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ARBA MINCH UNIVERSITY
ARBA MINCH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY [AMiT]
FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Curriculum
for
Master of Science Degree Program in Automotive Engineering
[MSc in Automotive Engineering]
June/2022
Arba Minch
DATE ENDORSED
This Curriculum for MSc Degree in Automotive Engineering is endorsed by:
Endorsing Body
FGC AMiT AC ASQAC SENATE BOARD
First Endorsed
Reviewed
Where;
FGC: - Faculty Graduating Committee

AMiT-AC: - Arba Minch Institute of Technology Academic Council
ASQAC: - Academic Standards and Quality Assurance Committee
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................................... 5
1.1. VISION, MISSION & OBJECTIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT............................................ 6
1.1.1. Vision .............................................................................................................................. 6
1.1.2. Mission ............................................................................................................................ 6
1.1.3. Objective ......................................................................................................................... 6
2. RATIONAL/ JUSTIFICATION FOR THE PROGRAMME .................................................. 7
3. PROGRAMME GOAL AND OBJECTIVE............................................................................... 9
3.1. PROGRAM GOALS .............................................................................................................. 9
3.2. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES .................................................................................................... 9
4. GRADUATE PROFILE ............................................................................................................... 9
4.1. STAFF PROFILE ................................................................................................................. 10
4.2. RESOURCE PROFILE ........................................................................................................ 11
4.3. PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION ...................................................................................... 12
4.3.1. Admission Criteria ........................................................................................................ 12
4.3.2. Graduation Requirement ............................................................................................... 13
4.3.3. Duration of Study .......................................................................................................... 13
4.3.4. Degree Nomenclature ................................................................................................... 13
5. PROGRAMME PROFILE ........................................................................................................ 14
5.1. TEACHING METHODOLOGY .......................................................................................... 14
5.2. COURSE CODING .............................................................................................................. 14
5.3. LIST OF COURSES ............................................................................................................. 15
5.4. COURSE BREAKDOWN .................................................................................................... 16
5.4.1. Regular Programme ...................................................................................................... 16
5.4.2. Summer Programme ..................................................................................................... 17
5.4.3. Evening Programme ...................................................................................................... 18
5.4.4. Weekend Programme .................................................................................................... 19
5.5. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND AVAILABILITY OF RESOURCES ............................... 20
6. COURSE PROFILE ................................................................................................................... 22
6.1. BRIDGE COURSES ............................................................................................................. 22
Applied Mathematics III ............................................................................................................... 22
Engineering Thermodynamics ...................................................................................................... 24
Mechanisms of Machinery ............................................................................................................ 25
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Fluid Mechanics ............................................................................................................................ 26
Heat Transfer ................................................................................................................................ 28
Machine Elements ......................................................................................................................... 30
Motor Vehicle Engineering........................................................................................................... 32
6.2. CORE AND ELECTIVE COURSES ................................................................................... 33
Advanced Vehicle Control System ............................................................................................ 33
Off Road Vehicles......................................................................................................................... 35
Vehicle Accident and Crash Analysis ........................................................................................ 37
Advanced Automotive Engines and Pollution Control ................................................................ 39
Automotive Tribology .................................................................................................................. 41
Automotive Materials Technology ............................................................................................... 43
Design of Chassis and Power Train Components ..................................................................... 45
Advanced Scientific Research Methodology ................................................................................ 47
Computational Methods for Engineering ...................................................................................... 49
Dynamics of Road Vehicles .......................................................................................................... 51
Electric Vehicle Technology ...................................................................................................... 52
Fleet Maintenance and Management System................................................................................ 54
Advanced Vehicle Body Engineering and Aerodynamics ............................................................ 56
Automotive Air Conditioning System ......................................................................................... 59
Vehicle Alternative Fuels.............................................................................................................. 61
Fuel Cells and Applications .......................................................................................................... 63
Simulation of IC Engines .............................................................................................................. 65
Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics ................................................................................... 67
Design and Modeling of IC Engine Components ......................................................................... 69
Automotive NVH ........................................................................................................................ 71
Modeling of Automotive Systems ................................................................................................ 73
Advanced Finite Element Method and Analysis ........................................................................... 75
Manufacturing process of Automotive components ..................................................................... 76
Product Design and Life Cycle Management ............................................................................... 79
Automotive Instrumentation and Testing Laboratory ................................................................... 81
Industrial visit & MSc Thesis Phase I ........................................................................................... 82
MSc Thesis Phase II...................................................................................................................... 83
7. GRADING SCHEME ................................................................................................................. 84
7.1. COURSE EVALUATION .................................................................................................... 84
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7.2. MASTER’S THESIS EVALUATION ................................................................................. 84
8. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES REQUIRED TO PROPERLY RUN
THE PROGRAM ................................................................................................................................ 85
9. REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................ 86
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1. BACKGROUND
Arba Minch University is one of the oldest universities in Ethiopia. It was originally established
as Arba Minch Water Technology Institute [AWTi] in 1986 GC, to address water-related
issues. In September 1997 GC, AWTI was restructured as Arba Minch Institute of Technology
[AMiT]. In 2004, AMiT became a full-fledged university and was renamed as Arba Minch
University [AMU]. At present, AMU has two Institutes, six Colleges, four Schools and a Sports
Academy which are spread across six campuses. In 2021, AMU was declared a Research
Institute, by the Ministry of Education.
Since its establishment, the faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Arba Minch Institute of
Technology was striving to produce competent engineers to fulfill the demand of the Nation
and other Nations in this field. Well-established workshops/Laboratories and experienced local
and expatriate staff are the main assets of the faculty. Being an evergreen and environmentally
friendly campus of the institute makes it so conducive for learning and stay.
The application of numerous technologies in automobiles has witnessed a tremendous rise

across the globe in recent years. Developments in automobile technology are getting more and
more frequent over time. Original Eqipment Manufacturers [OEMs] are devoting more
resources toRedearch and Development [R&D] to maintain their place in the automotive
industry. For a country to maintain economically, it is very necessary to have competent
personnel that possess state of the art technologies. Currently, there is a major shortage of
trained employee in theAutomotive industry. Academic institutions require competent teachers
due to a high demand in the marketplace. To this list of institutions seeking automotive
specialists, we may add insurance firms, transport and road authorities, and other training
institutions. This would benefit an economy like Ethiopia's that is only starting to expand, by
equipping the populace with the skills needed for the growing sector. Arba Minch University
has given much attention to the various changes in the region, and as a result, they have decided
to increase the pace of the process of automotive OEM and R&D establishments by increasing
the amount of skilled and competent personnel in the field. As a result of these considerations,
the curriculum for the MSc program in Automotive Engineering has been developed, primarily
by taking into account the specific objectives set forth by the Arba Minch Institute of
Technology, Arba Minch University, to educate technically proficient and professionally
qualified engineers.
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1.1. VISION, MISSION & OBJECTIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT
1.1.1. Vision
To be a premier national center for Science, Engineering, and Technology by 2030.Arba Minch
University's postgraduate automotive engineering program will produce competent researchers
and experts in Automotive Technology by 2030, to meet the ever-changing manpower needs
of the automotive industry and society.
1.1.2. Mission
• To provide students with a high-quality graduate program that leads to an

automotive engineering degree, continuous cognitive development throughout the
course, and to assist economic development by producing internationally
competent graduates.
• To educate students to keep pace with the technological advances in the
automotive industry.
• To be at the core of automotive technology, capable of utilizing state-of-the-art
practices in automotive technology, and to support the community.
1.1.3. Objective
The general objective of the M Sc Automotive program is to satisfy the needs and challenges
of the emerging globe. To achieve the long-term sustainable development of the country, highly
competent, educated and versatile graduates are needed. The specific objectives of the
department are
 To establish globally competitive automotive engineering facilities for training,

education, and research at Arba Minch University, Arba Minch Institute of Technology.
 To conduct national and worldwide collaborative research among universities, industry,
and research institutes in to advance the latest technology in automotive engineering
 To increase the automotive capacity of local companies by producing highly trained
manpower in automotive engineering.
 The goal of the program is to provide in-service applicants with the latest automotive
engineering technologies to help them compete in today's market.
 To provide professional services to the automotive engineering and manufacturing
industries.
 To address the community needs in automobile engineering by doing high-quality
research.
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 To train technical educators in the recent developments in automotive engineering in to
meet the expectations of the country's technical institutions.
 To prepare graduates for the obstacles of everyday industrial problems and the
complexities of automotive engineering.
 To enable the working community in Automobile Engineering to improve their
expertise.
2. RATIONAL/ JUSTIFICATION FOR THE PROGRAMME
Transportation is important because it facilitates trade, business, and communication.

Transportation has played a critical role in the development of all nations, and every level of
civilization in the world. It is difficult to imagine rapid industrialization, mass manufacturing,
and distribution, without a well-developed infrastructure and transportation network. Road
vehicles cover a vital part of transportation.
Ethiopia has been one of Africa's most outstanding growth performers over the last decade,
with annual growth averaging 10.9 percent between 2010 and 2020. It is among the top ten
largest economies in Africa, and the third-largest in Eastern Africa, with a Gross Domestic
Product [GDP] of US $91 billion in 2019.
To encourage investment interest and to improve the country’s growth, Ethiopia has proposed
several reforms, including intentions to lessen the state's grip over critical industries. For first
movers, Ethiopia's automobile sector offers long-term potential. The report's main takeaways
are that, despite its limited automobile manufacturing capability, Ethiopia continues to import
vehicles from different nations, mostly through Djibouti's port. Even though passenger vehicles
are the most expensive to import, growth is projected to be slowing down, in the future years,
whereas commercial vehicle import is expected to rise due to infrastructure development
requirements. Ethiopia opened a passenger car production and assembly factory, ‘Bishoftu
Automobile Industry’[BAI], to boost the automotive manufacturing industry. Ethiopia aims to
become Africa's largest automobile producer, by lowering tariffs and boosting the number of
local assemblers, with the help of Chinese firms. Vehicle manufacturing has recently grown as
a result of local assembly investments, such as Hyundai's first assembly facility, which opened
in Addis Ababa in January 2019.
Ethiopia recently became the third country in Sub-Saharan Africa to sign a Memorandum of
Understanding [MoU] with Volkswagen, which aims to take advantage of the potential in car
assembly facilities and the localization of production of automotive components in Ethiopia.
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Ethiopia's middle class is expanding. The demand for automobiles will rise in the following
year as a result of this. Since 1998, the Ethiopian Investment Commission [EIC] has approved
registration of 31 international investment projects, related to automobile manufacturing, and
73 projects in local vehicle assembly. Over the last two decades, a total of 104 companies have
been granted car assembly licenses in the country.
Equipping the young generation with education in automotive engineering would accelerate
the process of small and large-scale industrial development. Faster growth can be achieved
only by generating skilled and competent human resources with sufficient knowledge and
experience in both practical and theoretical aspects on a local and international level.
MoE has also developed 10-year and 5-year mid-term higher education strategies. Programs
have been designed to increase sector quality, relevance, access, and equity. Project
collaboration and teamwork are critical. It has, therefore, developed a Home–Grown
Collaborative Ph.D. Programs as a strategic step. By this, Ethiopian Universities must produce
5000 Ph.D. graduates by the end of 2025. Implementation of the proposed curriculum would
make a pathway to achieve this goal.
This curriculum is meant to prepare students suitable for a career in chartered engineering in
the automotive sector apart from other engineering and academic jobs. Advanced courses on
electric vehicle technology, and modern tools have been included in the curriculum, to make
the candidates competent in the job market. The students are allowed to complete all the course
works in a year, after which they will start their research work. To make the students more
capable in research, an exclusive laboratory course on “Automotive Instrumentation and
Testing” is offered. They are providedwith one full year for pure research activities.The
program would enable the students to apply, modify, and investigate current and emerging
technologies and processes. This program's comprehensive and integrated course of study
would allow students to enhance their expertise in subject-specific areas and participate in
multi-disciplinary research activities.
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3. PROGRAMME GOAL AND OBJECTIVE
3.1. PROGRAM GOALS
The goal of the program is to develop next-generation problem solvers who would be
having innovative skills and positive mindsets. The program is expected to generate
internationally competent engineers who can manage and meet the needs of automotive
sector with technologically sound expertise, in the country and overseas.
3.2. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
 To develop personal with high technical know-how.

 To provide higher level education on advanced and upcoming automotive
technologies.
 To develop the ability to display, access, analyze, and synthesize knowledge on
automotive technology.
 To build professionals of deep knowledge, hands-on skill and research capabilities.
 To develop the capacity to apply engineering concepts to automobile problems that
lead to self-directed study.
 To develop a proficiency in recognizing research questions, and devising relevant
answers.
 To develop the ability to use the latest and most sophisticated equipment and
techniques.
 To establish proven competence to utilize engineering management techniques and
methods in research projects
 To develop the ability to properly explain findings, confidently.
4. GRADUATE PROFILE
MSc students in Automotive Engineering will work in research and academic institutions, as
well as commercial, governmental, and non-governmental organizations, to help improve the
mobility sector to meet the requirements of Ethiopia's present and future generations. They can
also help the nation by starting their own business.
Moreover, upon completion of the MSc program, a candidate may become employee of any
research and academic institutions; private, government, or non-government organizations. As
an employee, they are expected to:
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 Discharge responsibilities at various capabilities in the matter related to the
management of automotive systems and control and effective utilization of various
resources.
 Demonstrate knowledge on modern automobile systems including solid engineering
foundations with improved multidisciplinary capabilities, and collaboration abilities.
 Involve in automotive production and development in this rapidly evolving industry
 Identify and prioritize automobile diversification methods and investigate alternatives
for the specified target group.
 Involve in maintenance of automobiles and construction & heavy-duty equipments.
 Join a research organization at a level not less than a research fellow.
 Identify and prioritize strategies and research options for a target group, with an
emphasis on production diversification.
 Become an entrepreneur.
 Engage in private business consultation and coordination.
 Solve emerging issues in their job, as an engineer / researcher.
 Encourage a graduate student to pursue higher educationin a relevant area of study.
4.1. STAFF PROFILE
The faculty currently has a senior academic staff of different specializations. At all present,
including the expatriates, the staff numbers relevant to the program along with the details of
qualifications are presented in the table below.
Table – 1: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Ethiopian Academic Staff

Numberof
S/N Specialization Qualification Rank
available persons
1 Material Science PhD Asso. Prof. 1
2 Reaction Engineering PhD Ass. Prof. 1
3 Automotive Engg. PhD Ass. Prof. 1
4 Automotive Engg. MSc Ass. Prof. 1
5 Automotive Engg. MSc Lecturer 4
6 Production Engg. MSc Lecturer 2
7 Renewable Energy MSc Lecturer 4
8 Thermal Engg. MSc Lecturer 2
9 Mechanical Design MSc Lecturer 1
10 MfgEngg. & Automation MSc Lecturer 8
11 Manufacturing Engg. MSc Lecturer 1
12 Mechanical Engg. BSc Ass. Lect. 3
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Table – 2: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Expatriate Staff
Numberof available
persons
1 Manufacturing & Design PhD Professor 1
2 Automotive Engineering PhD Asso. Prof. 1
3 Automotive Engineering MSc Ass. Prof. 1
4 Manufacturing & Design PhD Ass. Prof. 1
5 Mechanical Design MSc Ass. Prof. 1
6 Mechanical Design MSc Lecturer 1
7 MSc. in Chemical Engg. MSc Lecturer 1
8 Manufacturing Engg. MSc Lecturer 1
Table – 3: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technical Assistant Staff

Numberof
available persons
1 Automotive Level IV STA-II 1
2 Automotive Level IV STA-III 1
3 Wood Production Level IV CTA-I 1
4 MfgEngg. & Automation MSc CTA-I 1
5 Mechanical Engineering BSc CTA-I 3
6 Mechanical Engineering MSc [Candidate] STA-II 1
7 Manufacturing Diploma STA-II 1
8 Mechanical Engineering BSc STA-III 1
9 MfgEngg. & Automation MSc[Candidate] STA-III 1
4.2. RESOURCE PROFILE
The study program benefits from resources from existing University facilities. The following
resources are available to support the study program.
 Automotive Laboratory
 Automotive workshop
 Computer Laboratory
 Foundry Laboratory
 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
 Heat power Laboratory
 Materials Testing Laboratory
 General workshop
 Machine Shop
 Wood work shop
 Drawing Laboratory
 Fully equipped Automotive Garage
 The Central Library, and
 Post graduate library.
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Possible steps are being undertaken to expand existing resource capacity to accommodate full
strength of students. The program will assure equal opportunity, full participation and
protection of the educational rights of the people with special needs, HIV/AIDS and females.
Program tries to facilitate barrier-free access to education for vulnerable groups and people
(e.g. female population, people with disabilities and people with HIV/AIDS) and may provide
humanitarian aid for education. Assistive tools and technologies may also be provided based
on the needs and the capacity of the university. To provide the preferences, bonus marks in
their admission process shall be decided by the FGC.
4.3. PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
4.3.1. Admission Criteria
The admission will be made based on the academic status of a student in the qualifying
examinationand performance in an entrance examination or based on the time to time
requirements set by the Arba Minch University Senate Legislation.To be eligible for the
admission to the program, a candidate has to score a minimum of 50% marks in the entrance
examination.
The common rules and regulations for the Master’s degree of the Arba Minch University and
Institute of Technology shall apply for admission. A candidate for the MSc program in
Automotive Engineering should have completed their B.Sc. degree from any recognized
higher education institution in the following fields; Automotive Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial
Engineering& Electro-Mechanical Engineering. A BSc/BEdgraduate is eligible to join the
program, after assessment of the equivalency of their course content by the FGC and
completing necessary prescribed bridging courses as per the latest curriculum being followed.
The bridge courses, the student has to under take, will be decided by the FGC, case by case, on
the basis of the student’s application. FGC approved, course equivalent cases should complete
bridging courses of a maximum of 18 credit hours in the semester - 0, with a minimum GPA
of 2.0.
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4.3.2. Graduation Requirement
 The duration of the postgraduate program in Automotive Engineering is successful

completion of a minimum of 33 total credit hours.
 Student allowed to graduate with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 and only one ‘C’. However,
students having two ‘C+’ shall be allowed to graduate as long as CGPA is not below
3.00.
 Above all, the university legislation, updated time to time, will be applicable.
4.3.3. Duration of Study
1. The duration of the regular MSc program in Automotive Engineering will be a total of two
[2] academic years.
2. For FGC approved, course equivalent cases, semester - 0 of bridging courses precedes the
main program.
3. No ‘Master’ candidate may anticipate finishing the program in less than two academic
years.
4. A ‘Master’ candidate may be allowed to continue the programmefor up to a maximum of
four years, if it can be shown that the extension is required by force majeure and if it is
recommended by the FGC. Such extension of time shall be recommended and approved by
the FGC every semester.
5. A ‘Master’ candidate taking more than the normal two-year duration for completion of a
program shall fulfill the special conditions set forth by the FGC.
4.3.4. Degree Nomenclature
The candidate is required to complete a minimum of 33 credit hours of course work and
preparation of an acceptable thesis [worth non countable 18 credits] under the supervision of
the main advisor from within the institute and a co-advisor from an industry or a university.
The degree awarded to students who complete the minimum requirements will be labeled as
follows;
In English;
“Master of Science Degree in Automotive Engineering”
In Amharic;
“የሳይንስ ማስተርስ ዲግሪ በአውቶሞቲቭ ምህንድስና”
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5. PROGRAMME PROFILE
5.1. TEACHING METHODOLOGY
The medium of instruction for the course shall be English. Teaching methodology will include
lecture, class room discussions, use of slides, demonstrations, materials, etc., Varieties of
responses will be used throughout the course. Class room time for discussion and review of
course content is included at the end of the semester before the final work.
The student undertakes independent research in the field of Automotive Engineering that aims
at solving problems of the industries in general. The thesis must include independent
experimental and/or analytical work. Research topic, to be pursued during the second year of
study,is to be confimedat the beginning of the study. Advisors will also be assigned at the
beginning of the study. If the need arises, advisors shall be assigned from other institutions.
5.2. COURSE CODING
Every course has been given an identification tag, characterized by an alphanumeric code. The
set of alphabets preceding the numerals designate the stream of the course. The first digit in
the numeric code indicates the year in which the subject is offered, the second number refers
to the semester, the third number refers to the module and the last number refers to the number
given to the particular subject in the respective module. Bridging courses are offered in
semester-0 and the codes and course names are taken from the courses offered in the latest
undergraduate program. Course coding example is shown below.
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5.3. LIST OF COURSES
The courses to be given in this program are structured as core courses, elective courses, and project works, as shown in the table;
Module Course Cr.

Module Name Order Courses clustered under the module Le Lb/Pr H
No Code Hrs
CORE COURSES
1 AEng6111 Advanced Vehicle Control System 3 2 3 5
2 AEng6212 Dynamics of Road Vehicles 3 2 3 5

Automotive
1
Technology 3 AEng6213 Electric Vehicle Technology 3 2 3 5
Automotive Instrumentation and Testing
4 AEng7114 3 0 5 5
Laboratory
Advanced Automotive Engines and Pollution
1 AEng6121 3 3 0 5
Thermal Control
2
Engineering
2 AEng6222 Vehicle Alternative Fuels 3 3 0 5
1 AEng6131 Automotive Material Technology 3 3 0 5

Engineering
3
Design
2 AEng6232 Design and modeling of IC Engine Components 3 2 3 5
5 Allied Sciences 1 AEng6151 Advanced Scientific Research Methodology 3 3 0 5
Le – Lecture hours Lb – Laboratory session hours Pr – Practice session hours H –Home study hours
*Non-countable credit
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Module Course Cr.
Module Name Order Courses clustered under the module Le Lb/Pr H
No Code Hrs
ELECTIVE COURSES 1
5 AEng6115 Off road vehicles 3 3 0 5
1 Automotive Technology
6 AEng6116 Vehicle accident and crash analysis 3 2 3 5
2 Thermal Engineering 3 AEng6123 Automotive tribology 3 3 0 5
3 Engineering Design 3 AEng6133 Design of chassis and power train components 3 2 3 5
5 Allied Sciences 2 AEng6152 Computational methods for engineering 3 2 3 5
ELECTIVE COURSES II
7 AEng6217 Fleet maintenance and managementsystem 3 3 0 5
Automotive Technology Advanced vehicle body engineering and
1 8 AEng6218 3 2 3 5
aerodynamics
9 AEng6219 Automotive air conditioning system 3 2 3 5
4 AEng6224 Fuel cells and applications 3 3 0 5
2 Thermal Engineering 5 AEng6225 Simulation of IC engine 3 2 3 5
6 AEng6226 Advanced computational fluid dynamics 3 2 3 5
4 AEng6234 Automotive NVH 3 2 3 5
3 Engineering Design 5 AEng6235 Modeling of automotive systems 3 2 3 5
6 AEng6236 Advanced finite element method and analysis 3 2 3 5
Industrial and 1 AEng6241 Manufacturing process of automotive components 3 3 0 5
4 Manufacturing
Engineering 2 AEng6242 Product Design and Life Cycle Management 3 3 0 5
FINAL YEAR THESIS
1 AEng7161 Industrial visit & MSc Thesis Phase – I 6* 0 6 30
6 Thesis & Project
2 AEng7262 MSc Thesis Phase – II 6* 0 12 30
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5.4. COURSE BREAKDOWN
5.4.1. Regular Programme
First Year, Semester-0 [Bridge]
Course Code Course title C Le T P H/S

Maths2042 Applied Mathematics III 3 3 2 0 5
MEng3132 Engineering Thermodynamics 3 3 2 1 5
MEng3162 Mechanisms of Machinery 3 3 2 1 5
MEng3171 Fluid Mechanics 3 3 2 1 5
MEng3172 Heat Transfer 3 3 2 1 5
MEng4151 Machine Elements 3 3 2 0 5
MEng5412 Motor Vehicle Engineering 3 2 0 3 5
First Year, Semester-I
Course Code Course title C Le Lb/Pr H/S
AEng6111 Advanced Vehicle Control System 3 2 3 5
AEng6121 Advanced Automotive Engines and Pollution Control 3 3 0 5
AEng6131 Automotive Material Technology 3 3 0 5
AEng6151 Advanced Scientific Research Methodology 3 3 0 5
Elective – I 3 5
Total 15 25
First Year, Semester-II
AEng6212 Dynamics of Road Vehicles 3 2 3 5
AEng6213 Electric Vehicle Technology 3 2 3 5
AEng6222 Vehicle Alternative Fuels 3 3 0 5
AEng6232 Design and modeling of IC Engine Components 3 2 3 5
Elective – II 3 5
Total 15 25
Second Year, Semester-I
AEng7114 Automotive Instrumentation and Testing Laboratory 3 0 5 5
AEng7161 Industrial vist & MSc Thesis Phase I 6* 0 6 30
Total 3 0 11 35
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Second Year, Semester-II
AEng7262 MSc Thesis Phase II 6* 0 12 30
Total 12 30
Total Credit Hours=33 Cr. Hr.
5.4.2. Summer Programme
Summer-I
Course Code Course title C Le Lb/Pr H
Total 9 8 3 15
Summer-II
Elective – I 3 5
Total 9 15
Summer-III
Total 9 7 3 15
Summer-IV
Elective – II 3 5
Total 6 10
17
Summer-V
AEng7161 Industtial visit & MSc Thesis Phase I 6* 0 6 30
Total 0 6 30
Summer-VI
Total 0 12 30
5.4.3. Evening Programme
The first-year Semester-I

Total 9 8 3 15
The first-year Semester-II

Elective – I 3 5
Total 9 15
The first-year Semester-III

Total 6 5 3 10
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The Second- year Semester-I
Elective – II 3 5
Total 9 15
The Second-year Semester-II

Total 0 6 30
The Second-year Semester-III [Summer-II]

Total 0 12 30
5.4.4. Weekend Programme
First- Year, Semester-I

Total 6 5 3 10
First-Year, Semester-II
Total 6 6 0 10
First-Year, Semester-III – [Summer-I]

Elective – I 3 5
Total 3 5
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Second- Year, Semester-I
Total 6 4 6 10
Second- Year, Semester-II
Total 6 4 6 10
Second Year, Semester-III [Summer-II]
Elective – II 3 5
Total 3 5
Third- Year, Semester-I
Automotive Instrumentation and Testing
AEng7114 3 0 5 5
Laboratory
Total 3 0 11 35
Third- Year, Semester-II
Total 0 12 30
5.5. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND AVAILABILITY OF RESOURCES
The MSc in Automotive Engineering program is well-equipped in terms of academic personnel

and physical facilities to provide students with a high-quality education. To reduce human resource
demand, the entire course is based on higher education standards and approaches in a holistic and
completely interdisciplinary manner.
For practical sessions of the program, the department has well-equipped laboratory setups. In
addition to existing laboratory facilities, new equipment and software are needed to meet the
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requirements. In this regard, collaborations with various industries and institutions are being
arranged. New laboratories and experimental facilities are also being established.
A series of checks and counter checks would be built in to assure quality and make the system
self-correcting in nature. Independent evaluation schemes involving all stakeholders would be
used to assess and update the teaching-learning methodologies, regularly, for their impact and
effectiveness. This includes evaluating course outlines and the quality of their content in light of
rapid technological advancements, changing job market trends and a demand-driven industrial
environment. The guiding principles in this regard would be to achieve close relevance in the
Ethiopian context and cost-effectiveness of the methodologies/tools being used, while meeting the
requirements for international accreditation.
The department's program quality is determined by the performance of its graduates and the impact
they have on the country's industrial sector. The following are some of the department's quality
assurance assessment methods:
 In line with the University policy, student evaluation regarding the teaching-learning
process to be undertaken at the end of each semester;
 Feedback from employers and stakeholders to be obtained through personal contacts
formally and/or informally;
 Nuber of graduates of the program;
 Students who go for higher studies in foreign institutions.
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6. COURSE PROFILE
6.1. BRIDGE COURSES
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Arba Minch Institute of Technology
Course Number Math2042
Course Title Applied Mathematics III
Degree Program MSc in Automotive Engineering
Credits 3
Lecture Laboratory/Practice Laboratory Home study
Contact Hours
3 2 0 5
 To distinguish various classes of differential equations,
 To understand the underlying theory of linear ODEs,
 To understand various techniques of solving ODEs,
 To apply the techniques to solve ODEs problems,
 To find the gradient of a Scalar Field
Course Objectives:
 To find the divergence and Curl of a Vector Field
 To find the derivatives of functions of complex variables
 To evaluate line Integrals by Indefinite Integrals
 To represent Elementary Functions by Taylor Series
 To integrate by the Method of Residue.
 PART I. ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS [ODE]
Course Description:  PART II. VECTOR ANALYSIS
 PART III. COMPLEX ANALYSIS
PART I. ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS [ODE]
1. FIRST ORDER ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS: Basic
concepts and ideas, Separable Equations, Equations Reducible to
Separable Form, Exact Differential Equation, Integrating Factors, Linear
First Order Differential Equations [Reading Assignment:-Bernoulli’s
Course Outline:
Equation]
2. ORDINARY LINEAR DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION OF THE
SECOND ORDER: Homogeneous Equations With constant
Coefficients, General Solution, Basis, Initial Value Problem, Real Roots,
Complex Roots, Double Root of the Characteristic Equation, Non-
homogeneous Equations with Constant Coefficients, The Method of
Undetermined Coefficients, Variation of Parameters, [Reading
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Assignment: Linear ODE of a higher order], Cauchy Equation, System of
Ordinary Differential Equation of The First Order [ReadingAssignment:-
System of ODE of a higher Order]
PART II. VECTOR ANALYSIS
3. VECTOR DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS: Vector Calculus [Limit
Derivative and Integral of Vector-Valued Functions], Curves and Their
Length, Tangent, Curvature and Torsion, Scalar Fields and Vector Fields,
Gradient of a Scalar Field, Divergence and Curl of a Vector Field
4. LINE AND A SURFACE INTEGRAL: Line Integral, The fundamental
Theorem of Line Integrals and Independent of Path, Green’s Theorem,
Surface Integral, Divergence’s Theorem and Stoke’s Theorem
PART III. COMPLEX ANALYSIS
5. COMPLEX ANALYTIC FUNCTIONS: Complex Numbers; Complex
Plane, Functions of Complex Variables: Limits, Derivatives and Analytic
Functions, Cauchy – Riemann Equations; Laplace Equation, Elementary
Functions: Exponential, Trigonometric, Hyperbolic, and Logarithmic
Functions; Power Functions
6. COMPLEX INTEGRALS: Line Integral in the Complex Plane; Basic
Properties, Cauchy Integral Theorem, Evaluation of Line Integrals by
Indefinite Integrals, Cauchy’s Integral Formula, The Derivative of
Analytic Functions
7. TAYLOR AND LAURENT SERIES: Sequence and Series; Tests of
Convergence, Power Series, Taylor Series of Elementary Functions,
Laurent’s Series
8. 8 INTEGRATION BY THE METHOD OF RESIDUE: Zeros and
Singularities, Residues, The Residue Theorem, Evaluation of Real
Integrals
Semester: 1st year 0 thSem
Status of Course: Bridge
Teaching and
 Lecture, practice sessions, assignments
Learning methods
Assessment/
 Continuous assessment – 60%
evaluation &
 Final Exam – 40 %
Grading Systems
Attendance Minimum of 75% overall class attendance
Requirement: 100% attendance during laboratory & practical activities
REFERENCES:
Literature
1. Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics
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2. Howard Anton: Calculus with Analytic Geometry, 2000, Anton Text
Books, Inc.
3. James Stewart: Calculus, 2009, Thomson Brooks/Cole.
4. R. Ellis, Calculus with Analytic Geometry
5. R.V. Churchill, Complex Variables and Application

Course Number MEng3132
Course Title Engineering Thermodynamics
Credits 3
Contact Hours
3 2 1 5
The course enables students to understand:
 The basic principles are involved in a mixture of ideal gases and gas-
vapor mixtures.
 The combustion analysis, Adiabatic flame Temperature, LHV, and
HHV of fuels.
Course Objectives:
 The thermodynamic concepts describe the performance of the
individual components of an engineering system, e.g. a power plant,
and then relate that information to the overall performance of the entire
system.
 The basic principle of refrigeration.
 Ideal gases and their mixtures, gas-steam mixtures, wet air,
psychometric charts, and air conditioning process.
 Vapor power and refrigeration cycles. Air standard cycles.
Course Description:
Thermodynamic relations.
 Combustion. Phase equilibrium. Introduction to refrigeration
processes
Course Outline: The mixture of Ideal Gases, Gas-Vapor Mixtures , Combustion, Vapor-
Power Cycles, Air standard Power Cycles, Introduction to Refrigeration,
Thermodynamic Property Relations
Teaching and
 Lecture, practice sessions, laboratory
Learning methods
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Assessment/
evaluation &Grading
Systems
REFERENCES:
1. Thermodynamics II, AbebayehuAssefa, 2000
2. Boles C., Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, McGraw Hill.
3. Eastop&McConkey, Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering
Literature
4. Technologists, McGraw Hill.
5. Wark K. Jr, Advanced Thermodynamics for Engineers, McGraw
6. M. J. Moran& H.N. Shapiro, Fundamentals of Engineering
Thermodynamics.

Course Title Mechanisms of Machinery
Credits 3
Contact Hours
3 2 1 5
The Course enables the students to understand:
 The different types of linkage mechanisms used in mechanical design;
 The kinematic and kinetic analysis and design of machinery;
Course Objectives:  A computer method for kinematic and kinetic analysis of mechanisms;
 Design and analysis of cams, universal joints, governors, gear trains,
flywheels, and gyroscopes; and Balancing of rotating and
reciprocating machines
 Introduction; Transmission of motion; Linkages; Kinematics analysis
of linkages;
 Introduction to computer methods for kinematic analysis of linkages;
cam design;
Course Description:
 Joints; Governors; Gear Trains; Introduction to synthesis; Force
analysis of machinery;
 Engine torque fluctuation; Balancing of rotating and reciprocating
masses; Gyroscopes.
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Introduction to basic concepts, Position Kinematic analysis of Linkages
Velocity analysis of linkages, Acceleration analysis of linkages, Introduction
Course Outline: to Computer Methods for Kinematic Analysis of Linkages, Force Analysis of
Machinery,
Flywheels, Cam Design, Introduction to Synthesis of Machinery, Universal
Joints, Gear Trains, Governors, Balancing of Rotating and Reciprocating
masses, Gyroscopes
Teaching and
Learning methods
Assessment/
evaluation & Grading
Systems
REFERENCES:
1. AlemBazezew[Ph.D.], Mechanism of Machinery, Addis Ababa
University Press, 2001
2. Norton, Robert L.,” Design of Machinery”, WCB/McGraw-Hill,
1999.
3. Meriam, J.L. and Kraige, L.G., “Engineering Mechanics- Dynamics”,
John Wiley and Sons, 1992.
4. Shigley, J.E. and Uicker, J.J., “Theory of Machines and Mechanisms”,
Literature
McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., 1995.
5. Khurmi, R.S and Gupta, J.K., “Theory of Machines”, Eurasia
Publishing House ltd., 1983.
6. Arthur G. Erdman, George N. Sandor, Sridhar Kota, and Arthur G
Erdman, Mechanism Design: Analysis and Synthesis [4th Edition],
May 15, 2001.
7. Erdman, Arthur G., and Sandor, George N., “Mechanism Design:
Analysis,and Synthesis”, Prentice Hall International, Inc., 1997.

Course Title Fluid Mechanics
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Credits 3
Contact Hours
3 2 1 5
 Enables students to understand concepts, principles, laws,
observations, and models of fluids at rest and in motion,
 Provides a basis for understanding fluid behavior for engineering
design and control of fluid systems,
 Helps students develop competence with mass, energy, and
momentum balances for determining resultant interactions of flows
and engineered and natural systems,
Course Objectives:  Enables students to develop bases for correlating experimental data,
designing procedures, and using scale models of fluid flows,
 Enables students to learn the nature of rotation, circulation, resistance
[viscous, turbulent], boundary layers, and separation with applications
to drag and lift on objects, and
 Enables students to learn methods for computing head losses and flows
in simple pipes and channels.
 Enable students to understand the concept of potential flow theory
Introduction to Fluid Mechanics; Hydrostatics pressure in Fluids; Flow
Course Description: Classification; Properties of fluids; Viscous fluid flows; Turbulent flow in
pipes; Gas dynamics [optional].
Introduction and Basic Concepts
Properties of Fluids
Pressure and Fluid Statics
Course Outline: Fluid Kinematics
Bernoulli Equation and Control Volume Analysis
Flow in Pipes
Dimensional Analysis and Similitude
Two-dimensional potential flow theory
Compressible flow
Teaching and
Learning methods
Assessment/
evaluation &
Grading Systems
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REFERENCES:
1. Cengel and Cimbala, Fluid Mechanics. Fundamentals and

Applications, Second Ed., McGraw-Hill, New York, 2010
2. References Fox, R.W.; McDonald, A.T. [2011], Introduction to Fluid
Mechanics, 8th edition, Wiley.
3. Munson, B.R.; Young, D.F.; Okiishi, T.H. [1998] Fundamentals of
Fluid Mechanics, 3rd edition update, Wiley. [Note: current version is
Literature
6th [2009]]
4. Roberson, J.A.; Crowe, C.T. [1993] Engineering fluid mechanics, 5th
edition, Houghton Mifflin. Note: the current version is 7th [2001].
5. Streeter, V.L; Wylie, E.B.; Bedford, K.W. [1998] Fluid Mechanics,
9th edition, McGraw-Hill.
6. Vennard, J.K.; Street, R.L. [1982] Elementary Fluid Mechanics, 6th
edition, Wiley. [Note: current version is 7th [1996]]
7. Pijush K Kundu and Ira M Cohen, Fluid Mechanics, Els

Course Title Heat Transfer
Credits 3
Contact Hours
3 2 1 5
 Solve steady and Transient, one-dimensional conduction heat transfer
problems analytically
 Use Numerical/finite difference approaches to numerically solve two
dimensional, conduction, and transient heat transfer problems
 Understand fins and analyze heat transfer from extended surfaces
Course Objectives:
 Use methods available for analysis of transient heat transfer problems
 Understand the importance of dimensionless parameters to convection
heat transfer and basic principles underlying convection heat transfer
 Understand thermal and viscous boundary layer heat transfer
phenomena for laminar and turbulent flows
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 Analyzing heat transfer in various flow conditions [internal and
external flows] by determining the convection coefficient for a flow
in/on a particular geometry.
 Understand, select, size, and analyze the performance of various types
of heat exchangers
The course is designed to familiarize the students with the basic principles of
heat and mass transfer mechanisms and applications. Students will learn in
detail
[i]the basic concepts of heat transfer, conduction, convection. and radiation,
[ii]how their combinations contribute to any heat transfer process, how a heat
transfer process can be made more efficient, and how to reduce heat losses. It
would also address various types of heat exchangers, their analysis, selection,
and sizing; basics of natural and forced convection, black body radiation,
Course Description: estimation of radioactive heat exchange between two hot black and gray
bodies. The mass transfer mechanism which, from an analysis point of view
is very similar to the heat transfer mechanism but very different applications
has also been included in the paper discussed. Basic concepts related to mass
transfer through diffusion and mass convection have been dealt with in detail.
Application of mass transfer simultaneously
along with heat transfer in various unit processes of evaporation, distillation,
absorption, adsorption, humidification, dehumidification, drying, etc. has also
been described.
Introductory concepts
Governing Equations of Heat Conduction
One Dimensional Steady-State Conduction
Two Dimensional Steady-State Conduction
Course Outline: Transient Conduction
Introduction to Convection
Forced Convection – External Flow
Forced Convection – Internal Flow
Heat Transfer with Phase Change
Heat Exchangers
Introduction to Radiation
Teaching and
Learning methods
Assessment/
evaluation &
Grading Systems
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REFERENCES:
1. Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer Incropera/ DeWitt/

Bergman/ Lavine, 6th Edition.
Literature 2. Heat Transfer - Cengel
3. Heat Transfer - J. P. Holman
4. Heat Transfer - A. J. Chapman
5. Heat Transfer - Eckert and Drake
6. Engineering Heat Transfer - C. P. Gupta

Course Title Machine Elements
Credits 3
Contact Hours
3 2 0 5
 Understanding typical characteristics of principal machine elements
[Shafts, gears, belts, bearings, and friction elements.]
 Critically reflecting the major mechanical design procedures for
respective machine elements.
 Making material/dimensional decisions for shafts from layout, stress
analysis, deflection considerations, and critical speed calculations.
 Making material/dimensional decisions for spur and helical gears from
Course Objectives:
force and stress analyses.
 Selecting the right belt for a given transmission and calculating life.
 Selecting the right bearing from the loading condition and calculating
life.
 Introducing the working mechanisms and principal relationships in
brakes, clutches, and flywheels.
 Interpret numerical figures into realistic parameters.
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Shaft and gear design, Belt and the bearing selection and life calculation,
Course Description: Introduction to the working principles and important relationships in brakes,
clutches, and flywheels.
Shaft and its components
Gears, Belt Drives
Course Outline:
Bearings
Clutches, Couplings,
Brakes, and
Flywheels
Teaching and
 Lecture, practice sessions, laboratory, etc.
Learning methods
Assessment/
evaluation &
Grading Systems
REFERENCES:
1. Richard G., Budynas and J. Keith Nisbett, Shigley’s Mechanical

Engineering Design, McGraw Hill, Ninth edition
2. R. S. Khurmi and J. K. Gupta, A Textbook of Machine Design, Eurasia
Publishing House.
3. Robert C. Juvinall and Kurt M. Marshek, Fundamentals of Machine
Component Design.
Literature
4. Joseph Shigley, Charles Mischke, and Thomas H. Brown, Standard
Handbook of Machine Design.
5. Robert L. Norton, Machine Design: An Integrated Approach, Third
Edition
6. Arthur H. Burr & John B. Cheatham, Mechanical Analysis and
Design, Second Edition.
7. Coulson and Richardson’s, Chemical Engineering Design, Volume 6,
Second Edition, Butterworth Heinemann.

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Course Title Motor Vehicle Engineering
Credits 3
Contact Hours
2 0 3 5
Upon completion of the course, students will:
 Understand the operating principles, theory, and construction of motor
vehicles and their systems.
 Determine vehicle static and dynamic loads
Course Objectives:  Analyze vehicle dynamics
 Determine the power and torque need of the vehicle.
 Analyze vehicle’s acceleration and braking performance
 Have sufficient knowledge on current trends on vehicle power sources
 Design main vehicles systems and subsystems.
Introduction; Pneumatic tires and wheel; tire dynamics; Vehicle stability;
Course Description: Vehicle road performance; Power train; Braking system; Steering system;
Suspension systems.
Introduction to Motor Vehicles
Vehicle static and dynamic loads
Vehicle aerodynamics
Tire dynamics
Course Outline: Vehicle Vertical, Longitudinal, and Lateral dynamics
Acceleration and Braking Performance
Current alternate power sources for motor vehicles
Vehicle Power train system
Vehicle Steering system
Vehicle Brake system
Vehicle Suspension system
Teaching and
 Lecture, practice sessions, laboratory, etc.
Learning methods
Assessment/
evaluation &
Grading Systems
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REFERENCES:
1. Wong, J.Y., “Theory of Ground Vehicles,” 3rd Edition John Wiley

and Sons, Inc., New York 2001.
2. Kirpal Singh, Dr., “Automobile Engineering,” 9th Edition Standard
Publishers Distributors, Delhi, 2003
3. H. Heisler, “Advanced Vehicle Technology”, 2nd Edition, Oxford,
UK, 2002
4. Julian Happian-Smith, “An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design’,
Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford UK, 2002
Literature
5. T.K. GARRETT, K. NEWTON, W. STEEDS “The Motor Vehicle”,
13th Edition, Oxford UK, 2001
6. Richard Stone and Jeffrey K. Ball, “Automotive Engineering
Fundamentals”, SAE International, Warrendale, PA,USA, 2004
7. Giancarlo Genta and Lorenzo Morello, “The Automotive Chassis”
Vol. 1: Components Design, Springer Science + Business Media B.V.,
2009
8. BOSCH “Automotive Handbook”, BOSCH GmbH, 2002.
9. Jack Erjavec, “Autootive Technology”, 5th edition, Delmar Cengage
Learning, US, 2010
6.2. CORE AND ELECTIVE COURSES

Course Number AEng6111
Course Title Advanced Vehicle Control System
Credits 3
Module Automotive Technology
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Lecture Laboratory/Practice Home study
Contact Hours
2 3 5
Course Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to explain
Objectives: the concepts of advanced vehicle technologies.
 Advanced automotive electronic systems and components
Course
 Various control modules
Description:
 Technology for future mobility
1. AUTOTRONICS: Vehicle communication, network topology, automotive
network, bus systems, vehicle system architecture, multiplexing, mechatronics,
control unit, modules, electrical energy management, electromagnetic
compatibility, the concept of an electronic engine control system, modern
automotive instrumentation
2. COMPUTER CONTROLLED FUEL SUPPLY: Electronic fuel control
overview, drive cycle, advantages, basic system operation, controller inputs and
outputs, engine control sequence, case studies of advanced fuel supply systems
3. COMMON TECHNOLOGY: Engine management system, ABS, traction
control, wheel spin regulation, stability control, OBD, diagnostic tools and
Course Outline:
equipment, head-on displays, SRS.
4. SENSORS AND ACTUATORS: Types of sensors: a sensor for speed,
throttle position, exhaust oxygen level, manifold pressure, crankshaft position,
coolant temperature, exhaust temperature, air mass flow, knock sensor, flex-fuel
sensor, and other sensors for engine application. Sensors are used for vehicle
motion control, LIDAR, digital vision camera, and other instruments used for
vehicle environmental information. Actuators used in fuel injection, EGR
control, VVT, instrument cluster, ignition coil operator. Relays.
5. INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS: Intelligent Transportation Systems [ITSs], ITS
architecture, Control by wire, Autonomous vehicles, connected vehicles.
Pre-requisites: Nil
Semester 1st year 1stSem
Status of Course: Core
Teaching and
 Lectures supported by laboratory exercises
Learning
 Case studies
methods
 Testing of sensors
Laboratory  Study of electronic fuel control systems
 Application of engine scanner
Assessment/ Continuous assessment – 50%
evaluation & Seminar – 10 %
Grading Systems Final Exam – 40 %
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 Minimum of 80% attendance during lecture hours; and
Attendance
 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some
Requirement:
unprecedented mishaps.
REFERENCES
1. Bosch Automotive Electrics and Automotive Electronics: Systems and
Components, Networking and Hybrid Drive, 5th edition, Robert Bosch GmbH,
2007
2. William B. Ribbens, Understanding Automotive Electronics; An Engineering
Perspective, Eighth Edition, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2017
3. Allan Bonnick, Automotive Computer Controlled Systems; Diagnostic tools
and techniques, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2001
Literature
4. Marco Picone, Stefano Busanelli, Michele Amoretti, Francesco Zanichelli,
Gianluigi Ferrari, Advanced Technologies for Intelligent Transportation
Systems, Intelligent Systems Reference Library, Volume 139, ISSN 1868-
4394, Springer.
5. Bosch Automotive Handbook, Robert Bosch GmbH, 2018
6. NajamuzZaman, Automotive Electronics Design Fundamentals, Springer
International Publishing Switzerland 2015

Course Title Off Road Vehicles
Credits 3
Contact Hours
3 0 5
The main objective of this course is to introduce the concept and principle of
operation of special vehicles such as Bulldozers, Ditchers, Bucket excavators,
Course Objectives: farm equipment, military vehicles, etc. At the end of the course, the students
can have a better understanding of the application of the special types of
vehicles in the excavation of earth.
i. Introduction to heavy vehicles; classification and requirements of heavy
vehicles: power plants, chassis, and transmission, trailers and semi-trailers;
Course Description:
land clearing machines: bush cutter, stumpers; Earthmoving and constructional
equipment: Bulldozers cable and
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ii. hydraulic dozers crawler track, running and steering gears Scrapers drag and
self-powered types, etc.; Power Train Concepts; Vehicle Systems, Features;
Special Purpose Vehicles for Industrial Applications; Farm Equipment,
Military and Combat Vehicles.
1. CLASSIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS OF HEAVY VEHICLES: Introduction
to power plants, chassis, and transmission. Roll-cage, Multi-axle vehicles.
Trailers and semi-trailers
2. EARTHMOVING, AND CONSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT:Bush cutter,
Stumpers. Tree dozer. Rippers
Construction detail, specifications, power, and capacity of different earth
moving machines;
Bulldozers - cable and hydraulic dozers; Crawler tractors- running and steering
gear. Scraper, Dump trucks, and Dumper loaders, Diggers - Digging resistance,
Operating members of diggers. Graders, Shovel, Excavators, Draglines
excavator, Ditchers, Loaders, Vibratory compactors.
3. MECHANICAL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS: Engine – converter match
curves. Epicyclic type transmissions. Selection criteria for universal joints.
Course Outline: Brake system and actuation –Disc Brakes- Oil Cooled and dry types.
Body hoist and bucket operational hydraulics. Hydro-pneumatic suspension
cylinders. Simple hydraulic circuits, Power steering system. Kinematics for
loader and bulldozer operational linkages. Safety features, a safety warning
system for the dumper. Articulated vehicles, Firefighting equipment.
4. SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS: Basic
characteristics of truck cranes, stability & design features, control systems &
safety devices. Constructional features, capacity, and stability of jib cranes.
Stackers, bore well machines, wagon drill, and transit concrete mixer.
5. FARM EQUIPMENT, MILITARY, AND COMBAT VEHICLES: Ride and
stability characteristics, power take-off, and special implementations.
Farm Tractor: Layout, Load distribution, Engine, Transmission & Driveline,
Steering, Braking System, Wheels &Tyres, Hydraulic system, Auxiliary
Systems, Drawbar, PTO Shaft.
Special features and constructional details of tankers, gun carriers, and
transport vehicles. Harvesting vehicles.
Pre-requisites: Nil
Semester: 1st year 1stSem
Status of Course: Elective
Teaching and
Lectures supported by demonstrations
Learning methods
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Assessment/  Continuous assessment – 40%
evaluation &  Seminar – 20%
Grading Systems  Final Exam – 40 %
Attendance
Requirement:
REFERENCES:
1. Bart H Vanderveen, ‘Tanks and Transport Vehicles’, Frederic Warne and
co. Ltd., London, 1974.
2. K. Abrosimov, A. Bromberg and F. Katayer, ‘Road making machinery’,
MIR Publisher, Moscow,1975.
Literature: 3. A. Astakhov, ‘Truck cranes’, MIR Publishers, Moscow, 1971.
4. Pippenger, ‘Industrial Hydraulics’, International Edition, McGraw Hill,
1979.
5. SAE Handbook – Vol III, 1995.
6. J.Y. Wong, Theory of Ground Vehicles, John Wiley & Sons, New York,
1987.

Course Code AEng6116
Course Title Vehicle Accident and Crash Analysis
Credits 3
Contact Hours
2 3 5
Course Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to study
Objectives: and analyze an automobile that is involved in a road accident.
 Safety systems,
 Laws of Momentum and Energy Conservation,
 Understanding Collision Damage,
Course
 Characteristics of Automotive Damage,
Description:
 Occupant injury
 Fundamentals of Damage Appraisal,
 Accident Investigation.
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1. AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS: Active and passive safety systems,
Driver safety systems, passenger safety systems, vehicle restraint systems,
energy-absorbing systems, the importance of bumpers, rearward field vision,
driver assistance systems, warning systems, roll cage
2. INTRODUCTION TO CRASH ANALYSIS: Occupant kinematics,
anthropomorphic dummies, body acceleration, occupant injuries, crash pulse,
deceleration of the vehicle, passenger, deceleration on impact with stationary
and movable obstacles, deformation behavior of vehicle body, deformation
behavior of Lightweight materials
3. SCIENCE FOR CRASH ANALYSTS: Basic motion equation, drag factor,
Course Outline:
coefficient of friction, speed estimates for vehicle fall, flip vault or rollover,
momentum applications, work, energy, and speed.
4. VEHICULAR ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION: Vehicle data, tire data,
damage measurements, occupant area intrusions, restraint systems, occupant
information and injury data, injury mechanism, documentation
5. VEHICULAR ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION: Occupant motion
modeling, the effect of pre-loading, crush energy, crash severity, crash
momentum index, mathematical analysis of velocity, reconstruction of
motorcycle accidents, vehicle-pedestrian crash reconstruction, reconstruction of
a heavy-vehicle crash.
Pre-requisites: Nil
Teaching and  Lectures and practice sessions
Learning methods  Case studies
Attendance  Minimum of 80% attendance during lecture hours; and

Requirement:
REFERENCES
Literature 1. Lynn B Fricke, Traffic Crash Reconstruction, Northwestern University,
Center for Public Safety, 2010
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2. R. W. Rivers, Basic Physics; Notes for traffic crash investigators and
re-constructionists, Charles C. Thomas Publisher Ltd., 2004.
3. GA Peters, Automotive Vehicle Safety, Taylor & Francis, 2003.
4. Donald J Van Kirk, Vehicular Accident Investigation and
Reconstruction, CRC Press, 2000.
5. George A. Peters Barbara J. Peters, Automotive Vehicle Safety, CRC
Press, 2003.


Course Title Advanced Automotive Engines and Pollution Control
Credits 3
Contact Hours
3 0 5
The main objective of this course is to impart knowledge in advanced engine
technology and automotive pollution control. The detailed concept of formation
and control techniques of pollutants like UBHC, CO, NOx, particulate matter,
Course Objectives: and smoke for both SI and CI engine will be taught to the students. The
instruments for the measurement of pollutants and emission standards will also
be introduced to the students. At the end of the course, the students will have
command over automotive pollution and control.
iii. Review of engines, Combustion in engines, Scavenging and supercharging,
Developments in engines, SI engine emissions & control, Compression ignition
Course Description: emissions & control, Noise pollution by engine & vehicle and its measurement,
Noise pollution by engine & vehicle and its measurement, Test producers &
pollutant measurement.
1. REVIEW OF ENGINES: Types of engines and their comparison, engine
components, fuel supply in SI engines, fuel supply in CI engines
2. AIR MOTION, COMBUSTION,AND COMBUSTION CHAMBERS:
Course Outline: Ignition and combustion in SI engine detonation combustion chambers
combustion in CI engines. Ignition delay and diesel knock. Combustion
chambers for CI engines. Premixed combustion, diffused combustion, laminar
and turbulent combustion of fuels in engines. Droplet combustion — combustion
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in SI and CI engines. - Cylinder pressure data and heat release analysis.
Optimized design of combustion chambers.
3. SCAVENGING AND SUPERCHARGING: Importance and types of
scavenging. Effects and limitations of supercharging in SI and CI engines.
Mechanical superchargers and turbo charging charge cooling.
4. NEW ENGINE TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENTS IN
ENGINES: Lean Burn engine – Different approaches to lean bum – LHR engine
Surface ignition concept – catalytic ignition – homogenous charge compression
ignition in diesel engines – variable valve timing -electronic engine management.
Rotary engines. Stratified engines. Lean combustion engines adiabatic engines.
5. POLLUTION FROM AUTOMOBILES: Various emissions from
Automobiles — Formation — Effects of pollutants on environment human
beings. A solution to pollution. SI engine emissions & control, Compression
ignition emissions & control.
Causes for Noise from Automobiles, Noise reduction in Automobiles —
Encapsulation technique for noise reduction Silencer Design on Sound reduction
in automobiles. Measurement of noises in a vehicle in motion
Sampling and Emission Measurement; CO, CO2, HC, NOx, and aldehydes.
Smoke meters; Dilution Tunnel Technique for particulate Measurement. Sound
level meters.
Pre-requisites: Nil
 Lectures supported by practical, and industrial visits
Teaching and
 Assignments
Learning methods
 Demonstration
Assessment/
evaluation &
Grading Systems
Attendance
Requirement:
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REFERENCES:
1. V.Ganesan, ‘Internal combustion Engines’, Tata McGraw Hill Book Co, Eighth
Reprint, 2005.
2. Crouse and Anglin, ‘Automotive Emission Control’, McGraw Hill Company, New
York 1993.
3. Edward F.Obert, ‘Internal combustion engines and air pollution’ Harber and Row
Publishers, 1973.
4. L.Lberanek, ‘Noise Reduction, McGraw-Hill Company, Newyork1993.
5. C. Duerson, ‘Noise Abatement’, Butterworth ltd., London1990.
2. A.Alexander, J.P.Barde, C.Lomure, and F.J. Langdan, ‘Road traffic noise’, Applied
Literature science publisher ltd., London,1987
3. J.B Heywood, internal combustion engine fundamentals, McGraw Hill BOORCO
4. G.P.Springer and D.J.Patterson, Engine Emissions, Pollutant formation, Plenum
Press, New York, 1986.
5. D.J.Patterson and N. A. Henin, ‘Emission from Combustion Engine and their
control’, Anna Arbor Science Publication, 1985.
6. Automotive engines and electrical systems, published by MOTOR New York 1977
7. R.N Brady fuel injection system prentice Hall, New Jersey 1986
8. Richard stone Introduction to Internal combustion engines McMillan London 1985
9. M. Khovakh, ‘Motor vehicle engines’. MIR publishers Moscow 1976

Course Title Automotive Tribology
Credits 3
Module Thermal Engineering
Contact Hours
3 0 0 5
To teach the students about the friction and wear phenomena, different types of
bearings and lubrication, tribology-testing and standards as well as to sensitize
Course Objectives:
the student on the inevitability of tribological considerations in the design of
automotive components, which are invariably subjected to extreme conditions.
iv. Introduction, Friction and Wear, Hydro-Dynamic Bearings and lubrication,
Course
Lubricants and Monitoring, Hydrostatic [externally – pressurized] Bearings &
Description:
lubrication, Elasto Hydro Dynamics and Grease lubrication [Rheology]
1. INTRODUCTION: Introduction of tribology – tribological components tribo
Course Outline:
testing, matching, and Selection tribometry and standards.
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2. FRICTION: Nature of metal surfaces – Surface properties – Surface
parameters and measurements. Friction, Characteristics of common metals and
non-metals – Friction under extreme environments. Engine friction, Engine wear
– mechanisms, wear-resistant material, and coatings
Characteristics and mechanisms of wear, Selection of materials for different wear
situations – Measurement of wear capacity.
3. LUBRICANTS: Lubricants type of lubricants, properties and testing –
service, classification of lubricants, additives, lubrication of tribological
components, Lubrication system, Lubricant monitoring, SOAP, Ferrography,
and other rapid testing methods for lubricants contamination.
4. LUBRICATION: Tribological aspects of engine components such as
bearings, piston assembly, valve train, and drive train components. Lubricants -
properties, composition, standards, Hydrodynamic lubrication - Reynolds
Equation, bearings, Hydrostatic lubrication - Hydrostatic bearing analysis,
bearings.
5. RHEODYNAMICS [STATIC] LUBRICATION: Non- Newtonian fluids,
characteristics, Thixotropic, materials and Bingham solids, grease lubrication.
Trilogy in Extreme environments Tribology of components in extreme
environments like a vacuum, pressure, and temperature
Pre-requisites: Nil
Teaching and
Lectures
Learning methods
Attendance
Requirement:
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REFERENCES:
1. Bowden, F.P. & Tabor, D., “Friction and Lubrication of solids”, Oxford
University Press., 1986.
2. Ernest Rabinowiez, “Friction and wear of materials” Interscience Publishers,
1995.
Literature:
3. Neale, M.J., Tribology –: Hand Book”, Butterworth, 1995.
4. Fuller D.D., “Theory and Practice of Lubrication for Engineers”, John Wiley
sons, 1984.
5. Wen, S & Huang. P, “Principles of Tribology”, Wiley, 2ndedn., 2018
6. Gross, W.A., “Gas film lubrication”, Wiley, 1980.

Course Title Automotive Materials Technology
Credits 3
Contact Hours
3 0 5
 To make the students understand the requirements related to materials
used in various automotive parts
 To make the students identify materials for specific parts based on the
Course Objectives:
usage
 To make the students identify materials for aesthetic and functional
coatings
Introduction, Metallic Materials, Composites, Electrical And Magnetic
Course Description:
Materials, Rubber And Plastics Materials
1. INTRODUCTION: Elasticity-forms – Stress and strain relationship in
engineering materials – Deformation mechanism – Strengthening material
– Strain hardening, alloying, polyphase mixture, martensitic precipitation,
Course Outline:
dispersion, fiber, and texture strengthening – iron-carbon diagram.
2. METALS: Cast irons – types, properties, structures, compositions, and
applications. Plain carbon steels, low alloy steels, and effects of alloying
elements, high alloy steels, stainless steel types, castability, formability,
machinability, hardenability, and weldability of the material, high-
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temperature steels, and super alloys. Decorative and functional coating
materials for automotive parts – Electro less Nickel, Hard Chrome, and,
Zirconium Phosphate, Zinc flake, Metal oxides, Use of aluminum in road
vehicles
3. COMPOSITES: Mechanics, Manufacturing, and Design. Types of
composites. Fiber-reinforced plastics [FRP], engineering ceramics, metal
matrix composites, silicon carbide, graphite, fibers of zirconia,
alumina,and boron nitride – metal filaments – boron filaments – glass
fibresapplicat33ions, nano-composites. Piezoelectric composites.
4. ELECTRICAL AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS: Semiconductors
materials, single crystals, soft and hard magnets, superconductors, MEMS
materials, nano materials, smart materials, shape memory alloys.
Piezoelectric Materials, piezo-ceramic materials, polyvinylidenefluoride,
Magnetostrictive Materials. Metglas.
5. RUBBER AND PLASTICS: Plastics/rubber components in automobiles
–selection criteria. Structure-property relationship of rubber. Rubber
mounts – spring design – comparison with metallic springs – shape factor
and its effect. Typical mounts, compounding, and manufacture. Seals for
static and dynamic applications. Brake fluid / hydraulic hoses, materials,
and manufacture.
Pre-requisites: Nil

Teaching and Learning
Lectures supported by Demonstration
methods
Assessment/ evaluation
 Seminar – 20%
& Grading Systems
Attendance
Requirement:
REFERENCES:
Literature: 1. Michael F. Ashby, “Materials Selection in Mechanical Design”,
Butterworth Heinemann, 2005.
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2. Daniel Yesudian C., “Materials Science and Metallurgy”, Scitech
Publications [India], 2004.
3. Polmear I.J., “Light Alloys”, Arnold Publishers, 1995.
4. Swarup D. and Saxena M.N., "Elements of Metallurgy", Rastogi
Publishers, Meerut, 1994.
5. Srinivasan N.K. and Ramakrishnan S.S., "The Science of Engineering
Materials", Oxford and IBH Pub. Co., New Delhi, 1993.
6. Van Vlack L.H., "Elements of Materials Science and Engineering",
Addison Wesley, New York, 1991.
7. Guy A.G," Elements of Physical Metallurgy", Oxford & IBH Pub. Co.,
1990.

Course Title Design of Chassis and Power Train Components
Credits 3
Module Engineering Design
Contact Hours
2 3 5
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to
Course Objectives:
design various components of chassis and power train systems
The course enables a student to analyze various loads and stresses acting
Course Description: different members. It deals with the design of the automotive frame and
various components of suspension and driveline.
1. BASICS OF AUTOMOTIVE CHASSIS: Conventional and Integrated
body construction, types of frames, frame layout concerning prime mover
location and drive, Constructional details – Materials – Testing of frames –-
Study of loads, moments, and stresses on frame members
Course Outline:
2. DESIGN OF VEHICLE FRAME AND SUSPENSION: Design of frame
for passenger and commercial vehicle, Types of suspension, factors
influencing ride comfort, Design of leaf Springs-Coil springs, and torsion bar
springs
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3. DESIGN OF STEERED FRONT AXLE: Analysis of loads-moments and
stresses at different sections of front-axle, design of front axle beam,
Determination of bearing loads at Kingpin bearings, wheel spindle bearings,
choice of Bearings, conditions for a true rolling motion of road wheels during
steering, steering geometry, Ackermann and Davis steering, scrub radius,
constructional details of steering linkages, determination of optimum
dimensions and proportions for steering linkages
4. DESIGN OF DRIVELINE: Design of plate clutch, Gear train calculations,
the layout of gearboxes, Calculation of bearing loads and selection of bearings,
design of propeller shaft, design details of the final drive gearing
5. DESIGN OF BRAKES: Principles of shoe brakes, constructional details,
materials, braking torque developed by leading and trailing shoes, factors
affecting brake performance viz. operating temperature, area of brake lining,
brake clearance, design of shoe brakes, disc brakes, testing of brakes; road
tests, garage tests and tests in the laboratory.
Pre-requisites: Nil
Teaching and
 Lectures supported by practice sessions
Learning methods
Assessment/
Systems
Requirement:
REFERENCES
1.Dean Averns, Automobile Chassis Design, Illife Book Co., 2001.
2.Julian Happian-Smith, An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design,
Butterworth-Heinemann, 2002
Literature:
3.Jaroslav J. Taborek, Mechanics of Vehicles, Penton Publishing Co., 1957.
4.Heldt, P.M., Automotive Chassis, Chilton Book Co., 1992.
5.Heinz Heisler, Advanced Vehicle Technology, second edition, Butterworth-
Heinemann, 2002
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Course Title Advanced Scientific Research Methodology
Credits 3
Module Allied Science
Contact Hours
3 0 5
The course introduces the basic concepts used in research and to scientific social
research methods and their approach. It involves discussions on sampling
techniques, research designs, and techniques of analysis. Some other objectives
of the course are:
Course Objectives: 1. To develop and understand the basic framework of the research process.
2. To develop an understanding of various research designs and techniques.
3. To identify various sources of information for research work.
4. To develop an understanding of the ethical dimensions of conducting
applied research.
5. Appreciate the components of scholarly writing and evaluate its quality
v. Research concepts, formation of research task, Different methods, Report

Course Description:
writing, a landscape of creativity.
1. INTRODUCTION: Nature and Importance of the research, the role of
business research, aims of social research, research process, pure research vs.
applied research, qualitative research vs. quantitative research, exploratory
research, descriptive research and experimental research, ethical issues in
business research.
Course Outline: 2. RESEARCH PROBLEM: Problem Solving - General Problem Solving -
Approaches - Development of Creativity – Group Problem Solving Techniques
for Idea Generation - Formulation of Research Problem - Approaches to
Management Research Problem - Exploration for Problem Identification -
Hypothesis Generation - Formulation of the Problem - Research Proposal -
Purpose - Types.
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3. RESEARCH DESIGN: Meaning and need of research design, features of
good design, different research designs, basic principles of experimental designs,
design of experiments.
4. PROCESSING AND ANALYSIS OF DATA: Use of statistics for data
analysis, measures of central tendency, dispersion, skewness, and relationship.
Sampling distributions, sampling theory, determination of sample size, chi-
square test, analysis of variance, multiple regression analysis.
5. INTERPRETATION AND REPORT WRITING: Interpretation
techniques, precautions in interpretation, the significance of report writing,
different steps in report writing, layout of a research report, Mechanics of writing
a research report.
Pre-requisites: Nil
Teaching and
Lectures
Learning methods
evaluation  Seminar - 20%
&Grading Systems  Final Exam – 40 %
Attendance
Requirement:
REFERENCES:
1. Bryman, Alan & Bell, Emma [2011]. Business Research Methods [Third
Edition], Oxford University Press.
2. Kerlinger, F.N., & Lee, H.B. [2000]. Foundations of Behavioral Research
[Fourth Edition], Harcourt Inc.
3. Rubin, Allen &Babbie, Earl [2009]. Essential Research Methods for Social
Literature: Work, Cengage Learning Inc., USA.
4. Anantasi, A. &Urbina, S. [2004]. Psychological Testing, Pearson
Education, Inc.
5. Chawla, Deepak &Sondhi, Neena[2011]. Research methodology: Concepts
and cases, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. Delhi.
6. Pawar, B.S. [2009]. Theory building for hypothesis specification in
organizational studies, Response Books, New Delhi.
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7. Neuman, W.L. [2008]. Social research methods: Qualitative and
quantitative approaches,

Course Title Computational Methods for Engineering
Credits 3
Module Allied Science
Contact Hours
2 3 5
At the end of the course, the students would be acquainted with the advanced
Course Objectives:
concepts in numerical methods and their uses.
vi. Estimation and sampling, Interpolation and integration, approximate methods

Course Description:
and Eigen value Problem, Numerical Methods, Finite Element Techniques.
1. STATISTICAL METHODS: Statistical representation of data, modeling,
and analysis of data, tests of hypotheses
2. INTRODUCTION TO OPTIMIZATION METHODS: Local and global
minima, Line searches, Steepest descent method, Conjugate gradient method,
Course Outline: Quasi-Newton method, Penalty function. A solution to practical engineering
problems using software tools
3. INTRODUCTION TO FINITE ELEMENT TECHNIQUES: Finite
elements and their properties, Assemble the parts, Variational approach, Ritz
method, Elements and Interpolation functions, Two-dimensional Elements.
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4. NUMERICAL METHODS FOR INCOMPRESSIBLE FLUID FLOW:
Governing Equations – Primitive variable method, Stream Function – Vorticity
method, Determination of pressure for viscous flow, SIMPLE Procedure of
Patankar and Spalding, Computation of Jet flow [Boundary Layer Flow] – Finite
Volume approach.
5. NUMERICAL METHODS FOR CONDUCTION AND CONVECTION
HEAT TRANSFER: Steady one-dimensional and two-dimensional
Convection-Diffusion, Unsteady one-dimensional convection-Diffusion,
Unsteady two-dimensional convection-Diffusion.
Pre-requisites: Nil
Teaching and
Lectures supported by practice sessions and Laboratory exercises
Learning methods
Computer Laboratory - Numerical solutions of various engineering problems
Laboratory
using software like MATLAB, C++.
Assessment/
evaluation &
Grading Systems
Attendance
Requirement:
REFERENCES:
1. Kreyszig, E., Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Wiley Eastern Ltd., [5th
edition], 1985.
2. Froberg, C.E., Numerical Mathematics, The Benjamin/Cummings
Literature: Publishing Co., Inc., 1985.
3. Rao, J.S., Gupta, K., Theory, and Practice of Mechanical Vibrations, Wiley
Eastern Ltd., 1985.
4. Huebnet, K.H., Finite Element Methods for Engineers, Wiley Interscience
Publishing Co., 1982.
5. Reddy, J.N., Introduction to Finite Element Method, McGraw-Hill, 1985.
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Course Title Dynamics of Road Vehicles
Credits 3
Contact Hours Lecture Laboratory/Practice Home study

2 3 5
Course Objectives:
analyze a vehicle in motion.
The course deals with the steady-state and transient analysis of a vehicle
Course
in motion. The course is approached with the fundamentals of
Description:
mechanical vibration and introduces tools used for multi-body analysis.
1: INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL VIBRATION AND
VEHICLE DYNAMICS: Free, forced, undamped, and damped vibration,
Response analysis of single d.o.f and multi d.o.f systems, Magnification factor
and transmissibility, Global and vehicle coordinate system, Quarter car, half
car, full car models, theory of skyhook control
2: PERFORMANCE OF ROAD VEHICLES: Front-wheel drive, Rear
wheel drive, three-wheeled vehicles, Four-wheel-drive/AWD, Acceleration
performance, Braking performance, Road loads
3: STABILITY AND HANDLING: Gyroscopic control, Traction behaviour
Course Outline: and tire dynamics, Steering system forces and moments, Cornering behavior,
Transient behavior, Steady-state behavior, Stability during acceleration and
braking, on a slope, during cornering and on a banked road, Influence of
tractive forces, Roll-over, Concept of ‘g-g’ diagram, Directional stability and
ESC, etc.
4: RIDE CHARACTERISTICS: Tire construction [Cross ply, Radial ply,
Tubeless, Tweel], Sidewall markings, Vehicle axis-system/tire-axis system,
Rolling resistance, Forces, Slip, Self-aligning torque, torque steer effects, Roll
center/axis, Roll center analysis, Ride; Excitation sources and Response,
Gough’s tire characteristics, Friction circle, Mass, vibration and spring rates,
Springing curves
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5: TOOLS FOR MULTI-BODY SYSTEM ANALYSIS: Analysis
procedure, Basic model components, Basic constraints, Standard joints, Force
elements, modeling of components, application of software
Pre-requisites: AEng6152
Semester: 1st year 2ndSem
Teaching and  Lectures
Learning methods  Practice sessions
Assessment/
evaluation &
Grading Systems
Attendance
Requirement:
REFERENCES:
1. Rao J. S and Gupta. K, Theory, and practice of mechanical vibrations,
Wiley Eastern Ltd, 2002.
2. J. Y. Wong, Theory of ground vehicles, John Wiely& Sons Inc., New
York. 1978.
Literature 3. Jaroslav J. Taborek, Mechanics of Vehicles, Penton Publishing Co.,
1957.
4. Wiliam F. Milliken, Race car vehicle dynamics, Society of Automotive
Engineers, 1995.
5. Mike Blundell, Damian Harty, TheMultibody Systems Approach to
Vehicle Dynamics, Second Edition, Elsevier Ltd., 2004.

Course Code AEng6213
Course Title Electric Vehicle Technology
Credits 3
Contact Hours Lecture Laboratory/Practice Home study
2 3 5
Course Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to
Objectives: explain the concepts of advanced vehicle technologies.
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explain:
Course  Electric and hybrid vehicle operation and architectures
 Vehicle characteristics and performance parameters of the
Description:
vehicle
 Sizing of electric machines and energy storage
 Operation of modern electric vehicles
1. INTRODUCTION: Review of conventional vehicles, Air pollution
and global warming, Impact of different transportation technologies on
environment and energy supply, HEV and EV technology road map
2. HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES: Types of hybrid vehicles; Micro,
mild, medium, strong and plug-in, HEV configurations, Power control,
Full Electric Vehicles: Components of EV, Advantages of EV, the Energy
efficiency of EV, EV configurations, EV parameters, EV motor sizing, ,
Course Outline: Motor drives, Motor requirements, and characteristics, Motor control,
Multi-quadrant control, Connected and autonomous mobility
3. ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS AND MANAGEMENT: Storage
devices, Battery charging, Thermal management, Charging infrastructure.
SOC indication, Energy management, and control strategies
4. VEHICLE AUXILIARIES: Temperature control, Power steering,
Auxiliary batteries, Navigation system, Regenerative braking
5. CASE STUDIES: Recent development in HEV and EV technologies
Semester: 1st Year 2nd Sem
Teaching and  Lectures supported by laboratory exercises
Learning
 Case studies
methods
Assessment/
evaluation & Laboratory Practices on Electrical and Electronic systems
Grading Systems
Attendance  Continuous assessment – 40%

 Seminar – 20%
Requirement:
Literature:  Minimum of 80% attendance during lecture hours; and
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REFERENCES:
1. Chan, C.C. Chau, K.T, Modern Electric Vehicle Technology, Oxford
University Press Inc., New York, 2001.
2. Iqbal Husain, Electric and hybrid vehicles - Design fundamentals”,
CRC Press, Washington, D.C., 2005.
3. Ali Emadi, Advanced electric drive vehicles, CRC Press,
Washington, D.C., 2015.
4. James Larminie, John Lowry, Electric vehicle technology explained,
John Wiley & Sons Ltd, England, 2003.

Course Title Fleet Maintenance and Management System
Credits 3
Contact Hours
3 0 5
On completion of the course, participants should be able to:
 Understand the need for maintenance and management of fleet as a way
of managing resources.
 Apply the concept of reliability and theories of failure and techniques
Course Objectives: needed for the effective management of fleet
 Plan and effectively implement all preventive maintenance planning and
scheduling.
 Understand effective spare parts management techniques.
 Apply latest maintenance techniques like TPM and RCM.
Objectives and responsibility of maintenance management agency, Theory of
failure and reliability, MTBF, MTTF, Maintenance operation and control,
Course
Vehicle replacement strategy, Maintenance resources, and planning, spare
Description:
parts management, computer-aided maintenance, total
productivemaintenance, and reliability-centered maintenance.
1. INTRODUCTION: Overview of Maintenance Management, Definition of
Course Outline:
Maintenance, Types of maintenance,Objectives, andresponsibilities of
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Maintenance Agency, Life Cycle Approach, Importance of Maintenance
Management,
Reliability and failure rate, Reliability function, MTTF, MTTR, Service
factor, Efficiency factor, Failure statistics
2. MAINTENANCE OPERATION AND CONTROL: Maintenance
Control Cycle, Maintenance Work order System, Record Keeping, Job card,
History Record, Structure of Maintenance Control, Work order Processing,
Information Feedback and Corrective Action, Work Control, Cost Control,
Quality Control
3. FLEET MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT: Vehicle maintenance
planning - maintenance resources, requirements and elements of vehicle
maintenance planning, reasons of planning failure, maintenance labor
capacity
Fault diagnosis - systematic approach, likely causes of failures, steps for
starting preventive maintenance program, annual preventive maintenance
plan.
Material management - objectives and importance, classification of spare
parts, ABC, FNS, VED analysis, Optimization of spare parts inventory,
Economic order quantity, Safety stock
4. REPLACEMENT STRATEGY: Replacement of machinery and
equipment, reasons for replacement, need for replacement, Replacement of
items - whose efficiency deteriorates with time, which failed, individual
replacement policy, group replacement policy, cannibalization
5. TOTAL PRODUCTIVE MAINTENANCE AND RELIABILITY
CENTRED MAINTENANCE: TPM, Definition and Overview, TPM
Objectives, Benefits of TPM, Five Pillars of TPM, Six big equipment losses,
OEE, Eliminating breakdowns, Autonomous Maintenance, TPM standards,
RCM Philosophy, RCM Principles and features, RCM goals and benefits,
System, System boundary, interfaces and interactions, Failure and its nature,
RCM Methodology, RCM Implementation, Advantages and limitations of
RCM. Introduction to computer maintenance management
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Pre-requisites: Nil
Semester: 1stYear 2ndyear Sem
Teaching and
Lectures supported by Industrial visits
Learning methods
evaluation &  Seminar - 20%
Requirement:  100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some
REFERENCES:
1. Dolice, John E, “Analytical Fleet Maintenance” with CD-ROM, 3rd Ed,
SAE international, 2009.
2. John Dolu, “Fleet Management", McGraw-Hill Co., 1984.
3. Palmer, Richard, D., “Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
Handbook”, McGraw-Hill, 1999
Literature:
4. Wireman, Terry, “World Class Maintenance Management”, Industrial
Press, Inc. 1st Ed. New York1990
5. Wireman, Terry, “Computerizedmaintenance management systems”2nd
Ed, Industrial Press, New York, 1994
6. Lindley R. and Higgins, “Maintenance Engineering Handbook”, Fifth ed.
1995


Course Title Advanced Vehicle Body Engineering and Aerodynamics
Credits 3
Module Automotive Engineering
Contact Hours
2 3 5
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The main objective of this course is to impart knowledge in the construction
of vehicles, concept, panelling of passenger car body trim. At the end of the
Course Objectives:
course, the student will be well versed in the design and construction of the
body of the vehicles.
Course Body construction, Preliminary Design, Body Loads and stress analysis,
Description: Strength of Body Elements, Aerodynamics, Flow visualisation
1. BODY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS: Types
of the vehicle body; light and heavy passenger and goods vehicle, conventional
and integral body constructions, regulations for bus body construction, layout
dimensions, goods vehicle construction: drop-side body, tipper body, tanker,
and van body designs
Preliminary design considerations floor height side slope space utilization
visibility- visibility tests Methods to improve visibility- visibility regulations
Rearview mirror design safety: safety equipment for car crashworthiness,
Driver’s cabin design, Drives seat design – Body materials Sheet steel –Light
alloys plastics Glass wood GRP and its properties.
2. BODY LOADS AND STRESS ANALYSIS: Idealized structure-
Structural surface shear panel method symmetric and asymmetrical vertical
Course Outline: loads in car longitudinal loads- different loading situations- Load distribution
on vehicle structure- Types of load-carrying structure closed integral structure.
Flat or punt type structure, load in bending and torsion - Stress analysis of
integral bus body Example of finite element analysis of vehicle body.
3. AUTOMOTIVE AERODYNAMICS: Types of drag on a car body,
Various forces and moments, Effects of forces and moments, cross-wind
effect. Various body optimization techniques for minimizing drag. Principle
and limitations of wind tunnel technology, Flow visualization techniques, Test
with scale models.
Commercial vehicle aerodynamics, Effects of rounding front cab body edges,
Fore-body pressure distribution, Effects of ‘cab-to-trailer body height, Drag
reducing devices for commercial vehicle, Modern painting process of a
passenger car body.
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4. STRENGTH OF BODY ELEMENTS: Utilization of the material Rigidity
thin shell assumption Torsion forces in end load-carrying members and panels
spot-welded joints Forces on a weld body testing.
5. BODY STRUCTURE AND SYSTEM DESIGN: Concept of simple
structural surface [SSS], Basic principles of the SSS design synthesis, Standard
sedan baseline load path, Structure analysis for noise, Design for the disabled,
Controlled collapse of structural systems, Body shell elements and integrity,
doors, windows, panels, trim and fittings,
Teaching and Lectures and practice sessions supported by laboratory exercises and
Learning methods industrial visits
 Computer-aided design and analysis

Laboratory
 Analysis using wind tunnel

Attendance
Requirement:
REFERENCES:
1. Powlowski, J., ‘Vehicle Body Engineering’, Business Books Ltd, 1970
2. J.G. Giles, ‘Body Construction and Design’, Butterworth and Co., 1975
3. John Fenton ‘Vehicle Body layout and analysis’, Mechanical Engineering
Publication Ltd., 1984
Literature: 4. Jason C. Brown, A. John Robertson, Stan T. Serpento, Motor Vehicle
Structures: Concepts and Fundamentals, Butterworth – Heinemann, New
York, 2002
5. Heinz Heisler, “Advanced Vehicle Technology”, second edition,
Butterworth – Heinemann, New York, 2002
6. Braithwaite, J.B., Vehicle Body Building and Drawing, Heinemann
Educational Books Ltd., London, 1967.
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Course Title Automotive Air Conditioning System
Credits 3
Contact Hours
2 3 5
This course deals with the application of A/C for Automobiles. At the end
of the course, the students will be able to explain the working of the
Course Objectives:
components of the automobile air-conditioning and their functions and the
latest developments in this field.
Introduction to design of automobile air-conditioning systems; of air-
conditioning, cooling, and heating system; Refrigerants & air management
Course Description:
systems; Automatic climate control system; Modeling of air-conditioning
components; Air conditioning diagnosis and services;
1. FUNDAMENTALS OF AUTOMOTIVE AIR-
CONDITIONINGSYSTEM: Basic terminology, human comfort
condition, design factors, and concepts related to air conditioning system.
Construction and working principles of manual A/C systems. Location of
air conditioning components in a vehicle. Construction and working
principles of automotive A/C components. Air routing. Thermal insulation,
Refrigerants: Properties, Ozone depletion potential, Temperature, and
Course Outline: pressure relation, Handling refrigerants: Containers, Refrigerant recovery.
2. AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM: Construction and
working principles of semi-automatic and fully automatic A/C systems.
System block diagram. Electrical wiring diagram. Control of compressor
clutch, blower motor,etc. Sensors and Actuators. Control Logic of manual
and automatic system, Multiplexing between BCM and PCM.
3. COMMERCIAL VEHICLE APPLICATIONS: Air conditioning of
Trucks, Trailers, and Containers. Air Distribution and Movement inside
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Vehicles; Ducting Configurations and Design Requirements. Cold chain
transport. Refrigerated Vehicles for transporting perishable products.
Modern technologies for air conditioning systems.
4. MODELING OF A/C COMPONENTS: Determination of thermal
loads. Modeling of fixed and variable displacement type compressors,
Evaporator modeling. Heat transfer correlations for the fluids inside the
evaporator. Analysis of evaporator frosting. Condensermodeling.
Improvement of refrigerant flow control method.
5. AIR CONDITIONING DIAGNOSIS AND SERVICES: AC system
diagnosis based on temperature and pressure measurements, sight glass,
sound, etc. Refrigerant leak detection. Trouble shooting and servicing of
compressor, evaporator, condenser, heater core, etc. HVAC service
equipment, Recovery, and charging. Air routing system service.
Semester: 1st year 2ndtSem
Teaching and
Lectures supported by practice sessionss and Laboratory practices
Learning methods
Assessment/
evaluation &
Grading Systems
Attendance
Requirement:
REFERENCES:
1. Thomas W Birch, “Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning” Pearson
Education Inc., 2003.
2. Boyce H. Dwiggins, Jack Erjavec., “Automotive Heating and Air-
Conditioning”, Delmar Publisher., 2001.
3. Stoecker, W. F., and Jones, J. W., “Refrigeration and Air
Literature: Conditioning”, 2ndEdition, Tata McGraw Hill, 1986.
4. Vehicle service manuals. Gosney W. B, “Principles of Refrigeration”,
Cambridge University Press, 1982.
5. Goings. L.F., “Automotive air conditioning”, American Technical
services, 1974
6. Paul Weiser, “Automotive air conditioning”, Reston Publishing Co
Inc., 1990.
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7. MacDonald, K.L., “Automotive air conditioning”, Theodore
Audelseries, 1978.
8. James D. Halderman, “Automotive Heating, Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning Systems”, Pearson Education Inc., 2004.
9. ASHRAE Handbook – HVAC Applications, ASHRAE Inc., Atlanta,
1999.
10. Refrigerated Transport, Storage and Retail Display, Proceedings of
Commissions D1 and D2/3, International Institute of Refrigeration,
Paris, 1998.
11. Developments in Temperature Controlled Land Transport, Proceedings
of Commission D2, International Institute of Refrigeration, Paris, 1981.

Course Title Vehicle Alternative Fuels
Credits 3
Contact Hours
3 0 5
At the end of the course, the student will be able to acquire knowledge of
alternate fuels and the changes in the engine design for handling them and
Course Objectives: understand various propulsion systems for use in automobiles. The student
is expected to do Understand and analyze the pattern of renewable energy
resources Suggest methodologies/technologies for its utilization.
Introduction, Alcohols. Natural Gas, LPG, Hydrogen, Vegetable Oils and

Course Description:
Biogas, Fuel Cells and Other alternative fuels.
1. INTRODUCTION:Estimates of petroleum reserve. Need for
alternative fuel. Availability and comparative properties of alternative
fuels. Use of Alcohols, LPG, Hydrogen, CNG and LNG, Vegetable oils
Course Outline: and Biogas in Automobile Engines. Relative merits and demerits of
various alternate fuels. Potential of electronic vehicle. Solar cars.
2. ALCOHOLS: Manufacture of Alcohols. Properties as engine fuels.
Alcohol and Gasoline blends. Performance in S.I Engines. Methanol and
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Gasoline blends. Effect of compression ratio. Alcohols in stratified charge
engines. Combustion characteristics in engines. Reformed alcohols. Use
in CI Engines. Ignition accelerators. Alcohol Diesel emulsions. Duel fuel
systems. Spark-assisted diesel engines. Surface Ignition engines.
3. HYDROGEN: Production methods, storage, handling, performance,
safety aspects.
4. VEGETABLE OILS, BIODIESEL: Various vegetable oils for
engines, Transesterification process, properties of biodiesel, the
performance of the engine with biodiesel. Esterification performance in
engines. Using biogas in engines, performance, and emission
characteristics. Performance and emission characteristics.
5. OTHER ALTERNATE FUELS: Natural Gas, LPG: Availability of
CNG, Properties. Modification required for use in Engines. Performance
and Emission characteristics of CNG. Using LPG in SI and CI Engines.
Performance and emission data for LPG. Bio Mass and Biogas: Fuels
from biomass gasification. Biogas production and usage in the engines.
Engine performance with biogas. Land fill gas. Fuel Cells: Introduction,
Design principle and operation of a fuel cell, Types of fuel cells, the
conversion efficiency of the fuel cell, and application of fuel cells.
Lectures supported by
Teaching and  Assignments
Learning methods  Demonstration
 Seminar

evaluation & Grading  Seminar – 20%
Systems  Final Exam – 40 %
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Attendance
Requirement:
REFERENCES:
2. MatheswarDayal, “Energy today & tomorrow”, I &B Horishr India,
1982.
3. Brad Ford Bates, Electric Vehicles, SAE, 1992.
4. Proceeding: vol.II – Tenth International Symposium on Alcohol fuels,
The Broad moor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
5. Nagpal, “Power Plant Engineering”, Khanna Publisher, 1991.
6. SAE, Electric and Hybrid vehicles, PT21SAE, Warrendale, 1981.
7. "Alcohols as Motor Fuels" Progress in Technology Series No.19, SAE
Publications, USA, 1980.
Literature: 8. SAE Transactions No: 840367, 841156, 841210, 841333, 841334,
780459, 780948, 780087, 810249, 810345, 810430, 811375, 811212,
760378, 770119, 810349
9. G.D. Rai, Non-Conventional Energy Sources, Khanna Publishers, New
Delhi, 1999.
10. S.P. Sukhatme, Solar Energy, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company
Ltd., New Delhi, 1997.
11. Godfrey Boyle, Renewable Energy, Power for a Sustainable Future,
Oxford University Press, U.K., 1996.
12. Twidell, J.W. & Weir, A., Renewable Energy Sources, EFN Spon Ltd.,
UK, 1986.

Course Title Fuel Cells and Applications
Credits 3
Contact Hours
3 0 5
The objective of this course is to make the students understand various types
Course Objectives:
of fuel cells, their principles, construction & working. Understanding
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automotive applications of fuel cells, various components of fuel cell
vehicles, types of fuels used in fuel cells, and the concept of fuelling.
Course Fuel cell types, fuel cells for automotive applications, fuel cell components
Description: and their impact on performance, fuelling, fuel cycle analysis.
1. FUEL CELLS TYPES: Introduction-working and types of fuel cell-
polymer electrolyte membrane [PEM] fuel cells direct methanol fuel cells,
phosphoric acid fuel cells, molten carbonate fuel cells, solid oxide fuel cells,
regenerative fuel cells, alkaline fuel cells- low medium and high-temperature
fuel cell, liquid and methanol types, proton exchange membrane fuel cell solid
oxide, hydrogen fuel cells- thermodynamics and electrochemical kinetics of
fuel cells
2. FUEL CELLS FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS: Fuel cells for
automotive applications-technology advances in fuel cell vehicle systems-
onboard hydrogen storage-liquid hydrogen and compressed hydrogen-metal
hydrides, fuel cell control system-alkaline fuel cell- a road map to market.
3. FUEL CELL COMPONENTS AND THEIR IMPACT ON
Course Outline:
PERFORMANCE: Fuel cell performance characteristics- current/voltage,
voltage efficiency and power density, ohmic resistance, kinetic performance,
mass transfer effects- membrane electrode assembly components, fuel cell
stack, bi-polar plate, humidifiers, and cooling plates.
4. FUELING: Hydrogen storage technology-pressure cylinders, liquid
hydrogen, metal hydrides, carbon fibers- reformer technology- steam
reforming, partial oxidation, auto thermal reforming- CO removal, fuel cell
technology based on removal like bio-mass.
5. FUEL CYCLE ANALYSIS: Introduction to fuel cycle analysis-
application to fuel cell and other competing technologies like battery-powered
vehicles, SI engines fueled by natural gas and hydrogen, and hybrid electric
vehicles.
Pre-requisites: Nil
Semester: 1st Year 2ndSem
Teaching and
Lectures
Learning methods
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Assessment/
evaluation &
Grading Systems
Attendance
Requirement:
REFERENCES:
1. Fuel cells for automotive applications – Professional engineering
Literature: publishing UK, ISBN 1-86058 4233, 2004.
2. Fuel cell technology handbook SAE International GregorHoogersCRC
press ISBN 0-8493-0877-1-2003.

Course Title Simulation of IC Engines
Credits 3
Contact Hours
2 3 5
At the end of the course, the students will be able to understand the basic
Course Objectives:
concept of simulation and combustion processes in SI and CI engines.
vii. Analyze the solution of Engine operating cycles, various types of engine
Course simulation models, simulation of Air Standard cycle and Fuel air cycle of SI
Description: and CI Engines, SI Engine Simulation with Adiabatic Combustion, construct
Mathematical and Thermodynamic model for IC Engine.
1. INTRODUCTION: Definitions of simulation, Concepts of Simulation,
Simulation Software’s practice, a Simulation application, Advantages of
computer simulation step–by–step approach, Heat reaction, Measurement of
URP, Measurement of HRP
Course Outline: 2. COMBUSTION STOICHIOMETRY: Combustion equation for
hydrocarbon fuels, Minimum air required for combustion, Excess air
supplied, Conversion of volumetric analysis to mass analysis
3. ADIABATIC FLAME TEMPERATURE: Introduction, complete
combustion C/H/N/O/ systems, constant – volume adiabatic combustion,
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constant – pressure adiabatic combustion, calculation of adiabatic flame
temperature, Isentropic changes of state, SI Engine simulation with air as
working medium, Deviation between actual and ideal cycle.
4. SI ENGINE SIMULATION: Adiabatic combustion; Introduction, Engine
details, Temperature drop due to fuel vaporization, Full throttle operation,
work output, and efficiency calculation, part-throttle operation
Gas exchange process; Engine performance at part throttle, super-charged
operation, SI Engines simulation with progressive combustion, gas exchange
process, Heat transfer process, friction calculation, compression of simulated
values, Simulation of two-stroke SI Engine.
5. CI ENGINE SIMULATION: Introduction, Gas exchange process and
Heat transfer process. Friction calculation, compression of simulated values,
Engine performance simulation.
Teaching and  Lectures supported by practice sessions, Laboratory experiments, and
Learning methods  Assignments
Laboratory  Computer simulation of IC engines,
Attendance
Requirement:
REFERENCES:
1. Benson. R. S., Whitehouse. N. D., "Internal Combustion Engines",
Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1979
2. Ganesan.V. "Computer Simulation of spark ignition engine process",
Universities Press [I] Ltd, Hyderabad, 1996.
3. Ramoss. A. L., "Modeling of Internal Combustion Engines Processes",
Literature: McGraw Hill Publishing Co., 1992.
4. Ashley Campbel, "Thermodynamic analysis of combustion engines",
John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1986.
5. J. I. Ramos, “Internal Combustion Engine Modeling”, Hemispherical
Publishing Corporation, 1989
6. Ashley S, Cambell,” Thermodynamic Analysis of Combustion Engines”,
John Wiley & sons, 1980
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Course Title Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics
Credits 3
Contact Hours
2 3 5
This course brings together the knowledge gained in fluid mechanics,
thermodynamics, heat transfer, and numerical methods to develop
computational techniques for the engineering analysis of heat and fluid flow
processes.
Course Objectives: viii. It will provide the students with knowledge on
 the governing equations of fluid flow, discretization techniques, grid
generation, and transformation equations
 finding numerical solutions on the flow field problems
 current computational fluid dynamics [CFD] software
ix. Fluid flow modeling basics, Applied numerical methods, Navier-Stokes
Course Description: equations solution for Incompressible Flows, Finite Difference Applications
in Heat Transfer, and Fluid flow problems in I.C. Engines
1. FUNDAMENTALS OF FLUID FLOW MODELING: Introduction &
Advantages of CFD, an important requirement of CFD solver, Review of the
equations governing fluid flow and heat transfer finite difference equations,
consistency, explicit and implicit methods, error and stability analysis,
Discretization Methods, round off, first-order wave equation, stability of
hyperbolic and elliptic equations, conservative property, upwind scheme,
Course Outline:
transportive property, artificial viscosity, examples.
2 APPLIED NUMERICAL METHODS: Interactive schemes of matrix
inversion – direct methods for matrix inversion,
3 FINITE DIFFERENCE APPLICATIONS IN HEAT TRANSFER:
Introduction, Steady heat conduction in rectangular geometry, examples,
control volume formulation, cylindrical and spherical geometry’s, transient
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conduction problem - Finite difference in convection heat transfer, examples.
Grid generation
4 SOLUTION OF NAVIER-STOKES EQUATIONS FOR
INCOMPRESSIBLE FLOWS: Discretization by control volume - basic
rules, discretization technique on a one-dimensional control volume –
discretization of the one-dimensional convection-diffusion equation, Central
difference approximation, exact solution and the exponential scheme, power-
law scheme. Introduction, Staggered grid, Solution to the unsteady N-S
equations, stream function, and vorticity formulation. SIMPLE/SIMPLER
algorithm, MAC algorithm: method and formulation, higher-order upwind
differencing, examples, solution of the energy equation, Two-dimensional
incompressible viscous flow, incorporation of the upwind scheme,
discretization error, application to curvilinear geometry, surface pressure and
drag, examples.
5 FLUID FLOW PROBLEMS IN I.C. ENGINES: Flow-through manifolds
[single and multi-cylinder engines], valves, and ports – Elements of air motion
in engines viz. Swirl, squish, tumble and turbulence. Basics of turbulent flow
– Turbulence modeling and characterization of turbulent mixing. Outline of
fluid dynamic models – application of available commercial codes to engine
processes with and without chemical reactions.
Semester: 1stYear 2ndSem
Teaching and
Lectures supported by Laboratory experiments
Learning methods
Laboratory  Use of software in CFD
Assessment/
 Final Exam– 40%
Systems
Attendance
Requirement:
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REFERENCES:
1. Computational Fluid Dynamics, The Basic with applications by John A.
Anderson, Jr., McGraw Hill International editions, Mechanical
Engineering series.
2. 2. Numerical Methods in Fluid Flow & Heat Transfer by Dr.
Literature:
SuhasPatankar
3. K. Muralidhar, T. Sundarajan, Computational Fluid Flow and Heat
Transfer, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi, 1997.
4. Veersteeg. H.K. &Malaseekara, “Introduction to CFD, The Finite
Volume Method, Longman Scientific & Technical, 1995.

Course Title Design and Modeling of IC Engine Components
Credits 3
Module Design
Contact Hours
2 3 5
At the end of the course, the students would be able to demonstrate the
Course Objectives:
design concept and principles of various engine components.
x. Basic design concepts, design and modeling of engine components like
Course Description: cylinder, piston, connecting rod, crank shaft, flywheel and major valve
train components.
1. INTRODUCTION: Engineering materials - Introduction endurance
limit, notch sensitivity. Tolerances, types of tolerances and fits, design
considerations for interference fits, surface finish, surface roughness,
Rankine’s formula - Tetmajer’s formula - Johnson formula- design of
Course Outline: pushrods.
2. DESIGN AND MODELLING OF CYLINDER, PISTON AND
CONNECTING ROD: Choice of material for cylinder and piston, design
of cylinder, piston, piston pin, piston rings, piston failures, lubrication of
piston assembly.
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Material selection for connecting rod, determining minimum length of
connecting rod, small end design, shank design, design of big end cap bolts.
3. DESIGN AND MODELLING OF CRANKSHAFT: Balancing of I.C.
engines, significance of firing order. Material for crankshaft, design of
crankshaftunder bending and twisting, balancing weight calculations,
development of short and long crank arms.Front and rear-end details.
4. DESIGN AND MODELLING OF FLYWHEELS: Determination of
the mass of a flywheel for a given coefficient of speed fluctuation. Engine
flywheel - stresses on the rim of the flywheels. Design of hubs and arms of
the flywheel, turning moment diagram.
5. DESIGN AND MODELLING OF VALVES AND VALVE
TRAIN:Design aspects of intake & exhaust manifolds, inlet & exhaust
valves, valve springs, tappets and valve train. Design of cam & camshaft.
Design of rocker arm. Cam profile generation.
Teaching and Learning Lectures supported by Modeling, with simulation, and practices using
methods reverse engineering
Use of latest software for part modeling of engine components by like;
1. Piston, piston pin and piston rings
2. Connecting rod assembly
3. Crankshaft
Laboratory 4. Flywheel.
5. Flywheel with ring gear
6. Inlet and exhaust valves
7. Camshaft
8. Combustion chamber
Assessment/ evaluation &
 Modeling practice – 20%
Grading Systems
Attendance Requirement:  100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some
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REFERENCES:
1. A. Kolchin and V. Demidov, Internal Combustion Engine Design, MIR
Publishers, Moscow, 1984.
2. Richard D. Atkins, ‘An Introduction to Engine Testing and
Development’, SAE International, 2009
Literature: 3. Gordon P. Blair, Design and Simulation of Four-Stroke Engines,
Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc., USA, 1999.
4. D. E. Winterbone and R. J. Pearson, Design Techniques for Engine
Manifolds, Wave action methods for I.C Engines, Professional
Engineering Publishing Ltd., UK, 2000.
5. Khurmi. R.S. & Gupta. J.K., "A text book of Machine Design",
Eurasia Publishing House [Pvt]Ltd, 2001.

Course Title Automotive NVH
Credits 3
Contact Hours
2 3 5
Course Objectives:
explain the importance and concepts of NVH study.
In the modern world, where people are looking for comfort and luxury,
the importance of NVH in road vehicles has seen huge technological
Course Description:
advancement. The course deals with the industrial practices and theory
behind NVH.
1 NVH IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY: Sources of noise and
vibration. Design features. Common problems. Marque values. Noise quality.
Pass-by noise requirements. Target vehicles and objective targets.
Development stages in a new vehicle program and the altering role of NVH
engineers.
Course Outline:
2 SOUND AND VIBRATION THEORY: Airborne noise, structure-born
noise, Sound measurement. Human sensitivity and weighting factors.
Combining sound sources. Acoustical resonances. Properties of acoustic
materials. Transient and steady-state response of one degree of freedom
system applied to vehicle systems. Transmissibility. Modes of vibration.
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3 TEST FACILITIES AND INSTRUMENTATION: Laboratory
simulation: rolling roads [dynamometers], road simulators, test tracks -
Endurance Tests- crash tests- wind tunnel tests- Brake tests, reverberation
room, semi-anechoic rooms, anechoic room, wind tunnels, etc. Transducers,
signal conditioning, and recording systems. Binaural head recordings, Sound
Intensity technique, Acoustic Holography, Statistical Energy Analysis.
4 SIGNAL PROCESSING: Sampling, aliasing, and resolution. Statistical
analysis. Frequency analysis. Campbell's plots, cascade diagrams, coherence,
and correlation functions.
5 NVH CONTROL STRATEGIES & RIDE COMFORT: Source ranking.
Noise path analysis. Modal analysis. Design of Experiments, Optimisation of
dynamic characteristics. Vibration absorbers and Helmholtz resonators.
Active control techniques.
Pre-requisites: Nil
Semester: 1stYar2ndSem
Teaching and
Lecturessupported by practice sessions and Industrial visits
Learningmethods
evaluation & Grading  Seminar – 20%
Systems  Final Exam – 40%
Requirement:  100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some
REFERENCES
1. Norton M P, KArczub D. G, Fundamental of Noise and Vibration
Analysis for Engineers, Second edition, Cambridge University Press,
2003.
2. Ewins D. J., Model Testing: Theory and Practice, 2nd edition, John Wiley,
2009.
Literature 3. J.G. Giles, ‘Engine and Vehicle Testing’, Iliffe Books Ltd., London,1968
4. Anton Fuchs, EugeniusNjman, Hans-HerwigPriebsch, Automotive NVH
Technology, Springer International Publishing, 2016
5. Malcolm J. Crocker, Handbook of Noise and Vibration control, John
Wiley & Sons. Inc, 2007.
6. Julian Happian-Smith, An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design, ,
Butterworth-Heinemann, 2002
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Course Title Modeling of Automotive Systems
Credits 3
Module Design
Contact Hours
2 3 5
To impart the students basic knowledge on mathematical modeling of various
sub components like passive and active suspension along with its functions.
Course At the end of the course the students are expected to have sufficient
Objectives: knowledge over longitudinal dynamics and control and lateral dynamics and
control.
 The course deals with detailed study of longitudinal and lateral dynamics
Course of road vehicles.
Description:  It details stability control with stability control and modeling of various
suspension systems.
1. LONGITUDINAL DYNAMICS AND CONTROL: Aerodynamic drag
force - Longitudinal tyre force - Rolling resistance - Calculation of normal tyre
forces - Calculation of effective tyre radius - Driveline Dynamics - Torque
converter – Transmission dynamics - Engine dynamics - Wheel dynamics -
Cruise Control - Anti-Lock Brake Systems - Automated Highway Systems -
Longitudinal Control Architecture.
2. LATERAL DYNAMICS AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:
Course Outline:
Lateral Systems - Kinematic Model - Bicycle Model. Motion of Particle Relative
to a rotating Frame. Dynamic Model in Terms of Error with Respect to Road,
Yaw Rate and Slip Angle. Road Model. Differential Braking Systems -
Independent All Wheel Drive Torque Distribution
3. MODELING OF PASSIVE AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSIONS:
Introduction - Modal Decoupling - Performance Variables - Natural Frequencies
and Mode Shapes -Approximate Transfer Functions - Analysis of Vibrations in
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the Sprung Mass Mode and Unsprung Mass Mode - Verification Using Quarter
Model. Half-Car and Full-Car Suspension Models.
4. MODELING OF SEMIACTIVE AND ACTIVE AUTOMOTIVE
SUSPENSIONS: Semi-Active Suspension Model - Optimal Semi-Active
Control Law - Calculation of Transfer Function Plots - Performance of Semi-
Active Suspension Systems. Active Automotive Suspensions – Tradeoffs and
Limitations - Invariant Points and Their Influence - Hydraulic Actuators for
Active Suspensions
5. LATERAL AND LONGITUDINAL TYRE FORCES: Tyre Forces - Tyre
Structure - Longitudinal Tyre Force at Small Slip Ratios - Lateral Tyre Force at
Small Slip Angles - Magic Formula Tyre Model - Dugoff's Tyre Model -
Dynamic Tyre Model -Development of Lateral Tyre Model for Uniform Normal
Force Distribution and Parabolic Normal Pressure Distribution - Combined
Lateral and Longitudinal Tyre Force Generation.
Teaching and
 Lectures supported by practice sessions
Learning methods
Assessment/
Continuous assessment – 60%
evaluation &
Final Exam – 40 %
Grading Systems
Attendance
Requirement:
REFERENCES
1. Rajesh Rajamani, “Vehicle Dynamics and Control”, Springer, 2010.
2. Reza N. Jazar, “Vehicle Dynamics: Theory and Applications”, Springer, 2008.
Literature 3. Werner Schiehlen, “Dynamical Analysis of Vehicle Systems: Theoretical
Foundations and Advanced Applications”, Springer Wien New York, 2007
4. Popp, K. and Schiehlen, W., “Ground Vehicle Dynamics”, Springer-Verlag
Berlin Heidelberg, 2010
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Course Title Advanced Finite Element Method and Analysis
Credits 3
Module Design
Contact Hours
2 3 5
To impart knowledge on mathematical and physical principles underlying the
Finite Element Method (FEM) as applied to solid mechanics and thermal
Course
analysis. To explain the behavior of various finite elements and to
Objectives:
deriveFE equations for simplex and complex elements. To enable students
otanalyzeproblems in solid mechanics and heat transfer using FEM.
The course explains the fundamentals on mathematical and physical
Course principles underlying the Finite Element. It deasl with approach to problems
Description: on solid mechanics and thermal analysis. The course teaches how to use
commercial FEM code to solve different problems.
1.INTRODUCTION: Basic concepts of FEM – Historical Background –
Relevance and scope for FEM – Need for Approximation –Weighted Residual,
Ritz and Galerkin method – Variational formulation.
2 GENERAL PROCEDURE OF FEM: Discretization, Interpolation, shape
function, formulation of element characteristic matrices, assembly, and solution.
3 FORMULATION OF ELEMENT CHARACTERISTIC MATRICES
AND VECTORS FOR ELASTICITY PROBLEMS: One-dimensional
Course Outline:
elasticity – Two-dimensional elasticity – Three-dimensional elasticity –
Axisymmetric elasticity. Formulation of element characteristic matrices and
vectors for Field problems Thermal problems – one dimensional, Two
dimensional and three-dimensional heat transfer – Axisymmetric heat transfer –
Torsion problems.
4 HIGHER ORDER AND ISOPARAMETRIC FORMULATIONS: Natural
coordinate system and Numerical Integration – Higher-order, one-dimensional,
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two-dimensional, and three-dimensional elements – Structural beam, plate and
shell elements – Isoparametric elements – Isoparametric formulation.
5 COMPUTER IMPLEMENTATION: An overview of FE analysis program –
preprocessing – solution – post-processing.
Pre-requisites: Nil
Semester 1st year 2nd Sem
Teaching and
Lectures supported by practice sessions and students’ seminar
Learning methods
evaluation &  Seminar – 20 %
Attendance
Requirement:
REFERENCES
1. O.C. Zienkewitz,R.L. Taylor and J.Z Zhu, The Finite Element Method,
Butterworth-Heinemann, 7th edition, 2013.
2. J.N. Reddy, An Introduction to Finite Element Method, 3rd edition, McGraw
Hill, 2005.
Literature 3. S.S.Rao, The finite element method in Engg.,5th edition, Butterworth-
Heinemann, 2010.
4. M.J.Fagan, Finite Element Analysis Theory, and Practice, Longman Scientific
and Technology, 1992.
5. R.D.Cook, Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis, 4th edition,
John Wiley & sons Inc., 2001.

Course Title Manufacturing process of Automotive components
Credits 3
Module Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Contact Hours
3 0 5
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To make the students understand the various production processes and materials
Course Objectives: that are being used in the industry for manufacturing different automotive
components.
Course xi. Forming processes, Casting, and Machining, Gear Manufacturing, Selection of
Description: Materials, composite materials, and Smart Materials
1. INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS: Criteria of selecting materials for
engine components, gear wheel, clutch plate, axle, bearings, frame, spring, body
panels, steering gear, radiators, brake lining, etc.
Applications of non-metallic materials such as plastics, fiber, composites,
ceramic, and polymers in automobiles. Design aspects and manufacturing
techniques, Application of smart materials, electro- luminescent, photo-
luminescent and electro-chromatic materials, optical fibers. Advanced surface
coating: Aluminum-Nickel and rust prevention coatings.
2. FORMING PROCESSES: Forging- process flow chart, forging of valves,
connecting rod, crankshaft, camshaft, propeller shaft, gear blanks, foot brake
linkage, and steering knuckles.
Extrusions - basic process steps, extrusion of transmission shaft, steering worm
blanks, brake anchor pins, rear axle drive shafts, axle housing spindles, piston pin,
Course Outline:
and valve tappets.
Hydro-forming -process, comparison with conventional methods.
Stretch-forming -process, stretch forming of auto body panels, Super plastic
alloys for auto body panels.
3. CASTING AND MACHINING: Casting of cylinder block and liners-
flywheels, piston rings, bearing bushes, liners, piston, pressure die casting of the
carburetor, and other small auto parts.
Machining of connecting rods, crankshafts, camshafts, pistons, piston pins, piston
rings, valves, front and rear axles housing, flywheel. Honing of cylinder bores.
Copy turning and profile grinding machines.
4. PRECISION AND MICRO MACHINING– diamond turning of parts to
nanometer accuracy – stereo microlithography machining of micro-sized
components.
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5. ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF AUTOMOTIVE
COMPONENTS : Forming technology for light weight materials, Current and
emerging joining technologies: resistance spot welding, clinching, friction stir
welding, laser welding, adhesive joining, structural adhesives, self piercing
rivets, Thermal joining, Processing of ceramics like slip casting technique, etc.
Teaching and
Lectures supported by Industrial visits
Learning methods
evaluation &  Seminar – 20 %
Grading Systems  Final Exam – 40%
Attendance
Requirement:
REFERENCES:
1. M. P. Groover. (2019)Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing: Materials,
Processes, and Systems, 7th edition, John Wiley & Sons.
2. Haslehurst. S. E.," Manufacturing Technology", ELBS, London, 1990.
3. Rusinoff, “Forging Materials & Processes", Reinhold Book Corporation,
New York, 1988.
4. Upton, “Pressing Die Casting", Pergamon Press, 1985.
5. “High-Velocity Forming of Metals" ASTME, Prentice Hall of India [p] Ltd.,
New Delhi, 1990.
6. Heldt. P.M., “High-Speed Combustion Engines", Oxford Publishing Co.,
Literature: New York, 1990.
7. Kirpal Singh, Automobile Engineering, Vol. I &II, Standard publisher’s
distributors, New Delhi, 1997.
8. Newton and steels, The motor vehicle, ELBS, 1980.
9. Seropekalpakjian, Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, Third
Edition-Addison-Wesley publication Co., 1995.
10. Brahem, T. Smith, Advanced machining I.F.S., U.K, 1989.
11. Amstead, B. H., Ostwald Philips and Bageman, R. L., Manufacturing
Process John Wiley’s Sons, 1987.
12. Muccic, E. A., Plastic processing technology, Materials park, Ohio, ASM
int., 1994.
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13. Jarger, R. C., Introduction to microelectronic Fabrication, Addison-Wesley,
1988

Course Title Product Design and Life Cycle Management
Credits 3
Module Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Contact Hours
3 0 5
To make the student familiar with
1. The DFx concepts from the conception to recovery or disposal
2. Applying analytic methods for all stages of product planning,
development, launch, and control
3. Upon completing the course, a student will be familiar with
thenewproduct management process and Product lifecycle management
stages
Course Objectives:
4. Applying analytic methods for all stages of product planning,
development, launch, and control
5. Development and implementation of a product development and
management strategy within a simulated environment, including
product platform, branding, pricing, distribution, and promotion
decisions.
6. Performing the decision analysis on new product development
7. Assessing and improving product development and management
performance in the context of a case study
Course Description:xii. Introduction, Product Development Life cycle – I, Product Development
Life cycle – II, Product Development Life cycle – III
xiii. Producibility and Reliability
1 INTRODUCTION: Product development – Trends affecting product
development – Best practices for product development. Business and New
Course Outline:
Product Development – Need- NPD & its relevance for business survival-
Business & NPD relationship- Investment in NPD and its return realization
process - NPD for developing economies.
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2 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE – I: Early design –
Requirement Definition and Conceptual design - Product development
process and organizations – Collaborative product development – concurrent
engineering – risk management - Stages of Product development. Trade-off
Analysis –Optimization using cost and utility metrics – A trade-off analysis
models and parameters- design to cost – Design to Life cycle cost – Design
for warranties.
3 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE – II: Detailed design –
Analysis and modeling – Best practices for detailed design – Design analyses
–Prototypes in detailed design – Test and Evaluation – Design review,
prototyping – simulation and testing –Manufacturing – Strategies – planning
and methodologies. Quality assurance of NPD.
4 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE – III: Supply chain –
Logistics, packaging, supply chain, and the environment – ISO 14000/210 –
Design for people – Ergonomics, Repairability, maintainability, safety and
product liability – Task analysis and failure mode analysis.
5 PRODUCIBILITY AND RELIABILITY: Producibility – strategies in
design for manufacturing – requirements for optimizing design and
manufacturing decisions – Simplification – commonality and preferred
methods – Modularity and scalability – part reduction – functional analysis
and value engineering – Reliability – Strategies and practices – Testability –
Design for test and inspection.
Pre-requisites: Nil

Teaching and
Lectures
Learning methods
Grading Systems  Final Exam - 40%
80
Attendance
Requirement:
REFERENCES:
1. John W. Priest and Jose M. Sanchez, “Product development and design
for manufacturing- A collaborative approach to producibility and
reliability”, Marcel Dekker Publications, 2001.
2. Stephen C. Armstrong, “Engineering and product development
Literature:
management – the holistic approach”, Cambridge university press, 2001.
3. Thomas A. Sabomone, “What every engineer should know about
concurrent engineering”, Marcel Dekker Publications, 1995.
4. Karl T. Ulrich, Steven D. Eppinger “Product Design and Development”
Tata McGraw-Hill, 2003.

Course Title Automotive Instrumentation and Testing Laboratory
Credits 3
Contact Hours
0 5 5
Course To familiarize and train the students on various testing procedures of the vehicles
Objectives: and Engines.
Course xiv. SI Engine and CI Engine performance testing with various types of fuels. Testing
Description: the performance of the vehicle.
1. Performance Test of SI Engine.
2. Performance Test of CI Engine.
3. Determination of pressure crank angle diagram in IC Engines.
4. Heat balance test on IC engines
Course Outline: 5. Performance test on variable compression ratio multi-fuel diesel engine.
6. Vehicle performance testing in the laboratory as well on-road testing.
7. Acceleration and braking test
8. Emission test
9. Advanced testing methods
10. Noise and vibration test
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Semester: 2ndyear 1stSem
Teaching and
Learning Laboratory exercises supported by Lectures,andIndustrial visits
methods
Assessment
/evaluation and
Grading Systems
Attendance
Minimum of 80% attendance during lecture hours;
Requirement

Course Title Industrial visit & MSc Thesis Phase I
Credits 6*
Contact Hours
0 12 30
 To make the students know about the latest developments in the selected title
Course of thesis work
Objectives:  To Acquaint the student to scientific papers preparation methodology
 To improve the presentation skills and confidence in facing interviews.
 Review of the latest literature and research findings in the selected topic of
Course research and proposal development in the field of Automotive Engineering.
Description:  Preparation and presentation of a scientific paper on a selected topic under
the guidance of the supervisor.
During this phase, the student is expected to complete thefollowing:
1. Identification of the MSc thesis topic
2. Literature survey
Course Outline: 3. Methodology
4. Formulation
5. Proposal preparation
6. Presentation defence and approval
Semester: 2ndyear 1stSem
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 Industrial visit for two wkeeks in different automotive assembly campany
Teaching and and identifying research area
Learning  Literature Review
methods  Discussion
 Preparation and Presentation
Assessment/  Continuous assessment by the supervisor – 50%
evaluation &  Quantum ofpriliminary work – 20%
Grading Systems  Performance in presentation – 30%
Attendance The minimum attendance required to be permitted for presenting, in agreement
Requirement: with the supervisor

Course Title MSc Thesis Phase II
Credits 6*
Contact Hours
0 12 30
Course To apply the knowledge and skills gained in solving the problems faced by the
Objectives: industries, society, country, and the world at large.
Independent research work in Automotive Engineering to be conducted by the
candidates in an area of national priority, under the supervision of an advisor[s]
Course
as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Science degree in
Description:
Automotive Engineering. The student is expected to submit acceptance for
publication, of a technical article written based on the thesis.
During this phase, the student is expected to comletethefollowing:
1. Achieving the objective of the research
Course Outline: 2. Preparing thesis
3. Defending the research work done.
4. Submission for publication in an approved journal
Semester: 2nd year 2ndSem
Teaching and  Review of the literature
 Research and Analysis
Learning
 Discussions
methods
 Preparation and Presentation
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Assessment/
 Continuous evaluation by the advisor – 50%
evaluation &
 Performance in the defense – 50%
Grading Systems
Attendance The minimum attendance required to be permitted for presenting in agreement
Requirement: with the supervisor
7. GRADING SCHEME
7.1. COURSE EVALUATION

Examinations are graded on the following letter grading system with the corresponding points.
Letter Grade Mark scored out of 100 Grade Point
A+ 95≤ X <100 4.0
A 85≤ X <95 4.0
A- 80≤ X <85 3.75
B+ 75≤ X <80 3.5
B 70≤ X <75 3.0
B- 65≤ X <70 2.75
C+ 58≤ X <65 2.5
C 50≤ X <58 2.0
D 40≤ X <50 1.0
F <40 0
7.2. MASTER’S THESIS EVALUATION

For the thesis based programme, the evaluationis to be done in the presence of internal or external
dvisors and the examiners.
Rank Mark Scored* Letter Grade

Excellent X ≥ 85 A
Very Good 75 ≤ X < 85 B+
Good 60 ≤ X < 75 B
Satisfactory 50 ≤ X < 60 C
Fail < 50 F
* Evaluation weightage [%] = 0.5 x External examiner’s evaluation + 0.35 x Internal examiner’s
evaluation + 0.15 x Chairperson’s evaluation
a) A Thesis that is defended and accepted may be rated "Excellent", "Very Good", "Good" or
"Satisfactory" which may appear on the transcript but will not be used for calculation of
the CGPA of the student.
b) A rejected thesis shall be rated "Fail".
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8. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES REQUIRED TO PROPERLY RUN
THE PROGRAM
Course
S/N Course name Additional facilities required
code
Automotive Air Conditioning
1 AEng6219 Portable A/C charging station
System
2 AEng6222 Vehicle Alternative Fuels Fuel testing laboratory
Computational Methods for

3 AEng6152 MATLAB software and hardware
Engineering
Vehicle Body Engineering and Educational purpose ‘Subsonic wind
4 AEng6218
Aerodynamics tunnel’
1. OBD kit
5 AEng6111 Advanced Vehicle Control System
2. Sensor testing kit
1. 3D modellig&simu software [eg.,
Design and Modeling of IC CATIA, PRO E]
6 AEng6232
Engine Components 2. Hardware with dedicated graphic
card
Testing equipments for Battery,
7 AEng6213 Electric vehicle Technology
electric motor etc
Automotive Instrumentation and 1. SI Engine test rig
8 AEng7114 2. CI Engine test rig
Testing Laboratory
3. Engine with pressure pickup
4. IC engines heat balance test rig
5. Variable compression ratio multi-
Advanced Automotive Engines fuel diesel engine test rig
9 AEng6121
and Pollution Control 6. Emission test equipments
7. Shaker table for components and
sub assemblies
10 AEng6225 Simulation of IC Engine 1. CFD Software

2. Hardware with dedicated graphic
Advanced Computational Fluid card
11 AEng6226
Dynamics
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9. REFERENCES
1. Adama Science and Technology University, Ethiopia

2. University Of Gondar, Ethiopia
3. BuleHora University, Ethiopia
4. Mekelle University, Ethiopia
5. KiOT- Wollo University, Ethiopia
6. Anna University, Chennai, India
7. VIT, Vellore, India.
8. Seoul National University of Science and Technology, South Korea
9. Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore
10. Hanyang University, South Korea
11. MIT, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
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ARBA MINCH UNIVERSITY

ARBA MINCH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY [AMiT]

FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Master of Science Degree Program in Automotive Engineering

[MSc in Automotive Engineering]

This Curriculum for MSc Degree in Automotive Engineering is endorsed by:

FGC: - Faculty Graduating Committee

The application of numerous technologies in automobiles has witnessed a tremendous rise

• To provide students with a high-quality graduate program that leads to an

 To establish globally competitive automotive engineering facilities for training,

2. RATIONAL/ JUSTIFICATION FOR THE PROGRAMME

Transportation is important because it facilitates trade, business, and communication.

3.1. PROGRAM GOALS

3.2. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

 To develop personal with high technical know-how.

4.1. STAFF PROFILE

Table – 1: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Ethiopian Academic Staff

Table – 3: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technical Assistant Staff

4.2. RESOURCE PROFILE

4.3. PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

4.3.1. Admission Criteria

 The duration of the postgraduate program in Automotive Engineering is successful

4.3.3. Duration of Study

4.3.4. Degree Nomenclature

5.2. COURSE CODING

Module Course Cr.

1 AEng6111 Advanced Vehicle Control System 3 2 3 5

2 AEng6212 Dynamics of Road Vehicles 3 2 3 5

1 AEng6131 Automotive Material Technology 3 3 0 5

5 Allied Sciences 1 AEng6151 Advanced Scientific Research Methodology 3 3 0 5

Course Code Course title C Le T P H/S

5.4.2. Summer Programme

5.4.3. Evening Programme

The first-year Semester-I

The first-year Semester-II

The first-year Semester-III

The Second-year Semester-II

The Second-year Semester-III [Summer-II]

5.4.4. Weekend Programme

First- Year, Semester-I

First-Year, Semester-III – [Summer-I]

5.5. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND AVAILABILITY OF RESOURCES

The MSc in Automotive Engineering program is well-equipped in terms of academic personnel

6.1. BRIDGE COURSES

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

1. Cengel and Cimbala, Fluid Mechanics. Fundamentals and

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

1. Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer Incropera/ DeWitt/

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

1. Richard G., Budynas and J. Keith Nisbett, Shigley’s Mechanical

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

1. Wong, J.Y., “Theory of Ground Vehicles,” 3rd Edition John Wiley

6.2. CORE AND ELECTIVE COURSES

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Attendance  Minimum of 80% attendance during lecture hours; and

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Course Number AEng6121

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering