Elements Of Mechanical Engineering: Mechanical Engineering Books by J.S Ambhore
English | April 30, 2021 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B093WJ13F1 | 118 pages | EPUB | 1.91 Mb
Elements of Mechanical Engineering introduce the fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering to the first year students of all engineering branches. It covers the topics in thermal engineering, manufacturing engineering automation and material Science. Simple line diagrams help to visualize the operations of machines. Solved examples are included to enhance understanding of the fundamentals.Module - 1 Sources of Energy : Introduction and application of energy sources like fossil fuels, hydel, solar, wind, nuclear fuels and bio-fuels; environmental issues like global warming and ozone depletion. Basic concepts of Thermodynamics: Introduction, states, concept of work, heat, temperature; Zeroth, 1st, 2nd and 3rd laws of thermodynamics. Concept of internal energy, enthalpy and entropy (simple numericals). Steam: Formation of steam and thermodynamic properties of steam (simple numericals).Module- 2 Boilers: Introduction to boilers, classification, Lancashire boiler, Babcock and Wilcox boiler. Introduction to boiler mountings and accessories (no sketches). Turbines: Hydraulic Turbines - Classification and specification, Principles and operation of Pelton wheel turbine, Francis turbine and Kaplan turbine (elementary treatment only). Hydraulic Pumps: Introduction, classification and specification of pumps, reciprocating pump and centrifugal pump, concept of cavitation and priming. Module- 3 Internal Combustion Engines Classification, I.C. Engines parts, 2 and 4 stroke petrol and 4-stroke diesel engines. P-V diagrams of Otto and Diesel cycles. Simple problems on indicated power, brake power, indicated thermal efficiency, brake thermal efficiency, mechanical efficiency and specific fuel consumption. Refrigeration and Air conditioning Refrigeration - Definitions - Refrigerating effect, Ton of Refrigeration, Ice making capacity, COP, relative COP, and Unit of Refrigeration. Refrigerants, Properties of refrigerants, List of commonly used refrigerants. Principle and working of vapor compression refrigeration and vapor absorption refrigeration. Domestic refrigerator. Principles and applications of air conditioners, window and split air conditioners. Module- 4 Properties, Composition and Industrial Applications of engineering materials Metals - Ferrous: cast iron, tool steels and stainless steels and nonferrous: aluminum, brass, bronze. Polymers - Thermoplastics and thermosetting polymers. Ceramics - Glass, optical fiber glass, cermets. Composites - Fiber reinforced composites, Metal Matrix Composites Smart materials - Piezoelectric materials, shape memory alloys, semiconductors and insulators. Joining Processes: Soldering, Brazing and Welding Definitions. Classification and methods of soldering, brazing and welding. Brief description of arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding, TIG welding, and MIG welding.Belt drives Open & crossed belt drives, Definitions -slip, creep, velocity ratio, derivations for length of belt in open and crossed belt drive, ratio of tension in flat belt drives, advantages and disadvantages of V belts and timing belts, simple numerical problems. Gear drives Types-spur, helical, bevel, worm and rack and pinion. Velocity ratio, advantages and disadvantages over belt drives, simple numerical problems on velocity ratio. Module- 5 Lathe - Principle of working of a center lathe. Parts of a lathe. Operations on lathe - Turning, Facing, Knurling, Thread Cutting, Drilling, Taper turning by Tailstock offset method and Compound slide swiveling method, Specification of Lathe. Milling Machine - Principle of milling, types of milling machines. Working of horizontal and vertical milling machines. Milling processes - plane milling, end milling, slot milling, angular milling, form milling, straddle milling, and gang milling.