M. Tech Program in Mechanical Engineering

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University

Cluster 4: Kottayam M. Tech Program in Mechanical Engineering (IC Engines & Energy Systems)

Compiled By Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam July 2015

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APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (Kottayam Cluster)

M. Tech Program in IC Engines and Energy Systems Scheme of Instruction

Credit requirements : 67 credits (22+19+14+12) Normal Duration : Regular: 4 semesters; External Registration: 6 semesters; Maximum duration : Regular: 6 semesters; External Registration: 7 semesters. Courses: Core Courses: Either 4 or 3 credit courses; Elective courses: All of 3 credits Allotment of Credits and Scheme of Instruction Semester 1 (Credits: 22)

Exam Slot Course No: Name L- T - P Internal Marks

End Semester Exam Credits Marks Duration (hrs) A 04 ME 6401 Combustion & Emission in I C Engines 3-1-0 40 60 3 4 B 04 ME 6403 Non-Conventional Energy Sources 3-0-0 40 60 3 3 C 04 ME 6405 Advanced Heat and Mass Transfer 3-1-0 40 60 3 4 D 04 ME 6407 Numerical Methods in Thermal Engineering 3-0-0 40 60 3 3 E 04 ME 64XX Elective I 3-0-0 40 60 3 3 04 GN 6001 Research Methodology 0-2-0 100 0 0 2 04 ME 6491 Seminar I 0-0-2 100 0 0 2 04 ME 6493 Advanced Thermal Laboratory 0-0-2 100 0 0 1 TOTAL 23 22

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Semester 2 (Credits: 18-19)

Exam Slot Course No: Name L- T - P Internal Marks End Semester Exam Credits

Marks Hours A 04 ME 6402 Design and Optimization of Energy Systems 3-1-0 40 60 3 4 B 04 ME 6404 Engine Pollution and Control 3-0-0 40 60 3 3 C 04 ME 6406 Measurement Systems in Thermal Engineering 3-0-0 40 60 3 3 D 04 ME 64XX Elective II 3-0-0 40 60 3 3 E 04 ME 64XX Elective III 3-0-0 40 60 3 3 04 ME 6493 Mini Project 0-0-4 100 0 0 2 04 ME 6493 Simulation Laboratory 0-0-2 100 0 0 1

19 Summer Break 04 ME 7490 Industrial Training 0-0-4 Pass/ Fail

Semester 3 (Credits: 14)

A 04 ME 74XX Elective IV 3-0-0 40 60 3 3 B 04 ME 74XX Elective V 3-0-0 40 60 3 3 04 ME 7491 Seminar II 0-0-2 100 0 0 2 04 ME 7493 Project (Phase 1) 0-0-12 50 0 0 6

14 Semester 4 (Credits: 12) 04 ME 7494 Project (Phase 2) 0-0-21 70 30 12

12 Total: 67


ELECTIVE LIST ELECTIVE GROUP

Exam Slot COURSE CODE NAME

Elective I E 04 ME 6409 Computational Fluid Dynamics E 04 ME 6411 Compressible and Incompressible Fluid Flow E 04 ME 6413 Supercharging and Scavenging E 04 ME 6415 Industrial Energy Management

Elective II D 04 ME 6408 Alternate Fuels for IC Engines D 04 ME 6412 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles D 04 ME 6414 Simulation of I C Engine Processes D 04 ME 6416 Plant Maintenance and Safety

Elective III E 04 ME 6418 Solar Photovoltaics E 04 ME 6422 Solar Refrigeration and Air- Conditioning E 04 ME 6424 Nuclear Engineering E 04 ME 6426 Utilization of Solar Thermal Energy

Elective IV A 04 ME 7401 Automotive Engine Systems A 04 ME 7403 Engine electronics And Management Systems A 04 ME 7405 Energy conservation in thermal systems A 04 ME 7407 Energy policies for sustainable development

Elective V B 04 ME 7409 Fuel Cells and Hydrogen B 04 ME 7411 Cogeneration and Waste Heat Recovery Systems B 04 ME 7413 Advanced Power Plant Engineering B 04 ME 7415 Advanced Thermodynamics


Semester 1 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR

04 ME 6401 Combustion And Emission In IC Engines 3-1-0: 4 2015 Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of combustion processes and apply these principles to a variety of practical situations Syllabus Combustion in Engines: Introduction; Theories of combustion; combustion in SI and CI engines; combustion chambers; stratified charge engines; direct and indirect injection in CI engines. Emissions: formation of pollutants; pollution control measures in SI and CI engines; after treatment devices. Course Outcome: The student will demonstrate the ability to understand the basic concepts of combustion and emission in IC engines. References: 1. Ramalingam, K.K., Internal Combustion Engines, Scitech Publications (India) Pvt. Ltd., 2004. 2. Ganesan, V, Internal Combustion Engines, Tata McGraw Hill Book Co., 2003. 3. John B. Heywood, Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, McGraw Hill Book, 1998 4. Mathur,M.L., and Sharma,R.P., A Course in Internal Combustion Engines, Dhanpat Rai Publications Pvt.New Delhi-2, 1993. 5. Obert,E.F., Internal Combustion Engine and Air Pollution, International Text Book Publishers, 1983. 6. Stephen R Turns, An Introduction to Combustion 3rd edition, McGraw Hill series in Mechanical Engineering, 2011. 7. H. S. Mukunda, Understanding Combustion 2nd edition, University press, 2009 8.W W Pulkrabek, Engineering Fundamentals of the IC Engine, 2nd edition, PHI, 2003 9. B. P. Pundir, Engine Emissions:Pollutant formation and advances in control technology, Narosa Publication,2007


COURSE PLAN COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS

04 ME 6401 COMBUSTION AND EMISSION IN IC ENGINES 3-1-0:4 MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;%

MODULE 1: Combustion principles: Combustion – stoichiometry- equivalence ratio, air fuel ratio. Combustion equations, heat of combustion - Theoretical flame temperature - chemical equilibrium and dissociation - Theories of combustion - Pre-flame reactions - Laminar and turbulent flame propagation in engines. 9 15

MODULE 2: Combustion in S.I. engine: Initiation of combustion, stages of combustion, normal and abnormal combustion, knocking combustion, pre-ignition, knock and engine variables, Flame structure and speed, Cycle by cycle variations. 9 15

FIRST INTERNAL TEST MODULE 3: Combustion in C.I. Engine: Stages of combustion, vaporization of fuel droplets and spray formation, air motion, swirl measurement, knock and engine variables, heat release correlations, Influence of the injection system on combustion.

9 15 MODULE 4: Features and design consideration of combustion chambers in SI and CI engines, Lean burn combustion in SI engines, stratified charge combustion systems. Direct and indirect injection systems in CI engines.

9 15 SECOND INTERNAL TEST

MODULE 5: Emissions: Main pollutants in engines, Calculation of air fuel ratio from exhaust gas. Kinetics of NO formation, NOx formation in SI and CI engines. Unburned hydrocarbons, sources, formation in SI and CI engines. 10 20

MODULE 6: Soot formation and oxidation, Particulates in diesel engines, Emission control measures for SI and CI engines, Effect of emissions on Environment and human beings.After treatment devices for SI and CI engines. 10 20


COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR 04 ME 6403 Non-Conventional Energy Sources 3-0-0: 3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To inspire the students with interest, excitement, and urge to learn the subject of Non–Conventional Energy Sources. To understand the fundamental concepts, theories and methods in Non–Conventional Energy Sources. Syllabus Solar Energy: Introduction; Solar PV system; Introduction to wind; Small hydro power plants; Geothermal energy; Ocean Energy; Energy from tides ; Fuel cell: Design and principles of operation; Hydrogen energy Course Outcome: The student will demonstrate the ability to understand the basic concepts of Non–Conventional Energy Sources. Text Books:

1. J. Twidell and T. Weir, Renewable Energy Resources, E&FN Spon Ltd, London, 1986. 2. D. Rai, Non-Conventional Energy Sources, Khanna Publishers,2010.

References: 1. S.P.Sukatme, Solar Energy –Principles of thermal collection and storage, second edition, Tata

McGraw Hill, 1991. 2. J. A. Duffie and W. A. Beckman, Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes, second edition, John

Wiley, New York, 1991. 3. D. Y. Goswami, F. Kreith and J. F. Kreider, Principles of Solar Engineering, Taylor and Francis,

Philadelphia, 2000. 4. L.L.Freris, Wind Energy Conversion Systems, Prentice Hall, 1990. 5. L. Monition, M. Lenir and J.Roux, Micro Hydro Electric Power Station,John Wiley and

Sons,England, 1984. 6. K.M. Mittal,Non-conventional Energy Systems–Principles, Progress and Prospects, Wheeler

Publications, 1997 7. D.D. Hall and R.P. Grover, Bio-Mass Regenerable Energy, John Wiley, NewYork, 1987 8. E.H. Lysen Introduction to wind energy-, Consultancy services wind energy developing

countries-CWD 9. Sathyajith Mathew, Wind Energy Fundamentals, Resourse Analysis and Economics, Springer


COURSE PLAN COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS 04 ME 6403 NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES 3-0-0:3

MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;% MODULE 1: Solar Energy: Introduction–solar radiation–availability–measurement and estimation, Solar thermal conversion devices –solar energy collectors –storage –applications, Solar PV system –Solar cells–MPPT–Applications. Introduction to wind–small hydro–biomass–geothermal and ocean energy–chemical energy.

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MODULE 2: Wind Energy: Basic principles of wind energy conversion –wind data and energy estimation –site selection considerations, Types of wind machines –basic components of wind energy conversion systems–types of turbines -types of generators. Small hydro power plants: Basic concepts –site selection –types of turbines –small scale hydropower. 7 15

FIRST INTERNAL TEST MODULE 3: Geothermal energy: Introduction–estimation of geothermal power–nature of geothermal fields–geothermal sources–inter connection of geothermal fossil systems –prime movers for geothermal energy conversion–Applications for heating and electricity generation.

7 15

MODULE 4: Ocean Energy: Methods of ocean thermal electric power generation–open cycle OTEC system–closed OTEC cycle, Energy and power from the waves –wave energy conversion devices. Energy from tides: Basic principle –component of tidal power plants–operation methods of utilization of tidal energy –site requirements –storage –advantages and limitations.

7 15

SECOND INTERNAL TEST MODULE 5: Fuel cell: Design and principles of operation of fuel cell–classification–types –conversion efficiency of fuel cells–types of electrodes–work output and emf–applications. 7 20 MODULE 6: Hydrogen energy: Introduction–hydrogen production –electrolysis– thermo chemical methods–Westinghouse electro-chemical thermal sulphur cycle–fossil fuel methods–hydrogen storage–utilization of hydrogen gas Energy from biomass: Biomass conversion technologies–photosynthesis–classification of biogas plants–biomass energy conversion–energy from waste.

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COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR 04 ME 6405 Advanced Heat and Mass Transfer 3-1-0: 4 2015

Pre-requisites: Understanding the basics of heat transfer Course Objectives: To inspire the students with interest, excitement, and urge to learn the subject of Heat and mass transfer. To understand the fundamental concepts, theories and applications in Heat and Mass transfer Syllabus Conduction, Extended surfaces, Convection, Radiation, Radiation exchange with participating media, Boiling and condensation, phase change, mass transfer. Course Outcome: The student will demonstrate the ability to understand the advanced concepts of Heat and Mass Transfer. Text Books: 1. Frank P Incropera and David P Dewitt, “ Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer ” 7th Edition,

Wiley Publications. 2. Holman. J.P, “Heat Transfer”, 10th Edition, McGraw Hill. References: 1. Balaji, C. “Essentials of Radiation Heat Transfer”, Ane Books, 2013 2. E.R.G. Eckert and R.M. Drake, “Analysis of Heat Transfer”, McGraw Hill, 1972. 3. E.M. Sparrow, R.D. Cess, “Radiative Heat Transfer”, McGraw Hill, 1972. 4. R.C. Sachdeva, “Fundamental of Engineering Heat and Mass Transfer”, New age International, 2003. 5. Kraus, A.D., Aziz, A., and Welty, J., Extended Surface Heat Transfer, John Wiley, 2001.


COURSE PLAN COURSE NO COURSE TITLE CREDITS 04 ME 6405 ADVANCED HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER 3-1-0:4

MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;% MODULE 1: General heat conduction equation in Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinates –Composite geometries – Variable thermal conductivity – Uniform heat generation- Extended surfaces.

9 15 MODULE 2: Two dimensional heat conduction –Numerical and analytical methods. Unsteady heat conduction – Lumped heat systems – Infinite and semi- infinite bodies – Numerical and analytical methods.

9 15 FIRST INTERNAL TEST

MODULE 3: Convective heat transfer – Boundary layers – Continuity, momentum and energy equations - Boundary layer equations. 9 15 MODULE 4: Dimensional analysis - Exact and approximate solutions to forced convection in laminar and turbulent, internal and external flow – Reynolds and Colburn analogies – forced convection correlations


MODULE 5: Radiation heat transfer – Basic laws of radiations - Emissivity – Radiation intensity . Radiative exchange between black isothermal surfaces, diffuse grey surfaces - Reflecting surfaces – Radiation shape factor - Shape factor algebra – Radiation shields. Radiation exchange with participating media : Volumetric absorption, Gaseous emission and absorption. 10 20

MODULE 6: Heat transfer with phase change – Boiling and Condensation – Flow boiling – Correlations. Convective mass transfer – Concentration boundary layer – Momentum, mass and heat transfer analogy – Convective mass transfer numbers – Flow over flat plates, flow through tubes – Correlations.

10 20


COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR 04 ME 6407 Numerical Methods in Thermal Engineering 3-0-0: 3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To understand the fundamental concepts, theories and techniques of Numerical Methods in Thermal Engineering. Syllabus Algebraic and transcendental equations, Simultaneous Linear Equations: methods, Interpolation and curve fitting, Numerical integration and differentiation: rules and technique, Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations, Boundary value and Eigen value problem, Elliptic, Parabolic and Hyperbolic Partial Differential Equations. Course Outcome: The student will demonstrate the ability to understand the basic concepts of Numerical Methods in Thermal Engineering. References:

1. Computer Based Numerical and Statistical Techniques, Manish Goyal, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd, New Delhi

2. Introductory Methods of Numerical Analysis, S. S. Sastry, Prentice-Hall of India (P) Ltd, New Delhi

3. Numerical Methods is Engineering, Salvadori M G, Baron M L, Prentice-Hall 4. Numerical Methods for Engineers, Chapra S C, Canale R P, 2nd Ed, McGraw-Hill, New

York 5. Applied Numerical Analysis, Gerald C F, Wheatley P O, 6th edition, Pearson

Education, 1999 6. Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations, William F. Ames, 2nd Edition,

Academic Press, 1977


COURSE PLAN COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS 04 ME 6407 NUMERICAL METHODS IN THERMAL ENGINEERING 3-0-0:3

MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;% MODULE 1: Algebraic and transcendental equation: Bisection method, Fixed point, Regula-Falsi method, Newton-Raphson method, Rate of convergence, Merits and demerits of methods. 6 15 MODULE 2: Simultaneous Linear Equations: Motivation, Gauss elimination, Solution accuracy, Iterative methods, Jacobi method, Gauss-Seidel method, Relaxation method. 6 15

FIRST INTERNAL TEST MODULE 3: Interpolation: Motivation, Polynomial forms, Linear interpolation, Lagrangean interpolation, Newton interpolation, spline interpolation. 6 15 MODULE 4: Curve Fitting: Regression analysis, Fitting linear equations, Least-square method, Fitting transcendental equations, Polynomial functions. 6 15

SECOND INTERNAL TEST MODULE 5: Numerical integration and differentiation: Maximum and Minima, Trapezoidal rule, Simpson’s 1/3 and 3/8 rule, Weddle’s rule, Euler-Mclaurin’s formula. Numerical solution of ordinary differential equation: Euler’s method, Modified Euler’s method, Runge-Kutta Methods

9 20

MODULE 6: Boundary value and Eigen value problem: Motivation, Shooting method, Finite difference method, Finite volume method, Polynomial Method. Elliptic, Parabolic and Hyperbolic Partial Differential Equations 9 20


COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR 04 GN 6001 Research Methodology 0-2-0: 2 Year :2015

Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives:

i. To get introduced to research philosophy and processes in general. ii. To formulate the research problem and prepare research plan iii. To apply various numerical /quantitative techniques for data analysis iv. To communicate the research findings effectively Syllabus Introduction to research methodology. Types of research, research methods Vs methodology - stages of research process. Literature review – Problem definition- Research design for exploratory;Principles of Thesis Writing, Guidelines for writing reports & papers;Documentation and presentation tools Course Outcome: The student will be able understand research process and can formulate a research problem. The student will be able to prepare a research proposal as per existing standards Text Books: 1. C. R. Kothari, Research Methodology, Methods and techniques (New Age International

Publishers, New Delhi, 2004). 2. R. Panneerseklvam, Research Methodology (Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2011). References: 1. Ranjit Kumar, Research Methodology, A step by step approach (Pearson Publishers, New

Delhi, 2005. 2. Management Research Methodology : K. N. Krishnaswami, Appa Iyer and M Mathirajan,

Pearson Education, Delhi, 2010 3. Hand Book of Research Methodology : M N Borse, SreeNivas Publications, Jaipur, 2004 4. Business Research Methods: William G Zikmund, South – Western Ltd, 2003 5. Research Methods in Social Science: P K Majumdar, Viva Books Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 2005 6. Analyzing Quantitative Data: Norman Blaikie, SAGE Publications , London, 2003 7. SPSS for Windows: Pearson Education New Delhi, 2007



04 GN 6001 Research Methodology 0-2-0:2 MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;%

MODULE 1: Introduction to Research Methodology, Concepts of Research, Meaning and Objectives of Research, Research Process, Types of Research, Type of research: Descriptive vs. Analytical, Applied vs. Fundamental, Quantitative vs. Qualitative, and Conceptual vs. Empirical 7 15

MODULE 2: Criteria of Good Research, Research Problem, Selection of a problem, Techniques involved in definition of a problem, Research Proposals – Types, contents, Ethical aspects, IPR issues like patenting, copyrights. 7 15

FIRST INTERNAL TEST MODULE 3: Meaning, Need and Types of research design, Literature Survey and Review, Identifying gap areas from literature review, Research Design Process

7 15 MODULE 4: Sampling fundamentals, Measurement and scaling techniques, Data Collection – concept, types and methods, Design of Experiments. Probability distributions, Fundamentals of Statistical analysis, Data Analysis with Statistical Packages

7 15

SECOND INTERNAL TEST MODULE 5: Multivariate methods, Concepts of correlation and regression, Fundamentals of time series analysis and spectral analysis. 7 20 MODULE 6: Principles of Thesis Writing, Guidelines for writing reports & papers, Methods of giving references and appendices, Reproduction of published material, Plagiarism, Citation and acknowledgement. Documentation and presentation tools – LATEX, Office Software with basic presentations skills, Use of Internet and advanced search techniques

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COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR

04 ME 6491 Seminar I 0-0-2:2 Year :2015 Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To assess the debating capability of the student to present a technical topic. Also to impart training to a student to face audience and present his ideas and thus creating in him self-esteem and courage that is essential for an engineer. Individual students are required to choose a topic of their interest from IC Engines, Renewable and non-Renewable energy and Alternative fuels related topics preferably from outside the M.Tech syllabus and give a seminar on that topic about 30 minutes. A committee consisting of at least three faculty members shall assess the presentation of the seminar and award marks to the students. Each student shall submit two copies of a write up of his / her seminar topic. One copy shall be returned to the student after duly certifying it by the Chairman of the assessing committee and the other will be kept in the departmental library. Internal continuous assessment marks are awarded based on the relevance of the topic, presentation skill, quality of the report and participation.


COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR 04 ME 6493 Advanced Thermal laboratory 0-0-2:1 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To impart knowledge about the performance of I C engines, to gain experience in the analysis of exhaust gas emissions. Familiarized with the thermal power plants. Objective: LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

1. Performance, Combustion and Emission Studies on S.I. Engines 2. Performance, combustion and Emission Studies on C.I. Engines 3. Performance test on variable compression ratio petrol and diesel engines. 4. Test on Thermal power plant (Steam Power Plant) 5. Study of construction and principle of operation of Emission/Smoke analyzers. 6. Experimental studies on heat exchangers. 7. Heat transfer enhancement studies on extended surfaces.



Semester 2 COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR

04 ME 6402 Design And Optimization of Energy Systems 3-1-0:4 2015 Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To inspire the students with interest, excitement, and urge to learn the subject of Design and optimization of energy systems . To understand the fundamental concepts, theories and methods in Design and optimization of energy systems Syllabus System design, simulation,Regression and curve fitting,Optimization : formulation of optimization problem,Genetic algorithm. Course Outcome: The student will demonstrate the ability to understand the basic concepts of Design and optimization of energy systems. Text Books:

1. Essentials of thermal system design and optimization, C. Balaji, Ane Books, Newdelhi, 2012. References:

1. Design and optimization of thermal systems, Y. Jaluria, McGraw Hill, 1988. 2. Elements of thermal fluid system design, L.C. Burmeister, Prentice Hall, 1988. 3. Design of thermal systems, W. F. Stoecker, McGraw Hill, 1989


COURSE PLAN COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS 04 ME 6402 DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION OF ENERGY SYSTEMS 4-0-0:3

MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;% MODULE 1: Introduction to design – system design. Morphology of design with a flow chart. Market analysis, profit, time value of money. Concept of workable design, practical example on workable system and optimal design.

9 15 MODULE 2: System Simulation: Classifications, Successive substitution method – Newton Raphson method- one unknown and multiple unknown - examples. Gauss Seidel method – examples.


MODULE 3: Regression and curve fitting : Need for regression in simulation and optimization. Concept of best fit and exact fit. Exact fit- Lagrange interpolation – examples. 9 15 MODULE 4: Least square regression – theory, examples from linear regression with one and more unknowns – examples. Power law forms – examples. 9 15

SECOND INTERNAL TEST MODULE 5: Optimization : Introduction – formulation of optimization problems. Calculus techniques. Lagrange multiplier method. Search methods: concept of interval of uncertainty, reduction ratio, reduction ratios of exhaustive search, dichotomous search, Fibonacci search and Golden section search – numerical examples.

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MODULE 6: Optimization : Method of steepest ascent / steepest descent, conjugate gradient method – examples. Geometric programming. Linear programming – two variable problem – graphical solution. Genetic algorithm. 10 20



04 ME 6404 Engine Pollution And Control 3-1-0:3 2015 Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives:

To educate the students about pollution formation in engines, and its control and to educate the ways and means to protect the environment from various types of engine pollutants. Syllabus Effect of pollution on environment, formation of pollutants; Pollutants from SI engines and their formation; thermal reactors; catalytic convertors; pollutants from CI engine and their formation; controlling methods; EGR; emission after-treatment devices like DOC, DPF, SCR &NOxAdsorber.

Emission Measurement And Test Procedures: smoke meters; calibration checks; chassis dynamometers; sampling probes; valves; quantifying emissions. Course Outcome: The student will demonstrate the ability to understand the basic concepts of pollution formation in engines, and its control. References:

1. B P Pundir, Engine Emissions: Pollutant Formation and Advances in Control Technology, Alpha Science Int'l Ltd., 2007

2. Dr. S.S Thipse, Alternative Fuels, Jaico Publications, 2010. 3. Ganesan.V, Internal Combustion Engines, Tata McGraw Hill, 1994. 4. Crouse.W.M, Anglin.A.L., Automotive Emission Control, McGraw Hill 1995. 5. Springer.G.S, Patterson.D.J, Engine Emissions, pollutant formation, Plenum Press, 1986 6. John B.Heywood, Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, McGraw Hill, 2006


COURSE PLAN

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS 04 ME 6404 ENGINE POLLUTION AND CONTROL 3-1-0:3

MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;% MODULE 1: Introduction: Atmospheric pollution from Automotive and Stationary engines and gas turbines, Global warming – Green house effect and effects of I.C. Engine pollution on environment. Formation of oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon, aldehydes and Smoke, Particulate emission in IC engines, Soot formation and oxidation, Noise pollution, Nature and extent of problems. Emission norms.

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MODULE 2: Emissions From SI Engines : Emission formation in S.I. engines, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, nitric oxide & lead, effects of design & operating variables on emission formation, 7 15 FIRST INTERNAL TEST

MODULE 3: Controlling of emission formation in SI engines, thermal reactors, catalytic converters, charcoal canister control for evaporative emission, positive crank case ventilation system, nano particles. 7 15

MODULE 4: Emissions From CI Engines :Diesel combustion, stages, direct & indirect combustion, emission formation, particulate matter & smoke, effect of operating variables on emission formation, PM & NOx trade-off, 7 15

SECOND INTERNAL TEST MODULE 5: Controlling of emission formation in CI engines, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), air injection, cetane number effect, emission after-treatment devices like DOC, DPF, SCR & NOx Adsorber.

7 20 MODULE 6: Emission Measurement And Test Procedures : Measurement & instrumentation for HC, CO, CO2, NOx & PM, smoke meters, calibration checks on emission equipment’s, dilution tunnel technique for particulate measurement, emission test procedures on engine & chassisdynamometers, constant volume sampling procedure, sampling probes & valves, quantifying emissions.

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04 ME 6406 Measurement Systems in Thermal Engineering 3-0-0:3 2015 Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To provide knowledge on various measuring instruments and measurement techniques. Syllabus Measurement characteristics of Instruments – Static and dynamic characteristics of instruments, Microprocessors and computers in measurement -Measurement of physical quantities, Advance measurement techniques. Course Outcome: The student will demonstrate the ability to understand the basic concepts of measuring instruments and measuring techniques. Text Books:

1. Raman, C.S., Sharma, G.R., Mani, V.S.V., Instrumentation Devices and Systems, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 1983.

2. Holman, J.P., Experimental methods for engineers, McGraw-Hill, 1988. References:

1. Barnery, Intelligent Instrumentation, Prentice Hall of India, 1988. 2. Prebrashensky, V., Measurements and Instrumentation in Heat Engineering, Vol. 1 and 2,

MIR Publishers, 1980. 3. Prebrashensky. V., Measurement and Instrumentation in Heat Engineering, Vol.1 and MIR

Publishers, 1980. 4. Raman, C.S. Sharma, G.R., Mani, V.S.V., Instrumentation Devices and Systems, 5. Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 1983. 6. Doeblin, Measurement System Application and Design, McGraw-Hill, 1978. 7. Morris. A.S, Principles of Measurements and Instrumentation Prentice Hall of India, 1998. 8. Doeblin E.O, Mechanical measurements, McGraw-Hill, 1983 9. Venkatesan S.P , Mechanical measurements, Ane books, 2008


COURSE PLAN COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS 04 ME 6406 MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS IN THERMAL ENGINEERING 3-0-0:3

MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;% MODULE 1: Measurement characteristics,- Instrument Classification-, Characteristics of Instruments –dynamic, experimental error analysis, -Systematic and random errors.

7 15 MODULE 2: Statistical experimental error analysis,- Uncertainty, Experimental planning and selection of measuring instruments,- Reliability of instruments. 7 15

FIRST INTERNAL TEST MODULE 3: Microprocessors and computers in measurement , Data logging and acquisition –analog to digital and digital to analog conversion- Use of sensors for error reduction, elements of microcomputer interfacing, intelligent instruments in use.

7 15

MODULE 4: Measurement of physical quantities, Measurement of thermo-physical properties, instruments for measuring temperature: Thermocouples, RTD, non-contact type. 7 15 SECOND INTERNAL TEST

MODULE 5: Measurement of mass and volume flow rates: Rotameter, positive displacement meters, coriolis meters. Measurements in solid, liquid and gases. 7 20

MODULE 6: Advance measurement techniques , Shadowgraph, Schlieren, Interferometer, Laser Doppler Anemometer, Hot wire Anemometer, heat flux sensors, Telemetry in measurement. Orsat apparatus, Gas Analysers, Smoke meters, gas chromatography, spectrometry.

7 20



04 ME 6492 Mini Project 0-0-4:2 2015 Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: The student shall undergo a Mini Project of two months duration. The mini project is designed to develop practical ability and knowledge about practical tools/techniques in order to solve the actual problems related to the industry, academic institutions or similar area. Students can take up any application level/system level project pertaining to a relevant domain. Projects can be chosen either from the list provided by the faculty or in the field of interest of the student. For external projects, students should obtain prior permission after submitting the details to the guide and synopsis of the work. The project guide should have a minimum qualification of ME/M.Tech in relevant field of work. At the end of each phase, presentation and demonstration of the project should be conducted, which will be evaluated by a panel of examiners. A detailed project report duly approved by the guide in the prescribed format should be submitted by the student for final evaluation. Publishing the work in Conference Proceedings/ Journals with National/ International status with the consent of the guide will carry an additional weightage in the review process.



04 ME 6494 Simulation Laboratory 0-0-2:1 2015 Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To gain awareness to CFD packages and analysis tools related to thermal engineering problems: 1. ANSYS FLUENT 2. ANSYS CFX 3. MATLAB LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

1. IC engine combustion simulation. 2. Simulation of Adiabatic flame temperature in constant pressure heat addition process. 3. CFD analysis for a fluid flow problem with heat transfer. 4. Analysis of fuel air cycle in SI and CI engines using Matlab.

Summer Break

Industrial Training

Objectives: Student shall undergo Industrial training of one month duration. Industrial training should be carried out in an industry / company approved by the institution and under the guidance of a staff member in the concerned field. At the end of the training, he / she has to submit a report on the work being carried out.


Elective I COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR

04 ME 6409 Computational Fluid Dynamics 3-0-0:3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To impart knowledge on Computational Fluid Dynamics and Finite VolumeMethod for steady and unsteady flow. Syllabus Computational Fluid Dynamics - Forms of Governing equations: Hyperbolic, Parabolic and Elliptical equations, The Relaxation Technique, Discretization-difference equations- Finite Volume Method: One/two/three Dimensional steady state diffusion, Finite Volume Method for Unsteady flow, Explicit and implicit schemes, Treatment of turbulent flows. Course Outcome: The student will demonstrate the ability to understand thebasic concepts of Computational Fluid Dynamics. References:

1. John D Anderson Jr - “Computational Fluid Dynamics”– McGraw Hill 2. Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics: The Finite Volume Method 2nd, 2008 - H. K. Versteeg and W. Malalasekera – Pearson 3. Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow1ed, 2004 - Suhas V. Patankar, - Hemisphere Publishing Corporation 4. Klaus A. Hoffmann Vol 1&2 “ Computational Fluid Dynamics” , EES books. 5. K. Muralidhar and T. Sundararajan- Narosa, Computational Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer,2ed, 2009. 6. Computational Fluid Dynamics1ed, 1995 - D. A. Anderson Jr - McGraw-Hill. 7. F.B.Dubin: Energy conservation Standards. McGraw Hill,1978.


COURSE PLAN COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS 04 ME 6409 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS 3-0-0:3

MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;% MODULE 1: Philosophy of Computational Fluid Dynamics, Forms of Governing equations particularly suitable for CFD, Mathematical behaviour of Partial Differential Equations – Hyperbolic, Parabolic and Elliptical equations

7 15 MODULE 2: Discretization – Introduction to finite differences - Difference equations – Explicit and Implicit approaches- stability – Simple CFD Techniques- Lax-Wendroff – Mac Cormack’s – Viscous flow-Conservation form – Space marching - The Relaxation Technique – Pressure correction – Stream function, Vorticity method of solution

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FIRST INTERNAL TEST MODULE 3: Finite Volume Method – One Dimensional steady state diffusion – discretization - stability and convergence – explicit, implicit and semi-implicit procedures – Two and Three Dimensional diffusion problems

7 20 MODULE 4: One Dimensional steady convection & diffusion – Central differencing scheme – Upwind differencing scheme – QUICK scheme – SIMPLE, SIMPLER, SIMPLEC, PISO. 7 15

SECOND INTERNAL TEST MODULE 5: Finite Volume Method for Unsteady flow – One Dimensional Steady heat conduction – Explicit scheme – Crank-Nicholson scheme – Fully implicit scheme 7 15 MODULE 6: Description on treatment of turbulent flows – Applications - Turbulence models-K- ε model –Reynolds stress equation model 7 15


COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR 04 ME 6411 Compressible and Incompressible flow 3-0-0:3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To give the Student:-

• A foundation in the fundamentals of compressible and incompressible fluid flows. • Practice in the analytical formulation of incompressible and compressible fluid flow

problems using basic equations. To familiarize students with irrotational motion in two dimensions, flow over cylinders and boundary layer principles. Syllabus

Incompressible flow: Basic equations of fluid flow; Integral and differential formulations of continuity – Momentum and energy equations ;Navier – Stoke’s equations; Solutions of the Navier – Stoke’s equations; Irrotational motion in two dimensions- Vortex motion- velocity potential and stream function-Boundary layer theory, Blasius solution for flat plate; Turbulent flow;mixing length and Boussinesq's hypothesis. compressible flows: Introduction;Generalized one dimensional flow;Normal shocks in one dimensional flow; Oblique shocks and expansion waves: oblique shock relations. Course Outcome:

The student will demonstrate the ability to understand the basic concepts of compressible and Incompressible flows.

Apply the basic equation of fluid dynamics for various engineering applications. Text Books:

1. K. Muralidhar and G. Biswas, Advanced Engineering Fluid Mechanics, Narosa Publishers, third edition, 2015 2. Gas Dynamics- E Rathakrishnan, PHI,2004 References: 1. Shames I H, Mechanics of Fluids,TMH, 1962 2. Streeter, VL, ‘Fluid Dynamics’, 3rd Ed., McGraw Hill, 2006. 3. A.H. Shapiro, The Dynamics and Thermodynamics of Compressible fluid flow, Krieger Publication,1983 4. Gupta V and Gupta S, Fluid Mechanics and its Applications, Wiley Eastern,2010


COURSE PLAN COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE L-T-P:C 04 ME 6411 COMPRESSIBLE AND INCOMPRESSIBLE FLOW 3-0-0:3

MODULES Contact hours Sem.Exam Marks;% MODULE 1: Introduction: Method of describing fluid motion– Lagrangian, Eulerian Method – Local and individual time rates of change, acceleration, - Reynolds transport equation-Eulerian and lagrangian equation of Continuity-Bernoulli’s equation from Euler’s equation– solved problems related to liquid motion, related to equation of continuity.

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MODULE 2: Forces and stress acting on fluid particles-NavierStoke’s equations –Special forms of Navier stokes equations-Some exact solutions of the Navier – Stoke’s equations – Couette flows – Plane Poisseuille flow – flow between rotating cylinders - Energy Equation. 7 15

FIRST INTERNAL TEST MODULE 3: Fully developed flow through circular pipes – Approximate solutions -Irrotational motion in two dimensions-sources and sink Complex potential due to a source, due to a doublet- Vortex motion-Helmohltz’svorticity theorem, velocity potential and stream function.

7 15

MODULE 4: Boundary layer theory, Blasius solution for flat plate, Momentum Integral equation for zero and non-zero pressure gradient, flow separation and vortex shedding, Turbulent flow, characteristics, eddy viscosity, mixing length and Boussinesq's hypothesis. 7 15

SECOND INTERNAL TEST MODULE 5: Introduction to compressible flows:basic concepts-equations for one dimensional flow through stream tubes. Generalized one dimensional flow-Normal shocks in one dimensional flow: Occurrence of shocks.

7 20 MODULE 6: Analysis of normal shocks-Prandtl’s equation-Rankine-Hugoniot equation and other normal shock relations-moving shocks.Oblique shocks and expansion waves: oblique shock relations-θ-β-M relations.

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COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR 04 ME 6413 Supercharging And Scavenging 3-0-0:3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of supercharging and scavenging processes and apply these principles to a variety of practical situations Syllabus Supercharging in Engines: Introduction; methods and types of compressors; methods of turbocharging, matching of turbine, compressor and engine. Scavenging of two stroke engine: scavenging systems; scavenging models; recent advances in two stroke engines. Course Outcome: The student will demonstrate the ability to understand the basic concepts of supercharging and scavenging in IC engines. References:

1. R.S. Benson and N.D. White house, Internal Combustion engines, First edition, 2. Pergamon press, 1979. 3. John B.Heywood, Two Stroke Cycle Engine, SAE Publications, 1997. 4. Schweitzer, P.H., Scavenging of Two Stroke Cycle Diesel Engine, MacMillan Co.,1949 5. G P Blair, Two stroke Cycle Engines Design and Simulation, SAE Publications, 1997. 6. Heinz Heisler, Advanced Engine Techology, Butterworth Heinmann Publishers,2002. 7. Obert, E.F., Internal Combustion Engines and Air Pollution, Intext Educational Publishers,

1980. 8. Richard Stone, Internal Combustion Engines, SAE, 1992. 9. Vincent,E.T., Supercharging the I.C.Engines, McGraw-Hill, 1943 10. Watson, N. and Janota, M.S., Turbocharging the I.C.Engine, MacMillan Co.1982. 11. Gordon Blair, Design and Simulation of Two-Stroke Engines.SAE international,1996


COURSE PLAN COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS 04 ME 6413 SUPERCHARGING AND SCAVENGING 3-0-0:3

MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;% MODULE 1: Supercharging:-Definition and Engine – modification required. Effects on Engine performance –Thermodynamics. Mechanical Supercharging. Types of compressors – Positive displacement blowers

7 15 MODULE 2: Centrifugal compressors – Performance characteristic curves – Suitability for engine application – Matching of supercharger, compressor and Engine. 7 15

FIRST INTERNAL TEST MODULE 3: Turbocharging:- Turbocharging – Turbocharging methods - Thermodynamics – Engine exhaust manifolds arrangements. – Waste gate, Variable nozzle turbochargers, Variable Geometry Turbocharging – Surging - Matching of compressor, Turbine and Engine.

7 15

MODULE 4: Scavenging of two stroke engines:-Features of two stroke cycle engines – Classification of scavenging systems – Charging Processes in two stroke cycle engine – Terminologies – Sankey diagram – Relation between scavenging terms 7 15

SECOND INTERNAL TEST MODULE 5: Scavenging modelling – Perfect displacement, Perfect mixing – scavenging models. Mixture control through Reed valve induction 7 20 MODULE 6: Experimental methods and recent trends in two stroke engines:-Experimental techniques for evaluating scavenging – Firing engine tests – Non firing engine tests ––– Development in two stroke engines for improving scavenging. Direct injection two stroke concepts.

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04 ME 6415 Industrial Energy Management 3-0-0:3 2015 Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To understand the concept of energy engineering, electrical system optimization, energy conservation, energy economics and environmental aspects of energy utilization. Syllabus Energy Engineering- Application of Non-Conventional and Renewable Energy Systems.Solar energy- Wind energy-basic components of a wind energy conversion system Energy from biomass; biogas plants-Energy conservation schemes- Electrical system optimization- Energy conservation in lighting schemes- Energy economics-payback analysis- energy auditing and accounting- Energy management- Energy and Environment- Environmental aspects of energy utilization- Methods to measure pollution in industries Energy recovery. Course Outcome:

Students who successfully complete this course will have demonstrated an ability to understand the fundamental concepts of energy engineering, energy economics and environmental aspects of energy utilization.

Demonstrate an understanding of energy auditing procedures. Demonstrate an understanding of the cost of energy and saving potential.

Text Books: 1. A.P.E.Thumann, Fundamentals of Energy, Engineering,Prentice Hall,1984. 2. W.F.Kenney, Energy Conservation in the Process Industries, Academic press,1984

References: 1. A.P.E.Thumann, Plant Engineers and Managers Guide to Energy Conservation, 7e,UNR,1977. 2. M.H.Chiyogioji, Industrial Energy Conservation, Marcel Dekker,1979 3. C.B. Smith, Energy Management Principles, Pergamon Press, New York, 1981. 4. AmitTyagi, Handbook on Energy Audit and Management, TERI, New Delhi, 2000 5. Environmental Considerations in Energy Development, Asian Development Bank (ADB)

publication,Manila, 1991.



04 ME 6415 INDUSTRIAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT 3-0-0:3 MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;%

MODULE 1: Energy Engineering- Application of Non-Conventional and Renewable Energy Systems - Use of Energy Efficient Technologies -Solar energy –solar energy collectors and energy storage-applications of solar energy. 7 15

MODULE 2: Wind energy-basic components of a wind energy conversion system-performance of wind machines-applications of wind energy. Energy from biomass – biomass conversion technologies-types of biogas plants-Energy conservation schemes-case studies. 7 15

FIRST INTERNAL TEST MODULE 3: Electrical system optimization-Importance of power factor-Power factor correction-Energy efficient motors –lighting basics-energy efficient light sources-domestic, commercial or industrial lighting. Energy conservation in lighting schemes-case studies.

7 15

MODULE 4: Energy economics-payback analysis-energy auditing and accounting-types-energy use profiles-the energy survey-Sankey diagram for energy audit- Energy Audit Instruments- Thermal Energy Efficiency & Audits - Electrical Energy Efficiency - Audits -case studies. 7 15

SECOND INTERNAL TEST MODULE 5: Energy management- Maintenance management-Preventive maintenance schedule-Energy management organization. Energy and Environment- Environmental aspects of energy utilization- public health issues related to environmental pollution.

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MODULE 6: Energy and Environment-. Methods to measure pollution in industries-air pollution & water pollution. Compliance with standards-International Environmental Policy- Energy recovery by solid waste management. 7 20


Elective II

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR 04 ME 6408 Alternate Fuels for IC engines 3-0-0:3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: (i) Gain a working understanding of the engineering issues and perspectives affecting fuel and engine development. (ii) Examine future trends and development, including hydrogen as an internal combustion engine fuel. (iii) Explore further fuel specification and performance requirements for advanced combustion systems. Syllabus Availability, suitability and properties of potential Alternative Fuels, Use of gaseous fuels in SI and CI Engines, Performance and emission characteristics, Fuel properties and their measurements, Performance and Emission Characteristics of alternative liquid fuels in SI and CI engines. Course Outcome: The student will demonstrate the ability to understand the concepts of Alternate Fuels for IC engines References:

1. Osamu Hirao and Richard K.Pefley, Present and Future Automotive Fuels, John Wiley and Sons, 1988. 2. Keith Owen and Trevor Eoley, Automotive Fuels Handbook, SAE Publications,1990. 3. Richard L.Bechtold, Automotive Fuels Guide Book, SAE Publications, 1997. 4. Automotive Lubricants Reference Book, Second Edition, Roger F. Haycock and John E. Hillier, SAE International Publications, 2004. 5. Engine Emissions: Pollutant Formation and Advances in Control Technology, B.P Pundir. Narosa Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, 2007. 6. Samir Sarkar, Fuels and combustion 2nd edition, Orient Longman,1990 7. Report of committee on development of biofuels, Planning commission, Govt. of India, April 2003


COURSE PLAN COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS 04 ME 6408 ALTERNATE FUELS FOR IC ENGINES 3-0-0:3

MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;% MODULE 1: Availability, suitability and properties of potential Alternative Fuels – Ethanol, Methanol, DEE, DME, Hydrogen, LPG, Natural Gas, Producer Gas, Bio gas and Biodiesel, Properties, Merits and Demerits.

7 15 MODULE 2: Use of gaseous fuels in SI Engines - Hydrogen, CNG, LPG, Natural Gas, Producer gas and Bio gas in SI engines– Safety Precautions – Engine performance and emissions. 7 15

FIRST INTERNAL TEST MODULE 3: Gaseous fuel in CI Engines- Use of Hydrogen, Producer Gas, Biogas, LPG, Natural gas, CNG in CI engines. Dual fuelling, Performance and emission characteristics.

7 15 MODULE 4: Requirements of fuels for SI engines-Different techniques to use alternative liquid fuels–Neat form, Blends, Reformed Fuels - Manufacturing, Storage and Safety.

7 15

SECOND INTERNAL TEST MODULE 5: Requirements of fuels for CI engines- Different Techniques for utilization- Blends, Fuel modifications to suit CI engines, Neat form, Biodiesel, Emulsions, Dual fuelling.

7 20 MODULE 6: Fuel properties and their measurements, Ignition accelerators and other additives, Performance and Emission Characteristics of alternative liquid fuels in SI and CI engines.

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04 ME 6412 Electric And Hybrid Vehicles 3-0-0:3 2015 Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To understand working of different configurations of electric vehicles, andits components, hybrid vehicle configuration and performance analysis. Syllabus Electric Vehicles: Vehicle mechanics; Propulsion System Design; Energy Storage: Battery: Types; Battery pack Design:Fuel Cells; Ultra capacitors; Electrical Vehicles: Motor and Engine rating; Power train system: Hybrid Electric Vehicles:Types; Design. Course Outcome: The student will demonstrate the ability to understand the basic concepts related to Electricand Hybrid Vehicles. Text Books:

1. Iqbal Hussain, Electric & Hybrid Vechicles – Design Fundamentals, CRC Press, 2011 2. Rand D.A.J, Woods, R & Dell RM Batteries for Electric vehicles, research studies press,

UK,1998. References:

1. K. B. Wipke, N. Hill, and R. P. Larsen. "Analysis of Data from Electric and Hybrid Electric vehicle student competitions." Advancements in Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology. SAE, SP-1023, pp. 113-121 (1994).


COURSE PLAN COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS 04 ME 6412 ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES 3-0-0:3

MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;% MODULE 1: Electric Vehicles: Vehicle mechanics- Roadway fundamentals, vehicle kinetics, Dynamics of vehicle motion - Propulsion System Design – Alternate vehicle – Electric vehicles – components.

7 15 MODULE 2: Energy Storage: Battery – Types, Parameters – Capacity, Discharge rate, State of charge, state of Discharge, Depth of Discharge, Technical characteristics. 7 15

FIRST INTERNAL TEST MODULE 3: Battery pack Design, Properties of Batteries.Alternative Energy Storage: Fuel Cells, Ultra capacitors. 7 15 MODULE 4: Electrical Vehicles :Motor and Engine rating, Requirements, DC machines , Three phase A/c machines, Induction machines, permanent magnet machines, switched reluctance machines.

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SECOND INTERNAL TEST MODULE 5: Power Electronic Converters. Power train system - transmission configuration, Components – gears, differential, clutch, brakes regenerative braking, motor sizing.

7 20 MODULE 6: Hybrid Electric Vehicles :Types – series, parallel and series, parallel configuration – Design – Drive train, sizing of Components, Control strategy.

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COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR 04 ME 6414 Simulation Of IC Engine Processes 3-0-0:3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of simulation of IC engine procesess and apply these principles to a variety of practical situations Syllabus Simulation principles- Structure of engine models –Heat of combustion – Adiabatic flame temperature, Heat transfer models for engines. Simulation in S I engine - Single zone models – Multi zone models –Turbulence models; Simulation in CI engines; Premixed-Diffusive models – Wiebe’ model – Whitehouse way model, Two zone models - Multizone models– Introduction to Multidimensional and spray modelling Flows in engine manifolds – One dimensional and multidimensional models, Models for scavenging in two stroke engines – Isothermal and non-isothermal models. Course Outcome: The student will demonstrate the ability to understand the basic concepts simulation of IC engine processes. References:

1. Ashley S. Campbell, Thermodynamic Analysis of Combustion Engines, John Wiley and Sons, 1980.

2. V.Ganesan, Computer Simulation of Spark Ignition Engine Processes, Universities Press, 1995.

3. V.Ganesan, Computer Simulation of Compression Ignition Engine Processes, Universities Press, 2002..

4. Gordon P. Blair, The Basic Design of two-Stroke engines, SAE Publications, 1990. 5. Horlock and Winterbone, The Thermodynamics and Gas Dynamics of Internal Combustion

Engines, Vol. I & II, Clarendon Press, 1986. 6. J.I.Ramos, Internal Combustion Engine Modeling, Hemisphere Publishing Corporation, 1989. 7. J.N.Mattavi and C.A.Amann, Combustion Modeling in Reciprocating Engines, Plenum Press,

1980. 8. Lakshminarayan, P.A and AghavYogesh. V, “Modeling Diesel Combustion, Springer, 2010. 9. Blair, Gordon P, Design and Simulation of 4 Stroke engine, SAE, 1999. 10. Blair, Gordon P, Design and Simulation of 2 Stroke engine, SAE, 1996.


COURSE PLAN COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS 04 ME 6414 SIMULATION OF IC ENGINE PROCESESS 3-0-0:3

MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;% MODULE 1: Simulation principles-First and second laws of thermodynamics – Estimation of properties of gas mixtures - Structure of engine models – Open and closed cycle models - Cycle studies, Chemical Reactions.

7 15 MODULE 2: First law application to combustion, Heat of combustion – Adiabatic flame temperature, Chemical Equilibrium and calculation of equilibrium composition - – Heat transfer in engines – Heat transfer models for engines.

7 15

FIRST INTERNAL TEST MODULE 3: Simulation in S I engine -Combustion in SI engines, Flame propagation and velocity, Single zone models – Multi zone models – Mass burning rate, Turbulence models – One dimensional models – Chemical kinetics modeling – Multidimensional models.

7 15

MODULE 4: Simulation in C I engine Combustion in CI engines single zone models – Premixed-Diffusive models – Wiebe’ model – Whitehouse way model, Two zone models 7 15 SECOND INTERNAL TEST

MODULE 5: Multizone models- Meguerdichian and Watson’s model, Hiroyasu’s model, Lyn’s model – Introduction to Multidimensional and spray modeling 7 20 MODULE 6: Thermodynamics of the gas exchange process - Flows in engine manifolds – One dimensional and multidimensional models, Flow around valves and through ports Models for scavenging in two stroke engines – Isothermal and non-isothermal models.

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04 ME 6416 Plant Maintenance & Safety 3-0-0:3 2015 Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To inspire the students with interest, excitement, and urge to learn the subject of maintenance and safety precautions in industries Syllabus Types of Maintenance Vibration- Monitoring and Analysis, Thermography. Forms of Corrosion, Corrosion Testing, Corrosion Monitoring Industrial Lubrication Reliability, Availability, Maintainability. safety- factory Act-Laws Types of industrial hazards Course Outcome: The student will demonstrate the ability to understand the importance of maintenance and safety precautions in industries Text Books: 1. R.A.Collacot – Mechanical Fault Diagnosis and Condition Monitoring. Chapman & Hall, London, 1997 2. Mars G. Fontana – Corrosion Engineering. McGraw-Hill,2005 References: 1. L.S.Srinath – Reliability Engineering. Affiliated East West Press 2. Thomas J. Anton, Occupational Safety and Health Management, McGraw Hill, 1989. 3. IanT.Cameron& Raghu Raman, Process Systems Risk Management, ELSEVIER Academic press,2005 4. Lees F.P, Loss Prevention in Process Industries, Butterworths, New Delhi, 1996.


COURSE PLAN

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS 04 ME 6416 PLANT MAINTENANCE & SAFETY 3-0-0:3

MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;% MODULE 1: Types of Maintenance – Planned and unplanned Maintenance. Condition Monitoring – Principles and methods : Spectral Oil Analysis Procedure, Ferrography. Vibration Monitoring and Analysis, Thermography

7 15 MODULE 2: Basic concepts of Corrosion, - Forms of Corrosion, -Corrosion Testing, -Corrosion Monitoring Techniques, - Corrosion Prevention. 7 15

FIRST INTERNAL TEST MODULE 3:Basic concepts of Industrial Lubrication, Selection of Lubricants in different applications,-various Lubrication Systems. 7 15 MODULE 4: Reliability, Availability, Maintainability. Failure Data Analysis. MTTF, MTTR, Fault Tree Analysis, FMEA, FMECA. Reliability estimation. Reliability centered maintenance, total productive maintenance, overall equipment effectiveness

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SECOND INTERNAL TEST MODULE 5: Introduction to the concept of safety- factory Act-Laws related to the industrial safety-Measurement of safety performance, Safety Audit 7 20 MODULE 6: Hazards: Types of industrial hazards-nature, causes and control measures. Fire protection and prevention- Industrial noise and its control. 7 20


Elective III

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR 04 ME 6418 Solar Photovoltaics 3-0-0:3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To understand the fundamental concepts and theories in solar photovoltaics. Syllabus Fundamentals: Energy bands; Diffusion: Carrier movements; Design of solar cells: Solar cell parameters; Solar cell technologies: Production; processes used in solar cell technologies; Solar PV applications: Measurement of solar radiation; Design and structure of PV modules. Course Outcome: The student will demonstrate the ability to understand the basic concepts of solarphotovoltaics. Text Books:

1. Chetan Singh Solanki, Solar Photovoltaics: Fundamentals, Technologies and Applications. Prentice Hall India, 2011

2. Peter Wrfel, Physics of Solar Cells. John Wiley, 2009 References:

1. Streetman and Banerjee, Solid State Electronic Devices. Prentice Hall India, 2005 2. J.A.Duffie& W.A. Beckman: Solar Engineering of Thermal Process. 3. Wenham, S. R., M. A. Green, M. E. Watt, R. Corkish. Applied Photovoltaics. 2nd ed. New

York, NY: Earthscan Publications Ltd., 2007. 4. Green, M. A. Silicon Solar Cells: Advanced Principles and Practice. Sydney, Australia: Centre

for Photovoltaic Devices & Systems, 1995



04 ME 6418 SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAICS 3-0-0:3 MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;%

MODULE 1: Fundamentals: Energy bands – direct and indirect – intrinsic and extrinsic semi conductor – carrier concentration – density of states – carrier distribution function – Fermi level – with schematic representation – carrier motion in semi conductors – drift – Electric field and energy band. 7 15

MODULE 2: Diffusion – diffusion current density – diffusion coefficient – recombination of carriers – continuity of carrier concentration – Carrier movements and current densities – carrier concentration profile – solar cell under illumination – generation of voltage – current – I-V equation – solar cell characteristics. 7 15

FIRST INTERNAL TEST MODULE 3: Design of solar cells: Solar cell parameters – short circuit current – open circuit voltage – fill factor – efficiency – Losses in solar cells – model of solar cell – effect of shunt and series resistance, solar radiation and temperature on efficiency – design for high short circuit current (Isc) – requirement for high Isc – choice of junction depth – minimization of optical losses and recombination – design for high open circuit voltage – requirements – design for high fill factor – Solar cell characterization using solar simulator and spectral response system.

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MODULE 4: Solar cell technologies: Production of silicon wafer – mono-crystalline and multi-crystalline Silicon ingots – wafer dicing – Solar grade silicon – development of commercial Si solar cells – processes used in solar cell technologies – high efficiency Si solar cells – PESC – buried contact – rear point contact solar cells – organic solar cells – material properties and structure – dye-sensitized solar cell (DSC) – operation – GaAs Solar cells – Thermo photo-voltaics.

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SECOND INTERNAL TEST MODULE 5: Solar PV applications: Measurement of solar radiation – optimal angle for fixed collector surface – optimal angle during summer and winter – Solar PV modules – series and parallel connection of cells – mismatch in module series and parallel connection – hot spots.

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MODULE 6 : Design and structure of PV modules – number of solar cells in module – fabrication – PV module I-V equation – power curve – ratings of PV module – effect of temperature and solar irradiation – batteries for PV system – Lead acid and Ni-Cd – MPPT– stand alone PV system – design methodology of PV systems – Design of a 1 kW stand alone solar power plant.

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COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR 04 ME 6422 Solar Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning 3-0-0:3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To inspire the students with interest, excitement, and urge to learn the subject of Solar refrigeration and Air condition systems. To understand the fundamental concepts, theories and methods in Solarcooling. Syllabus Introduction - Potential and scope of solar cooling- Types of solar cooling systems- Advanced solar cooling systems. Basics of absorption cooling - Principle of absorption cooling Thermal modelling for continuous and intermittent solar refrigeration and air-conditioning systems Course Outcome: The student will demonstrate the ability to understand the basic concepts of Solar cooling systems. Text Books: 1.Rakosh Das Begamudre, Energy Conversion Systems, New Age International, 2007. 2. Tom P. Hough, Solar Energy: New Research, Nova Publishers, 2006. References: 1.Alefeld G. and Radermacher R. , Heat Conversion Systems , CRC Press ,2004. 2. ASHRAE Hand Book–HVAC Systems & Equipment, ASHRAE Inc. Atlanta, 2008. 3. Low Temperature Engineering Application of Solar Energy, ed. RC Jordan (ASHRAE). 4. ReinhardRadermacher, Yunho Hwang, YunhoHwang,Vapor Compression Heat Pumps: With Refrigerant Mixtures, CRC Press, 2005.


COURSE PLAN

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS 04 ME 6422 SOLAR REFRIGERATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING 3-0-0:3

MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;% MODULE 1: Introduction - Potential and scope of solar cooling - Types of solar cooling systems - Solar collectors and storage systems for solar refrigeration and air-conditioning – Refrigerants.

7 15 MODULE 2: Need for solar cooling - Jet ejector solar cooling systems - Fuel assisted solar cooling systems – Solar thermo acoustic cooling and hybrid air-conditioning - Solar desiccant cooling systems – Advanced solar cooling systems.


MODULE 3: Basics of absorption cooling - Principle of absorption cooling - Solar operation of vapour absorption refrigeration cycle - Open cycle absorption / desorption solar cooling alternatives 7 15

MODULE 4: Lithium Bromide- Water absorption System – Aqua-ammonia absorption system – Intermittent absorption refrigeration System - Refrigerant storage for solar absorption cooling systems. 7 15

SECOND INTERNAL TEST MODULE 5: Vapour compression refrigeration cycles - Rankine cycle - Sterling cycle based solar cooling systems - Thermal modeling for continuous and intermittent solar refrigeration systems.

7 20 MODULE 6: PV powered refrigerator – Free cooling - Solar thermoelectric refrigeration and air-conditioning. Solar economics of cooling systems - Case studies. 7 20



04 ME 6424 Nuclear Engineering 3-0-0:3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To understand the basic concepts of nuclear reactions and working of a Nuclear reactor. Syllabus Nuclear model of the atom: Basic concepts of reactor: radioactivity; Thermal and fast reactors;Types of reactors: fast breeding reactors; Nuclear fuel cycles: spent fuel characteristics; Thermal hydraulics of reactors: Heavy water management; Indian nuclear power programme;Safety, Disposal and Proliferation: Course Outcome: The student will demonstrate the ability to understand the basic concepts of Nuclear Technology. Text Books:

1. Thomas J Cannoly, “ Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering”, (1978) John Wiley 2. Collier J. G., and G.F. Hewitt, “ Introduction to Nuclear Power”, (1987), Hemisphere Publishing,New

York . References:

1. Lamarsh U. R. “ Introduction to Nuclear Engineering” , (1983), Addison Wesley M. A. 2. Lipschutz R.D. “Radioactive Waste Politics, Technology and Risk”, (1980), Ballingor, Cambridge M.A. 3. M.M.EI. Wakiol., “Nuclear power Engineering”, McGraw Hill Book Company, New York, 1987.


COURSE PLAN COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS 04 ME 6424 NUCLEAR ENGINEERING 3-0-0:3

MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;% MODULE 1: Nuclear model of the atom – Equivalence of mass and energy – Binding – Radio activity – Half life – Neutron interactions – Cross sections. 7 15 MODULE 2: Basic concepts of reactor, radioactivity. Neutron Scattering. Thermal and fast reactors. Nuclear cross sections. Neutron flux and reaction rates. Moderator criteria. Reactor core design.


MODULE 3: Types of reactors. Characteristics of boiling water, pressurized water, pressurized heavy water, gas cooled and liquid metal cooled reactors. Types of fast breeding reactors – design and construction of fast breeding reactors – heat transfer techniques in nuclear reactors – reactor shielding. 7 15

MODULE 4: Nuclear fuel cycles- spent fuel characteristics – Role of solvent extraction in reprocessing – Solvent extraction equipment. 7 15

SECOND INTERNAL TEST MODULE 5: Thermal hydraulics of reactors. Heavy water management. Containment system for nuclear reactor. Indian nuclear power programme.

7 20 MODULE 6: Safety, Disposal and Proliferation : Nuclear plant safety – safety systems – changes and consequences of an accident – criteria for safety – nuclear waste – Type of waste and its disposal – Radiation hazards and their prevention – Weapons proliferation.

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04 ME 6426 Utilization of Solar Thermal Energy 3-0-0:3 2015 Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To understand the fundamental concepts, theories and methods in Utilization of Solar Thermal Energy. Syllabus Solar Radiation: measurement and estimation, Solar Collector and Thermal storage: theory and performance analysis, Solar heating Systems: methods, Space heating and cooling of buildings: techniques, Solar distillation, Solar drying and Solar pond: working principle. Course Outcome: The student will demonstrate the ability to understand the basic concepts of Utilization of Solar Thermal Energy. References:

1. S. P. Sukhatme, Solar Energy - Principles of thermal collection and storage, second edition, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 1996

2. J. A. Duffie and W. A. Beckman, Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes, second edition, John Wiley, New York, 1991

3. D. Y. Goswami, F. Kreith and J. F. Kreider, Principles of Solar Engineering, Taylor and Francis, Philadelphia, 2000

4. M. S. Sodha, N. K. Bansal, P. K. Bansal, A. Kumar and M. A. S. Malik, Solar Passive Building: science and design, Pergamon Press, New York, 1986..

5. M. A. S. Malik, G. N. Tiwari, A. Kumar and M.S. Sodha, Solar Distillation, Pergamon Press, New York, 1982.


COURSE PLAN COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS 04 ME 6426 UTILIZATION OF SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY 3-0-0:3

MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;% MODULE 1: Solar Radiation – availability – measurement and estimation – instruments for measuring solar radiation and sunshine – Isotropic and anisotropic models – empirical relations.

7 15 MODULE 2: Solar Collector : Liquid flat plate collector – performance analysis – transient analysis – testing procedures – concentrating collectors – flat plate collectors with plane reflectors – cylindrical parabolic collector – compound parabolic collector – paraboloid dish collector – central receiver collector.

7 15

FIRST INTERNAL TEST MODULE 3: Thermal storage: Sensible heat storage – analysis of liquid storage tank – thermal stratification – latent heat storage – thermo chemical heat storage – Basic concepts Power generation – Low/ Medium /High temperature systems.

7 15 MODULE 4: Solar heating Systems: Calculation of heating and hot water load in building – solar water heating system – liquid based solar heating system for buildings – solar air heating systems – methods of modeling and design of solar heating systems – design of active systems by f-chart and utilizability methods.

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SECOND INTERNAL TEST MODULE 5: Space heating and cooling of buildings – Passive methods – Different techniques – Trombe wall – Active methods – Space cooling and refrigeration 7 15 MODULE 6: Solar distillation – introduction – working principle of solar distillation – thermal efficiency of distiller unit – thermal analysis. Solar drying – basic concepts – performance analysis. Solar pond – principle of working – performance analysis – types.

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Elective IV COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR

04 ME 7401 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE SYSTEMS 3-0-0:3 2015 Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To develop the knowledge of students in various systems of automotive engines. Syllabus Energy requirements for ignition: Battery Ignition system; Magneto Ignition Carburetion; Diesel injection system: mechanical systems; electronic systems;Engine Lubrication: Losses; Lubrications system; Engine Cooling: Types of cooling systems;Current trends in engine technology: Course Outcome: The student will demonstrate the ability to understand the basic concepts and various systems of Automotive Engine Systems. Text Books:

1. Robert Bosch, GmbH, Automotive Hand Book, Germany, 2000. 2. V Ganesan, Internal Combustion Engines, Edition IV, McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd.

References: 1. Tom Denton, Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems, SAE International USA, 2000. 2. Eric Chowanietz, Automobile Electronics, SAE International, 1995. 3. Heinz Heisler, Advanced Engine Technology,. Arnold Publication, 1995. 4. G. P. Blair, The Basic Design of Two Stroke Engines, SAE international,1990



04 ME 7401 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE SYSTEMS 3-0-0:3 MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;%

MODULE 1: Energy requirements for ignition- Battery Ignition system-components-firing order-12 V and 42 V battery systems- Magneto Ignition – Ignition timing and engine parameters- spark advance mechanism-Influence of ignition timing on exhaust emissions- Modern ignition systems – TCI, CDI.Programmed electronic ignition system and distributor less ignition system. 7 15

MODULE 2: Carburetion, fixed venture and variable venture and constant vacuum types, Electronic gasoline Injection – TBI, MPFI, GDI and Air-assisted Injection. 7 15 FIRST INTERNAL TEST

MODULE 3: Diesel injection system: mechanical systems, electronic systems- CRDI- Engine management system, sensors, lean burn, GDI and HCCI systems, Gaseous fuel injection, air induction. 7 15

MODULE 4: Engine Lubrication: Losses in engines- pumping losses, frictional losses, blow by losses. Lubrication in engine components – Lubrications system: Mist lubrication, Splash lubrication, Dry sump and wet sump lubrication-Distribution pumps, scavenge pump- oil cooler- crankcase ventilation. Properties of lubricants- rating-additives in lubrication. 7 15

SECOND INTERNAL TEST MODULE 5: Engine Cooling: Temperature distribution in engine components – heat transfer. Types of cooling systems- oil cooling - water cooling-forced circulation cooling systems- thermostatic valve operation-water pump- air cooling – cooling fins- baffles- anti-freeze agents.

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MODULE 6: Current trends in engine technology - Multi-valving, Tuned manifolding, Camless valve gearing, variable valve timing, Turbo and supercharging. EGR, Part-load charge stratification in GDI systems, HCCI systems, Dual fuel and multi fuel engines, VCR engines, Stratified charged engines, Current materials and production processes for engine components, TS 16949 Certification, Advances in two-stroke engines.

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04 ME 7403 Engine Electronics And Management Systems 3-0-0:3 2015 Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: The objective of this subject is to make understand the students about the different types of sensors and electronic systems of vehicle. Syllabus Fundamentals of Automotive Electronics: PID control, Look up tables..Automotive Micro-controllers and Memory, ports, Analog-to-Digital Converter.sensors. Piezoresistive based sensors. Throttle plate angular position, detonation sensor. SI Engine Management: electronic injection system, three way catalytic converter, Bosch L-Jetronic and Monojetronic. solid state ignition systems, Electronic spark timing control. C.I. Engine Management: Fuel injection system, Unit Injection system. Layout of the common rail fuel injection system, EGR valve control. Course Outcome: The student will demonstrate the ability to understand the basic concepts of sensors and electronic systems of vehicle. References:

1. Automotive Electronic Handbook by Ronald K. Jurgen 2. Automobile Electrical & Electronic Equipment’s - Young, Griffitns - Butterworths, London. 3. Understanding Automotive Electronics, Wiliam B. Ribbens, 5th Edition, Newnes, Butterworth–Heinemann. 4. Diesel Engine Management by Robert Bosch, SAE Publications, 3rd Edition, 2004 5. Gasoline Engine Management by Robert Bosch, SAE Publications, 2nd Edition, 2004 6. Understanding Automotive Electronics – Bechfold SAE 1998 7. Automobile Electronics by Eric Chowanietz SAE. 8. Fundamentals of Automotive Electronics - V.A.W.Hilliers - Hatchin, London 9. Automotive Computer & Control System – Tomwather J. R., Cland Hunter, Prentice Inc. NJ 10. Automotive Computers & Digital Instrumentation – Robert N. Brandy, Prentice Hall, Eaglewood, Cliffs, NJ 11. The Fundamentals of Electrical Systems - John Hartly - Longman Scientific & Technical 12. Automobile Electrical & Electronic Systems – Tom Denton, Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 13. Automotive Electrics, Automotive Electronics – Systems & Components, Bosch Handbook – Wiley Publications.



04 ME 7403 ENGINE ELECTRONICS AND MANAGEMENT 3-0-0:3 MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;%

MODULE 1: Fundamentals of Automotive Electronics: Components for electronic engine management system, open and closed loop control strategies, PID control, Look up tables. Parameters to be controlled in SI and CI engines. Micro-Controllers:Automotive Micro-controllers and Memory: Micro-controller architecture and performance characteristics, Memory, Low-speed Input/Output ports, High-speed Input/Output ports, Serial communications, Analog-to-Digital Converter.

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MODULE 2: Introduction, basic sensor arrangement, types of sensors. Hall Effect, hot wire, thermistor, piezo electric, piezoresistive, based sensors. lambda sensor, crankshaft angular position sensor, cam position sensor, Mass air flow (MAF) rate, Manifold absolute pressure (MAP), Throttle plate angular position, engine oil pressure sensor, vehicle speed sensor, detonation sensor.

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FIRST INTERNAL TEST MODULE 3: SI Engine Management:Feedback carburetor system, MPFI, GDI,electronic injection system, advantage of electronic ignition systems, three way catalytic converter, conversion efficiency versus lambda.

7 15 MODULE 4: Layout and working of SI engine, management systems like Bosch L-Jetronic andMonojetronic. Types of solid state ignition systems and their principle of operation, Contactless electronic ignition system, Electronic spark timing control.

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SECOND INTERNAL TEST MODULE 5: C.I. Engine Management:Fuel injection system, parameters affecting combustion, noise and emissions in CI engines. Pilot, main, advanced, post injection and retarded post injection. Electronically controlled Unit Injection system

7 20 MODULE 6: Layout of the common rail fuel injection system. Working of components like fuel injector, fuel pump, rail pressure limiter, flow limiter, EGR valve control in electronically controlled systems.

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COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR 04 ME 7405 Energy Conservation in Thermal Systems 3-0-0:3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To inspire the students with interest, excitement, and urge to learn energy conservation in thermal systems To understand the fundamental concepts, theories and methods in energy conservation Syllabus Definition of energy management; Energy auditing; Systematic approach to steam pricing; Steam trap; Thermodynamic analysis of common unit operations; Thermo-economics – Systematicoptimization – Improving process operations; Potential for waste heat recovery ; Specific economic energy problems – Energy rates Course Outcome: The student will demonstrate the ability to understand the basic concepts of energy conservation in thermal systems References: 1. W.F. Kenney: Energy Conservation in the Process Industries, Academic press, 1984. 2. A.P.E. Thummann: Fundamentals of Energy Engineering, Prentice Hall, 1984. 3. M.H. Chiogioji: Industrial energy Conservation, Marcel Dekker, 1979. 4. AmlanChakrabarti: Energy Engineering and Management, PHI, Eastern Economy Edition, 2012 5. A.P.E. Thummann, Plant Engineers and Managers Guide to Energy Conservation, van Nostrand, 1977. 6. W.R. Murphy and G. McKay: Energy Management, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2001. 7. F.B. Dubin: Energy Conservation Standards, McGraw Hill, 1978.


COURSE PLAN COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS 04 ME 7405 ENERGY CONSERVATION IN THERMAL SYSTEMS 3-0-0:3

MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;% MODULE 1: Definition of energy management – Energy conservation schemes – Optimizing steam usage –Waste heat management – Insulation – Optimum selection of pipe size – energy conservationin space conditioning

7 15 MODULE 2: Energy and cost indices – Energy diagrams – Energy auditing . 7 15

FIRST INTERNAL TEST MODULE 3: Thermodynamics and economic – Systematic approach to steam pricing – Pricing otherutilities – Investment optimization – Limits of current technology – Process improvements –Characterizing energy use – Optimum performance of existing facilities – Steam trap principles

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MODULE 4: Thermodynamic analysis of common unit operations – Heat exchange – Expansion – Pressurelet down – Mixing – Distillation – Combustion air pre-heating – Systematic design methods –Process synthesis – Application to cogeneration system – Thermo-economics – Systematicoptimization – Improving process operations. 7 15

SECOND INTERNAL TEST MODULE 5: Potential for waste heat recovery – Direct utilization of waste heat boilers – Use of heat pumps– Improving boiler efficiency – Industrial boiler inventory – Use of fluidized beds 7 20 MODULE 6: Potential for energy conservation – Power economics – General economic problems – Load curves –Selections of plants – Specific economic energy problems – Energy rates.

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COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR 04 ME 7407 Energy Policies For Sustainable Development 3-0-0:3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To inspire the students with interest, excitement, and urge to learn the Energy policies.To understand the fundamental concepts, theories and methods in Energy policies. Syllabus Energy policies of India; Case studies on the effect of Central and State policies on the consumption and wastage of energy; Energy and environment – Green house effect – Global warming; Latest development in climate change policies & CDM.; Energy conservation schemes – Statutory requirements of energy audit; Social cost benefit analysis; Dynamic programming models in integrated energy planning Course Outcome: The student will demonstrate the ability to understand the basicsof energy policies Text Book:

1. J. Goldemberg, T.B. Johansson, A.K.N. Reddy and R.H. Williams: Energy for a Sustainable World, Wiley Eastern, 1990.

References: 1. IEEE Bronze Book: Energy Auditing, IEEE Publications, 1996. 2. P. Chandra: Financial Management Theory and Practice, Tata McGraw Hill, 1992. 3. Annual Energy Planning Reports of CMIE, Govt. of India. 4. AmlanChakrabarti: Energy Engineering and Management, PHI, Eastern Economy Edition,

2012 5. A.K.N. Reddy and A.S. Bhalla: The Technological Transformation of Rural India, UN

Publications, 1997. 6. A.K.N. Reddy, R.H. Williams and J.B. Johanson: Energy After Rio-Prospects and Challenges,

UN publications, 1997. 7. P. Meier and M. Munasinghe: Energy Policy Analysis &Modeling, Cambridge University Press,

1993. 8. R.S. Pindyck and D. L. Rubinfeld: Economic Models and Energy Forecasts, 4e,McGraw Hill,

1998.


COURSE PLAN COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS 04 ME 7407 Energy Policies For Sustainable Development 3-0-0:3

MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;% MODULE 1: Energy policies of India – Supply focus approach and its limitations – Energy paradigms .DEFENDUS approach – End use orientation – Energy policies and development. Case studies on the effect of Central and State policies on the consumption and wastage of energy.

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MODULE 2: Energy and environment – Green house effect – Global warming – Global scenario – Indian environmental degradation – environmental laws .Water (prevention & control of pollution)act 1974 – The environmental protection act 1986 .Effluent standards and ambient air qualitystandards – Latest development in climate change policies & CDM. 7 15

FIRST INTERNAL TEST MODULE 3: Energy conservation schemes – Statutory requirements of energy audit. 7 15 MODULE 4: Economic aspect of energy audit – Capital investments in energy saving equipment – Tax rebates. Advantages of 100% depreciation – India’s Plan for a domestic energy cap & trade scheme.


MODULE 5: Social cost benefit analysis – Computation of IRR and ERR – Advance models in energy planning. 7 20 MODULE 6: Dynamic programming models in integrated energy planning – Energy planning case studies – Development of energy management systems. 7 20


Elective V

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR 04 ME 7409 Fuel Cells And Hydrogen 3-0-0:3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To gain insight about fuel cells, their working principle, types of fuel cells and performance analysis. Also study about production and storage of Hydrogen. Syllabus Basics: Fuel cell definition; workingprinciple of fuel cell; Fuel cell types: Applications; Thermodynamics of fuel cells:Fuel cell system design:optimization and economics; Hydrogen: merit as a fuel; applications; production methods;Hydrogen Storage. Course Outcome: The student will demonstrate the ability to understand the basic concepts and working of fuel cells.Also gain a basic understanding about production and storage of Hydrogen. Text Books:

1. Fuel Cell Systems Explained, James Larminie and Andrew Dicks, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2000. 2. PEM Fuel Cells Theory and Practice, FranoBarbir, Elsevier Academic Press, 2005. References: 1. Fuel Cell Technology Handbook, GregorHoogers, SAE International, 2003. 2. Fuel Cell principles and Applications, B Viswanathan and M AuliceScibioh, Universities Press, 2006. 3. Hydrogen and Fuel Cells, Bent Sorenson, Elsevier Academic Press, 2005 4. R. Narayan, B. Viswanathan,Chemical and Electrochemical Energy Systems, University Press India Ltd, 1998.



04 ME 7409 FUEL CELLS AND HYDROGEN 3-0-0:3 MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;%

MODULE 1: Basics: Fuel cell definition–difference between batteries and fuel cells–fuel cell history–components of fuel cells–principle of working of fuel cell–performance characteristics of fuel cells–stack configurations and fuel cell system. 7 15

MODULE 2: Fuel cell types–alkaline fuel cell–polymer electrolyte fuel cell–phosphoric acid fuel cell–molten carbonate fuel cell–solid oxide fuel cell–Geometries of solid oxide fuel cells–planar and tubular –Applications. 7 15

FIRST INTERNAL TEST MODULE 3: Thermodynamics of fuel cells–introduction to electrochemical kinetics-transport related phenomena –conservation equations for reacting multi-component systems.

7 15 MODULE 4: Fuel cell system design–optimization and economics. Different fuel cell technologies – catalysts used. 7 15

SECOND INTERNAL TEST MODULE 5: Hydrogen –merit as a fuel –applications –suitability of hydrogen as a fuel –fuel cell as energy conversion device. Hydrogen production methods –from fossil fuels–electrolysis–thermal decomposition–photochemical–photo catalytic–hybrid–Sea as the source of Deuterium.

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MODULE 6: Hydrogen Storage–metal hydrides–metallic alloy hydrides–Carbon nano-tubes. Hydrogen Transport–Road–railway–pipeline–ship. 7 20


COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR 04 ME 7411 Cogeneration and Waste Heat Recovery 3-0-0:3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives:

• To analyze the basic energy generation cycles • To detail about the concept of cogeneration, its types and probable areas of applications • To study the significance of waste heat recovery systems and carry out its economic analysis Syllabus Introduction – principles of thermodynamics; Combined cycle – organic Rankine cycles; Co-generation technologies;Gas turbine cogeneration systems;Issues and applications of cogeneration technologies;Waste heat recovery systems; Waste heat boilers Course Outcome: The student will demonstrate the ability to understand the basic concepts of energy generation cycles Text Books:

1. Charles H. Butler, Cogeneration, McGraw Hill Book Co., 1984. References:

1. EDUCOGEN – The European Educational tool for cogeneration, Second Edition, 2001 2. Horlock JH, Cogeneration - Heat and Power, Thermodynamics and Economics, Oxford,1987. 3. Institute of Fuel, London, Waste Heat Recovery, Chapman & Hall Publishers, London, 1963. 4. Seagate Subrata, Lee SS EDS, Waste Heat Utilization and Management, Hemisphere,

Washington, 1983. 5. De Nevers, Noel., Air Pollution Control Engineering, McGrawHill, New York,1995


COURSE PLAN COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS 04 ME 7411 COGENERATION AND WASTE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEMS 3-0-0:3

MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;% MODULE 1: Introduction – principles of thermodynamics – cycles – topping – bottoming. Combined cycle – organic Rankine cycles – performance indices of cogeneration systems. Waste heat recovery – sources and types – concept of tri generation

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MODULE 2: Co-generation technologies-configuration and thermodynamic performance – steam turbine co-generation systems. 7 15 FIRST INTERNAL TEST

MODULE 3: Gas turbine cogeneration systems – reciprocating IC engines cogeneration systems. Combined cycles cogeneration systems – advanced cogeneration systems: fuel cell, Stirling engines etc. 7 15

MODULE 4: Issues and applications of cogeneration technologies Cogeneration plants- electrical inter-connection issues – utility and cogeneration plant. Inter-connection issues – applications of cogeneration in utility sector – industrial sector. Building sector – rural sector – impacts of cogeneration plants – fuel, electricity and environment. 7 15

SECOND INTERNAL TEST MODULE 5: Waste heat recovery systems Selection criteria for waste heat recovery technologies – recuperators – Regenerators –economizers – plate heat exchangers – thermic fluid heaters. 7 20 MODULE 6: Waste heat boilers –classification, location, service conditions, design Considerations – fluidized bed heat exchangers – heat pipe exchangers – heat pumps –sorption systems.

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04 ME 7413 Advanced Power Plant Engineering 3-0-0:3 2015 Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To understand the various types power plants and their operation and performance characteristics. Syllabus Energy reserves and energy utilization of the world- Types of power plants- Steam power plant - Layout -Super heaters, Re-heaters, condensers, economizers and feed water heaters - Operation and performance - Rankine cycle with super heat, Reheat and regeneration.Nuclear power plant:- Overview of nuclear power plant–Nuclear power reactors -different types- Hazards in nuclear power plant – Remedial measures – Gas turbine and MHD power plant–Operations and performance of gas turbine, Layout of MHD power plant – Principles of working – Combined cycle power plant: - Binary vapour cycles-Coupled cycles – Gas turbine-Steam turbine power plant and MHD – Steam power plant. Course Outcome:

Students will become familiar with power plant systems, terms and definitions and combined cycle power plants.

Students who successfully complete this course will have demonstrated an ability to understand the fundamental concepts of power generation in different types of power plants.

Text Books: 1. P. K. Nag, Power Plant Engineering , McGraw-Hill Education, 2002 2. M.M. Wakil, Power Plant Engineering Technology, McGraw-Hill, 1984

References: 1. Everett B.Woodruff Lammers, Thomas F.Lammers, Steam Plant operation, McGraw-Hill,1967 2. Thomas C. Elliott, Kao Chen Robert C. Swamekamp, Standard Hand Book of Power Plant

Engineering, McGraw-Hill,1998.


COURSE PLAN COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS 04 ME 7413 ADVANCED POWER PLANT ENGINEERING 3-0-0:3

MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;% MODULE 1: Introduction - Energy reserves and energy utilization the world - Electrical power generation & consumption in India. Types of power plants merits and demerits - Criteria for selection of power plants. Steam power plant - Layout -Super heaters, Re-heaters, condensers, economizers and feed water heaters.

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MODULE 2: Operation and performance of steam power plant- Rankine cycle with super heat, Reheat and regeneration. Nuclear power plant: Overview of nuclear power plant – Nuclear physics, Radio activity – fission process -Reaction rates-diffusion theory - Critical heat flux. 7 15

FIRST INTERNAL TEST MODULE 3: Nuclear power reactors -different types - Advantages and limitations - Materials used for reactors. Hazards in Nuclear power plant – Remedial measures – Safety precautions – Methods of waste disposal, Different form of waste from power plant.

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MODULE 4: Gas turbine power plant: Layout of gas turbine – Basic gas turbine cycle – Cycle improvements – Intercoolers, reheaters and regenerators, Thermodynamic analysis of gas turbine. Operations and performance of gas turbine. 7 15

SECOND INTERNAL TEST MODULE 5: MHD power plant :-Layout of MHD power plant – Principles of working – Function and importance of individual component – Salient featuresof MHD power plants . 7 20 MODULE 6: Combined cycle power plant: - Binary vapour cycles-Coupled cycles – Combined power cycle plants – Advantages and limitations, Gas turbine-Steam turbine power plant and MHD – Steam power plant.

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COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR 04 ME 7415 Advanced Thermodynamics 3-0-0:3 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To impart knowledge on various thermodynamic systems, fuels and combustion Syllabus Thermodynamics-Equation of states, Enthalpy of formation, laws for reaction systems, Adiabatic flame temperature, Concept of chemical equilibrium, Calculation of equilibrium composition of a chemical reaction, Fuels and combustion –Basic chemistry, Combustion systems – Modelling, Flammability limits, Burning of fuel jets. Course Outcome: The student will demonstrate the ability to understand the concepts of Advanced Thermodynamics. References:

1. P K Nag, Engineering Thermodynamics, 5thedition McGraw-Hill Education, 2013. 2. M. Achuthan, Engineering Thermodynamics 2nd edition, PHI,2009. 3. Sharma &Chandramohan ,Fuels and Combustion, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 1984. 4. YunusCengel, Thermodynamics & Heat transfer, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2008. 5. R E Sonntag, C Borgnakke,G J Van Wylen 6th edition, Wiley Publication,2009

Samir Sarkar, Fuels and Combustion 2nd edition, Orient Longman Pvt Ltd,1990



04 ME 7415 ADVANCED THERMODYNAMICS 3-0-0:3 MODULES Contact Hours Sem.Exam Marks;%

MODULE 1: Introduction to thermodynamics – Equation of states – Properties of gases & gas mixtures– First law of TD – Enthalpy of formation – Heat of reaction– First law for reaction systems. 7 15

MODULE 2: Second law analysis for reaction systems– Chemical Energy– Stoichiometric & Equivalence ratio – Adiabatic flame temperature. Second law of TD. 7 15 FIRST INTERNAL TEST

MODULE 3: Concept of chemical equilibrium – Gibbs free energy and equilibrium constant of a chemical reaction – Vant Hoff’s equation - Calculation of equilibrium composition of a chemical reaction- Thermodynamic efficiencies-Available energy. 7 20

MODULE 4: Fuels and combustion –Basic chemistry- Combustion equations- theoretical & Excess air – Stoichiometric Air – fuel – ratio (A/F) – Air fuel ratio from analysis of products Calorific value of fuels– Determination of calorific values of solids liquid & gaseous fuels – Actual combustion analysis. 7 20

SECOND INTERNAL TEST MODULE 5: Combustion systems – Modelling – Well stirred & plug flow model – Laminar- turbulent premixed flows – Determination of flow velocity & length– correlations. 7 15 MODULE 6: Flammability limits – uses in gas burner design – Burning of fuel jets – Liquid droplets and sprays– Combustion in fluidized beds. 7 15


COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR 04 ME 7491 Seminar II 0-0-2:2 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: To assess the debating capability of the student to present a technical topic. Also to impart training to a student to face audience and present his ideas and thus creating in him self-esteem and courage that is essential for an engineer. Individual students are required to choose a topic of their interest from IC Engines, Renewable and non-Renewable energy and Alternative fuels related topics preferably from outside the M.Tech syllabus and give a seminar on that topic about 30 minutes. A committee consisting of at least three faculty members shall assess the presentation of the seminar and award marks to the students. Each student shall submit two copies of a write up of his / her seminar topic. One copy shall be returned to the student after duly certifying it by the Chairman of the assessing committee and the other will be kept in the departmental library. Internal continuous assessment marks are awarded based on the relevance of the topic, presentation skill, quality of the report and participation.

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR 04 ME 7493 Project Phase I 0-0-12:6 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: In Master’s Project Phase-I, the students are expected to select an emerging research area in the field of specialization. After conducting a detailed literature survey, they should compare and analyze research work done and review recent developments in the area and prepare an initial design of the work to be carried out as Master’s Project. It is mandatory that the students should refer National and International Journals and conference proceedings while selecting a topic for their project. He/She should select a recent topic from a reputed International Journal, preferably IEEE/ACM. Emphasis should be given for introduction to the topic, literature survey, and scope of the proposed work along with some preliminary work carried out on the project topic. Students should submit a copy of Phase-I project report covering the content discussed above and highlighting the features of work to be carried out in Phase-II of the project. The candidate should present the current status of the project work and the assessment will be made on the basis of the work and the presentation, by a panel of internal examiners in which one will be the internal guide. The examiners should give their suggestions in writing to the students so that it should be incorporated in the Phase–II of the project.


Master’s Project-1 will undergo an evaluation by a panel of examiners including at least one external examiner appointed by university and internal examiner.

Semester 4

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L-T-P:C YEAR 04 ME 7494 Project Phase II 0-0-21:12 2015

Pre-requisites: Nil Course Objectives: In the fourth semester, the student has to continue the project work and after successfully finishing the work, he / she has to submit a detailed bounded project report. The evaluation of M- Tech Project will be carried out by a panel of examiners including atleast one external examiner appointed by university and internal examiner. The work carried out should lead to a publication in a National / International Conference or Journal. The papers received acceptance before the M.Tech evaluation will carry specific weightage.

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