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Semester-VI
Third Year Sixth Semester
Sl. Category Subject Subject Name Total Number Credits
No. Code of contact
hours
L T P
Theory
Professional Core Manufacturing
1 PC-ME601 4 0 0 4
courses Technology
Professional Core Design of Machine
2 PC-ME602 3 1 0 4
courses Elements
Professional Elective
3 PE-ME601 Elective-I 3 0 0 3
courses
Professional Elective
4 PE-ME602 Elective-II 3 0 0 3
courses
Humanities and Social
Humanities II
5 Sciences including HM-HU601 3 0 0 3
(Operations Research)
Management courses
6 Mandatory courses MC601 Constitution of India - 2 - 0
Total Theory 16 3 0 17
Practical/ Sessional
Professional Core
1 PC-ME691 Mechanical Engineering 0 0 3 1.5
courses Laboratory (Design) II
Project (or Summer
2 PW-ME681 Project-II (90 hrs. Total) 0 0 4 2
internship)
Total Practical 0 0 7 3.5
Total of Sixth Semester 16 3 7 20.5
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List of Professional Electives in Semester VI for (Elective-I) PE-ME601

and (Elective-II) PE-ME602
Subject Code Subject name
Thermo-Fluid Group
A Internal Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines
B Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
C Turbo Machinery
D Fluid Power Control
E Advanced Fluid Mechanics
Design Group
F Composite Materials
G Mechatronics
Manufacturing Group
H Robotics
I Material Handling
J Principles and Practices of Management
Note: If a student chooses the paper, Turbo Machinery (Code: C) as a Professional Elective-I in
Semester VI, its paper code will be PE-ME601C.
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Subject Code : PC-ME601 Category: Professional Core Courses

Subject Name : Manufacturing Technology Semester: Sixth
L-T-P: 4-0-0 Credit: 4
Pre-Requisites: Primary Manufacturing Processes

Course Objectives:

To impart knowledge to make students able to demonstrate the tooling needed for
manufacturing, the dimensional accuracy and tolerances of products, assembly of different
components. Also students will be able to understand the principles of working of NC, CNC
machine tools and rapid prototyping.

Course Contents:

Module Contact
Description of Topic
No. Hrs.
Tooling for conventional and non-conventional machining processes:
Mould and die design, Press tools, Cutting tools;
Holding tools: Jigs and fixtures, principles, applications and
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design;
Press tools: Configuration, design of die and punch; principles of
forging die design.
Metrology: Metrology in tool wear and part quality including surface
integrity, alignment and testing methods; tolerance analysis in
2 manufacturing and assembly. Process metrology for emerging 8
machining processes such as micro-scale machining, Inspection and
workpiece quality.
Assembly practices: Manufacturing and assembly, process planning,
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selective assembly, Material handling and devices.
NC/CNC Machine Tools and Systems
Types of automation: Fixed (or hard) and programmable (or
flexible); need, advantages and applications of flexible automation
over fixed automation.
Components and Their Functions in NC/CNC Machines
MCU, DPU and CLU, Feed drives using stepper/ servo motors and
recirculating ball screw-nut system, Automatic Tool Changers- Tool
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Turret and Tool Magazine, Automatic pallet Changer.
Basic systems of NC and CNC machines
Coordinate system, Control– open loop and closed loop,
Dimensioning– absolute and incremental, Point–to–point and
contour motion, Linear and circular Interpolation.
CNC Machine Tools and Integrated Automation
Structure and working principle of CNC lathe, milling machine,
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Examples and use of CNC machines, Machining Centre (Vertical

and Horizontal), Integrated Automation systems (DNC- Direct and
Distributed or BTR and Dedicated system, FMS- FFMS, FMC and
FMM)– characteristics and applications.
Part Programming for CNC machines
Manual Part Programming using ISO G and M Codes in CNC lathe
5 and milling machine for simple jobs, Canned cycle. 8
Computer Aided Part Programming using MACRO statements in
APT for simple jobs in CNC lathe and milling machine.
Rapid Prototyping
Overview of Rapid Prototyping, Basic Process- CAD Model
Creation, Conversion to STL format, Slicing the STL File, Layer by
layer construction. Use of CMM and 3-D Camera for making virtual
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Principles, systems, relative advantages and applications of the
common RP methods, such as Stereo lithography (SLG), Selective
laser sintering (SLS), Fused deposition modelling (FDM), Laminated
objects manufacturing (LOM), 3-D Printing.

Course Outcomes:
1. To describe machines and related tools for manufacturing various components.
2. To understand the relationship between process and system in manufacturing domain.
3. To experiment on CNC machine tools.
4. To demonstrate rapid prototyping methods.

Learning Resources:
1. S. Kalpakjian and S.R. Schmid, Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Materials, 5th
Edition, Pearson India, 2014.
2. R.K. Jain, Engineering Metrology, 21st Edition, Khanna Publication, New Delhi, 1984.
3. P.N. Rao, N.K. Tewari and T.K. Kundra, Computer Aided Manufacturing, McGraw Hill,
2017.
4. Y. Koren, Computer Control of Manufacturing Systems, McGraw Hill, 1986.
5. M.P. Grover, Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing, 3rd Edition, Wiley.
6. M.P. Groover, Automation, Production Systems and CIM, Prentice Hall.
7. A. Ghosh & A.K. Mullick, Manufacturing Science, EW Press.
8. A. Ghosh, Rapid Prototyping, EW Press.
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Subject Code : PC-ME602 Category: Professional Core Courses

Subject Name : Design of Machine Elements Semester : Sixth
L-T-P : 3-1-0 Credit: 4
Pre-Requisites: Strength of materials, Machine Drawing

Course Objectives:

This course seeks to provide an introduction to the design of machine elements commonly
encountered in mechanical engineering practice, through
1. a strong background in mechanics of materials based failure criteria underpinning
the safety-critical design of machine components
2 . an understanding of the origins, nature and applicability of empirical design principles,
based on safety considerations
3 . an overview of codes, standards and design guidelines for different elements
4. an appreciation of parameter optimization and design iteration
5. an appreciation of the relationships between component level design and overall machine
system design and performance

Course Contents:

Module Contact
Description of Topic
No. Hrs.
Objective and scope of Mechanical Engineering Design;
1 Design considerations; Review and selection of materials and 4
manufacturing processes; codes and standards;
Modes of failure; Design/allowable stress; Factor of safety (FoS); Theories
of failure – maximum normal stress theory, maximum shear stress theory,
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Distortion energy theory. Choice of Failure criteria; Design for stability :
buckling analysis – Johnson and Euler columns
Fatigue in metals; S-N curve; Endurance limit and fatigue strength; Stress
concentration factors – effect of discontinuity, fillets and notches; Effect of
size, surface finish, stress concentration and degree of reliability on
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endurance limit; Design for finite and infinite life; Goodman, modified
Goodman and Soderberg diagrams with respect to fatigue failure under
variable stresses; Cumulative fatigue damage – Miner’s equation.
Design of (i) Cotter joint; (ii) Knuckle joint and (iii) Fillet Welded joint of
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brackets under different types of loading.
Bolted joints : Metric thread, standard sizes, use of lock nuts and washers;
Applications in structures including brackets, turn buckle; Pre-stressed
5 bolts; Riveted joints : Unwin’s formula; Brief discussion on single, 6
double and triple row lap joints, butt joints with single or double strap /
cover plate; simple strength design; joint efficiencies.
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Design of : (i) Solid and hollow shafts, strength design of shafts, design
based on torsional
rigidity; (ii) Shaft coupling-rigid, pin-bush and geared flexible type,
alignment of coupling; (iii) Belt drives-geometrical relations, derivation
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of torque and power transmission by
flat and V-belt drives, selection of belt from manufacturers’ catalogues,
pulley (iv) Chain drives – roller chains, polygonal effect, power
rating, sprocket wheel, silent chain
Design of: (i) Transmission screw, Screw jack, (ii) Helical compression
spring - stress and deflection equations, stiffness, curvature effect : Wahl’s
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factor, springs in parallel and series; (iii) Multi-leaf springs : load-stress
and load-deflection equations, Nipping
Analysis and design of sliding and rolling contact bearings, Design of
8 transmission elements: spur, helical, bevel and worm gears; Analysis of 5
clutches and brakes

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, students will get an overview of the design methodologies
employed for the design of various machine components.

Learning Resources:
1. J.E. Shigley and C.R. Mischke, Mechanical Engineering Design, 5th Edition, McGraw Hill
International, 1989.
2. D. Deutschman, W.J. Michels and C.E. Wilson, Machine Design Theory and Practice,
Macmillan, 1992.
3. R.C. Juvinal, Fundamentals of Machine Component Design, John Wiley, 1994.
4. M.F. Spottes, Design of Machine elements, Prentice-Hall India, 1994.
5. R. L. Norton, Mechanical Design– An Integrated Approach, Prentice Hall, 1998.
6. V. B. Bhandari, Design of Machine Elements by, McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., 2007.
7. P. Kannaiah, Machine Design, 2nd Edition, Scitech Publications.
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Category: Humanities and Social Sciences

Subject Code: HM-HU601
including Management Courses
Subject Name: Humanities II (Operations
Semester: Sixth
Research)
L-T-P: 3-0-0 Credit: 3
Pre-Requisites:

Course Objectives:

1. To study the various Operations Research tools,

2. To study to apply an appropriate model to the given situation.
3. To formulate the problem.
4. To solve and analyze the problems on Operations Research.

Course Contents:

Module Contact
Description of Topic
No. Hrs.
Introduction to Operations Research:
Introduction, Historical Background, Scope of Operations Research,
Features of Operations Research, Phases of Operations Research,
1 2
Types of Operations Research Models, Operations Research
Methodology, Operations Research Techniques and Tools, Structure
of the Mathematical Model, Limitations of Operations Research
Linear Programming:
Introduction, Linear Programming Problem, Requirements of LPP,
Mathematical Formulation of LPP, Case Studies of LPP, Graphical
Methods to Solve Linear Programming Problems, Applications,
Advantages, Limitations.

Graphical Analysis of Linear Programming Problems: Introduction,

Graphical Analysis, Some Basic Definitions, Graphical Methods to
Solve LPP, Some Exceptional Cases, Important Geometric Properties
2 of LPP. 8

Simplex Method: Introduction, Standard Form of LPP, Fundamental

theorem of LPP, Solution of LPP - Simplex Method, The Simplex
Algorithm, Penalty Cost Method or Big M-method, Two Phase
Method, Solved Problems on Minimisation.

Duality in Linear Programming Problem: Introduction, Importance of

Duality Concepts, Formulation of Dual Problem, Economic
Interpretation of Duality, Sensitivity Analysis.
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Transportation Problem:
Introduction, Formulation of Transportation Problem (TP),
3 3
Transportation Algorithm (MODI Method), the Initial Basic Feasible
Solution, Moving Towards Optimality.
Assignment Problem:
4 Introduction, Mathematical Formulation of the Problem, Hungarian 3
Method Algorithm, Travelling Salesman Problem
Project Management Using CPM-PERT:
Project Scheduling and PERT-CPM: Introduction, Basic Difference
5 between PERT and CPM, PERT/CPM Network Components and 5
Precedence Relationship, Project Management – PERT, Float
calculation and its importance. Cost reduction by Crashing of activity
Queuing Theory:
Basis of Queuing theory, elements of queuing theory, Operating
6 characteristics of a queuing system, Queue discipline, Service 3
Mechanism, Classification of Queuing models, [M/M/1]:{//FCFS} Queue
System, numerical
Inventory Management:
Inventory classification, Different costs associated to Inventory, Inventory
7 4
models with deterministic demands (EOQ, EPQ and price discount
models), inventory classification systems
Job Sequencing:
8 Introduction to sequencing and scheduling models: n job two machines 2
problem, n job 3 machines problem
Decision Theory:
Introduction, Decision under certainty, Decision under risk, Decision
9 under uncertainty: Laplace criterion, MaxiMin criterion, MiniMax 3
criterion, savage MiniMax regret criterion, Hurwicz criterion,
Decision tree
Replacement Theory:
Introduction, Replacement of capital equipment which depreciated with
10 3
time, replacement by alternative equipment, Group and individual
replacement policy.

Course Outcome:
At the end of this course students will be able to
1. Apply forecasting methods for predicting demands.
2. Make decisions under certainty, uncertainty and conflicting situations.
3. Apply linear programming tools for optimal utilization of resources in various types of
industries.
4. Solve transportation problems to minimize cost and understand the principles of assignment
of jobs and recruitment polices.
5. Understand the basic elements of a Queuing model
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6. Apply PERT/CPM for project scheduling and resource allocation in an optimal way.
7. Manage inventory with cost effectiveness.

Learning Resources
1. F.S. Hillier, G.J. Lieberman, B. Nag and P. Basu, Introduction to Operation Research, 10th
Edition, McGraw Hill, 2017.
2. C. Mohan and K. Deep, Optimization Techniques, New Age, 2009.
3. N.D. Vohra, Quantitative Techniques in Management, 5th Edition, McGraw-Hill.
4. K.V. Mittal and C. Mohan, Optimization Methods in Operations Research and Systems
Analysis, New Age, 2003.
5. H.A. Taha, Operations Research - An Introduction, 7th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2002.
6. A. Ravindran, D.T. Phillips and J.J. Solberg, Operations Research: Principles and Practice,
2nd Edition, John Willey and Sons, 2009.
7. K. Bedi, Production and Operations Management, Oxford University Press, 2004.
8. S.J. Chandra and A. Mehra, Numerical Optimization with Applications, Narosa, 2009.
9. J.K. Sharma, Operation Research: Theory and Applications, 5th Edition, Macmillan Pub.,
2013.
10. L.W. Wayne, Operations Research Applications and Algorithms, 4th Edition, Brooks/Cole,
USA.
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Subject Code : MC601 Category: Mandatory Courses

Subject Name : Constitution of India Semester : Sixth
L-T-P : 0-2-0 Credit: 0
Pre-Requisites:

Course Objectives:

The objectives of this course help the students to

1. To provide basic information about Indian constitution.
2. To identify individual role and ethical responsibility towards society.
3. To understand human rights and its implications.

Course Contents:

Module Contact
Description of Topic
No. Hrs.
Introduction to the Constitution of India, The Making of the
1 Constitution and Salient features of the Constitution. Preamble to the 4
Indian Constitution Fundamental Rights & its limitations.
Directive Principles of State Policy & Relevance of Directive Principles
2 State Policy Fundamental Duties. Union Executives – President, Prime 5
Minister Parliament Supreme Court of India.
State Executives – Governor, Chief Minister, State Legislature High
3 Court of State. Electoral Process in India, Amendment Procedures, 5
42nd, 44th, 74th, 76th, 86th & 91st Amendments.
Special Provision for SC & ST Special Provision for Women, Children
& Backward Classes Emergency Provisions. Human Rights –Meaning
4 and Definitions, Legislation Specific Themes in Human Rights- 5
Working of National Human Rights Commission in India Powers and
functions of Municipalities, Panchyats and Co - Operative Societies.
Special Provision for SC & ST Special Provision for Women, Children
& Backward Classes Emergency Provisions. Human Rights –Meaning
5 and Definitions, Legislation Specific Themes in Human Rights- 5
Working of National Human Rights Commission in India Powers and
functions of Municipalities, Panchyats and Co - Operative Societies.

Course Outcomes:
On completion of the course student will
1. Have general knowledge and legal literacy and thereby to take up competitive examinations.
2. Understand state and central policies, fundamental duties.
3. Understand Electoral Process, special provisions.
4. Understand powers and functions of Municipalities, Panchayats and Co-operative Societies,
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5. Understand Engineering ethics and responsibilities of Engineers

6. Understand Engineering Integrity & Reliability

Learning Resources:
1. D.D. Basu, Introduction to the Constitution on India, 19th/ 20th Students Edition, Prentice
Hall EEE, 2001.
2. C.E. Haries, M.S. Pritchard and M.J. Robins, Engineering Ethics, Thompson Asia, 2003.
3. M.V. Pylee, An Introduction to Constitution of India, Vikas Publishing, 2002.
4. M. Govindarajan, S. Natarajan and V.S. Senthilkumar, Engineering Ethics, Prentice Hall of
India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2004.
5. B.K. Sharma, Introduction to the Constitution of India, PHI Learning, New Delhi, 2011.
6. Latest Publications, Indian Institute of Human Rights, New Delhi.
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Category: Professional Core

Subject Code : PC-ME691
Courses
Subject Name : Mechanical Engineering Laboratory
Semester : Sixth
(Design) II
L-T-P : 0-0-3 Credit: 1.5
Pre-Requisites:

Course Objectives:

To understand the measurement of mechanical properties of materials

To understand the deformation behaviour of materials
To understand the kinematic and dynamic characteristics of mechanical devices

Course Contents (12 experiments/ problems/ studies are to perform):

1. Uniaxial tension test on mild steel rod

2. Torsion test on mild steel rod
3. Impact test on a metallic specimen
4. Brinnell/ Vickers and Rockwell hardness tests on metallic specimens
5. Bending deflection test on beams
6. Strain measurement using Rosette strain gauge, or like.
7. Microscopic examination of heat-treated and untreated metallic samples
8. Determination of velocity ratios of simple, compound, epicyclic and differential gear trains
9. Studying kinematics of four bar, slider crank, crank rocker, double crank, double
rocker and oscillating cylinder mechanisms
10. Studying kinematics of typical mechanisms like pantograph, some straight line motion
mechanisms, wiper, drafter, etc.
11. Motion studies of different cams & followers
12. Single degree of freedom Spring-mass-damper system: determination of natural
frequency and damping coefficient
13. Determination of torsional natural frequency of single and double rotor systems-
undamped and damped natural frequencies
14. Studying machine vibration using sensor
15. Solving simple balancing problems experimentally

Course Outcomes:
Students who have undergone the course will be able to understand the measurement of
mechanical properties of materials and will be able to characterize the dynamic behavior of
mechanical system.
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Subject Code : PW-ME681 Category: Project (Summer Internship)

Subject Name : Project-II Semester : Sixth
L-T-P : 0-0-4 Credit: 2
Pre-Requisites:

Course Objectives:

This course is aimed to provide more weightage for project work. The project work could be
done in the form of a summer project or internship in the industry or even a minor practical
project in the college. Participation in any technical event/ competition to fabricate and
demonstrate an innovative machine or product could be encouraged under this course.

Course Outcomes:

Students will be able to understand the procedure to carry out practical projects related to any
technical event/ competition to fabricate and demonstrate an innovative machine or product,
etc.
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Subject Code: A Category: Professional Elective Courses
Subject Name: Internal Combustion Engines
Semester: Sixth
and Gas Turbines
L-T-P: 3-0-0 Credit: 3
Pre-Requisites: Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer

Course Objectives:

To acquire knowledge about the IC engine cycles, classification, working Principles and to
measure performance parameters along with heat balance sheet.
To explain different alternate fuels, gas turbines and about jet propulsion

Course Contents:

Module Contact
Description of Topic
No. Hrs.
Introduction:
Basic Engine components and Nomenclature, Classification of
Engines, The working principle of Engines, Comparison of 2-Stroke
1 and 4-Stroke Engines; CI, and SI Engines, Ideal and Actual Working 6
Cycles and their analysis, Valve timing Diagram.
Fuels: Fossil fuels, Chemical structure of Petroleum, Properties of SI
and CI Engine Fuels, Fuel Ratings; Octane Number, Cetane Number.
Carburetors & Fuel Injection:
Air Fuel Mixture Requirements, Construction and Working of Simple
Carburetor, Calculation of Air-Fuel Ratio, Parts of Carburetor.
Requirement of Injection Systems, Classification of Injection
2 Systems, Fuel Feed pump, Injection Pumps, Working principles of 7
Governors, Nozzles and Fuel Injector, Injection in SI and CI Engines.
Combustion and Ignition Systems in SI and CI Engines:
Normal and Abnormal Combustion in SI and CI Engines, Stages of
Combustion, Detonation and Knocking.
Performance parameters for IC Engines:
Engine Power, Engine Efficiencies, Performance Characteristics,
Variables Effecting Performance Characteristics, Methods of
Improving Engine Performance, Heat Balance.
3 Modern Automotive Engines: 7
Changes in Fuel injection Methods in S.I and C.I engines, Common
Rail Direct Injection System, Gasoline Direct Injection, Variable
Valve Technology, A brief review of Design changes to achieve high
efficiency.
Alternate Fuels For IC Engines:
5 3
Need for use of alternate fuels. Use of alcohol fuels. Biodiesel.
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Biogas and Hydrogen in engines.

Gas Turbine:
Introduction to Gas Turbines, Development, Classification and
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Application of Gas Turbines, Ideal and Actual Cycles; Effect of Inter
cooling, Reheating, Regeneration, Combined cycle and Cogeneration.
Gas Turbine Cycles for Aircraft Propulsion:
Criteria of performance, Intake, and propelling nozzle efficiencies,
7 Simple Turbojet Cycle, The turboprop engine, Thrust augmentation, 7
Gas turbine combustion systems, Combustion chamber designs, Gas
Turbine Emissions.

Course Outcomes:
1. Explained basic concepts of actual cycles with analysis and to describe the fundamental
concepts of IC engines along with its working principles.
2. Described the combustion phenomenon in SI and CI engines.
3. Evaluated the performance of IC engines and the importance of alternate fuels.
4. Classified the essential components of gas turbine along with its performance improving
methods.
5. Illustrated the working principle of different types of Jet propulsive engines and Rockets.

Learning Resources:
1. V. Ganesan, I.C. Engines, McGraw Hill, 2017.
2. V. Ganesan, Gas Turbines, McGraw Hill, 2004.
3. C.R. Ferguson and A.T. Kirkpatrick, Internal Combustion Engines, Wiley, 2015.
4. H.N. Gupta, Fundamentals of Internal Combustion Engines, PHI, 2012.
5. H. Cohen, H.I.H. Saravanamuttoo, G.F.C. Rogers, P. Straznicky and A.C. Nix, Gas Turbine
Theory, Pearson, 2019.
6. J.B. Heywood, Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, McGraw Hill Co., 1988.
7. W.W. Pulkrabek, Engineering Fundamentals of IC Engine, PHI Pvt. Ltd., 2002.
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Subject Code: B Category: Professional Elective Courses

Subject Name: Refrigeration & Air
Semester: Sixth
Conditioning
L-T-P: 3-0-0 Credit: 3
Pre-Requisites: Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer

Course Objective:
1. To know about the basics of refrigeration and air-conditioning system.
2. To learn about different types of Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning and ventilation systems.
3. To know about designing a Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning system.

Course Content:

Module Contact
Description of Topic
No. Hrs.
Introduction: Concepts of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning. Unit of 02
1
refrigeration, Refrigerants– Desirable Properties, Nomenclature
Simple Vapour Compression Refrigeration System (Simple VCRS): 05
Vapour compression cycle on p-h and T-s diagrams. Cycles with
subcooling and superheating, their effects; Effect of changes in
2
evaporator pressure and condenser pressure on the performance of a
simple VCRS; dry compression and wet compression of refrigerant;
actual Vapour Compression Cycle.
Air Refrigeration System (ARS): Bell-Coleman refrigerator. COP 03
3
determination, actual air-refrigeration cycle.
Vapour Absorption Refrigeration System (VARS): Advantages of 04
VARS over VCRS. Working principle of simple VARS, practical
4
VARS. Limitations of VARS, maximum COP of a VARS, Lithium
bromide-water System; Aqua-ammonia systems.
Equipment and Control: Major Refrigeration Equipment- 06
Compressors: Types; reciprocating, rotary & centrifugal, volumetric
5 efficiency, Condensers: types used in refrigeration systems;
Evaporators: expansion devices: capillary tubes and thermostatic
expansion valves.
Ventilation– Definition & Requirement, Natural & Mechanical 03
6
Ventilation, Ventilation Load Calculation.
7 Basic definitions and principles related to Psychometry; Psychometric 05
Charts & Their Uses; Heating, Cooling, Heating & Humidification &
Cooling & Dehumidification processes. Adiabatic Saturation, Cooling
Coils, By-pass Factor.
8 Sensible Heat Factors. Heat Load estimation: Simple cases of Cooling 8
and Dehumidification. Duct Sizing & Design.
Air-conditioning equipment: Air handling units, Cooling Towers.
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Course Outcomes:
After completing this course, the students will
1. know about the systems of Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning and Ventilation.
2. learn about different components of these systems.
3. know about designing a Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning system.

Learning Resources:
1. W.F. Stocker and J.W. Jones, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, McGraw Hill, 2014.
2. C.P. Arora, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, McGraw Hill India, 2017.
3. P.L. Ballaney, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Khanna Publication, New Delhi, 1972.
4. R.C. Arora, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, PHI, 2010.
5. S.C. Arora and S. Domkundwar, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Dhanpat Rai
Publication, 2018.
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Subject Code: C Category: Professional Elective Courses

Subject Name: Turbo Machinery Semester: Sixth
L-T-P: 3-0-0 Credit: 3
Pre-Requisites: Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machinery

Course Objective:

To know about the basic characteristics of compressible and incompressible flow machines.
To learn about deriving dimensionless numbers through dimensional analysis.
To know about system of testing and performance analysis of turbo machines.

Course Content:

Module Contact
Description of Topic
No. Hours
1 Introduction: 2
Classification: Incompressible and compressible flow machines;
Radial, axial and mixed flow machines; Turbines vs pumps, fans and
compressors. Applications: Water supply, ventilation, power
generation, propulsion.
2 Incompressible- Flow Machines:
i) Hydraulic Turbines: Headrace, penstock, nozzle, runner, draft tube 8
and tail race; Gross head and net head; Velocity diagrams for
impulse and reaction turbines; Discharge, head, power and
efficiencies.
3 ii) Pumps: Reservoir, foot valve, suction line, pump, delivery line 8
and overhead tank; Static head and losses; Velocity diagrams;
Discharge, head, power and efficiencies.
4 Compressible-Flow Machines: 8
Static and stagnation states; Isentropic and adiabatic expansion and
compression processes; Nozzle, diffuser and rows of stationary and
moving blades; Efficiencies.
5 Dimensional Analysis: 4
Similarity laws, volume-flow, mass-flow head and power
coefficients, pressure ratio, enthalpy ratio, Reynolds number, Mach
number; Specific speed and machine selection.
6 Testing and Performance Analysis: 6
Measurement devices; affinity laws and unit quantities.
Set up and operating characteristics of pumps, turbines; fans and
turbo-compressors.
Cavitation– cause of cavitation and definition of Thoma’s cavitation
parameter, surge and choking.
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Course Outcomes:
After completing this course, the students will
1. know basic characteristics of compressible and incompressible flow machines.
2. learn how to derive dimensionless numbers using dimensional analysis.
3. know about the method of testing and performance analysis of turbo machines.

Learning Resources:
1. S.M. Yahya, Turbine, Compressors and Fans, 4th Edition, McGraw Hill Education, 2017.
2. J. Lal, Hydraulic Machines, Metropolitan Book Co., New Delhi, 6th Edition, 2016.
3. S.K. Som, G. Biswas and S. Chakraborty, Introduction to Fluid Mechanics & Fluid
Machines, McGraw Hill, 2017.
4. M.M. Das, Fluid Mechanics & Turbo Machines, PHI, 2010.
5. R.K. Bansal, Fluid Mechanics & Machinery, Laxmi Publications, 2018.
6. C. Ratnam, A.V. Kothapalli, Fluid Mechanics & Machinery, I.K. International Publishing
House Ltd, 2010.
7. C.S.P. Ojha, R. Berndtsson and P.N. Chandramouli, Fluid Mechanics & Machinery, Oxford
University Press, 2008.
8. S.C. Gupta, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, Pearson Publication, 2006.
9. A.T. Sayers, Hydraulic and Compressible Flow Turbomachines, McGraw-Hill, 1990.
10. R.K. Bansal, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, Laxmi Publications, 2018.
11. I.J. Karassic, J.P. Messina, P. Cooper and C.C. Heald, Pump Handbook, McGraw-Hill,New
York, 2001.
12. V.M. Cherkassky, Pumps, Fans and Compressors, MIR Publication, Moscow, 1985.
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Subject Code: D Category: Professional Elective Courses

Subject Name : Fluid Power Control Semester: Sixth
L-T-P: 3-0-0 Credit: 3
Pre-Requisites: Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machinery

Course Objective:

1. To know the basics of different types of fluid power control systems and their applications.
2. understand working principles of different components of a pneumatic or hydraulic system.

Course Content:

Module Contact
Description of Topic
No. Hrs.
Fluid power; Applications and advantages; Components of a 5
hydraulic and pneumatic system.
Desired properties of a hydraulic fluid; advantage of mineral oil over
1 water; definition of terms like pressure, head, force, density, specific
gravity, kinematic and absolute viscosity, compressibility and
incompressibility.
Pascal’s law; analysis of simple hydraulic jack, Mechanical
advantage; continuity equation; hydraulic power of a cylinder.
Hydraulic Pumps: positive displacement pumps; constructional 6
2 features, working principle and volumetric capacity of external gear
pump, vane pump, axial piston pump and radial piston pump.
Hydraulic Actuators : Constructional features of single acting and 4
double acting hydraulic cylinders; mounting of cylinders, cushioning
3 of cylinder; different application of cylinder through mechanical
linkages; force, velocity and power from a cylinder.
Hydraulic motors; torque, power and flow rate in a hydraulic motor.
Hydraulic Valves: Direction control valves – operation and graphical 4
symbol of 3 way and 4 way valves; different modes of activation of
valves.
4
Operation and graphical symbols of check valves, pressure relief
valve pressure reducing valve, unloading valve and flow control
valve.
Representation of hydraulic components through ANSI symbols. 7
Analysis of hydraulic circuits for single and double acting cylinder
control, regenerative circuit, pump unloading circuit, double pump
5
hydraulic system, cylinder synchronization circuit, speed control of a
hydraulic motor, circuit to lift and hold heavy load, automatic
sequencing of two cylinders.
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Advantages & disadvantages of pneumatic system compared to 6

hydraulic system; constructional details and operation of a
reciprocating compressor; working principle and use of filter,
6
pressure regulator, lubricator and silencer; symbols of different
pneumatic components; compressed air distribution system in a
plant; drawing pneumatic circuits for different operations.
Use of electrical devices for controlling fluid circuits; function of 4
electrical devices like push-button switches, limit switches, pressure
switches, solenoids, relays and timers and their symbols; concept of
7 ladder diagram; study of circuits using electrical control devices such
as control of a solenoid actuated cylinder using one limit switch,
reciprocation of a cylinder using pressure or limit switches, and two
cylinder sequencing circuit using two limit switches.

Course Outcomes:
After completing this course, the students will
1. know about different types of fluid power control systems and their applications.
2. learn working principles of different components of a pneumatic and hydraulic system.
3. learn about drawing fluid power control circuits to suit an application.

Learning Resources:
1. S. Ilango and V. Soundararajan, Introduction to Hydraulics and Pneumatics, PHI, 2011.
2. A. Esposito, Fluid Power with Applications, Pearson, 2003.
3. S.R. Majumdar, Pneumatic Systems: Principles and Maintenance, McGraw Hill, 1999.
4. E.C. Fitch Jr., Fluid Power and Control Systems, McGraw Hill, New York,1966.
5. D.S. Banks and D.D. Banks, Industrial Hydraulics, Prentice Hall, 1988.
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Subject Code : E Category: Professional Elective Courses

Subject Name: Advanced Fluid Mechanics Semester : Sixth
L-T-P : 3-0-0 Credit: 3
Pre-Requisites: Fluid Mechanics

Course Objective:
1. To know about compressible fluid flow.
2. To learn about ideal fluid flow.
3. To know about free surface flow.
4. To know about unsteady flow.

Course Content:

Module Description of Topic Contact

No. Hrs.
1 Compressible Flow: review of thermodynamic principles for perfect 12
gases, adiabatic and isentropic relations; steady flow energy
equation; speed of propagation of a small disturbance through a
compressible fluid, sonic velocity, Mach number, mach cone and
Mach wave; isentropic flow, stagnation properties of a compressible
flow, isentropic pressure, temperature and density ratios;
compressibility correction factor in the measurement of air speed;
area– velocity relationship for compressible flow through a variable
area duct, mass flow rate through a duct, critical condition and
choking; flow through convergent-divergent nozzle, over expansion
and under expansion, performance of propulsive nozzles; normal
shock, normal shock relations, wave drag.
2 Ideal Fluid Flow: rotation of a fluid particle, vorticity, rotational and 12
irrotational motion; velocity potential function, circulation, stream
function, flownet; governing equation for two dimensional
irrotational motion, simple two dimensional irrotational flows like
uniform flow, plane source, plane sink etc; superimposition of simple
irrotational flows, combination of a source and a sink, combination
of uniform flow and a source (Rankine half body), combination of a
uniform flow and a source-sink pair (Rankine oval), doublet and its
strength, superimposition of an uniform flow and a doublet (flow
past a stationary cylinder); vortex motion– free and forced vortex,
strength of a vortex; combination of a uniform flow, a doublet and a
free vortex (flow over a rotating cylinder), Magnus effect, Kutta-
Joukowski’s theorem.
3 Free Surface Flow: flow in open channel, Chezy’s equation, 8
Manning’s equation, economical cross section, specific energy,
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hydraulic jump.
4 Unsteady flow– water hammer. 4

Course Outcomes:
After completing this course, the students will
1. know about compressible fluid flow.
2. learn about ideal fluid flow.
3. know about free surface flow.
4. know about unsteady flow.

Learning Resources:
1. R.K. Bansal, A Textbook of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, Laxmi Publication,
New Delhi, 2010.
2. S.K. Som, G. Biswas and S. Chakraborty, Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Fluid
Machines, McGraw-Hill, 2012.
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Subject Code: F Category: Professional Elective Courses

Subject Name: Composite Materials Semester: Sixth
L-T-P: 3-0-0 Credit: 3
Pre-Requisites: Materials Engineering

Course Objectives:
To understand the mechanical behaviour of composite materials.
To get an overview of the methods of manufacturing composite materials.

Course Contents:
Module Contact
Description of Topic
No. Hrs.
Definition and applications of composite materials, Fibres- glass,
carbon, ceramic and aramid fibres; Matrices- polymer, graphite,
ceramic and metal matrices; characteristics of fibres and matrices.
1 Lamina- assumptions, macroscopic viewpoint, generalized Hooke’s 12
law, reduction of homogeneous orthotropic lamina, isotropic limit
case, orthotropic stiffness matrix, commercial material properties,
rule of mixtures, transformation matrix, transformed stiffness.
Manufacturing of composite materials, bag moulding, compression
2 moulding, pultrusion, filament welding, other manufacturing 8
processes
Basic assumptions of laminated anisotropic plates, symmetric
laminates, angle ply laminates, cross ply laminates, laminate
structural moduli, evaluation of lamina properties, determination of
3 lamina stresses, maximum stress and strain criteria, von Mises Yield 8
criterion for isotropic materials, generalized Hill’s criterion for
anisotropic materials, Tsai-Hill’s criterion for composites, prediction
of laminate failure, thermal analysis of composite laminates.
Analysis of laminated plates- equilibrium equations of motion,
4 energy formulation, static bending analysis, buckling analysis, free 8
vibrations, natural frequencies.
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the students will have an overview of the mechanical
behaviour and application of composite materials
Learning Resources:
1. R.F. Gibson, Principles of Composite Material Mechanics, 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill, 1994.
2. M.W. Hyer, Stress Analysis of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials, McGraw Hill, 1998.
3. K.K. Chawla, Composite Materials- Science and Engineering, Springer International
Publishing, 2019.
4. M. Mukhopadhyay, Mechanics of Composite Materials and Structures, University Press,
2013.
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Subject Code: G Category: Professional Elective Courses

Subject Name: Mechatronics Semester: Sixth
L-T-P: 3-0-0 Credit: 3
Pre-Requisites: Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machinery, Kinematics and Theory of
Machines, Basic Electrical Engineering, Basic Electronics Engineering

Course Objectives:

To provide knowledge on electrical circuits, signal conditioning.

To make familiar about control system and power electronics in designing mechatronic system

Course Contents:

Module Contact
Description of Topic
No. Hrs.
Introduction to Mechatronics: Definition, Mechatronics in design and
1 manufacturing, Comparison between Traditional and Mechatronic 3
approach; Concurrent engineering
Review of fundamentals of electronics: Logic gates and their
operations, Signal processing devices, Data conversion devices, Input
2 6
and output devices. Sensors and Transducers, Actuators, Limit
switches, Relays
Control Systems: Open loop and closed loop control, block diagrams,
3 3
transfer functions, Laplace transforms.
5 Electrical Drives: Stepper motors, servo drives. 2
Mechanical Drives: Different mechanisms, Ball screws, Linear motion
6 3
bearings, Transfer systems.
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Drives: Elements of pneumatic and hydraulic
drives, comparison between them. Design of pneumatic and hydraulic
7 4
circuits, symbolic representations of such circuits indicating different
valves, actuators, etc.
Basics of 8085 microprocessor, programmable register architecture,
8 buses, memory mapping, clock pulse and data transfer operations, and 5
simple assembly and mnemonic programming on 8085 microprocessor.
Use of On-Off, PI and PID controllers to control different drives,
9 4
Programming in PLC controller using Ladder diagram.
Mathematical modeling of physical systems, such as spring-mass
10 2
vibration system, linear and rotory motion and its Laplace Transform.
Basics of time domain analysis, Introduction to discrete-time systems
11 2
and Z-transform.
12 Introduction to Mechatronic systems, such as automatic brake, door 2
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closing and opening, robot, CNC machine, AGV, etc.

Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to
1. Model and analyze mechatronic systems for an engineering application
2. Identify sensors, transducers and actuators to monitor and control the behavior of process or
product.
3. Develop PLC programs for an engineering application.
4. Evaluate the performance of mechatronic systems.

Books:
1. W. Bolton, Mechatronics, 5th Edition, Addison Wesley Longman Ltd., 2010.
2. D. Shetty and R. Kolk, Mechatronics System Design, 3rd Edition, PWS Publishing, 2009.
3. D.G. Alciatore & M.B. Histand, Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement systems, 4th
Edition, McGraw Hill, 2006.
4. A. Smaili and F. Arnold, Applied Mechatronics, Oxford University Press, Indian Edition,
2007.
5. M.D. Singh and J.G. Joshi, Mechatronics, Prentice Hall of India, 2006.
6. K.K. Appu Kuttan, Introduction to Mechatronics, Oxford University Press, New Delhi,
2007.
7. HMT Ltd., Mechatronics, McGraw Hill Publication, 2017.
8. F.H. Raven, Automatic Control Engineering, McGraw Hill India, 2013.
9. K. Ogata, Modern Control Engineering, Prentice Hall, 2010.
10. B.C. Kuo, Automatic Control Systems, Prentice Hall, 1975.
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Subject Code: H Category: Professional Elective Courses

Subject Name: Robotics Semester: Sixth
L-T-P: 3-0-0 Credit: 3
Pre-Requisites: Manufacturing Technology

Course Objective:

To impart knowledge about the engineering aspects of Robots and their application

Course Contents:

Module Contact
Description of Topic
No. Hrs.
1 Introduction: Basic concepts- Robot anatomy- Manipulators- 8
kinematics: Forward and inverse kinematics- Precision movement,
robot specifications and Work volume, Types of Robot drives-
Basic robot motions- Point to point control, continuous path
contour.
2 End Effectors: End effectors- classification- mechanical, magnetic, 7
vacuum and adhesive gripper- gripper force analysis and design.
Robot control- Unit control system concept- servo and non-servo
control of robot joints, adaptive and optimal control.
3 Sensors: Sensor devices, Types of sensors- contact, position and 6
displacement sensors, Force and torque sensors- Proximity and
range sensors- acoustic sensors- Robot vision systems- Sensing
and digitizing- Image processing and analysis.
4 Robot Programming: Robot language classification- programming 8
methods- off and on line programming- Lead through method-
Teach pendent method- VAL systems and language, simple
program.
5 Industrial Application: Application of robots- Material handling- 7
Machine loading and unloading, Assembly, Inspection, Welding,
Spray painting, Mobile robot, Microbots- Recent developments in
robotics- safety consideration.

Course Outcome:
1. To familiarize the Basics of robots Control system.
2. To familiarize the end effectors, Sensor technology and Industrial application of robot.

Learning Resources:
1. S.R. Deb, Robotics technology and flexible automation, McGraw Hill publishing company
limited, New Delhi, 1994.
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2. M.P. Groover. Industrial Robotics Technology Programming and Applications, McGraw

Hill Book Co, Singapore, 1987.
3. S.K. Saha, Introduction to Robotics, McGraw-Hill Publication, 2014.
4. Y. Koren, Robotics for Engineers, McGraw Hill, New York, 1985.
5. P.G. Ranky and C.Y. Ho, Robots Modelling Control and Applications with Software,
Springer Verlag, 1985.
6. J.J. Craig, Introduction to Robotics, Addison-Wesley, 2009.
7. R.J. Schilling, Fundamentals of Robotics Analysis and Control, Prentice Hall of India, 1996.
8. T. Yoshikawa, Foundations of Robotics Analysis and Control, Prentice Hall of India, 2010.
9. K.S. Fu, R.C. Gonzales and C.S.G. Lee, Robotics: Control, Sensing, Vision and Intelligence,
McGraw Hill, 1997.
10. W. Stadler, Analytical Robotics and Mechatronics, McGraw Hill Book Co., 1995.
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Subject Code: I Category: Professional Elective Courses

Subject Name: Material Handling Semester: Sixth
L-T-P : 3-0-0 Credit: 3
Pre-Requisites: Kinematics and Theory of Machines

Course Objective:

1. To know about the material handling systems used in industry.

2. To learn about basic designing principles of some material handling systems.
3. To know about modern handling system using a robot.

Course Content:

Module Description of Topic Contact

No. Hrs.
1 Introduction: Definition, importance and scope of material handling 4
(MH); classification of materials; codification of bulk materials ;
utility of following principles of MH– (i) materials flow, (ii)
simplification, (iii) gravity, (iv) space utilization, (v) unit size, (vi)
safety, (vii) standardization, (viii) dead-weight, (ix) idle time,
(x) motion.
2 Unit load: Definition; advantages & disadvantages of unitization; 6
unitization by use of platform, container, rack, sheet, bag and self
contained unit load; descriptive specification and use of pallets, skids,
containers, boxes, crates and cartons; shrink and stretch wrapping.
Classification of MH Equipment: Types of equipment– (i)
industrial trucks & vehicles, (ii) conveyors, (iii) hoisting equipment,
(iv) robotic handling system and (v) auxiliary equipment;
Independent equipment wise sub classification of each of above type
of equipment.
3 Industrial trucks & vehicles: Constructional features and use of the 5
following equipment – (i) wheeled hand truck, (ii) hand pallet
truck, (iii) fork lift truck; Major specifications, capacity rating and
attachments of fork lift truck.
4 Conveyors: Use and characteristics of belt conveyor, constructional 8
features of flat and troughed belt conveyor; Use and constructional
features of chain conveyors– (i) apron, car and trolley type;
Construction of link-plate chains; Dynamic phenomena in chain
drive; Use and constructional features of roller conveyors; Gravity
and powered roller conveyor; Pneumatic conveyor-use and
advantages; Positive, negative and combination system of pneumatic
conveyors; constructional feature, application and conveying capacity
of screw conveyor.
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5 Hoisting Equipment: Advantage of using steel wire rope over 8

chain; constructional features of wire ropes; Rope drum design;
Pulley system-simple vs. multiple pulley; Load handling attachments
: hooks, grabs, tongs, grab bucket; Arrangement of hook suspension
with cross piece and pulleys (sheaves); Use and constructional
features of (i) hand operated trolley hoist , (ii) winch; (iii) bucket
elevator, (iv) Jib crane, (v) overhead traveling crane and (vi) wharf
crane; Level luffing system of a wharf crane; Utility of truck
mounted and crawler crane.
6 Robotic handling: Materials handling at workplace; Major 2
components of a robot; Applications of robotic handling.
7 Auxiliary Equipment: Descriptive specification and use of (i) Slide 3
and trough gates, (ii) belt, screw and vibratory feeders, (iii) Chutes,
(iv) positioners like elevating platform, ramps, universal vice; (v) ball
table.

Course Outcomes:
After completing this course, the students will
1. know about constructional features, working principle and specific applications of each of
the material handling system.
2. learn about unit load calculation and selecting specification of some material handling
system.

Learning Resources:
1. S. Ray, Introduction to Materials Handling, New Age International Pub., 2017.
2. T.K. Ray, Mechanical Handling of Materials, Asian Books Pvt. Ltd., 2005.
3. T.H. Allegri, Materials Handling: Principles and Practices, CBS Publishers and Distributors,
2018.
4. J.M. Apple, Material Handling System Design, John Wiley & Sons, 1972.
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Subject Code: J Category: Professional Elective Courses

Subject Name: Principles & Practices of Semester: Sixth
Management
L-T-P: 3-0-0 Credit: 3
Pre-Requisites: Basic Engineering Concept

Course Objectives:

To provide knowledge on different aspects of management applied in an industry.

To make familiar about some management decision making systems and motivational aspects
usually practiced in an industry.

Module Contact
Description of Topic
No. Hrs.
1 Management: Definition, nature, importance, evolution of 5
management thoughts– pre & post scientific era, contributions
made by Taylor, Fayol, Gilbreth, Elton Mayo, McGregor,
Maslow– Covering Time & Motion Study, Hawthrone
Experiments; Is management a science or art? Functions of
manager, ethics in managing and social responsibility of managers.
2 Planning & Control: Why Management process starts with 5
planning, steps in planning, planning premises, types of planning,
barriers to effective planning, operational plan, strategic planning,
Mckinsey’s 7’s Approach, SWOT analysis, Controlling- concept,
Planning- control relationship, process of control, human response
to control, dimensions of control, MBO.
3 Decision Making & Organizing: Nature, process of decision 6
making, decision making under Certainty and Uncertainty,
decision-tree, group-aided decision, brain-storming; Organizing –
concept, nature and process of organizing, authority and
responsibility, delegation and empowerment, centralization and
decentralization, concept of departmentation.
4 Staffing & Motivation: Concept, Manpower planning, Job design, 5
recruitment & selection, training anddevelopment, performance
appraisal, motivation, motivators and satisfaction, motivating
towards organizing objectives, morale building.
5 Leadership & Communication: Defining leadership and its role, 5
should managers lead, leadership style, leadership development,
Leadership behavior. Communication- Process, Bridging gap-using
tools of communication, electronic media in Communication.
6 Financial Management: Financial functions of management, 5
Financial Planning, Management of Working Capital, Sources of
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Finance.
7 Marketing Management: 5
Functions of Marketing, Product Planning & Development,
Marketing Organization, Sales Organization, Sales Promotion,
Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Research and Information.

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Understand the evolutionary development of management thought and general principles of
management.
2. Understand the management functions in an organization

Learning Resources:
1. S. Robbins and M. Culter, Management, Pearson, 2016.
2. J.R. Schermerhorn, Introduction to Management, Wiley India Edition, 2011.
3. C.J. O'Donnel and H. Koontz, Principles of Management, McGrew Hill, 1995.
4. R.L. Daft, New Era of Management, Cengage Learning, 2008.
5. J.A.F. Stoner, R. Freeman and D.R. Gilbert. Jr., Management, Prentice Hall of India, 1985.
6. H. Koontz and H. Weihrich, Essentials of Management, McGrew Hill, 2007.
7. D.C. Bose, Principles of Management and Administration, Prentice Hall of India, 2012.
8. K. Nerkar, V. Chopde and Kogent Learning Solutions Inc, Principles and Practices of
Management, Dreamtech Press, 2011.
9. P. Diwan, Management Principles and Practices, Excel Books, New Delhi, 2002.
10. R.L. Daft, Principles of Management, Cengage Learning, 2012.