BEME203: Elements of Mechanical Engineering syllabus ME Stream Chemistry Group 2022 Scheme

Elements of Mechanical Engineering detailed syllabus for ME Stream Chemistry Group 2022 Scheme curriculum has been taken from the VTUs official website and presented for the ME Stream 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.

For ME Stream Chemistry Group 2nd Sem scheme and its subjects, do visit ME Stream Chemistry Group 2nd Sem 2022 Scheme scheme. The detailed syllabus of elements of mechanical engineering is as follows.

1. An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan Wickert and Kemper Lewis, Third Edition, 2012
   

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   Web links and Video Lectures (e-Resources):

   • https://rakhoh.com/en/applications-and-advantages-of-steam-in-manufacturing- and-process-industry/)
   • Videos | Makino (For Machine Tool Operation)

   Activity Based Learning (Suggested Activities in Class) / Practical Based learning

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   Course Objectives:

   1. Acquire a basic understanding about scope of mechanical engineering, fundamentals about steam and non-conventional energy sources.
   2. Acquire a basic knowledge about conventional and advanced manufacturing processes.
   3. Acquiring a basic understanding about IC engines, propulsive devices and air-conditioner.
   4. Acquiring a basic knowledge about power transmission and joining processes.
   5. Acquiring a basic insight into future mobility and mechatronics and robotics.

   Teaching-Learning Process

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   Module 1:

   (8 hours) 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. Steam Formation and Application: Modes of heat transfer, Steam formation, Types of steam, Steam properties and applications of steam (simple numerical problems). Energy Sources and Power Plants: Basic working principles of Hydel power plant, Thermal power plant, nuclear power plant, Solar power plant, Tidal power plant and Wind power plant.

   Module 2:

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   Module 3:

   (8 hours) Introduction to IC Engines: Components and working principles, 4-Stroke Petrol and Diesel engines, Application of IC Engines, performance of IC engines (Simple numerical). Introduction to Refrigeration and Air Conditioning: Principle of refrigeration, Refrigerants and their desirable properties. Working principle of VCR refrigeration system, working principle of room air conditioner & Applications of air Conditioners

   Module 4:

   (8 hours) Mechanical Power Transmission: Gear Drives: Types – spur, helical, bevel, worm and rack and pinion, velocity ratio, simple and compound gear trains (simple numerical problems) Belt Drives: Introduction, Types of belt drives (Flat and V-Belt Drive), length of the belt and tensions ratio (simple numerical problems) Joining Processes: Soldering, Brazing and Welding, Definitions, classification of welding process, Arc welding, Gas welding, (types of flames), TIG welding, MIG welding and Fusion welding.

   Module 5:

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   Course Outcomes:

   (Indicative) At the end of the course the student will be able to:

   1. Explain the role of mechanical engineering in industry and society, fundamentals of steam and non-conventional energy sources
   2. Describe different conventional and advanced machining processes, IC engines, propulsive devices, air-conditioning, refrigeration.
   3. Explain different gear drives, gear trains, aspects of future mobility and fundamentals of robotics
   4. Determine the condition of steam and its energy, performance parameters of IC engines, velocity ratio and power transmitted through power transmission systems.

   Suggested Learning Resources:

   1. Elements of Workshop Technology (Vol. 1 and 2), Hazra Choudhry and Nirzar Roy, MediaPromoters and Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 2010.

   Reference Books:

   1. An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan Wickert and Kemper Lewis, Third Edition, 2012
   2. Manufacturing Technology- Foundry, Forming and Welding, P.N.Rao Tata McGraw Hill 3rd Ed., 2003.
   3. Robotics, Appu Kuttan KK K. International Pvt Ltd, volume 1

   Web links and Video Lectures (e-Resources):

   • 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)

   Activity Based Learning (Suggested Activities in Class)/ Practical Based learning

   1. Visit to any manufacturing/aero/auto industry or any power plant
   2. Demonstration of lathe/milling/drilling/CNC operations
   3. Demonstration of working of IC engine/refrigerator
   4. Demonstration of metal joining process
   5. Video demonstration of latest trends in mobility/robotics

   For detailed syllabus of all other subjects of ME Stream Chemistry Group, 2022 Scheme curriculum do visit ME Stream Chemistry Group 2nd Sem subject syllabuses for 2022 Scheme.

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