ME 307 Machine Design-II LTPC

B. Tech (Mechanical Engg.) Sixth Semester (Core) 3 1 0 4

Unit-1 Flexible Mechanical Elements: Introduction, mechanics of belt drive, belt

materials, selection of a pulley, design of flat and round-belt-pulley drive
assembly, design of V-belts, timing belts, design of roller chain and
sprocket assembly.
Unit-2 Clutches and Brakes: Clutches: positive and frictional clutches, plate
friction or disc clutches, cone clutches. Brakes: block brakes, band brakes,
disc brakes (internal expanding and external contacting shoe).
Unit-3 Design of Gears: Types of gear, involute and cycloidal properties, contact
ratio, interference, the forming of gear teeth, tooth systems , gear trains,
force analysis—spur gearing, force analysis-helical gearing, the Lewis
bending equation and form factor, velocity factor, Barth`s formula, working
stresses in gear teeth, dynamic loads on gear teeth, design of spur gear for
wear, virtual number of teeth in helical gears, beam strength and wear
strength of helical gears, design of helical gears.
Unit-4 Design of Mechanical Springs and Pressure Vessel: Introduction and
classification, application of springs, stresses in helical springs, the
curvature effect, deflection of helical springs, compression springs,
stability, spring materials, helical compression spring design for static
service, critical frequency of helical springs, fatigue loading of helical
compression springs, helical compression spring design for fatigue loading,
fundamental and design of pressure vessel.
Unit-5 Bearings: Introduction to Bearing design, it’s applications, classifications
and its’ pros and cons, Petroff’s equation, Selection of bearing, theory of
lubrication, Hydrodynamic bearing, Hydrostatic bearing and Anti-friction
bearings, Reynold’s equation, Significance of load bearing capacity,
Sommerfeld number and eccentricity, Heat balance of bearing, Modes of
failures in bearings, Mechanical aspects of bearing design, Stribeck
Equation, Ball bearing design, Load and life of bearings, Equivalent
bearing load, Load-life relations, Reliability of bearing.
Text Books:
1. V.B. Bhandari. Design of Machine Elements. McGraw-Hill Publishers, 2/e.
 2. [Link] Engineering Design. McGraw Hill Publishers, 9/e.
3. Sharma and [Link] Design. S. Chand & Co.

Reference Books:
1. Mahadevan K and [Link] Data Handbook. KB, CBS, New Delhi.
2. [Link] of Machine Members. Prentice Hall Publishers

Course Outcomes (COs):

Upon the completion of this course, the students are expected to:
1. acquire fundamental knowledge of mechanical design procedure.
2. describe the type of loading considering stress analysis and theories of failure.
3. derive and analyze the mode of failure and applied stresses in the components.
4. design, formulate and analyze the mechanical components such as bearing, gear,
clutch, brake, spring and pressure vessel.

ME 308 Automobile Engineering LTPC

B. Tech (Mechanical Engg.) Sixth Semester (Core) 3 1 0 4

Unit-1 Introduction: Automotive Vehicles, Development, Layout and types of

automotive vehicles- cars, buses, tractors, air cushion vehicles and off the
road vehicles.
Unit-2 Chassis construction: The frame and its functions, layout of the
components of transmission system in four-wheel rear drive vehicles.
Unit-3 Clutches: Purpose, requirements, relative merits and demerits of different
types of clutches.
Transmission System: Purpose, sliding mesh gear box, constant mesh gear
box, Power flow diagrams, torque converter, automatic transmission - an
overview. Universal coupling, propeller shaft, final drive - types, functions.
Differential - purpose, construction.
Unit-4 Suspension System: Basic requirements & Coordinate frames, function of
suspension springs, types of suspensions, shock absorbers, stabilizer or
anti-roll device, suspension mechanics: solid axle suspension, Independent
suspension, roll centre and roll axis. Front axle and steering: Front axle,
wheel geometry, factors of wheel alignment, steering geometry, angle,
 mechanisms, cornering force, self- righting torque, under steer and over
steer, steering gears & ratio, reversibility, power steering, steering
dynamics: kinematic steering, vehicle with more than two axles, steering
trouble shooting.
Unit-5 Brakes: Principle, braking requirements, brake efficiency and stopping
distances, fading of brakes, weight transfer, wheel skidding, types of
brakes, drum brakes-brake shoes, brake linings, disc brakes, mechanical
brakes, hydraulic brakes, brake fluid, electric brakes, engine exhaust
brakes, air brakes, hand brake, hill holding device, bleeding of brakes.
Unit-6 Tyres: Tyre types, relative merits and demerits, tyre dimensions and
specifications, Ride characteristics of tyres, wheel hop, wheel wobble,
wheel wander, wheel shimmy, behaviour while cornering, cornering force,
power consumed by a tyre, effect of driving and braking torque, factors
affecting tyre life, tread design.
Unit-7 Road Loads: Air resistance-Mechanics of air flow around a vehicle,
pressure distribution on a vehicle, factors affecting rolling resistance,
aerodynamic forces– aerodynamic drag, drag components, drag coefficient,
aerodynamic aids, aerodynamic side force, lift force, pitching moment,
yawing moment, rolling moment, cross wind sensitivity,
Body and safety considerations and modern developments in automobiles:
Requirements of automobile body, materials for body work, rust protection,
safety considerations & norms, crash worthiness, ABS Systems.

Text Books:
1. Crouse. Automotive [Link], New Delhi.
2. Heitner Joseph. Automotive Mechanics. East West Press.
3. William H. Crouse and Donald L [Link] Engineering.

Reference Books:
1. Kingston Forbes. The Principles of Automobile Body Design. Franklin Classics Trade
Press.
2. Tom Denton. Automobile Mechanical and Electrical Systems. Taylor & Francis Ltd.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Upon the completion of this course, the students are expected to:
1. understand the basics of automobile engineering and to be conversant with the different
parts of an automobile.
2. develop competencies in performance analysis of a vehicle.
3. gain knowledge on vehicle safety and maintenance.
4. understand the emerging trends in automobile technology.

ME 309 Power Plant Engineering LTPC

B. Tech (Mechanical Engg.) Sixth Semester (Core) 3 1 0 4

Unit-1 Power Plant in General: Introduction to different power plants, Load

duration curves, Location of power Plants, Power plant economics, Indian
energy scenario.
Unit-2 Steam Power Plant: Introduction, Rankine cycle, Carnot cycle, Reheating
of steam, Regeneration, Steam power plant appraisal, Deaeration, Typical
layout of steam power plant, Efficiencies in steam power plant, Co
generation of power and process heat, Combined cycle power generation,
Different types of fuel used for steam Generation, Draught system,
Classification of boilers, Boiler accessories, Classification of steam
turbines and their working.
Unit-3 Gas Turbine Power Plant: Introduction, Classification of different gas
turbine power plants, Analysis of closed cycle and open cycle constant
pressure gas turbine plant, components of gas turbine plants.
Unit-4 Diesel Electric Power Plant: Introduction, Application of diesel engines in
power field, Advantages and disadvantages of diesel engine power plant,
General layout, Performance characteristics, Supercharging.
Unit-5 Hydro-Electric Power Plant: Introduction, Classification of hydro-electric
power plant, Pumped storage plant, Site selection, Elements of hydro-
electric power plant, Advantages of hydro-electric power plant,
Classification of hydraulic turbines and its selection, Hydrographs, Flow
duration curves.
Unit-6 Nuclear Power Plant: Introduction to nuclear engineering, Types of nuclear
reactors, Pressurized water reactor, Boiling water reactor, CANDU reactor,
Gas-cooled reactor, Liquid metal fast breeder reactor, India`s nuclear power
 programme.

Unit-7 Non- Conventional Power plants: Prospect of renewable energy source,

Types of non-conventional power plants, Solar plants, Wind power plants,
Bio-mass plants, Geo-thermal power plant, Tidal power plant.

Text Books:
1. R. K. Rajput. Power Plant Engineering. Laxmi Publication.
2. P. K. Nag. Power Plant Engineering. Tata McGraw Hills.
3. V. Ganesan. Gas Turbine. McGraw-Hill Education, 3/e.
Reference Books:
1. R. Yadav. Steam & Gas Turbine and Power Plant Engineering. Central Pub. House.
2. Arora and Domkundwar. A course in Power Plant Engineering. Dhanpat Rai & Sons.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Upon the completion of this course, the students are expected to:
1. recognize various power plants designs, their equipment and devices.
2. describe the operation and maintenance of a power plant.
3. identify and select a proper power plant design & its equipment under any given
operating condition and application.
4. develop sound knowledge and skills needed to be successful in industry or excel in
research and also have a successful professional career.

ME 310 Dynamics and Control of Machinery LTPC

B. Tech (Mechanical Engg.) Sixth Semester (Core) 3 1 0 4

Unit-1 Static and dynamic force analysis: Static and dynamic force analysis:
Introduction, Forces, moments and Couples, Static Equilibrium, Graphical
Force Analysis, Analytical Approach to Force Analysis, Dynamic
equilibrium of Systems of particles, Dynamic Equilibrium of System of
rigid bodies, Dynamic analysis of slider crank mechanism, Engine force
analysis, Turning moment on crank shaft, Turning moment diagrams and
Flywheel, Gyroscope and gyroscopic effects, Cam Dynamics, Dynamical
 analysis of cam and follower.
Unit-2 Vibration: One degree of freedom system, Free and forced vibrations of
SDOF, Transverse and torsional vibration, effect of damping, Rotating and
reciprocating unbalance, Resonance, Critical speed of shafts, Vibration
isolation and measurements, Two degree of freedom systems, Vibration
absorber, Multi degree of freedom system.
Unit-3 Control Engineering: Open and closed loop control, Block diagrams,
Laplace transform, Mathematical model of physical system, Basic control
action- pneumatic controller and hydraulic controller, Transient response of
first order and second order system, Routh`s stability criteria, Sensitivity
analysis, Frequency response analysis, Improving system performance,
Introduction to non- linear control.

Text Book:
1. [Link] and Dynamics of Machinery (SIE), Mc Graw-Hill, 1/e.
2. Rattan. Theory of [Link] Graw-Hill, 3/e.
3. [Link] Vibrations. Mc Graw-Hill, 1/e.
4. J. S. Rao and R.V. [Link] & Machine Theory. New Age International
Publication

Reference Books:
1. K. [Link] Control Engineering. Prentice Hall International
2. B. C. [Link] Control System. Prentice Hall International.
3. A. Ghosh and A.K. [Link] of Mechanisms & Machines. Affiliated East West
Press Pvt Ltd.
4. Kenneth J. Waldron and Gary L. [Link], Dynamics and Design of
Machinery. Wiley India.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Upon the completion of this course, the students are expected to:
1. gain the fundamental knowledge of static and dynamic force analysis.
2. learn the basics of mechanical vibration, classifications and its applications.
3. derive and analyse the dynamical governing equations and different modes of vibration.
4. gain the basic understanding of classifications and behaviour of control systems.
ME 314 Automobile Lab LTPC
B. Tech (Mechanical Engg.) Sixth Semester (Core) 0 0 3 2

Unit-1 Constructional details, working principles and operation of Automotive

Clutches.
Unit-2 Automotive Transmission systems. Automotive Drive Lines &
Differentials.
Unit-3 Diesel and Petrol Engines. Engine cooling & lubricating Systems.
Unit-4 Automotive Suspension Systems, Automotive Steering Systems,
Automotive Brake systems, Automotive Tyres & wheels.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Upon the completion of this course, the students are expected to:
1. distinguish the various types of engine.
2. distinguish the various parts and systems of an automobile.
3. develop skills in dismantling & assembling of running system.

ME 315 Dynamics Lab LTPC

B. Tech (Mechanical Engg.) Sixth Semester (Core) 0 0 3 2

Unit-1 Cam Analysis – Cam Profile and Jump-speed Characteristics.

Unit-2 Torsional vibration under viscous damping. Torsional vibration of two
rotor system.
Unit-3 Determination of Gyroscopic Couple.
Unit-4 Experiment on Hartnell Governor.
Unit-5 Free Vibration of Spring Mass System – Determination of Natural
Frequency.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Upon the completion of this course, the students are expected to:
1. perform static and dynamic analysis of simple mechanisms.
2. model and analyse mechanical systems subjected to vibrations.
3. understand the implications of computed results in dynamics to improve the design of a
mechanism.
4. analyse mechanical systems where the cam and governor used.
ME 316 Machine Design Lab LTPC
B. Tech (Mechanical Engg.) Sixth Semester (Core) 0 0 3 2

Unit-1 Solutions of design problems and code generation / simulation / CAD

modelling-
a) Design engineering component by Programming – MATLAB / C-
language / Any other programming language
b) Application of solid modeling by using CATIA / SOLIDWORKS
c) Application of FEM by using ANSYS / ABAQUS / COMSOL / Any
other simulation software
d) Application of optimization technique in engineering design
Unit-2 Design and analysis of prime mover.
Unit-3 Design and analysis of non-prime mover or innovative product.
Unit-4 Estimation and costing of a designed engineering component or assembly

Course Outcomes (COs):

Upon the completion of this course, the students are expected to:
1. learn the fundamental design procedure
2. plan, organize, coordinate, control and analyze the design route map
3. learn and comprehend the design optimization technique
4. design and analyse the prime mover / non-prime mover / innovative product
5. estimate and costing techniques of designed product or component

ME 331 Computer Numerical Control of Machine Tools LTPC

B. Tech (Mechanical Engg.) Sixth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Deptt. Elective – I)

Unit-1 Introduction, Fundamentals of Numerical Control (NC), Computer

Numerical control (CNC), Direct Numerical control (DNC), comparison
between conventional and CNC systems, Classification of CNC system,
Design consideration in CNC machine tools, Industrial applications of
CNC, Economic benefit of CNC.
Unit-2 System Devices: Drives, Feedback devices, Counting devices, Data Input
Devices: Punched tape, Tape readers, Magnetic tape and discs, Manual data
input, (MDI), Lead screws.
 McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
3. E. Rathakrishnan. Gas Dynamics. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd

Reference Books:
1. P. Balachandran. Fundamentals of compressible fluid dynamics. PHI Learning, New
Delhi.
2. Liepmann H.W. and Roshko,A. Elements of Gas Dynamics. Dover Publications, Inc.,
Mineola, NY, USA.
3. Oosthuizen P.H., and Carscallen W.E. Compressible Fluid Flow. McGraw-Hill
International editions, McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., Singapore.
4. Chapman A.J. and Walker W.F. Introductory Gas Dynamics Holt, Reinhart and
Winston. Inc. NY, USA.
5. Thompson, P.A. Compressible Fluid dynamics. Mc Graw Hill.
6. P. Murugaperumal. Gas Dynamics and Jet Propulsion. Scitech Publication, Chennai.
7. S. M. Yahya. Fundamental of Compressible flow. New age international Publication,
Delhi.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Upon the completion of this course, the students are expected to:
1. understand fundamental principles of gas dynamics.
2. learn the flow physics of gas dynamics.
3. understand the normal shocks and oblique shocks.
4. design the wind tunnel.
5. perform good project in the area of gas dynamics on the principles of gas dynamics.

ME 338 Gas Turbine and Jet Propulsion LTPC

B. Tech (Mechanical Engg.) Sixth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Deptt. Elective – I)

Unit-1 Introduction to jet propulsion: The Gas Turbine Engine development for jet
Propulsion; Jet engine performance parameters: Thrust, SFC, Efficiencies;
Simple Turbojet and Reheat engines: Low and High bypass Turbofan
engines; Single and Multi-spool Gas Turbine based propulsive devices.
Unit-2 Real Cycle Thermodynamic Analysis: Ideal and Real Brayton cycles; Jet
engine cycles for aircraft propulsion; Cycle components and component
 performance: Intake, Compressors & Turbines, Combustion chamber,
Afterburner, Nozzle; Analysis of engine real cycles: Turbojet cycle, Reheat
engine cycle, Turbofan engine cycle, Turboprop Engines; Advanced jet
engine cycles: Variable cycle engines.
Unit-3 Fundamentals of Rotating Components: Thermodynamics of Compressors
and Turbines; Development of parameters for compressor and Turbines.
Compressors and Turbines: Axial and centrifugal Compressors: A simple
two dimensional analytical model; 2-D (cascade) analysis; Loss and Blade
performance estimation; Simple Free Vortex theory; Single and Multi-stage
Axial compressor characteristics; Elements of centrifugal compressor; Inlet
Duct; Impeller; Slip factor and Concept of Rotor enthalpy; Centrifugal
Compressor Characteristics: Surging and Choking.
Axial and Radial flow turbines: Introduction; Turbine stage : Turbine Blade
2-D (cascade) analysis; Work Done, Degree of Reaction, Losses and
Efficiency; Multi-staging of Turbine; Turbine Cooling Technology; Radial
Turbine Aerodynamics and Thermodynamics; Losses in radial turbine and
efficiency.
Unit-4 Combustion Systems: Introduction: Various types of combustion chambers
in aircraft engines; Combustion Mechanism and Important Combustion
parameters; Development of a practical combustion system and design
parameters; Pressure losses ; Combustion efficiency; Combustion intensity;
Combustion Stability limits and Instability; Fuels and their properties and
Fuel injection systems.
Unit-5 Intakes and Propelling Nozzles: Intakes: Requirements of an Intake for
Power plant: Transport, Military Aircraft; Subsonic Intakes, Transonic and
Supersonic Intakes; Axi-symmetric and Asymmetric Intakes; Aircraft
Intake design considerations.
PropellingNozzles: Energy conversion in a Nozzle; Nozzle design
considerations: fixed and variable geometry nozzles; C-D nozzle and their
use.
Unit-6 Engine Installed Performance, Sizing & Matching: Introduction to engine
component sizing; Installed Performance of Engine; Dimensional analysis
for component matching; Engine - Design Point Operations; Engine Off
 Design Operations; Single Shaft Engine; Two-Shaft : Turbojet &
Turboprop, Turbo-shaft Engines; The Engine Operating Lines; Operational
details of multiple shaft engines; Aircraft Engine component matching:
Intake-Compressor matching; Turbine-Nozzle matching; Compressor -
Turbine matching : Single and Multi-spool; Free Turbine and Unducted
Fan / Propeller matching.
Unit-7 Ramjets, Pulsejets and Scramjets: Use of Ramjets and Pulsejets in Aircraft
propulsion; Operating Principles; Thermodynamic Cycle; Performance
Parameters; Design and Performance of a Ramjet; Flow in Diffusers;
Combustors and Nozzles; Principles of Scramjet Engines. Future of jet
Propulsion in near future

Text Books:
1. Hill and Peterson. Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion. 2nd Edition,
Addison-Wesley.
2. HIH Saravanamutto, H. Cohen and GFC Rogers. Gas Turbine Theory. Pearson
Education Canada.
3. V. Ganesan. Gas Turbine. McGraw Hill Education

Reference Books:
1. J. D. Mattingly. Elements of Gas Turbine Propulsion. McGraw-Hill .
2. Sutton, G.S. Rocket. Propulsion Elements. Sixth Edition, Wiley Interscience.
3. Roy Bhaskar. Aircraft Propulsion. Elsevier (India).
4. El-Sayed Ahmed. Aircraft Propulsion and gas Turbine Engines. Taylor and Francis
(CRC press).

Course Outcomes (COs):

Upon the completion of this course, the students are expected to:
1. explain the basic fundamental of the various gas turbine cycles.
2. discuss the various laws pertaining to gas turbines and jet propulsion.
3. identify, formulate and solve problems related to gas turbines and jet propulsion.
4. design a gas turbine engine using the understanding of the relationship between
components, at least at the level of selecting the number of spools and stages.
Course Outcomes (COs):
Upon the completion of this course, the students are expected to:
1. formulate characteristic equations and solve problems in 1-D structures including
trusses, beams and frames.
2. formulate basic equations for two dimensional elements and analyze plain stress, plain
strain conditions.
3. solve problems using 1-D, 2-D and 3-D elements in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics
and heat transfer field.
4. develop algorithm to solve the finite element formulations.

ME 383 Reliability Engineering LTPC

B. Tech (Mechanical Engg.) Sixth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Open Elective – I)

Unit-1 Basic concept of reliability: Importance of reliability in design,

Introduction to mathematical statistic and statistical distribution theorem.
Basic reliability principles, Single probability, Load-strength interaction,
Bath Tub curve, Non-constant failure rate, Introduction to simple Weibull
plot.
Unit-2 Introduction to reliability function: Structure functions, reliability of
systems of independent components, bounds on the reliability function, the
inclusion exclusion method, the intersection method.
Unit-3 Replacement, maintenance and inspection: examples and policies, life time
and failure rates, expected system life time, fixed time replacement,
preventive replacement, group replacement, control limit rules.
Unit-4 Introduction to quality control: Examples and definitions, acceptance
sampling, operating characteristic curve, sampling inspection plan, control
charts, average run length, control chart construction, inspection problems,
identification of risk factors, estimating survival functions.
Unit-5 Reliability in design: defining the user requirement, setting reliability
metrics and definitions, risk assessment, objective based framework for
product development.
Unit-6 Aspects of reliability: Reliability in development, physics of failure, fault
tree analysis, design reviews, critical items, production reliability,
 reliability qualification testing, failure mode effect analysis. Reliability
assurance and maintainability, design from maintainability, logistic support
analysis, life cycle costing, risk cost estimate, case studies.

Text Books:
1. Balaguruswamy E. Reliability Engineering. TMH .
2. Ebeling. An Introduction to Reliability and Maintainability Engineering. McGraw-
Hill, 1/e.
3. Birolini A. Reliability Engineering - Theory and Practice. Springer

Reference Books:
1. Patrick D. T. O'Connor. Practical Reliability Engineering. 4th [Link].
2. Aggarwal K.K. Reliability Engineering. SPRINGER (SIE).
3. Guang Yang. Life Cycle Reliability Engineering. 1st Edition, Wiley.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Upon the completion of this course, the students are expected to:
1. understand and comprehend the fundamentals of reliability analysis of engineering
components and systems.
2. explain and describe the modus operandi for replacement or repair, maintenance,
inspection and quality control.
3. identify and investigate the system depicting the probable causes of failure and needs for
maintenance.
4. design and analyze the component or system based on reliability analysis.

ME 384 Renewable Energy LTPC

B. Tech (Mechanical Engg.) Sixth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Open Elective – I)

Unit-1 Introduction: Various non-conventional energy resources, potential of

renewable energy sources global as well as Indian scenario.
Unit-2 Solar energy: Solar radiation, measurement of solar radiation, solar
collector-flat plate and concentrating, collector efficiency, storage of solar
energy, application of solar energy. Solar PVS
Unit-3 Wind energy: Principles of wind energy conversion, various types of wind
 machines.
Energy from bio-mass: Bio-mass conversion technologies, Solid biofuel
sources, Gasification of solid biofuels, MSW incineration plants, Bio
alcohols, different production processes, Biodiesels, biodiesel production
processes, Different types of bio gas plants,.
Unit-4 Geothermal energy: Geothermal resources, Different types of geothermal
plants, advantages and disadvantages over other nonconventional energy
resources.
Energy from the ocean: Ocean energy conversion technologies, wave
energy, Ocean thermal energy conversion, open and closed cycle, hybrid
cycle, introduction to tidal energy.
Hydrogen energy: Production processes, storage of hydrogen energy,
application.
Unit-5 Hybrid renewable energy:- Necessity of hybrid systems, utility-scale hybrid
energy systems, Geothermal + solar PV systems, Biomass + solar CSP
systems, Solar PV + fuel cells systems, Wind + solar PV systems, Biodiesel
+ wind power systems, Gas + solar CSP systems, Coal + solar CSP
systems, Energy Storage Systems, Pumped hydropower storage,
Compressed air energy storage (CAES) , Adiabatic compressed air energy
storage for electricity (ADELE), Molten salt energy storage (MSES),
Batteries , Flywheels.

Text Books:
1. B.H Khan. Non-Conventional Energy Resources. McGraw-Hill, 2e.
2. Sukhatme. Solar Energy: Principles of Thermal Collection and Storage. McGarw-Hill.

Reference Books:
1. Grag. Solar Energy: Fundamentals and Applications. McGraw-Hill, 1st Revised
Edition).
2. L.A. Kristoferson and V. Bokalders. Renewable Energy Technologies: Their
Applications in Developing Countries. ITDG Publishing.
3. S Hasan Saeed and D.K. Sharma. Non-conventional Energy Resources. S.K. Kataria &
Sons.
Course Outcomes (COs):
Upon the completion of this course, the students are expected to:
1. define basic properties of different renewable sources of energy and technologies for their
utilisation.
2. learn the present energy scenario and the need for energy conservation.
3. understand the various forms of non-conventional energy resources.
4. outline division aspects and utilization of renewable energy sources for both domestics
and industrial application.
5. undertake simple analysis of energy potential of renewable sources of energy.

ME 385 Engineering Inspection and Quality Control LTPC

B. Tech (Mechanical Engg.) Sixth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Open Elective – I)

Unit-1 Interchangeability e.g. Interchangeable system of manufacture, Types of

interchangeability, Limit gauges, Taylor’s principle of gauging, design of
inspection gauges.
Unit-2 Surface texture: Numerical assessment of surface texture, use of stylus type
instruments. Gear Measurement of gear elements, gear errors. Thread
Measurement of thread elements, thread errors. Comparators Mechanical,
optical, optomechanical, pneumatic comparators.
Unit-3 Optical instruments Optical principles of measurements, Tool maker’s
microscope. Interferometer Principles of measurement by method of
interferometry, NPL gauge interferometer. Statistical quality control
Causes of variation in quality characteristics, principle of quality control by
the use of control charts.

Text Books:
1. M. Mahajan. A text book of metrology, Dhanpat Rai and Co; .
2. Siegmund Halpern. The assurance sciences, Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd.

Reference Books:
1. Grant, E. L. and Leavenworth, R.S., Statistical Quality Control, McGraw Hill
International, New York (2008).
2. Besterfield, D.H., Total Quality Management, Pearson Education Asia, New Delhi
(2003).

Course Outcomes (COs):

Upon the completion of this course, the students are expected to:
1. understand the working of various types of contact and non-contact type of measuring
instruments.
2. identify and analyze the functions and organization of industrial inspection.
3. apply and analyze the ishikawa’s tools and conduct quality cost analysis.
4. analyze various control charts for quality control of the different production processes.
5. apply the basic concepts involved in the working of instruments for surface texture, line
and angle measurements.