Vishwakarma Institute of Technology

Bansilal Ramnath Agarwal Charitable Trust’s
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology

(An Autonomous Institute affiliated to University of Pune)
Structure & Syllabus of
B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering)
Pattern ‘E-11 Revised’

Effective from Academic Year 2014-15
(T.Y. B.Tech.)
Prepared by: - Board of Studies in Mechanical Engineering
Approved by: - Academic Board, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune
Signed by
Chairman – BOS Chairman – Academic Board

Structure & Syllabus of B. Tech. (Mech.), Pattern E-11_Rev, Issue 1, Rev 1 dated 23/05/2014
Structure - Module V
Subject Subject Semester Subject Name Subject Credit

Category type code Point
D Theory Internal Combustion Engine ME 30109 3
D Lab Internal Combustion Engine ME 30309 1
D Theory I Mechanical Design ME 30111 3
D Lab I Mechanical Design ME 30311 1
D Theory II Design of Machine Elements ME 30112 3
D Lab II Design of Machine Elements ME 30312 1
D Theory Heat Transfer ME 30107 3
D Lab Heat Transfer ME 30307 1
Metrology and Measurement
ME 31105
ID Theory Techniques 3
Metrology and Measurement
ME 31305
ID Lab Techniques 1
D MP Mini Project ME 34401 2
D CVV Comprehensive Viva Voce ME 30403 1
Seminar(irrespective of
ME 37301
D SM I Modules) 2
D PS1 II Project Stage –I ME37302 2
PD PD List Attached 1
Total
Credits 22
ME 30109 :: INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
Credits : 03 Teaching scheme :- Theory : 3 Hrs /Week
Prerequisites : Nil
Objectives :
฀ To study basics of Internal Combustion Engines 

฀ To study Internal Combustion Engine systems 
 ฀ To study Internal Combustion Engine combustion fundamentals 
฀ To understand the calculations to determine the engine performance 
฀ To acquire the knowledge about the engine pollutants and its measurements 
฀ To know some modern trends in the engines 
Course Outcomes :
Students learn and become familiar with
฀ Internal Combustion Engine basics 

฀ Internal Combustion Engine systems working and its comparison 
฀ Internal Combustion Engine combustion fundamentals and its interpretation 
 ฀ Engine performance parameters measurement and its analysis 
฀ The knowledge about the engine pollutants and its measurements 
฀ Some modern trends in the engines 
Unit I (8 Hrs)
Introduction
(A) Engine components, Basic engine nomenclature, Engine classification, Working of four
stroke and two stroke engines, Valve timing diagrams, Port timing diagrams.
I.C.Engine Cycles: Air standard cycles - Assumptions, Otto, Diesel and Dual cycles, Comparison
of Otto, Diesel and Dual cycles, Fuel-air cycles - Importance, Effect of variable specific heat and
dissociation ,Effect of operating variables on performance Actual cycles.
(B) Introduction to Variable Valve Timing (VVT), Variable compression ratio (VCR) and Lift
Electronic Control (VTEC). Four valve engine and Dual fuel engine.
Unit II (8 Hrs)
Fuel Supply Systems for S. I. and C. I. Engines
(A) Fuel Supply Systems for S. I. Engines: Carburetion, Mixture requirements, Simple
carburetor, Theory of simple carburetor, Types of carburetors, Automobile carburetors - Solex,
Carter and S. U. Carburetor.
Fuel Supply Systems for C. I. Engines: Requirements, Types, Construction and working of
Bosch fuel injection pump and fuel injector, Types of nozzles, Common rail injection system,
Distributor type injection system.
(B) Petrol injection, MPFI system.
Unit III (8 Hrs)
Engine Systems
(A) Ignition System: Battery ignition system, Magneto ignition system, Electronic ignition
system, Advantages over mechanical contact breaker point system.
Engine Cooling System: Necessity of engine cooling, overcooling and under cooling,
Types- Air cooling, Water cooling
Lubrication System: Functions of lubrication system, Types - Mist lubrication system, Wet sump
Lubrication, Dry sump lubrication, Oil filters
Governing System: Quality governing, Quantity governing
(B) Exhaust system: Components of Exhaust system and its functions, Introduction to Stratified
Charged Engine
Unit IV (8 Hrs)
Testing and Performance of I. C. Engine
(A) Determination of fuel consumption, air consumption, air-fuel ratio, Determination of brake
power, indicated power, friction power, Determination of brake thermal efficiency, mechanical
efficiency, volumetric efficiency, Determination of mean effective pressure, Energy Balance,
Performance characteristics
Supercharging: Objectives of supercharging, Supercharging of S.I. Engines and C.I. Engines and
its limitations, Effects of supercharging on performance of engine
(B) Turbocharging- Methods, Limitations
Unit V (8 Hrs)
Combustion in S. I. and C. I. Engines
(A) Combustion in S. I. Engines: Ignition limits, Stages of combustion, Effect of engine

variables on Ignition lag and flame propagation, Abnormal combustion, Detonation- Theories,
Effects of engine variables on detonation, Controlling measures, Surface ignition, Combustion
chambers for S.I. engines
Combustion in C. I. Engines: Stages of combustion. Effect of engine variables on delay period,

Diesel knock and its control, Combustion chambers for C.I. engines. Pollutants from S.I. engines
and its measurement, Pollutants from C.I. engines and its measurement, Pollution control
methods,
(B) Introduction to Homogenous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) Advanced Turbulent

Flow Technology (ATFT), Dual Twin Spark –ignition (DTS-i), Hybrid Vehicles
Text Books:
1. “Internal Combustion Engines”, V. Ganesan, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd.
2. “A Course in Internal Combustion Engines”, M. L. Mathur and R. P. Sharma, Dhanpat Rai &
Co.
3. “International combustion Engines”, Rajput R. K., Laxmi publications Pvt. Ltd.
4. “Internal Combustion Engines”, Domkundwar and Domkundwar, Dhanpat Rai & Co.
Reference Books:
1. “Internal Combustion Engines” R. Yadav, Central Book Depot, Allahabad
2. “Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals”, Heywood, Tata McGraw-Hill
3. “Automotive Engines”, Srinivasan, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd
ME 30309 :: INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
Credits : 01 Teaching scheme :- Lab : 2 Hrs /Week
Prerequisites : Nil
Objectives :
฀ To study Internal Combustion Engine systems. 

฀ To know and practice the engine performance testing methods. 
฀ To know and practice the engine pollution measurement. 
Course Outcomes :
Students learn and become familiar with
฀ Internal Combustion Engine systems working and its applications. 

฀ The engine performance analysis. 
฀ The engine pollution measurement and its analysis. 
List of Practicals:
1. Study and demonstration of conventional diesel injection system and common rail
injection system
2. Study and demonstration of carburetors.
3. Study of electronic ignition system.
4. Study of alternative fuels for I.C.Engine
5. Trial on diesel engine to determine variable load performance and energy balance.
6. Variable speed trial on petrol/diesel engine.
7. Trial on multi-cylinder petrol engine - Morse Test.
8. Trial on I.C. engine to plot Pressure- Crank angle diagram.
9. Performance trial on a variable compression ratio engine.
10. Trial on exhaust gas analyzer for emission analysis at variable load.
11. Trial on smoke meter for smoke analysis at variable load.
12. Industry visit report based on the visit to automobile service station
Text Books:
1. “Internal Combustion Engines”, V. Ganesan, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd.
2. “A Course in Internal Combustion Engines”, M. L. Mathur and R. P. Sharma,
Dhanpat Rai and Co. Pvt. Ltd.
3. “International combustion Engines”, Rajput R. K., Laxmi publications Pvt. Ltd.
4. “Internal Combustion Engines”, Domkundwar and Domkundwar, Dhanpat Rai

and Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Reference Books:
1. “Internal Combustion Engines” R. Yadav, Central Book Depot, Allahabad
2. “Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals”, Heywood, Tata McGraw-

Hill Publishing Company Ltd.
3. “Automotive Engines”, Srinivasan, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd
ME30111: MECHANICAL DESIGN
Credits: 03 Teaching Scheme: - Theory 3 Hrs/Week
Prerequisites: Strength of Machine Elements
Objectives:
฀ To introduce students how to apply the concepts of stress analysis, theories of failure and
 material science to analyze, design and/or select commonly used machine elements. 
฀ To know various design standards 
฀ To develop ability of static and dynamic analysis of machine elements. 
Course outcomes:
฀ Students will be able to select the material and estimate dimensions of machine elements under
 a variety of service conditions. These would include: 
O Shafts 

O Mechanical connectors
 O Mechanical springs 
O Bolted and welded joints 

฀ Students will have ability to select a standard machine component to meet desired needs. 
Unit I (8 Hrs)
A.
Design Process: Machine Design, Traditional design methods, Basic procedure of Machine Design,
Use of standards in design, Selection of preferred sizes
Design of Simple Machine parts: Factor of safety, Service factor, modes of Failure,
Theories of failure: Maximum Normal Stress Theory, Maximum Shear stress Theory, Distortion
Energy Theory. Design of simple machine parts - Cotter joint, Knuckle joint and Levers, Eccentric
axial loading, Stresses in curved beams.
B.
Sources of Design data , Design Synthesis, Creativity in design. Introduction to thermal and residual
stresses.
Unit II (8 Hrs)
A.
Shafts, Keys and couplings
Transmission shaft, Shaft design on strength basis, Shaft design on torsional rigidity basis, A.S.M.E.
code for shaft design, design of Hollow shaft on strength basis, design of Hollow shaft on torsional
rigidity basis, Design of square and flat Key, Design of splined shaft , Design of Flange Couplings.
B.
Design of shaft on the basis of lateral rigidity – Castigliano’s theorem.
Design of saddle, sunk, feather and Woodruff keys, Design of multiflex flexible coupling, Critical
speed of shaft. Selection of couplings from manufacturing catalogue.
Unit III (9 Hrs)
A.
Threaded joints:
Bolts under tension, Eccentrically loaded bolted joint in shear, Eccentric load perpendicular to axis of
bolt, Eccentric load on circular base, Torque requirement for bolt tightening, Bolts of uniform strength.
Power screws: Forms of threads, Multiple threaded screws, Terminology of Power screws, Torque
analysis with square, trapezoidal and Acme threads, Self locking screw, Efficiency of Square Threaded
Screws, Efficiency of Self-Locking Screws, Collar friction torque, Design of screw and Nut, Design of
Screw jack and C-Clamp.
B.
Dimensions of standard fasteners, Design of cylinder head bolts and turn buckle. Differential and
compound Screws, Recirculating Ball Screws.
Unit IV (8 Hrs)
A. Welded Joints and Design for Fluctuating Loads
Welded Joints: Stresses in butt and fillet welds, Strength of butt parallel and transverse fillet welds,
Axially loaded unsymmetrical welded joint, Eccentric load in plane of welds, Welded joint subjected to
bending and torsional moments.
Design for Fluctuating Loads: Stress concentration – causes and remedies, Fluctuating stresses, Fatigue
failure, S-N curve, Endurance limit, Low cycle and high cycle fatigue,
Notch sensitivity, Endurance strength modifying factors, Reversed stresses, Design for finite and
infinite life, Soderberg and Goodman diagrams, Modified Goodman diagram, and Fatigue design of
shaft under combined stresses.
B.
Advantages and limitations of welded joints Butt and fillet welds. Cumulative damage in fatigue
failure.
Unit V (8 Hrs)
A.
Mechanical Springs: Types, Applications and materials of springs, Stress and deflection equations for
helical Springs, Style of ends, Design of helical springs, Design against Fluctuating Load, springs in
series and Parallel, Concentric helical springs.
B.
Helical torsion Spring, Surge in spring, Muti-leaf Spring, Nipping of leaf Springs, Shot peening,
Belleville spring.
Text Books
1. “Design of Machine Elements”, Bhandari V. B., 3rd Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Education Private
Ltd, New Delhi
2. “Design of Machine Elements”, Sharma C. S., Purohit Kamlesh, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd. New
Delhi.
3. “A text book of Machine Design”, Khurmi R. S. and Gupta J. K. , S Chand and Co.Ltd., New Delhi
Reference Books
1.“Design of Machine Elements”, Spotts M. F. and Shoup T. E., Prentice Hall Int
2. “Mechanical Engineering Design”, Shigley J. E. and Mischke C. R. 6th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill
Pub. Co. Ltd., Delhi
3.“Machine Design”, Kannaiah P., SCITECH Publication Pvt. Ltd. ,Chennai

th
4. .“Machine Design”, Dr. P C Sharma & Dr.D K Aggarwal, 12 Edition, S K Kataria & sons, New
Delhi
5. “Design Data”, P.S.G. College of Technology, Coimbatore
Additional Reading
1. “Machine Components Design”, Willium C. Orthwein, West Publishing Co. and Jaico Publications
House
ME30311:: MECHANICAL DESIGN
Credits: 01 Teaching Scheme: - Laboratory 2 Hrs/Week
Objectives:
1 To know the design procedure of various machine elements
2 To know various design standards
3 To develop ability of static and dynamic analysis of structures

Outcomes:
1. Students will be able to select the material and estimate dimensions of machine elements under
a variety of service conditions.
2. Students will have ability to select a standard machine component to meet desired needs.
List of Practicals
Practical includes Three design projects based on syllabus of the subject. Each design project shall
consist of two half imperial size sheets: one involves assemble drawing with partlist and overall
dimensions and other sheet involving individual component drawings. Manufacturing tolerances ,
dimensional tolerances and surface finish symbols should be specified on the drawings. A design report
which includes all the design calculations should be submitted in the separate file.
Probable topics of the projects based on the use of standards are enlisted below.
1. Design of Cotter joint/ Knuckle Joint / Levers
2. Design of Couplings
3. Design of Screw Jack/ C-Clamp

4. Design of springs
฀ Industrial visit report based on the systems like shafting, keys, couplings, bolted /welded joints,
springs etc. 
Recommendation : At least one project drawing should be done using CAD software.
Text Books
rd
1.“Design of Machine Elements”, Bhandari V. B., 3 Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Education Private
Ltd, New Delhi
2. “Design of Machine Elements”, Sharma C. S., Purohit Kamlesh, Prentice Hall of India Pvt.
Ltd. New Delhi.
3. “A text book of Machine Design”, Khurmi R. S. and Gupta J. K. , S Chand and Co. Ltd., New
Delhi
Reference Books
1. Design of Machine Elements”, Spotts M. F. and Shoup T. E., Prentice Hall Int
th
2. “Mechanical Engineering Design”, Shigley J. E. and Mischke C. R. 6 Edition, Tata McGraw
Hill Pub. Co. Ltd., Delhi
3. “Machine Design”, Kannaiah P., SCITECH Publication Pvt. Ltd. ,Chennai
Additional Reading
1. “Machine Components Design”, Willium C. Orthwein, West Publishing Co. and Jaico
Publications House
ME30112: DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS
Objectives:
฀ To introduce students how to apply the concepts of stress analysis, theories of failure and
 material science to analyze, design and/or select commonly used machine elements. 
฀ To know various design standards 
฀ To develop ability of static and dynamic analysis of machine elements. 
Course outcomes
฀ Students will be able to select the material and estimate dimensions of machine elements under
 a variety of service conditions. These would include: 
฀ Gears 
฀ Brakes and Clutches 
฀ Belt and chain drives 
฀ Bearings 
฀ Students will have ability to select a standard machine component to meet desired needs 
Unit I (6 Hrs)
A.
Belt and Chain drives
Types of belts, belt construction, geometric relationships, analysis of belt tensions, condition for
maximum power, characteristics of belt drives, Belt tensioning methods, Chain drives, roller chain,
power rating of roller chains, sprocket wheel, and design of chain drive.
B.
Rope drives, Construction of wire ropes, Lay of wire ropes, Stresses in wire rope, Selection of wire
ropes, Rope drum construction and design. Geometric relationships, polygonal effect in Chains, chain
lubrication, silent chain.
Unit II (9 Hrs)
A.
Friction Clutches and Brakes
Classification and selection of friction clutches, Torque transmitting capacities and design of single-
plate, multi-plate, Cone and Centrifugal clutches
Brakes: Energy absorbed by brake, Block brake, Band Brake, Internal expanding shoe brake,
Temperature rise in brake operation.
B.
Types of friction materials, their advantages, limitations and selection criteria, Concept of temperature
rise in clutch operation. Design of Disk brake.
Unit III (8 Hrs)
A.
Rolling contact bearings
Types of rolling contact Bearings, Static and dynamic load carrying capacities, Stribeck’s equation,
Equivalent bearing load, Load-life relationship, Selection of bearing life, Taper roller bearing, Design
for cyclic loads and speed, Bearing with probability of survival other than 90%.
Sliding Contact Bearing
Hydrodynamic journal bearing: Reynold’s equation, Raimondi and Boyd method, temperature rise,
Bearing design – selection of parameters.
B.
Constructional details of bearing, Bearing materials, Types of lubricants , Bearing failure causes and
remedies, Comparison of rolling and sliding contact bearing
Hydrostatic Bearing: Viscous flow through rectangular slot, hydrostatic step bearing, energy losses in
hydrostatic bearing.
Unit IV (8 Hrs)
A.
Spur Gears
Number of teeth and face width, Types of gear tooth failure, Desirable properties and selection of gear
material, Constructional details of gear wheel, Force analysis, Beam strength (Lewis) equation,
Velocity factor, Service factor, Load concentration factor, Effective load on gear, Wear strength
(Buckingham’s) equation, Estimation of module based on beam and wear strength, Estimation of
dynamic tooth load by velocity factor and Buckingham’s equation.
B.
Classification of gears, Selection of types of gears, Standard systems of gear tooth.
Methods of gear lubrication, Introduction to addendum modification and its advantages.

Unit V (9 Hrs)
A.
Helical and Bevel Gears
Helical Gears: Transverse and normal module, Virtual no of teeth, Force analysis, Beam and wear
strengths, Effective load on gear tooth, Estimation of dynamic load by velocity factor and
Buckingham’s equation, Design of helical gears.
Bevel Gears: Straight tooth bevel gear terminology and geometric relationship, Formative number of
teeth, Force analysis, Design criteria of bevel gears, Beam and wear strengths, Dynamic tooth load by
Velocity factor and Buckingham’s equation, Effective load, Design of straight tooth bevel gears.
B.
Selection of materials for bevel gears, Introduction to spiral bevel gears and hypoid gears and
comparison with straight tooth bevel gears, Lubrication and mounting of bevel gears, Bearing
reactions, Types of failures in bevel gears.
Text Books
1. “Design of Machine Elements”, Bhandari V. B., 3rd Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Education Private
Ltd, New Delhi
2. “Design of Machine Elements”, Sharma C. S., Purohit Kamlesh, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd. New
Delhi.
3. “A text book of Machine Design”, Khurmi R. S. and Gupta J. K. , S Chand and Co. Ltd., New Delhi
Reference Books
1.“Design of Machine Elements”, Spotts M. F. and Shoup T. E., Prentice Hall Int
2. “Mechanical Engineering Design”, Shigley J. E. and Mischke C. R. 6th

Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Pub. Co. Ltd., Delhi
3.“Machine Design”, Kannaiah P., SCITECH Publication Pvt. Ltd. ,Chennai

th
4. “Machine Design”, Dr. P C Sharma & Dr.D K Aggarwal, 12 Edition, S K Kataria &
sons, New Delhi
Additional Reading
1. “Machine Components Design”, Willium C. Orthwein, West Publishing Co. and Jaico Publications House
ME30312: DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS
Objectives:
1. To know the design procedure of various machine elements
2. To know various design standards
3. To develop ability of static and dynamic analysis of structures

Outcomes
1. Students will be able to select the material and estimate dimensions of machine elements
under a variety of service conditions.
2. Students will have ability to select a standard machine component to meet desired needs.
List of Assignments
1. Practical assignment on selection of rolling contact bearing from manufacturer’s catalog. (1 turns)
2. Practical assignment on selection of flat / Vee Belt from manufacturer’s catalog. (1 turns)
3. “ONE” design project:
The design project shall consist of two imperial size sheets – one involving assembly drawing with a
part list and overall dimensions and the other sheet involving drawing of individual components.
Manufacturing tolerances, surface finish symbols and geometric tolerances should be specified so as to
make it working drawing. A design report giving all necessary calculations of the design of the
components and assembly should be submitted in a separate file.
Design projects should include selection of prime mover and design of mechanical systems comprising
of machine elements: i) spur gears, helical and or bevel gears OR ii) Friction Clutches or Brakes. (10
turns)
฀ Industrial visit report based on the systems like Belt/Rope /Chain drives, friction clutches,
brakes, Bearings, Gears etc. 
Recommendation : At least one project drawing should be done using CAD software.
Text Books
1. “Design of Machine Elements”, Bhandari V. B., Tata McGraw Hill Publication Co Ltd
2. “Design of Machine elements”, Spott M. F. and Shoup T. E, Prentice Hall International
Reference Books
1. “Machine Design”, Black P. H. and O. Eugene Adams, McGraw Hill Book Co. Inc 2.
Publications House
4. “Theory and Problems of Machine Design”, Hall A. S., Holowenko A. R. and Laughlin
H.G., Schaum’s Outline Series
Additional Reading
Publications House
ME30107 :: HEAT TRANSFER
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives: To learn basic modes of heat transfer, principles of heat exchangers,

extended surfaces etc.
Outcome: Students will be able to perform the heat transfer analysis of mechanical system.
Unit I (8 Hrs)
Introduction
A: Applications of heat transfer in engineering field. Modes of heat transfer, Fourier’s law of
heat conduction, Newton’s law of cooling, Stefan-Boltzmann’s law of radiation. Significance of
thermal conductivity. Variation in thermal conductivity with temperature for metals, Non
metallic solids, gases and liquids. Variable thermal conductivity (One-dimensional problems).
Three dimensional heat conduction equation in Cartesian coordinate for anisotropic material for
unsteady state condition, and reduction to Fourier equation, Laplace equation and Poisson’s
equation.
B: Thermal diffusivity, Three dimensional heat conduction equation in cylindrical and spherical
co-ordinates.
Unit II (8 Hrs)
One dimensional steady state heat conduction

A: One dimensional steady state heat conduction through a plane wall, cylindrical wall and
sphere. Analogy between heat flow and electricity, heat conduction through a composite slab,
cylinder and sphere, overall heat transfer coefficient.
One dimensional steady state heat conduction with heat generation: Conduction heat transfer
through plane wall, solid cylinder, hollow cylinder and sphere with heat generation. Critical
radius of insulation.
B: Practical problems involving heat generation, thermal contact resistance and economic
thickness of insulation.
Unit III (8 Hrs)
Extended Surfaces
A: Classification of fins. Derivation of differential equation for fins with constant cross section
with different boundary conditions. Effectiveness and efficiency of a fin. Error in the
measurement of temperature in a thermo-well. Introduction to unsteady state heat conduction.
B: System with negligible internal resistance. Biot and Fourier numbers. Criteria for neglecting
internal temperature gradient.
Unit IV (8 Hrs)
Convection
A: Mechanism of convection, Classification of convection, Introduction to hydrodynamic and
thermal boundary layer. Laminar and turbulent flow over and inside a surface.
Convective heat transfer coefficients and their order of magnitude, Dimensional analysis of free
and forced convection. Physical significance of the dimensionless parameters; Nu, Re, Pr, Gr, St
and Ra.
Natural convection: Physical mechanism, Definitions, Empirical correlations for free convection
heat transfer over horizontal plate, vertical plate and cylinder.
Forced convection: Empirical correlation’s for heat transfer in laminar and turbulent flow over a
flat plate and in a circular pipe.
B: Concept of hydraulic diameter
Unit V (8 Hrs)
Heat Exchanger Characteristics and Thermal Radiation
A: Classification of Heat Exchangers, LMTD and Effectiveness-NTU methods to study

performance of heat exchangers.
Thermal Radiation: Heat exchange by radiation between two finite black surfaces. Radiation
shape factor, use of shape factor charts.
Irradiation, radiosity, electrical network method of solving problems. Heat exchange between
non-black bodies and Heat exchange between two infinitely parallel planes, cylinders and
spheres. Radiation shields, Gas radiation, and solar radiation.
B: Compact Heat Exchanger, Heat sinks
Text Books
1. “Fundamentals of Engineering Heat and Mass Transfer”, Sachdeva R. C., Wiley Eastern
Limited, 3rd Edition 1988.
2. “A text book on Heat Transfer” Sukhatme S. P., Orient Longmans Ltd., New Delhi, 3 rd
Edition, 1989.
3. “Heat Transfer- A Basic Approach”, Ozisik M. N., McGraw Hill, I edition, 1985.
Reference Books
1. “Fundamentals of Heat Transfer”, Frank P. Incropera and David P. De Witt, Wiley, Eastern
Limited
2. “Heat Transfer”, J. P. Holman, McGraw Hill, 9th edition, 2004.
3. “Engineering Heat Transfer”, Gupta and Prakash, Nemchand and Brothers.
ME30307 :: HEAT TRANSFER LAB
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
• Fundamentals of conduction, Estimation of thermal resistance and thermal conductivity
• Estimation of equivalent thermal resistance in a circuit and temperature distribution
• Applications of fins and determination of thermal performance parameters in addition to
temperature distribution
• Fundamentals of convection heat transfer and determination of heat transfer coefficient
• Determination of heat transfer coefficient for various Reynolds numbers
• Fundamentals of radiation heat transfer determination of emissivity
• Application and validation of Stefan-Boltzmann law
• Fundamentals of heat exchangers and determination of thermal performance parameters.
List of Practical
1. Variation of thermal conductivity w.r.t. temperature in metal rod
2. Determination of thermal conductivity of insulating powder
3. Temperature distribution through a composite wall.
4. Temperature distribution along the length of a fin and determination of fin effectiveness and
fin efficiency.
5. Natural convection heat transfer from a heated vertical cylinder.
6. Heat transfer in forced convection for internal flow in a pipe.
7. Determination of emissivity of a metal surface.
8. Determination of Stefan-Boltzmann constant.
9. Performance of a parallel and counter flow heat exchanger.
10. Determination of critical Heat Flux
11. Validation of Dittus-Boelter Equation
12. Industrial visit report based on visit to heat transfer devices manufacturing/application unit
Text Books
1. “Fundamentals of Engineering Heat and Mass Transfer”, Sachdeva R. C., Wiley Eastern
Limited, 3rd Edition 1988.
2. “Heat Transfer”, J. P. Holman, McGraw Hill, 9th edition, 2004.
3. “Heat Transfer- A Basic Approach”, Ozisik M. N., McGraw Hill, I edition, 1985.
Reference Books
1. “Fundamentals of Heat Transfer”, Frank P. Incropera and David P. De Witt, Wiley, Eastern
Limited
2. “A text book on Heat Transfer” Sukhatme S. P., Orient Longmans Ltd., New Delhi, 3 rd
Edition, 1989.
3. “Engineering Heat Transfer”, Gupta and Prakash, Nemchand and Brothers.
Additional Reading
1. “Heat and Mass Transfer”, Nag P. K., McGraw Hill.
ME31105 :: METROLOGY AND MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
฀
 To familiarize students on measurement systems, standards and types of errors. 
฀ To educate the students on various comparators, linear and angular measurement, screw
 thread metrology and gear measurement. 
฀ To introduce different types of sensors and transducers used force, displacement,
 temperature and flow measurement. 
฀ To familiarize students with surface roughness, roughness and flatness measurements. 
฀ To educate students about various quality control techniques. 
Course outcomes:
฀ Students will be able to understand the quality control technique used in mechanical
 industries. 
฀ Students will be able to understand working of various sensors and transducers used in
 mechanical measurement. 
฀ Students will be understand importance of quality and able to use tool sin TQM. 
฀ Students will be able to conduct SPC study for variable and attribute measurement. 
Unit I (6 Hrs)
Introduction
A. Meaning of Metrology, Accuracy, Precision, Errors, Types of Errors, Sources of

errors, sensitivity, magnification, Uncertainty, Calibration, resolution, repeatability,
Line Standard, End Standards, Tolerance and least count of measuring instruments.
Wavelength Standard, Pneumatic comparators, CMM measurement.
B. Slip gauges, Sine Bar, Angle Décor, Auto Collimator.
Unit II (8 Hrs)
Surface Finish Measurement
A. Surface Finish Measurement: Surface Texture, Meaning of RMS and CLA values,
Tomlinson's Surface Meter, Taylor- Hobson Surface Meter, Grades of Roughness,
Specifications.
Screw Thread Metrology: External Screw Thread terminology, Floating Carriage

Instruments, Pitch and flank Measurement of External Screw Thread, Measurement of
Major, minor and Effective diameter
Interferometry: Introduction, Flatness testing by interferometry, NPL Flatness

Interferometer.
B. Application of Tool Maker's Microscope, Use of Profile Projector.
Unit III (8 Hrs)
Quality Control
A. Meaning of Quality, Quality of Design, Quality of Conformance, Quality of

Performance, Quality of Service, Appreciation of quality.
Statistical Quality Control: Manufacturing Variability, Control Charts- attributes and

Variables (X bar, R chart and XMR Chart) Sampling Inspection, OC curves.
B. TQM, Steps involved in TQM, Tools used in TQM, Kaizen, Six sigma approach.
Unit IV (10 Hrs)
Sensors and Transducers
A. Classification and characteristics of transducers, transducers for measurement of

pressure, flow and temperature.
Optical sensors, acoustic sensors, accelerometers, Level measurement, strain measurement

– strain gauges, theory, types, strain gauge circuits, temperature compensation, load cells,
torque measurement.
Displacement and position sensors: LVDT, Optical encoders – translational and rotary.
B. Applications of LVDT, accelerometers and temperature measurement.
Unit V (8 Hrs)
Miscellaneous Measurements
A. Digital Voltmeters and Multimeters, automation in Voltmeters, accuracy in DVM,

Guarding techniques, Frequency, period, time interval and pulse width measurement.
Comparison of Digital Instruments with Analogue Measurement., Methods of Force

measurement, Torque measurement, Vibration measurement using Accelerometers.
B. Applications of analogue digital conversion
Text Books
1. “Engineering Metrology”, R. K. Jain, Khanna Publication.
2. “Practical Engineering Metrology”, K. W. B. Sharp, Pitman Publication
3. “Mechanical Measurements”, Beckwith, Buck and Marangon, Narosa Publication.
Reference Books
1. “A Text book of Engineering Metrology”, I. C. Gupta, Dhanpat Rai and Sons
2. “Statistical Quality Control”, E. L. Grant and R. S. Kearenworth
3. “Measurement Systems”, E. O. Doebelin, McGraw Hill Publication
ME31305 :: METROLOGY AND MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES
Prerequisites: Nil
List of Practical
TWELVE of the following assignment/experiments are to be conducted,
(Any 6 experiments out of 1-10, any 5 experiments out of 11-17 and 18)
1. Measurement of angle by sine bar / Sine center.
2. Measurement of Optical surface using Interferometer.
3. Study and Experiment on Profile Projector.
4. Study and Experiment on any type Comparator.
5. Measurement of straightness, flatness, roundness.
6. Measurement of the Surface roughness.
7. Measurement of Screw thread parameters using Floating Carriage Micrometer.
8. Measurement of Gear tooth thickness using Gear tooth Vernier caliper and Span
Micrometer.
9. Calibration of instrument using Calibration setup.
10. Alignment Test on Lathe/ Drilling! Milling Machine
11. Experiment to measure Process Capability using Statistical Process Control.
12. Calibration of Thermocouple
13. Calibration of Bourdon pressure gauge
14. Calibration of Rotameter
15.Assignment based on Quality Control syllabus.
16. Design of snap and plug gauge.
17. Measurement with strain gauges.
18. Industrial Visit - A Report on Industrial visit to Metrology Department / Calibration Lab.
Text Books
1. “Engineering Metrology”, R. K. Jain, Khanna Publication.
2. “Practical Engineering Metrology”, K. W. B. Sharp, Pitman Publication
3. “Mechanical Measurements”, Beckwith, Buck and Marangon, Narosa Publication.
Reference Books
1. “A Text book of Engineering Metrology”, I. C. Gupta, Dhanpat Rai and Sons
2. “Statistical Quality Control”, E. L. Grant and R. S. Kearenworth
3. “Measurement Systems”, E. O. Doebelin, McGraw Hill Publication
ME 34401 :: MINI PROJECT
Credits : 02 Teaching scheme :- Laboratory 2 Hrs /Week
Prerequisites : Nil
Objectives :
The objectives behind the Mini Project are:
 ฀ Scope for creativity 

 ฀ Getting a hands on experience 
฀ Acquire team-work, project management, and organizational skills 
Course Outcomes :
Course objectives are to be fulfilled. Students learn and become familiar with
฀ To communicate Engineering/ scientific information effectively in written and

 oral formats. 
฀ To recognize that Engineering project is a human endeavor intended to address
the needs of a global society. 

฀ To demonstrate competence in working on projects in a group or individually,
and have a working knowledge of basic engineering subjects. 
Guidelines:
1. Mini Project can be an individual or a group activity depending on the depth and scope of the
topic.
2. The project work can be any of the form given below:
a) Making physical working models, prototypes, and scaled models, of a concept

machine.
b) Making virtual / CAD models of a sufficiently complex machines / concepts.
c) Making study, modeling, analysis, programming and simulation of a system / machine

/ operation / process.
d) Making study / training modules of a sufficiently complex topic for pedagogy

purposes.
3. A complete Assembly and Detail drawings of the project should be submitted along with a
detailed project report, where applicable.
4. A Background / field / literature survey, related to the topic must be made and presented in the
report.
5. Entire work should be presented at the end of the Semester.
ME 30403 :: Comprehensive Viva Voce
Credits: 01 Teaching Scheme: Nil
The Comprehensive Viva Voce (CVV) will be conducted at the end of the semester on the basis
of following Laboratory Courses–
1. Internal Combustion Engine

2. Metrology and Measurement Techniques
3. Heat Transfer
4. Mechanical Design (during Sem I)
OR
4. Design of Machine Elements (during Sem II)
ME 37301 : SEMINAR
Credits : 02 Teaching scheme :- Laboratory : 2 Hrs /Week
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
 ฀ To learn to review and assess technical literature critically. 

฀ To write and present an overview of the relevant literature for a specific technical /
research topic. 
The seminar topic may be
฀ Mechanical Engineering 
฀ Based on Interdisciplinary subjects. 
฀ Recent trends in Engineering field. 
The topic should be based on recent research paper published in International Conference /
Reviewed Engineering Journals of International Repute in print media.
Each student should have a different seminar topic and its presentation. In case more than one
student is working on the same topic, then their scope of seminar must be distinct.
Instructions for Seminar Report writing
1. Prepare minimum one copy of manuscript of Seminar report for the submission. The
report should be printed on both sides of the paper, except the cover page, front page and
Certificate.
2. The manuscript of the Seminar report should be preferably 15-20 pages.
3. The Seminar report must be spiral bound.
4. Following will be the order of the report-
฀ Cover page and front page as per the standard specimen (as described by the
 Department) on separate sheet. 
฀ Certificate from the institute as per the standard specimen (as described by the
 Department). 
฀ Acknowledgement 
 ฀ Table of Contents 
฀ Abstract (A brief abstract of the report not more than 250 words. The heading of
abstract i.e. word “Abstract” should be bold, Times New Roman, 12 pt and
should be typed at the centre. The contents of abstract should be typed on new
line without space between heading and contents. Try to include one or two
 sentences each on motive, method, key-results and conclusions in the Abstract) 
฀ List of Figures 
฀ List of Tables 
฀ Nomenclature (symbols and the abbreviations used in the manuscript should be
 included in Nomenclature section) 
฀ Chapters: Introduction, Theory / Literature Review, Theoretical Analysis, Design
Methodology, Experimental / Numerical scheme, Manufacturing and
 Experimental details (if any), Results and Discussion, Conclusions. 
 ฀ References 
5. The main part of manuscript should be Times New Roman 12 pt. and justified. Use 1.5
line spacing.
6. Use the paper size 8.5’’ × 11’’ or A4 (210 × 197 mm). Follow the margins given below.
Margin Location Paper 8.5’’×11’’ Paper A4 (210mm×197mm)
Top 1’’ 25.4 mm
Left 1.5’’ 37 mm
Bottom 1.25’’ 32 mm
Right 1’’ 25.4 mm
7. All paragraphs should be 1.5 line spaced with a one blank line between each paragraph.
Each paragraph should begin without any indentation.
8. Section titles should be bold with 12 pt and Title Case (the first letter is to be capitalized).
and should be left aligned.
9. Sub-Section headings should be aligning at the left with 12 pt, italic and Title Case (the
first letter is to be capitalized).
10. All section headings and subheadings should be numbered. For sections use numbers 1,
2, 3, …. and for subheadings 1.1, 1.2, …. etc and section subheadings 2.1.1, 2.1.2, ….
etc.
11. Number equations consecutively. Equation numbers depending on Chapter number,
within parentheses, are to position to right. For eg. Equation number 1 of Chapter number
1 should be numbered as follows
abγ (1.1)
12. Illustrations (charts, drawings, photographs, figures) are to be in the text.
Figure No. and figure captions should be at bottom of the figure with 12 pt. Table No.
and Table captions should be at the top of the Table with 12 pt.
13. Page number should be given in the footer with Times New Roman 10 Pt, centrally
aligned. Cover page, front page and Certificate should not be numbered.
14. References should be in order as they appear in the manuscript. References should be
given in the body of the text and well spread. No verbatim copy or excessive text from
only one or two references. If figures and tables are taken from any reference then
indicate source of it. Referencing style that has to be followed in the manuscript are given
below.
Reference Books:
1. Collier, G. J. and Thome, J. R., Convective boiling and condensation, 3rd ed., Oxford
University Press, UK, 1996, pp. 110 – 112.
Papers from Journal or Transactions:
1. Jung, D. S. and Radermacher, R., Transport properties and surface tension of pure
and mixed refrigerants, ASHRAE Trans, 1991, 97 (1), pp. 90 – 98.
2. Bansal, P. K., Rupasinghe, A. S. and Jain, A. S., An empirical correction for sizing
capillary tubes, Int. Journal of Refrigeration, 1996, 19 (8), pp.497 – 505.
Papers from Conference Proceedings
1. Colbourne, D. and Ritter, T. J., Quantitative assessment of flammable refrigerants in

room air conditioners, Proc. of the Sixteenth International Compressor Engineering
Conference and Ninth International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference,
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA, 2002, pp. 34 – 40.
Reports, Handbooks etc.

United Nations Environmental Programme, Report of the Refrigeration, Air Conditioning
and Heat Pumps, Technical Option Committee, 2002, Assessment - 2002. ASHRAE
Handbook: Refrigeration, 1994 (Chapter 44)
Patent
Patent no, Country (in parenthesis), date of application, title, year.
Internet
www.(Site) [Give full length URL]
ME37302 :: PROJECT STAGE-I
Credits: 02 Teaching Scheme: - Practical 1 Hr/Week
Prerequisites: Nil
Objectives:
 ฀ Identification of the project area 

฀ Defining objective and scope of project work 
฀ Related Literature Survey 
฀ Preparation of Action Plan for completion of Project work in three stages. 
Outcomes :
Problem Definition of the Project along with Literature review and action plan for
completion of Project.
The project work could be of the following nature:
Design/development and Fabrication of models, machines, and prototypes based on new ideas,
robotic and automation systems, Experimental set ups, test rigs/ equipments, Thermal Systems,
Energy audit/conservation studies, Extensive computational analysis of problems relevant to
mechanical engineering, CAD/CAM/CAE, Modeling/simulation of product(s), mechanism(s) or
system(s) and its validation or comparison with available bench marks / results.
The project group should consist of minimum 2 and maximum 4 students.
A report containing maximum 30 pages should be submitted based on the background, need
and scope of the project, project specifications, activities involved in the project and activity
plan, study of literature and basic theory, and work completed (if any). Each group of students
should submit two copies of report to the institute and one copy shall be prepared for each
individual student.
Instructions for Report writing
1. The report should be printed on both sides of the paper, except the cover page, front page
and Certificate. Project title and certificate of stage completion should be attached at the
beginning of the report.
2. The Report must be spiral bound.
3. Following will be the order of the report-
฀ Cover page and front page as per the standard specimen (as described by the
 Department) on separate sheet. 
฀ Certificate from the institute as per the standard specimen (as described by the
 Department). 
฀ Acknowledgement 
฀ Table of Contents 

฀ Abstract (A brief abstract of the report not more than 250 words. The heading of
abstract i.e. word “Abstract” should be bold, Times New Roman, 12 pt and
should be typed at the centre. The contents of abstract should be typed on new
line without space between heading and contents. Try to include one or two
 sentences each on motive, method, key-results and conclusions in the Abstract) 
฀ List of Figures 
 ฀ List of Tables 
฀ Nomenclature (symbols and the abbreviations used in the manuscript should be
 included in Nomenclature section) 
฀ Chapters: Introduction, Theory / Literature Review, Theoretical Analysis, Design
Methodology, Experimental / Numerical scheme, Manufacturing and
 Experimental details (if any), Results and Discussion, Conclusions. 
 ฀ References 
 ฀ Appendix (if any) 
4. The main part of manuscript should be Times New Roman 12 pt. and justified. Use 1.5
line spacing.
5. Use the paper size 8.5’’ × 11’’ or A4 (210 × 197 mm). Follow the margins given below.
Margin Location Paper 8.5’’×11’’ Paper A4 (210mm×197mm)
Top 1’’ 25.4 mm
Left 1.5’’ 37 mm
Bottom 1.25’’ 32 mm
Right 1’’ 25.4 mm
6. All paragraphs should be 1.5 line spaced with a one blank line between each paragraph.
Each paragraph should begin without any indentation.
7. Section titles should be bold with 12 pt and Title Case (the first letter is to be capitalized)
and should be left aligned.
8. Sub-Section headings should be aligning at the left with 12 pt, italic and Title Case (the
first letter is to be capitalized).
9. All section headings and subheadings should be numbered. For sections use numbers 1,
2, 3, …. and for subheadings 1.1, 1.2, …. etc and section subheadings 2.1.1, 2.1.2, ….
etc.
10. Number equations consecutively. Equation numbers depending on Chapter number, within
parentheses, are to position to right. For eg. Equation number 1 of Chapter number 1 should
be numbered as follows
abγ (1.1)
11. Illustrations (charts, drawings, photographs, figures) are to be in the text. Figure No. and
figure captions should be at bottom of the figure with 12 pt. Table No. and Table captions
should be at the top of the Table with 12 pt.
12. Page number should be given in the footer with Times New Roman 10 Pt, centrally aligned.
Cover page, front page and Certificate should not be numbered.
13. References should be in order as they appear in the manuscript. Reference number should be
given in the body of the text and well spread. No verbatim copy or excessive text from only
one or two references. If figures and tables are taken from any reference then indicate source
of it. Referencing style that has to be followed in the manuscript are given below.
Reference Books:
1. Collier, G. J. and Thome, J. R., Convective boiling and condensation, 3rd ed., Oxford
University Press, UK, 1996, pp. 110 – 112.
Papers from Journal or Transactions:

1. Jung, D. S. and Radermacher, R., Transport properties and surface tension of pure and
mixed refrigerants, ASHRAE Trans, 1991, 97 (1), pp. 90 – 98.
2. Bansal, P. K., Rupasinghe, A. S. and Jain, A. S., An empirical correction for sizing
capillary tubes, Int. Journal of Refrigeration, 1996, 19 (8), pp.497 – 505.
Papers from Conference Proceedings

1. Colbourne, D. and Ritter, T. J., Quantitative assessment of flammable refrigerants in
room air conditioners, Proc. of the Sixteenth International Compressor Engineering
Conference and Ninth International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference,
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA, 2002, pp. 34 – 40.
Reports, Handbooks etc.

United Nations Environmental Programme, Report of the Refrigeration, Air Conditioning
and Heat Pumps, Technical Option Committee, 2002, Assessment - 2002. ASHRAE
Handbook: Refrigeration, 1994 (Chapter 44)
Patent
Patent no, Country (in parenthesis), date of application, title, year.
Internet
www.(Site) [Give full length URL]

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Structure & Syllabus of

B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering)

Pattern ‘E-11 Revised’

Approved by: - Academic Board, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune

Chairman – BOS Chairman – Academic Board

Subject Subject Semester Subject Name Subject Credit

Credits : 03 Teaching scheme :- Theory : 3 Hrs /Week

฀ To study basics of Internal Combustion Engines 

Students learn and become familiar with

฀ Internal Combustion Engine basics 

Fuel Supply Systems for S. I. and C. I. Engines

(B) Petrol injection, MPFI system.

Unit III (8 Hrs)

Types- Air cooling, Water cooling

Governing System: Quality governing, Quantity governing

Testing and Performance of I. C. Engine

(B) Turbocharging- Methods, Limitations

Combustion in S. I. and C. I. Engines

(A) Combustion in S. I. Engines: Ignition limits, Stages of combustion, Effect of engine

Combustion in C. I. Engines: Stages of combustion. Effect of engine variables on delay period,

(B) Introduction to Homogenous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) Advanced Turbulent

1. “Internal Combustion Engines”, V. Ganesan, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd.

3. “International combustion Engines”, Rajput R. K., Laxmi publications Pvt. Ltd.

1. “Internal Combustion Engines” R. Yadav, Central Book Depot, Allahabad

2. “Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals”, Heywood, Tata McGraw-Hill

3. “Automotive Engines”, Srinivasan, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd

Credits : 01 Teaching scheme :- Lab : 2 Hrs /Week

฀ To study Internal Combustion Engine systems. 

Students learn and become familiar with

฀ Internal Combustion Engine systems working and its applications. 

1. “Internal Combustion Engines”, V. Ganesan, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd.

2. “A Course in Internal Combustion Engines”, M. L. Mathur and R. P. Sharma,

Dhanpat Rai and Co. Pvt. Ltd.

3. “International combustion Engines”, Rajput R. K., Laxmi publications Pvt. Ltd.

4. “Internal Combustion Engines”, Domkundwar and Domkundwar, Dhanpat Rai

1. “Internal Combustion Engines” R. Yadav, Central Book Depot, Allahabad

2. “Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals”, Heywood, Tata McGraw-

3. “Automotive Engines”, Srinivasan, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd

Prerequisites: Strength of Machine Elements

Use of standards in design, Selection of preferred sizes

Shafts, Keys and couplings

Design of shaft on the basis of lateral rigidity – Castigliano’s theorem.

Unit III (9 Hrs)

A. Welded Joints and Design for Fluctuating Loads

3.“Machine Design”, Kannaiah P., SCITECH Publication Pvt. Ltd. ,Chennai

5. “Design Data”, P.S.G. College of Technology, Coimbatore

Prerequisites: Strength of Machine Elements

1 To know the design procedure of various machine elements

2 To know various design standards

3 To develop ability of static and dynamic analysis of structures

1. Design of Cotter joint/ Knuckle Joint / Levers

3. Design of Screw Jack/ C-Clamp

Prerequisites: Strength of Machine Elements

Belt and Chain drives

Friction Clutches and Brakes

Unit III (8 Hrs)

Rolling contact bearings