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UNIT- I   
Fundamental Concepts of Fluid Flow: Fundamental definitions, Fluid properties, classification of fluids,  Flow characteristics, Foundations of flow analysis, Incompressible and compressible fluids, one, two and three dimensional flows, 
Pressure and its measurements: Pascal’s law, pressure variation in a fluid at rest, Classification of different manometers. 
Fluid Statics: Fluid pressure, Forces on solid surfaces, Buoyant forces, Metacentre and Metacentric height. Stability of floating bodies, 

UNIT- II 
Kinematics of Fluid Flow: Types of fluid flow, streamline, path line and streak line; continuity equation, Equations for acceleration, Irrotational and rotational flow,  velocity potential and stream function, Vortex flow, Continuity equation.      
Dynamics of Fluid Flow: Control volume analysis, Eulers equation of motion, Bernoulli’s equation, Bernoulli’s theorems from steady flow energy equation, Venturi meter; Pitot tube, Momentum equation.  
Laminar Flow: Reynold’s experiment, Critical velocity, Steady laminar flow through a circular tube, Measurement of viscosity.

UNIT- III 
Turbulent Flow: Shear stress in turbulent flow. Hydro dynamically smooth & rough boundaries. Velocity distribution for turbulent flow in smooth and rough pipes. 
Boundary Layer Flow: Boundary Layer Theory and Applications: Boundary Layer thickness, displacement, momentum and energy thickness, Flow separation, Drag and lift on immersed bodies.    
Pipe Flow Systems: Darcy-Weisbach equation, Moody diagram, Energy losses in pipelines, concept of equivalent length, Flow between two reservoirs multiple pipe systems. Siphon.

UNIT- IV
Dimensional Analysis and Principles of Similarity: Buckingham’s Theorem and its applications, Geometric, Kinematics and Dynamic similarity; Dimensionless numbers-Reynolds, Froude, Euler, Mach, Weber Number and their significance. 
Flow Measurements: Measurement of flow using, orifice meter, nozzle, Measurement of flow in open channels – rectangular, triangular, trapezoidal weir, Cipoeletti weir. Hot-wire anemometer.]]> SYLLABUS:-

UNIT- I   
Fundamental Concepts of Fluid Flow: Fundamental definitions, Fluid properties, classification of fluids,  Flow characteristics, Foundations of flow analysis, Incompressible and compressible fluids, one, two and three dimensional flows, 
Pressure and its measurements: Pascal’s law, pressure variation in a fluid at rest, Classification of different manometers. 
Fluid Statics: Fluid pressure, Forces on solid surfaces, Buoyant forces, Metacentre and Metacentric height. Stability of floating bodies, 

UNIT- II 
Kinematics of Fluid Flow: Types of fluid flow, streamline, path line and streak line; continuity equation, Equations for acceleration, Irrotational and rotational flow,  velocity potential and stream function, Vortex flow, Continuity equation.      
Dynamics of Fluid Flow: Control volume analysis, Eulers equation of motion, Bernoulli’s equation, Bernoulli’s theorems from steady flow energy equation, Venturi meter; Pitot tube, Momentum equation.  
Laminar Flow: Reynold’s experiment, Critical velocity, Steady laminar flow through a circular tube, Measurement of viscosity.

UNIT- III 
Turbulent Flow: Shear stress in turbulent flow. Hydro dynamically smooth & rough boundaries. Velocity distribution for turbulent flow in smooth and rough pipes. 
Boundary Layer Flow: Boundary Layer Theory and Applications: Boundary Layer thickness, displacement, momentum and energy thickness, Flow separation, Drag and lift on immersed bodies.    
Pipe Flow Systems: Darcy-Weisbach equation, Moody diagram, Energy losses in pipelines, concept of equivalent length, Flow between two reservoirs multiple pipe systems. Siphon.

UNIT- IV
Dimensional Analysis and Principles of Similarity: Buckingham’s Theorem and its applications, Geometric, Kinematics and Dynamic similarity; Dimensionless numbers-Reynolds, Froude, Euler, Mach, Weber Number and their significance. 
Flow Measurements: Measurement of flow using, orifice meter, nozzle, Measurement of flow in open channels – rectangular, triangular, trapezoidal weir, Cipoeletti weir. Hot-wire anemometer.]]> https://studentsuvidha.com/forum/Thread-I-C-Engines-and-Gas-Turbine-IPU-ME-notes-and-question-paper-free-download Thu, 27 Apr 2017 21:35:41 +0000 Dipesh S]]> https://studentsuvidha.com/forum/Thread-I-C-Engines-and-Gas-Turbine-IPU-ME-notes-and-question-paper-free-download SYLLABUS:-

UNIT- I:   
Introduction: Basic Engine components and Nomenclature, Classification of Engines, The working principle of Engines, Comparison of 2-Stroke and 4-Stroke Engines; CI, and SI Engines, Ideal and Actual Working Cycles and their analysis, Valve timing Diagram. 
Fuels: Fossil fuels, Chemical structure of Petroleum, Properties of SI and CI Engine Fuels, Fuel Ratings; Octane Number, Cetane Number.

UNIT- II:  
Carburetors & Fuel Injection: Air Fuel Mixture Requirements, Construction and Working of Simple Carburetor, Calculation of Air-Fuel Ratio, Parts of Carburetor. Requirement of Injection Systems, Classification of Injection Systems, Fuel Feed pump, Injection Pumps, Working principles of Governors, Nozzles and Fuel Injector, Injection in SI and CI Engines.  
Combustion and Ignition Systems in SI and CI Engines: Normal and Abnormal Combustion in SI and CI Engines, Stages of Combustion, Detonation and Knocking. 

UNIT- III:  
Performance parameters for IC Engines:  Engine Power, Engine Efficiencies, Performance Characteristics, Variables Effecting Performance Characteristics, Methods of Improving Engine Performance, Heat Balance. 
Modern Automotive Engines: Changes in Fuel injection Methods in S.I and C.I engines, Common Rail Direct Injection System, Gasoline Direct Injection, Variable Valve Technology, A brief review of Design changes to achieve high efficiency.

UNIT- IV:   
Gas Turbine: Introduction to Gas Turbines, Development, Classification and Application of Gas Turbines, Ideal and Actual Cycles; Effect of Intercooling, Reheating, Regeneration, Combined cycle and Cogeneration.  
Gas Turbine Cycles for Aircraft Propulsion: Criteria of performance, Intake and propelling nozzle efficiencies, Simple Turbojet Cycle, The turboprop engine, Thrust augmentation, Gas turbine combustion systems, Combustion chamber designs, Gas Turbine Emissions.]]> SYLLABUS:-

UNIT- I:   
Introduction: Basic Engine components and Nomenclature, Classification of Engines, The working principle of Engines, Comparison of 2-Stroke and 4-Stroke Engines; CI, and SI Engines, Ideal and Actual Working Cycles and their analysis, Valve timing Diagram. 
Fuels: Fossil fuels, Chemical structure of Petroleum, Properties of SI and CI Engine Fuels, Fuel Ratings; Octane Number, Cetane Number.

UNIT- II:  
Carburetors & Fuel Injection: Air Fuel Mixture Requirements, Construction and Working of Simple Carburetor, Calculation of Air-Fuel Ratio, Parts of Carburetor. Requirement of Injection Systems, Classification of Injection Systems, Fuel Feed pump, Injection Pumps, Working principles of Governors, Nozzles and Fuel Injector, Injection in SI and CI Engines.  
Combustion and Ignition Systems in SI and CI Engines: Normal and Abnormal Combustion in SI and CI Engines, Stages of Combustion, Detonation and Knocking. 

UNIT- III:  
Performance parameters for IC Engines:  Engine Power, Engine Efficiencies, Performance Characteristics, Variables Effecting Performance Characteristics, Methods of Improving Engine Performance, Heat Balance. 
Modern Automotive Engines: Changes in Fuel injection Methods in S.I and C.I engines, Common Rail Direct Injection System, Gasoline Direct Injection, Variable Valve Technology, A brief review of Design changes to achieve high efficiency.

UNIT- IV:   
Gas Turbine: Introduction to Gas Turbines, Development, Classification and Application of Gas Turbines, Ideal and Actual Cycles; Effect of Intercooling, Reheating, Regeneration, Combined cycle and Cogeneration.  
Gas Turbine Cycles for Aircraft Propulsion: Criteria of performance, Intake and propelling nozzle efficiencies, Simple Turbojet Cycle, The turboprop engine, Thrust augmentation, Gas turbine combustion systems, Combustion chamber designs, Gas Turbine Emissions.]]> https://studentsuvidha.com/forum/Thread-Measurements-and-Instrumentation-IPU-ME-notes-and-question-paper-free-download Thu, 27 Apr 2017 21:32:45 +0000 Dipesh S]]> https://studentsuvidha.com/forum/Thread-Measurements-and-Instrumentation-IPU-ME-notes-and-question-paper-free-download SYLLABUS:-

UNIT I  
Introduction of Measurement: Block diagram and components of measuring instrumentation system, classifications of instruments, static and dynamic characteristic of instruments. Errors in measurements: gross errors, systematic errors. Calibration of instruments: process of calibration, standard of calibration and classification of standard.  
Different Sensors: Introduction sensing element used in temperature, pressure, force, torque and flow measurement. Transducers: Introduction and classification. 

UNIT-II  
Transducers: Constructional features, working principle and applications of resistive, Inductive, Capacitive, Photoelectric, magnetostrictive, Ionization, piezoelectric, halleffect, Thermoelectric and digital transducers.

UNIT-III  
Measurement of Pressure: Classification of pressure measuring devices, high pressure and low pressure measurement, Vacuum pressure measurement. 
Measurement of Flow: Method of flow measurement, obstruction meters, electromagnetic flow meters, hot wire anemometer, ultrasonic flow meter.

UNIT-IV  
Measurement of Temperature: Thermometer, thermocouples, thermisters, resistance thermometers and pyrometers. 
Strain Gauges and Related Measurement: Electric resistance strain gauge, semiconductor strain gauge, temperature problems and compensation, applications of strain gauges in measurement, Measurement of Force, Displacement, Rotating speed, torque, Level ,Humidity and Moisture.]]> SYLLABUS:-

UNIT I  
Introduction of Measurement: Block diagram and components of measuring instrumentation system, classifications of instruments, static and dynamic characteristic of instruments. Errors in measurements: gross errors, systematic errors. Calibration of instruments: process of calibration, standard of calibration and classification of standard.  
Different Sensors: Introduction sensing element used in temperature, pressure, force, torque and flow measurement. Transducers: Introduction and classification. 

UNIT-II  
Transducers: Constructional features, working principle and applications of resistive, Inductive, Capacitive, Photoelectric, magnetostrictive, Ionization, piezoelectric, halleffect, Thermoelectric and digital transducers.

UNIT-III  
Measurement of Pressure: Classification of pressure measuring devices, high pressure and low pressure measurement, Vacuum pressure measurement. 
Measurement of Flow: Method of flow measurement, obstruction meters, electromagnetic flow meters, hot wire anemometer, ultrasonic flow meter.

UNIT-IV  
Measurement of Temperature: Thermometer, thermocouples, thermisters, resistance thermometers and pyrometers. 
Strain Gauges and Related Measurement: Electric resistance strain gauge, semiconductor strain gauge, temperature problems and compensation, applications of strain gauges in measurement, Measurement of Force, Displacement, Rotating speed, torque, Level ,Humidity and Moisture.]]> https://studentsuvidha.com/forum/Thread-Manufacturing-Machines-IPU-ME-notes-and-question-paper-free-download Thu, 27 Apr 2017 21:30:30 +0000 Dipesh S]]> https://studentsuvidha.com/forum/Thread-Manufacturing-Machines-IPU-ME-notes-and-question-paper-free-download SYLLABUS:-

UNIT - I 
Introduction: Classification of machine tools based on application and production rate: General purpose and Special purpose machines, Classification based on-types of machine tools and the processes, Generating and forming. 
Elements of metal cutting processes: Elements of tool geometry, cutting tool materials and applications. 
Lathe: Various types of lathe: Centre lathe, facing lathe, gap-bed lathe, capstan and turret lathe, NC, CNC and DNC lathe, major difference between CNC lathe and conventional lathe. Major sub-assemblies of a lathe: Bed, headstock, tail stock, carriage consisting of saddle, cross-slide, compound slide, tool post and apron. Work holding devices: self centering three jaw chuck, independent four jaw chuck, collets, face plates, dog carriers, centers and mandrels, Rest(Steady and Moving). 

UNIT - II
Lathe Contd..: Driving mechanisms, apron mechanism, thread cutting mechanism and calculations, features of half-nut engagement – disengagement, indexing dial mechanism. Operations on lathe: taper turning, related calculations, thread cutting, facing, under-cutting, drilling, boring, parting-off, knurling, chamfering. 
Reciprocating Type Machine Tools: Shaper, Planer and Slotter: Constructional features, basic machines and kinematics and related calculations. 

UNIT III
Drilling Machines: Constructional features of bench drilling machine, radial drilling machine, multi-spindle drilling machine, feed mechanism, work holding devices, Tool – holding devices. Different drilling operations: Drilling, reaming, counter boring and countersinking etc. estimation of drilling time. 
Milling Machines: Types of general purpose milling machines: horizontal, vertical, universal and their principal parts. Types of milling cutters and their applications, different milling operations, work-holding devices: vice, clamps, chucks, dividing head and its use, simple, compound and differential indexing. Indexing calculations and machining time calculations. Introduction to machining centers.

UNIT IV
Grinding Machines: Different types of grinding machines: cylindrical, surface and centre-less grinding machines, basic constructional features and mechanisms, specifications, different grinding operations, honing, lapping and super-finishing processes. 
Gear Manufacturing Machines: Gear forming, gear generation, gear shaping and gear hobbing.]]> SYLLABUS:-

UNIT - I 
Introduction: Classification of machine tools based on application and production rate: General purpose and Special purpose machines, Classification based on-types of machine tools and the processes, Generating and forming. 
Elements of metal cutting processes: Elements of tool geometry, cutting tool materials and applications. 
Lathe: Various types of lathe: Centre lathe, facing lathe, gap-bed lathe, capstan and turret lathe, NC, CNC and DNC lathe, major difference between CNC lathe and conventional lathe. Major sub-assemblies of a lathe: Bed, headstock, tail stock, carriage consisting of saddle, cross-slide, compound slide, tool post and apron. Work holding devices: self centering three jaw chuck, independent four jaw chuck, collets, face plates, dog carriers, centers and mandrels, Rest(Steady and Moving). 

UNIT - II
Lathe Contd..: Driving mechanisms, apron mechanism, thread cutting mechanism and calculations, features of half-nut engagement – disengagement, indexing dial mechanism. Operations on lathe: taper turning, related calculations, thread cutting, facing, under-cutting, drilling, boring, parting-off, knurling, chamfering. 
Reciprocating Type Machine Tools: Shaper, Planer and Slotter: Constructional features, basic machines and kinematics and related calculations. 

UNIT III
Drilling Machines: Constructional features of bench drilling machine, radial drilling machine, multi-spindle drilling machine, feed mechanism, work holding devices, Tool – holding devices. Different drilling operations: Drilling, reaming, counter boring and countersinking etc. estimation of drilling time. 
Milling Machines: Types of general purpose milling machines: horizontal, vertical, universal and their principal parts. Types of milling cutters and their applications, different milling operations, work-holding devices: vice, clamps, chucks, dividing head and its use, simple, compound and differential indexing. Indexing calculations and machining time calculations. Introduction to machining centers.

UNIT IV
Grinding Machines: Different types of grinding machines: cylindrical, surface and centre-less grinding machines, basic constructional features and mechanisms, specifications, different grinding operations, honing, lapping and super-finishing processes. 
Gear Manufacturing Machines: Gear forming, gear generation, gear shaping and gear hobbing.]]> https://studentsuvidha.com/forum/Thread-Strength-of-Materials-2-IPU-ME-notes-and-question-paper-free-download Thu, 27 Apr 2017 21:23:25 +0000 Dipesh S]]> https://studentsuvidha.com/forum/Thread-Strength-of-Materials-2-IPU-ME-notes-and-question-paper-free-download SYLLABUS:-

UNIT I 
3D Stress: Three dimensional stress and strain, Stress tensor,  stress invariants, Strain Tensor, Equilibrium Equations, St. Vernants principle, generalized hooks law, Theories of elastic failure. 
Strain Energy:  Strain Energy Due to Axial Force, Shear Stress, Bending; Maxwell’s reciprocal theorem, Castigliano’s theorem for statistically determinate structures. 

UNIT II 
Shear Stresses in Beams: Shear stress at a section,shear stress distribution for different sections: square, rectangular, Triangular, Circular section, I-section, T-section. 
Thick Cylinders: Stresses in thick cylinders,  sphere subjected to internal pressure, Lame’s equations, compound cylinders, spherical vessels, hub shrunk on solid shafts.

UNIT-III 
Columns: Combined direct and bending stresses in columns, Euler’s and Rankine Gordon equations, applications of  Johnson's empirical formula for axially loaded columns.
Curved Beams: Bending of beams with large initial curvature, position of neutral axis for rectangular, trapezoidal and circular cross sections, stress in crane hooks.

UNIT IV 
Rotating Disc and Cylinders: Rotational stresses in discs and rims of uniform thickness; discs of uniform Strength, long cylinder.
Unsymmetrical Bending and Shear Centre: Properties of beam cross-section, Principal Axes, Determination of Principal Axes, stress and deflection in unsymmetrical bending, shear centre.]]> SYLLABUS:-

UNIT I 
3D Stress: Three dimensional stress and strain, Stress tensor,  stress invariants, Strain Tensor, Equilibrium Equations, St. Vernants principle, generalized hooks law, Theories of elastic failure. 
Strain Energy:  Strain Energy Due to Axial Force, Shear Stress, Bending; Maxwell’s reciprocal theorem, Castigliano’s theorem for statistically determinate structures. 

UNIT II 
Shear Stresses in Beams: Shear stress at a section,shear stress distribution for different sections: square, rectangular, Triangular, Circular section, I-section, T-section. 
Thick Cylinders: Stresses in thick cylinders,  sphere subjected to internal pressure, Lame’s equations, compound cylinders, spherical vessels, hub shrunk on solid shafts.

UNIT-III 
Columns: Combined direct and bending stresses in columns, Euler’s and Rankine Gordon equations, applications of  Johnson's empirical formula for axially loaded columns.
Curved Beams: Bending of beams with large initial curvature, position of neutral axis for rectangular, trapezoidal and circular cross sections, stress in crane hooks.

UNIT IV 
Rotating Disc and Cylinders: Rotational stresses in discs and rims of uniform thickness; discs of uniform Strength, long cylinder.
Unsymmetrical Bending and Shear Centre: Properties of beam cross-section, Principal Axes, Determination of Principal Axes, stress and deflection in unsymmetrical bending, shear centre.]]> https://studentsuvidha.com/forum/Thread-Kinematics-of-machines-IPU-ME-notes-and-question-paper-free-download Thu, 27 Apr 2017 20:55:12 +0000 Dipesh S]]> https://studentsuvidha.com/forum/Thread-Kinematics-of-machines-IPU-ME-notes-and-question-paper-free-download SYLLABUS:-

UNIT – I 
General concepts, Velocity and Acceleration Analysis: Introduction of Simple mechanism, Different types of Kinematics pair, Grublers rule for degree of freedom, Grashof’s Criterion for mobility , inversions of four bar chain, slider crank chain and double slider crank chain, Velocity of point in mechanism, relative velocity method, Velocities in four bar mechanism, slider crank mechanism and quick return motion mechanism, Instantaneous center method, Types & location of instantaneous centers, Kennedy’s theorem, Velocities in four bar mechanism & slider crank mechanism Acceleration of a point on a link, Acceleration diagram, Coriolis component of acceleration, Crank and slotted lever mechanism, Klein’s construction for Slider Crank mechanism and Four Bar mechanism, Analytical method for slider crank mechanism.

UNIT-II 
Mechanism with lower pairs: Description of Straight line mechanisms like Peaucellier’s mechanism and Hart mechanism, Engine indicator mechanism, Steering mechanism of vehicles, Hook’s joints. 
Cams: Classification, Cams with uniform acceleration and retardation, SHM, Cylcloidal motion, oscillating followers. 

UNIT – III 
Friction: Concepts of frictions and wear related to bearing and clutches, Belt and pulley drive, Length of open and cross belt drive, Ratio of driving tensions for flat belt drive, centrifugal tension, condition for maximum power transmission, V belt drive  
Brakes & Dynamometers: Shoe brake, Band brake, Band and Block brake, Absorption and transmission type dynamometers. 

UNIT IV 
Gears: Simple gear train, Compound gear train, Reverted gear train, trains – Analysis by tabular and relative velocity method, fixing torque, Sun and planet gear,  Geometry of tooth profiles, Law of gearing, involute profile, Path of contact. Arc of contact, Contact ratio, Interference in involute gears. Methods of avoiding interference, Back lash. Comparison of involute and cycloidal teeth. Profile Modification., helical, spiral and worm gears.]]> SYLLABUS:-

UNIT – I 
General concepts, Velocity and Acceleration Analysis: Introduction of Simple mechanism, Different types of Kinematics pair, Grublers rule for degree of freedom, Grashof’s Criterion for mobility , inversions of four bar chain, slider crank chain and double slider crank chain, Velocity of point in mechanism, relative velocity method, Velocities in four bar mechanism, slider crank mechanism and quick return motion mechanism, Instantaneous center method, Types & location of instantaneous centers, Kennedy’s theorem, Velocities in four bar mechanism & slider crank mechanism Acceleration of a point on a link, Acceleration diagram, Coriolis component of acceleration, Crank and slotted lever mechanism, Klein’s construction for Slider Crank mechanism and Four Bar mechanism, Analytical method for slider crank mechanism.

UNIT-II 
Mechanism with lower pairs: Description of Straight line mechanisms like Peaucellier’s mechanism and Hart mechanism, Engine indicator mechanism, Steering mechanism of vehicles, Hook’s joints. 
Cams: Classification, Cams with uniform acceleration and retardation, SHM, Cylcloidal motion, oscillating followers. 

UNIT – III 
Friction: Concepts of frictions and wear related to bearing and clutches, Belt and pulley drive, Length of open and cross belt drive, Ratio of driving tensions for flat belt drive, centrifugal tension, condition for maximum power transmission, V belt drive  
Brakes & Dynamometers: Shoe brake, Band brake, Band and Block brake, Absorption and transmission type dynamometers. 

UNIT IV 
Gears: Simple gear train, Compound gear train, Reverted gear train, trains – Analysis by tabular and relative velocity method, fixing torque, Sun and planet gear,  Geometry of tooth profiles, Law of gearing, involute profile, Path of contact. Arc of contact, Contact ratio, Interference in involute gears. Methods of avoiding interference, Back lash. Comparison of involute and cycloidal teeth. Profile Modification., helical, spiral and worm gears.]]>