DETAILED COURSE OUTLINE FOR BSC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

YEAR ONE, SEMESTER ONE  

MATH 151 Algebra                                                      (4, 1, 4)  

OUTLINE  

The set of real numbers (R) relation of order in R, principles of mathematical induction; complex numbers, vectors algebra and its applications. Matrix Algebra: Properties and Determinants of Matrices, Applications to Systems of Linear Equations; Homogenous Systems, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors.  

  

COURSE OBJECTIVE(S)  

This module aims to introduce students to the number theory, the algebra of vectors, matrices, linear system of equations and Eigen values and vectors.  

  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

  

LEARNING OUTCOMES  

On completion of the Math 151 course the students should be able to:  

i. Define the real number system, classify the number system into rational and irrational numbers. ii. Differentiate between the real and complex number system, vector and scalar quantities.   

3. Be able to perform vector products, compute orthogonal projections, formulate vector equations of lines and planes.  

4. Apply the technique in solving the systems of linear equations and computing Eigenvalues and vectors as they appear in engineering, natural science, economics and finance etc.   

  

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS/READINGS  

1. David C. Lay et al, Linear algebra and applications, 5th edition, 2016.  

2. K. Hoffman and R. Kunze, Linear Algebra. Prentice – Hall, 1971.  

3. C. W. Curtis, Linear Algebra: an introductory approach. Springer 1984.   

4. Erwin Kreyszig (2002): Advanced Engineering Mathematics (Eighth Edition), John Wiley and Sons, Inc.   

 ENGL 157 Communication Skills I                                         (2, 0, 2)  

DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES  

This is a required course aimed at correcting common grammatical errors in the students’ use of English. Here, all first year students are taken through a review of English grammar to enable them learn more appealing ways of communicating messages and presenting information. It focuses on appropriate usage of grammatical and lexical items to enable the student communicate in a more clear and concise manner. While improving students’ use of grammar, it also seeks to expand their vocabulary, leading to more fluency in speaking and writing. Topics such as spelling, parts of speech, punctuation, subject-verb agreement, misrelated and ambiguous constructions, sentence fragments and skills such as reading, comprehension, summary and paragraph writing will be taught.   

  

MODE OF DELIVERY   

1. Face-to-Face: Lecturer lectures to students by giving them highlights of the topic with corresponding illustrations and applications. This allows for live interaction between the lecturer and the students. The lecture is delivered through a power point presentation, where major points are thoroughly discussed and explained.  

Online Lectures: These lectures are delivered virtually as opposed to face-to-face lectures.   

  

2. Group Discussions: The class is divided into groups of ten each, headed by their leaders and assistants who anchor the discussion on the topics given, after which the group leaders will either collate their thoughts on the given topic or submit an assignment on the topic.  

 

 

 

CONTENT  

Below is an outline that presents the topics to be taught.     

WEEK(S)	TOPIC
1	Overview of the course and Diagnostic test
2-3	Parts of Speech – Usage, Identification and Functions   Noun   Verb   Adjective   Adverb   Prepositions · Pronoun   Conjunction   Determiner   Interjection
4-5	Sentence Types   · Structural    Simple sentence   Compound sentence   Complex sentence   · Functional   Declarative sentence / Statement   Interrogative sentence / Question   Imperative sentence / Command   Exclamation sentence / Exclamation
6	Errors on sentences    Sentence fragments   Comma splice   Run-on sentences   Parallel Structures
7-8	Ambiguities   Dangling and misrelated constructions
9-10	Mechanics in language use   Concord   Punctuation   Spelling (An Overview)
11-12	Paragraph writing      What is a paragraph?   Qualities of a good paragraph   Paragraph Development   Paragraph Analysis   Different paragraph types    Expository   Descriptive   Narrative   Argumentative
13	Text Comprehension and Summary Writing
14	Revision
15	End-of-Semester Examination

  

READING LIST  

1. Afreh, E.S. (2016/2006), Grammar and Usage for Tertiary Students. Kumasi C&C.  

2. Aarts, B. (2011), Oxford Modern English Grammar. Oxford, OUP.  

3. Sekyi-Baidoo, Y. (2003). Learning and Communicating (Second Edition). Accra:  

Infinity   

4. Brinton, Laurel J. & Brinton, D. (2010). The Linguistic Structure of Modern English. Amstedam and Philadelphia, John Benjamin   

5. Eastwood, John (2019). Oxford Guide to English Grammar, London, Cambridge University Press  

  

EE 151 Applied Electricity                                                      (2, 2, 3)  

Objective  

1. Appreciate basic principles of electrical circuits.  

2. Be equipped with tools required to analyse electric and magnetic circuits.  

3. Develop knowledge and fundamental concepts associated with electrical/electronic engineering.   

Content  

Network Theorems:  Kirchoff’s Laws, Superposition, Thevenin’s, Norton’s and Reciprocity theorems, Delta-star and star transformations. Alternating Voltage and Current:  Average and r. m. s values, harmonics, phasor representation of sinusoidal quantities, addition and subtraction of sinusoidal quantities.  A.C Circuits:  Active, reactive and apparent power, power factor, reactive and active loads and sources, solving single phase circuits using j operator and the concept of apparent power, solving 3-phase balanced and unbalanced loads.  

Magnetic Circuits:  Magnetomotive force, magnetic fields strength, permeability of free space, relative permeability, B-H curves of materials, solving magnetic problems.  

Reading Materials  

1. Hughes Electrical and Electronic Technology /Edward Hughes; revised by John Hiley, Keith Brown, and Ian McKenzie Smith-10^th edition. ISBN:978-0-13206011-0.  

2. A Textbook of Electrical Technology-Volume III Transmission, Distribution and Distribution in S.I units. S. Chand Publishing. ISBN: 978-81-219-2490-0.  

3. Introductory Circuit Analysis (10^th edition) by Robert L. Boylestad. ISBN-13:  

978-0130974174  

4. Applied Electricity and Electronics; Text Edition by Clair A. Bayne. ISBN-10: 156637707  

5. Applied Electricity and Electronics by Saif Ali. ISBN: 0-08-026131-0  

  

        Mode of Delivery   

1. Lectures  

2. Tutorials  

3. Circuit Design  

4. Simulations  

5. Laboratory Work  

  

CE 155 Environmental Studies                                                           (2, 0, 2)  

Humans and Nature.  Introductory ecology.  Electromagnetic spectrum.  Ozone and global warming.  Natural resources.  Population.  Concepts of Environmental: Noise, air, land, and water pollution.  Impact of Engineering Projects on the environment, and control measures.   

Environmental Laws and Regulations in Ghana.     

Reading Materials:  

1. Keywords for Environmental Studies by Joni Adamson and William A. Gleason, NYU Press. (February 26, 2016). ISBN-10: 081476083X ISBN-13: 978-0814760833  

2. Series: Barron’s Ap Environmental science by Gary S. Thorpe M.S. Barron’s  

Educational Series; 6^th edition, (January 1, 2015) ISBN-10: 1438005520 ISBN-13: 978-1438005522   

  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

  

ME 159 Technical Drawing                                                     (2, 2, 3)  

Objectives  

1. Define the standards and conventions as applied to technical drawing.  

2. Be able to identify various line types used in engineering drawing.  

3. Identify important traditional tools used to create technical drawing  

4. Undertake geometric construction  

5. Identify various types of projections  

6. Produce orthographic projections  

7. Produce isometric projection  

Content   

Introduction to drawing instruments and materials. Free hand sketching and visualization of objects. Geometric construction. Principles of tangency and its application. Loci of points and its application. Projections of objects: Isometric and Orthographic projection in first angle standard.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

  

Reading Materials:  

1. Technical drawing with engineering Graphics (15^th edition) by Frederick E Giesecke and Alva Mitchell. Peach Pit press; 15^th edition (July 18, 2016) ISBN-10: 0134306414 ISBN 13: 978-0134306414  

2. Technical Drawing for Engineering Graphic Communication by David E. Goetsch and Raymond L. Rickman. Cengage learning; 7th edition (January 1, 2015).  

3. Interpreting Engineering Drawings by Ted Branoff and Cecil H. Jensen. January 1, 2015 ISBN-10: 1133693598 ISBN-13: 978-1133693598  

4. Engineering Drawing and Design by David A. Madsen and David P. Madsen. Cengage Learning; 6th edition (February 17, 2016) ISBN-10: 1305659724 ISBN-13:  

978-1305659728.  

5. 2013 Technical Drawing Lesson Notes for KNUST students, Y.A.K. Fiagbe. 

ME 195/6 Engineering Technology I                                      (0, 5, 2)  

Objectives  

The same course is offered for different groups of students in the first semester and second semester as ME 195 and ME 196, respectively.   

1. Introductory lectures on and exercises involving industrial safety and hygiene.   

2. Metrology: standard systems, uses of conventional measuring instruments and exercises involving use of metrology instruments.   

3. Familiarization tour of engineering laboratories.   

4. Equipment identification in the laboratories.   

5. Electrical wiring systems.   

6. Domestic and industrial set ups.   

7. Foundation, cement/sandstone mixes, steel reinforcement concrete foundations and columns.   

8. Land surveying, parallelism, use of theodolite for machine installation.   

9. Bench work: filing, marking out, tool grinding.   

10. Machine tools: drilling, shaping, Lathe work and milling machines.    

11. Welding: gas and electric arc welding exercises.   

12. Sheet metal work: bending and rolling exercises.   

13. Writing of simple technical reports and making of technical posters.  

  

Content  

Engineering Technology is a first year course for students of Mechanical, Agric, Civil, Geological, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, that takes students through three different lab sessions namely; Mechanical, Civil and Surveying.  

  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be face to face.  

Reading Materials    

1. Introduction to Engineering technology (8^th edition) by Robert J. Pond and Jeffery L. Rankinen product. Pearson; 8^th edition (January 2, 2014) isbn-10: 01331284011 ISBN-13: 97801331284011   

2. Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (7^th edition) by Serope Kalpakjian and Steven Schmid. Pearson;7^th edition (april 11,2013) ISBN-10: 0133128741   

3. R. F Craig, Craigs Soil Mechanics Seventh Edition, Spon Press   

4. Karl Terzaghi, Ralp B. Peck and Gholamreza Mesri, Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice Third Edition, Wiley Publishers   

5. Charles D. Ghilani, Elementary Surveying: An introduction to Geomatics Thirteenth Edition, Pearson Education   

            ME 157 Introduction to Information Technology                 (1, 2, 2)   

Objectives  

1. Articulate a brief history of computers  

2. Understand the difference between an operating system and an application software  

3. Be able to write simple programs in a programming language like FORTRAN  

4. Be able to use common office applications like Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint  

5. Understand the hardware architecture of computers  

6. Understand how the computer works and how to use it  

7. Should be familiar with common operating systems like Microsoft Windows, Android, etc.  

8. Understand how the internet works and how to use it  

9. Understand computer networks  

Content  

Introduction to computers. Computer hardware and software.  Windows and word processing, Spreadsheet and Graphic presentation. Internet facilities and electronic mail. Introduction to computer programming using FORTRAN, C++, or any available programming language.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials.  

1. Information Technology: An Introduction to Today’s Digital World (2013) – Richard Fox  

2. Introduction to computers - Osman Ay, Muammer Öksüz, Osman Bozdğ  

3.   

Year One, Semester Two  

  

 MATH 152 Calculus with Analysis                                         (4, 1, 4)  

OUTLINE  

The Real Number System: Order In Real Numbers, Completeness of Real Numbers And Absolute Value of Real Numbers. Point Set: Intervals, Neighborhoods, Limit Point and Bounds and Weierstrass - Bolzano Theorem. Sequences: Limits of Sequences of Real Numbers, Theorems on Limits, Bounded Monotonic Sequences, Evaluations of Limit of Sequences. Functions: Definitions, Bounded and Monotonic Functions; Maxima and  

Minima; Types of Functions and Their Graphs, Odd, Even and Periodic Functions. Co- 

Ordinatę Geometry: Conic Sections in Rectangular Co-Ordinates-Parabola, Ellipse and Hyperbola, Parametric Equations of Conic Section, Plane Polar Co-Ordinate Polar Curves. Derivatives: Limits Of Functions and Continuity of Functions at A Point and In An  

Interval; Differentiability and Differentiation Various Functions and Their Applications; Series: Convergence of Series of Real Numbers, Tests Of Convergence, Series of Functions and Power Series, Convergence of Power Series. Integration: Definite Integrals, Definition of Riemann Sum, Techniques of Integration; Improper Integrals and their convergence.  

  

COURSE OBJECTIVE(S)  

The objective of the course is to equip students with a firm foundation and understand the basis of rigorous thought in the concepts of limit, continuity, derivative and integration, applied to functions of a single real variable.  

  

LEARNING OUTCOMES  

On completion of the Math 152 course the students should be able to:  

5. Understand the operations and order in real numbers, absolute values and solve quadratic inequalities.   

6. Distinguish between closed and open intervals on point sets, compute limit points and bounds of sequences/functions.    

7. Compute differentiation and integration of functions of single variables.  

8. Draw the connection between the various techniques discussed and its application in their chosen field of study.   

  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

  REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS/READINGS  

1. J.C. Burkill A First Course in Mathematical Analysis, Cambridge University Press 1978.  

2. D.J.H.Garling A Course in Mathematical Analysis (Vol 1), Cambridge University Press 2013.  

3. J.B. Reade Introduction to Mathematical Analysis. Oxford University Press  

Erwin Kreyszig (2002): Advanced Engineering Mathematics (Eighth Edition), John Wiley and Sons, Inc.  

  

ENGL 158 Communication Skills II                                         (2, 0, 2)  

DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES  

The course helps students to become better communicators. Its focus is to equip students with the relevant skills that allows for communication of rules, policies and procedures within organizations in a more comprehensible manner. It emphasizes on both verbal and nonverbal forms of communication in order to produce a well- equipped student who functions suitably in a world in which effective communication is crucial for success. Topics such as communication in organizations, memos, briefs, letters and CVs, reports, minutes, proposals, oral communication and presentation skills will be taught.        

MODE OF DELIVERY   

1. Face-to-Face: Lecturer lectures to students by giving them highlights of the topic with corresponding illustrations and applications. This allows for live interaction between the lecturer and the students. The lecture is delivered through a power point presentation, where major points are thoroughly discussed and explained.  

   

2. Online Lectures: These lectures are delivered virtually as opposed to face-to-face lectures.   

  

3. Group Discussions: The class is divided into groups of ten each, headed by their leaders and assistants who anchor the discussion on the topics given, after which the group leaders will either collate their thoughts on the given topic or submit an assignment on the topic.  

  

CONTENT  

Below is an outline that presents the topics to be taught.    

  

WEEK(S)	TOPIC
1	Overview of the course and Diagnostic test
2-3	Parts of Speech – Usage, Identification and Functions   Noun   Verb   Adjective   Adverb   Prepositions · Pronoun   Conjunction   Determiner   Interjection
4-5	Sentence Types   · Structural    Simple sentence   Compound sentence   Complex sentence   · Functional   Declarative sentence / Statement   Interrogative sentence / Question   Imperative sentence / Command   Exclamation sentence / Exclamation
6	Errors on sentences    Sentence fragments   Comma splice   Run-on sentences   Parallel Structures
7-8	Ambiguities   Dangling and misrelated constructions
9-10	Mechanics in language use   Concord   Punctuation   Spelling (An Overview)
11-12	Paragraph writing      What is a paragraph?   Qualities of a good paragraph   Paragraph Development   Paragraph Analysis   Different paragraph types    Expository   Descriptive   Narrative   Argumentative
13	Text Comprehension and Summary Writing
14	Revision
15	End-of-Semester Examination

READING LIST  

1. Adesanya, F. (2007) (Ed.). The art of proofreading. Illorin: Glory Prints.  

  

2. Adolinama, P. P. (2005). Communication skills for university students. Accra:  

ANEST Company Limited.  

3. Sekyi-Baidoo, Y. (2003). Learning and Communicating (Second Edition). Accra:  

Infinity  

  

4. Alred, G. J., Brusaw, C. T. & Oliu, W. E. (2009). The business writer’s handbook (9^th ed). Boston: Bedford/St.Martin’s.  

  

5. Bargeila-Chiappini, F., Nicherson, C. & Planken, B. (2007). Business Discourse.   

Houndmills: Palgrave Macmillan.  

  

ME 152 Basic Electronics                                                        (2, 1, 2)  

Content  

Nature of atom.  The vacuum valves (diode, triode, tetrode, pentode).  Basic concepts of semiconductor charge carriers.  Effective mass, mobility, conductivity, life time and recombination.  Continuity equations, flow-equations, Hall effects, PN junctions, Choke, Rectification and Filtration.  Bipolar transistors, its characteristics.  CB, CC, CE configurations.  The transistor and switching devices (ac – dc load lines).  Small signal amplifiers.   

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

  

Reading Materials:  

1. Electronic Principles by Albert Paul Malvino (copies can be found in both Engineering and Main Library)  

2. Electronic Engineering by Sanjay Sharma PhD. (copies can be found at Kingdom Books)  

3. Basic Electronics by Bernard Grob.ISBN-10:0028022642  

4. Basic Electronics by Van Valkenburgh Volume 1. ISBN-10:0810400413  

5. Basic Electronics Engineering by Satya Sai Srikant, Prakash Kumar Chaturvedi (2020). ISBN:978-981-13-7414-2  

  

ME 156 Engineering Drawing                                                            (2, 2, 3)  

Objectives  

At the end of the course, the student should be able to do the following;  

1. Understand orthographic projection.  

2. Understand the concept of sectioning and sectional views of objects.  

3. Understand the concept of dimensioning, tolerance and fits.  

4. Understand and interpret geometric tolerances.  

5. Understand and interpret maximum and least material condition.  

6. Understand and develop shapes from sheet metals.  

7. Understand the intersection and interpenetration of surfaces.  

8. Draw detail drawings of components, and assembly drawings.  

Content   

Review of Orthographic projections. Sectioning and sectional views of objects. Dimensioning, Tolerance and Fits. Geometric tolerances. Maximum and least material condition. Development from sheet metals, intersection and inter penetration of surfaces.  

Detailed drawing of components. Assembly drawing. Piping Drawing.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials  

1. Engineering Drawing, B.V.R. Gupta and Raja M. Roy, IK International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., 2008.  

2. A Textbook on Engineering Drawing-2^nd edition by K. Venkata Reddy.  

3. A textbook of Engineering Drawing for undergraduate students by Addisu Dagne Zegeye ISBN-13: 979-8656430043  

4. Advanced Mechanical Drawing: A text for Engineering Students (Classic Reprint) by Alpha Pierce Jamison. ISBN-10: 1330150813  

5. Engineering Drawing and Design, International Edition by Madsen David. ISBN-10:  

1111309663  

 

ME 154 Engineering Mechanics I: Statics                                          (2, 1, 2)   

Objectives  

At the end of this course, the student should be able to:  

1. Explain the principles of 2D and 3D statics  

2. Describe the applications of friction forces  

3. Determine the kinematics and basic kinetics of a particle motion in 1D and 2D  

4. Analyze and predict particle motion in 1D and 2D  

5. Understand and apply Newton’s laws of motion  

6. Evaluate Advantage and Velocity Ratio of Simple Machines  

7. Solve simple one degree of freedom vibration problems  

Content  

Fundamental Concepts: Basic terminologies in mechanics, laws of mechanics, Units of measurement (SI) and dimensions, Newton's Laws of Motion. Characteristics of a force, System of Forces, Vector representation of planer (2D) and spatial (3D) forces.  Resultant and Equilibrium of coplanar forces: Force Systems, Triangle law of forces, resolution and resultant of forces, moment of a force, Varignon’s theorem, free-Body diagrams and Equilibrium Equations. Structural Analysis: Assumptions, Two-dimensional trusses using the methods of joints and sections, Frames and machines. Friction: Frictional force, laws of dry friction, angle of friction, Problems involving dry friction, rope friction, square and v threaded screws, rolling resistances. Simple Machines: Definitions, law of machine, mechanical advantage, velocity ratio, and efficiency, self-locking and overhauling in machines, types of simple machines.  Method of Virtual Work: Work done by Forces and moments.  Centre of gravity and area moment of inertia: centre of gravity and centroid of a body, determination of centroid from first principle, parallel and perpendicular axes theorems, centroid of composite sections, experimental determination of centre of gravity, Resultant of distributed line loads, liquid pressure and flexible cables.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials  

1. Engineering Mechanics| Andrew Pytel, Jaan Kiusalaas| 2016  

2. Rigid Body Mechanics| William B. Heard| 2008  

3. An Introduction to Mechanics| Daniel Kleppner, Robert J Kolenkow| 20107  

4. Engineering Mechanics–Statics, R. C. Hibbler.  

5. Engineering Mechanics–Statics, Pyteland Kiusalaas  

ME 158 Computer Programming for Engineers                    (1, 3, 2)   

Objectives  

1. Define the various types of computer programming.  

2. Students should be able to write and run programs.  

3. Student should be able to test, debug and compile written programs.  

Content  

Overview of various types of Computer Programming: Structured, Object-Oriented, Graphical and Visual Programming. Structured Programming methods using FORTRAN, C++, Matlab, or any available programming language including visual programming in all cases. Software Engineering:  Writing and running programs; Testing and debugging; Compilation and run-time environments Introduction to Databases.   

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials:  

1. Matlab programming for engineers by Stephen J. Chapman. Published November 1^st 2007.  

2. Introduction to Matlab for engineers by William J. Palm III. Published February 1^st 2010 by McGraw-Hill.  

3. An Engineer’s Guide to Matlab by Edward B. Magrab et al. Published January 1^st 2010 by Prentice Hall.  

4. Engineering and Scientific Computations using Matlab by Sergey E. Lyshevski. Published June 16^th 2003 by Wiley-Interscience.  

5. A Guide to MATLAB for Beginners and Experienced Users-Hunt Lipsman & Rosenberg.  

ME 174 Product Design and Manufacturing             (1, 4, 2)  

Objectives  

1. A study of Engineering Design Process from Investigation (feasibility studies), generation of Product Design Specifications (Functional and Design requirements), Conceptual Design Development Techniques, Evaluation and Selection criteria, Development of Prototypes.  

2. Introduction to the Principles of working in Design Teams, Team Formation and development, Team Roles, Setting Design Objectives.  

3. Joining processes (Temporal and Permanent Joints): welding, brazing, soldering, mechanical fastening (bolts, nuts, etc)and adhesive bonding (glue, starch).  

Content  

The development of ingenuity and resourcefulness in new and pioneering designs, investigations, conceptual designs or copy designs of existing engineering systems of interest to the department. Project topics include energy system, pneumatic & hydraulic systems, control & automatic switches and mechanical systems. Study of mechanisms of design. Overview of machine elements such as bearings, shaft, gears, drive belts, pulleys, couplings, etc.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

 Reading Materials  

1. Total Design: Integrated Methods for Successful Product Engineering; S. Pugh, Published 1991.  

2. Applied Imagination, Principles and Procedures of Creative Problem-Solving by Alex  

F. Osborn  

3. Joining Processes: An Introduction David Brandon, Wayne D. Kaplan ISBN: 978-0- 

471-96488-9 August 1997  

4. Introduction to Product Design and Development for Engineers 1^st edition. Ali Jamnia  

ISBN-10: 9781138554214  

5. Engineering Design Methods: Strategies for Product Design. Nigel Cross ISBN:  

1119724376  

Year Two, Semester One  

MATH 251 Differential Equations                              (4, 1, 4)  

OUTLINE  

Differential Equations: Ordinary Differential Equations: First and Second Order Linear  

Differential Equations; System of Differential Linear Equations with Constant Coefficients;  

Laplace Transforms. Solution in Series, Fourier Series; Classification of Second Order Partial Differential Equations and Reduction to Canonical Forms; Solution of Simple (Boundary and Initial Value Problems by Separation of Variables.   

COURSE OBJECTIVE(S)  

This module aims to introduce students to the various classifications, solution methods and applications of first order and higher order ordinary differential equations.  

LEARNING OUTCOMES  

On completion of the Math 251 course the students should be able to:  

1. Classify first order ordinary differential equations in terms of type, order, degree and linearity.  

2. Have the technique to solve most, if not all, first order differential equations.  

3. Be able to solve differential equation of higher order with constant coefficient using the appropriate technique for each kind of higher order equations.   

4. Apply the technique in solving the differential equation in solving differential equation appears in engineering, actuarial science, economics and finance etc.   

MODE OF DELIVERY  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

 REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS/READINGS  

1. Frank Ayers, JR.: Theory and Problems of Differential Equations, McGraw – Hill Inc.  

2. Earl D. Rainville and Philip E. Bedient: Elementary Differential Equations, The  

Macmillan Company  

3. Richard Bronson and Gabriel Costa (2006): Differential Equation (Third Edition), McGraw – Hill Inc.   

4. Erwin Kreyszig (2002): Advanced Engineering Mathematics (Eighth Edition), John Wiley and Sons, Inc.  

ME 255 Engineering Mechanics II: Dynamics                                               (2, 1, 2)   

Objectives  

At the end of this course, students should be able to:  

1. Understand the concept of rotational, translational and general motions.  

2. Perform 2D kinematic analysis of a rigid body with a moving frame.  

3. Determine centre of mass, and moment and product of inertia of a rigid body about an axis.   

4. Perform 2D kinetic analysis of a rigid body.  

5. Statically and dynamically balance rotating masses.  

6. Identify and distinguish between independent motions of a rigid body moving in 2D.  

7. Outline the significance of performing 2D kinematic analysis of a rigid body with a moving frame.  

8. Outline the significance of determining the centre of mass, moment and product of inertia of a rigid body about an axis.  

9. Outline the significance of Performing 2D kinetic analysis of a rigid body.  

10. Outline the significance of performing static and dynamic analysis of a planar linkage.  

11. Outline the significance of statically and dynamically balancing rotating masses.  

Content  

Kinematics of a Particle: Continuous and Erratic Rectilinear Motions, Rotational Motions, Curvilinear Motions including Projectiles, Dependent and Relative Motion Analysis of Two Particles. Kinetics of a Particle: Equation of Motion for a System of Particles. Work and  

Energy: Work, Energy, Power, Efficiency, principle of Conservation of Energy. Impulse and Momentum:  Principle of Linear impulse and momentum, Conservation of linear momentum for system of particles, Impact, Angular momentum, moment of a force and angular moment momentum, principle of angular impulse and momentum. Centre of Gravity and mass moment of inertia: centre of gravity from first principle and composite bodies, mass moment of inertia, radius of gyration, parallel axis theorem, and moment of inertia of composite bodies. Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Planar Kinetic Equations of Motion including Translation, rotation about a fixed axis and general planar motion. Work and Energy for a rigid body: Kinetic energy, work a force and a couple, principle of conservation of energy for rigid bodies. Impulse and Momentum for a rigid body: Linear and angular momentum, principle of impulse and momentum, conservation of momentum, eccentric impact.  Rotary balancing:  single and multi-planes using graphical and analytical methods.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

 Reading Materials  

The following STUDY MATERIALS WILL assist the student in this course:  

1. Dynamics of Machinery: Theory and Applications | Hans Dresig | Franz Holzweißig (2010)  

2. Kinematics, Dynamics, and Design of Machinery | Kenneth J. Waldron | Gary L. Kinzel | Sunil K. Agrawal (2016)  

3. Dynamics of Rotating Machines | M. I. Friswell (2010)  

4. Theory of Machines: Kinematics and Dynamics | B. V. R. Gupta (2010)  

5. Theory of Machines | Rattan (2010)  

ME 251 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics                              (2, 0, 2)  

Objectives  

1. Understand the characteristics/ properties of Fluids  

2. Have good knowledge of fluid static   

• Static Pressure in fluid  

• Manometers  

• Hydrostatic forces  

• Buoyancy and Floatation  

3. Appreciation the importance of dimensions and dimensional analysis in problem solving.  

  

Content  

Characteristics of fluids: Properties of fluids; Density or mass density, Viscosity; Types of fluids; Thermodynamic properties; Compressibility; Surface tension and capillarity.   

Fluid Statics: Pressure variation in a fluid at rest; Absolute, gauge, atmospheric and vacuum pressures; Measurement of pressure: manometers, mechanical gauges; Thermodynamics properties; Hydrostatic forces on submerged Surfaces; Buoyancy and floatation. Kinematics of Fluid Flow: Methods of describing fluid Motion; Types of fluid flow; Rate of flow or discharge; Continuity equation; Velocity and acceleration. Ideal fluid flow: Velocity potential function and stream function.  

Introduction to dimensional analysis: Secondary or derived quantities, dimensional homogeneity, methods of dimensional analysis: Reyleigh's method, Buckingham's pie theorem, method of selecting repeating variables, procedure for solving problems by Buckingham's pie theorem.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials  

1. Cengel Y.A. and Cimbala J.M (2006) Fluid Mechaics: Fundamentals and Application, McGraw-Hill Companies Inc   

2. Cengel, Y. A., & Turner, R. A. (2001). Fundamentals of Thermal-Fluid Sciences. New York: McGraw-Hill Companies Inc.  

3. Crowe, C., & Elger, D. (2009). Engineering Fluid Mechanics. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.  

4. Fox, R. W., McDonald, A. T., & Pritchard, P. J. (2004). Introduction to Fluid Mechanics (Sixth Edition ed.). Bogota: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.  

5. NAKAYAMA, Y. (2000). Introduction to Fluid Mechanics. Tokyo:  

Yokendo Co. Ltd.  

  

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MATERIALS  

            ME 257 Engineering Materials                                                          (2, 0, 2)    

Objectives  

1. Know the different structures and crystal systems of crystalline materials and the types of imperfections that are found in them  

2. Be familiar with the diffusion phenomenon in solid materials and its driving forces in both the steady and unsteady states.  

3. Have a good understanding of the mechanical and thermal properties of engineering materials and be able to define each one of them correctly using technical language.  

4. Understand dislocation processes and strengthening mechanisms in metals  

5. Understand phase diagrams and phase transformations in metals  

6. Understand the structure and metallurgy of the plain steels and cast irons.  

7. Tell the effects of alloying elements on the microstructure and properties of steel, and identify at least one alloying element that produces a given effect in steel;  

8. Articulate the broad divisions of polymers and their properties, appreciate their importance in engineering applications as well as the factors that govern their selection.  

9. Articulate the broad divisions engineering ceramic materials, their properties, appreciate their importance in engineering applications as well as the factors that govern their selection.  

10. Know how to select simple engineering materials for a given mechanical engineering application.  

Content  

Materials Science: Imperfections and diffusion in solids. Phase diagrams and transformations. The structure of metals and other materials:  Properties and processing of engineering materials: Mechanical properties - hardness, ductility, brittleness, toughness, strength etc. Elastic and plastic behaviours. Dislocations and strengthening mechanisms. Thermal properties - Heat capacity, thermal conductivity, expansion and stresses.  Mechanical engineering materials. Introduction to ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Introduction to polymers. Introduction to engineering ceramics. Materials selection.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials  

1. Callister, Jr. William D. (2000), Materials Science and Engineering, An Introduction, Wiley.  

2. Degarmo E. P., Black, J. T., Kohser, R. A. (1988). Materials and Processes in Manufacturing. Macmillan  

3. Schaffer, James P. et al (1995), The Science and Design of Engineering Materials, IRWIN, INC.  

4. Higgins, R. A. (1993), Engineering Metallurgy, Applied Physical Metallurgy, 6_th Edition, Edward Arnold.  

5. Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction (EIGHTH EDITION) by William D. Callister, Jr & David G. Rethwisch.  

ME 253 Strength of Materials I                                                          (3, 1, 3)   

Objectives  

1. Determine centroids and centre of gravity of single and composite bodies  

2. Calculate simple stresses and strains of simple determinant and indeterminate structures within the elastic region.  

3. Know and calculate torsional stresses and strains in circular solid and hollow shafts.  

4. Draw shear force and bending moment diagrams for different beams with different supports.  

5. Know the different types of loading and apply Mohr's stress and strain circles in combining stresses and apply the theories of static failure to compute failure stresses and strains  

Content  

Simple stress and strain within the elastic limit. Stress-Strain Curve.  Stress on an Oblique Plane Under Axial Loading. Stress, strain and deformation under axial loading (determinate and indeterminate). Thermal stress. Multi-axial loading (or Generalised Hooke’s Law). Stress concentration under axial loading.  A brief review of area moment of inertia. Torsional stress, strain and deformation of circular solid and hollow shafts. Stress concentration in circular Shafts. Tensile bending and shear bending of symmetric beams. Bending of symmetric composite beams. Stress concentration under pure bending. Shear force and Bending-moment diagrams of uniform cross-sectioned beams using the sectional method. Compound Loading and stress-strain system (or Mohr's stress and strain circles). Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels.  

Theories of Static failure. 

  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

 Reading Materials   

1. Ferdinand P. Beer and E. Russell Johnston, Jr., Mechanics of Materials, McGraw-Hill, New York  

2. Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston, Jr. and John T. DeWolf, Mechanics of Materials, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York  

3. Gere and Timoshenko, Mechanics of Materials, Third Edition,  

4. Mike Tooley & Lloyd Dingle, Engineering Science, 1^st Edition, Routledge,2012  

5. W. Bolton, Higher Engineering Science, 2^nd Edition, Routledge, 2011  

ME 259 Applications of Computer Graphics              (2, 2, 3)  

Objectives  

1. Be able to articulate a brief history of computer graphics  

2. Understand graphics as the basic communication and methodology of the design process  

3. Understand the application of industry standards and techniques applied in engineering graphics  

4. Be able to model the geometry of an engineered part using a computer software  

5. Apply auxiliary or sectional views to most practically represent engineered parts using a computer software  

6. Dimension and annotate two-dimensional drawings using a computer software  

7. Optimize computer resources while modelling an engineered part  

8. Understand various international standards and how they apply to technical drawing  

Content  

Introduction to AutoCAD 2D drafting. AutoCAD interface and commands. Application to  

ME 159 and ME 160. Geometric tolerance, welding and surface finish symbols and their applications. Introduction to AutoCAD 3D and any other 3D modelling Software such as Solid Edge.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials  

1. Numerical Algorithms: Methods for Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Graphics by Justin Solomon. A K Peters/CRC Press; Har/Psc edition (July 13, 2015) ISBN-10: 1482551884 ISBN-13: 978-148225188387  

2. Computer Graphics: Principles and Practice (3^rd Edition) by John F. Hughes and Andries van Dam. Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional; 3rd edition (July 20,  

2013) ISBN-10: 0321399528 ISBN-13: 978-0321399526  

3. Engineering Graphics Essentials by Kirstie Plantenberg  

4. AutoCAD for Dummies by Bill Fane  

5. Fundamental of Graphics Communication by Bertoline and Wiebe, Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2005 4^th Edition   

6. Discovering AutoCAD by Dix and Riley, P. Publisher: Prentice Hill, 2005  

ME 261 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I                                  (0, 3, 1)   

Objectives  

1. The student should be able to familiarize and identify the various precautionary measures    taken before attempting an experiment.  

2. The student should be able to identify and use personal protective clothing at each and every lab session.  

3. The student should be able to observe the safety measures that are related to activities in the laboratory.  

4. The student should be able to use measuring tools accurately and be able to work with fellow colleagues in an efficient manner.  

5. The student should have the ability to design and conduct experiments supervised by a lab technician as well as to analyze and interpret data for each lab session attended.  

6. The student should have the ability to communicate effectively to colleagues at the lab and also present a report on lab sessions accurately.  

7. The student should be able to produce lab reports that are up to standard and also be able to record the necessary and important values and figures.  

8. The student should also in the end have the ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.  

 

Content  

Practical sessions in ME 255 Strength of Materials I, ME 281 Mechanical Engineering Materials I, ME 251 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, ME 261 Dynamics of Solid Mechanics.  

Technical reports and Power point presentations.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be face to face only.  

Reading Materials  

1. The Complete Lab Manual for Electricity by Stephen Herman. February 25, 2008          ISBN-10: 1428324305 ISBN-13: 978-1428324305  

2. Measurement and Instrumentation in Engineering: Principles and Basic Laboratory Experiments (Mechanical Engineering) by Francis S. Tse and Ivan E. Morse Jul 28,  

1989 ISBN-   10: 0824780868 ISBN-13: 978-0824780869  

Year Two, Semester Two  

MATH 252 Calculus of Several Variables                   (4, 1, 4)  

OUTLINE  

Limits and Continuity of functions of several variables, Partial Differentiation of Function of Several Variables. Differentiation of Implicit Functions, Theorem and Applications. Jacobians. Differentiation of a Vector Function of Several Variables. Total Differential,  

Tangent Plane to Surface. The Tangent Vector. Curvilinear Coordinates. Plane Polar, Cylindrical and Spherical Co-ordinates. Multiple Integrals. Line Integrals, Multiple Surface and Volume Integral. Gradient, Divergence and Curl. The Theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes.  

COURSE OBJECTIVE(S)  

The objective of this course is to extend the fundamental ideas of the differential and integral calculus to functions of several variables and their respective applications  

LEARNING OUTCOMES  

On completion of the Math 252 course the students should be able to:  

1. Determine domain, range and compute limit of functions of several variables.  

2. Differentiate and integrate functions of several variables. iii.           Compute tangents and normal to surfaces.  iv.     Visualize and manipulate surface in the various coordinate systems.   

v.          Appreciate the importance of Divergence and Stokes theorem in the engineering field.   

  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS/READINGS  

1. Gilbert Strang Calculus, Second Edition 2nd Edition, Wellesley-Cambridge Press, 2010  

2. Jerrold E. Marsden and Alan Weinstein, Calculus II Springer-Verlag, Second Edition  

3. 1985  

4. Ron Larson and Bruce H. Edwards, Calculus, 10th Edition, 2014.  

5. James Stewart, Calculus-Early Transcendentals, 8th Edition, 2016 

 

 ME 292 Industrial Engineering and Ergonomics                  (2, 1, 2)   

Objectives:     

1. To equip the mechanical engineering student with skills needed to take up plant management roles in industries.  

2. To equip students with the basic skills, tools and knowledge of industrial engineering methods and analysis in product and production process design, work analysis, and engineering management.   

3. To introduce students to systems concept and industrial engineering as a strategic tool for sustainability in industries.  

Content  

The same course is offered for different groups of students in the first semester and second semesters as ME 391 and ME 392, respectively.   

Historical perspective; Introduction to Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering, Methods Engineering, Work study, Work Measurement, etc. Productivity improvement techniques. Forecasting. Inventory management. Facility layout. Materials handling, Maintenance management. Total Quality Management.  Human factors in engineering:  A series of topics including machine systems, work conditions and ergonomics.  Industrial Psychology:  

Motivation, performance analysis and measurement.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials  

1. Industrial Engineering, 2004, New Age International by M.I Khan  

2. Handbook of Industrial Engineering: Technology and Operations Management, Third Edition. Editor(s): Gavriel Salvendy Ph.D., First published: 11 May 2001  

3. Fundamentals of Engineering Review, 10^th edition, 2000, edited by Merle C. Portter, Great Lakes Press.     

4. Motion and time study by Benjamin Niebel. Irwin   Press, 7th ed,  

5. Fred Meyers, (1999), Motion and Time Study for Lean Manufacturing, Prentice Hall Press, 2nd Edition  

ME 254 Mechanism Synthesis and Analysis I                                    (3, 1, 3)  

Objectives  

1. Give the theories and techniques for analysis and design of mechanical systems which consist of planar linkages, mechanical drives and cams.  

2. Teach on how to use graphical techniques and computer simulation tools.  

3. Give definitions on degrees of freedom, types of motion, mechanisms and structures, motors and drives.  

4. Explain Dynamics of Linkages: Analysis of position, velocity, acceleration and dynamic forces in linkages using both graphical and analytical methods.  

5. Give an introduction on type synthesis, function, path and motion generations.  

 

Content  

This course is an introductory course in dynamics of machinery. It covers underlying theories and techniques for analysis and synthesis of mechanical systems which consist of planar linkages, mechanical drives and cams. It places emphasis on the use of graphical techniques and computer simulation tools. The topics covered include  

Fundamentals: Definitions and terminology, degrees of freedom, types of motion, mechanisms and structures, motors and drives.  Dynamics of Linkages: Analysis of position, velocity, acceleration and dynamic forces in linkages using both graphical and analytical methods.   

Graphical Linkage Synthesis: Introduction to type synthesis, function, path and motion generations, Dimensional synthesis up to three positions including quick-return mechanisms Grashof Condition for four-bar linkage, Inversion, introduction to Coupler and Cognates.  

Cam Design and Dynamic Analysis: Cam terminology, single and double dwell cam design, displacement diagrams and polynomial functions, pressure angle and radius of curvature, Practical Design and Manufacturing considerations. Transmission of rotational motion: Gears and gear trains including Epicyclic/Planetary Trains, roller drives, belt drives and Chain drives.   

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials  

1. Advanced Theory of Constraint and Motion Analysis for Robot Mechanisms  

Academic Press; 1 edition (December 3, 2013). ISBN-10: 0124201628 ISBN-13: 9780124201628  

2. Theory of Parallel Mechanisms (Mechanisms of Machine Science) Springer; 2013 edition (July 26, 2012). ISBN-10: 9400742002 ISBN-13: 978-9400742002  

3. Design of machinery: an introduction to the synthesis and analysis of mechanism and machines; Robert L. Norton.  

4. Machines and Mechanisms by Myszka, Prentice-Hall, 2003  

5. Theory of Machines, R.S. Khurmi and J.K. Gupta, 2004.  

 

ME 252 Fluid Dynamics I                                                        (3, 0, 3)  

Content  

Equations of Motion and Energy: Equations of motion; Newton’s 2nd law, Navier-Stokes equation, assumption and simplified solution; Euler's equation of motion; Bernoulli's equation from Euler's equation; Bernoulli's equation for real fluid; Practical applications of Bernoulli's equation: Venturi meter, orifice-meter, pitot-tube, mouthpieces; Notches and weirs.  

Momentum equation and its application: Momentum equation; Force caused by a jet striking a surface; Force exerted by a flowing fluid on a pipe-bend; Moment of Momentum equation; Theory of hydraulic machinery; Torque exerted by water on sprinkler; Free liquid jets.   

Introduction to incompressible flow in pipes and ducts: Loss of energy in pipes, Flow through syphon; Flow through pipes in series or Flow through compound pipes; Equivalent pipe; Flow through parallel pipes; Flow through branched pipes; Power transmission through pipes; Flow through nozzles: Water hammer in pipes.  

Flow in Open Channels: Classification of flow in channels; The steady-flow energy equation for open channels; Steady uniform flow-the Chezy equation; The boundary layer in open channels; Optimum shape of cross-section; Flow in closed conduits only partly full; Simple waves and surges in open channels; Specific energy and alternative dept of flow; the hydraulic jump; The occurrence of critical conditions; Gradually varied flow; oscillatory waves.   

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials  

1. Cengel Y.A. and Cimbala J.M (2006) Fluid Mechaics: Fundamentals and Application, McGraw-Hill Companies Inc   

2. Cengel, Y. A., & Turner, R. A. (2001). Fundamentals of Thermal-Fluid Sciences. New York: McGraw-Hill Companies Inc.  

3. Crowe, C., & Elger, D. (2009). Engineering Fluid Mechanics. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.  

4. Fox, R. W., McDonald, A. T., & Pritchard, P. J. (2004). Introduction to Fluid Mechanics (Sixth Edition ed.). Bogota: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.  

5. NAKAYAMA, Y. (2000). Introduction to Fluid Mechanics. Tokyo:  

Yokendo Co. Ltd.  

ME 256 Thermodynamics I                                        (2, 0, 2)   

Objectives  

The objectives of this course are to:  

1. Identify the unique vocabulary associated with thermodynamics through the precise definition of basic concepts to form a sound foundation for the development of the principles of thermodynamics.  

2. Explain the basic concepts of thermodynamics such as systems, open system, closed system, surroundings, state, property, equilibrium, process and thermodynamic cycles.  

3. Introduce the concept of temperature scales, pressure, absolute and gauge pressure and solve simple problems on temperature scales and pressure conversion.  

4. Explain the concept of linear interpolation with simple examples as a procedure for reading values from tables.  

5. Introduce the first law of thermodynamics, energy balances, and mechanism of energy transfer to or from a system.  

6. Solve simple problems on open and closed systems applying the first law of thermodynamics for these systems.  

7. Demonstrate the procedures including interpolation for determining the thermodynamic properties of pure substances from tables of property data as well introduce the concept of a pure substance.  

8. Apply the ideal-gas equation of state in the solution of typical problems.  

9. Introduce the second law of thermodynamics and define entropy, identify valid processes as those that satisfy both the first and second law of thermodynamics.  

10. Discuss thermal energy reservoirs, reversible and irreversible processes, heat engines, refrigerators and heat pumps.  

11. Determine expressions for the thermal efficiencies and coefficients of performance for reversible heat engines, heat pumps and refrigerators.  

12. Apply the first law and second laws of thermodynamics to vapour power cycles in solving simple problems.  

13. Introduce vapour power cycles and investigate ways to modify the basic Rankine vapour power cycle to increase the cycle thermal efficiency, define terms such as cycle thermal efficiency thermal efficiency, define terms such as cycle thermal efficiency, work ratio, specific steam consumption and discuss the implications of these terms.  

Content  

Energy, heat and work. First and second law of thermodynamics and corollaries. Application to liquids, vapours and gases. Perfect gases. Property tables. Flow and non-flow processes.  

Analysis of ideal vapour and gas power cycles.   Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materialss  

1. Y.A Cengel and M.A. Boles (2011). Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, 7^thEdition Singapore McGraw Hill  

2. E.K. Rajput 2014, A textbook of Engineering Thermodynamics 4^th Edition NewDelhi, Laxmi  

3. E.K. Rajput 2016, Thermal Engineering 9^th Edition New-Delhi, Laxmi.  

4. Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 5^th edition 2006 by Cengel and Boles.  

5. Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics (Moran J., Shiparo M.N 5^th edition-2006- Wiley)  

 

ME 262 Machine Design Project                                                              (2, 1, 2)  

Objectives  

After completing this, course students should able to;  

1. gain an understanding of design philosophies and able to design machine members under the three types of loading  

2. know the failure prevention, consists of three types of loading on the prevention of failure of mechanical parts.   

3. know why machine parts fail and how they can be designed to prevent these failures, one on preventing failure due to static loads, and the other on preventing fatigue failure due to time-varying, cyclic loads and finally on preventing failure due to impact loading.  

Content  

Basic Stress Analysis for Machine Design: Stress Concentration; Normal Stress; Shearing Stress; Stress Analysis for Pure and Combined Loading. Failures Resulting from Static Loading: Static Strength; Stress Concentration; Failure Theories for Ductile Materials; Failure of Ductile Materials Summary; Failure Theories for Brittle Materials; Failure of Brittle Materials Summary; Selection of Failure Criteria; Fatigue Failure Resulting from Variable Loading: Introduction to Fatigue in Metals; Approach to Fatigue Failure in Analysis and Design; Fatigue-Life Methods; The Endurance Limit; Characterizing Fluctuating Stresses; Fatigue Failure Criteria for Fluctuating Stress; Torsional Fatigue Strength under Fluctuating Stresses; Combinations of Loading Modes.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials   

1. Product Design by Kevin Otto & Kristin Wood, ISBN 0-13-021271-7  

2. Design of Machine Elements by M. F. Spotts, ISBN 0-13-200576-X  

3. Machine Elements in Mechanical Design by R. L. Mott, ISBN 0-675-20326-0  

4. Fundamentals of Machine Component Design by R. C. Juvinall & K. M. Marshek, 3^rd Edition,  ISBN 0-471-24448-1  

5. Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design, Tenth Edition, by Richard G. Budynas and J. Keith Nisbett  

 

ME 260 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II         (0, 3, 1)   

Objectives  

1. The student should be able to familiarize and identify the various precautionary measures    taken before attempting an experiment.  

2. The student should be able to identify and use personal protective clothing at each and every lab session.  

3. The student should be able to observe the safety measures that are related to activities in the laboratory.  

4. The student should be able to use measuring tools accurately and be able to work with fellow colleagues in an efficient manner.  

5. The student should have the ability to design and conduct experiments supervised by a lab technician as well as to analyze and interpret data for each lab session attended.  

6. The student should have the ability to communicate effectively to colleagues at the lab and also present a report on lab sessions accurately.  

7. The student should be able to produce lab reports that are up to standard and also be able to record the necessary and important values and figures.  

8. The student should also in the end have the ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.  

 

Content  

Practical sessions in ME 264 Mechanisms Synthesis and Analysis I, ME 370 Manufacturing Technology, ME 266 Thermodynamics I and ME 252 Fluid Mechanics I. Technical reports and Power point presentations.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be face to face only.  

Reading Materials  

1. The Complete Lab Manual for Electricity by Stephen Herman. February 25, 2008          ISBN-10: 1428324305 ISBN-13: 978-1428324305  

2. Measurement and Instrumentation in Engineering: Principles and Basic Laboratory Experiments (Mechanical Engineering) by Francis S. Tse and Ivan E. Morse Jul 28,  

1989 ISBN-   10: 0824780868 ISBN-13: 978-0824780869  

 

Year Three, Semester One  

MATH 351 Numerical Method                                                          (2, 0, 2)  

OUTLINE  

Methods of solving system of linear equations:  Direct Methods: Gaussian Elimination with/without Pivoting, Factorization Methods (LU Decomposition with/without Pivoting, Choleski Method).  Iterative Methods: Jacobi Method, Gauss Seidel Method and SuccessiveOver Relaxation (SOR) Methods. Methods of Solving System of Non-Linear Equations: Newton's Method, Generalized Newton's Method and Continuation Method. Methods of Finding Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors: Characteristic Equation Approach, Power Method, Inverse Power Method and Gerchgorim's Circle Theorem. Numerical Integration: trapezoidal method, Simpson's method and Gaussian Quadrature.  Interpolation Methods: Lagrange Approximation, Error Terms and Bounds, Newtor Polynomials, Polynomial Approximation, Nodes and Centres; Forward, Backward and Divided Differences. Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations: Finite Difference Methods single step methods, Multi-Step Methods and Predictor-Corrector Methods.  

COURSE OBJECTIVE(S)  

The objective of the course is to provide the fundamental understanding of numerical methods and their analysis for solving a range of engineering models.  

LEARNING OUTCOMES  

On completion of the Math 351 course the students should be able to:  

1. Write numerical solutions to systems of linear and non-linear equations.  

2. Effectively implement the methods for find eigen values and eigen vectors.   

iii.        Demonstrate the ability to numerically integrate and solve ordinary differential equations.  

MODE OF DELIVERY  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS/READINGS  

1. Richard L. Burden and J. Douglas Faires, Numerical Analysis, 8th Edition  

2. G.H. Golub and C. Van Loan Matrix Computations. Johns Hopkins University Press 1996  

3. A Iserles A first course in the Numerical Analysis of Differential Equations. CUP 2009  

4. E. Suli and D.F. Meyers An introduction to numerical analysis. CUP 2003  

5. A. Ralston and P. Rabinowitz A first course in numerical analysis. Dover 2001  

 

STAT 253: Probability and Statistics                                                                 (2, 0, 2) Objectives  

The objective of the course is to provide basic understanding in the notion of probability theory and its application in statistics   

Content  

General introduction, including the uses and applications of statistics, types of data and their collection methods, stages of statistical investigation; Descriptive analysis of data including exploratory data analysis; Introductory study of probability theory: Sets and sample space, random experiments and outcomes, measure of probability of events, mutually exclusive and independent events, conditional probability and Bayes‘ theorem, Some basic rules/theorems of probability; Counting techniques and application to problems; Random variables and probability distributions (special discrete and continuous probability distributions); moments  

Mode of Delivery   

Lectures, tutorials, group activities, laboratory work and videos  

Reading Materials  

1. Devore, J. L. (2011). Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences. Cengage learning.  

2. HenkTijms, Understanding Probability, second edition, Cambridge University Press, 2007  

3. Sheldon Ross First Course in Probability, 7th Edition  

4. Y.A. Rozanov Probability Theory: A Concise Course  

 

ME 357 Automatic Control                                           (2, 1, 2)    

Objectives  

1. To provide a comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to control engineering discipline.  

2. To equip students with the requisite skills to develop general analytical and design tools for physical systems.   

3. To provide the requisite knowledge for students to learn the role of a control engineer in multi-disciplinary teams.  

4. To enhance students’ understanding in the control of systems, composing of mechanical, electrical, thermal and fluid elements.  

5. To enhance students’ understanding in the concept of feedback and its properties.  

6. To enhance students’ understanding in the concept of stability and stability margins.  

7. To provide an in-depth understanding of systems’ analysis design using Laplace transformation, transient response, performance indices and stability criteria.  

8. To enable students, analyze complex control problems by simulation using electromechanical analogies and analogue computers.  

9. Finally, to enable students gain a working knowledge of the basic linear design techniques using software such as MATLAB.  

 

Content  

This is an introductory course in control of systems composing of mechanical, electrical, thermal and fluid elements. General analytical and design tools for physical systems are developed. Topics include basic terminologies in control, types of control systems, system representation and analysis, and computer simulation. Topics explored include:  

Fundamentals: Basic terminologies in Automatic Control, Open and Closed Loop Control Systems, Feedback System, History of Control System Development, Application of Automatic Control, Feedback and Feedforward Control. System Representation: Signal Flow Graph, Block Diagrams. System Analysis: Laplace Transformation, Inverse Laplace Transformation, Transient response, Performance Indices, Stability Criterion (Routh Criterion). Components of Control Systems: Electrical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic, Mechanical and Thermal Components. System Simulation: electromechanical analogies and analogue computers  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials  

1. Modern Control System Theory         and Design 2^nd edition, Stanley Shinner, Interscience,1998. 

2. Automatic Control Systems, Benjamin Kuo, Prentice-Hall 2002.   

3. Modern Control Systems 12th edition, R. Dorf, R. Bishop, Pearson, 2011.  

4. Modern Control Engineering, 5th Edition, Author: K. Ogata, 2009, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 9780136156734  

5. Automatic Control Systems, S.N. Verma 5^th Edition, Publisher: Romesh Chander Khanna, 1999. ISBN: 81-7409-030-4  

6. Control Systems” by Kumar A. Anand.  

7. “Control Systems Engineering: Analysis and Design” by Norman S. Nise.  

8. Flight Stability and Automatic Control” by Robert C Nelson.  

 

ME 353 Thermodynamics II                                                   (3, 0, 3)  

Objectives   

The objectives of this course are to:  

1. Review the first and second laws of thermodynamics and apply them in solving problems on closed systems.  

2. Discuss vapour power and analyze these vapour power cycles using the first and Second Laws of thermodynamics.  

3. Introduce the concepts of refrigerators and heat pumps and measure of their performances.  

4. Discuss the operation of refrigerators and heat pumps and analyze the ideal and actual vapour-compression refrigeration cycles.  

5. Review the factors involved in the selection of the right refrigerants and evaluate the performance of innovative vapour compression refrigerators.  

6. Introduce and explain the concepts of absorption-refrigeration and gas refrigeration systems and the measures of their performance.  

7. Introduce mixtures and extend the idea to water-gas mixtures; define, explain and calculate specific humidity of atmospheric moist air.  

8. Introduce psychrometry and use psychrometric chart as a tool for determining the properties of atmospheric moist air.  

9. Apply the principles of the conservation of mass and energy to various air conditioning processes.  

10. Introduce fuels and combustion and define parameters used in combustion analysis such as air-fuel mass ratio, theoretical and percentage theoretical air, mixture strength/ fuel-air equivalence ratio, and dew-point temperature.  

11. Calculate the enthalpy of reaction, enthalpy of combustion and the heating value of fuels.  

12. Estimate heat released in a combustion process.  

Content   

Thermodynamic analysis of engineering systems for the production of power and transfer of heat. Vapour power plant components and cycles. Refrigeration cycles. Reciprocating expanders and compressors. Gas turbines and jet propulsion. Mixtures of perfect gases and psychrometrics. Reactive mixtures.  Combustion.   

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials  

1. Y.A Cengel and M.A. Boles (2015). Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, 8^th Edition Singapore McGraw Hill.  

2. Moran, M.J, Shapiro, H.N, Boether, D.D. and New Bailey M.D (2011) Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics 7^th Edition, Holoken NJ. John Wiley and Sons.  

3. E.K. Rajput 2014, A Textbook of Engineering Thermodynamics 4^th Edition New Delhi, Laxmi  

6. E.K. Rajput 2016, Thermal Engineering 9^th Edition New-Delhi, Laxmi.  

7. Yunus Cengel, Michael Boles and Mehmet Kanoglus (2022). Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 9^th Edition, McGraw-Hill Education.  

ME 359 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory III                    (0,   3,   1)   

Objectives  

1. To integrate the concepts, laws and methodologies from the previous semester course in heat transfer into analysis of cyclic processes.   

2. To apply the thermodynamic concepts into various thermal applications like IC engines, compressors, steam turbines and air conditioning and refrigeration.   

3. To supplement and apply the principles learnt in kinematics and dynamics of machinery.   

4. To understand how certain measuring devices are used for dynamic testing.   

5. To teach students how to present experimental results in clear and succinct way written reports.   

6. To teach standard lab procedures such as safety, use of computers in data acquisition and thoughtful interpretation of the results.   

7. To introduce students to methods of dealing with uncertainty.   

8. To train and test students on data collection skills.   

9. To provide an environment for students to work in teams.   

Content  

Practical sessions in ME 363 Automatic Control, ME 361 Dynamics of Machinery, and ME 365 Thermodynamics II.  Technical reports and Power point presentations.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

 

Reading Materials   

1. A. Nelson, Engineering Mechanics Statics and Dynamics, McGraw Hill (2017)   

2. N H Dubey, Engineering Mechanics Statics and Dynamics, ANE books (2009)   

3. E. Nelson, Schaum’s Outline of Engineering Mechanics, McGraw Hill (2010)  4. Michael A. Boles and Yunus A. Cengel, Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 4^th Edition.  

5. J. A. McGovern and S. Harte, “An exergy method for compressor performance analysis”, international journal of refrigeration, Vol. 18, No. 6, (1995), pp. 421-433.  

ME 355 Machine Elements Design  I                                      (3, 0, 3)  

Objectives  

As students complete this course, should be able to  

1. provide the concepts, procedures, data, and decision analysis techniques;   

2. design machine elements commonly found in mechanical devices and systems and execute original designs for machine elements   

3. integrate the elements into a system composed of several elements.  

Content   

Design of Mechanical Elements I, the concepts of ME 174 and ME 274 are applied to the analysis, selection, and design of specific mechanical elements such as shafts, fasteners, weldments, springs, rolling contact bearings, film bearings, and power screws.  

Shafts and Shaft Components: Introduction; Shaft Materials; Shaft Layout; Shaft Design for Stress, Deflection and Critical Speeds; Miscellaneous Shaft Components. Rolling-Contact Bearings: Bearing Types; Bearing Load Life and Reliability; Selection of Ball and  

Cylindrical Roller and Tapered Roller Bearings; Design Assessment for Selected RollingContact Bearings; Lubrication; Mounting and Enclosure. Lubrication and Journal Bearings:  

Types of Lubrication: Viscosity; Petroff’s Equation; Stable, Thick-Film and Hydrodynamic  

Lubrication Theory; The Relations of the Variables and Steady-State Conditions in Self Contained Bearings; Loads and Materials; Bearing Types. Mechanical Springs: Stresses, Curvature Effect and Deflection in Helical Springs; Spring Materials; Helical Compression  

Spring Design for Static Service and Fatigue Loading. Design of Permanent and Non-Permanent Joints: Thread Standards and Definitions; The Mechanics of Power Screws; Joints; Bolt Strength; Tension Joints; Fatigue Loading of Tension Joints, Bolted and Riveted  

Joints; Butt and Fillet Welds; Stresses in Welded Joints in Torsion; and in Bending; The Strength of Welded Joints; Static Loading; Fatigue Loading; Resistance Welding; Adhesive Bonding.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

 

Reading Materials  

1. Product Design by Kevin Otto & Kristin Wood, ISBN 0-13-021271-7  

2. Design of Machine Elements by M. F. Spotts, ISBN 0-13-200576-X  

3. Machine Elements in Mechanical Design by R. L. Mott, ISBN 0-675-20326-0  

4. Fundamentals of Machine Component Design by R. C. Juvinall & K. M. Marshek, 3^rd Edition, ISBN 0-471-24448-1  

5. Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design, Tenth Edition, by Richard G. Budynas and J. Keith Nisbett  

ME 351 Dynamics of Machinery                                                        (3, 1, 3)  

Objectives  

 This course aims to:  

1. Impart students with knowledge about motion, masses, and forces in machines  

2. Enable students to apply the fundamentals of mechanics to machines, which include engines and linkages, etc.   

3. Facilitate students understanding the function of flywheels, the concept of balancing of rotating and reciprocating masses  

4. Give students awareness of the phenomenon of vibration and its effects  

5. Help students to understand the principles in mechanisms used for governing machines.  

Content  

This course is a continuation of ME 261, which is course in dynamics of machinery. It covers: Dynamics of mechanisms and machines in three-dimensions using Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems. Balancing of reciprocating masses including linkages, multi-cylinder in-line, radial and V-engines. Vector treatment of laws of dynamics:  

Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical systems. Fluctuation of energy and speed in machines: crank-effort and turning moment diagrams, flywheels. Inertia forces and torques in mechanisms. Engine Dynamics. Cam Dynamics.  Governors. Gyroscopic motion: simple theory of gyroscopic couple, gyroscopic effects in machinery and vehicles, applications of gyroscopes.   

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials  

1. Gosh A. and Malik, A. M. Theory of Mechanisms and machines, 2^nd edition, Affiliated East-West Press Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1988.  

2. Shigley, J. E. & John Joseph Uivker, JR., Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, 2^nd edition, McGraw-Hill International Editions, London, 1981.  

3. Grover, G. K., Mechanical Vibrations, 7^th edition, Nem Chand & Bros, Roorkee, India, 2001.  

4. R. S.  Khumi and J. K. Gupta. Theory of Machines, Eurasia Publishing House (PVT.) Ltd, New Delhi. 2005.  

5. A. Bedford and W. Fowler, Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 2005.  

6. A. Higdon and W. B. Stiles, Engineering Mechanics, Vol. II Dynamics, Prentice-Hall Inc. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.  

7. F. P Beer, E. R. Johnston, Jr. and W. E. Clausen, Vector Mechanics for Engineers:  

Dynamics, McGraw Hill Higher Education, 2004.  

 

  ECON 151      Introduction to Economics I                           (2, 0, 2)  

a. Aim:  

The main goal of this course is to provide a general introduction to microeconomics.  b. Objective:  

The objectives are to:  

1. Introduce students to the concept of microeconomics.  

2. Expose students to the theory of demand, the theory of supply, the concept of elasticity and their applications.  

3. Introduce students to equilibrium of the consumer, law of diminishing marginal  

utility iv. Introduce students to the theory of production, the theory of costs, and market structures.  

Content:  

Topics include definition, nature and scope of microeconomics (scarcity, opportunity cost, and production possibility frontier); Basic microeconomic issues of demand and supply analysis; market equilibrium analysis are discussed. Demand and supply elasticities; measurement and interpretations of elasticities.  Introduction to consumer demand theory; law of diminishing marginal utility; the budget line; equilibrium of the consumer. The theory of the firm: theory of production; the theory of cost; and equilibrium of the firm; introduction to market structure (types and nature of markets).    

3. Mode of Delivery:  

Through classroom lectures and discussions   

4. Reading Material:  

1. Sloman, J. (2018), Economics, 10^th Edition, Pearson: New York City.  

2. Krugman, P. and Wells, R. (2018), Economics, 3^rd Edition, Worth Publishers.  

3. Sowell, T. (2014), Basic Economics, 5^th Edition, Basic Books.  

4. Lipsey, R. and Chrystal, A. (2020), Economics, 14^th Edition, Oxford University Press.  

5. Baumol, W. and Blinder, A. (2010), Economics: Principles and Policy, 11^th Edition, South-Western.  

Year Three, Semester Two  

ME 354 Strength of Materials II                                             (3, 1, 3)   

Objectives  

1. provide the concepts, procedures, data, and decision analysis techniques necessary to analyze stress and strains commonly found in structures and mechanical devices and systems.   

2. execute original structural analysis based on the force-couple systems.   

3. extend their efforts into topics not covered in classroom instruction because explanations of principles are straightforward and include many example problems.  

Content  

A brief review of area moment of inertia. Deflection of beams: Singularity/Macaulay’s method, strain energy method, moment-area method, strain-energy method. Deflection of Struts (or long column): Analytical and empirical methods. Beams of small radius of curvature.  Bending and Torsion under plastic conditions. Springs: helical, spiral, flat and leaf. Impact loading.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

 Reading Materials  

1. Ferdinand P. Beer and E. Russell Johnston, Jr., Mechanics of Materials, McGraw-Hill, New York  

2. Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston, Jr. and John T. DeWolf, Mechanics of Materials, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York  

3. Gere and Timoshenko, Mechanics of Materials, Third Edition,  

4. Mike Tooley & Lloyd Dingle, Engineering Science, 1^st Edition, Routledge,2012  

5. W. Bolton, Higher Engineering Science, 2^nd Edition, Routledge, 2011  

ME 370 Manufacturing Technology                                      (3, 1, 3)   

Objectives  

1. Understand the principles and techniques of casting, forming, joining and finishing operations and be able to determine their suitability  

2. Be able to calculate and understand appropriate single-point machining relationships taking tool material and machine constraints into consideration.  

3. Understand the principles and appropriateness of non-traditional machining processes  

4. Select a suitable manufacturing process in order to achieve the specified product performance and design criterion while considering cost  

5. Know and understand modern manufacturing technologies  

6. Be able to explain how modern manufacturing technologies work.  

Content  

This course deals with the principles, analysis and selection of manufacturing processes and equipment, and estimation of energy and power requirements. Design for manufacturing and manufacturing economics are introduced in ME 292  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Topics include: Review of Joining Processes, Casting of Metals, Molding of Plastics and Composite, Particulate Processing, Metal forming, Materials Removal.    

Reading Materials  

1. Mikell P. Groover, Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing: Materials, Processes, and Systems, John Wiley & Sons, New York.  

2. B. H. Amstead, Phillip F. Ostwald, Myron L. Begeman, Manufacturing Processes, John Wiley & Sons, New York  

3. Serope Kalpakjian, Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, Addison Wesley Publishing Company.  

4. Principles of Modern Manufacturing: Materials, Processes, and Systems by Mikkel P Groover; Publisher: John Wiley and Sons 6^th Edition; ISBN: 1119249120, 9781119249122  

5. Introdution to Basic Manufacturing Processes and Workshop Technology by Rajender  

Singh; New Age International Publishers  

ME 362 Machine Elements Design II                                                 (2, 1, 2)  

Objectives  

As students complete this course, should be able to  

1. Provide the detailed descriptions of the various machine elements that are typically used in power transmissions: belt drives, chain drives, gears, and housings to hold all the elements together.   

2. Learn the important features of these elements and the methods of analyzing and designing them.  

3. Provided on how the various elements interact with each other.   

4. How gears are mounted on shafts, how the shafts are supported by bearings, and how the bearings must be mounted securely in a housing that holds the system together.   

5. Develop a completed design that must function as an integrated unit.  

Content  

Clutches, Brakes, Couplings, and Flywheels: Static Analysis of Clutches and Brakes: Internal Expanding and External Contracting Rim Clutches and Brakes; Type of Clutches and Brakes; Energy Considerations; Temperature Rise; Friction Materials; Miscellaneous Clutches and Couplings; Flywheels. Flexible Mechanical Elements: Belts; Flat- and Round-Belt Drives; V Belts; Timing Belts; Roller Chain; Wire Rope; Flexible Shafts. Gears Geometry: Types of Gears; Nomenclature, Conjugate Action and Involute Properties; The Forming of Gear Teeth; Gear Trains; Force Analysis. Spur and Helical Gears: The Lewis Bending Equation; AGMA  

Stress and Strength Equations; Bevel and Worm Gears: Bevel Gearing—General; Bevel-Gear  

Stresses and Strengths; AGMA Equation Factors; Straight-Bevel Gear Analysis; Design of a Straight-Bevel Gear Mesh; Worm Gearing—AGMA Equation; Worm-Gear Analysis; Designing a Worm-Gear Mesh; Buckingham Wear Load. Power Transmission Case Study: Design Sequence for Power Transmission; Power and Torque Requirements; Gear Specification; Shaft Layout; Force Analysis; Shaft Material Selection; Shaft Design for Stress; Shaft Design for Deflection; Bearing Selection; Key and Retaining Ring Selection; Final Analysis.  

 

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials  

1. Product Design by Kevin Otto & Kristin Wood, ISBN 0-13-021271-7  

2. Design of Machine Elements by M. F. Spotts, ISBN 0-13-200576-X  

3. Machine Elements in Mechanical Design by R. L. Mott, ISBN 0-675-20326-0  

4. Fundamentals of Machine Component Design by R. C. Juvinall & K. M. Marshek, 3^rd Edition, ISBN 0-471-24448-1  

5. Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design, Tenth Edition, by Richard G. budynas and J. Keith Nisbett  

 

ME 352 Fluid Dynamics II                                                       (3, 0, 3)  

Objective  

Content  

Dimensional Analysis and Similarity: Model analysis: Similitude-types of similarities: Types of forces acting in moving fluid, Dimensionless numbers: Reynolds' number, Froude's number, Euler's number, Weber's number, Mach's number; Model laws or similarity laws:  

Reynolds’ model law, Froude model law, Euler's model law, Weber model law, Mach model law; Model testing of partially submerged bodies; Classification of models.  

Boundary Layer Flow: Boundary layer growth and separation; Drag and lift on two–and three-dimensional bodies; Drag force on a flat plate due to boundary layer; turbulent boundary layer on a flat plat; Analysis of turbulent boundary layer; Total drag on a flat plate due to laminar and turbulent boundary layer; Separation of boundary layer;   

Laminar Flow: Viscous resistance to journal bearings, viscous resistance of food-step Bearing, Viscous resistance of collar bearing; Loss of head due to friction in viscous flow; Movement of piston in dash-pot; Methods of determination of co-efficient of viscosity; Capillary tube method, falling sphere resistance method, rotating cylinder method, orifice type viscometer.   

Turbulent flow: Velocity distribution in turbulent flow in pipes; Hydro-dynamically smooth and rough boundaries; Velocity distribution for turbulent flow in smooth pipes Velocity distribution for turbulent flow in rough pipes; Velocity distribution for turbulent flow in terms of average velocity; Velocity distribution for turbulent flow in smooth pipes by power law; Resistance of smooth and rough pipes.  

Reading Materials  

1. Cengel Y.A. and Cimbala J.M (2006) Fluid Mechaics: Fundamentals and Application, McGraw-Hill Companies Inc   

2. Cengel, Y. A., & Turner, R. A. (2001). Fundamentals of Thermal-Fluid Sciences. New York: McGraw-Hill Companies Inc.  

3. Crowe, C., & Elger, D. (2009). Engineering Fluid Mechanics. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.e 370  

4. Fox, R. W., McDonald, A. T., & Pritchard, P. J. (2004). Introduction to Fluid Mechanics (Sixth Edition ed.). Bogota: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.  

5. NAKAYAMA, Y. (2000). Introduction to Fluid Mechanics. Tokyo:  

Yokendo Co. Ltd.  

 

ME 360 Heat Transfer                                                                         (3, 0, 3)  

Objectives  

The objectives of this course are to;  

1. Introduce the three modes of heat transfer; conduction, convection and radiation and to explain the mechanism of these modes qualitatively so that each mode may be considered in its proper perspective in detail subsequently,  

2. Provide a good understanding of the heat conduction equations and boundary conditions for use in mathematical formulation of heat conduction problems  

3. Explain the steady-state temperature distribution and consider the steady-state heat conduction in plane wall (a slab), a long hollow cylinder, and a hollow sphere with constant thermal conductivity and without heat generation in these systems  

4. Perform analysis of heat transfer in systems that experience the combined effect of conduction-convection (Heat transfer in extended surfaces) and explain parameters used to characterize the performance of such systems.  

5. Introduce and explain thermal radiation properties and process; analyze radiation exchange between surfaces by introducing the parameters view factor, radiosity, and emissive power.  

6. Explain in detail the convection (natural and forced) processes and convection heat transfer coefficient for both natural and forced convection heat transfer processes.  

7. Classify heat exchangers; perform heat exchanger analysis using the LMTD and the Effectiveness-NTU methods.  

8. Solve rating, sizing and selection problems on heat exchangers using basic governing equations.  

Content   

Fundamentals of conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer. Applications to design of heat exchangers including solar collectors.   

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials  

1. Y. A. Cengel and A. J. Ghajar (2020): Heat and Mass Transfer: Fundamentals and Applications. 6^th Edition, McGraw Hill Education.  

2. Incropera F.P, DeWitt D.P., Bergman T.L., Lavine A.S. (2017) Principles of Heat and Mass Transfer. 7^th Edition Hoboken, N.J. John Wiley & Sons.  

3. Rathore, M.M (2015). Engineering Heat and Mass Transfer. 3^rd Edition New-Delhi.  

Kataria & Sons.  

4. K. S. Kumar (2013): Heat and Mass Transfer. 5^th Edition, S.K. Kataria & Sons.  

5. Holman, J.P (2010). Heat Transfer, 10^th Edition Toronto McGraw Hill Education. 

 

            ME 356 Vibrations                                                      (3, 1, 3)   

Objectives  

The intent of this course is to:  

1. Sensitize students to the sources of vibration and noise in mechanical systems  

2. Equip students to be able to model and analyze simple vibration systems   

3. Enable students to make design modifications to reduce vibration and noise and improve the life of components in structures and machines systems  

Content  

This course covers vibrations of single to multiple degrees of freedom systems with and without damping. In addition, it includes design for vibration isolation and suppression, practical considerations in vibration and human tolerance for vibration. The course explores the following topics:  

Free Vibration of single degree of freedom linear systems: Harmonic motion, Vibration System Modelling, Energy methods and Stiffness.  Response to Harmonic Excitation: Forced and Base Excitation of Undamped and Damped One-degree-of-freedom Systems, Rotating Unbalance, Coulomb and other forms of damping. General Forced Response: Impulse response functions, response to arbitrary and periodic inputs, transform methods, shock spectrum, Computer simulation of Time response of single degree of freedoms systems using Euler Method. Multiple-Degree-of-Freedom Systems: Two-Degree-of-Freedom Undamped Models, Eigenvalues and Natural Frequencies, Systems with More than Two Degrees of Freedom, Systems Viscous Damping, Forced Systems, Lagrange’s Equations. Torsional vibration systems including geared systems. Design for Vibration: Acceptable Levels of Vibration, Vibration Isolation and Suppression, Practical Speeds of Rotating Disc, Optimization. Vibration Testing and Measuring: Measuring instruments and testing.   

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials  

1. W. T. Thompson, Theory of Vibration with Applications, 4^th edition, Chapman and Hall.  

2. Engineering Vibration, International & 3rd Ed., Daniel Inman, Prentice Hall, 2008.  

3. Vibration Damping of Structural Elements, C.T. Sun and Y.P. Lu, Prentice Hall, 1995.  

4. Vibration with Control, Daniel J. Inman, Wiley, 2006.  

5. Modal Testing: Theory, Practice and Application, 2nd Ed., D. J. Ewins, Wiley, 2000   

 

ME 366 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory IV                    (0, 3, 1)   

Objectives  

1. To understand how certain measuring devices are used for dynamic testing.   

2. To teach students how to present experimental results in clear and succinct way written reports.   

3. To teach standard lab procedures such as safety, use of computers in data acquisition and thoughtful interpretation of the results.   

4. To introduce students to methods of dealing with uncertainty.   

5. To train and test students on data collection skills.   

6. To provide an environment for students to work in teams. Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be face to face only.  

   

Content  

Practical sessions in ME 366 Heat Transfer, ME 352 Fluid Mechanics II, ME 356 Strength of Materials II, and ME 362 Vibrations I.  Technical reports and Power point presentations.  

Reading Materials   

1. A. Nelson, Engineering Mechanics Statics and Dynamics, McGraw Hill (2017)   

2. N H Dubey, Engineering Mechanics Statics and Dynamics, ANE books (2009)   

3. E. Nelson, Schaum’s Outline of Engineering Mechanics, McGraw Hill (2010)   

Michael A. Boles and Yunus A. Cengel, Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 4^th Edition. 

 

EE 252 Electrical Engineering Machines                    (2, 1, 2)  

Objectives  

1.understand the principles of electromechanical energy conversion in an electromagnetic machine or device   

2. know the types and characteristics of DC machines   

3. have basic understanding of polyphase AC machines   

4. be familiar with the principles of operation and voltage regulation of the transformer, as a non-rotary electrical energy converter   

5. be able to practically determine the losses associated with the transformer and hence its efficiency   

Course Content  

Principles of Electromagnetic Conversion.  Basic Transducers.  Single and Double Excitation.  Transformers.  DC Machines.  Introduction to Polyphase Induction Machines.   

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

 Reading Materials  

1. Electrical Technology – by Edward Hughes  

2. Electric Machinery & Transformer Technology– by R. A. Pearman  

3. Electrical and Electronic Principles and Technology 2^nd ed- J(1) Bird (Newnes 2003)  

WW.  

4. Electrical Machines by Slobodan N. Vukosavic. ISBN: 978-1-4614-0400-2  

5. Electrical Engineering Machines 1st Edition. Jacek F. Gieras. ISBN: 0367736942  

 

Year Four, Semester One  

 

ME 453 Pneumatics And Hydraulics                                                  (3, 1, 3)   

Objectives  

1. Identification and description of basic operation of Hydraulic / Pneumatic systems.  

2. Identification and description of basic equipment used in Hydraulic / Pneumatic Systems.    

3. Identification and interpretation of Hydraulic / Pneumatic terms and symbols.  

4. Designing and building of simple but functioning Hydraulic/Pneumatic System.  

5. Maintaining and troubleshooting of Hydraulic / Pneumatic facilities/equipment.  

Content  

Components of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems. Design, maintenance and safety of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and systems.   

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials  

1. Basic Hydraulics and Pneumatics for Practicing by Y.A.K. Fiagbe  

2. Fluid Power: Hydraulics and Pneumatics by James R. Daines  

3. Fundamentals of Hydraulics and Pneumatics by Md.Abdus Salam.ISBN: 978-190855-2  

4. Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A Technician’s and Engineer’s Guide. 3^rd Edition. Andrew Parr ISBN: 0080966748  

5. Engineering Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics by Ian C. Turner. ISBN: 9780367460846  

 

ME 487 Engineering Economy and Management                 (2, 0, 2)   

Objectives  

1. Understand the five functions of management  

2. Define the functions of management and how they are applied.  

3. Equip students with the tools and techniques needed to facilitate planning and decision making.  

4. Equip students with the knowledge to become effective leaders in the society  

5. Equip students with the tools needed for organizing resources to yield better outcomes  

6. Introduce students to the basics of business management  

7. Impart knowledge, with respect to concepts, principles and practical applications of Economics, which govern the functioning of a firm/organization under different market conditions.  

8. Help students to understand the fundamental concepts and principles of management; the basic roles, skills, functions of management, various organizational structures and basic knowledge of marketing.  

Content   

Introduction to management (definition and introduction to the main functions of management). Performance-related emoluments and other incentive systems.  Engineering economy.  Accounting and cost accounting.  Project Management.   

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials  

1. Fundamentals of management by L. Gibson and John M. Ivancevich  

2. Engineering economy by L.T Bland and A. Tarquin  

3. Engineering economics by R. Paneerselvan  

4. Fundamentals of Management: Essential Concepts and Applications by Robins S.P.  

and Decenzo David A.  

5. Principles and Practices of Management by L.M. Prasad  

6. Principles of Management by Tripathy and Reddy  

7. Modern Economic Theory by Dr. K.K Dewett & N.H. Navalur  

8. Engineering management by A.K Gupta  

 

ME 456 Finite Element Methods                               (2, 2, 3)  

Objectives  

1. Understand the fundamental ideas of the FEM  

2. Know the behavior and usage of each type of elements  

3. Be able to prepare a suitable FE model for given problems  

4. Can interpret and evaluate the quality of the results (know the physics of the problems)   

5. Be aware of the limitations of the FEM (don’t misuse the FEM- a numerical tool)  

Content  

Basic Concepts-Why FEM; Application of FEM in Engineering; FEM in structural analysis, Types of FE. Review of Matrix algebra-linear system of algebraic expression; Matrix addition and subtraction; Scalar multiplication; Matrix multiplication; Transpose of matrices; Solution Techniques for linear systems of the equation; Spring Element-One spring element; spring system. Bar and Beam Elements: Linear Static Elements, Bar Element-Stiffness matrix in 1D; Distributed Load; Stiffness matrix in 2D; Beam Element-Stiffness matrix; Equivalent nodal loads in distributed transverse load; Frames. Two Dimensional Problems: Review of Basic Stresses-Plane (2D) problems; Stress-strain-temperature relation; Strain and displacement relation; Equilibrium equations; Exact elasticity solution. Finite Element for 2D problems-General formula for stiffness matrix; Constant strain triangle (CST or T3); Linear Strain triangle (LST or T6); Linear quadrilateral element (Q4); Quadratic quadrilateral element (Q8); Transformation of loads; Stress Calculation. Application of FEM Software.  

Reading Materials   

1. Saeed Moaveni (2014), "Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application with ANSYS (4th edition)", ISBN-10:0133840808; ISBN-13:978-0133840803  

2. R. D. Cook, Finite Element Modeling for Stress Analysis (John Wiley & Sons, Inc, New York, 1995).  

3. T. R. Chanddrupatla and A.D. Belegundu, Introduction to Finite Elements In Engineering, 3rd ed (Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2002).  

4. R. D.Cook, D. S. Malkus, M. E. Plesha, and R. J. Witt, Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis, 4th ed (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 2002).  

5. S. Moaveni, Fintie Element Analysis- Theory and Application with ANSYS, 2nd ed (Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2002).  

ME 491 Final Year Project  I                                                   (0, 6, 3)  

Project work on an approved topic carried out under the supervision of a lecturer in the department. Project topics cover a broad range of areas including experimental work, design and manufacture of machines, writing of software, computer simulation, conduct of feasibility studies and survey research. Students either work individually or in groups depending on the nature of the project. The entire project work is to be completed in two semesters. ME 497 Project I covers work in the first semester and is assessed by a written progress report and a seminar presentation by the student(s).  

ME 455 Mechatronics                                                                        (2, 1, 2)  

Objectives   

Content  

This is an interdisciplinary course which involves mechanical, thermal, electrical and electronics engineering, programming and controls. Topics explored include mechatronics systems control, sensors and actuators, analog and digital control, integration of sensors, actuators and microcomputers including programmable logic controllers, design and programming of microcontroller, Microprocessor: Use microprocessors for mechanical and thermal systems applications.  

Reading Materials.  

1. Carryer, J.E. Ohline M. and Kenny T. (2011), Introduction to Mechatronic Design, Prentice Hall.  

2. Bolton, W. (2008), Mechatronics: A Multidisciplinary Approach 4^th edition, Prentice Hall  

3. D. G. Alciatore and M. B. Histand, “Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems,” McGraw Hill, New York, 2007.  

4. Prabhat R; Alexander V.V; A.K Haghi (2021). Mechatronic Systems Design and Solid Materials, Penn State.  

5. Thanh N.N (2020). Mechatronics and Individual Machines, Penn State.   

ME 479 Machine Tools Design                                                           (3, 1, 3)  

Objectives  

1. At the end of the course, the students should be able to the following;  

2. Describe briefly the history and basic trends of machine tools.  

3. Classify and give basic dimensions of machine tools.  

4. Describe the structure, vibration, motion and hydraulics of machine tools  

5. Design and select lubricant for machine tools.  

6. Draw and distinguish between geometric forms of engineering components.  

7. Design driving systems and mechanisms in machine tools.  

8. Choose proper machine tools and equipment according to machining requirements.  

9. Understand the mechanical control, numerical and computer control of machine tools.  

Content  

Introduction: Brief history of machine tools and their role in modern industry.  Basic trends in the development of modern machine tools. Classification of machine tools. Basic dimensions and dimensional series of lathes. The concept of transmissions.  Mechanics of machine tools - structures; slideways; and alignments. Vibration and chatter. Machine-tool alignments. Straight-line motion. Hydraulic operation of machine tools. Motors, spindles, and bearings. Plain and rolling bearings for machine tools and their lubrication design. Kinematics of machine tools - geometric form of engineering components. Kinematics in machine tools. Kinematics and machining geometric forms. Classification of generating systems. Control of machine tools- mechanical control; servo system control of slides; displacement of machine tools slides; stepping motor drive system; the numerical and computer numerical control of machine tools; the advantages of numerical control; functions of a numerical control machine tool; inputs to the machine control unit; the programme preparation; economic considerations in the application of CNCs. Design and Manufacture of Machine Tools.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials  

1. Machine Tools: Design, Reliability and Safety, S.P. Anderson, New York Nova Science Publishers, c2011  

2. Handbook of Machine Tools, Manfred Weck, New York: Wiley, c1984 (Volume  

1,2,3,4)  

3. Machine tool design by N. K. Mehta  

4. Tool Design by Cyril Donaldson and George H LeCain  

5. Machine Tools Handbook: Design and Operation by P. H. Joshi.  

ME 475 Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing                       (2, 2, 3)    

Objectives  

1. Introduction to CAD/CAM  

2. Principles of Computer Graphics  

3. Fundamentals of NC and CNC Machines  

4. Programming codes and Techniques for CNC Machine Centers (Milling and Turning)  

5. Programming in CNC Milling and Turning  

6. Concurrent Engineering and Rapid Manufacturing Techniques  

Content   

The design process and the role of CAD. Defining the model. Techniques for geometrics modelling. Elements of interactive computer graphics. Techniques for geometric modelling. Principles of computer graphics. Finite element modelling. Design databases. Standards for computer-aided design. Expanding the capability of CAD- Artificial intelligence and Expert systems. The design/manufacture interface. The link to machine control - computer numerical control; machining centres; manual and computer-assisted part programming; the CAD/CAM approach to part programming; machining from 3D models. Rapid prototyping. Robotics technology - Robot types and motions; accuracy and repeatability; robot programming; robot applications; robot application to assembly. Cellular manufacturing  

 

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials  

1. Practical Unigraphics Modelling for Engineers by Stephen Samuel et al ISBN: 1800-892-6655  

2. NX 8 Manual Copyright 2011 Siemens PLM Software  

3. Automation, Production Systems, and Computer–Integrated Manufacturing by; Mikell P. Groover.  ISBN 0-13-054652-6 025.  

4. Technology of Machine Tools, 6^th Edition by: Steve F Krar, Arthur R. Gill, Peter Smid. ISBN 0-07-830722-8  

5. Manufacturing Systems by: R. Thomas W  

  

ME 465 Production Engineering I                                          (3, 1, 3)    

Objectives   

1. To impart knowledge to students in the latest technological topics on Production and Industrial Engineering and to provide them with opportunities in taking up advanced topics of the field of study.    

2. To create a congenial environment that promotes learning, growth and imparts ability to work with inter-disciplinary groups in professional, industry and research organizations.    

3. To broaden and deepen their capabilities in analytical and experimental research methods, analysis of data, and drawing relevant conclusions for scholarly writing and presentation.    

4. To provide guidance to students for their choices in research and professional career outlook and to encourage students to take up research   

5. To teach skills in planning and control of production.   

6. To train students in the areas of advanced manufacturing methods, quality assurance and shop floor management.     

7. To help students formulate relevant research problems; conduct experimental and/or analytical work and analyzing results using modern mathematical and scientific methods.    

8. Review and document the knowledge developed by scholarly predecessors and critically assess the relevant technological issues.     

9. Design and validate technological solutions to defined problems and write clearly and effectively for the practical utilization of their work.   

10. To challenge students to use their communication skills in oral, written, visual and graphic modes within interpersonal, team, and group environment.  

Content   

Types of production and manufacturing systems: job, batch, flow-line, group technology, cellular manufacturing, computer integrated manufacturing, transfer lines, etc. A topology of manufacturing environments. Tolerance considerations in manufacturing. Machining errors and analysis. Process planning techniques. Elements of production management systems: business planning; master production scheduling; requirements planning factory coordination; and production activity control, including shop-floor control systems. Selected techniques of quality engineering, including quantitative (statistical) treatment of product quality and its assurance. Automated Quality Control.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials   

1. Rowe, G.W., Principles of Industrial Metal Working Process, CBS Publishers (2004).    

2. Avitzur, B., Metal Forming Analysis, McGraw Hill. 

3. ASTME, High Velocity Forming of Metals, Prentice Hall. 

4. Ghosh, A. and Malik, S., Manufacturing Science, Affiliated East-West Press (2001).  

5. Johnson, W. and Mellore, P.B., Plasticity for Mechanical Engineers, Van Nostrand.    

6. Narayan, S.R., Metal Forming Technology, Ahuja Book Publishers (2001).    

7. Haffmann, O., Introduction to the Theory of Plasticity-Metal Forming Applications, McGraw Hill  

 

ME 451 Behaviour of Real Fluids                   (3, 1, 3)  

Objectives  

1. Explain the effect of boundary layer formation in the flow of real fluid and analyze the phenomenon with basic equation.  

2. Be able to calculate the lift and drag forces exerted by flow over submerged bodies   

3. Be able to explain the effect of flow separation on drag forces.  

4. Explain compressibility effects, the propagation of elastic waves and Mach number.  

5. Derive the equations of stagnation properties of gases.  

6. Derive basic equations for steady one-dimensional compressible flow of a perfect gas compressible flow in convergent-divergent passages  

7. Derive the basic equation for formation of plane normal shock waves in supersonic flows.  

Content  

Flow around Submerged Bodies: Forces on submerged bodies; Force exerted by a flowing fluid on a stationary body; Drag; Lift; Expression for drag and lift; Dimensional analysis of drag and lift; Pressure drag and friction drag; Streamlined body; Bluff body; Drag on a sphere; Drag on a cylinder; Magnus effect; Development of lift on an airfoil; Steady-state of a flying object  

One Dimensional Compressible Flow in a Duct: Thermodynamic relations; Equation of state; Expansion and compression of perfect gas; basic equations of compressible flow; Continuity equation; Bernoulli's equation; Momentum equations; Velocity of sound or pressure wave in a fluid;   Mach number; Propagation of pressure waves (or disturbances) in a compressible fluid; Stagnation properties; Area-velocity relationship for compressible flow; Flow of compressible fluid through orifices and nozzles fitted to a large tank; Mass rate of flow of compressible fluid through venturimeter; Pitot-static tube in a compressible flow.    

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materialss  

1. Bernard Massey: Mechanics of fluids, Chapman Hall, 6^th edition 1994.  

2. R.K Bansal: fluid mechanics and hydraulics Machines, Laxmi Publications (P), 2002.  

3. W.S Janna: introduction to fluid Mechanics, Wadsworth, Inc., 1983.  

4. John D. Anderson: Modern Compressible Flow, McGraw Hill, 2003.  

 

ME 471 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration                                      (2, 2, 3)   

Objectives   

The objective for this course is let students:  

1. Understand the working principles of Ref. & AC processes.  

2. Identify practical Refrigeration and Air Conditioning plants, plant accessories and roles in the system.  

3. Carry out basic design of Ref. & AC systems for specific application, carry out load estimation, size and select plant components.  

4. Develop understanding of the principles and practice of thermal comfort.  

5. Demonstrate an understanding thermal comfort conditions with respect to temperature and humidity and human clothing and activities and its impact on human comfort, productivity, and health.   

6. Develop understanding of the principles and practice and requirements of ventilation.     

7. Demonstrate an understanding of psychrometrics and its application in HVAC engineering and design and will practice or observe psychrometric measurements.     

8. Demonstrate an understanding of heat transfer in buildings with a given architectural design and its application to heating and cooling load estimation especially including thermal lag effects by conducting a detailed annual load analysis for a representative building and present the results of this analysis in a formal report possibly including recommendations for energy conservation.     

9. Demonstrate an understanding of the engineering and operation of vapor compression and possibly heat-driven refrigeration systems and evaporative cooling systems and understand contemporary issues of ozone depletion and global warming potential with respect to refrigeration systems.     

10. Demonstrate an understanding of fluid mechanics in building air or coolant distribution systems and in room air distribution and its application to efficient piping and duct systems and effective room air distribution systems and associated flow machines and control systems.     

11. Demonstrate a working understanding of energy prediction methods and energy related codes and standards and understand contemporary issues of energy conservation and global warming potential with respect to HVAC systems.      

Content  

Fundamentals of air conditioning and refrigeration. Practical refrigeration cycles, water refrigerators, absorption refrigerators, gas refrigeration cycles, fundamentals properties of air and water vapour mixtures. Psychrometric chart and processes. Simple air conditioning systems. Air conditioning and refrigeration design project.   

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials  

1. Prof. S. A. Anderson: “Automatic Refrigeration”, Maclaren & Sons Ltd., 1959.   

2. Dossat: “Principles of Refrigeration”.   

3. American Society of Heating and Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), “Handbook 1981-Fundamentals and 1984-Equipment”.   

4. W. P. Jones: “Air Conditioning Engineering”, Arnold, 1994   

5. “Faber & Kell’s Heating and Air-Conditioning of Buildings” seventh edition revised by P. L. Martin & D. R. Oughton, Butterworths & Co. (Publishers) Ltd, 1989  

6. McQuiston, Parker and Spitler, Heating Ventilating, and Air Conditioning: Analysis and Design, 4th Ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1994.   

7. J. F. Kreider and A. Rabl, Heating and Cooling of Buildings: Design for Efficiency, McGraw-Hill, 1994.  

ME 473 Renewable Energy Conversion                                 (2, 2, 3)   

Objectives  

The objectives for this course are to give students:  

1. Increased knowledge of renewable energy resource assessment with emphasis on solar and wind resources   

2. Better understanding of the structure of the sun and its characteristics  

3. Better understanding of basic concepts: components of solar irradiation, Earth-Sun geometry, etc  

4. Better knowledge of weather measuring equipment (Campbell sunshine recorder, Modern sunshine recorder, Pyranometer, Pyrheliometer, anemometer, hygrometer, etc)  

5. Sound knowledge of existing solar thermal technologies and their applications (solar water heating, solar drying, solar cooling, Concentrating Solar Power)  

6. Ability to size low temperature solar thermal systems as well as concentrating solar power (CSP) systems  

7. Better understanding of the basics of photovoltaics (semi-conductors, solar cells, types of solar cells, I-v curve, effects of solar radiation and temperature on cell output,   

8. Ability to size Solar Home systems (load assessment, battery bank sizing, inverter sizing, array sizing, charge controller, selection, cable sizing, etc)   

9. Better understanding of wind generation (surface winds or local winds: sea and land breezes, valley and mountain breezes)  

10. Better understanding of wind energy and Betz’ law.  

11. Better knowledge of wind turbines and their logistics challenges.  

12. Turbine siting (siting configuration, park effect, tunnel effect and hill effect, roughness and wind shear, etc)  

13. Better understanding of the steps involved in the design of a grid-connected small wind farm  

Content  

Renewable energy and their conversion to fuels, heat and work. Characteristics and availability of solar radiation. Thermal design of flat plate collectors and application to air heating, water heating, distillation, etc. Photo-voltaic Conversion, sizing of PV components for DC and AC loads. Wind energy conversion, biomass conversion, ocean thermal energy conversion, tides and wave energy conversion. Project on application of software packages (CAD, RETScreen etc.) for design and simulation of renewable energy systems.   

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials  

1. Nanda, J. (1988). Recent Trends in Electric Energy Systems. Prentice-Hall. 335p.   

2. Vincent, C. A. Scrosati, B. (1997). Modern Batteries: An Introduction to Electrochemical    

3. Power Sources. 2nd Edition. Arnold. 351p.   

4. Kadam, V. Prasad, M. (1977). An Introduction toEnergy Conversion. Vol.III.Wiley. 284p.   

5. Dell, R. M. Rand, D. A. J. (2001). Understanding Batteries. The Society of Chemistry. 223p.   

6. Ramshaw, R. Van Heeswijk R. G. (1990). Energy Conversion: Electric Motors and Generators. Saunders College Press. 633p.   

7. Van Overstraeten, R. J. Mertens, R. P. (1986). Physics, Technology and use of Photovoltaics.  

 

Year Four, Semester Two  

 

ME 472 Entrepreneurship Development                                          (2, 1, 2)   

Objectives  

1. Equip students with the knowledge to select a small or medium business idea  

2. Enable students to select various institutions for finance and working for a particular idea application.  

3. Equip students to make and implement project proposals and reports to hunt for venture capital etc.  

4. Enable students do financial analysis of businesses they intend venturing into.  

5. Describe how entrepreneurship evolved from economic theory.  

6. Explain entrepreneurship and the characteristics of entrepreneurs.  

7. Discuss small businesses as a dimension of entrepreneurship.  

8. Describe the concept of corporate entrepreneurship.  

9. Explain how entrepreneurship has influenced economic development and productivity in recent years.  

Content  

Entrepreneurship and free enterprise. Business planning. Product and service concepts for new ventures. Marketing and new venture development. Organising and financing new ventures. Current trends in commerce (Internet commerce, e-commerce, etc.). Business Law/Law of Contract.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

 Reading Materials  

1. Entrepreneurship Development and Management by A.K Singh  

2. Introduction to Management V.H Pithadia  

3. Industrial Engineering and Management by O.P Khana  

4. Entrepreneurship Development by S. Anil Kumar  

5. Entrepreneurship Development and Management by Lal A.  

6. High Output Management by Andrew S. Grove  

 

ME 462 Instrumentation                                                                    (2, 1, 2)  

Objectives  

1. To enable students to make intelligent selection of instruments, and appreciate its limitations.  

2. To enable students be familiar with common types of measurement systems or devices for engineering measurements.  

3. To acquire adequate knowledge about principle of flow measurement and recording of pressure, temperature etc.  

4. To let students, have knowledge about analyzes of Systematic and Random errors during  

5. Measurement process, and calibration.  

6. To understand the experimental process applied in the laboratory experiments, i.e. to design, conduct an experiment, interpret and present the results.  

7. Learn how to measure steady-state and dynamic phenomena.  

8. Study the dynamic response and the calibration of instruments for such measurements  

9. Apply simple statistical methods to experimental data to quantify it accordingly.   

10. Learn to use computer-assisted/computer-controlled instrumentation and data acquisition systems.   

11. Learn about various measurement devices, their characteristics, their operation and their limitations.  

 Content  

Introduction to instrumentation. Instrument types and their performance characteristics. Analyzes of systematic and random errors during measurement processes. Temperature measuring devices: liquid-in-glass thermometers, thermocouples, varying resistance methods, thermistors, and optical pyrometers. Pressure measuring devices: Bourden tubes and manometers. Force and Torque measuring devices: strain gauge methods, load cells and dynamometers. Flow measurements: Bernoulli’s theorem, orifice plate and venture tube. Signal conditioning and recording.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials  

1. Instrumentation and measurement pocket book by W Bolton 3rd Edition.  

2. Instrumentation Reading Materials Book. Butterworth International Edition.  

3. Measurement and Instrumentation Principles 3rd Edition Butterworth-Heinemann.  

4. Handbook of Instrumentation and controls.  

5. Instrumentation and Measurement in Electrical Engineering by Roman Malaric, Universal Publishers, 2011. ISBN: 1612335004, 9781612335001.  

6. Measurement and Instrumentation: Theory and Application by Alan S Morris, Reza Langari, 2011.  

7. HANDBOOK OF TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT.: Volume 2, Resistance and  

Liquid-in-Glass Thermometry by Robin E. Bentley 1998   

8. Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation K. Lal Kishore  

 

ME 476 Final Year Project  II                                                  (0, 10, 5)  

This is a continuation of work started by the student on ME 497 Project I. This course is assessed by a final report and a seminar presentation by the student(s).  

 

ME 474 Maintenance Engineering                                         (3, 1, 3)  

Course objectives  

1. Impress upon students the crucial importance of equipment system maintenance and its impact on company bottom lines.  

2. Help students appreciate the relationship between equipment condition and product quality.  

3. Explore the different types of maintenance and repair that exist vis a vis the occasions for their use.  

4. Learn the principles of good maintenance planning and management.  

 

Content  

Fundamental concepts. Types of maintenance programmes. Facilities and supporting services. Trouble-shooting and problem-solving techniques: Why-why, because logic analysis (WWBLA), etc. Failure mode analysis, costs of options, replacement guide lines and trade-ins. General maintenance practices. Regulations on general maintenance. Basic Principles of supervising. Organization, Time and People Management. Scheduled and Unscheduled maintenance planning and scope. Practical sessions on:  mechanical systems including hydraulics and pneumatics, pumps, turbines, gears, turbo machinery, engines and gear boxes etc.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials  

1. Engineering Maintenance Management, 2^nd edition, 1994, by B. W. Niebel, New York: Marcel Decker  

2. Introduction to Total Productive Maintenance, 1998 by S. Nakajima, Productivity Press, Cambridge Massachusetts, USA.  

3. Engineering Maintenance: a modern approach, 2002, by Balbir S. Dhillon, CRC Press, ISBN: 1587161427.  

4. Smith, D.J. and Babb, A.H., Maintainability Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, NewYork, 1973.  

5. AMCP-706-133, Engineering Design Handbook: Maintainability Engineering Theory and Practice, Department of Defense, Washington, D.C., 1976.  

 

ME 464 Machine Shop & Factory Design                                (2, 1, 2)  

Objectives  

At the end of the course, the student should be able to do the following;  

1. Understand and describe the generic manufacturing processes.  

2. Know and distinguish between basic facility layouts.  

3. Understand what a contract is and be familiar with the common elements of contracts.  

4. Know and be familiar with various tender procedure and procurement procedure.  

5. Describe ventilation in industry and its applications.  

6. Distinguish between the various types of industrial ventilation.  

7. Design the various types of industrial ventilation.  

8. Understand the concept of industrial noise and how to measure noise in the workplace.  

9. Calculate the noise exposure limit in the workplace.  

10. Design noise control mechanisms in the workplace.  

11. Be familiar with occupational hazards and the criteria required for safety.  

Content  

Introduction to machine shop and factory design. Choosing location for industrial plants.  Planning the layout of the shop or factory to avoid unnecessary handling. Batch production, line-flow production.  Handling work at machine; moving work about the shop: transport conveyors and work handling appliances - gravity, chain, and belt conveyors, hoists, cranes, and trucks. Work flow; plant capacity. Storing materials and finished products. Tool rooms; accessibility of tool rooms. Tool room layouts, Industrial ventilation, lamination, quality and quantity, lighting design and economics.  Sound, noise and ultrasonic noise control and applications.  Accidents prevention, mechanical guarding of machines. Electrical equipment; occupational hazard and fire protection.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials   

1. Machine Shop Practice, Vol. 1 (Volume 1) Second Edition by Karl Moltrecht. ISBN10: 0831111267  

2. Machinery's Handbook for Machine Shop and Drafting-room  

3. Machine Shop Trade Secrets A Guide to Manufacturing Machine Shop Practices by James a Harvey  

4. MODERN MACHINE SHOP PRACTICE Operation, construction. and principles of shop machinery, steam engines, and electrical machinery. By Joshua Rose, M.E.  

5. THE STARRETT BOOK FOR MACHINISTS’ APPRENTICES by Hovard P.  

Fairfield and Carl S. Dow  

 

ME 466 Production Engineering II                                         (3, 1, 3)   

Objectives  

At the end of the course, the students should be able to the following;  

1. Describe briefly the history and basic trends of machine tools.  

2. Classify and give basic dimensions of machine tools.  

3. Describe the structure, vibration, motion and hydraulics of machine tools  

4. Design and select lubricant for machine tools.  

5. Draw and distinguish between geometric forms of engineering components.  

6. Design driving systems and mechanisms in machine tools.  

7. Choose proper machine tools and equipment according to machining requirements.  

8. Understand the mechanical control, numerical and computer control of machine tools.  

Content   

Tool design methods. Tool making practices and materials, and their heat treatment and finishing techniques. Jig and fixture design. Design of drill bushings and clamps. Design of press and forming tools. Design of inspection gauges. Design of material handling systems. Mechanisation of parts handling, automatic production and assembly. Robots and manufacturing automation.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online.  

Reading Materials  

1. Machine Tools: Design, Reliability and Safety, S.P. Anderson, New York Nova Science Publishers, c2011  

2. Handbook of Machine Tools, Manfred Weck, New York: Wiley, c1984 (Volume  

1,2,3,4)  

3. Manufacturing and Production Engineering by Abu S.M. Masud, Christopher O. Cox, Fariborz Tayyari, Hamid Parsaei, Ibrahim H. Garbie  

4. Textbook of Production Engineering by P.C. Sharma. ISBN-10: 8121901111 5. Jig And Fixture Design by Franklin D. Jones  

 

 ME 482 Engineering Materials Processing                           (2, 0, 2)   

Objectives  

This course strives to enable students to:  

1. Tell the effects of alloying elements on the microstructure and properties of steel and identify at least one alloying element that produces a given effect in steel  

2. Understand the ways in which structure, processing and properties interact to establish the final properties of engineering materials   

3. Describe the common heat treatment processes, such as normalizing, hardening, annealing, tempering etc.  

4. Know the description, common definition, and different classes and uses of tool steels;   

5. Articulate the broad divisions of non-metallic engineering materials and their properties, appreciate their growing importance in engineering applications and know the factors that govern their selection   

Content  

Study of selected engineering materials: alloy steels, tool steels and cast irons. Heat treatment of steels and castings including surface hardening. Non-metallic such as plastics, elastomers, ceramics, and composites materials. Brief review of the most commonly used mechanical engineering materials. Processing of metals and its effect on material structure and properties.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials  

1. William D. Callister, Materials Science and Engineering, An Introduction, 6^th edition, John Wiley and Sons, 2002.   

2. Budinski, Kenneth G., and Budinski Michael K. (2010), Engineering Materials: Properties and Selection, 9th Edition, Prentice Hall.       

3. Shackelford, James F.(2009), Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers, 7th edition, Prentice Hall.  

4. Van Vlack, L. H. (1989), Elements of Materials Science and Engineering, 6th Edition, Prentice Hall.     

5. Strong, A. B. (2009), Plastics: Materials and Processing, 3^rd edition, Prentice Hall.  

 

ME 452 Fluid Machinery                                                                    (3, 1, 3)  

Content  

Theory of rotor dynamic machines: Turbines, pumps, fans, and compressors. Basic relations and applications: Blade theory and velocity triangles, impulse and reaction machines. Dimensionless quantities: Turbo machinery variables: specific speed, flow coefficient, specific diameter, power coefficient, head coefficients, unit speed, unit discharge, unit power, use of unit quantities, etc.  

Design of turbo machinery: Turbines, compressors, fans, pumps and their characteristics.  

Positive displacement machines: Reciprocating Pumps, main parts of a reciprocating pump, working of a reciprocating pump; Slip of reciprocating pump; Classification of reciprocating pumps; Variation of velocity and acceleration in the suction and pipes due to acceleration of the piston; Effect of variation of velocity on friction in the suction and delivery pipes; Indicator diagram: Effect of acceleration and friction in suction and delivery pipes on indicator diagram, maximum speed of a reciprocating pump.  

Installation of pumps and turbines: Consideration of cavitation: NHSP,        pump-system operation.  

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materialss    

1. Dr. P. N. Modi, Dr. S. M. Seth, ”Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics including Hydraulic  

Machines”, Standard Book House, 2002 2.                   2. Rogers & Mayhew, “Engineering  

Thermodynamics”, Longman 1982. 3. Robert L. Daugherty, Joseph B. Franzini, E. John Finnemore : “Fluid mechanics with Engineering Application” Macgraw-Hill Inc. 198.  

3. Fluid Machinery, Application, Selection, and Design, Second Edition by Terry Wright, Philip Gerhart    

4. A Textbook of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines by Bansal  

5. Schaum's Outline of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics, 4th Edition ISBN: 9780071831451  

 

ME 460 Internal Combustion Engines                                               (3, 1, 3)   

Objectives  

The objectives of this course are to;  

1. Understand the working principles of IC engines and have a broad knowledge on the parameters for selecting the right IC engine for a particular application  

2. Relate the thermos chemistry of fuels and combustion to the first law of thermodynamics  

3. Explain the key terms related to fuels and combustion and the use and the use of such key terms in the selection of the fuel types for application in IC engines.  

4. Explain the working principles of SI engines, CI engines and dual combustion engines and develop the expressions for predicting the cycle efficiencies and thermal performance of these cycles.  

5. Develop and explain the parameters for predicting the performance of IC engines and solve problems relating to IC engines performance.  

6. Specify and explain the characteristic performance curves of IC engines  

7. Discuss the principles of supercharging and turbocharging as means of improving the performance of IC engines  

8. Perform energy balance on IC engines  

9. Explain procedures for conducting experimental studies on IC engines.  

10. Solve problems that border on the design and the performance of IC engines  

Learning Outcomes  

At the end of this course, students should:  

1. Have an understanding of the working principles of IC engines and have an abroad knowledge on the parameter for selecting the right IC for an application.  

2. Be capable of performing energy balance on IC Engines performance.  

3. Be able to solve problems relating to combustion of fuels and performance characteristics of SI and CI engines.   

4. Be able to analyze and solve problems relating to supercharging and turbocharging of IC engines.  

5. Be able to design reciprocating IC engines using basic design principles.    

Content  

Fuels and combustion; Air standard cycles; Engine types and their working principles; SI and CI engine characteristics; Criteria of performance for SI and CI engines; Principles of supercharging and turbocharging as means of improving performance of IC engines; Engine emissions and air pollution; Gas turbines and their applications; Introduction to the design of reciprocating internal combustion engines.   

Mode of Delivery  

The mode of delivery of this course will be blended i.e., in person and online  

Reading Materials  

1. Allan T. Kirkpatrick (2021). Internal Combustion Engines: Applied Thermo-sciences.  

4^th Edition. John Wiley & Sons Ltd.  

2. V. L. Maleev (2020). Internal-Combustion Engines Theory and Design. 2^nd Edition.  

McGraw Hill Education.  

3. J. B. Heywood (2018). Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals. 2^nd Edition.  

McGraw Hill Education.   

4. Rajput, R.K. (2013). Thermal engineering: S I units, Bangalore: Laxmi Publication.   

5. Ganesan, V. (2012). Internal Combustion Engines, New York: McGraw Hill.  

12. Requirements for graduation:  

Provide information on the following requirements for graduation:            

1. Course Requirements;  

2. Credits Requirements;  

3. Any additional requirements for graduation e.g. attendance.        

A student can only graduate when he or she has obtained a minimum of 142 credit hours, passed all required courses and obtained a minimum Cumulative Weighted Average (CWA) of 45%.  A graduating student should have also done a minimum of 14 weeks in supervised industrial work.         

6. Assessment Regulations:  

Provide details of:  

1. Students’ performance and achievement   

2. Mode of certification  

3. The certificate awarding institution   

 

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS  

Courses  

End of semester examinations of at least 2 hours duration is normally required for all courses, except final year projects. The end of semester examination is weighted 70% of the total marks and continuous assessment is weighted 30%. The examinations and continuous assessments may take the form of thesis, essays, workshop/laboratory practicals, open book and take home examinations, written examinations, oral presentations and written reports on industrial work experience.     

Final Year Capstone Project  

All final year engineering students are required to work on approved project topics under the supervision of a member of academic staff. The project topics cover a broad range of areas including experimental work, design and manufacturing of machines, design and implementation of engineering systems, computer simulation, development of computer programme to perform routine engineering and non-engineering functions, conduct of feasibility studies and survey research. Students either work individually or in groups with students in Mechanical engineering or any the other discipline(s) depending on the nature of the project. The entire project work is to be completely in one year. However, the students are assessed each semester.   

Each project is assessed by a written report and oral presentation by the student or group of students at the end of each semester. The oral presentation is organized by the department and schedule before or just after the end of semester examinations. The written report is weighted 70% of the total marks and oral presentation is weighted 30%. Each written report is assessed by main project supervisor, second supervisor, and independent supervisor. The marks of the three members of academic staff are weighted as 40% for the main project supervisor, 30% for the second supervisor, and 30% for the independent supervisor of the total marks of the written report. The 30% score for the oral presentation is the average of the marks of all academic staff present during the presentation. In both the written report and oral presentation, the assessments are based on factors such as contribution, quality, content, presentation, abstract, degree of achievement, oral expression and competence, mastery of subject.  The weights of these factors are determined by the Departmental Examinations Officer/Final Year Project Coordinator. The factors for assessment and marks distribution for final year projects may be changed by the department through Departmental Examinations Officer/Final Year Project Coordinator at any semester to address concern(s) of department, the college, or the university.