Rocket Propulsion

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Overview Contents: Background and Requirements : Introduction, Motion of bodies in space, parameters describing motion of bodies, frame of reference - Impulse, force, universal law for gravitational force, motion in rotating frame of reference, pseudo-centrifugal force - Orbits, orbit velocities, orbital period, geosynchronous and geostationary orbits, eccentricity and inclination, polar, sun-synchronous and other orbits - Energy requirements for orbit, escape velocity, orbital and suborbital flight, state of weightlessness under free fall.

Advanced Machining Processes

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Overview Introduction : why do we need advanced machining processes (amps) - advanced machining processes - remarks - mechanical advanced machining processes : abrasive jet machining ( ajm ) - introduction - abrasive jet machining setup - gas propulsion system - abrasive feeder - machining chamber - ajm nozzle - abrasives,parametric analysis - stand-off-distance - abrasive flow rate - nozzle pressure - mixing ratio, process capabilities, applications,problems - ultrasonic machining ( usm ) : introduction - ultrasonic machining system - mechanics of cutting - parametric analysis - process capabilities - applications - problems - abrasive flow finishing : abrasive flow finishing,working principle,abrasive flow machining system - machine - tooling - media,process variables,process performance,analysis and modeling of abrasive flow machined surfaces - number of active grains - wear of,abrasive grains - applications - aerospace - dies and molds - review questions - magnetic abrasive finishing (maf) : introduction,working principle of maf,material removal (or stock removal) and surface finish - bonded and unbonded magnetic,abrasives - machining fluid - magnetic flux density,analysis,review questions - water jet cutting ( wjc ) : introduction,wjm machine,process characteristics,process

Mathematical Methods in Engineering and Science

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Overview Solution of Systems of Linear Equations:Introduction - Basic Ideas of Applied Linear Algebra - Systems of Linear Equations - Square Non-Singular Systems - Ill-Conditioned and Ill-Posed Systems;The Algebraic Eigenvalue Problem:The Algebraic Eigenvalue Problem - Canonical Forms, Symmetric Matrices - Methods of Plane Rotations - Householder Method, Tridiagonal Matrices

Tribology

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Overview Contents: INTRODUCTION : Defining Tribology,Tribology in Design - Mechanical design of oil seals and gasket - Tribological design of oil seals and gasket,Tribology in Industry (Maintenance),Defining Lubrication,Basic Modes of Lubrication,Properties of Lubricants,Lubricant Additives,Defining Bearing Terminology - Sliding contact bearings - Rolling contact bearings,Comparison between Sliding and Rolling Contact Bearings,Examples,Exercise.

Advanced Manufacturing Processes

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Overview Manufacturing and Manufacturing Systems - Manufacturing Trends and Challenges - Manufacturing Aspects, Selection and Classification - Description and Taxonomy of the Mfg. Processes - Metal Casting basics, Gating and Risering design - Evaporative Pattern Casting Process (EPC) - Continuous, Permanent mold, Centrifugal and Pressure Die Casting - Hybrid EPC Processes and Vacuum EPC Process - Set-up of VEPC and Investment Casting Processes

Theory and Practice of Rotor Dynamics

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Overview Contents: Single Mass Rotors - Gyroscopic Effects in Rotors - Torsional Vibrations - Transverse Vibrations - Bearings - Balancing of Rotors

Fluid Mechanics III

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Overview Introduction to process fluid mechanics; Dimensions and units; SI units - Fundamental concepts: Definition of a fluid; Continuum hypothesis; Velocity field;Stress field; Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids - Fluid statics: pressure variation in a static fluid, hydrostatic forces on submerged surfaces, buoyancy; Illustration by examples

Welding Engineering

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Overview Contents: Introduction : Evolution of welding; classification of welding processes; heat sources and shielding methods. Physics of Welding Arc : Welding arc; voltage distribution along the arc; thermionic and non-thermionic cathodes; theories of cathode and anode mechanism; arc characteristics and its relationship with power source; arc efficiency; heat generation; effect of type of shielding gas on arc; isotherms of arcs.

Bio micro electro mechanical systems

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Overview Introduction to BioMEMS and Microsystems technology : Biochips/ biosensors and introduction to device fabrication, Introduction to Cell biology,DNA & Protein chemistry, Microfluidics,Biochip Sensors & detection methods,Potential of Micro-fluidics and introductory continuum mechanics at small scales, Microarrays and Lab-on-chip devices, Introduction to MEMS Design - Micro-fluidics : Continuum mechanics at small scales,Basics of micro-fluidics,Gas Flows,Liquid flows,Boundary conditions,low Reynold's s no. flows,Entrance effects, surface tension,Electro-kinetic techniques like electrophoresis,Electro-osmosis and dielectrophoresis,Micro-fluidics for internal flow control (micro-pumps and micro-valves, device building and characterization),Micromixer design and characterization, Micro-fluidics for life sciences and chemistry - Microsystems-fabrication processes : Review of basic fabrication processes for silicon,Introduction to microelectronic fabrication,Optical lithography,Photo-resists,Non optical lithography techniques,LIGA processes,Design Considerations,Vacuum science and plasmas,Etching techniques,Physical vapor deposition (evaporation and sputtering),Chemical vapor deposition Review of basic fabrication processes for polymers