Theory Fuels-Types and Characteristics of Fuels-Determination of Properties of Fuels–Proximate and Ultimate Analysis-Moisture Determination-Calorific Value-Gross & Net Calorific Values Practical Determination of Viscosity-Red Wood Viscometer. Determination of Flash Point and FirePoint. Determination of Calorific Value using bombcalorimeter.
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
Theory Introduction-Basic terms-Classification-Components and their function-two stroke and four stroke engines-Valve Timing and Port Timing Diagrams-petrol and diesel engine-Carburetor system-Diesel pump and injector system-Lubrication systemand Cooling system- Practical Conduct test Performance Test and Heat Balance Test on 4-stroke DieselEngine. Morse Test on Multi cylinder PetrolEngine.
STEAM BOILER,NOZZLES AND TURBINES
Theory BOILERS: Types andcomparison, Mountings and Accessories. STEAM NOZZLES: Flow of steam through nozzles-shapes of nozzles-effect of friction-critical pressure ratio. STEAM TURBINE: impulse and reaction-principles-Compounding of turbine-Governing of turbine. Practical Performance and Energy Balance Test on a Steam Generator.
Theory RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR: Working principle-effect of clearance on volumetric efficiency -Multi-Stage Compression, Use of inter-cooler, ROTARY COMPRESSORS:Rotary positive displacement compressor-types-Roots Blower, Sliding Vane Compressor, Screw Compressor. Practical Performance test on Reciprocating Air Compressor
REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
Theory Refrigerants-Vapourcompression refrigeration cycle-superheat-sub cooling--working principle of vapour absorption system-Ammonia–Water-Lithium bromide-water systems (Description only). Air conditioning system-Processes-Types and Working Principles. Practical Determination of COP of a Refrigerationsystem Experiments on Air-conditioningsystem
Reference Book:
Rajput. R. K., “Thermal Engineering” Chand Publishers, 2012 Arora.C.P, “Refrigeration and Air Conditioning,” Tata McGraw-Hill Publishers 2010 Ganesan V. “Internal Combustion Engines”, Third Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill 2011 Rudramoorthy, R, “Thermal Engineering”, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2010. Sarkar, B.K, “Thermal Engineering” Tata McGraw-Hill Publishers
Text Book:
1.Kothandaraman.C.P.,Domkundwar.S,Domkundwar.A.V.,“A course inthermalEngineering” Dhanpat Rai & sons, 5thedition, 2010. 2.Ganesan.V , " Internal Combustion Engines" 4th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2012
