Key Courses in B.Sc.
Control Engineering
*Open loop system *Closed-loop system *Numerous feedback system *Mathematical modeling (Hydraulic, Electrical, Thermal) *Transfer function *Block diagram *Block diagram reduction *System response (1st order,zeroth-order, 2nd order) *Root locus plot, bode plot *Frequency response *Closed-loop controllers
Preferred Books:
-Norman S. Nise, Control System Engineering
-Howard L. Harrison, John G. Bollinger, Introduction to Automatic Controls
Mechatronics
*Analog Electronics *Digital Electronics *Sensors *Actuators *Microprocessors *Microcontrollers *Programmable logic Controller (PLC) *Control Basics *Closed loop Controllers
Instrumentation & Measurement
*Fluid Flow Measurement *Pressure Measurement *Temperature Measurement *Filters *Measurement, Calibration & Uncertainty Analysis *Op-Amp *RC-RL & LC *Capacitors and Inductors *Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) *Sensors Characteristics
Preferred Books:
-Figliola, R.S. & Beasly, D.E., Theory & Design for Mechanical Measurement, J. Wiley & Sons Inc.
-Halman, J.P., Experment Methods for Engineers, McGraw-Hill, Inc.
-Doebelin, E.O., Measurement System: Application&Design, McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Aerodynamics
*Aerodynamic force & moment *Pressure distribution over an airfoil *Lift Prediction *Aerodynamic Drag *Airplane Design Consideration *Fundamentals of Airplane *Potential flow *Rankine Oval * Vortex and low over a rotating cylinder *Magnus effect *Thin Airfoil Theory *Airplane performance
Preferred Book:
-John D. Anderson Jr., Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, McGraw-Hill, Inc
Fluid Mechanics
*Basic Equations in Fluid Dynamics *Flow meters *Fluid Properties *Bernoulli's Equation *Fluid Statics *Fluid in Motion *Stream Function *Compressible Flows *Isentropic Flows *Choking Phenomena *Supersonic Nozzle operation *Hagen-Poiseuilli Theory *Losses due to pipe fittings theory *Laminar & Turbulent Flows *Flow in open Channel *Most Economical Section of a channel *Similitude *Hydraulic Pump *Turbine
Preferred Books:
-Frank M. White, Fluid Mechanics, McGraw-Hill, Inc.
-Victor L. Streeter & E.B. Wylie, Fluid Mechanics, McGraw-Hill, Inc.
-P. N. Modi & S.M. Seth, Hydraulics & Fluid Mechanics including Hydraulic Machines.
-Irving H. Shames, Mechanics of Fluids.
Heat Transfer
*Basic Modes of Heat Transfer *Thermal Boundary Conditions *Steady Heat Conduction *Transient Heat Conduction *Numerical Solution for Heat Conduction Problem *Shape factors & Dimensionless conduction Heat rates *Boiling & Condensation *Internal & External Forced Convection *Heat Exchangers *Natural Convection *Transport Equations *Dimensional Analysis
Preferred Books:
-Younus A. Cengel & Afshin J. Ghajar, Heat & Mass Transfer fundamentals
-J. P. Holman, Heat Transfer, McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Refrigeration
*Evaporator *Refrigerant *Condenser *Compressor *Refrigerant Expansion & Control Device *Vapor absorption Refrigeration System *Vapor Compression Refrigeration system *Aqua-Ammonia Absorption system *Different Refrigeration System *Low temperature refrigeration (Cryogenics) *Air-Conditioning System *Air Duct Design *Fire Hazards and Extinguishment *Multi Pressure Vapor Compression System *Psychrometric Processes
Preferred Books:
-Yunus A. Cengel & Michael A. Boles, Thermodynamics an engineering approach
-G. . Hundy, A. R Trott and T. C. Welch, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
-Robert McDowell, Fundamentals of HVAC System
-W. F. Stoecker, J. W. Jones, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Renewable Energy
*Biogas Process *Operation of Biogas Plants *Biomass Conversion Technology *Passive and Active Solar System *Biofuels *Oean Energy *Wave Power *Energy Management, the interaction of non-technical (social, economic, political, environment) in engineering design & innovation *Geothermal Energy *Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion *General Theories o Wind Machines *Wind Energy * Hydro-power *Energy Transmission & Distribution *Energy Storage & Transfer
Preferred Books:
- J.W. Tester, E.M. Drake, M.W. Golay, M.J. Driscoll, and W.A. Peters, Sustainable Energy - choosing among options. MIT Press, Cambridge MA.
-Godfrey Boyle, Renewable Energy:Power for a sustainable future.