1383 - M.tech - Thermal
1383 - M.tech - Thermal
1383 - M.tech - Thermal
Degree
THERMAL POWER ENGINEERING
SYLLABUS
FOR
CREDIT BASED
CURRICULUM
CODE
COURSE OF STUDY
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
19
ME 747
SEMESTER III
Project Work Phase I
12
ME 748
SEMESTER IV
Project Work Phase II
12
SEMESTER I
MA 609
ME 601
ME 603
ME 605
ME 607
ME 602
ME 604
ME 606
Mathematical Methods
Fuels, Combustion and Emission Control
Advanced Fluid Mechanics
Advanced Heat Transfer
Analysis of Thermal Power Cycles
Elective I
Total
SEMESTER II
Fluid Mechanics of Turbomachines
Instrumentation
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Elective II
Elective III
Elective IV
Total
Total Credit
61
LIST OF ELECTIVES
SEMESTER I
ELECTIVE - I
ME 631
ME 632
Advanced IC Engines
Advanced Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Boiler Auxiliaries and Performance Evaluation
Heat Transfer Equipment Design
Installation, Testing, and Operation of Boilers
Environmental Pollution Control
Non Destructive testing and Failure analysis
Frontier Materials
SEMESTER I
MA 609 MATHEMATICAL METHODS
Calculus of variations - Euler's equation - Variational problems in parametric form - Natural
boundary condition Conditional Extremum - Isoperimetric problems.
Direct methods in Variational Problems - Euler's finite difference method - Rayleigh -Ritz
method - Galerkin's method - Kantorovichs method.
Integral equations - Conversion of BVP to integral equations using Greens Function - Fredholm
equation with separable kernels Solution of Fredholm and Volterra equations by the method of
Successive approximations.
Finite difference scheme for elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic partial differential equations.
Introduction to Finite Element Method - Rules for forming interpolation functions - Shape
functions Application to fluid flow and heat transfer problems.
References.
1. DESAI, C.S., and ABEL, J. P., Introduction to Finite Element Method, Van Nostrand
Reinhold.
2. ELSEGOLTS, L., Differential Equations and the Calculus of Variations, Mir Publishers.
3. GREWAL, B.S. , Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers.
4. HILDEBRAND, P.B., Method of Applied Mathematics, Prentice Hall.
5. VENKATARAMAN, M. K., Higher Mathematics for Engineering and Science, National
Publishing Company.
ME 601 FUELS, COMBUSTION, AND EMISSION CONTROL
Types of fuels and their properties - Coal characterization - Combustion chemistry Stoichiometry Heat of reaction - Calorific value - Adiabatic flame temperature - Equilibrium Mass transfer.
Chemical kinetics - Important chemical mechanisms - Simplified conservation equations for
reacting flows - Laminar premixed flames - Simplified analysis.
Factors influencing flame velocity and thickness flame stabilization - Diffusion flames Introduction to turbulent flames.
FBC - Different types of FBCs - Models for droplet and Carbon particle combustion.
Emissions - Emission index - Corrected concentrations - Control of emissions for premixed and
non-premixed combustion.
References:
1. Turns, S.R., An Introduction to Combustion - Concepts and Applications, 2nd ed.,
McGraw-Hill, 2000.
2. Sharma, S.P. and Mohan, c., Fuels and Combustion, Tata McGraw-Hill, 1987.
3. Sarkar. S., Fuels and Combustion, Orient Longman, 2005.
ME 603 ADVANCED FLUID MECHANICS
Review of Basic concepts- Reynolds transport theorem, Fluid kinematics - Physical
conservation laws - Integral and differential formulations.
Navier-Stokes and energy equations - Dimensionless forms and dimensionless numbers - Solution
of Navier-Stokes equations.
Two-dimensional Potential flows - Different types of flow patterns. Boundary layer theory Blasius solution - Momentum integral approach.
Turbulent flows - Reynolds equation - Prandtl and von Karman hypothesis- Universal velocity
profile near a wall- flow through pipes
Boundary layer concept- Boundary layer thickness- prandds equations-blassius solution-skin
friction coefficient.
References:
1. Currie, LG., Fundamental Mechanics of Fluids, 3rd ed., CRC Press, 2002.
2. White, P.M., Viscous Fluid Flow, 2nd ed., McGraw-Hill, 1991.
3. Ockendon, H. and Ockendon, J., Viscous Flow, Cambridge Uni. Press,
1995.
SEMESTER II
ME 602 FLUID MECHANICS OF TURBOMACHINES
Introduction and cascades - Two-dimensional cascades - Analysis of cascade forces Energy
losses Cascade correlation Off design performance.
Power generating machine I - Axial flow turbines- Stage losses and efficiency Soderbergs
correlation Turbine flow characteristics
Power absorbing machine I - Axial flow compressors, pumps, and fans Three dimensional flow
in axial turbo machines theory of radial equilibrium actuator disc approach Secondary flows
Power absorbing machine II - Centrifugal pumps, fans, and compressors slip factor optimum
design of centrifugal compressor inlet choking in a compressor stage.
Power generating machine II - Radial flow turbines, Loss coefficients off design operating
condition clearance and windage losses 90 deg IFR turbines.
References:
1. Dixon, S.L., Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery, 5th ed.,
Butterworths Heinemann, 2005.
2. Csanady, G.T., Theory of Turbomachines, McGraw Hill, 1964.
3. Prithvi Raj, D. and Gopalakrishnan, G., A Treatise on Turbomachines, Scitech
Publication, 2003.
ME 604 INSTRUMENTATION
Generalized instrumentation system Error theory Calibration of instruments Range
resolution Span Linearity, Sensitivity- Signal conditioning systems.
Static and dynamic characteristics of instruments zero order, first order, second order instruments.
Error analysis - Uncertainty propagation Oscilloscope for analysis of dynamic and transient
events.
Principles and analysis of measurement systems used for measurement of flow, power, pressure,
and temperature.
Basics of control system - Types of control proportional control, Derivative control, Integral
control, PID control-Programmable logic controllers.
References:
1. Doebelin, E.O., Measurement Systems - Application and Design, 5th ed., McGraw-Hill,
2004.
2. Beckwith, T.G., Buck, L., and Marangoni, R.D., Mechanical Measurements, Narosa Pub.
House,1987.
3. Hewlett Packard, Practical Temperature Measurements - Application Note 290,
1995.
PRACTICAL
Use of oscilloscope for measurement of dynamic parameters - PV diagram of compressors and IC
engines - Comparison of flow measuring instruments - Measurement of static and dynamic
characteristics of instruments.
Mechanics and
2. Hoffmann, K.A. and Chiang, S.T., Computational Fluid Dynamics for Engineers,
Engineering Education Systems, 2000.
3. Peyret, R. and Taylor, T. D., Computational Methods for Fluid Flow, Springer1983.
Verlag,
ELECTIVE - I
ME 631 ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF PRESSURE VESSELS
Establishment of design conditions Fracture Mechanics Heads, Basic shell thickness Reinforcement of openings Special components like flange, tube plate, supports.
Cylindrical shells Thick cylinders- Lame's solution - Theories of breakdown of elastic action
Unrestrained solution Lateral loading General loading. Axisymmetric loading - Membrane
solutions - Edge bending solutions - Flexibility matrix.
Application of general analysis Flat closure plates conical heads and reducers hemispherical
and torispherical, ellipsoidal heads.
Development of cracks - Fracture mechanics - Corrosion - Selection of working stress for ductile
and brittle materials.
Finite element analysis for high pressure and high temperature components.
References:
1. Bickell, M.B. and Ruiz, c., Pressure Vessel Design and Analysis, MacMillan, London,
1967.
2. Den Hartog, J.P., Advanced Strength of Materials, McGraw-Hill, 1949.
3. Timoshenko, S., Strength of Materials, Van Nostrand, 1986.
10
12
13
14