Mechanical Engineering For Textiles
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Mechanical Engineering For Textiles Syllabus — Unit-wise Content
The official GTU curriculum for Mechanical Engineering For Textiles (subject code 3332901) as prescribed for ICT · Semester 3 divides the course into 7 units, covering 43 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 (3332901)Unit 1 Properties of Steam.
- 1.1. Attributes of Steam- Sensible, latent and total heat of steam. Application of steam in Textile industries and processes.
- 1.2. Types of steam.
- 1.3. Dryness fraction of wet steam.
- 1.4. Calculations on different types of steam.
Unit 2 Air- Compresso rs
- 2.1. Use of compressed air
- 2.2. Types of air compressors- Reciprocating, slide van & screw types
- 2.3. Construction of different air compressors
- 2.4. Use of filters & moisture-oil separators
- 2.5. Loading & unloading of compressors.
Unit 3 Air Psychomet ry
- 3.1. Definition of dry bulb, wet bulb and dew point temperature
- 3.2. Humidity, specific humidity, relative humidity.
- 3.3. Methods of humidification - Unit type humidifier, central station type
- 3.4. Importance of humidity in textile industries.
- 3.5. Calculation of Relative humidity from Dry Bulb & Wet Bulb temperature.
Unit 4 Pumps And Valves 4a.Describe construction & working of Reciprocating, Rotary, & Centrifugal pumps. 4b.Calculate discharge &
- 4.1. Fluid pumps: types (Reciprocating, Rotary, centrifugal), construction, working and functions
- 4.2. Use of pumps.
- 4.3. Calculations related to pump power, discharge and head
- 4.4. Merits and demerits of pumps.
- 4.5. Valves: construction and working of ball, butterfly, globe, gate, and diaphragm valves.
- 4.6. Applications of valves in textile industries
Unit 5 Power Transmissi ons 5a.Describe power transmission by Couplings, chain- sprockets, belts-pulleys, universal joints,
- 5.1. Mechanical power transmission –Modes, construction, working, & applications of Couplings, chain-sprockets, belts-pulleys, universal joints, clutches, & gears.
- 5.2. Belt and rope drive system.
- 5.3. Power transmission by spur, helical, bevel, worm & worm gear, rack & pinion & chains.
- 5.4. Calculations for speeds in different modes of P.T.
Unit 6 Vibrations
- 6.1. Definition of vibrations.
- 6.2. Vibration in mechanical systems and its consequences.
- 6.3. Types of vibrations.
- 6.4. Causes of vibrations.
- 6.5. Remedies for vibration causes. Unit VII 7a.Describe needs & types 7.1 Needs of material handling. Mechanical Engineering for Textile Code: 3332901 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ GTU/ NITTTR Bhopal/13 Gujarat State Unit Major Learning Outcomes (Course Outcomes in Cognitive Domain according to NBA terminology) Topics and Sub-topics Material Handling of material handling equipment. 7b.Describe use of hoisting &various conveying equipment. 7c.Describe various surface & overhead material handling equipment.
- 7.2. Types of material handling equipment.
- 7.3. Hoisting equipment
- 7.4. Conveying equipment
- 7.5. Surface equipment - Pallets, Manual carts, Fork lift trucks, conveyors- Belt, Chain, Magnetic, etc. overhead- Cranes- Jib, Gantry, Bridge, etc.
- 7.6. Criteria for selection.
- 7.7. Selection of suitable material handling equipment for the given situation.
Unit 7 Preventive Maintenan ce & Industrial Safety 8a.Describe corrective maintenance & its demerits.
- 8.1. Definition, Steps, needs and advantages of preventive maintenance.
- 8.2. Difference between preventive and Corrective maintenance.
- 8.3. Frequency cycle.
- 8.4. Typical forms for preventive maintenance.
- 8.5. Understanding of safety and Major accidents: causes, types, results and control
- 8.6. Safety awareness & Safety colour code
- 8.7. Fire prevention and fire fighting methods.
- 8.8. Safety training.