Propulsion Engineering

KERALA
TECHNOLOGICAL
UNIVERSITY
Master of Technology
Curriculum, Syllabus and Course Plan
Cluster : 01
Branch : Mechanical Engineering
Stream : Propulsion Engineering
Year : 2015
No. of Credits : 67
SEMESTER 1
End Semester
Examination Slot
Course Number
Examination
Internal Marks
Name L-T-P
Duration
Credits
(hours)
Marks
Linear algebra, Random processes
A 01MA6015 2-1-0 40 60 3 3
and Special functions
B 01ME 6301 Fluid Mechanics and Heat transfer 3-1-0 40 60 3 4
Aerodynamics and Gas dynamics 60 3 4
C 01ME 6303 3-1-0 40
Thermodynamics and Combustion
D 01ME6305 2-1-0 40 60 3 3
Science
E 01ME6307 Mechanical Measurements 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
S 01ME6999 Research Methodology 0-2-0 100 2
T 01ME6391 Seminar I 0-0-2 100 2
U 01ME6393 Propulsion Engineering Lab I 0-0-2 100 1
TOTAL 15-4-4 500 300 - 22
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS : 23
TOTAL CREDITS : 22
SEMESTER 2
End Semester
Examination Slot
Course Number Examination
Internal Marks
Name L-T-P
Duration
Credits
(hours)
Marks
A 01ME6302 Air-breathing Propulsion 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
B 01ME6304 Rocket Propulsion 3-1-0 40 60 3 4
C 01ME6306 Turbo Machines 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
Elective – I 3-0-0
D 40 60 3 3
Elective – II 3-0-0
E 40 60 3 3
V 01ME6392 Mini Project 0-0-4 100 2

U 01ME6394 Propulsion Engineering Lab II 0-0-2 100 1
TOTAL 15-1-6 400 300 - 19
TOTAL CONTACT HOUR : 22
TOTAL CREDITS : 19
Elective I
01ME6312 Computational Fluid Dynamics
01ME6314 Finite Element Method For Heat Transfer And Fluid Flow
01ME6316 Advanced Numerical Methods
01ME6318 Advanced Heat Transfer Engineering
Elective II
01ME6322 Advanced Gas Dynamics
01ME6324 Mechanical behavior of materials
01ME6326 Energy Conversion and Management
SEMESTER 3
End Semester
Examination Slot
Course Number
Examination
Internal Marks
Name L-T-P
Duration
Credits
(hours)
Marks
A Elective III 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
B Elective IV 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
T 01ME7391 Seminar II 0-0-2 100 2
W 01ME7393 Project (Phase 1) 0-0-12 50 6
TOTAL 6-0-14 230 120 - 14
TOTAL CREDITS : 14
Elective III
01ME7311 Industrial Safety and Hazards Management
01ME7313 Advanced Optimization Technique
01ME7315 Nuclear Science And Technology
01ME7323 Design of Chemical Rockets
Elective IV
01ME7317 Multiphase flow
01ME7319 Turbulence
01ME7321 Cryogenics Engineering
SEMESTER 4
End Semester
Examination Slot
Course Number
Examination
Internal Marks
Name L-T-P
Duration
(hours)
Marks
Credit
W 01ME7394 Project (Phase 2) 0-0-23 70 30 12
TOTAL 0-0-23 70 30 - 12
TOTAL CREDITS : 12
TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 67

SEMESTER - I
Syllabus and Course Plan
Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
LINEAR ALGEBRA,
01MA6015 RANDOM PROCESSES AND 2-1-0 3 2015
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Course Objectives
1. Develop a conceptual basis for Linear algebra.

2. Equip the Students with a thorough understanding of vector spaces and linear transformations
3. To learn some advance concepts in random processes.
4. To expose to ideas on special functions
Syllabus
Vector Spaces-linear Transformations-orthogonally-least square solutions-matrix factorizations-

random processes- Gaussian processes- Discrete time Markov chains-Birth death processes-
queuing Models-Series solution of ordinary differential equations- Bessel’s equation, Legendre
Equation, Hermite equation –Laguerre Equation -Tschebyschevs’equation –orthogonlity-
generating functions
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be familiar with some of the basic tools in
higher mathematics viz, linear algebra random processes and special functions, which are essential
for higher studies and research in engineering.
References
1. David C. Lay, Linear Algebra, Pearson, 4th ed., 2012.

2. Seymour Lipschulz, Linear Algebra, Tata mc Graw Hill.
3. B. S. Grewal, Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers, 40th ed.
4. Peter V O’Neil; Advanced Engineering mathematics Cengage Learning India Pvt ltd.
5. Alberto Leon-Garcia, Probability and Random Processes for Electrical Engineering, Pearson,
2nd ed., 2009
6.V.G.Kulkarni: Introduction to modelling and analysis of stochastic systems
7. S. M. Ross, Introduction to Probability Models, Elsevier, 10th ed., 2009.
8. T. Veerarajan, Probability and Random Process, Tata McGraw-Hill, 3rd ed., 2011
COURSE PLAN
Module Course description Hours End

semester
exam %
marks
1 Vector spaces and subspaces, null space , column space of a 7
matrix; linearly independent sets and bases; Coordinate 15%
systems; dimension of a vector space; rank ;change of basis;
linear transformations-properties-kernel and range-computing
kernel and range of a linear transformation-matrix
representation of a linear operator--Invertible linear operators
2 Inner product, length and orthogonality ; orthogonal sets; 7 15%
orthogonal projections; Gram Schmidt process; least square
solutions; Inner product spaces; QR factorization ; Singular
value decomposition
First Internal test
3 Random Process, auto-correlation, stationarity; power 7 15%
spectrum, Ergodicity; Poisson process;
4 7 15%
Discrete time Markov chains, Chapman- Kolmogorov Equations,
classification of states, Steady State Probabilities, continuous -
time Markov chain: State occupancy times, transition rates,
Steady State Probabilities, - global balance equations-Birth
Death processes-Queuing models (M/M/1 and M/M/c models
with infinite capacity).
Second Internal test

5 Ordinary Differential equations, Series Solution, Singularity, 7 20%
Regular Singularity, Forbenius method, Bessel’s equation,
Legendre Equation, Hermit equation (solution
only),LaguerreEquation (solution only),Tschebyschevs’ equation
(solution only),
6 7 20%
Bessel functions of first and second kind, Recurrence relation for
Jn(x), Value of J ½(x) , ,Generating function for Jn(x), Equations
reducible to Bessels equations, Orthogonality of Bessel
functions, Legendre polynomial, Rodrigues formula, generating
function for Pn(x), recurrence relation for Pn(x) , orthogonality
of Legendre polynomials
Kerala Technological University
Master of Technology – Curriculum, Syllabus & Course Plan

FLUID MECHANICS AND
01ME6301 HEAT TRANSFER 3-1-0 4 2015
Course Objectives
The subject is aimed at providing knowledge for the mathematical formulation of fluid flow and
heat transfer. The students are trained to apply their mathematical skills in finding analytical,
approximate and numerical solutions to simple flow and heat transfer problems.
Syllabus
Mathematical modelling of fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Coordinate systems:

Rectangular and polar coordinates. Exact solutions; Analysis of Potential flow using
complex variables; Boundary layer theory: Hydrodynamic and thermal boundary layers,
Reynolds Analogy, Clinton-Colburn Analogy; Transient heat conduction, Radiation heat
transfer
Expected Outcome
At the end of the course students are expected to know to develop governing partial differential
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equations of fluid flow and heat transfer. They will have acquired the ability to simplify the
equations for practical situations along with solving them by different methods such similarity
variables technique, approximate methods and numerical method; Students also will have
acquired experience in the computer solutions of simple diffusion problems and visualization of
results in computer.
COURSE PLAN
SemesterExaminat
% of Marks
Module
inEnd-
Contents
ion
Fluid as continuum, Lagrangian and Eulerian description,

Analysis of Stress in Fluid System-Stress Tensor, Stokes Hypothesis-
I 5 15
Analysis of Rate of Strain-Rate of Strain and Rotation Tensors. Reynolds
Transport Theorem.
Cluster: 1 Branch: Mechanical Engineering Stream: Propulsion Engineering

Derivation of Conservation Equations of mass momentum and energy in

Integral and Differential Forms using Reynolds Transport Theorem,
Equations in rectangular and polar coordinates. Navier-Stokes 5
equations, Euler’s equation.
Stream Function and Vorticity formulation in two dimensions. Exact

Solutions to Navier-Stokes Equations: Cases-Flow between concentric
rotating cylinders-Developed flow in an annulus-Couette Flow-Jeffery-
Hamel flow. 8 15
II
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Theory of Potential Flow – Complex Flow Potentials-Uniform Flow,
Source, Sink, Vortex, Doublet –Development of Complex Flow Potentials 5
by method of super position. Flow over a half body, Rankine oval.
III
Flow past a cylinder with and without rotation. Calculation of Lift using 15
theory of complex variable. Magnus effect. Conformal mapping,
Mapping of a Flat Plate into a Cylinder, Ellipse. Joukowsky 5
Transformations, Schwartz-Christoffel Transformations.
Boundary layer theory (hydrodynamics and thermal)-Parameters of

boundary layer, Similarity solutions-Blasius solution, Falkner-Skan
Solution, Momentum and Energy integral equations. Karman,
IV Pohlhausen method for approximate solution to momentum integral 8 15
equation-separation and Vortex Shedding. Skin friction coefficient,
Nusselt's number, Reynold Analogy, Chilton-Colburn Analogy. Plane
stagnation point flow-Suction and blowing.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Hydrodynamic instability; Orr Somerfield equation, Boundary layer
stability, Transition to turbulence. Turbulent flow, Fluctuations and
time-averaging, RANS equation, Closure problem. Turbulent
V
boundary layer equation, Flat plate turbulent boundary layer, Prandtl 8 20
Mixing length and Boussinesq's hypothesis, eddy viscosity,
Introduction to turbulence models.
One dimensional transient heat conduction. Convection and Radiation

heat transfer: Problems in forced and natural convection heat transfer-
VI Correlations for Nusselt number; Bousinessq's approximation for 5 20
modelling natural convection; Exact solution for natural convection
boundary layer.
AERODYNAMICS AND GAS
DYNAMICS
01ME6303 3-1-0 4 2015
Course Objectives
To develop experimental methodologies for solving problems and characterizing external and
internal compressible flow. To get an understanding of the basic concepts involved in
Aerodynamics.
Syllabus
Introduction to Gas dynamics, Rayleigh & Fanno flow, Nozzle flows and Shock waves,
Introduction to Aerodynamics, Aircraft Performance, Elementary ideas on space travel
Expected Outcome
Gain understanding about the concepts involved in Aerodynamics and Gas Dynamics.
References
1. Shapiro, A. H., The dynamics and thermodynamics of compressible fluid flow, vol. 1, New
York: John Wiley and Sons Inc., 1953
2. Fundamentals of Aerodynamics John D Anderson 1988
3. Aerodynamics L J Clancy 1986
4. Aerodynamics for Engineering Students Houghton & Carpenter
5. Aircraft Performance and Design John Anderson

COURSE PLAN
% of Marks
in End-
Hours
Module Contents Semester
Allotted
Examination
Gas Dynamics Inroduction-Compressibility of Fluids, Compressible &

Incompressible flows, Perfect Gas Equation of state, Calorifically Perfect
Gas. One Dimensional Flows- Basic Governing equations, Acoustic 5 15
wave ,Propagation speed, Mach Number, Reference states. Concept of
I stagnation properties. Normal shock waves.
Governing Equations. Mathematical derivation of Normal shock

solutions. Worked examples. Quasi One Dimensional flows. Governing 5
equations . Impulse Function.
Flow with heat addition – Rayleigh flow Governing equations.

Illustrations on T-S and P-V diagrams. Thermal choking and its
consequences. Worked examples.
5
II
Fanno flow Governing equations. Illustrations on T-S and P-V diagrams. 15
Friction choking and its consequences. Worked examples
4
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Flow through Convergent nozzles, Convergent Divergent Nozzle.

Worked examples. Interaction between Nozzle flow and Fanno and 5
Rayleigh Flow.
III 15
Oblique shock wave introduction. Governing equation, detached
shocks, reflected shocks, Prandtl Meyer flow. 4
Aerodynamics- The atmosphere-characteristics of troposphere,

stratosphere, thermosphere and ionosphere-pressure, temperature and 5
density variations in the atmosphere.
3D or finite aerofoils-effect of releasing the wing tip vortices-
IV replacement of finite wing by horse shoe vortex system- the lifting line 15
theory- wing load distribution-aspect ratio, induced drag- calculation
5
of induced drag from momentum considerations. Skin friction and
form drag-changes in finite wing plan shape. Prandtl’s Lifting line
theory.
Aircraft performance-straight and level flight-Power required and
power available graphs for propellers and jet aircraft-gliding and
5
climbing-rate of climb- service and absolute ceilings-gliding angle and
V speed of flattest glide-take-off and landing performance- 20
length of runway required-aircraft ground run- circling flight-radius of
tightest turn- jet and rocket assisted take-off-high lift devices-range and 4
endurance of airplanes-charts for piston and jet engine aircrafts.
Wind tunnels- Supersonic & Subsonic tunnels. Worked examples 5

related to Wind tunnels. Elementary ideas on space travel
VI 20
Calculation of earth orbiting and escape velocities ignoring air
resistance and assuming circular orbit-Definition of orbital elements- 3
Elliptic orbits in vacuum
END SEMESTER EXAM

THERMODYNAMICS AND
01ME6305 COMBUSTION SCIENCE 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
 After completing first and second section, the student should understand the basic principles
of thermodynamics of reacting mixtures, bond energy, heat of formation, heat of reaction,
adiabatic flame temperature, evaluation of equilibrium constants and equilibrium
composition, elements of chemical kinetics, Law of mass action, order and molecularity of
reaction, Arrhenius Law, activation energy and collision theory of reaction rates etc. The
student should gain deep knowledge about basic of combustion which enables them to
extend the new technologies for practical
 After completing third and fourth section the student should be able to understand various
theories of Ignition and flammability, factors affecting flammability limits, flame quenching,
flame propagation, factors affecting flame speed, premixed and diffusion flames,
characteristics of laminar and turbulent flames, flame stabilization and its stability diagrams
etc. The students will be able to propose new ideas for further developments in the existing
technologies.
 After competing fifth and sixth section the student will get an idea about droplet combustion,
coal combustion, coal gasification, free burning fires, combustion generated air pollution,
clean combustion systems etc. for developing the technologies and providing new
innovations for improving mixing and provide better combustion characteristic in oil and gas
burners, stoves etc.
Syllabus
Molecular perspective of thermodynamics and transport phenomena, Introduction to thermo-

chemistry, chemical reaction kinetics, ignition and flammability, flame propagation and stabilization
Expected Outcome
1. For assessing students’ knowledge in the subject, various assignments and quizzes may be
conducted. Assignments like designing of a new product of improving an existing one may
be assigned to groups of students.
2. Students may be given a hands on experience to work with shock tubes, droplet combustion
studies, flames, etc for better understanding of the combustion characteristics.
References
1. Holman, J.P., Thermodynamics, 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill Inc., 1998.

2. Sears, F.W. and Salinger G.I., Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory and Statistical
3. Thermodynamics, 3rd Edition, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi, 1993.
4. Anderson, J.D., Modern Compressible Flow , 3rd Edition, McGraw-Hill Inc.,2004
5. Bird, G.A., Molecular Gas Dynamics and the Direct Simulation of Gas Flows, Clarendon
Press – Oxford , 1994
6. Cengel,Y.A., & Boles, M.A., Thermodynamics – An Engineering Approach, Tata McGraw-
Hill
7. Fundamentals of combustion – Streldow R. A.
8. Elementary Reaction Kinetics – J. L. Rathan
9. Flames – Gaydon A. G. &Wolfhard H. G.
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Microscopic approach to thermodynamics: The molecular model–

requirement – properties of simple gas - extension to gas mixtures– real 4
I gas effects Kinetic theory of gases- 15
Velocity distribution functions – The Boltzmann equation, equipartition
of energy 3
Molecular flux - Survival equation- Collision theory – Collision cross-

sections – collision dynamics. 4
II 15
Transport Phenomena – Viscosity, Thermal conductivity and diffusion.
3
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Combustion-Gravimetric and molal analysis, Introduction to thermo-
chemistry, stoichiometry, bond energy, heat of formation, heat of 3
reaction,
III
adiabatic flame temperature Thermodynamics of reacting mixtures, 15
entropy changes for reacting mixtures – chemical equilibrium -
4
equilibrium criteria – evaluation of equilibrium constants and
equilibrium composition, The equilibrium collision theory,
The dissociation – recombination reaction, Chemical Potential and
Gibbs Phase Rule. chemical reaction rates, Elements of chemical kinetics 3
– Law of mass action
IV
– order and molecularity of reaction – rate equation – Arrhenius Law – 15
activation energy – collision theory of reaction rates – transition state
4
theory – general theory of chain reactions – combustion of CO and
hydrogen.
Ignition and flammability – methods of ignition – self ignition – thermal
theory of ignition –
3
determination of self ignition temperature and experimental results –
V
20
energy required for
ignition- limits of inflammability – factors affecting flammability limits –
4
flame quenching –
effects of variables on flame quenching.
theory of laminar flame propagation – empirical equations for laminar
and turbulent flame velocities. Flame stabilization – stability diagrams
for open flames – mechanisms of flame stabilization, critical boundary 4
VI velocity gradient – stabilization by eddies – bluff body stabilization –
20
effects of variables on stability limits.
Flame propagation – factors affecting flame speed – premixed and
diffusion flames, physical structure and comparison – characteristics of 3
laminar and turbulent flames –
END SEMESTER EXAM
MECHANICAL
01ME6307 3-0-0 3 2015
MEASUREMENTS
Course Objectives
1. To have an idea about the different characteristics of the measuring systems, including the
uncertainty in measurement and also have knowledge to statically analyze experimental data
Measurements are a valuable tool for practicing engineering students.
2. Measurement of field quantities temperature, pressure, velocity by intrusive and non intrusive
method under various conditions met with in practice like steady and unsteady condition
3. To get knowledge about various type of sensors, transducers and accelerometers used in
various types of propulsion systems. To impart knowledge about working and principle of
operation of various wind tunnel
4. Computer assisted data acquisition, data manipulation and presentation
Syllabus
Characteristics of Measurement Systems - Errors in measurements, Statistical analysis of experimental

data, Thermometry art of temperature measurement, Different methods for temperature
measurement, Introduction to Pressure Measurements-Mechanical and Electrical types, Measurement
in high speed flows, Laminar & Turbulent flow, Measurement of force or acceleration, torque, power,
principle and operation of wind tunnels, laser based flow measurement, Rayleigh scattering, Raman
scattering, issues in measurement, data acquisition and processing
Expected Outcome
1. Understand the basic principles related to measuring system, measuring uncertainty and
statistically analyze experimental data
2. Able to handle different equipments related to measurement of different field quantities
like temperature, pressure, velocity etc which works on intrusive and non intrusive
techniques
3. To have an idea about principle and operation of various types sensors, transducers
accelerometers etc. Wind tunnels are integral part of aerospace and propulsion systems. By
undergoing this the students will get an exposure about the operation of wind tunnels,
which will be useful for them will working on wind tunnel in laboratory classes.
4. The key to any experiments is its output which is obtained from a data acquisition system.
Students will be able to get an idea how data manipulation and presentation is done so as
to make sure that experimental results are properly recorded.
References
1. J.P.Holman, “Experimental methods for Engineers”, McGraw-Hill, 2007

2. S.P.Venkateshan, “Mechanical Measurements”, Ane-Books Pvt Ltd, 2012
3. Roy.D.Marangoni, John.H.Lienhard, Thomas.G.Beckwith,, “Mechanical Measurements,
Pearson education, 2007
4. Richard.S. Figiola, Donald.E. Beasley,”Theory and design of mechanical measurements”,
Wiley international, 2014
5. R.S.Sirohi, H.C.Radhakrishna”Mechanical measurements”, New age International, 1991
6. Ernest Doebelin,” Mechanical measurements”, McGraw-Hill, 2003
7. W. Bolton,”Mechatronics”, Pearson Education, 2011
8. John Mandal, “statistical analysis of experimental data”, Dover publications, 1984
9. D.Patranabis, ”Principle of industrial instrumentation”, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2001
10. R.W.Ladenburg,”Physical Measurements in Gas Dynamics and Combustion : High Speed
Aerodynamics and Jet Propulsion Vol.IX “, Princeton university press, 1954
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Introduction Characteristics of Measurement Systems - Elements of

Measuring Instruments Performance characteristics - static and dynamic
4
characteristics.
I
15
Errors in measurements, Statistical analysis of experimental data, Error
estimation, Regression analysis: Parity plot 3
Thermometry art of temperature measurement, Thermoelectric

thermometer, Resistance thermometer, Thermistor, Pyrometer,
4
Measurement of transient temperature.
II 15
Introduction to Pressure Measurements-Mechanical and Electrical
types-Pressure transducer- Differential Pressure Transmitters 3
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Measurement of velocity(Velocity map using Pitot tube and Pitot static
tube, Hot wire anemometer, Doppler velocimeter and Time of flight
3
velocimeter .
III
20
High speed flow measurement Laminar & Turbulent flow
measurements - Determination of Reynolds stresses. 4
Measurement of force or acceleration, torque, power (Strain gauges and

IV Transducers), Mechanical vibrations : Accelerometers, frequency
4 20
analysis
High speed wind tunnels. Special purpose tunnels. Shock tubes, Ballistic
ranges. Schlieren, shadowgraph 3

Principle and application of Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) and Laser
Doppler Velociemtry (LDV); interferometry 4
V Fundamentals of spectroscopy; Rayleigh scattering; Raman Scattering, 15

Laser Induced Fluorescene, and their application in species
3
concentration and temperature measurements
Issues in measurement, Data Acquisition and Processing - General

4
Data Acquisition system - Signal conditioning -
VI
15
Data transmission - A/D & D/A conversion Computer aided
3
experimentation
END SEMESTER EXAM
Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction
01ME6999 Research Methodology 0-2-0 2015
Course Objectives:
1. Gain motivation to pursue research projects.
2. Understand basic structure of the research process.
3. Acquire the skills necessary to undertake a research project in an ethically correct way.
4. Present and publish the outcomes of research in a well structured manner.
Syllabus
Introduction to research –significance, characteristics, types.
Motivation for research

Thinking – levels and styles, creativity.
Problem finding- analytical and logical reasoning, creative problem solving.

Literature survey- types of literature, terminologies.
Experiment and modeling -data representation and analysis.
Oral and written communication.
Publishing and patenting
Professional ethics
Expected outcome:
1. Approach PG research projects with enthusiasm and confidence.
2. Identify appropriate research topics in coordination with the supervisor.
3. Deliver well structured technical presentations in seminars and conferences.
4. Write M. Tech thesis and other technical reports in proper manner.
5. Publish potential results in reputed journals/conferences.
NPTEL Video:
1. S. Karmalkar , Introduction to Research – Video course.

Books
1. E. M. Phillips and D. S. Pugh, "How to get a PhD - a handbook for PhD students and
their supervisors", Viva books Pvt Ltd.
2. G. L. Squires, "Practical physics", Cambridge University Press
3. Handbook of Science Communication, compiled by Antony Wilson, Jane Gregory, Steve Miller,
Shirley Earl, Overseas Press India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 1st edition 2005
4. C. R. Kothari, Research Methodology, New Age International, 2004
5. Panneerselvam, Research Methodology, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2012.
6. Leedy P. D., Practical Research: Planning and Design, McMillan Publishing Co.
7. Day R. A., How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, Cambridge University Press, 1989.
8. Peter Medawar, 'Advice to Young Scientist', Alfred P.Sloan Foundation Series, 1979.
9. E. O. Wilson, Letters to a Young Scientist, Liveright, 2014.
10. R. Hamming, You and Your Research, 1986 Talk at Bell Labs.
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Course Plan
Contents Sem.
Module Hours Exam
Marks
Introduction: Meaning and significance of research; skills, habits and attitudes for
research; Types of research, Characteristics of good research.
Motivation for research: Motivational talks on research
I 4
1. "You and Your Research"- Richard Hamming
2. "Advise to young scientists"-TED Talks, E O Wilson
Discussion based on the above talks. Status of research in India.
Thinking skills: Levels and styles of thinking; common-sense and scientific
thinking; examples, . Problem solving strategies – reformulation or rephrasing,
techniques of representation, logical thinking, division into sub-problems,
verbalization, awareness of scale; Importance of graphical representation; 5
II
examples.
Creativity: Some definitions, illustrations from day to day life; intelligence

versus
creativity; gift or skill; creative process; requirements for creativity – role of
motivation and open vs closed minds.
Problem finding and literature survey: Attributes and sources of research
problems; problem formulation, multiple approaches to a problem, analytical and
analogical reasoning, examples; Creative problem solving using Triz, 4
III Prescriptions for developing creativity and problem solving.
Information gathering – reading, searching and documentation; types of

literature. Journal index and impact factor.
Experimental and modeling skills:
Scientific method; role of hypothesis in experiment; units and dimensions;
dependent and independent variables; control in experiment; precision and
accuracy; need for precision; definition, detection, estimation and reduction of
random errors; statistical treatment of data; definition, detection and elimination
of systematic errors; design of experiments; experimental logic; documentation. 5
IV
Types of models; stages in modeling; curve fitting; the role of approximations;
problem representation; logical reasoning; mathematical skills;
continuum/meso/micro scale approaches for numerical simulation;
Two case studies illustrating experimental and modeling skills.
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Effective communication - oral and written
Examples illustrating the importance of effective communication; stages and
dimensions of a communication process.
Oral communication –verbal and non-verbal, casual, formal and informal
communication; interactive communication; listening; form, content and delivery;

5
V various contexts for speaking- conference, seminar etc; visual aids
Written communication - form, content and language; layout, typography and
illustrations; nomenclature, reference and citation styles, contexts for writing –
paper, thesis, reports etc. Tools for document preparation-LaTeX.
Prescriptions for developing communication skills.
Publishing and patenting: Difference between publishing and patenting; relative
importance of various forms of publication; choice of journal and reviewing
process; stages in the realization of a paper/patent.

4
VI
Professional ethics:
Professional integrity, objectivity, fairness and consistency; loyalty; plagiarism
and research ethics; safety.
END SEMESTER EXAM
Assignment-1
Conduct group discussion based on the talks given in module-I
Assignment-2
Conduct an oral presentation based on a suitable research topic with the help of visual
aids.
Assignment-3
Prepare a technical report based on the above presentation.
End semester exam:
To evaluate the knowledge gained on the research process (Based on the full syllabus)
01ME6391 SEMINAR I 0-0-2 2 2015
Course Objectives
To make students
1. Identify the current topics in the specific stream.
2. Collect the recent publications related to the identified topics.
3. Do a detailed study of a selected topic based on current journals, published papers
and books.
4. Present a seminar on the selected topic on which a detailed study has been done.
5. Improve the writing and presentation skills.
Approach
Students shall make a presentation for 20-25 minutes based on the detailed study of
the topic and submit a report based on the study.
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of the seminar, the student should be able to

1. Get good exposure in the current topics in the specific stream.
3. Explore domains of interest so as to pursue the course project
01ME6393 PROPULSION ENGINEERING LAB I 0-0-2 1 2015
Course Objectives
1. Should develop knowledge on data acquisition system.
2. Should be able to do heat transfer experiments
3. Should acquire knowledge on CFD software packages.
Syllabus
Experiments on heat transfer equipments and wind tunnel, study performance evaluation of steam
turbines variable compression engines etc.; practicing Fluent software packages.
Expected Outcome
1. Understand data acquisition systems.
2. Understand heat transfer problems through lab experiments.
3. Understand the usage of commercial CFD software packages.
List of Experiments
1. Experiment on Transient Heat Conduction using data acquisition system.
2. Experiment on Boiling and Condensation.
3. Experiment on Heat Pipe.
4. Experiment on Variable Compression Engine.
5. Study of commercial CFD software (grid generation and preparation of simple models)
6. Analysis of Turbulent flow and heat transfer over a flat plate.
7. Evaluation of Cd, Nusselts number
8. Experiment on Wind Tunnel
10. Influence of mass flow rate on heat transfer in internal flow through duct –Forced
convection.
11. Experiment on critical heat flux apparatus- for various wire geometry and materials.
12. Laboratory preparation of biodiesel from sunflower oil.
SEMESTER - II
AIR-BREATHING
01 ME 6302 3-0-0 3 2015
PROPULSION
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course is to develop an understanding of how air-breathing engines produce
thrust; an ability to do overall engine performance analysis calculations; an ability to carry out
performance calculations for individual engine components; an understanding of elementary
overall engine design considerations.
Syllabus
Air Breathing Engines Classification, Cycle analysis- ideal and non ideal, Components, ,Intake
System in Airplane Engines- Subsonic and Supersonic, Nozzles, Combustors, After burners,
System matching and analysis , Thrust calculations in Turbojet and Turbofan Engines
Expected Outcome
1. An understanding of the generation of thrust in air-breathing engines and rockets;
2. An ability to carry out simple performance analysis of subsonic and supersonic inlets;
3. An ability to carry out overall performance calculations of turbojets, turbofans and turboprops;
4. An elementary understanding of combustors, afterburners, and exhaust nozzles;
References
1. P.G. Hill and C. R. Peterson, Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion, Addison

Wesley, 2nd Edition, 1992
2. Ronald D. Flack Fundamentals of Jet Propulsion with Applications.
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Air-breathing engines and classification- Airscrew, Turbojet, Turboprop,

5 11
Turbofan, Turbo shaft, Ramjet. Ideal Cycle analysis, Non ideal cycle analysis
I
Use of cycle analysis in Preiliminary Design.Component analysis- Diffusers,
4 8
Subsonic- External flow patterns, Limits on pressure rise.
Supersonic inlets- successive steps in acceleration and over speeding of a

supersonic inlet. External deceleration mechanism. Variable-geometry intake in 5 11
II
supersonic aircraft. Starting an inlet in Supersonic Intake
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Gas turbine combustors- Fully annular combustion chamber and can-annular

combustion chamber. Primary Combustors, Afterburners. Flame stability , 8 16
III Ignition and Engine starting, Adiabatic Flame Temperature- Chemistry and
Thermodynamics
Pressure losses in combustion chambers, Rayleigh line flow, Fanno line flow. 3 7
Combined heat addition and friction. Flow with a drag object
Matching of Gas Turbine Components- Component modeling, Application of
IV 3 7
model to matching. Elementary ideas on compressors and turbines.

Flame holders-Simplified model of a flame holder. Nozzles- Primary nozzle, fan
nozzle, Effects of efficiency on nozzle performance, converging nozzles,
V convergent divergent nozzle Working principle of a variable exhaust nozzle in an 5 15
afterburning Turbojet engine. Ramjet and SCRAM jet engines. Flame Stabilization
techniques in hypersonic Airplanes. Thrust reversers and vectoring
Thermodynamic analysis of Turbojet and Turbofan engine. Problems of thrust
VI 9 25
calculations in Turbojet, Turbofan and Turbojet with after burner
END SEMESTER EXAM

01ME 6304 ROCKET PROPULSION 3-1-0 4 2015
Course Objectives
1. To impart a basic understanding of the principles of rocket propulsion and to enable the
use of fundamental equations in solving simple problems in performance computations
in rocket propulsion.
2. To familiarize with various types of chemical rockets, solid and liquid propellants and
the sub systems associated with chemical rockets.
3. To explain the combustion instability and recognize its effects on rocket propulsion.
4. To review the alternative and emerging propulsion systems for space exploration and
interplanetary missions.
Syllabus
Motion in Space; Rocket Principle; Nozzles; Chemical Propellants; Solid propellant rockets; Liquid
propellant rockets; Monopropellant rockets; Hybrid rockets; Combustion instability; Electrical
rockets; Nuclear and advanced rockets; future goals
Expected Outcomes
At the end of the course, the students should be able to;
CO1: Understand principles governing the motion of celestial and manmade objects in space and
Perform simple computations in orbital mechanics.
CO2: Define, Interpret and Evaluate the performance parameters for rocket propulsion.
CO3: Recognize and Compare the different types of rocket nozzles and Analyse the nozzle
performance and suitability.
CO4: Relate to the real fluid and thermodynamic effects in nozzle flows
CO5: Categorize and Select the different types of rocket propellants.
CO6: Explain the working of various systems and Describe the various phenomena associated with the
working of solid and liquid rockets.
CO7: Calculate preliminary design data for solid and liquid rocket.
CO8: Identify the causes for the various modes of combustion instability and Discuss the methods for
control of instabilities.
CO9: Review the alternative and modern propulsion systems.
Text Books
1. Sutton, G. P. and Biblarz, O., Rocket Propulsion Elements, 9th Ed., Wiley.
2. Ramamurthi, K., Rocket Propulsion, Laxmi Publications Private Limited.
References
3. Hill, P. G. and Peterson, C. R., Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion, 2nd ed., Addison
Wesley Publishing Company.
4. Shapiro, A. H., The Dynamics and Thermodynamics of Compressible Fluid Flow, Vol. 1, Wiley.
5. Stuhlinger, E., Electric Propulsion Development, Academic Press.
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Motion of bodies in space, parameters describing motion of bodies,

universal law for gravitational force, frame of reference, motion in 3
rotating frame of reference.
I Orbits: orbit velocities, orbital period, geosynchronous and geostationary 15
orbits, polar, sun-synchronous and other orbits, energy requirements for 3
orbits, escape velocity, orbital and suborbital flight.
Tutorials: Sample problems 2
Classification of rockets: chemical, electrical, nuclear and advanced
propulsion systems. Applications of rockets in launch vehicles, 3
spacecraft, and missiles. Rocket principle and Rocket equation.
II Criteria of performance: thrust, specific impulse, energies and 15

efficiencies, thrust coefficient, characteristic velocity, effective exhaust 3
velocity, mass ratio of rocket. Staging and clustering.
Tutorials: Sample problems
2
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Rocket nozzles: Types of nozzles, shapes and configurations, convergent
divergent nozzles, isentropic flow through nozzles, exhaust velocity,
3
choking; nozzle area ratio, variation of flow parameters in nozzles. One-
dimensional, ideal gas analysis.
III Real effects in nozzles: Under-expanded and over-expanded nozzles,
15
flow separation, Contour nozzles, altitude adaptive nozzles and
3
unconventional nozzles, mass flow rate through nozzles, vacuum and
sea level specific impulse, efficiencies and thrust correction factor
Tutorials: Sample problems 2
Chemical propellants: Classification and types of chemical propellants,

oxidizers and fuels, mono and bi propellants, solid, liquid and hybrid
3
propellants. Selection of propellants.
IV Solid propellants: components of solid propellants, grain configurations, 15

Solid propellant rockets: Constructional details, ignition of solid
propellant rockets, ignition problems and solutions. Characteristic burn 5
times and action times of solid propellant rockets, variation of burn rates
with rocket size, erosive burning, burn rate of double base and
composite propellants, parameters influencing burn rates, burn rates for
stable operation. Design of solid propellant rocket.
Liquid propellants: Energy content and classification, Earth storable and
space storable propellants, hypergolic and other features.
Liquid propellant rockets: Propellant feed systems and engine cycles, gas 5
generator, staged combustion, expander and pressure fed cycles,
V selection of the cycle.
20
Thrust chamber, characteristic length, cooling, injectors. Turbo pumps.
Complexities and issues associated with liquid propellant rockets,
draining of propellants under microgravity conditions, current trends in 5
liquid rockets. Monopropellant rockets, Hybrid rockets. Design
computations for liquid rockets.
Combustion instability in rockets: illustration through examples, bulk
and wave modes of instability, Modeling of bulk mode of instability in
solid and liquid propellant rockets, standing waves and characteristic
5
frequencies in different wave modes, Modeling of wave mode instability
in rockets, Other types of instabilities; Pogo, vortex shedding etc.,
Methods of overcoming instability problems
VI Electrical rockets: Electrical and magnetic fields, electro-thermal, arc-jet, 20
electrostatic and electromagnetic thrusters, Gridded ion thrusters,
neutralization and thrust limitations, Hall effect thrusters, Choice of
5
parameters for electrical thrusters, specific mass and optimum efflux
velocity, Current trends in electrical rockets.
Nuclear, tri-propellant and advanced propulsion. Future trends in
propulsion systems.
END SEMESTER EXAM
01ME 6306 Turbomachines 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
To input knowledge on various types of thermal turbo machines and their operation, flow
mechanism through them, performance evaluation, design and testing.
Syllabus
General study of Turbo machines, Efficiencies, Incompressible and compressible flow analysis,
Specific speed, Degree of reaction, Losses in turbomachines, Cascade Testing, Test results, cascade
correlations, Axial flow turbines and compressors, Centrifugal compressors and radial flow turbines,
Three dimensional flows in axial turbines, Axial Fans, Propellers, Centrifugal fans, Design
parameters and losses, Gas turbines, Intercooling, Reheating and Regeneration cycles, Open cycle
arrangements, applications, High temperature turbine stages, Analysis, Salient features of various
types of combustion chambers, combustor chamber design
Expected Outcome
By undergoing the course, one will be able to understand the working of different turbomachines
under different operating conditions, the flow mechanism, design parameters and will be able to
design a system for the required output at the given conditions.
1. S.L.Dixon, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery, 1998

2. Shepherd D G, Principles of turbomachinery
3. Horlock J H, Axial flow turbines
4. H I H Saravanamuttoo, G F C Rogers, H Cohen, Gas Turbines theory, 2001
5. P G Hill, C R Peterson, Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion
6. S M Yahya, Turbines, compressors and fans
7. G T Csandy, Theory of turbo machines
8. G Gopalakrishnan, D Prithviraj, A Treatise on Turbomachines
9. John flee, Theory and design of Steam and Gas Turbines
10. R Yadav, Steam and Gas turbines
11. V Ganesan, Gas Turbines
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Incompressible and compressible flow machines- Analysis,

Fundamental equation of energy transfer in turbo machines - flow
I mechanism- vane congruent flow- velocity triangles- slip and its 15
6
estimation- losses and efficiencies- degree of reaction, shape number and
specific speed, Polytropic efficiency, Multistaging in turbo machines
Two dimensional cascades- Cascade nomenclature, lift and drag, losses

and efficiency- Compressor and turbine cascade performance, test
II results, correlations, off design performance, optimum space chord ratio 7 15
of turbine blades
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Axial flow turbines- two dimensional theory- Velocity diagram,
Thermodynamics, Stage losses and efficiency, Soderberg’s correlation,
stage reaction, diffusion within blade rows, efficiencies and 3
III characteristics, 15
Axial flow compressors- Two dimensional analysis, Velocity diagram,
Thermodynamics, Stage losses and efficiency, reaction ratio, stage 3
loading, stage pressure rise, stability of compressors.
Centrifugal compressors- Theoretical analysis- inlet casing, impeller,

diffuser, inlet velocity limitations, optimum design of compressor inlet,
pre whirl, slip factor, pressure ratio, choking in a compressor stage, 4
Mach number at exit
IV 15
Radial flow turbines- Types of inlet flow turbines (IFR),
thermodynamics of 90º IFR turbine, efficiency, Mach number relations,
loss coefficients, off design operating conditions, losses, pressure ratio 3
limits

Three dimensional flows in axial turbines- Theory of radial equilibrium,
indirect and direct problems, compressible flow through a fixed blade
row, constant specific mass flow rate, free vortex, off design
performance, blade row interaction effects, diffusion within blade rows, 4
efficiencies and characteristics Miscellaneous turbines – Wells, Cross
V flow, Wind turbines.
Axial fans- fan applications, Fan stage parameters, Types of axial fan
20
stages, Propellers, Performance of Axial fans, Types of centrifugal fans-
Design parameters, Drum and partial type fans, Losses, Fan bearings and 4
drives- Fan Noise, Dust erosion of fans
VI Improvement in gas turbine power cycles- Intercooling, Reheating and 4 20

Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Regeneration, its effect on performance, operating variables, open cycle

arrangements, basic requirements of working media- Applications in air
crafts, surface vehicles, electric power generation, petrochemical
industries, cryogenics.
Higher temperature turbine stages- effect of high gas temperature-

methods of cooling- high temperature materials- heat exchange in a
cooled blade- ideal cooled and actual cooled stage. Salient features of 4
various types of combustion chambers, principles of combustor chamber
design
END SEMESTER EXAM

01 ME 6312 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID 3-0-0 3 2015

DYNAMICS
Course Objectives
The subject is aimed at providing ability for mathematical modeling and solution of fluid flow and heat
transfer problems. Main thrust is selecting a numerical method of solution depending the mathematical
nature of the governing equations.
Syllabus
Review of governing equations of fluid flow and heat transfer, finite difference approximations for first
and second order derivatives and order of accuracy. Stability analysis, solution of system of equations,
finite volume discretisation for diffusion and convection terms, finite element discretisation for
diffusion and convection terms, Solution of flow field, pressure based methods, Finite volume
discretisation using OpenFoam
Expected Outcome
At the end of the course the student should be able to know the methods for solving fluid flow and heat
transfer problems. They should be able to write simple computer programs and visualisation of the
results using open source visualization tools.
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Review of equations of fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Central

difference approximations for first and second order differential 4
coefficients.
I 15
Analysis of order of accuracy, Von-Neumann analysis for stability of
numerical solution, Convergence of a numerical solution. 3
II Linear algebra, solution of tri-diagonal system of equations, Line by line 4

15
method, quadratic forms, differential of a quadratic form,
Conjugate gradient method, Gauss seidel and Gauss elimination
methods, Computer programs for the above methods 3
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Convection diffusion equations, finite volume method, finite volume

discretisations of diffusion and convection terms, 15
3
III
Upwind biased methods, higher order derivatives, evaluation gradients,
4
TVD schemes.
Finite element discretisation of convection diffusion equations, Shape

functions, 15
3
IV
Galerkin method, methods for compact storage of matrices. Solution
4
and postprocessing
Solution of flow field, Collocated and staggered grid approaches,

Pressure based methods 20
4
V
SIMPLE and SIMPLER methods, PISO algorithm, computer
3
programming.
Finite volume discretisation using libraries in OpenFoam, Icofoam

VI 4 20
solver. Paraview, VTK format and visualisation,
Solution of problems such as flow in a driven cavity, buoyancy driven

flow in a square enclosure, Computations of Nusselt’s number, skin
friction 3
END SEMESTER EXAM

01 ME 6314 FINITE ELEMENT METHOD

3-0-0 3 2015
FOR HEAT TRANSFER AND
FLUID FLOW
Course Objectives
The subject is aimed at providing knowledge for the mathematical formulation and solution using
Finite Element Method for engineering problems associated with heat transfer and fluid flow. Basic
formulation, solving and post processing will be studied.
Syllabus
Review of heat transfer, fluid flow and linear algebra. Finite element procedure using variational and
Galerkin procedure. Formation of solution matrix from the given physical problem. Solution methods.
Programming practice. Introduction to general purpose FEM packages.
Expected Outcome
At the end of the course the student will be able to solve complex physical problems coupled with heat
transfer and fluid flow using FEM. They will be able to identify the boundary conditions and their
incorporation in to the FE equations, solve the problems, interpret the analysis results for the
improvement or modification of the system.
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Review of heat transfer and fluid flow. Formation of governing

equation, initial and boundary conditions. Historical perspective of
FEM and applicability to Thermal Engineering problems. Approximate
methods, Variational and Galerkin’s methods. Types of elements, 4
interpolation polynomials. Formulation of element characteristic 15
I
matrices. Assembly considerations and boundary conditions.
Two dimensional elements; triangular and quadrilateral elements,

natural coordinates, parametric representation, Subparametric,
3
superparametric and Isoparametric elements.
Conduction Heat Transfer and Formulation: Modelling heat
conduction; formulation of governing equation, differential and
Variational formulation. Initial, boundary and interface conditions.
4
15
II
Formulation of conductive, convective matrices and nodal heat rate
vectors. Analysis procedure for 2 D conduction with convection.
Programming of simple cases.
3
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Nonlinear Heat conduction Analysis: Galerkin’s method to nonlinear

15
transient heat conduction;
3
III
Governing equation with initial and boundary conditions, one
dimensional nonlinear steady-state problems and transient state
4
problems. Programming excersices.
Review of Viscous Incompressible Flows: Governing equations, weak

IV 15
form, finite element model, penalty finite element models,
4
Problems in two dimensional flow fields. Formulation and
Programming. 3
Review of Convective Heat Transfer: Basic equations, steady convection

diffusion problems.
4
V 20
Transient convection-diffusion problems.
3
Concepts of adaptive finite element analysis. Error estimates.

Implementation of the adaptive procedure. 4
VI 20
Introduction to general purpose FEM packages. Finite Element analysis
of simple cases using softwares. 3
END SEMESTER EXAM

Year of
Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits
Introduction
ADVANCED
01 ME 6316 NUMERICAL 3-0-0 3 2015
METHODS
Course Objectives:
1. To develop numerical skills in the solution of mathematical equations of various scientific

and engineering problems.
2. To acquire knowledge in the data analysis and statistical interpretation of experimental
results .
3. To acquire knowledge on the various prediction methods based on the experimental data.
4. To get knowledge on how to minimize the error growth in a particular solution procedure
Syllabus
Solutions of simultaneous equations –Direct and Indirect methods-Gauss elimination, Gauss
Seidel and Relaxation methods-Convergence, Eigen value problem-vector iteration method.
Eigen Problems:Introduction,Basic characteristics,Power method,Inverse power method, Shifting
Eigen valuesNumerical differential, Numerical integration-Newton Cotes integration formula
,Gauss quadrature, Error estimate ,Double integration .Solution of ordinary differential
equations-single step and multi- step methods, Simultaneous first order differential equations,
Higher order differential equations. Numerical solution of integral equations.Partial Differential
Equations: General features, classification. Equilibrium problems, Eigen value problems and
propagation problems. Elliptic Equation: Introduction to Finite Difference Method, Finite
Difference approximations of Laplace equation, Consistency, order, stability and convergence,
Modified Differential equation. Finite Difference solution of Laplace equation.- Jacobi, Gauss
Seidel, Relaxation, and Successive over relaxation methods. Derivative boundary conditions.
Finite Difference solution of Poison equation-The Alternating Direction Implicit (ADI)
method.Introduction to Finite Difference Method for solving propagation problems-
Fundamental consideration-General features of convection, Diffusion and Dispersion .Finite
difference grids and finite difference approximation. Finite difference equations. Consistency,
order, stability and convergence. Modified Differential equation. Stability analysis-Discrete
perturbation method and von Neumann
method.ParabolicEquations(TheDiffusionProblem):FTCS,Richardson,DuFort-
Frankel,\CrankNicolson.Drirvative boundary conditions.Hyperbolic Equations(The Convection
Problem): Introduction, The Lax Method,FTCS,Upwind, LeapFrog, The Lax Wendroff Method ,
MacCormack methods.
Expected Outcome
After the completion of this course, students will get necessary foundation on the following:
• Various Numerical strategy and its comparisons in the solution of mathematical
equations.
• How to build mathematical formulations of various physical problems.
• Statistical interpretation and data analysis of experimental results.
• How to choose a particular numericalscheme for solving a physical problems .
References
1. Numerical methods for Engineers and Scientists, Joe D.Hoffman, McGraw-Hill
2. Numerical methods for Scientific and Engineering computation-Jain.M.K
3. Introduction to Numerical Analysis-Gupta A and Boss S C.
4. Introduction to Numerical Analysis-Hilderbrand FB
5. An Introduction to Numerical Analysis-Kendall E Atkinson
6. Statistics-Murrey R Spiegel
7. Numerical Mathematical Analysis –James B.Scarborough
8. Applied Numerical Analysis-C F Gerald&P.O. Wheatley
9. Introductory Method of Numerical Analysis-S.S .Sastry
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Solutions of simultaneous equations –Direct and Indirect methods-

Gauss elimination, Gauss Seidel and Relaxation methods- 4
I Convergence, Eigen value problem-vector iteration method. 15
Eigen Problems:
Introduction, Basic characteristics, Power method ,Inverse power 3
method, Shifting Eigen values.
Numerical differential, Numerical integration-Newton Cotes
integration formula ,Gauss quadrature, Error estimate ,Double
4
integration .
II
Solution of ordinary differential equations-single step and multi- step 15
methods, Simultaneous first order differential equations, Higher order 3
differential equations. Numerical solution of integral equations
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
. Partial Differential Equations :General features, classification.
Equilibrium problems, Eigen value problems and propagation 3
III problems. 15
Elliptic Equation: Introduction to Finite Difference Method, Finite
Difference approximations of Laplace equation, Consistency, order, 4
stability and convergence, Modified Differential equation.
Finite Difference solution of Laplace equation.- Jacobi, Gauss Seidel,
Relaxation, and Successive over relaxation methods. Derivative 4
IV boundary conditions. 15
Finite Difference solution of Poison equation-The Alternating
Direction Implicit(ADI)method. 3

Introduction to Finite Difference Method for solving propagation
problems-Fundamental consideration-General features of convection,
Diffusion and Dispersion .Finite difference grids and finite difference 4
V 20
approximation. Finite difference equations.
Consistency, order, stability and convergence. Modified Differential
equation. Stability analysis-Discrete perturbation method and von 3
Neumann method.
ParabolicEquations(TheDiffusionProblem):FTCS,Richardson,DuFort-
Frankel,\Crank-Nicolson.Drirvative boundary conditions. 4
VI 20
Hyperbolic Equations(The Convection Problem): Introduction,The Lax
Method, FTCS, Upwind, LeapFrog,The Lax Wendroff Method , Mac 3
Cormack Methods
END SEMESTER EXAM

ADVANCED HEAT 3-0-0 3 2015

01ME6318
TRANSFER ENGINEERING
Course Objectives
 To introduce the fundamental concepts of various modes of heat transfer and to further elaborate
these concepts with theories and applications to the solutions of practically relevant engineering
problems.
 To impart a basic concept of various types of heat transfer equipments
 To make the student capable of designing different types of heat transfer equipments
Syllabus
Unsteady conduction, 2D steady conduction, Numerical solution of conduction problems, Introduction to

free and forced convection, Laminar flow heat transfer, Turbulent flow heat transfer, Radiation heat
transfer, Radiative heat flux, Kinetic theory, heat transfer in rarefied gas, Heat transfer in high speed
flow. Aero -thermodynamic heating at hyper sonic speed .
Expected Outcome
1. By undergoing this course the students and practicing engineers will be able to refresh fundamental
and technical information.
2. The student will be able to design, operate and maintain various types of heat transfer equipments
References
1. F.P. Incropera and D. Dewitt , Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, 7th Edition by, John Wiley,
2011.
2. S.P.Venkateshan , Heat Transfer - 2 Ed, (Reprint) , Ane Books Pvt. Ltd. 2011
3. Yonus Cengel, Heat Transfer: A Practical Approach, Mc Graw-Hill, 2002
4. D. Poulikakos, Conduction Heat Transfer, Prentice Hall, 1994.
5. G.E.Myers ,Analytical methods in Conduction Heat Transfer, McGraw Hill, 1971.
6. W. Kays, M. Crawford and B. Weigand , Convective Heat and Mass Transfer, 4th Edition by,
McGraw Hill International, 2005
7. Convection Heat Transfer, 3rd Edition by A. Bejan, John Wiley, 2004
8. Louis C. Burmeister Convective Heat Transfer, John Wiley and sons September 10, 1993
9. R. Siegel and J.R.Howell , Thermal Radiation Heat Transfer, Taylor & Francis, 2002.
10. E.M.Sparrow and R.D.Cess Radiation Heat Transfer, , Wadsworth, 1966.
11. H.C.Hottel and A.F.Saroffim, Radiative Transfer, , McGraw hill, 1967.
12. M.F.Modest ,Radiative Heat Transfer, McGraw Hill, 2003.
13. Eckert and Drake, Heat and Mass transfer.
14. James P.Hartnett ,Thomson F.Irvine Jr, Advances in Heat Transfer.
15. Gilmore D.G, Space craft Thermal Control Hand Book ,Vol I:Fundamental Technologies
16. M.Kaviany, Principles of Convection Heat Transfer.
17. M.Kaviany, Principles of Heat Transfer in Porous media.
COURSE PLAN
Examination
% of Marks
Hours
Semester
in End-
Module Contents Allott
ed
Unsteady conduction from a semi-infinite solid- solution by

3
similarity transformation method.
I Solution of the general 1D unsteady problem by separation of 15

variables and charts- example problems Laplace equation Solution
4
by variable separable method – concept of superposition and
homogeneous boundary conditions.
Forced and free convection – velocity and thermal boundary layer,–

General equation for momentum and energy transport. 3
II
Exact solutions of the 2D boundary layer momentum and energy 15
equations. Approximate solution of the boundary layer by the 4
momentum and energy integral.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Heat transfer in Two phase (porous) system-continuous solid fluid

3
system, porosity.
III 15
Local volume averaging .Volume average governing equations.
4
Effective medium properties(thermal conductivity)
Surface Radiation Exchange in the presence of conduction and

convection: Conduction and surface radiation-Fins, Convection and 4
surface radiation.
IV 15
Radiation properties of molecular gases. Atomic and molecular
spectra-rotational transition-vibrational transition-combined 3
transition.
The equation of radiation transfer in participating media: Radiative

V 20
intensity in vacuum. Attenuation by absorption and scattering. The 3
equation of transfer. Boundary conditions for the equation of
transfer.
Radiation energy density. Radiative heat flux. Divergence of heat

flux. Integral formulation of the equation of transfer. 4
Heat transfer in gases at high velocity- recovery temperature-

diffuser thermometer-heat transfer in rarefied gases-interpretation
VI of Prandtl number ,viscosity, Reynolds number based on kinetic 20
4
theory. Knudsen flow-temperature jump ,thermal accommodation
coefficient.
Approximate slip flow analysis over a flat plate at zero angle of

attack for obtaining Stanton number. Heat transfer in free-
molecular flow-heat transfer from body to rarefied gas steam in
3
Maxwellian equilibrium. Aero -thermodynamic heating at hyper
sonic speed .
END SEMESTER EXAM

ADVANCED GAS
01ME6322 DYNAMICS 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives
Gas flow is one of the main fundamental subjects of propulsion engineering. The objective of this
course to teach the students this subject in an advanced level. Formulation different problems and
solution to some of the simple cases is included to make the students capable of analyzing practical
problems involving compressible flow.
Syllabus
Generalized one dimensional flow ,shock waves in supersonic flow- weak and strong oblique shocks,
Small perturbation theory , two dimensional flow past a wavy wall, Similarity rules- Two dimensional
linearised flow, Introduction to Hypersonic flow, Hypersonic shock wave relations, Compressible
flow through Supersonic Wind Tunnels
Expected Outcome
The students will be able to analyze a flow situation and capable of using these theories in a real life
situation and take appropriate decisions with regard to design and manufacture of various high speed
flow handling devices
References
1. Shapiro,A.H.; Dynamics and Thermodynamics of Compressible Fluid Flow-Vol,I
2. Liepmann and Roshko; Elements of Gas Dynamics.
3. Becker E;Gas Dynamics
4. Owezarek J A ; Fundamentals of Gas Dynamics
Note; Use of approved charts and tables will be permitted in the examinations.
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Generalized 1D continuous flow- working equations and table of

influence coefficients- Flow with constant specific heat and molecular 4
I weight-General methods of solution-simple type of flow.
15
Examples of combined friction and area change- Examples of combined
friction andheat transfer. 3
Plane waves in supersonic flow- weak and strong oblique shocks-shock

3
polar diagram- expansion waves- Prandtl-Meyer expansion functions-
Reflection and intersection of oblique shocks and expansion waves-
II Flow over bodies involving shock and expansion waves. Shock 15
expansion theory –Thin aerofoil theory as applied to 4
lifting flat plates and diamonds.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

III Small perturbation theory – Derivation of perturbation equations in two
4 15
dimensions- Pressure coefficient-Boundary conditions- two dimensional
flow past a wavy wall in high subsonic and supersonic flow-
supersonic thin aerofoil theory-linearised theory-Biconvex and diamond

airfoils-best airfoil shape 3
Similarity rules- Two dimensional linearised flow- Prandtl-Gluert and

Gothert rules- 4
IV
Linearised axially symmetric flow. The von Karman rule for Transonic 15
flow. Hypersonic similarity. 3

Introduction to Hypersonic flow. Characteristics of Hypersonic
flow.The lift and drag of wings at hypersonic speeds.
4
V
20
High temperature shock layer on a blunt body moving at hypersonic
speed. Hypersonic shock wave relations
3
Compressible flow through Supersonic Wind Tunnels- Hypothetical

4
Normal shock diffusers and oblique shock diffusers.
VI
Design of diffuser throat in supersonic wind tunnel. 20
3
END SEMESTER EXAM

MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR 3-0-0 3 2015

01ME 6324
OF MATERIALS
Course Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide information about the structure of crystalline materials, imperfections
in crystals and its implications in the strength of materials, elastic and plastic behavior of crystalline
materials to applied forces. In conjuction with the microstructural aspects of the plasticity a clear idea
about the dislocation theory, strengthening mechanisms and fracture mechanics is attained. Basic
information related to recovery, recrystallisation and grain growth and its influence on mechanical
properties is also obtained. An understanding about the mechanical behavior of polymers, ceramics and
composites is also achieved.
Syllabus
Structure and imperfections in crystals, Mechanical behaviour of metals, Strengthening mechanisms,

recovery, recrystallisation and grain growth, AlloyingFracture, Fatigue and creep. Mechanicalbehavior of
composites, polymers and ceramics. Advanced materials
Expected Outcome
At the end of the course the students will:
1. Have a thorough understanding about the structure of crystalline solids and the various imperfections
in it.
2. Attain an in-depth understanding about dislocation theory and the various strengthening mechanisms.
3. Achieve basic concepts of fracture mechanics and failure mechanisms like fatigue and creep.
4. Gives information about the mechanical behavior of polymers, ceramics and composites.
References
1. Mechancial Behaviour Materials by Marc Andre Meyers, K.K. Chawla,PHI
2. Mechancial Behaviour Materials by Thomas H. Courtney, Waveland Pr Inc; 2 edition
Reference books :
1. Mechanical Metallurgy by GE Dieter; McGraw-Hill Book Co. Kogakusha Co. Ltd.
2. Fatigue of Metals by PG Forrest; Pergammon Press.
3. Material Science by Abdul Mubeen; Khanna Publishers

COURSE PLAN
% of
Marks in
Hours End-
Module Contents Allott Semester
ed
Examinat
ion
Elements of crystal structure, Imperfections in crystals, dislocation 3

motion and dislocation theory, Slip in crystalline solids,
I 15
Deformation twinning and kink bands, Grain boundaries and poly
crystalline aggregates, Plasticity and the theoretical strength of 4
materials.
States of stress and strain, Elasticity: origins, isotropic materials, 3

anisotropic material, Stress-strain curves.
II 15
plasticity; empirical relations for stress and strain, criteria for necking,
Yield Criteria, strength coefficient and strain hardening exponent, 4
Effect of strain rate and temperature on tensile properties and torsion,
Mechanical testing methods
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Strengthening mechanisms: solid solution, grain refinement, strain

hardening, precipitation hardening, Recovery, recrystallisation and grain 3
growth, Principles of Alloying.
III Solid solutions and intermediate phases - Gibbs phase rule and 15
equilibrium diagram - types of binary phase diagrams ,Isomorphous -
4
Eutectic -Peritectic and Peritectoid reactions, Iron-iron carbide equilibrium
diagram, TTT diagram, martensitic transformation
Ceramics, polymers and composites. Mechanical behavior of ceramics,

4
IV 15
Polymers and Composites, Advance and modern materials
3
Types of fractures - Ductile and brittle fractures - features of fracture -

V 4 20
surface for ductile, brittle and mixed modes.
The history of failure of engineering structures and parts, high strain rate,
stress concentration and low temperature effects, impact tests and results, 3
transition temperature and factors affecting transition temperature.
Stress cycle, fatigue curve, fatigue fracture characteristics. Fatigue testing

and testing machines, determination of fatigue strength. Factors affecting
fatigue- size, surface, stress concentration, 3
VI 20
Creep, Creep curve, Creep mechanisms, Low temperature and high
temperature creep theories, Fracture at elevated temperature. Stress
rupture, Deformation mechanism maps, Material aspects of creep design, 4
Creep resistance as related to material properties and structure, Super
plasticity
END SEMESTER EXAM

ENERGY CONVERSION
01 ME 6326 3-0-0 3 2015
AND MANAGEMENT
Course Objectives
1 To impart awareness regarding conventional and modern energy systems

3. Create knowledge about the direct energy conversion systems
4. To make the students aware of the management of energy sources and its utilization
Syllabus
Review of the conventional energy conversion systems – hydro, thermal and nuclear power
plants. Solar Thermal ConversionSolar photovoltaic systems - applications of nano
materials/technology in solar energy - Power electronics for Photovoltaic systems - Solar
Photocatalysis. Utilisation of gasifier for electricity generation - Sustainable cofiring of biomass
with coal. Liquid biofuel - Synthesis biofuel . mini and micro hydro power plants Hydrogen
energy. Fuel cell working principle types and applications. Ocean energy conversion OTEC,
wave energy and tidal energy. Geothermal power plants. Magneto Hydro dynamic energy
conversion - Basics thermoelectric engine - Thermoelectric materials - Applications. Thermionic
emission - Richardson’s equation - Analysis of high vacuum thermionic converter – Gaseous
converters - Energy management and auditing Electrical Energy Management Thermal Energy
Management
Expected Outcome
1. Students will become aware of the sources of energy
2. Familiarize the modern energy conversion technologies.
3. Understand the importance of energy management.
References
1. Tiwari GN. Solar Energy, Fundamentals design, modeling and Applications. Narosa, 2002
2. Kishore VVN. Renewable Energy Engineering and Technologies, TERI, 2009
3. Mukunda H S. Understanding clean energy and fuels from biomass. Wiley-India Pvt, Ltd,2011
4. Rai G D, Non-conventional energy sources. Khanna Publication, 2001
5. G.R. Nagpal, S.C. Sharma, Power plant Engineering, Khanna Publishers, 2013
6. Jiandong T. Minihydropower. John Wiley, 1997
7. General aspects of energy management and energy audit, 2010 BEE Guide book.
8. Amlan Chakrabarti, Energy engineering and management, PHI Learning, New Delhi 2012
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Review of the conventional energy conversion systems – hydro, thermal

2
and nuclear power plants
I 15
Solar Thermal ConversionSolar photovoltaic systems - applications of
nano materials/technology in solar energy - Power electronics for 5
Photovoltaic systems - Solar Photocatalysis
Utilisation of gasifier for electricity generation - Sustainable cofiring of
biomass with coal. 4 15
II
Liquid biofuel - Synthesis biofuel - mini and micro hydro power plants
3
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Hydrogen energy production, storage, transportation and application 4
III 15
Fuel cell working principle types and applications 3
Ocean energy conversion OTEC, wave energy and tidal energy
4
IV 15
Geothermal power plants - Magneto Hydro dynamic energy conversion 3

Basics thermoelectric engine - Thermoelectric materials - Applications 3
V 20
Thermionic emission - Richardson’s equation - Analysis of high vacuum
4
thermionic converter – Gaseous converters
Energy management and auditing 4
VI 20
Electrical Energy Management Thermal Energy Management 3
END SEMESTER EXAM

01ME6392 MINI PROJECT 0-0-4 2 2015
Course Objectives
To make students
Design and develop a system or application in the area of their specialization.
Approach
The student shall present two seminars and submit a report.The first seminar shall
highlight the topic, objectives, methodology, design and expected results. The
second seminar is the presentation of the work / hardwareimplementation.
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of the miniproject, the student should be able to

1. Identify and solve various problems associated with designing and implementing a
system or application.
2. Test the designed system or application
PROPULSION
01ME 6394 0-0-2 1 2015
ENGINEERING LAB II
Course Objectives
Enable the students to do convective heat transfer experiments and verify the correlations also
understand the importance of various dimensionless numbers in heat transfer analysis
Syllabus
Experiment on convective heat transfer, compact heat exchanger refrigeration system.
Expected Outcome
Students will be capable of analyzing heat transfer problems. Doing measurements using probes.
List of Experiments
1. Generation of correlation for natural convection process by experimental method.
2. Generation of correlation for forced convection by experimental method.
3. Performance evaluation of compact heat exchangers.
4. Experiment to determine the effect of condenser and evaporator pressure on Vapour
compression refrigeration system.
5. Analysis of Natural Convection in an enclosure. Evaluation of Nusselts number and comparison
with reported results.
6. Analysis of flow and heat transfer through porous media.
7. Flow and heat transfer in a rotating disc.
8. Pressure measurement using probes.
9. Experiment on flow visualization.
SEMESTER - III
Industrial Safety and Hazards 3-0-0 3 2015
01 ME 7311
Management
Course Objectives
To provide comprehensive knowledge of safety and hazards aspects in industries and the
management of hazards.
Syllabus
Industrial processes and hazards potential. Safety and hazards regulations, Industrial hygiene.
Factories Act, 1948 and Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and rules thereof.Shock wave
propagation, VCE and BLEEVE, explosions, multiphase reactions, transport effects and global
rates. Preventive and protective management from fires and explosion. Hazards identification,
Material safety data sheet, Hazards indices- Dow and Mond indices, hazard operability (HAZOP)
and hazard analysis (HAZAN).Spill and leakage, Estimation of leakage/spill rate, Release of toxics
and dispersion.Naturally buoyant and dense gas dispersion models.Case Studies
Expected Outcome
The students shall be able to identify the hazard potentials, to know the hazard regulations,
Environmental protection Acts, To control the leaks and their preventions.
References
1. Crowl D.A. and Louvar J.F., “Chemical Process Safety: Fundamentals with Applications”, 2nd Ed.,
Prentice Hall. 2001
2. Mannan S., “Lee’s Loss Prevention in the Process Industries”, Vol. I, 3rd Ed.,
Butterworth- Heinemann. 2004
3. Mannan S., “Lee’s Loss Prevention in the Process Industries”, Vol. II, 3rd Ed., Butterworth-
Heinemann. 2005
4. Mannan S., “Lee’s Loss Prevention in the Process Industries”, Vol. III, 3rd Ed., Butterworth-
Heinemann. 2005
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Introduction: Industrial processes and hazards potential, mechanical 4 15

electrical, thermal and process hazards.
I
Safety and hazards regulations, Industrial hygiene. Factories Act, 1948 and 3
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and rules thereof.
Fire and Explosion: Shock wave propagation, vapour cloud and boiling 3 15
liquid expanding vapours explosion (VCE and BLEVE),.
II
mechanical and chemical explosion, multiphase reactions, transport effects 4
and global rates
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Relief Systems: Preventive and protective management from fires and 3 15
explosion-inerting,
III
static electricity passivation, ventilation, and sprinkling, proofing, relief 4
systems – relief valves, flares, scrubbers.
Toxicology: Hazards identification-toxicity, fire, static electricity, noise and 4 15

dust concentration;
IV
Material safety data sheet, hazards indices- Dow and Mond indices, hazard 3
operability (HAZOP) and hazard analysis (HAZAN).

Leaks and Leakages: Spill and leakage of liquids, vapors, gases and 4 20
theirmixture from storage tanks and equipment; Estimation of
leakage/spill ratethrough hole, pipes and vessel burst;
V
Isothermal and adiabatic flows ofgases, spillage and leakage of flashing 3

liquids, pool evaporation andboiling; Release of toxics and dispersion.
Naturally buoyant and dense gasdispersion models; Effects of
momentum and buoyancy; Mitigation measures for leaks and releases.
Case Studies: Flixborough, Bhopal, Texas, ONGC offshore, HPCL 4 20
VI
Vizagand Jaipur IOC oil-storage depot incident.
Oil, natural gas, chlorine andammonia storage and transportation 3
hazards.
END SEMESTER EXAM

Advanced Optimization
01 ME7313 3-0-0 3 2015
Techniques
Course Objectives
1. To understand the techniques and applications of engineering optimization.

2. To choose the appropriate optimization method that is more efficient to the problem at
hand.
3. To formulate the given problem in a mathematical format that is acceptable to an
optimization algorithm
Syllabus
Introduction to Optimization – Linear Programming – Non Linear Programming – One

Dimensional Unconstrained Minimization - Unconstrained optimization of functions involving
several variables – Constrained optimization – Integer and Discrete programming – Penalty
Function methods - Goal programming – Pareto optimality.
Expected Outcome
1. The student will be able to appreciate the application of optimization problems in

varied disciplines.
2. The student will be able to model a real-world decision problem as an optimization
problem.
3. The student will be able to perform a critical evaluation and interpretation of
analysis and optimization results.
References
1. H.A. Taha, Operations Research: An Introduction, Pearson Education
2. S.S. Rao, Engineering Optimization: Theory and Practice, New Age International Publishers.
3. A.D. Belegundu, T.R. Chandrupatla, Optimization Concepts and Applications in Engineering,

Pearson Education.
4. H. M. Wagner, Principles of Operations Research, Prentice- Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.
5. Kalavathy.S, Operations Research with C Programs, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.
6. M.S. Bazaraa, J.J. Jarvis, H.D. Sherali, Linear Programming and Network Flows, John Wiley
& Sons.
7. Kalyanmoy Deb, Optimization for Engineering Design: Algorithms and Examples, Prentice-
Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.
COURSE PLAN
Module Contents
Introduction to Optimization: Historical sketch, Engineering applications of

I optimization
Statement of an optimization problem, Classification of optimization problems.
Linear Programming (LP): Review of simplex method, Revised Simplex method.

II
Duality in LP, Decomposition principle, Sensitivity analysis
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Nonlinear Programming (NLP): One Dimensional Unconstrained minimization- Single

Variable minimization, Unimodality and Bracketing the Minimum
III
Fibonacci method, Golden Section method, Polynomial based methods: Brent’s
Algorithm, Newton’s method.
Unconstrained optimization: Function involving several variables, Optimality

conditions, Convexity, The Steepest Descent method,
IV
The Conjugate Gradient method, Newton’s method, Quasi-Newton method, DFP
method, BFGS method.
Constrained Optimization: Problem formulation, Optimality conditions, Lagrange

V multiplier method, KKT conditions, Farkas Lemma, Convex problems, Zoutendijk’s
method, The GRG method.
Integer and Discrete Programming: Zero-one Programming, Branch and Bound

algorithm for mixed integers, Gomory cut method.
Penalty Function methods: Exterior Penalty Functions, Interior Penalty Functions, The
VI
Augmented Lagrangian method.
Goal Programming, Pareto optimality.
END SEMESTER EXAM

Nuclear Science and
01 ME 7315 3-0-0 3 2015
Technology
Course Objectives
1.To introduce the basic concepts of nuclear energy production.
2. To introduce various types of reactors and factors involved in the construction of nuclear reactors.
3.To introduce the basic concepts radiation protection.
Syllabus
Review of elementary nuclear physics, India’s Nuclear Power programme,Nuclear Reactions and
Radiations, Nuclear reactor principles, Materials of reactor construction, Nuclear fuels and Nuclear fuel
cycle, Boiling water reactor, Pressurized water Reactor, Introduction to Light Water and Advanced heavy
water reactor concepts,Applications of nuclear reactor in space and marine propulsion, Liquid Metal fast
reactors, Reactor Heat Removal, The fusion process, Radiation safety, Safety approaches in reactor
Design, Regulatory process in India
Expected Outcome
1. Gain knowledge on different types of technologies employed in nuclear reactors
2. Gain knowledge on factors to be considered for designing equipments for nuclear power
plants
3. Awareness about the safety systems in nuclear power plant and radiation protection
References
1. Samuel Glasstone ,Alexander Sesonske , Nuclear Reactor Engineering Reactor Design Basics
(Volume - 1), 4th Edition, CBS Publisher,2004 .
2. Samuel Glasstone ,Alexander Sesonske , Nuclear Reactor Engineering : Reactor Systems

Engineering (Volume - 2), 4th Edition, CBS Publisher,2004.
3. Lamarsh, John. Introduction to Nuclear Engineering. 3rd ed. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall,
2001
4. G. Vaidyanathan, Nuclear Reactor Engineering, 1stEdition, S Chand,2013.

Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
COURSE PLAN
Contents
Review of elementary nuclear physics. Liquid drop model of nuclear

fission, Introduction to India’s Nuclear Power programme 3
I 15
Nuclear Reactions and Radiations: Principles of radioactive decay-
interaction of α, β & γ rays with matter, neutron cross sections and 4
reactions.
Nuclear reactor principles: The fission process-chain reaction. Basic
principles of controlled fission. Reactor classification-critical size, basic
4
diffusion theory, slowing down of neutrons-neutron flux and power.
II
Four factor formula, six factor formula-criticality condition, basic 15
features of reactor control-fission product poisoning, effect of 3
temperature on reactivity.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Materials of reactor construction: Fuel, moderator, coolant, structural
materials, cladding, radiation damage. 4
III Nuclear fuels: Metallurgy of uranium, general principles of solvent 15

extraction, reprocessing of irradiated fuel, separation process, Fuel
3
enrichment.
Boiling water reactor: Description of reactor system, main components,

control and safety features.
Pressurized water Reactor: Description of reactor system, main 4
IV components, control and safety features. 15
Introduction to Light Water and Advanced heavy water reactor
concepts. Applications of nuclear reactor in space and marine 3
propulsion
Liquid Metal fast reactors: layouts, fuel design, Intermediate Circuits
3
Sodium pumps Auxiliary Circuits Reactor.
Heat Removal: Basic equations of heat transfer as applied to reactor
V cooling, decay heat removal, Reactor heat transfer systems, heat 4 20
removed in fast reactors.
The fusion process: Inertial confinement fusion, magnetic confinement,
Lawson’s Criteria.
Radiation safety: Reactor shielding-radiation doses, standards of

4
radiation protection, nuclear waste disposal.
VI Safety approaches in reactor Design: Defense in depth, design basis
20
events, beyond design basis events. Regulatory process in India: Site
3
approval. Construction approval, operating license and regulatory
inspection
END SEMESTER EXAM
DESIGN OF CHEMICAL
ROCKETS
01 ME 7323 3-0-0 3 2016
Course Objectives
To develop ability to design and analysis of various rocket engine component.
Syllabus
Design and analysis if solid rockets and liquid engine components- igniters, motorcase, nozzle,
combustion chamber, turbo pumps and feed systems, cooling requirements, tank design.
Combustion instability and how to reduce the instability in liquid and solid rocket engines. Thrust
vectoring methods
Expected Outcome
Gain understanding about the concepts involved in designing rocket engines
References
1. Sutton, G. P. Rocket propulsion elements, 7th Ed., New York: Wiley
70
COURSE PLAN
% of Marks
in End-
Hours
Module Contents Allotted Semester
Examination
Components of Solid rockets and liquid rocket engines. Rocket engine

3 15
design parameters, selection of materials in rocket engines.
I
Design of Thrust chamber and other combustion devices. Simple thrust
4
chamber analysis design.
Combustion instability problems in solid rocket motors and liquid rocket

4
engines.
II 15
Various methods to control the instabilities present in rocket engines.
3
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Design of pressurized gas propellant feed systems. Determination of

pressure requirements. Stored gas systems. Propellant evaporation 4
systems. Selection of the pressurization systems
III 15
Design of turbopump propellant feed systems. Elements of turbopump
propellant feed systems. Turbopump system performance and design 3
parameters. Design of pumps and turbines
Design of propellant tanks. Basic design configuration of propellant

tanks. General design considerations for propellant tanks 4
IV 15
Design of liquid propellant space engines. Principal space engine
application. General design considerations. Design of space craft main 3
propulsion systems. Design of reaction control engine systems
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Nozzle configurations in rocket engines. Bell nozzles and conical nozzles.

4
V 20
Nozzle design analysis. Design aspects of variable thrust nozzles.
3
Design of cooling systems. 4
VI 20
Thrust vectoring methods in rocket engines
3
END SEMESTER EXAM


01 ME 7317 Multiphase Flow 3-1-0 4 2015
Course Objectives
1. To prepare the students in understanding Two phase flow and how to model and analyze.
2. To introduce the studentsvarious research scope in multiphase flow.
3. To understand complex heat transfer mechanism in flow boiling and apply them in the
design of heat transfer equipment used in nuclear reactor ,boiler ,combustor ,rocket motors etc
Syllabus
Method of analysis-flow pattern-vertical and horizontal channels-flow pattern maps and transitions.
Void fraction-definitions of multiphase flow parameters-one dimensional continuity, momentum and
energy equation-pressure gradient components: frictional, acceleration and gravitational.
Basic Flow models: Homogeneous flow model-Pressure gradient-Two phase friction factor for laminar
and turbulent flow-Two phase viscosity-Friction multiplier. Separated flow model-Pressure gradient
relationship-Lokhart-Martinelli correlation -Parameter X and its evaluation
Empirical Treatment: Drift Flux model-Gravity dominated flow regime-correlation for void fraction and
velocity distribution in different flow regimes-pressure losses due to multiphase flow velocity and
concentration profilesConvective boiling: Thermodynamics of vapour /liquid systems-super heat
requirement-homogeneous nucleation-Isothermal and Isobaric Bubble dynamic in pool boiling, Bubble
departure from heated surface. Hydrodynamics of pool boiling -Helmholtz and Taylors instability-Pool
Boiling heat transfer, Commonly used non dimensional groups, Bubble agitation mechanism, Vapour
liquid exchange mechanism, Microlayer mechanism.
Regime of Flow boiling heat transfer-Boiling map-DNB-Critical Heat flux in forced convection boiling.
Microscopic analysis of CHF mechanism in flow boiling, Liquid core convection and boundary layer
effects in flow boiling. Condensation: Liquid formation-Droplet growth. Nusselt theory on film
condensation- -Condensation within vertical tube -Dropwise condensation-Pressure gradient in
condensing systems
Expected Outcome
1. After the course students shall become more equipped to design heat transfer equipment used
in Two phase flow such as boiler, condenser, fluidised bed combustor. etc
2. Since boiling phenomena is not yet fully understood and many associated factors are still
there to be uncovered students shall take interest to undertake research in this area.
3. Students shall use their knowledge in this field to many other major items of chemical and
power plant.
References
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1. J .G Collier, ” Convetive Boiling &Condensation ”,Second edition, McGraw Hill,1989

2. G. W.Wallis, "One Dimensional Two Phase Flow"
3. Y.Y.Hsu,R.W.Graham," Transport Processes in Boilig &Two Phase Flow"
4. L.S.Tong,Y.S.Tang,"Boiling Heat Transfer And Two Phase Flow",Tayloir $Francis
5. A.F.Mills,V.Ganesan,"Heat Transfer",Second edition,2009,Pearson Education
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Method of analysis-flow pattern-vertical and horizontal channels-flow

pattern maps and transitions. Void fraction-definitions of multiphase 5
I flow parameters 15
One dimensional continuity, momentum and energy equation-pressure
gradient components: frictional, acceleration and gravitational. 5
Basic Flow models: Homogeneous flow model-Pressure gradient-Two

phase friction factor for laminar and turbulent flow-Two phase
5
viscosity-Friction multiplier.
II
Separated flow model-Pressure gradient relationship-Lokhart-Martinelli 15
correlation -Parameter X and its evaluation 5
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Empirical Treatment: Drift Flux model-Gravity dominated flow regime-
correlation for void fraction and velocity distribution in different flow
5
III regimes- 15
Pressure losses due to multiphase flow velocity and concentration
profiles 4
Convective boiling: Thermodynamics of vapour /liquid systems-super

heat requirement-homogeneous nucleation-Isothermal and Isobaric 5
Bubble dynamic in pool boiling, Bubble departure from heated surface
IV Hydrodynamics of pool boiling -Helmholtz and Taylors instability-Pool 15
Boiling heat transfer, Commonly used non dimensional groups, Bubble
4
agitation mechanism, Vapor liquid exchange mechanism, Microlayer
mechanism
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Regime of Flow boiling heat transfer-Boiling map-DNB-Critical Heat
flux in forced convection boiling. 5
V 20
Microscopic analysis of CHF mechanism in flow boiling, Liquid core
convection and boundary layer effects in flow boiling 4
Condensation: Liquid formation-Droplet growth. Nusselt theory on film

condensation- -Condensation within vertical tube. 5
VI 20
Dropwise condensation-Pressure gradient in condensing systems
4
END SEMESTER EXAM
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01 ME 7319 TURBULENCE 3-1-0 4 2015
Course Objectives
This course aims at imparting knowledge about the basic features of turbulent flow, its characteristics,
mathematical basics for modeling. Turbulence models and modeling concepts.
Syllabus
Introduction to turbulence. Correlation Functions, Kolmogorov Hypothesis and Probability Density

Function. Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes Equations Vorticity Dynamics ,Turbulence models. Large
eddy and direct numerical simulations.
Expected Outcome
At the end of the course the students will gain knowledge to solve problems associated with turbulent
flow.
References
1. Tennekes, H. and Lumley,J.L. "A first course on turbulence" MIT Press, Cambridge Mass., 1972.
2. Pope S.B. "Turbulence" Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, U.K., 2000.
3. Biswas, G. and Eswaran, V. C. "Turbulent flows" Narosa Publishing House NewDelhi,2002.
4. Davidson P.A, “Turbulence” Oxford University Press, Oxford, U.K, 2004.
5. Wilcox, D.C. "Turbulence modeling for CFD", DCW Industries, La Canada, CA, 3rd edition 2006.
6. Lesieur, M. "Turbulence in fluids" Kluwer, Dordrecht, 4th edition, 2008.
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
The Origin and Nature of Turbulence, Swirling Structure, Mean Motion

I and Fluctuations, Consequences of Turbulence, Homogeneous-Isotropic 15
5
Turbulence. Probability density function Correlation Functions, Ideas
about eddy size.
70
Intensity of Turbulence or Degree of Turbulence. Kolmogorov

Hypothesis and Energy Cascade. Kolmogorov Universal Law for the
Fine Structure, Energy Cascade, Kolmogorov Length Scale, 5
Kolmogorov's First Hypothesis, Kolmogorov's Second Hypothesis.
Reynolds' Averaged Navier-Stokes Equations: Laws of Averaging,

Reynolds' Decomposition
5
II
Examples of Turbulent Fluctuations, Closure problem. Boussinisque 15
approximation, Eddy viscosity. 5
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Vorticity Dynamics: Introduction, Vorticity and the equations of motion,
Reynolds stress and vorticity. 4
III 15
The Vorticity Equation, Vorticity in Turbulent Flows. The Energy
Cascade 5
Wall Bounded Flows and Free Shear Flows. The Law of the Wall for
Wall Bounded Flows, The Universal Velocity Profile. 5
IV 15
Turbulent Jet: Free Shear Flows, Turbulent Jets, Uniform Eddy Viscosity
model . 4

Eddy Viscosity Models, Zero-Equation Models. One-Equation Model:
V One-Equation Model, Two-Equation Model. Two Equation Models: k - 20
4
ω Model, SST (Shear Stress Transport) Turbulence Model. SST Model,
Discussion on Applicability Low Reynolds number k - ε model: Special

Features of Near Wall Flow, Near Wall Treatment in Transport Equation
based Models, Wall Function Approach, Low Reynolds number version
of k - ε model: Asymptotic Consistency, Damping Functions. RNG k - ε 5
Model and Kato-Launder Model: RNG k - ε Model and Kato-Launder
Model. The Realizable k - ε Model, Reynolds Stress Models.
Large Eddy Simulation (LES). The Filtered Navier-Stokes Equations,

Sub grid-Scale Closure, Standard Sub grid-Scale Model. 5
VI 20
Dynamic Model of LES : Dynamic Model of LES. Direct Numerical
Simulation. 4
END SEMESTER EXAM
71

CRYOGENICS
01 ME 7321 3-0-0 3 2015
ENGINEERING
Course Objectives
The word cryogenics stems from Greek and means "the production of icy cold". The
objective of the course is to give the students basic idea about the history, material selection,
design, development, analysis and applications of Cryogenics in the various fields of
engineering, medicine and technology.
Syllabus
Simple vapour compression refrigeration cycle and actual cycle - analysis, Ewing’s
construction. Compressors - reciprocating, centrifugal and screw type, volumetric efficiency
and performance. Limitations of single stage vapour compression refrigeration system.
Analyses of multi pressure and multi evaporator vapour compression refrigeration
systems. Vapour absorption refrigeration systems: Derivation of COP, performance of the
system with different refrigerant and absorber combinations and criteria for selection,
performance characteristics. Introduction to Cryogenics, Distinction between Refrigeration
and Cryogenics, Historical development, P r e s e n t areas involving cryogenic engineering,
Applications of Cryogenics: Applications in space, Food Processing, super Conductivity,
Electrical Power, Biology, Medicine and Electronics . Cryogenic fluids and their properties,
Properties of materials at cryogenic temperature: Mechanical properties, Thermal
properties, Electrical and magnetic properties.
Production of low temperatures by Joule Thomson expansion, Inversion Curve,

Maximum Inversion temperature, Joule Thomson Coefficient, Isenthalpic expansion of
ideal gas, Joule Thomson expansion of a real gas, Adiabatic expansion, Comparison of J-T
and adiabatic expansions, Gas liquefaction systems: Introduction, Thermodynamically
ideal system, Simple Linde Hampson System, Precooled Linde Hampson System, Linde
Dual Pressure System, Claude System, Kapitza System, Heylandt System, Collins System
Cooling by adiabatic demagnetization technique, Simon helium Liquefier, Special

liquefaction systems for neon, hydrogen and helium, Components of gas liquefaction
systems: Heat Exchangers, Compressors and Expanders Cryogenic Refrigeration cycles :
Carnot and Ideal Stirling Cycle, Derivation of its COP, Philip’s refrigerator, Actual Stirling
cycle, Cryocooler fundamentals, Different types and their applications, Stirling, Pulse Tube,
Gifford –McMahon, Solvay Cryocoolers.
Cryogenic fluid Storage vessels, Cryogenic Insulations, Safety in Cryogenics
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Expected Outcome
After the completion of the course, the student should be able to apply this knowledge
1. In the design and development of refrigeration systems and their components

independently
2.In the design and development of cryogenic propulsion systems, gas liquefaction systems,
cryocoolers and their components for different Cryogenic applications like space,
superconductivity, medicine, biology etc
References
1. KlausD.TimmerhausandThomasM.Flynn,"CryogenicProcessEngineering"PlenumPress,
NewYork,1989.
2. CryogenicsystemsbyRandalF.Barron, McGrawHill,1986
3. CryogenicEngineeringbyR.B.Scott
4. George P.Sutton.,Rocket propulsion elements, Jhon Wiley and Sons
5. Bell.J.h. Junior, Cryogenic Engineering, Printice Hall
6. Bazzere M. Rocket propulsion,Elservier Publishing company
7. Huzal D.K., Liquid rocket engines, NASA SP 1125
COURSE PLAN
Hours Allotted
% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module
Contents
Introduction to Cryogenics, Distinction between Refrigeration and

Cryogenics, Historical development, P r e s e n t areas involving 3
cryogenic engineering.
I 15
Applications of Cryogenics: Applications in Space, Food Processing,
Super Conductivity, Electrical Power, Biology, Medicine and
Electronics. Cryogenics in space: merits and demerits of cryogenic 4
propellants, survey of cryogenic engines used worldwide.
Cryogenic fluids and their properties: Properties of cryogens such as
II Liquid air, LOX, LN2, Liquid Methane, Liquid Argon, Liquid Neon,
Liquid Hydrogen, Liquid Helium. 4 15
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Elements of cryogenic engines and their functions. Description of

various sub systems – gas generator, propellant storage and feed
systems, combustion chamber, nozzle etc.
Ortho and Para forms of Hydrogen, Phase diagram of helium 3
Thermo mechanical, Mechanocaloric, Rollin Film and Fountain effects

of Liquid Helium
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Properties of materials at cryogenic temperature: Mechanical properties,
Thermal properties, Electrical and magnetic properties. 4
III Production of low temperatures by Joule Thomson expansion, 15

Inversion Curve, Maximum Inversion temperature, Joule Thomson
Coefficient, Isenthalpic expansion of ideal gas, Adiabatic expansion of 3
ideal gas, Comparison of J-T and adiabatic expansions.
Gas liquefaction systems: Introduction, Thermodynamically ideal

system, Simple Linde Hampson System, Precooled Linde Hampson 4
IV System, Linde Dual Pressure System, Claude & Cascaded System. 15
Cooling by adiabatic demagnetization technique, Simon helium
Liquefier; Special liquefaction systems for neon, hydrogen and helium. 3

Cryogenic Refrigeration Systems : Ideal Refrigeration systems, Carnot
Cycle, Stirling Cycle, Derivation of their COP. 4
V 20
Different types of Cryocoolers and their working principles: Gifford –
McMahon Cryocooler, Solvay Cryocooler, Pulse tube Cryocooler, 3
Philip’s Cryocooler, Magnetic Cryocooler
Cryogenic fluid Storage and transfer systems: Cryogenic Fluid

Storage vessels, Suspension system used in Cryogenic Dewar Vessel,
Cryogenic vessel piping arrangements, Cryogenic fluid transfer through 4
pipe lines and joints
VI Cryogenic Insulations: Classification of insulations used in Cryogenics; 20
their principle of working, advantages and disadvantages of different
insulations and their comparison.
3
Safety in Cryogenics: Safety issues in Cryogenics, Different safety
devices used in Cryogenic Dewar Vessel.
END SEMESTER EXAM
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01ME7391 SEMINAR II 0-0-2 2 2015
Course Objectives
To make students
1. Identify the current topics in the specific stream.
2. Collect the recent publications related to the identified topics.
3. Do a detailed study of a selected topic based on current journals, published papers
and books.
4. Present a seminar on the selected topic on which a detailed study has been done.
Approach
Students shall make a presentation for 20-25 minutes based on the detailed study of
the topic and submit a report based on the study.
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of the seminar, the student should be able to

1. Get good exposure in the current topics in the specific stream.
3. . Explore domains of interest so as to pursue the course project.
75

01ME7393 PROJECT (PHASE 1) 0-0-12 6 2015
Course Objectives
To make students
1. Do an original and independent study on the area of specialization.

2. Explore in depth a subject of his/her own choice.
3. Start the preliminary background studies towards the project by conducting
literature survey in the relevant field.
4. Broadly identify the area of the project work, familiarize with the tools required for
the design and analysis of the project.
5. Plan the experimental platform, if any, required for project work.
Approach
The student has to present two seminars and submit an interim Project report. The
first seminar would highlight the topic, objectives, methodology and expected
results. The first seminar shall be conducted in the first half of this semester. The
second seminar is the presentation of the interim project report of the work
completed and scope of the work which has to be accomplished in the fourth
semester.
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of the project phase 1, the student should be able to
1. Identify the topic, objectives and methodology to carry out the project.
2. Finalize the project plan for their course project.
76
SEMESTER - IV
77

01ME7494 PROJECT (PHASE II) 0-0-23 12 2015
Course Objectives
To continue and complete the project work identified in project phase 1.
Approach
There shall be two seminars (a mid term evaluation on the progress of the work and
pre submission seminar to assess the quality and quantum of the work). At least one
technical paper has to be prepared for possible publication in journals / conferences
based on their project work.
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of the project phase II, the student should be able to
1. Get a good exposure to a domain of interest.
2. Get a good domain and experience to pursue future research activities.
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Curriculum, Syllabus and Course Plan

Branch : Mechanical Engineering

Stream : Propulsion Engineering

TOTAL 15-4-4 500 300 - 22

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS : 23

Course Number Examination

V 01ME6392 Mini Project 0-0-4 100 2

TOTAL CONTACT HOUR : 22

T 01ME7391 Seminar II 0-0-2 100 2

W 01ME7393 Project (Phase 1) 0-0-12 50 6

TOTAL 6-0-14 230 120 - 14

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS : 20

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS : 23

TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 67

1. Develop a conceptual basis for Linear algebra.

Vector Spaces-linear Transformations-orthogonally-least square solutions-matrix factorizations-

1. David C. Lay, Linear Algebra, Pearson, 4th ed., 2012.

Module Course description Hours End

Second Internal test

Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

Mathematical modelling of fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Coordinate systems:

Fluid as continuum, Lagrangian and Eulerian description,

Cluster: 1 Branch: Mechanical Engineering Stream: Propulsion Engineering

Derivation of Conservation Equations of mass momentum and energy in

Stream Function and Vorticity formulation in two dimensions. Exact

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Boundary layer theory (hydrodynamics and thermal)-Parameters of

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

One dimensional transient heat conduction. Convection and Radiation

2. Fundamentals of Aerodynamics John D Anderson 1988

3. Aerodynamics L J Clancy 1986

4. Aerodynamics for Engineering Students Houghton & Carpenter

5. Aircraft Performance and Design John Anderson

Gas Dynamics Inroduction-Compressibility of Fluids, Compressible &

Governing Equations. Mathematical derivation of Normal shock

Flow with heat addition – Rayleigh flow Governing equations.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Flow through Convergent nozzles, Convergent Divergent Nozzle.

Aerodynamics- The atmosphere-characteristics of troposphere,

Wind tunnels- Supersonic & Subsonic tunnels. Worked examples 5

END SEMESTER EXAM

Molecular perspective of thermodynamics and transport phenomena, Introduction to thermo-

1. Holman, J.P., Thermodynamics, 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill Inc., 1998.

Microscopic approach to thermodynamics: The molecular model–

Molecular flux - Survival equation- Collision theory – Collision cross-

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Characteristics of Measurement Systems - Errors in measurements, Statistical analysis of experimental

1. J.P.Holman, “Experimental methods for Engineers”, McGraw-Hill, 2007

Introduction Characteristics of Measurement Systems - Elements of

Thermometry art of temperature measurement, Thermoelectric

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Measurement of force or acceleration, torque, power (Strain gauges and

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

V Fundamentals of spectroscopy; Rayleigh scattering; Raman Scattering, 15

Issues in measurement, Data Acquisition and Processing - General

01ME6999 Research Methodology 0-2-0 2015

Motivation for research

Problem finding- analytical and logical reasoning, creative problem solving.

1. S. Karmalkar , Introduction to Research – Video course.

5. Panneerselvam, Research Methodology, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2012.

9. E. O. Wilson, Letters to a Young Scientist, Liveright, 2014.

research; Types of research, Characteristics of good research.