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C4300017
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Semester 1
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Basics of Mechanical Engineering
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The official GTU curriculum for Basics of Mechanical Engineering (subject code C4300017) as prescribed for EC · Semester 1 divides the course into 6 units, covering 33 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (C4300017)Unit 1 Basic Mechanical Tools and Components
- 1.1. Introduction of mechanical engineering.
- 1.2. Use of mechanical engineering a. In day to day life. b. Interdisciplinary use
- 1.3. Items in general use- identification criteria, major types, specifications and uses: Basics of Mechanical Engineering Course Code: C4300017 NITTTR Bhopal – GTU - COGC-2021 Curriculum Topics and Sub-topics
- 1.4. Pipes and pipe fittings- Types, specifications and uses.
- 1.5. Hand and power tools a. Types, specifications and uses of spanners (such as fix, ring, box, pipe, Allen, adjustable). b. Types, specifications and uses of hand tools (such as, Pliers, Screw drives, Chisel, Hand hacksaw, Hammers). c. Types, specifications and uses of power tools (Portable Drilling and grinding machine, Electric power saw, portable electric cutter, electric demolition hammer, power screw driver)
- 1.6. Industry 4.0, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Industry 4.0 Technologies
Unit 2 Power Transmission
- 2.1. Power transmission: a. Importance. b. Modes (belt drives, rope drives, chain drives and gear trains). c. Types of belt and belt drive. d. Types of gear and gear train. e. Applications.
- 2.2. Brakes, Clutch and Coupling. a. Classification. b. Construction and working. c. Application.
Unit 3 Machine Tools and Manufacturing Processes
- 3.1. Basic machine tools. a. Introduction to lathe, drill, milling and grinding machines. b. Types of operations / jobs which can be performed on machine tools listed above.
- 3.2. Metal Joining Processes. Basics of Mechanical Engineering Course Code: C4300017 NITTTR Bhopal – GTU - COGC-2021 Curriculum Topics and Sub-topics metal forming processes. 3.2.1. Welding. a. Types. b. Working setup of arc and gas welding. c. Precautions and safety during arc and gas welding.
- 3.2.2. Brazing and Soldering. d. General set up. e. Applications.
- 3.3. Foundry. a. Concept. b. Process of casting a component. c. Applications.
- 3.4. Basic metal forming processes Bending, rolling, forging and extrusion – concept and its application
Unit 4 Thermal systems
- 4.1. Steam generation. a. Steam formation process.
- 4.2. Boilers. a. Introduction. b. Classification. c. Construction and working of Cochran, Lancashire, and Babcock and Wilcox boiler. d. Functioning of different mountings and accessories.
- 4.3. Prime movers. a. Definition. b. Classifications.
- 4.4. Steam turbine -working and applications.
- 4.5. Internal combustion engines. a. Introduction. b. Classification.
- 4.6. Construction and Working of two stroke and four stroke petrol engine.
- 4.7. Construction and Working of two stroke and four stroke diesel engine.
- 4.8. Air pollution due to IC engines. Basics of Mechanical Engineering Course Code: C4300017 NITTTR Bhopal – GTU - COGC-2021 Curriculum Topics and Sub-topics
- 4.9. Refrigeration. a. Definition. b. Major components of refrigeration systems. c. Ton of refrigeration. d. Applications.
- 4.10. Air Conditioning. a. Definition. b. Properties of air. c. Types of air conditioning systems. (Window, Package, Central air conditioning system)
- 4.11. Methods of energy conservation in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Unit 5 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Devices
- 5.1. Concept of theory of fluid flow.
- 5.2. General properties of fluids.
- 5.3. Pump. a. Working principle. b. Types. c. Construction and Working of centrifugal and reciprocating pumps.
- 5.4. Water turbines: a. Working principle. b. Types. c. Application.
- 5.5. Air compressor. a. Working principle. b. Types. c. Application.
- 5.6. Other hydraulic/pneumatic/ hydro-pneumatic equipment. a. Principle of working- hydraulic lift, hydraulic pump, hydraulic power pack, hydraulic jack. b. Application.
Unit 6 Material Handling Devices
- 6.1. Need of material handling.
- 6.2. Types, principle of working and applications of material handling equipment. a. Hoisting equipment. b. Conveying equipment. Basics of Mechanical Engineering Course Code: C4300017 NITTTR Bhopal – GTU - COGC-2021 Curriculum Topics and Sub-topics c. Surface & overhead equipment. d. Earth moving machineries. e. Construction machineries.
- 6.3. Criteria for selection of material handling equipment.
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