Semester-wise syllabus for B.Tech in Thermal Engineering

 

Year 1: Foundation in Engineering & Sciences

Semester 1 

1. Mathematics-I 

   - Calculus, matrices, differential equations. 

2. Physics-I 

   - Mechanics, thermodynamics basics, optics. 

3. Chemistry/Environmental Science 

   - Chemical processes, sustainability principles. 

4. Engineering Mechanics 

   - Statics, dynamics, equilibrium, free-body diagrams. 

5. Basics of Mechanical Engineering 

   - Introduction to manufacturing, materials, and tools. 

6. Lab-I 

   - Basic experiments in thermodynamics and material testing. 

 

Semester 2 

1. Mathematics-II 

   - Probability, statistics, Fourier series. 

2. Electrical & Electronics Engineering 

   - Circuits, motors, sensors for thermal systems. 

3. Engineering Graphics & CAD 

   - Technical drawing, AutoCAD/SolidWorks for thermal systems. 

4. Programming in Python/C++

   - Basics for simulations and data analysis. 

5. Lab-II 

   - Fluid mechanics experiments (Bernoulli’s theorem, viscosity). 

 

Year 2: Core Thermal Engineering 

Semester 3 

1. Engineering Thermodynamics 

   - Laws of thermodynamics, entropy, cycles (Carnot, Rankine). 

2. Fluid Mechanics

   - Laminar/turbulent flow, pipe networks, boundary layers. 

3. Material Science & Metallurgy 

   - Thermal properties of metals, alloys, ceramics. 

4. Heat Transfer 

   - Conduction, convection, radiation, Fourier’s law. 

5. Lab-III 

   - Heat exchanger performance, thermal conductivity tests. 

 

Semester 4 

1. Applied Thermodynamics 

   - Gas turbines, steam turbines, refrigeration cycles. 

2. Internal Combustion Engines 

   - SI/CI engines, emissions, performance analysis.  

3. Mechanical Measurements 

   - Temperature, pressure, flow measurement techniques. 

4. Kinematics & Dynamics of Machines 

   - Gears, cams, flywheels, balancing. 

5. Lab-IV 

   - IC engine testing, calorimetry, pressure sensor calibration. 

 

Year 3: Advanced Thermal Systems

Semester 5 

1. Power Plant Engineering

   - Coal, gas, nuclear, and renewable power plants. 

2. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) 

   - ANSYS Fluent/COMSOL for thermal-fluid simulations. 

3. Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 

   - Vapor compression, absorption cycles, HVAC design. 

4. Elective-I 

   - Renewable Energy Systems or Combustion Engineering. 

5. Lab-V

   - CFD simulations, refrigeration system testing. 

 

Semester 6 

1. Boiler & Steam Engineering 

   - Boiler design, feedwater treatment, steam distribution. 

2. Energy Management & Auditing 

   - Energy conservation, exergy analysis, ISO 50001. 

3. Automotive Thermal Systems 

   - Engine cooling, turbochargers, thermal management in EVs. 

4. Elective-II 

   - Solar Thermal Systems or Cryogenic Engineering. 

5. Lab-VI 

   - Solar collector efficiency tests, boiler efficiency analysis. 

6. Mini-Project 

   - Example: Designing a hybrid solar-geothermal heating system. 

 

Year 4: Specializations & Industry Integration

Semester 7 

1. Advanced Heat Transfer 

   - Nanofluids, phase change materials, heat pipes. 

2. Waste Heat Recovery 

   - Heat pumps, regenerators, economizers. 

3. Elective-III 

   - Nuclear Power Engineering or AI in Thermal Systems. 

4. Project Management 

   - Cost estimation, risk analysis, Lean Six Sigma. 

5. Lab-VII 

   - Waste heat recovery experiments, AI-driven thermal optimization. 

6. Internship/Industrial Training 

   - Fieldwork with power plants, HVAC firms, or automotive industries. 

 

Semester 8 

1. Emerging Trends 

   - Hydrogen energy, carbon capture, smart grids. 

2. Professional Ethics & IPR

   - Environmental regulations, patents, ethical practices. 

3. Capstone Project 

   - Example projects: 

     - Optimizing a combined cycle power plant using AI. 

     - Designing a zero-emission thermal storage system. 

4. Viva/Comprehensive Exam 

   - Assessment of core thermal engineering concepts. 

 

Elective Options 

- Renewable Energy Systems: Solar thermal, geothermal, biomass. 

- Combustion Engineering: Fuel chemistry, emission control. 

- Cryogenics: LNG storage, superconducting systems. 

- Automotive Thermal Systems: Battery cooling, EV thermal management. 

- Nuclear Engineering: Reactor design, radiation safety.