I SEMESTER

15AE01 COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS

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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATIONAL METHODS: Solving set of equations - Gauss elimination method, LU - Choleski method,
Gauss Jacobi method, Gauss Siedel method, successive over relaxation method, system of non-linear equations – Newton’s
method. (6+6)

INTERPOLATION: (Revision – Forward, Backward, divided difference interpolation) - Cubic spline interpolation, Bezier curves and
B-spline curves, polynomial approximation of surfaces, least square approximations. (4+4)

NUMERICAL INTEGRATION: Numerical integration - Gaussian quadrature, trapezoidal rule and Simpson’s one third rule, multiple
integrals, multiple integration with variable limits, application of cubic splines. (4+4)

NUMERICAL SOLUTION OF ODE: Taylor series method, Euler and Modified Euler method (Heun’s method), Runge Kutta
method, Milne’s method, Adams - Moulton method. (3+3)

NUMERICAL SOLUTION OF PDE: Classification of partial differential equations of second order, Liebmann’s method for Laplace
equation and Poisson equation, explicit method and Crank-Nicolson method for parabolic equations, explicit method for hyperbolic
equations. (4+4)

FINITE ELEMENT METHOD: The Rayleigh-Ritz method, Collocation and Galerkin method, finite element method – ordinary
differential equations, elliptic, parabolic, hyperbolic partial differential equations. (6+6)

SIMULATION MODELLING: Introduction, simulating deterministic behaviour, area under a curve, generating random numbers,
simulating probabilistic behaviour, inventory model: gasoline and consumer demand. (3+3)

Note: Exposure to software. Design problems can be given to the students and they have to submit assignments / term papers
using programs.
Total L: 30 + T: 30 = 60
REFERENCES:
1. Curtis F Gerald and Patrick O Wheatly, “Applied Numerical Analysis”, Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2011.
2. Steven C Chapra and Raymond P Canale, “Numerical Methods for Engineers with software and Programming Applications”,
Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2006.
3. John H Mathews and Kurtis D Fink, “Numerical Methods using MATLAB”, Prentice Hall, New Delhi, 2004.
4. Douglas J Faires and Richard Burden, “Numerical Methods”, Cengage Learning, New Delhi, 2005.
5. Ward Cheney and David Kincaid, “Numerical Mathematics and Computing”, Cengage Learning, New Delhi, 2013.

15AE02 AUTOMOTIVE SCIENCES

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MECHANICAL SCIENCE:

DESIGN CONCEPTS & THERMAL SCIENCES: Types of load, stress and strain –Stress strain curve for materials, fatigue and
fatigue life, creep behavior, engineering materials, properties and selection. Power transmission - Belt, gear, and chain drives. First
law and second law of thermodynamics & Cycles. Properties of fluids & applications – Bernoulli’s theorem, flow though pipes and
channels – laminar and turbulent flow. Heat transfer – conduction, convection and radiation. Pumps and compressors, HVAC
system. (10)

MANUFACTURING METHODS: Principles of casting, green sand moulds, Advantages and applications of casting; joining methods
– welding, soldering and brazing, Metal forming – Cold and hot working. Machining–Shaping, turning, milling, drilling; Finishing -
grinding, honing, lapping. Heat treatment and surface treatment. (5)

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS SCEINCES

CIRCUIT THEORY: Current, voltage, passive elements (resistance, inductance, capacitance)- Ohm law, Kirchhoff’s laws - dc
circuits and ac circuits- star-delta conversion- Concept power, power factor and power triangle- three phase circuits. (5)

ELECTRIC MACHINES: DC machines-construction, types, principle and their operation characteristics, AC machines -construction,
types, principle and their operation characteristics. (10)

ANALOG ELECTRONICS: PN junction diode: construction- operating characteristics- circuits using diodes: rectifiers, zener diode.
BJT: construction, types and operating characteristics, Field Effect Transistor: construction, types and operating characteristics,
Operational amplifiers: Ideal op-amp characteristics, Inverting and Non-inverting amplifier, op-amp circuits. (7)

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DIGITAL ELECTRONICS, MICROPROCESSOR AND MICROCONTROLLER: Number systems, logic gates, flip-flops, counters,
shift registers, architecture of Intel 8085 microprocessor and 8051 microcontroller -programming and interfacing, interrupts-
applications (8)

Total L: 45
REFERENCES:
1. Cengel Y A and Boles M A, "Thermodynamics – An Engineering Approach”, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2003.
2. Nisbett J K and Budynas R G, “Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design”, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2011.
3. Kalpakjian S, Schmid S R, “Manufacturing Engineering and Technology”, Pearson Education, USA, 2002.
4. Murugesh Kumar K, “Basic Electrical Science and Technology”, Vikas Publishing Ltd, 2011.
5. Nagrath I J, Kothari D P, “Electric Machines”, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi, 2010.
6. Leach D P, Malvino A P and GoutamSaha, “Digital Principles and Applications”, Tata McGraw – Hill, 2012.

15AE03 VEHICLE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

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VEHICLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: An Overview, Categories of vehicle development projects, Platforms and model lines, The
product evolution process (PEP), Vehicle project management, Aspects of international development projects. Cars that topped and
cars that flopped, Factors of success in the automotive industry. Phases of the product evolution process: Initial phase, Concept
phase, Series development phase, Series support and further development. (9)

VIRTUAL CAR PROCESS: Building virtual cars, Geometric integration, further functional geometry evaluation, Virtual build groups.
E/E system development: From machinery to E/E systems, Systems engineering processes. (9)

MANAGEMENT PROCESSES FOR COMPLETE VEHICLE DEVELOPMENT: Target management, Design problem management,
Release and change management, Quality management. (9)

CUSTOMER RELEVANT COMPLETE VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS: Registrability, Total vehicle costs, Design appeal, Cabin
comfort, Infotainment, Agility, Passive safety, Theft deterrence, Reliability, Sustainability. (10)

SECONDARY COMPLETE VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS: Production Integration, Service Integration. (8)

Total L: 45
REFERENCES:
1. Weber Julian, “Automotive Development Processes", Springer, 2009.
2. Daniel Sörensen, "The Automotive Development Process", Springer, 2006.
3. John Stark, “Global Product: Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management and the Billion Customer Question”, Springer Publisher,
2007.
4. Tony Lewin, Ryan Borroff, “How to Design Cars Like a Pro”, Motor Books International, 2010.
5. Stuart Macey, Geoff Wardle, Ralph Gilles, Freeman Thomas, Gordon Murray, “H-Point: The Fundamentals of Car Design &
Packaging”, Design Studio Press, 2009.

15AE04 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

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BATTERIES: Lead acid and alkaline batteries, battery rating, battery charging characteristics, battery testing and maintenance, gel
battery. (5+3)

IGNITION SYSTEM: Battery, magneto coil ignition system, spark plug types, electronic ignition system-transistor ignition system,
capacitor discharge ignition system, distributorless ignition system and solid state ignition system. (7+3)

STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM:: Principle and construction of starter motor, working of different starter drive units. DC and
AC Generators – principle, construction and working, regulation. (8+6)

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS: Classification of sensors, sensor for speed, throttle position, exhaust oxygen level, manifold
pressure, crankshaft position, coolant temperature, exhaust temperature, air mass flow for engine application. Solenoids, stepper
motors and relay. (9+6)

ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS: Concept of an electronic engine control system, electronic fuel injection - throttle body fuel
injection, multi point fuel injection, gasoline direct injection, common rail direct injection, electronic ignition control, engine mapping,
on-board diagnostics – engine control module and power train control module. (10+6)

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LIGHTING SYSTEM: Insulated and earth return system, details of head light and side light, LED lighting system, head light dazzling
and preventive methods. Horn, wiper system and trafficator fuses, cables, connectors and selection. Multiplexing and de-
multiplexing, Immurements cluster and tell-tales. (6+6)

Total L: 45 + T: 30 = 75

REFERENCES:
1. Robert Bosch, “Bosch Automotive Electrics and Automotive Electronics: Systems and Components, Networking and Hybrid
Drive” Springer Vieweg , Plochingen, Germany, 2014.
2. William B Ribbens, “Understnading Automotive Electronics- An Engineering Persepective”, The Boulevard, Langford Lane,
Kidlington, Oxford, 2014.
3. Barry Holembeak, “Automotive Electricity and Electronics” Delmar Publishers, Clifton Park, USA, 2010.
4. James D Halderman, “Automotive Electricity and Electronics” Prentice Hall, USA, 2013.
5. Al Santini, “Automotive Electricity and Electronics” Delmar Learning, 2011.

15AE05 AUTOMOTIVE CHASSIS

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FRAME AND BODY: Introduction, Vehicle classification, frame types-conventional, integral construction – ladder chassis, sub
frames, functions and requirements, chassis lay out types, Loads acting on chassis, chassis members selection, frame materials,
types of bodies, features of body, body structural requirements ,body structural elements ,design for body bending, design for body
torsion, design for crashworthiness, design for vibration, design for vehicle and styling integration, material selection and mass
estimation in preliminary design (10)

SUSPENSION SYSTEM: Introduction, Functions, characteristics of good suspension system, suspension spring types-, types of
suspension system, dampers, types, telescopic shock absorbers, air suspension,hydroelastic suspension, hydro-pneumatic
suspension system, active suspension system. (8)

STEERING SYSTEM: Introduction, Functions and requirements, steering mechanisms, arrangement of steering system, over steer
and under steer, steering ratio calculation, steering gear box types, turning radius, centre point steering, stub axle types, Wheel
alignment, hydraulic power steering. (8)

BRAKE SYSTEM: Introduction, principle, classifications, requirements, drum brake,disc brake, stopping distance calculations,
weight transfer calculations, braking efficiency calculations, mechanical brake ,hydraulic brakes, vacuum servo brakes, air brakes,
air assisted hydraulic brakes, introduction to Anti-lock braking system. (8)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Automotive Battery-principle, types, characteristics. Ignition system-battery coil, magneto coil and
electronic ignition system. Starting system-starter motor and drive types, Alternator charging system. Lighting system, horn and
wiper system. (11)

Total L: 45
REFERENCES:
1. Heinz Heister, “Vehicle and Engine Technology”, SAE International, 1999.
2. Robert Bosch, “Automotive Electrics Automotive Electronics”, Professional Engineering Publication, 2004.
3. Robert Bosch “Automotive Hand book”, 2004.
4. Kenneth Garret T,Kenneth Newton and William Steeds,” The Motor Vehicle”, Butterworth-Heinemann Limited, 2001.
5. Anthony E S, ”Motor Automotive Technology”,Delmar Publishers,1998.
6. Donald E M,” Fundamentals of Automobile Body Structure Design” SAE International,2011.
7. James E D, “Body Repair Technology for 4-Wheelers”, Cengage Learning Yes Dee Publishing Pvt.Ltd,2009.
8. Jack Ejavec “Automotive Engineering Suspension & Steering Systems- Classroom Manual)”, Cengage Learning Yes Dee
Publishing Pvt. Ltd., 2009.

15AE51 OBJECT COMPUTING AND DATA STRUCTURES LABORATORY

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LABORATORY COMPONENT:

Object Computing (Using C++):

Implementation of the following problems:

1. Creation of class and objects.
2. Implementation of array of objects and dynamic objects.
3. Simple Arithmetic operations.
4. Implementation of Static members.

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 5. Implementation of different types of functions.
6. Creation of derived class and implementation of different visibilities and access specifiers.
7. Implementation of virtual classes and virtual functions
8. Overloading operators.
9. Overloading stream operators and creation of user manipulators.
10. Usage of file stream.

Data Structures (Using C or C++):

1. Program using arrays.

2. Representation of Sparse & dense Matrix using arrays.
3. Implementation of Stacks using array.
4. Application of Stack: Conversion of infix to postfix expression
5. Implementation of queue using array.
6. Implementation of Linked Lists: Singly linked, doubly linked and Circular lists and applications.
7. Implementation of various sorting algorithms.
Total P: 60
REFERENCES:
1. Harvey M Deitel,and Paul J Deitel, “C++ How to Program”, Prentice Hall, New Delhi, 2010.
2. Herbert Schildt, “C++ - The Complete Reference", Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2012.
3. Sahni Sartaj, "Data Structures, Algorithms and Applications in C++", Universities Press, Hyderabad, 2005.
4. Aaron M Tanenbaum, Moshe J Augenstein and Yedidyah Langsam, "Data structures using C and C++", Pearson Education,
New Delhi, 2009.
5. Mark Allen Weiss, “Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in C”, Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2007.
6. Robert L Kruse, Bruce P Leung and Clovin L Tondo, “Data Structures and Program Design in C”, Pearson Education, New
Delhi, 2009.

15AE61 INDUSTRIAL VISIT & TECHNICAL SEMINAR

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The student will make at least four one or half day Industry visits and technical presentations. The same will be assessed by a
committee appointed by the department. The students are expected to submit a report at the end of the semester covering the
various aspects of his/her presentation together with the observation in industry visits. A quiz covering the above will be held at the
end of the semester.

Total P: 30

II SEMESTER

15AE06 AUTOMOTIVE POWERTRAIN

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ENGINE: Classification, SI and CI engine operation - two stroke and four stroke engines, construction, working principle. Theoretical
and actual indicator diagrams, calculation of power, efficiency. Valve and port timing diagram, stages of combustion in SI and CI
engine, abnormal combustion, combustion chamber. (12)

FUELS, LUBRICATION AND COOLING SYSTEM: Properties of I.C. engine fuels, fuel injection system- CRDI, MPFI, lubrication
system- principle, lubricating system for petrol and diesel engines, oil pump. Cooling system - water cooled engine, air cooled
engine. (10)

CLUTCH AND GEAR BOX: Clutches - types, construction, working principle, torque calculation. Gear box - Types, construction,
function and design characteristics, gear ratio calculations. Speed and torque characteristics of power transmission system. Gear
shifting mechanisms. (10)

PROPELLER SHAFT AND FINAL DRIVE: Propeller shaft - functional and design characteristics, universal joints, slip joint. Rear
end torque and driving force. Rear axle types. Differential and final drive - purpose, principle, construction. (10)

WHEELS AND TYRES: Types of wheels and tyres, specification, materials. (3)

Total L: 45

REFERENCES:
1. Giri N K, “Automobile Mechanics”, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2006.
2. William H Crouse & Anglin D L, “Automotive Mechanics”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company, Delhi, 2006.
3. Robert Bosch “Automotive Hand book”, 2011.

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4. Kirpal Singh, “Automobile Engineering”, Vol 1 & 2, Standard Publishers Distributors, Delhi, 2011.
5. Ganesan V, “Internal Combustion Engines”, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2003.

15AE07 DYNAMICS OF ROAD VEHICLES

3003
INTRODUCTION: Earth and vehicle coordinate system. Longitudinal, lateral and vertical vehicle dynamics. Dynamic axle loads.
Road loads - Aerodynamic forces and moments, viscosity effects, separation and its control; aerodynamic lift and its control, ground
effect, styling for minimum drag. Rolling resistance, grade loads. (10)

PERFORMANCE MODE: Acceleration - Free body diagram of accelerating vehicle, maximum transferable tractive force, gradability,
Deceleration - free body diagram of decelerating vehicle, maximum decelerating rates, stopping distance, maximum braking force.
Vehicle performance. (10)

RIDE MODE: Degrees of freedom-single, two and multi degrees of freedom system, free, forced and damped vibration, model of an
automobile, magnification factor, transmissibility, vibration absorbers, pitch and bounce motion, oscillation centers, active and semi
active suspension, orthogonality of mode shapes, modal analysis. (7)

SPRING SYSTEM: Requirements, sprung mass and un-sprung mass, wheel hop, shimmy, wheel wobble, choice of suspension
spring rate, calculation of effective spring rate. Tyres - mechanics, stability of vehicle on slope, on curve and bankedroad. (6)

HANDLING MODE: Vehicle control-low speed cornering and static steering-Ackerman steering geometry, steady-state cornering -
steering factors, vehicle control parameters (under steer, neutral steer and over steer) , roll steer, compliance steer, ride steer, slip
angle steer, steady state handling-lateral acceleration gain, characteristic speed, yaw velocity gain, critical speed, effect of
brakingon vehicle handling. (12)

Total L: 45
REFERENCES:
1. Thomas D G, “Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics”, SAE USA 1992.
2. Rao S S, “Mechanical Vibrations”, Pearson Education Publication, 2009
3. Giri N K, “Automobile Mechanics”, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2006.
4. Cole D E, “Elementary Vehicle Dynamics”, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, 1972.
5. Wong J Y, “Theory of Ground Vehicles”, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1978.

15AE08 AUTOMOTIVE INSTRUMENTATION AND TESTING

3003

INSTRUMENTATION: Introduction, characteristics and calibration. (3)

WIND TUNNEL TEST: Test requirements –ground boundary simulation-wind tunnel selection and Reynolds number capability,
model requirements, model details, model mounting, test procedure. (2)

RIDE VIBRATION AND BODY TEST: Vibration measurement instrument – accelerometer and signal conditioning, graphical
presentation. Dynamic simulation sled testing, methodology, vehicle acceleration measurement and documentation. Dolly roll over
test, dolly role over fixture, photographic / video coverage, instrumentation. Vehicle roof strength test – test procedure and test
measurements. Door system crush test –procedure and measurements. (7)

FUEL CONSUMPTION TEST: Type I & II, test route selection, vehicle test speeds, cargo weights, driver selection, test data form,
calculations. Test on rough terrain, pot holes with laden and unladen conditions. (6)

SUSPENSION AND STABILITY FOR DIRECTIONAL CONTROL: Measurement of dimensional and geometric characteristics,
measurement of centre of gravity position, measurement of moments and products of inertia, measurement of suspension kinematic
characteristics, measurement of suspension elastic and coulomb friction characteristics, measurement of shock absorber
characteristics. (9)

STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM DIRECTIONAL CONTROL TEST: Analysis of constant radius test, constant steer angle test,
constant speed variable radius test, constant speed variable steer angle test, response gain test. (5)

WHEELS AND BRAKING PERFORMANCE TEST: Dynamic cornering fatigue, dynamic radial fatigue tests – procedure, bending
moment and radial load calculations. Impact test – road hazard impact test for wheel and tyre assemblies, test procedures, failure
criteria and performance criteria. Bumpers - types of tests, pendulum test, fixed collision barrier test, procedure, performance
criteria. Air and hydraulic brake test, air brake actuator, valves test, performance requirements. Parking brake – drawbar pull test,
grade holding test. (9)

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ENERGY CONSUMPTION TEST: Engine cooling fan, air conditioning and brake compressors, hydraulic pumps power
consumption. Antilock brake systems energy consumption. (4)

Total L: 45

REFERENCES:
1. Crouse W H and Anglin D L., “Automotive Mechanics”’ Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company, 2004.
2. Rangan, Mani and Sharma, “Instrumentation”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishers, New Delhi, 2004.
3. SAE Hand book, Vol. 3, SAE Publications, 2000.
4. Stockel M W, “Auto Mechanics Fundamentals”, Good Heart-Wilcox Co., Inc., 2000.
5. Jain R K “Mechanical and Industrial Measurements”, Khanna Publishers, Delhi, 1999.
6. Tim Gilles, “Automotive Service”’ Delmar Publishers, 1998.
7. Beckwith TG and Buck N L, “Mechanical Measurements”, Addition Wesley Publishing Company Limited, 1995.

15AE09 ELECTRONIC ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

3003

INTRODUCTION: Combustion flame and pressure sensing, Ignition timing, variable valve timing, variable lift control, fuel quantity,
action of governor control systems, on-board diagnostics, exhaust gas recirculation, variable displacement engine. (9)

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS: Mass air flow (MAF), exhaust gas oxygen, throttle plate angular position, crankshaft angular
position/rpm, coolant temperature, intake air temperature, manifold absolute pressure (MAP), differential exhaust gas pressure,
vehicle speed, pickups sensors, exhaust gas recirculation sensors, electric fuel pump motor characteristics, piezoelectric stack
injectors and solenoids for injection systems. (9)

ELECTRONIC DIESEL CONTROL: Comparison indirect and direct injection- mechanical and hydraulic actuated EDC - In-line fuel-
injection pumps, helix and port controlled axial piston distributor, solenoid valve control, unit injectors, common rail systems, data
processing, lambda closed loop control, torque controlled EDC systems, control and triggering of actuators. (9)

ELECTRONIC GASOLINE CONTROL: Battery ignition system-open loop and closed loop systems, mono point, multi point,
gasoline direct injection systems, air assisted systems, principles and features of Bosch jetronic systems, idle speed, knock and
spark timing control, magnetostrictive ignition, capacitor discharge ignition, solid state and transistor ignition , distributor less ignition.
(9)

DIGITAL ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: Control modes for fuel control, engine crank, engine warm-up, look-up table volumetric
efficiency, intake density and EGR volume flow rate, acceleration enrichment, deceleration leaning, Idle speed control, closed-Loop
ignition timing, spark advance correction scheme, integrated engine control system, system diagnosis, fuel injection timing, speed
density and fuel calculations, dwell calculation, injection duration calculation, diagnosing engine management system faults. (9)

Total L: 45
REFERENCES:
1. Ronald K J, “Automotive Electronics Handbook”, McGraw Hill Book Co, 1999.
2. William B R, “Understanding Automotive Electronics”, SAE Publications 2004.
3. Robert Bosch, “Diesel Engine management” Bentley Publishers, Cambridge, 2004.
4. Robert Bosch, “Gasoline Engine management” Bentley Publishers, Cambridge, 2004.
5. Tom Denton, “Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems”, Edward Amold, 2009.
6. Robert N B, “Automotive Computers and Digital Instrumentation”, Prentice Hall, 2004.
7. Alan W M B, “Vehicle Electronic Systems and Fault Diagnostics”, STS Press.

15AE10 DESIGN OF AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS

3003
INTRODUCTION: Fundamentals of designing automobiles, general layout of the automobile, types of chassis layout, various types
of frames, constructional details, materials, unitized frame body construction. (9)

ENGINE COMPONENTS: Choice of material for various engine components, design of cylinder, design of piston assembly, design
of connecting rod, design of crankshaft under bending and twisting, balancing weight calculations, design of valves, valve springs
and design of flywheel. (9)

CLUTCHES and BRAKES: Introduction-design diagrams of clutch, calculation of critical parameters of clutches, design calculation
of standard elements of friction clutches. Pressure distribution along shoe length, determining braking torque, design of drum

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brakes-internally expanding brakes, design of disc brakes. (9)

TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS: Determining main parameters of transmission, differential, axle shafts, gear box, design of universal
joint and propeller shaft, location determination of universal joint and propeller shaft. (9)

SUSPENSION, STEERING SYSTEM AND ELECTRONICS: Oscillation and smoothness of ride, fundamentals of designing and
calculating steering control linkage, steering gears, hydraulic booster. Sensors in automobiles, engine management system. (9)

Total L: 45

REFERENCES:
1. Lukin P G G and Rodionov V, “Automobile Chassis Design and Calculations”, Mir Publishers, Moscow, 1989.
2. Heinz Heisler, “Vehicle and Engine Technology”, SAE, New York, 1999.
3. Gillespie T D, “Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics”, SAE, New York, 1992.
4. Schwaller A E, “Motor Automotive Technology”, Delman Publishers, New York.
5. Steed W, “Mechanics of Road Vehicles” Illiffe Books Ltd., London,1960.
6. Giles J G, “Steering, Suspension and Tyres”, Iiiffe Book Co., London- 1988.

15AE52 AUTOMOTIVE COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING LABORATORY

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1. Modeling of Automotive Component and Assemblies
2. Analysis of Automotive Component and Assemblies
3. Simulation of Automotive Component and Assemblies

Automotive Component and Assemblies

1. Engine Components
2. Cooling System
3. Power train
4. Steering System
5. Brake System
6. Suspension System
7. Chassis Frame
8. Aerodynamic forces
9. Structural analysis
10. Safety Analysis
Total P: 60

REFERENCE:
1. Manual prepared by Department the of Automobile Engineering, 2015.

III SEMESTER

15AE71 PROJECT WORK I

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 Identification of a real life problem in thrust areas
 Developing a mathematical model for solving the above problem
 Finalisation of system requirements and specification
 Proposing different solutions for the problems based on literature survey
 Future trends in providing alternate solutions
 Consolidated report preparation of the above

Total P: 90
IV SEMESTER

15AE72 PROJECT WORK II

0 0 28 14
The project work involves the following:
 Preparing a project brief proposal including
 Problem identification
 A statement of system / process specification proposed to be developed (Block diagram / concept tree)
 List of possible solutions including alternative and constraints

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  Cost benefit analysis
 Time Line of activities
 A report highlighting the design finalization (based on functional requirements & standards (if any))
 A presentation including the following:
 Implementation Phase (Hardware / Software / both)
 Testing & Validation of the developed system
 Learning in the Project
 Consolidated project report preparation

Total P: 420

ELECTIVE THEORY COURSES

15AE21 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS

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INTRODUCTION: Embedded Systems Definition - Components of embedded systems - Hardware Module - Microprocessor,
microcontrollers, on-chip peripherals - Program memory(PM), Data memory (DM), parallel port structures, timer, input capture &
output compare units, ADC, PWM. (8+3)

EMBEDDED RTOS: Comparison of conventional OS with RTOS. Tasks & task states (Pre-emptive & Non-pre-emptive, scheduler,
interrupt – Interrupt latency and context switch latency) – Task, multi-tasking, task synchronization, inter-task communication,
shared data problem and its prevention - Features of a typical embedded RTOS (µC/OS-II). (8+3)

INTEGRATED SYSTEMS: Introduction to an embedded board, Software module - IDE- Getting Started - Creating new project,
creating new files, adding files to project, compile, build, debug and simulation of a project. Embedded system programming - Up-
loaders, ISP, ROM emulators, in-circuit emulators. Debug Interfaces - BDM and JTAG. (8+3)

COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS: Introduction to control networking – Communication protocols in embedded systems – SPI, I2C,
USB. Vehicle communication protocols – Introduction to CAN, LIN, FLEXRAY, MOST, KWP2000. (6+2)

AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS: Engine management systems – Gasoline / diesel systems, Various sensors used in system –
Electronic transmission control vehicle safety system – Electronic control of braking and traction. (7+2)

ADVANCED APPLICATIONS: Body electronics – Infotainment systems – Navigation systems – System level tests – Software
calibration using engine and vehicle dynamometers – Environmental tests for electronic control unit - Application of Control
elements and control methodology in automotive System. (8+2)

Total L: 45 + T: 15 = 60

REFERENCES:
1. Denton T , “Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems”, Elsevier Jordan Hill, Oxford, 2010.
2. BOSCH Automotive Handbook, Bentley Publications, Massachusetts Avenue, London, 2010.
3. Knowles D, “Automotive Electronic and Computer Controlled Lgnition Systems”, Prentice Hall Publications, New Jersey, 2009.
4. Joerg Schaeuffele and Thomas Zurawka, “Automotive Software Engineering – Principles, Processes, Methods and Tools”,
SAE. International Publication, 2005.
5. Ronald K J, “Automotive Electronics Handbook”, McGraw Hill Publications, Columbus, 2009.
6. Nicholas Navit, “Automotive Embedded System Handbook”, CRC Press Publications, New Delhi, 2008.

15AE22 MODELING OF DYNAMIC SYSTEMS

3003
MATHEMATICAL MODELS OF PHYSICAL SYSTEMS: Introduction to control systems, differential equations of physical systems,
dynamics of robotic mechanisms, transfer functions, block diagram algebra, signal flow graphs. (7)

FEEDBACK CHARACTERISTICS OF CONTROL SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS: Feedback and non-feedback systems,
reduction of parameter variations, control over system dynamics, control of the effects of disturbance signals, linearizing effect,
regenerative feedback ,Linear approximation of non-linear systems, stepper motors, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems. (9)

TIME RESPONSE ANALYSIS AND STABILITY IN TIME DOMAIN: Standard test signals, time response of first-order systems,
time response of second-order systems, steady-state errors and error constants, effect of adding a zero to a system, design
specifications of second-order systems, design considerations for higher-order system, performance indices, robotic control
systems, state variable analysis, approximation of higher-order systems by lower order systems, concept of stability, necessary
conditions, Routh stability criterion, relative stability analysis . (9)

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FREQUENCY RESPONSE ANALYSIS AND STABILITY IN FREQUENCY DOMAIN: Correlation between time and frequency
response, polar plots, bode plots, all-pass and minimum-phase systems, experimental determination of transfer functions, log-
magnitude versus phase plots, Nyquist stability criterion, assessment of relative stability, closed loop frequency response, sensitivity
analysis. (9)

INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN: Preliminary considerations, realization of basic compensators, cascade compensation in time
domain and frequency domain, feedback compensation, robust control system design. (5)

STATE VARIABLE ANALYSIS AND DESIGN: Concepts of state, state variables and state model, state models for linear-
continuous-time systems, state variables and linear discrete-time systems, solutions of state equations, concepts of controllability
and observability, pole placement by state feedback. (6)

Total L: 45

REFERENCES:
1. Nagrath I J and Gopal M, “Control Systems Engineering”, New Age International Publishers, 2012.
2. Okata K, “Modern Control Engineering”, Pearson/Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2012.
3. Gopal M, "Control Systems – Principles and Design", Tata McGraw Hill Co. Ltd., 2011.
4. Norman S Nise, “Control System Engineering”, John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2013.
5. Stanislaw H Zak, “Systems and Control”, Oxford University Press Inc., 2010.

15AE23 AUTOMOTIVE INFOTRONICS

3003
INTRODUCTION: Driver information, driver perception, driver convenience, driver monitoring, general vehicle control, longitudinal
and lateral control, collision avoidance and vehicle monitoring. (9)

TELEMATICS: Global positioning system, geographical information systems, navigation system, architecture, automotive vision
system and road recognition. (9)

SAFETY SYSTEMS: Active and passive safety, airbags, seat belt tightening system, forward collision warning systems, child lock,
anti lock braking systems, EBD, ESP, traction control system and lane departure warning system. (9)

COMFORT SYSTEMS: Adaptive cruise control system, active suspension system, power steering, collapsible and tiltable steering
column and power windows, Adaptive lighting system. (9)

SECURITY SYSTEMS: Anti theft technologies – mechanical, electromechanical and electronic immobilizers, alarm system, stolen
vehicle tracking system, remote keyless entry, smart card system and number plate coding. (9)

Total L: 45
REFERENCES:
1. Ljubo Vlacic, Michel Parent and Fumio Harashima, “Intelligent Vehicle Technologies”, Butterworth-Heinemann publications,
Oxford, 2001.
2. Robert Bosch, “Automotive Hand Book”, SAE, 2000.
3. Ronald K Jurgen, “Navigation and Intelligent Transportation Systems – Progress in Technology”, Automotive Electronics
Series, SAE, USA, 1998.
4. William B R, “Understanding Automotive Electronics”, Butter worth Heinemann Woburn, 1998.
5. Bechhold, “Understanding Automotive Electronics”, SAE, 1998.
6. Allan W M B, “Automotive Computer Controlled Systems”, Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann ,2011.

15AE24 AUTOMOTIVE ERGONOMICS AND SAFETY

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INTRODUCTION: Definition, human technological system, multidisciplinary engineering approach, human – machine system,
manual, mechanical, automated system, human system reliability, conceptual design, advanced development, detailed design and
development, human system modeling. (6)

INPUT: Input and processing, text, graphics, symbols, codes, visual display of dynamic information, auditory, tactual, displays,
speech communications. (3)

BIOMECHANICS : Biostatic mechanics, statics of rigid bodies, upper extremity of hand, lower extremity and foot, bending, lifting
and carrying, biodynamic mechanics, human body kinematics, kinetics, impact and collision. (4)

BIOTHERMODYNAMICS AND BIOENERGITICS: Bio-thermal fundamentals, human operator heat transfer, human system
bioenergetics, thermoregulatory physiology, human operator thermo regularity, passive operator, active operator, heat stress. (5)

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VEHICLE ERGONOMICS: Introduction, seating dimensions, interior ergonomics, ergonomics system design, seat comfort,
suspension seats, split frame seating, back passion reducers, dash board instruments, electronic displays, commercial vehicle cabin
ergonomics, mechanical package layout, goods vehicle layout. (10)

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Illumination, heat ventilation and air conditioning, noise, motion, speed and acceleration, sound,
vibration. (7)

HUMAN FACTORS APPLICATIONS: Human error, accidents, human factors and the automobile, organizational and social
aspects, steps according to ISO/DIS6385, OSHA’s approach, virtual environments. (5)

SAFETY: Seat belt, air bag, collapsible steering, warning systems, ABS braking system, collision safety systems, global safety
standards in automotive applications. (5)

Total L: 45

REFERENCES:
1. Bridger R S, “Introduction to Ergonomics”, Taylor and Francis, London, 2003.
2. Chandler Allen Phillips, “Human Factors Engineering”, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2000.
3. Martin Helandar, “A Guide to Ergonomics of Manufacturing”, Taylor and Francis, 1996.
4. Mark S S, “Human Factors in Engineering and Design”, McGraw Hill, New York, 1993.
5. John Fenton, “Hand Book of Automotive Power Train and Chassis Design”, SAE, 1998.

15AE25 MECHATRONICS SYSTEM DESIGN

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MODELING AND SIMULATION: Definition, Key elements, mechatronics approach for Design process, analogy approach of
modeling, block diagram approach of modeling, simulation, software and hardware in loop simulation. (3)

SENSORS AND TRANSDUCERS: Sensors for motion and position measurement, force, torque, tactile, temperature sensors,
ultrasonic sensors, magnetostrictive sensors. (4)

ACTUATORS FOR MECHATRONICS SYSTEM: Types of actuators and their working principles, control valves, direction, pressure
and flow, comparison of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical actuators, proportional pressure and flow valves. (5)

AUTOMATION SYSTEM DESIGN: Pneumatic elements, proportional pressure and flow control valves, electro pneumatic system,
circuit design, examples, hydraulic elements, electro hydraulic system, circuit design, examples, cascade and Karnaugh Veitch Map
methods. (9)

CONTROL SYSTEMS: Sequence control and programmable controllers, logic control and sequencing elements, ladder diagram,
PLC, Programming the PLC. (6)

REAL TIME INTERFACING: Introduction of data acquisition and control system, overview of I/O process, interfacing of various
sensors, Stepper Motor with PC, Virtual instrumentation. (7)

ADVANCED APPLICATIONS: Sensors for condition monitoring, mechatronic control in automated manufacturing, microsensors,
case studies. (4)

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND DESIGN: Traditional Vs mechatronics approach – integrated product design. Mechanisms – load
conditions, design, flexibility, modeling and simulation. Structures – load conditions, environmental isolation, modeling. Man-
machine interface –industrial design and ergonomics, information transfer, safety. Bond Graph Technique, case studies of
Mechatronics systems. (7)

Total L: 45

REFERENCES:
1. Sanjay Gupta and Joseoh John, “Virtual Instrumentation using Lab VIEW”, Tata McGraw Hill, 2005.
2. HMT, “Mechatronics”, Tata McGraw Hill publishing company, NewDelhi,2003.
3. Devdas shetty and Richard A K, “Mechatronics System Design”, PWS Publishing Company, USA, 2005
4. Sabrie soloman, “Sensors and Control Systems in Manufacturing”, McGraw Hill, 2006.
5. Bradley D A, Dawson.D, Buru N C and Loader.A.J., “Mechatronics”, Chapman and Hall, 2003
6. Peter Rohner and Gordron Smith, “Pneumatic Control for Industrial Automation”, John Wiley and Sons, 2007.

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 15AE26 AUTOMOTIVE EMBEDDED SYSTEMS
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INTRODUCTION: Challenges, Requirements, Specifications, Processor embedded into a system, Embedded hardware units and
devices, Embedded software, Design process, Classification. (7)

MICROCONTROLLER: Architecture, Registers, Addressing modes, Interrupts, Port structure, Timer blocks and applications,
Temperature control and stepper motor speed control, Automotive microcontrollers-an overview. (8)

INTERFACING: Basic concepts of I/O, I/O mapping and memory mapping, port structure, Interrupts, multiple interrupt processing.
Applications-seven segment display interface, keyboard interface, Introduction to RISC, CISC. (7)

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND DEBUGGING: Introduction to assembler, Compiler, Cross-compiler, Linker, Integrated
development environment, Debugging strategies, Simulators, Emulators, Logic analyzers. (8)

IDE ENVIRONMENT: Introduction to integrated development environment (IDE), creating new project, creating new file, adding
files to project, options for target, compile and building project, simulation and debugging, set breakpoints, monitor on-chip
peripherals using simulators, study of example programs. (7)

INTELLIGENT AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS: Vision system - Driver assistance in highway, urban traffic and object recognition, Radio
communication system, GPS, Adaptive cruise control. Adaptive lighting system, Vehicle to vehicle communication. Automotive wiper
systems. (8)

Total L: 45

REFERENCES:
1. Ljubo Vlacic, Michel Parent and Furnio Harshima, “Intelligent Vehicle Technologies: Theory and Applications”, Butterworth-
Heinemann publications, 2001.
2. Navet and Francoise Simonot-Lion, “Automotive Embedded Systems Handbook”, CRC Press, USA, 2008
3. David E S, “An Embedded Software Primer”, Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2009.
4. Sriram V I and Pankaj Gupta, “Embedded Real-Time Systems Programming”, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2011.
5. Rajkamal, “Embedded Systems”, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2010.

15AE31 SIMULATION OF IC ENGINES

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INTRODUCTION: Simulation, advantages of computer simulation, step – by – step approach, reactive processes, heat of reaction,
measurement of URP, measurement of HRP.. (5)

COMBUSTION STOICHIOMETRY: Combustion equation for hydrocarbon fuels – minimum air required for combustion – excess air
supplied, conversion of volumetric analysis to mass analysis. (8)

ADIABATIC FLAME TEMPERATURE: Complete combustion C/H/N/O/ systems, constant – volume adiabatic combustion, constant
– pressure adiabatic combustion, calculation of adiabatic flame temperature, isentropic changes of state. (10)

SIMULATION: SI & CI engine simulation – air standard cycle, fuel-air cycle, progressive combustion cycle and actual cycle
simulation – part throttle, full throttle and supercharged conditions. (11)

SIMULATION OF NEW ENGINE CONCEPTS: Dual fuel engine, low heat rejection engine, lean burn engine, variable compression
ratio engine, homogeneously charged compression ignition engine, controlled auto ignition engine. (11)

Total L: 45

REFERENCES:
1. Ganesan V, “Computer Simulation of spark ignition engine process“, Universities Press (I) Ltd, Hyderabad, 2001.
2. Ferguson C R, Kirkpatrick A T, “Internal Combustion Engines- Applied Thermosciences”, Wiley, New York, 2001.
3. Ganesan V, “Computer Simulation of compression ignition engine process”, University Press (I) Ltd, Hyderabad, 1996.
4. Ramoss A L, "Modeling of Internal Combustion Engines Processes", McGraw Hill Publishing Co., 1992.
5. Ashley Campbell, "Thermodynamic analysis of combustion engines", John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1986.

15AE32 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS FOR AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS

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INTRODUCTION: Historical background, Concept of finite element method, boundary, initial and eigen value problems, Finite
element formulation starting from governing differential equations – Weighted residual method, Finite element formulation based on

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stationary of a functional. Review of static analysis using 1D elements. (8)

STATIC ANALYSIS USING 2D AND 3D ELEMENTS: Triangular and quadrilateral elements, Isoparametric formulation, problems
using 2D elements, shape functions for axisymmetric and 3D elements, shape functions for higher order elements. Introduction to
plates and shells. (9)

DYNAMIC ANALYSIS:Equations of motion for dynamic problems. Consistent and lumped mass matrices. Formulation of element
mass matrices. Free vibration problem formulation, Solution of Eigen value problems using 1D elements, Time dependent one-
dimensional bar analysis. (8)

HEAT TRANSFER ANALYSIS: Basic differential equations of heat transfer, one dimensional and two dimensional finite element
formulation using variational and Galerkin’s method, one dimensional steady state heat transfer problems involving conduction and
convection. Analysis of tapered fin, Formulation of thermal stress problems and examples, transient thermal analysis. (10)

NON-LINEAR ANALYSIS: Introduction, Non-linear differential equation, Solution procedures for non-linear problems, Linearization
and directional derivative, Material non-linearity-analysis of axially loaded bars, Geometric non-linearity-Basic continuum mechanics
concepts, Governing differential equations and weak forms, Introduction to contact problems. (10)

Total L: 45

REFERENCES:
1. Logan D L, “A First Course in the Finite Element Method”, Thomson Learning, 2007.
2. Chandrupatla T R and Belegundu A D, “Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering”, Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2007.
3. Rao S S, “The Finite Element Method in Engineering”, Elsevier, 2005.
4. Rene De Borst, Mike Crisfield, Joris Remmers, Clemens Verhoosel, Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Solids and
Structures, Wiley, 2012
5. Rajasekaran S, “Finite Element Analysis in Engineering Design”, S Chand, 2008.

15AE33 SKETCHING AND GEOMETRIC MODELING FOR AUTOMOTIVE STYLING

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INTRODUCTION: Drawing in product design, drawing by hand, drawing by computer, mass production, geometric versus
naturalistic drawing, modernist design. Basic drawing skills - Perspectives, metric projections, spherical projections, orthographic
projections, sections and scrap views. (9)

COMPUTER SYSTEMS: The computer processor, system software, the central processing unit, memory, frame buffers, display,
input devices, hardcopy output, 3D output devices, networking, healthy and safety. Concept design - Satisfying the client, sketch,
schematic, evaluating the design, 3D modeling concepts, hybrid approach, commercial computer solutions, drawing in space,
creating organic forms. (9)

PRESENTATION DRAWING AND VISUALS: From watercolor washes to markers, painting by numbers, the art of design, visual
tricks, making marker drawing, 2D computer programs: paint and vector, 3D computer aided styling (CAS), creating virtual reality,
shading a computer model, ray tracing and radiosity, adding texture, fractals and commercial modelers. (9)

FROM GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS DRAWING TO PRODUCTION: Technical production documentation, the general
arrangement drawing, drafting standards, computer aided drafting, geometric constructions, controlling curves, parametric design,
CAD data - Exchange standards and all change in the CAD market. (9)

TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATION: Art of technical illustration, techniques of technical illustration, thick and thin lines, sections,
cutaways and ghosting, photo-tracing, annotation and labeling, computer aided illustration, interactive technical illustration and
commercial solutions. (9)

Total L: 45
REFERENCES:
1. Alan Pipes, “Drawing for Designers”, Laurence King Publishing, 2007.
2. Erik Olofsson, Klara Sjölén, “Design Sketching”, Keeos Design Books AB, 2005.
3. Tony Lewin, Ryan Borroff, “How to Design Cars Like a Pro”, Motor Books International, 2010.
4. Stuart Macey, Geoff Wardle, Ralph Gilles, Freeman Thomas, Gordon Murray, “H-Point: The Fundamentals of Car Design &
Packaging”, Design Studio Press, 2009.
5. Thom Taylor, “How to Draw Cars Like a Pro”, Motor Books International, 2006.

15AE34 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS

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INTRODUCTION: Basic concepts of fluid flow-derivation of the governing equations, conservation of mass, momentum and
energy. Mathematical classification of flow - hyperbolic, parabolic, elliptic and mixed flow types. (7)

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DISCRETISATION: Finite difference method - forward, backward and central difference schemes, explicit and implicit methods.
Properties of numerical solution methods - stability analysis, error estimation, difference between the FDM and FVM methods. (10)

GRID GENERATION: Choice of grid, grid oriented velocity components, Cartesian velocity components, staggered and collocated
arrangements, adaptive grids. (8)

CFD TECHNIQUES: Lax - Wendroff technique - MacCormack’s technique, relaxation technique. Artificial viscosity, ADI technique,
Pressure correction technique, SIMPLE algorithm. Upwind schemes - flux vector splitting. (10)

TURBULENCE MODELING: Turbulence energy equation- one-equation model, the k-ω model, the k- ε model. Practical problem
solving using CFD packages. (10)

Total L: 45

REFERENCES:
1. Muralidhar K and Sundararajan T, “Computational Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer”, Narosa Publications, New Delhi, 2003.
2. Chung T J, “Computational Fluid Dynamics”, Cambridge University Press, London, 2002.
3. Versteeg H K and Malalasekara W, “An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics - The Finite Volume Method', Longman,
1995.
4. John D A, “Computational Fluid Dynamics – The Basics with Applications”, McGraw Hill, New York, 1995.
5. David C W, “Turbulence Modeling for CFD”, DCW Industries, 1993.

15AE35 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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CONCEPT: Principles of automatic transmission, advantages, limitations, types - Mechanical, hydrodynamic, hydro mechanical,
hydro static and electric. (2)

MECHANICAL: Principle of centrifugal clutches, comparison between conventional and centrifugal clutches, centrifugal clutches
used in two wheelers, over drives – Principle, operation, types, advantages and limitations. (7)

HYDRODYNAMIC DRIVES: Principle of fluid coupling, construction, operation and characteristics, fluid coupling with conventional
gear boxes. Introduction to torque converters, comparison between fluid coupling and torque converters, performance
characteristics, slip, principles of torque multiplication, types of torque converters. (9)

HYDRO-MECHANICAL DRIVES: Major components, principle of planetary gear trains, actuating mechanism, controls system –
Types - Manual, governor, throttle and hydraulic control systems. Principle of automatic gear shifting. Positive displacement pumps,
automatic variable displacement pump. Typical automatic transmissions. (9)

HYDROSTATIC DRIVES: Principles of hydrostatic drives, different systems of hydrostatic drives, constant displacement pump and
constant displacement motor, variable displacement pump and constant displacement motor, constant displacement pump and
variable displacement motor, variable displacement pump and variable displacement motor, applications, plunger type pump and
plunger type motor, advantages and limitations, typical hydrostatic drives. (9)
ELECTRIC DRIVES: Early Ward Leonard control system - Main features, generator, merits, reverse motion, modified Ward
Leonard control system - Main features, modifications. Modern electric drives - Main features, performance characteristics,
advantages and limitations. (9)

Total L: 45

REFERENCES:
1. Jack Erjavec, “Automatic Transmissions”, Cengage Learning Yes Dee Publishing Pvt. Ltd, 2009.
2. Heinz Heisler, “Advanced Vehicle Technology”, SAE, 2002.
3. Theraja B L, “Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering and Electronics”, S Chand & Company Ltd, 2009.
4. Mathias F B, “Automatic Transmission”, Prentice Hall, 1998.
5. John J P and Tyler G H, “Industrial Hydraulics”, MGH Published, 1980.

15AE36 DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY

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PROCESS CAPABILITY AND TOLERANCES: Geometric tolerances: applications, geometric tolerancing for manufacture as per
Indian Standards and ASME Y 14.5 standard, surface finish, review of relationship between attainable tolerance grades and
different machining processes. Process capability, mean, process capability metrics, Cp, Cpk, cost aspects. Tolerances: Limits and
Fits, tolerance Chains and identification of functionally important dimensions, Statistical tolerance indication in mechanical drawings
population parameter zone in the µ, σ plane defined using Cp, Cpk. (5)

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TOLERANCE STACK UP ANALYSIS: Dimensional chain analysis-equivalent tolerances method, equivalent standard tolerance
grade method, equivalent influence method. (3)

SELECTIVE ASSEMBLY: Interchangeable part manufacture and selective assembly. Deciding the number of groups- Model-I:
Group tolerances of mating parts equal; Model-II: total and group tolerances of shaft equal. Control of axial play - introducing
secondary machining operations, laminated shims, selective assembly, examples. (6)

DATUM SYSTEMS AND FIXTURE DESIGN: Degrees of freedom, grouped datum systems - different types, two and three mutually
perpendicular grouped datum planes; Grouped datum system with spigot and recess, pin and hole; Grouped datum system with
spigot and recess pair and tongue - slot pair - computation of translational and rotational accuracy, geometric analysis and
applications. (5)

TRUE POSITION THEORY: Comparison between co-ordinate and convention method of feature location, tolerancing and true
position tolerancing, virtual size concept, floating and fixed fasteners, projected tolerance zone, zero true position tolerance,
compound assembly. (6)

FUNCTIONAL INSPECTION TECHNIQUES: Functional inspection techniques using CMM, optical comparators and paper layout
gauging, gauge repeatability and reproducibility (GR & R) calculations. (2)

FORM DESIGN OF CASTINGS, WELDMENTS AND SHEET METAL COMPONENTS: Redesign of castings based on parting line
considerations, minimising core requirements, redesigning cast members using weldments, form design aspects of sheet metal
components. (5)

TOLERANCE CHARTING TECHNIQUE: Operation sequence for typical shaft type of components. Preparation of process drawings
for different operations, tolerance worksheets and centrality analysis, examples. (7)

REDESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE: Design features to facilitate machining: datum features - functional and manufacturing.
Component design - machining considerations, redesign for manufacture, examples. (4)

DESIGN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT: Introduction-environmental objectives-global issues-regional and local issues-basic DFE
methods-design guidelines-example application. (2)

DFMA TOOLS: Rules and methodologies used to design components for manual, automatic and flexible assembly, traditional
design and manufacture Vs concurrent engineering, DFA index, poka-yoke, lean principles, six sigma concepts, DFMA as the tool
for concurrent engineering, three DFMA criteria for retaining components for redesign of a product; design for manual assembly;
design for automatic assembly; computer-aided design for assembly using software. (Self study)

TUTORIAL COMPONENT:
1. Process Capability study of shaft manufacturing – Calculation of Cp and Cpk
2. Tolerance stack up analysis on a mechanical assembly – Estimation of critical dimension in a pump assembly using sure fit law
and normal law.
3. Control of radial play in an assembly of bush and pin using the principles of Selective Assembly – Grouping of bushes and
pins.
4. Control of axial play in a mechanical assembly using the principles of Selective Assembly – Grouping of gaps and washers,
choosing the right washer for a given assembly.
5. Experimental determination of location accuracies of a datum system and comparing with the theoretical results.
6. Experiment using Floating and Fixed fastener assemblies.
7. Inspection of components using plug, ring and functional gauges.
8. Preparation of Operation Sequence of engineering components like shafts and Identification of functional and manufacturing
datum on them.
9. Centrality analysis on a prismatic component using Vernier Calipers
Total L: 45 + T: 30 = 75

REFERENCES:
1. Harry Peck, "Designing for Manufacture", Pitman Publications, 1983.
2. Matousek, "Engineering Design - A Systematic Approach", Blackie and Son Ltd., London, 1974.
3. Spotts M F, "Dimensioning and Tolerance for Quantity Production", Prentice Hall Inc., 1983.
4. Oliver R W, "Tolerance Control in Design and Manufacturing" Industrial Press Inc., New York, 1967.
5. Boothroyd G, Dewhurst P and Knight W, “Product Design for Manufacture and Assembly”, Marcell Dekker.
6. Graedel Tand Allen by B, “Design for the Environment Angle Wood Cliff”, Prentice Hall, Reason Publications, 1996.

15AE37 AUTOMOTIVE MATERIALS

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INTRODUCTION: Metals, ceramics, glasses, elastomers, polymers, composites, smart materials, members of each class, MEMS,
nano science materials, and shape memory alloys. Properties of engineering materials - mechanical, thermal, wear, corrosion /

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oxidation. Materials for automobile industry – auto body, engine components and other accessories. Materials for intelligent
system. (9)

FERROUS ALLOYS: Iron carbon phase diagram. Steels – effects of alloying elements, types of steels, composition, structure and
properties. Cast Iron – effects of alloying elements, types of cast iron, properties, structures, compositions and applications.
Castability, formability, machinability, hardenability and weldability of the ferrous materials. Stainless steels, high temperature steels
and super alloys.
(10)

NON FERROUS ALLOYS: Alloys of copper, aluminium, nickel, magnesium, titanium, lead, tin, zinc - compositions, heat
treatments, structures, properties, applications, castability, formability, machinability, hardenability and weldability. (7)

COMPOSITES: Types of composites, volume fraction - lamellar composites production and properties of whiskers of silicon carbide,
graphite, fibres of zirconia, alumina and boron nitride - metal filaments - boron filaments - glass fibres applications. (7)

MATERIAL PROPERTY CHARTS AND MATERIAL SELECTION: Modulus - density, strength – density, modulus – strength,
specific stiffness and specific strength, fracture toughness, modulus fracture etc. Selection strategy, property limits and material
indices, function objectives and constraints, performance maximizing criteria. Shape factors, elastic extrusion, elastic body and
twisting, failure, bending and twisting, axial loading and column buckling, efficiency of standard sections, material limits for shape
factors, microscopic shape and shape factors. . (12)

Total L: 45

REFERENCES:
1. Michael F Ashby, “Materials Selection in Mechanical Design”, Butterworth Heinemann, 2005.
2. Myer Kutz, “Handbook of Materials Selection” , John Wiley and Sons, New York, 2002.
3. Daniel Yesudian C, “Materials Science and Metallurgy”, Scitech Publications (India), 2004.
4. Van Vlack L H, "Elements of Materials Science and Engineering", Addison wesley, New York, 1991.
5. Guy A G, “Elements of Physical Metallurgy", Oxford & IBH Pub. Co., 1990.

15AE41 ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES

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ELECTRIC VEHICLES: Electric vehicle layout, performance of electric vehicles – traction motor characteristics, tractive effort,
transmission requirements, vehicle performance, energy consumption, advantage and limitations, specifications, system
components, electronic control system, safety and challenges in electric vehicles. (9)

HYBRID VEHICLES: Concepts of hybrid electric drive train, types, architecture of series and parallel hybrid electric drivetrain,
merits and demerits, hybrid electric drive train design, mild and full hybrids, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and range extended
hybrid electric vehicles. (9)

ELECTRIC PROPULSION SYSTEMS: DC motors, AC motors, permanent magnet motors, brushless DC and reluctance motors,
characteristics and regenerative braking. (9)

MOTOR CONTROLLERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMS: Control system principles, speed and torque control –DC motors and AC
motors. (9)

ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES: Electromechanical batteries- types of batteries –lead acid batteries, nickel based batteries, lithium
based batteries, electrochemical reactions, thermodynamic voltage, specific energy, specific power, energy efficiency and ultra-
capacitors. (9)

Total L: 45

REFERENCES:
1. Jack Erjavec and Jeff Arias, “Hybrid, Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles”, Cengage Learning, 2012.
2. Seref Soylu “Electric Vehicles - The Benefits and Barriers”, InTech Publishers, Croatia, 2011.
3. Iqbal Husain, “Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Design Fundamentals, CRC Press, New York, 2011.
4. Jack Erjavec and Jeff Arias, “Alternative Fuel Technology – Electric, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Vehicles”, Cengage Learning Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi, 2007
5. Mehrdad Ehsani, Yimin Gao, sebastien E. Gay and Ali Emadi, “Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles:
Fundamentals, Theory and Design”, CRC Press, 2009.
6. Seth Leitman, “Build Your Own Electric Vehicle” MC Graw hill, NewYork, USA 2013.

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 15AE42 ELECTRIC DRIVES AND CONTROLS FOR ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLES
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MOTOR AND DEVICE CHARACTERISTICS: Review of motor principles, motor load dynamics, starting, braking & speed control of
dc and ac motors- power semiconductor SCRs, IGBTs and MOSFETs (9)

ELECTRIC DRIVE CONCEPTS: Basic drive, choice of electric drives, advantages, nature and classification of drives, control and
stability of electric drives, feed back control of drives, thermal effects in electrical machines, selection of motor and rating. (9)

DC DRIVES: Transient analysis of separately excited dc motors, converter - single phase uncontrolled, half and fully controlled
rectifiers, chopper control, closed loop control of solid state DC drives. (9)

AC DRIVES: Operation of induction and induction motor, direct torque and flux control of induction motor drives, starting methods
and speed control of single phase induction motors, self controlled synchronous motor drive, selection of motor and rating vector
control of synchronous motor. (9)

DRIVES FOR SPECIAL ELECTRICAL MACHINES: Drives for variable reluctance motors, microprocessor/ microcontroller –gate
trigger signal generation applications to special electrical machines, switched reluctance motor drives, brushless DC motor drives,
permanent magnet drives. (9)

Total L: 45

REFERENCES:
1. Gopal K D, “Fundamentals of Electric Drives”, Narosa Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., 2011.
2. Pillai S K, “A first course on Electrical Drives”, Wiley Eastern Ltd, Bombay 2011.
3. Ali Elamadi, “Handbook Automotive Power Electronics and Drives”, CRC publishers, 2012.
4. Bimal K Bose, “Modern Power Electronics and Drives”, Elsevier publishers, Butterworth Hinnemann, 2012.
5. Krishnan R, “Permanent Magnet synchronous and Brushless DC Motor Drives”, CRC Publishers, 2010.
6. Krishnan R, “Switched Reluctance Motor Drives: Modeling, Simulation, Analysis, Design and Applications”, CRCPublishers,
2012.

15AE43 ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND TECHNOLOGIES

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GASEOUS FUELS: Properties, composition, production, storage, engine modifications, combustion, performance and emission
characteristics in SI and CI engines, advantages and disadvantages of CNG, HCNG, LPG and hydrogen. (9)

ALCOHOL FUELS: Properties, composition, production, storage, engine modifications, blends, combustion, performance and
emission characteristics in SI and CI engines, advantages and disadvantages of methanol ethanol, butanol, DME and DEE. (9)

BIO-FUELS: Properties, composition, production, engine modifications, treatment, blends, performance and emission
characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of straight vegetable oils, bio-diesel and biogas. (9)

SOLAR TECHNOLOGY: Fundamentals of solar energy conversion, solar cells, optical engineering, photoelectrochemical cells,
thermoelectric generators, energy storage, distribution systems, design of solar panels for automobiles and cost analysis. (9)

FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY: Fuel cell thermodynamics, operating principle, fuel cell technologies, fuel cell performance
characteristics, fuel reforming and fuel cells for automotive applications. (9)

Total L: 45

REFERENCES:
1. Thipse S S, “Alternate Fuels – Concepts, Technologies and Developments”, Jaico Publishing House, New Delhi, 2010.
2. Jack Erjavec and Jeff Arias, “Alternative Fuel Technology – Electric, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Vehicles”, Cengage Learning Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi, 2007.
3. Fuel Cells for automotive applications – professional engineering publishing, UK, 2004.
4. Mehrdad Ehsani, Yimin Gao, sebastien E. Gay and Ali Emadi, “Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles:
Fundamentals, Theory and Design”, CRC Press, 2005.
5. Matthew M M, “Fuel Cell Engines”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New Jersey, 2008.

15AE46 EMISSION, NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS CONTROL

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EMISSIONS FROM SI AND CI ENGINES: Emission formation in SI and CI engines – factors influencing emission, effect of pollution
on environment and human health. Emission norms - EURO & Bharat norms, emission test cycles - Effect of fuel properties and
additives on emissions, use of alternate fuels. (9)

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EMISSION MEASUREMENT: NDIR analyzer, flame ionization detectors, chemiliuminescent analyzer, smoke meters, gas
chromatograph. (5)

EMISSION CONTROL TECHNIQUES: Crank case emission control, fuel evaporation & control, EGR, intake temp control, catalytic
converters. Particulate traps. (7)

NOISE AND NOISE CONTROL: Sound wave –properties, propagation, noise measuring instruments, control of air borne noise -
use of noise absorber, barrier, different materials, criteria for the selection of materials, control of in cabin noise- damping materials
for hood liner and head liner, evaluation of natural frequencies of critical members, resonance, ill effects of resonance. sound
isolation- machine enclosures, silencers and mufflers. (12)

VIBRATION MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL: Measurement of vibration, FFT analyzer. Methods of vibration control -excitation
reduction at source, balancing of rigid, flexible and variable mass rotors. Dynamic properties and selection of structural materials-
viscoelastic polymers, vibration absorbers- tuned absorber, tuned and damped absorber (qualitative treatment only), untuned
viscous damper, vibration isolation. (12)

Total L: 45

REFERENCES:
1. Barry Hollembeak, “Automotive Technology (Fuels and Emissions)”, Cengage Learning Yes Dee Publishing Pvt. Ltd, 2011.
2. John Fenton, “Handbook of Automotive Power Train and Chassis Design”, Sae 1998.
3. Rao S S, "Mechanical Vibrations", Addison Wesley Longman, New Delhi, 1995.
4. Heinz Heisler, “Advanced Engine Technology”, SAE 1995.
5. Seto, “Mechanical Vibrations ", Schaum Outline Series, McGraw Hill Book Company, New York, 1990.
6. Thomson W T, "Theory of Vibration with Applications", CBS Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, 1990.

15AE47 AERODYNAMICS OF ROAD VEHICLES

3003
INTRODUCTION: Scope, historical developments, fundamentals of fluid mechanics, flow phenomenon related to vehicles, external
and Internal flow problem, resistance to vehicle motion, performance, fuel consumption and performance potential of vehicle
aerodynamics, engine cooling requirement, air flow to passenger compartment, duct for air conditioning, cooling of transverse
engine and rear engine. (9)

AERODYNAMIC DRAG OF CARS: Cars as a bluff body, flow field around car, drag force, types of drag force, analysis of
aerodynamic drag, drag coefficient of cars, strategies for aerodynamic development, low drag profiles. (8)

SHAPE OPTIMIZATION OF CARS: Front end modification, front and rear wind shield angle, boat tailing, hatch back, fast back and
square back, dust flow patterns at the rear, effects of gap configuration, effect of fasteners. (9)

VEHICLE HANDLING: Origin of forces and moments on a vehicle, lateral stability problems, methods to calculate forces and
moments – vehicle dynamics under side winds, the effects of forces and moments, characteristics of forces and moments, dirt
accumulation on the vehicle, wind noise, drag reduction in commercial vehicles. (9)

WIND TUNNELS FOR AUTOMOTIVE AERODYNAMICS: Introduction, principle of wind tunnel technology, limitation of simulation,
stress with scale models, full scale wind tunnels, measurement techniques, equipment and transducers, road testing methods,
numerical methods. (10)

Total L: 45
REFERENCES:
1. Hucho W H, “Aerodynamic of Road vehicles ", Butterworth Co. Ltd., 1997.
2. Pope A, “Wind Tunnel Testing ", John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1974.
3. Automotive Aerodynamic: Update SP-706, SAE, 1987.
4. Vehicle Aerodynamic, SP-1145, SAE, 1996.
5. McCallen R, Browand F and Ross J, “The Aerodynamics of Heavy Vehicles: Trucks, Buses, and Trains”, Springer, 2004.

15AE81 SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES

3003

TRACTORS: General description, specification and functions, light, medium and heavy wheeled tractors, crawler tracks mounted /
wheeled - Bull dozers, tilt dozers and angle dozers, front end loaders, factors affecting efficiency of output of tractors, simple
problems, merits and demerits. (4)

CRANES AND EXCAVATORS: General description, specifications and functions, excavator mounted cranes, mobile cranes with
strut and cantilever type jibs, tractor towed and tractor mounted cranes. General description, specification and functions,
classification based on attachments, face shovel, drag shovel, hoe, drag-line and grab or clam shell, advantages and limitations. (10)

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GRADERS: Description, specification of tractor towed graders and motor graders, classification and functions of graders, functional
details of spreading, mixing, ditching, bank sloping, snow removal, stripping, scarifying, and finishing, elementary details of
transmission system (coupling, clutches, gear box, driving axles, propeller shafts), running gear and operating equipment air braking
system; hydraulic system and its components, steering system of lights, medium and heavy graders, merits and limitations of
graders. (8)

HAULAGE VEHICLES AND LIFT TRUCKS: General description, specification and functions, self-propelled and tractor towed
haulage vehicles and pneumatic – tires, dumpers – front tipping; trucks – rear tipping, tractor towed semi-trailers and trailers (rear
and side tipping, bottom dumping). General description, specification and functions, fork lift trucks, alternative front end equipment
(attachments) – Jib arm, shovel bucket, squeeze clamp, boom, fork extensions, barrel forks. Scissors lift trucks - Applications in
industry, advantages and disadvantages. (7)

ROOTERS, SCARIFIERS AND SCRAPERS: General description, specification and functions, tractor towed rooters and scarifiers -
Heavy duty, light duty. General description, specification and functions, tractor towed and motorized scrapers, scraper work in
cutting, cambering, side hill cutting, spreading on embankments, compaction of fill merits and demerits. (8)

COMPACTION VEHICLES AND OTHER SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES: General description, specification and functions,
smooth wheeled rollers, pneumatic tired rollers, agricultural Rollers, sheep’s foot rollers, vibrating compactors. General description,
specification and functions, Ambulance, oil tankers, surveillance vehicle, television recording mobile unit, reefer vehicle, double
decker bus, vestibule bus, fire fighting vehicle. (8)

Total L: 45

REFERENCES:
1. Peurifoy R L “Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods”, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2002.
2. Ian Graham, “Off-Road vehicles”, Heinemann Library, 2008.
3. Wong J “Terramechanics and Off-Road Vehicle Engineering”, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2009.
4. Roninson E G, “Motor Graders”, MIR Publications, Moscow, 1985.
5. Rodhiev and Rodhiev, “Tractors and Automobiles”, MIR Publishers, Moscow, 1984.
6. Greenwich and Soreking, “Tractors“, MIR Publishers, Moscow, 1967.

15AE82 VEHICLE COMPONENT MANUFACTURING

3003

ENGINE COMPONENTS: Engine block – Casting – Conventional and expendable pattern. Cylinder head – Casting and machining.
Crank shaft, connecting rod – Forging, machining and heat treatment. Piston - Gravity, squeeze, die casting, machining and
finishing. Gudgeon Pin - Machining and Finishing, Valve forging, friction welding, machining, heat treatment and surface
improvement. Cylinder Liners, Piston ring - Centrifugal, HPDC, LPDC, machining and finishing. (12)

TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS: Flywheel - Casting and Machining. Clutch - Friction plate, clutch housing, pressure plate –
conventional and fine blanking, composite friction lining. Gearbox - Casting, precision forging, powder metallurgy, heat treatment
and finishing.Propeller shaft - Continuous casting, extrusion, dies heat treatment and surface hardening. Axle - Forging, casting and
machining. Leaf and coil spring - Forging and machining, composite leaf spring and wrap forming of coil spring. (12)

BODY COMPONENTS: Body Panel - Thermoforming and hydro forming, press forming, welding – Resistance welding and other
welding processes. Instrument Panel - Principle of injection molding, injection molding of instrument panel. Bumpers - Molding of
bumpers, reinforced reaction injection molding, tooling and tooling. Manufacture of polymer panels. (9)

CHASSIS COMPONENTS: Vehicle Frame Manufacturing, Brake drum manufacturing. Steering systems. (3)

MISCELLANEOUS: Tire and tube manufacturing, spray painting, powder coating, , chemical vapour deposition, physical vapour
deposition, cryogenic grinding of powders, sealants, sound proof materials, structural adhesives (9)
Total L: 45

REFERENCES:
1. Kalpakjian, “Manufacturing Engineering and Technology”, Pearson Education, 2005.
2. John A S, “Introduction to Manufacturing Processes”, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2012.
3. Philip F O and Jairo Munuz, “Manufacturing Processes and Systems”, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1998.
4. Degarmo E P, “Materials and process in Manufacturing”, Macmillan Publishing Co, 1997.
5. Heldt P M, “High Speed Combustion Engines”, Oxford IBH publishing Co., Calcutta, 1996.

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 15AE83 ECONOMICS FOR ENGINEERS
3003

INTRODUCTION: Present economic policy, liberalization, privatization, globalization, scope for industrial growth, Interest and time
value of money,cash-flow diagram, simple interest, compound interest, single payments, uniform series payments, interest factors
and tables, nominal and effective interest rates, continuous compounding, uniform continuous payments. (5)

METHODS FOR EVALUATION OF TANGIBLE ALTERNATIVES: Present worth comparison - equal, unequal lived assets, study
period, assets with infinite life, capitalized cost, bond valuation. Equivalent uniform annual cost comparison, situations for EUAC,
rate of return comparisons – IRR – MARR – IRR misconceptions. (6)

REPLACEMENT ANALYSIS: Review of conventional approach, group replacement, analysis with time value accounting,
replacement due to deterioration, obsolescence, inadequacy, economic life for cyclic replacements, current salvage value of the
defender, defender and challenger with different lives, additional one year assessment. (4)

PROJECT FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS: Case study, report preparation. Depreciation, reasons, depreciation accounts, causes of
declining value, depreciation methods. Cost, volume, profit analysis: review of conventional approach, analysis with time value,
linear, non-linear, multi product break even analysis. Review of project management, PERT – CPM, crashing, cost system. Product
costing. (6)

MARKETING FEASIBILITY: Types of market, identification of investment opportunities, market and demand analysis, forecasting
demand (review), forecast control, secondary sources of information. (4)

TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY: Product design, concept of concurrent engineering, make Vs buy decisions, BPO, value analysis,
FAST approach, product life cycle management. (8)

FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY: Means of financing, financial institutions, all India, state level, profitability, cash flows of a project,
financial leverage of a business. Tax factors in investment analysis, effects of inflation in economic analysis (7)

RISK AND MULTI STAGE SEQUENTIAL DECISION ANALYSIS: Recognizing risk, including risk in economic analysis, expected
value, payoff table, decision tree, discounted decision tree. (5)

Total L: 45

REFERENCES:
1. James L R, David D B and Sabah U R, “Engineering Economics”, McGraw Hill, 2004.
2. Prasanna Chandra, "Projects - Preparation, Appraisal and Implementation", Tata McGraw Hill, 2004.
3. William G S and others, “Engineering Economy”, Pearson Education Inc., 2001.
4. John A White et al, "Principles of Engineering Economic Analysis", John Wiley and Sons, 1998.
5. Leland T B and Anthony J T, "Engineering Economy", McGraw Hill Book Company, 1998.
6. Norman N B, "Economic Analysis for Engineering and Managerial Decision Making", McGraw Hill Book Company, 1983.

15AE84 AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT

3003
MOTIVATION AND INTRODUCTION: e-commerce, B to B, B to C forms of business, extended enterprise, concepts in PDM -
product life cycle, business objects, work flows, versions, views, product structure, change processes, work list, information flow
model in product development, engineering bill of materials and manufacturing bill of materials. (10)

COMPONENTS OF PLM SOLUTIONS: Object oriented approach in product development solutions, phase gate process in product
design - disparate databases and connectivity, use of EAI technology (middleware) - cases for preparation of combined BOM and
other reports. Component supplier management and sourcing. (10)

PRODUCT VISUALISATION: CAD neutral environment and visualisation of products, standard softwares, use of visualization in
several stages of lifecycle, reviews, mark up - case studies. (8)

ROLE OF PLM IN INDUSTRIES: (like auto, aero, electronic) - other possible sectors, ten step approach to PLM, benefits of PLM.(7)

DETAILS OF MODULES IN A PDM/PLM SOFTWARE: Example (4)

BASICS ON CUSTOMISATION OF AUTOMOTIVE PDM/PLM SOFTWARE (6)

Total L: 45

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REFERENCES:
1. Lihui Wang and Andrew Y C N, “Collaborative Design and Planning for Digital Manufacturing”, Springer-Verlag London Limited,
2009.
2. John Stark, “Global Product: Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management and the Billion Customer Question”, Springer Publisher,
2007.
3. Michael Grieves, “Product Life Cycle Management”, Tata McGraw Hill, 2006.
4. John Stark, “Product Lifecycle Management: 21 Century Paradigm for Product Realisation”, Springer Publisher, 2005.
5. Cortada, James W, “The Digital Hand: How Computers Changed the Work of American Manufacturing, Transportation and
Retail Industries, Oxford University Press Inc., 2004.

15AE85 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND RELIABILITY

3003
QUALITY IN MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING: Importance of manufacturing planning for quality – initial planning for quality –
concept of controllability: self controls – defining quality responsibilities on the factory flow – self inspection – automated
manufacturing – overall review of manufacturing planning – process quality audits – quality and production floor culture. (5)

QUALITY IN DESIGN ENGINEERING: Opportunities for improvement product design - early warning concepts and design
assurance - designing for basic functional requirements – designing for time oriented performance (reliability) – availability –
designing for safety – designing for manufacturability – cost and product performance – cost of quality – design review –concurrent
engineering – improving the effectiveness of product development. (6)

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: Need for quality management system – design of quality management system – quality
management system requirements – ISO 9001 and other management systems and models - improvements made to quality
management systems. (5)

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Basic quality engineering tools and techniques - statistical process control - techniques for
process design and improvement - Taguchi methods for process improvement - six sigma - the ‘DRIVE’ framework for continuous
improvement. (4)

CONCEPTS OF RELIABILITY: Definition of reliability- Reliability Vs Quality-Reliability function-MTTF – Hazard rate function-
Bathtub curve – Derivation of the reliability function-constant failure rate model – Time dependent failure models- Weibull distribution
– Normal distribution- The lognormal distribution. (5)

RELIABILITY OF SYSTEM AND MODELS: serial configuration – parallel configuration – combined series parallel systems, system
structure function, Minimal cuts and Minimal paths – Markov analysis – Load sharing systems, standby system, degraded systems ,
three state devices – covariate models , static models, dynamic models, physics of failure models. (6)

DESIGN FOR RELIABILITY: Reliability design process- system effectiveness- Economic analysis and life cycle cost –Reliability
allocation – ARINC, AGREE- Design methods- parts and material selection, Derating , stress-strength analysis –Failure Analysis –
Identification of failure mode – Determine of causes – Assessment of effects – classification of severity omputation of critically index
– corrective action- System safety and FTA. (7)

THE ANALYSIS OF FAILURE DATA AND RELIABILITY TESTING: Data collection – Empirical methods – ungrouped and grouped
complete, censored data – static life estimation- test time calculation – Burn in testing, Acceptance, sequential, binomial testing –
Accelerated life testing – other acceleration models – Experimental design- Reliability growth processidealized growth curve-
various growth models- Identifying failure and repair distributions. (7)

Total L: 45

REFERENCES:
1. Oakland J S, “Total Quality Management - Text with Cases”, Butterworth – Heinemann – An Imprint of Elseiver, New Delhi,
2005.
2. Patrick D T, “Practical Reliability Engineering”, John-Wiley and Sons Inc, 2002.
3. David J S, “Reliability, Maintainability and Risk: Practical Methods for Engineers”, Butterworth, 2002.
4. Way kuo, Rajendra Prasad V, Frank A and Tillman and Ching- lai Hwang, “Optimal
Reliability Design and Applications”, Cambridge University Press Pvt. Ltd, 2001.
5. Charles E Ebling, “An introduction to Reliability and Maintainability Engg.”, Tata McGraw –Hill, 2000.

15AE86 INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

3003
CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION: Practical experience, innovation In brief benefit of innovation for companies, innovation SWOT,
rewarding innovation, lateral thinking, weakness of creativity, mechanics of innovation, creativity culture, future of creativity, creative
organization-mapping Innovation-model of strategic innovation, types of innovation, incremental innovation, semi-radical innovation,
ersatz radical innovation-risk management and innovation strategy, innovation strategy-a case study- strategy and the innovation
rules. (12)

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INNOVATION RULES: Measure innovation - roles of a measurement system - measurement and the innovation rules - rewarding
innovation- the importance of incentives and rewards - motivation - performance evaluation and incentive contracts. (11)

INCENTIVES: delivery of compensation - key considerations in designing incentives systems for innovation - the negative effect on
intrinsic motivation - incentives and rewards, and the innovation rules -learning innovation - the importance of learning - a model of
learning - learning systems for innovation. (11)

INNOVATION MANAGEMENT: An introduction- Macro factors and innovation - managing innovation within firms- innovation and
operations management-managing Intellectual property managing technology and knowledge- managing organisational knowledge-
strategic alliances and networks- the role of technology transfer in innovation new product development- product & brand strategy -
packaging and product development. (11)

Total L: 45
REFERENCES:
1. Tom Kelley, Jonathan Littman and Tom peters, “The Art of Innovation”.
2. Brain Clegg “Creativity and Innovation for Managers”, Butterworth Heinmann Publishers, 2005.
3. Marc J E, Robert Shelton and Tony Davila, “Making Innovation Work”, Wharton School Publishing, 2005.
4. Paul Trott, “Innovation Management and New Product Development”, Pearson Education, 2004.

ELECTIVE LABORATORY COURSES

15AE53 AUTOMOTIVE STYLING AND DESIGN LABORATORY

0 021
1. Automotive sketching
2. Automotive packaging design
3. Automotive class A modeling
4. Automotive Exterior design
5. Automotive Interior design

Total P: 30
REFERENCE:
1. Manual prepared by the Department of Automobile Engineering, 2015.

15AE54 AUTOMOTIVE EMBEDDED SYSTEMS LABORATORY

0 021
1. Simulation of Automotive Sensors and Actuators
2. Interfacing of Sensors and Actuators
3. Development of Embedded Systems
Total P: 30

REFERENCE:
1. Manual prepared by the Department of Automobile Engineering, 2015.

15AE55 AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING LABORATORY

0021
1. Preparation and characterization of bio diesel.
2. Performance and Emission Studies on IC Engine fueled with alternative fuels.
3. Study on the effect of varying compression ratio, fuel injection pressure and fuel injection timing on the engine Performance and
Emission.
4. Automotive NVH characteristics and properties measurement.
5. Study of analysis of different electric and Hybrid power train architecture
6. Wheel balancing & Wheel Alignment
Total P: 30

REFERENCE:
1. Manual prepared by the Department of Automobile Engineering, 2015.

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 ONE CREDIT COURSES

15AK01 CHARACTERIZATION OF TURBO MACHINERY USING CFD

1001

INTRODUCTION: Trends in industrial use of CFD - Preliminary design and geometry definitions (4)

MODELING & MESHING: Methods for computing through-flows, blade-to-blade flows and geometry generation -Mesh influence on
solution accuracy (4)

SIMULATION: Multiple Frames of Reference (MFR) / Multistage Analysis (4)

APPLICATION: Industrial use of CFD and the points of view of the designers (3)
Total L: 15

REFERENCES:
1. John D, Anderson, “Computational Fluid Dynamics”, McGraw Hill Series in Mechanical Engineering, 1995.
2. Dixon, S. L., “Fluid Mechanics”, Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery”, Elsevier, 1998.

15AK02 CHARACTERIZATION OF HEAT EXCHANGERS USING CFD

1001

INTRODUCTION: Heat Exchangers, its classification (4)

MODELING & MESHING: Preliminary design and geometry definitions - Mesh influence on solution accuracy (6)

SIMULATION: Analysis of heat exchanger (5)

Total L: 15
REFERENCES:
1. Sadik Kakaç, Hongtan Liu and Anchasa Pramuanjaroenkij, “Heat Exchangers: Selection, Rating and Thermal Design”,
CRC press, 2012.
2. John D. Anderson, “Computational Fluid Dynamics”, McGraw Hill Series in Mechanical Engineering, 1995.

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 SCIENCE ELECTIVES
15ID01 MICRO ELECTRO MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (MEMS)
3003
MEMS AND MICROINTEGRATEDSYSTEMS: Introduction, history of MEMS development, intrinsic characteristics of MEMS. Devices: Sensors and Actuators. Overview of microfabrication, microelectronics
fabrication process, silicon based MEMS processes, new materials and fabrication processes. Points of consideration for processing. (7)
SCALING LAWS AND MINIATURIZATION: Introduction. Scaling in geometry. Scaling in rigid body dynamics. The trimmer force scaling vector – scaling in electrostatic forces, electromagnetic forces, scaling in
electricity and fluid dynamics, scaling in heat conducting and heat convection. (7)
PRINCIPLES OF SENSING AND ACTUATION: Sensors. Classification of sensors. Signal conversion. Ideal characteristics of sensors. Mechanical sensors. Introduction to electrostatic sensors and actuators.
Parallel plate capacitors – equilibrium position of electrostatic actuator under bias – pull in effect of parallel plate actuators. Applications: accelerometer, pressure sensor and flow sensor.
(7)
THERMAL AND MAGNETIC ACTUATORS: Thermal sensors and thermal actuators – applications: Inertia sensors and IR sensors. Magnetic actuators. Principles of micro magnetic actuators. MEMS magnetic
actuators. Principles of piezoelectric sensing and actuation. Acoustic sensors and tactile sensors.
(7)
MICROMACHINING: Photolithography. Photoresist and applications. Light sources. X-ray and electron beam lithography. Oxidation, thermal oxidation. Silicon di oxide. Thermal oxidation rates. Oxide thickness by
colour.Bulk micromachining. Isotropic and anisotropic etching. Wet etchants, etch stops, dry etching comparison of wet and dry etching. Dry etching – physical etching – reactive ion etching, comparison of wet
and dry etching. Surface micromachining – process in general, problems in surface micromachining. The LIGA process – description, materials for substrates and photoresists, electroplating, the SLIGA process.
(10)
MICROSYSTEM PACKAGING:The three levels of microsystem packaging – die level, device level and system level. Essential packaging technologies – die preparation – surface bonding, wire bonding and
sealing. Three dimensional packaging. Assembly of Microsystems – selection of packaging materials. (7)

REFERENCES:

1. Tai-Ran Hsu, “MEMS and Microsystems Design and Manufacture”, Tata Mcgraw Hill Publishing Co Ltd, New Delhi, 2002.
2. Chang Liu, Foundations of MEMS, Pearson International Edition, 2006.
3. Mark Madou, Fundamentals of microfabrication, CRC Press, New York, 1997.

15ID02 SENSORS FOR ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS

3003
SENSOR CHARACTERISTICS: Transfer function, full scale input and full scale output, accuracy, calibration, error in calibration, hysteresis, non-linearity, saturation, repeatability, resolution, environmental
factors and reliability. (7)
STRAIN AND PRESSURE MEASUREMENT: Resistance strain gauge, piezoelectric pressure gauge, characteristics. Electronic circuits for strain gauge, load cells. Interferometer, fibre-optic methods. Pressure
gauges – aneroid capacitance pressure gauge, ionization gauge. (8)
MOTION SENSORS: Capacitor plate sensor. Inductive sensors, LVDT accelerometer systems, rotation sensors, drag cup devices, piezoelectric devices. Rotary encoders
(7)
OPTICAL SENSORS: optical bridge. Proximity detector with polarized light. Linear optical sensors. photomultiplier, photo resistor and photoconductors. Photodiodes, photo transistors, photovoltaic devices.
Fiber-optic sensor, fabry perot sensor, solid-state transducers (7)
TEMPERATURE SENSORS: Bimetallic strip, bourdon temperature gauge, thermocouples, thermoresistive sensors. Resistance temperature detectors. Thermistors. NTC thermistors. Self-heating effect in NTC
thermistors. PTC thermistors. Bolometer, pyroelectric detector.
(8)
ELECTRONIC SENSORS: Proximity detectors, inductive and capactive, ultrasonic, photo beam detectors, reed switch, magnet and Hall-effect units, Doppler detectors, liquid detectors, flow sensors, smoke
sensors. (8)
Total L : 45
REFERENCES:

1. Jacob Freden, “Handbook of Modern Sensors: Physics, Design and Applications”, Springer-Verlag, 2003.
2. Ian R Sinclair, “Sensors and transducers” Newnes Publishers, 2001.
3. Doeblin E O, “Measurement systems, application and design”, McGraw Hill, 2004.

15ID03 LASER PROCESSING OF MATERIALS

3003

BASICS OF LASERS AND LASER OPTICS: Overview of laser technology, energy distribution, laser resonators – longitudinal and transverse modes, Bandwidth mechanism, Q-switching – four types of Q-
switches, mode-locking- time domain, frequency domain.
(9)
LASER MATERIAL INTERACTION: Basic considerations, types of laser- CO , Nd:YAG, Excimer. Heat in solids- electronic and Lattice dynamics. Laser material interactions- single photon and multi photon
2
process, laser reflection and absorption, temperature profiles, vaporization, recondensation, plasma formation. (10)
LASER PLASMA INTERACTION: Fundamentals – process in nanosecond laser plasma interaction - laser induced gas breakdown, plasma shielding during laser material processing, laser supported absorption
waves, plasma shutter for optical limitation, plasma interaction with femtosecond laser pulses – laser beam filamentation, generation of XUV radiation by laser plasma, plasma mirror.
(9)
CREATING NANOSTRUCTURES WITH LASERS: Fundamentals – plasma –gas interaction at increasing gas pressure in nanosecond pulsed laser deposition, nanoparticle synthesis, controlled deposition of 2D
nanoparticle arrays. Applications –direct writing, laser LIGA, laser etching, pulsed laser deposition, MAPLE, lasers for MEMS. (9)
LASER MICROMACHINING: Basic consideration, processing limits, materials and processes – polymers, glass, ceramics, metals, layer ablation, indirect ablation, hole drilling, patterning of thin films – dielectric
masks, diffractive optical elements, fabrication of micro optics and micro fluidics –grating, micro lenses, micro fluidics. (8)
Total L: 45
REFERENCES:

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1. Laser Processing of Materials – Fundamentals, Applications and Developments, Peter Schaaf, Springer 2010.
2. Introduction to Laser Technology – Breck Hitz, J J Ewing, Jeff Hecht, 2001
3. Laser Material Processing – William M Steen, Jyotirmoy Mazumder, Springer 2010
4. Physics of Laser Processing Materials – Theory and Experiment, Gennady G.Gladush, Igor Smurov, Springer 2011.

15ID04 PLASMA TECHNOLOGY

3003
GASES AND COLLISION PROCESS: Masses and Number of atoms, kinetic energy and temperature, mean speed , pressure, Avogadro’s Laws, number density of gases, impingement flux, monolayer formation
time, mean free path, probability of collision, energy transfer and collision frequency, Energy transfer in Binary collisions, gas flow types. Collision cross section, Elastic and inelastic collision. Ionization, excitation,
relaxation, recombination, dissociation, electron attachment, Ion-neutral collisions, Metastable collisions. (10)

GLOW DISCHARGE: Plasma species, Electron and Ion temperature, plasma potential. Glow discharges: DC discharges, RF discharges, Microwave discharges, Dielectric barrier discharges, ECR discharges.
Conduction in ionized gases, Diffusion: Diffusion and mobility, ambipolar diffusion, diffusion in combined electric and magnetic field: parallel field and perpendicular field. General structures and feature; V-I
characteristics- Glow discharge: cathode layer, positive column, Anode sheath. (11)

ARC DISCHARGE: Characteristic features of an arc discharge. Types of arcs – Arc with hot thermionic cathode, Arc with external cathode heating, Arcs with cold cathode and cathode spots, vacuum arcs, High
pressure arcs, Low pressure arcs. Arc initiation- methods of arc initiation, Transition from glow to arc discharge. Plasma temperature and V-I characteristics of high pressure arc columns.
(10)

PLASMA SOURCES AND PLASMA DIAGNOSTICS: Low temperature plasma generation, transferred and non-transferred arc torches, plasma torches. Plasma diagnostics: Electrical probe techniques,
spectroscopic methods, Optical emission Spectroscopy, Magnetic diagnostics. (7)

APPLICATIONS: Plasma spraying of ceramic, alloys and metals, plasma reduction of ores and minerals, plasma disassociation of compound oxides, plasma refining and remelting, plasma furnace in steel
making, plasma cutting, sputtering, plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition, plasma nitriding and surface cleaning, Plasma surface modification. (7)

Total L: 45
REFERENCES:
1. Brainan Chapman, “Glow Discharge Processes : Sputtering and Plasma Etching”, John Wiley and Sons, 1980.
2. Milton O’Ring, “Materials Science of Thin Films”, Academic Press, 2002.
3. Francis F Chen, “Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion”, Springer Publications, 2006.
4. Reece Roth J, “Industrial Plasma Engineering Vol.1 : Principles”, Taylor & Francis, 1995.
5. George Schmidt, “Physics of High Temperature Plasma”, Academic Press, 1979.

15ID05 NANOSENSOR AND ITS APPLICATIONS

3003
NANOMATERIALS FOR SENSORS: Introduction: Quantum layers, wells, dots and wires- Carbon nanotube (CNT)-Structures: Arm chair, Zigzag, Chiral- Fabrications: Laser ablation, Electric arc discharge
method, Chemical vapour deposition- Properties and applications of CNT.
(7)

FUNDAMENTALS OF NANO-SENSORS: Sensing principles, sensor types and classification - mechanical, acoustic, magnetic, thermal, chemical, radiation; micro sensors; sensors based on surface-acoustic
wave devices. principles of design, fabrication and characterization of miniature sensors, biosensor, micro fluids, MEMS and NEMS; Method of packaging at zero level, dye level and first level Sensors.
(10)

SENSORS FOR AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE: Accelerometer, Pressure Sensor, Night Vision System, Nano tweezers, nano-cutting tools, Integration of sensor with actuators and electronic circuitry, Civil
applications: metrology, bridges and other industrial applications.
(10)

CHEMICAL SENSORS: Nanomaterials for chemical sensors, physical transducing principles for sensors, gravimetric sensors, electrical and electrochemical sensors, optical sensors, Resistive/semiconductive
sensor materials, specific conductivity/semiconductor sensors, Electrochemical sensors - Galvanic cell thermodynamics, Electrode kinetics, Gas sensors,
(10)

BIOSENSORS: Clinical Diagnostics, generation of biosensors, immobilization, characteristics, applications, conducting Polymer based sensor, miniaturized biosensor - Nano pH sensors, calcium sensors, sodium
sensors, glucose sensors, oxygen sensors
(8)

Total L : 45
REFERENCES:
1. Meixner H and R.Jones “Sensors: Micro & Nanosensor technology, Trends in Sensor Market” (Part 1&2), VCH, 1995.
2. Zikang Tang and Ping “Nanoscience & Technology: Novel Structure and Phenomena”, CRC,2003.
3. Ananthasuresh G. K., “Optimal Synthesis Methods for MEMS”, Springer, 2003.
4. Rai Choudhury P “MEMS & MOEMS Technology and Applications” SPIE, 2000.
5. Vijay K.Varadan, "Nanosensors,Microsensors,and Biosensors and Systems",SPIE- International Society for Optical Engine”, 2007.
6. Larry Nagahara, Nongjian Tao and Thomas Thundat, "Introduction to Nanosensors Series: Nanostructure Science and Technology", Springer-Verlag New York Inc, 2008.

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 15ID06 NANO MAGNETISM AND SPINTRONICS
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MAGNETISM: Introduction - Types of magnetism-weak magnetism, ferromagnetism, antiferromagnetism, Magnetic materials – B-H loop and magnetic domain, soft magnetic materials, hard magnetic materials,
recording media. (8)

QUANTUM PHENOMENOLOGY OF MAGNETISM: Quantum mechanics and magnetism – spin, spin-orbit interaction, Hund’s rule – Exchange interaction - Magnetic Anisotropy - Magnetic domain walls and
domain – Magnetization Process (8)

SPINTRONICS: Introduction – spin injection and spin dependent tunnelling – spin orbit coupling in semiconductors – spin transport and spin transfer - spin relaxation – spin dephasing - materials for spin
electronics (8)

SPINTRONIC DEVICES: Giant Magnetoresistance – Tunneling magnetoresistance – Spin valve – Spin based transistors – carbon nano tube devices
(10)
ORGANIC SPINTRONICS: Introduction to organic semiconductors – Spin-polarized transport in organic semiconductors – Organic magnetoresistance - Spintronic applications of organic materials - Magnetic
field effects in π-conjugated systems - Investigating spin-dependent processes in organic semiconductors - Organic spintronics: Toward sensor and memory applications. (11)

Total L: 45

REFERENCES:
1. O’ Handley R.C., “Modern Magnetic Materials”, John Wiley & Sons, 2000.
2. Zeev Valy Vardeny, “Organic Spintronics”, CRC Press, 2010
3. Jiles D., “Introduction to Magnetism and Magnetic Materials”, Chapman & Hall, 1998.
4. Ziese M. and Thornton M., “Spin Electronics”, Springer – Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2000.
5. Brutting W., “Physics of Organic Semiconductors”, Wiley-VCH Verlag Gmbh & Co, 2005.

15ID07 CORROSION SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

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THERMODYNAMICS OF AQUEOUS CORROSION: Electrode processes – electrode potential, free energy, emf series - applications, potential measurements, three electrode systems. Chemical Vs
electrochemical mechanisms of corrosion reactions, corrosion rate expressions. Construction of Pourbaix diagrams of Fe, Al, Ni and Zn, practical use of E-pH diagrams. Galvanic corrosion – galvanic series –
factors affecting galvanic corrosion. (9)

KINETICS OF AQUEOUS CORROSION: Corrosion current density and corrosion rate, exchange current density. Polarization - activation control, Butler-Volmer equation, tafel equation, mass transport control,
mixed potential theory, effect of oxidizer, combined polarization, factors affecting polarizations and rate of corrosion. Passivity, potentiostatic polarization curves, factors affectng passivity, mechanism of action of
passivators. (9)

FORMS OF CORROSION: General corrosion - atmospheric corrosion, general biological corrosion. Localized corrosion - filiform corrosion, crevice corrosion, pitting corrosion, localized biological corrosion.
Metallurgical influenced corrosion-inter granular corrosion, de-alloying. Mechanically assisted corrosion - erosion corrosion, fretting corrosion, corrosion fatigue. Environmentally induced cracking –
mechanisms of stress corrosion cracking and hydrogen embitterment. (9)
PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF CORROSION: Corrosion control by design. Selection of corrosion resistant materials – alloying, stainless steel and brass. Oxidation resistant materials, control of high
temperature oxidation. Cathodic and anodic protection methods. Alloys for marine applications. Use of inhibitors-types, applications. Corrosion in cold water pipes - Langalier saturation index.
(9)
CORROSION MONITORING AND TESTING: On-stream monitoring – electrical resistance, linear polarization, hydrogen test probe, ultrasonic testing, radiography and corrosion coupons - specimen preparation,
test conditions and evaluation of results for overall corrosion. Off-stream monitoring equipments – acoustic emission testing, eddy current inspection, liquid penetration inspection. Electrochemical techniques,
Tafel extrapolation and polarization resistance – AC impedance methods (EIS). (9)
Total L: 45
REFERENCES:
1. Ahamed Z, “Principles of Corrosion Engineering and Corrosion Control”, Elsiever science and technology books, 2006.

2. Rajnarayan, “Metallic Corrosion and Prevention”, Oxford Publications, 1983.

3. Uhlig H H and Revie R W “Corrosion and Corrosion Control – An Introduction to Corrosion Science and Engineering”, John Wiley & Sons, 1985.

4. Roberge P R “Corrosion Engineering Principles and Practice”, Mc Graw Hill Publishers, 2008.

5. ASM hand book – Vol 13: Corrosion, ASM International, 2001.

6. Mars G Fontana, “Corrosion Engineering”, TATA Mc Graw –Hill Publishers, 2005

15ID08 INSTRUMENTAL METHODS OF CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

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SEPARATION TECHNIQUES: Chromatographic methods - principles, classification - Column chromatography, Liquid chromatography, Paper chromatography, HPLC, Thin layer chromatography, Ion-exchange
chromatography, Gas chromatography, GC-MS, Electrochromatography, Supercritical fluid chromatography; Capillary electrophoresis - principle, instrumentation and applications.
(10) THERMAL ANALYSIS: Thermogravimetric analysis
and differential gravimetric analysis - Instrumentation, factors affecting TGA and DTA curves, comparison and applications of TGA and DTA. Derivative thermogravimetry - principle and applications. Differential
scanning calorimetry - principle, instrumentation and applications. (7)

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UV-Visible SPECTROSCOPY: Basic principle – Instrumentation - absorption laws – types of electronic transitions – effects of solvent and H bonding on  and  values –Woodward rules – applications.
max max
(4)

INFRA-RED SPECTROSCOPY: Basics-theory-Instrumentation-modes of vibration- characteristic IR absorptions of different functional groups – factors influencing IR absorption. Interpretation of spectra of simple
organic compounds. (5)
1H-NMR SPECTROSCOPY: Basic principle – number of signals – chemical shift – factors influencing the chemical shift – peak areas – spin-spin coupling – coupling constant – factors influencing the coupling
constant. Analysis of NMR Spectra-First order, non-first order spectra-AB, AB , AM , AB , ABC.
2 x x
(6)

13C-NMR SPECTROSCOPY: Basic principle – comparison with 1H NMR – noise decoupling, off resonance decoupling – factors affecting the intensity of signals – gamma gauche effect – additivity relationship
– calculation of chemical shifts for aliphatic hydrocarbons up to five carbon atoms. (6)

MASS SPECTROMETRY: Mass spectrometry - basic principles- Instrumentation – types of mass analysers - GC-MS, types of ionisation-base peak – molecular ion peak – metastable peak – isotopic peaks –
general rules for fragmentation pattern – McLafferty rearrangement – retro Diels-Alder reaction – ortho effect – fragmentation pattern of simple compounds. (7)
Total L: 45
REFERENCES:
1. Skoog D.A, West D.M, Holler F.J and Crouch S.R, “Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry”, Thomson Brooks/Cole Pub., Singapore, 2004.

2. Willard H.H,Merritt L.L, Dean J.A and Settle F.A, “Instrumental Methods of Analysis”, CBS Pub. New Delhi, 2004.

3. Settle F.A, “Hand Book of Instrumental Techniques for Analytical Chemistry”, Prentice-Hall Inc, 1997.

4. Sawyer D.T, Heineman W.R and Beebe J.M, “Chemistry Experiments for Instrumental Methods”, John Wiley and Sons, USA, 1984.

5. Akhnazarova S.L and Kafarov V.V, “Experiment Optimization in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering”, Mir Publishers, Mascow, 1982.

15ID09 POLYMER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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INTRODUCTION : History of Polymers – Basics of Polymer – Classification, Polymerisation - free radical, ionic and coordination polymerization, polycondensation, polyaddition, ring-opening polymerizations.
(5)
POLYMER MORPHOLOGICAL STRUCTURES : Stereo chemistry of polymers – Molecular interactions – Polymer crystals – Amorphous Bulk state – Polymer structure – Property relationships – crystalline and
Amorphous combinations – degree of crystallinity, factors affecting crystalisability. Glass Transition temperature (T ) – factors affecting T . (6)
g g
MOLECULAR WEIGHT OF POLYMERS: Introduction – Solubility – Average Molecular weight values – Molecular weight-Mechanical properties relation - Fractionation of Polymers. Molecular weight
determination – Chromatography – Osmometry – End group analysis – Ebulliometry and cryometry – Light scattering measurements – Ultra centrifugation. (6)
COMPOUNDING OF POLYMERS : Fillers and reinforcements, Plasticizers, anti oxidants, heat stabilizers, UV stabilizers, flame retardants – flame retardant mechanism, curing agents, antistatic agents,
lubricants. (4)
POLYMER TECHNOLOGY : Fibres, Elastomers – Fillers and sheets. Polymeric foams – Molding, casting, Extrusion. Polymer matrix composites: Moulding method - Hand Method, Pultrusion, Filament
winding. Nano composites, Adhesives – Classification, bonding strength. Pressure sensitive adhesives – Cyanoacrylates. (8)
CHARACTERISATION & TESTING: Thermal Properties by TGA, DSC, TMA. Testing - tensile strength – IZOD impact, compressive strength, hardness, vicot softening point, electrical resistance, dielectric
constant, dissipation factor, arc resistance and dielectric strength. Flammability – Limiting oxygen index.
(8)
SPECIALITY POLYMERS AND POLYMER WASTE MANAGEMENT: Polymers for electronic applications – conducting polymer, photonic polymers, liquid crystalline polymers. Membranes for reverse osmosis.
Flame retardant polymers. Polymer waste management : Recycling, incineration and biodegradation – biodegradable polymers. (8)
Total L: 45

REFERENCES:

1. Billmeyer F.W, “Text Book of polymer Science”, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2008.
2. Barbara H. Stuart, “Polymer Analysis”, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2003.
3. Joel R. Fried, “Polymer Science and Technology”, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., 2009.
4. Srinivasan.K, “Composite Materials”, Narosa Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., 2009.
5. Brydson J A, “Plastic materials”, Butterworth, 2006.
6. Charles E. Carraher, Jr. “Seymour/ Carraher’s Polymer Chemistry”, Marcel Dekker, New York,2003.

15ID10 NANOMATERIALS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY

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INTRODUCTION AND CLASSIFICATION: Classification of nanostructures, nanoscale architecture – Effects of the nanometre
length scale – Changes to the system total energy, changes to the system structures, vacancies in nanocrystals, dislocations in
nanocrystals – Effect of nanoscale dimensions on various properties – Structural, thermal, chemical, mechanical, magnetic, optical
and electronic properties – effect of nanoscale dimensions on biological systems. (7)

NANOMATERIALS AND CHARACTERIZATION: Fabrication methods – Top down processes – Milling, lithography, machining
process – Bottom-up process – Vapour phase deposition methods, plasma-assisted deposition process, MBE and MOVPE, liquid
phase methods, colloidal and solgel methods – Methods for templating the growth of nanomaterials – Ordering of nanosystems ,
self-assembly and self-organisation – Preparation, safety and storage issues -STM and AFM Techniques. (7)

INORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR NANOSTRUCTURES: Quantum confinement in semiconductor nanostructures - Quantum wells,

quantum wires, quantum dots, superlattices, band offsets and electronic density of states – strain-induced dots and wires,
electrostatically induced dots and wires, quantum well width fluctuations, thermally annealed quantum wells and self-assembly

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techniques. (6)

PROCESSING AND PROPERTIES OF INORGANIC NANOMATERIALS: Introduction and classification – Thermodynamics and
kinetics of phase transformation, homogenous nucleation, heterogeneous nucleation, Growth – Synthesis methods – Rapid
solidification, devitrification, Inert gas condensation, factors influencing nucleation and growth of fine particles – Electrodeposition –
Mechanical methods – Microstructure – Grain and matrix strain, microstructural stability, grain growth,– Compaction of
nanopowders, sintering, role of impurities, porosity, non-conventional processing – Mechanical properties, ferromagnetic properties,
catalytic properties. (8)

SELF ASSEMBLING NANOSTRUCTURED MOLECULAR MATERIALS AND DEVICES: Introduction – Building blocks –
Principles of self-assembly, non-covalent interactions, intermolecular packing, nanomotors – Self assembly methods to prepare and
pattern nanoparticles – Nanopartcles from micellar and vesicular polymerization, functionalized nano particles, colloidal
nanoparticles crystals, self-organizing inorganic nano particles, bio-nanoparticles – nanoobjects. (7)

NANODEVICES AND APPLICATIONS: Nanomagnetic materials – Particulate nanomagnets and geometrical nanomagnets –
Magneto resistance – Probing nanomagnetic materials – Nanomagnetism in technology – Carbon nanotubes – fabrication-
applications –Injection lasers, quantum cascade lasers, optical memories, electronic applications, colulomb blockade devices. (7)

Total L: 42
REFERENCES:

1. Kelsall Robert W, Ian Hamley and Mark Geoghegan, “Nanoscale Science and Technology”, Wiley Eastern, 2004.
2. Bharat Bhushan, “Springer Handbook of Nanotechnology”, 2004.
3. Michael Kohler and Wolfgang and Fritzsche, “Nanotechnology: Introduction to Nanostructuring Techniques”, Wiley –VcH, 2004.
4. Charles P Poole and Frank J Owens, “Introduction to Nanotechnology”, John Wiley and Sons, 2003.
5. Gregory Timp, “Nanotechnology”, Springer-Verlag, 1999.

15ID11 THIN FILM TECHNOLOGY

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PREPARATION OF THIN FILMS: Study of thin film vacuum coating unit - Construction and uses of vapour sources-wire,
sublimation, crucible and electron bombardment heated sources. Physical vapour deposition – Thermal evaporation – electron
beam evaporation – Sputtering - Study of glow Discharge - Physical nature of sputtering - Sputtering yield - Experimental set up for
DC and RF magnetron sputtering, Pulsed laser deposition and Ion beam assisted deposition. Chemical vapour deposition –
Thermodynamics of CVD - Atmospheric pressure CVD – MOCVD and PECVD processes. Chemical methods: Qualitative study of
preparation of thin films by Electroplating, vapour phase growth and anodization. (10)

NUCLEATION AND GROWTH: Nucleation and growth of thin films – four stages of film growth - Directionality of evaporation
molecules - Cosine law of emission. Emission from a point source. Mass of material condensing on the substrate. (6)

DEPOSITION MONITORING AND CONTROL: Microbalance, Crystal oscillator thickness monitor, optical monitor, Resistance
Monitor. Thickness measurement: Multiple Beam Interferometer, Fizeau (Tolansky) technique - Fringes of equal chromatic order
(FECO) method - Ellipsometry (qualitative only). (6)

PROPERTIES OF THIN FILMS: Sheet resistance - size effect - Electrical conduction in thin metallic films. Effect of ageing and
annealing - Oxidation - Agglomeration. DC conduction mechanism - Low field and high field conduction. Breakdown mechanism in
dielectric films - AC conduction mechanism. Temperature dependence of conductivity. Study of structure of thin films using x-
ray diffraction method, Optical constants of thin films – spectrophotometer- Transmittance, absorption, determination of band gap.
(10)

APPLICATION OF THIN FILMS: Thin film resistors: Materials and Design of thin film resistors (Choice of resistor and shape and
area) - Trimming of thin film resistors - sheet resistance control - Individual resistor trimming. Thin film capacitors: Materials -
Capacitor structures - Capacitor yield and capacitor stability. Thin film field effect transistors: Fabrication and characteristics - Thin
film solar cells – antireflection coatings. (10)

Total L: 42
REFERENCES:

1. Milton Oring, “Materials Science of Thin Films”, Academic Press, 2002.

2. Icha Elshabini-Riadaud Fred D. Barlow III, “Thin Film Technology Hand Book", Mc Graw Hill Company, 1997.
3. Goswami A, "Thin Film Fundamentals", New Age International (P) Ltd., 1996.
4. Donald Smith, “Thin Film Deposition”, McGraw –Hill, 1995.
5. Maissel L I and Glang R, “Hand Book of Thin Film Technology", McGraw Hill, 1970.

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 HUMANITIES AND LANGUAGES ONE CREDIT COURSES
15OK01 RESEARCH WRITING IN ENGINEERING SCIENCES

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RESEARCH WRITING: Fundamentals of research language, structure, style, format, information and Language conventions of an engineering research
paper&thesis. (5)

DRAFTING PARTS OF THESIS/RESEARCH PAPERS: Writing effective literature reviews, Drafting materials and methods section, Presenting results and
conclusions, Documenting sources. (5)
NUANCES OF LANGUAGE: Hedging, Use of Tenses and modals in different parts of thesis/research papers, Use of active/passive and other features of
language. (5)

Total : 15
REFERENCES :

1. David J. Bennett, Ed. “Successful Science Communication: Telling It Like It Is”, Cambridge University
Press, New Delhi, 2011.
2. Wei Wei, “Scholarly Communication in Science and Engineering Research in Higher Education”,
Taylor & Francis Inc, UK 2013.
3. Dawkins, Richards. “The Oxford book of modern science writing”, OUP Oxford: New York: Oxford
4. University Press, 2008.

15OK02 INDIAN ETHOS AND HUMAN VALUES

1001

HUMAN VALUES AND ETHICS FOR HOLISTIC MANAGERIAL EXCELLENCE: Introduction, need for value education, Basic Managerial Skills, Holistic
Approach, Total Quality Management (4)

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: Introduction, Prevention of Stress in Work Life, Work Ethics, Leadership and Team Work in Organisations, Employer – Employee
Relationship. (6)

INDIAN HERITAGE: Introduction, Indian Ethos, Managing Cross-cultural work environment (5)

Total : 15

REFERENCES :

1. Mihai I. Spariosu/Jorn Rusen (eds.), “Exploring Humanity – Intercultural Perspectives on Humanism”,

2. National Taiwan university Press, 2012.
3. VSP Rao and V Hari Krishnan, “Management”, Excel Book, New Delhi, 2010.
4. Fred E Luthans, “Organisational Behaviour”, International Edition, Mc-Graw- Hill Companies, New
5. York, 2010.
6. Vasudha Dalmia and Rashmi Sadana, “The Cambridge Companion to Modern Indian Culture”,
7. Cambridge University Press, 2012.

15OK03 PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

1001

KNOWING ONESELF: Explore habits, attitudes, preferences and experience and tune them to suit the organizations, Become aware of strengths and
weaknesses, talents and problems, emotions and ideas, Know your ambitions, goals and values, IQ,EQ & SQ.
(5)
SELF MANAGEMENT: Time management, Ability to Socialize. (2)

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INTEGRATED PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT: Recognizing the growth of different dimensions of one’s personality such as, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional,
Moral, Social and Spiritual. (4)

PERSONAL COMPETENCES: Developing rapport, Listening skills, Developing tem spirit, Assertiveness and negotiation skills, Leadership Skills, Giving and
receiving constructive Criticism, Positive thinking and creative thinking, Interview techniques and grooming. (4)
Total: 15
REFERENCES:
1. RajivK Mishra, “Personality Development”, Rupa & Co., 2008.
2. Selvam S. K. P., “Personality Development”, Aph Publishing Corporation, 2010.
3. Materials provided by Guest Speakers.

15OK04 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND COST ACCOUNTING

1001

INTRODUCTION OF ACCOUNTING: Branches of Accounting – Types of Accounting Concepts and Conventions – Subsidiary Books. (3)

TRADING, PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT: Balance Sheet. (3)

COST ACCOUNTING: Concepts – Objectives – Methods of Costing. Cost Sheet – Elements of Cost – Cost Concepts – Classification – Cost Sheet. (3)

JOB ORDER COSTING: Features Objectives – Procedure – Job Cost Sheet. Activity Based Costing – Methodology - Applications. (3)

CURRENT TRENDS IN ACCOUNTING: Annual Reports – Skill Application. (3)

Total: 15
REFERENCES:
1. Grewal T.S., “Double Entry Book-Keeping”, Sultan Chand & Sons, 2012.
2. Shukla, “Principles of Accounting”, Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi, 2005.
3. Gaur & Narang, “Cost Accounting”, Kalyani Publishing Co., Ltd., New Delhi, 2011.

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