IC4008 Manufacturing and Testing of Engine Components Syllabus:

IC4008 Manufacturing and Testing of Engine Components Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

 To provide a comprehensive module on the aspects of materials, manufacture and testing of piston engine assemblies, components, and subsystems.
 To equip the learners with necessary domain inputs such that they can pursue research, consultancy, academics, or other vocation.
 To introduce the students to CNC programming
 To emphasis on the importance of quality management system
 To provide knowledge necessary to perform computer aided engine testing

UNIT I MATERIALS AND PRODUCTION METHODS

Selection – types of Materials – Ferrous: Carbon and Low Alloy steels, High Alloy Steels, and Cast Irons – Nonferrous: Aluminium, Magnesium, Titanium, Copper and Nickel alloys – Composites – Production Methods: casting, forging, powder metallurgy – Machining.

UNIT II ENGINE COMPONENTS

Cylinder Block, Cylinder Head, Crankcase and Manifolds, Piston Assembly, Connecting Rod, Crankshaft, Camshaft and Valve Train – Testing Methods.

UNIT III ENGINE AUXILIARIES

Fuel injectors, radiators, fans, coolant pumps, ignition system, intake and exhaust systems, and catalytic converters.

UNIT IV COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING

Integration of CAD, CAM and CIM – Networking – CNC programming for machining of Engine Components.

UNIT V QUALITY ASSURANCE AND TESTING

TS 16949, ISO and BIS codes for testing – Instrumentation for engine testing – computer aided engine testing – metrology for manufacture of engine components – engine tribological aspects.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

The student will be able to
1. Choose appropriate materials for manufacturing of engine components.
2. Develop the production process for manufacturing engine components and auxiliaries.
3. Choose appropriate test methods and parameters to test the quality of engine components.
4. Develop CNC programs for simple components.
5. Perform computer aided engine testing.

REFERENCES:

1. Ammar Grous. Applied Metrology for Manufacturing Engineering, ISTE Ltd. 2011.
2. Bosch Automotive Handbook, (8th Edition), Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany, 2011.
3. Haslehurst.S.E., Manufacturing Technology, ELBS, London, 1990
4. James D. Halderman and Chase D. Mitchell Jr., Automotive Engines: Theory and Servicing, Pearson Education Inc., 2005.
5. Paul E. Mix, Introduction to Non-destructive Testing: A Training Guide, second edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2005.
6. Richard D. Atkins, An Introduction to Engine Testing and Development, SAE International, USA, 2009.