Mechanical Engineering Paper: 1. Thermodynamics
Mechanical Engineering Paper: 1. Thermodynamics
Mechanical Engineering Paper: 1. Thermodynamics
1. Thermodynamics.
Thermodynamics, Cycles and IC Engines, Basic concepts, Open and Closed systems. Heat and work. Zeroth, First and Second Law, Application to non ]Flow and Flow processes. Entropy, Availability, Irreversibility and Tds relations. Claperyron and real gas equations, Properties of ideal gases and vapours. Standard vapour, Gas power and Refrigeration cycles. Two stage compressor. CI and SI Engines. Pre ignition, Detonation and Diesel ]knock, Fuel injection and Carburation, Supercharging. Turbo prop and Rocket engines, Engine Cooling, Emission & Control, Flue gas analysis, Measurement of Calorific values. Conventional and Nuclear fuels, Elements of Nuclear power production.
3. Fluid Mechanics.
Properties and classification of fluids, Manometry, forces on immersed surfaces, Center of pressure, Buoyancy, Elements of stability of floating bodies. Kinematics and Dynamics. Irrotational and incompressible. Inviscid flow. Velocity potential, Pressure field and Forces on immersed bodies. Bernoullis equation, Fully developed flow through pipes, Pressure drop calculations, Measurement of flow rate and Pressure drop. Elements of boundary layer theory, Integral approach, Laminar and tubulent flows, Separations. Flow over weirs and notches. Open channel flow, Hydraulic jump. Dimensionless numbers, Dimensional analysis, Similitude and modelling. One dimensional isentropic flow, Normal shock wave, Flow through convergent ] divergent ducts, Oblique shock ]wave, Rayleigh and Fanno lines.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGPAPER II
5. THEORYOF MACHINES:
Kinematic and dynamic analysis of planer mechanisms. Cams. Gears and gear trains. Flywheels. Governors. Balancing ofrigid rotors and field balancing. Balancing of single and multicylinder engines, Linear vibration analysis of mechanical systems. Critical speeds and whirling of shafts Automatic controls.
6. MACHINEDESIGN:
Design of Joints: cotters, keys,splines, welded joints,threaded fasteners, joints formed by interference fits.Design of friction drives: couplings and clutches, belt and chain drives, power screws. Design of Power transmission systems: gears and gear drives shaft and axle, wire ropes. Design of bearings: hydrodynamics bearings and rolling element bearings.
7. STRENGTHOF MATERIALS
Stress and strain in two dimensions, Principal stresses and strains, Mohrs construction, linear elastic materials, isotropy and anisotropy, stressstrain relations, uniaxial loading, thermal stresses. Beams: Bending moment and shear force diagram, bending stresses and deflection of beams. Shear stress distribution. Torsion of shafts, helical springs. Combined stresses, thickand thinwalled pressure vessels. Struts and columns. Strain energy concepts and theories of failure.
8. ENGINEERING MATERIALS :
Basic concepts on structure of solids. Crystalline maferials. Detects in crystalline materials.
Alloys and binary phase diagrams. Structure and properties of common engineering materials .Heat treatment of steels. Plastics, Ceramics and composite materials. Common applications of various materials.
9. PRODUCTIONENGINEERING:
Metal Forming : Basic Principles of forging, drawing and extrusion; High energy rate forming; Powder metallurgy. Metal Casting : Die casting, investment casting, Shall Moulding, Centrifugal Casting, Gating &Riser design; melting furnaces. Fabrication Processes: Principles of Gas, Arc, Shielded arc Welding; Advanced Welding Processes, weldability : Metallurgy of Welding. Metal Cutting : Turning, Methods of Screw Production, Drilling, Boring, Milling, Gear Manufacturing, Production of flat surfaces, Grinding& Finishing Processes. Computer Controlled Manufacturing SystemsCNC,DNC, FMS, Automation and Robotics. Cutting Tools Materials, Tool Geometry, Mechanism of Tool Wear, Tool Life& Machinability; Measurement of cutting forces. Economics of Machining. Unconventional Machining Processes. Jigs and Fixtures. Fits and tolerances, Measurement ofsurface texture, Comparators Alignmenttests and reconditioning of Machine Tools.