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B.E. II Year (Mining Engineering), 2016-17
SEMESTER III EXAMINATION SCHEME 2017
Subject
Code
Subject
Nomenclature Lecture Tutorial Practical
Contact
Hrs. Credit
Exam
Hrs
Marks
Theory
Practical
&
Sessional
Total
A. THEORY PAPERS Mi 201A Elements of Mining (Mi) 3 0 - 3 3 100 100
Mi 202A Mine Development (Mi) 3 1 - 4 4 100 100
EE 203A Electrical Engineering (Mi) 3 0 - 3 3 100 100
ME
204A
Mechanical Engineering (Mi) 3 0 - 3 3 100 100
EG 205A Engineering Geology –I 3 0 - 3 3 100 100
CE 206 Hydraulics for Mining Applications
(Mi)
3 0 - 3 3 100 100
Total (A) 18 1 19 19 600 600
B. PRACTICAL & SESSIONALS
Mi 221B Elements of Mining (Mi) - - 2 2 1 100 100
Mi 222B Mine Development (Mi) - - 2 2 1 100 100
ME
223B
Electrical Engineering (Mi) - - 2 2 1 100 100
ME224B Mechanical Engineering (Mi) - - 2 2 1 100 100
EG 225B Engineering Geology –I - - 2 2 1 100 100
CE 226B Hydraulics for Mining Applications
(Mi)
- - 2 2 1 100 100
Total (B) 12 12 6 600 600
GRAND TOTAL (A+ B) 18 1 12 31 25 600 600 1200
B.E. II Year (Mining Engineering), 2016-17
SEMESTER IV EXAMINATION SCHEME 2017
Subject
Code
Subject
Nomenclature Lecture Tutorial Practical
Contact
Hrs. Credit
Exam
Hrs
Marks
Theory
Practical
&
Sessional
Total
A. THEORY PAPERS Mi 251A Basic Mine Surveying (Mi) 3 0 - 3 3 100 100
Mi 252A Rock Mechanics (Mi) 3 0 - 3 3 100 100
Mi 253A Mine Machinery (Mi) 3 0 - 3 3 100 100
Mi 254A Mine Transportation (Mi) 3 0 - 3 3 100 100
EG 254A Engineering Geology -II (Mi) 3 0 - 3 3 100 100
Open Elective 3 0 - 3 3 100 100
Total (A) 18 0 18 18 600 600
B. PRACTICAL & SESSIONALS
Mi 271B Basic Mine Surveying (Mi) - - 4 4 2 100 100
Mi 272B Rock Mechanics (Mi) - - 2 2 1 100 100
Mi 273B Mine Machinery (Mi) - - 2 2 1 100 100
Mi 274B Mine Transportation (Mi) - - 2 2 1 100 100
EG 275B Engineering Geology -II (Mi) - - 2 2 1 100 100
Mi276B Mining field work including Camp - - 2 2 1 100 100
Total (B) 14 14 7 600 600
GRAND TOTAL (A+ B) 18 0 14 32 25 600 600 1200
List of Open Electives available for Mining Engineering Students
Name of subject Semester
CE 291A Open Elective-I :Energy Efficient Building Design
CHE 291 A Open Elective-I : Renewable Energy Sources
CSE 291A Open Elective-I :Object Oriented Programming Through C++
CSE 292A Open Elective-I :Object Oriented Programming Through JAVA
Ma-291 A Open Elective-I :Mathematical Statistics For Engineers
EE 291 A Open Elective-I : Industrial Applications of Electrical Drives
EE 292 A Open Elective-I : Engineering Economics
SE 291A Open Elective-I: Computer oriented Numerical Analysis
PI 291A Open Elective-I: Manufacturing Science
ME- 291A Open Elective-I: Renewable Energy Sources
ME-292A Open Elective-I: Automobile Engineering
BCT 291 A Open Elective-I: Sustainable Architecture
ECE 291 A Open Elective-I: Logic System Design
Fourth Semester
Note: Only one subject can be selected from a group
(i) / / / /
(ii) / / / /
(iii) / / / /
CE: Dept of Civil Engg; CHE: Dept of Chemical Engg; Ma: Dept of Mathematics; EE: Dept of Electrical Engg; SE: Dept of Structural Engg; ECE: Dept of Electronics and Communication Engg; BCT: Dept of Architecture; CSE: Dept of Computer Sc and Engg; ME: Dept of Mechanical Engg; PI : Dept of Production and Industrial Engg.
Mi 201A – ELEMENTS OF MINING (Mi)
L T P CREDIT Marks : Th. P T
3 0 2 3+1 100 100 200
Significance of Mining Industry, History of Mining, Mining & Socio-Economic impact.
Mining and Surface Environment, Health and Safety.
Mineral Resource of Rajasthan & India, Mineral and energy resources of word, Terminology in Mining.
Basis Concepts of University Mining, Mining methods for coal and non-coal deposits, Elementary ideas
about Surface Mining, Comparison of underground and surface mining.
Prospecting & Exploration- Reconnaissance, Principles and methods-Trenching & Pitting. Boring:
Principles of boring; surface layout; method of percussive, rotary, (drilling), properties of drilling muds,
Core recovery: Interpretation of borehole data, borehole logging, difficult boring, directional drilling,
deflection of boreholes, Difficulties in boring.
General concepts of Mine Development.
Unit Operations-drills and drilling, explosives and blasting, loading and transportation.
Drills & Drilling: Types of drills, drilling accessories, drillability of rocks, diamond drilling, Jack
hammer, Drifter, Drill Jumbo.
Explosives & Blasting : Types of explosives, properties of explosives, modern explosives, initiation
systems, principles of blasting, Blasting practice surface blasting, underground blasting.
Loading : Basic Loading equipment and their application.
Transportation : Basis ideas about Transportation equipment and their application.
Mi 202A- MINE DEVELOPMENT (Mi)
L T P CREDIT Marks : Th. P T
3 1 2 4+1 100 100 200
Different methods of entering into a deposit to be worked out by underground mining Adit, Shaft, incline
shaft, incline, decline. Their merits and demerits and applicability, optimum location of shaft.
Horizontal Development Small and medium size, drifting and tunneling : Shape, size and gradient of
drives and tunnels. Conventional method of drifting Drilling blasting, loading and transport of muck
support, ventilation drainage. Drivage work in varying ground conditions using conventional methods.
Fast drivage and tunneling using jumbos, bores, trackless mucking and transportation units, description
and details of machines, Large size drives and tunnels : Different methods of driving.
Vertical Development Conventional method of raising by raise climbers, long hole raising of driving.
Shaft Sinking : Size Selection, size and shape of shafts sinking, shaft-preparatory arrangements, drilling
and blasting, mucking, hoisting, ventilation, pumping, lightening and supporting shafts sides, complete
cycle of operation. Special methods of sinking to be used in difficult ground conditions, Enlarging and
depending of shafts, Modern techniques of shaft sinking, Driving staple shafts.
EE 203A-- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (Mi)
L T P CREDIT Marks : Th. P T
3 0 2 3+1 100 100 200
D.C. Machines : Constructional features, E.M.E. and torque equation, characteristics of motors, starter,
speed control of motors, electric braking methods, application of d.c. motors in mines.
Three Phase Induction Motors : Constructional features, types, principle of operation, torques curves,
losses, efficiency starter. Single phase induction motor, construction and starting methods.
Synchronous Generators : Construction and principle, Starting of motors, Application of a.c. machines
in mines.
Three Phase Transformer : Principle of working, O.C. and S.C. test regulations and efficiency.
Power Supply System for Mines : Generation, Transmission and Distribution of electrical power for
Mines, Comparison between Surface and Underground supply system. Line Conductors, insulators and
underground cables for Mines and their installation. Cable types and cable jointing.
Application of Electrical Machinery to Mining : Types of transformers for use in underground haulages,
pumps and working face machinery, flame proof construction; switch gear and circuit breakers; remote
control devices; leakage protection, earthing and other safety device, heat control, feedback, Rating of
electric motors.
ME 204A -- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (Mi)
L T P CREDIT Marks : Th. P T
3 0 2 3+1 100 100 200
Transmission of Power: Belts, ropes and chains, length of belts, tension in belts, centrifugal tension and
maximum power transmitted by belts. Simple gear trains.
Brakes and Dynamometer : Bank brake, block brake, band and block brake, single and multiple disc
clutches. Transmission and absorption type dynamometers.
Balancing : Balancing of rotating masses in single and multiple planes; Partial primary and secondary
balancing of reciprocating masses.
Vibrations : Free, longitudinal, transverse and tensional, Critical speeds.
Bearings and Couplings : Main types of bearings and couplings, Antifriction bearings.
Lubrication : Laws of friction for dry and lubricated surfaces, Methods of lubrication of bearings.
Steam Boilers : High pressure boilers of natural and forced circulation, La Mont, Benons Leoffler,
Velex Boilers.
Steam Turbines : Expansion of Steam through nozzles with and without friction. Throat pressure for
maximum discharge. Working of impulse and reaction Turbines. Compounding, Velocity diagrams.
Governing in Turbines, Emergency governing.
Condensers : Types, classification and details, vacuum efficiency, cooling Towers and spray ponds.
Gas Turbines : Basis principles, Simple gas turbine cycle, application of Gas Turbines.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning : Bale-Coleman refrigerators.Vapour compression and absorption
refrigerators. Psychometry Chart, Introduction to comfort air conditioning.
EG 205A - ENGINEERING GEOLOGY I (Mi)
L T P CREDIT Marks : Th. P T
3 - 2 3+1 100 100 200
Earth Science and its branches. Introduction to geological Engineering
Origin of Earth. Earth as a planet in the Solar System, Internal Structure of the Earth.
The theory of Plate tectonics,. Applications of the Plate tectonic theory.
Degradational Geomorphic Processes: Weathering its type and agent. Erosion, Denudation and Soil
profile. Important of weathering and erosion in Civil Engineering. Geological work of river, glaciers,
wind, and Ground water.
Mineralogy : Physical properties of minerals. Brief introduction of following mineral families Quartz,
Feldspar, Mica, Olivine, Pyroxene, Amphibole. Granet, Physical properties of following rock forming
minerals Quartz crystal, Jasper, Chert, Biotite, Muscovite, Orthoclase, Plagioclase, Microcline, Augite,
Hornblande, Tourmaline, Nepheline, and Corundum. Physical properties of following industrial minerals
Talc, Gypsum, Fluorite, Apatite, Beryl, Barite, Kyanite, Graphite. Physical properties of following ore
minerals : Magnetite, Hematite, Galena sphalerite, Chalcopyrite, Bauxite, Chromite, Wolframite,
Pyrolusite, Psilomelence, Pyrite and Pyrrhotite.
Structural Geology : Bedding plane, Dip, Strike and Outcrops. Folds, Faults and unconformity:
terminology classification and identification in the field and map. Geological maps and cross sections.
Cross section preparation from individual maps of simple bedding, fold fault or unconformity.
Stratigraphy : Principles of Stratigraphy. Geological Time Scale Early Earth and Precambrains of India.
(Dharwar, Cuddapah, Aravavalli, Delhi, Malani and Vindhyan Supergroup).
Elements of remote sensing. Aerial photo-interpretation for geological exploration n major Engineering
projects. Geological mapping and preparation of Cross Sections, Subsurface exploration with pitting,
trenching, shaft sinking and aditing. Their advantages and limitations.
CE 206A HYDRAULICS FOR MINING APPLICATIONS (Mi)
L T P CREDIT Marks : Th. P T
3 - 2 3 + 1 100 100 200
Properties of fluids, fluid statics and its application to mining. Hydrodynamic studies including the
energy balance and Bernoulli’s equation, energy losses in incompressible flow, the momentum equation
and its application, and flow and pressure measuring devices. Flow in closed conduits, including series
and parallel pipeline systems and pipe networks. Introduction to open channel flow.
Pumps and Pumping : Principal types, construction, operation and characteristics, calculation of size and
efficiency. Installation, care and maintenance. Strength frictional resistance, installation in shafts and
roadways, maintenance, damage due to corrosion, abrasive material and precaution, cleaning and
replacement of pipes. Applications of industrial pumps, sumps design, hydraulic structures, underground
mine dewatering systems, open pit mine drainage systems
Mi- 251A - BASIC MINE SURVEYING (Mi)
L T P CREDIT Marks : Th. P T
3 0 4 3 + 2 100 100 200
Miners Dial : Construction, use, tests and adjustment.
Theodolite : Various types of theodolites, temporary and permanent adjustments, measurement of
horizontal and vertical angles. Tubular and through compass.
Traversing : Theodolite traversing, traverse plotting, Closing error and its adjustment. Omitted
measurements and their calculations.
Levelling : Levelling instruments, Fly levelling , measurement of depth of shaft; underground levelling,
subsidence survey.
Tacheometric Surveying : Principle, additive and multiplying constants, determination of constants,
Reduction of data by use of techeometric table. Type of tacheometry. General procedure for field work.
Contouring: Definitions, characteristics of contours, methods of contouring by level, tacheometer,
Interpolation of contours.
Triangulation Surveying : Basic concept of triangulation surveying.
Mi -252A - ROCK MECHANICS (Mi)
L T P CREDIT Marks : Th. P T
3 0 2 3+1 100 100 200
Application of Rock Mechanics.
Stress and Strain in Rock: Analysis of stress, strain and constitutive relations n isotropic and anisotropic
rock under static and dynamic loading.
Physico-mechanical Properties of Rock: Determination of physical properties, strengths, strength indices
and static elastic constants; parameters influencing strength, abrasivity and of its determination. Specific
gravity, hardness, porosity moisture content, permeability, swell index, slake durability, thermal
conductivity.
Dynamic Properties of Rock and Rockmass
Time Dependent Properties of Rock: Creep deformation and strength behaviour; creep test and
archeological models.
Behaviour of Rockmass: Rockmass structure, classification in- situ elastic properties and strength
determination.
Failure Criteria for Rock and Rockmass: Mechanics of rock failure; Coulomb, Mohr and Griffith
criteria; empirical criteria.
Pre-mining State of Stress: Sources, methods of determination including overcoring and hydro-fracturing
methods.
Physico-mechanical Properties of Soil: Physical properties including consistency and gradation:
classification of engineering soils; engineering properties of soils compressibility, consolidation,
compaction and strength.
Ground Water: Influence of water on rock and soil behaviour; permeability of rocks; measurement of
premeabilty; ground water flow in rockmass; measurement of water pressure.
Use of computers in rock mechanics problems.
Mi- 253A - MINE MACHINERY (Mi)
L T P CREDIT Marks : Th. P T
3 0 2 3+1 100 100 200
Winding : Head gear, Pully, Shaft fittings and their design.
Winding System : Different types, mechanical and electrical braking. Ward Leonard control, automatic
winding. Winding drums : types their construction and duty cycles, detaching hooks, cages, skips and
suspension gear, rigid and rope guides. Methods of counter balancing loads, Multi rope winding,
winding from different horizons. Design calculation for different types of winding system. Safety
devices.
Signalling : Saftety regulations different signalling system in mines.
Compressed Air: Pipe lines and distribution of compressed air, calculations of main parameters.
Comparison of compressed air with other forms of power.
Mi 254A - MINE TRANSPORTATION (Mi)
L T P CREDIT Marks : Th. P T
3 0 2 3+1 100 100 200
Wire Ropes : Wire ropes used in mines Different types and their construction, installation and tests,
Rope splicing and change of ropes. Rope capels and process of capping.
Haulage Transport : Track and mine car. Haulage track its laying and maintains, gage-selection. Mine
tubs and cars their constructional details and attachments.
Rope haulage : Different types. Their constructions, installation, maintenance and design calculations
Conveyor: different types, their construction, installation maintenance and design calculations, low
profile dumpers and shuttle care, their construction, operation and maintenance.
Aerial ropeways different types, their construction, installation operation and maintenance, their layout
including ropetensioning arrangement.
Mine Locomotives : Different types, their construction, operation, maintenance and design calculations
Mineral Handing : Layouts of pit-top and pit-bottom, details of banking, mineral handling and screening
equipments, creepers, tripplers, Layouts of railways siding of mines.
Use of Computers in designing of transportation system.
EG- 255A -- ENGINEERING GEOLOGY - II (Mi)
L T P CREDIT Marks : Th. P T
3 0 2 3+1 100 100 200
Agradational Geomorphic Process : Earthquakes definition, Geological causes, measurement
(Magniture and intensity), Seismic-zones of India, Aseismic designs, Volcanoes their types products and
distribution. Mountains-their types, genesis and distribution.
Igneous Rocks : Forms of Igneous rocks. Tabular classification of Igneous rocks. Texture, structures and
cooling history of Igneous rocks, Crystallization of unicomponent and biocomponent magma.
Petrological characters of Granite, Syenite, Gabbro, Anorthosite, Dunite, Peridotite, Pegmattite,
Rhyolity, Basalt.
Sedimentary Rocks : Formation of Sedimentary rocks. Classification of Sedimentary rocks. Texture and
Structures. Characteristics of conglomerate, Breccia, Sandstone, Siltstone, Shale, Limestone, dolomites
and Phosphorite.
Metamorphic Rocks : Kind and agents of metamorphism. Textures and Structures of Metamorphic
rocks. Metamorphic facies and grade. Characteristics of Gneiss, Phyllite Schist, Slate, Quartzite,
Eclogite, Granulite.
Phenorozoic Stratigraphy : Marwar Supergroup and Cambrians of salt range. Gondwana Supergroup.
Deccan Traps. Mesozoics of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Siwalik Supergroup. Origin of Indogangetic
alluvium, Thar desert and Himalaya.
Tunnels : Terminology and Classification, Hazards and influence of geological factors at tunnel sites
(including, structural, Lithological and Ground water). Indian Tunnels. Geological investigations at Dem
preventive measures of land slides.
OPEN ELECTIVE (Mi)
L T P CREDIT Marks : Th. P T
3 0 0 3 100 - 100
Syllabus of Open Electives
SYLLABUS OF OPEN ELECTIVES-I
BCT 291 A Open Elective-I: Sustainable Architecture
3L 3 Hrs, MM 100
Concepts of sustainability : Energy and Global environment, Energy use and Climate change – Its impact,
Types of Energy systems, Concept of Sustainability - Principles of conservation -synergy with nature,
Bioregionalism - community basis shelter technology within bioregional patterns and scales, Ethical-
environmental degradation.
Sustainable planning & Design: Sustainable Development -Sustainable approach to site planning and design
- site inventories- relationships between site factors - development impacts from one area of the site on the
other areas - phasing of development - limits of change - Design facility within social and environmental
thresholds
Sustainable Building Materials and Construction : Properties, Uses and Examples of -Primary, secondary
and Tertiary Sustainable Materials, Principles to improve the energy efficiency - siting and vernacular
design, shade, ventilation, earth shelter, thermal inertia and air lock entrances. Techniques of sustainable
construction - technologies, methods of effectiveness, and design synthesis – alternative materials and
construction methods: solar water heating panels; photovoltaic electricity generation; use of local materials
and on site growth of food, fuel and building materials.
Recycling and Reuse : Pre building, Building, Post building stages - Architectural Reuse, Waste prevention,
Construction and Demolition recycling- Conservation of natural and building resources- Energy and
material savings – types of wastes - Elimination of waste and minimize pollution- various Decomposing
methods – Innovative reuse of various wastes Case Studies and Rating systems : Sustainable Development
Case Studies: illustrated examples of the planning, development, and construction. Green architecture and
various international rating systems for sustainability- EAM (UK), CASBEE (Japan), LEED (US), Green
Star (Australia), etc. – Indian systems – TERI GRIHA rating, LEED India rating, IGBC
CE 291A Open Elective-I :Energy Efficient Building Design 3L 3 Hrs, MM:100
Environment and man, external environment and built environment, Built-environment – integrated
approach.
Climate: elements of climate, classification of climate, Micro-climate, site climate.
Comfort: desirable conditions, thermal comfort factors, comfort indices, effective and corrected effective
temp. Tropical summer index.
Thermal Design: heat loss from a building under steady state condition, heat gains due to solar radiation,
steady state and cyclic conditions, Means of thermal control – mechanical, structural control, air infiltration
into buildings by natural means, shape of buildings,-thermal cube, fabric heat loss, ventilation loss and
volume.
Light & Lighting: illumination requirement, day-lighting, artificial lighting, energy conservation.
Noise Control: Sources of noise, means of control, control requirements, behaviour of sound in rooms,
vibration & vibration control.
Building Services: Mechanical & electrical services in building, lifts, escalators.
ChE 291 A Open Elective-I : Renewable Energy Sources
3L 3 Hrs, MM:100
Sources of energy: Energy sources and their availability, renewable energy sources.
Energy from Biomass: Introduction, Biomass as a source of energy, Biomass conversion technologies,
Biogas generation, classification of biogas plants, Biomass gasification.
Solar Energy: Sun and solar energy, solar radiation and its measurement, solar energy collectors, solar
energy storage, Photovoltaic systems, Application of solar energy.
Wind Energy: Wind as an Energy source, Basic principles of wind energy conversion, Types of Wind
machines, Components of wind energy conversion system, Performance of wind machines, application of
wind energy.
Geothermal Energy: Introduction, Origin and distribution of geothermal energy, types of geothermal
resources, Hybrid geothermal power plant, Application of geothermal energy.
Hydrogen energy: Introduction, Hydrogen production, Hydrogen storage, Hydrogen transportation.
Energy from the Oceans: Introduction, Ocean Thermal Electric Conversion (OTEC), Energy from Tides,
Ocean Waves.
EE 291 A Open Elective I: Industrial Application of Electrical Drives
3L 3 Hours, 100 Marks
Operating-Characteristics : Individual, group and collective drives, steady state individual and joint
characteristics of electric motors and driven industrial units under different conditions of operation.
Transient Characteristics : Causes of transient conditions starting, braking, reversing, speed transition and
sudden system changes. Forces and torques on the drives referred to a common reference shaft. General
equation of motion, Accelerating and deaccelerating times. Starting and braking time and means of
reducing.
Drives Control : Parameters characterizing speed control methods of electric drives, speed control of
Industrial d.c. and a.c. motors under constant and varying torque and h.p. conditions.
Families of speed torque characteristics : Idea of manual and automatic control gears, Master-controller.
Motor Ratings : Continuous-short time and intermittent ratings, overload capacity. Effect of altitude, Motor
heating and cooling curves. Equivalent current, power and torque. Selection motor for various duty cycles.
Permissible frequency of starting, features of load diagram construction. Load equalisation and use of fly
wheels. Types of motor enclosures.
Illumination : Units of light, Point , linear and surfact sources. Laws of illumination. Candle power
distribution, MSCP and reduction factor, Indoor lighting system and their classification. Contrast, glare,
shadow and colour. Mounting height and spacing. General and local lighting Total lumen and point by point
methods of calculations. Outdoor lighting distributor and protector fittings. Isolux diagram. Flood, gas,
discharge and arc-lamp-working, characteristics and applications.
Electric Heating and Welding : Principles of electric heating. Direct and indirect resistance heating, lead
baths and salf baths. Resistance oven convection and rediation ovens. Arc resistance and induction furnance,
elements of operation, performance and power supply arrangements. temperature regulation of ovens and
furnances. Induction, high frequency and dielectric heating and their uses. Elementary study of different
kinds of electric welding operation, Power supply for welding. Elements of Electrics Traction : Electric
traction versus others System of electric traction for tramways, trolley buses, motor coach trains and
locomotive hauled trains. Idea about suitability of electric motor for traction. Conductor rail and pantograph.
meaning for multiple-unit operation.
Economics : Methods for economic selection of Industrial drives, loss factor and cost of losses, Effect of
load factor. Power factor and factory diversity factor. Methods of power factor improvement and its
economic limit. Economic calculations for illumination schemes Echnomic value of good lighting.
EE 292 A Open Elective I: Engineering Economics
3L 3 Hours, 100 Marks
Introduction: Economics for Electrical Engineering, concept of physical efficiency and financial efficiency
of electrical goods and services supply and demand, Elasticity. Necessities and luxuries, free competition,
monopoly, law of diminishing returns.
Interest and Depreciation: Interest rates and equivalence, annuities and various factors, concept of
depreciation in utilizing electrical energy, economic life of electrical machines, salvage value, various
methods of depreciation calculations, equivalent capital recovery depreciation.
Economical choice of Electrical Apparatus: Motors, transformers, Economical choice between synchronous
motors and Induction motor running them simultaneously.
Comparison of Alternatives: Basic economic study patterns, annual cost, capitalized cost, present worth, rate
of return, Increment investment, pay back and benefit to cost ratio methods and their respective fields of
applications.
Ma-291 A Open Elective-I :Mathematical Statistics for Engineers
3L 3 Hrs., M M :100
Theory of probability : Theoretical probability distribution (Binomial, Poisson and Normal ).
Correlation and Regression Analysis : Karl-Pearson’s coefficient , Spearman’s coefficient, Regression
analysis of two variables system.
Sampling Theory : Test of significance, Large sample tests for mean and proportions. χ2
(chi-square) , t and
F Test of significance for Small sample.
Theory of attributes: association and independence of attributes, coefficient of association.
Index Number: Various types of index numbers, construction of index number of prices, fixed base and
chain base methods
ME- 291A Open Elective-I: Renewable Energy Sources
3L 3 Hrs, MM:100
Principal types of fossil fuel fired power plants and their effects on livestock and environment; Concepts of
NCES, Criteria for assessing the potential of NCES, Limitations of RES.
Solar Energy - Solar radiation data, solar energy conversion into heat, Analysis of Flat plate and
Concentrating collectors, Testing procedures, Paraboloid Dish, Central Receiver; concept of collector
tracking, energy storage systems; Solar thermal systems for residential water heating, Solar Pond, industrial
process heating and power generation. Photo voltaic: p-n junctions, I-V characteristics of solar cells,
Calculation of energy for photovoltaic power generation; Battery Characteristics, DC Power Conditioning
Converters, AC Power Conditioning -Inverters.
Wind Energy: Energy available from wind, General formula, Lift and drag. Basis of Wind energy
conversion, Effect of density, Frequency variances, Angle of attack, Wind speed, Determination of torque
coefficient, Principle of Operation of wind turbines, types of wind turbines and characteristics, Generators
for Wind Turbines, Control strategies.
Biomass and Biofuels: Conversion routes- combustion, pyrolysis of biomass to produce solid, liquid and
gaseous fuels; Constructional details of gasifier; Aerobic and anaerobic digestion, Biofuels and their
production; biofuels, Biomass systems for thermal applications and power generation.
Geothermal Energy: Definition and classification of resources, typical geothermal gradient; Dry, flash and
binary steam systems; Utilization for electricity generation and direct heating, Wellhead power generating
units. Basic features: Atmospheric exhaust and condensing, Exhaust types of conventional steam turbines.
An overview of other renewable devices- Fuel cells: principle, types, applications; Ocean thermal energy
conversion (OTEC), Thermoelectric, MHD, Wave energy, Tidal energy, etc.
Economic Viability: Calculation of the cost of energy supply from renewables, Payback period, Carbon
footprints; Comparison with conventional fossil fuel driven systems in terms of costs and emissions;
Calculation of carbon dioxide reduction and incremental costs for renewable options.
ME 292 A Open Elective-I: Automobile Engineering
3L 3Hrs, MM:100
Power Unit: Automobile engine types, classification; Engine parts: cylinder head, block and crank case,
piston and rings; Carburation, fuel injection, valve operation; Fuel combustion, mechanical power and
engine performance characteristics; Engine cooling and thermal stresses in parts,.
Chassis and Suspension: Load on frame, general considerations for strength and stiffness, engine mounting;
Dampers, leaf and coil springs, various arrangements of suspension systems.
Transmission System: Clutches, flywheels, torque convertors; Gear-box: simple, synchromesh and
overdrive; Type of universal joints, propeller shaft, differential; Rolling, air, gradient resistances and
propulsive power calculation.
Steering: Steering geometry, Ackermann and Davis steering mechanisms; Telescopic steering; Steering
shaft, gear-box, linkages, steering angles, front and rear axles; Vehicle longitudinal, static and dynamic
balancing and electronic stability; Power steering: types and mechanism; Effect of caster, camber, toe-in and
toe-out on tyre wear.
Brakes and Tyres: Servo-action, brake components; Bendix and Gerling system lock-head, hydraulic,
vacuum, air and power brakes, and retarders; Pneumatic and tubeless tyres;
Features of a Modern passanger Car: Introduction to ABS, Front and side air bags, EBD, Climatizer, ESP,
night-vision dashboard system; sun-roofing, collision warning system, Hybrid cars.
PI 291A Open Elective-I: Manufacturing Science
3L 3 Hrs, MM:100
History and introduction to science of basic manufacturing processes and its classification.
Primary manufacturing processes: Introduction to liquid state forming process (casting), solid state
forming process (drawing, extrusion, rolling, forging and other sheet metal working) and power state
forming process (powder metallurgy).
Secondary manufacturing processes: Introduction to material removal processes
Conventional Machining processes (basic machining operations performed of lathe, shaper, milling, drilling
and grinding machine).
Introduction to basic metal joining processes (welding, brazing, soldering and mechanical fastening).
Non conventional machining processes (Basic introduction, classification, need for their development,
characteristics and their industrial applications).
