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THDC Institute of Hydropower Engineering and Technology

Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University Campus Institute

टी० एच ० डी० सी० हाइड्रोपावर अभियांत्रिकी एवं प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान, टिहरी,उत्तराखण्ड
THDC Institute of Hydropower Engineering and Technology, Tehri, Uttarakhand

Veer Madhao Singh Bhandari
Uttarakhand Technical University Campus Institute

टी० एच ० डी० सी० हाइड्रोपावर अभियांत्रिकी एवं प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान, टिहरी,उत्तराखण्ड

THDC Institute of Hydropower Engineering and Technology, Tehri, Uttarakhand (Approved by AICTE)

Mechanical Engineering

Best Mechanical Engineering Institute in Uttarakhand

Vision

To be recognized as a center of excellence in academics and research in mechanical engineering, with state-of-the-art laboratories, good teaching infrastructure, and qualified faculty to nurture and support scholars to become global players.

Mission

Mr. Himanshu Nautiyal

Asst. Professor and Head of Department

Qualification: Ph.D (Pursuing), M.Tech
Area of Interest :Hydraulic machines, Renewable energy technologies, Life cycle Assesment
Email: himanshu@thdcihet.ac.in

Mr. Atulesh Dabral

Assistant Professor

Qualification:M.Tech
Area of Interest : Solar Energy, computational Fluid Dynamics
Email: atuleshd@thdcihet.ac.in

Mr. Rajeev Rawat

Assistant Professor

Qualification: M.Tech
Area of Interest :Supply Chain Management, Renewable Energy , Line Balancing.
Email: rajeevr@thdcihet.ac.in

Mr. Tirath Singh

Asst. Professor

Qualification: M.Tech
Area of Interest : Materials Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Email: tirath@thdcihet.ac.in

Dr. Rajneesh Kumar

Assistant Professor

Qualification:Ph.D
Area of Interest : Modelling and Simulation of Continuous Casting Process, Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), Electromagnetic Stirring (EMS), Discrete Phase Modelling and Solidification.
Email: rajneeshk@thdcihet.ac.in

Mr. Neeraj Singh Bisht

Assistant Professor

Qualification: M.Tech
Area of Interest :Thermal and Fluid Science, Solar Energy, Computational Fluid Dynamics.
Email: neerajbisht@thdcihet.ac.in

Mr. Sohan Lal Sharma

Assistant Professor

Qualification: Ph.D (Submitted to NIT Hamirpur)
Area of Interest :Experimental and Numerical Heat Transfer, ANSYS Workbench (CFD), Renewable Solar Thermal Energy, Thermal Energy Storage Systems, Battery Thermal Management Systems (BTMS), Thermoelectric Generators and Coolers (TEG/TEC).
Email: ssharma@thdcihet.ac.in

Vijay Singh Negi

Lab Technician

Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Email:vijayn@thdcihet.ac.in

Vipin Singh Bisht

Lab Technician

Qualification: ITI
Email:vipinb@thdcihet.ac.in

Suresh Singh Negi

Attendant

Qualification: Intermediate
Email:suresh@thdcihet.ac.in

Admission Procedure

Jal Urja Mitra Skill Development Programme

Advance Material Science Laboratory

S. No.

Name of Equipment

Lab Code (Experiment No.)

01

Brinell Impression Measurement SystemMEP004 (11)

02

B-H Loop/ Magnetic Hysteresis Loop TracerMEP004 (8)

03

Corrosion Test ApparatusMEP004 (6)

04

Double Disc Polishing cum Grinding machineMEP004 (2)

05

Computerized Vicker Hardness Testing MachineMEP004 (11)

06

Belt Grinding machineMEP004 (2)

07

Double Disc Polishing MachineMEP004 (2)

08

Mass Balance – Cap. (200 gm.)MEP004 (1,2)

09

Microscope (5x10x20x50x100 eye pieces) with

    i.     Desktop CPU (Processor 9th Gen. Intel core i7)

  ii. Monitor- 27 Inch LED Display

MEP004 (3,4,5,6,7); MEP013 (13)

10

Metallurgic microscopeMEP004 (3,4,5,6,7); MEP013 (13)

11

High Temperature Pin / Ball on Disk Tribometer System With Accessories and Computer System plus CPUAugmented (1)
 
Lab Name: Materials Engineering & Testing Laboratory
Lab Code: MEP-004
Sem: III

List of Experiments:

As per university syllabus

1.     Making a plastic mould for small metallic specimen.

2.     Specimen preparation for micro structural examination cutting, grinding, polishing, etching.

3.     Grain size determination of a given specimen.

4.     Comparative study of microstructures of different given specimens (mild steel, gray cast iron, brass, copper etc.)

5.     Heat treatment experiments such as annealing, normalizing, quenching, case hardening and comparison of hardness before and after.

6.     Study of corrosion and its effects.

7.     Study of microstructure of welded component and HAZ, Macro and Micro Examination.

8.     Suitable experiment on Magnetic/ Electrical/ Electronic materials.

9.     To perform Tensile Test on Mild-steel specimen and draw stress strain curve.

10.  To perform Izod, Charpy Impact test on standard specimen.

11.  To perform Brinell, Rockwell, Vicker Hardness Test on standard specimen.

12.  To calculate spring stiffness.

13.  To calculate Torsional Rigidity.

14.  To calculate Fatigue strength on Fatigue Testing Machine.

15.  To calculate Modulus of Elasticity by Non-Destructive Testing.

16.  Detection of cracks by Ultrasonic Testing Machine.

17.  Detection of cracks by Dye Penetration Technique.

18.  Detection of cracks by Eddy Current Tester.

19.  To perform Wear Test

Augmented experiments

1.     Study of friction and wear characteristics in sliding contacts, sliding occurs between the stationary pin and a rotating disc.

Automobile Laboratory

S. No.Name of EquipmentLab Code (Experiment No)
01Ackerman Steering SystemBMEP-802 (6)
02Braking System (Hydraulic Single Drum Type)BMEP-802 (3)
03Battery Ignition System of an AutomobileBMEP-802 (7)
04Cooling System of an AutomobileBMEP-802 (10)
05Chassis of an Automobile Rear (Engine, Gearbox, Clutch, etc.)BMEP-802 (1)
06Cut Section Model of 2 Stroke, 1 Cylinder Petrol EngineBMEP-802 (9); MEP-001 (1); MEP008 (5)
07Cut Section Model of 2 Stroke, 4 Cylinder Petrol EngineBMEP-802 (9); MEP-001(1)
08Davis Steering MechanismsBMEP-802 (6)
09Automobile Radiator UnitBMEP-802 (10)
10Differential Gear Assembly Actual Cut SectionBMEP-802 (2)
11Differential Gear ModelBMEP-802 (2)
12Fuel Supply System of Petrol EngineBMEP-802 (8)
13Fuel Supply System of Diesel EngineBMEP-802 (8)
14Lubrication System of an AutomobileBMEP-802 (10)
15Magneto Ignition SystemBMEP-802 (7)
16MPFI SystemBMEP-802 (8)
17Gas Turbine ModelMEP008 (8)
18Impulse Turbine ModelMEP008 (6)
19Reaction Turbine ModelMEP008 (6)
20Suspension System of Front WheelBMEP-802 (11)
21Suspension System of Rear WheelBMEP-802 (11)
22Transmission System of an AutomobileBMEP-802 (2)
23Wankel EngineBMEP-802 (9)
24Four stroke IC engine modelBMEP-802 (9); MEP-001(1)
25Two stroke IC engine modelBMEP-802 (9), MEP-001(1); MEP008 (5)
26Flywheel apparatusMEP-001(8)
27Lighting System of an AutomobileAugmented (1)
 
Lab Name: Automobile Laboratory
Lab Code: BMEP-802
Sem: VIII

List of Experiments:

As per university syllabus

1.   Study of Automobile chassis.

2.     Study of differential gear mechanism and transmission system.

3.     Study the hydraulic braking system of automobiles.

4.     Study the cut section model of carburetor.

5.     Study the actual cut section of the gearbox.

6.     Study of various types of steering systems.

7.     Study of various types of ignition systems.

8.     Study of various types of fuel supply systems.

9.     Study of various types of engines.

10.  Study of various types of cooling and lubrication systems.

11.  Study of various types of suspension systems.

Augmented experiments

1.     Study of the lighting system of an automobile.

2.     Study of various types of turbines.

3.     Study the working of flywheels.

Workshop Practice Laboratory

S. No. Name of Equipment Lab Code (Experiment No.)
01 Heavy duty lathe MEP003 (1,2,3,5); MEP 013 (1)
02 Wood Working Lathe MEP003 (1,2,3)
03 Heavy Duty Grinding Machine MEP013 (2,5)
04 Drill machine MEP003 (8); MEP013 (6)
05 Turret lathe machine MEP003 (1,2,3,5)
06 Milling Machine MEP013 (3)
07 Shaper Machine MEP003 (4); MEP013 (4)
08 Gas Welding Setup MEP003 (17); MEP013 (8)
09 Spot Welding Machine MEP003 (9); MEP013 (10)
10 Arc Welding MEP003 (17); MEP013 (9)
11 Submerged Arc Welding MEP003 (17)
12 TIG and MIG Welding MEP003 (17); MEP013 (12)
Lab Name: Workshop Practices Laboratory Lab Code: MEP-003 Sem: I/II
List of Experiments:
As per university syllabus Machine shop
1.     Study of machine tools in particular lathe machine.
2.     Demonstration of different operations on lathe machine.
3.     Practice of facing, plane turning, step turning, taper turning, knurling and parting.
4.     Study of quick return mechanism in shaper.
5.     To make a machined-component using lathe with mild steel round bar or hexagonal bar comprising of common turning operations with reference to drawing given in the manual.
Fitting and sheet metal shop
6.     Study of fitting and sheet metal shops tools.
7.     Making perfect male-female joint.
8.     Simple exercise involving drilling/tapping/dieing.
9.     To make a sheet metal component with galvanized iron sheet as per the drawing provided in the manual having spot welding joint.
Carpentry
10.  Study of tools and operation and carpentry joints.
11.  Simple exercise using jack plain.
12.  To prepare half- lap corner joint, mortise and Tenon joints as per drawing provided in the lab manual Simple exercise on woodworking lathe.
Electrical and electronics
13.  Soldering and desoldering application in electronic equipment’s.
14.  Introduction to house wiring and different types of cables.
15.  Types of power supply, types of motors and starters, distribution of power supply and electric wiring symbol.
Welding shop
16.  Instruction of BI standards and reading of welding drawings.
17.  To prepare Butt and Lap joints using metal arc welding machine as per given manual and drawing Hand on experience with MIG, TIG and gas welding.
Foundry shop
18.  Study of tools and operations.
19.  Demo of mould preparation.
20.  Practice and preparation of mould of any pattern.
21.  Casting of any simple pattern.
Smithy shop
22.  Study of tools and operations.
23.  Simple exercises based on black smithy operations such as upsetting, drawing down, punching, bending, fullering & swaging.
 
Lab Name: Manufacturing Science and Technology -II Laboratory Lab Code: MEP-0013 Sem: V
List of Experiments:
As per university syllabus
1. Bolt (thread) making on Lathe machine.
2. Tool grinding (to provide tool angles) on tool grinder machine.
3. Gear cutting on milling machine.
4. Machining a block on shaper machine.
5. Finishing of a surface on surface-grinding machine.
6. Drilling holes on drilling machine and study of twist-drill.
7. Experiment on tool wear and tool life.
8. Gas welding experiment
9. Arc welding experiment
10. Resistance welding experiment.
11. Soldering & Brazing experiment
12. Experiment on TIG/MIG Welding.
13. Macro and Microstructure of welding joints, HAZ.
14. Experiment on unconventional machining such as EDM & WEDM.
15. Experiment on unconventional welding.

Strength of Material Laboratory  

S. No.

Name of Equipment

Lab Code (Experiment No.)

01

Universal Testing Machine

MEP001 (3); MEP004 (9)

02

Impact Testing Machine

MEP001 (5); MEP004 (10)

03

Brinell Hardness Tester

MEP004 (11)

04

Spring Testing Machine

MEP004 (12)

05

Torsion Testing Machine

MEP004 (13)

06

Fatigue testing machine

MEP004 (14)

07

Fletcher’s Trolley Apparatus

MEP001 (9)

08

Deflection of Beam Apparatus  

Augmented-1

 

Lab Name: Materials Engineering & Testing Laboratory

Lab Code: MEP-004

Sem: III

List of Experiments:

As per university syllabus

1.     Making a plastic mould for small metallic specimen.

2.     Specimen preparation for micro structural examination cutting, grinding, polishing, etching.

3.     Grain size determination of a given specimen.

4.     Comparative study of microstructures of different given specimens (mild steel, gray cast iron, brass, copper etc.)

5.     Heat treatment experiments such as annealing, normalizing, quenching, case hardening and comparison of hardness before and after.

6.     Study of corrosion and its effects.

7.     Study of microstructure of welded component and HAZ, Macro and Micro Examination.

8.     Suitable experiment on Magnetic/ Electrical/ Electronic materials.

9.     To perform Tensile Test on Mild-steel specimen and draw stress strain curve.

10.  To perform Izod, Charpy Impact test on standard specimen.

11.  To perform Brinell, Rockwell, Vicker Hardness Test on standard specimen.

12.  To calculate spring stiffness.

13.  To calculate Torsional Rigidity.

14.  To calculate Fatigue strength on Fatigue Testing Machine.

15.  To calculate Modulus of Elasticity by Non-Destructive Testing.

16.  Detection of cracks by Ultrasonic Testing Machine.

17.  Detection of cracks by Dye Penetration Technique.

18.  Detection of cracks by Eddy Current Tester.

19.  To perform Wear Test

Augmented experiments

1.     Study of friction and wear characteristics in sliding contacts, sliding occurs between the stationary pin and a rotating disc.

Theory of Machine and Design Laboratory    

S. No.

Name of Equipment

Lab Code (Experiment No.)

01

Whirling of Shafts Demonstrator

MEP-012(2)

02

Cam Analysis Machine

MEP-010(6,7)

03

Universal Vibration Apparatus

MEP-012(10,11)

04

Slip & Creep Measurements Apparatus

MEP-010(4,5)

05

Static & Dynamic Balancing Apparatus

MEP-012(4,5)

06

Motorized Gyroscope

MEP-012(3)

07

Epicyclic Gear Train Apparatus

MEP-010(10)

08

Universal Governor Apparatus

MEP-012(1)

09

Worm Wheel

MEP-010(9)

10

Hydraulic Jack

MEP-010(8)

11

Watts Governors

MEP-012(1)

12

Porter Governor Model

MEP-012(1)

13

Reciprocating Engine Mechanism

MEP-010(2)

14

Oscillating Cylinder Mechanism

MEP-010(2)

15

With worth Quick Return Mechanism

MEP-010(2)

16

Screw Jack Apparatus

MEP-010(8)

17

Inversion of Single Slider Crank Mechanism

MEP-010(2)

18

Cotter Joint

MEP-016(8)

19

Knuckle Joint

MEP-016(7)

20

Keys

MEP-016(8)

21

Rigid Couplings

MEP-016(7)

22

Helical Springs

MEP-016(2)

23

Spur Gear

MEP-010(9), MEP-016(9)

24

Bevel Gear

MEP-010(9)

25

Helical Gear

MEP-010(3), MEP-016(9)

26

Gear Trains

MEP-010(10)

27

Leaf Spring (Laminated Spring for Automobile)

MEP-016 (3, 13)

28

Coriolis  Component of Acceleration

Augmented

29

Journal Bearing Apparatus

Augmented

30

Solex Carburetors

Augmented

 

Lab Name: Mechanics of Machine Laboratory

Lab Code: MEP-010

Sem: IV

List of Experiments:

As per university syllabus

1.     To study various types of Links, Pairs, Chain and Mechanism.

2.     To study inversion of four Bar Mechanism, Single Slider Crank Chain Mechanism and

3.     Double Slider Crank Chain Mechanism.

4.     To study velocity diagram for Slider Crank Mechanism.

5.     To study various kinds of belt drives.

6.     To study and find coefficient of friction between belt and pulley.

7.     To study various types of Cam and Follower arrangement.

8.     To plot follower displacement vs cam rotation graph for various cam follower arrangements.

9.     To study the working of Screw Jack and determine its efficiency.

10.  To study Different types of Gears.

11.  To study Different types of Gear Trains.

12.  Study of Ackerman’s Steering Gear Mechanism.

 

Lab Name: Dynamics of Machines and Vibration Laboratory

Lab Code: MEP-012

Sem: V

List of Experiments:

As per university syllabus

1. Experiment on governor.

a.     To perform experiments on Watt and Porter governors to prepare performance characteristic curves, and to find stability & sensitivity.

b.     To perform experiments on Proell governors to prepare performance characteristic curves, and to find stability & sensitivity.

c.      To perform experiments Hartnell governors to prepare performance characteristic curves, and to find stability & sensitivity.

2. Experiment on critical speed of shaft (whirling of shaft).

3. Experiment on gyroscope.

a.     Study of the principles of gyroscope and verification of the equation of gyroscopic couple.

b.     To determine percentage variation of theoretical and experimental variation of gyroscopic couple.

c.      To study gyroscopic effects through models.

4. Experiment on balancing of rotating masses.

5. Experiment on balancing of reciprocating masses.

6. Study of various types of clutches.

7. Study of various types of brakes.

8. Study of various types of dynamometers.

9. To determine the natural frequency of a spring mass system.

10. To determine the natural frequency of free torsional vibrations of a single rotor system.

a.     Horizontal rotor.

b.     Vertical rotor.

11. Performing the experiment to find out the damping coefficient in case of free damped torsional vibration.

Augmented experiments

1.     Study of journal bearing.

2.     Study of the Coriolis component of acceleration.

Fluid Mechanics & Fluid Machines Laboratory

S.No.

Name of Equipment

Lab Code

(Experiment No.)

01

Orifice/venture meter apparatus

MEP005 (2,3)

02

Reynolds number apparatus

MEP005 (4)

03

Friction in Pipes Apparatus

MEP005 (5)

04

Pelton wheel turbine test rig

MEP005 (7); MEP001 (12)

05

Francis turbine test rig

MEP005 (8); MEP001 (12)

06

Kaplan turbine test rig

MEP005 (9); MEP001 (12)

07

Reciprocating pump test rig

MEP005 (10); MEP001 (12)

08

Rota dynamic pump apparatus/centrifugal pump test rig

MEP005 (11); MEP001 (12)

09

Bernoulli theorem apparatus 

MEP001 (11)

10

Darcy law setup

Augmented (1)

11

Impact of Jet Apparatus

Augmented (2)

12

Metacentric height apparatus

Augmented (3)

13

Notch apparatus

Augmented (4)

14

Pitot tube apparatus

Augmented (5)

15

Surface tension setup

Augmented (6)

16

Tilting flume channel

Augmented (7)

17

Centrifugal blower test setup

Augmented (8)

18

Double stage compressor test rig

Augmented (9)

19

Hydraulic ram

Augmented (10)

20

Hydraulic brake

Augmented (11)

 

Lab Name: Fluid Mechanics & Fluid Machines Laboratory

Lab Code: MEP-005

Sem: III

List of Experiments:

As per university syllabus

1.     To verify the momentum equation using the experimental set-up on diffusion of submerged air jet.

2.     To determine the coefficient of discharge of an orifice of a given shape and also determine the coefficient of velocity and the coefficient of contraction of the orifice mouth piece.

3.     To calibrate an orifice meter, venturi meter, and bend meter and study the variation of the coefficient of discharge with the Reynolds number.

4.     To study the transition from laminar to turbulent flow and to determine the lower critical Reynolds number.

5.     To study the variation of friction factor f for turbulent flow in commercial pipes.

6.     To study the velocity distribution in a pipe and also to compute the discharge by integrating the velocity profile.

7.     Experiment on Pelton wheel turbine.

8.     Experiment on Francis turbine.

9.     Experiment on Kaplan turbine.

10.  Experiment on reciprocating pump.

11.  Experiment on centrifugal pump.

Augmented experiments

1.     To measure the permeability of core samples before and after damage.

2.     To study the force of a water jet on a surface, and to compare that force to momentum theory.

3.     To measure the initial static stability of floating objects, such as ships, by calculating the distance between the object’s center of gravity and its metacenter.

4.     To study the flow of liquids in open channels and to calibrate notches.

5.     To measure the velocity of fluid flow by determining the stagnation pressure.

6.     To measure the surface tension.

7.     To determine hydraulic jump, open channel flow, and nappe profiles.

8.     To study the performance of a centrifugal blower.

9.     To study the performance and operation of double stage compressors.

10.  To study the performances of a hydraulic ram.

To study the performance of hydraulic brakes.

Thermodynamics Laboratory

S. No.Name of EquipmentLab Code (Experiment No.)
01Vertical boiler modelMEP008 (1)
02Babcock boiler modelMEP008 (1)
03Lancashire boiler modelMEP008 (1)
04Diesel engine test rig with Eddy currentMEP008 (3,4); MEP001 (1,2)
05Diesel engine & it’s apparatusMEP008 (4,5); MEP001 (1,2)
06Petrol engine & it’s apparatusMEP008 (2,4); MEP001 (1)
07Four stroke single cylinder diesel engine (cut section)MEP008 (5); MEP001 (1,2)
08Steam power plant test rig with control panelAugmented (1)
 

Lab Name: Applied Thermodynamics Laboratory

Lab Code: MEP-008

Sem: IV

List of Experiments:

As per university syllabus

1.     Study of fire and water tube boiler.

2.     Study and working of two and four stroke petrol engine.

3.     Determination of indicated H.P. of I.C. engine by Morse test.

4.     Prepare the heat balance for petrol and diesel engine test rig.

5.     Study and working of two and four stroke diesel engine.

6.     Study of impulse & reaction turbine

7.     Study of steam engine model.

8.     Study of gas turbine model.

9.     Experiment on refrigeration test rig and calculation of various performance parameters.

10.  Study of velocity compounded steam turbine.

11.  Study of Pressure compounded steam turbine.

Augmented experiments

1. Study of steam power plant.

 

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Manufacturing Science and Technology Laboratory

S. No.

Name of Equipment

Lab Code (Experiment No.)

01

Tube Bending Device

MEP009(7)

02

Pipe Bending Device

MEP009(7)

03

Mold Casting Machine

MEP009(3)

04

Sand testing curator 

MEP009(4)

05

Rectangular Vertical Electric Furnace 

MEP009(3)

06

Plastics Injection Molding Machine

Augmented-1

07

Wire Drawing Machine

Augmented-2

08

Press Works

Augmented-3

09

Rolling Experiment Machine

Augmented-4

10

Shake Apparatus

Augmented-5

 

Lab Name: Manufacturing Science and Technology -I Laboratory

Lab Code: MEP-009

Sem: IV

List of Experiments:

As per university syllabus

1.     Design of pattern for a desired casting (containing hole).

2.     Pattern making.

3.     Making a mould (with core) and casting.

4.     Sand testing (at least one such as grain fineness number determination).

5.     Forging: hand forging processes.

6.     Forging: power hammer study & operation.

7.     Bending & spring back.

8.     Powder metallurgy experiment.

9.     Jigs & Fixture experiment.

10.  Study of Linear Measuring Instruments.

11.  Measurement of Taper Angle Using Slips, Rollers & Sine bar.

12.  Tool Makers Microscope.

13.  Measurement of Surface Finish.

14.  Machine Tool Alignment Tests.

Augmented experiments

1.     Study and making of a Plastic Component using Injection Molding.

2.     Study and making of Fine Wires through Wire Drawing Process.

3.     Study and making of Sheet Metal Components through Press Forming (Bending, Blanking).

4.     Study and making of tube by using rolling process.

5.     Testing the Permeability of Foundry Sand.

Heat and Mass Transfer Laboratory

S. No.

Name of Equipment

Lab Code (Experiment No.)

01Heat transfer from pin finMEP011(6)
02Stefan Boltzmann apparatusMEP011(8)
03Heat transfer through composite wallsMEP011(1)
04Heat transfer in forced convectionMEP011(7)
05Heat transfer in natural convectionMEP011(4)
06Emissivity measurement apparatusMEP011(9)
07Parallel & counter heat exchangerMEP011(10); MEP011(11)
08Thermal conductivity of insulating slabAugmented-1
09Thermal conductivity of metal rodAugmented-2
10Thermal conductivity of insulating powderAugmented-3
11Shell & tube heat exchangerAugmented-4
12Unsteady State heat transfer ApparatusAugmented-5
 

Lab Name: Heat and Mass Transfer Laboratory

Lab Code: MEP-011

Sem: V

List of Experiments:

As per university syllabus

1.     Conduction – Composite wall experiment.

2.     Conduction – Composite cylinder experiment.

3.     Convection – Pool Boiling experiment.

4.     Convection-Experiment on heat transfer from tube natural convection.

5.     Convection-Heat Pipe experiment.

6.     Convection-Heat transfer through fin-natural convection.

7.     Convection-Heat transfer through tube/fin-forced convection.

8.     Determination of Stephan Boltzmann Constant.

9.     Determination of emissivity.

10.  Heat exchanger – Parallel flow experiment.

11.  Heat exchanger – Counter flow experiment.

12.  Experiment on critical insulation thickness.

13.  Conduction – Determination of thermal conductivity of fluids.

14.  Conduction – Thermal Contact Resistance Effect.

Augmented experiments

1.     Measurement of Thermal Conductivity of an Insulating Slab.

2.     Determination of Thermal Conductivity of a Metal Rod.

3.     Experimental Determination of Thermal Conductivity of Insulating Powder.

4.     Performance Analysis of a Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger.

5.     5. Investigation of Unsteady State Heat Transfer in a Solid.

 

Computer Aided Manufacturing Laboratory           

S. No.Name of EquipmentLab Code (Experiment No.)
01Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Vertical Milling MachineBMEP-702 (2, 4, 5)
02Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Lathe MachineBMEP-702 (1, 4, 5)
 
Lab Name: Computer Integrated Manufacturing Laboratory
Lab Code: BMEP-702
Sem: VII

List of Experiments:

As per university syllabus

1.     Writing a part-programming (in word address format or in APT) for a job for drilling operation (point-to-point) and running on NC machine.

2.     Writing a part programming (in word address format or in APT) for a job for milling operation (contouring) and running on NC machine.

3.     Develop a program in VAL – II to command a PUMA robot.

4.     Study the difference between Ordinary machine and NC machine and Retrofitting.

5.     To study motors and feedback devices commonly used in CNC machines.

6.     Develop a small program to simulate a 2- spring system using the Finite Element Method (FEM).

7.     Experiment on mechatronics and controls.

8.     Use of graphic software standards packages e.g. GKs/PHICS/GL etc.

9.     Use of pro Engineer/Ideas etc.

10.  To study the transfer line/material handling.

Refrigeration
and Air Conditioning Laboratory

S. No.

Name of Equipment

Lab
Code (Experiment No.)

01

Air Conditioning test rig (window type)

BMEP-603(2,4,9);
MEP008 (9)

02

Refrigeration Test rig

BMEP-603(1)

03

Air Washer

BMEP-603(5)

04

Expansion Devices

BMEP-603(7)

05

Air compressor test rig

BMEP-603(6)

06

ICE Plant Trainer

BMEP-603(10)

07

Heat Pump test rig

BMEP-603(3)

08

Water cooling tower

BMEP-603(10)

09

Room air conditioner base model

BMEP-603(9)

10

Refrigerator base model

BMEP-603(1)

 

Lab Name: Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Laboratory

Lab Code: BMEP-603

Sem: VI

List of Experiments:

As per university syllabus

1.     Experiment on refrigeration test ring and calculation of various performance parameters.

2.     To determine COP and tonnage capacity of an air conditioning system.

3.     To determine the COP and tonnage capacity of a mechanical heat pump.

4.     Experiment on air-conditioning test rig & calculation of various performance
parameters.

5.     To study air washers.

6.     Study & determination of volumetric efficiency of compressor.

7.     To study different types of expansion devices used in refrigeration systems.

8.     To study different types of evaporators used in refrigeration systems.

9.     To study basic components of the air conditioning system.

10.  Visit a chilling plant and determine the COP and tonnage capacity of the chilling
plant.

Lab Name: Engineering Graphics & Design Laboratory

Lab Code: MEP-002

Sem: I/II

List of Experiments:

As per university syllabus

1.     To familiarize with drawing instruments and basic drawing techniques.

2.     To understand the use of scales in engineering drawing and accurately measure dimensions.

3.     To practice creating orthographic projections of simple objects.

4.     To understand the projection of points and lines in various positions.

5.     To create isometric views of simple geometric shapes.

6.     To understand and draw oblique projection of simple shapes.

7.     To practice the development of surfaces for simple solids.

8.     To create sectional views of simple assemblies.

9.     To get acquainted with CAD software for engineering drawing.

10.  To practice printing and managing documents in CAD software.

Computer Aided Design Laboratory  

S. No.

Facilities

Lab Code (Experiment No.)

01

Computer (13 No.)

Specifications:

·       Processor: Intel® Core ™ i3-7100U CPU@ 2.40 GHz

·       RAM: 4 GB

·       Hard Disk: 1 TB

·       System Type: 64 Bit Operating System

·       Operating System: Windows 10 Home

BMEP-705 (All Experiments)

BMEP-702 (1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9)

MEP-006 (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10) 

MEP-016 (All Experiments)

MEP-002 (9, 10)

02

Computer (8 No.)

Specifications:

·       Processor: Intel® Core ™ i5-7400 CPU@ 3.00 GHz

·       RAM: 8 GB

·       Hard Disk: 1 TB

·       System Type: 64 Bit Operating System

·       Operating System: Windows 10 Pro

03

Computer (5 No.)

Specifications:

·       Processor: Intel® Core ™ i5-2400 CPU@ 3.10 GHz

·       RAM: 2 GB

·       Hard Disk: 500 GB

·       System Type: 32 Bit Operating System

·       Operating System: Windows 7 Professional

 

Lab Name: Machine Drawing & Solid Modelling Laboratory

Lab Code: MEP-006

Sem: III

List of Experiments:

As per university syllabus

1.     To Study the classification of engineering drawings and machine drawings.

2.     To study the representation of materials, types of lines, geometrical and dimensional tolerance and surface roughness symbols.

3.     Convert the isometric views into orthographic projections of given geometry.

4.     To study the symbols for weldments and sectional views and sectioning of parts and assemblies.

5.     To study the types of rivet heads and joints and draw sectional front view & broken top view of a Single riveted lap joint for sheets of thickness, t=16mm. Use snap head type of rivet head.

6.     Draw a 3D-isometric view of keys, cotters, and knuckle joint, and derive the front view, top view and side view.

7.     To study the popular forms of screw threads, bolts, nuts, stud bolts and draw the front view top view and side view of a hexagonal bolt and nut assembly.

8.     Assembly drawing of engine parts, screws jacks, machine vices, plummer block, tailstock and valves (anyone),

9.     To study the co-ordinate systems, drafting and modelling, evolution of geometric modelling, advantages of solid modelling.

10.  To study the wireframe models, solid representation, boundary representation (B-rep), constructive solid geometry (CSG).

 

Lab Name: Simulation/ Virtual Laboratory

Lab Code: BMEP-705

Sem: VII

List of Experiments:

As per university syllabus

1.     To study the fundamentals of ANSYS Workbench.

2.     To study geometry modelling using ANSYS design modeler.

3.     To study the various types of meshing used in ANSYS Fluent.

4.     To study the fluid properties such as density, thermal conductivity, viscosity, etc. and boundary conditions, such as the inlet velocity, outlet pressure, wall temperature etc. using ANSYS Fluent.

5.     To study the turbulence model.

6.     To study the initialization, and convergence criteria of solution and run for the simulation.

7.     To study the post processing of the results, such as numerical values and pressure, temperature, velocity contours etc. using ANSYS Fluent.

8.     To solve a simple 2D pipe turbulent flow model and simulate using ANSYS Fluent.

9.     To solve a simple 3D pipe turbulent flow model and simulate using ANSYS Fluent.

10.  To solve a simple structural engineering problem using ANSYS Software.

11.  To solve a complex structural engineering problem using ANSYS Software.

 

Lab Name: Design of Machine Elements Laboratory

Lab Code: MEP-016

Sem: VI

List of Experiments:

As per university syllabus

1.     Failure analysis of machine elements using FEM software

2.     Design & drawing of helical spring.

3.     Design & drawing of leaf spring.

4.     Design & drawing of riveted joints for given operating conditions.

5.     Design of an eccentrically loaded welded, riveted of bolted joint.

6.     Design of bolted joint for fluctuating loads.

7.     Design of rigid coupling for given operating condition.

8.     Design of flexible coupling for given operating condition.

9.     To study and design of spur and helical gear.

10.  To study of sliding contact bearing.

11.  To study of rolling contact bearing.

12.  Design a shaft used in some practical application, by actual working and loading condition.

13.  Design of helical and leaf springs.