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ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI

AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS
REGULATIONS – 2017
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM

B. E. AGRICULTURE ENGINEERING

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

i) To train and educate students with general knowledge and skills in agricultural water
management, agricultural production process, farm machinery and farm management.
ii) To provide a sound theoretical knowledge in engineering principles applied to agriculture
iii) To prepare students for a successful agricultural engineering career integrating all aspects
of engineering in agriculture.
iv) To develop innovative capacity of students for increasing agricultural production with
scarce water resources available.
v) To impart positive and responsive out-reach attitudes, initiative and creative thinking in
their mission as engineers.
vi) To understand ethical issues and responsibility of serving the society and the environment
at large.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs)

Graduates of Agriculture Engineering will have
a) Ability to apply the knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering in agriculture
b) Ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data to prepare farm
specific report
c) Ability to design an irrigation system to meet the desired needs within realistic
Constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, and sustainability
d) Ability to think creatively, to formulate problem statements, to communicate effectively, to
synthesize information, and to evaluate agricultural systems
e) Ability to function in interdisciplinary teams within the Institute and also with other
organizations at National/ International level while planning the research projects.
f) Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for Agricultural
engineering practice.
g) Will develop competencies in computer and automatic control systems, information
systems, mechanical systems, natural resource systems to solve engineering problems
h) Graduates will be able to express themselves clearly in oral and verbal communication
needs.
i) Ability to devise a strategy or action plan to utilize the acquired knowledge in increasing
water- use efficiency, farm mechanization and Post harvest technology etc.
j) Graduates will be capable of self-education in emerging problems and understand the
value of lifelong learning in Food Technology, Farm Machinery and Food Processing.

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PEOs and POs – Agriculture Engineering

POs
PEOs
a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j)

i) X X X

ii) X X X X

X X X
iii)

X X
iv)

X X X
v)

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POa POb POc POd POe POf POg POh POi POj
Communicative English  
Engineering Mathematics I 
Engineering Physics      
Engineering Chemistry      
Problem Solving and Python
     
Programming
SEM 1 Engineering Graphics        
Problem Solving and Python
    
YEAR 1

Programming Laboratory
Physics and Chemistry Laboratory      

Technical English
Engineering Mathematics – II      
Basic Electrical and Electronics
   
Engineering
Engineering Mechanics        
SEM 2 Principles and Practices of Crop
    
Production
Crop Husbandry Laboratory      
Engineering Practices Laboratory     
POa POb POc POd POe POf POg POh POi POj
Transforms and Partial Differential
  
Equations
Soil Science and Engineering    
Thermodynamics      
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics       
YEAR 2

Surveying and Levelling  

Theory of Machines   
SEM 3
Surveying and Levelling Laboratory   
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory         
Interpersonal Skills / Listening and
  
Speaking

Probability and Statistics    

Unit Operations in Agricultural          

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Processing
Farm Tractors    
SEM 4 Hydrology and Water Resources
     
Engineering
Strength of Materials     
Environmental Science and
     
Engineering
Soil Science Laboratory   
Strength of Materials Laboratory     
Advanced Reading and Writing    
POa POb POc POd POe POf POg POh POi POj
Irrigation and Drainage Engineering     
Farm Machinery and Equipment      
Design of Basic Machine Elements       
Post Harvest Technology      
Professional Elective - I
Open Elective - I*
Operation and Maintenance of 
SEM 5      
Farm Machinery Lab
Post Harvest Engineering
     
Laboratory
YEAR 3

Irrigation Field Laboratory       

Professional Communication
Groundwater and Well Engineering      
Food and Dairy Engineering     
Protected Cultivation      
Solar and Wind Energy Engineering      
Professional Elective – II
Professional Elective – III
CAD for Agricultural Engineering      
SEM 6 Drawing of Farm Structures
Study Tour (1 Week)   
Food Process Engineering
       
Laboratory

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POa POb POc POd POe POf POg POh POi POj
Soil and Water Conservation
    
Engineering
Remote Sensing and
Geographical Information      
System
Bio-Energy Resource
     
Technology
Professional Elective – IV
YEAR 4

Open Elective - II*

SEM 7 GIS Laboratory for Agricultural
     
Engineers
Renewable Energy Laboratory       
ICT in Agricultural Engineering
         
Lab Exercises
Industrial Training (4 weeks
         
During VI Semester –Summer)

Professional Elective – V
SEM 8 Professional Elective – VI
Project work          

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PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVES

POa POb POc POd POe POf POg POh POi POj
Systems Analysis and Soft Computing in Agricultural Engineering       
IT in Agricultural Systems      
Climate Change and Adaptation       
Disaster Management      
Human Rights
Agricultural Business Management      
Agricultural Economics and Farm Management        
Agricultural Extension       
Numerical Methods     
Intellectual Property Rights
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security      
Agricultural Waste Management     
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning for Agricultural Engineers     
Storage and Packaging Technology        
Seed Processing Technology      
Heat and Mass Transfer for Agricultural Engineers        
Total Quality Management
Process Engineering of Fruits and Vegetables
Watershed Management       
Micro Irrigation      
On Farm Water Management      
Automation in Irrigation      
Professional Ethics in Engineering
Farm Power and Machinery Management       
Mechanics of Tillage and Traction        
Special Farm Equipment       
Energy Auditing and Management      
Ergonomics and Safety in Agricultural Engineering        
Fundamentals of Nanoscience
Foundation Skills In Integrated Product Development
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ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI

AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS
B. E. AGRICULTURE ENGINEERING
REGULATIONS– 2017
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM
I TO VIII SEMESTERS CURRICULA & SYLLABI

SEMESTER I
SL. COURSE CONTACT
COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
No. CODE PERIODS
THEORY
1. HS8151 Communicative English HS 4 4 0 0 4
2. MA8151 Engineering
BS 4 4 0 0 4
Mathematics – I
3. PH8151 Engineering Physics BS 3 3 0 0 3
4. CY8151 Engineering Chemistry BS 3 3 0 0 3
5. GE8151 Problem Solving and
ES 3 3 0 0 3
Python Programming
6. GE8152 Engineering Graphics ES 6 2 0 4 4
PRACTICAL
7. GE8161 Problem Solving and ES 4 0 0 4 2
Python Programming
Laboratory
8. BS8161 Physics and Chemistry BS 4 0 0 4 2
Laboratory
TOTAL 31 19 0 12 25

SEMESTER II

SL. COURSE CONTACT

COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
No. CODE PERIODS
THEORY
1. HS8251 Technical English HS 4 4 0 0 4
2. MA8251 Engineering BS 4 4 0 0 4
Mathematics – II
3. BE8251 Basic Electrical and ES 3 3 0 0 3
Electronics Engineering
4. GE8292 Engineering Mechanics ES 5 3 2 0 4
5. AI8201 Principles and Practices of PC 3 3 0 0 3
Crop Production
PRACTICAL
6. GE8261 Engineering Practices ES 4 0 0 4 2
Laboratory
7. AI8211 Crop Husbandry PC 4 0 0 4 2
Laboratory
TOTAL 27 17 2 8 22

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SEMESTER III

SL. COURSE CONTACT

COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
No. CODE PERIODS
THEORY
1. MA8353 Transforms and Partial BS 4 4 0 0 4
Differential Equations
2. AI8301 Soil Science and PC 3 3 0 0 3
Engineering
3. AI8302 Fluid Mechanics and PC 4 4 0 0 4
Hydraulics
4. AI8303 Theory of Machines PC 3 3 0 0 3
5. CE8304 Surveying and Levelling ES 3 3 0 0 3
6. MF8491 Thermodynamics ES 5 3 2 0 4
PRACTICAL
7. CE8312 Surveying and Levelling ES 4 0 0 4 2
Laboratory
8. AI8311 Fluid Mechanics PC 2 0 0 2 1
Laboratory
9. HS8381 Interpersonal Skills / EEC 2 0 0 2 1
Listening and Speaking
TOTAL 30 20 2 8 25
SEMESTER IV
SL. COURSE CONTACT
COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
No. CODE PERIODS
THEORY
1. MA8391 Probability and Statistics BS 4 4 0 0 4
2. AI8401 Unit Operations in PC 3 3 0 0 3
Agricultural Processing
3. AI8402 Farm Tractors PC 3 3 0 0 3
4. CE8091 Hydrology and Water PC 3 3 0 0 3
Resources Engineering
5. CE8393 Strength of Materials ES 4 4 0 0 4
6. GE8291 Environmental Science HS 3 3 0 0 3
and Engineering
PRACTICAL
7. AI8411 Soil Science Laboratory PC 2 0 0 2 1
8. CE8481 Strength of Materials ES 4 0 0 4 2
Laboratory
9. HS8461 Advanced Reading and EEC 2 0 0 2 1
Writing
TOTAL 28 20 0 8 24

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SEMESTER V
SL. COURSE CONTACT
COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
No. CODE PERIODS
THEORY
1. AI8501 Irrigation and Drainage PC 3 3 0 0 3
Engineering
2. AI8502 Farm Machinery and PC 3 3 0 0 3
Equipment
3. AI8503 Design of Basic Machine PC 4 4 0 0 4
Elements
4. AI8504 Post Harvest Technology PC 3 3 0 0 3
5. Professional Elective - I PE 3 3 0 0 3
6. Open Elective - I* OE 3 3 0 0 3
PRACTICAL
7. AI8511 Operation and PC 4 0 0 4 2
Maintenance of Farm
Machinery Lab
8. AI8512 Post Harvest Engineering PC 4 0 0 4 2
Laboratory
9. AI8513 Irrigation Field Laboratory PC 4 0 0 4 2
10. HS8581 Professional EEC 2 0 0 2 1
Communication
TOTAL 33 19 0 14 26

SEMESTER VI
SL. COURSE CONTACT
COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
No. CODE PERIODS
THEORY
1. AI8601 Groundwater and Well PC 3 3 0 0 3
Engineering
2. AI8602 Food and Dairy PC 3 3 0 0 3
Engineering
3. AI8603 Protected Cultivation PC 3 3 0 0 3
4. AI8604 Solar and Wind Energy PC 3 3 0 0 3
Engineering
5. Professional Elective – II PE 3 3 0 0 3
6. Professional Elective – III PE 3 3 0 0 3
PRACTICAL
7. AI8611 CAD for Agricultural PC 4 0 0 4 2
Engineering
8. AI8612 Drawing of Farm PC 4 0 0 4 2
Structures
9. AI8613 Study Tour(1 Week) EEC 0 0 0 0 1
10. AI8614 Food Process Engineering PC 4 0 0 4 2
Laboratory
TOTAL 30 18 0 12 25

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SEMESTER VII
SL. COURSE CONTACT
COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
No. CODE PERIODS
THEORY
1. AI8701 Soil and Water PC 3 3 0 0 3
Conservation Engineering
2. AI8702 Remote Sensing and PC 3 3 0 0 3
Geographical Information
System
3. AI8703 Bio-Energy Resource PC 3 3 0 0 3
Technology
4. Professional Elective – IV PE 3 3 0 0 3
5. Open Elective - II* OE 3 3 0 0 3
PRACTICAL
6. AI8711 GIS Laboratory for PC 4 0 0 4 2
Agricultural Engineers
7. AI8712 Renewable Energy PC 4 0 0 4 2
Laboratory
8. AI8713 ICT in Agricultural PC 2 0 0 2 1
Engineering Lab
Excercises
9. AI8714 Industrial Training EEC 0 0 0 0 2
(4 weeks During VI
Semester –Summer)
TOTAL 25 15 0 10 22

SEMESTER VIII
SL. COURSE CONTACT
COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
No. CODE PERIODS
THEORY
1. Professional Elective – V PE 3 3 0 0 3
2. Professional Elective – VI PE 3 3 0 0 3
PRACTICAL
3. AI8811 Project work EEC 20 0 0 20 10
TOTAL 26 6 0 20 16

TOTAL NO. OF CREDITS: 185

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HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (HS)

SL. COURSE CONTACT

COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
No. CODE PERIODS
1. HS8151 Communicative HS 4 4 0 0 4
English
2. HS8251 Technical English HS 4 4 0 0 4
3. GE8291 Environmental HS 3 3 0 0 3
Science and
Engineering

BASIC SCIENCES (BS)

SL. COURSE CONTACT
COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
No. CODE PERIODS
1. MA8151 Engineering BS 4 4 0 0 4
Mathematics – I
2. PH8151 Engineering Physics BS 3 3 0 0 3
3. BS8161 Physics and BS 4 0 0 4 2
Chemistry
Laboratory
4. MA8251 Engineering BS 4 4 0 0 4
Mathematics – II
5. CY8151 Engineering BS 3 3 0 0 3
Chemistry
6. MA8353 Transforms and BS 4 4 0 0 4
Partial Differential
Equations
7. MA8391 Probability and BS 4 4 0 0 4
Statistics
ENGINEERING SCIENCES (ES)
SL. COURSE CONTACT
COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
No. CODE PERIODS
1. GE8151 Problem Solving and ES 3 3 0 0 3
Python Programming
2. GE8152 Engineering Graphics ES 6 2 0 4 4
3. GE8161 Problem Solving and ES 4 0 0 4 2
Python Programming
Laboratory
4. BE8251 Basic Electrical and ES 3 3 0 0 3
Electronics
Engineering
5. GE8292 Engineering ES 5 3 2 0 4
Mechanics
6. GE8261 Engineering Practices ES 4 0 0 4 2
Laboratory
7. MF8491 Thermodynamics ES 5 3 2 0 4
8. CE8304 Surveying and ES 3 3 0 0 3
Levelling
9. CE8312 Surveying and ES 4 0 0 4 2
Levelling Laboratory
10. CE8481 Strength of Materials
ES 4 0 0 4 2
Laboratory
11 CE8393 Strength of Materials ES 4 4 0 0 4

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PROFESSIONAL CORE (PC)

SL. COURSE CONTACT

COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
No. CODE PERIODS
1. AI8201 Principles and PC 3 3 0 0 3
Practices of Crop
Production
2. AI8211 Crop Husbandry PC 4 0 0 4 2
Laboratory
3. AI8301 Soil Science and PC 3 3 0 0 3
Engineering
4. AI8302 Fluid Mechanics and PC 4 4 0 0 4
Hydraulics
5. AI8303 Theory of Machines PC 3 3 0 0 3
6. AI8311 Fluid Mechanics PC 2 0 0 2 1
Laboratory
7. AI8401 Unit Operations in PC 3 3 0 0 3
Agricultural Processing
8. AI8402 Farm Tractors PC 3 3 0 0 3
9. AI8411 Soil Science PC 2 0 0 2 1
Laboratory
10. CE8091 Hydrology and Water PC 3 3 0 0 3
Resources Engineering
11. AI8501 Irrigation and Drainage PC 3 3 0 0 3
Engineering
12. AI8502 Farm Machinery and PC 3 3 0 0 3
Equipment
13. AI8503 Design of Basic PC 4 4 0 0 4
Machine Elements
14. AI8504 Post Harvest PC 3 3 0 0 3
Technology
15. AI8511 Operation and PC 4 0 0 4 2
Maintenance of
Farm Machinery Lab
16. AI8512 Post Harvest PC 4 0 0 4 2
Engineering Laboratory
17. AI8513 Irrigation Field PC 4 0 0 4 2
Laboratory
18. AI8601 Groundwater and Well PC 3 3 0 0 3
Engineering
19. AI8602 Food and Dairy PC 3 3 0 0 3
Engineering
20. AI8603 Protected Cultivation PC 3 3 0 0 3
21. AI8604 Solar and Wind Energy PC 3 3 0 0 3
Engineering
22. AI8611 CAD for Agricultural PC 4 0 0 4 2
Engineering
23. AI8612 Drawing of Farm PC 4 0 0 4 2
Structures
24. AI8614 Food Process PC 4 0 0 4 2
Engineering Laboratory
25. AI8701 Soil and Water PC 3 3 0 0 3
Conservation
Engineering

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26. AI8702 Remote Sensing and PC 3 3 0 0 3

Geographical
Information System
27. AI8703 Bio-Energy Resource PC 3 3 0 0 3
Technology
28. AI8711 GIS Laboratory for PC 4 0 0 4 2
Agricultural Engineers
29. AI8712 Renewable Energy PC 4 0 0 4 2
Laboratory
30. AI8713 ICT in Agricultural PC 2 0 0 2 1
Engineering Lab
Exercises

EMPLOYABILITY ENHANCEMENT COURSES (EEC)

SL. COURSE CONTACT
COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
No. CODE PERIODS
1. HS8381 Interpersonal Skills / EEC 2 0 0 2 1
Listening and Speaking
2. HS8461 Advanced reading and EEC 2 0 0 2 1
Writing
3. AI8613 Study tour ( 1 week) EEC 0 0 0 0 1
4. HS8581 Professional EEC 2 0 0 2 1
Communication
5. AI8714 Industrial Training EEC 0 0 0 0 2
(4 weeks During VI
Semester –Summer)
6. AI8811 Project work EEC 20 0 0 20 10
PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVE
SEMESTER V
ELECTIVE - I
SL. COURSE COURSE TITLE CATEGORY CONTACT L T P C
No. CODE PERIODS
1. AI8001 Systems Analysis and Soft PE 3 3 0 0 3
Computing in Agricultural
Engineering
2. AI8002 IT in Agricultural Systems PE 3 3 0 0 3
3. AI8003 Climate change and PE 3 3 0 0 3
adaptation
4. GE8071 Disaster Management PE 3 3 0 0 3
5. GE8074 Human Rights PE 3 3 0 0 3

SEMESTER VI
ELECTIVE - II
SL. COURSE COURSE TITLE CATEGORY CONTACT L T P C
No. CODE PERIODS
1. AI8004 Agricultural Business PE 3 3 0 0 3
Management
2. AI8005 Agricultural Economics and PE 3 3 0 0 3
Farm Management
3. AI8006 Agricultural Extension PE 3 3 0 0 3
4. MA8491 Numerical Methods PE 4 4 0 0 4
5. GE8075 Intellectual Property Rights PE 3 3 0 0 3

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SEMESTER VI
ELECTIVE - III

SL. COURSE CONTACT

COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
No. CODE PERIODS
1. AI8007 Agricultural Waste PE 3 3 0 0 3
Management
2. AI8008 Sustainable Agriculture and PE 3 3 0 0 3
Food Security
SEMESTER VII
ELECTIVE – IV
SL. COURSE CONTACT
COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
No. CODE PERIODS
1. AI8009 Refrigeration and Air PE 3 3 0 0 3
Conditioning for Agricultural
Engineers
2. AI8010 Storage and Packaging PE 3 3 0 0 3
Technology
3. AI8011 Seed Processing Technology PE 3 3 0 0 3
4. AI8012 Heat and Mass Transfer for PE 3 3 0 0 3
Agricultural Engineers
5. AI8013 Process Engineering of Fruits PE 3 3 0 0 3
and Vegetables
6. GE8077 Total Quality Management PE 3 3 0 0 3
7. GE8072 Foundation Skills In
Integrated Product PE 3 3 0 0 3
Development
SEMESTER VIII
ELECTIVE - V
SL. COURSE CONTACT
COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
No. CODE PERIODS
1. AI8014 Watershed Management PE 3 3 0 0 3
2. AI8015 Micro Irrigation PE 3 3 0 0 3
3. AI8016 On Farm Water Management PE 3 3 0 0 3
4. AI8017 Automation in Irrigation PE 3 3 0 0 3
5. GE8076 Professional Ethics in PE 3 3 0 0 3
Engineering
SEMESTER VIII
ELECTIVE - VI
SL. COURSE CONTACT
COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
No. CODE PERIODS
1. AI8018 Farm Power and Machinery PE 3 3 0 0 3
Management
2. AI8019 Mechanics of Tillage and PE 3 3 0 0 3
Traction
3. AI8020 Special Farm Equipment PE 3 3 0 0 3
4. AI8021 Energy Auditing and PE 3 3 0 0 3
Management
5. AI8022 Ergonomics and Safety in PE 3 3 0 0 3
Agricultural Engineering
6. GE8073 Fundamentals of Nano PE 3 3 0 0 3
Science

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SUMMARY
CREDITS
SUBJECT CREDITS AS PER SEMESTER
S.NO TOTAL
AREA I II III IV V VI VII VIII
1. HS 4 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 11
2. BS 12 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 24
3. ES 9 9 9 6 0 0 0 0 33
4. PC 0 5 11 10 19 18 14 0 77
5. PE 0 0 0 0 3 6 3 6 18
6. OE 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 6
7. EEC 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 10 16
Total 25 22 25 24 26 25 22 16 185
Non
8. Credit/
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HS8151 COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH L T P C

4 0 0 4
OBJECTIVES:
 To develop the basic reading and writing skills of first year engineering and technology
students.
 To help learners develop their listening skills, which will, enable them listen to lectures
and comprehend them by asking questions; seeking clarifications.
 To help learners develop their speaking skills and speak fluently in real contexts.
 To help learners develop vocabulary of a general kind by developing their reading skills
UNIT I SHARING INFORMATION RELATED TO ONESELF/FAMILY& FRIENDS 12
Reading- short comprehension passages, practice in skimming-scanning and predicting-
Writing- completing sentences- - developing hints. Listening- short texts- short formal and
informal conversations. Speaking- introducing oneself - exchanging personal information-
Language development- Wh- Questions- asking and answering-yes or no questions- parts of
speech. Vocabulary development-- prefixes- suffixes- articles.- count/ uncount nouns.
UNIT II GENERAL READING AND FREE WRITING 12
Reading - comprehension-pre-reading-post reading- comprehension questions (multiple choice
questions and /or short questions/ open-ended questions)-inductive reading- short narratives
and descriptions from newspapers including dialogues and conversations (also used as short
Listening texts)- register- Writing – paragraph writing- topic sentence- main ideas- free writing,
short narrative descriptions using some suggested vocabulary and structures –Listening-
telephonic conversations. Speaking – sharing information of a personal kind—greeting – taking
leave- Language development – prepositions, conjunctions Vocabulary development-
guessing meanings of words in context.
UNIT III GRAMMAR AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT 12
Reading- short texts and longer passages (close reading) Writing- understanding text
structure- use of reference words and discourse markers-coherence-jumbled sentences
Listening – listening to longer texts and filling up the table- product description- narratives from
different sources. Speaking- asking about routine actions and expressing opinions. Language
development- degrees of comparison- pronouns- direct vs indirect questions- Vocabulary
development – single word substitutes- adverbs.
UNIT IV READING AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT 12
Reading- comprehension-reading longer texts- reading different types of texts- magazines
Writing- letter writing, informal or personal letters-e-mails-conventions of personal email-
Listening- listening to dialogues or conversations and completing exercises based on them.
Speaking- speaking about oneself- speaking about one’s friend- Language development-
Tenses- simple present-simple past- present continuous and past continuous- Vocabulary
development- synonyms-antonyms- phrasal verbs.
UNIT V EXTENDED WRITING 12
Reading- longer texts- close reading –Writing- brainstorming -writing short essays –
developing an outline- identifying main and subordinate ideas- dialogue writing-Listening –
listening to talks- conversations- Speaking – participating in conversations- short group
conversations-Language development-modal verbs- present/ past perfect tense - Vocabulary
development-collocations- fixed and semi-fixed expressions.
OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
• Read articles of a general kind in magazines and newspapers.
• Participate effectively in informal conversations; introduce themselves and their friends
and express opinions in English.
• Comprehend conversations and short talks delivered in English
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TEXT BOOKS:
1. Board of Editors. Using English A Coursebook for Undergarduate Engineers and
Technologists. Orient BlackSwan Limited, Hyderabad: 2015
2. Richards, C. Jack. Interchange Students’ Book-2 New Delhi: CUP, 2015.
REFERENCES
1. Bailey, Stephen. Academic Writing: A practical guide for students. New York:
Rutledge,2011.
2. Comfort, Jeremy, et al. Speaking Effectively : Developing Speaking Skillsfor
BusinessEnglish. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge: Reprint 2011
3. Dutt P. Kiranmai and RajeevanGeeta. Basic Communication Skills, Foundation Books:
2013
4. Means,L. Thomas and Elaine Langlois. English & Communication For Colleges.
CengageLearning ,USA: 2007
5. Redston, Chris &Gillies Cunningham Face2Face (Pre-intermediate Student’s Book&
Workbook) Cambridge University Press, New Delhi: 2005

MA8151 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS – I L T P C

4 0 0 4
OBJECTIVES :
 The goal of this course is to achieve conceptual understanding and to retain the best
traditions of traditional calculus. The syllabus is designed to provide the basic tools of
calculus mainly for the purpose of modelling the engineering problems mathematically and
obtaining solutions. This is a foundation course which mainly deals with topics such as
single variable and multivariable calculus and plays an important role in the understanding
of science, engineering, economics and computer science, among other disciplines.

UNIT I DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS 12

Representation of functions - Limit of a function - Continuity - Derivatives - Differentiation rules -
Maxima and Minima of functions of one variable.

UNIT II FUNCTIONS OF SEVERAL VARIABLES 12

Partial differentiation – Homogeneous functions and Euler’s theorem – Total derivative – Change
of variables – Jacobians – Partial differentiation of implicit functions – Taylor’s series for functions
of two variables – Maxima and minima of functions of two variables – Lagrange’s method of
undetermined multipliers.

UNIT III INTEGRAL CALCULUS 12

Definite and Indefinite integrals - Substitution rule - Techniques of Integration - Integration by
parts, Trigonometric integrals, Trigonometric substitutions, Integration of rational functions by
partial fraction, Integration of irrational functions - Improper integrals.

UNIT IV MULTIPLE INTEGRALS 12

Double integrals – Change of order of integration – Double integrals in polar coordinates – Area
enclosed by plane curves – Triple integrals – Volume of solids – Change of variables in double
and triple integrals.

UNIT V DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 12

Higher order linear differential equations with constant coefficients - Method of variation of
parameters – Homogenous equation of Euler’s and Legendre’s type – System of simultaneous
linear differential equations with constant coefficients - Method of undetermined coefficients.
TOTAL : 60 PERIODS
OUTCOMES :
After completing this course, students should demonstrate competency in the following skills:
 Use both the limit definition and rules of differentiation to differentiate functions.
 Apply differentiation to solve maxima and minima problems.
 Evaluate integrals both by using Riemann sums and by using the Fundamental Theorem of
Calculus.
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 Apply integration to compute multiple integrals, area, volume, integrals in polar

coordinates, in addition to change of order and change of variables.
 Evaluate integrals using techniques of integration, such as substitution, partial fractions
and integration by parts.
 Determine convergence/divergence of improper integrals and evaluate convergent
improper integrals.
 Apply various techniques in solving differential equations.
TEXT BOOKS :
1. Grewal B.S., “Higher Engineering Mathematics”, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 43 rd
Edition, 2014.
2. James Stewart, "Calculus: Early Transcendentals", Cengage Learning, 7th Edition, New
Delhi, 2015. [For Units I & III - Sections 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.7(Tangents problems only), 2.8,
3.1 to 3.6, 3.11, 4.1, 4.3, 5.1(Area problems only), 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 (excluding net change
theorem), 5.5, 7.1 - 7.4 and 7.8].
REFERENCES :
1. Anton, H, Bivens, I and Davis, S, "Calculus", Wiley, 10th Edition, 2016.
2. Jain R.K. and Iyengar S.R.K., “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”, Narosa Publications,
New Delhi, 3rd Edition, 2007.
3. Narayanan, S. and Manicavachagom Pillai, T. K., “Calculus" Volume I and II, S.
Viswanathan Publishers Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, 2007.
4. Srimantha Pal and Bhunia, S.C, "Engineering Mathematics" Oxford University Press, 2015.
5. Weir, M.D and Joel Hass, "Thomas Calculus", 12th Edition, Pearson India, 2016.

PH8151 ENGINEERING PHYSICS L T P C

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES:
 To enhance the fundamental knowledge in Physics and its applications relevant to various
streams of Engineering and Technology.
UNIT I PROPERTIES OF MATTER 9
Elasticity – Stress-strain diagram and its uses - factors affecting elastic modulus and tensile
strength – torsional stress and deformations – twisting couple - torsion pendulum: theory and
experiment - bending of beams - bending moment – cantilever: theory and experiment – uniform
and non-uniform bending: theory and experiment - I-shaped girders - stress due to bending in
beams.
UNIT II WAVES AND FIBER OPTICS 9
Oscillatory motion – forced and damped oscillations: differential equation and its solution – plane
progressive waves – wave equation. Lasers : population of energy levels, Einstein’s A and B
coefficients derivation – resonant cavity, optical amplification (qualitative) – Semiconductor lasers:
homojunction and heterojunction – Fiber optics: principle, numerical aperture and acceptance
angle - types of optical fibres (material, refractive index, mode) – losses associated with optical
fibers - fibre optic sensors: pressure and displacement.

UNIT III THERMAL PHYSICS 9

Transfer of heat energy – thermal expansion of solids and liquids – expansion joints - bimetallic
strips - thermal conduction, convection and radiation – heat conductions in solids – thermal
conductivity - Forbe’s and Lee’s disc method: theory and experiment - conduction through
compound media (series and parallel) – thermal insulation – applications: heat exchangers,
refrigerators, ovens and solar water heaters.

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UNIT IV QUANTUM PHYSICS 9

Black body radiation – Planck’s theory (derivation) – Compton effect: theory and experimental
verification – wave particle duality – electron diffraction – concept of wave function and its physical
significance – Schrödinger’s wave equation – time independent and time dependent equations –
particle in a one-dimensional rigid box – tunnelling (qualitative) - scanning tunnelling microscope.
UNIT V CRYSTAL PHYSICS 9
Single crystalline, polycrystalline and amorphous materials – single crystals: unit cell, crystal
systems, Bravais lattices, directions and planes in a crystal, Miller indices – inter-planar distances
- coordination number and packing factor for SC, BCC, FCC, HCP and diamond structures -
crystal imperfections: point defects, line defects – Burger vectors, stacking faults – role of
imperfections in plastic deformation - growth of single crystals: solution and melt growth
techniques.
TOTAL :45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course,
 the students will gain knowledge on the basics of properties of matter and its applications,
 the students will acquire knowledge on the concepts of waves and optical devices and their
applications in fibre optics,
 the students will have adequate knowledge on the concepts of thermal properties of
materials and their applications in expansion joints and heat exchangers,
 the students will get knowledge on advanced physics concepts of quantum theory and its
applications in tunneling microscopes, and
 the students will understand the basics of crystals, their structures and different crystal
growth techniques.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Bhattacharya, D.K. & Poonam, T. “Engineering Physics”. Oxford University Press, 2015.
2. Gaur, R.K. & Gupta, S.L. “Engineering Physics”. Dhanpat Rai Publishers, 2012.
3. Pandey, B.K. & Chaturvedi, S. “Engineering Physics”. Cengage Learning India, 2012.
REFERENCES:
1. Halliday, D., Resnick, R. & Walker, J. “Principles of Physics”. Wiley, 2015.
2. Serway, R.A. & Jewett, J.W. “Physics for Scientists and Engineers”. Cengage Learning,
2010.
3. Tipler, P.A. & Mosca, G. “Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics’.
W.H.Freeman, 2007.

CY8151 ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY L T P C

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES:
 To make the students conversant with boiler feed water requirements, related problems
and water treatment techniques.
 To develop an understanding of the basic concepts of phase rule and its applications to
single and two component systems and appreciate the purpose and significance of alloys.
 Preparation, properties and applications of engineering materials.
 Types of fuels, calorific value calculations, manufacture of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels.
 Principles and generation of energy in batteries, nuclear reactors, solar cells, wind mills
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UNIT I WATER AND ITS TREATMENT 9

Hardness of water – types – expression of hardness – units – estimation of hardness of water by
EDTA – numerical problems – boiler troubles (scale and sludge) – treatment of boiler feed water –
Internal treatment (phosphate, colloidal, sodium aluminate and calgon conditioning) external
treatment – Ion exchange process, zeolite process – desalination of brackish water - Reverse
Osmosis.

UNIT II SURFACE CHEMISTRY AND CATALYSIS 9

Adsorption: Types of adsorption – adsorption of gases on solids – adsorption of solute from
solutions – adsorption isotherms – Freundlich’s adsorption isotherm – Langmuir’s adsorption
isotherm – contact theory – kinetics of surface reactions, unimolecular reactions, Langmuir -
applications of adsorption on pollution abatement.
Catalysis: Catalyst – types of catalysis – criteria – autocatalysis – catalytic poisoning and catalytic
promoters - acid base catalysis – applications (catalytic convertor) – enzyme catalysis– Michaelis
– Menten equation.

UNIT III ALLOYS AND PHASE RULE 9

Alloys: Introduction- Definition- properties of alloys- significance of alloying, functions and effect of
alloying elements- Nichrome and stainless steel (18/8) – heat treatment of steel. Phase rule:
Introduction, definition of terms with examples, one component system -water system - reduced
phase rule - thermal analysis and cooling curves - two component systems - lead-silver system -
Pattinson process.

UNIT IV FUELS AND COMBUSTION 9

Fuels: Introduction - classification of fuels - coal - analysis of coal (proximate and ultimate) -
carbonization - manufacture of metallurgical coke (Otto Hoffmann method) - petroleum -
manufacture of synthetic petrol (Bergius process) - knocking - octane number - diesel oil - cetane
number - natural gas - compressed natural gas (CNG) - liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) - power
alcohol and biodiesel. Combustion of fuels: Introduction - calorific value - higher and lower calorific
values- theoretical calculation of calorific value - ignition temperature - spontaneous ignition
temperature - explosive range - flue gas analysis (ORSAT Method).

UNIT V ENERGY SOURCES AND STORAGE DEVICES 9

Nuclear fission - controlled nuclear fission - nuclear fusion - differences between nuclear fission
and fusion - nuclear chain reactions - nuclear energy - light water nuclear power plant - breeder
reactor - solar energy conversion - solar cells - wind energy. Batteries, fuel cells and
supercapacitors: Types of batteries – primary battery (dry cell) secondary battery (lead acid
battery, lithium-ion-battery) fuel cells – H2-O2 fuel cell.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
 The knowledge gained on engineering materials, fuels, energy sources and water
treatment techniques will facilitate better understanding of engineering processes and
applications for further learning.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. S. S. Dara and S. S. Umare, “A Textbook of Engineering Chemistry”, S. Chand & Company
LTD, New Delhi, 2015
2. P. C. Jain and Monika Jain, “Engineering Chemistry” Dhanpat Rai Publishing Company (P)
LTD, New Delhi, 2015
3. S. Vairam, P. Kalyani and Suba Ramesh, “Engineering Chemistry”, Wiley India PVT, LTD,
New Delhi, 2013.
REFERENCES:
1. Friedrich Emich, “Engineering Chemistry”, Scientific International PVT, LTD, New Delhi,
2014.
2. Prasanta Rath, “Engineering Chemistry”, Cengage Learning India PVT, LTD, Delhi, 2015.
3. Shikha Agarwal, “Engineering Chemistry-Fundamentals and Applications”, Cambridge
University Press, Delhi, 2015.
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GE8151 PROBLEM SOLVING AND PYTHON PROGRAMMING LT PC

3 00 3
OBJECTIVES:
 To know the basics of algorithmic problem solving
 To read and write simple Python programs.
 To develop Python programs with conditionals and loops.
 To define Python functions and call them.
 To use Python data structures –- lists, tuples, dictionaries.
 To do input/output with files in Python.
UNIT I ALGORITHMIC PROBLEM SOLVING 9
Algorithms, building blocks of algorithms (statements, state, control flow, functions), notation
(pseudo code, flow chart, programming language), algorithmic problem solving, simple strategies
for developing algorithms (iteration, recursion). Illustrative problems: find minimum in a list, insert a
card in a list of sorted cards, guess an integer number in a range, Towers of Hanoi.
UNIT II DATA, EXPRESSIONS, STATEMENTS 9
Python interpreter and interactive mode; values and types: int, float, boolean, string, and list;
variables, expressions, statements, tuple assignment, precedence of operators, comments;
modules and functions, function definition and use, flow of execution, parameters and arguments;
Illustrative programs: exchange the values of two variables, circulate the values of n variables,
distance between two points.
UNIT III CONTROL FLOW, FUNCTIONS 9
Conditionals: Boolean values and operators, conditional (if), alternative (if-else), chained
conditional (if-elif-else); Iteration: state, while, for, break, continue, pass; Fruitful functions: return
values, parameters, local and global scope, function composition, recursion; Strings: string slices,
immutability, string functions and methods, string module; Lists as arrays. Illustrative programs:
square root, gcd, exponentiation, sum an array of numbers, linear search, binary search.

UNIT IV LISTS, TUPLES, DICTIONARIES 9

Lists: list operations, list slices, list methods, list loop, mutability, aliasing, cloning lists, list
parameters; Tuples: tuple assignment, tuple as return value; Dictionaries: operations and
methods; advanced list processing - list comprehension; Illustrative programs: selection sort,
insertion sort, mergesort, histogram.
UNIT V FILES, MODULES, PACKAGES 9
Files and exception: text files, reading and writing files, format operator; command line arguments,
errors and exceptions, handling exceptions, modules, packages; Illustrative programs: word count,
copy file.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to
 Develop algorithmic solutions to simple computational problems
 Read, write, execute by hand simple Python programs.
 Structure simple Python programs for solving problems.
 Decompose a Python program into functions.
 Represent compound data using Python lists, tuples, dictionaries.
 Read and write data from/to files in Python Programs.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Allen B. Downey, ``Think Python: How to Think Like a Computer Scientist’’, 2 nd edition,
Updated for Python 3, Shroff/O’Reilly Publishers, 2016 (http://greenteapress.com/wp/think-
python/)
2. Guido van Rossum and Fred L. Drake Jr, “An Introduction to Python – Revised and
updated for Python 3.2, Network Theory Ltd., 2011.

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REFERENCES:
1. Charles Dierbach, “Introduction to Computer Science using Python: A Computational
Problem-Solving Focus, Wiley India Edition, 2013.
2. John V Guttag, “Introduction to Computation and Programming Using Python’’, Revised
and expanded Edition, MIT Press , 2013
3. Kenneth A. Lambert, “Fundamentals of Python: First Programs”, CENGAGE Learning,
2012.
4. Paul Gries, Jennifer Campbell and Jason Montojo, “Practical Programming: An Introduction
to Computer Science using Python 3”, Second edition, Pragmatic Programmers,LLC,2013.
5. Robert Sedgewick, Kevin Wayne, Robert Dondero, “Introduction to Programming in
Python: An Inter-disciplinary Approach, Pearson India Education Services Pvt. Ltd., 2016.
6. Timothy A. Budd, “Exploring Python”, Mc-Graw Hill Education (India) Private Ltd.,, 2015.

GE8152 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS L T P C

2 0 4 4

OBJECTIVES:
 To develop in students, graphic skills for communication of concepts, ideas and design of
Engineering products.
 T o expose them to existing national standards related to technical drawings.
CONCEPTS AND CONVENTIONS (Not for Examination) 1
Importance of graphics in engineering applications – Use of drafting instruments – BIS
conventions and specifications – Size, layout and folding of drawing sheets – Lettering and
dimensioning.
UNIT I PLANE CURVES AND FREEHAND SKETCHING 7+12
Basic Geometrical constructions, Curves used in engineering practices: Conics – Construction of
ellipse, parabola and hyperbola by eccentricity method – Construction of cycloid – construction of
involutes of square and circle – Drawing of tangents and normal to the above curves.
Visualization concepts and Free Hand sketching: Visualization principles –Representation of Three
Dimensional objects – Layout of views- Freehand sketching of multiple views from pictorial views
of objects
UNIT II PROJECTION OF POINTS, LINES AND PLANE SURFACE 6+12
Orthographic projection- principles-Principal planes-First angle projection-projection of points.
Projection of straight lines (only First angle projections) inclined to both the principal planes -
Determination of true lengths and true inclinations by rotating line method and traces Projection
of planes (polygonal and circular surfaces) inclined to both the principal planes by rotating object
method.
UNIT III PROJECTION OF SOLIDS 5+12
Projection of simple solids like prisms, pyramids, cylinder, cone and truncated solids when the
axis is inclined to one of the principal planes by rotating object method.
UNIT IV PROJECTION OF SECTIONED SOLIDS AND DEVELOPMENT OF
SURFACES 5+12
Sectioning of above solids in simple vertical position when the cutting plane is inclined to the one
of the principal planes and perpendicular to the other – obtaining true shape of section.
Development of lateral surfaces of simple and sectioned solids – Prisms, pyramids cylinders and
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UNIT V ISOMETRIC AND PERSPECTIVE PROJECTIONS 6+12

Principles of isometric projection – isometric scale –Isometric projections of simple solids and
truncated solids - Prisms, pyramids, cylinders, cones- combination of two solid objects in simple
vertical positions - Perspective projection of simple solids-Prisms, pyramids and cylinders by
visual ray method .
TOTAL: 90 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
 familiarize with the fundamentals and standards of Engineering graphics
 perform freehand sketching of basic geometrical constructions and multiple views of
objects.
 project orthographic projections of lines and plane surfaces.
 draw projections and solids and development of surfaces.
 visualize and to project isometric and perspective sections of simple solids.
TEXT BOOK:
1. Natrajan K.V., “A text book of Engineering Graphics”, Dhanalakshmi Publishers, Chennai,
2009.
2. Venugopal K. and Prabhu Raja V., “Engineering Graphics”, New Age International (P)
Limited, 2008.
REFERENCES:
1. Basant Agarwal and Agarwal C.M., “Engineering Drawing”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Limited, New Delhi, 2008.
2. Bhatt N.D. and Panchal V.M., “Engineering Drawing”, Charotar Publishing House, 50 th
Edition, 2010.
3. Gopalakrishna K.R., “Engineering Drawing” (Vol. I&II combined), Subhas Stores,
Bangalore, 2007.
4. Luzzader, Warren.J. and Duff,John M., “Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing with an
introduction to Interactive Computer Graphics for Design and Production, Eastern
Economy Edition, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2005.
5. N S Parthasarathy And Vela Murali, “Engineering Graphics”, Oxford University, Press, New
Delhi, 2015.
6. Shah M.B., and Rana B.C., “Engineering Drawing”, Pearson, 2nd Edition, 2009.
Publication of Bureau of Indian Standards:
1. IS 10711 – 2001: Technical products Documentation – Size and lay out of drawing
sheets.
2. IS 9609 (Parts 0 & 1) – 2001: Technical products Documentation – Lettering.
3. IS 10714 (Part 20) – 2001 & SP 46 – 2003: Lines for technical drawings.
4. IS 11669 – 1986 & SP 46 – 2003: Dimensioning of Technical Drawings.
5. IS 15021 (Parts 1 to 4) – 2001: Technical drawings – Projection Methods.
Special points applicable to University Examinations on Engineering Graphics:
1. There will be five questions, each of either or type covering all units of the syllabus.
2. All questions will carry equal marks of 20 each making a total of 100.
3. The answer paper shall consist of drawing sheets of A3 size only. The
students will be permitted to use appropriate scale to fit solution within A3 size.
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GE8161 PROBLEM SOLVING AND PYTHON PROGRAMMING LABORATORY LTPC

004 2
OBJECTIVES:
• To write, test, and debug simple Python programs.
• To implement Python programs with conditionals and loops.
• Use functions for structuring Python programs.
• Represent compound data using Python lists, tuples, dictionaries.
• Read and write data from/to files in Python.
LIST OF PROGRAMS
1. Compute the GCD of two numbers.
2. Find the square root of a number (Newton’s method)
3. Exponentiation (power of a number)
4. Find the maximum of a list of numbers
5. Linear search and Binary search
6. Selection sort, Insertion sort
7. Merge sort
8. First n prime numbers
9. Multiply matrices
10. Programs that take command line arguments (word count)
11. Find the most frequent words in a text read from a file
12. Simulate elliptical orbits in Pygame
13. Simulate bouncing ball using Pygame
PLATFORM NEEDED
Python 3 interpreter for Windows/Linux
TOTAL : 60 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to
• Write, test, and debug simple Python programs.
• Implement Python programs with conditionals and loops.
• Develop Python programs step-wise by defining functions and calling them.
• Use Python lists, tuples, dictionaries for representing compound data.
• Read and write data from/to files in Python.

BS8161 PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY LABORATORY L T P C

(Common to all branches of B.E. / B.Tech Programmes) 0 0 4 2

OBJECTIVES:
 To introduce different experiments to test basic understanding of physics concepts applied
in optics, thermal physics, properties of matter and liquids.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS: PHYSICS LABORATORY (Any 5 Experiments)
1. Determination of rigidity modulus – Torsion pendulum
2. Determination of Young’s modulus by non-uniform bending method
3. (a) Determination of wavelength, and particle size using Laser
(b) Determination of acceptance angle in an optical fiber.
4. Determination of thermal conductivity of a bad conductor – Lee’s Disc method.
5. Determination of velocity of sound and compressibility of liquid – Ultrasonic interferometer
6. Determination of wavelength of mercury spectrum – spectrometer grating
7. Determination of band gap of a semiconductor
8. Determination of thickness of a thin wire – Air wedge method
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OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to
 apply principles of elasticity, optics and thermal properties for engineering applications.

CHEMISTRY LABORATORY: (Any seven experiments to be conducted)

OBJECTIVES:
 To make the student to acquire practical skills in the determination of water quality
parameters through volumetric and instrumental analysis.
 To acquaint the students with the determination of molecular weight of a polymer by
viscometery.
1. Estimation of HCl using Na2CO3 as primary standard and Determination of alkalinity in
water sample.
2. Determination of total, temporary & permanent hardness of water by EDTA method.
3. Determination of DO content of water sample by Winkler’s method.
4. Determination of chloride content of water sample by argentometric method.
5. Estimation of copper content of the given solution by Iodometry.
6. Determination of strength of given hydrochloric acid using pH meter.
7. Determination of strength of acids in a mixture of acids using conductivity meter.
8. Estimation of iron content of the given solution using potentiometer.
9. Estimation of iron content of the water sample using spectrophotometer (1, 10-
Phenanthroline / thiocyanate method).
10. Estimation of sodium and potassium present in water using flame photometer.
11. Determination of molecular weight of polyvinyl alcohol using Ostwald viscometer
12. Pseudo first order kinetics-ester hydrolysis.
13. Corrosion experiment-weight loss method.
14. Determination of CMC.
15. Phase change in a solid.
16. Conductometric titration of strong acid vs strong base.
TOTAL: 30 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
 The students will be outfitted with hands-on knowledge in the quantitative chemical
analysis of water quality related parameters.

TEXTBOOKS:
1. Vogel’s Textbook of Quantitative Chemical Analysis (8TH edition, 2014)

HS8251 TECHNICAL ENGLISH LT P C

4 0 0 4

OBJECTIVES:
The Course prepares second semester engineering and Technology students to:
• Develop strategies and skills to enhance their ability to read and comprehend engineering
and technology texts.
• Foster their ability to write convincing job applications and effective reports.
• Develop their speaking skills to make technical presentations, participate in group
discussions.
• Strengthen their listening skill which will help them comprehend lectures and talks in their
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UNIT I INTRODUCTION TECHNICAL ENGLISH 12

Listening- Listening to talks mostly of a scientific/technical nature and completing information-gap
exercises- Speaking –Asking for and giving directions- Reading – reading short technical texts
from journals- newsapapers- Writing- purpose statements – extended definitions – issue- writing
instructions – checklists-recommendations-Vocabulary Development- technical vocabulary
Language Development –subject verb agreement - compound words.

UNIT II READING AND STUDY SKILLS 12

Listening- Listening to longer technical talks and completing exercises based on them-Speaking
– describing a process-Reading – reading longer technical texts- identifying the various
transitions in a text- paragraphing- Writing- interpreting cgarts, graphs- Vocabulary
Development-vocabularyused in formal letters/emails and reports Language Development-
impersonal passive voice, numerical adjectives.
UNIT III TECHNICAL WRITING AND GRAMMAR 12
Listening- Listening to classroom lectures/ talkls on engineering/technology -Speaking –
introduction to technical presentations- Reading – longer texts both general and technical,
practice in speed reading; Writing-Describing a process, use of sequence words- Vocabulary
Development- sequence words- Misspelled words. Language Development- embedded
sentences
UNIT IV REPORT WRITING 12
Listening- Listening to documentaries and making notes. Speaking – mechanics of
presentations- Reading – reading for detailed comprehension- Writing- email etiquette- job
application – cover letter –Résumé preparation( via email and hard copy)- analytical essays and
issue based essays--Vocabulary Development- finding suitable synonyms-paraphrasing-.
Language Development- clauses- if conditionals.
UNIT V GROUP DISCUSSION AND JOB APPLICATIONS 12
Listening- TED/Ink talks; Speaking –participating in a group discussion -Reading– reading and
understanding technical articles Writing– Writing reports- minutes of a meeting- accident and
survey-Vocabulary Development- verbal analogies Language Development- reported speech
TOTAL :60 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course learners will be able to:
 Read technical texts and write area- specific texts effortlessly.
 Listen and comprehend lectures and talks in their area of specialisation successfully.
 Speak appropriately and effectively in varied formal and informal contexts.
 Write reports and winning job applications.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Board of editors. Fluency in English A Course book for Engineering and Technology.
Orient Blackswan, Hyderabad: 2016
2. Sudharshana.N.P and Saveetha. C. English for Technical Communication. Cambridge
University Press: New Delhi, 2016.
REFERENCES:
1. Booth-L. Diana, Project Work, Oxford University Press, Oxford: 2014.
2. Grussendorf, Marion, English for Presentations, Oxford University Press, Oxford: 2007
3. Kumar, Suresh. E. Engineering English. Orient Blackswan: Hyderabad,2015
4. Means, L. Thomas and Elaine Langlois, English & Communication For Colleges.
Cengage Learning, USA: 2007
5. Raman, Meenakshi and Sharma, Sangeetha- Technical Communication Principles and
Practice.Oxford University Press: New Delhi,2014.

Students can be asked to read Tagore, Chetan Bhagat and for supplementary
reading.
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MA8251 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS – II L T P C

4 0 0 4
OBJECTIVES :
 This course is designed to cover topics such as Matrix Algebra, Vector Calculus, Complex
Analysis and Laplace Transform. Matrix Algebra is one of the powerful tools to handle
practical problems arising in the field of engineering. Vector calculus can be widely used for
modelling the various laws of physics. The various methods of complex analysis and
Laplace transforms can be used for efficiently solving the problems that occur in various
branches of engineering disciplines.
UNIT I MATRICES 12
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors of a real matrix – Characteristic equation – Properties of
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors – Cayley-Hamilton theorem – Diagonalization of matrices –
Reduction of a quadratic form to canonical form by orthogonal transformation – Nature of quadratic
forms.
UNIT II VECTOR CALCULUS 12
Gradient and directional derivative – Divergence and curl - Vector identities – Irrotational and
Solenoidal vector fields – Line integral over a plane curve – Surface integral - Area of a curved
surface - Volume integral - Green’s, Gauss divergence and Stoke’s theorems – Verification and
application in evaluating line, surface and volume integrals.

UNIT III ANALYTIC FUNCTIONS 12

Analytic functions – Necessary and sufficient conditions for analyticity in Cartesian and polar
coordinates - Properties – Harmonic conjugates – Construction of analytic function - Conformal
1
mapping – Mapping by functions w  z  c, cz, , z 2 - Bilinear transformation.
z
UNIT IV COMPLEX INTEGRATION 12
Line integral - Cauchy’s integral theorem – Cauchy’s integral formula – Taylor’s and Laurent’s
series – Singularities – Residues – Residue theorem – Application of residue theorem for
evaluation of real integrals – Use of circular contour and semicircular contour.

UNIT V LAPLACE TRANSFORMS 12

Existence conditions – Transforms of elementary functions – Transform of unit step function and
unit impulse function – Basic properties – Shifting theorems -Transforms of derivatives and
integrals – Initial and final value theorems – Inverse transforms – Convolution theorem –
Transform of periodic functions – Application to solution of linear second order ordinary differential
equations with constant coefficients.
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
OUTCOMES :
After successfully completing the course, the student will have a good understanding of the
following topics and their applications:
 Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization of a matrix, Symmetric matrices, Positive
definite matrices and similar matrices.
 Gradient, divergence and curl of a vector point function and related identities.
 Evaluation of line, surface and volume integrals using Gauss, Stokes and Green’s
theorems and their verification.
 Analytic functions, conformal mapping and complex integration.
 Laplace transform and inverse transform of simple functions, properties, various related
theorems and application to differential equations with constant coefficients.
TEXT BOOKS :
1. Grewal B.S., “Higher Engineering Mathematics”, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 43rd
Edition, 2014.
2. Kreyszig Erwin, "Advanced Engineering Mathematics", John Wiley and Sons, 10th Edition,
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REFERENCES :
1. Bali N., Goyal M. and Watkins C., “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”, Firewall
Media (An imprint of Lakshmi Publications Pvt., Ltd.,), New Delhi, 7th Edition, 2009.
2. Jain R.K. and Iyengar S.R.K., “ Advanced Engineering Mathematics”, Narosa
Publications, New Delhi , 3rd Edition, 2007.
3. O’Neil, P.V. “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”, Cengage Learning India Pvt., Ltd, New
Delhi, 2007.
4. Sastry, S.S, “Engineering Mathematics", Vol. I & II, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd, 4th Edition, New
Delhi, 2014.
5. Wylie, R.C. and Barrett, L.C., “Advanced Engineering Mathematics “Tata McGraw Hill
Education Pvt. Ltd, 6th Edition, New Delhi, 2012.

BE8251 BASIC ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING LTPC

300 3

OBJECTIVES:
 To explain the basic theorems used in Electrical circuits and the different components and
function of electrical machines.
 To explain the fundamentals of semiconductor and applications.
 To explain the principles of digital electronics
 To impart knowledge of communication.

UNIT I ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS & MEASURMENTS 9

Fundamental laws of electric circuits– Steady State Solution of DC Circuits – Introduction to AC
Circuits –Sinusoidal steady state analysis– Power and Power factor – Single Phase and Three
Phase Balanced Circuits. Classification of instruments – Operating Principles of indicating
Instruments

UNIT II ELECTRICAL MACHINES 9

Construction, Principle of Operation, Basic Equations and Applications of DC Generators, DC
Motors, Single Phase Transformer, single phase induction Motor.

UNIT III SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS 9

Introduction - Characteristics of PN Junction Diode – Zener Effect – Zener Diode and its
Characteristics – Half wave and Full wave Rectifiers – Voltage Regulation.
Bipolar Junction Transistor – CB, CE, CC Configurations and Characteristics – Elementary
Treatment of Small Signal Amplifier.

UNIT IV DIGITAL ELECTRONICS 9

Binary Number System – Boolean Algebra theorems– Digital circuits - Introduction to sequential
Circuits– Flip-Flops – Registers and Counters – A/D and D/A Conversion –digital processing
architecture.

UNIT V FUNDAMENTALS OF COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING 9

Introduction – Elements of Communication Systems– Modulation and Demodulation: Principles of
Amplitude and Frequency Modulations. Digital Communication - Communication Systems: Radio,
Antenna, TV, Fax, ISDN, Microwave, Satellite and Optical Fibre (Block Diagram Approach only).
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

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OUTCOMES:
 ability to identify the electrical components and explain the characteristics of electrical
machines.
 ability to identify electronics components and understand the characteristics
TEXT BOOKS:
1. D P Kothari and I.J Nagarath, ”Electrical Machines “Basic Electrical and Electronics
Engineering”, McGraw Hill Education(India) Private Limited, Third Reprint ,2016
2. S.K.Bhattacharya “Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering”, Pearson India, 2011
3. Sedha R.S., “Applied Electronics”, S. Chand & Co., 2006

REFERENCES:
1. A.E.Fitzgerald, David E Higginbotham and Arvin Grabel, “Basic Electrical Engineering”,
McGraw Hill Education(India) Private Limited, 2009
2. Del Toro, “Electrical Engineering Fundamentals”, Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2007
3. Leonard S Bobrow, “ Foundations of Electrical Engineering”, Oxford University Press, 2013
4. Mahmood Nahvi and Joseph A. Edminister, “Electric Circuits”, Schaum’ Outline Series,
McGraw Hill, 2002.
5. Mehta V K, “Principles of Electronics”, S.Chand & Company Ltd, 1994.
6. Nagsarkar T K and Sukhija M S, “Basics of Electrical Engineering”, Oxford press 2005.

GE8292 ENGINEERING MECHANICS LT P C

3 2 0 4

OBJECTIVES:
 To develop capacity to predict the effect of force and motion in the course of carrying out
the design functions of engineering.

UNIT I STATICS OF PARTICLES 9+6

Introduction – Units and Dimensions – Laws of Mechanics – Lami’s theorem, Parallelogram and
triangular Law of forces – Vectorial representation of forces – Vector operations of forces -
additions, subtraction, dot product, cross product – Coplanar Forces – rectangular components –
Equilibrium of a particle – Forces in space – Equilibrium of a particle in space – Equivalent
systems of forces – Principle of transmissibility .
UNIT II EQUILIBRIUM OF RIGID BODIES 9+6
Free body diagram – Types of supports –Action and reaction forces –stable equilibrium –
Moments and Couples – Moment of a force about a point and about an axis – Vectorial
representation of moments and couples – Scalar components of a moment – Varignon’s theorem
– Single equivalent force -Equilibrium of Rigid bodies in two dimensions – Equilibrium of Rigid
bodies in three dimensions
UNIT III PROPERTIES OF SURFACES AND SOLIDS 9+6
Centroids and centre of mass – Centroids of lines and areas - Rectangular, circular, triangular
areas by integration – T section, I section, - Angle section, Hollow section by using standard
formula –Theorems of Pappus - Area moments of inertia of plane areas – Rectangular, circular,
triangular areas by integration – T section, I section, Angle section, Hollow section by using
standard formula – Parallel axis theorem and perpendicular axis theorem – Principal moments of
inertia of plane areas – Principal axes of inertia-Mass moment of inertia –mass moment of inertia
for prismatic, cylindrical and spherical solids from first principle – Relation to area moments of
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UNIT IV DYNAMICS OF PARTICLES 9+6

Displacements, Velocity and acceleration, their relationship – Relative motion – Curvilinear motion
- Newton’s laws of motion – Work Energy Equation– Impulse and Momentum – Impact of elastic
bodies.
UNIT V FRICTION AND RIGID BODY DYNAMICS 9+6
Friction force – Laws of sliding friction – equilibrium analysis of simple systems with sliding friction
–wedge friction-. Rolling resistance -Translation and Rotation of Rigid Bodies – Velocity and
acceleration – General Plane motion of simple rigid bodies such as cylinder, disc/wheel and
sphere.
TOTAL : (45+30)=75 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
 illustrate the vectorial and scalar representation of forces and moments
 analyse the rigid body in equilibrium
 evaluate the properties of surfaces and solids
 calculate dynamic forces exerted in rigid body
 determine the friction and the effects by the laws of friction
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Beer, F.P and Johnston Jr. E.R., “Vector Mechanics for Engineers (In SI Units): Statics and
Dynamics”, 8th Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing company, New Delhi (2004).
2. Vela Murali, “Engineering Mechanics”, Oxford University Press (2010)
REFERENCES:
1. Bhavikatti, S.S and Rajashekarappa, K.G., “Engineering Mechanics”, New Age
International (P) Limited Publishers, 1998.
2. Hibbeller, R.C and Ashok Gupta, “Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics”, 11 th
Edition, Pearson Education 2010.
3. Irving H. Shames and Krishna Mohana Rao. G., “Engineering Mechanics – Statics and
Dynamics”, 4th Edition, Pearson Education 2006.
4. Meriam J.L. and Kraige L.G., “ Engineering Mechanics- Statics - Volume 1, Dynamics-
Volume 2”, Third Edition, John Wiley & Sons,1993.
5. Rajasekaran S and Sankarasubramanian G., “Engineering Mechanics Statics and
Dynamics”, 3rd Edition, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., 2005.

AI8201 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF CROP PRODUCTION LTPC

30 03
OBJECTIVES:
 To introduce the students to principles of agricultural and horticultural crop production and
to introduce the production practices of crops.
 To delineate the role of agricultural and irrigation engineers in relation to various crop
production practices.

UNIT I AGRICULTURE AND CROP PRODUCTION 9

Introduction to agriculture and its crop production sub-sectors - field crop production and
horticulture; Factors affecting crop growth and production: genetic (internal) and environmental
(external) factors; Crop management through environmental modification and adaptation of crops
to the existing environment through crop cultural practices

UNIT II CROP SELECTION AND ESTABLISHMENT 9

Regional and seasonal selection of crops; Systems of crop production; Competition among crop
plants; Spacing and arrangement of crop plants; Field preparation for crops including systems of
tillage; Establishment of an adequate crop stand and ground cover, including selection and
treatment of seed, and nursery growing.

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UNIT III CROP MANAGEMENT 9

Crop water Management; Crop nutrition management - need for supplementation to soil supplied
nutrients, sources, generalized recommendations, methods and timing of application of
supplemental nutrients including fertigation scheduling; Crop protection including management of
weeds, pests and pathogens; Integrated methods of managing water, nutrients and plant
protection; Types and methods of harvest.

UNIT IV PRODUCTION PRACTICES OF AGRICULTURAL CROPS 9

Generalized management and cultivation practices for important groups of field crops in Tamil
Nadu: cereal crops, grain legumes, oil seed crops, sugarcane, and fiber crops, and special
purpose crops such as those grown for green manure and fodder.

UNIT V PRODUCTION PRACTICES OF HORTICULTURAL CROPS 9

Important groups of horticultural crops in Tamil Nadu such as vegetable crops, fruit crops, flower
crops; Cultivation practices of representatives of each group; Special features of production of
horticultural crops - green house cultivation.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
 Students completing this course would have acquired knowledge on crop selection, crop
production crop management.
 The students will have the required knowledge in the area of production of agricultural and
horticultural crops.
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Rajendra Prasad, Text Book of Field Crop Production. Directorate of Information and
Publication, Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan, Pusa, New Delhi, 2015.
2. Reddy T. Sankara G.H. Yellamanda Reddi, Principles of Agronomy, Kalyani Publishers,
New Delhi, 2005.
3. Handbook of Agriculture. ICAR Publications, New Delhi, 2011.

REFERENCES:
1. Bose T. K. and L.P.Yadav. Commercial Flowers, Naya Prakash, Calcutta.1989.
2. Crop Production Guide, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Publication, Coimbatore. 2005
3. Kumar, N., Abdul Khader, M. Rangaswami, P. and Irulappan, I. Introduction to spices,
plantation crops, medicinal and aromatic plants. Rajalakshmi Publications, Nagercoil.
1993.
4. Kumar, N.,”Introduction to Horticulture”, Rajalakshmi Publications. Nagercoil, 7th edition,
2015.
5. Shanmugavel, K.G. Production Technology of Vegetable Crops. Oxford India Publications,
New Delhi. 1989.

GE8261 ENGINEERING PRACTICES LABORATORY LT P C

0 0 4 2
OBJECTIVES:
 To provide exposure to the students with hands on experience on various basic
engineering practices in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
GROUP A (CIVIL & MECHANICAL)
I CIVIL ENGINEERING PRACTICE 13
Buildings:
(a) Study of plumbing and carpentry components of residential and industrial buildings.
Safety aspects.
Plumbing Works:
(a) Study of pipeline joints, its location and functions: valves, taps, couplings, unions,
reducers, elbows in household fittings.
(b) Study of pipe connections requirements for pumps and turbines.
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(c) Preparation of plumbing line sketches for water supply and sewage works.
(d) Hands-on-exercise:
Basic pipe connections – Mixed pipe material connection – Pipe connections with
different joining components.
(e) Demonstration of plumbing requirements of high-rise buildings.
Carpentry using Power Tools only:
(a) Study of the joints in roofs, doors, windows and furniture.
(b) Hands-on-exercise:
Wood work, joints by sawing, planing and cutting.

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Welding:
(a) Preparation of butt joints, lap joints and T- joints by Shielded metal arc welding.
(b) Gas welding practice
Basic Machining:
(a) Simple Turning and Taper turning
(b) Drilling Practice
Sheet Metal Work:
(a) Forming & Bending:
(b) Model making – Trays and funnels.
(c) Different type of joints.
Machine assembly practice:
(a) Study of centrifugal pump
(b) Study of air conditioner
Demonstration on:
(a) Smithy operations, upsetting, swaging, setting down and bending. Example –
Exercise – Production of hexagonal headed bolt.
(b) Foundry operations like mould preparation for gear and step cone pulley.
(c) Fitting – Exercises – Preparation of square fitting and V – fitting models.
GROUP B (ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS)
III ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PRACTICE 13
1. Residential house wiring using switches, fuse, indicator, lamp and energy meter.
2. Fluorescent lamp wiring.
3. Stair case wiring
4. Measurement of electrical quantities – voltage, current, power & power factor in RLC
circuit.
5. Measurement of energy using single phase energy meter.
6. Measurement of resistance to earth of an electrical equipment.
IV ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING PRACTICE 16
1. Study of Electronic components and equipments – Resistor, colour coding
measurement of AC signal parameter (peak-peak, rms period, frequency) using CR.
2. Study of logic gates AND, OR, EX-OR and NOT.
3. Generation of Clock Signal.
4. Soldering practice – Components Devices and Circuits – Using general purpose
PCB.
5. Measurement of ripple factor of HWR and FWR.
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
 fabricate carpentry components and pipe connections including plumbing works.
 use welding equipments to join the structures.
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 Make the models using sheet metal works

 Illustrate on centrifugal pump, Air conditioner, operations of smithy, foundary and
 fittings
 Carry out basic home electrical works and appliances
 Measure the electrical quantities
 Elaborate on the components, gates, soldering practices.

LIST OF EQUIPMENT FOR A BATCH OF 30 STUDENTS:

CIVIL
1. Assorted components for plumbing consisting of metallic pipes,
plastic pipes, flexible pipes, couplings, unions, elbows, plugs and
other fittings. 15 Sets.
2. Carpentry vice (fitted to work bench) 15 Nos.
3. Standard woodworking tools 15 Sets.
4. Models of industrial trusses, door joints, furniture joints 5 each
5. Power Tools: (a) Rotary Hammer 2 Nos
(b) Demolition Hammer 2 Nos
(c) Circular Saw 2 Nos
(d) Planer 2 Nos
(e) Hand Drilling Machine 2 Nos
(f) Jigsaw 2 Nos
MECHANICAL
1. Arc welding transformer with cables and holders 5 Nos.
2. Welding booth with exhaust facility 5 Nos.
3. Welding accessories like welding shield, chipping hammer,
wire brush, etc. 5 Sets.
4. Oxygen and acetylene gas cylinders, blow pipe and other
welding outfit. 2 Nos.
5. Centre lathe 2 Nos.
6. Hearth furnace, anvil and smithy tools 2 Sets.
7. Moulding table, foundry tools 2 Sets.
8. Power Tool: Angle Grinder 2 Nos
9. Study-purpose items: centrifugal pump, air-conditioner One each.
ELECTRICAL
1. Assorted electrical components for house wiring 15 Sets
2. Electrical measuring instruments 10 Sets
3. Study purpose items: Iron box, fan and regulator, emergency lamp 1 each
4. Megger (250V/500V) 1 No.
5. Power Tools: (a) Range Finder 2 Nos
(b) Digital Live-wire detector 2 Nos
ELECTRONICS
1. Soldering guns 10 Nos.
2. Assorted electronic components for making circuits 50 Nos.
3. Small PCBs 10 Nos.
4. Multimeters 10 Nos.
5. Study purpose items: Telephone, FM radio, low-voltage power
supply

AI8211 CROP HUSBANDRY LABORATORY LTPC

0 042
OBJECTIVE:
 To introduce the different crop production practices in wet land, dry land and garden land
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List of Experiments:
 Field preparation studies
 Seed selection and seed treatment procedures
 Seed bed and nursery preparation
 Sowing / Transplanting
 Biometric observation for crops
 Nutrient management studies
 Water management and irrigation scheduling
 Weed management studies
 Integrated Pest Management studies
 Harvesting
 Post harvesting TOTAL: 60 PERIODS

LIST OF EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED

 A wet land / garden land for a minimum of 5 cents area for each / group of students.
 An open / borewell as water source to support cultivation

MA8353 TRANSFORMS AND PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS L T P C

4 0 0 4
OBJECTIVES :
 To introduce the basic concepts of PDE for solving standard partial differential equations.
 To introduce Fourier series analysis which is central to many applications in engineering
apart from its use in solving boundary value problems.
 To acquaint the student with Fourier series techniques in solving heat flow problems used
in various situations.
 To acquaint the student with Fourier transform techniques used in wide variety of
situations.
 To introduce the effective mathematical tools for the solutions of partial differential
equations that model several physical processes and to develop Z transform techniques for
discrete time systems.

UNIT I PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 12

Formation of partial differential equations – Singular integrals - Solutions of standard types of first
order partial differential equations - Lagrange’s linear equation - Linear partial differential
equations of second and higher order with constant coefficients of both homogeneous and non-
homogeneous types.

UNIT II FOURIER SERIES 12

Dirichlet’s conditions – General Fourier series – Odd and even functions – Half range sine series –
Half range cosine series – Complex form of Fourier series – Parseval’s identity – Harmonic
analysis.

UNIT III APPLICATIONS OF PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 12

Classification of PDE – Method of separation of variables - Fourier Series Solutions of one
dimensional wave equation – One dimensional equation of heat conduction – Steady state
solution of two dimensional equation of heat conduction.

UNIT IV FOURIER TRANSFORMS 12

Statement of Fourier integral theorem – Fourier transform pair – Fourier sine and
cosine transforms – Properties – Transforms of simple functions – Convolution theorem –
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UNIT V Z - TRANSFORMS AND DIFFERENCE EQUATIONS 12

Z-transforms - Elementary properties – Inverse Z-transform (using partial fraction and residues) –
Initial and final value theorems - Convolution theorem - Formation of difference equations –
Solution of difference equations using Z - transform.
TOTAL : 60 PERIODS

OUTCOMES :
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
 Understand how to solve the given standard partial differential equations.
 Solve differential equations using Fourier series analysis which plays a vital role in
engineering applications.
 Appreciate the physical significance of Fourier series techniques in solving one and two
dimensional heat flow problems and one dimensional wave equations.
 Understand the mathematical principles on transforms and partial differential equations
would provide them the ability to formulate and solve some of the physical problems of
engineering.
 Use the effective mathematical tools for the solutions of partial differential equations by
using Z transform techniques for discrete time systems.
TEXTBOOKS :
1. Grewal B.S., “Higher Engineering Mathematics", 43rd Edition, Khanna Publishers, New
Delhi, 2014.
2. Narayanan S., Manicavachagom Pillay.T.K and Ramanaiah.G "Advanced Mathematics for
Engineering Students", Vol. II & III, S.Viswanathan Publishers Pvt. Ltd, Chennai, 1998.
REFERENCES :
1. Andrews, L.C and Shivamoggi, B, "Integral Transforms for Engineers" SPIE Press, 1999.
2. Bali. N.P and Manish Goyal, "A Textbook of Engineering Mathematics", 9th Edition, Laxmi
Publications Pvt. Ltd, 2014.
3. Erwin Kreyszig, "Advanced Engineering Mathematics ", 10th Edition, John Wiley, India,
2016.
4. James, G., "Advanced Modern Engineering Mathematics", 3rd Edition, Pearson Education,
2007.
5. Ramana. B.V., "Higher Engineering Mathematics", McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd, New
Delhi, 2016.
6. Wylie, R.C. and Barrett, L.C., “Advanced Engineering Mathematics “Tata McGraw Hill
Education Pvt. Ltd, 6th Edition, New Delhi, 2012.

AI8301 SOIL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING LTPC

3 003
OBJECTIVE:
 To expose the students to the fundamental knowledge on Soil physical parameters,
Permeability – Compaction, Bearing Capacity and types and methods of soil survey and
interpretative groupings

UNIT I INTRODUCTION AND SOIL PHYSICS 9

Soil - definition - major components –Soil forming minerals and processes- soil profile -Physical
properties - texture –density-porosity-consistence-colour- -specific gravity - capillary and non-
capillary -plasticity. Soil air - soil temperature - soil water - classification of soil water- Movement
soil water. Soil colloids – organic and inorganic matter-Ion exchange- pH – Plant nutrient
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UNIT II SOIL CLASSIFICATION AND SURVEY 9

Soil taxonomy – Soils of Tamil Nadu and India. Soil survey - types and methods of soil survey –
Field mapping- mapping units - base maps -preparation of survey reports - concepts and uses -
land capability classes and subclasses - soil suitability -Problem soils – Reclamation.

UNIT III PHASE RELATIONSHIP AND SOIL COMPACTION 9

Phase relations- Gradation analysis- Atterberg Limits and Indices- Engineering Classification of
soil – Soil compaction- factors affecting compaction- field and laboratory methods.

UNIT IV ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF SOIL 9

Shear strength of cohesive and cohesionless - Mohr-Coulomb failure theory- Measurement of
shear strength, direct shear, Triaxial and vane shear test- -Permeability- Coefficient of
Permeability-Darcy’s law-field and lab methods - Assessment of seepage - Compressibility.

UNIT V BEARING CAPACITY AND SLOPE STABILITY 9

Bearing capacity of soils - Factors affecting Bearing Capacity- Shallow foundations-Terzaghi‟s
formula- BIS standards - Slope stability-Analysis of infinite and finite slopes- friction circle method-
slope protection measures.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course the student will be able to understand
 Fundamental knowledge of soil physical parameters.
 The procedures involved in soil survey, soil classification.
 The phase relationship and soil compaction.
 Concepts of bearing capacity and slope stability.
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Nyle C. Brady, “The Nature and Properties of Soil”, Macmillan Publishing Company, 10th
Edition, New York, 2008.
2. Punmia, B.C., “Soil Mechanics and Foundation “Laxmi Publishers, New Delhi, 2007.
REFERENCES:
1. Edward J. Plaster., “Soil Science”, Cengage Learning India Ltd, New Delhi, 2009.
2. Arora, K.R. “Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering”, Standard Publishers and
Distributors, New Delhi, 2007.
3. Murthy, V.N.S. “Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering”, UBS Publishers and
Distributors, New Delhi, 2007.
4. Sehgal, S.B., “Text Book of Soil Mechanics”, CBS Publishers and Distributors New Delhi,
2007.

AI8302 FLUID MECHANICS AND HYDRAULICS L T P C

4 0 0 4

OBJECTIVES:
 To introduce the students to the mechanics of fluids through a thorough understanding of
the properties of the fluids, behaviour of fluids under static conditions. The dynamics of
fluids is introduced through the control volume approach which gives an integrated
understanding of the transport of mass, momentum and energy.
 To expose to the applications of the conservation laws to a) flow measurements b) flow
through pipes (both laminar and turbulent) and c) forces on vanes.
 To introduce the students to various hydraulic engineering problems like open channel
flows and hydraulic pumps. At the completion of the course, the student should be able to
relate the theory and practice of problems in hydraulic engineering.

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UNIT I PROPERTIES OF FLUIDS 12

Properties of fluids – definition – units of measurement - Mass density – specific weight, specific
volume – specific gravity - equation of state – perfect gas - Viscosity – vapour pressure –
compressibility and elasticity - surface tension – capillarity. Fluid pressure and measurement –
simple, differential and micro manometers - Mechanical gauges – calibration. Hydrostatic forces
on surfaces – total pressure and centre of pressure - Horizontal- vertical and inclined plane
surface - Pressure diagram – total pressure on curved surface. Archimedes principles – buoyancy
– meta centre – metacentric height.

UNIT II FLUID FLOW ANALYSIS 12

Types of fluid flow – velocity and acceleration of a fluid particle - Rotational – irrotational circulation
and vorticity - Flow pattern – stream line – equipotential line – stream tube path line – streak line –
flow net – velocity potential – stream function. Principles of conservation of mass – energy –
momentum – continuity equation in Cartesian co-ordinates - Euler's equation of motion.

UNIT III FLOW MEASUREMENT 12

Bernoulli's equation – applications - Venturimeter – orifice meter – nozzle meter - rotameter –
elbow meter - pitot tube – Orifice – sharp edged orifice discharging free – submerged orifice –
mouth piece - Flow through orifice under variable head – time of emptying a tank with and without
inflow. Flow through pipes – laminar and turbulent flow in pipes - Reynold's experiment - Darcy –
Weisbach equation for friction head loss – Chezy's formula – Manning's formula – Hazen-
William‟ s formula - Major and minor losses in pipes – hydraulic gradient line – energy gradient
line. Siphon – water hammer in pipes – gradual and sudden closure of valves

UNIT IV OPEN CHANNEL FLOW 12

Types of flow in channel – uniform flow – most economical section of channel – rectangular –
trapezoidal. Specific energy and critical depth - momentum in open channel flow – specific force –
critical flow – computation. Flow measurement in channels – notches – rectangular, Cipolletti and
triangular – float method - Flow measurement in rivers/ streams/ canals – weirs – free and
submerged flow – current meter – Parshall flume.

UNIT V DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS & PUMPS 12

Dimensional analysis – Fundamental dimensions – dimensional homogeneity – Rayleigh’s method
and Buckingham Pi-Theorem - concept of geometric, kinematic and dynamic similarity. Important
non dimensional numbers – Reynolds, Froude, Euler, Mach and Weber - Pump terminology –
suction lift, suction head, delivery head, discharge, water horse power – selection of pump
capacity. Centrifugal pumps – components – working – types of pumps and impellers - Priming –
cavitation – specific speed – characteristic curves. Turbine and submersible pumps - Jet pump –
jet assembly - Other pumps – Air lift pump - reciprocating pump - sludge pump and vacuum pump-
Hydraulic ram.
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
 The students will be able to get a basic knowledge of fluids in static, kinematic and
 dynamic equilibrium.
 They will also gain the knowledge of the applicability of physical laws in addressing
problems in hydraulics.
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Modi, P.N. and Seth S.M.,Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics. Standard Publishers
Distributors, New Delhi, 2010.
2. Bansal, R.K., A text book of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery, Laxmi Publications
(P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2002.
3. Jagdish Lal,. Hydraulic Machines. Metropolitan Book House, New Delhi, 2000.

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REFERENCES:
1. Garde, R.J., Fluid Mechanics through problems. New Age International Publishers (P) Ltd.,
New Delhi, 2002.
2. Michael A.M. and S.D. Khepar, Water Well and Pump Engineering. Tata McGraw Hill Co.
New Delhi, 2005.
3. Michael A.M. Irrigation Theory and Practice, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi, 2008.
Web sites
1. www.onesmartclick.com/engineering/fluid-mechanics.html
2. www.it.iitb.ac.in/vweb/engr/civil/fluid_mech/course.html

AI8303 THEORY OF MACHINES L T P C

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE:
 To introduce the students the theory of machines pertaining to agricultural engineering.


UNIT I TERMINOLOGY 9
Definitions - Kinematic links - Pairs - Chain - Machines and mechanism - Types and uses –
Kinematic inversion of four bar chain and slider crank mechanism. Velocity and acceleration in
simple mechanisms - Vector polygon and instantaneous centre methods – Coriolis component of
acceleration.
UNIT II FRICTION AND APPLICATIONS 9
Sliding and rolling friction –friction in screw threads-Bearing and lubrication- Friction clutches- Belt
drives- Friction aspects in brakes.
UNIT III MOTION OF CAM AND FOLLOWER 9
Cam and follower - types - application – displacement diagrams - profile layout for uniform velocity
- Uniform acceleration and retardation - simple harmonic and cycloidal motion.

UNIT IV GEARS AND GEAR TRAINS 9

Gears - classification - terminology -law of gearing - tooth profile - interference between rack and
pinion. Gear trains - simple - compound reverted. Simple epicyclic gear trains.

UNIT V FLYWHEEL AND BALANCING 9

Inertia - turning moment - flywheel - fluctuation of speed and energy. Balancing of rotating masses
and reciprocating masses.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course the student will be able to
 Basic knowledge on the friction applications, gear and gear trains.
 Learn the fundamentals related to motion of cam and follower and fly wheel balancing
TEXTBOOKS:
rd
1. Rattan, S.S, Theory of Machines, 3 Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2009.
2. Khurmi, R.S. and Gupta, J.K, Theory of machines, Eurasia Publication House, 1994.
REFERENCES:
1. Thomas Beven, Theory of Machines, CBS Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi,1984.
2. Ballaney, P.L, Theory of machines, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi,1994
3. http://www.softintegration.com/chhtml/toolkit/mechanism/

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CE8304 SURVEYING AND LEVELLING LTPC

3 003

OBJECTIVE:
 To introduce the principle of surveying, various methods and applications to Agricultural &
Irrigation Engineering projects.

UNIT I FUNDAMENTALS AND CHAIN SURVEYING 9

Definition- Classifications - Basic principles – Equipment and accessories for ranging and
chaining – Methods of ranging - well conditioned triangles – Errors in linear measurement and
their corrections - Obstacles - Traversing – Plotting – applications- enlarging and reducing figures-
Areas enclosed by straight lines - Irregular figures- digital Planimeter.

UNIT II COMPASS AND PLANE TABLE SURVEYING 9

Compass – Basic principles - Types - Bearing – Systems and conversions – Sources of Errors -
Local attraction - Magnetic declination-Dip-Traversing - Plotting - Adjustment of closing error –
applications - Plane table and its accessories - Merits and demerits - Radiation - Intersection
- Resection – Traversing- sources of errors – applications.

UNIT III THEODOLITE AND MODERN SURVEYING 9

Theodolite - Types - Description - Horizontal and vertical angles - Temporary and Permanent
adjustments – Heights and distances– Tangential and Stadia Tacheometry – Subtense methods -
Stadia constants - Anallactic lens - Traversing - Gale‟ s table - Total Station- Global Positioning
System (GPS).

UNIT IV LEVELLING 9
Level line - Horizontal line - Datum - Bench marks -Levels and staves - temporary and permanent
adjustments – Methods of leveling - Fly levelling - Check levelling - Procedure in levelling -
Booking -Reduction - Curvature and refraction - Reciprocal levelling - sources of errors in
leveling- Precise levelling - Types of instruments - Adjustments - Field procedure.

UNIT V LEVELLING APPLICATIONS 9

Longitudinal and Cross-section-Plotting - Contouring - Methods – Characteristics and uses of
contours- Plotting – Methods of interpolating contours – computation of cross sectional area and
volumes - Earthwork calculations - Capacity of reservoirs - Mass haul diagrams
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
 Students are expected to use all surveying equipments, prepare LS & CS, contour maps
and carryout surveying works related to land and civil engineering projects.
TEXTBOOKS:
1. James M. Anderson and Edward M. Mikhail, Surveying, Theory and Practice, Seventh
Edition, Mc Graw Hill 2001.
2. Bannister and S. Raymond, Surveying, Seventh Edition, Longman 2004.
REFERENCES:
1. S.K. Roy, Fundamentals of Surveying, Second Edition, Prentice Hall of India 2004.
2. A.M. Chandra, Plane Surveying, New Age International Publishers 2002.
3. Alak De, Plane Surveying, S. Chand & Company Ltd., 2000.

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MF8491 THERMODYNAMICS LT P C
3 2 0 4
OBJECTIVES:
 To understand the basic laws of thermodynamics and heat transfer. 
 To understand the principle of operation of thermal equipments like IC engine, boilers,
turbine and refrigerator etc. 

UNIT I BASIC CONCEPTS OF THERMODYNAMICS 9+6

Thermodynamics and Energy – Systems – Types and properties - State and Equilibrium -
Processes and Cycles – Forms of Energy – Temperature and Zeroth law of Thermodynamics –
Pure substances – Phase change processes of pure substances – Property diagrams – Internal
energy – Enthalpy – Energy transfer by Heat, Work and Mass – Applications.

UNIT II FIRST AND SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS 9+6

First law of thermodynamics – Energy balance for closed systems and steady flow systems –
Applications of First law of Thermodynamics – Energy balance for Unsteady flow processes
Second law of Thermodynamics – Entropy – Carnot principles – Change in Entropy – Entropy
and irreversibility - Applications.

UNIT III HEAT ENGINES 9+6

Internal Combustion Engines – C.I and S.I Engines – Four Stroke and Two Stroke Engines – Gas
Turbines - Boilers – Fire Tube Boiler & Water Tube Boilers , Boiler Accessories and Components.
Turbines – Impulse Turbine and Reaction Turbine , Turbine Components - Refrigeration Cycle –
Vapour Compression & Vapour Absorption System ,Gas Refrigeration System – Environmental
friendly Refrigerants – Air Conditioning.

UNIT IV GASES AND VAPOUR MIXTURES 9+6

Ideal and Real gases – Vander waals equations – Reduced property – Compressibility chart -
Properties of mixture of gases – Dalton’s law and Gibbs – Dalton law – Internal energy, Enthalpy
and specific heats of gas mixtures.

UNIT V HEAT TRANSFER 9+6

Conduction – Plane Wall, Cylinder system, Composite Walls – Critical insulation thickness –
Simple, fins convection – Free convection and forced convection – Flow over Flat plates and Flow
through Pipes – Radiation – Black Body, Grey Body Radiation.
TOTAL : 75 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 Upon completion of this course, the students can able to understand different gas power
cycles and use of them in IC and R&AC applications.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Yunus A. Cengel and Michael A.Boles, “Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach”,
Fourth Edition, Tata McGraw-hill, 2004.
2. Michael J.Moran, Howard N.Shapiro, “Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics”,
Fourth Editon, John wiley & Sons, 2000.
REFERENCES:
1. R.K.Rajput, “A Text book of Engineering Thermodynamics”, Third Edition, Laxmi
publication (P) Ltd., 2007.
2. Nag.P.K., “Engineering Thermodynamics”, Third Edition, Tata McGraw hill, 2005.
3. Domkundwar.S., C.P.Kothandaraman “A course in Thermal engineering”, Fifth Edition,
Dhanpat rai & co (p) Ltd, 2000.

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CE8312 SURVEYING AND LEVELLING LABORATORY L T P C

0 0 4 2

OBJECTIVE:
 To train the student to acquire skill in operation various surveying and levelling instruments

 CHAIN SURVEYING
Ranging, Chaining and Pacing
Chain traversing
 COMPASS SURVEYING
Triangulation Problem
Compass traversing
 PLANE TABLE SURVEYING
Radiation
Intersection - Triangulation problem
Plane table traversing
 THEODOLITE SURVEYING
Measurement of horizontal & vertical angles
Tangential & Stadia Tacheometry
 LEVELLING
Fly levelling using Dumpy level
Fly levelling using Tilting level
Check levelling
Block Levelling
Radial Contouring

 DEMONSTRATION OF TOTAL STATION AND GPS

OUTCOME:
 Students completing this course would have acquired practical knowledge on handling
basic survey instruments including leveling and development of contour map of given area.
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
LIST OF EQUIPMENTS FOR A BATCH OF 30 STUDENTS
Sl.No. Description of Equipment Quantity
1. Total Station 3 Nos
2. Theodolites Atleast 1 for every 5 students
3. Dumpy level / Filling level Atleast 1 for every 5 students
4. Pocket stereoscope 1
5. Ranging rods
6. Levelling staff
7. Cross staff
8. Chains 1 for a set of 5 students
9. Tapes
10. Arrows
11. Prismatic Compass 10 nos
12. Surveyor Compass 2 nos
13. Survey grade or Hand held GPS 3 nos

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AI8311 FLUID MECHANICS LABORATORY LT P C

0 0 2 1

OBJECTIVE:
 Students should be able to verify the principles studied in theory by performing the
experiments in lab.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Flow Measurement
 Calibration of Rotameter
 Flow through Venturimeter
 Flow through a circular Orifice
 Determination of mean velocity by Pitot tube
 Flow through a Triangular Notch
 Flow through a Rectangular Notch
2. Losses in Pipes
 Determination of friction coefficient in pipes
 Determination of losses due to bends, fittings and elbows
3. Pumps
 Characteristics of Centrifugal pump
 Characteristics of Submersible pump
 Characteristics of Reciprocating pump
TOTAL: 30 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
 The students will be able to measure flow in pipes and determine frictional losses.
 The students will be able to develop characteristics of pumps and turbines.

REFERENCES:
1. Hydraulic Laboratory Manual, Centre for Water Resources, Anna University, 2004.
2. Modi P.N. and Seth S.M., Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics. Standard Book House, New
Delhi, 2000.
3. Subramanya, K. Flow in Open Channels, Tata McGraw - Hill Pub. Co.1992.
4. Subramanya, K. Fluid Mechanics, Tata McGraw- Hill Pub. Co., New Delhi, 1992.

LIST OF EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED

 Rotameter – 1 no.
 Venturimeter – 1 no.
 Orificemeter – 1 no.
 Pitot tube – 1 no.
 Bernoulli‟ s therorem apparatus – 1 no.
 Triangular notch and Rectangular notch – 1 each (with a lined open channel setup)
 Coefficient of friction apparatus
 Pipe setup with bends, fittings and elbows for estimating minor losses
 Centrifugal pump, Reciprocating pump, Submersible pump, Jet pump – 1 each
 Collecting tank, Stop watch – 1 no. for each experiment

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HS8381 INTERPERSONAL SKILLS/LISTENING AND SPEAKING L T P C

0 0 2 1

OBJECTIVES:
The Course will enable learners to:
• Equip students with the English language skills required for the successful undertaking of
academic studies with primary emphasis on academic speaking and listening skills.
• Provide guidance and practice in basic general and classroom conversation and to engage
in specific academic speaking activities.
• improve general and academic listening skills
• Make effective presentations.

UNIT I
Listening as a key skill- its importance- speaking - give personal information - ask for personal
information - express ability - enquire about ability - ask for clarification Improving pronunciation -
pronunciation basics taking lecture notes - preparing to listen to a lecture - articulate a complete
idea as opposed to producing fragmented utterances.
UNIT II
Listen to a process information- give information, as part of a simple explanation - conversation
starters: small talk - stressing syllables and speaking clearly - intonation patterns - compare and
contrast information and ideas from multiple sources- converse with reasonable accuracy over a
wide range of everyday topics.

UNIT III
Lexical chunking for accuracy and fluency- factors influence fluency, deliver a five-minute informal
talk - greet - respond to greetings - describe health and symptoms - invite and offer - accept -
decline - take leave - listen for and follow the gist- listen for detail

UNIT IV
Being an active listener: giving verbal and non-verbal feedback - participating in a group
discussion - summarizing academic readings and lectures conversational speech listening to and
participating in conversations - persuade.

UNIT V
Formal and informal talk - listen to follow and respond to explanations, directions and instructions
in academic and business contexts - strategies for presentations and interactive communication -
group/pair presentations - negotiate disagreement in group work.
TOTAL :30 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course Learners will be able to:
 Listen and respond appropriately.
 Participate in group discussions
 Make effective presentations
 Participate confidently and appropriately in conversations both formal and informal

TEXTBOOKS:
1. Brooks,Margret. Skills for Success. Listening and Speaking. Level 4 Oxford University
Press, Oxford: 2011.
2. Richards,C. Jack. & David Bholke. Speak Now Level 3. Oxford University Press, Oxford:
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REFERENCES:
1. Bhatnagar, Nitin and MamtaBhatnagar. Communicative English for Engineers and
Professionals. Pearson: New Delhi, 2010.
2. Hughes, Glyn and Josephine Moate. Practical English Classroom. Oxford University
Press: Oxford, 2014.
3. Vargo, Mari. Speak Now Level 4. Oxford University Press: Oxford, 2013.
4. Richards C. Jack. Person to Person (Starter). Oxford University Press: Oxford, 2006.
5. Ladousse, Gillian Porter. Role Play. Oxford University Press: Oxford, 2014

MA8391 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS L T P C

4 0 0 4
OBJECTIVES :
 This course aims at providing the required skill to apply the statistical tools in engineering
problems.
 To introduce the basic concepts of probability and random variables.
 To introduce the basic concepts of two dimensional random variables.
 To acquaint the knowledge of testing of hypothesis for small and large samples which
plays an important role in real life problems.
 To introduce the basic concepts of classifications of design of experiments which plays
very important roles in the field of agriculture and statistical quality control.

UNIT I PROBABILITY AND RANDOM VARIABLES 12

Probability – The axioms of probability – Conditional probability – Baye’s theorem - Discrete and
continuous random variables – Moments – Moment generating functions – Binomial, Poisson,
Geometric, Uniform, Exponential and Normal distributions.

UNIT II TWO - DIMENSIONAL RANDOM VARIABLES 12

Joint distributions – Marginal and conditional distributions – Covariance – Correlation and linear
regression – Transformation of random variables – Central limit theorem (for independent and
identically distributed random variables).

UNIT III TESTING OF HYPOTHESIS 12

Sampling distributions - Estimation of parameters - Statistical hypothesis - Large sample tests
based on Normal distribution for single mean and difference of means -Tests based on t, Chi-
square and F distributions for mean, variance and proportion - Contingency table (test for
independent) - Goodness of fit.

UNIT IV DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS 12

One way and Two way classifications - Completely randomized design – Randomized block
design – Latin square design - 22 factorial design.

UNIT V STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL 12

Control charts for measurements (X and R charts) – Control charts for attributes (p, c and np
charts) – Tolerance limits - Acceptance sampling.
TOTAL : 60 PERIODS
OUTCOMES :
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
 Understand the fundamental knowledge of the concepts of probability and have knowledge
of standard distributions which can describe real life phenomenon.
 Understand the basic concepts of one and two dimensional random variables and apply in
engineering applications.
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 Apply the basic concepts of classifications of design of experiments in the field of

agriculture and statistical quality control.
 Have the notion of sampling distributions and statistical techniques used in engineering
and management problems.
TEXTBOOKS :
1. Johnson, R.A., Miller, I and Freund J., "Miller and Freund’s Probability and Statistics for
Engineers", Pearson Education, Asia, 8th Edition, 2015.
2. Milton. J. S. and Arnold. J.C., "Introduction to Probability and Statistics", Tata McGraw Hill,
4th Edition, 2007.
REFERENCES :
1. Devore. J.L., "Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences”, Cengage
Learning, New Delhi, 8th Edition, 2014.
2. Papoulis, A. and Unnikrishnapillai, S., "Probability, Random Variables and Stochastic
Processes", McGraw Hill Education India, 4th Edition, New Delhi, 2010.
3. Ross, S.M., "Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists", 3 rd
Edition, Elsevier, 2004.
4. Spiegel. M.R., Schiller. J. and Srinivasan, R.A., "Schaum’s Outline of Theory and Problems
of Probability and Statistics", Tata McGraw Hill Edition, 2004.
5. Walpole. R.E., Myers. R.H., Myers. S.L. and Ye. K., "Probability and Statistics for
Engineers and Scientists", Pearson Education, Asia, 8th Edition, 2007.

AI8401 UNIT OPERATIONS IN AGRICULTURAL PROCESSING L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE:
 The students would be exposed to the fundamental knowledge in Evaporation, Filtration,
Sedimentation, Processing, Sieve analysis, Crystallization and Distillation in processing of
agricultural produce.
UNIT I EVAPORATION AND CONCENTRATION 9
Unit operations in food processing –conservation of mass and energy – overall view of an
engineering process-dimensions and units – dimensional and unit consistency – dimensionless
ratios-evaporation – definition – liquid characteristics – single and multiple effect evaporation-
performance of evaporators and boiling point elevation – capacity – economy and heat balance-
types of evaporators – once through and circulation evaporators – short tube evaporators and long
tube evaporators – agitated film evaporator
UNIT II MECHANICAL SEPARATION 9
Filtration – definition –filter media – types and requirements-constant rate filtration – constant
pressure filtration – filter cake resistance-filtration equipment – rotary vacuum filter – filter press-
sedimentation – gravitational sedimentation of particles in a fluid – Stoke‟ s law, sedimentation of
particles in gas-cyclones – settling under sedimentation and gravitational sedimentation-centrifugal
separations – rate of separations – liquid – liquid separation – centrifuge equipment.
UNIT III SIZE REDUCTION 9
Size reduction – grinding and cutting – principles of comminuting – characteristics of comminuted
products – particle size distribution in comminuted products-energy and power requirements in
comminuting – crushing efficiency – Rittinger‟ s, Bond‟ s and Kick‟ s laws for crushing-size
reduction equipments – crushers – jaw crusher, gyratory crusher-crushing rolls – grinders –
hammer mills – rolling compression mills - attrition, rod, ball and tube mills – construction and
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UNIT IV CONTACT EQUILIBRIUM SEPARATION 9

Contact equilibrium separation processes – concentrations – gas-liquid and solid-liquid equilibrium
– equilibrium concentration relationships – operating conditions-calculation of separation in contact
– equilibrium processes-gas absorption – rate of gas absorption – stage – equilibrium gas –
absorption equipment-properties of tower packing – types – construction – flow through packed
towers-extraction – rate of extraction – stage equilibrium extraction-equipment for leaching coarse
solids – intermediate solids – basket extractor-extraction of fine material – Dorr agitator –
continuous leaching – decantation systems – extraction towers-washing – equipments

UNIT V CRYSTALLISATION AND DISTILLATION 9

Crystallization-Equilibrium –Rate of crystal growth stage-Equilibrium crystallization-Crystallizers-
Equipment-Classification- Construction and operation – Crystallizers-Tank-Agitated batch-
Swenson-Walker and Vacuum crystallizers-Distillation-Binary mixtures-Flash and differential
distillation-Steam distillation –Theory-Continuous distillation with rectification –Vacuum distillation -
Batch distillation-Operation and process-Advantages and limitation-Distillation equipments-
Construction and operation-Factors influencing the operation.

TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
At the end of the study the student will have knowledge on
 Fundamentals of various unit operations of Agricultural Processing.
 Material handling equipments

TEXTBOOKS:
1. Earle, R.L., “Unit operations in Food Processing”, Pergamon Press, Oxford, U.K, 1985.
2. McCabe, W.L., and Smith, J.C., “Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering”, Mc-Graw-Hill
Inc., Kosaido Printing Ltd., Tokyo, 1990.
3. Geankoplis, C.J. “Transport Processes and Separation Process Principles”, 4th Edition,
Prentice Hall, 2003.

REFERENCES:
1. Coulson, J.M and J.F. Richardson. Chemical Engineering. Volume I to V. The Pergamon
Press. New York, 1999.
2. Albert Ibarz and Gustavo V. Barbosa-Cánovas. Unit Operations in Food Engineering. CRC
Press LLC, Florida, 2003..

AI8402 FARM TRACTORS L T P C

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE :
 To introduce the students to the different systems and working principles of tractor, power
tiller, makes of tractors and power tillers.
UNIT I TRACTORS 9
Classification of tractors - Tractor engines – construction of engine blocks, cylinder head and
crankcase - features of cylinder, piston, connecting rod and crankshaft – firing order combustion
chambers.
UNIT II ENGINE SYSTEMS 9
Valves-inlet and outlet valves – valve timing diagram. Air cleaner- exhaust – silencer. Cooling
systems - lubricating systems - fuel system – governor- electrical system.

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UNIT III TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS 9

Transmission - clutch - gear box - sliding mesh - constant mesh - synchro mesh. Differential, final
drive and wheels. Steering geometry - steering systems - front axle and wheel alignment. Brake -
types - system.

UNIT IV HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS 9

Hydraulic system - working principles, three point linkage - draft control - weight transfer, theory of
traction - tractive efficiency – tractor chassis mechanics - stability - longitudinal and lateral.
Controls - visibility - operators seat.
UNIT V POWER TILLER, BULLDOZER AND TRACTOR TESTING 9
Power tiller - special features - clutch - gear box - steering and brake. Makes of tractors, power
tillers and bulldozers. Bulldozer- salient features – turning mechanism, track mechanism,
components – operations performed by bulldozers. Types of tests- test procedure - need for
testing & evaluation of farm tractor -Test code for performance testing of tractors and power tillers.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
 The students will be able to understand the various equipments and mechanizations used
 in the farm.
 The students will have the knowledge on earth moving machinaries, tractor classification
and tillage implements.

TEXTBOOK:
1. Jain, S.C. and C.R. Rai. Farm tractor maintenance and repair. Standard publishers and
distributors, New Delhi, 1999.
REFERENCES:
1. Barger, E.L., J.B. Liljedahl and E.C. McKibben, Tractors and their Power Units. Wiley
Eastern Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1997.
2. Domkundwar A.V. A course in internal combustion engines. Dhanpat Rai & Co. (P) Ltd.,
Educational and Technical Publishers, Delhi,1999.
3. Black, P.O. Diesel engine manual. Taraporevala Sons& Co., Mumbai, 1996.
4. Grouse, W.H. and Anglin, D.L. Automative mechanics. Macmillan McGraw- Hill, Singapore,
Indian Standard Codes for Agricultural Implements Published by ISI, New Delhi, 1993.
5. Jagadeeshwar Sahay, Elements of Agricultural Engineering, Standard Publishers Co.,
New Delhi, 2010.

CE8091 HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE:
 To introduce the student to the concept of hydrological aspects of water availability and
requirements and should be able to quantify, control and regulate the water resources.

UNIT I PRECIPITATION AND ABSTRACTIONS 10

Hydrological cycle- Meteorological measurements – Requirements, types and forms of
precipitation - Rain gauges-Spatial analysis of rainfall data using Thiessen and Isohyetal
methods-Interception - Evaporation. Horton’s equation, pan evaporation measurements and
evaporation suppression - Infiltration-Horton’s equation - double ring infiltrometer, infiltration
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UNIT II RUNOFF 8
Watershed, catchment and basin - Catchment characteristics - factors affecting runoff - Run off
estimation using empirical - Strange’s table and SCS methods – Stage discharge relationships-
flow measurements- Hydrograph – Unit Hydrograph – IUH
UNIT III FLOOD AND DROUGHT 9
Natural Disasters-Flood Estimation- Frequency analysis- Flood control- Definitions of droughts-
Meteorological, hydrological and agricultural droughts- IMD method-NDVI analysis- Drought
Prone Area Programme (DPAP)
UNIT IV RESERVOIRS 8
Classification of reservoirs, General principles of design, site selection, spillways, elevation – area
- capacity - storage estimation, sedimentation - life of reservoirs – rule curve
UNIT V GROUNDWATER AND MANAGEMENT 10
Origin- Classification and types - properties of aquifers- governing equations – steady and
unsteady flow - artificial recharge - RWH in rural and urban areas
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
The students completing the course will have
 an understanding of the key drivers on water resources, hydrological processes and their
 integrated behaviour in catchments,
 ability to construct and apply a range of hydrological models to surface water and
groundwater problems including Hydrograph, Flood/Drought management, artificial
 recharge
 ability to conduct Spatial analysis of rainfall data and design water storage reservoirs
 Understand the concept and methods of ground water management.

TEXTBOOKS:
1. Subramanya .K. "Engineering Hydrology"- Tata McGraw Hill, 2010
2. Jayarami Reddy .P. "Hydrology", Tata McGraw Hill, 2008.
3. Linsley, R.K. and Franzini, J.B. "Water Resources Engineering", McGraw Hill
International Book Company, 1995.
REFERENCES:
1. David Keith Todd. "Groundwater Hydrology", John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2007
2. Ven Te Chow, Maidment, D.R. and Mays, L.W. "Applied Hydrology", McGraw Hill
International Book Company, 1998.
3. Raghunath .H.M., "Hydrology", Wiley Eastern Ltd., 1998.

CE8393 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS L T P C

4 0 0 4
OBJECTIVE:
 To understand the stresses developed in bars, compounds bars, beams, shafts, cylinders
and spheres.

UNIT I STRESS, STRAIN AND DEFORMATION OF SOLIDS 12

Rigid bodies and deformable solids – Tension, Compression and Shear Stresses – Deformation of
simple and compound bars – Thermal stresses – Elastic constants – Volumetric strains - Thin
shells - circumferential and longitudinal stresses in thin cylinders - deformation of thin cylinder –
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UNIT II ANALYSIS OF PLANE TRUSSES 12

Determinate and indeterminate plane trusses – determination of member forces by method of
joints, method of sections and method of tension coefficient.

UNIT III TRANSVERSE LOADING AND STRESSES IN BEAM 12

Beams – types transverse loading on beams – Shear force and bending moment in beams –
Cantilevers – Simply supported beams and over-hanging beams. Theory of simple bending–
bending stress distribution – Shear stress distribution - Flitched beams – carriage springs.

UNIT IV TORSION 12
Torsion formula - stresses and deformation in circular and hollows shafts – Stepped shafts–
Deflection in shafts fixed at the both ends – Stresses in helical springs – Deflection of helical
springs - carriage springs.

UNIT V DEFLECTION OF BEAMS 12

Computation of slopes and deflections in determinate beams - Double Integration method –
Macaulay‟s method – Area moment method – Conjugate beam method.
TOTAL : 60 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
 Upon completion of this course, the students can able to apply mathematical knowledge to
calculate the deformation behaviour of simple structures.
 Critically analyse problem and solve the problems related to structural elements and
analyse the deformation behaviour for different types of loads.

TEXTBOOKS:
1. Bansal, R.K., "Strength of Materials", Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd., 2007
2. Jindal U.C., "Strength of Materials", Asian Books Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2007
REFERENCES:
 Egor. P.Popov “Engineering Mechanics of Solids” Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2001
 Subramanian R., "Strength of Materials", Oxford University Press, Oxford Higher Education
Series,2007.
 Hibbeler, R.C., "Mechanics of Materials", Pearson Education, Low Price Edition, 2007
 Ferdinand P. Been, Russell Johnson, J.r. and John J. Dewole "Mechanics of Materials",
Tata McGraw Hill Publishing „co. Ltd., New Delhi, 2005.

GE8291 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
 To study the nature and facts about environment.
 To finding and implementing scientific, technological, economic and political solutions to
environmental problems.
 To study the interrelationship between living organism and environment.
 To appreciate the importance of environment by assessing its impact on the human world;
envision the surrounding environment, its functions and its value.
 To study the dynamic processes and understand the features of the earth’s interior and
surface.
 To study the integrated themes and biodiversity, natural resources, pollution control and
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UNIT I ENVIRONMENT, ECOSYSTEMS AND BIODIVERSITY 14

Definition, scope and importance of environment – need for public awareness - concept of an
ecosystem – structure and function of an ecosystem – producers, consumers and decomposers –
energy flow in the ecosystem – ecological succession – food chains, food webs and ecological
pyramids – Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and function of the (a) forest
ecosystem (b) grassland ecosystem (c) desert ecosystem (d) aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams,
lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries) – Introduction to biodiversity definition: genetic, species and
ecosystem diversity – biogeographical classification of India – value of biodiversity: consumptive
use, productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and option values – Biodiversity at global, national
and local levels – India as a mega-diversity nation – hot-spots of biodiversity – threats to
biodiversity: habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts – endangered and endemic
species of India – conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and ex-situ conservation of biodiversity. Field
study of common plants, insects, birds; Field study of simple ecosystems – pond, river, hill slopes,
etc.

UNIT II ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION 8

Definition – causes, effects and control measures of: (a) Air pollution (b) Water pollution (c) Soil
pollution (d) Marine pollution (e) Noise pollution (f) Thermal pollution (g) Nuclear hazards – solid
waste management: causes, effects and control measures of municipal solid wastes – role of an
individual in prevention of pollution – pollution case studies – disaster management: floods,
earthquake, cyclone and landslides. Field study of local polluted site – Urban / Rural / Industrial /
Agricultural.

UNIT III NATURAL RESOURCES 10

Forest resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, case studies- timber extraction, mining,
dams and their effects on forests and tribal people – Water resources: Use and over- utilization of
surface and ground water, floods, drought, conflicts over water, dams-benefits and problems –
Mineral resources: Use and exploitation, environmental effects of extracting and using mineral
resources, case studies – Food resources: World food problems, changes caused by agriculture
and overgrazing, effects of modern agriculture, fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging, salinity,
case studies – Energy resources: Growing energy needs, renewable and non renewable energy
sources, use of alternate energy sources. case studies – Land resources: Land as a resource, land
degradation, man induced landslides, soil erosion and desertification – role of an individual in
conservation of natural resources – Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles. Field
study of local area to document environmental assets – river / forest / grassland / hill / mountain.

UNIT IV SOCIAL ISSUES AND THE ENVIRONMENT 7

From unsustainable to sustainable development – urban problems related to energy –
water conservation, rain water harvesting, watershed management – resettlement and
rehabilitation of people; its problems and concerns, case studies – role of non-governmental
organization- environmental ethics: Issues and possible solutions – climate change, global
warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents and holocaust, case studies. –
wasteland reclamation – consumerism and waste products – environment production act – Air
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) act – Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) act –
Wildlife protection act – Forest conservation act – enforcement machinery involved in
environmental legislation- central and state pollution control boards- Public awareness.

UNIT V HUMAN POPULATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT 6

Population growth, variation among nations – population explosion – family welfare programme –
environment and human health – human rights – value education – HIV / AIDS – women and
child welfare – role of information technology in environment and human health – Case studies.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

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OUTCOMES:
 Environmental Pollution or problems cannot be solved by mere laws. Public participation is
an important aspect which serves the environmental Protection. One will obtain knowledge
on the following after completing the course.
 Public awareness of environmental is at infant stage.
 Ignorance and incomplete knowledge has lead to misconceptions
 Development and improvement in std. of living has lead to serious environmental disasters
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Benny Joseph, ‘Environmental Science and Engineering’, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi,
2006.
2. Gilbert M.Masters, ‘Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science’, 2nd edition,
Pearson Education, 2004.

REFERENCES :
1. Dharmendra S. Sengar, ‘Environmental law’, Prentice hall of India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 2007.
2. Erach Bharucha, “Textbook of Environmental Studies”, Universities Press(I) Pvt, Ltd,
Hydrabad, 2015.
3. G. Tyler Miller and Scott E. Spoolman, “Environmental Science”, Cengage Learning India
Pvt, Ltd, Delhi, 2014.
4. Rajagopalan, R, ‘Environmental Studies-From Crisis to Cure’, Oxford University Press,
2005.

AI8411 SOIL SCIENCE LABORATORY L T P C

0 0 2 1
OBJECTIVE:
 Students should be able to verify various quality aspects of soil and water studied in theory
by performing experiments in lab.
1. Identification of rocks and minerals
2. Collection and processing of soil samples
3. Determination of soil moisture, EC and pH
4. Field density determination by Core Cutter and Sand Replacement method
5. Specific gravity determination by Pycnometer
6. Textural analysis of soil by International Pipette method
7. Grain size analysis by using Mechanical shaker
8. Determination of Organic carbon
9. Estimation of Gypsum requirements

TOTAL : 30 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 Students know the techniques to determine various physical and chemical properties of soil
that are applicable for agriculture and irrigation by conducting appropriate tests.
REFERENCES:
1. Punmia, B.C, “Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering”, Laxmi Publishers, New Delhi.
2007.
2. Laboratory Manual, Centre for Water Resources, Anna University, Chennai. 2012.

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CE8481 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS LABORATORY L T PC

0 0 4 2
OBJECTIVE:
 To expose the students to the testing of different materials under the action of various
forces and determination of their characteristics experimentally.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Tension test on steel rod
2. Compression test on wood
3. Double shear test on metal
4. Torsion test on mild steel rod
5. Impact test on metal specimen (Izod and Charpy)
6. Hardness test on metals (Rockwell and Brinell Hardness Tests)
7. Deflection test on metal beam
8. Compression test on helical spring
9. Deflection test on carriage spring
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS

OUTCOME:
 The students will have the required knowledge in the area of testing of materials and
components of structural elements experimentally.
REFERENCES:
1. Strength of Materials Laboratory Manual, Anna University, Chennai - 600 025.
2. IS1786-2008 (Fourth Revision, Reaffirmed 2013), ‘High strength deformed bars and wires
for concrete reinforcement – Specification’, 2008.

LIST OF EQUIPMENTS FOR A BATCH OF 30 STUDENTS

Sl.
Description of Equipment Quantity
No.
1. UTM of minimum 400 kN capacity 1
2. Torsion testing machine 1
3. Izod impact testing machine 1
4. Hardness testing machine
Rockwell
1 each
Vicker’s (any 2)
Brinnel
5. Beam deflection test apparatus 1
6. Extensometer 1
7. Compressometer 1
8. Dial gauges Few
9. Le Chatelier’s apparatus 2
10. Vicat’s apparatus 2
11. Mortar cube moulds 10

HS8461 ADVANCED READING AND WRITING L T P C

0 0 2 1
OBJECTIVES:
• Strengthen the reading skills of students of engineering.
• Enhance their writing skills with specific reference to technical writing.
• Develop students’ critical thinking skills.
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UNIT I
Reading - Strategies for effective reading-Use glosses and footnotes to aid reading
comprehension- Read and recognize different text types-Predicting content using photos and title
Writing-Plan before writing- Develop a paragraph: topic sentence, supporting sentences,
concluding sentence –Write a descriptive paragraph
UNIT II
Reading-Read for details-Use of graphic organizers to review and aid comprehension Writing-
State reasons and examples to support ideas in writing- Write a paragraph with reasons and
examples- Write an opinion paragraph

UNIT III
Reading- Understanding pronoun reference and use of connectors in a passage- speed reading
techniques-Writing- Elements of a good essay-Types of essays- descriptive-narrative- issue-
based-argumentative-analytical.

UNIT IV
Reading- Genre and Organization of Ideas- Writing- Email writing- visumes – Job application-
project writing-writing convincing proposals.
UNIT V
Reading- Critical reading and thinking- understanding how the text positions the reader- identify
Writing- Statement of Purpose- letter of recommendation- Vision statement

TOTAL: 30 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course Learners will be able to:
• Write different types of essays.
• Write winning job applications.
• Read and evaluate texts critically.
• Display critical thinking in various professional contexts.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Gramer F. Margot and Colin S. Ward Reading and Writing (Level 3) Oxford University
Press: Oxford, 2011
2. Debra Daise, CharlNorloff, and Paul Carne Reading and Writing (Level 4) Oxford
University Press: Oxford, 2011
REFERENCES:
1. Davis, Jason and Rhonda LIss.Effective Academic Writing (Level 3) Oxford University
Press: Oxford, 2006
2. E. Suresh Kumar and et al. Enriching Speaking and Writing Skills. Second Edition. Orient
Black swan: Hyderabad, 2012
3. Withrow, Jeans and et al. Inspired to Write. Readings and Tasks to develop writing skills.
Cambridge University Press: Cambridge, 2004
4. Goatly, Andrew. Critical Reading and Writing. Routledge: United States of America, 2000
5. Petelin, Roslyn and Marsh Durham. The Professional Writing Guide: Knowing Well and
Knowing Why. Business & Professional Publishing: Australia, 2004

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AI8501 IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE ENGINEERING L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
 At the completion of the course the students should be able to understand the necessity of
 planning an irrigation system to provide water at the right time and right place.
 To understand the basic concepts for planning, design and management of land drainage
works in cultivated areas
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UNIT I WATER RESOURCES AND IRRIGATION REQUIREMENT 9

Water Resources- River basins-Development and Utilization in India and Tamil Nadu-Irrigation –
duty and delta - Rooting characteristics - Moisture use of crop, Evapotranspiration - ET plot - Crop
water requirement - Effective rainfall - Scheduling - Irrigation requirement - Irrigation frequency,
Irrigation efficiencies.

UNIT II METHODS OF IRRIGATION 9

Methods of Irrigation – Surface and Subsurface methods – Drip and Sprinkler - Hydraulics and
design - Erodible and non-erodible, Kennedy‟ s and Lacey‟ s theories, Materials for lining water
courses and field channel, Water control and diversion structure - Underground pipeline irrigation
system

UNIT III DIVERSION AND IMPOUNDING STRUCTURES 9

Head works –Weirs and Barrage –Types of impounding structures - Factors affecting, location of
dams -Forces on a dam -Design of Gravity dams- Earth dams, Arch dams – Spillways -Energy
dissipaters.

UNIT IV CANAL IRRIGATION AND COMMAND AREA DEVELOPMENT 9

Classification of canals- Alignment of canals – Design of irrigation canals– Regime theories -
Canal Head works – Canal regulators - Canal drops – Cross drainage works – Canal Outlet,
Escapes –Lining and maintenance of canals - Excess irrigation and waterlogging problem -
Command area - Concept, Components of CADP - On Farm Development works, Farmer‟ s
committee - its role for water distribution and system operation - rotational irrigation system.

UNIT V AGRICULTURAL DRAINAGE 9

Agricultural drainage - Drainage coefficient; principles of flow through soils, Darcy‟ s law –
infiltration theory, Surface drainage systems - Subsurface drainage - Design of subsurface
drainage - Pipe materials - mole drains, drainage wells, Leaching requirements - irrigation and
drainage water quality - recycling of drainage water for irrigation.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
 The students will have knowledge and skills on Planning, design, operation and
management of reservoir system.
 The student will gain knowledge on different methods of irrigation including canal irrigation.
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Dilip Kumar Majumdar., “Irrigation Water Management”, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi,
2008.
2. Michael, A.M., “Irrigation Engineering”, Vikas Publishers, New Delhi, 2008.
3. Garg, S.K., “Irrigation Engineering,” Laxmi Publications, New Delhi, 2008.
4. Ritzema, H.P., “Drainage Principles and Applications”, Publication No. 16, International
Institute of Land Reclamation and Improvement, Netherlands, 1994.
REFERENCES:
1. Basak, N.N., “Irrigation Engineering”, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co, New Delhi, 2008.
2. Murthy, V.V.N. Land and water management, Kalyani publishing, New Delhi, 1998.
3. Bhattacharya, A.K., and Michael, A.M., “Land Drainage – Principles, Methods and
Applications”, Konark Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2003.
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4. Irrigation water Management, Training Manual No 6, Drainage of Irrigated Lands, Food and
Agriculture Organisation, Rome 1996
5. Kessler, J., “Drainage Principles and Applications”, Vol. II and IV, International Institute of
Land Reclamation and Improvement, Netherlands, 1979.

AI8502 FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
 To introduce the students to the working principles of farm equipments, tillage implements.
 To expose the students to farm mechanization benefits and constraints, identification of
components of primary and secondary tillage implements
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UNIT I FARM MECHANIZATION 9
Farm mechanisation – objectives. Tillage - objectives - methods – primary tillage implements -
secondary tillage implements - animal drawn ploughs - construction. Types of farm implements –
trailed, mounted . Field capacity - forces acting on tillage tool.

UNIT II PRIMARY AND SECONDARY TILLAGE IMPLEMENTS 9

Mould board plough- attachments – mould board shapes and types. Disc plough – force
representation on disc – Types of disc ploughs – Subsoiler plough - Rotary plough. Cultivators -
types - construction. Disc harrows - Bund former - ridger – leveller. Basin lister-Wetland
preparation implements.

UNIT III SOWING AND FERTILIZING EQUIPMENT 9

Crop planting - methods - row crop planting systems - Devices for metering seeds – furrow
openers – furrow closers- types – Types of seed drills and planters – calibration-fertilizer metering
devices - seed cum fertilizer drills – paddy transplanters – nursery tray machines.

UNIT IV WEEDING AND PLANT PROTECTION EQUIPMENT 9

Weeding equipment – hand hoe – long handled weeding tools – dryland star weeder – wetland
conoweeder and rotary weeder – Engine operated and tractor weeders
Sprayers –types-classification – methods of atomization, spray application rate, droplet size
determination – volume median diameter, numerical median diameter – drift control

UNIT V HARVESTING MACHINERY 9

Principles of cutting crop, types of harvesting machinery, vertical conveyor reaper and binder
combine harvesters, balers, threshers, tractor on top combine harvester, combine losses
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOME:
 The students will be able to understand the mechanization and various equipment used in
the farm for different field operations.

TEXTBOOKS :
1. Jagdishwar Sahay. Elements of Agricultural Engineering. Standard Publishers Distributors,
Delhi 6.,2010.
2. Michael and Ohja. Principles of Agricultural Engineering. Jain brothers, New Delhi., 2005

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REFERENCES:
1. Kepner, R.A., et al. Principles of farm machinery. CBS Publishers and Distributers, Delhi.
99, 1997.
2. Harris Pearson Smith et al. Farm machinery and equipment. Tata McGraw-Hill pub., New
Delhi.,1996.
3. Srivastava, A.C. Elements of Farm Machinery. Oxford and IBH Pub. Co., New Delhi, 1990.

AI8503 DESIGN OF BASIC MACHINE ELEMENTS L TPC

4 00 4
OBJECTIVES:
 To introduce to the students to the basic concepts involved in the design of basic elements
that are common to any agricultural machinery.
 To get through the detailed design & drawing of various components of agricultural
machineries.
UNIT I STRESSES IN MACHINE MEMBERS 12
Introduction to design process- factor influencing the machine design, selection of material based
on mechanical properties- Direct, bending and torsional stress equations- calculation of Principal
stresses for combined loading. Design of curved beams- factor of safety – theories of failure-stress
concentration- design of variable loading- Soderberg and Goodman relations.

UNIT II DESIGN OF POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS 12

Selection of V-Belts and pulleys- selection of flat belts and pulleys- wire ropes and pulleys-
selection of transmission chains and sprockets. Design of pulleys and sprockets.

UNIT III DESIGN OF SHAFTS AND COUPLINGS 12

Design of solid and hollow shafts based on strength and rigidity- Design of keys, keyways and
splines- Design of rigid and flexible couplings. Design of bolts and nuts - knuckle and cotter joints.

UNIT IV DESIGN OF ENERGY STORING ELEMENTS 12

Design of helical, leaf, disc and torsional springs under constant loads and varying loads –
Concentric torsion springs.

UNIT V DESIGN OF GEARS AND BEARINGS 12

Gears - spur gear and helical gear - terminology - strength of gear teeth - Lewis equation -
Buckingham equation. - Failure of gear teeth.- Applications of different types of Gears - Types of
bearings – sliding contact and rolling contact types. – Bearing selection based on application -
Lubrication in journal bearings – calculation of bearing dimensions.
TOTAL :60 PERIODS
(Note: Use of PSG Design Data book is permitted in the university examination)

OUTCOME:
 At the end of the course the student will have the knowledge on detailed design and
drawing of basic machine components.
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Khurmi R.S and Gupta J.K, A Textbook of Machine Design, Euarsia publication house,
2005.
2. Bhandari V.B, “Design of Machine Elements”, Tata McGraw-Hill Book Co, 2003.

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REFERENCES:
1. Norton R.L, Machine Design – An Integrated Approach, Pearson Publications, 3rd Edition,
2006.
2. Srivastava A.K., Goering.C.E. and Rohrbach R.P. Engineering Principles of Agricultural
Machines. Revised Printing by American Society of Agricultural Engineers. 1993.
3. Gary Krutz, Lester Thompson and Paul Clear., “Design of Agricultural Machinery”, John
Wiley and Sons, New York, 1984.

AI8504 POST HARVEST TECHNOLOGY LTPC

3 003

OBJECTIVE:
 The students would be exposed to fundamental knowledge in engineering properties of
agricultural materials, different Post Harvest operations and processing methods of
harvested crops and storage of crops

UNIT I FUNDAMENTALS OF POST HARVESTING 9

Post harvest technology – introduction –objectives –post harvest losses of cereals, pulses and
oilseeds – importance - optimum stage of harvest. Threshing – traditional methods mechanical
threshers – types-principles and operation-moisture content –measurement –direct and indirect
methods – moisture meters – equilibrium moisture content.

UNIT II PSYCHROMETRY AND DRYING 9

Psychrometry – importance – Psychrometric charts and its uses – Drying – principles and theory
of drying – thin layer and deep bed drying – Hot air drying – methods of producing hot air – Types
of grain dryers – selection – construction, operation and maintenance of dryers – Design of dryers
UNIT III CLEANING AND GRADING 9
Principles - air screen cleaners – adjustments - cylinder separator - spiral separator – magnetic
separator - colour sorter - inclined belt separator – length separators - effectiveness of separation
and performance index.
UNIT IV SHELLING AND HANDLING 9
Principles and operation – maize sheller, husker sheller for maize – groundnut decorticator –
castor sheller – material handling – belt conveyor –screw conveyor – chain conveyor – bucket
elevators – pneumatic conveying.
UNIT V CROP PROCESSING 9
Paddy processing – parboiling of paddy – methods – merits and demerits – dehusking of paddy –
methods – merits and demerits – rice polishers –types – constructional details – polishing –layout
of modern rice mill - wheat milling – pulse milling methods – oil seed processing – millets
processing.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
At the end of the study the student will have knowledge on
 Material handling equipments
 Different Post Harvest operations and processing methods of harvested crops.
 Fundamentals of various unit operations of Agricultural Processing.

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TEXTBOOKS:
1. Chakraverty, A.Post harvest technology for Cereals, Pulses and oilseeds. Oxford & IBH
publication Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, Third Edition, 2000.
2. Sahay, K.M., and Singh, K.K. Unit operations of Agricultural Processing. Vikas publishing
house Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1994.

REFERENCES:
1. Pande, P.H. Principles of Agriculture Processing. Kalyani Publishers, Ludhiana, 1994.
2. Henderson, S.M. and R.L. Perry. Agricultural Process Engineering. John Wiley and Sons,
New York. 1955.

AI8511 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FARM MACHINERY LAB LTPC

0 042
OBJECTIVE:
 The students will be introduced to the practice of different farm machinery in the field on
tillage, sowing, plant protection, harvesting and threshing; care and maintenance;
lubrication; fits and tolerances and replacements; adjustments of farm machines;
dismantling and reassembling of a disc harrow, seed-cum fertilizer drill and sprayer, engine
pumps
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
 Identification of major systems of a tractor and general guidelines on preliminary check
measures before starting a tractor - procedure for starting, running and stopping the tractor.
 Identification of components of power tiller, their maintenance and study on preliminary check
measures and safety aspects before starting a power tiller - procedure for starting, running and
stopping the power tiller.
 Field operation and adjustments of ploughs
 Field operation and adjustments of harrows
 Field operation and adjustments of cultivators
 Field operation of sowing and planting equipment and their adjustments
 Field operation of plant protection equipment
 Field operation on mowers and reapers
 Field operation of combine and determination of field losses
 Field operation of threshers and their performance evaluation
 Studies on methods of repair, maintenance and off-season storage of farm equipment
 Opening and reassembly of disc harrows, determination and adjustment of tilt and disc angles
 Hitching of agricultural implements and trailers
 Study and operation of bulldozer
 Visit to agro-manufacturers
TOTAL : 60 PERIODS
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Jain, S.C. and C.R. Rai. Farm Tractor Maintenance and Repair. Standard publishers and
Distributors, New Delhi, 1999.
2. Herbert L.Nichols Sr., Moving the Earth, D. Van Nostrand company Inc. Princeton, 1959.
REFERENCES:
1. John A Havers and Frank W Stubbs, Hand book of Heavy Construction, McGraw – Hill
book Company, New York, 1971.
2. Barger, E.L., J.B. Liljedahl and E.C. McKibben, Tractors and their Power Units. Wiley
Eastern Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1997.

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LIST OF EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

 Tractor – 1 no.
 Power tiller – 1 no.
 Disc plough – 1 no.
 Disc harrow – 1 no.
 Multi tyne cultivator – 1 no.
 Paddy Transplanter – 1 no.
 Seed drill – 1 no.
 Sprayer – 1 no.
 Mower – 1 no.
 Weeder -1 no.
 Combine harvester -1 no. (optional) – can be had as demonstration

AI8512 POST HARVEST ENGINEERING LABORATORY L T P C

0 0 4 2

OBJECTIVE:
 After the end of this lab, students will be able to determine various engineering properties
of grains, test and evaluate different post harvesting machineries.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:
 Determination of moisture content of grains by oven method and moisture meter.
 Determination of porosity of grains.
 Determination of coefficient of friction and angle of repose of grains.
 Testing of paddy thresher & paddy winnower.
 Testing of groundnut decorticator & maize sheller
 Evaluation of thin layer drier
 Evaluation of L.S.U. drier.
 Determining the efficiency of bucket elevator and screw conveyor
 Evaluation of shelling efficiency of rubber roll sheller
 Determining the oil content of oil seeds.
 Visit to modern rice mill
 Visit to pulse milling industry
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Chakraverty, A. Post harvest technology for Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds. Oxford & IBH
Publication Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, Third Edition, 2000.
2. Sahay, K.M., and Singh, K.K. Unit operations of Agricultural Processing, Vikas Publishing
House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1994.
REFERENCES:
1. Pande, P.H. Principles of Agriculture Processing. Kalyani Publishers, Ludhiana, 1994.
2. Henderson, S.M. and R.L. Perry. Agricultural Process Engineering. John Wiley and Sons,
New York. 1955.
3. Mohsenin, N.N. Physical Properties of Plant and Animal Materials Gordon and Breach
Publishers, Ludhiana, 1970.

LIST OF EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED:

 Hot air oven, Grain moisturemeter – 1 no. each
 Porosity apparatus – 1 no.
 Coefficient of friction apparatus – 1 no.
 Angle of repose – round type and L type – 1 no.each.
 Paddy thresher – 1 no.
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 Groundnut decorticator and maize sheller – 1 no. each

 Thin layer dryer – 1 no.
 LSU dryer – 1 no.
 Bucket elevator and screw conveyor – 1 no. each
 Rubber roll sheller – 1 no.
 Oil expeller – 1 no.

AI8513 IRRIGATION FIELD LABORATORY L T P C

0 0 4 2

OBJECTIVE:
 Students should be able to verify the principles studied in theory by performing the
experiments in lab.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. To study various instruments in the Meteorological Laboratory
2. Determination of infiltration rate using double ring and digital infiltrometer
3. Determination of soil moisture wetting pattern for irrigation scheduling
4. Design of Drip irrigation system
5. Design of sprinkler irrigation system
6. Measurement of flow properties in open irrigated channels (flumes, notches)
7. Evaluation of surface irrigation
8. Determination of uniformity coefficient for drip irrigation system
9. Determination of uniformity coefficient for sprinkler system (catch can method)
10. To conduct experiment on disc filter for micro irrigation systems
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
LIST OF EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED
1. Meteorological lab with Cup counter anemometer, Sunshine recorder, Open pan
vaporimeter, Stevenson’s screen - Dry bulb, wet bulb thermometers, recording and non-
recording type rain gauge etc. – each 1 no.
2. Double ring infiltrometer – 1 no.
3. Digital infiltrometer – 1 no.
4. Parshall flume, cut throat flume – 1 no. each
5. V notch, Rectangular notch and trapezoidal notch – 1 no. each
6. Drip irrigation system with all accessories
7. Sprinkler irrigation system with all accessories
8. Required number of stop watches
9. Weighing balance – 1 no.
10. Catch cans, measuring jars – required numbers

OUTCOME:
 On the completion of the course the student will have the knowledge on various
meteorological instruments and understanding the concept of different irrigational systems
in the laboratory tests.
REFERENCES:
1. Michael, A.M., “Irrigation Theory and Practice”, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi, 1999.
2. Asawa, G.L., “Irrigation Engineering”, New Age International Private Limited, New Delhi,
1996.
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HS8581 PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION L T P C

0 0 2 1
OBJECTIVES: The couse aims to:
 Enhance the Employability and Career Skills of students
 Orient the students towards grooming as a professional
 Make them Employable Graduates
 Develop their confidence and help them attend interviews successfully.

UNIT I
Introduction to Soft Skills-- Hard skills & soft skills - employability and career Skills—Grooming as a
professional with values—Time Management—General awareness of Current Affairs

UNIT II
Self-Introduction-organizing the material - Introducing oneself to the audience – introducing the topic –
answering questions – individual presentation practice–– presenting the visuals effectively – 5 minute
presentations

UNIT III
Introduction to Group Discussion— Participating in group discussions – understanding group
dynamics - brainstorming the topic -– questioning and clarifying –GD strategies- activities to improve
GD skills

UNIT IV
Interview etiquette – dress code – body language – attending job interviews– telephone/skype
interview -one to one interview &panel interview – FAQs related to job interviews

UNIT V
Recognizing differences between groups and teams- managing time-managing stress- networking
professionally- respecting social protocols-understanding career management-developing a long-term
career plan-making career changes
TOTAL :30 PERIODS
OUTCOMES: At the end of the course Learners will be able to:
• Make effective presentations
• Participate confidently in Group Discussions.
• Attend job interviews and be successful in them.
• Develop adequate Soft Skills required for the workplace
Recommended Software
1. Globearena
2. Win English
REFERENCES:
1. Butterfield, Jeff Soft Skills for Everyone. Cengage Learning: New Delhi, 2015
2. Interact English Lab Manual for Undergraduate Students,. OrientBalckSwan: Hyderabad, 2016.
3. E. Suresh Kumar et al. Communication for Professional Success. Orient Blackswan:
Hyderabad, 2015
4. Raman, Meenakshi and Sangeeta Sharma. Professional Communication. Oxford University
Press: Oxford, 2014
5. S. Hariharanetal. Soft Skills. MJP Publishers: Chennai, 2010.

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AI8601 GROUNDWATER AND WELL ENGINEERING LTPC

3 003
OBJECTIVES:
 To introduce the concepts of groundwater, its availability, assessment and utilization
 To understand the theory behind well design, construction and management of wells.

UNIT I HYDROGEOLOGIC PARAMETERS 9

Water Balance – Distribution of subsurface water – Water bearing properties of Rocks – Types of
Aquifers – Aquifer properties Estimation – Pumping test :– Permeability, Specific yield,
transmissivity and Storage coefficient – Methods of Estimation – Ground water table fluctuation
method – GEC Norms – Ground water development and potential in India - Groundwater
prospectives - Geophysical techniques – Electrical resistivity survey

UNIT II WELL HYDRAULICS 9

Darcy’s law – Groundwater Flow Equation – Steady state flow – Dupuit Forcheimer Assumption –
Theim’s Equation - unsteady flow – Theis method and Jacob method – Image well theory – Partial
penetration of wells.

UNIT III WELL DESIGN 9

Design characteristics – Design of wells - Well diameter, depth and Well screen design – Materials
for well screens – Well casing – Design of collector wells and Infiltration gallery – Dug wells versus
tube wells
UNIT IV WELL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE 9
Types of wells – Well drilling - Boring, Jetting – Rotary drilling, Hammer drilling - Construction –
Installation of pipes and screens - Well development, Completion and disinfection – Well
maintenance – Well performance test – Well effectiveness – Well loss – Pumping equipment –
Rehabilitation of wells and borewells.
UNIT V SPECIAL TOPICS 9
Artificial Recharge Techniques – Sea water Intrusion – Introduction to Ground water modeling
Techniques – Ground water pollution and legislation - Groundwater quality –Dose response
assessment – Risk analysis
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
 Students know the technical aspects of groundwater, its availability, assessment and
utilization
 Familiarized with the theory behind well design, construction and management of wells.
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Karanth, K.R. Groundwater Assessment, Development and Management. Tata Mc-Graw
Hill, 2008.
2. Raghunath, H.M. Groundwater Hydrology, Wiley Eastern Ltd., 2000.
REFERENCES:
1. Rastogi,A.K. Numerical Groundwater Hydrology, Penram International Publishing. Pvt.
Ltd., Bombay, 2008.
2. David Keith Todd. Groundwater Hydrology, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2007
3. Fletcher.G.Driscoll, “Groundwater and Wells”, Johnson Revision, New York, 1987.

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AI8602 FOOD AND DAIRY ENGINEERING LTPC

3 003

OBJECTIVES :
 To introduce the students to dairy industry, properties and processing of milk, manufacture
 of dairy products , sanitation and effluent treatment in dairy industry
 To expose the students to the fundamental knowledge of food, its properties and different
methods of food processing

UNIT I PROPERTIES AND PROCESSING OF MILK 9

Dairy Industry – importance and status – Milk Types – Composition and properties of milk -
Production of high quality milk - Method of raw milk procurement and preservation - Processing –
Staining - Filtering and Clarification - cream separation – Pasteurization – Homogenization -
sterilization, UHT processing and aseptic packaging – emulsification - Fortification.
UNIT II DAIRY PRODUCTS 9
Manufacture of Milk Powder - Processing of Milk Products - Condensed Milk - Skim milk - Butter
milk - Flavoured Milk, whey, casein, yoghurt and paneer - Manufacture of Butter - Cheese Ghee,
ice creams and frozen desserts - standards for milk and milk products - Packaging of Milk and Milk
Products - Cleaning and Sanitation - Dairy effluent treatment and disposal .
UNIT III FOOD AND ITS PROPERTIES, REACTION AND KINETICS 9
Constituents of food - thermal processing of foods - cooking, blanching, sterilization,
pasteurization, canning - Interaction of heat energy on food components, reaction kinetics,
Arrhenius equation, TDT curves - water activity, sorption behaviour of foods – isotherm models -
monolayer value, BET isotherms, Raoult‟ s law, Norrish, Ross, Salwin - Slawson equations.
UNIT IV PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION OF FOODS 10
Coffee, Tea processing - Concentration of foods, freeze concentration - osmotic and reverse
osmotic concentration - drying and dehydration of food - Tray, tunnel, belt, vacuum and freeze
dryers - rehydration of dehydrated foods - Fat and oil processing, sources, extraction, methods
and equipment, refining of oils, hydrogenation, manufacture of margarine - Food preservation
methods - preservation by irradiation, microwave and dielectric heating of food.

UNIT V PACKAGING AND QUALITY CONTROL 8

Food packaging, importance, flexible pouches - retort pouches - aseptic packaging, granules,
powder and liquid packaging machines - nanotechnology – principles - applications in food
processing – food plant location - Quality control of processed food products - Factors affecting
quality.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
 The students will gain knowledge about Dairy and Food process engineering
 Understand the process of manufacturing of dairy products and thermal processing of food.
 Students will understand the importance of quality control and food preservation
and packaging.
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Chandra Gopala Rao. Essentials of Food Process Engineering. B.S. Publications,
Hyderabad, 2006.
2. Walstra. P., Jan T. M. Wouters., Tom J. Geurts “Dairy Science and Technology”, CRC
press, 2005.
3. Ananthakrishnan, C.P., and Sinha, N.N., “Technology and Engineering of Dairy Plant
Operations, Laxmi Publications, New Delhi, 1999.

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REFERENCES:
1. Subbulakshmi.G., and Shobha A. Udipi, Food Processing and Preservation, New Age
International Publications, New Delhi, 2007.
2. Toledo, R.T., “Fundamentals of Food Process Engineering”, CBS Publishers and
Distribution, New Delhi, 1997.
3. Tufail Ahmed., “Dairy Plant Engineering and Management”, Kitab Mahal Publishers,
Allahabad, 1997.
4. Dairy Science and Technology Handbook, Volumes 1-3, John Wiley & Sons,1993.
5. Charm, S.E., “Fundamentals of Food Engineering”, AVI Pub.Co.Inc, New York, 1997.

AI8603 PROTECTED CULTIVATION LTPC

3 003
OBJECTIVES:
 To impact knowledge on the protected cultivation of vegetables, fruits and flower crops.
 To sensitize the students on hi-tech production technology of fruits, vegetables and flower
crops.

UNIT I PROTECTED CULTIVATION AND ITS TYPES 9

Importance and methods of protected culture in horticultural crops - Importance and scope of
protected cultivation – different growing structures of protected culture viz., green house, poly
house, net house, poly tunnels, screen house, protected nursery house - study of environmental
factors influencing green house production – cladding / glazing / covering material – ventilation
systems – cultivation systems including nutrient film technique / hydroponics / aeroponic culture –
growing media and nutrients – canopy management – micro irrigation and fertigation systems.

UNIT II PROTECTED CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLE CROPS 9

Protected cultivation technology for vegetable crops - Hi-tech protected cultivation techniques for
tomato, capsicum nursery, cucumber, gherkins strawberry and melons – integrated pest and
disease management – post harvest handling.

UNIT III PROTECTED CULTIVATION OF FLOWER CROPS 9

Protected cultivation technology for flower crops - Hi-tech protected cultivation of cut roses, cut
chrysanthemum, carnation, gerbera, asiatic lilies, anthurium, orchids, cut foliages and fillers –
integrated pest and disease management – postharvest handling.

UNIT IV PRECISION FARMING TECHNIQUES 9

Concept and introduction of precision farming – Importance, definition, principles and concepts –
Role of GIS and GPS - Mobile mapping system and its application in precision farming – design,
layout and installation of drip and fertigation – georeferencing and photometric correction –
Sensors for information gathering – UAV - geostatistics – robotics in horticulture - postharvest
process management (PPM) – remote sensing

UNIT V PRECISION FARMING OF HORTICULTURAL CROPS 9

Precision farming techniques for horticultural crops - Precision farming techniques for tomato,
chilli, bhendi, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, cauliflower, cabbage, grapes, banana, rose, jasmine,
chrysanthemum, marigold, tuberose, china aster, turmeric, coriander, coleus and gloriosa.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
 The students will be able to appreciate the different methods of protected cultivation
 practices available for vegetable crops and flowers
 A clear understanding of precision farming techniques and its application to horticultural
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TEXTBOOKS:
1. Joe.J.Hanan. 1998. Green houses: Advanced Technology for Protected Horticulture, CRC
Press, LLC. Florida.
2. Paul V. Nelson. 1991. Green house operation and management. Ball publishing USA.

REFERENCES:
1. Lyn. Malone, Anita M. Palmer, Christine L. VIoghat Jach Dangeermond. 2002. Mapping out
world: GIS lessons for Education. ESRI press.
2. David Reed. 1996. Water, media and nutrition for green house crops. Ball publishing USA.
3. Adams, C.R. K.M. Bandford and M.P. Early. 1996. Principles of Horticulture. CBS
publishers and distributors. Darya ganj, New Delhi.

AI8604 SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY ENGINEERING L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE:
 To impart knowledge on solar energy systems, wind energy systems and its applications.

UNIT I SOLAR ENERGY RADIATION AND SOLAR THERMAL COLLECTORS 9

Solar radiation availability - radiation measurement – transmittance - absorptance – Basic earth
sun angles - estimation of average solar radiation, radiation on tilted surface - Flat plate collectors
- heat transfer correlations - collector efficiency - heat balance – absorber plate – types - selective
surfaces. Solar water heaters - types- their performance. Solar driers – types – heat transfer -
performance of solar dryers – agro industrial applications.

UNIT II SOLAR CONCENTRATING COLLECTORS 9

Concentrating collectors – types – reflectors - solar thermal power stations – principle and
applications - Solar energy storage systems – thermal - sensible and latent heat, chemical,
electrical, electro-magnetic energy storage – selection of materials for energy storage - Solar
distillation – application - Solar stills - types - Solar pond - performance – characteristics -
applications – Solar refrigeration.

UNIT III SOLAR PV TECHNOLOGY 9

Solar photovoltaic technology –introduction – solar cell basics – Types of solar cells and modules
– encapsulation – Design of solar PV system – load estimation - batteries – invertors – operation -
system controls. Standalone and grid connected systems - PV powered water pumping - Hybrid
system - Solar technologies in green buildings.
UNIT IV WIND ENERGY 9
Nature of the wind – power in the wind – factors influencing wind – wind energy potential and
installation in India- wind speed monitoring - wind resource assessment -wind power laws -
velocity and power duration curves - Betz limit - site selection.
UNIT V WIND MILL TYPES AND APPLICATIONS 9
Wind energy conversion devices - classification, characteristics, applications – Design of
horizontal axis wind mill rotor diameter - Wind energy storage - wind farms - wheeling and banking
- testing and certification procedures. Water pumping - Hybrid systems – Wind mill safety and
environmental aspects.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES :
The student will be able to understand
 The concepts of solar and wind energy resources.
 The applications of solar and wind energy systems.

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TEXTBOOKS:
1. Rai., G.D. “Solar Energy Utilization” Khanna publishers, New Delhi, 2002.
2. More, H.S and R.C. Maheshwari, “ Wind Energy Utilization in India” CIAE Publication –
Bhopal, 1982.
3. Solanki, C.S. “Renewable Energy Technologies: A Practical guide for beginners”. PHI
learning Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi. 2008.

REFERENCES:
1. Solanki, C.S. “Solar Photovoltaic Technology and Systems”, PHI learning Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi, 2013.
2. Rai. G.D. “Non Conventional Sources of Energy”, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2002.
3. Rao. S and B.B. Parulekar. “Energy Technology – Non conventional, Renewable and
Conventional”. Khanna Publishers, Delhi, 2000.
4. Rajput. R.K. “Non- Conventional Energy Sources and Utilization”, S. Chand & Company
Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2013.

AI8611 CAD FOR AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING L T PC

0 0 4 2
OBJECTIVES:
 To draft the agricultural engineering related machineries and structures manually and also by
computer aided methods.
1.
Design and Drawing of Underground pipeline system
2.
Design and Drawing of Check dam
3.
Design and Drawing of Mould board plough
4.
Design and Drawing of Disk plough
5.
Design and Drawing of Post harvest technology units (threshers and winnowers)
6.
Design and Drawing of Biogas plant.
7.
Introduction & demonstration on 3D modeling softwares like Pro/E, Creo, Solid works,
Solid Edge etc.
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
 The student will be able to understand the plan and layout of underground pipes, post
harvesting units and check dams.
 The students also will be able to design and draw the components using computer aided
methods

REFERENCES:
1. Michael, A.M. “Irrigation Theory and Practice”, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi, 1999.
2. Rai, G.D. “Nonconventional Sources of Energy”, Khanna publishers, New Delhi, 1995.
3. Srivastava, A.C.”Elements of Farm Machinery”, Oxford and IBH Publications Co., New
Delhi, 1990.
4. Vijay Duggal. “A general guide to Computer Aided Design & Drafting, Mailmax
Publications, 2000
5. Tadeusz Stolarski et al. “Engineering Analysis with ANSYS Software”, Butterworth
Heinemann Publications, 2006
6. Louis Gary Lamit, “Introduction to Pro/ENGINEER” SDC Publications, 2004.

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AI8612 DRAWING OF FARM STRUCTURES L T P C

0 0 4 2

OBJECTIVES:
 To conceive and design various farm structures related to agricultural engineering.


1. Planning and Layout of farmstead

2. Design of stall bam
3. Design of loose housing and milk parlors
4. Design of poultry house
5. Design of a sheep / goat house
6. Design of ventilation system for dairy and poultry house
7. Design of silos – over ground and underground and hay storages
8. Design of farm fencing system
9. Design of machinery and equipment shed and workshops
10. Design of septic tank and sanitary structures
11. Design of rural/farm roads and culverts.

TOTAL: 60 PERIODS

OUTCOME:
 At the end of the course, the student will be able to design and draw all farm structures
connected to agricultural engineering including animal housing, grain storage, small civil
structures.
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Barre, H.J. and Sammet, L.L. "Farm Structures". John Wiley and Sons Inc. 1950."
2. Neubaur, L. W. and Walker, H.B. "Farm Buildings Design". Prentice Hall Inc., 1961.
3. Khanna, S.K. and Justo, C.E.G. "Highway Engineering". Nemchand and Bros., Roorkee,
India.
4. Dutta, B.N. "Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering Theory and Practice". S. Dutta and
Co.
5. Bazirani, V.N. and Ratwani, M.M. "Steel Structures". Khanna Publishers, Delhi, 1981.
6. Justo, C.E.G. and Khanna, S.K. "Highway Engineering". Nemchand and Bros., Roorkee,
India (Revised).

AI8614 FOOD PROCESS ENGINEERING LABORATORY LT PC

0 04 2
OBJECTIVES:
 To get hands on experience on various aspects of food science and food process
engineering.
 Determination of cooking properties of parboiled and raw rice.
 Estimation of microbial load in food materials.
 Determination of rehydration ratio of dehydrated foods.
 Experiment on osmotic dehydration of foods
 Experiment of food extruder
 Experiment on properties of food through microwave oven heating.
 Determination of properties of milk
 Experiments on cream separator to determine the separation efficiency
 Experiments on construction and operation of butter churn and butter working accessories
 Experiments on detection of Food Adulteration
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 Experiments on estimation of protein in food.

 Experiment on expansion and Oil absorption characteristic of snacks on frying
The lab includes visit to food processing and dairy industry
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 On completion of the lab course, the students will be able to get experience on various
aspects of food processing, preservation.

LIST OF EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED

1. Extruder -1no.
2. Pasteurizer – 1no.
3. Hot air oven-1no.
4. Hand refractometer-1 no.
5. Dessicator-1no.
6. Dean and Stark‟ s apparatus -1 no.
7. Cabinet dryer – 1 no.
8. Soxhlet flask -1no.
9. Distillation column – 1 no.
10. Kjeldahl flask – 1no.
11. Distillation apparatus – 1 no.
12. Microwave oven –1 no.
13. Cream separator -1 no.
14. Butter churner -1 no.

Other basic requirements like weighing balance, physical balance, blotting papers, tracing sheets,
burette, vernier calipers, pipette, conical flask, test tubes, beakers, spatula and other glasswares,
food samples, chemicals should be available.

TEXTBOOKS:
1. Singh, R.Paul. and Heldman, R.Dennis.2004. Introduction to Food Engineering. 3rd
Edition. Academic Press, London.
2. Kessler, H.G.1981. Food engineering and dairy technology. Verlag A.Kessler, Freising.
REFERENCES:
1. Walstra, P. T.J. Geurts, A. Nooman, A. Jellema and M.A. J.S Van Boekel. 2005. Dairy
Technology. Marcel Dekker Inc. New york.
2. Clunie Harvey, W.M and Harry Hill. 2009 Milk Products. IV Edition Biotech Books, New
Delhi.
3. Robinson, R.K.1986. Modern dairy technology Vol.I Advances in Milk processing. Elsevier
Applied Science Publishes, London.
4. Charm, S.E.1971. The fundamentals of Food engineering, AVI pub.Co.,Inc,
5. Karel Marcus, Fennama, R.Owen and Lund, B.Dayal. 1975. Principles of food science,
Part II - Physical principles of food preservation, Marcel Dakker, Inc.
6. Hall,C.W and T.J.Hedrick. 1971. Drying of milk and milk products. AVI Publishing Co.,
West Port, Connecticut.

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AI8701 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION ENGINEERING L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
 To present the concepts of erosion so that students get a sound knowledge about the
 problems associated with it.
 To enable the students to make use of the principles and concepts to solve issues related
to soil and water management.

UNIT I SOIL EROSION PRINCIPLES 9

Approaches to soil conservation – Soil conservation in India - Erosion – Agents - Causes -
Mechanics of water erosion – Soil erosion problems - Types of water erosion: Raindrop erosion,
Sheet erosion, Rill erosion, Gully erosion, Stream bank erosion – Classification of Gully – Gully
Control Structures: Drop Spillway, Drop Inlet, Chute Spillways - Prerequisites for soil and water
conservation measures.
UNIT II ESTIMATION OF SOIL EROSION 9
Runoff computation for soil conservation: SCS-CN method – Evolution of Universal Soil Loss
Equation: Applications and Limitations – Modified Universal Soil Loss Equation – Revised
Universal Soil Loss Equation- Permissible erosion – Land use capability classification -
Classification of eroded soils.
UNIT III EROSION CONTROL MEASURES 10
Agronomic practices: contour cultivation - strip cropping – tillage practices – Soil management
practices – Bunding: Types and design specifications - Mechanical measures for hill slopes –
Terracing: Classification and design specification of bench terrace – Grassed waterways: Location,
construction and maintenance – Types of temporary and permanent gully control structures.
UNIT IV WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES 9
In-situ soil moisture conservation – Water harvesting principles and techniques: Micro catchments,
catchment yield using morphometric analysis - Farm ponds: Components, Design, Construction
and Protection – Check dams - Earthen dam – Retaining wall.
UNIT V SEDIMENTATION 8
Sediment: Sources – Types of sediment load – Mechanics of sediment transport – Estimation of
bed load – Sediment Graph - Reservoir sedimentation: Basics - Factors affecting sediment
distribution pattern, Rates of reservoir sedimentation - Silt Detention Tanks – sediment control
methods.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
 The students will be able to gain fundamental knowledge on the concepts of erosion and
sedimentation.
 They will have sufficient knowledge on soil and water conservation measures.
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Suresh, R., “Soil and Water Conservation Engineering”, Standard Publication, New Delhi,
2007.
2. Ghanshyam Das, “Hydrology and Soil Conservation Engineering”, Prentice Hall of India
Private Limited, New Delhi, 2000.
3. “Sedimentation Engineering”, 2006, ASCE manual and Report on Engineering Practice No.
54, Edited by Vito A. Vanoni. ASCE publishing.
REFERENCES:
1. Murthy, V.V.N., “Land and Water Management Engineering”, Kalyani Publishers, Ludhiana,
1998.
2. Gurmail Singh, “A Manual on Soil and Water Conservation”, ICAR Publication, New Delhi,
1982.
3. Mal, B.C., “Introduction to Soil and Water Conservation Engineering”, Kalyani Publishers,
New Delhi, 2002
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AI8702 REMOTE SENSING AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM LTPC

3 003
OBJECTIVES:
 To introduce the principles and basic concepts of Remote Sensing and GIS
 To introduce the remote sensing systems, data products and analysis
 To introduce the spatial data models, analysis and presentation techniques
 To study the applications of Remote Sensing and GIS in agriculture, soil and water
resources
UNIT I CONCEPTS OF REMOTE SENSING AND SATELLITES 9
Definition- Historical background - Components of remote sensing – Energy source,
electromagnetic spectrum, radiation principle, platforms and sensors - Active and passive remote
sensing interference - Atmospheric effects on remote sensing – Energy interaction with earth
surface feature - Data acquisition - Reflectance, spectral signatures for water, soil and vegetation.-
Satellites - Types - Sun synchronous - Geo synchronous remote sensing satellites -
LANDSAT,SPOT & IRS - Resolution - Spectral, spatial, radiometric and Temporal resolution -
Recent satellites with its applications

UNIT II DATA PRODUCTS AND IMAGE ANALYSIS 9

Data products –based on level of processing- o/p – scale – area/coverage – data availability –
data ordering- data price - Image interpretation – Visual interpretation elements – interpretation
key. Digital image processing – Image enhancement – image classification – Supervised and
unsupervised – Vegetation Indices.

UNIT III CONCEPTS OF GIS 9

Definition – Map and their influences – Characteristics of Maps – Elements – Map scale,
Projection, Coordinate systems – Sources of spatial data – History and development of GIS –
Definition – Components – Hardware and Software.

UNIT IV DATA INPUT AND ANALYSIS 9

Data – Spatial, Non-Spatial – Database models – Hierarchical network, Relational and Object
Oriented Data Models – Raster and Vector – Methods of Data input – Data Editing – Files and
formats – Data structure – Data compression. Introduction to analysis – Measurements – Queries
– Reclassification – Simple spatial analysis – Buffering – Neighboring functions – Map overlay –
Vector and raster – Spatial interpolation – Modelling in GIS – Digital Elevation Modelling – Expert
systems

UNIT V APPLICATION OF RS AND GIS 9

Crop Acreage estimation - Estimation of Crop Water Requirement – Crop condition - Soil mapping
– classification of soil with digital numbers – soil erosion mapping- reservoir sedimentation using
image processing - Inventory of water resources – water quality assessment - Application of
Remote Sensing and GIS in Precision Agriculture - Monitor Crop Health - Management Decision
Support Systems
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
 The students will understand the remote sensing principles, remote sensing systems
 satellite data processing and available data products.
 The students will understand decision making process using DBMS and utilization of these
advanced techniques in addressing the real world problems.
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Anji Reddy. M, Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems, BS Publications,
Hyderbad, 2001
2. Lillesand, T. M., and Kiefer, R.W., Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, John Wiley
and Sons, New York, 2000.

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REFERENCES:
1. Bettinger, P., and Michael, G.W., “Geographical Information System: Applications in
Forestry and Natural Resources Management,” Tata McGraw–Hill Higher Education, New
Delhi, 2003
2. Ian Heywood., “An Introduction to GIS”, Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2001.
3. Jeffery Star and John Estes, “Geographical Information System – An Introduction,”
Prentice Hall India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1998.
4. Patel A.N & Surendra Singh, “Remote sensing principles & applications”, Scientific
Publishers , Jodhpur 1992

AI8703 BIO - ENERGY RESOURCE TECHNOLOGY L T P C

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES:
 To impart the fundamental knowledge on the importance of Bio resources, Bio energy
and reactors.
 Alcohol and ethanol production and
 Energy and Environment

UNIT I BIO RESOURCE - AN INTRODUCTION` 9

Bio resource – origin – biomass types and characteristics- biomass conversion technology-
Biodegradation - steps in biogas production- parameters affecting gas production- Types of biogas
plants- Construction details- operation and maintenance.

UNIT II BIO ENERGY 9

Slurry handling- enrichment and utilization – Biogas appliances- Biochemical characteristics of bio
resources- Bioenergetics –Biocatalysis –Kinetics of product formation.

UNIT III BIO REACTORS AND FERMENTORS 9

Bio reactors/ fermentors – Batch type – continuous stirred tank reactors- Biological waste water
treatment- Activated sludge process- Down stream processing-Recovery and purification of
products.

UNIT IV ALCOHOL PRODUCTION 9

Alcohol ethanol production - Acid hydrolysis - enzyme hydrolysis-Methanol synthesis - Antibiotics-
enzymes- principles of thermochemical conversion – combustion - pyrolysis- Gasification – types
of gasifiers.

UNIT V ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT 9

Principles of operation- chemical reaction- cleaning and cooling - Utilization- Improved wood
burning stove - Energy plantations- Biomass briquetting - co generation- Impact on Environment –
– Bioenergy policy.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 The students will be able to understand the concepts of bio energy sources and its
applications.


TEXTBOOKS:
1. Rai G.D,Non conventional sources of Energy, Khanna publishers, New Delhi, 1995.
2. Bouley James .E & David Follis - Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals Mc Graw-Hill
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REFERENCE:
1. Chawla O.P, Advances in Biogas Technology ICAR publication New Delhi 1986

AI8711 GIS LABORATORY FOR AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS LTPC

0 042
OBJECTIVES:
 To introduce the principles and basic concepts of Remote Sensing and GIS through hands on
training
1. Measurement of relief displacement using parallax bar
2. Stereoscopic vision test
3. Aerial photo interpretation - visual
4. Satellite images interpretation – visual
5. Introduction to QGIS
6. Geo-referencing of images
7. Image enhancement practice
8. Supervised classification practice
9. Unsupervised classification practice
10. Database Management Systems
11. Spatial data input and editing - Digitising
12. Raster analysis problems – Database query
13. GIS applications in DEM and its analysis
14. GIS application in watershed analysis
15. GIS application in rainfall-runoff modelling
16. GIS application in soil erosion modelling
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 On completion of the lab course, the students will have adequate knowledge in application
of RS and GIS in various fields of agricultural engineering.

TEXTBOOKS:
1. Lillesand, T.M. and Kiefer, R.W. 2005. “Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation “,
II edition. John Wiley & sons.
2. Heywood, I., Cornelius. S., Carver. S 2002. An Introduction to Geographical Information
Systems. Addison Wesley Longman, New York.
REFERENCES:
1. Floyd F.Sabins. 2005. “Remote Sensing: Principles and Interpretation”, III edition. Freeman
and Company New York.
2. Jensen, J.R., 2004. “Introductory Digital Image Processing: A Remote Sensing
Perspective”. Prentice – Hall. New Jersey.

AI8712 RENEWABLE ENERGY LABORATORY L T P C

0 0 4 2

OBJECTIVE:
 To gain the practical knowledge on various renewable energy gadgets.

EXPERIMENTS:
1. Characterization of biomass – proximate analysis
2. Determination of caloric value of fuels – solids and gases
3. Design of KVIC / Deenbandhu model biogas plant
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4. Study of UASB biomethanation plant

5. Purification of biogas – CO2 and H2S removal
6. Performance evaluation of agro based gasifier
7. Study on pyrolysis unit – Biochar, Charcoal and Tar making process
8. Testing of biogas/producer gas engines
9. Study on briquetting and Stoichiometric calculations
10. Automatic weather station – Analysis of wind data and prediction
11. Testing of solar water heater
12. Testing of natural convection solar dryer
13. Study on Solar power and I-V Characteristics
14. Testing of solar photovoltaic water pumping system
The lab includes visit to biomass power plant and wind farms.
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
On completion of the lab course, the students will
 Be exposed to renewable energy sources and their applications.
REFERENCES:
1. Khandelwal, K.C. and Mahdi, S.S. “Biogas Technology”. Tata Mc Graw Hill Pub. Co. Ltd.,
New Delhi, 1986.
2. Nijaguna, B. T. “Biogas Technology” New Age International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2006.
3. Rao. S and B.B. Parulekar. Energy Technology – Non conventional, Renewable and
Conventional. Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2000.
4. Solanki, C.S. “Solar Photovotaics – Fundamentals, Technologies and Applications”, PHI
Learning Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2011.

LIST OF EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED

1. Hot air oven- 1 no.
2. Muffle furnace - 1 no.
3. Junkers gas calorimeter- 1 no.
4. Bomb calorimeter- 1 no.
5. Model of Biogas and Deenabandhu biogas plant- 1 no.
6. Biogas scrubbing unit - 1 no.
7. Gasifier - Lab Scale -1 no.
8. Pyrolysis unit -1 no.
9. Biogas/ Producer gas dual fuel Engine -1 no.
10. Briquetting Machine - Lab Scale -1 no.
11. Automatic weather station -1 no.
12. Solar water heater-1 no.
13. Solar dryer-1 no.
14. Solar PV training kit- 1 no.
15. Solar PV water pumping system -1 no.
*The equipments includes the basic requirements like petri plates, silica crucible with lid,
weighing balance, tongs, gloves, solarimeter, hand held anemometer, temperature and
humidity sensor.

AI8713 ICT IN AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING LAB EXERCISES L T PC

0 0 2 1
OBJECTIVES:
 To gain practical knowledge on various technologies in information and communication for
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EXPERIMENTS:
1. Configuring timers for automatic switching “on and off” of irrigation systems
2. Experience with solenoid valves for pressurized irrigation
3. Using sensors for Agro meteorological measurements
4. Employing Printed Circuit Board (PCB) or Breadboard for controlling or triggering an
agricultural system
5. Use of mobile apps for controlling or triggering an agricultural system
6. Construction of crop growth functions (best fit) for crop yields simulations
7. Image processing as tool for biotic and abiotic stress identification
8. Experience with existing open source crop simulation models
9. Exposing cloud resources for agricultural applications
10. Developing automated agro advisory systems
LIST OF EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED
1. Timing devices and small pumps for simulations – required nos.
2. Solenoid valves and layout of drip or sprinkler system – required nos.
3. Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR)
4. Digital thermometer – 1 no.
5. Breadboards, relays etc.
6. MATLAB software
7. Open source Crop simulation models – any one for demonstration
8. Other facilities for cloud resources, agro advisory systems etc.
TOTAL: 30 PERIODS

AI8714 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING L T P C

(4 WEEKS DURING VI SEMESTER –SUMMER) 0 0 0 2

OBJECTIVES:
 To train the students in field work by attaching to any industry / organization so as to have
a
 firsthand knowledge of practical problems in Agricultural Engineering
 To gain working experience and skills in carrying out engineering tasks related to various
fields of agriculture.
The students individually undertake training in reputed engineering companies / Govt
organisations / NGOs / Educational Institutions who work in the area of Agricultural Engineering for
the specified duration. At the end of the training, a report on the work done will be prepared and
presented. The students will be evaluated through a viva-voce examination by a team of internal
staff.

AI8811 PROJECT WORK L T P C

0 0 20 10

OBJECTIVE:
 To develop the ability to solve a specific problem right from its identification and literature
review till the successful solution of the same. To train the students in preparing project
reports and to face reviews and viva voce examination.

Students in a group of 3 or 4 shall work on a topic approved by the head of the department under
the guidance of a faculty member and prepare a comprehensive project report after completing
the work to the satisfaction of the supervisor. The progress of the project is evaluated based on
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work is evaluated based on oral presentation and the final project report jointly by a team of
examiners including one external examiner.

OUTCOME:
 On completion of the project work, students will be in a position to take up any challenging
practical problem and find solution by formulating proper methodology.


AI8001 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND SOFT COMPUTING IN

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING L T PC
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
 To introduce the students to the application of systems concept to agricultural engineering
 problems, planning and management.
 Soft computing techniques for modeling different problems in the field agricultural
engineering



UNIT I SYSTEM CONCEPTS 9

Definition, classification, and characteristics of systems – Scope and steps in systems engineering
– Need for systems approach to water resources and irrigation.
UNIT II LINEAR PROGRAMMING & DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING 9
Introduction to operations research – Linear programming, problem formulation, graphical solution,
solution by simplex method – Sensitivity analysis – application - Bellman‟ s optimality criteria,
problem formulation and solutions – application.

UNIT III SIMULATION 9

Basic principles and concepts – Random variate and random process – Monte Carlo techniques –
Model development – Inputs and outputs – Deterministic and stochastic simulation – Irrigation
Scheduling - application.
UNIT IV NEURAL NETWORKS 9
Neuron, Nerve structure and synapse, Artificial Neuron and its model, Neural network architecture:
networks, Various learning techniques; perception and convergence rule, Auto-associative and
hetro-associative memory- Architecture: model, solution, single layer and multilayer perception
model; back propagation learning methods, applications.
UNIT V FUZZY LOGIC AND GENETIC ALGORITHM 9
Basic concepts of fuzzy logic, Fuzzy set theory and operations, Properties of fuzzy sets,
Membership functions, interference in fuzzy logic, Fuzzy implications and Fuzzy algorithms, Fuzzy
Controller, Industrial applications.
Genetic Algorithm (GA) - Basic concepts, working principle, procedures, flow chart, Genetic
representations, encoding, Initialization and selection, Genetic operators, Mutation - applications

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 Upon completion of the course, the student will have the knowledge on system concepts
and will be able to apply the optimization techniques like LP, DP, ANN, FL and GA for
problems in agriculture.
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TEXTBOOKS:
1. Vedula, S., and Majumdar, P.P. Water Resources Systems – Modeling Techniques and
Analysis Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, Fifth reprint, 2010.
2. Robert M Peart and W David Shoup, Agricultural Systems Management – Optimizing
efficiency and performance, CRC Press, 2013.
3. Gupta, P.K., and Man Mohan, “Problems in Operations Research”, (Methods and
Solutions), Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi, 1995.
REFERENCES:
1. Chaturvedi, M.C., “Water Resources Systems Planning and Management”, Tata McGraw
Hill, New Delhi, 1997.
2. Taha, H.A., “Operations Research”, McMillan Publication Co., New York, 1995.
3. Hiller, F.S., and Liebermann, G.J., “Operations Research”, CBS Publications and
Distributions, New Delhi, 1992.
4. Timothy J. Ross, “Fuzzy Logic with Engineering Applications” Wiley India.
5. S. Rajsekaran & G.A. Vijayalakshmi Pai, “Neural Networks,Fuzzy Logic and Genetic
Algorithm: Synthesis and Applications” Prentice Hall of India.

AI8002 IT IN AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS L T P C

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES:
 To introduce the students to areas of agricultural systems in which IT and computers play a
major role.
 To also expose the students to IT applications in precision farming, environmental control
systems, agricultural systems management and weather prediction models.
UNIT I PRECISION FARMING 9
Precision agriculture and agricultural management – Ground based sensors, Remote sensing,
GPS, GIS and mapping software, Yield mapping systems, Crop production modeling.

UNIT II ENVIRONMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS 9

Artificial light systems, management of crop growth in greenhouses, simulation of CO 2
consumption in greenhouses, on-line measurement of plant growth in the greenhouse, models of
plant production and expert systems in horticulture.

UNIT III AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT 9

Agricultural systems - managerial overview, Reliability of agricultural systems, Simulation of crop
growth and field operations, Optimizing the use of resources, Linear programming, Project
scheduling, Artificial intelligence and decision support systems.

UNIT IV WEATHER PREDICTION MODELS 9

Importance of climate variability and seasonal forecasting, Understanding and predicting world‟ s
climate system, Global climatic models and their potential for seasonal climate forecasting,
General systems approach to applying seasonal climate forecasts.

UNIT V E-GOVERNANCE IN AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS 9

Expert systems, decision support systems, Agricultural and biological databases, e-commerce, e-
business systems & applications, Technology enhanced learning systems and solutions, e-
learning, Rural development and information society.
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OUTCOME:
 The students shall be able to understand the IT applications in environmental control
systems, precision farming, agricultural systems management and weather prediction
models.
TEXTBOOKS:
1. National Research Council, “Precision Agriculture in the 21st Century”, National Academies
Press, Canada, 1997.
2. H. Krug, Liebig, H.P. “International Symposium on Models for Plant Growth, Environmental
Control and Farm Management in Protected Cultivation”, 1989.
REFERENCES:
1. Peart, R.M., and Shoup, W. D., “Agricultural Systems Management”, Marcel Dekker, New
York, 2004.
2. Hammer, G.L., Nicholls, N., and Mitchell, C., “Applications of Seasonal Climate”, Springer,
Germany, 2000.

AI8003 CLIMATE CHANGE AND ADAPTATION LT PC

3 00 3

OBJECTIVES:
 To know the basics, importance of global warming
 To know the concept of mitigation measures against global warming
 To learn about the global warming and climate change.

UNIT I EARTH’S CLIMATE SYSTEM 9

Role of ozone in environment - ozone layer - ozone depleting gases - Green House Effect,
Radiative effects of Greenhouse Gases - Hydrological Cycle - Green House Gases and Global
Warming – Carbon Cycle.
UNIT II ATMOSPHERE AND ITS COMPONENTS 9
Importance of Atmosphere - Physical Chemical Characteristics of Atmosphere - Vertical structure
of the atmosphere-Composition of the atmosphere-Atmospheric stability - Temperature profile of
the atmosphere-Lapse rates-Temperature inversion-effects of inversion on pollution dispersion.
UNIT III IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE 9
Causes of Climate change : Change of Temperature in the environment - Melting of ice Pole-sea
level rise-Impacts of Climate Change on various sectors – Agriculture, Forestry and Ecosystem –
Water Resources – Human Health – Industry, Settlement and Society – Methods and Scenarios –
Projected Impacts for Different Regions – Uncertainties in the Projected Impacts of Climate
Change – Risk of Irreversible Changes.
UNIT IV OBSERVED CHANGES AND ITS CAUSES 9
Climate change and Carbon credits- CDM- Initiatives in India-Kyoto Protocol Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate change- Climate Sensitivity and Feedbacks – The Montreal Protocol –
UNFCCC– IPCC – Evidences of Changes in Climate and Environment – on a Global Scale and in
India .
UNIT V CLIMATE CHANGE AND MITIGATION MEASURES 9
Clean Development Mechanism –Carbon Trading- examples of future Clean Technology –
Biodiesel – Natural Compost – Eco- Friendly Plastic – Alternate Energy – Hydrogen – Bio-fuels –
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Key Mitigation Technologies and Practices – Energy Supply – Transport – Buildings – Industry –
Agriculture – Forestry - Carbon sequestration – Carbon capture and storage (CCS) - Waste (MSW
& Bio waste, Biomedical, Industrial waste – International and Regional cooperation.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
After successful completion of this course students are expected to be able to:
 Demonstrate an understanding of how the threats and opportunities of predicted climate
change will influence specific sectors at global and regional scale;
 Critically evaluate the relative opportunities and needs for mitigation and adaptation
(including
 vulnerability assessments) in a variety of sectoral contexts;
 Understand and critically evaluate the scientific insights underlying the assessment reports

of the IPCC, with a focus on impacts, adaptation and mitigation.


TEXTBOOK:
1. Dash Sushil Kumar, “Climate Change – An Indian Perspective”, Cambridge University
Press India Pvt. Ltd, 2007.
REFERENCES:
1. Adaptation and mitigation of climate change-Scientific Technical Analysis. Cambridge
University Press, Cambridge, 2006.
2. Atmospheric Science, J.M. Wallace and P.V. Hobbs, Elsevier / Academic Press 2006.
3. Jan C. van Dam, Impacts of “Climate Change and Climate Variability on Hydrological
Regimes”, Cambridge University Press, 2003.

GE8071 DISASTER MANAGEMENT L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
 To provide students an exposure to disasters, their significance and types.
 To ensure that students begin to understand the relationship between vulnerability,
disasters, disaster prevention and risk reduction
 To gain a preliminary understanding of approaches of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
 To enhance awareness of institutional processes in the country and
 To develop rudimentary ability to respond to their surroundings with potential disaster
response in areas where they live, with due sensitivity

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO DISASTERS 9

Definition: Disaster, Hazard, Vulnerability, Resilience, Risks – Disasters: Types of disasters –
Earthquake, Landslide, Flood, Drought, Fire etc - Classification, Causes, Impacts including social,
economic, political, environmental, health, psychosocial, etc.- Differential impacts- in terms of
caste, class, gender, age, location, disability - Global trends in disasters: urban disasters,
pandemics, complex emergencies, Climate change- Dos and Don‟ ts during various types of
Disasters.

UNIT II APPROACHES TO DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (DRR) 9

Disaster cycle - Phases, Culture of safety, prevention, mitigation and preparedness community
based DRR, Structural- nonstructural measures, Roles and responsibilities of- community,
Panchayati Raj Institutions/Urban Local Bodies (PRIs/ULBs), States, Centre, and other stake-
holders- Institutional Processess and Framework at State and Central Level- State Disaster
Management Authority(SDMA) – Early Warning System – Advisories from Appropriate Agencies.

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UNIT III INTER-RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DISASTERS AND DEVELOPMENT 9

Factors affecting Vulnerabilities, differential impacts, impact of Development projects such as
dams, embankments, changes in Land-use etc.- Climate Change Adaptation- IPCC Scenario and
Scenarios in the context of India - Relevance of indigenous knowledge, appropriate technology
and local resources.

UNIT IV DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT IN INDIA 9

Hazard and Vulnerability profile of India, Components of Disaster Relief: Water, Food, Sanitation,
Shelter, Health, Waste Management, Institutional arrangements (Mitigation, Response and
Preparedness, Disaster Management Act and Policy - Other related policies, plans, programmes
and legislation – Role of GIS and Information Technology Components in Preparedness, Risk
Assessment, Response and Recovery Phases of Disaster – Disaster Damage Assessment.
UNIT V DISASTER MANAGEMENT: APPLICATIONS AND CASE STUDIES AND FIELD
WORKS 9
Landslide Hazard Zonation: Case Studies, Earthquake Vulnerability Assessment of Buildings and
Infrastructure: Case Studies, Drought Assessment: Case Studies, Coastal Flooding: Storm Surge
Assessment, Floods: Fluvial and Pluvial Flooding: Case Studies; Forest Fire: Case Studies, Man
Made disasters: Case Studies, Space Based Inputs for Disaster Mitigation and Management and
field works related to disaster management.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
The students will be able to
 Differentiate the types of disasters, causes and their impact on environment and society
 Assess vulnerability and various methods of risk reduction measures as well as mitigation.
 Draw the hazard and vulnerability profile of India, Scenarious in the Indian context,
Disasterdamage assessment and management.

TEXTBOOKS:
1. Singhal J.P. “Disaster Management”, Laxmi Publications, 2010. ISBN-10: 9380386427
ISBN-13: 978-9380386423
2. Tushar Bhattacharya, “Disaster Science and Management”, McGraw Hill India Education
Pvt. Ltd., 2012. ISBN-10: 1259007367, ISBN-13: 978-1259007361]
3. Gupta Anil K, Sreeja S. Nair. Environmental Knowledge for Disaster Risk Management,
NIDM, New Delhi, 2011
4. Kapur Anu Vulnerable India: A Geographical Study of Disasters, IIAS and Sage Publishers,
New Delhi, 2010.
REFERENCES:
1. Govt. of India: Disaster Management Act , Government of India, New Delhi, 2005
2. Government of India, National Disaster Management Policy,2009.

GE8074 HUMAN RIGHTS L T PC

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE :
 To sensitize the Engineering students to various aspects of Human Rights.
UNIT I 9
Human Rights – Meaning, origin and Development. Notion and classification of Rights – Natural,
Moral and Legal Rights. Civil and Political Rights, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; collective
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UNIT II 9
Evolution of the concept of Human Rights Magana carta – Geneva convention of 1864. Universal
Declaration of Human Rights, 1948. Theories of Human Rights.

UNIT III 9
Theories and perspectives of UN Laws – UN Agencies to monitor and compliance.

UNIT IV 9
Human Rights in India – Constitutional Provisions / Guarantees.

UNIT V 9
Human Rights of Disadvantaged People – Women, Children, Displaced persons and Disabled
persons, including Aged and HIV Infected People. Implementation of Human Rights – National and
State Human Rights Commission – Judiciary – Role of NGO‟ s, Media, Educational Institutions,
Social Movements.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 Engineering students will acquire the basic knowledge of human rights.
REFERENCES:
1. Kapoor S.K., “Human Rights under International law and Indian Laws”, Central Law
Agency, Allahabad, 2014.
2. Chandra U., “Human Rights”, Allahabad Law Agency, Allahabad, 2014.
3. Upendra Baxi, The Future of Human Rights, Oxford University Press, New Delhi

AI8004 AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT LTPC

3003

OBJECTIVES:
 To introduce the importance of Agri-business management, its characteristics and
principles
 To impart knowledge on the functional areas of Agri-business like Marketing management,
Product pricing methods and Market potential assessment.
UNIT I CONCEPTS OF AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS 9
Agri-business - scope, characteristics, types. Management - importance, definition, management
and administration, management thoughts, Small business - characteristics and stages of growth -
Management functions - planning, organizing, leading.

UNIT II AGRI – BUSINESS ORGANIZATION 9

Principles, forms of agri-business organizations, staffing, directing, supervision and motivation.
Controlling - types, performance evaluation and control techniques. Management approaches -
Profit Centered Approach, Management by objectives and Quality Circles. Strength, Weakness,
Opportunities and Threat (SWOT) Analysis.

UNIT III AGRICULTURAL MARKETING 9

Functional areas of Agri-business - Production and Operations management - functions, planning
physical facilities and managing quality. Agro-inputs and products inventory management - raw
material procurement, inventory types, and costs. Marketing management- Marketing
environment, marketing mix - Agricultural input marketing firms.

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UNIT IV AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS FINANCE 9

Forms of agri-business organizations - Role of lead bank in agribusiness finance - Financial
management. Acquiring capital- Budget analysis. Concepts and determinants- Business project
scheduling of raw material procurement - production management - launching products (branding,
placement) - Input marketing promotion activities.

UNIT V MARKET PROMOTION AND HUMAN RESOURCES 9

Agricultural products - marketing promotion activities - product pricing methods. District Industries
Centre - Consumer survey - Agricultural inputs retailing - Market potential assessment - types of
distribution channels - Return on Investment - Personnel management. Recruitment, selection and
training - Technology in Agri Business
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOME:
 The students shall be exposed to various trends in agricultural business management.
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Himanshu, “Agri Business Management – Problems and prospects”, Ritu Publications,
Jaipur, 2005.
2. Smita Diwase, “Indian Agriculture and Agribusiness Management”, Krishi resource
Management Network, Pune 2004.
REFERENCES:
1. Chandra Prasanna, “Projects: Preparation, Appraisal, Budgeting and Implementation”, Tata
McGraw Hill Publications, New Delhi, 2001.
2. Kotler, P., “Marketing Management. Analysis, Planning and Control”, Prentice Hall Inc.,
New York, 2001.
3. Rao, V.S.P., and Narayana, P.S., “Principles and Practices of Management”, Konark
Publishing Private Limited, New Delhi, 2001.
4. Tripathy, P.C., and Reddy, P.N., “Principles of Management”, Tata McGraw Hill
Publications, New Delhi, 2000.

AI8005 AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND FARM MANAGEMENT LTPC

3 003

OBJECTIVES :
 To impart the fundamental knowledge and basic concepts of Economics and Farm
Management
 To understand the types of resources and Investment analysis in agriculture sector
 Farm financial analysis, Investment and Budgeting for farms
UNIT I FARM MANAGEMENT 9
Agricultural Economics – definition and scope – Farm Management – definition – scope-
Classification of farms – Basic concepts in farm management - Relationship between farm
management and other basic sciences - Farm layout – Farm records and accounts – Farm
appraisal techniques – Valuation .

UNIT II LAWS OF ECONOMICS 9

Basic laws of economics – demand and supply concepts – law of increasing, diminishing and
constant returns – Equi-marginal returns - Product relationship – Production function – definition
and types – Production function curves – Optimum level of input use – Economies of scale
external and internal economies and diseconomies - Cost concepts – types - Opportunity cost –
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UNIT III COST CURVES 9

Principle of substitution – isoquant, isocline, expansion path, ridge line and least cost combination
of inputs-Product-product relationship – Production possibility curve, isorevenue line and optimum
combination of outputs – Cost curves –Optimum input and output levels – Factor –factor
relationship – Least cost combination of inputs – Estimation of cost of cultivation and cost of
production of crops - annual and perennial crops – Preparation of interview schedule and farm visit
for data collection.

UNIT IV MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES 9

Concept of risk and uncertainty – causes for uncertainty – Managerial decisions to reduce risks in
production process – Management of resources – types of resources- land, labour, capital and
measurement of their efficiencies – Mobilization of farm resources- Cost of machinery and
maintenance – Break even analysis – Investment analysis – Discounting techniques.

UNIT V FARM MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS 9

Farm management- need and analysis – Farm financial analysis – Balance sheet – Income
statement – Cash flow analysis – Farm investment analysis – Time comparison principles – Farm
planning – Elements of farm planning – Whole farm planning and partial planning – Farm level
management system – Farm budgeting – whole farm budgeting and partial budgeting – Estimation
of credit - examples of farm planning and budgeting.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 Students are able to plan the financial aspects related to farm management in a cost
effective manner.
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Johl, S.S., and Kapur, T.R.,Fundamentals of Farm Business Management”, Kalyani
publishers, Ludhiana, 2007.
2. Subba Reddy, S., Raghu Ram, P., Neelakanta Sastry T.V and Bhavani
3. Devi, I., “Agricultural Economics”Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2006.
REFERENCES:
1. Raju, V.T., “Essentials of Farm Management”, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi, 2002.
2. Subba Reddy, S., and Raghu Ram, P. „ “Agricultural Finance and Management”, Oxford
and IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2002.
3. Sankhayan, P.L. „”Introduction to Farm Management”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co.
Ltd., New Delhi, 2001
4. Muniraj, R., “Farm Finance for Development”, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi, 2000.

AI8006 AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE:
 To expose the students to different extension methods for communication to take the work
from lab to field

UNIT I COMMUNICATION AND PROGRAMME PLANNING 9

Communication – meaning – definition – models – elements and their characteristics – types and
barriers in communication. Programme planning – meaning, definition, principles, steps in
programme development process, monitoring and evaluation of extension programmes.

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UNIT II EXTENSION TEACHING METHODS 9

Extension teaching methods - Audio-Visual aids – definition – classification – purpose, planning
and selection, combination and use – individual, group and mass contact methods – merits and
demerits.

UNIT III MODERN COMMUNICATION GADGETS 9

Modern communication sources – internet, video and teleconferencing, Interactive Multimedia
Compact Disk (IMCD), village kiosks, Kissan Call Centre (KCC), mobile phone

UNIT IV DIFFUSION AND ADOPTION 9

Diffusion – meaning and elements. Adoption – meaning – adopter categories and factors
influencing adoption, stages of adoption, Innovation decision process and attributes of innovation
consequences of adoption.

UNIT V CAPACITY BUILDING 9

Capacity building of extension personnel and farmers – meaning – definition, types of training,
training to farmers, farm women and rural youth, FTC & KVK.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOME:
 After completion of this course, the students will be familiar with various extension
methods, communication gadgets. Be trained in capacity building techniques
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Ray, G.L., 1999. Extension Communication and Management, Naya Prokash, 206, Bidhan
Sarani, Calcutta.
2. Sandhu, A.S. 1996. Extension Programme Planning, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. pvt. Ltd,
New Delhi
REFERENCES:
1. Rogers, E.M. 1995. Diffusion of Innovations, The Free Press, Newyork
2. Sandhu, A.S. 1996. Agricultural Communication: Process and Methods, Oxford & IBH
Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi.

MA8491 NUMERICAL METHODS L T PC

4 0 0 4
OBJECTIVES :
 To introduce the basic concepts of solving algebraic and transcendental equations.
 To introduce the numerical techniques of interpolation in various intervals in real life
situations.
 To acquaint the student with understanding of numerical techniques of differentiation and
integration which plays an important role in engineering and technology disciplines.
 To acquaint the knowledge of various techniques and methods of solving ordinary
differential equations.
 To understand the knowledge of various techniques and methods of solving various types
of partial differential equations.

UNIT I SOLUTION OF EQUATIONS AND EIGENVALUE PROBLEMS 12

Solution of algebraic and transcendental equations - Fixed point iteration method – Newton
Raphson method - Solution of linear system of equations - Gauss elimination method – Pivoting -
Gauss Jordan method – Iterative methods of Gauss Jacobi and Gauss Seidel - Eigenvalues of a
matrix by Power method and Jacobi’s method for symmetric matrices.

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UNIT II INTERPOLATION AND APPROXIMATION 12

Interpolation with unequal intervals - Lagrange's interpolation – Newton’s divided difference
interpolation – Cubic Splines - Difference operators and relations - Interpolation with equal
intervals - Newton’s forward and backward difference formulae.

UNIT III NUMERICAL DIFFERENTIATION AND INTEGRATION 12

Approximation of derivatives using interpolation polynomials - Numerical integration using
Trapezoidal, Simpson’s 1/3 rule – Romberg’s Method - Two point and three point Gaussian
quadrature formulae – Evaluation of double integrals by Trapezoidal and Simpson’s 1/3 rules.

UNIT IV INITIAL VALUE PROBLEMS FOR ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 12

Single step methods - Taylor’s series method - Euler’s method - Modified Euler’s method - Fourth
order Runge - Kutta method for solving first order equations - Multi step methods - Milne’s and
Adams - Bash forth predictor corrector methods for solving first order equations.

UNIT V BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEMS IN ORDINARY AND PARTIAL

DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 12
Finite difference methods for solving second order two - point linear boundary value problems -
Finite difference techniques for the solution of two dimensional Laplace’s and Poisson’s equations
on rectangular domain – One dimensional heat flow equation by explicit and implicit (Crank
Nicholson) methods – One dimensional wave equation by explicit method.

TOTAL : 60 PERIODS
OUTCOMES :
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
 Understand the basic concepts and techniques of solving algebraic and transcendental
equations.
 Appreciate the numerical techniques of interpolation and error approximations in various
intervals in real life situations.
 Apply the numerical techniques of differentiation and integration for engineering problems.
 Understand the knowledge of various techniques and methods for solving first and
second order ordinary differential equations.
 Solve the partial and ordinary differential equations with initial and boundary conditions
by using certain techniques with engineering applications.
TEXTBOOKS :
1. Burden, R.L and Faires, J.D, "Numerical Analysis", 9th Edition, Cengage Learning, 2016.
2. Grewal, B.S., and Grewal, J.S., "Numerical Methods in Engineering and Science", Khanna
Publishers, 10th Edition, New Delhi, 2015.
REFERENCES :
1. Brian Bradie, "A Friendly Introduction to Numerical Analysis", Pearson Education, Asia,
New Delhi, 2007.
2. Gerald. C. F. and Wheatley. P. O., "Applied Numerical Analysis", Pearson Education, Asia,
6th Edition, New Delhi, 2006.
3. Mathews, J.H. "Numerical Methods for Mathematics, Science and Engineering", 2nd
Edition, Prentice Hall, 1992.
4. Sankara Rao. K., "Numerical Methods for Scientists and Engineers", Prentice Hall of India
Pvt. Ltd, 3rd Edition, New Delhi, 2007.
5. Sastry, S.S, "Introductory Methods of Numerical Analysis", PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd, 5 th
Edition, 2015.

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GE8075 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS L T P C

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE:
 To give an idea about IPR, registration and its enforcement.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
Introduction to IPRs, Basic concepts and need for Intellectual Property - Patents, Copyrights,
Geographical Indications, IPR in India and Abroad – Genesis and Development – the way from
WTO to WIPO –TRIPS, Nature of Intellectual Property, Industrial Property, technological
Research, Inventions and Innovations – Important examples of IPR.
UNIT II REGISTRATION OF IPRs 10
Meaning and practical aspects of registration of Copy Rights, Trademarks, Patents, Geographical
Indications, Trade Secrets and Industrial Design registration in India and Abroad

UNIT III AGREEMENTS AND LEGISLATIONS 10

International Treaties and Conventions on IPRs, TRIPS Agreement, PCT Agreement, Patent Act
of India, Patent Amendment Act, Design Act, Trademark Act, Geographical Indication Act.

UNIT IV DIGITAL PRODUCTS AND LAW 9

Digital Innovations and Developments as Knowledge Assets – IP Laws, Cyber Law and Digital
Content Protection – Unfair Competition – Meaning and Relationship between Unfair Competition
and IP Laws – Case Studies.

UNIT V ENFORCEMENT OF IPRs 7

Infringement of IPRs, Enforcement Measures, Emerging issues – Case Studies.

TOTAL :45 PERIODS

OUTCOME:
 Ability to manage Intellectual Property portfolio to enhance the value of the firm.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. V. Scople Vinod, Managing Intellectual Property, Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd, 2012
2. S. V. Satakar, “Intellectual Property Rights and Copy Rights, Ess Ess Publications, New
Delhi, 2002
REFERENCES:
1. Deborah E. Bouchoux, “Intellectual Property: The Law of Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents
and Trade Secrets”, Cengage Learning, Third Edition, 2012.
2. Prabuddha Ganguli,”Intellectual Property Rights: Unleashing the Knowledge Economy”,
McGraw Hill Education, 2011.
3. Edited by Derek Bosworth and Elizabeth Webster, The Management of Intellectual
Property, Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., 2013.

AI8007 AGRICULTURAL WASTE MANAGEMENT L T P C

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE:
 To impart knowledge to students on various methods of agricultural waste management for
eco-friendly energy and manure production.

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UNIT I INTRODUCTION 7
Availability of different types of agriculture wastes - its overall characteristics – classification of
agro wastes based on their characteristics- its recycling and utilization potential- current
constraints in collection and handling of agricultural wastes – its environmental impact.

UNIT II COMPOSTING 10
Definition- Solid waste suitable for composting – Methods of composting - vermicomposting -
Mineralization process in composting - Biochemistry of composting – Factors involved –
Infrastructure required – maturity parameters – value addition – application methods

UNIT III BIOMASS BRIQUETTING 9

Definition – potential agro residues and their characteristics for briquetting – fundamental
aspects and technologies involved in briquetting – economic analysis of briquetting – setting up of
briquetting plant- appliances for biomass briquettes.

UNIT IV BIOCHAR PRODUCTION 9

Definition - characteristics of agro wastes suitable for Biochar production – Methods of Biochar
production – fast and slow pyrolysis – characteristics of Biochar – role of Biochar in soil nutrition
and carbon sequestration.

UNIT V BIOGAS AND BIO ETHANOL PRODUCTION 10

Screening of suitable lingo cellulosic substrate for biogas production -determination of bio-energy
potential of agro-waste by estimating total solids - volatile solids - Calorific value- per cent total
carbohydrates, moisture, lignin and cellulosic contents – preparation of feed stocks for anaerobic
bio- digestion – types of digesters – factors affecting - nutrient value and utilization of biogas
slurry. Ethanol production from lingo cellulosic wastes - Processing of Biomass to Ethanol –pre-
treatment-fermentation-distillation.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course student will be able to understand
 Various eco-friendly methods for agricultural waste management.
 Nutritive value and energy production potential of agro wastes.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Raymond C Loehr, “Agricultural Waste Management- problems, processes and
approaches”. First edition, Academic press, 1974.
2. Diaz,l.F.,M. de Bertoldi and W. Bidlingmaier. 2007. Compost science and technology,
Elsevier pub., PP.1-380.
3. Uta Krogmann, Ina Körne and Luis F. Diaz.2010. Solid waste technology and management
(Vol 1 and2). Blackwel Pub Ltd., Wiley Online library.
4. Yong Sik Ok, Sophie M. Uchimiya, Scott X. Chang, Nanthi Bolan.,” Biochar-production
characterization and applications”. 2015. CRC press
REFERENCES:
1. P.D. Grover & S.K. Mishra, “Biomass Briquetting: Technology and Practices”. Published by
FAO Regional Wood Energy Development Programme in Asia, Bangkok, Thailand, 1996.
2. Magdalena Muradin and Zenon Foltynowicz, “Potential for Producing Biogas from
Agricultural Waste in Rural Plants in Poland”. Sustainability, 2014, 6, 5065-5074.
3. Biochar production from agricultural wastes via low-temperature microwave carbonization
4. Qian Kang, Lise Appels, Tianwei Tan and Raf Dewil, “Bioethanol from Lignocellulosic
Biomass: Current Findings Determine Research Priorities” The Scientific World Journal,
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AI8008 SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY LT PC

3 00 3
OBJECTIVES:
 To study the importance of sustainable agriculture for the growing population, various
resources required and their sustainability.
 Importance of science, food security and ecological balance.

UNIT I LAND RESOURCE AND ITS SUSTAINABILITY 9

Land Resources of India, Population and land, Land utilization, Net Area Sown, changes in
cropping pattern, land degradation.

UNIT II WATER RESOURCE AND ITS SUSTAINABILITY 9

Rainfall forecasting - Adequacy of Rainfall for crop growth – Rainfall, Drought and production
instability – Irrigation potential – Available, created and utilized – River basins; Watersheds and
Utilizable surface water – Utilizable water in future (Ground water & Surface water)

UNIT III SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE & ORGANIC FARMING 9

Agro-ecosystems - Impact of climate change on Agriculture, Effect on crop yield, effect on Soil
fertility – Food grain production at State Level – Indicators of Sustainable food availability –
Indicators of food production sustenance – Natural farming principles – Sustainability in rainfed
farming – organic farming – principles and practices.

UNIT IV FOOD PRODUCTION AND FOOD SECURITY 9

Performance of Major Food Crops over the past decades – trends in food production – Decline in
total factor productivity growth – Demand and supply projections – Impact of market force – Rural
Land Market – Emerging Water market – Vertical farming - Sustainable food security indicators
and index – Indicator of sustainability of food Security – Path to sustainable development.

UNIT V POLICES AND PROGRAMMES FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND

FOOD SECURITY 9
Food and Crop Production polices – Agricultural credit Policy – Crop insurance –Policies of
Natural Resources Use – Policies for sustainable Livelihoods – Virtual water and trade -
Sustainable food Security Action Plan.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
 Upon completion of this course, the students will gain knowledge on the need for
 sustainable agriculture
 They will be able to comprehend the need for food security on global level and the
 Nutritional Security.
 The students will be able to demonstrate how ecological balance is required for
sustainability of agriculture.

TEXTBOOKS:
1. B.K.Desai and Pujari, B.T. Sustainable Agriculture : A vision for future, New India
Publishing Agency, New Delhi, 2007.
2. Saroja Raman, Agricultural Sustainability – Principles, Processes and Prospects, CRC
Press, 2013
REFERENCES:
1. Swarna S.Vepa etal., Atlas of the sustainability of food security. MSSRF, Chennai, 2004.
2. Sithamparanathan, J., Rengasamy, A., Arunachalam, N. Ecosystem principles and
sustainable agriculture, Scitech Publications, Chennai, 1999.
3. Gangadhar Banerjee and Srijeet Banerji, Economics of sustainable agriculture and
alternate production systems, Ane Books Pvt Ltd., 2017
4. M.S.Swaminathan, Science and sustainable food security, World Scientific Publishing Co.,
Singapore, 2010.
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AI8009 REFRIGERATION AND AIRCONDTIONING FOR

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
 To understand the underlying principles of operation in different refrigeration & Air
conditioning systems and components.
 To provide knowledge on basic design aspects of Refrigeration & Air conditioning systems.

UNIT I REFRIGERATION CYCLE 8

Review of thermodynamic principles of refrigeration. Concept of Air refrigeration system. Vapour
compression refrigeration cycle – use of P.H charts – multistage and multiple evaporator systems
– cascade system – COP comparison.

UNIT II REFRIGERANTS, SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND BALANCING 9

Compressors – reciprocating & rotary (elementary treatment) – condensers – evaporators cooling
towers. Refrigerants – Properties – selection of refrigerants, Alternative refrigerants, cycle controls.

UNIT III PSYCHROMETRY 10

Psychrometric processes use of psychrometric charts – grand and room sensible heat factors –
bypass factors – air washers, requirements of comfort air conditioning, summer and winter air
conditioning.
UNIT IV AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS 9
Cooling load calculation working principles of – centralized Air conditioning systems, split, ductable
split, packaged air conditioning, VAV & VRV systems. Duct design by equal friction method, indoor
air quality concepts.

UNIT V UNCONVENTIONAL REFRIGERATION CYCLES 9

Vapor absorption systems – Ejector jet, steam jet refrigeration, thermo electric refrigeration.
Applications: ice – plant – food storage plants – milk chilling plants.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOME:
 The students will have a clear understanding of psychrometry, refrigeration and air
conditioning and their applications to agriculture
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Manohar Prasad, “Refrigeration and Air Conditioning”, Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi,
1983.
2. Arora, C.P., “Refrigeration and Air Conditioning”, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 1988.

REFERENCES:
1. Dossat, R.J., “Principles of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning”, Pearson Education Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi, 1997.
2. Jordon and Priester, “Refrigeration and Air Conditioning”, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi, 1985.
3. Stoecker, N.F., and Jones, “Refrigeration and Air Conditioning”, Tata McGraw Hill, New
Delhi, 1981.

AI8010 STORAGE AND PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY LT PC

3 0 03
OBJECTIVES:
 To understand the underlying principles of spoilage and storage
 To provide knowledge on different storage methods and packaging techniques.
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UNIT I SPOILAGE AND STORAGE 9

Direct damages, Indirect damages of perishable and durable commodities – control measures -
factors affecting storage – types of storage – Losses in storage and estimation of losses.

UNIT II STORAGE METHODS 9

Improved storage methods for grain-modern storage structures-infestation-temperature and
moisture changes in storage structures-CAP storage-CA storage of grains and perishables
construction operation and maintenance of CA storage facilities

UNIT III FUNCTIONS OF PACKAGING MATERIALS 9

Introduction – packaging strategies for various environment – functions of package – packaging
materials – cushioning materials – bio degradable packaging materials – shrink and stretch
packaging materials.

UNIT IV FOOD PACKAGING MATERIALS AND TESTING 9

Introduction – paper and paper boards - flexible - plastics - glass containers – cans – aluminium
foils - package material testing-tensile, bursting and tear strength.

UNIT V SPECIAL PACKAGING TECHNIQUES 9

Vacuum and gas packaging - aseptic packaging - retort pouching – edible film packaging – tetra
packaging – antimicrobial packaging – shrink and stretch packaging.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 The students will have a clear understanding of various methods of storage and different
packaging techniques for food
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Sahay, K.M. and K.K.Singh. 1996. Unit operations of agricultural processing. Vikas
Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
2. Food Packaging Technology, Hand book, 2004. NIIR Board, New Delhi.
3. Pandey, P.H.2002. Post harvest engineering of horticultural crops through objectives. Saroj
Prakasam. Allahabad.
REFERENCES:
1. Himangshu Barman. 2008, Post Harvest Food grain storage. Agrobios (India), Jodhpur.
2. Chakaraverty, A. 2000. 3rd edition. Post harvest technology of cereals, pulses and oil
seeds. Oxford & IBH publishing & Co.Pvt.Ltd. New Delhi.

AI8011 SEED PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY L T PC

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES:
 To expose the students to scope and importance of good quality seed production.
 To acquaint them with the principles and special techniques used in the process of
production of good quality seed using specific examples.
 To familiarize them with planning, development and organization of seed programmes.

UNIT I SEED CHARACTERS 9

Definition and characteristics of seed and how it differs from grain; Propagation of crop plants
through true seed and vegetative means; Features of good quality seed; Importance of seed in
successful crop production; Floral biology: self and cross pollination; Methods of genetic
improvement of crop plants such as selection, hybridization, mutation and polyploidy; Seed
legislations promulgated in India from 1966 to date and the purpose of each of these legislations.

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UNIT II SEED PRODUCTION AND CERTIFICATION 9

Multiplication of seed and seed material: systems of seed multiplication, classes of seed,
multiplication models, multiplication ratio, field selection, planting ratio, isolation needs and
rouging; Harvest and extraction of seed; Methods of hybrid seed production; Genetic deterioration
during crop production cycles; Seed certification process: legal basis, pre-requisites for
applicability, detailed description of the specific steps of the certification process (with particular
emphasis on field inspection).

UNIT III SEED PROCESSING AND TESTING 9

Components of seed processing in a broader sense; Steps in seed processing in its narrower
sense: preliminary cleaning, basic cleaning and grading, and equipment used in each of the steps;
Seed treatment; Seed drying; Seed sampling; Seed testing: details of specific tests conducted for
different purposes (service, certification and seed law enforcement); Standards prescribed for
different crops.

UNIT IV DEVELOPING SEED PROGRAMMES 9

Types of organizations involved in seed production (public, quasi-governmental, private and
cooperative), and their objectives and features; Organizational set up of a seed company; Steps
involved in planning and developing a seed programme; Seed marketing activities, and analysis of
seed demand and supply; Costing and pricing strategies; Economics of production of different crop
seed; Seed packaging; Opportunities for Indian seed companies to have a greater share of world
seed market; Visit to seed organizations; Preparing seed projects to obtain credit; Export
procedures and formalities; Seed/plant quarantine methods.

UNIT V SEED PRODUCTION IN SPECIFIC CROPS 9

Principles and special techniques used for seed production in important horticultural crops by
selecting representatives of vegetable / flower / fruit / spice / condiment / plantation crops.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
 The students will be able to appreciate the different methods of seed production,
processing and testing
 They will also have the knowledge on different seed programmes
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Singh, S.P., Commercial Vegetable Seed Production, Kalyani Publishers, Chennai, 2001.
2. Agarwal, R.L., Seed Technology, Oxford IBH Publishing Co., New Delhi, 1995.

REFERENCES:
1. Subir Sen and Ghosh, N., Seed Science, Kalyani Publishers, Chennai, 1999.
2. Dahiya, B.S., and Rai, K.N., Seed Technology, Kalyani Publishers, Chennai, 1997.
3. George, Raymond, A.T., Vegetable Seed Production, Longman Orient Press, London and
New York, 1985.
4. Hand Book of Seedling Evaluation, ISTA, 1979.

AI8012 HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER FOR AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS LTPC

3 003
OBJECTIVES:
 The course is intended to build up necessary background for the understanding of the
physical behavior of the various modes of heat transfer, like, conduction, convection and
radiation.
 To understand the application of various experimental heat transfer correlations in
engineering calculations.
 To learn the thermal analysis and sizing of heat exchangers and to understand the basic
concepts of mass transfer.
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UNIT I CONDUCTION 9
Basic concepts – Mechanism of heat transfer – Conduction, convection and radiation – General
differential equation of heat conduction – Fourier law of conduction – Cartesian and cylindrical
coordinates – one dimensional steady state heat conduction – Conduction through plane walls,
cylinders and spherical systems – Composite systems – Conduction with internal heat generation
– Extended surfaces – Unsteady heat conduction – Lumped analysis – Use of Heislers chart.
UNIT II CONVECTION 9
Basic concepts – Convective heat transfer coefficients – Boundary Layer concept – Types of
convection – Forced convection – Dimensional analysis – External flow – Flow over plates,
Cylinders and spheres – Internal flow – Laminar and turbulent flow – Combined Laminar and
turbulent flow – Flow over bank of tubes – Free convection - Dimensional analysis – Flow over
vertical plates, horizontal plate, inclined plate, cylinders and spheres.
UNIT III PHASE CHANGE HEAT TRANSFER AND HEAT EXCHANGERS 9
Nusselts theory of condensation – Pool boiling, flow boiling, correlations in boiling and
condensation, types of heat exchangers – LMTD method of heat exchanger analysis – Overall
heat transfer coefficient – Fouling Factors.
UNIT IV RADIATION 9
Basic concepts, law of radiation – Stefan Boltsmann law, Kirchoff law – Block body radiation –
Grey body radiation shape factor algebra – Electrical analogy – Radiation shields – introduction to
gas radiation.
UNIT V MASS TRANSFER 9
Basic concepts – Diffusion mass transfer – Fick‟ s Law of diffusion – Steady state molecular
diffusion – Convective mass transfer – Momentum, heat and mass transfer analogy – Convective
mass transfer correlations.
TOTAL :45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Sachdeva, R.C., “Fundamentals of Engineering Heat and Mass Transfer”, New Age
International, New Delhi, 1995.
2. Yadav, R., “Heat and Mass Transfer”, Central Publishing House, New Delhi, 1995.
REFERENCES:
1. Ozisik, M.H., “Heat Transfer”, McGraw Hill Book Co., New York, 1994.
2. Nag, P.K., “Heat Transfer”, Tata McGraw Hill Book Co., New Delhi, 2002.
3. Holman, J.P., Heat and Mass transfer, Tata McGraw Hill Book Co., New York, 2002.
4. Kothandaraman, C.P., “Fundamentals of Engineering Heat and Mass Transfer”, New Age
International, New Delhi, 1998.
5. Incropera, F. P., and Dewitt, D. P., “Fundamentals of Engineering Heat and Mass
Transfer”, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1998.
6. Velraj, R., “Heat & Mass Transfer”, Ane Books, New Delhi, 2004.

AI8013 PROCESS ENGINEERING OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES LTPC

3 003
OBJECTIVES:
 To understand the basics of Post Harvest Technology of fruits and vegetables through their
structure and composition
 To study the different methods of processing and preservation of fruits and vegetables
including drying and dehydration
 To learn the latest methods of storage of fruits and vegetables

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UNIT I STRUCTURE, COMPOSITION, RIPENING AND SPOILAGE 9

Importance of post harvest technology of horticultural crops – post harvest losses – factors
causing losses - structure, cellular components, composition and nutritive value of horticultural
crops – fruit ripening – mechanism and equipment - spoilage of perishable commodities –
mechanism and factors causing spoilage.

UNIT II CLEANING, GRADING AND ON-FARM PROCESSING 9

Harvesting and washing of fruits and vegetables – cleaning and grading – fruits and vegetables -
peeling - equipments – construction and working – pre-cooling – importance, methods,
pretreatments and advantages.

UNIT III PRESERVATION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES 9

Thermal and non-thermal techniques of preservation of fruits and vegetables and their products -
methods - minimal processing of horticultural commodities – fruits and vegetables, advantages -
quick freezing preservation - commercial canning of fruits, vegetables and other perishable
commodities – processing and concentration of juice - membrane separation process and
application - hurdle technology of preservation and techniques.

UNIT IV DRYING AND DEHYDRATION 9

Dehydration of fruits and vegetables – types of dryers, construction and working - methods –
fluidized bed dryer, freeze drying, osmotic dehydration and foam mat drying – principles,
construction, operation and applications - quality parameters and advantages.

UNIT V STORAGE 9
Storage of fruits and vegetables – storage under ambient conditions, low temperature storage,
evaporative cooling – cold storage of horticultural commodities – estimation of cooling load -
controlled atmosphere storage – concept and methods –modified atmosphere packaging – gas
composition, quality of storage – waxing of fruits – types of wax, equipment and advantages.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 At the end of this course, the student will be thorough in various methods of processing,
preservation and storage of fruits and vegetables using latest technologies.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Fellows. P. 2000. Food Processing Technology – Principles and Practice, second edition,
CRC Press, Woodland Publishing Limited, Cambridge, England.
2. Sudheer K. P. and V. Indra.2007. Post harvest Technology of Horticultural Crops. New
India Publishing Company, New Delhi.
3. L.R.Verma and V.K.Joshi. 2000. Post Harvest Technology of Fruits and Vegetables –
handling, Processing, Fermentation and waste management. Indus Publishing company,
New Delhi.
REFERENCES:
1. Heid,J.L. and M.A.Joslyn. 1983. Food processing operations. Vol. II. AVI Publishing Co.
Inc. Westport, Connecticut.
2. Potter, N.N.1976. Food science. AVI Publishing Co. Inc.Westport, Connecticut, 2nd edition.
3. Sivetz Michael and N.W.Desrosier. 1979. Coffee Technology. AVI Publishing Co. Inc,
Westport, Connecticut.
4. Frank.H.Slade. 1967. Food Processing Plant. Volume 1. Leonard Hill Books. London.
5. SudhirGupta.Cold storage unit. Atif printers, LalKuan, Delhi.
6. NIIR board. Modern techniques on food preservation. Asia pacific business press inc. Delhi
7. Humberto vega and Gustavo v Barbosa. 1996. Dehydration of foods. Springer Science,
Business Media, Chapman&Hall Publishers, U.K.

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GE8077 TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT L T P C

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE:
 To facilitate the understanding of Quality Management principles and process.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
Introduction - Need for quality - Evolution of quality - Definitions of quality - Dimensions of product
and service quality - Basic concepts of TQM - TQM Framework - Contributions of Deming, Juran
and Crosby - Barriers to TQM - Customer focus - Customer orientation, Customer satisfaction,
Customer complaints, Customer retention.

UNIT II TQM PRINCIPLES 9

Leadership - Quality Statements, Strategic quality planning, Quality Councils - Employee
involvement - Motivation, Empowerment, Team and Teamwork, Recognition and Reward,
Performance appraisal - Continuous process improvement - PDCA cycle, 5S, Kaizen - Supplier
partnership - Partnering, Supplier selection, Supplier Rating.

UNIT III TQM TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES I 9

The seven traditional tools of quality - New management tools - Six sigma: Concepts,
Methodology, applications to manufacturing, service sector including IT - Bench marking - Reason
to bench mark, Bench marking process - FMEA - Stages, Types.

UNIT IV TQM TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES II 9

Quality Circles - Cost of Quality - Quality Function Deployment (QFD) - Taguchi quality loss
function - TPM - Concepts, improvement needs - Performance measures.

UNIT V QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 9

Introduction—Benefits of ISO Registration—ISO 9000 Series of Standards—Sector-Specific
Standards—AS 9100, TS16949 and TL 9000-- ISO 9001 Requirements—Implementation—
Documentation—Internal Audits—Registration--ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:
Introduction—ISO 14000 Series Standards—Concepts of ISO 14001—Requirements of ISO
14001—Benefits of EMS.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 The student would be able to apply the tools and techniques of quality management to
manufacturing and services processes.

TEXTBOOK:
1. Dale H.Besterfiled, Carol B.Michna,Glen H. Besterfield,Mary B.Sacre,Hemant
Urdhwareshe and Rashmi Urdhwareshe, “Total Quality Management”, Pearson Education
Asia, Revised Third Edition, Indian Reprint, Sixth Impression, 2013.
REFERENCES:
1. James R. Evans and William M. Lindsay, "The Management and Control of Quality",
8th Edition, First Indian Edition, Cengage Learning, 2012.
2. Janakiraman. B and Gopal .R.K., "Total Quality Management - Text and Cases", Prentice
Hall (India) Pvt. Ltd., 2006.
3. Suganthi.L and Anand Samuel, "Total Quality Management", Prentice Hall (India) Pvt. Ltd.,
2006.
4. ISO9001-2015 standards

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GE8072 FOUNDATION SKILLS IN INTEGRATED PRODUCT L T P C

DEVELOPMENT 3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
 To understand the global trends and development methodologies of various types of
products and services
 To conceptualize, prototype and develop product management plan for a new product
based on the type of the new product and development methodology integrating the
hardware, software, controls, electronics and mechanical systems
 To understand requirement engineering and know how to collect, analyze and arrive
at requirements for new product development and convert them in to design
specification
 To understand system modeling for system, sub-system and their interfaces and
arrive at the optimum system specification and characteristics
 To develop documentation, test specifications and coordinate with various teams to
validate and sustain up to the EoL (End of Life) support activities for engineering
customer

UNIT I FUNDAMENTALS OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 9

Global Trends Analysis and Product decision - Social Trends - Technical Trends-
Economical Trends - Environmental Trends - Political/Policy Trends - Introduction to
Product Development Methodologies and Management - Overview of Products and
Services - Types of Product Development - Overview of Product Development methodologies
- Product Life Cycle – Product Development Planning and Management.

UNIT II REQUIREMENTS AND SYSTEM DESIGN 9

Requirement Engineering - Types of Requirements - Requirement Engineering -
traceability Matrix and Analysis - Requirement Management - System Design & Modeling -
Introduction to System Modeling - System Optimization - System Specification - Sub-System
Design - Interface Design.

UNIT III DESIGN AND TESTING 9

Conceptualization - Industrial Design and User Interface Design - Introduction to Concept
generation Techniques – Challenges in Integration of Engineering Disciplines - Concept
Screening & Evaluation - Detailed Design - Component Design and Verification –
Mechanical, Electronics and Software Subsystems - High Level Design/Low Level Design
of S/W Program - Types of Prototypes, S/W Testing- Hardware Schematic, Component
design, Layout and Hardware Testing – Prototyping - Introduction to Rapid Prototyping and
Rapid Manufacturing - System Integration, Testing, Certification and Documentation

UNIT IV SUSTENANCE ENGINEERING AND END-OF-LIFE (EOL) SUPPORT 9

Introduction to Product verification processes and stages - Introduction to Product Validation
processes and stages - Product Testing Standards and Certification - Product Documentation
- Sustenance -Maintenance and Repair – Enhancements - Product EoL - Obsolescence
Management – Configuration Management - EoL Disposal

UNIT V BUSINESS DYNAMICS – ENGINEERING SERVICES INDUSTRY 9

The Industry - Engineering Services Industry - Product Development in Industry versus
Academia –The IPD Essentials - Introduction to Vertical Specific Product Development
processes -Manufacturing/Purchase and Assembly of Systems - Integration of Mechanical,
Embedded and Software Systems – Product Development Trade-offs - Intellectual Property
Rights and Confidentiality – Security and Configuration Management.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

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OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to:
 Define, formulate and analyze a problem
 Solve specific problems independently or as part of a team
 Gain knowledge of the Innovation & Product Development process in the Business
Context
 Work independently as well as in teams
 Manage a project from start to finish

TEXTBOOKS:
1. Book specially prepared by NASSCOM as per the MoU.
2. Karl T Ulrich and Stephen D Eppinger, "Product Design and Development", Tata McGraw
Hill, Fifth Edition, 2011.
3. John W Newstorm and Keith Davis, "Organizational Behavior", Tata McGraw Hill,
Eleventh Edition, 2005.

REFERENCES:
1. Hiriyappa B, “Corporate Strategy – Managing the Business”, Author House, 2013.
2. Peter F Drucker, “People and Performance”, Butterworth – Heinemann [Elsevier], Oxford,
2004.
3. Vinod Kumar Garg and Venkita Krishnan N K, “Enterprise Resource Planning –
Concepts”, Second Edition, Prentice Hall, 2003.
4. Mark S Sanders and Ernest J McCormick, "Human Factors in Engineering and Design",
McGraw Hill Education, Seventh Edition, 2013

AI8014 WATERSHED MANAGEMENT LT P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
 To provide the technical know-how of analyzing the degradation of soil and water
resources and implementation of the measures for soil and water conservation.
 To provide a comprehensive treatise on the engineering practices of watershed
management for realizing the higher benefits of watershed management.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
Watershed – Definition - concept - Objectives – Land capability classification - priority watersheds
- land resource regions in India

UNIT II WATERSHED PLANNING 9

Planning principles – collection of data – present land use - Preparation of watershed development
plan - Estimation of costs and benefits - Financial plan – selection of implementation agency -
Monitoring and evaluation system

UNIT III WATERSHED MANAGEMENT 9

Participatory watershed Management - run off management - Factors affecting runoff - Temporary
& Permanent gully control measures - Water conservation practices in irrigated lands - Soil and
moisture conservation practices in dry lands

UNIT IV WATER CONSERVATION PRACTICES 9

In-situ & Ex-situ moisture conservation principle and practices - Afforestation principle - Micro
catchment water harvesting - Ground water recharge – percolation ponds -Water harvesting -
Farm pond - Supplemental irrigation - Evaporation suppression - Seepage reduction

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UNIT V WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 9

River Valley Project (RVP) - Hill Area Development Programme (HADP) - National Watershed
Development Programme for Rainfed Agriculture (NWDPRA) - Other similar projects operated in
India – Govt. of India guidelines on watershed development programme - Watershed based rural
development – infrastructure development - Use of Aerial photography and Remote sensing in
watershed management - Role of NGOs in watershed development

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOME:
 After completion of the course, the students will have a thorough knowledge on watershed
planning, development and management strategies through different soil and water
conservation approaches.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Suresh, R. 2005. Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, Standard Publishers &
Distributors, New Delhi.
2. Ghanashyam Das, “Hydrology and Soil Conservation Engineering”, Prentice Hall of India
Private Limited, New Delhi, 2000.
REFERENCES:
1. Gurmel Singh et al. 2004. Manual of soil and water conservation practices. Oxford & IBH
publishing Co. New Delhi.
2. Suresh, R. 2008. Land and water management principles, Standard Publishers &
Distributors, New Delhi.
3. Tripathi R.P. and H.P.Singh 2002, Soil erosion and conservation, Willey Eastern Ltd., New
Delhi
4. Murthy, V.V.N. 2005, Land and water management, Kalyani publishing, New Delhi.
5. Tideman, E.M., “Watershed Management”, Omega Scientific Publishers, New Delhi, 1996.

AI8015 MICRO IRRIGATION L T P C

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES:
 To expose the students to the fundamental knowledge in Pumps for Irrigation use
 To introduce the concept of micro-irrigation and design a Sprinkler & Drip irrigation system

UNIT I WATER LIFTS AND PUMPS 8

Pump classification Variable displacement pumps–Centrifugal pump- Submersible pump- Vertical
Turbine pumps mixed flow – Jet and Airlift pumps-Pump selection and installation- Pump troubles
and Remedies.

UNIT II PUMP VALVES 7

Types of valves- Pressure relief valve- Gate valve-Isolated valve- Non return valve- Butterfly valve-
Solenoid valves- Automated control valve- selection, repair and maintenance.

UNIT III MICRO IRRIGATION CONCEPT AND APPLICATIONS 10

Micro irrigation- Comparison between Traditional and Micro irrigation methods -Merits and
demerits of micro-irrigation system, Types and components of micro irrigation system- Scope and
potential problem of micro irrigation - Low cost Micro irrigation Technologies- Gravity fed micro
irrigation -Care and maintenance of micro-irrigation System- Economics of micro-irrigation system
- Automation in micro-irrigation-Surge and cablegation irrigation- Greenhouse irrigation system.
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UNIT IV DRIP IRRIGATION DESIGN 10

Drip irrigation - Components- Dripper- types and equations governing flow through drippers-
Wetting pattern- Chemigation application- Pump capacity-Installation- Operation and maintenance
of Drip irrigation system. - Design of surface and sub-surface drip irrigation.

UNIT V SPRINKLER IRRIGATION DESIGN 10

Sprinkler irrigation- Components and accessories - Hydraulic design - Sprinkler selection and
spacing- Capacity of sprinkler system - types - Sprinkler performance- Sprinkler discharge- Water
distribution pattern- Droplet size, filtering unit, fertigation - System maintenance
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOME:
 After completion of the course, the students will have a thorough knowledge on micro
irrigation, its concepts and design of a sprinkler and drip system

TEXTBOOKS:
1. Suresh, R., “Principles of Micro-Irrigation Engineering”, Standard Publishers Distributors,
New Delhi, 2010.
2. Michael, A.M., “Irrigation Theory and Practice”, Vikas Publishers, New Delhi, 2002.

REFERENCES:
1. Modi, P.N., and Seth, S.M., “Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics”, Standard Book House, New
Delhi, 1991.
2. Jack Keller and Rond Belisher., “Sprinkler and Trickle Irrigation”, Vannistr and Reinhold,
New York, 1990.
3. Sivanappan R.K., “Sprinkler Irrigation”, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co., New Delhi, 1987.
4. Keller.J and D. Karmeli, “Trickle Irrigation Design”, Rainbird Sprinkler Irrigation
Manufacturing Corporation, Glendora, California, USA.

AI8016 ON FARM WATER MANAGEMENT L T P C

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES:
 To understand the fundamentals of minor irrigation, its types, operation and maintenance
and people’s participation
 Command Area Development, On farm structures, policy, operation and maintenance

UNIT I DESIGN OF IRRIGATION CHANNELS 9
Design of Erodible and Non-Erodible, Alluvial channels- Kennedy‟ s and Lacey‟ s Theories -
Materials for Lining watercourses and field channel - Water control and Diversion structure -
Design - Land grading - Land Leveling methods

UNIT II COMMAND AREA 9

Command area - Concept – CADA Programmes in Tamil Nadu - Duty of water - expression -
relationship between duty and delta - Warabandhi - water distribution and Rotational Irrigation
System – case studies.

UNIT III CONJUNCTIVE USE OF SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER 9

Availability of water - Rainfall, canal supply and groundwater – Irrigation demand - water
requirement and utilization - Prediction of over and under utilization of water – Dependable rainfall
– Rainfall analysis by Markov chain method – Probability matrix

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UNIT IV WATER BALANCE 9

Groundwater balance model – Weekly water balance - Performance indicators – Adequacy,
Dependability, Equity and efficiency – conjunctive use plan by optimization – Agricultural
productivity indicators – Water use efficiency

UNIT V SPECIAL TOPICS 9

National water policy - Institutional aspects - Socio-economic perspective- Reclamation of salt
affected soils- Seepage loss in command area- Irrigation conflicts- Water productivity – Water
pricing.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOME:
 The students will have a clear understanding of various practices of water management on
farm
TEXTBOOK:
1. Michael, A.M. Irrigation Theory and practice, Vikas publishing house, New Delhi, 2006.

REFERENCES:
1. Keller, .J. and Bliesner D.Ron, 2001 Sprinkler and Trickle irrigation, An ari book, Published
by Van No strand Rein hold New York.
2. Israelson, 2002, Irrigation principles and practices, John Wiley & sons, New York.
3. Modi, P.N., 2002. Irrigation and water resources and water power engineering, Standard
Book House, New Delhi.
4. Michael, A.M. and Ojha, T.P. 2002. Principles of Agricultural Engineering Vol II Jain
Brothers, New Delhi.
5. Suresh, R. 2008. Land and water management principles, Standard Publishers &
Distributors, New Delhi.

AI8017 AUTOMATION IN IRRIGATION LTPC

3003

OBJECTIVES:
 To expose the students to the concept of Irrigation Automation
 To introduce the concepts of Automatic Systems and IoT applications
 To train the students to explore and use new technologies in Irrigation

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMATION 9

Automatic Irrigation – Traditional methods of Irrigation – Need for Automation – Comparison
between Traditional and Automated Irrigation – Advantages – Disadvantages – Economic Impacts
of Automation on Agricultural Firms – Future of Automation.

UNIT II SYSTEMS OF AUTOMATION 7

Automated Irrigation – Pneumatic System – Portable timer system – Timer/Sensor Hybrid/SCADA
– Methods of automating Irrigation layout – Machine Learning in Tank Monitoring System.

UNIT III IoT IN IRRIGATION 10

IoT based Automated Irrigation System – IoT based Smart Irrigation – Sensor based Automation –
types – operation – Solar based Automatic Irrigation System – components – operation -
Automation by sensing soil moisture – Automation using ANN based controller – operation.

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UNIT IV SURFACE AND MICRO-IRRIGATION AUTOMATION 11

Automation and control in Surface Irrigation Systems – Equipments – benefits – barriers –
Automation Design in Bay, Basin and Furrow Irrigation – Automation in Micro Irrigation – Systems
of Automation and its components – Design – Cost – Operation and maintenance.

UNIT V ASSESSMENT OF PARAMETERS IN IRRIGATION 8

Crop water estimate using Satellite data – Automation of Lysimeter for PET Measurements and
Energy based Remote Sensing model – Remote Monitoring design of Automatic Irrigation system
– Cost and Benefits of Automation.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
 Student will understand the technologies available for automation
 Students can design conventional methods as automated system to be more efficient

TEXTBOOK:
1. H.R.Haise, E.G.Kruse. et al., 1981. "Automation of Surface Irrigation: 15 years of USDA
Research and Development at Fort Collins, Colorado”

REFERENCES:
1. Brian Wahlin and Darell Zimbelman, Canal Automation for Irrigation Systems, American
Society of Civil Engineers, 2014
2. Darell D.Zimbelman, Planning, Operation, Rehabilitation and Automation of Irrigation water
delivery system, American Society of Agricultural Engineers,1987

GE8076 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS IN ENGINEERING LT P C

3003

OBJECTIVE:
 To enable the students to create an awareness on Engineering Ethics and Human Values,
to instill Moral and Social Values and Loyalty and to appreciate the rights of others.
UNIT I HUMAN VALUES 10
Morals, values and Ethics – Integrity – Work ethic – Service learning – Civic virtue – Respect for
others – Living peacefully – Caring – Sharing – Honesty – Courage – Valuing time – Cooperation –
Commitment – Empathy – Self confidence – Character – Spirituality – Introduction to Yoga and
meditation for professional excellence and stress management.

UNIT II ENGINEERING ETHICS 9

Senses of ‘Engineering Ethics’ – Variety of moral issues – Types of inquiry – Moral dilemmas –
Moral Autonomy – Kohlberg’s theory – Gilligan’s theory – Consensus and Controversy – Models of
professional roles - Theories about right action – Self-interest – Customs and Religion – Uses of
Ethical Theories.

UNIT III ENGINEERING AS SOCIAL EXPERIMENTATION 9

Engineering as Experimentation – Engineers as responsible Experimenters – Codes of Ethics –
A Balanced Outlook on Law.

UNIT IV SAFETY, RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS 9

Safety and Risk – Assessment of Safety and Risk – Risk Benefit Analysis and Reducing Risk -
Respect for Authority – Collective Bargaining – Confidentiality – Conflicts of Interest –
Occupational Crime – Professional Rights – Employee Rights – Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
– Discrimination.

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UNIT V GLOBAL ISSUES 8

Multinational Corporations – Environmental Ethics – Computer Ethics – Weapons Development –
Engineers as Managers – Consulting Engineers – Engineers as Expert Witnesses and Advisors –
Moral Leadership –Code of Conduct – Corporate Social Responsibility.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to apply ethics in society,
discuss the ethical issues related to engineering and realize the responsibilities and rights
in the society.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Mike W. Martin and Roland Schinzinger, “Ethics in Engineering”, Tata McGraw Hill, New
Delhi, 2003.
2. Govindarajan M, Natarajan S, Senthil Kumar V. S, “Engineering Ethics”, Prentice Hall of
India, New Delhi, 2004.
REFERENCES:
1. Charles B. Fleddermann, “Engineering Ethics”, Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2004.
2. Charles E. Harris, Michael S. Pritchard and Michael J. Rabins, “Engineering Ethics –
Concepts and Cases”, Cengage Learning, 2009.
3. John R Boatright, “Ethics and the Conduct of Business”, Pearson Education, New Delhi,
2003
4. Edmund G Seebauer and Robert L Barry, “Fundamentals of Ethics for Scientists and
Engineers”, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2001.
5. Laura P. Hartman and Joe Desjardins, “Business Ethics: Decision Making for Personal
Integrity and Social Responsibility” Mc Graw Hill education, India Pvt. Ltd.,New Delhi,
2013.
6. World Community Service Centre, ‘ Value Education’, Vethathiri publications, Erode, 2011.

Web sources:
1. www.onlineethics.org
2. www.nspe.org
3. www.globalethics.org
4. www.ethics.org

AI8018 FARM POWER AND MACHINERY MANAGEMENT LT PC

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
 To understand the productivity of farm machines, their maintenance processes and
 evaluation for right selection and management
 To provide sufficient knowledge of mechanization status in the country and management
techniques for future requirements.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO FARM POWER AND DESIGN CRITERIA 9
Modern trends, principles, procedures, fundamentals and economic considerations for design and
development of farm power and machinery systems - Reliability criteria in design and its
application.

UNIT II MACHINERY MANAGEMENT 9

Maintenance and scheduling of operations. Replacement of old machines, repair and maintenance
of agricultural machinery, inventory control of spare parts, work study, productivity, method study.
First order Markov chains and their applications in sales forecasting and in problems of inventory
control and modeling of workshop processes and quality control.

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UNIT III SYSTEM APPROACH 9

System approach in farm machinery management and application of programming techniques to
the problems of farm power and machinery selection.

UNIT IV PLANNING OF MACHINERY 9

Time and motion study. Man-machine task system in farm operations, planning of work system in
agriculture. Computer application in selection of power units and to optimize mechanization
system.

UNIT V ECONOMIC ANALYSIS 9

Energy conservation - performance and power analysis - cost analysis of machinery - fixed cost
and variable costs, effect of inflation on cost; selection of optimum machinery and replacement
criteria- Break-even analysis, reliability and cash flow problems; mechanization planning

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 The students will be able to understand the concepts of bio energy sources and its
applications.
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Bainer, R. Kepner, R.A. and Barger, E.L. 1978. Principles of farm machinery. John Wiley
and Sons. New York.
2. Liljedahl, B: Tumquist, PK: Smith, DW; and Hoki, M. 1989. Tractor and its Power Units.
Van Nostrand Reinhold
3. Culpin, C. 1978. Farm Machinery. Granada Publishing Ltd., London.
4. Kepner, R.A., Bainer, R. and Barger, E.L. 1987. Principles of Farm Machinery. C.S.B.
Publishers and distributors, New Delhi.
5. Smith, H.P. and Wilkes, L.H. 1979. Farm Machinery and Equipment. Tata McGraw-Hill
Publishing Co. Ltd., New Delhi.

AI8019 MECHANICS OF TILLAGE AND TRACTION L T P C

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES:
 To impart the fundamental knowledge of mechanics and dynamics in various tillage
implements
 To study the tyres, traction and its applications
UNIT I MECHANICS OF TILLAGE 9
Introduction to mechanics of tillage tools, engineering properties of soil, principles and concepts,
stress strain relationship,

UNIT II DYNAMICSOF TILLAGE 9

Design of tillage tools principles of soil cutting, design equation, force analysis, application of
dimensional analysis in soil dynamics performance of tillage tools.

UNIT III TRACTION 9

Introduction to traction and mechanics, off road traction and mobility, traction model, traction
improvement, traction prediction,

UNIT IV TYRES 9
Tyre size, tyre lug geometry and their effects, tyre testing

UNIT V APPLICATIONS 9
Soil compaction and plant growth, variability and geo statistics, application of GIS in soil dynamics.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
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OUTCOME:
 After completion of the course, the students will be able to understand the concepts of
mechanics, dynamics and traction of implements and their applications.

TEXTBOOKS:
1. Klenin, N.L.; Popov, I.F. and V.A. Sakum, (1985). Agricultural machines. Amerind Pub.
Co. NewYork
2. J. B. Liljedahl, P. K. Turnquist, D. W. Smith, & M. Hoki , 1996. Tractors and their power
units. Fourth ed. American Society of Agricultural Engineers, ASAE
3. Kepner, R. A., Roy Bainer and E. L. Barger. 1978. Principles of farm machinery. Third
edition; AVI Publishing Company Inc: Westport, Connecticut.

REFERENCES:
1. Ralph Alcock.1986. Tractor Implements System. AVI Publ.
2. S. C. Jain, Farm Machinery- An Approach

AI8020 SPECIAL FARM EQUIPMENT L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE:
 To study the special machineries used for agricultural applications

UNIT I MOWERS AND WEEDING EQUIPMENT 9

Weeding and intercultural equipment. Junior hoe - guntaka - blade harrow - rotary weeders for
upland and low land - selection, constructional features and adjustments - Spading machine – coir
pith applicators - Mower mechanism – lawn mowers.
UNIT II SPRAYERS AND DUSTERS 9
Sprayers – Sprayer operation – boom sprayer - precaution - coverage - factors affecting drift.
Rotating disc sprayers – Controlled Droplet Application (CDA) - Electrostatic sprayers - Areal
spraying – Air assist sprayers - orchard sprayers - Dusters - types - mist blower cum duster - other
plant protection devices, care and maintenance.

UNIT III THRESHERS AND HARVESTERS 9

Construction and adjustments - registration and alignment. Windrowers, reapers, reaper binders
and forage harvesters. Diggers for potato, groundnut and other tubers. Sugarcane harvesters -
cotton pickers - corn harvesters - fruit crop harvesters – vegetable harvesters.

UNIT IV THRESHERS AND OTHER MACHINERIES 9

Thresher – construction and working of multi crop thresher. Forest machinery - shrub cutters - tree
cutting machines – post hole diggers – Chaff cutter- flail mowers - lawn mowers – tree pruners
UNIT V SPECIALIZED FARM EQUIPMENT 9
Pneumatic planters – air seeders – improved ploughs – reversible ploughs – suction traps – seed
and fertilizer broadcasting devices, manure spreaders, sweep weeders – direct paddy seeders,
direct paddy cum daincha seeder, coconut tree climbing devices, tractor operated hoist, tractor
operated rhizome planter - Transplanters and Balers.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 After completion of the course, the students will have a thorough knowledge on special
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TEXTBOOKS:
1. Jagdishwar Sahay. 2010. Elements of Agricultural Engineering. Standard Publishers
Distributors, Delhi 6.
2. Michael and Ojha. 2005. Principles of Agricultural Engineering. Jain brothers, New Delhi.
REFERENCES:
1. Kepner, R.A., et al. 1997. Principles of farm machinery. CBS Publishers and Distributers,
Delhi.
2. Harris Pearson Smith et al. 1996. Farm machinery and equipments. Tata McGraw-Hill
pub., New Delhi.
3. Srivastava, A.C. 1990. Elements of Farm Machinery. Oxford and IBH Pub. Co., New Delhi

AI8021 ENERGY AUDITING AND MANAGEMENT LT P C

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE:
 To acquaint and equip the students in energy auditing in industries and house hold sectors
for increasing energy efficiency.

UNIT I ENERGY CONSERVATION CONCEPTS 9

Energy – classification – scenario – energy pricing – energy and environment – energy
conservation and its importance – energy strategy for the future – energy conservation act and its
features.

UNIT II ENERGY AUDITING AND ECONOMICS 9

Objectives of energy management – principles – energy audit strategy - types – detailed energy
audit –steps. Energy performance - bench marking – fuel substitutions – energy audit instruments
– material and energy balance – energy conversion – energy index – cost index – financial
management – financing options.

UNIT III THERMAL ENERGY AUDIT 9

Energy efficiency in thermal utilities – methodology – stoichiometric analysis of combustion in a
boiler – performance evaluation – boiler losses - analysis – feed water treatment – energy
conservation opportunities in boilers and steam system – furnaces – insulation and refractories –
cogeneration – principles of operation - waste heat recovery systems – case study – analysis.

UNIT IV ELECTRICAL ENERGY AUDIT – I 9

Electrical systems – introduction – electricity billing – load management – power factor –
improvements and benefits – transformers – distribution losses – analysis – energy audit in
electrical utilities methodology – energy conservation opportunities in motors – efficiency – energy
efficient motors – motor losses – analysis – energy efficiency in compressed air system

UNIT V ELECTRICAL ENERGY AUDIT - II 9

HVAC and refrigeration system – fans and blowers – fan performance – pumps - lighting system -
energy auditing and reporting in industries – replacement of renewable energy technology option –
case study in agro-industries
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 The students will acquire the knowledge on fundamentals of economic operation of an
electrical system and understand the basic principles of energy auditing, types and
objectives, instruments used.
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Guide books for National Certification Examination for Energy Managers and Energy
Auditors, Book 1, 2, 3 & 4. Bureau Energy Efficiency, New Delhi. 2005.

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2. Murphy, W.R. and McKay, G. Energy Management. Butterworth & Co., Publishers Ltd.,
London. 1982.
3. Craig B. Smith. Energy Management Principles, Applications, benefits & savings.
Pergamon Press Inc. 1981.
4. Murgai, M.P. and Ram Chandra. Progress in Energy Auditing and Conservation - Boiler
Operations, Wiley Eastern Ltd. 1990.
REFERENCES:
1. Victor B.Ottaviano,Energy Management. An OTIS Publication. Ottaviano Technical Service
Inc. 150. Broad Hollow Road, Melville, New York. 11747.
2. Richard Porter and Tim Roberts, 1985. Energy saving by Waste recycling. Elsevier applied
science publishers.
3. Energy Management - Bi-monthly journal published by National Productivity Council, New
Delhi.

AI8022 ERGONOMICS AND SAFETY IN AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE:
 To study the physical work load, equipment/work place design, safety and occupational
health hazards in farm operations.
UNIT I ERGONOMICS 9
Ergonomics- introduction- Role of ergonomics in Agriculture - Human metabolism- energy
liberation in human body- Types of human metaboism- energy requirements at work - acceptable
work load.

UNIT II PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS 9

Human Skeletal system – muscle, structure and function - Physiological stress - Efficiency of work -
Physical functions - Age and individual differences in physical functions- Physiological and
operational criteria of physical activity.

UNIT III ENERGY EXPENDITURE 9

Energy expenditure of activities-keeping energy expenditure within bounds- Energy expenditure of
Spraying-Weeding operations - Movements of body members- Strength and endurance of
movements - Movement of body members related to Agricultural activities - Speed and accuracy of
movements - Time and distance of movements - Reaction time.
UNIT IV ANTHROPOMETRY 9
Anthropometry – introduction- Types of data- Principles of applied anthrophometry - concept of
percentile – Normal distribution – Estimating the range – Minimum and Maximum dimensions-
Cost benefit analysis - applications of anthropometric data. Anthropometric consideration in tool /
equipment design.
UNIT V HUMAN ENGINEERING IN TRACTOR DESIGN 9
The operator – Machine Interface – Operator exposure to environmental factors – Thermal
comport for tractor operator – Spatial, Visual and Control requirement of the operator –
Occupational health hazards - Noise – Dust- Vibration in Tractor.

OUTCOME:
 The student will gain knowledge to improve the performance of the farm systems by
improving the human - machine interaction with safety measures.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Bridger, R.S. Introduction to ergonomics, McGraw Hill, INC, New York. 1995.

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2. Sharma, D.N and Mukesh, S. Design of Agricultural Tractor- Principles and Problems,
Jain Brothers, New Delhi. 2012.
3. Hand Book of Agricultural Engineering, Indian Council of Agricultural Research,
New Delhi. 2013. (ISBN : 978-81-7164-134-5)

REFERENCE:
1. Wesley E.Woodson. Human Factors design Hand Book. McGraw Hill Book Co.,
New York. 1981.

GE8073 FUNDAMENTALS OF NANOSCIENCE LT PC

3 00 3
OBJECTIVE:
 To learn about basis of nanomaterial science, preparation method, types and application

UNIT I INTRODUCTION 8
Nanoscale Science and Technology- Implications for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and
Engineering-Classifications of nanostructured materials- nano particles- quantum dots, nanowires-
ultra-thinfilms-multilayered materials. Length Scales involved and effect on properties:
Mechanical, Electronic, Optical, Magnetic and Thermal properties. Introduction to
properties and motivation for study (qualitative only).

UNIT II GENERAL METHODS OF PREPARATION 9

Bottom-up Synthesis-Top-down Approach: Co-Precipitation, Ultrasonication, Mechanical Milling,
Colloidal routes, Self-assembly, Vapour phase deposition, MOCVD, Sputtering, Evaporation,
Molecular Beam Epitaxy, Atomic Layer Epitaxy, MOMBE.

UNIT III NANOMATERIALS 12

Nanoforms of Carbon - Buckminster fullerene- graphene and carbon nanotube, Single wall carbon
Nanotubes (SWCNT) and Multi wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT)- methods of synthesis(arc-
growth, laser ablation, CVD routes, Plasma CVD), structure-property Relationships applications-
Nanometal oxides-ZnO, TiO2,MgO, ZrO2, NiO, nanoalumina, CaO, AgTiO2, Ferrites, Nanoclays-
functionalization and applications-Quantum wires, Quantum dots-preparation, properties and
applications.
UNIT IV CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES 9
X-ray diffraction technique, Scanning Electron Microscopy - environmental techniques,
Transmission Electron Microscopy including high-resolution imaging, Surface Analysis techniques-
AFM, SPM, STM, SNOM, ESCA, SIMS-Nanoindentation.
UNIT V APPLICATIONS 7
NanoInfoTech: Information storage- nanocomputer, molecular switch, super chip, nanocrystal,
Nanobiotechlogy: nanoprobes in medical diagnostics and biotechnology, Nano medicines,
Targetted drug delivery, Bioimaging - Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS), Nano Electro
Mechanical Systems (NEMS)- Nanosensors, nano crystalline silver for bacterial inhibition,
Nanoparticles for sunbarrier products - In Photostat, printing, solar cell, battery.

TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
 Will familiarize about the science of nanomaterials
 Will demonstrate the preparation of nanomaterials
 Will develop knowledge in characteristic nanomaterial

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TEXT BOOKS :
1. A.S. Edelstein and R.C. Cammearata, eds., “Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties
and Applications”, Institute of Physics Publishing, Bristol and Philadelphia, 1996.
2. N John Dinardo, “Nanoscale Charecterisation of surfaces & Interfaces”, 2nd edition,
Weinheim Cambridge, Wiley-VCH, 2000.

REFERENCES:
1. G Timp, “Nanotechnology”, AIP press/Springer, 1999.
2. Akhlesh Lakhtakia,“The Hand Book of Nano Technology, Nanometer Structure,
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