23 - Curriculum Development Centre, Kalamassery

SUBJECT TITLE: MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGSUBJECT CODE : PL 404PERIODS/WEEK : 6PERIODS/SEMESTER : 96TIME SCHEDULEUNIT TOPIC PERIODSIIIIIIIVV1.1 Metals and Alloys1.2 Fuels 18Test - I 22.1 Properties of steam2.2 Steam Boilers 18Test - II 23.1 Internal combustion (I.C) Engines3.2 Air compressors 16Test - III 24.1 Refrigeration4.2 Air conditioning 16Test - IV 25.1 Power transmission5.2 Lubricants 18Test - V 2---------Total 96=====OBJECTIVESUNIT – I1.1.0 Understand the different types of metals and alloys1.1.1 Classify various metals1.1.2 Explain different mechanical properties of metals1.1.3 Explain different types of cast iron1.1.4 Explain the manufacturing of cast iron and operation of cupola furnace1.1.5 Classify different types of steels1.1.6 Explain with sketches, the production of steel by electric furnaces1.1.7 Explain the need for alloying steel with other elements1.1.8 Describe the properties of different types of steels1.1.9 List the need for the use of non-ferrous metals and alloys in engineering operations1.1.10 Describe the Bureau of Indian standards (BIS) specifications for important metals1.1.11 Explain the suitability of different metals and alloys for making polymer processingmachine parts and moulds.1.2.0 Understand various fuels1.2.1 List the classification of Fuels and name1.2.2 List the various fuels under each classification1.2.3 Describe various fuels used in boilers, and heat exchangers.1.2.4 List the requirements of a good fuel.1.2.5 Enumerate the merits and demerits of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels1.2.6 Explain higher and lower calorific value of fuels (simple problems)1.2.7 Explain Bomb calorimeter with a sketch1.2.8 Explain Boyels gas calorimeter with a sketch105