What are the main disciplines for mechanical engineers?

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering or Basic Mechanical Engineering

This subject will cover the following topics: –

Different types of energy sources (conventional and non-conventional), boilers or steam generators and their integral parts (supports and accessories), turbines (impulse and reaction), IC engines, some basic automobile knowledge, a brief but important knowledge about pumps, compressors, fans and blowers, basic thermodynamics with refrigeration and air conditioning, simple laws of mechanics.

Mechanical drawing

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Introduction to mandatory instruments required for drawing, Different types of projections, Orthographic drawings, Isometric views, Drawing of sections of different machine parts, auxiliary views etc.

Thermodynamics

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Very important subject for mechanical engineers. Discusses different aspects of thermal physics. Thermal engineering is another name used for Mecha. Engineers. Thermodynamics includes The three important laws of thermodynamics, basic concepts and properties of gases and vapors, systems, limits, thermodynamic cycles and processes, enthalpy, entropy and internal energy, refrigeration system, thermal comfort, psychrometrics and engine combustion.

mechanical Engineering

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It is divided into two main parts: static and dynamic. Statics deals with forces on static, rigid bodies. It also discusses friction, moment of inertia (masses and areas), analysis of forces in lattices and friction in stationary bodies.

Dynamics has kinetics and kinematics. Mainly discusses Newtonian physics. Friction in moving bodies, energy and forces in bodies with linear and rotational movement, impulse-momentum, etc.

Solid Mechanics or Solid Mechanics

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It deals with stress analysis of different load-bearing members. Discusses Beams and Columns and torsion equation.

Heat transfer

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Discusses different theories of heat transfer by conduction, radiation and convection.

Fluid Mechanics

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Basic hydrostatic equations, compressible and incompressible flows, speed, momentum, continuity equation. Flow measurement, boundary conditions, etc.

Machine Design

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Stress analysis in different pressure vessels, design, bearings, gears, springs, brakes, clutches, ropes etc.

Machine Mechanics

Mechanisms, speed, balancing of rotating and reciprocating parts, vibration theories, etc.

Instrumentation and Measurement

Rudimentary measurement principles. Discusses sensors, elements, response times, and more.

Internal combustion engines (IC engines)

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Basic engine types, operations, cycles, SI and CI engine ratings. Performance measurements.

Power Plant Engineering

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Discusses plant loads, fuels, operations, maintenance, cycles, turbines. power generation.

Building refrigeration and mechanical systems

Basic refrigeration theorems, COP, different refrigeration systems, basic refrigeration elements, refrigeration load calculation.

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