LAB MANUAL

HEAT ENGINES LABORATORY

(4027)

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

REVISION - 2015
 VISION OF THE DEPARTMENT

To Develop the Mechanical Engineering Department as a center of excellence providing

value added education for industrial development, molding youth to practice engineering
profession with Confidence, Courage, Competence and Integrity, thereby gaining
international acceptance.

MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT

To provide high-quality education in the fields of Mechanical Engineering through cutting-

edge, State of the art program at Diploma levels.

To provide numerous opportunities for the development of knowledge, skills and Professional
abilities of faculties and students with focus on the future, through value added education &
character shaping.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOS)

PEO 1 - Students will have utilized a foundation in engineering and science to improve lives
and livelihoods through a successful career in mechanical engineering.

PEO 2 - Students will have become effective collaborators and innovators, leading or
participating in efforts to address social, technical and business challenges.

PEO 3 - Students will have engaged in life-long learning and professional development through
self-studying, continuing education or graduate and professional studies in engineering,
business.
 LAB MANUAL

HEAT ENGINES LABORATORY (4027)

For DiplomaMechanicalEngineering
(REVISION - 2015)

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

MA’DIN POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
MELMURI. P O
MALAPPURAM
COURSE TITLE : HEAT ENGINES LABORATORY
COURSE CODE : 4027
COURSE CATEGORY :B
PERIODS/ WEEK :3
PERIODS/ SEMESTER : 45
CREDIT :2
TIME SCHEDULE

MODULE TOPIC PERIODS

1 Study of petrol engines. Valve timing diagrams 10
2 Load test on petrol and diesel engines. 12
3 Viscometer. Flash and fire point apparatus. Calorimeters.
Heat Exchanger 11
4 Refrigeration equipments. Air compressor 12
TOTAL 45

COURSE OUTCOME :

Sl.No. Sub Student Will Be Able To

1 Understand the systems of petrol and diesel engines.
1 2 Comprehend the preparation of valve timing diagram.
3 Appreciate the load test on engine.
Understand the viscosity, calorific value,flash point, firepoint of fuels & Heat
4
Exchangers
2 5 Comprehend the working of refrigeration plant and determine C.O.P.
6 Understand the working of air compressor.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME

MODULE I
1.1 Study the parts and functions of the petrol engine.
1.2 Identify the various systems in IC Engines - intake system, exhaust system, lubricating system ,
cooling system, electrical system, fuel system & loading system
1.3 Conduct different tests on petrol engine – load test, heat balance test, valve timing diagram,
Morse test.
1.4 Compare the values, draw various characteristic curves and obtain economic speed & power.

MODULE II
2.1 Study the parts and functions of diesel engine.
2.2 Identify the various systems in Diesel Engines - intake system, exhaust system, lubricating system,
fuel system, cooling system.
2.3 Conducting different tests on diesel engine – load test, heat balance test, valve timing diagram.
2.4 Compare the values, draw various characteristic curves and obtain economic speed & power.

MODULE III
3.1 Perform the test on lubricating oils.
3.2 Determine the viscosity of the given oil.
3.3 Determine the flash and fire point of the given oil.
3.4 Determine the calorific value of given solid fuels.
3.5 Determine the calorific value of the given liquid fuel.
3.6 Conduct a test on Parallel and counter flow heat exchanger apparatus.

MODULE IV
4.1 Identify the refrigeration plant; study the function of each component.
4.2 Performance tests on refrigerators.
4.3 Determine the COP of the refrigerator.
4.4 Identify the various parts and indicate the functions.
4.5 Conduct a test on air compressor and determine volumetric efficiency, isothermal efficiency
& adiabatic efficiency

TEXT BOOKS

1. Mechanical Workshop & Laboratory Manual By K. C. John

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To create new ideas and innovators in engineering technology and train the students
professionally for the new challenging industry.

MISSION OF THE INSTITUTE

To Generate New Engineering knowledge in community and promote academic self-growth for