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Mechanical Engineering

Diploma Engineering · Semester 6

6 MonthsDuration 7Subjects 40Chapters OnlineTests & result
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Your roadmap · आपका रोडमैप

  1. 1
    Admission & first meetingप्रवेश और पहली मुलाकात

    Enquire at your nearest NDSS centre, meet the teacher, fix the batch time and get your study material.

  2. 2
    Semester 6 — subject classesसेमेस्टर 6 — विषयवार कक्षाएँ

    Every theory subject of the term, unit by unit, with notes, numericals and doubt classes.

    MechatronicsPower Plant EngineeringComputer Aided Design and ManufacturingPlant Maintenance and SafetyEntrepreneurship Development and Start-ups
  3. 3
    Labs, practicals & project workलैब, प्रैक्टिकल और प्रोजेक्ट

    Experiments / jobs / project work as in the syllabus, with practical file and viva preparation.

    CAD-CAM LabMajor Project
  4. 4
    Unit tests & mid-termयूनिट टेस्ट और मिड-टर्म

    A test after every unit and a mid-term in the university / board pattern.

  5. 5
    Semester 6 mock testमॉक टेस्ट

    A full mock test of all subjects before the exam, with analysis.

  6. 6
    Semester 6 exam (university / board)सेमेस्टर / वार्षिक परीक्षा

    Previous papers, important questions and full revision.

  7. 7
    Online tests & resultऑनलाइन टेस्ट और रिज़ल्ट

    Take the tests online; your marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.

Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

7 subjects · 40 chapters · 174 topics

Mechatronics6 chapters · 6 Months Subject page →
01Introduction to Mechatronics 4 topics
  1. Definition and elements of mechatronics
  2. Measurement and control systems
  3. Open and closed loop systems
  4. Examples of mechatronic systems
02Sensors and Transducers 5 topics
  1. Sensor characteristics
  2. Displacement and position sensors: potentiometer, LVDT, encoders
  3. Proximity sensors: inductive, capacitive, optical
  4. Velocity, force and pressure sensors
  5. Temperature and light sensors
03Actuators 5 topics
  1. Relays and solenoids
  2. DC motors
  3. Stepper motors
  4. Servo motors and drives
  5. Mechanical actuation: gears, cams, ball screws
04Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems 5 topics
  1. Compressed air and hydraulic power supply
  2. Directional control valves and their symbols
  3. Single and double acting cylinders
  4. Pressure and flow control valves
  5. Simple pneumatic circuits
05Programmable Logic Controllers 5 topics
  1. PLC architecture and scan cycle
  2. Input and output modules
  3. Ladder logic: contacts, coils, latching
  4. Timers and counters
  5. Simple PLC applications
06Mechatronic System Design 3 topics
  1. Microcontrollers and ADC / DAC
  2. Design stages of a mechatronic system
  3. Case studies: washing machine, ABS, pick-and-place robot
Power Plant Engineering6 chapters · 6 Months Subject page →
01Power Plant Economics 5 topics
  1. Sources of energy and types of power plants
  2. Load curve and load duration curve
  3. Load factor, demand factor, diversity factor, plant capacity factor
  4. Cost of power generation and tariffs
  5. Base load and peak load plants
02Steam Power Plant 6 topics
  1. Layout and four circuits of a thermal plant
  2. Coal handling and pulverised fuel firing
  3. High pressure boilers
  4. Condensers and cooling towers
  5. Ash handling and dust collection
  6. Pollution control
03Hydro-Electric Power Plant 5 topics
  1. Site selection
  2. Layout: dam, reservoir, penstock, surge tank, turbine
  3. Classification of hydro plants
  4. Pumped storage plants
  5. Hydro power calculation
04Nuclear Power Plant 4 topics
  1. Nuclear fission and chain reaction
  2. Components of a nuclear reactor
  3. PWR, BWR and PHWR
  4. Nuclear waste and safety
05Diesel and Gas Turbine Power Plants 4 topics
  1. Layout and systems of a diesel power plant
  2. Applications of diesel plants
  3. Open and closed cycle gas turbine plants
  4. Combined cycle plants
06Renewable Power Plants 4 topics
  1. Solar PV and solar thermal plants
  2. Wind power plants
  3. Biomass and biogas plants
  4. Geothermal, tidal and small hydro
Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing6 chapters · 6 Months Subject page →
01Introduction to CAD/CAM 4 topics
  1. Product cycle and role of CAD/CAM
  2. CAD hardware: workstation, input and output devices
  3. CAD software and its modules
  4. Benefits of CAD/CAM
02Geometric Modelling 4 topics
  1. 2D transformations: translation, scaling, rotation
  2. Wireframe, surface and solid models
  3. CSG and B-rep
  4. Parametric and feature-based modelling
03CAD Standards and Data Exchange 4 topics
  1. Need for standards
  2. IGES, STEP, DXF and STL formats
  3. Drafting standards and 2D drawing generation
  4. 3D printing basics
04CAM and CNC Programming 5 topics
  1. CNC basics and part programming
  2. CAM workflow: stock, tools, operations
  3. Roughing and finishing toolpaths
  4. Simulation and post-processor
  5. Machining time calculation
05FMS, CIM and CAPP 4 topics
  1. Group technology and part families
  2. CAPP: variant and generative
  3. Flexible manufacturing systems
  4. CIM and automated material handling
06Robotics Basics 4 topics
  1. Robot anatomy and degrees of freedom
  2. Robot configurations
  3. End effectors and grippers
  4. Industrial applications of robots
Plant Maintenance and Safety6 chapters · 6 Months Subject page →
01Introduction to Maintenance 4 topics
  1. Objectives and importance of maintenance
  2. Breakdown, preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance
  3. Total productive maintenance (TPM)
  4. Maintenance organisation
02Maintenance Planning and Repair 5 topics
  1. Maintenance scheduling and records
  2. MTBF, MTTR and availability
  3. Spare parts management
  4. Repair of bearings, gears, belts and couplings
  5. Overhauling of machine tools
03Lubrication 5 topics
  1. Purpose of lubrication
  2. Types of lubricants: oils, greases, solid lubricants
  3. Properties: viscosity, viscosity index, flash point
  4. Lubrication methods and systems
  5. Lubrication schedule
04Condition Monitoring 5 topics
  1. Need of condition monitoring
  2. Vibration monitoring
  3. Infrared thermography
  4. Oil and wear debris analysis
  5. NDT: dye penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic
05Industrial Safety 6 topics
  1. Causes and costs of accidents
  2. Unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
  3. Personal protective equipment
  4. Machine guarding
  5. Accident rates and reporting
  6. Safety provisions of the Factories Act
06Fire Protection 4 topics
  1. Fire triangle
  2. Classes of fire
  3. Types of fire extinguishers and their use
  4. Fire prevention and fire drills
CAD-CAM Lab5 chapters · 6 Months Subject page →
012D Sketching and Constraints 3 topics
  1. Sketch tools
  2. Geometric relations
  3. Dimensions and fully defined sketches
023D Part Modelling 4 topics
  1. Extrude and revolve
  2. Sweep and loft
  3. Fillet, chamfer, shell and holes
  4. Linear and circular patterns
03Assembly and Drafting 4 topics
  1. Assembly mates
  2. Exploded view
  3. 2D drawing views, sections and dimensions
  4. Bill of materials
04CAM Toolpath Generation 4 topics
  1. Job setup, stock and work zero
  2. Tool library and cutting data
  3. Facing, pocket, contour and drilling operations
  4. Toolpath simulation
05Post-processing and CNC Machining 3 topics
  1. Post-processing to G-code
  2. Transferring the program to the machine
  3. Machining and inspection
Entrepreneurship Development and Start-ups5 chapters · 6 Months Subject page →
01Unit 1: Entrepreneurship Concepts 5 topics
  1. Meaning, qualities and functions of an entrepreneur
  2. Types of entrepreneurs, intrapreneur
  3. Theories of entrepreneurship (Schumpeter)
  4. Role of entrepreneurship in economic development
  5. Women and rural entrepreneurship
02Unit 2: Opportunity Identification 5 topics
  1. Sources of business ideas
  2. Brainstorming and creativity
  3. Market survey and demand estimation
  4. SWOT analysis
  5. Feasibility study
03Unit 3: Business Plan and Project Report 5 topics
  1. Elements of a business plan
  2. Detailed project report (DPR)
  3. Fixed and variable costs
  4. Break-even analysis
  5. Working capital estimation
04Unit 4: Support Institutions and Schemes 6 topics
  1. MSME definition and Udyam registration
  2. DIC, NSIC, SIDBI and banks
  3. PMEGP
  4. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
  5. Startup India and Stand-Up India
  6. UP state start-up policy and incubation centres
05Unit 5: Finance and Legal Aspects 5 topics
  1. Sources of finance: owned and borrowed
  2. Angel investors and venture capital
  3. Crowdfunding (basic)
  4. GST registration (basic)
  5. Intellectual property: patent, trademark, copyright
Major Project6 chapters · 6 Months Subject page →
01Topic Selection and Group Formation 4 topics
  1. Forming the project group
  2. Choosing a topic: fabrication, design, analysis or industry problem
  3. Feasibility and cost check
  4. Approval by the guide
02Synopsis and Literature Survey 4 topics
  1. Aim, objectives and scope
  2. Literature and existing products
  3. Methodology and work plan (Gantt chart)
  4. Synopsis submission
03Design and Planning 4 topics
  1. Design calculations
  2. Part and assembly drawings (CAD)
  3. Material and bought-out parts list
  4. Cost estimate
04Fabrication / Analysis and Testing 4 topics
  1. Procurement and fabrication
  2. Assembly
  3. Testing and observations
  4. Modifications and results
05Project Report 3 topics
  1. Report format of the institute
  2. Chapters: introduction, literature, design, fabrication, results, conclusion
  3. Drawings, photographs and references
06Presentation and Viva 2 topics
  1. Presentation slides and working model demonstration
  2. Viva preparation

About this course

You will be able to

  • Complete Mechatronics syllabus with regular tests
  • Complete Power Plant Engineering syllabus with regular tests
  • Complete Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing syllabus with regular tests
  • Complete Plant Maintenance and Safety syllabus with regular tests
  • Complete CAD-CAM Lab syllabus with regular tests
  • Complete Entrepreneurship Development and Start-ups syllabus with regular tests
  • Complete Major Project syllabus with regular tests

Who it is for

  • Diploma Mechanical Engineering students of Semester 6 (BTEUP)
  • Diploma Electrical, Electronics and Mechatronics students
  • Students aiming for automation and maintenance jobs

What you need

  • Basic electrical and electronics knowledge from earlier semesters
Online tests & result Practice and unit tests online; marks and result show in your student login and at the centre. Student login →

Questions

Is PLC programming included?

Yes. Ladder logic with contacts, coils, timers and counters is taught with simple examples.

Do I need to know electronics?

Basic knowledge from earlier semesters is enough; the required electronics is revised in class.

Is this course based on the BTEUP syllabus?

Yes. The units follow the BTEUP (Board of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh) diploma syllabus. If your polytechnic follows a different board or a revised scheme, the centre teaches your own syllabus.

Are power plant economics numericals included?

Yes. Load factor, plant capacity factor, cost and hydro / wind power problems are solved.

Is renewable energy covered?

Yes. Solar, wind, biomass and other renewable plants form a full unit.

Which software is used for practice?

Common CAD/CAM packages such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks / Fusion 360 or CATIA are used in the CAD-CAM Lab; this course covers the theory.

Are transformation numericals included?

Yes. Translation, scaling and rotation of points are solved as in the exam.

Is this useful for safety officer jobs?

It gives a strong base in maintenance and safety; a separate safety diploma is needed to become a statutory safety officer.

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