21EME15: Elements of Mechanical Engineering syllabus Chemistry Group 2021 Scheme

Elements of Mechanical Engineering detailed syllabus for Chemistry Group 2021 Scheme curriculum has been taken from the VTUs official website and presented for the Chemistry Group students. For course code, course name, duration, number of credits for a course and other scheme related information, do visit full semester subjects post given below.

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Course Objectives:

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Teaching-Learning Process (General Instruction):

1. Adopt different types of teaching methods to develop the outcomes through PowerPoint presentations and Video demonstrations or Simulations.
2. Chalk and Talk method for Problem Solving.
3. Arrange visits to show the live working models other than laboratory topics.
4. Adopt collaborative (Group Learning) Learning in the class.
5. Adopt Problem Based Learning (PBL), which fosters students Analytical skills and develops thinking skills such as evaluating, generalizing, and analyzing information.
6. Conduct Laboratory Demonstrations and Practical Experiments to enhance experiential skills.

Module 1:

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering (Overview only): Role of Mechanical Engineering in Industries and Society- Emerging Trends and Technologies in different sectors such as Energy, Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace, and Marine sectors and contribute to the GDP. Steam Formation and Application: Formation of steam and thermodynamic properties of steam (Simple Problems using Steam Tables), Applications of steam in industries namely, Sugar industry, Dairy industry, Paper industry, Food processing industry for Heating/Sterilization, Propulsion/Drive, Motive, Atomization, Cleaning, Moisturization, Humidification Energy Sources and Power Plants: Review of energy sources; Construction and working of Hydel power plant, Thermal power plant, Nuclear power plant, Solar power plant, Tidal power plant, Wind power plant. Introduction to basics of Hydraulic turbines and pumps: Principle and Operation of Hydraulic turbines, namely, Pelton Wheel, Francis Turbine and Kaplan Turbine. Introduction to working of Centrifugal Pump.

Laboratory Components:

1. Visit any one Conventional or Renewable Energy Power Plant and prepare a comprehensive report.
2. Demonstration of Components of any one Turbo-machine through Cut Sections.
3. Visit to an Industry using steam for their process and prepare a comprehensive report.

Teaching Learning Process

1. Power-point Presentation,
2. Video demonstration or Simulations,
3. Chalk and Talk are used for Problem Solving (In-general).
4. Laboratory Demonstrations and Practical Experiments

Module 2:

Properties, Composition, and Industrial Application of Engineering Materials: Metals-Ferrous: Tool steels and stainless steels. Non-ferrous /metals: aluminum alloys. Ceramics- Glass, optical fiber glass, cermets. Composites- Fiber reinforced composites, Metal matrix Composites. Smart materials- Piezoelectric materials, shape memory alloys, semiconductors, and super-insulators. Metal Joining Processes: Soldering, Brazing and Welding: Definitions. Classification and methods of soldering, brazing, and welding. Brief description of arc welding, Oxy-acetylene welding, Introduction to TIG welding and MIG welding. Heat Transfer Applications: Review of modes of Heat Transfer; Automobile Radiators; Condensers and evaporators of refrigeration systems; Cooling of Electrical and Electronic Devices; Active, Passive, and Hybrid Cooling. Laboratory Components

1. One exercise each involving Welding, Soldering, and Brazing.
2. Study oxy-acetylene gas flame structure and its application to gas welding
3. Demonstration of anyone Heat transfer application device and prepare a comprehensive report.

Teaching Learning Process

1. PowerPoint Presentation,
2. Video demonstration or Simulations,
3. Chalk and Talk are used for Problem Solving (In-general).
4. Laboratory Demonstrations and Practical Experiments

Module 3:

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Module 4:

Mechanical Power Transmission: Gear Drives: Types – spur, helical, bevel, worm and rack and pinion, velocity ratio, Gear Trains and their application: simple and compound Gear Trains, Simple numerical problems on Gear trains involving velocity ratios Belt Drives: Components of belt drive and concept of velocity ratio; Types of belt drives, FlatBelt Drive, V-Belt Drive and Application of Belt Drives. Simple numerical problems on Belt drives involving velocity ratios, Concept of Chain, Rope drives and their applications Fundamentals of Mechanical Linkages: Definitions of Machines and Mechanisms. Applications of linear motion, oscillatory motion, rotary motion, ratchet and latches, clamping, reverse motion, pause and hesitation, loading and unloading Mechanisms. Introduction to Robotics: Robot anatomy, Joints & links, common Robot configurations. Applications of Robotics in Material Handling, Processing, Assembly, and Inspection.

Laboratory Components:

1. Demonstration of the machine consists of Gear Trains.
2. Demonstration of various elementary mechanisms and their motion.
3. Demonstration of any one model of Robot

Teaching Learning Process

1. PowerPoint Presentation,
2. Chalk and Talk are used for Problem Solving (In-general)..
3. Video demonstration or Simulations,
4. Laboratory Demonstrations and Practical Experiments

Module 5:

Fundamentals of Machine Tools and Operations: Fundamentals of Machining and machine tools, Construction and Working Principle of Lathe, Various Lathe Operations: Turning, Facing, Taper Turning and Knurling. Construction and Working of Milling Machines and applications. Construction and working of simple Drilling Machines and applications. (Sketches of layout need not be dealt with for all machine tools) Introduction to Modern Manufacturing Tools and Techniques: CNC: Introduction, components of CNC, advantages and applications of CNC, CNC Machining centres and Turning Centers Concepts of Smart Manufacturing and Industrial IoT. Introduction to Mechatronics: Concept of open-loop and closed-loop systems, Examples of Mechatronic systems and their working principle.

Laboratory Components:

1. Demonstration of developing one model involving Lathe, Milling and Drilling
2. Study/Visit an Industry using CNC/ modern techniques and submit a report
3. Carry out a Case study on anyone Mechatronics device and prepare a comprehensive report.

Teaching Learning Process

1. PowerPoint Presentation,
2. Chalk and Talk are used for Problem Solving (In-general).
3. Students are encouraged to practice only line diagrams for exams.
4. Video demonstration or Simulations,
5. Laboratory Demonstrations and Practical Experiments

Course Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand basic concepts of mechanical engineering in the fields of energy and its utilization, materials technology, manufacturing techniques, and transmission systems through demonstrations.
2. Understand the application of energy sources in Power generation and utilization, Engineering materials, manufacturing, and machining techniques leading to the latest advancements and transmission systems in day to day activities
3. Apply the skills in developing simple mechanical elements and processes

Suggested Learning Resources:

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Web links

• (https://www.tlv.com/global/TI/steam-theory/principal-applications-for-steam.html
• https://www.forbesmarshall.com/Knowledge/SteamPedia/About-Steam/Fundamental-Applications-of-Steam
• https://rakhoh.com/en/applications-and-advantages-of-steam-in-manufacturing-and-process-industry/)
• Videos | Makino (For Machine Tool Operation)
• mechanisms and mechanical devices 4e.pdf (e-book- Mechanical Linkages)

Additional References:

1. Basic and Applied Thermodynamics, P.K.Nag, Tata McGraw Hill 2nd Ed., 2002
2. Standard Handbook of Machine Design, Joseph E Shigley; Charles R Mischke, Thomas H Brown, Jr., McGraw-Hill, New York, 2004.
3. Thermal Management in Electronic Equipment, HCL Technologies, 2010
4. Thermal Management of Microelectronic Equipment, L. T. Yeh and R. C. Chu, ASME Press, New York, 2002
5. Fundamentals of Robotics: Analysis and Control, Robert J. Schilling, Pearson Education (US).

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