ENERGY ENGINEERING (15ME71)

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.

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.

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

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.
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
TEXT BOOKS:

1. B H Khan, Non conventional energy resources, 3rd 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.
 FLUID POWER SYSTEMS (15ME72)

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.

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).

Module3:

Components and hydraulic circuit designComponents: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, hydraulic cylinder 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.

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.

PneumaticActuators: 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.

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 methodprinciple, 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.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Anthony Esposito, “Fluid Power with applications”, Pearson edition,2000 .
2. Majumdar S.R., “Oil Hydraulics”,TalaMcGRawHllL, 2002 .
3. Majumdar S.R., “Pneumatic systems - Principles and Maintenance”,Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2005
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. John Pippenger, Tyler Hicks, “Industrial Hydraulics”, McGraw Hill International Edition, 1980.
2. Andrew Par, Hydraulics and pneumatics, Jaico Publishing House, 2005.
3. FESTO, Fundamentals of Pneumatics, Vol I,IIandIII.
4. Herbert E. Merritt, “Hydraulic Control Systems”, John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
5. Thomson, Introduction to Fluid power, PrentcieHaIl, 2004
6. John Watton, “Fundamentals of fluid power control”, Cambridge University press, 2012.
Learning Assignment:
The faculty will allocate one or more of the following experiments from group A and B to group of
students( containing not more than fourstudents in a
group):
Group A: Experiments on hydraulic trainer:
a. Speed control circuit using metering in and metering out technique
b. Regenerative and sequencing circuits.
c. Extend-Retract and Stop system of a linear actuator
d.Rapid Traverse and Feed circuit.
Group B: Experimentson pneumatic trainer:
a. Automatic reciprocating
circuit b. Speed control circuit
c. Pneumatic circuit involving shuttle valve/ quick exhaust valve
d. Electro pneumatic valves and circuit
Students should build up the above circuits on computer using software and simulate the flow of fluid during the
operation. Afterwards, they themselves
can physically connect the circuit on the hydraulic/pneumatic trainer and run the circuit. Record of experiments shall
be submitted in the form of journal.
Due credit must be given for this assignment (5 Marks).
List of Open Source Software/learning website: 1. Simulink 2. SimHydraulics

CONTROL ENGINEERING (15ME73)

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.
Analogous Systems: Direct and inverse analogs for mechanical, thermal and fluid systems.
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

MODULE 3
Steady state operation: Steady state analysis for general block dia. for a control system, steady
state characteristics, equilibrium in a system.
Transient Response: Transient response and steady state analysis of unit, step input, general
operational representation for a differential transient response, Routh’s stability criterion for a
control system.
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

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)
 SMART MATERIALS AND MEMS (15ME745)
MODULE 1
Unit1: Introduction: Closed loop and Open loop Smart Structures. Applications of Smart
structures, Piezoelectric properties. Inchworm Linear motor, Shape memory alloys, Shape
memory effect-Application, Processing and characteristics.

Unit 2: Shape Memory Alloys: Introduction, Phenomenology, Influence of stress on

characteristic temperatures, Modelling of shape memory effect. Vibration control through shape
memory alloys. Design considerations, multiplexing embedded NiTiNOL actuators.

MODULE -2
Unit-3 Electro rheological and Magneto rheological Fluids:Mechanisms and Properties,
Characteristics,Fluid composition and behaviour, Discovery and Early developments, Summary
of material properties. Applicationsof ER and MR fluids (Clutches, Dampers, others).

Unit-4FibreOptics: Introduction, Physical Phenomenon, Characteristics, Fibre optic strain

sensors, Twisted and Braided Fibre Optic sensors, Optical fibres as load bearing elements, Crack
detection applications, Integration of Fibre optic sensors and shape memory elements

MODULE-3
Unit 5: Vibration Absorbers: Introduction, Parallel Damped Vibration Absorber, Analysis,
Gyroscopic Vibration absorbers, analysis & experimental set up and observations, Active
Vibration absorbers. Control of Structures: Introduction, Structures as control plants, Modelling
structures for control, Control strategies and Limitations.

Unit 6: Biomimetics: Characteristics of Natural structures. Fibre reinforced: organic matrix

natural composites, Natural creamers, Mollusks. Biomimetic sensing, Challenges and
oppurtunities.

MODULE -4
Unit7: MEMS:History of MEMS, Intrinsic Characteristics, Devices: Sensors and Actuators.
Microfabrication: Photolithography, Thermal oxidation, Thin film deposition, etching types,
Doping, Dicing, Bonding. Microelectronics fabrication process flow, Silicon based, Process
selection and design.

Unit 8: Piezoelectric Sensing and Actuation: Introduction, Cantilever Piezoelectric actuator

model, Properties of Piezoelectric materials, Applications. Magnetic Actuation: Concepts and
Principles, Magnetization and Nomenclatures, Fabrication and case studies,Comparison of
major sensing and actuation methods.
MODULE-5
Unit 9: Polymer MEMS&Microfluidics:Introduction, Polymers in MEMS(Polyimide, SU-
8,LCP,PDMS,PMMA,Parylene, Others) Applications(Acceleration, Pressure, Flow, Tactile
sensors). Motivation for micro fluidics, Biological Concepts, Design and Fabrication of
Selective components. Channels and Valves.

Unit 10: Case Studies: MEMS Magnetic actuators, BP sensors, Microphone, Acceleration
sensors, Gyro, MEMS Product development: Performance, Accuracy, Repeatability, Reliability,
Managing cost, Market uncertainties, Investment and competition

. TEXT BOOKS:
1.“Smart Structures –Analysis and Design”, A.V.Srin ivasan, Cambridge University Press, New
York, 2001, (ISBN:0521650267).
2. “Smart Materials and Structures”, M.V.Gandhi and B.S.Thompson Chapmen & Hall, London,
1992 (ISBN:0412370107)
3. “Foundation of MEMS, by Chang Liu. Pearson Educa tion. (ISBN:9788131764756)
 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS (15ME751)

Module 1
Automotive Fundamentals Overview –Evolution of Automotive Electronics,
Automobile Physical Configuration, Survey of Major Automotive Systems, The Engine – Engine
Block, Cylinder Head, Four Stroke Cycle, Engine Control, Ignition System - Spark plug, High
voltage circuit and distribution, Spark pulse generation, Ignition Timing, Diesel Engine, Drive
Train - Transmission, Drive Shaft, Differential, Suspension, Brakes, Steering System\, Starter
Battery –Operating principle:
The Basics of Electronic Engine Control – Motivation for Electronic EngineControl – Exhaust
Emissions, Fuel Economy, Concept of an Electronic Engine control system, Definition of
General terms, Definition of Engine performance terms, Engine mapping, Effect of Air/Fuel
ratio, spark timing and EGR on performance, Control Strategy, Electronic Fuel control system,
Analysis of intake manifold pressure, Electronic Ignition.

Module 2
Control Systems - Automotive Control System applications of Sensors and Actuators – Typical
Electronic Engine Control System, Variables to be measured
Automotive Sensors –Airflow rate sensor, Strain Gauge MAP sensor, Engine Crankshaft
Angular Position Sensor, Magnetic Reluctance Position Sensor, Hall effect Position Sensor,
Shielded Field Sensor, Optical Crankshaft Position Sensor, Throttle Angle Sensor (TAS), Engine
Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor, Exhaust Gas Oxygen (O2/EGO) Lambda Sensors,
PiezoelectricKnock Sensor.
Automotive Actuators – Solenoid, Fuel Injector, EGR Actuator, IgnitionSystem

Module 3
Digital Engine Control Systems – Digital Engine control features, Controlmodes for fuel
Control (Seven Modes), EGR Control, Electronic Ignition Control - Closed loop Ignition timing,
Spark Advance Correction Scheme, Integrated Engine Control System - Secondary Air
Management, Evaporative Emissions Canister Purge, Automatic System Adjustment, System
Diagnostics.
Control Units – Operating conditions, Design, Data processing,Programming, Digital modules
in the Control unit, Control unit software.

Module 4
Automotive Networking –Bus Systems–Classification, Applications in thevehicle, Coupling of
networks, Examples of networked vehicles (Text 2: Pg. 85-91), Buses - CAN Bus, LIN Bus,
MOST Bus, Bluetooth, FlexRay, Diagnostic Interfaces.
Vehicle Motion Control –Typical Cruise Control System, Digital CruiseControl System, Digital
Speed Sensor, Throttle Actuator, Digital Cruise Control configuration, Cruise Control Electronics
(Digital only), Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Module 5
Automotive Diagnostics–Timing Light, Engine Analyzer, On-boarddiagnostics, Off-board
diagnostics, ExpertSystems, Occupant ProtectionSystems – Accelerometer based Air Bag
systems.

Future Automotive Electronic Systems –Alternative Fuel Engines, Electricand Hybrid

vehicles, Fuel cell powered cars, Collision Avoidance Radar warning Systems, Low tire pressure
warning system, Heads Up display, Speech Synthesis, Navigation – Navigation Sensors - Radio
Navigation,Signpost navigation, dead reckoning navigation, Voice Recognition Cell Phone
dialing, Advanced Cruise Control, Stability Augmentation, Automatic driving Control

Course Outcomes
1. Explain the electronics systems used for control of automobiles
2. Select sensors, actuators and control systems used in automobiles
3. Diagnose the faults in the sub systems and systems used automobile
Text Books:
1. William B.Ribbens, “Understanding Automotive El ectronics”, 6th Edition, Elsevier
Publishing.
2. Robert Bosch Gmbh (Ed.) Bosch Automotive Electrics and AutomotiveElectronics Systems
and Components, Networking and Hybrid
Drive, 5th edition, John Wiley& Sons Inc., 2007.
 DESIGN LABORATORY (15MEL76)
PART –A
1. Determination of natural frequency, logarithmic decrement, damping ratio and damping Co-
efficient in a single degree of freedom vibrating systemsm(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:
[1] “Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design”, Rich ards G. Budynas and J. Keith Nisbett, McGraw-
Hill Education, 10th Edition, 2015.
[2] “Design of Machine Elements”, V.B. Bhandari, TM H publishing company Ltd. New Delhi, 2 nd
Edition 2007.
[3] “Theory of Machines”, Sadhu Singh, Pearson Educ ation, 2 nd Edition, 2007.
[4] “Mechanical Vibrations”, G.K. Grover, Nem Chand and Bros, 6 th Edition, 1996
 COMPTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING LAB (15MEL77)

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.

Scheme for Examination:

Two Questions from Part A - 60 Marks (30 +30)
Viva-Voce - 20 Marks
Total: 80 Marks