DEPARTMENT

OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
CURRICULUM AND SYLLABUS FOR-B.VOC
FARM EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY

1. Diploma in Farm Equipment and Machinery (I Year)-DFEM
2. Advanced Diploma in Farm Equipment and Machinery (II Year)-ADFEM
3. B.VOC-Farm Equipment and Machinery (III Year)
S.No Course Course Name GEC/SC CREDITS
Code
SEMESTER: I

1. FEM101 Hand and Power Tools with system Measurement GEC 4

2. FEM102 Workshop calculation and Science GEC 4

3. FEM103 I.C.Engine and Transmission Systems Lab GEC 4

Laboratory

4. FEM104 Machining and Measurement Lab SC 6

5. FEM105 I.C.Engines and Transmission Systems Lab SC 6

6. FEM106 Engineering Drawing with Computer practice Lab SC 6



TOTAL CREDITS 30

SEMESTER: II

1. FEM107 Tractor System and Controls GEC 4

2. FEM108 Auto Electricals and Brake System GEC 4

3. FEM109 Farm Machinery and Equipment GEC 4

Laboratory

4. FEM110 Farm Machinery and Equipment Lab SC 6

5. FEM111 Auto-Electrical Lab SC 6

6. FEM112 Fluid Machinery and Control Lab SC 6

TOTAL CREDITS 30

SEMESTER:III
1. FEM201 Design of Agricultural Machinery GEC 4

2. FEM202 Applied Electronics & Instrumentation GEC 4

3. FEM203 Fuels & Pollution Control GEC 4

Laboratory

4. FEM204 Fuels & Pollution Lab SC 6

5. FEM205 Automotive Electrical Systems Lab SC 6



6. FEM206 Operation and Maintenance of Farm machinery Lab SC 6

TOTAL CREDITS 30

SEMESTER:IV

1. FEM207 Vehicle Safety Engineering GEC 4

2. FEM208 Agribusiness management Entrepreneurship Development GEC 4

3. FEM209 Tyre Technology GEC 4

Laboratory

4. FEM210 Design of Farm Power and Machinery Systems SC 6

5. FEM211 Tyre Technology Lab SC 6

6. FEM212 Community Service Project SC 6

TOTAL CREDITS 30

SEMESTER:V

1. FEM301 Land Grading & Heavy Earth Moving Machinery GEC 4

2. FEM302 Autotronics GEC 4

3. FEM303 Heat Transfer, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning GEC 4

Laboratory

4. FEM304 Heat Transfer, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Lab SC 6



5. FEM305 Autotronics Lab SC 6

6. FEM306 Form Machine Drawing and Computer Graphics Lab SC 6

TOTAL CREDITS

SEMESTER:VI

1. FEM307 Values & Ethics in Profession GEC 4

2. FEM308 Applied Hydraulics and Pneumatics GEC 4

3. FEM309 Ground Water Wells and Pumps GEC 4

Laboratory

4. FEM310 Field Work With Reputed Govt Agencies GEC 6

5. FEM311 Soft Skill GEC 6

6. FEM312 Projects GEC 6

TOTAL CREDITS 30

NOTE:

• GEC – General Education Component - 72 credits

• SC – Skill component – 108 credits
• Total credits to be earned – 180 credits



SEMESTER:I
FEM101
HAND AND POWER TOOLS WITH SYSTEM
MEASUREMENT
1 Marking material-chalk, Prussian blue. Cleaning tools- Scraper, wire brush, Emery paper, Description,
care and use of Surface plates, steel rule, measuring tape, try square. Calipers-inside and outside.
Dividers, surface gauges, scriber, punches-prick punch, center punch, pin punch, hollow punch,
number and letter punch. Chisel-flat, cross-cut. Hammer- ball pein, lump, mallet. Screw drivers-blade
screwdriver, Phillips screw driver, Ratchet screwdriver. Allen key, bench vice & C-clamps, Spanners-
ring spanner, open end spanner & the combination spanner, universal adjustable open end spanner.
Sockets & accessories, Pliers – Combination pliers, multi grip, long nose, flat-nose, Nippers or pincer
pliers, Side cutters, Tin snips, Circlippliers, external circlips pliers. Air impact wrench, air ratchet,
wrenches- Torque wrenches, pipe wrenches, car jet washers Pipe flaring & cutting tool, pullers-Gear
and bearing.
2 Fasteners- Study of different types of screws, nuts, studs & bolts, locking devices, such as lock nuts,
cotter, split pins keys, circlips, lock rings, lock washers and locating where they are used. Washers &
chemical compounds can be used to help secure these fasteners. Function of Gaskets, Selection of
materials for gaskets and packing, oil seals.
3 Cutting tools:-Study of different type of cutting tools like Hacksaw, File-Definition, parts of a file,
specification, Grade, shape, different type of cut ant uses., OFF-hand grinding with sander, Bench and
pedestal grinders, safety precautions while grinding.
4 Systems of measurement: Description, care & use of – Micrometers –Outside and depth micrometer,
Micrometer adjustments, Vernier calipers, Telescope gauges, Dial bore gauges, Dial Indicators,
straightedge, feeler gauge, thread pitch gauge, vacuum gauge, tire pressure gauge.
5 Limits, Fits & Tolerances:-Description of limits, fits & tolerance with examples used in auto
components.





FEM102
WORKSHOP CALCULATION AND SCIENCE
1 Ratio and Proportions – Shop problems. Percentage – shop problems & applications. Heat-treatment:
critical temperatures, annealing, normalizing, tempering, hardening, case-hardening. Mass, speed,
velocity, acceleration. Concept of gravity, gravitational force, centroid and center of gravity, centroid
for regular lamina and center of gravity, gravitational, force, centroid and center of gravity, centroid
for regular lamina and center of gravity for regular solids. Examples of Gravity paradox. Simple
problems equations of plane motion & motion under force of gravity-applications. Link & Link motion
– simple, complex, compound links; Degrees of Freedom Gear – simple, compound, epicyclic. Belt –
chain Displacement, Velocity acceleration, & momentum. Equations of motion, Newton’s law of
motion, Force & its derivation from Newton’s laws of motion – constant and variable mass situations
Coplanar concurrent and non – concurrent forces. Resultant and components; concept of equilibrium;
parallelogram law of forces. Triangle of forces, Lemi’s theorem Simple Problems.
2 Algebra – simplifications, different algebraic formulae & applications. Factorizations, shop problems.
Indices, Concept and rules, Examples on indices. Application of Quadratic equations.
Arithmetic Progression, its nth term and sum of n terms with their applications to engineering
problems. Work and its Units, Measurement of work – F.S = FS cos O Work done on bodies moving on
horizontal planes (consider frictional force also). Concept of Power and its units, Calculations of power
(simple cases). Concept of Kinetic energy and potential energy Expressions for P.E and K.E, Principle of
conservation of energy. Flywheel Energy and environment Force & weight-their units, applications.
Work-power-energy: definitions, units, B.H.P., I.H.P. & efficiency of an engine. Vector, complex
algebraic.
3 Potential energy& kinetic energy- applications. Energy calculation in domestic & industrial circuits.
Basic electricity-current, voltage, EMF, resistance, Ohm’s Law, series & parallel circuits. Kirchhoff’s law
Simple Problems on series and parallel circuits. Concept of AC/DC. AC Induction Motors (Squirrel cage
and slip ring)-uses, constructions and connections Starters – DOL, Star-delta, soft & VFD General
safety measures while handling electrical machines Kirchoff’s Law – voltage law & current law,
applications in different combinations, solving problems. A.C. circuits – resistance, capacitance,
impedance, power, power factor in R-L, R-C & R-L-C circuits. RMS value, average value. Resonance


circuit – solving related problems.

4 Hook’s Law, Young’s Modulus of electricity, Poission’s ratio-shop problems. Lever-different types,
working principle. Moment of a lever – technical problems. Law of parallelogram of forces. Lami’s
theorem-shop problems. Specific resistence, temperature co-efficient of resistance applications
density, specifi gravity & Archimedes principle –applications .heat & temperature including
international practical temperature scales(IPTS) conversions, problem. basic principle of
measurement of temperature, specific heat, water equivalent, simple problems heating effects of
electric current-applications.
5 Addition, subtraction & multiplications of vector with application. Triagonometry - properties of
triangles & aculte angles. Different system of units for measuring angles. Trigonometric rations &
functions- Matrices:-A brief idea of determinant of order three. Definition. Examples of expansion.
Matrix of order m x n, Addition, subtraction &multiplication of matrix. Functions:- Concept of limit,
continuity, derivatives (1st order) interpretation as rate, tanget, etc. Maxima, minima statistics:-
frequency tables, normal distribution; central tendencies- mean, median, mode Dispersion- range,
standard deviation, simple idea of probability.
TEXT BOOKS
1.Dr.Bansal.R.K, & Sanjay, “ A text book of engineering mechanics”, lakshimi publications, Edition 7,
2011
2.Thyagarajan.T. K.P, Sendurchelvi. T.R, Rangaswamy, “Engineering Basics: Electrical, Electronics and
computer Engineering” New Age International, Third Edition, 2007.
3. RajputR.K, “ Thermal Engineering”, Laximi publications, 8 th Edition, New Delhi, 2010.

REFERENCE
1. Timoshenko, and young, “enginnering mechanics”, tata Mc-Graw Hill Book Company. Edition
4,New Delhi,198
2. Palanichamy. M.S and nagan.S, Engineering Mechanics “(statics and Dynamics)” Tata
McGraw Hill ,New Delhi Eighth reprint, 2011(Third edition).8.
3. Kothari .D.P and Nagrath.I.J, “Basic Electrical Engineering”, Secon edition, Tata McGraw-
Hill,2009


4. Bhattacharya.S.K, “Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering”, First edition, Pearson

Education,2011.
5. Kothandaraman.C.P,Domkundwar.S, Anand




FEM103
I.C.ENGINES AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS

1 Engine Basics:
Classification of engines, principle & working of 2&4-stroke diesel engine (Compression ignition
ENGINE(SI),differentiate between 2-stroke and 4 storke, C.I engine and S.I Engine, Direct injection and Indirect
injection., Brief on common rail diesel injection engine. Engine output, compression pressure, Compression
ratio.
2 Engine Components-
Working principle & construction of cylinder heads ,types of combustion chambers. Function of Engine
Values, different types, materials, type of value operating mechanism. Importance of value seats &inserts,
importance of value movement, value stem, oil seals, value –timing diagramand concept of variable value
timing.
3 Carburetor operation- carburetion, carburettor system components, carburettor systems, Metering jets,
Accelerating, Carburetor barrels. Diesel Fuel Systems- Diesel fuel characteristics, concept of Quiet diesel
technology & Clean diesel fuel system components, Description and function of Diesel fuel injection system,
types of fuel injection pumps, type of drive injectors-types and function. Governor and their types.
Distributor-type injection pump, glow plugs Cummins & Detroit Diesel injection Diesel electronic control-
Diesel electronic control systems (DEC), Common rail diesel injection system. Method of bleeding fuel supply
system.
4 Gear Box and Drive Shaft- Function, description, types and their application. Gearbox layout. Components of
tractor gear box. Principle of epicyclical gear box. Necessity of torque convertor, need of 4x4 wheel drive /
Front wheel drive, Low & high ratio, universal joint and propeller shaft.


Differential carriers double reduction gearing, differential lock, crown wheel and pinion adjustments, function
and types of power take off (PTO) mechanism. Types of front & rear axles. Common trouble and their
remedies, care and maintenance.
5 Steering & Suspension Systems- Function and types of steering system. Description, construction and
function of mechanical steering system steering wheel, steering gear box, tie-rod, arms link, ball and socket
joints etc. their movement and adjustment. Description and mechanism of foot steerage pedal as
incorporated in tractors. Description, working and principle of hydraulic steering system. Different parts such
as pump, distributor valves, pipe line and hoses etc Development of mechanical framing. Use of Power tiller,
Tractor & Chassis frame of tractor.
TEXT BOOKS:
1.Kirpal Singh, “Automobile Engineering Vol 1 & 2 “,Standard Publishers, Seventh Edition, 1997, New Delhi
2.Jain,K.K.,and Asthana .R.B, “Automobile Engineering” Tata McGraw Hill Publishers, New delhi, 2002
REFERENCES:
1.Newton, steeds and Garet, “Motor Vehicles”, Butterworth Publishers,1989
2.Joseph Heitner, “Automotive Mechanics,” Second Edition, East-West Press,1999
3.Martin W.Stockel and Martin T Stockle, “Automotive Mechanics Fundamentals,” The Goodheart - Will Cox
Company Inc, USA, 1978
4.Heinz HEISLER, ADVANCED Engine “Technology,” SAE International Publications USA, 1998
5.Ganesan V.. “Internal Combustion Engines”, Third edition, Tata Mcgraw-Hill,200




FEM104
MACHINING AND MEASUREMENT LAB
1 Carpentry painting shop, fitting shop welding shop, electric shop-simple exercise
2 Contour milling using vertical milling machine
3 Spur gear cutting in milling machine
4 Helical gear cutting in milling machine
5 Gear generation in cobbing machine
6 Gear generation in gear shaping machine


7 Plain surface grinding

8 Cylindrical grinding
9 Tool angle grinding with tool and cutter grinder
10 Measurement of cutting forces in milling/turning process
11 CNC Part Programming.





FEM105
I.C.ENGINES AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS LAB
1 Study of Pressure Pickups, charge amplifier, storage oscilloscope and signal analyzer used for IC engine
testing.
2 Performance study of petrol and diesel engines both at full load and part load conditions.
3 Determination of compression ratio, volumetric efficient.
4 Heat balance test on an automotive engine.
5 Testing of 2 and 4 wheelers using chassis dynamometers.
6 Diesel smoke measurement.
7 Study of layout of different components in an IC Engine.
8 Study and draw a valve timing diagram for a 4-stroke multi cyclinder engine.
9 Study of valve actuating mechanisms of a multi cyclinder engine.
10 Study of different carburetors in Indian make of vehicles.
11 Trouble shooting in an IC engine.
Transmission systems Lab
12 Study of a layout of transmission system for a front wheel drive, rear wheel drive and a four wheel drive
arrangement.
13 Trouble shooting in different types of friction clutches.
14 Study of layout of gears and shafts in a manual type gearbox and a transaxle & their troubleshooting.
15 Study of layout in a manual & automatic gearbox for a two wheeler & its troubleshooting.


16 Study of layout of an automatic gearbox.

17 Study of gear shifting controls in an automatic gearbox & its troubleshooting.
18 Study of a manual and electric transfer case & its troubleshooting.
19 Study of an electric drive in an Electric vehicle.
20 Study of a layout of transmission system for a front wheel drive, rear wheel drive and a four wheel drive
arrangement.
21 Trouble shooting in different types of friction clutches
22 Study of layout of gears and shafts in a manual type gearbox and a transaxle & their troubleshooting





FEM106
ENGIEERING DRAWING WITH COMUTER
PRACTICE LAB
1 Introduction to engineering drawing :
Introduction to engineering drawing – different lines, lettering, dimensioning – dividing the line into n parts –
construction of polygon. Projection of points projection of straight lines – inclined to one plane and both the
plane
2 Projection of planes & solids:
Projection of planes - simple planes – planes inclined to reference planes. projection of solids- prisms-
cyclinders - cones- pyramids-solid axis inclined to reference plane
3 Section of solids: sectional views of right regular solids- prism, cyclinder, pyramids, cone.
4 Introduction to Auto CAD : Introduction to CAD -AUTO CAD commands- Basic commands pratise.
5 Isometric projection using CAD: Isometric projections using CAD- simple objects. Orthographic views using
CAD

SEMESTER: II
FEM107
TRACTOR SYSTEM AND CONTROLS
1 Study of transmission systems, clutches: functioning, parts and design problem on clutch system,
Gear box: different types of gear box, calculation of speed rations, design problems on gear box,
study on differential and final drive and planetary gears, Differential and final drive mechanism.
2 Familiarization of brake mechanism, Design problems. Steering geometry and adjustments
Ackerman and hydraulic steering and hydraulic systems.
3 Tractor power outlets: P.T.O., belt. pulley, drawbar ,etc. tractor chassis mechanics and design for
tractor stability. methods of finding stability. methods of finding CG of the tractor, methods for
finding moment of inertia of the tractor.
4 Ergonomic considerations and operational safety. Importance of anthropometric requirements in
design . power Tiller: construction and working, power transmission system.

5. Balancing of fornt and rear attached machinery . importance of balancing, techniques in balancing

FEM108 AUTO ELECTRICALS AND BRKE SYSTEMS
1 Basic electricity, electricity principles, Ground connections, ohm’s law, voltage, current,
resistance, power, engery. Voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter mulitmeter, conductors &
insulators, wires, shielding, leanth vs. resistance, resistor ratings fuses & circuit breakers,
ballast resistor, stripping wire insulation, cable colour codes and sizes, resistors in series
circuit, parallel circuits and series – parallel circuits, electrostatic effects, capacitors and its
applications, capacitors in series and parallel description of chemical effects.


2 Battery and its power: Batteries & cells, Lead acid batteries & stay maintenance Free (SMF)
BATTERIES, Magnetic effects, heating effects, Thermo- electric energy, Thermisters, Thermo
couples, Electrochemical energy, photovoltaic energy, piezo- windings, Transforms, stators
and rotor coils.
3 Tractor electrical maintenance:
Lighting arrangement in tractors ( As applicable). Description of charging circuit. Operation of
alternator, regulator unit ignition warning lamp troubles and remedy in charging system.
Fault finding in electrical system. Description of starter motor circuit, common troubles and
remedy in starter circuit. Description of lighting circuit charging & discharging of lead acid
battery.
4 Braking systems – braking fundamentals principles of braking, Drum & disc brakes,
lever/mechanical advantage, hydraulic pressure & force, Brake fade. Brake type used on
tractors-principles, Air brakes, Braking system components- Park brake system, Brake pedal,
brake lines, Brake fluid, Bleeding, Master cyclinder, Divided systems, Tandem master
cyclinder, power booster or brake unit, Hydraulic brake booster, Applaying brakers, Brake
force, Brake light switch
5 Drum brakes & components- Drum brake system, Drum brake operation, Brake lingings &
shoes, Backing plate, Wheel cyclinders Disc brakes & components- Disc brake system, Disc
brake operation, Disc breake rotors, Disc brake pads, Disc brake callipers, proportioning
valves,
proportioning valve operation, Brake friction materials.

FEM109 FERM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
1 Weeding equipment: Weeding and interculture equipment. Junior hoe-guntaka- blade
harrow-dry land weeding- tractors mounted and engine operated sweeps. Engine operated


and rotary weeders for upland and low and- selection, constructional featuers and
adjustment.
2 Sprayers: Sprayers- classifications- parts and accessories- atomizers- agitators- determination
of particle size and distribution. Number Median Diameter (NMD) and volume Median
Diameter (VMD). Sprayers operation- boom sprayers- precaution- coverage- factors affecting
drift. Rotating disc sprayers- controlled Droplet Application(CDA)- Electrostatic sprayers- Arial
sprayers Dusters: Dusters- types- mist blower cum duster- other plant protection devices,
care and maintenance.
3 Harvesters: principles and types of mechanisms. Harvesters-types- mower mechanism-
construction and adjustments-registration and alignment. Mowers, windrowers, reapers,
reaper binders and forage harvesters. Combine harvester- types-parts- construction and
working. Diggers for potato, groundnut and other tubers. Sugarcane harvesters- cotton
pickers-corns harvesters.
4 Threshers and other machineries: Thresher – construction and working of multi crop
thresher. Fruit puckers – tree shakers – fruit harvesting machinery. Forest machinery
– shrub cutters – tree cutting machines – post hole diggers – Chaff cutter Cotton
picking & Sugarcane harvesting equipment Horticultural tools and gadgets. Testing of
farm machine. Test codes & procedure. Interpretation of test results. Selection and
management of machines for optimum performance.
5 Practical
Familiarization with different types of weeding and inter culture equipment-Operation. Study
and operation with different type of sprayers and dusters – care and maintenance.
Experimental determination of spray pattern, particle size. Mower – Vertical conveyor reaper
– combine harvester. Study of various types of fruit harvesting equipment – Study of various
types of threshers – groundnut diggers – horticultural machinery – forest machinery – post
hole digger.

FEM110 FARM MACHINERY AND EQUPMENT LAP
1 Field capacity and field efficiency measurement for at least two machines/implements.
2 Draft& fuel consumption measurement for different implements under different soil
conditions.
3 Construction details, adjustments and working of M.B. plow, disc plow and disc harrow and
secondary tillage tools.
4 Construction and working of rotavators and other rotary tillers, measurement of speed &
working width.
5 Working of seed-cum-fertilizer drills, planters and their calibration in field.
6 Construction and Working of rice and crop transplanters for potato, sugarcane, cotton etc.,
and their field operation patterns.
7 Weeding equipment and their use.
8 Study of sprayers and dusters, measurement of nozzle discharge, field capacity etc.
9 Study of various types of mowers, constructional details, materials and working
10 Study of various types of threshers, constructional details, materials and working &
performance.
11 Study of various types of harvester tools, constructional details, materials and working.
12 Study of various types of fruit harvester equipment, constructional details, materials and
working.




FEM111 AUTO-ELECTRICAL LAB


1 Electrical Test Equipment Test equipment (DVOMs, oscilloscopes, logic probes, ammeters,
scan tools)
2 Electrical Troubleshooting & Service Circuit malfunctions (fuses, fuse links, circuit breakers),
Basic circuit components (relays, wiring, bulbs, etc.)
3 Electrical Troubleshooting & Service Circuit malfunctions (shorts, opens, voltage drops,
resistance) Testing diodes transistors, How to make a logic probe
4 Wiring & Diagrams Wire sizes, Terminals/connectors, Diagram symbols, Color
coding/numbering, Electrical locators, Soldering & repair
5 Batteries Typical construction/chemicals, Rating systems, Failures & diagnosis, Key-off drain,
Maintenance &terminal repair
6 Starting System & Motors DC motor principles, Starter components, Cranking circuits, Control
circuits, Diagnosis & repair, Voltage drops again
7 Charging Systems & Generators Generator theory, Components, Circuit design, Regulation
Diagnosis & repair
8 Lighting Circuits / Accessories Type of lamps, Switches, Concealed headlights, Lighting circuit
types, Horns, Wipers, washers, Blower motors, Defoggers power windows, seats, door locks
9 Body Computers / Sensors Analog & digital princi;les, Inputs / outputs, Memory,
10 Vehicle Communication Networks Multiplexing, Data buses
11 Advanced Lighting/Instrumentation Computer controlled lighting, Gauges and meters,
Warning lamps
12 Hybrid & Alternative power Sources Safety precautions, Servicing


FEM112 FLUID MACHNERY AND CONTROL LAB
1 To study the flow through a area duct and verify Bernouli’s energy equation.
2 To determine the coefficient of discharge for an obstruction flow meter (venture meter/orifice
meter)


3 To study the transition from laminar to turbulent flow and to ascertain the lower critical
Reynolds number.
4 To determine the hydraulic coefficients for flow through an orifice.
5 To determine the friction coefficients for pipes of different diameters.
6 To determine the head loss in a pipe lins due to sudden expansion/sudden contraction/bend.
7 To determine the velocity distribution for pipeline flow with a pitot static probe.
8 To study the constructional features of reciprocating pump and to perform test on it for
determination of pump performance.
9 To draw the various characteristics of Centrifugal pump.

SEMESTER III
FEM2O1 DESIGN OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY
1. STRESSES IN MACHINE MEMBERS
Introduction to design process- factor influencing the machine design, selection of material
based on mechanical properties- Direct, bending and torsional stress equations- calculation of
Principal stresses for combined loading. Design of curved beams- factor of safety – theories of
failure- stress concentration- design of variable loading- Soderberg and Goodman relations.
2 DESIGN OF TRASNMISSION SYSTEMS FOR FLEXIBLE ELEMENTS
Selection of V-Belts and pulleys- selection of flat belts and pulleys- wire ropes and pulleys-
selection of transmission chains and sprockets. Design of pulleys and sprockets.
3 DESIGN OF SHAFTS AND COUPLINGS
Design of solid and hollow shafts based on strength and rigidity- Design of bolts and nuts-
Knuckle and cotter joints.
4 DESIGN OF ENERGY STORING EL-EMENTS
Desing of helical, leaf, disc and torsional springs under constant loads and varying loads –
Concentric torsion springs.


5 DESIGN OF GEARS AND BEARINGS

Gears – supr gear and helical gear – terminology – strength of gear teeth – Lewis equation –
Buckingham equation. – Failure of gear teeth. Design of bearings – sliding contact and rolling
contact types. – Cubic mean load – Design of journal bearings – Mckees equation – Lubrication
in journal bearings – calculation of bearing dimensions.




FEM202 APPLIED ELECTRONICS & INSTRUMENTATION
1 Semiconductors, p-n junction, V-I characteristics of p-n junction, diode as a circuit element,
rectifier, clipper, clamper, voltage multiplier, capacitive filter, diode circuits for OR & AND(both
positive and negative logic), bipolar junction transistor operating point.
2 Classification (A,B & C) of amplifier, various biasing methods (fixed, self, potential divider),
parameter model of a transistor, analysis of small signal, CE amplifier, phase shift oscillator,
analysis of differential amplifier using transistor, ideal OP-AMP characteristics.
3 Inear and nonlinear applications of OP-AMP (adder, subtractor, integrator, active rectifier,
comparator, of differential instrumentation amplifier and oscillator,) zener diode voltage
regulator, series regulator, current limiting, OP-AMP voltage regulators.
4 Basic theorem of Boolean algebra, Combinational logic circuits(basic gates, SOP rule and
Kmap,) binary ladder D/A converter, successive approximation A/D converter, generalized
instrumentation, measurement of displacement, temperature, velocity, force and pressure
using potentiometer, resistance thermometer, thermocouples, bourden tube, LVDT,strain
gauge and tacho-generator.
5 Practical:
• To study V-I characteristics of p-n junction diode;
• To study half wave, full wave and bridge rectifier;


• To study transistor characteristics in CE configurations;

• To design and study fixed and self bias transistor;
• To design and study potential divider bias transistor;
• To study a diode as clipper and clamper;
• To study a OP-AMP IC 741 as inverting and non inverting amplifier;
• To study a OP-AMP IC 741 as differentiator amplifier;
• To study a differential amplifier using two transistor;
• To study a OP-AMP IC 741 as differential amplifier;
• To study a zener regulator circuit;
• To study a OP-AMP IC 741 as a active rectifier;
• To study a OP-AMP IC 741 as a comparator;
• To familiarize with various type of transducers.


FEM203 FUELS & POLLUTION CONTROL
1 Introduction to automotive pollution.
The atmosphere Air pollutants produced by automobiles. Emission control norms-
International & Indian norms. Naise and sound pressure. Measurement of noise. Causes of
automobiles noise and its reduction.
2 Principle of production of exhaust gases.
Theoretical air-fuel ratio. Carbon monoxide (CO) gas. Hydro Carbon (HC) gas. Oxides of
Nitrogen (NOX). Driving conditions and exhaust gases.
3 Emission control Systems.
Emission control components layout and drawing. Necessity and operation of Positive
Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system. Necessity and operation of fuel evaporative emission
control (EVAP) system for Carburetted & MPFI engine. Operation of Charcoal Canisters.
Necessity and operation of Throttle Positioner (TP) system & Throttle Positioner sensor.


Catalytic converters. Oxygen (O) sensor. Necessity and operation of High Altitude
Compensation (HAC) system. Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS). Spark timing
emission control system. Knock (Detonation) sensor. Exhaust gas re-circulation (EGR) system.
ECM controlled EGR valves. Necessity and operation of Mixture Control (MC) system.
4 Principle methods of exhaust gas analysis.
Measuring CO and CO2 concentration. Measuring HC concentrations. Measuring NOx
concentrations. Prevalent Automotive emission control norms in India. Construction & working
of Exhaust Gas analyser. Construction & working of Diesel Smoke meter.
5 LPG and CNG conversion.
Merits of LPG’s.LPG conversion kit. LPG kit installation. Maintenance of LPG kit components.
Merits of CNG’s. CNG conversion kit. CNG kit installation. Maintenance of CNG kit
components. Performance features of petrol, LPG and CNG vis-à-vis.




FEM204 FUELS & POLLUTION CONTROL LAB
1 Measure CO, HC emission from petrol engines on exhaust gas analysis
2 Measure diesel exhaust smoke of diesel engine smoke meter
3 Service Positive Crankcase ventilation system.
4 Test Spark timing control system.
5 Service muffler.
6 Service Catalytic converter.
7 Demonstrate Exhaust gas re-circulation (EGR) system
8 Study of LPG kit inspection, testing and setting.
9 Study of CNG kit inspection, testing and setting.



FEM205 AUTOMOTIVE ELECRTRICAL SYSTEMS LAB
1 To understand the layout of complete writing system of an automobile.
2 Perform the various tests for checking the battery condition.
3 To understand and test the charging circuit and charging motor.
4 To conduct performance test on a dynamo, alternator & started motor.
5 To understand & test the starting circuit and trouble shooting in it.
6 Understand and the test the conventional ignition system, setting of contact breaker points
and spark plug gap.
7 Understand the working and testing of an Electronic ignition system.
8 Understand and test the lighting circuit of a car.
9 Conduct headlamp focusing as per the procedure.
10 Study the working of different accessories of a modern car.
11 To study the layout/ working of a fuel Cell powered electric car.


FEM206 OPERATION AND MAINTENACE OF FARM MACHINERY LAB
1 Identification of major systems of a tractor and general guidelines on preliminary check
measures before starting a tractor- procedure for starting, running and stopping the tractor.
2 Identification of components of power tiller, their maintence and study on preliminary check
measures and safety aspects before starting a power tiller- procedure for starting, running
and stopping the power tiller.
3 Field operation and adjustments of ploughs.
4 Field operation and adjustments of harrows.
5 Field operation and adjustments of cultivators.
6 Field operation of sowing and planting equipment and their adjustments.
7 Field operation of plant protection equipment.


8 Field operation on mowers and reapers.

9 Field operation of combine and determination of field losses.
10 Field operation of threshers and their performance evaluation.
11 Studies on methods of repair, maintenance and off-season storage of farm equipment.
12 Opening and reassembly of disc harrows, determination and adjustment of till and disc
angles.
13 Hitching of agricultural implements of trailers.
14 Study and operation of bulldozer.
15 Visit to agro-manufacturers.

SEMESTER IV
FEM207 VEHICLE SAFETY ENGNEERING
1 Introduction: Design of the body for safety, engine location, deceleration of vehicle inside
passanger compartment, deceleration on impact with stationary and movable obstacle,
concept of crumple zone, safety sandwich construction, monocoque chassis construction.
2 Safety concepts: Active safety: driving safety, conditional safety, perceptibility safety
operating safety, passive safety: exterior safety, interior safety, deformation behaviour of
vehicle body, and speed, stopping distance.
3 Safety Equipments: seat belt, regulations, automatic seat belt tightening system, collaspsible
steering column, tilt-able steering wheel, air bags, electronic system for activating air bags,
bumper design for safety. Anti-lock Barking system ( ABS), introduction to Electronic stability
progamme (ESP) & Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD).
4 Collision warning and Avoidance: collision warning system, causes of rear end collision,
frontal object detection, rear vehicle object detection system, object detection system with
barking system interactions,, pedestrian detection.
5 Comfort And Convenience system: Steering and mirror adjustment, central locking system,
Garage door opening system, tyre pressure control system, rain sensor system, environment


information system.



FEM208 AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
1 Management concepts and principles, process of management, functions of management,
concept of agribusiness and application of management principles to agricultural processing,
meaning and theories of international trade, WTO provisions for trade in agricultural
andfood commodities.
2 India’s contribution to international trade in food and agri-commodities. Entrepreneurship
Development: Assessing overall business environment in the Indian economy. Overview of
Indian social, political and economic systems and their implications for decision making by
individual entrepreneurs. Globalization and the emerging business/entrepreneurs
environment.
3 Concept of entrepreneurship; entrepreneurial and managerial characteristics; managing an
enterprise; motivation and entrepreneurship development; importance of planning
monitoring, evaluation and follow up; managing competition; entrepreneurship
development programs; SWOT analysis
4 Generation, incubation and commercialization of ideas and innovations. Government
schemes and incentives for promotion of entrepreneurship. Government policy on Small
and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)/SSIs.
5 Export and Import Policies relevant to horticulture sector. Venture capital. Contract Agro
Industry Projects and joint ventures, public-private partnerships. Characteristics of Indian
farm machinery industry. Social responsibility of business.


FEM209 TYRE TECHNOLOGY
1 Introduction : Importance of tyres, history, current status, functions of pneumatic tyres,


applications, types of tyres, desirable tyre properties, classification of tyres based on carcass,
tyre profile, geometry, sizing &designation, tyre components, principle of pneumatic tyre,
requirements of pneumatic tyres.
2 Tyre Design: General, motion forces, heat buildup, types of bonding set of service conditions
tyre, sizerquirements, and safety requirements: Tread design, general, role of foot print area
and factors affecting treadlife, various types of tread pattern. Carcass design,role of foot print
area and factor affecting tread life, varioustypes of tread pattern. Carcass design, role of
various fibers used in carcass, estimation of number of piles, Beaddesign, single bead,
multiple beads, and various configurations of wires in bead assembly.
3 Manufacture Technology: General introuduction, role of various mixing ingredients, various
recipes. Compound mixing, mixing equipment extrusion of components, tyre cord, wire cord
manufacture, mold procurement, component preparation, green tyre building, pre curing,
curing and post curing operations/treatments.
4 Tyre testing/evaluation methods: General safety standards, carcass strength, resistance to
bead unseating, machine simulation test, indoor laboratory testing, field-test on road, proving
ground, latest testing techniques.
5 Tyre storage and prevention
Types and conditions for storage of products, functional requirements of storage, control of
temperature and relative humidities inside storage, modified atmospheric storage and control
of its environment, air movement inside the storage, warwhouse- design and control of
environment. Economic, aspects of storage.


FEM210 DESIGN OF FARM POWER AND MACHINERY SYSTEMS
1 Tension test on metal specimen (M.S., C.I.) and observing the behaviour of materials under
load.
2 Calculating the value of E, ultimate stress permissible stress, percentage elongation etc. and
to study its fracture.


3 To perform the compression test on:cylinders& cubes, C.I., M.S.& wood specimens and to
determine various physical and mechanical properties.
4 To perform the bending test on the specimens; M.S.Girder, wooden beam, plain concrete
beams & R.C.C. beam, and to determine the various physical and mechanical properties.
5 To determine Young’s modulus of elasticity of beam with the help of deflection produced at
centre due to loads placed at centre &quarter points.
6 To study load the behaviour of materials (G.I. pipes, M.S., C.I ) under torsion and to evaluate
various elastic constants.
7 To study load deflection and other physical properties of closely coiled helical spring in tension
and compression.
8 To perform the Rockwell, vicker’s and Brinell’s Hardness tests on the given specimens.
9 To perform the Drop Hammer Test, lazod Test and charpy’s impact tests on the given
specimens.
10 To determine compressive & tensile strength of cement after making cubes and briquqttes.
11 To determine voids ratio & bulk density of cement, fine aggregates and coarse aggregates.
12 To determine fatigue strength of a given specimen.


FEM211 TYRE TECHNOLOGY LAB
1 To identify different types of pneumatic tyres.
2 To identify the components of a tyre.
3 To study various types of tread patterns.
4 To identify and study the raw materials and ingredients for tyre making.
5 To study the tyre retreading/resoling plant.
6 To carryout tyre repairs of various types.
7 To identify different wear patterns of a tyre and analyzing their causes.
8 Practice to repair the punctured tube .
9 Practice to repair the puncture of a tube less tyre.


10 Study of tyre storage pattern

FEM212 COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

SEMESTER V
FEM301 LAND GRADING & HEAVY EARTH MOVING
MACHINERY
1 Introduction: Classification of special purpose vehicles, wheel type, track type & their
applications.
2 Working principles: Study of working principles & design considerations of different system like
power system, lubrication, electrical, braking, steering system.
3 Transmissions & Final Drive: Auxiliary transmission, compound transmission, twin &triple
countershaft transmission, and planetary transmission, final drives: types of reductions like signal
reduction, double reduction final drives and planetary final drives, PTO shaft. Earth moving
machinery: constructional & working features of Bull Dozer, front end
Loader, ripper, shovel, excavator, dumper, forklift, scraper, compactor.
4 TRACTOR & agriculture implements: Classification of tractors, main tractor assemblies, function
of farm tractors, types of engine& transmissions used, braking system, specimens of wheels and
tyres, dual versus tandem tyres, applications of tractors, forces acting on a tractor on move,
parallel pull and rolling resistance, tractor stability and weight distribution, maintenance and
operation of tractor, differential lock.
5 MOBILE CRANES: Basic characteristics of truck cranes, stability & design features, control
System & safety devics. Miscellaneous Topics: Tracked vechiles, articulated vehicles, multi-axle
vehicles




FEM302 AUTOTRONICS
1 Fundemental of Automotive Electronics: Current trend in Automobiles- open loop and closed loop
Systems-components for electronic engine management. Electronic management of chassis system.
Sensors and Actuators:Introduction, basic sensor arrangement, types of sensors such as- oxygen
Sensors, crank angle position sensors-Fuel metering, vehicle speed sensor and detonation sensor-
Altitude sensor, flow sensor. Throttle position sensors, solenoids, stepper motors, relays.
2 Electronic Fuel Injection And Ignition System: Introduction, Feed-back carburettor system (FBC),
Throttle body injection and multi point fuel injection, Fuel injection systems, injection system
Controls, Advantages of electronic ignition system, types of solid-state ignition system and their
Principle of operation, contact less electronic ignition system, Electronic spark timing control.
3 Digital Engine control system: Open loop and closed control system- Engine cranking and warm up
Control- Acceleration enrichment- Deceleration learning and idle speed control. Distributor less
Ignition-Integrated engine control system, Exhaust emission control engineering.
4 Vehicle motion Control and Stabilization systems: Vehicle motion control- Adaptive cruise, Electronic
transmission control, vehicle stabilization system-Antilock braking system, Traction control system,
Electronic stability program, onboard diagnosis system.
5 Future Automotive Electronic systems: knock control, linear solenoid idle speed control, sequential
Fuel injection, Distributor-less ignition, self-diagnisis for fail-safe operation, Back-up MPU, Crankshaft
Angular position measurement for ignition timing, Direct mass air flow sensor, Continously Variable
Transmission, collision Avoidance Radar warning system, Low Tire pressure warning system,
Speech synthesis, Radio/signpost Navigation, intelligent transportation system.
FEM303 HEAT TRANSFER, REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
1 Heat transfer mechanism and types. Conduction; Fourier’s law, heat transfer trough various
geometries, steady state uni directional flow, insulation. Convection; natural and forced
convection. Radiation; Stefan Boltzman,s law, krichoff’s law ank plank’s law. Concepts of black body
and grey body. Emissivity; shape factor.
2 Heat exchangers; parallel, counter and cross flow. Logarithmic mean temperature difference.
Condensation heat transfer. Introduction to mass transfer, Fick’s law of diffusion, steady state


Diffusion of gases and liquid through solids, Equimolal diffusion. Convective mass transfer, Analogy
between heat and momentum transfer, Aplication of mass transfer phenomena is food processing.
3 Principles of refrigeration, second law of thermodynamics applied to refrigeration. Carnot cycle,
Reversed carnot cycle, coefficient of performance, unit of refrigeration. Refrigeration in food
Industry, types of refrigeration system, mechanical vapour compression, vapour absorption
System, components of mechanical refrigeration, refrigerant, desirable properties of ideal refrigerant.
4 Centrifugal and steam jet refrigeration systems, thermoelectric refrigeration system, vortex
Tube and other refrigeration systems, ultra low temperature refrigeration, cold storages, insulstion
Material, design of cold storages, defrosting. Thermodynamic properties of moist air, perfect gas
Relationship for approximate calculation, adiabatic saturation process, wet bulb temperature and
Its measurement, psychometric chart and its use, elementary psychometric process.
5 Air conditioning- priniciples- Type and functions of air conditioning, psysiological principles in air
Conditioning, air distribution and duct design methods, fundamentals of design of complete air
Conditioning systems-humidifiers and dehumidifiers cooling load calculations, types of air
Conditioners- application.



FEM304 HEAT TRANSFER, REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING LAB
1 Determination of thermal conductivity of road and powder.
2 Determination of heat conduction through slabs and composite slabs.
3 Determination of emissivity.
4 Study of vapour compression and vapour absorption system.
5 Solving problems on refrigeration on vapour absorption system.
6 Experiments with the refrigeration tutor to study various components of refrigeration.
7 Determination of the coefficient of performance of the humidifying efficiency.
8 Experiments on humidifier for the determination of humidifying efficiency.
9 Experiments on dehumidifier for the determination of dehumidifying efficiency.


10 Experiments on the cooling efficiency of a domestic refrigerator.

11 Experiments on working details of a cold storage plant and air conditioning unit.
12 Estimation of humidification and dehumidification load.


FEM305 AUTOTRONICS LAB
1 OPAMP as integrator
2 555 timer as a stable multivibrator
3 Implementing study of gates and Logic operations like, NOT, AND, OR,
4 Realization of basic gates using universal gates.
5 Light dimmer circuit using Diac-Triac
6 Simple programs using microcontroller
7 Simple programs for microcontroller based applications
8 Study of electronic fuel injection &ignition system
9 Study of Digital Engine Control System.
10 Vehicle motion control&stabilization system


FEM306 FORM MACHINE DRAWING AND COMPUTER
GRAPHICS LAP
1 Convention in Machine Drawing
Introduction to machine drawing, Dimensioning technique for machine components,
Conventional representation of machine components as per IS code: SP-46 such as screw threads,
Springs, gears, bearing, tapped holes, knurling, splined shafts, tapers, chamfers, countersunk
and Counter bores, keys, & welded joints,
2 Surface Roughness
Introduction, terminology, machining symbol with all parameters, roughness values ( Ra) and


roughness grade numbers, indicating surface roughness on drawing.

3 Tolerances & Fits
Definitions applied to tolerances, types of tolerances types of fits, fit system. Geometrical
tolerances-Nomenclature, tolerance frame, types of geometrical tolerances & their symbols,
Indicating geometric tolerances on drawing,
4 Standard Fasteners &Rivets.
Thread terminiology, thread forms, thread designations, single and multi-start threads, right
And left hand threads, types of screws, bolts and nuts, nut locking arrangements using pins,
washers & screws. Rivets: forms & proportions of rivet head heads, types of riveted joints.
5 Assembly &Details of Machine parts
Introduction to assembly & part drawing, examples- Revoving centers, Machine Vice, Tool post,
screw Jack, jigs & fixtures, tailstock, cotter joint, Knuckle joint, Flange joint, rigid and flexible
Coubling, Drawing reading-Title block, part list/bill of material, revision etc.
6 Fundaments of solid modeling
Geometry and topology use of primitives in solid modelling, Basics of Boollean operations, and
Representations schemes of solids, B-rep and CSG, development of simple solids.

7 Basics of computer graphics
Software configurations, functions of graphics package, constructing the geometry, mathematical
Representation of various graphics elements such as line, circle, rectangle, clipse, are, spline etc


SEMESTER VI

FEM307 VALUES & ETHICS IN PROFESSION
1 Effects of Technological Growth: Rapid Technological growth and depletion of resources, Reports of
tee Club of Rome Limits of growth: sustainable development
2 Energy Crisis: Renewable Energy Resources Environmental degradation and pollution. Eco-friendly


Technologies. Environmental Regulations, Environmental Ethics Appropriate Technology Movement

of Schumacher; later developments Technology and developing notions. Problems of Technology
transfer, Technology assessment impact analysis. Human Operator in Engineering projects and
industries. Problems of man, machine, interaction, Impact of assembly Line and automation. Human
centered Techonology.
3 Ethics of Profession: Engineering profession: Ethical issues in Engineering practice, Conflicts between
business demands and Professional ideals. Social and ethical responsibilities of Technologists. Cods of
professional ethics. Whistle blowing and beyond, Case studies.
4 Profession and Human Values: Values Crisis in contemporary society Nature of values: value Spectrum
of a good life, psychological values: Integrated personality; mental health Societal values: The modern
search for a good society, justice, democracy,secularism, rule of law, values in Indian Constitution.
5 Aesthetic values: Perception and enjoyment of beauty, simplicity, clarity moral and ethical values:
Nature of moral judgements: cannons of ethics; ethics of virtue; ethics of duty; ethics of
responsibility.



FEM308 APPLIED HYDRAUICS AND PNEUMATICS
1 FLUID POWER PRINCIPLES AND FUNDEMENTALS
Introduction to fluid power- Advantages and Applications- Fluid power systems-types of fluids-
Properties of fluids Basics of Hydraulics- Pascal,s law- priniciples of flow- work, power and
Torque. Properties of air-perfect Gas Laws.
2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS
Sources of hydraulic power: pumping Theory- pump classification- Construction, working
Design, Advantages, Disadvantages, Performance, Selection criterion of linear, rotary-Fixed and
Variable displacement pumps, hydraulic Actuators: cylinders- types and construction, hydraulic
Motors control components: Direction control, flow control and pressure control valves- types,
construction and operation- Application- types of actuation. Accessories: Accumulators,


Intensifiers, pressure switches- Applications- Fluid power ANSI symbol.

3 HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS
Industrial hydraulic circuits- regenerative, pump unloading, double- pump, pressure intensifier,
Air-over, oil, sequence, reciprocation, Fail-safe, Speed control, hydrostatic transmission,
Accumulators, electro hydraulic circuits, mechanical hydraulic servo systems.
4 PNEUMATIC SYSTEM
Compressors- Filter,regulator, lubricator, Muffler, air control valves, quick exhaust valves,
Pneumatic actuators, servo systems. Introduction to fluidics, pneumatic logic circuits.
5 DESIGN OF HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC CIRCUITS
Designing the components of hydraulic system for Drilling, planning, shaping, Punching, press.
Slection, fault finding and maintenance of hydraulic components- sequential circuit design for
simple application using cascade method, electro pneumatic circuits. Selection criteria of
pneumatic components- installation fault finding and maintenance of pneumatic components.
Microprocessor ad PLC –Applications in hydraulic and pneumatics – low cost Automation-
Hydraulic and pneumatic power packs- case studies.
6 Practical
• Building simple Hydraulic Circuits
• Hydraulics in Tractors
• Pneumatics in Agriculture
• 12. Use of hydraulics and pneumatics for Robotics


FEM309 GROUND WATER WELLS AND PUMPS
1 Occurrence and movement of ground water, aquifer and its types, classification of wells, steady and
Transient flow into partially, fully and non-penetrating tube wells and wells, familization of various
types of bore wells common in the state.
2 Method Design of open well,- groundwater exploration techniques, methods of drilling of wells,
percussion, rotary, reverse rotary, design of assembly and gravel pack, installation of well screen,


Completion and development of well, groundwater hydraulics- determination of a aquifer of

Parameters by different method such as Theis, Jacob and Chow’s etc. Their recovery method, well
interference, multiple well systems.
3 Surface and subsurface exploition and estimation of ground water potential, quality of ground
water, artificial groundwater recharge planning, modelling, ground water project formulation.
4 Pumping Systems: Water lifting devices; different types of pumping machinery, classification of
Pumps, components parts of centrifugal pumps; pump selection, installation and troubleshooting.
5 Design of centrifugal pumps, performance curves, effect of speed on head capacity, power capacity
and efficiency curves, effect of change of impeller dimensions on performance characteristics;
hydraulic ram, propeller pumps, mixed flow pumps and their performance characteristics; priming
Devices, rotodynamic pumps for special purposes such as deep well turbine pump and submersible
pump.


FEM310 Field Work With Reputed Govt Agencies


FEM311 Soft Skill


FEM312 Projects