab-I/Workshop)
2
Practical
Course Objectives
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Students should have the knowledge of the properties to recognize various engineering materials. They should also be
aware of the tests to sort those engineering materials.
2.
Students should have the hands-on training of basic forming processes like forging, bending etc and should also be
able to visualize and quantify the process parameters for quality products.
3.
Students should have the hands-on training of basic engineering processes of metal casting and should also be able
to visualize and quantify the process parameters for quality products.
4.
Students should have the hands-on training of basic engineering processes of joining/welding and should also be able
to visualize and quantify the process parameters for quality products.
Course Outcomes (COs)
1.
Graduates should be able to recognize various engineering materials and can apply the test to recognize and sort
them.
2.
Graduates should be able to perform basic forming processes like forging, bending etc and should also be able to
quantify process parameters for quality products.
3.
Graduates should be able to perform basic metal casting processes and should also be able to quantify process
parameters for quality products.
4.
Graduates should be able to perform basic joining/welding processes and should also be able to quantify process
parameters for quality products.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
ROTOR-I
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a) To categories the given components into:
(i) Magnetic and non-magnetic materials;
(ii) Metallic and non-metallic materials;
(iii) Thermoplastics and thermo-sets; and
(iv) Ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
b) To identify the ferrous alloys through spark and sound tests.
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3)
a) To determine the electrode consumption rate (ECR) at various current densities for
welding process.
b) To study the quality of the weldment by joining metallic components of different
densities.
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thickness at various current
To design and produce patterns for the given engineering products incorporating the shrinkage & draft allowances:
(i)
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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
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Solid Modelling and Analysis
MEC3940
DC
None
0–1–2
Practical
Continuous Assessment (Computer Models/Viva-Voce) 60%
End Semester Examination (2 Hours) 40%
Course Objectives
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2.
To acquire basic understanding of Modelling and Analysis software.
Understanding of 3D modelling techniques using state of the art commercial 3D CAD software with the creation of parts
and assemblies.
To understand basic functioning of commercial FEA with application to mechanical members subjected to different
loading and boundary conditions.
3.
Course Outcomes
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Ability to understand the need and application of modern CAD and CAE.
Capability to understand and demonstrate 3D development of solids using standard CAD approaches and to generate
mechanical assemblies.
Ability to exhibit the understanding and application of commercial finite element packages along with standard
formulations.
Capability to provide FEA solutions to structural components along with analytical validation.
3.
4.
Course Syllabus
General Introduction of solid modelling and analysis, Types of Modelling techniques,
Basic 3D CAD principles, Concept of Protrusion and Cuts. Extrusion and Extrusion Cut, Revolution and Revolution Cut, Sweep
and Helical Sweep and cuts, Mechanical Assembly.
Basic FEA Principles using commercial codes, Concept of analysis, Types of analysis, Axial loading in tension and
compression,
Transverse loading like simply supported beams etc., Problems on industrial components.
Books:
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4.
SOLIDWORKS: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users by CADArtifex
Beginner’s Guide to SOLIDWORKS: Level 1 by Alejandro Reyes MSME, CSWE.
Lee, Ryan, “ABAQUS for Engineers: A Practical Tutorial Book”
Abaqus® Documentation.
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Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
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Kinematics and Stress Analysis Lab
MEC3950
2
DC
None
0-1-2
Practical
Course Work (Reports/Viva-Voce) 60%
End Semester Examination (2 Hours) 40%
Course Objectives
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Develop an understanding of the working of various machines and mechanism of common applications.
Apply scientific theories, mathematics and laws of mechanics in real life problem.
To be able to perform the kinematic analysis on various machines and stress analysis of various machine elements.
Course Outcomes
After taking this course students should be able to
1. Solve the problems related to the theory of elasticity, concepts of stress and strain, strength and stiffness, deformations
and displacements, strain energy, and load carrying capacity.
2. Analyze flat and curved structures based on the principles of strain energy along with ability to carry out buckling
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analysis.
Solve statically indeterminate structures using standard methods and theorems.
Apply the principles of stress-strain in solving real industrial components like thick and thin pressure vessels.
List of Experiments
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Observation of pressure profile in journal bearing.
To measure the strain in a cantilever beam of Aluminium by the means of Strain gauge.
To perform the tension and compression test for a mild steel rod and brick sample respectively usi ng a Universal
Testing Machine.
To determine the co-efficient of friction of lubricating oil used in the Thurston Pendulum Tester for friction test.
To draw follower’s displacement, velocity and acceleration versus cam rotation angle curves for different cam and
follower pairs.
Verification of gyroscopic torque equation.
Verification of the analytically determined positions of the balancing masses in a rotating mass system.
To find out the input, output and holding torque in an epicyclic gear train and verify the torque equation.
To perform Izod and Charpy impact test.
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Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
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Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Lab.
MEC3960
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0-1-2
Practical
Course Work (Reports/Viva-Voce) 60%
End Semester Examination (2 Hours) 40%
Course Objectives
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Knowledge of Pressure distribution and related forces on bluff and streamline bodies.
Knowledge of Performance characteristics of Turbines and Pumps.
Understanding boundary layer flow and its characteristics.
Introduction to PIV technique for measurement of instantaneous fluid velocities.
Course Outcomes
After taking this course the students should be able to
1. Analyze pressure distribution around a 2D bluff bodies and Airfoils.
2. Conduct performance evaluation of Impulse and Reaction Turbines.
3. Conduct performance evaluation tests of Rotodynamic and Positive displacement Pumps.
4. Analyze Boundary Layer flow over a flat surface.
5. Analyze flow around a 2D body by finding instantaneous planar velocity vectors using PIV.
List of Experiments
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To determine the drag coefficient C D of a circular cylinder placed in a uniform cross flow of air by
measuring the pressure distribution on its surface.
To study the performance characteristics of centrifugal pump and to draw the iso-efficiency curves.
To measure the pressure distribution and the aerodynamic characteristics of a symmetric NACA 0012
Airfoil.
To study the performance characteristics of a Pelton turbine under constant head and to draw the isoefficiency curves.
To determine the instantaneous velocity field of fluid by Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) method.
To measure the velocity profile in a turbulent boundary layer region on a flat plate with zero angle of
incidence with and without stream wise pressure gradient.
To study the performance characteristics of Francis turbine.
To study the performance characteristics of a gear pump.
To measure pressure distribution in a convergent-divergent nozzle at different back pressures.
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Mechanical Vibrations
MEC4110/ME411
4
DC
MEC3120
3-1-0
Theory
Course Work 15%
Mid Semester Examination (1 Hour) 25%
End Semester Examination (2 Hours) 60%
Course Objectives
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Understanding of vibration concepts for design of machine parts that operate under vibratory conditions.
To be able to obtain the linear vibratory models of dynamic systems with changing complexities.
Ability to derive the differential equations of motion of vibratory systems.
Capability to carry out vibration analysis using efficient solution methodologies.
Course Outcomes
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Understanding of basic concepts and capability to model physical systems that operate in vibratory conditions.
Application of principal of Mechanics and mathematics to obtain governing equations
Capability to obtain the solution of Governing equations and interpretation of results using efficient methodologies.
Ability to model and analyse continuous systems and to obtain approximate solution of vibratory systems.
Syllabus
UNIT–I: Introduction to vibration, basic concepts, equivalent systems, Fourier analysis. Free undamped
and Coulomb damping) vibration analysis of single degree of freedom systems.
and damped (viscous
UNIT–II: Forced vibration of single degree of freedom systems, transmissibility, Response of a system due to base excitation
and rotating unbalance, whirling of shaft, Vibration measuring instruments.
UNIT–III: Free and forced vibration of two/multi degree of freedom systems, Semi-definite systems, Coordinate couplings and
generalised coordinates, Vibration absorbers, Eigen value problems.
UNIT–IV: Approximate methods of determination of natural frequencies and mode shapes, Vibration analysis of continuous
systems.
Books:
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Rao, S. S. : Mechanical Vibrations, Adisson Wesley Publishing Company,
Rao, J. S. & Gupta, K.: An introductory course on Theory & Practice of Mechanical
Ltd,
William P. Thomson; Elements of Mechanical Vibrations, Prentice Hall.
Merovitch, Leonard; Elements of Vibration Analysis,Mc-Graw Hill Book Company.
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