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UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

(AICTE Approved)
KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY, KURUKSHETRA
("A" Grade NAAC Accredited University)
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY
IN
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(With Specialization in Thermal)



SEMESTER-I Subject L T P/D Total Internal
Marks
External
Marks
Cr.
MTTH-711 Advanced Fluid Engineering 4 - - 4 40 60 4
MTTH-713 Advanced Heat Transfer 4 - - 4 40 60 4
MTTH-715 Refrigeration Engineering 4 - - 4 40 60 4
MTME-717 Advanced Engineering
Materials(Common with I&P)
4 - - 4 40 60 4
MTTH-719 Design of Thermal systems 4 - - 4 40 60 4
MTTH-721 Advanced Heat Transfer Lab - - 2 2 40 60 1.0

Total 240 360 21

SEMESTER-II Subject L T P/D Total Internal
Marks
External
Marks
Cr.
MTTH-712 Computational Fluid Dynamics 4 - - 4 40 60 4
MTTH-714 Advanced Internal Combustion
Engine
4 - - 4 40 60 4
MTME-716 Metrology and Computer Aided
Inspection (Common with I&P)
4 - - 4 40 60 4
MTTH-718 Management Information
System( Common with I & P)
4 - - 4 40 60 4
MTTH-720 Computational Fluid Dynamics
Lab
- - 2 2 40 60 1.0
MTTH-722 Seminar - - 2 2 100 - 1.0
Total 300 300 18.0


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SEMESTER-III Subject L T P/D Total Internal
Marks
External
Marks
Cr.
Elective-I 4 - - 4 40 60 4
Elective-II 4 - - 4 40 60 4
MTTH-723 Project - - 8 8 40 60 4
MTTH-725 Dissertation(start) - - 2 2 100 - 1
Total 220 180 13

SEMESTER-IV L T P/D Total Internal
Marks
External
Marks
Cr.
MTTH-724 Dissertation - - 36 36 100 100 18.0


LIST OF ELECTIVES 3
rd
Semester
1. MTTH-727 Solar Energy
2. MTTH-729 Renewable Energy & Energy Management
3. MTTH-731 Gas Turbine and Jet Propulsion
4. MTTH-733 Non-conventional Thermal Energy System
5. MTTH-735 Air Conditioning
6. MTTH-737 Gas Dynamics
7. MTTH-739 Cryogenics
8. MTTH-741 Optimization Techniques
9. MTTH-743 Thermal Modeling and Analysis
10. MTTH-745 Advanced Power Plant Engineering
11. MTTH-747 Nuclear Engineering


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INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER SETTER

1. The question paper is to be attempted in THREE Hours.
2. Maximum Marks for the paper are 60
3. The syllabus for the course is divided into FOUR units
4. The paper will have a total of NI NE questions.
5. Question No. 1, which is compulsory, shall be OBJECTIVE Type and have
content from the entire syllabus (all Four Units).
Q. No. 2 & 3 from Unit I
Q. No 4 & 5 from Unit II
Q. No. 6 & 7 from Unit III
Q. No 8& 9 from Unit IV
6. All questions will have equalweight of 12 marks.
7. The candidate will attempt a total of FI VE questions, each of 12 marks. Q. No. 1 is
compulsory. The candidate shall attempt remaining four questions by selecting only
one question from each unit.
8. A question may have any number of sections labeled as 1(a), 1(b), 1(c), 1(d), ----
2(a), 2(b),-----. A section may further have any number of subsections labeled as (i),
(ii), (iii),------.
9. SPECIAL INSRUCTIONS FOR Q. No. 1 ONLY
Question No. 1, which is compulsory, shall be OBJECTIVE Type and have content
from the entire syllabus (all Four Units).
Emphasis is to be given on the basic concepts, analytical reasoning and
understanding of the various topics in the subject This question may have a number
of parts and/or subparts. The short questions could be combination of following types:
i. Multiple Choice
ii. Yes/ No choice
iii. Fill in Blanks type
iv. Short numerical computations
v. Short Definitions
vi. Matching of Tables
The above mentioned question types is only a Guideline. Examiner could set the
question as per the nature of the subject.

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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(THERMAL)
MTTH711 ADVANCED FLUID ENGINEERING
L T P/D Cr.
4 0 - 4

UNIT-1
Review of basic concepts.Basic laws in integral form; transport theorem; continuity,
momentum and energy equations in integral form and their applications. Continuity equation;
derivation of Navier Stokes equation and exact solution energy equation. Kinematics of fluid
flow; potential flow; Bernoulli's equation and applications; sources, sinks, doublets and
vortices; superimposition of uniform stream with above; flow around comers; Rankine ovals;
flow around uniform cylinders with and without circulation; pressure distribution on the
surface of these bodies and DAlemberts paradox.
UNIT-2
Exact solution; plane Poiselle and Coutte flows; Hagon-Poiselle flow through pipes; flows
with very small Reynold's numbers; Stokes flow around a sphere; elements of hydrodynamic
theory of lubrication. Flows with very large Reynold's numbers; elements of two dimensional
boundary layer theory; displacement thickness and momentum thickness; skin friction;
Blaussius solution for boundary layer on a flat plate without pressure gradient; Karman-
Porausen integral method for obtaining approximate solutions. Drag on bodies; form drag and
skin friction drag; profile drag and its measurement. Transition from laminar to turbulent
flows, Reynold's stresses, turbulent boundary layer over a flat plate; transition for flat plate
flow, Flow Separation
UNIT-3
Speed of Sound and Mach Number, Basic Equations for one dimensional compressible Flow,
Isentropic Relations, normal Shock wave, stagnation condition, critical conditions, normal
shock wave relation in terms of mach number. Oblique Shock Wave and relation, Prandtl
Meyer Expansion waves, Fundamental of Hypersonic flows, variable flow area and
equations, operating characteristics on nozzle, convergent divergent supersonic diffusers.
UNIT-4
Definitions; vortex lines; surfaces and tubes; vorticity; circulation; Kelvins circulation
theorem; Helmholtzsvorticity theorem; Biot-savart law for induced vorticity; system of
vortex filaments; horse-shoe vortex filaments; ring vortices;vortices sheets; karman vortex
sheet.

REFERENCES

1. Fundamentals of Mechanics of Fluid by Curriec, Mcgraw-Hill
2. Foundation of Fluid Mechanics, Yuan, Prentice Hall
3. Engineering fluid mechanics, K.L.Kumar, Eurasia
4. Fluid Mechanics and its applications, Gupta and Gupta, Willey Easter







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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(THERMAL)
MTTH713 ADVANCED HEAT TRANSFER
L T P/D Cr.
4 0 - 4

UNIT-1
Review of the basic laws of conduction, convection and radiation. General heat conduction
equation in different co-ordinates. One dimensional steady state conduction with variable.
Thermal conductivity and with internal distributed heat sources, extended surfaces review,
Tapered fins, design considerations. Two dimensional steady-state conduction, semi-infinite
and finite flat plates and cylinders, graphical method, relaxation technique. Unsteady state
conduction in solids with infinite thermal conductivity, infinite thick-solids, periodic
variation, solutions using Grolbers and Heislers charts.

UNIT-2
Hydrodynamic and thermal boundary layers, differential equations, momentum and energy
and their solutions, heat transfer in turbulent flow, Reynolds analogy between skin friction
and heat transfer. Free convection, empirical correlations, regimes of boiling, Nucleate and
film boiling. Boiling and Condensation.

UNIT-3
Dimensionless Groups for fluid Flow &heat transfer. Classification of Heat exchanger
according to constructional features: Tubular, Plate Type, Extended Surface Heat Exchanger.
Heat Transfer Enhancement: Passive and active Techniques.

UNIT-4
Introduction, laws of radiation, heat exchange between black bodies and non-black bodies,
shape factor algebra, Radiation shields, electrical net-work approach of radiation heat
exchange.

Reference Books:

1. Principles of Heat Transfer by Kreith
2. Heat Transfer by Holman
3. Fundamentals of Heat and Mass-transfer by D.S. Kumar
4. Heat and mass transfer by Eckert Darke.







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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (THERMAL)
MTTH715 REFRIGERATION ENGINEERING
L T P/D Cr.
4 0 - 4
UNIT-1
Simple vapour compression cycle, pressure-Enthalpy diagram, Ewings construction, Suction
state for maximum COP. Standard rating cycle and effect of operating conditions,
(Evaporator pressure, condenser pressure, suction vapour super heat, liquid sub cooling liquid
vapour regenerative heat exchanger) Deviation of actual vapour compression cycle with that
of theoretical. Air Refrigeration System: Reverse Carnot cycle, most efficient refrigerator,
Bell-Colman cycle, advantages and disadvantages of air refrigeration system, necessity of
cooling the aeroplanes, simple cooling and simple evaporative type, Bootstrap and Bootstrap
evaporative type, regenerative type, reduced ambient. Limitation, merits and comparison
UNIT-2
Production of Low Temperature: Limitations of simple vapour compression system,
multistage system, cascade system, production of solid carbon dioxide, Joule-Thomson
effect, liquification of gases, hydrogen, helium, application of low temperature, Cryogenic
insulation. Multi Temperature: Method of improving the COP, optimum inter state pressure
for two stages refrigeration system, Multi stage or compound compression with flash inter
cooler, single expansion valve and multi expansion valve. Multi evaporator system with
single compressor, individual compressor with compound compression, single expansion
valve and multi-expansion valve.
UNIT-3
Vapour Absorption System : Simple vapour absorption system, Maximum co-efficient of
performance, modification of simple vapour absorption system, actual vapour absorption
cycle and its representation on Enthalpy composition diagram, absorption system
calculation. Rich and poor solution concentration. Lithium Bromide water system.Steam Jet
Refrigeration

UNIT-4
Application: Manufacture and treatment of metal, industrial medical, civil engineering, solar
refrigeration and ice manufacturing. Properties of refrigerants and mixture of refrigerant.
Design consideration of compressors, condensers, expansion devices, evaporators, ice
manufacture, food presentation

REFERENCES

1. Refrigeration and Air-conditioning by C.P. Arora.
2. Mechanical Refrigeration by Sporks and Diffio.
3. ASHARE Handbook (Fundamentals) by ASHARE.
4. Thermal Environment Engineering by Threlkeld.


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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING(COMMON)
MTME717 ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS

L T P/D Cr.
4 0 - 4
UNIT-1
Introduction: Definition of composite material, Classification based on matrix and topology,
Constituents of composites, Interfaces and Interphases, Distribution of constituents, Nano-
composites, Stitched composites, 3D composites. Introduction to fibrous composites: Fibre,
matrix: materials, properties and fabrication processes, types/classification of composites,
fabrication methods of composites, advantages and applications.
UNIT-2
Nanomaterials and Nanomanufacturing: Structural size and its importance, Bulk
nanostructured materials by Severe Plastic Deformation (SPD), Unique features of SPD and
properties, Nanostructured Materials Prepared by Solid State Processing, Properties, benefits
and application of nanocrystalline microstructures in structural materials.
UNIT-3
Introduction and Elevated temperature characteristics of engineering materials. High
temperature creep, thermal and thermo-mechanical fatigue of structural alloys. Super-alloys:
their processing, high temperature mechanical properties, corrosion behavior, micro-
structural degradation behavior of super alloys. Application of super alloys and elevated
temperature alloys.
UNIT-4
Fabrication of Polymer Matrix Composites - Commonly used Matrices Basic Requirements
in selection of Constituents, Moulding method, Low pressure closed moulding, pultrusion,
Filament winding, Fabrication of ceramic matrix composites - Various techniques of vapour
deposition, Liquid phase method and Hot pressing etc., Fabrication of nano-composites.
REFERENCES

1. Nanocomposite Science and Technology, P. M. Ajayan, L. S. Schadler, P.V.
Braun, (2003), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Co. KGaA, Weinheim.
2. Advances in composite materials, G. Piatti, (1978) Applied Science Publishers
Ltd., London.
3. Ceramic matrix composites, K.K. Chawala, 1st ed., (1993) Chapman & Hall,
London. Analysis and Performance of Fiber Composites - BD Agarwal, L
JBroutman and K Chandrashekhara
4. Nanostructured materials: basic concepts and microstructure by HGleiter,
ActaMaterialia, 2000 Elsevier
5. Materials Science in Manufacturing by R. Asthana, A. Kumar and N. Dahotre
Butterworh-Heinemann, Elsevier
6. Composite materials, K.K. Chawala, 2nd ed., (1987) Springer-Verlag, NewYork.




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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (THERMAL)
MTTH719 DESIGN OF THERMAL SYSTEM

L T P/D Cr.
4 0 - 4

UNIT-1
Modeling of Thermal System, types of Models, mathematical Modeling, Curve Fitting, linear
algebraic Systems, Numerical Model for a System, System Simulation, Methods of
Numerical Simulation.

UNIT-2
Acceptable Design of Thermal System, Initial Design, Design Strategies, Design of System
for Different Application Area, Additional Consideration for a Practical System,

UNIT-3
Economic Consideration, calculation of Interest, Worth of money as a function of time, series
of payments, raising capital,. Taxes, economic factor in design consideration

UNIT-4
Problem Formulation For Optimization, Optimization Methods, Optimization of Thermal
Systems, Practical Aspect in Optimal design, lagrange Multipliers, Optimization of
Constrained and Unconstrained Problems, applicability to thermal systems, search method,
single variable problem, multi-variable constrained optimization, examples of thermal
systems, geometric, linear and dynamic programming, knowledgebased design and
additional considerations.

References
1. Y Jaluria, Design and Optimization of Thermal Systems, CRC Press-2007
2. N.V. Suryanarayana, Design and Simulation, MGH 2002
3. W.F.Stoecker, Design of Thermal Systems, TMH













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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (THERMAL)
MTTH721 ADVANCED HEAT TRANSFER LAB


List of Experiments
1. Study of variation of emissivity of test plate with absolute temperature.
2. To demonstrate the super thermal conductivity of heat pipe.
3. To plot the temp. V/s time response of the three pipes(test pipe, copper pipe, stainless
pipe).
4. To plot the temperature distribution along the length of test pipe,copper pipe, stainless
pipe).
5. To study the working of Pin fin apparatus.
6. To study and evaluate- performance of solar cell.
7. To study different types of Heat Exchangers.
8. To determine natural convective heat transfer coefficient and to calculate and to plot
variation of natural convective heat transfer coefficient along the vertical tube










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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (THERMAL)
MTTH712 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS
L T P/D Cr.
4 0 - 4

UNIT-1
Introduction: Introduction to C.F.D., models of the flow, governing differential equations
continuity equation, momentum equation, energy equation, Navier- stokes equation, physical
boundary conditions. Mathematical behavior of governing equation: Classification of quasi
linear partial differential equation, General method of determining the Classification of
partial differential equation, hyperbolic, parabolic, elliptic equations.
UNIT-2
Heat conduction problem: Solution of One dimensional heat conduction through a pin fin by
F.D.M solution of two dimensional heat conductional in a plate by F.D.M. Control volume
formulation of the heat conduction problem and its solution. Discretization methods: Finite
difference methods, difference equations, explicit & implicit approach, errors & analysis of
stability
UNIT-3
Heat conduction with convection & diffusion: Steady state one dimensional convection and
diffusion, upwinding, exact solution, exponential scheme, hybrid scheme, power law scheme,
Discretization equation for two dimensions & three dimensions.
UNIT-4
Fluid flow problem: Viscous incompressible flow, solution of the couette flow problem by
F.D.M., calculation of the flow field using stream function vorticity method numerical
algorithms for solving complete navier stokes equation MAC method; SIMPLE method.


REFERENCES

1. Numerical heat transfer and fluid flow by suhas. V. patankar
2. Computational fluid dynamics by John.d.Anderson, Jr
3. Introduction to Computational fluid dynamics by Anil .W. Date












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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (THERMAL)
MTTH714 ADVANCED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
L T P/D Cr.
4 0 - 4

UNIT-1
Cycle Analysis: Thermodynamic properties of gases and combustion products, combustion
charts, Fuel-air cycle, calculations for Otto, Diesel and dual cycles, Losses due to
dissociation, burning time and heat flow. Combustion processes for SI and CI engines; flame
propagation and spray burning processes; energy release calculations; actual Vs fuel air
cycle, effects of various operating conditions, two and four stroke engine cycles.
UNIT-2
Heat Transfer: Instantaneous heat transfer calculations, engine heat transfer equations, overall
heat loss-radiative and convective heat transfers. Gas Exchange: Generalised equations for in-
flow and outflow processes; filling and emptying methods and wave action calculations; two
stroke engines, gas exchange processes; types and phases of scavenging, Kadney effect.
Super charging of SI 7 CI engines; super charger and turbocharger systems, matching of
atomization and spray formation; pump characteristics.
UNIT-3
Fuel Injection: Fuel injection: fuel line hydraulics; compressibility effects; wave and nozzle
ends; mechanism of atomization and spray formation; pump characteristics. Fuels: Petroleum
fuels, Gasoline grades, desirable properties of SI &CI engines fuels, rating of fuels,
Alternative Fuels to reduce emission alcohols, natural gas, biodiesel, hydrogen.
UNIT-4
Emission: Trends in vehicle emission standards, Test procedures, Measurements of emission,
Instrumentation for CO, HC, NO
x
, PM. Strategies to control emissions in SI engines, add on
system to control emission inside engine. Diesel & Petrol Engine Emission characteristics.

REFERENCES

1. I.C. Engine Vol. 1 & II by Taylor.
2. Thermodynamics and Gas Dynamic of I.C. Engine, Vol. I & II by Horlock and
Winterbone.
3. I.C. Engine , Vol. I & II by Benson and Whitehouse.
4. Thermodynamic Analysis of Combustion Engines, by Campbell





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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING(2
nd
Semester)
MTME716 METROLOGY AND COMPUTER AIDED INSPECTION
(COMMON WITH INDUSTRIAL & PRODUCTION ENGINEERING)

L T P/D Cr.
4 0 - 4

Unit I

Standards of Measurement: Line, End and Wavelength standards. Primary secondary and
working standards. Limits, Fits & tolerances, Interchangeability, design & manufacture of
gauges, use of slip gauges, dial indicators, sine bars, auto-collimators, taper gauges, optical
projectors and microscopes, straightness, flatness and square ness testing.

Unit II

Instruments for Measuring Surface finish & Roughness: Classes of instruments, the Taylor-
Hobson telesurf, plastic replica techniques, numerical assessment of roundness.
Calibration of Working Standards by Interferrometry : Application of interferometry,
calibration of gauges by interference, by interference method, the gauge length
interferometer, obliquity correction the absolute length gauge interferometer.

Unit III

The Calibration of working standards by direct comparison in series: Different types of
comparators such as the pneumatic, optical, electrical and electronic comparators principle of
amplification magnification, sensitivity and response, the calibrations of end gauges in sets,
ruling and calibration of standard scales.

Unit IV

Measurement of Gear and Screw Threads: Measuring methods for run out, pitch, profile, lead,
backlash, tooth thickness, composite elements, inspection equipment quality control screw
thread terminology, measurement over wires, one wire measurement, three wire
measurement, standard specifications and formulas, tolerances, thread gauge measurement,
measurement, measuring equipment, application of thread gauges.
Management of Inspection and quality control : Communication of specifications, the nature
of dimensions, selection of gauging equipment, kind of inspection, quality control
Management

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
1. Metrology and Measuring Instruments - Taher
2. Dimensional Metrology - Miller
3. Dimensional Metrology - Khare& Vajpayee
4. Engineering Metrology - R.K.Jain
5. Engineering Metrology - IC Gupta
6. Industrial Inspection Methods - Michelon, Leno C. Harper & Brothers, NY 1950
7. The Science of Precision Measurement - The DoALL Co, Des Plaines Illinois.
8. Inspection & Gauging - The Industrial Press New York, 1951.

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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (COMMON)
MTME718 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
L T P/D Cr.
4 0 - 4


Introduction: Meaning and definition of Management Information (MIS) System
Approach role of MIS to face increased complexity of business and management
system view of business MIS organization within the company.

Conceptual information system design: Defining the problems Setting system
objectives Establishing system constraints Determining information needs
Determining information sources Developing alternate conceptual design and
selecting the most preferred one Documenting the conceptual design preparing the
conceptual Design report.

Unit II

Detailed information system design: Informing and involving the organization
Project Management of MIS Detailed Design Identifying dominant and trade-off
criteria subsystems definitions sources sketching the details and information
flows automation Informing and involving the organization again Inputs, outputs
and processing Early system testing organization to operate the system
Documentation Revisiting the manager user.

Unit III

Evolution of information systems: Basic information Systems Financial information
systems Production / Operations systems Marketing information Systems
Personal information systems.
Information systems and decision making: Decision making and MIS Programmed
and non programmed decision MIS for making programmed decisions decision
assisting information systems components of decision support systems.

Unit IV

Information technology and MIS: Comparison of manual and computer based
information systems conversation of manual to computer based systems types of
computer based applications in MIS conceptual design of computer integrated
security management Information system application of multimedia, internet and
intranet technologies in MIS.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
1. Murdick R.G., Ross J. E &Claggett. J. R., Information Systems for Modern
Management. Prentice Hall of India Private Ltd., India, 3rd edition, 1992.
2. Henry C Lucas Jr., The Analysis, Design and Implementation of Information
Systems. McGraw Hill Company, New York 4th Edition 1992.
3. Burch J. E., Strater F. R &Grudnikski G., Information Systems: Theory and
Practice. John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1987.

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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (THERMAL)
MTTH720 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS LAB
L T P/D Cr.
0 0 2 1

List of Experiments
1. To make and validate a computer programme for the one dimensional pin fin steady
state heat conduction.
2. To make and validate a computer programme for the one dimensional transient heat
conduction.
3. To make and validate a computer programme for the plate in two dimensions in
steady state conduction.
4. To make and validate a computer programme for the plate in two dimensions in
transient state.
5. To make and validate a computer programme for the comparison of explicit, implicit,
semi- implicit method of computation of heat transfer equation.
6. To make and validate a computer programme for the fully developed laminar flow in
circular pipe.
7. To make and validate a computer programme for the coutte flow.
8. To make and validate a computer programme to solve the navier stokes equation.
9. To make and validate a computer programme to solve a model problem by stream
function vorticity method.
10. To make a project by using MAC /SIMPLER method

In the lab students have to perform any eight experiments out of the above list.




















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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (THERMAL)
MTTH722 SEMINAR
L T P/D Cr.
- - 2 1.0

The Students are required to deliver a seminar on the emerging areas of Thermal
Engineering Like:

Heat Transfer,
Application of Thermodynamics
Fluid Engineering
CFD
Energy Conversion Techniques
Nuclear Engineering
I C Engines & Gas Turbines
Alternate Fuels
Thermal Power Plants
Renewable Energy Resources(Solar, wind, ocean, hydro, bio energy, geothermal
energy etc.)
Refrigeration an air conditioning
Cryogenics
Steam Generators etc.
Any other topic related with Thermal Engineering


The student will deliver a power point presentation for about 30 minutes in the seminar
on any of the above topics. This will be followed by question answering session for about
10 minutes. The questions/queries on the topic will be asked by the teacher and class
students. The students will also prepare a detailed report in MS word and after proper
binding (spiral form) will submit it to the teacher concerned. The report is to be submitted
at least one week prior to the presentation. The awards will be given according to the
students presentation, report submitted, topic of presentation and the discussion or
question answering after the presentation.

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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (THERMAL)
Project-MTTH-723

L T P/D Cr.
0 0 8 4

The students have to design/fabricate/study a model and analyze the performance of Heat
Exchangers/Condensers/Evaporators/any other thermal systems/conversion of thermal energy
to other form of energy and effect of different parameters analysis.
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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (THERMAL)
DISSERTATION-STARTS-MTTH-725

L T P/D Cr.
0 0 2 1


The students will choose their supervisor in the beginning of Third semester. They will carry
out initially work on Literature review/ problem formulation / adopted methodology/ Industry
selection etc. Viva- voce must be based on the synopsis submitted by students related to the
dissertation.


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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (THERMAL)
MTTH724 DISSERTATION
L T P/D Cr.
0 0 36 18


The Students are required to undertake Analytical/Experimental/computational
investigations in fields of Thermal Engg. or related to thermal / advanced topic etc.
which has been finalized in the third semester They would be working under the
supervision of a faculty member. The student will be evaluated by internal as well as
external examiner based upon his/her research work. At least two publications are
expected before final submission of the dissertation from every student in peer
reviewed referred journals from the work done by them in their dissertation.
Every dissertation will be evaluated by the joint PG evaluation Committee of the
Respective college guide, an expert from the university campus and another external
expert from outside the University.
Each year the College running the course will send the list of eligible students along
with the topic name to the Chairman, Board of studies in Mechanical Engg. For
nominating external examiner and examiner from university campus.
The list should be sent at least before 20
th
Dec. each year so that the evaluation of the
thesis could be done in time. Any delay caused due to late submission of the student list
along with the topics name will be the responsibility of the respective Director of the
Institute.
In the absence of any examiner, the Director of the institute can nominate the
alternative names on his own from the university campus and outside the university.


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Electives

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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (THERMAL)
MTTH-727SOLAR ENERGY
L T P/D Cr.
4 0 - 4

Unit-1
1. Solar Radiation
Characteristics, Earth-sun relation, Estimation on horizontal and tilted surfaces, Radiation characteristics
of opaque and transparent material.

2. Flat Plate Collectors
Description, theory, Heat capacity effects, Time constant, Measurement of thermal performance, Air
heaters.
Unit-2
3. Evacuated Tubular Collectors
One axis, Two axis, Solar tracking, Cylinderical, Spherical and Parabolic and Paraboloid concentrators.
Composite collectors, Central receiver collectors.
4. Heat Storage
Sensible and latent heat storage, Chemical energy system, performance calculations.
Unit-3
5. Flow Systems
Natural and forced flow systems, Water heating systems for domestic, industrial and space heating
requirements, Solar distillation.

6. Solar Heating and Cooling
Direct, indirect and isolated heating concepts, Cooling concepts, Load calculation methods, Performance
evaluation methods.
Unit-4
7. Solar Thermal Power Generation
Introduction, Paraboloidal concentrating systems, Cylinderical concentrating systems, Central receiver
system.

8. Solar Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems
Introduction, Solar refrigeration and air conditioning systems, Solar desiccant cooling.

Reference Books:
1. Solar Thermal Engineering Process by Duffie and Beckman.
2. Advanced Solar Energy Technology by H.P. Garg.
3. Solar Energy by S.P. Sukhatme.
4. Solar Energy by J.S. Hsieh.
5. Solar Thermal Engineering by P.J. Lunde.
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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (THERMAL)
MTTH729 RENEWABLE ENERGY & ENERGY MANAGEMENT
L T P/D Cr.
4 0 - 4

Unit-1
1. Solar Energy
The sun as a perennial source of energy, direct solar energy utilization; solar thermal applications
water heating systems, space heating and cooling of buildings, solar cooking, solar ponds, solar green
houses, solar thermal electric systems; solar photovoltaic power generation; solar production of
hydrogen.

2. Energy from Oceans
Wave energy generation energy from waves; wave energy conversion devices; advantages and
disadvantages of wave energy; Tidal energy basic principles; tidal power generation systems;
estimation of energy and power; advantages and limitations of tidal power generation; ocean thermal
energy conversion (OTEC); methods of ocean thermal electric power generation.

Unit-2
3. Wind energy
Basic principles of wind energy conversion; design of windmills; wind data and energy estimation; site
selection considerations.

4. Hydro power
Classification of small hydro power (SHP) stations; description of basic civil works design
considerations; turbines and generators for SHP; advantages and limitations.
Unit-3

5. Biomass and bio-fuels
Energy plantation; biogas generation; types of biogas plants; applications of biogas; energy from
wastes.
Unit-4

6. Geothermal energy
Origin and nature of geothermal energy; classification of geothermal resources; schematic of
geothermal power plants; operational and environments problems.

7. Energy conservation management
The relevance of energy management profesion; general principles of energy management and energy
management planning; application of Paretos model for energy management; obtaining management
support; establishing energy data base; conducting energy audit; identifying, evaluating and
implementing feasible enrgy conservation opportunities; energy audit report; monitoring, evaluating
and following up energy saving measures/projects

Reference Books :
1. Renewable energy resources.John W Twidell and Anthony D Weir.
2. Renewable energy power for sustainable future.Edited by Godfrey Boyle. Oxford University Press
in association with the Open University, 1996.
3. Renewable energy sources and their environmental impact.S.A.Abbasi and NaseemaAbbasi.Prentice-
Hall of India, 2001.
4. Non-conventional sources of energy. G.D. Rai. Khanna Publishers, 2000.
5. Solar energy utilization. G.D. Rai. Khanna Publishers, 2000.
6. Renewable and novel energy sources.S.L.Sah. M.I. Publications, 1995.
7. Energy Technology.S.Rao and B.B. Parulekar.Khanna Publishers, 1999.

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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (THERMAL)
MTTH731 GAS TURBINE AND JET PROPULSION
L T P/D Cr.
4 0 - 4

Unit-1
1. Introduction
Introduction to simple gas turbine; open cycles considering heat exchanger; reheater; multispool
arrangement; combined cycles and cogeneration scheme; closed cycle; industrial applications of gas
turbine.
2. Power Cycles
Efficiencies & specific work output of heat exchanger cycles; reheat cycles; cycles with intercooled
compression; various component loses.
Unit-2
3. Combustion Systems
Combustion process; types of combustion systems; operational requirements; combustion chamber
performance.
4. Turbine
Axial Flow Turbine- Elementary theory of axial flow turbine; swirl angle; total to total stage efficiency;
flow coefficient; floe coefficient; loss coefficient for the nozzle blades; methods of blade cooling.
Radial flow turbine- specific work output; various efficiencies
Unit-3
5. Jet Propulsion & Turbojet Engine:
Introduction; net thrust; propulsion efficiency; intake & propelling nozzle efficiency; turbojet engine -
actual cycle analysis ; typical engine performance; corrected engine performances; thrust
augmentation.
Unit-4
6. Turboprop & Ramjet Engine:
Turboprop Engine process & cycle analysis; engine performances; Ramjet engine; jet expansion;
overall process and performance
7. Rocket Engine
Solid and liquid propellant rocket motor cooling; propellant section; performance and design.

Reference Books:
1. Gas turbine theory by H. Cohen & GFC Rogers
2. Jet propulsion and gas turbine theory gyZucrow, John Wiley
3. Jet propulsion by Hesse, Pitman
4. Theory and design of gas turbine & jet engine by Vincent, Mcgraw Hill

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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (THERMAL)
MTTH-733NON CONVENTIONAL THERMAL ENERGY SYSTEMS
L T P/D Cr.
4 0 - 4

Unit-1
1. General
Conversion of energy from one form to another, Direct energy conversion, Application of direct energy
conversion.

2. M.H.D. Generator
Introduction, Principle of working, Different types of M.H.D. generators, M.H.D. materials, M.H.D.
power generation systems, Economic aspects of M.H.D. generation.
Unit-2
3. Solar Energy
An introduction to solar energy, Heat transfer through solar energy, Solar radiation analysis, Solar energy
measuring instruments, Solar collectors, Flat plate collectors, Focussing type collectors, Advantages of
focusing type collectors over flat plate type collectors.
Unit-3
4. Photo-voltaic Power Generation
Introduction, Photo-voltaic effect, Different types of photo-voltaic cells, Cell fabrication, Solar batteries
and systems, Solar energy applications, Economic aspects of solar energy utilization.

Unit-4
5. Thermoelectric Generators
Introduction, Thermoelectric effects, Thermoelectric generator, Types of thermoelectric generators,
Economic aspects of thermoelectric generation.
6. Fuel Cells
Introduction, Principle of fuel cells, Thermodynamic analysis of fuel cells, Types of fuel cells, Fuel cell
batteries, Applications of fuel cells.

Reference Books:
1. Renewable Energy Sources and Conversion Technology by N.K.Bansal, M.Kleemanand M. Mieles.
2. Direct Energy Conversion by G.W.Sutton.
3. Energy Conversion by S.S.L.Chang
4. Fuel Cells for Electric Utility Power generation
5. Advances in Energy Systems and Technology, Vol. 5 by A.P.Fickett
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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (THERMAL)
MTTH-735AIR-CONDITIONING
L T P/D Cr.
4 0 - 4

Unit-1
1. Introduction and Human Comfort
Psychometric and psychometric properties, psychometric relations and processes, adiabatic temperature,
psychometric chart, summer and winter air-conditioning system, year-round air-conditioning, factors
influencing-human comfort, effective temperature, factors governing optimum effective temperature.

Unit-2
2. Cooling Load Calculations
Types of loads, building heat transmission, solar-radiation infiltration, occupants, electric lights, products
load, other internal heat sources, fresh-air miscellaneous steams, design of air-conditioning systems.


3. Air Conditioning Systems
Central station, unitary, distinct, self-contained direct expansion, all water, all air, air-water system,
arrangement of components, air-cleaning and air filters, humidifiers, dehumidifiers air-washers, fan and
blowers, grills and registers.
Unit-3
4. Air Conditioning Control System
Heating and cooling coils, basic principles of control system, temperature humidity, pre-heating and
humidification, cooling and dehumidification, reheat and all-year conditioning control systems. Elements
of control, Deflective element (bimetallic, bulbs and below, electrical resistance, electro magnetic
sensitive and pressure sensitive, controlling room conditions at partial load (ON-OFF control), by pass
control, reheat control and volume control).
Unit-4
5. Miscellaneous
Evaporative cooling, heating system, ventilation and ventilation standards, thermal insulation duct design
and air-distribution system, noise and noise control, solar air-conditioning. Transport air conditioning, air
conditioning of special type of buildings, air conditioning of textile industry, photographic industry,
theatre auditorium, hospitals etc.

Reference Books:
1. Refrigeration and air conditioning by C.P. Arora.
2. Refrigeration and air conditioning by Jordan and Priester
3. Refrigeration and air conditioning by William
4. ASHARAE Hand Book (Fundamentals) ASHARAE
5. Elementary Refrigeration and air conditioning Stoecjer McGraw Hill
6. Air Conditioning Engineering Jones Arnold.



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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (THERMAL)
MTTH-737GAS DYNAMICS
L T P/D Cr.
4 0 - 4

Unit-1
General differential equations of continuity; momentum and energy applied to compressible inviscid
fluids; sonic velocity; Mach number and propagation of disturbance in a fluid flow; isentropic flow and
stagnation properties;
Unit-2
Flow through nozzles and diffusers; Fanno, Rayleigh and isothermal flows through pipes.
Unit-3
Shock Waves
Normal and oblique shocks; supersonic expansion by turning; Prandtle-Mayer function, Reflection,
refraction and intersection of oblique sock waves; detached shocks.
Unit-4
Supersonic and Subsonic Flow
Linearisation and small pertuburation theory; general solutions of supersonic flow; elements of
supersonic thin airfoil theory; method of characteristics for solving non-linear equations; Hodograph
method for mixed subsonic and supersonic flow. Wind tunnel and its instrumentation.

Reference Books:

1. Gas Dynamics by E. Rathakrishnan
2. Fundamentals of Gas Dynamics by S.M. Yahya
3. Gas Dynamics by Cambell and Jennings
4. Gas Dynamics by Becker
5. Fundamentals of Gas Dynamics by R.D.Zucker
6. Fluid Mechanics by A.K. Mohanty
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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (THERMAL)
MTTH-739CRYOGENICS
L T P/D Cr.
4 0 - 4


Unit-1
Gas liquefaction systems, thermodynamically ideal systems, Joule Thomson effect, adiabatic expansion;
liquefaction system for air, Neon, hydrogen and helium, effect of component efficiencies on system
performance.


Unit-2
Gas separation and purification principles, plant calculation, air, hydrogen, and helium separation systems.


Unit-3
Cryogenic refrigeration systems, ideal and practical systems, cryogenic temperature measurement; cryogenic
fluid storage and transfer systems, storage vessels and insulation, two-phase flow in cryogenics transfer systems,
cool down process.

Unit-4
Introduction to vacuum technology, low temperature properties of materials, pump down time, application of
cryogenic systems, super-conductive devices, rocket and space simulation, cryogenics in biology and medicine,
cryo-pumping.

Reference Books:
1. Barron, R., Cryogenic Systems, McGraw-Hill, 1966.
2. Timmerhaus, K. D. and Flynn, T. M., Cryogenic Process Engineering, Plenum Press, 1989.
3. Scott, R. B., Cryogenic Engineering, DVan-Nostrand, 1962.
4. Vance, R. W. and Duke, W. M., Applied Cryogenic Engineering, John Wiley, 1962.
5. Sitting, M. Cryogenic, D Van-Nostrand, 1963.
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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (THERMAL)
MTTH-741 OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES
L T P/D Cr.
4 0 - 4


Unit I
Introduction, Classification of optimization problems, Applications of optimization, concepts
of design vector, Design constraints, constrain surface, objective function surfaces and
multilevel optimization.

Unit II
Karmakars method of solving L.P. problems, Quadratic programming, non-linear
programming unconstrained optimization techniques, Basics of constrained optimization.

Unit III
Integer linear programming methods and applications, Introduction to integer non-linear
programming, Basics of geometric programming.

Multi-objective optimization methods and applications, Formulation of problems Separable
programming and stochastic programming.

Unit IV
Introduction to Genetic algorithms, Simulated Annealing, neural network based optimization
and optimization of fuzzy systems.

REFERENCES
1. Kalyanmoy Deb, Optimization for Engineering design algorithms and examples. PHI,
New Delhi, 1995.
2. SingiresuS.Rao, Engineering optimization Theory and practices, John Wiley and Sons,
1998.
3. Garfinkel, R.S. and Nemhauser, G.L., Integer programming, John Wiley & Sons, 1972.

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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (THERMAL)
MTTH 743 THERMAL MODELING AND ANALYSIS


L T P/D Cr.
4 0 - 4




Unit-1

Design of Thermal System: Design Principles, Workable systems, Optimal systems, Matching of system
components, Economic analysis, Depreciation, Gradient present worth factor.

Mathematical Modeling: Equation fitting, Empirical equation, Regression analysis, Different modes of
mathematical models, Selection, Computer programmes for models.

Unit-2
Modeling Thermal Equipments: Modeling heat exchangers, Evaporators, Condensers, Absorption and
rectification columns, Compressor, Pumps, Simulation studies, Information flow diagram, Solution
procedures.

Unit-3
Systems Optimization: Objective function formulation, Constraint equations, Mathematical formulation,
Calculus method, Dynamic programming, Geometric programming, Linear programming methods,
Solution procedures.

Unit-4
Dynamic Behavior of Thermal System: Steady state simulation, Laplace transformation, Feedback
control loops, Stability analysis, Non-linearties.


Recommended Books:
1. Hodge, B.K. and Taylor, R. P., Analysis and Design of Energy Systems, Prentice Hall (1999).
2. Bejan, A., Tsatsaronis, G. and Michel, M., Thermal Design and Optimization, John Wiley and Sons
(1996).
3. Jaluria, Y., Design and Optimization of Thermal Systems, McGraw-Hill (1998).
4. Jaluria, Y., Design and Optimization of Thermal Systems, CRC Press (2008).
5. Ishigai, S., Steam Power Engineering Thermal and Hydraulic Design Principle, Cambridge University
Press (1999).


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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (THERMAL)
MTTH745 ADVANCED POWER PLANT ENGINEERING





UNIT-1
Energy research and Energy Utilization in World, Electrical Power Generation & Consumption in India, Types
of Power Plant Merits & Demerits, Selection of Power Plants.

UNIT-2
Layout Super Heaters, Reheater, Condenser, Economizer and Feed Water Heater- Operation & Performance,
Rankine Cycle with Super Heat, Reheat & Regeneration, Fluidized Bed Combustion Boiler, Advantages, Waste
Heat Recovery Boilers, Cogeneration Power Plant, Emission and their Controls.

UNIT-3
Overview of Nuclear Power Plant, Nuclear Physics Radio-Activity, Fission Process and Reaction Rates,
Diffusion Theory, Critical Flux, Nuclear Power Reactor- Types, Advantages & Disadvantages, Hazardous in
Nuclear Power Plant, Remedial Measures, Safety Precaution, Methods of Waste Disposal, Different Form of
Waste from Power Plant.

UNIT-4
Layout of Gas Turbine- Basic Gas Turbine Cycle, Cycle Improvement, Intercoolers, Reheater, Regenerator,
Thermodynamics Analysis of Gas Turbine, Operating Performance of Gas Turbine Layout, MHD Power Plant,
Principle, Working, Function, Importance of Individual Parts. Combined Cycle Power Plant, Advantages &
Limitation, Gas cum Steam Power plant, MHD cum steam Power Plant

References
1. Power Plant Engineering By P.K.Nag TMH.
2. Power Plant Engineering Technology By M.M.Wakil.
3. Power Plant Engineering By Domkunduwar.

L T P/D Cr.
4 0 - 4


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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (THERMAL)
MTTH-747NUCLEAR ENGINEERING




Unit-1
Concepts of Nuclear Physics
The atom, structure, the nucleus, nuclear structure, atomic transmutation of elements, detection of radio-
activity, particle accelerator, decay, natural of elements, nucleus interactions, decay rates, half-life,
transuranic elements.
Neutorn Interaction
Advantages of using neutron, neutron moderation, fission chain reaction, thermalisation of neutrons, fast
neutrons, prompt and delayed neutrons, fission products.
Unit-2
Energy Release
Mass energy equivalence, mass defect, binding energy, energy release in fission & fusion, thermonuclear
reasction, fusion bomb.
Reactor Materials
Fissile & fertile materials, cladding & shielding materials, moderators, coolants.
Unit-3
Reactor Technology
Basic principles, fuel assembly, neutron balance, reactor kinetics, reactor coefficients, reactor stability,
excess reactivity, Xenon poisoning, burnable absorbers, reactivity control, heat balance, production&
transfer of heat to the coolant, structural considerations.
Nuclear Reactors
Types of nuclear reactors, pressurized water reactors, boiling water reactors, CANDU type reactors, gas
cooled & liquid metal cooled reactors, fast breeder reactors.
Unit-4
Safety Considerations & Waste Disposal
Hazards, plant site selection, safety measures incorporated in; plant design, accident control, disposal of
nuclear waste.
Health Physics & Radio-isotopes
Radiation: units, hazards, prevention, preparation of radio-isotopes & their use in medicine, agriculture &
industry.

Reference Books:
1. Nuclear Power Engineering by M.M. El-Wakel
2. Nuclear Power Plant by Taylor
3. Introduction to Nuclear Engineering by Stephenson.





L T P/D Cr.
4 0 - 4