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AKTU Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering (AME101C / AME201C) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech 1st Year
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Official AKTU syllabus of Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering (AME101C / AME201C) for B.Tech 1st Year – 2 credits, L-T-P 2-0-0. Read the unit-wise course content, course outcomes, evaluation pattern and recommended books online, or download the PDF.
Syllabus — Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering
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Course Objectives
- To develop an understanding of basic concept of mechanics, and engineering materials for process and textile equipment.
- To introduce thermodynamics, refrigeration, and heat transfer principles for process heating and cooling applications.
- To impart knowledge of fluid mechanics, pumps, and compressors used in process and bioprocess fluid systems.
- To familiarize students with machine elements and fluid power systems used in mechanical transmission applications.
- To develop an understanding of manufacturing processes for chemical, biomedical, and textile equipment.
Course Content
| Unit | Description | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Basic Mechanics and Engineering Materials: Forces, resultant and equilibrium; stress, strain, Hooke’s law and factor of safety; properties and applications of metals, polymers, rubber, ceramics, composites and biomaterials. Applications: materials and structures in chemical, bioprocess and textile equipment. | 20% |
| 2. | Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer: Thermodynamic system, heat, work and first law; vapour compression refrigeration, refrigeration effect and COP; conduction, convection and radiation. Applications: process heating and cooling, fermenter temperature control, sterilisation, refrigeration and textile drying. | 20% |
| 3. | Pumps, Compressors, and Fluid Systems: Fluid properties; Bernoulli’s equation; centrifugal & reciprocating pumps; priming and pump selection; piston air compressor. Applications: process fluid transport, bioprocess aeration in fermenters, dye-liquor circulation and compressed-air systems. | 20% |
| 4. | Machine Elements: Fasteners, bearings, shafts, couplings, gears and gear ratio; belt and chain drives; basics of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Applications: mechanical drives and transmission systems in mixers, centrifuges and textile machinery. | 20% |
| 5. | Chemical, Biomedical Equipment, and Emerging Systems: Properties and stress–strain behaviour of engineering materials; fundamentals of casting, hot and cold working, and powder metallurgy. Applications: fabrication of bioreactors and process equipment, chemical plant components, porous filters, and textile machinery parts. | 20% |
Teaching-Learning Methodology
Taught using interactive lectures, chemical equipment videos, and biomedical instrument demonstrations. Every concept is directly linked to textile machinery or biomedical equipment. Case studies, demonstrations, and laboratory exposure will relate concepts to chemical, bioprocess, biomedical, and textile applications.
Course Outcomes
| COs | Course Outcome Statement | KL |
|---|---|---|
| CO1 | Explain the concept of mechanics, stress–strain, and material properties to process and textile equipment. | K2 |
| CO2 | Understand thermodynamic, refrigeration, and heat transfer principles in process thermal systems. | K2 |
| CO3 | Explain the concept of fluid principles, pumps, and compressors for process and bioprocess applications. | K2 |
| CO4 | Illustrate machine elements and fluid power principles in mechanical transmission systems. | K2 |
| CO5 | Understand material properties and manufacturing processes to chemical, biomedical, and textile equipment. | K2 |
CO–PO Articulation Matrix
Evaluation Pattern
| Sr. | Details of Evaluation No. | Weightage |
| 1. | Internal Assessment – Class Tests (CT) + Teacher's Assessment (Assignment / Quiz / Attendance) | 30% |
| 2. | End Semester Theory Examination | 70% |
Text Books
- Elements of Mechanical Engineering – R.K. Rajput (S. Chand).
- Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning – P. N. Anantha Narayanan (McGraw Hill Publication).
- Biomedical Instrumentation (Mechanical Aspects) – R.S. Khandpur (TMH Publication).
- Chemical Engineering (Vol. 1) – Coulson & Richardson (Butterworth- Heinemann Publication).
- Principles of Textile Testing – J. E. Booth (CBS Publishers).
Online Resources
- NPTEL – Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, IIT Bombay
Additional References
Relevant articles, videos, and resources on:
- Electric Tractors and Autonomous Farm Vehicles
- Cold Chain Engineering: Design and Management for Biochemical and Textile Products
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