Section A: General Infromation
Course Title: Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals Sessional
Type of Course: Compulsory, Sessional, Non-departmental
Offered to: EEE
Pre-requisite Course(s): ME 267
Experiment
Experiment No.01:
Determination of Heating Value of Gaseous Fuel by Gas Calorimeter
Experiment No.2:
(a)Determination of Carbon Residue of a given oil
(b)Determination of Flash point and Fire Point of given oil
Experiment No.3:
Study and calibration of Thermocouple
Experiment No.4:
(a)Determination of Viscosity of an oil by Saybolt Viscosimeter
(b)Calibration of Pressure Gauge by Dead Weight Tester
Sessional Lecture (Model Lab Classes)
Internal Combustion Engine
Pumps and Turbines
Boilers and Steam Turbines
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
To learn the fundamental concepts relevant to thermodynamics.
To understand basic operations of Mechanical Engineering equipment practically in
relation with theory (mainly Thermodynamics course)
To learn to determine certain aspects of a fuel such as heating value, carbon residue, fire point, flash point, and viscosity of fuels.
To study how to applythefirst and secondlawsofthermodynamics in various systems.
To be acknowledged the calibration methods of pressure gauge and thermocouples.
To know about basic mechanical machinery and equipment.
ME 267: Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals
| CO No. | CO Statement | Corresponding PO(s)* | Domains and Taxonomy level(s)** |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explore knowledge of applied thermodynamics in the investigation of mechanical and thermal properties of fuels | PO(a) | C1 |
| 2 | Discuss the environmental effects of control volume devices such as IC engine, refrigeration unit, pumps, compressors, turbines, and heat exchangers. | PO (g) | C2 |
| 3 | Analyse different thermodynamic systems with respect to theoretical knowledge | PO (d) | C4 |
| 4 | Apply the experience which can be applied in their practical job field in manufacturing and processing industries. | PO (l) | C3 |
| 5 | Explain the basic operating principle of IC engine, air conditioning and refrigeration cycles etc theoretically. | PO (b) | C1 |
Cognitive Domain Taxonomy Levels: C1 – Knowledge, C2 – Comprehension, C3 – Application, C4 – Analysis, C5 – Synthesis, C6 – Evaluation, Affective Domain Taxonomy Levels: A1: Receive; A2: Respond; A3: Value (demonstrate); A4: Organize; A5: Characterize; Psychomotor Domain Taxonomy Levels: P1: Perception; P2: Set; P3: Guided Response; P4: Mechanism; P5: Complex Overt Response; P6: Adaptation; P7: Organization
Program Outcomes (PO): PO(a) Engineering Knowledge, PO(b) Problem Analysis, PO(c) Design/development Solution, PO(d) Investigation,
PO(e) Modern tool usage, PO(f) The Engineer and Society, PO(g) Environment and sustainability, PO(h) Ethics, PO(i) Individual work and team work,
PO(j). Communication, PO(k) Project management and finance, PO(l) Life-long Learning
* For details of program outcome (PO) statements, please see the departmental website or course curriculum
| K1 | K2 | K3 | K4 | K5 | K6 | K7 | K8 | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P7 | A1 | A2 | A3 | A4 | A5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | Topics | Reference | COs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Experiment No. 1: Determination of Heating Value of Gaseous Fuel by Gas Calorimeter Model Lab Class: Internal Combustion Engine |
Lab Sheet | CO1, CO2, CO3, CO5 |
| 4-6 | Experiment No. 2: Model Lab Class: Pumps and Turbines |
Lab Sheet | CO1, CO2 |
| 7-9 | Experiment No. 3: Model Lab Class: Boilers and Steam Turbines |
Lab Sheet | CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4 |
| 10-12 | Experiment No. 4: Model Lab Class: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
Lab Sheet | CO1,CO4, CO5 |
| 13-14 | Viva, Quiz |
Class Participation: Class participation and attendance will be recorded in every class.
Continuous Assessment: Lab reports and Vivas are taken as part of continuous assessment. The scheme of the continuous assessment for the course will be declared on the first day of classes.
Final Examination: A comprehensive final quiz examination will be held at the end of all sessional classes for ME 268.
Class Participation 10%
Continuous Assessment 50%
Final Examination 40%
Total 100%
Mechanical Engineering Laboratory-J. S. Doolittle, McGrow Hill
Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach by [YunusCengel]()and [Michael Boles]().
Heywood (2018), "Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals." McGraw-Hill