Admission Year:2013-14 Academic Year :2016-17

INSTITUTIONAL ELECTIVES – ODD / EVEN SEMESTER / L / T / P / C
1 / MEE01 / ELEMENTS OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH / 4 / 0 / 0 / 4.0
2 / MEE02 / ELEMENTS OF SOLAR ENGINEERING / 4 / 0 / 0 / 4.0
3 / MEE03 / ELEMENTS OF POWER PLANT ENGINEERING / 4 / 0 / 0 / 4.0
4 / MEE04 / PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT / 4 / 0 / 0 / 4.0

ADMISSION YEAR:2013-14 ACADEMIC YEAR :2016-17

SEMESTER : SEVENTH / EIGHTH

COURSE TITLE : ELEMENTS OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH(INSTITUTIONAL ELECTIVE)
Sub Code: MEE01 / No of Credits : L-T-P-SS
04:00:00:00 =04 / No. of lecture hours/week : 04
Exam Duration : 3 hours / Exam Marks : 100

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Explain the historical development of OR and its areas of applications.
Formulate the mathematical model of managerial problems like product mix etc.
Solve the problems where the variables are linear in nature by graphical method and simplex method.
Formulate and solve balanced and unbalanced Transportation problems.
Formulate and solve assignment problem.
Draw the project network diagram and schedule the project.
Analyze queuing system and find its parameters.
Formulate two person-zero sum game.
Find the best strategy for the given game by graphical and dominance methods

# / Contents / h
UNIT-1 / INTRODUCTION / 08
Evolution of OR, definition of OR, scope of OR, application areas of OR, steps (phases) in OR study, characteristics and limitations of OR, models used in OR, linear programming (LP) problem-formulation and solution by graphical method.
SOLUTION OF LINEAR PROGRAMMING PROBLEMS:
The simplex method-canonical and standard form of an LP problem, slack, surplus and artificial variables, big M method and concept of duality, dual simplex method
UNIT-2 / TRANSPORTATION PROBLEM / 14
Formulation of transportation problem, types, initial basic feasible solution using different methods, optimal solution by MODI method, degeneracy in transportation problems, application of transportation problem concept for maximization cases. Assignment Problem-formulation, types, application to maximization cases and travelling salesman problem
UNIT-3 / PERT-CPM TECHNIQUES / 14
Introduction, network construction - rules, Fulkerson’s rule for numbering the events, AON and AOA diagrams; Critical path method to find the expected completion time of a project, floats; PERT for finding expected duration of an activity and project, determining the probability of completing a project, predicting the completion time of project; crashing of simple projects.
UNIT-4 / GAME THEORY / 08
Formulation of games, types, solution of games with saddle point, graphical method of solving mixed strategy games, dominance rule for solving mixed strategy games.
SEQUENCING:
Basic assumptions, sequencing ‘n’ jobs on single machine using priority rules.sequencing using Johnson’s rule-‘n’ jobs on 2 machines, ‘n’ jobs on 3 machines, ‘n’ jobs on ‘m’ machines.Sequencing 2 jobs on ‘m’ machines using graphical method.
UNIT-5 / REPLACEMENT PROBLEMS / 08
A)Replacement of items deteriorating with time, when money value remains same.
B) Replacement of items which fail suddenly

Individual replacement policy
Group replacement policy

QUEUING THEORY:
Queuing systems and their characteristics, Pure-birth and Pure-death models (only equations), empirical queuing models – M/M/1 and M/M/C models and their steady state performance analysis.

COURSE OUTCOMES: On completion of the course, student should be able to;

Define models for linear programming
Convert the linear variable problems to a mathematical model and depict by graphical method.
Apply artificial variable technique to solve a linear programming model.
Compute the minimum cost of transportation by Modi’s method and Hungarian method.
Design a project network diagram and schedule the project activities and duration.
Illustrate the strategies of different players in a game and find the best strategy by graphical and dominance method

TEXT BOOKS

Operations Research, P K Gupta and D S Hira, Chand Publications, New Delhi – 2007
Operations Research, Taha H A, Pearson Education

REFERENCE BOOKS

Operations Research, A P Verma, S K Kataria&Sons, 2008
Operations Research, Paneerselvan, PHI
Operations Research, A M Natarajan, P Balasubramani, Pearson Education, 2005
Introduction to Operations Research, Hiller and Liberman, McGraw Hill.

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION (Question Paper Pattern)

Seven Full Questions to be set.
Five full Questions to be answered.
Unit-1, Unit-4 and Unit-5 are compulsory, with one question from each Unit.
Unit-2 and Unit-3: Two questions to be set with choice.

MAPPING OF COs WITH POs

COs/POs / a / b / c / d / e / f / g / h / i / j / k / l
1 / 3 / 3 / 3 / 1 / 2 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 1
2 / 3 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 2 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 2 / 1 / 1
3 / 3 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 2 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 2 / 1 / 1
4 / 3 / 3 / 3 / 1 / 2 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 2 / 1 / 1
5 / 3 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 3 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 2 / 1 / 1
6 / 3 / 3 / 3 / 1 / 3 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 3 / 1 / 1

Strong-3, Medium-2, Weak-1

ADMISSION YEAR:2013-14 ACADEMIC YEAR :2016-17

SEMESTER : SEVENTH / EIGHTH

COURSE TITLE : ELEMENTS OF SOLAR ENGINEERING (INSTITUTIONAL ELECTIVE)
Sub Code: MEE02 / No of Credits : L-T-P-SS
04:00:00:00 =04 / No. of lecture hours/week : 04
Exam Duration : 3 hours / Exam Marks : 100

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To provide opportunity for students to work on multidisciplinary projects.
To provide students with a sound foundation to formulate, solve and analyze basic Non – conventional energy problems and prepare them for graduate studies.
The objective is to familiarize the students with non-conventional energy sources and allied technological systems for energy conversion.
Focus is on solar energy conversion, Wind energy conversion and Bio- mass based energy conversion with their application perspective.
This course also serves the objective of imparting the importance of non-conventional energy conversion technologies in the present day energy crisis scenario.

# / Contents / h
UNIT-1 / INTRODUCTION / 08
Energy source: renewable energy sources, General characteristics of solar energy; the Sun, solar spectrum, Solar constant, beam, diffuse and global radiation. Solar radiation Measurement.Pyranometer, pyrheliometer, sunshine recorder (schematic diagram and working principles of devices.)
UNIT-2 / RADIATION GEOMETRY / 08
Sun earth angles- latitude, declination, hour angle, zenith, solar altitude angle, surface azimuth angle, solar azimuth angle, Local apparent time, solar time, apparent motion of sun, day length. Liquid flat plate collectors, solar air heaters, concentrating collectors like cylindrical, parabolic, evacuated tubular collectors
UNIT-3 / STORAGE DEVICES / 08
Sensible heat storage, latent heat storage. Application of solar energy: water heating, space heating, space cooling, active and passive cooling systems. Various power generation methods; Solar furnace, Refrigeration, Distillation, Solar ponds; theory, working principle, operational problems (Sketches, principle of working).
UNIT-4 / FLAT PLATE COLLECTORS / 14
General description, collector geometry, selective surface (qualitative discussion), basic energy balance equation, The overall loss coefficient, correlation for the top, bottom and side loss- coefficients, Effect of various parameters on the collector performance: Collector orientation, selective surface, fluid inlet temperature, number of covers, dust
UNIT-5 / CONCENTRATORS / 14
Introduction, characteristic parameters: Aperture area, Acceptance angle, absorber area, geometric concentration ratio. Local concentration ratio or brightness concentration ratio, intercept factor, optical efficiency, thermal efficiency; Concentration ratio; Cylindrical parabolic concentrator, Hemispherical Bowl Mirror, V- trough. Tracking Methods ; Applications- solar ponds/power generations in satellites

COURSE OUTCOMES: On completion of the course, student should be able to;

Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific principles of methodology of Non-conventional energy.
Acquire working knowledge of different Renewable energy science-related topics.
Design relative model systems based upon different energy conditions and also Specification of different environmental problems.
Apply design methodologies, including open and closed gasification system for all feed materials in biomass gasification
Analyze the system related concepts effectively in the wind energy designing.
Decide the appropriate procedures to ensure that the working model has developed properly

TEXT BOOKS:

Solar Energy- Principles of thermal collection and storage, S.P Sukhatme, TMH.
Solar Power Engineering, P. K. Nag THH 2003.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

Solar Engineering of thermal processes, Duffie, J.A. and Beckman, W.A., JWS (1991)
Solar Energy Utilization – G.D.Rai

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION (Question Paper Pattern)

1.Seven Full Questions to be set and Five full Questions to be answered.

2.Unit-1, Unit-2 and Unit-3 are compulsory, with one question from each Unit

3.Unit-4 and Unit-5: Two questions to be set with choice

REMINDER(irrespective of portions covered due to whatever might be the reason)

BREAK-UP OF COURSE CONTENTS FOR;

CIE-1: UNIT 1 (100%) + UNIT 2 (100%)

CIE-2: UNIT 3 (100%) + UNIT 4 (FIRST 50%)

CIE-3: UNIT 4 (NEXT 50%) + UNIT 5 (100%)

MAPPING OF COs WITH POs

Strong-3, Medium-2, Weak-1

ADMISSION YEAR:2013-14 ACADEMIC YEAR :2016-17

SEMESTER : SEVENTH / EIGHTH

COURSE TITLE : ELEMENTS OF POWER PLANT ENGINEERING
(INSTITUTIONAL ELECTIVE)
Sub Code: MEE03 / No of Credits : L-T-P-SS
04:00:00:00 =04 / No. of lecture hours/week : 04
Exam Duration : 3 hours / Exam Marks : 100

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Demonstrate layout and components of Steam power plants with detailed discussion on steam generators
Importance of Diesel engine power plants,
Highlights of Hydro electric power plants,
Fuels and reactor types applicable in Nuclear power plants
Implement principles of power generation through other sources like; Solar, Wind, Tidal, Ocean, geothermal, biomass, bio-chemical & thermo-chemical.

# / Contents / h
UNIT-1 / Steam Power Plant / 14
Different Types of Fuels used for steam generation, Equipment for burning coal in lump form, stokers, different types, Oil burners, Advantages and Disadvantages of using pulverized fuel, Equipment for preparation and burning of pulverized coal, unit system and bin system. Pulverized fuel furnaces, cyclone furnace, Coal and ash handling, Generation of steam using forced circulation, high and supercritical pressures.
BENSON, VELOX SCHMIDT STEAM GENERATORS.
Chimneys: Natural, forced, induced and balanced draft, Calculations and numerical involving height of chimney to produce a given draft. Cooling towers and Ponds. Accessories for the Steam generators such as Super-heaters, Desuperheater, control of super-heaters, Economizers, Air pre-heaters and re-heaters.
UNIT-2 / Diesel Engine Power Plant / 08
Method of starting Diesel engines. Auxiliaries like cooling and lubrication system, filters, centrifuges, Oil heaters, intake and exhaust system, Applications of Diesel Engines in Power field, Layout of diesel power plant.
UNIT-3 / Hydro-Electric Plants / 08
Hydrographs, flow duration and mass curves, unit hydrograph and numericals. Storage and pondage, pumped storage plants, low, medium and high head plants, Penstock, water hammer, surge tanks, gates and valves. General layout of hydraulic power plants
UNIT-4 / NUCLEAR POWER PLANT / 08
Principles of release of nuclear energy; Fusion and fission reactions. Nuclear fuels used in the reactors. Multiplication and thermal utilization factors.Elements of the nuclear reactor; moderator, control rod, fuel rods, coolants. Brief description of reactor types -Pressurized water, Boiling water, Sodium graphite, Fast Breeder, Homogeneous graphite and gas cooled; Radiation hazards, Shielding, Radioactive waste disposal
UNIT-5 / OTHER OPTIONS / 14
Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Tidal Power, Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion, Geothermal Energy Conversion, Bio Mass, Bio Chemical Route, Thermo Chemical Route

COURSE OUTCOMES: On completion of the course, student should be able to;

Recognize different conventional and non-conventional energy sources.
Describe the layout and components of Steam power plants, Diesel engine power plants, Hydro electric power plants, Nuclear power plants
Explain principles of power generation through Solar energy, Wind energy, Ocean, Tidal energy and Fuel cells.
Apply basic calculations to understand design principles of conventional and non-conventional energy conversion.
Compare the advantages and limitations of conventional and non conventional energy sources.
Demonstrate competence in understanding performance of energy conversion devices through experiments

TEXT BOOKS:

Power Plant Engineering, P. K. Nag Tata McGraw Hill 2ndedn 2001.
Power Plant Engineering, Domakundawar, DhanpathRai sons. 2003

REFERENCE BOOKS:

Power Plant Engineering, R. K. Rajput, Laxmi publication, New Delhi.
Non conventional Energy sources, G D RaiKhanna Publishers.

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION (Question Paper Pattern)

Seven Full Questions to be set and five full Questions to be answered.
Unit-2, Unit-3 and Unit-4 are compulsory, with one question from each Unit.
Unit-1 and Unit-5: Two questions to be set with choice.

REMINDER

BREAK-UP OF COURSE CONTENTS FOR;

CIE-1: UNIT 1 + UNIT 2

CIE-2: UNIT 3 + UNIT 4

CIE-3: UNIT 4 + UNIT 5

MAPPING OF COs WITH POs

Strong-3, Medium-2, Weak-1

ADMISSION YEAR:2013-14 ACADEMIC YEAR :2016-17

SEMESTER : SEVENTH / EIGHTH

COURSE TITLE : PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
(INSTITUTIONAL ELECTIVE)
Sub Code: MEE04 / No of Credits : L-T-P-SS
04:00:00:00 =04 / No. of lecture hours/week : 04
Exam Duration : 3 hours / Exam Marks : 100

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. Impart knowledge of mathematics, basic and applied sciences.

2. Ability to identify, formulate and solve mechanical engineering problems based on data interpretation, design, experiment and analysis of results.

3. Learn effective engineering communication.

4. Ability to work in teams on multi-disciplinary projects in industry and research organizations.

5. Develop awareness of the ethical, professional and environmental implications of work in a global and societal context.

6. Ability to self-learn modern engineering tools, techniques, skills and contemporary engineering practice, necessary for engineering work.

# / Contents / h
UNIT-1 / INTRODUCTION / 08
Characteristics of successful product development, who designs and develops products? Duration and cost of product development, the challenges of product development.
DEVELOPMENT PROCESS AND ORGANIZATIONS:
A generic development process, Concept development: the front end process, Adapting the generic product development process, Product development process flows, the AMF development process, product development organizations and AMF organizations.
UNIT-2 / PRODUCT PLANNING / 14
The product planning process, Identify opportunities, Evaluate and prioritize projects, Allocate resources and plan timing, Complete pre-project planning, Reflect on the results and the process.
IDENTIFYING CUSTOMER NEEDS:
Gather raw data from customers, Interpret the raw data in terms of customer needs, organize the needs into a hierarchy, establish the relative importance of the needs and reflect on the results and the process.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
What are specifications? When are specifications established? Establishing target specifications and setting the final specifications.
UNIT-3 / CONCEPT GENERATION / 14
The activity of concept generation, clarify the problem, search externally, search internally, explore systematically, reflect on the solutions and the process.
PRODUCT ARCHITECTURE:
What is product architecture?, Implications of the architecture, establishing the architecture, Platform planning and Related system level design issues.
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN:
What is industrial design?, Assessing the need for industrial design, The impact of industrial design, The industrial design process, Management of industrial design process and assessing the quality of industrial design.
UNIT-4 / DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING / 08
Overview of the DFM process, estimate the manufacturing costs, reduce the costs of components, assembly, supporting production, and impact of DFM decisions on other factors.
PROTOTYPING:
Prototyping basics, principles of prototyping, technologies and planning for prototypes.
ROBUST DESIGN:
What is Robust Design? , design of experiments and the robust design process.
UNIT-5 / PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS / 08
Elements of economic analysis, base case financial mode, sensitive analysis, project trade – offs, influence of qualitative factors on project success and qualitative analysis.
MANAGING PROJECTS:
Understanding and representing task, base line project planning, accelerating projects, project execution and postmortem project evaluation

COURSE OUTCOMES: On completion of the course, student should be able to;

1. To apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

2. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.

3. Function on multidisciplinary teams identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. Understand professional and ethical responsibility. Communicate effectively.

4. Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.

5. Recognize the need to engage in life-long learning attain knowledge of contemporary issues use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

TEXT BOOKS:

Karl. T. Ulrich, Steven D Eppinger, Anita Goyal, product Design and development, Tata McGraw Hill Edition 2009
A C Chitale and R C Gupta, Product Design & Manufacturing, PHI

REFERENCE BOOKS:

Kevin Otto, Kristin Wood Product Design, pearsonEducationj in South Asia.
Timjones, Butterworth Heinmann, New Product Development, Oxford, UCI, 1997.
GeofferyBoothoyd, peter Dewhurst and Winston Knight, Product Design for Manufacture.

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION (Question Paper Pattern)

Seven full Questions to be set.

Five full Questions to be answered.

Unit-1, Unit-4 and Unit-5 are compulsory, with one full question from each Unit.

Unit-2 and Unit-3: Two full questions to be set with choice

REMINDER BREAK-UP OF COURSE CONTENTS FOR;

CIE-1: UNIT 1 + UNIT 2

CIE-2: UNIT 3 + UNIT 4

CIE-3: UNIT 4 + UNIT 5

MAPPING OF COs WITH POs

Strong-3, Medium-2, Weak-1