ANDHRA UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

M.TECH HEAT TRANSFER IN ENERGY SYSTEMS

(2019-2020)
REGULATION AND SYLLABUS
EFFECTIVE FROM 2019-2020 BATCH
M. Tech Heat transfer in energy systems/Heat power Engineering

Program outcomes:

PO1 :An ability to independently carry out research /investigation and development work to
solve practical problems
PO2 :An ability to write and present a substantial technical report/document.
PO3 :Students should be able to demonstrate a degree of mastery over the area as per the
specialization of the program. The mastery should be at a level higher than the
requirements in the appropriate bachelor program.
PO4 :To produce employable post graduate for industry and research establishments, in the
field of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, heat exchanger design, refrigeration, cryogenics,
air-conditioning, gas dynamics, gas turbines, and non-conventional sources of energy.
PO5 :Students should be able to utilize non-conventional energy resources for the
development of ecofriendly thermal systems.
PO6: To inculcate research culture with abilities to publish at national/international level and
develop prototype technologies, in the domain of thermal and fluid sciences.
PO7 :To equip masters students with the skills of effective interpersonal communication and
attitude of lifelong learning, needed to engage as leader in nurturing diverse teams, with
commitment to their ethical and social responsibilities.
 DETAILED SYLLABUS OF
M.TECH (HEAT TRANSFER &
ENERGY STUDIES) DAY TIME
COURSE WITH EFFECT FROM
2019-2020 ACADEMIC YEAR
 FIRST SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20
Code No. Course title Scheme of
Instruction
Lec Tut Total
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MTHT 101 Mathematical Methods in 4 -- 4

Engineering

MTHT 102 Conduction and 4 -- 4

Radiation Heat Transfer
MTHT 103 Advanced Fluid 4 -- 4
Mechanics
MTHT 104 Measurements in Heat 4 -- 4
Transfer
MTHT 105 Elective Subject – I 4 -- 4
MTHT 106 Solar Energy 4 -- 4
MTHT 107 Thermo Fluids Lab- I -- 3 3

MTHT 108 Computations Lab- I -- 3 3

Total 24 6 30

SECOND SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20

Code No. Course title Scheme of
Instruction

Lec Tut Total

. .

MTHT 201 Convection Heat 4 -- 4

Transfer
MTHT 202 ThermalEnvironment 4 -- 4
al Control
MTHT 203 Design Of Thermal 4 -- 4
Equipment
MTHT 204 Boiling And Two- 4 -- 4
Phase Flow Heat
Transfer
MTHT 205 Elective Subject – II 4 -- 4

MTHT 206 Thermo Fluids Labs- 4 -- 4

2
MTHT 207 Computations Lab-2 -- 3 3

MTHT 208 Seminar -- 3 3

Total 24 6 30
THIRD SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20

Code No. Course title Scheme of

Instruction
Lec Tut Total
. .

MTHT 301 Elective Subject – III 4 -- 4

MTHT 302 Elective Subject – IV 4 4
MTHT 303 Internal Assessment Of
Project

FOURTH SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20

Code No. Course title Scheme of

Instruction
Lec Tut Total
. .

MTHT 401 External Assessment

Of Project
 FIRST SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20

MTHT 101 Mathematical Methods in Engineering

Periods per week : 4 Examination : 70 ; Sessionals : 30
Examination (Theory): 3hrs. Credits : 3

System of Simultaneous Equations:- Consistency of Linear System of equations (Non-

homogeneous and Homogeneous), Solving Linear system of equations: Gauss Elimination
Method, Gauss-Jordan Method , Numerical methods, Jacobs Gauss-Seidal method, LU
factorization method, Characteristic equation, Eigen Values and Eigen Vectors of a Matrix,
their properties. finding the largest Eigen Value of a matrix, Rayleigh’s power method.

Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations:- Picard’s Method, Taylor’s

Series, Euler’s Method, Modified Euler’s Method, Runge- Kutta Method ( 2nd and 4th
orders), Milne’s Predictior- Corrector Method.

Applications of Partial Differential equations:- Method separation of variables, PDE’s

of Engineering , vibrations of a stretched string wave equation, one dimensional heat flow,
two dimensional heat flow in the steady state, solution of Laplace equation in Cartesian
and polar co- ordinates.

Numerical Solutions of Partial Differential Equations:- Classification of second order

PDE’s, elliptic equations, solution of Laplace’s equation and Poisson’s equation using
Jacob and Gauss-Seidal methods, Parabolic equations, solution of heat equation, Schmidt
explicit formula, Crank-Nicolson formula, Bendre- Schmidt recurrence relation,
Hyperbolic equations, solution of Wave equation.

Reference Books:

1. Higher Engineering Mathematics – B. S. Grewal, Khanna Publishers.

2. Introductory methods of Numerical Analysis – S. S. Sastry, Prentice Hall Publications.
3. Numerical methods in Engineering and Science by B.S. Grewal, Khanna Publishers.
4. Advanced Differential equations – M. D. Raisinghania, S. Chand & Co., Publications.
 FIRST SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20

MTHT 102 Conduction and Radiation Heat Transfer

Periods per week : 4 Examination : 70 ; Sessionals : 30
Examination (Theory): 3hrs. Credits : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. The student is made to understand coordinate systems and evaluation of thermal

conductivity.
2. The student is prepared to understand the concept of fins and its performance.
3. The student is made to understand unsteady flow and use of Heisler charts.
4. The student is prepared to learn and understand different laws of radiation.
5. The student is educated on application of radiation principles using shape factors.

SYLLABUS:

Conduction: heat equation in Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinates –Steady one
dimensional heat conduction with and without heat generation in different geometries, thermal
resistance network, composite systems, effect of variable thermal conductivity, heat transfer in
common configurations, conduction shape factor. Steady two dimensional heat conduction:
solution by method of separation of variables.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student gets used in developing electrical analogy principle to composite slabs,
cylinders and spheres.
2. The student gets awareness on Fourier’s law of heat conduction.

Extended surfaces heat transfer: different fin geometries, differential equation for fin of
uniform and variable cross sections, solution of fin equation for different boundary conditions,
fin performance.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student understands various types of fins and evaluation of heat transfer.
2. The student will be able to evaluate fin effectiveness and efficiency.

Transient conduction: lumped system analysis, transient conduction in various geometries,

one term approximate solutions, use of Heisler’s charts, semi infinite solids, transient
conduction in multi dimensional systems: product solution for transient conduction in various
geometries, Conduction with phase change - integral method, solidification and melting -
numerical methods.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student understands the evaluation of temperature under unsteady state.
2. The student gets in use of Heisler charts for solving unsteady state problems.
Radiation: Review of radiation principles - laws of thermal radiation - surface properties

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student gets knowledge on various radiation laws.
2. The student understands the theory of radiation.

Radiative heat exchange among diffuse, gray and non-gray surfaces separated by non-
participating media - gas radiation and radiation transfer in enclosures containing absorbing and
emitting media - interaction of radiation with conduction and convection.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student gets awareness on derivation and usage of shape factor.
2. The student gets concept on black and grey surfaces.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. The student gets knowledge on various coordinate systems and evaluation of thermal
conductivity of composite systems.
2. The student develops capability on use of fins to various applications.
3. The student is capable of using Heisler charts and the concepts of unsteady flow.
4. The student develops an idea of various radiation laws.
5. The student gets knowledge on black and grey body and electrical analogy principle.

References:
1. Analysis of heat and mass transfer by Eckert and Drake, McGraw-Hill
2. Fundamentals of heat transfer by Grober, Erk and Grigull, McGraw-Hill
3. Fundamentals of heat transfer by Incropera and Hewitt
5. Conduction heat transfer by Schneider, Eddison Wesley
6. Radiation heat transfer by Sparrow and Cess, McGraw-Hill
7. Radiation heat transfer by H.C. Hottel and A.F. Sarofin
8. Thermal radiation by Siegel and Howell.
 FIRST SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20
MTHT 103 Advanced Fluid Mechanics

Periods per week : 4 Examination : 70 ; Sessionals : 30

Examination (Theory): 3hrs. Credits : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 To impart knowledge of boundary layer flows, governing equations of fluid flow for
different flow regimes, different geometries under the effect of various boundary
conditions.
 To get familiar with laminar, turbulent incompressible and compressible viscous flows
and its models.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

Students will be able to

 Formulate and solve fluid flows under the laminar and turbulent regime
 Apply perturbation and asymptotic methods and analyze boundary layer flows.
 Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of computational fluid mechanics.
 Understand the concept of stability of fluid motion.
 Appreciate the basics of turbulent flows and industrial applications of fluid flows.
 Acquainted with laminar, turbulent incompressible and compressible viscous flows and its
models.

SYLLABUS:

Unit-I: Ideal and non-ideal flows, General equations of fluid motion, Navier-Stokes equations
and their exact solutions.
Learning Outcomes:
The students will be able to
 Understand the ideal, non-ideal flows and fluid motion.
 Enlighten the fundamental properties of fluids, including viscosity, Newtonian and non-
Newtonian rheology, and viscoelasticity
 Obtain the exact solutions to N-S equations for different geometries

Unit-II: Boundary layer theory, solutions to flow over external surfaces, flow through internal
surfaces
Learning Outcomes:
The students will be able to
 Elucidate the boundary layer equations for laminar flow over external and internal
surfaces.
 Compare turbulent flow with those of laminar flow.

Unit-III: Integral methods, steady laminar and turbulent incompressible flows.

Learning Outcomes:
The students will be able to
 Illuminate the integral methods for laminar incompressible flows
 Understand the integral methods for turbulent incompressible flows

Unit-IV: Introduction to compressible viscous flows, governing equations, Fanno and Rayleigh
lines, normal and oblique shocks

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The students will be able to

 Recognize the differences between compressible and incompressible viscous flows
 Be familiar with governing equations, Fanno and Reyleigh lines normal and oblique
shocks.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Boundary layer theory, Schlichting by McGraw Hill

2. Foundations of fluid mechanics by Yuan, Prentice Hall
3. Turbulence, Bradshaw by Springer-Verlag
 FIRST SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20
MTHT 104 Measurements in Heat Transfer

Periods per week : 4 Examination : 70 ; Sessionals : 30

Examination (Theory): 3hrs. Credits : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. Students must learn different analytical methods of handling experimental data

2. Students should understand the basic concepts of measuring instruments used for different
applications
3. Students must have inquisitive knowledge of measuring instruments
4. With acquainted knowledge a student must logically select an appropriate measuring
instrument as per situation
5. To have a comprehensive idea about traditional techniques and non-traditional/visualization
techniques available in measuring instruments

SYLLABUS:

Analysis of experimental data: Causes and types of experimental errors, Error analysis on a
commonsense basis, Uncertainty analysis, Statistical analysis of experimental data probability
distributions, The Gaussian or normal error distribution, Probability graph paper, The Chi-square
test of goodness of fit, Method of least squares, Standard deviation of the mean, Graphical
analysis and curve fitting, General considerations in data analysis.
Learning Objective : To learn analytical methods to handle experimental data

Basic electrical measurements and sensing devices - Transducers, The variable - Resistance
transducers, The differential transformer (LVDT), Capacitive transducers, Piezoelectric
transducers, Photoelectric effects, Photoconductive transducers, Photovoltalic cells, Ionization
transducers, Magnetometer search coil: Hall-effect transducers.
Learning Objective : To learn about various transducers used for measurements

Pressure measurement: Dynamic response considerations, Mechanical pressure - Measurement

devices, Dead-weight tester, Bourdon-tube pressure gauge, Diaphragm and bellows gauges, The
Bridgman gauge, Low-pressure measurement. The Mcleod gauge, Pirani thermal-conductivity
gauge, The Knudsen gauge, The ionization gauge, The alphatron.
Learning Objective : Learn about functionality of different instruments available for pressure
measurement

Flow measurement: Positive displacement methods flow - Obstruction methods, Practical

consideration for obstruction meters, The sonic nozzle. Flow measurement by drag effects,
Hotwire and hot-film anemometers, Magnetic flow meters, Flow- visualization methods, The
shadowgraph, The schlieren, The interferometer, The Laser Doppler Anemometer (LDA),
Smoke methods, Pressure probes, Impact pressure in supersonic flow.
Learning Objective : To learn about traditional and visualization techniques available for flow
measurements

The measurement of temperature: Temperature scales. The ideal-gas thermometer,

Temperature measurement by mechanical effect. Temperature measurement by electrical effects,
Temperature measurement by radiation, Effect of heat transfer or temperature measurement,
Transient response of thermal systems, Thermocouple compensation, Temperature
measurements in high-speed flow.
Learning Objective : To learn about electrical and non electrical methods available to measure
temperature

Thermal and transport Property measurement: Thermal conductivity measurements,

Thermal conductivity of liquids and gases, Measurement of viscosity, Gas diffusion,
Calorimetry, Convection heat-transfer measurements. Humidity measurements, Heat-flux
meters.
Thermal radiation measurements: Detection of thermal radiation, Measurement of emissivity,
Reflectivity and transmissivity measurements, Solar radiation measurements.
Learning Objective : To have an exposure about methods available to measure thermo-physical
and radiation properties.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

1. Students will learn to use available analytical methods to present experimental data
2. Student will have an idea about functionality of different components in measuring
instruments
3. Students can select an appropriate measuring instrument according to the range of
measurement required
4. Students can handle the instruments with minimum additional instructions given to them
5. Students will get an exposure to traditional techniques and non-traditional/visualization
techniques available in measuring instruments.

Reference books:

1. Experimental Methods for Engineers by Holman, J.P.

2. Mechanical Measurements by Thomas G. Beckwith, N. Newis Buck.
3. Measurements in Heat Transfer by Eckert and gold stein
 FIRST SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20
MTHT 105 Elective Subject – I
A) ADVANCED OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES

Periods per week : 4 Examination : 70 ; Sessionals : 30

Examination (Theory): 3hrs. Credits : 3

Geometric programming (G.P): Solution of an unconstrained geometric programming,

differential calculus method and arithmetic method. Primal dual relationship and sufficiency
conditions. Solution of a constrained geometric programming problem (G.P.P),
Complementary Geometric Programming (C.G.P)
Dynamic programming(D.P): Multistage decision processes. Concepts of sub optimization
and Principal of optimality, computational procedure in dynamic programming calculus
method and tabular methods. Linear programming as a case of D.P. and continuous D.P.
Integer programming(I.P): Graphical representation. Gomory's cutting plane method. Bala's
algorithm for zero-one programming problem. Branch-and-bound method, Sequential linear
discrete Programming, Generalized penalty function method.
Stochastic Programming (S.P): Basic Concepts of Probability Theory, Stochastic Linear
programming.
Non-traditional optimization techniques: Multi-objective optimization - Lexicographic
method, Goal programming method, Genetic algorithms, Simulated annealing, Neural
Networks based Optimization.

References:

1. Operations Research- Principles and Practice by Ravindran, Phillips and Solberg, John Wiely
2. Introduction to Operations Research by Hiller and Lieberman, Mc Graw Hill
3. Engineering Optimization - Theory and Practice by Rao, S.S., New Age International
(P) Ltd. Publishers.
4. Engineering Optimization By Kalyanmanai Deb, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
5. Genetic Algorithms - In Search, Optimization and Machine Learning by David E.
Goldberg, Addison-Wesley Longman (Singapore) Pvt. Ltd.
 FIRST SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20
MTHT 105 Elective Subject – I
B) ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Periods per week : 4 Examination : 70 ; Sessionals : 30

Examination (Theory): 3hrs. Credits : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. Students will have an exposure to the present energy scenario regarding availability/demand
and the need for energy conservation
2. Students will be given an insight about energy intensive industries and their energy
consumption trends
3. Students will be taught, working of various instruments used during energy audits
4. Students will be taught about different types of audits and the activities coordinated during
energy audits
5. Students will learn about various energy conservation opportunities available in process
equipments/industries
6. A systematic approach towards financial assistance/evaluation of projects will also be taught
during the course

SYLLABUS:

Introduction: Energy Scenario – World and India, Energy Resource Availability in India,
Energy Consumption, Energy intensive industries – an overview, Need for Energy Conservation,
Role of Energy manager, Principles of Energy Management. Energy conservation Act 2003.
Learning Objective : To learn the importance of energy conservation in the present day scenario

Instruments for Energy auditing: Instrument characteristics – sensitivity, readability, accuracy,

precession, hystersis, Error and Calibration, Measurement of Flow, Velocity, Pressure,
Temperature, Speed, Lux, Humidity, Analysis of stack, Water quality, Fuel quality and Power
Learning Objective : To learn about different types of instruments used during energy audits

Energy Audit: Definition and Concepts, Types of Energy Audits – Basic Energy Concepts –
Energy audit questionnaire, Data Gathering – Analytical Techniques. Energy Consultant: Need
of Energy Consultant – Consultant Selection Criteria
Learning Objective : To learn about different types of energy audits and activities coordinated
during energy audits

Energy Conservation: Technologies for Energy Conservation – energy flow networks – critical
assessment of energy usage – Boilers, Thermic fluid heater, Furnaces, Waste heat recovery
systems, Thermal storage systems, Steam traps, Refractories, Insulation - Optimum thickness
Synthesis of alternative options and technical analysis of options, Process integration.
Learning Objective : To learn about various energy conservation opportunities available in
process equipments/industries

Economic Analysis: Scope, Characterization of an Investment Project – Types of Depreciation –

Time Value of money – budget considerations, Risk Analysis.
Learning Objective : To learn about financial risk analysis on investments

Methods of Evaluation of Projects: Payback – Annualized Costs – Investor’s Rate of return –

Present worth – Internal Rate of Return – Pros and Cons of the common methods of analysis –
replacement analysis.
Learning Objective : To learn fundamentals of pack bay period and other financial analysis

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. Students can realize the importance of energy conservation in the present day scenario
2. Concepts learnt might help students to understand the working and limitations of instruments
used during energy audits
3. Students can take up energy manager or energy auditor as their career in future
4.Students will understand and evaluate the energy conservation opportunities in a
process/equipment
5. Their knowledge about financial approach can help them to logically evaluate the feasibility of
modification/retrofitting in a process/equipment

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Energy Management Hand book by W.C. Turner (Ed)
2. Management by H.Koontz and Cyrill O Donnell
3. Financial Management by S.C. Kuchhal
4. Energy Management by W.R.Murthy and G.Mc Kay
5. Hamies, Energy Auditing and Conservation. Methods and Measurements, Management and
Case study, Hemisphere, Washington, 1980
6. Energy Management by Trivedi, PR, Jolka KR, Commonwealth publication, New Delhi
7. Guide book for National Certificate Examination for Energy Managers and Energy Auditors
(Could be downloaded from www.energymanagertraining.com)

REFERENCE:
1. Energy Management/W.R.Murphy, G.Mckay/Butterworths.
2. Energy Management Principles/C.B.Smith/ Pergamon Press.
3. Energy Economics/A.V.Desai/Wieley Eastern
Industrial Energy Management and Utilization/L.C. Witte, P.S. Schmidt, D.R. Brown/
Hemisphere Publication/Washington
 FIRST SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20
MTHT 105 Elective Subject – I
C) ADVANCED FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

Periods per week : 4 Examination : 70 ; Sessionals : 30

Examination (Theory): 3hrs. Credits : 3

SYLLABUS:

Introduction, Finite elements of an elastic continuum - displacement approach, generalization

of the finite element concept - weighted residuals and variational approaches. Plane stress and
plane strain, Axisymmetric stress analysis, 3-D stress analysis.
Element shape functions - Some general families of C continuity, curved, isoparametric
elements and numerical integration. Some applications of isoparametric elements in two-and-
three dimensional stress analysis.
Bending of thin plates - A C continuity problem. Non-conforming elements, substitute shape
functions, reduced integration and similar useful tricks. Lagrangian constraints in energy
principles of elasticity, complete field and interface variables (Hybrid method).
Shells as an assembly of elements, axisymmetric shells, semi-analytical finite element
processes
- Use of orthogonal functions, shells as a special case of 3-D analysis. Steady-
state field problems - Heat conduction, electric and magnetic potentials, field
flow.
The time domain, semi-descritization of field and dynamic problems and analytical solution
procedures. Finite element approximation to initial value - Transient problems.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. The Finite Element Method by Zienkiewicz, O.C.

2. The Finite Element Methods in Engineering by Rao, S.S.
3. Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis by Cook, R.D.
4. Applied Finite Element Analysis by Segerland, L.J.
 FIRST SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20
MTHT 106 SOLAR ENERGY

Periods per week:4 Examination : 70 ; Sessionals : 30

Examination(Theory):3hrs. Credits : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Students are expected to learn about:
1. The current energy resources available all over the globe and their limitations
2. Fundamentals solar energy and its transmission from the Sun to the Earth
3. Design and constructional features of solar collectors and their performance parameters and
estimation.
4. Design and constructional features of solar passive devices used to convert the solar energy
into heat.
5. Design and constructional features of walls and buildings.

SYLLABUS:
Current alternate energy sources - thermodynamic view point and conversion methods. Solar
Radiation, direct and diffuse radiation, measurement and estimation. Constructional features of
photovoltaic cell.

Components of solar energy systems, collector performance. Radiation and meteorological

data processing, long term conversion factors. Water and air heating collectors. Concentrating
collectors design procedure. Storage systems.

System configurations and system performance prediction, simulations, solar thermal systems
applications to power generation, heating and cooling. Solar passive devices : solar stills,
ponds, greenhouse, dryers. Trombe wall, overhangs and winged walls, Solar Economics.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. Students are able to know the limitations of conventional energy resources particularly on
fossil fuels
2. The students are able to acquire the knowledge on energy resources, particularly on solar
energy.
3. Students are able to design and construct the solar collectors.
4. Students can acquire the knowledge and skills on design of solar passive devices.
5. Students can demonstrate the design features of buildings.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Principles of solar engineering – Kreith and Kerider
2. Solar energy thermal processes – Duffie and Beckman
3. Solar energy –Sukhatme
4. Solar energy –Garg
5. Solar energy –Magal
6. Solarr energy – Tiwari andSuneja
7. Power plant technology – ElWakil
 FIRST SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20
MTHT 107 THERMO FLUIDS LAB- I

Periods per week : 3 Examination: 50

Sessionals : 50 Credits : 1.5

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. The student is made to understand on fluid mechanics principles.
2. The student is made to get awareness on heat transfer equations.
3. The student is prepared to understand the equations in heat transfer.
4. The student is taught the use of fins.
5. The student is taught to draw line diagrams and understand function of equipment.

List of Experiments:

CYCLE- I
1. Stream line flows of various geometries on laminar flow table.
2. Temperature distribution and efficiency of an extended surface.
3. Unsteady state heat transfer of a cylindrical specimen.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student is capable of visualizing laminar flow.
2. The student is able to understand the principle of fin and unsteady state phenomenon.

CYCLE- 2
4. Solar radiation on thermal energy storage training system.
5. Overall heat transfer coefficient of a shell and tube heat exchanger.
6 Steady state unidirectional heat transfer on a metal bar.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student attains to learn solar radiation principles.
2. The students understands the calculations in shell and tube heat exchanger and metal bar.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. The student gets an idea to read properties of fluids.
2. The students gets awareness to see and record from data book and graphs.
3. The student is able to assess the usage of solar energy.
4. The student gets idea on estimation of values in shell and tube heat exchanger.
5. The student is capable of estimation of temperature from unsteady state.
 FIRST SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20
MTHT 108 COMPUTATIONS LAB- I

Periods per week : 3 Examination: 50

Sessionals : 50 Credits : 1.5

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:

EXERCISE-I:
Solution of I order differential equation with Fourth order Runge - Kutta
2
method. Given (dy/dx)=(3x /2y) with x0 =0 and y0 =y(0)=1.

EXERCISE-II:
Solution of a system of two first order differential equations using Fourth order Runge-
Kutta method.
Given (dy/dx) = (z-x) and (dz/dx) = (x+y) with x0 = 0 & y0 = 1, zo = 1.

EXERCISE-III:
Solution of II order differential equations with Fourth order Runge-Kutta method.
Given:(d2y/dx2 ) = ( y+x ) and (dy/dx) = z , xi = 0,xf = 1, h = (xf-xi)/10.

EXERCISE-IV:
Solution for two dimensional steady state heat conduction in a slab using the Jocobi method .

EXERCISE-V:
Solution for two dimensional steady state heat conduction in a slab using the Gauss-
siedel method .

EXERCISE-VI:
Solution for two dimensional steady state heat conduction in a slab using the successive
over relaxation method.

EXERCISE-VII:
Solution for unsteady state heat conduction in a slab using crank-Nicolson method and
Thomas algorithm. (Solution of parabolic equation).

EXERCISE-VIII:
Solution for unsteady state heat transfer in a circular disc using crank-Nicolson method
and Thomas algorithm.

EXERCISE-IX:
Solution for unsteady state heat transfer in a circular fin using Crank-Nicholson and
Thomson algorithm.
 SECOND SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20
MTHT 201 CONVECTION HEAT TRANSFER
Periods per week : 4 Examination : 70 ; Sessionals : 30
Examination (Theory): 3hrs. Credits : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Students will learn momentum & energy equation and extend it to boundary layer theory
2. Students be taught how correlations were developed which are available in literature
3. Students be taught analogy between momentum and heat transfer
4. Students will learn different correlations available in convection for different geometries
5. Students be taught combined effect of free and forced convection

SYLLABUS

Derivation of equations of conservation of mass, momentum and energy, boundary layer

approximations, similarity solutions for laminar boundary layer over flat plate, integral methods,
forced convection in turbulent flows, eddy diffusivity, momentum and energy equation in
turbulent shear layer, analogy between momentum and heat transfer, liquid metal heat transfer,
natural convection from a vertical plate and cylinders, free convection in enclosed spaces,
combined free and forced convection, heat transfer in MHD systems, transpiration cooling.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. To learn prominent correlations available in literature regarding forced and free convection
2. Apply these correlations to solve problems in convection
3. Learn the analogy between momentum and heat transfer
4. Extend the fundamentals of heat transfer to mass transfer.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. Students will understand the significance of integral momentum equation and energy equation
which can be further used to develop correlations in convection
2. Students can formulate correlations as per modified boundary conditions
3. Students can solve problems confined to forced and free convection for all geometries
4. With fundamental concepts of convection student will understand the concept of mass transfer
also

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Analysis of heat and mass transfer by E.R.G. Eckert and Robert M. Drake, McGraw Hill
2. Boundary layer theory by Schlichting
3. Heat transfer by Gebhart
4. Natural convection heat and mass transfer by Y. Jaluria , Pergamon press
5. Convective heat and mass transfer by Kays, W.M., and Crawford, M.E., McGraw Hill
 SECOND SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20
MTHT 202 THERMAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

Periods per week : 4 Examination : 70 ; Sessionals : 30

Examination (Theory): 3hrs. Credits : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. Students will learn various thermodynamic considerations confined to HVAC

2. Students will be taught the influence of various thermodynamic variables in a vapour
compression refrigeration cycles
3. Students will be taught, working and influencing parameters in a vapour absorption
refrigeration cycle
4. Students will learn estimating psychometrics properties of moist air useful for cooling load
calculations
5. Students will have an exposure to working of major components in air conditioning systems
6. Students will be taught to estimate cooling load calculations for air conditioning systems

SYLLABUS

Introduction: Thermodynamic consideration, Heat transfer considerations: Refrigeration. Vapour

compression cycles, Refrigerants, Absorption refrigeration; Psychromatrices: Thermodynamic
properties of moist air; Psychrometric charts, Cooling towers and evaporators - Condensers -
Cooling and Dehumidifying coils, Air conditioning calculations.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. To learn about thermodynamic variables in refrigeration and air conditioning systems
2. To learn about desirable characteristics of refrigerants and eco-friendly refrigerants
3. To learn about functioning of major components in air conditioning systems
4. To learn estimating cooling load calculations for an air conditioning system

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. Students will understand the influence of thermodynamic variables in HVAC systems
2. Students can solve problems in vapour compression/absorption refrigeration cycles
3. Students can become familiar about working of major components in air conditioning units
4. Students can become familiar about different refrigerants commercially available and eco-
friendly refrigerants
5. Students can take up cooling load calculations for an air conditioning unit

References:
1. Thermal Environmental Engineering by Threkled, J.L.
2. Refrigeration and Air conditioning by Stoker, W.F.
 SECOND SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20
MTHT 203 DESIGN OF THERMAL EQUIPMENT

Periods per week : 4 Examination : 70 Sessionals : 30

Examination (Theory): 3hrs. Credits : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. The student is made to learn different types of heat exchangers.
2. The student is prepared to know the design procedures of thermal equipment.
3. The student is made to understand the accessories of the heat transfer equipment.
4. The student is made aware of the calculations of the thermal devices.
5. The student is prepared to understand the concept of furnace calculations.

Classification of heat exchangers; basic design methods for heat exchangers, double pipe heat
exchangers, parallel and counter flow

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student understands classification of heat exchangers on their use.
2. The student is capable of doing the performance of double pipe heat exchanger.

Design of shell and tube heat exchangers; TEMA codes; flow arrangements for increased heat
recovery

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student gets awareness of the design procedure of shell and tube heat exchanger.
2. The student understands the method to improve the heat recovery in shell and tube heat
exchanger.

Condensation of single vapors, mixed vapors.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student is now aware of condensers and condensation.
2. The student understands the phenomenon and occurrence of condensation process.

Design considerations for different plate type heat exchangers; regenerators.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student does design calculations on plate as well as regenerative heat exchangers.
2. The student understands the usage of plate and regenerative heat exchangers.

Steam generators, condensers, radiators for space power plant, cooling towers, power plant
heat exchangers, furnace calculations.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student gets idea of various devices to be used as thermal equipment.
2. The student is aware of factors affecting and equations in furnace calculations.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. The student gets knowledge the design procedures of thermal equipment.
2. The student acquires skills in getting thermal performance of heat transfer equipment.
3. The student is used to get the readings from TEMA code tables.
4. The student gets idea between boilers and condensers.
5. The student is capable of designing different heat exchangers suitable to the necessity.

Reference books:
1. Process heat transfer by Donald Kern, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd.
2. Heat Exchanger Selection, Rating and Thermal Design by Sadic Kakac and Hongton
Liu, CRC Press
3. Process Heat Transfer by Sarit Kumar Das, Narosa Publishing House Pvt.Ltd.
4. Heat exchanger design by Press and N. Ozisik
5. Standards of the Tubular Exchange Manufacturers Association, TMEA, New York
6. Heat Exchangers by Kakac, S., A.E. Bergles and F. Mayinger (Eds.) Hemisphere, 1981
7. Compact Heat exchangers by Kays, W.M., and A.L. London, McGraw Hill
 SECOND SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20
MTHT 204 BOILING AND TWO-PHASE FLOW HEAT TRANSFER

Periods per week : 4 Examination : 70 ; Sessionals : 30

Examination (Theory): 3hrs. Credits : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. The student is made to understand the two phase flow phenomenon.
2. The student is prepared to know the different theories and concepts of two phase flow.
3. The student is created to have awareness on heat transfer and pressure drop calculations on
two phase flow.
4. The student is taught the concept of boiling and its occurrence.
5. The student is made to understand calculations on condensation.

Definitions: Types of flow; volumetric concentration; void fraction; volumetric flux; relative
velocity; drift velocity; flow regimes; flow maps; analytical models.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student understands types of flow.
2. The student is capable of analyzing various analytical models.

Homogeneous flow: One-dimensional steady homogeneous equilibrium flow; homogeneous

friction factor; turbulent flow friction factor

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student is aware of homogeneous equilibrium flow.
2. The student is capable of evaluating homogeneous and turbulent friction factor.

Separated flow: Slip; Detailed discussion on bubbly, slug and annular flow; Lockhart-
Martinelli method foe pressure drop calculation; pressure drop for flow with boiling; flow with
phase change. Drift flow model: General theory; gravity flows with no wall shear; correlation
to simple theory; Armond or Bankoff flow parameters.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student understands the method to find pressure drop calculations for different flows.
2. The student attains awareness on Bankoff flow parameters.

Boiling: Regimes of boiling; nucleation; growth of bubbles; bubble motion at a heating

surface; heat transfer rates in pool boiling; Rohsenow correlation for nucleate boiling. Zuber's
theory for critical heat flux. Bromley theory for film boiling; forced convection boiling; Chen's
correlation for flow boiling; maximum heat flux or burn out.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student is capable of understanding different cases of boiling.
2. The student is able to solve problems on boiling using boiling correlations.
Condensation: Nusselt's theory; boundary layer treatment of laminar film condensation;
experimental results for vertical and horizontal tubes; condensation inside a horizontal tube.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student gets awareness on drop wise and film wise condensation.
2. The student learns to solve different condensation problems.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. The student is capable of getting equations in two phase flow.
2. The student is now aware of different models in two phase flow.
3. The student understands homogeneous and heterogeneous flow constraints.
4. The students gets concept of solving problems in boiling.
5. The student gets knowledge on laminar and turbulent boundary layers in condensation.

Reference books:
1. One-dimensional two-phase flow by Wallis, McGraw-Hill
2. Two-phase flow and heat transfer by Butterworth and Hewitt, Oxford
3. Convective boiling and condensation by J.G. Collier, McGraw-Hill
4. Boiling heat transfer and two phase flow by L.S. Tong, John Wiley
5. Transport processes in boiling and two-phase flow systems by Hsu and Graham, McGraw
Hill
 SECOND SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20
MTHT 205 Elective Subject – II
A) THERMAL AND NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS

Periods per week: 4 Examination : 70 ; Sessionals: 30

Examination (Theory): 3 hrs. Credits : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Students are expected to learn about:
1. The current energy resources available all over the globe.
2. Energy conversion technologies and recent trends in power generation plants
3. Constructional features and working principle of all types of boilers (low pressure, high
pressure, and super critical boilers)
4. Constructional features and working principle of coal based (steam based) thermal power
plants and their accessories.
5. Design and constructional features of conventional and Fluidized bed combustion systems.
6. Design and constructional features of gas turbine power plants and gas power cycles .
7. Design, constructional, and safety features nuclear power plants.
8. Performance factors and economic features of all verities of power plants

SYLLABUS:

Introduction – Sources of Energy, types of Power Plants, Direct Energy Conversion System,
Energy Sources in India, Recent developments in Power Generation. Combustion of Coal,
Volumetric Analysis, Gravimetric Analysis, Flue gas Analysis.

Steam Power Plants: Introduction – General Layout of Steam Power Plant, Modern Coal-fired
Steam Power Plants, Power Plant cycles, Fuel handling, Combustion Equipment, Ash
handling, Dust Collectors. Steam Generators: Types, Accessories, Feed water heaters,
Performance of Boilers, Water Treatment, Cooling Towers, Steam Turbines, Compounding of
Turbines, Steam Condensers, Jet& Surface Condensers.

Gas Turbine Power Plant: Cogeneration, Combined cycle Power Plants, Analysis, Waste-Heat
Recovery, IGCC Power Plants, Fluidized Bed Combustion – Advantages & Disadvantages.

Nuclear Power Plants: Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Reactors, Classification–Types of Reactors,

Site Selection, Methods of enriching Uranium, Applications of Nuclear Power Plants. Nuclear
Power Plants Safety: By-Products of Nuclear Power Generation, Economics of Nuclear Power
Plants, Nuclear Power Plants in India, Future of Nuclear Power.

Economics of Power Generation: Factors affecting the economics, Load Factor, Utilization
factor, Performance and Operating Characteristics of Power Plants. Economic Load Sharing,
Depreciation, Energy Rates, Criteria for Optimum Loading, Specific Economic energy
problems. Power Plant Instrumentation: Classification, Pressure measuring instruments,
Temperature measurement and Flow measurement. Analysis of Combustion gases, Pollution–
Types, Methods to Control.
COURSE OUTCOMES:

1. Students are able to know the advantages and limitations of current energy resources.
2. Students are able to understand the design features of combustion systems.
3. The students are able to acquire the knowledge on all kinds of power generation plants.
4. Students are able to understand the design and construction of all kinds of power generation
plants.
5. Students can acquire the knowledge about power plant instruments.
6. Students can demonstrate the design features and performance factors of power plants.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Power Plant Technology / ElWakil.

2. Power Plant Engineering / P.C.Sharma / KotariaPublications.
3. Power Plant Engineering / P.K. Nag /TMH.
 SECOND SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20
MTHT 205 Elective Subject – II
A) TURBO MACHINES

Periods per week : 4 Examination : 70 ; Sessionals :

30 Examination (Theory): 3hrs. Credits : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. The student is made to learn principles of turbo machines.
2. The student is made to understand the velocity triangles of turbo machines.
3. The student is taught the working of pumps turbines and blowers.
4. The student is created awareness on compounding of steam turbins.
5. The student is made to learn various hydraulic turbines.

SYLLABUS:
Definition and classification of turbo machines; principles of operation; specific work and its
representation on T-s and h-s diagrams; losses and efficiencies; energy transfer in turbo
machines; Euler equation of turbo machinery.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student is able to calculate work and efficiency.
2. The student develops interest in getting output parameters on Mollier diagram.

Flow mechanism through the impeller – velocity triangles, ideal and actual flows, slip and its
estimation; degree of reaction - impulse and reaction stages; significance of impeller vane
angle.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student understands the concept of impulse a reaction turbines.
2. The student attains to calculate output values theoretically as well as graphically.

Similarity; specific speed and shape number; cavitations in pumps and turbines; performance
characteristics of pumps and blowers; surge and stall; thin aerofoil theory; cascade mechanics

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student attains the interest in analyzing characteristic features of pumps.
2. The student gets awareness on working principle of blowers.

Steam turbines - flow through nozzles, compounding, effect of wetness in steam turbines; gas
turbines

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student is able to derive equations for steam nzzles.
2. The student understands the concept of steam turbines.
 Hydraulic turbines – Pelton, Francis and Kaplan turbines, draft tube, performance and
regulation of hydraulic turbines.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student understands the application of hydraulic turbines.
2. The student is able to derive the equations for hydraulic turbines.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. The student understands the equations in turbo machines.
2. The student attains capability of drawing velocity triangles.
3. The student gets awareness in dealing with performance of turbo machines.
4. The student gets an understanding on gas turbines.
5. The student gets an idea of application of hydraulic turbines.

Reference books:
1. Yahya, S. M., Turbines, Compressors and Fans, Tata McGraw-Hill, 1983.
2. Gopalakrishnan, G. and Prithviraj, D., Treatise on Turbo machines,
Schitech Publications, 2002
3. Shepherd, D. G., Principles of Turbomachinery, Macmillan Publishing Company, 1957
4. Csanady, G. T., Theory of Turbomachines, McGraw-Hill, 1964.
5. Dixon, S. L., Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery,
Third Edition, Pergamon Press, 1978.
Nechleba, M., Hydraulic Turbine, Arita, 1957.
 SECOND SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20
MTHT 205 Elective Subject – II
B) HYDEL POWER AND WIND ENERGY

Periods per week : 4 Examination : 70 ; Sessionals :

30 Examination (Theory): 3hrs. Credits : 3

SYLLABUS:

Hydel Power: Stream flow data and water power estimates, use of hydrographs
Hydraulic turbine, characteristics and part load performance, design of wheels, draft tubes and
penstocks, cavitation; plant layouts; costing of water power.
Wind Power and Engineering: Estimates of wind energy potential, wind maps; aerodynamic and
mechanical aspects of wind machine design.
Wind tunnel simulations, conversion and storage methods; industrial applications.
Instrumentation for wind velocity measurements

Reference books:

i. Non-Conventional Energy Systems by K.Mittal, Wheeler

ii. Non-Conventional Energy by Ashok V Desai, Wiley Eastern Publications
iii. Non-Convectional Energy Sources by G.D.Rai
iv. Renewable Energy Sources and Emerging Technologies by D.P.Kothari,
K.C.Singal,
Rakesh Ranjan, PHI Learning Pvt.Ltd
v. Wind Energy Engineering by Pramod Jain, Mc Graw Hill
vi. Wind Energy explained: Theory, Design and applications by James F Manwell, Jon
G.Mc.Gowan and Anthony L Rogers, Wiley black well
vii. Introduction to Hydro Energy Systems by Wagner, Herman –Josef,
Mathur,Jyotirmoy, Springer Verlog, Berlin.
viii. Hydro Electrical Energy, Tamra orr, Cherry lake Publishing.
 SECOND SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20
MTHT 206 THERMO FLUIDS LABS-2

Periods per week : 3 Examination: 50

Sessionals : 50 Credits : 1.5

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
6. The student is made to understand on fluid mechanics principles.
7. The student is made to get awareness on heat transfer equations.
8. The student is prepared to understand the equations in heat transfer.
9. The student is taught the principle of forced convection.
10. The student is taught to draw line diagrams and understand function of equipment.

List of Experiments:
CYCLE-1
1. Fluid friction of smooth pipes.
2. Evaluation of heat transfer on heat pipe demonstrator.
3. Solar radiation on solar concentrator training system.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student is capable of estimation of heat flow in heat pipes.
2. The student understands the solar radiation principle in solar concentrator.

CYCLE-2
4. Evaluation of output parameters of shell and tube heat exchanger.
5. Temperature distribution and efficiency of pin fin apparatus under forced convection.
6. Effective thermal conductivity of a lagged pipe.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student attains the capability in calculating efficiency of pin fin.
2. The student gets awareness of measuring effective thermal conductivity of lagging material.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. The student gets an idea to read the properties of fluids.
2. The students gets awareness to see and record from data book and graphs.
3. The student is able to assess the usage of solar energy.
4. The student gets idea on estimation of values for friction factor
5. The student is capable of estimation of thermal conductivity of insulating materials.
 SECOND SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20
MTHT 207 COMPUTATIONS LAB-2

Periods per week : 3 Examination: 50

Sessionals : 50 Credits : 1.5

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:

EXERCISE-I:
Combustion calculations for solid and liquid
fuels EXERCISE-II:
Combustion calculations for gaseous fuels
EXERCISE-III:
Estimation of fin tip
temperatures EXERCISE-IV:
Efficiency of boilers and heaters based on field data
EXERCISE-V:
Pressure drop of saturated and super heated steam
pipes EXERCISE-VI:
Pressure drop of air and flue gas in tubes and pipes
EXERCISE-VII:
Pressure drop of air and flue gas over finned
tubes EXERCISE-VIII:
Heat transfer coefficient for steam inside tubes.
EXERCISE-IX:
Heat transfer coefficient for air and flue gas inside tubes
 SECOND SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-

20 MTHT 208 SEMINAR

Periods per week : 3 Examination: 50

Sessionals : 50 Credits : 1

A student has to give seminar on the topics related to his specialization.

SECOND SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20

MTHT 301 Elective Subject – III

A) GAS DYNAMICS

Periods per week : 4 Examination : 70 ; Sessionals :

30 Examination (Theory): 3hrs. Credits : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. The student is to give awareness on compressible flow.

2. The student is made to understand concepts of isentropic and isothermal flows.
3. The student is taught relations for a shock wave
4. The student is made to learn governing equations for a shock wave.
5. The student is made to study various propulsion systems.

SYLLABUS:

Conservation laws for compressible flow, Concepts of compressible flow, Effect of Mach
number on compressibility

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student is able to write and understand the term compressibility.
2. The student understands the importance of conservation laws.

Isentropic flow with variable area, Effect of area variation, Impulse function, Fanno flow -
Variation of flow properties, Variation of Mach number with duct length, Isothermal flow with
friction

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student gets awareness on area variation for isentropic flow.
2. The student gets idea on variation of Mach number with duct length.
Rayleigh flow - Variation of flow properties, Maximum heat transfer, Normal shock waves-
Variation of flow properties, Prandtl Meyer relation, Rankine-Hugoniot relations, strength of
shock wave

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student is capable of writing equations for flow conditions.
2. The student gets idea on normal shock waves.

Oblique shock waves – Governing equations, Variation in flow properties

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student understands equations related to oblique shock waves.
2. The student is able get idea on flow properties.

Propulsion Systems.
1. The student is able to know the propulsion system.
2. The student gets awareness on working of propulsion systems.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. The student gets knowledge on conservation laws for compressible flow.
2. The student is capable of using Mach number in isothermal and isentropic flows.
3. The student get awareness on the strength of shock wave.
4. The student understands the flow properties on oblique shock waves.
5. The student understands the importance of propulsion systems.

Reference books:

1. Fundamentals of Compressible flow with Aircraft and Rocket Propulsion,

S.M.Yahya, New age International (P) Ltd., Publishers
2. Fundamentals of Compressible fluid dynamics, P.Balachandran, PHI Learning (P) Ltd.,
3. Gas Dynamics: Theory and Applications, George Turrel, John Wiley & Sons, 1997
4. Fundamentals of Gas dynamics, Robert D Zucker and Oscar Biblaz, John Wiley &
Sons, 2002
5. Molecular gas dynamics: theory, techniques and application, Yoshio Sone Birk
Hauser, Boston,
6. Applied Gas Dynamics, Ethirajan Rathakrishnan, John Wiley & Sons, 2010.
 SECOND SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20

MTHT 301 Elective Subject – III

B) GAS TURBINES AND JETPROPULSION

Periods per week:4 Examination : 70 ; Sessionals :

30 Examination (Theory): 3hrs. Credits : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Students are expected to learn about:

1. The working principle of gas turbine engines and fundamentals of thermodynamic gas power
cycles.
2. Design and constructional features of turbine blades and determination of efficiencies of blade
and gas turbines.
3. Design and constructional features of compressors, impellers, blowers and fans.
4. Design and constructional features of combustion chambers and energy (heat) recovery
methods.
5. Constructional features, Working principle and Design features of all (types) of jet engines.

SYLLABUS:

Thermodynamic cycle analysis of gas turbines; open and closed cycles, axial flow turbines,
blade diagrams and design of blading, performance characteristics, First-second and third laws
of Thermodynamics.

Centrifugal and axial flow compressors, blowers and fans, theory and design of impellers and
blading, matching of turbines and compressors.

Fuels and combustion: effect of combustion chamber design and exhaust on performance,
basic principles and methods of heat recovery.

Thermodynamic cycle analysis and efficiencies of propulsive devices, thrust equation,

classification and comparison of ram jets, turbojets, pulse jets and rockets.
Performance of turbo-prop, turbo-jet and turbo-fan engines, augmentation of thrust.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

1. Students are able to understand about the thermodynamic analysis of gas turbine cycles.
2. The students are able to acquire the knowledge on turbine-blade design and performance of
gas turbine engines.
3. Students are able to understand the constructional and design features of compressors.
4. Students can acquire the knowledge on Jet engines: working principles and limitations.
5. Students can demonstrate the working and design features of all gas turbines and jet engines.
Reference books:
1. Fundamentals of Turbo machines – Shephard
2. PractiseonTurbomachines–G.Gopalakrishnan&D.Prithviraj,SciTechPublishers,Chennai.
3. Elements of Gas Dynamics – Yahya
4. Gas Turbines – Theory and practice –Zucrow
5. Turbines, Pumps, Compressors – Yahya
6. Axial Flow Compressors – Horlock.
7. Gas Turbines- Cohen, Roger & Sarvanamuttu
 SECOND SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20
MTHT 301 Elective Subject – III
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND CONTROL

Periods per week : 4 Examination : 70 ; Sessionals : 30

Examination (Theory): 3hrs. Credits : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. Students will learn about pollution contributors and effects of air pollution on humans and
environment
2. Students will be taught how to control air pollution and air pollution laws with standards
3. Students will be taught sampling and advanced waste water treatment methods
4. Students will learn handing of sold wastes and health hazard due to solid wastes
5. Students will have an exposure to major polluting industries and their impact on humans and
environment

SYLLABUS

Air pollution - Classification and properties of Air pollutants - Sampling and analysis of air
pollutants –Control of air pollution.
Learning Objective : To learn about different sources of air pollution and analysis of air
pollution

Dispersion of air pollutants - Gaussian plume model- Control of gaseous pollutants - Volatile
organic compounds - Control of gaseous emission - Air pollution laws and standards.
Learning Objective : To learn about different compounds contributing towards air pollution and
standards for air pollution

Water pollution - Sampling and analysis of waste treatment – Advanced waste water treatments
by physical, chemical, biological and thermal methods - Effluent quality standards.
Learning Objective : To learn about methods available to evaluate water pollution and their
standards

Solid waste management - Classification and their sources - Health hazards - Handling of toxic
and radioactive wastes - Incineration and verification.
Learning Objective : To learn about sources and solid waste management

Pollution control in process industries : Cement, Paper, Petroleum and petrochemical,

Fertilizers and distilleries, thermal power plants and automobiles.
Learning Objective : To learn about pollution from different sources of industries
COURSE OUTCOMES:

1. Students can realize the impact of air pollution on humans and environment
2. Student will become familiar about recent pollution laws and standards defined by national
and international agencies
3. Students can become familiar about different sampling techniques and methods to reduce
water pollution
4. Students will realize of importance of solid waste management and device methods to handle
solid wastes
5. Students can take up projects on pollution and work towards a better future

References:

1. Manster, G.M., Introduction to Engineering and Science, 2nd ed., Pearson Publishers, 2004.
2. Rao, E.S., Environmental Pollution Control Engineering, Wiley Eastern Ltd., 1991.
3. Mahajan, S.P., Pollution Control in Process Industries, Tata McGraw-Hill, 1985.
4. Crawford, M., Air Pollution Control Theory, TMH, 1976.
 SECOND SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20
MTHT 302 Elective Subject – IV
A) COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS

Periods per week : 4 Examination : 70 ; Sessionals :

30 Examination (Theory): 3hrs. Credits : 3

SYLLABUS:

Classification of partial differential equations - Discretization methods - finite difference and

finite volume formulations –classificatrion of PDES.
An overview of finite difference, finite element and finite volume methods. Numerical solution
of parabolic partial differential equations using finite-difference and finite volume methods:
explicit and implicit schemes, consistency, stability and convergence.
Numerical solution of systems of linear algebraic equations: general concepts of elimination
and iterative methods, Gaussian elimination, Jacobi and Gauss-Seidel iterations, necessary and
sufficient conditions for convergence of iterative schemes.
The finite volume method of discretization for diffusion problems: one dimensional steady
diffusion problems, specification of interface diffusivity, source-term linearization.
Discretization of transient one-dimensional diffusion problems. Solution of discretized
equations using point and line iterations, strongly implicit methods and pre-conditioned
conjugate gradient methods.
Numerical solution of the Navier-Stokes system for incompressible flows: stream-function
vorticity and artificial compressibility methods.
Basics of grid generation- Numerical solution of hyperbolic equations - Burgers equation
generation.
Reference books:
1. Tannehill, J.c., Anderson, D.A., and Pletcher, R.H., Computational Fluid Mechanics and
Heat Tran5fer, 2nd ed., Taylor & Francis, 1997.
2. Numerical heat transfer and fluid flow – S.V. Patankar (Hemisphere Pub. House)
3. An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics – FVM Method – H.K. Versteeg, W.
Malalasekhara (PHI)
4. Peyret, R. and Taylor, T. D., Computational Methods for Fluid Flow, Springer- Verlag,
1983.
5. Computational Fluid Dynamics – Hoffman and Chiang, Engg Education System
6. Computational Fluid Dynamics – Anderson (TMH)
7. Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics – Ferziger, Peric (Springer)
8. Computational Fluid Dynamics, T.J. Chung, Cambridge University
9. Computaional Fluid Dynamics – A Practical Approach – Tu, Yeoh, Liu
(Elsevier) Text Book of Fluid Dynamics, Frank Chorlton, CBS Publishers.
 SECOND SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20

MTHT 302 Elective Subject – IV

A) RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE

Periods per week:4 Examination : 70 ; Sessionals :

30 Examination (Theory): 3hrs. Credits : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Students are expected to learn about:

1. The various forms of energy (Solar, Wind, and Geothermal); Energy conversion technologies
and their limitations.
2. Fundamentals solar energy, wind energy and geothermal energy and their conversion into
electricity.
3. Design and constructional features of solar collectors, photovoltaic cells, and their
applications.
4. Design and constructional features of wind turbines/windmills.
5. Working principle of geothermal energy conversion systems.
6. Working principle and constructional features of tidal/wave energy conversion systems.
7. Working principles of various direct energy conversion systems and their working principles.

SYLLABUS:

SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTION AND ITS APPLICATIONS: Flat plate and

concentrating collectors, Classification of concentrating collectors, Orientation and thermal
analysis, Advanced collectors. Solar energy storage and applications: Different methods,
Sensible, Latent heat and stratified storage, Solar ponds. Solar Applications- Solar heating and
cooling technique, Solar distillation and drying, Photovoltaic energy conversion.

WIND ENERGY AND BIO-MASS: Sources and potentials, Horizontal and vertical axis
windmills, Performance characteristics, Betz criteria, Bio- mass: Principles of Bio-Conversion,
Anaerobic/aerobic Digestion, Types of Bio-gas digesters, Gas yield, Combustion
characteristics of bio-gas, Utilization for cooking, IC Engine operation and economic aspects.

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY AND OCEAN ENERGY: Resources, Types of wells, Methods

of harnessing the energy, Potential in India, Ocean Energy: OTEC, Principles of utilization,
Setting of OTEC plants, Thermodynamic cycles. Tidal and wave energy: Potential and
conversion techniques, Mini-hydel power plants, and their economics.

DIRECT ENERGY CONVERSION : Need for Direct Energy Conversion, Carnot cycle,
Limitations, Principles of DEC, Thermo-electric generators, Seebeck, Peltier and Joule
Thomson effects, Figure of merit, Materials, Applications, MHD generators, Principles,
Dissociation and Ionization, Hall effect, Magnetic flux, MHD accelerator, MHD, Engine,
Power generation systems, Electron gas dynamic conversion, Economic aspects. Fuel cells,
 Principles, Faraday’s law’s, Thermodynamic aspects, Selection of fuels and operating
conditions.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

1. Students are able to know the renewable energy resources.

2. The students are able to acquire the knowledge on renewable energy resources, particularly on
solar, wind, geothermal and wave energy.
3. Students are able to design and construct the solar passive devices.
4. Students can demonstrate the working principle and design features of wind turbines/ mills.
5. Students can acquire the knowledge on geothermal energy conversion systems.
6. Students can demonstrate the working principle and design features of mini-hydel power
plants.
7. Students can demonstrate the performance parameters of various energy conversion devices.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Renewable Energy Resources by Tiwari and Ghosal, NarosaPublications..

2. Non-Conventional Energy Sources by G.D.Rai

REFERENCES:

1. Renewable Energy Sources by Twidell&Weir

2. Solar Energy bySukhatme
3. Solar Power Engineering by B.S Magal, Frank Kreith and J.FKreith.
4. Principles of Solar Energy by Frank Krieth and John FKreider.
5. Non-Conventional Energy by Ashok V Desai, Wiley EasternPublications.
6. Non-Conventional Energy Systems by K Mittal ,Wheeler.
7. Renewable Energy Technologies by Ramesh and Kumar, NarosaPublications.
 SECOND SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20
MTHT 302 Elective Subject – IV
B) INTRODUCTION TO TURBULENCE

Periods per week : 4 Examination : 70 ; Sessionals : 30

Examination (Theory): 3hrs. Credits : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. The student is made to aware of stability theory.
2. The student is made to understand the concept of boundary layer.
3. The student is prepared to know equations of mean motion and internal flow.
4. The student is taught incompressible and compressible boundary layers.
5. The student is made to know turbulence modeling.

SYLLABUS:

Laminar Turbulent Transition, Experimental Evidence, Fundamentals of Stability theory, the

Orr- Sommerfeld equation, Curves of neutral stability and the indifference Reynolds number

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student is able to understand experimental evidence of various flows.
2. The student is able to use equations for flows.

Plate boundary layer, experimental confirmation, effects of pressure gradient, suction,

compressibility and wall roughness, instability of the boundary layer for three dimensional
perturbations.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student gets concept on effect of pressure gradient on plate boundary layer.
2. The student gets idea on boundary layer in three dimensional form.

Fundamental equations for mean motion, the k-equation, energy equation, boundary layer
equations for plane flows; Internal flows, universal law of the wall, friction law, mixing
length, fully developed internal flows, generalized law of the wall, pipe flow, slender channel
theory.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student is able write steps to get energy equation.
2. The student gets idea on mixing length.

Incompressible boundary layers, defect formulation, equilibrium boundary layers, boundary

layer on a flat plate at zero incidence, boundary layers with separation, integral methods, field
methods, thermal boundary layers; Compressible boundary layers, skin friction and Nusselt
number, natural convection.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student becomes aware of different methods of incompressible boundary layer.
2. The student is able to determine skin friction and heat transfer for compressible boundary
layer.

Free shear layers in turbulent flow, plane and axi-symmetric free jets, mixing layers, plane and
axi- symmetric wakes, buoyant jets, plane wall jet; Turbulence modeling, zero equation, one
equation and two equation models, derivation of the model equations, RNG model, DNS and
large eddy simulation (LES).

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student gets idea on various types of jets.
2. The student is able to write turbulence model equations.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. The student gets awareness in laminar, transition and turbulent, fundamental equations as
well as stability theory.
2. The student understands plate boundary layer.
3. The student was capable of getting boundary layer equations.
4. The student is able to analyze the boundary layers by integral method.
5. The student gets confidence in derivation of turbulent models.

Reference books:
1. Schlitching, H., Gersten, K., Boundary Layer Theory, Springer –Verlag, 2004.
2. Hinze, J. O., Turbulence, Second Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1975.
3. Biswas, G., Easwaran, V., (Eds.), Turbulent flows, Narosa Publishers, 2002.
 THIRD SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-

20 MTHT 303 INTERNAL ASSESSMENT OF

PROJECT

Periods per week : 3 Viva : 100

Credits : 10

A student has to submit his proposal for his Project work, which includes the area of interest
coupled with literature survey.

FOURTH SEMESTER WITH EFFECT FROM 2019-20

MTHT 401 EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT OF

PROJECT
Total Marks: 100 Credits: 16

A student has to submit and defend his work in the presence of Expert Committee which
includes external Examiner