B.E. (Automation and Robotics) Elements of Mechanical Engineering Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

The University has moved this degree onto NEP 2020 one year at a time. The first and second years are NEP 2020 syllabi; the third and fourth years are still examined on the REV-2019 'C' Scheme, which is what the University sets for them this year.

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Syllabus for Elements of Mechanical Engineering

Semester 2 · First Year AR

Course Objectives

1 To familiarize with various Mechanical Engineering domains.
2 To provide insights on fundamental concepts in mechanical engineering.
3 To familiarize with latest technological developments in Mobility and Manufacturing domains.

Outcomes: Learner will be able to…

1 Understand the role of mechanical engineering in industry, society and concept of thermodynamics.
2 Illustrate working of gas power cycles and components used in I.C.Engines.
3 Compare and evaluate various types of coupling, clutches, brakes and belt and gear drives. 107
4 Comprehend various types of Refrigerants and concept of Air conditioning along with modern manufacturing processes
5 Identify and describe various advancements in Mobility domain.
6 Compare and classify various Engineering Materials and their properties. Module Details Hrs.
1 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Domain: Role of Mechanical Engineering in Industry and Society, Application of Mechanical Engineering in various domains such as Automobile, Aerospace, Energy, Manufacturing etc Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering: Concept of Prime Mover, Sources of Energy, Force and Mass, Pressure, Work, 04 Power, Energy, Temperature, Heat. Basic Concept of Thermodynamics: Definition, Microscopic and Macroscopic approach, System, Boundary and Surrounding, Thermodynamic properties Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics First law of thermodynamics, Internal Energy, Concept of Enthalpy and Entropy
2 Gas Power Cycles: Definition of Cycle, Air standard efficiency, Carnot cycle, Otto cycle, Diesel cycle, Dual combustion cycle, Atkinson cycle, and Brayton cycle(Gas turbine cycle) 06 Internal Combustion Engines: Heat Engine, Classification of IC Engine, Components of IC Engine, Terms associated with IC Engine, Indicator diagram, Two stroke cycle engine, Four stroke cycle engine, Comparison between S.I and C.I engine.
3 Couplings, Clutches and Brakes Types of Coupling-Rigid and flexible Types of clutch-Friction and positive contact clutches Classification of brakes and mechanical brakes 05 Mechanical Power transmission: Belt drives-Components of belt drive and types of velocity ratio, Types of belt drives (Flat belt, V-belt etc) and its applications, Concept of rope and chain drives. Gear Drives-Types of gears and velocity ratio, Simple and Compound gear trains
4 Refrigeration and Air conditioning: Application of refrigeration, Principle of refrigeration, Refrigeration system and Refrigerants. Air conditioning: Temperature, Humidity of air, Purity of air, Air circulation, Noise 05 level Introduction to Modern manufacturing tools and techniques Components of CNC, Advantages of CNC, CNC machining centers and turning centers, Concept of Smart Manufacturing and Industrial IOT.
5 Insights into future of mobility: Hybrid Electric Vehicle-Components, Series and parallel hybrids 04 Electric Vehicle- PHEV,EREV,BEV and drives based on Battery and Motor locations Autonomous vehicles- SAE Taxonomy of Autonomous vehicles
6 Engineering Materials: 06 Classification of materials- Biomaterials, Advanced materials, Smarts Materials, 108 Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials. Mechanical Properties of Metals, Ferrous Metals and Alloys, Non ferrous metals and alloys, Polymers and plastics, Ceramic materials and Composite materials #- Laboratory component of two hours TEXT/REFERENCE BOOKS:
1 Elements of Mechanical Engineering,V.K.Manglik
2 Elements of Mechanical Engineering, R.K.Rajput
3 Basic and Applied Thermodynamics, P.K.Nag, Tata McGraw Hill 2nd Ed., 2002
4 Internal Combustion Engine, V Ganesan, TMH
5 Electric Vehicle Technology Explained, James Larminie, John Lowry, Wiley List of Experiments: (Minimum 6 experiments to be submitted as a part of Teamwork)
1 Study Visit to any Industry in either Automobile/Aerospace/Energy/Manufacturing engineering unit.
2 Dismantling and Assembly of S.I or C.I Engine.
3 Demonstration of any machine consisting gear train.
4 Demonstration of working of Coupling, clutch and brakes.
5 Demonstrate Components and Working principles of Domestic Refrigerator.
6 Study/visit any commercial centralized Air-Conditioning unit, understand various components and operations, and prepare a comprehensive report.
7 Study/Visit an Industry using CNC/ modern techniques and submit a report.
8 Demonstrate working of CNC machine with an appropriate application.
9 Prepare a case study/Report on any working HEV/EV/FCEV.
10 Prepare a case study on various materials used/selected for any industrial application (Gears /A.C. Unit/Solar panel/Automobile/Rocket/Airplane etc.) and its importance. Assessment: Internal Assessment (IA) for 20 marks each: ● IA will consist of Two Compulsory Internal Assessment Tests. Approximately 40% to 50% of the syllabus content must be covered in the IAT-I and the remaining 40% to 50% of the syllabus content must be covered in the IAT-II.

Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.E. (Automation and Robotics) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2024-25. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. The University sets no module list for this course; what she publishes is the objectives, outcomes and assessment guidelines reproduced above.

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