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Ad-hoc and Sensor Network-SYLLABUS
Introduction Mobile Communications and computing : Mobile
Computing (MC)- Introduction to MC, novel applications, limitations, and
architecture GSM – Mobile services , System Architecture , Radio interface,
Protocols , Localization and calling , Handover, Security, and new data
services.
Wireless Medium Access Control: Motivation for a specialized MAC,
SDMA, FDMA, TDMA , CDMA. Mobile Network layer – Mobile IP (Goals ,
assumptions, entities and terminology, IP packet delivery, agent
advertisement and discovery , registration, tunneling and encapsulation,
optimizations), Dynamic Host configuration Protocol (DHCP) . Mobile
transport layer – traditional TCP, Indirect TCP, Snooping TCP, Mobile TCP,
Fast retransmit/ fast recovery, Transmission / timeout freezing , Selective
retransmission, Transaction oriented TCP.
Mobile Ad Hoc Networks(MANET) : Overview, Properties of a MANET,
spectrum of MANET applications, routing and various routing algorithms,
Security in MANET protocols, and Tools: Wireless Application Protocol –
WAP. (Introduction, protocol architecture, and treatment of protocols of
all layers), Bluetooth (User scenarios, physical layer, MAC layer,
networking, security, link management) and J2ME.
Introduction: Wireless Sensor Network Applications, Collaborative
processing , Key Definitions of sensor networks. Canonical problem-
localization and Tracking , Bayesian state estimation , Distributed
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representation and interface of states , impact of choice of representation,
design consideration in distributed tracking , tracking multiple objects ,
state space decomposition, data association, sensor models, performance
comparison and metrics.
Protocols: IIIE 802.15.4 standard and zigbee, general issues, geographic ,
energy –aware routing , unicast geographic routing , routing on a curve,
energy – minimizing broadcast, attribute- based routing , directed
diffusion , rumor routing , geographic hash tables ; infrastructure
establishment , topology control , clustering , time synchronization , clocks
and communication delays, interval methods, broadcasts , localization and
localization services , ranging techniques, range based localization
algorithms, information- based sensor tasking . IDSQ: information driven
sensor querying , cluster leader based protocol , sensor tasking in tracking
relations , joint routing and information aggregation , multi step
information – directed routing , sensor group management.
References
Jochen Schiller,Mobile Communications,Addison-Wesley,Second edition.
Feng Zhao,Leonidus Guibas,Wireless Sensor Networks-An information
Processing approach, Elsevier publication.
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Advanced Heat Transfer-SYLLABUS
Conduction
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Derivation of energy equation for conduction in three dimensions – Initial
and boundary conditions. Transient conduction- Concept of Biot number –
Lumped capacitance formulation unsteady conduction from a semi-
infinite solid-solution by similarity transformation method. Solution of the
general 1D unsteady problem by separation of variables, Laplace equation
– solution by variable separable method – concept of superposition and
homogeneous boundary conditions. Numerical solution of conduction
problems-Basic ideas of finite difference method –forward, backward and
central differences – Discretization for the unsteady heat equation.
Convection
Derivation of governing equation for convection. 2D laminar coquette flow
and nondimensional numbers. Concept of Adiabatic wall temperature.
Integral methods for momentum and thermal boundary layers. Pipe flow –
concept of developed temperature profile and solutions for constant wall
flux and constant wall temperature boundary conditions. Solution of entry
length problem for constant wall and constant wall flux boundary
conditions. Natural convection – governing equation, integral solution for
flat surface.
Radiation
Introduction. Concept of black body, derivation of black body radiation
laws from first principles Need for view factors,concept of view factors,
mathematical definition. Shape factor calculations. Radiosity, Irradiation
method for gray diffuse enclosures. Gas Radiation.
REFERENCES :
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1. Fundamentals of Heat & Mass Transfer by Thirumaleshwar, Pearson
2. Poulikakos, Conduction Heat transfer, Prentice Hall, 1994.
3. G.E. Mayers, Analytical methods in Conduction Heat Transfer, McGraw Hill,
1971.
4. Kays W M and Crawford M E, Convective Heat and Mass Transfer, McGraw Hill
Int Edition, 3rd edition, 1993.
5. Spalding D B, Introduction to Convective Mass Transfer, McGraw Hill, 1963.
6. R. Siegel and J.R. Howell, Thermal Radiation Heat Transfer, Taylor and Francis,
2002.
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Advanced IC Engines-SYLLABUS
ENGINE TESTING & PERFORMANCE
Engine Performance; Testing & Numerical: methods and Performance
Characteristics; Testing and measurement equipment- dynamometers,
Air & Fuel consumption, temperature, etc. Variables Affecting Engine
Performance, Performance Maps; Physico & Chemical Properties of fuels;
Stoichiometric Air fuel calculations based on oxidation as well as Hydro
carbon contents.
SI ENGINE FUELING & COMBUSTION
SI engine fueling system design towards air fuel mixture calculation and
their Numerical.; Flame structure and Speed: Cyclic variations in
combustion: Abnormal combustion SI Engine Combustion Conceptual
models, Thermodynamic Analysis of Combustion.
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CI ENGINE FUELING & COMBUSTION
Fuel Injection and Spray Structure: Fuel Atomization and Droplet size
distribution, Spray Penetration. CI Engine Combustion Conceptual Models:
Conventional and Dec’s Combustion Models. Diesel Combustion Process
Characterization: Ignition Delay, Effect of Engine and Operational
Parameters on Delay, Pre-mixed Combustion, Mixing Controlled
Combustion. Thermodynamic Analysis.
ENGINE COOLING & LUBRICATION
Need for Cooling System, Types of Cooling System: Air Cooling System,
Liquid Cooling Systems, Forced Circulation System, Pressure Cooling
System. Lubrication System; Mist, Wet Sump Lubrication System
FORMATION OF ENGINE EMISSIONS & CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES (SI
& CI)
Emission Effects on Health & Environment: Sources of Engine emissions:
Formation of CO, NO, UBHC, Soot and Particulate Matter. Diesel NOx-
Particulate Trade off: Effect of SI Design and operating variables: Effect of
Diesel Engine Design and operating Variables. SI Engine Emission Control
Technology: Add-on systems for treatment of Emissions with in Engine,
Exhaust After treatment. CI Engine Emission Control Technology:
Application of EGR, Exhaust after treatment and new engine technologies
for emission control
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Advanced Concrete Technology-SYLLABUS
Introduction to concrete – Mineral and chemical admixtures – Structure of
hydrated cement paste – Calcium Aluminate Cement – Cement Production
quality control -Transition zone in concrete – measurement of workability
by quantitative empirical methods – concrete properties: setting and
hardening.
Concrete Design mix for higher grades.
Strength-Porosity relationship – Failure modes in concrete – plastic and
thermal cracking – maturity concept to estimate curing duration - Elastic
behavior in concrete- Creep, shrinkage and thermal properties of concrete.
Classification of causes of concrete deterioration – Permeability of
concrete – durability concept: pore structure and transport process -
Alkali-aggregate reactivity.
Non-Destructive testing methods - Semi-destructive testing methods.
Concreting under special circumstances – Special materials in
construction – Concreting machinery and equipment – Sustainability in
concrete - Future trends in concrete technology.
References:
1. Shetty, M.S., Concrete Technology, Theory & Practice, S.Chand and Co, 2004.
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2. Gambhir, M.L., Concrete Technology, Tata McGraw Hill, 2004.
3. Nevile, Properties of Concrete, Longman Publishers, 2004.
4. Santakumar A.R., Concrete Technology, Oxford University Press, New Delhi,
2007.
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Advanced Process Control-SYLLABUS
BASICS OF INSTRUMENTATION, PROCESS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL
Basic Concepts and Definitions, Process Characteristics and Dynamics,
The Feedback Control Loop–The Five Elements, Closed Loop
Dynamics, Terminologies and Symbols
CONVENTIONAL CONTROL DESIGN
Degrees of Freedom and Control, Single Loop Control, PID Control
Algorithms, Tuning of PID Controllers
INTRODUCTION TO MODERN CONTROL ALGORITHMS
Multi-variable Control and Controller Design, Model Predictive Control
(IMC Control and DMC Control), Control Design for Non-Linear
Systems, Concepts of Robust Control, Plant-wide Control
CONTROL HARDWARE
Measurement of Process Parameters: Level, Temperature, Pressure,
Composition, Measuring Instruments and Their Selection, Data
Sheets–Performance Related Parameters for Instrumentation, Control
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Loop Hardware–Transmitters, Transducers, Pneumatic System,
Hydraulic System, Electronic System, Final Control Elements: Control
Valve–Types, Selection and Sizing, Inherent and Installed
Characteristics, Dynamic Behavior, Actuators
CONTROL PRACTICE–GENERIC CASE STUDIES
Centrifugal Compressor/Steam Turbine Control, Fired Heaters/Boiler
Control, Distillation Column Control (CDU also), Process Shutdown
and Emergency Shutdown Systems, Reactor Control: Catalytic Packed
Bed Reactors, Solution Polymerization, FCCU Control
OVERVIEW OF DCS AND SCADA
Definition, Application and Architecture, Performance Specification
P&IDs AND CONTROL
Read a Simple P&ID, Identify Control Loop Details, Read and Interpret
a Detailed P&ID, Case Studies Specific to Hydrocarbon Industry
References:
B. W. Bequette, Process Dynamics--Modeling, Analysis and Simulation, Prentice
Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1998.
W. L. Luyben, Process Modeling, Simulation and Control for Chemical Engineers,
2nd Ed., McGraw Hill, 1990.
B. A. Ogunnaike and W. H. Ray, Process Dynamics, Modeling and Control, Oxford
University Press, UK, 1994.
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Advanced Machine Design-SYLLABUS
Gear Design: - Involute gears, tooth thickness, interference, undercutting,
rack shift etc. Profile modification, spur, helical gears etc. bevel and worm
gears - tooth loads - gear materials - design stress - basic tooth stresses -
stress concentration - service factor - velocity factor - bending strength of
gear teeth - Buckingham's equation for dynamic load - surface strength
and durability - heat dissipation - design for strength and wear.
Lubrication and Journal Bearing Design - types of lubrication and
lubricants - viscosity - journal bearing with perfect lubrication -
hydrodynamic theory - design considerations - heat balance - journal
bearing design - rolling contact bearings - bearing types - bearing life -
static and dynamic capacity - selection of bearings with axial and radial
loads - selection of tapered roller bearings - lubrication, seals, shafts,
housing and mounting details
The Coupling Function- Couplings: Design of sunk keys under crushing
and shearing, design of splines, design of sleeve and solid muff coupling,
clamp or compression coupling, rigid and flexible flange coupling, design
of universal joint.
Types of Coupling - Design of different types of keys, design of a muff and
clamp coupling,Rigid coupling, Flange Coupling, Flexible coupling-
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Oldham, universal coupling. Couplings with and without transformation of
energy. Types of couplings with an emphasis on flexible couplings Rubber
as a flexible material.
Flexible couplings calculation Torque on the coupling. Tuning of
flexible couplings loaded with periodically variable torque. Dynamic
model of flexible couplings The damping ratio and its importance.
References :
1. Elements of Advanced Machine Design by V.R. Hamilton and R.V. Setterfield
2. A Textbook of Machine Design by R.S. Khurmi
3. Handbook of gear design, Gitim M.Maitra, TMH 1994
4. Fundamental of gear design, Remond J drago, Butterworths, 1988
5. Bearing design in machinery- engineering tribology, Avraham Harnoy, CRC
press 2002
6. Applied Tribology: Bearing Design and Lubrication By Michael M. Khonsari,
E. Richard Booser, john wiley and sons
7. Couplings and Joints: Design, Selection & Application, Jon R. Mancuso CRC
PressA Text Book of Machine Design Firewall Media By Rajendra Karwa
8. Design of machine elements V.B.Bhandari
9. Shaft Alignment Handbook, Third Edition, John Piotrowski - 2006
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Advanced Soil Mechanics-SYLLABUS
One and three dimensional consolidation theories and applications,
Immediate settlement, Methods of determination, Estimation of Pre-
consolidation pressure, Secondary consolidation.
Shear strength parameters of cohesion less and saturated cohesive soils,
Principles of Effective stress condition, Effect of rate of stress on shear
parameters, Stress- Strain relationship, Skempton's Pore pressure
coefficients, Hvorslev's true shear parameters, Effect of over consolidation
on shear parameters.
Stability analysis of slope -effective vs. total stress analysis, Stability
Analysis of Slope: Effective and total stress approach, shape of slip surface,
methods of slices, graphic methods, location of critical slip circle, wedge
analysis method, stability during critical conditions.
Earth pressure – Rankine, Columb and Graphical Methods, Retaining
walls structures, Gravity cantilever and counter fort retaining walls:
Stability checks and design:
Sheet Pile Structures: Cantilever sheet piling, Anchored sheet piling: Free
and fixed earth support methods of Analysis, Braced excavations.
Soil Anchors: Inclusions and Installation Techniques, Design of Soil
Anchors, Application Criteria: Advantages and Limitations:
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References:
1. B M Das, Advanced Soil Mechanics, Taylor and Francis
2. R F Scott, Principles of Soil Mechanics, Addison & Wesley.
3. R.O. Davis and A.P.S. Selvadurai, Elasticity and Geomechanics, Cambridge
University Press, New York.
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Advanced Thermodynamics-SYLLABUS
REVIEW OF BASIC CONCEPTS OF THERMODYNAMICS
First and Second Law and Related Concepts, PVT behavior: Virial and
Generic Cubic Equations of State, Concept of Corresponding States (Two
and Three Parameters), Generalized Correlations for Compressibility
Factor and the Second Virial Coefficient
THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES RELATIONS
Maxwell Relations, Reduced Thermodynamic Properties, Single and
Multi-component Systems
SOLUTION THERMODYNAMICS
Chemical Potential, Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium, Fugacity and Fugacity
Coefficients, Generalized Correlations for Fugacity Coefficients, Excess
Properties, Models of Solutions
HYDROCARBON THERMODYNAMICS
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Pseudo-Components of Petroleum Fractions, Graphical Phase
Equilibrium, Three-Way Correlations among EFV-TBP-ASTM, Vacuum
Phase Equilibrium Diagrams, High Pressure Phase Equilibrium
CHEMICAL REACTION EQUILIBRIUM
Review of Equilibrium Constant and Effect of Temperature, Pressure and
Composition on the Equilibrium Constant, Evaluation of the Equilibrium
Constant, Phase Rule and Duhem’s Theorems for Reacting Systems, Multi-
Reaction Equilibria
References:
J. M. Smith, H. C. van Ness and M. A. Abbott, Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics, 7th Ed., McGraw Hill, New York, 2005 (Indian Edn.).
Y. V. C. Rao, Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Universities Press,
Hyderabad, India, 1997.
Y. V. C. Rao, Postulational and Statistical Thermodynamics, Allied, New Delhi, 1994.
W. C. Edmister, Applied Hydrocarbon Thermodynamics, Vol. 1, Gulf, Houston, 1988.
W. C. Edmister and J. J. McKetta, Applied Hydrocarbon Thermodynamics, Vol. 2,
Gulf, Houston, 1988.
S. Glasstone, Thermodynamics for Chemists, Paperback Ed., Narahari Press (Tower
Books), 2007.
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Advanced Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer-SYLLABUS
THERMODYNAMICS: Introduction, thermodynamic systems, properties,
work, heat, Zeroth law of thermodynamics, First law of thermodynamics
for closed system and open system, Second law of thermodynamics: heat
engines, refrigerator and heat pump, Entropy: increase of entropy
principle, entropy change of solids, liquids and gases, isentropic
efficiencies of steady flow devices, entropy balance, entropy generation,
Energy: reversible work and irreversibility, second-law efficiency, energy
change of a system, energy transfer by heat, work, and mass, the decrease
of energy principle and energy destruction, energy balance of closed
systems and control volumes.
CONDUCTION: Introduction, General 3-D heat diffusion equation in
Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, Fourier’s law and
thermal conductivity, boundary conditions and initial conditions,
One dimensional steady state conduction– plane wall, cylinder, sphere,
overall heat transfer coefficient, critical thickness of insulation, Fins
of uniform cross sectional area, fin performance, overall surface
efficiency, Two dimensional steady state conduction: flux plot, finite
difference method, Transient conduction- Lumped capacitance method,
semi-infinite solids, finite difference method for 1-D transient
problems.
CONVECTION: Forced convection: Boundary layer – hydrodynamic,
thermal B.L., continuity equation, momentum equation and energy
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equation, heat transfer in laminar flow and turbulent flow over a flat
plate, Reynolds analogy, Laminar flow heat transfer in circular pipe –
constant heat flux and constant wall temperature, thermal entrance
region, turbulent flow heat transfer in circular pipe, flow across a
cylinder and sphere, Natural convection: Introduction, governing
equations, vertical plate, horizontal cylinder, horizontal plate, enclosed
spaces.
RADIATION: Radiation intensity, Solid angle, Irradiation, Radiosity, Plank
distribution, Wien’s displacement law, Stefan Boltzmann law, Kirchhoff’s
law, Gray surface, View factor, View factor relations, Radiation exchange at
a surface, Radiation exchange between surfaces, blackbody radiation
exchange, Two surface enclosure, Radiation shields, Reradiating surface,
Gas radiation.
References :
1. Engineering Thermodynamics by P.K. Nag, McGraw-Hill ,New Delhi
2. Heat Transfer by J P Holman, McGraw Hill Publication, New Delhi
3. Cengel A. Yunus and Boles A. Michael. “ Thermodynamics An Engineering
Approach, 5th edition, Mc Graw Hill
4. Bejan Adrian. Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics. 3rd edition, Wiley
and Sons.
5. Holman, J. P. "Heat Transfer", 7th edition, Mc Graw Hill, 1992.
6. Incropera, F.P. and Dewitt, D.P. "Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer",
John Wiley Publishing Company
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Air & Space Law-SYLLABUS
Definition of Air Law
Nature, Scope and Source, Development of Air Law (Paris Convention, 1910;
Paris Convention, 1919; Madrid Convention, 1926; Havana Convention, 1928;
Warsaw Convention and Chicago Convention, 1944)
Regulation, Freedom of the Air and Sovereignty in the Air, Membership and
Organs of ICAO Legislative, Administrative and Judicial function, Economic and
Technical regulations
Bilateralism and Multi-literalism
Concept of bilateralism, Views on multi-literalism, Merits and demerits,
Regionalism in civil aviation, India and bilateral agreement
Safety and security in civil aviation
The Concept, Aviation terrorism, International Norms-conventions, protocols
and regulations, Regulation in India : Air safety provisions , Air Traffic
management, Legal regime of Air Space and Outer Space, Problem of application
of Air, Space and telecommunication laws, State obligation to provide Air
Navigation services, Sovereign rights of States
New Development in India
Technology development and problem in civil aviation, Airports-leasing and
privatization-legal issues
Liability in International civil aviation, Manufacturers, operators, operators
agents and maintenance contractors, Third party liability for surface damage
REFERENCES :
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1. Azbeyratne, RIR, Legal and Regulatory Issues in International Aviation (1996)
2. S. Bhatt, The New Aviation Policy in India (1977)
3. Carole Blackshow, Aviation Law and Regulation
4. V.S.Mani, Recent Trends in International Space and Policy (1966)
5. Emerging Trends in air Law by Balakista Reddy.- Serial publication
6. Space Law by Sandeepa Bhat B.-easterjn Book Company
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Aircraft Propulsion- SYLLABUS
Propellers
Ideal Momentum Theory and Blade Element Theory and their relative Merits,
Numerical Problems on the Performance of Propellers using Propeller Charts,
Selection of Propellers, Fixed, Variable and Constant Speed Propellers, Prop-
Fan, Material for Propellers, Shrouded Propellers Helicopter rotor in
Hovering Performance.
Aircraft Piston Engines
The Internal Combustion Engine Process, Brief Historical Sketch S.I and C.I.
Engines, 4-Stroke and 2-Stroke Engines, Thermodynamics of Engine Analysis,
Combustion Process, Air Standard Cycles, Various Type of Arrangements or
Multi-Cylinder Aircraft Engines, their Merits and Operational Efficiencies,
Intake and Exhaust Manifolds, Cooling and Lubrication Systems, Valve Timing
and Arrangements, I.H.P., B.H.P and F.H.P, Engine Performance, Effect of
Altitude, Power required and Power available, supercharging, Preliminary
Design of Aircraft Piston Engine.
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Fuels, Combustion and Flame Stability
Liquid Fuels, Hydrocarbons, Gasoline, Starting Mixtures and Temperatures,
Vapor Lock, other Liquid Fuels and Blends, Combustion Knock and Knock
Rating, Carburetion and Fuel Injection, Ignition of the Charge, Ignition
System, Gas Turbine Fuels, Solid and Liquid Propellants.
Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines
Air-Standard Brayton Cycle, Actual Gas Turbine Engine Cycle, Compressor
and Turbine Efficiencies, Compressor Work and Turbine Work, Centrifugal
and Axial type of Compressor, their Comparative Action, Relative Merits in
Operations, Combustion Chambers: Various Arrangements, Simplex and
Duplex Burners.
Steady 1D Gas Dynamics
Basics, Simple Flows: Nozzle Flow, Nozzle Design, Nozzle Operating
characteristics for Isentropic Flow, Nozzle Flow and Shock Waves. Nozzle
characteristics for some Operational Engines. Rayleigh Flow and Fanno Flow.
Effect of Frictional Duct Length in Subsonic Flow and Supersonic Flow,
Numerical Problems in 1D Flow.
Inflets, Nozzles and Combustion Chambers
Subsonic Inlets: Pressure Recovery, Inlet Sizing Drag Flow Distortion.
Supersonic Inlets: Total and Sonic State Points, A/A* Normal Shock based
Internal Compression Inlets, Design Sizing and Performance. Exhaust Nozzle,
C-D Nozzle, Engine Back Pressure Control, Exit Area Ratio, Exhaust Nozzle
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System Performance in details. Combustion Systems, Burners, Ignition, Flame
Stability. After Burners: System Design, Flame Stability, Pressure Losses etc.
Parametric Cycle Analysis of Ideal Engines
Steps of Engine Parametric Cycle Analysis, Basic Assumptions. Applications
to
Ideal Ramjet
Ideal Turbojet with and without afterburner
Ideal Turbofan engine, optimum BPR and afterburning
Ideal Turnoprop engine, and
Ideal Turboshaft engine.
Parametric Cycle Analysis of Real Engines
Cycle Analysis of Turbojet, Turbojet with after Burner, Turbofan and
Turboprop.
Axial Flow Compressor
Euler’s Turbo Machinery Equations. Axial Flow Compressor Analysis, Cascade
Action, Flow Field. Euler’s Equation, Velocity Diagrams, Flow Annulus Area
Stage Parameters. Degree of Reaction, Cascade Airfoil Nomenclature and Loss
Coefficient, Diffusion Factor, Stage Loading and Flow Coefficient, Stage
Pressure Ratio, Blade Mach No., Repeating Stage, Repeating Row, Mean Line
Design. Flow Path Dimensions, No. of Blades Per Stage. Radial Variation,
Design Process, Performance.
Axial Flow Turbine
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Introduction to Turbine Analysis, Mean Radius Stage Calculations, Stage
Parameters, Stage Loading and Flow Coefficients Degree of Reaction, Stage
Temperature Ratio and Pressure Ratio, Blade Spacing, Radial Variation,
Velocity Ratio. Axial Flow Turbine, Stage Flow Path, Dimensional Stage
Analysis. Multistage Design; Steps of Design: Single Stage and two Stages.
Turbine Performance. Blade Cooling.
REFERENCES :
1. Sutton, G.P., “Rocket Propulsion Elements”, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New
York, 5 th Edn., 1993.
2. Hill, P.G. & Peterson, C.R. “Mechanics & Thermodynamics of Propulsion”
Addison – Wesley Longman INC, 1999.
3. Cohen, H., Rogers, G.F.C. and Saravanamuttoo, H.I.H., “Gas Turbine Theory”,
Longman Co., ELBS Ed., 1989.
4. Gorden, C.V., “Aero thermodynamics of Gas Turbine and Rocket
Propulsion”, AIAA
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Airport Planning & Management-SYLLABUS
Airports and airport systems
Introduction, Airport management on an international level, The National Plan
of Integrated Airport Systems—The Nation’s Airport System Plan , The rules
that govern airport management, Organizations that influence airport regulatory
policies
Organization and administration
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Introduction, Airport ownership and operation, The airport organization chart,
Airport management as a career, The airport manager and public relations
Airports and airport systems :A historical and legislative perspective
Introduction, The formative period of aviation and airports: 1903–1938 55,
Airport growth: World War II and the postwar period, Airport modernization:
The early jet age , Airport legislation after airline deregulation, Airports in the
twenty-first century: From peacetime prosperity, to terror insecurity
The components of the airport
The airfield
The components of an airport, The airfield, Navigational aids (NAVAIDS) located
on airfields, Air traffic control and surveillance facilities located on the airfield,
Weather reporting facilities located on airfields, Security infrastructure on
airfields
Airspace and air traffic control
Introduction, Brief history of air traffic control, The present-day air traffic
control management and operating infrastructure, The basics of air traffic
control, Current and future enhancements to air traffic control
Airport terminals and ground access
Introduction, The historical development of airport terminals, Components of
the airport terminal, Airport ground access
Airport operations and financial management
Airport operations management under FAR Part 139
Introduction, Pavement management, Aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF),
Snow and ice control, Safety inspection programs, Bird and wildlife hazard
management,
Airport security
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Introduction, History of airport security, The Transportation Security
Administration, Security at commercial service airports, Security at general
aviation airports, The future of airport security
Airport financial management
Introduction, Airport financial accounting, Revenue strategies at commercial
airports, Pricing of airport facilities and services, Variation in the sources of
operating revenues, Rise in airport financial burdens, Airport funding, Grant
programs, Airport financing, Private investment, Sale of the airport
Airport public administration and planning
The economic, political, and social role of airports
Introduction, The economic role of airports, Political roles, Environmental
impacts of airports
Airport planning
Introduction, Airport system planning, The airport master plan, The airport
layout plan, Forecasting, Facilities requirements, Design alternatives, Financial
plans, Land use planning, Environmental planning
Airport capacity and delay
Introduction, Defining capacity, Factors affecting capacity and delay, Estimating
capacity, Illustrating capacity with a time-space diagram, FAA approximation
charts, Simulation models, Defining delay, Estimating delay, Analytical estimates
of delay: The queuing diagram, Other measures of delay, Approaches to reducing
delay, Administrative and demand management
The future of airport management
Introduction, Restructuring of commercial air carriers, New large aircraft, Small
aircraft transportation systems
Code of Federal Regulations: 14 CFR—Aeronautics
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Code of Federal Regulations , 49 CFR—Transportation, 1500 Series:
Transportation Security Regulations
REFERENCES :
1. Airport Planning & Management by ‘Seth Young, Alexander Wells’, Mc Graw
Hills, ISBN 0071750231-BEEPB
2. Airport Planning & Management by ‘Ed D Alexander T’, Mc Graw Hills, ISBN:
0071386556-BEPDF
3.Airport Planning & Management by ‘Donald I Smith, John D Odegard, William
Shea’, Wadsworth Pub Co. , ISBN: 0534028772
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Alternate Energy Sources for Transportation- SYLLABUS
Introduction
Need for alternate fuel, availability and properties of alternate fuels,
general use of alcohols, LPG, hydrogen, ammonia, CNG and LNG, vegetable
oils and biogas, merits and demerits of various alternate fuels,
introduction to alternate energy sources. Like EV, hybrid, fuel cell and
solar cars.
Alcohols
Properties as engine fuel, alcohols and gasoline blends, performance in SI
engine, methanol and gasoline blends, combustion characteristics in CI
engines, emission characteristics, DME, DEE properties performance
analysis, performance in SI & CI Engines.
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Natural Gas, LPG, Hydrogen and Biogas
Availability of CNG, properties, modification required to use in engines,
performance and
emission characteristics of CNG using LPG in SI & CI engines, performance
and emission of LPG. Hydrogen; storage and handling, performance and
safety aspects.
Vegetable Oils
Various vegetable oils for engines, esterification, performance in engines,
performance and emission characteristics, bio diesel and its
characteristics
Electric, Hybrid, Fuel Cell and Solar Cars
Layout of an electric vehicle, advantage and limitations, specifications,
system components, electronic control system, high energy and power
density batteries, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicles, solar powered vehicles.
REFERENCES :
1. Non conventional energy sources by BH Khan, TATA Mc Graw, EAN
9780071335430-BEPDF
2. Richard.L.Bechfold – Alternative Fuels Guide Book - SAE International
Warrendale - 1997.
3. Maheswar Dayal - “Energy today & tomorrow“ - I & B Horishr India -
1982.
4. Nagpal - “Power Plant Engineering” - Khanna Publishers - 1991.
5. “Alcohols as motor fuels progress in technology” - Series No.19 - SAE
Publication USE - 1980.
6. SAE paper nos. 840367, 841333, 841334, 841156, Transactions, SAE, USA
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7. Non Conventional Energy Resources by GD Rai, Khanna Publishers
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Applied Numerical and Statistical Techniques-SYLLABUS
LINEAR ALGEBRA
Introduction to Vector spaces, basic vector analysis methods, Matrix norms –
Jordan canonical form – Generalized eigenvectors – Singular value
decomposition – Pseudo inverse – Least square approximations – QR algorithm.
GRAPH THEORY
Introduction to Paths, Trees, Vector spaces, Matrix Coloring and directed graphs;
Some basic algorithms – Shortest path algorithms – Depth-First search on a
graph – Isomorphism – Other Graph - Theoretic algorithms – performance of
graph theoretic algorithms – Graph-theoretic Computer languages
OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES
Linear programming - Basic concepts – Graphical and Simplex methods –
Transportation problem – Assignment problem; Dynamic programming -
Elements of the dynamic programming model – optimality principle – Examples
of dynamic programming models and their solutions.
PROBABILITY AND RANDOM VARIABLES
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Probability – 1D Random variables – Binomial, Poisson, Geometric, Uniform,
Normal, Exponential distributions – Moment generating functions and their
properties – Functions Transformation of Random variables, Finite probability -
Probability distributions – Conditional Probability – Independence – Baye’s
theorem; Expectations. Reliability and Markov chain transition probability
matrix.
QUEUEING THEORY
Single and Multiple servers Markovian Queuing models, finite and Infinite
capacity Queues – Finite source model – Queuing applications.
References:
Taha H .A., Operations Research: An Introduction, Pearson Education Edition, Asia,
New Delhi, Seventh Edition 2002.
Walpole R.E., Myer R.H., Myer S.L., and Ye, K., Probability and Statistics for
Engineers and Scientists, Pearson Education, 7th Edition, Delhi, 2002.
Lewis.D.W. “Matrix Theory” , Allied Publishers, Chennai 1995
Kishor S.Trivedi, Probability & Statistics with reliability, queuing and Computer
Science Applications, Prentice Hall India, 2001
Narasingh Deo,Graph Theory with applications to Engineering and Computer
Science, Prentice Hall India,1997
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Applied Micro Paleontology-Syllabus
Calcareous, Agglutinated, Siliceous, Phosphatic and Organic- Walled
Microfossils. Staratigraphic-Geographic Distribution of Microfossils,
Chronostratigraphic Time Scale with some important Fossils Group (or
index fossils). Microfossils and their role in Petroleum Exploration.
Micropaleontology in Petroleum Exploration (Structural Problems,
Stratigraphic , Problems, Biochronology, Well Correlation, Source Rock
Evaluation etc.)
Foraminifera, Ostracoda, Diatoms, Radiolarian, Condonts, Acritarchs,
Chitinozoa, Dinoflagellates, Spores and Pollen, Palynofacies and Kerogen
Analysis, Thermal Maturation,Biostartigraphy, Paleoenvironmental
(paleobathymetry) and Paleogeographic Interpretation, Quantitative
Biostratigraphy, Stable Isotope Stratigraphy, Molecular Fossils,
Morphometric and Particle Analysis.
References:
1. Armstrong, H.A. and Brasier, M.D. Microfossils, 2nd Edn., Blackwell
Publishing, 2005.
2. BouDagher-Fadel, M.K. Evolution and Geological Significance of Larger
Benthic Foraminifera. Elsevier, The Netherlands, 2008.
3. Jansonius, J. and McGregor, D.C. (Eds.) Palynology: Principles and
Applications. AASP foundation, 1996.
4. Travers, A. Paleopalynology, 2nd Edn., Springer, 2007.
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Applied Statistical Methods-SYLLABUS
Statistical methods, scope and limitations, population and sample,
frequency distribution and curves dispersion, standard deviation, co-
efficient of variation, skewness.
Probability, Distributions properties and applications. Sampling
distributions, methods, accuracy and applications in highway engineering
problems.
Statistical decisions, hypothesis testing errors, tests significance, variance
Chi -square, test, confidence Interval.
Queuing theory. Time series analysis.
Variables scatter diagram Curve fitting methods, correlation linear
regression multiple linear regression.
Multivariate data analysis. Optimization technique and applications” in -
Highway and traffic engineering problems.
Use of mathematical and statistical software packages.
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REFERENCES:
1. Snedecor G. W. and W.G. Cochran (1994). Statistical methods. East west
press, India, 8th edition.
2. Medhi J (1982) Introduction to statistics. New age publications, New Delhi
3. Hannagth T. G. (1986): Mastering Statistics, 2nd edition, McMillan
4. Agarwal B. L. (1988), Basic Statistics, 3rd Edition, New Age Pub. ND.
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Artificial Neural Network-SYLLABUS
Introduction to artificial neural networks
Biological neural networks, Pattern analysis tasks: Classification,
Regression, Clustering, Computational models of neurons, Structures of
neural networks, Learning principles
Data Processing
Scaling, Normalization, Transformation (FT/FFT), Principal Component
Analysis, Regression, Co- Variance Matrix, Eigen Values & Eigen Vectors.
Basic Models of Artificial Neurons, Activation Functions, Aggregation
Function, Single Neuron Computation, Multilayer Perceptron, Least Mean
Square Algorithm, Gradient Descent Rule, Nonlinearly Separable Problems
and Bench Mark Problems in NN.
Multilayered Network Architecture, Back Propagation Algorithm,
Heuristics for making BP- Algorithm performs better. Accelerated
Learning BP (like Recursive Least Square, Quick Prop, Rprop Algorithm),
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Approximation Properties of RBF Networks and comparison with
Multilayer Perceptron
Recurrent Network and Temporal Feed-Forward Network,
implementation with BP, Self Organizing Map and SOM Algorithm,
Properties of Feature Map and Computer Simulation.
Complex Valued NN and Complex Valued BP, Analyticity of Activation
Function, Application in 2D Information Processing. Complexity
Analysis of Network Models. Soft Computing
Feedforward neural networks
Pattern classification using perceptron, Multilayer feedforward neural
networks (MLFFNNs), Pattern classification and regression using
MLFFNNs, Error backpropagation learning, Fast learning methods: Conjugate
gradient method Autoassociative neural networks, Bayesian neural networks
Radial basis function networks
Regularization theory, RBF networks for function approximation, RBF
networks for pattern classification
Kernel methods for pattern analysis
Statistical learning theory, Support vector machines for pattern
classification, Support vector regression for function approximation,
Relevance vector machines for classification and regression
Self-organizing maps
Pattern clustering, Topological mapping, Kohonen’s self-organizing map
Feedback neural networks
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Pattern storage and retrieval, Hopfield model, Boltzmann machine,
Recurrent neural networks
REFERENCES:
1. B.Yegnanarayana, Artificial Neural Networks, Prentice Hall of India, 1999
2. Neural Network by ‘Freeman S Kapur’ Pearson publication
3. Satish Kumar, Neural Networks – A Classroom Approach, Tata McGraw-Hill,
2003
4. S.Haykin, Neural Networks – A Comprehensive Foundation, Prentice Hall, 1998
5. C.M.Bishop, Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning, Springer, 2006
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Aviation Economics – SYLLABUS
Airline System-Wide Measures
Traffic / Revenue Passenger Miles (RPM), 4 types of traffic, Yield, Capacity/
Available Seat Miles (ASM), Unit Cost, Load Factor = Passengers/ Capacity,
Average Leg Load Factor, Average Network Load Factor, Rejected
Demand/Spill
Basic Airline Profit Equation = Revenue - Cost
Airline Profit Maximizing Strategies
Air Transportation Markets
Typical Air Passenger Trip, Markets, Opposite, Parallel, City-pair, Region-
pair, Direct/ Connecting Flights, Dichotomy of Demand and Supply
Origin-Destination (O-D) Demand
Factors affecting Volume of O-D Demand, Quality of Service Factors, Total
Trip Time Model, O-D Demand Models, Linear/ Additive D = a – bP,
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Multiplicative D = aPbwhere b<0, EP = Price Elasticity = Δ% Demand/ Δ%
Price, Business Passengers - “inelastic”, Leisure Passengers - “elastic”, ET =
Time Elasticity = Δ% Demand/ Δ% Time, Business Passengers - “elastic”,
Leisure Passengers - “inelastic”, Saturation Frequency, 4 Types/
Segments of Air Travel Demand, O-D Market Demand Function - D = M x
Pa x Tb
Airline Competition
Market Share, Frequency Share, Market Share / Frequency Share Model
“S-curve”
PROBLEMS
What do airlines do to maximize revenues, Elastic vs. inelastic airfares,
Calculate Market Share, Calculate Frequency Share, O-D Traffic, O-D
Supply, Price Elasticity, Time Elasticity, Average Leg Load Factor, Average
Network Load Factor, Basic Airline Profit, o% Connecting Passengers, o%
Non-Stop Passengers, Identify from Diagram-Point-to-Point vsHubbing
Network, Different Markets, Calculate frequency of service impacts to
Total Trip Time Model
REFERENCES:
1. The Global Airline Industry (Belobaba, Odoni, and Barnhart; 2009)
AIAA
2. Terminal Chaos (Donohue, Shaver; 2008) AIAA
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Aviation Law & Insurance-SYLLABUS
Federal and State Regulatory Functions
Warsaw Convention, 1929
The Aircraft Act, 1934
Rights and Liabilities of Pilots & Operators as per Aircraft Rules - 1937
Chicago Convention on Civil Aviation, 1944
The Air Corporations (Transfer of Undertakings and Repeal ) Act, 1994
The Bermuda Agreement. 1977 (Between U.S.A. & U.K.)
The Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against Safety of Aviation Act, 1982
New Civil Aviation Policy (2003) – India
Bilateral & Plurilateral Agreements
GATS in International Air Transport Trade
Open Sky Policies - U.S.A., U.K. & India
Liberalization , Privatization & Globalization in Civil Aviation Industry
General Insurance Principles
Aviation Insurance
Supreme Court of India/Delhi High Court Judgements on Aviation Law .
REFERENCES :
1. Aviation Insurance by ‘Peter J C Viccars’, Bertrams, ISBN: 1856095495
2. Aviation and the Law by ‘Gesell’, Coast, ISBN: 1890938130
3. Margo: Aviation Insurance by ‘ Rod D Margo’, , Buttersworth Law, EAN
9780406891013
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Aviation Marketing Management-SYLLABUS
Marketing Scope and Concepts
Strategic Marketing Planning
Marketing Strategy: Segmentation and Targeting
Consumer Buying Behaviour
Product Life Cycle Strategies
Branding and Packaging
Positioning and Differentiation Strategies
Pricing Strategies
Managing Marketing Channels
Management of Logistics and Physical Distribution
Integrated Marketing Communications
Advertising and Sales Promotion
Sales Management
Market Information Systems and Market Research
Service Marketing
Future of Marketing and its Dimensions
REFERENCES :
1. General Aviation Marketing & Management by ‘Alexander T Wells , Bruce D
Chadbourne, Kreiger Publishing Co., ISBN: 1575241927
2. General Aviation Marketing and Management: Operating, Marketing, and
Managing an FBO By C Daniel Prather, Kreiger Publsihing Co.
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Big Data Analytics-SYLLABUS
INTRODUCTION TO BIG DATA
Introduction to BigData Platform – Challenges of Conventional Systems -
Intelligent data analysis – Nature of Data - Analytic Processes and Tools -
Analysis vs Reporting - Modern Data Analytic Tools - Statistical Concepts:
Sampling Distributions - Re-Sampling - Statistical Inference - Prediction Error.
MINING DATA STREAMS
Introduction To Streams Concepts – Stream Data Model and Architecture -
Stream Computing - Sampling Data in a Stream – Filtering Streams – Counting
Distinct Elements in a Stream – Estimating Moments – Counting Oneness in a
Window – Decaying Window - Real time Analytics Platform(RTAP) Applications
- Case Studies - Real Time Sentiment Analysis, Stock Market Predictions.
HADOOP
History of Hadoop- The Hadoop Distributed File System – Components of
Hadoop Analyzing the Data with Hadoop- Scaling Out- Hadoop Streaming-
Design of HDFS-Java interfaces to HDFS Basics- Developing a Map Reduce
Application-How Map Reduce Works-Anatomy of a Map Reduce Job run-
Failures-Job Scheduling-Shuffle and Sort – Task execution - Map Reduce Types
and Formats- Map Reduce Features
HADOOP ENVIRONMENT
Setting up a Hadoop Cluster - Cluster specification - Cluster Setup and
Installation – Hadoop Configuration-Security in Hadoop - Administering Hadoop
– HDFS – Monitoring Maintenance-Hadoop benchmarks- Hadoop in the cloud
FRAMEWORKS
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Applications on Big Data Using Pig and Hive – Data processing operators in Pig –
Hive services – HiveQL – Querying Data in Hive - fundamentals of HBase and
ZooKeeper - IBM InfoSphere BigInsights and Streams. Visualizations - Visual
data analysis techniques, interaction techniques; Systems and applications
References :
1. Michael Berthold, David J. Hand, “Intelligent Data Analysis”, Springer, 2007.
2. Tom White “ Hadoop: The Definitive Guide” Third Edition, O’reilly Media, 2012.
3. Chris Eaton, Dirk DeRoos, Tom Deutsch, George Lapis, Paul Zikopoulos,
“Understanding Big Data: Analytics for Enterprise Class Hadoop and Streaming
Data”, McGrawHill Publishing, 2012
4. Anand Rajaraman and Jeffrey David Ullman, “Mining of Massive Datasets”,
Cambridge University Press, 2012.
5. Bill Franks, “Taming the Big Data Tidal Wave: Finding Opportunities in Huge
Data Streams with Advanced Analytics”, JohnWiley & sons, 2012.
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Basin Analysis and Reservoir Characterization-Syllabus
Concept of Subsurface Mapping , Single and Multicomponent Map,
Geophysical Map, Geochemical Map, Structural Map, Cross Section:
Structural Map, Palaeogeological Map, Environmental and Palaeoslope
Model. Measurement and Significance, Wettability, Capillary Pressure
Characteristics, Determination, Interpretation.
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Phase Behavior of Multi Component Hydro Carbon Systems, PVT Behavior
of Gases and Mixtures, Equilibrium Ratios, Reservoir Fluid
Sampling.Classification, Volumetric, Material Balance Equation and
Decline Curve Methods, Limitations.
Component of Basin Model, Basin and Crustal Geometry, Porosity- Depth
Relation, Palaeobathymetry and Sea Level Variation, Evolution of Basic
Models, Backstripping Techniques, Supracrustal Loading and Extensional
Basin Models, Dynamic Topography, Intraplate Stresses and Basin
Inversion: Tectonic Basin Modeling, Stratigraphic Basin Modeling,
Forward and Reverse Modeling, Facies and Reservoir Modeling, Integrated
Basin Analysis.
References:
1. Sedimentology & Stratigraphy. By Gary Nicholes. Blackwell Publishing
Company.
2. ISBN 0-632-03578-1.
3. Principles of Sedimentary Basin Analysis, Miall, A.D., Springer Edition
4. Formation Evaluation by Edward J. Lynch. Harper&Row
Publication,N.York
5. Encyclopedia of well logging by R.Desbrandes,Institute Francais Du
Petrole.
6. Well Logging by David E. Jhonson & Kathryne E. Pile,Penn Well
Publishing Company.
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Behaviour Based Safety-SYLLABUS
BEHAVIOUYR BASED SAFETY
Behavioural based safety – overview – psychology of behavior management –
focus on behavior to manage the risk – leadership- behavior safety programme
for employees- measure safety programme – ABC model – BBS - case studies
INTRODUCTION TO SHE
Hazards in Petroleum Industry, Direct & Indirect costs of accidents, HSE Model
& Integration with Business, Safety officer role & responsibility
REGULATORY REGIMES AND REGULATORY AGENCIES.
Regulatory Laws / Acts, Petroleum Act 1934, Indian Explosives Act,1884,
The Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels, SMPV (UNFIRED) Rules, 1981, The
Gas CylinderRules,1981, The Indian Boilers Act,1923, Factories Act 1948,
Indian Electricity Act, 1910, The Mines Regulations,1984, The Indian Aircraft
Rules,1937, International Maritime Organization(IMO), Dock WorkersAct,1986,
Atomic Energy Act,1962, Motor Vehicles Act,1988, Tariff Advisory Committee,
Responsibilities of an Occupier as per Factories Act 1948. Oil Industries Safety
Directorate(OISD), Limitations of Indian Regulatory Bodies
ACCIDENTS- Types and Severity of Accidents, Accident Classification,
Accident –Entitlement under Workmen’s Compensation Act , Objectives &
Methodology of conducting accident investigation.
SAFETY POLICY -Organization, Monitoring and Reporting
PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT
PSM and Safety Culture-an overview, Main Pillars of Process Safety
Management, Safety Related Procedures, Environment Related Procedures,
Occupational Health Related Procedures, Fire Protection Related Procedures,
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Basic Safety Rules, Basic Rules for Visitors, Access/Entry to the premises, Short
Notes:- Permit to Work System, Management of Plant Change , Accident
Reporting and Investigation , Management of plant changes, Mechanical
Integrity of plants, Contractors Safety, Training and its Validation, HSE System
Audits – Objectives, Methodology of conducting Safety Audits.
EMERGENCY / DISASTER PLAN
PERSONNEL RISK IN INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS
Mineral Exploitation, Material Handling Processes, Manufacturing Plant ,
Industry
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Biochemical Engineering-SYLLABUS
INTRODUCTION
Definition and Scope of Biochemical Engineering, Commercial Aspects of
Biochemical Processes, Different Biochemical Unit Operations and
Processes, introduction to microbiology.
STERILIZATION AND PASTEURIZATION
Principles, Methods of Air Sterilization, Design of Air Filters, Design of Batch
and Continuous Sterilization Processes
AERATION AND AGITATION
Oxygen Transfer in Microbial Systems, Oxygen Demands, Mass Transfer
Theories, Measurement of Volumetric Mass Transfer Coefficients, Power
Requirements in Gassed and Un-gassed Bioreactors, Rheology of
Fermentation Fluids
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ENZYMES KINETICS
Kinetics of Microbial Growth, Substrate Utilization and Product Formation
in Batch Reactors, Introduction and Scope, Mechanism of Enzymatic
Catalysis, Allosteric Enzymes, Enzyme Kinetics, Production of Industrial
Enzymes
IMMOBILIZATION OF ENZYMES AND CELLS
Methods of Immobilization, Kinetics of Immobilized Enzyme Systems,
External and Internal Diffusional Characteristics of Immobilized Systems
ENZYME-REACTORS
Performance, Operational Strategies, Carrier Life and Cycle Time, Industrial
Applications
FERMENTATION REACTORS
Scale-Up: Basic Concepts and Related Problems, Fed-Batch Fermentation,
Principles and Applications, Aerobic and Anaerobic Fermentation: Kinetic
Analysis, Comparison with Batch Fermentation, Applications and its
Limitations
BIOREACTOR OPERATION, MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL
Aseptic Operations, Measurement and Control of Process Variables (pH,
Dissolved Oxygen, Viscosity, Temperature, NADH), Agitative Power, Foam
Control, On-Line Analysis and Computer Control of Fermentation Processes
References:
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J. Bailey, J. E. Bailey and D. F. Ollis, Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals, 2nd Ed.,
McGraw-Hill, New York, 1986.
P. F. Stanbury and A. Whitaker, Principles of Fermentation Technology, 2nd Ed.,
Butterworth Heinemann, New York, 1999.
M. L. Shuler and F. Kargi, Bioprocess Engineering: Basic Concepts, 2nd Ed., Prentice
Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 2001.
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Business Policy & Strategy : SYLLABUS
Introduction to Strategic Management
Understanding External Environment
Understanding Internal Environment
Establishing Strategic Focus
Corporate Strategy
Business-Level Strategy
Competitive Strategies
Implementing Strategies I: Management
Implementing Strategies II: Organizational Issues
Strategic Evaluation and Control
REFERENCES :
1. Business Policy & Strategic Management by ‘Ravikant Mukherjee’, Neha
Publishers & Distributors, ISBN No. 818435181X
2. Business Policy by ‘Luffman’, Blackwell Publishing, ISBN No. 0631181954
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3. Business Policy & Strategic Management by ‘Dr Pradip K Sinha’, Nirali
Publishers, ISBN No 9380064039
4. Business Policy by ‘Azhar Kazmi’, TATA Mc Graw Hills, ISBN No. 0074602063
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Catalyst Design & Application –SYLLABUS
Basics of Catalysis
Types of Catalysis
Role of Catalysis in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical Industry
Zeolites as Wonderful Catalytic Material and Chronology of their
Development
Modifications of Zeolites for Various Applications
Preparations of Catalysts
Designing Specific Catalysts for Refining Processes (General Assembly of
Solid Catalysts)
Determination of Physico-chemical Properties of catalysts
General Aspects of Catalyst Testing and Commercialization
Global Refining Catalysts and Catalysis Research in India
References :
1. Catalyst Design : Optimal Distribution of Catalyst in Pellets, Reactors, and
Membranes by ‘Massimo Morbidelli , Asterios Gavriilidis , Arvind Varma’ ,
Cambridge Univer Press, ISBN No 0521019850
2. Catalyst Design : Progress & Perspectives by ‘ Rutherford Aris’,
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Chemical and Biological Hazards and their control in Industrial
Operations-SYLLABUS
Industrial processes and hazards potential, mechanical electrical,
thermal and process hazards. Safety and hazards regulations, Industrial
hygiene.
Factories Act, 1948 and Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and rules
thereof.
Preventive and protective management from fires and explosions.
Hazards identification-toxicity, fire, static electricity, noise and dust
concentration; Material safety data sheet, hazards indices- Dow and
Mond indices, hazard operability (HAZOP) and hazard analysis
(HAZAN).
Spill and leakage of liquids, vapors, gases and their mixture from storage
tanks and equipment; Estimation of leakage/spill rate through hole,
pipes and vessel burst; Isothermal and adiabatic flows of gases,
spillage and leakage of flashing liquids, pool evaporation and boiling;
Release of toxics and dispersion.
Naturally buoyant and dense gas dispersion models; Effects of
momentum and buoyancy; Mitigation measures for leaks and releases.
Oil, natural gas, chlorine and ammonia storage and transportation
hazards.
References :
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1. Hazardous Chemicals in the Polymer Industry by ‘Nicholas P Cheremisinoff ,
Cheremisinof , Cheremisinoff P Cheremisinoff’
2. Hazardous Chemical Safety Guide for the Machining & Metalworking Industries
by ‘H Richard P Pohanish’
3. Major Hazards and their Management I Chem by ‘ GL Wells’
4. Crowl D.A. and Louvar J.F., “Chemical Process Safety: Fundamentals with
Applications”, 2nd Ed., Prentice Hall.2001.
5. Mannan S., “Lee’s Loss Prevention in the Process Industries”, Vol.I, 3rdEd.,
ButterworthHeinemann.2004.
6. Mannan S., “Lee’s Loss Prevention in the Process Industries”,Vol.II,3rd Ed.,
ButterworthHeinemann.2005. 4. Mannan S., “Lee’s Loss Prevention in the Process
Industries”,Vol.III,3rdEd., ButterworthHeinemann.2005.
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Chemical Reactor Engineering and Design-SYLLABUS
INTRODUCTION
IDEAL REACTORS
Analysis and Design of Homogeneous Ideal Reactors, Non-isothermal
Ideal Reactors
NON-IDEAL REACTORS
Non-idealities in Reactors, e.g., RTD, etc.
HETEROGENEOUS PROCESSES AND CATALYSTS
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Global Rates of Reaction, Types of Heterogeneous Reactions,
Mechanism of Catalytic Reactions, Internal Transport Processes,
Reaction and Diffusion in Porous Catalysts, Intra-pellet Mass Transfer,
Intra-pellet Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer with Reaction, Mass and Heat
Transfer with Reaction, Effect of Internal Transport on Selectivity and
Poisoning
FIXED BED REACTORS
External Transport Processes in Heterogeneous Reactions in Fixed Bed
Reactors, Effect of Physical Processes on Observed Rates of Reaction,
Mass and Heat Transfer Coefficients in Packed Beds, Quantitative
Treatment of External Transport Effects, Stable Operating Conditions,
Effect of External Transport Processes on Selectivity, Particle-Fluid
Mass and Heat Transfer, Design of Heterogeneous Catalytic Reactors,
Slurry Reactor
FLUIDIZED BED REACTORS
Some Elementary Models
CASE STUDIES
Fixed Bed Reactors: Case Studies, Fluidized Bed Reactors: Two-Phase
Fluidized-Bed Model, Operating Characteristics, Slurry Reactor Models
References:
J. M. Smith, Chemical Engineering Kinetics, 2nd Ed., McGraw Hill, New York, 1981.
O. Levenspeil, Chemical Reaction Engineering, 3rd Ed., Wiley, New York, 1998.
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L. D. Schmidt, The Engineering of Chemical Reactions, Oxford University Press,
Oxford, 1998.
H. Scott Fogler, Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, 4th Ed., Prentice Hall,
Englewood Cliffs, 2005.
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Combinatorial Chemistry-SYLLABUS
Introduction
Solid Phase Synthesis, Liquid Phase Synthesis, Methods of Parallel and
Mixed Combinatorial Synthesis, Deconvolution and High Throughput
0creening
Organic reactions popular in combinatorial chemistry.
Solution-phase parallel synthesis.
Mixture-based compound libraries. Techniques for extracting information
from highly pooled samples, including iterative deconvolution, positional
scanning and bead-based screening. Methods for bead encoding.
Principles of compound library design. Lipinski’s rules and other
guidelines for drug like properties. The concept of privileged scaffolds,
illustrated by benzodiazepines and arylindoles.
Natural product and natural product-like libraries. The differences
between synthetic compounds and natural products, and methods for
exploiting the latter as a source of molecular diversity.
Case studies of combinatorial chemistry in drug discovery. Examples
utilising both solid-phase and solution-phase synthesis, and involving both
pooled and discrete compound libraries.
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REFERENCES :
1. Combinatorial Chemistry by Frederic P Miller, Agnes F Vandome , John Mc
Brewster
2. Combinatorial Chemistry by W Bannwarth & B Hinzen
3. Exploiting Chemical Diversity for Drug by P A Bartlett & R M Entzeroth
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Competitive Intelligence-SYLLABUS
Introduction to Competitive Intelligence
The Secret of Competitive Intelligence, How do Companies Compete?, Key
Intelligence Topics
Sources of Competitive Intelligence
Overview of Sources of Intelligence, Secondary Sources of Intelligence,
Intelligence on the Internet, Primary Sources of Intelligences,
Practice of Competitive Intelligence and Issues
Competitive Intelligence Resources, Verifying Intelligence, Ethical and
Legal Aspects of Competitive Intelligence, Art of Analysis: Turning Information
into Intelligence, Dissemination, Counter-Intelligence, Deception and
Misinformation, Competitive Intelligence Practices Around the World
Case Studies in Competitive Intelligence
REFERENCES :
1. Competitive Intelligence by ‘Frederic P Miller, Agnes F Vandome, John Mc
Brewster, Alphascript Publishishing, Publish Date: 2009-12-31
2. Competitive Intelligence by Chris West, Palgrave Macmillan, ISBN No
0333786696
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Computational Fluid Dynamics-SYLLABUS
Fundamental Concepts
Introduction - Basic Equations of Fluid Dynamics - Incompressible In viscid
Flows: Source, Vortex and Doublet Panel, Methods - Lifting Flows over
Arbitrary Bodies. Mathematical Properties of Fluid Dynamics Equations -_
Elliptic, Parabolic and Hyperbolic Equations - Well Posed Problems -
Discretization of Partial Differential Equations -Transformations and Grids -
Explicit Finite difference methods of Subsonic, Supersonic and Viscous Flows.
Panel Methods
Introduction – Source Panel Method – Vortex Panel Method – Applications.
Discretization
Boundary Layer Equations and Methods of Solution -Implicit Time
Dependent Methods for Inviscid and Viscous Compressible Flows - Concept of
Numerical Dissipation --Stability Properties of Explicit and Implicit Methods -
Conservative Upwind Discretization for Hyperbolic Systems - Further
advantages of Upwind Differencing.
Finite Element Techniques
Finite Element Techniques in Computational Fluid Dynamics; Introduction -
Strong and Weak Formulations of a Boundary Value Problem - Strong
Formulation - Weighted Residual Formulation - Galerkin Formulation - Weak
Formulation - Variational Formulation - Piecewise Defined Shape functions -
Implementation of the FEM - The Solution Procedure.
Finite Volume Techniques
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Finite Volume Techniques - Cell Centered Formulation - ~ Lax - Vendoroff
Time Stepping - Runge - Kutta Time Stepping - Multi - stage Time Stepping -
Accuracy -. Cell Vertex Formulation - Multistage Time Stepping - FDM -like
Finite Volume Techniques - Central and Up-wind Type Discretizations -
Treatment of Derivatives.
REFERENCES :
1. Computational fluid Dynamic: the basic with application .-Tata MCgraw Hill
2. A Introduction to computational fluid dynamic by Versteeg, W Malasekra.-
Pearson
3. Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamic by Niyogi. serial publisher
4. Essential computational Fluid Dynamics by Oleg Zikanov.- Wiley
5. J.C. Tannehil, D.A. Anderson, and R.H. Pletcher, Computational Fluid Mechanics
and Heat Transfer , 2nd Edition,
6. Taylor & Francis, 1997, ISBN 1-56032-046-X.
7. J.H. Fereziger and M. Peric Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics, 2001.
8. J.D. Anderson, Jr., Computational Fluid Dynamics: The Basic with Applications,
McGraw Hill, Inc., 1995.
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Control System Engineering-SYLLABUS
CONTROL SYSTEM MODELLING
System concept, differential equations and transfer functions. Modelling of
electric systems, translational and rotational mechanical systems, Simple
electromechanical systems.
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Block diagram representation of systems – Block diagram reduction methods –
Closed loop transfer function, determination of signal flow graph. Mason’s gain
formula – Examples.
Mathematical modeling of: Stepper motors – AC servo motor – DC servo motor –
Synchros – sensors and encoders – DC tacho generator – AC tacho generator –
Hydraulic controller – Pneumatic controller – Typical application of control
system in industry.
TIME DOMAIN ANALYSIS
Test signals – time response of first order and second order systems – time
domain specifications – types and order of systems – generalised error co-
efficients – steady state errors – concepts of stability –
FREQUENCY DOMAIN ANALYSIS
Introduction – correlation between time and frequency response – stability
analysis using Routh-Hurwitz criteria – Root locus. Bode plots, Polar plots,
Nichols chart and Nyquist stability criterion – Gain margin – phase margin.
Controller modes
ON/OFF controller, Multiposition controllers, P, PI and PID controllers,
Realization of controller modes
COMPENSATORS
Realization of basic compensators – cascade compensation in time domain and
frequency domain and feedback compensation – design of lag, lead, lag-lead
compensator using Bode plot and Root locus.
State Space Analysis of Continuous System:
Review of state variable representation of continuous system, conversion of
state variable models to transfer function and vice-versa, solution of state
equations and state transition matrix, controllability and observability, design of
state observer and controller
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References:
1. M. Gopal, Control systems, fourth Edition, Mc Graw Hill Education
2. I.J. Nagrath, Control systems engineering, New Age International.
3. William L. Brogan. Modern Control Theory, 3rd Edition
4. Norman S nise, Control systems engineering, sixth edition, John Wiley &
Sons, Inc
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Corporate Governance-SYLLABUS
Corporate Governance
Issues, need of corporate governance code, Code of Corporate Practices, Social
Responsibility of Corporates, Corporate Social Reporting, Corporate Governance
and the Role of Board (BOD),
Corporate Governance System Worldwide, Corporate Disclosure and Investor
Protection in India
Values impact in Business
Indian Value System and Values, Teaching from scriptures and tradition (Geeta,
Ramayana, Mahabharata, Upanishads, Vedas, Bible and Quran)
Ethics impact in Business
Ethical Issues in Capitalism and market systems, Ethics and social responsibility,
Ethics and marketing, Ethics in finance, Ethics and human resource, Ethics and
Information Technology. Ethical theories and approaches, Intellectual property
rights like designs, patents, trade marks, copy rights
Corporate Strategy
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Global industrial competition, Information Technology, Competitive Strategy,
Benchmarking, Total Quality Management, Brand Building, Promotional
Strategies, Corporate Restructuring, Mergers and Acquisitions, Supply Chain
Management, Horizontal Organisation, Diversification, The Indian Scene.
REFERENCES :
1. S.S. Iyer - Managing for Value (New Age International Publishers, 2002)
2. Laura P Hartman Abha Chatterjee - Business Ethics (Tata McGraw Hill, 2007)
3. S.K. Bhatia - Business Ethics and Managerial Values (Deep & Deep Publications
Pvt.Ltd, 2000)
4. Velasquez – Business Ethics – Concepts and Cases (Prentice Hall, 6th Ed.)
5. Reed Darryl – Corporate Governance, Economic Reforms & Development
(Oxford).
6. Mathur UC – Corporate Governance & Business Ethics (Mc Millan).
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Cryptography & Network Security-SYLLABUS
Introduction: Security trends, OSI security architecture, security attacks,
security services and mechanisms.
Symmetric key cryptography: Classical encryption techniques, Block
ciphers and DES, finite fields. AES, Multiple encryption, Triple DES, Block
ciphers modes, Stream ciphers, RC4, Traffic confidentiality, Key
distribution, Random Number generation.
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Primer for public key cryptography: Prime numbers, Fermat and
Euler’s theorem, testing primality, Chinese remainder theorem, discrete
logarithms.
Public key cryptography: Principles, RSA, Key management, Diffie-
Helman key exchange, Elliptical curve cryptography.
Message Authentication and Hash functions: MAC, Hash functions,
security of hasc functions and MAC, HMAC, Whirlpool, CMAC, Digital
signatures, authentication protocols, digital signature standard.
Network Security Applications: Authentication: Kerberos, X.509, PKI.
Email Security: PGP, S/MIME. IP security: overview, Architecture. Web
Security: SSL, TLS, SET.
System Security: Students seminars in class on Intruders, Malicious
Software, Firewalls.
References :
1. Atul Kahate, “Cryptography and Network Security”, TMH 11
2. William Stallings, “Cryptography and Network Security (4th Edition)”, PEARSON
Education
3. Behrouz A. Forouzan, “Cryptography and Network Security”, McGraw-Hill
Education
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Data Mining-SYLLABUS
Introduction:
What is Data Mining? Motivating Challenges; The origins of data mining; Data
Mining Tasks. Types of Data; Data Quality.
Data:
Data Preprocessing; Measures of Similarity and Dissimilarity
Classification:
Preliminaries; General approach to solving a classification problem; Decision
tree induction; Rule-based classifier; Nearest-neighbor classifier.
Association Analysis :
Problem Definition; Frequent Itemset generation; Rule Generation; Compact
representation of frequent itemsets; Alternative methods for generating
frequent itemsets.
Association Analysis
FP-Growth algorithm, Evaluation of association patterns; Effect of skewed
support distribution; Sequential patterns.
Cluster Analysis
Overview, K-means, Agglomerative hierarchical clustering, DBSCAN, Overview
of Cluster Evaluation.
Further Topics in Data Mining
Multidimensional analysis and descriptive mining of complex data objects;
Spatial data mining; Multimedia data mining; Text mining; Mining the WWW.
Outlier analysis.
Applications
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Data mining applications; Data mining system products and research
prototypes; Additional themes on Data mining; Social impact of Data mining;
Trends in Data mining.
References:
Pang-Ning Tan, Michael Steinbach, Vipin Kumar: Introduction to Data Mining,
Pearson Education, 2007.
Jiawei Han and Micheline Kamber: Data Mining – Concepts and Techniques, 2nd
Edition, Morgan Kaufmann, 2006.
K.P.Soman, Shyam Diwakar, V.Ajay: Insight into Data Mining – Theory and
Practice, PHI, 2006.
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Data Mining & Archiving-SYLLABUS
Introduction
Basic Data Mining Tasks, Data Mining Issues, Data Mining Metrics, Data
Mining from a Database Perspective.
Data Mining Techniques
A Statistical Perspective on Data Mining, Similarity Measures, Decision
Trees, Networks, Genetic Algorithms.
Classification
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Statistical-Based Algorithms, Distance-Based Algorithms, Decision Tree-
Based Algorithms, Neural Network-Based Algorithms, Rule-Based
Algorithms, Combining Techniques.
Clustering
Similarity and Distance Measures, Hierarchical Algorithms, Partitional
Algorithms, Clustering Large Databases, Clustering with Categorical
Attributes.
Association Rules
Basic Algorithms, Parallel and Distributed Algorithms, Incremental Rules,
Advanced Association Rule Techniques, Measuring the Quality of Rules.
Advanced Techniques
Web Mining, Spatial Mining, Temporal Mining.
References:
1. M. H. Dunham. Data Mining: Introductory and Advanced Topics. Pearson
Education. 2001.
2. J. Han and M. Kamber. Data Mining: Concepts and Techniques. Morgan
Kaufman. 2001.
3. H. Witten and E. Frank. Data Mining: Practical Machine Learning Tools and
Techniques. Morgan Kaufmann. 2000.
4. D. Hand, H. Mannila and P. Smyth. Principles of Data Mining.Prentice-Hall. 2001.
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Database Warehousing & Data Mining-SYLLABUS
Introduction and Data Warehousing
Introduction, Data Warehouse, Multidimensional Data Model, Data
Warehouse Architecture, Implementation, Further Development, Data
Warehousing to Data Mining
Data Preprocessing, Language, Architectures, Concept Description
Why Preprocessing, Cleaning, Integration, Transformation, Reduction,
Discretization, Concept Hierarchy Generation, Data Mining Primitives,
Query Language, Graphical User Interfaces, Architectures, Concept
Description, Data Generalization, Characterizations, Class Comparisons,
Descriptive Statistical Measures.
Association Rules
Association Rule Mining, Single-Dimensional Boolean Association Rules
from Transactional Databases, Multi-Level Association Rules from
Transaction Databases
Classification and Clustering
Classification and Prediction, Issues, Decision Tree Induction, Bayesian
Classification, Association Rule Based, Other Classification Methods,
Prediction, Classifier Accuracy, Cluster Analysis, Types of data,
Categorisation of methods, Partitioning methods, Outlier Analysis.
Data Design and Data Representation
Information Access and Delivery
Data Mining Algorithms
Data Mining Primitives
Advanced Topics
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Spatial Mining, Temporal Mining, Visualization : Data Generalization and
Summarization-Based
Characterization, Analytical Characterization: Analysis of Attribute
Relevance, Mining Class
Comparisons: Discriminating between different Classes, Mining
Descriptive Statistical Measures in
Large Databases
RECENT TRENDS
Multidimensional Analysis and Descriptive Mining of Complex Data
Objects, Spatial Databases, Multimedia Databases, Time Series and
Sequence Data, Text Databases, World Wide Web, Applications and Trends
in Data Mining
References :
1. J. Han, M. Kamber, “Data Mining: Concepts and Techniques”, Harcourt India /
Morgan Kauffman, 2001.
2. Margaret H.Dunham, “Data Mining: Introductory and Advanced Topics”,
Pearson Education 2004.
3. Sam Anahory, Dennis Murry, “Data Warehousing in the real world”, Pearson
Education 2003.
4. David Hand, Heikki Manila, Padhraic Symth, “Principles of Data Mining”, PHI
2004.
5. W.H.Inmon, “Building the Data Warehouse”, 3rd Edition, Wiley, 2003.
6. Alex Bezon, Stephen J.Smith, “Data Warehousing, Data Mining & OLAP”,
MeGraw-Hill Edition, 2001.
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7. Paulraj Ponniah, “Data Warehousing Fundamentals”, Wiley-Interscience
Publication, 2003.
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Database Management System & Data Modelling-SYLLABUS
Introduction and Conceptual Modeling
Introduction to File and Database systems- Database system structure –
Data Models – Introduction to Network and Hierarchical Models – ER
model – Relational Model – Relational Algebra and Calculus.
Relational Model
SQL – Data definition- Queries in SQL- Updates- Views – Integrity and
Security – Relational Database design – Functional dependences and
Normalization for Relational Databases (up to BCNF). Conceptual
Foundation of the DBMS, Conceptual Foundation of the Relational Model,
Data Modeling Technique, Relational Mapping and Normalization,
Relational Algebra review and SQL, DB-2 Architecture
Data Storage and Query Processing
Record storage and Primary file organization- Secondary storage Devices-
Operations on Files- Heap File- Sorted Files- Hashing Technique.
Query Processing and Optimization
Transaction Management
Transaction Processing – Introduction- Need for Concurrency control-
Desirable properties of Transaction- Schedule and Recoverability-
Serializability and Schedules – Concurrency Control – Types of Locks- Two
Phases locking- Deadlock- Time stamp based concurrency control –
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Recovery Techniques – Concepts- Immediate Update- Deferred Update -
Shadow Paging.
DATA MODELING USING THE ENTITY-RELATIONSHIP APPROACH
Top Down Approach: ERD Diagrams,Concept of Data Association, Entities,
Attributes, Relationship Types, relationship sets,Roles and Structural
constraint, and working with SQL, Designing ER Diagrams, naming
convention and Design issue
Current Trends
Object Oriented Databases – Need for Complex Data types- OO data Model-
Nested relations- Complex Types- Inheritance Reference Types -
Distributed databases- Homogenous and Heterogenous- Distributed data
Storage – XML – Structure of XML- Data- XML Document- Schema-
Querying and Transformation. – Data Mining and Data Warehousing.
References :
1. Abraham Silberschatz, Henry F. Korth and S. Sudarshan- “Database System
Concepts”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2002.
2. Raghu Ramakrishnan, “Database Management System ”, Tata McGraw-Hill
Publishing Company, 2003.
3. Hector Garcia–Molina, Jeffrey D.Ullman and Jennifer Widom- “Database System
Implementation”- Pearson Education- 2000.
4. Peter Rob and Corlos Coronel- “Database System, Design, Implementation and
Management”, Thompson Learning Course Technology- Fifth edition, 2003.
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Database Management Systems-SYLLABUS
Introduction
Data, Information and Information Processing, Secondary (Auxiliary) Storage
Devices, Files, File Organization and File Structures, Indexing and Hashing,
Introduction to Database Management Systems (DBMS), Software Development
Life Cycle (SDLC) and Database Development Life Cycle (DDLC), Introduction to
Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)
Database Architecture, Design and Data Modelling
Database Architecture and Data Modeling, Entity-Relationship (E-R) Modeling,
Enhanced Entity-Relationship (EER) Model, Data Normalization, Function
Dependencies & Normalization for relational Databases: Functional
Dependencies, Normal Forms based on Primary Keys, (1NF, 2NF, 3NF & BCNF),
Lossless Join and Dependency Preserving Decomposition (4NF, 5NF), Domain
Key Normal Form.
Query Languages
Relational Algebra and Relational Calculus, (Tables), Introduction to Structured
Query Language (SQL), Tables, Views and Indexes, Nulls, Queries and
Subqueries, Aggregate Functions, Insert, Update and Delete Operations, Cursors,
Joins and Unions, Programming with SQL, Query-by-Example (QBE), QUEL,
Triggers, Query Processing and Optimization
Database Implementation Issues
Database Security, Data Integrity, Transaction Management and Concurrency
Control, Backup and Recovery
Database Technologies
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Evolution of Computing Models, Client/Server Technology and Client/Server
Databases, Distributed Databases, Multidimensional Data and Databases,
Parallel Processing and Parallel Databases, Spatial and Multimedia Databases,
Mobile Computing and Mobile Databases, Web Databases
Database Applications
Knowledge Discovery in Databases (KDD), Data Warehouses and Data
Marts,Data Mining, On-Line Transaction Processing (OLTP), On-Line Analytical
Processing (OLAP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Supply Chain
Management (SCM), Geographic Information System (GIS)
References :
1. Database Management Systems by ‘Alex leon’ and ‘Mathews Leon’
2. Database Management Systems by Gupta, TATA Mc Graw Hill, ISBN
007107273X
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Design & Analysis of Advanced Algorithms-SYLLABUS
Notion of an Algorithm – Fundamentals of Algorithmic Problem Solving –
Important Problem Types – Fundamentals of the Analysis of Algorithm
Efficiency – Analysis Framework – Asymptotic Notations and its
properties – Mathematical analysis for Recursive and Non-recursive
algorithms.
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Brute Force – Closest-Pair and Convex-Hull Problems-Exhaustive Search –
Traveling Salesman Problem – Knapsack Problem – Assignment
problem. Divide and conquer methodology – Merge sort – Quick sort –
Binary search – Multiplication of Large
Integers – Strassen’s Matrix Multiplication-Closest-Pair and Convex-Hull
Problems.
Computing a Binomial Coefficient – Warshall’s and Floyd’ algorithm –
Optimal Binary Search Trees –Knapsack Problem and Memory functions.
Greedy Technique– Prim’s algorithm- Kruskal’s Algorithm-Dijkstra’s
Algorithm-Huffman Trees.
The Simplex Method-The Maximum-Flow Problem – Maximum Matching
in Bipartite Graphs- The Stable marriage Problem. Limitations of
Algorithm Power-Lower-Bound Arguments-Decision Trees-P, NP and NP-
Complete Problems–Coping with the Limitations – Backtracking – n-
Queens problem – Hamiltonian Circuit Problem – Subset Sum Problem-
Branch and Bound – Assignment problem – Knapsack Problem –Traveling
Salesman Problem- Approximation Algorithms for NP – Hard Problems –
Traveling Salesman problem – Knapsack problem.
References:
1. Anany Levitin, “Introduction to the Design and Analysis of Algorithms”, Third
Edition, Pearson Education, 2012.
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Thomas H.Cormen, Charles E.Leiserson, Ronald L. Rivest and Clifford Stein,
“Introduction to Algorithms”, Third Edition, PHI
Learning Private Limited, 2012.
Alfred V. Aho, John E. Hopcroft and Jeffrey D. Ullman, “Data Structures and
Algorithms”, Pearson Education, Reprint 2006.
Donald E. Knuth, “The Art of Computer Programming”, Volumes 1& 3 Pearson
Education, 2009. Steven S. Skiena, “The Algorithm Design Manual”, Second Edition,
Springer, 2008.
http://nptel.ac.in/
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Design of Concrete Structures-SYLLABUS
Introduction
(A) Introduction to various design philosophies of R.C. structures: working
stress method, ultimate load method, limit state method , limit state of collapse,
limit state of serviceability, limit state of durability, characteristic strength,
characteristic load, partial safety factors for material strengths and loads. Study
of structural properties of concrete.
(B) Limit state method for flexure: (Singly Reinforced Rectangular Section)
assumptions, stress & strain diagram, MR of Balanced, under reinforced & over
reinforced RC sections.
(C) Moment of resistance of doubly reinforced & flanged section
Design of Beam
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(A) Design of beams for flexure, shear and bond
(B) For simply supported & cantilever beams.
(C) For continuous beams using IS code coefficient method.
Design of Slab
(A) Design of one way simply supported, cantilever & continuous slabs
(B) Design of Two way simply supported & continuous slabs
(C) Design of dog legged stair case.
Design of Column & Footing
(A) Column: Introduction, strain and stress variation diagrams, axially loaded
column
(B) Design of column for axial load, uniaxial & biaxial bending.
(C) Design of isolated pad footing for axial load & uniaxial bending.
Design of Retaining Wall
(A) Design of retaining
References
1. Reinforced Concrete-Limit State Design, A.K.Jain, Nem Chand & Bros.,Roorkee.
2. Reinforced Concrete, I.C.Syal & A,K,Goel, A.H,Wheeler & Co.Delhi.
3. SP-16(S&T)-1980, 'Design Aids for Reinforced Concrete to IS:456, BIS, N.Delhi.
4. SP-34(S&T)-1987 'Handbook on Concrete Reinforcement and Detailing', BIS,
N.Delhi.
5. Reinforced Concrete Design – Pillai and Menon, TMH, New Delhi.
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6. Vazirani, V.N., and Ratwani, Concrete Structures, Vol. IV, Khanna Publishers,
New Delhi, 1995.
7. Dayaratnam, P., Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures, Oxford & IBH
Publishers & Co., New Delhi, 2005.
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Digital Image Processing-SYLLABUS
DIGITAL IMAGE FUNDAMENTALS
Elements of digital image processing systems, Vidicon and Digital Camera worki
ng principles, Elements ofvisual perception, brightness, contrast, hue, saturation
, mach band effect, Color image fundamentals RGB,HSI models, Image sampling,
Quantization, dither, Two-
dimensional mathematical preliminaries, 2Dtransforms - DFT, DCT, KLT, SVD.
IMAGE ENHANCEMENT
Histogram equalization and specification techniques, Noise distributions, Spatial
averaging, DirectionalSmoothing, Median, Geometric mean, Harmonic mean, Co
ntraharmonic mean filters, Homomorphic filtering,Color image enhancement.
IMAGE RESTORATION
Image Restoration-degradation model, Unconstrained restoration,
Lagrange multiplier and Constrained restoration, Inverse filtering, removal of
blur caused by uniform linear motion, Wiener filtering, Geometric
transformations spatial transformations.
IMAGE SEGMENTATION
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Edge detection, Edge linking via Hough transform – Thresholding – Region based
segmentation –Regiongrowing–Region splitting and Merging –
Segmentation by morphological watersheds –basic concepts–Dam
construction–Watershed, segmentation algorithm.
IMAGE COMPRESSION
Need for data compression, Huffman, Run Length Encoding, Shift codes, Arit
hmetic coding, Vector Quantization , Transform coding , JPEG standard, MPEG.
TEXTBOOK
Rafael C. Gonzalez, Richard E. Woods, , Digital Image Processing', Pearson, Second
Edition,2004.
2. Anil K. Jain, , Fundamentals of Digital Image Processing', Pearson 2002.
REFERENCES
Kenneth R. Castleman, Digital Image Processing, Pearson, 2006.
Rafael C. Gonzalez, Richard E. Woods, Steven Eddins,' Digital Image Processing usin
g MATLAB',Pearson Education, Inc., 2004.
D,E. Dudgeon and RM. Mersereau, , Multidimensional Digital Signal Processing', Pr
entice HallProfessional Technical Reference, 1990.
William K. Pratt, , Digital Image Processing' , John Wiley, New York, 2002
Milan Sonka et aI, 'IMAGE PROCESSING, ANALYSIS AND MACHINE VISION', Brooke
s/Cole, VikasPublishing House, 2nd edition, 1999,
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Drilling Engineering-SYLLABUS
• Practical Aspect of Well Planning & Costing, Preparation of GTO and
Drilling Plan
• Introduction to Rotary Drilling Equipment and Operation
• Types of Rigs (Onshore & Offshore)- Description of Systems, Hydraulics,
Hoisting, Power Transmission etc.
• Drilling Fluid Design, Bits and Maintenance
• Drilling Mechanics, Hazards and Complications in Drilling – Blow Out,
Stuck Up, Fishing etc.
• Formation Evaluation, Coring, Sampling, WLL Tools & DST/RFT
• Casing String: Selection and Design
• Oil Well Cementing Practices
• Perforation and Well Activation
• HSE related to Drilling Operations
References:
1. Drilling Engineering, Heriot Watt University
2. Applied Drilling Engineering, Bourgoyne, A.T.,Milthem,K.K., Chenevert,M.E
.and Young,F.S, SPE, Richardson, 1986
3. Advanced Oil Well Drilling Engineering, Mitchell, B. SPE, Richardson, 1974
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Drilling Technology-SYLLABUS
Introduction
Power Plants
Rotary System
Hoisting Equipment
Drilling Fluid Circulating System
Drilling Fluids
Well Control System
Casings
Oil well Cements & Cementing Operations
Hydraulics in Drilling Operations
Drilling Practices
Fishing Tools and Practices
Safety and Environmental Issues
References :
1. Drilling Technology in Non Technical Language by Deverox & Steve, Pennwell,
ISBN 1593702647
2. High Technology in Drilling and Exploration by Chugh, Oxford IBH, ISBN
8120407121
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Economics and Management Decisions- SYLLABUS
Introduction to Managerial Economics: Definition, Nature and Scope of
Managerial Economics, Application of Economics to Business Decision,
Relationship of Economics with various areas of Management and OR; role
of managerial economist.
Demand and Supply Functions –Theory of Demand: Demand Analysis,
Elasticity of demand, types and significance of Elasticity of Demand.
Demand estimation – Marketing research approaches to demand
estimation. Need for forecasting, forecasting techniques. Supply Analysis –
Supply function, the Law of Supply, Elasticity of Supply. Practical Problems
on Demand curve and Demand Function
Production & Cost Analysis - Production & Production Function: Concept,
Forms of production function, Law of variable Proportions, Returns to
scale. Cost concept, Short term and long term cost. Average cost curves,
cost output relationship, Cost curves, Economies & Diseconomies of scale.
Practical Problems on estimation of production function – Cobb-Douglas
production function.
Market Structure and Pricing practices: Features and Types of different
competitive situations - Price-Output determination in Perfect
competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic competition and Oligopoly both the
long run and short run. Pricing philosophy – Pricing methods in practice:
Price discrimination, Practical Problems on pricing.
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National Income: basic concept-measurement of national income concept
of GDP & GNP –Methods of measuring national income-net output method,
income determination theorem, concept of equilibrium income, factors
determining level of income factor income method, expenditure method;
Practical Problems on computation of national income. Concept of
multiplier accelerator.
Business cycles & Stabilization - Concept, Causes & Impact of business
cycle , Policy; Inflation & deflation- types, causes, effects remedial
measures; Monetary and Fiscal policy- meaning, scope and instruments;
Factors determining economic environment of business.
References:
1. Managerial Economics, P. L. Mehta, Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi
2. Managerial Economics, D.N.Dwidevi, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.
3. Managerial economics in a Global economy, Dominick Salvatore, Thomson
learning Press
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E-Enterprise Management-SYLLABUS
Knowledge Management
Enterprise Resource Planning
Data Mining and Warehousing
CRM
Supply Chain Management
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E-Business
Intranet Portals
References :
1. E-Enterprise Business Models, Architecture and Components by Faisal Hoque,
Tom Trainer, Dale Kutnik, Cambridge Univ Press, ISBN 052177487X
2. E-Enterprise perspectives in contemporary web –speed economy by Jaya Krishna
S, ICFAI, ISBN 8131403343
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Embedded Systems-SYLLABUS
HARDWARE FUNDAMENTALS
Gates, timing diagram, memory, microprocessor, buses, DMA. Interrupts:
Microprocessor architecture, interrupts basics, Interrupt latency, shared
data problem. System partitioning, building the architectural model,
Input and output processing, Hardware and software portioning, timing
requirement. Microprocessor selection, Microprocessor versus micro-control
analysis CISC versus RISC study of major embedded Microprocessor
architecture memory system design. system optimization architecture for
embedded software:- round robin, found robin with interrupts.
Function queue scheduling and real time operating system.
REAL TIME OPERATING SYSTEM
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Tasks and task states, Task and data, Semaphores and shared data
operating system service: Inter task communication, timer service,memory
management, events and interaction between interrupt routines and
real time operating system, software selection issues, selection an RTOS,
RTOS performance metrice, RTOS scalability and tool support compiler
selection.
EMBEDDED SYSTEM DESIGN USING REAL TIME OPERATING SYSTEM
Encapsulating semaphores and queues, hard real time scheduling
consideration saving memory space.
DEVELOPMENT TOOLS AND DEBUGGING
Hosh and target machines. Linker/location. Target system tasting.
Instruction set. Asset macro. Establishing a software development
environment C runtime environment embedded debuggers Cross-
development methods embedded file formats . readers creating object files-
the build process loading software on to remote targets.
References :
1. Specification & Design of Embedded Systems by Daniel D Gajski, Jie Gong, Frank
Vahid
1. Wayne Wolf, “Computers as Components: Principles of Embedded Computer
System Design”, Elsevier, 2006.
2. Michael J. Pont, “Embedded C”, Pearson Education , 2007.
3. Steve Heath, “Embedded System Design”, Elsevier, 2005.
4. Muhammed Ali Mazidi, Janice Gillispie Mazidi and Rolin D. McKinlay, “The 8051
Microcontroller and Embedded Systems”, Pearson Education, Second edition, 2007.
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Embedded Systems and Real Time Operating System-SYLLABUS
Introduction to Embedded Systems: an embedded System, processor in
the system, other hardware units, software embedded into a system,
exemplary embedded systems, embedded system on chip(CoC) and in
VLSI circuit.
Hardware Architectures for Embedded Systems: introduction micro
controller, architecture, instruction sets, assembly language programming,
port programming , timer/ controller programming , serial
communications, interrupts programmings, real world interfacing. Device
drivers and interrupts servicing mechanisms – device drivers, parallel
port device drivers in a system, serial port device drivers in a system ,
device drivers for internal programmable timing devices . Interrupt
servicing mechanism , context and the periods for context switching ,
deadline and interrupt letancy.
Program Modeling and Software Development Process: modeling
process for software analysis , before software implementation.
Programming models for event controlled or response time constrained
real time programs , modeling of multiprocessor systems .IPC and
synchronization – multiple process in an application, problem of sharing
data by multiple tasks and routines.
Introduction to RTOS: Introduction to real time , Examples, applications,
Hard. Vs Soft real time, Reference model, Classic uniprocessor scheduling ,
Static scheduling , Dynamic scheduling , Static priority scheduling ,
Dynamic priority scheduling , Dealing with complexities arising in real
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systems, Practical Considerations. Resource sharing , Priority inheritance
and priority ceiling protocols , stack resource protocol . Systems- A quick
look at some real systems.
Basic Operating System: Functions needed for real time computing ,
Overview of Operating Systems, a brief survey of commercial real time and
non real time operating systems, Embedded OS , Real Time OS, Hand Held
OS Porting RTOS on a microcontroller based development system board,
Programming in linux, shell Programming , Programming in RT Linux.
References :
Mohammad Ali Mazidi,Janice Gillispie Mazidi,The 8051 Microcontroller and
embedded systems,Pearson Education.
Jane W.S. Liu,Real Time Systems,Prentice Hall,Inc.
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Energy Audit-SYLLABUS
Introduction, need of Energy Audit
Types of Energy Audit & approach
Preliminary, targeted, detailed Energy Audits
Instruments & Metering of Energy Audit
Methodology for Conducting Energy Audit
Pre audit phase, detailed energy audit phase, data collection and analysis
through available techniques, preparing flow charts, identification of
ENCON opportunities, audit report preparation, post audit phase.
Energy Performance
Plant Energy Performance, production factor, reference year equivalent
use, matching energy uses to requirement.
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Energy cost and Benchmarking
Energy cost, benchmarking, Industrial benchmarking program.
Energy Monitoring and Targeting
Introduction, setting up monitoring & targeting, key elements, data and
information analysis.
Demand side management, supply side management, labeling
Energy Conservation measures
Energy performance assessment for electrical equipment , thermal
equipment and utility system
References :
Guide books for National Certification Examination, BEE
www.unfccc.com
www.ipcc.com
www.cdmindia.com
www.recregistryindia.nic.in
www.bee.nic.in
NPTEL lectures
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Energy Conservation & Energy Auditing-SYLLABUS
Introduction to Strategic Management
Energy Audit Process
Understanding Energy Bills
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Economic Analysis and Life Cycle Costing
Insulation
Process Energy Management
Steam Generation and Distribution
References :
1. Energy Audit by YP Abbi, ISBN 8179933113
2. Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation by V Kirubakaran, APH
Publisher, ISBN 8131313107
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Energy Law & Policy (Oil & Gas Policy)-SYLLABUS
“Energy Security” for India
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Extracts from Energy Conservation Act,
2001)
The Energy Conservation Act, 2001
Japan Energy Policy
USA Energy Policy
Europe's Energy Policy
Generation of Electricity (Extracts from Electricity Act 2003, Part-III)
Transmission of Electricity (Extracts from Electricity Act 2003, Part-V)
Distribution of Electricity (Extracts from Electricity Act 2003, Part-VI)
Central Electricity Authority (Extracts from Electricity Act 2003, Part-IX)
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Regulatory Commissions (Extracts from Electricity Act 2003, Part-X)
Electricity Act, 2003 (No 36 of 2003) [26th May, 2003]
Overview of Laws – Governing Contracts, Sale of Goods, Environmental
Issues and Companies Law
Twenty Judgments of Supreme Court of India and High Courts on Different
Aspects of Electricity Act, 2003
References :
1. Energy Law and Policy by Dr Parag Diwan, Pentagon Press, ISBN
8182743494
2. Energy Law & Policy for 21st Century by Jr Hicky James, Rocky Mountain
Mineral Law Foundation, ISBN 0929047877
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Energy scenario & Energy forms-SYLLABUS
Indian & World Energy Scenario
World energy use, reserves of energy resources, energy cycle of the
earth, environmental aspects of energy utilization, renewable
energy resources and their importance
Types of Energy
Primary & Secondary energy, commercial & non-commercial energy,
non-renewable & renewable energy, primary energy resources,
commercial energy production, energy conservation and its
importance.
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Energy Economy
Final energy consumption, Energy needs of growing economy, Long
term energy scenario, Energy pricing, energy sector reforms, energy
security, energy strategy for future.
Energy Conservation Act, its features and related policies
Features of the Energy Conservation Act 2001 & the Energy
Conservation (Amendment) act, 2010, schemes under ECT-2001,
integrated energy policy, NAPCC.
Energy & Environment
Air pollution, climate change and its impacts, Global Environmental
issues, Loss of biodiversity, sustainable development.
References:
1. http://www.undp.org/content/dam/undp/library/Environment%20and
%20Energy/Sustainable%20Energy/wea%202000/chapter9.pdf
2. https://www.worldenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/World-
Energy-Scenarios_Composing-energy-futures-to-2050_Full-report.pdf
3. http://www.powermin.nic.in/whats_new/pdf/ENERGY%20MARKETS%2
0&%20TECHNOLOGIES-REVISED1.pdf
4. Guide book-1 s for National Certification Examination, BEE
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Environmental Engineering -SYLLABUS
Water Supply Engineering
Introduction: Water Supply, brief description of different elements of water
supply scheme. Water Demand – types, total requirement, per capita demand,
factors affecting per capita demand, variations, effect of variation in different
component of water supply scheme, design period. Intake structures – purpose,
types and hydraulic design, quality of water, general water treatment of Surface
Water, different elements of water treatment plant for treatment of normal
surface water, Water Treatment Plant design.
Waste water Engineering
Sewerage schemes and their importance, storm water quantity, fluctuation in
sewage flow, flow through sewer, design of sewer. construction & maintenance
of sewer, Characteristics and analysis of waste water, cycles of decomposition,
physical, chemical & biological parameters, natural methods of waste water
disposal i.e. by land treatment & by dilution, self-purification capacity of stream,
Oxygen sag analysis, treatment processes/ units for waste water treatment and
their design. Sludge digestion & Solid Waste Management.
Modelling Approach
Water and air quality management, role of mathematical models, systems
approach, systems and models, types of mathematical models, ambient air
quality standards
Surface Water Quality and Air Quality Modelling
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Introduction: surface water and air quality models, rivers and streams water
quality modeling – river hydrology and flow, dispersion and mixing – flow, depth
and velocity, transport and dispersion of air pollutants, wind velocity, wind
speed and turbulence, atmospheric stability, estimating concentrations from
point sources , Gaussian Equation , Air pollution modeling
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Environmental Engineering and Management-SYLLABUS
INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Introduction to Environment, its impact, Present scenario, Various
Environmental standards and laws for water, air and land quality by Pollution
Control boards and their working Modules.
Mass and energy transfer within the environmental system: Law of conservation
of energy and Law of conservation of mass. Material Balance in an
environmental system, Steady state conservative systems-Steady state systems
with non conservative pollutants, -Type of reactors, Reaction rate and order of a
reaction (Zero order, First order and Second order reactions).
WATER POLLUTION AND WATER QUALITY CONTROL
Water Resources- Hydrologic Cycle, Water Quality Parameters: Physical
characteristics like Color, Odour, Temperature, Turbidity And Total Solids;
Chemical Characteristics like pH, Hardness, Alkalinity, Acidity, Oxygen
Demanding (COD, BOD, Nitrates, Sulphates and phosphates; Microbiological
characteristics). Effect of Oxygen Demanding Wastes on Rivers,
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BOD and DO Profile: Deoxygenation and Reaeration of the polluted water,
Exertion of BOD with ultimate BOD loading.-Streeter Phelps Model and Oxygen
Sag Curve, -Self Purification Phenomenon,
Ground Water- Aquifers, Flow Rate and Hydraulic Gradient by Darcy’s Law, Cone
of Depression, Treatment of Water, Water Quality: Drinking water quality
standards, Treatment Systems: Screening, Coagulation and Flocculation,
Sedimentation, Filtration, Disinfection and Softening, Wastewater Treatment,
Typical Range of Composition of Domestic Sewage and Regulatory Standards,
Primary Treatment: Screening, Grit Chamber, Equalization Basins, Primary
Settling, Sedimentation with Coagulation and Flocculation. Secondary Treatment
Systems; Activated Sludge Process, Trickling Filter, RBC, Oxidation Ponds.
Advanced Treatment- Nitrogen and Phosphorous Removal.
AIR POLLUTION
Introduction- Definition, Overview of Emissions, Type of Pollutants, Chemical
Composition.• Sources and Effects of Major Air Pollutants- CO, SOx, NOx,
Hydrocarbons, Ozone, Photochemical Oxidants, Lead, Particulate Matter.
Air Pollution and Metrology- Environmental Lapse Rate and Adiabatic Lapse
Rate, Atmospheric Stability, Inversion, Type of Plumes., Gaussian Atmospheric
Dispersion Model for Point Sources, Emission Controls., Control Devices for
Particulate Pollutants- Gravity Settling Chambers, Centrifugal Separators, Wet
Scrubber, Electrostatic precipitator, Control devices for Gaseous Pollutants-
Adsorption, Absorption, Condensation and Combustion,
POLLUTION CONTROL IN PROCESS INDUSTRIES POLLUTION
CONTROL
METHODOLOGIES
Pollution Control in Process Industries like Cement, Paper, Petroleum -
Petroleum Products-Textile-Tanneries-ThermalPlants-Eco-Friendly Energy and
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Environment, Hazardous Waste Treatment Technologies, Physical Treatment-
Sedimentation, Adsorption, Aeration. Ion Exchange, Electro Dialysis. Chemical
Treatment- Precipitation, Biological Remediation Techniques, Incineration and
Land Disposal. Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental
Management.
INTRODUCTION TO EIA, NEED AND SCOPE OF EIA
Objectives and Purpose of EIA Studies, Indian Policies requiring EIA- Enactment
of EIA as a Law, EIA Notifications, Siting Criteria. Components and Types of EIA,
Roles in the EIA Process, Objectives and purpose of EIA studies., Indian policies
requiring EIA- Enactment of EIA as a law, EIA notifications, Siting criteria, EIA
cycle and procedure- Initial screening till Environmental Management plan.
Components and Types of EIA, Roles in the EIA process, Environmental Audit-
Need, Purpose, Criteria., Case studies.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Concept of Sustainable Development and its Role in Building of Environment,
Background, Life Cycle Assessment, Source Reduction, Collection and Transfer
Operations, Recycling and Composting, Discarded Materials, Waste to Energy
Combustion, Landfills, Problems, Hazardous Waste Management
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Environmental Law –SYLLABUS
Introduction
Concept and Dimensions of Environment; Enormity of Environmental
degradation and its causes; environmental concern in the Traditional
knowledge system of India; Environmental concern in Modern India, post-
independence Policy Framework.
Constitution and the Environment
Dimensions of the right to pollution free environment under Article 21 of
the Constitution of India; Specific Constitutional provisions to ensure
Pollution free Environment; Judicial activism and environment protection
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
Application of the Act, Definitions. Constitution of Central, State and joint
boards; power and functions of the board; qualifications and
disqualification of the members; prevention and control of water pollution
and procedure thereof; powers to give direction; funds, accounts and audit,
penalties and procedure and Miscellaneous provisions.
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
Application of the Act, Definitions. Constitution of Central, State and joint
boards; power and functions of the board; qualifications and
disqualification of the members; prevention and control of water pollution
and procedure thereof; powers to give direction; funds, accounts and audit,
penalties and procedure and Miscellaneous provisions.
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
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Application of the Act, Definitions; General powers of the Central
Government including the powers to give directions; prevention and control
of Environmental Pollution and procedure thereof; penalties and
procedure and Miscellaneous.
Leading Cases :
1. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India, AIR 1987 SC 965.
2. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India, AIR 1988 SC 1115.
3. Municipal Council of Ratlam v. Vardichand AIR 1980 SC 1622.
4. Vallore Citizen Forum v. Union of India.
5. Tarun Bharat Singh v. Union of India, AIR 1992 SC 514.
References :
1. Thorough reading of the following statutes :
a. Environmental Protection Act, 1986.
b. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution)Act, 1981.
c. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
d. Rajasthan Noises Control Act, 1963.
2. Armin Resencranz, Shyam Devan and Martha L. Noble : Environmental Law and
Policy in India.
3. Justice Krishna Aiyer : Environmental Pollution and Law.
4. Dr. SB Verma: Environmental Law, Pollution and Management.
5. Suresh Jain and Vimla Jain : Environmental Law of India.
6. Kailash Thakur ; Environmental Protection, Law and Policy in India (Deep and
Deep Publications, New Delhi)
7. Citizen Report, Pub. by Centre for Sc & Environment, Delhi.
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Environmental Management of Hydrocarbon-SYLLABUS
Environmental Science & Engineering
Current Environmental Standards
Environmental Policy, Monitoring and Reporting
Concept of Sustainable Development
Methods for Pollution Monitoring
Environmental Management Systems
Voc's Organic Gases
Noise Pollution and Control
Water Pollution
Soil Pollution and Remediation
Air Pollution
Hazardous Waste Management
Environmental Impact Assessment and Management Plan
Environmental Measurement and Control
Pollution Control in Process Industries
References :
1. Environmental Management Handbook for Hydrocarbon processing Industries
by James D Wall, Gulf Publishing Co, ISBN 0872012654
2. Environmental Engineering & management PB, SK Katria & Sons, ISBN
8185749450
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Equipment and Machinery Maintenance-SYLLABUS
PUMPING UNITS
MAINTENANCE OF PRIMEMOVERS
o Maintenance of Engines & Engine Auxiliaries
o Maintenance of Motors
o MAINTENANCE OF PUMPS
o Positive Displacements (Reciprocating) Pump Maintenance
o Centrifugal Pump Maintenance
COMPRESSION UNITS
_ Maintenance of Primemovers
_ Maintenance of Compressors
MAINTENANCE OF SUCTION - BOOSTER PUMPS
MAINTENANCE OF COMPRESSOR/ PUMPING STN AUXILIARIES
_ Air compressors
_ Gear Boxes
_ Emergency Generators
_ Centrifuge
_ Storage Tanks (Fuel)
_ Sump Tank
_ Sump Pump, Oil Recovery Pump, Diesel Loading/ Unloading Pump,
Corrosion Inhibitor/ DRA injection Pump
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MAINTENANCE OF STATION VALVES
MAINTENANCE OF STRAINERS, SCRUBBERS, SEPARATOR FILTERS.
MAINTENANCE OF PCC AND MCC.
MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ( LT & HT SWITCHGEARS,
LIGHTING SYSTEM, TRANSFORMERS).
MAINTENANCE OF INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE OF COMMUNICATION SYSTEM.
MAINTENANCE OF FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM.
MAINTENANCE OF CRUDE/ PRODUCT STORAGE TANK/ TANK FARM.
_ Floating Roof Tank
_ Fixed or Cone Roof Tank
_ Tank Stirrers
_ Tank Dykes
_ ETP
_ Halon Fire Fighting System
_ Foam Pourer System
_ Thermal Relief valves.
MAINTENANCE OF OFFSHORE TERMINAL AND ALLIED FACILITIES _
Maintenance of SPM Terminal and its Auxiliaries
_ Maintenance of Submarine Pipeline
References:
Plant Equipment and Maintenance Engineering Handbook by: Duncan C.
Richardson, PE
Machinery Component Maintenance and Repair, Volume 3 by Heinz P. Bloch Fred
K. Geitner
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FDI in Infrastructure-SYLLABUS
Introduction
Foreign Direct Investment-The Engine Behind the Private
Infrastructure Revolution
The Complex Nature of Greenfield Investments in Infrastructure :
Incentives & Risks
The Contractual Web of a BOT-Type Project, Governments: Balancing
Domestic Interests and Multiple Objectives, Sponsors: Creating a Viable Project
Structure, Commercial Lenders - The Market Test of Bankability
Lots of Things can go Wrong
Conflicting Opinions Within Government, Insufficient Coordination,
Insufficient Expertise, Direct Negotiations versus Competitive Tenders, Unclear
Tendering, Rules, Political Interference, Unclear Market Entry Conditions ,
Lack of an Adequate Legal Framework, Difficulties During Operation, Social
Concerns After the Fact, Political Commitment of Successor Governments
Handling the Risks
The Role of Government Support Arrangements , The Importance of
Overall Sectoral Liberalization
Designing an Effective Policy Framework
The Usefulness of an Institutional Support Structure, Designing an
Overarching Legal Framework, Regulating Private Infrastructure:
Minimizing Risk and Abuse, The End result: Expensive Potentials or
Investment Booms
The Impact of the East Asian Financial Crisis
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References :
1. Infrastructure: rebuilding, Repairing and Restructure by Jason R. Baren.-
Nova Science Publisher
2. Foreign Investment in India by Nitin Basin.- New Century Publication
3. Infrastructure Development and Indian economy by L. N. dash.- Oxford
university Press by R. Majumder
4. Reforming Infrastructure : Privatization, Regulation and Competition by
Ioannis Kessides.- oxford university
5. Attracting FDI into Infrastructure, Frank Sader
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Fatigue, Fracture and Stress Analysis of Machine Component-SYLLABUS
Basic theory of failure
Griffith’s theory of brittle failures; Irwin’s stress intensity factors; Linear elastic
fracture mechanics: The stress analysis of crack tips, Macroscopic theories in
crack extension, Instability and R-curves, Crack tip plasticity, K as a failure
criterion, Mixed mode of fracture, Analytical and Experimental methods of
determining K.
Elastic plastic fracture mechanics: Crack tip opening displacement, J
Integrals, Crack growth resistance curves, Crack tip constraint under large
scale yielding, creep crack growth;
Microscopic theories of fracture: Ductile and cleavage fracture, ductile-
brittle transition, inter-granular fracture; Fatigue crack propagation:
Fatigue crack growth theories, crack closure, Microscopic theories of
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fatigue crack growth; Application of theories of fracture mechanics in
design and materials development.
Fatigue characterization: Total life versus defect tolerant philosophy
Cyclic stress fields, notches, and short cracks Experimental methods for
determining fatigue resistance Micromechanisms of fatigue fracture.
Damage tolerance, design considerations and failure analysis
:Damage tolerance in materials,Design considerations, Methodologies for
failure analysis
References :
1. Metal Fatigue and Fracture Testing and Analysis by Ziegler Brett
2. Fatigue and Fracture: Understanding the Basics by F. C. Campbell
3. Failure Analysis of Engineering Materials, Charlie R. Brooks, Ashok
Choudhury - 2002, McGraw Hill Professional
4. Hypersingular Integral Equations in Fracture Analysis, Whye-Teong Ang -
Elsevier 2014
5. T. L. Anderson, Fracture Mechanics Fundamentals and Applications, CRC
Press, 1995.
6. D. Brock, Elementary Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Maritinus Nijhoff
Publishers, 1986.
7. S. T. Rolfe and J. M. Barson, Fracture and Fatigue Control in Structures, PHI,
1977
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Financial Management-SYLLABUS
Introduction to Financial Management
Time Value of Money
Sources of Finance
Concept of Economic Value Added
Risk and Return Analysis
Cost of Capital
Capital Structure and Theories
Concept of Leverages
Fundamentals of Capital Budgeting
Capital Rationing and Risk Factors in Capital Budgeting
Working Capital Management & Financing
Receivable Management
Inventory Management
Cash Management
Management of Surplus & Dividend Policy
References :
1. Financial Management by Agarwal NP Mishra, Ramesh Book Depot, EAN
9788181423757
2. Financial Management by Vrinda Publications, EAN 9788182811218
3. Financial Management by C Correia, Juta Academic, ISBN 0702171573
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Financing Energy Sector Project-SYLLABUS
Introduction to Return Concepts
Introduction to Project Appraisal
Financial Analysis
Concept of Business Entity
Procurement of Funds
Risk Management
Incentive for Non-conventional Projects
Financing Non-conventional Power Projects
IREDA and its Role
Project Economics and Viability
Electricity Sector in India
Case Studies
References :
1. Financing of Energy Sector in Developing Countries, Pradeep Chaturvedi,
Concept Publisher, ISBN 817022747X
2. Financing Energy Projects in Developing Countries by Hossein Razavi, Pennwell
Books, ISBN 1593701241
3. Financing Energy Projects Albert Thumman & Fred Wainwright, Fairmount P,
ISBN 0881732729
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Flight Dynamic Principles-SYLLABUS
Systems of axes and notation
Static equilibrium and trim
The equations of motion
The solution of the equations of motion
Longitudinal dynamics
Lateral–directional dynamics
Maneuverability
Stability
Flying and handling qualities
Stability augmentation
Aerodynamic modelling
Aerodynamic stability and control derivatives
Coursework Studies
References :
1.Flight Dynamics Principles by M V Cook, Elsevier Publications, ISBN 8131223353
2. Flight Dynamics by Stengel, Overseas, ISBN 8189938282
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Flight Stability & Control-SYLLABUS
The Standard Atmosphere and Airflow
Standard Atmosphere, relation between Geopotential and Geometric
Altitudes, Pressure, Temperature and Density Altitudes. Relation for
Stratosphere and Troposphere. Stability of Atmosphere, Aero-
Thermodynamics. Measurement of Air-speed: True Airspeed, Indicated
Airspeed and Equivalent Airspeed, Airspeed Indicator.
Aerodynamic Drag
Cause of Drag, it's effects, Types of Drag and affecting factors. Drag Polar,
Compressibility Drag, Design for Minimum Drag, Estimation of Drag of
Complete Airplane, Terminal Velocity.
Aerodynamic Characteristics
Force and Moments Coefficients from Dimensional Analysis. Pressure
Distribution over 2D Airfoil, Variation with Angle of Attack, Center of
Pressure, Aerodynamic Center, Problems connected with Them. Lift, Drag
and Moment Coefficients; Relations between Lift and Drag. Estimation of
these characteristics from Measured Pressure Distributions, Variation of
Aerodynamic Coefficients with Reynold's Number and Mach number. Effect
of Span, Aspect Ratio, Plan Form, Sweep, Taper and Twist on Aerodynamic
characteristics of a Lifting Surface. Delta Wing Aerodynamics.
High Lift Systems
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Airfoil's Maximum Lift Coefficient, Leading and Trailing Edge Devices, Effect
of Sweep Back. The deep stall. Effect of Re, Propulsive lift, V/STOL
Configurations.
Airplane Performance in Steady Flight
Straight and Level Flight, Stalling Speed; Variation of Drag with Flight. Speed
conditions for Minimum Drag, Minimum Power Conditions; Power at other
Speeds. Gliding Flight, Shallow and Steep Angles of Glide; Sinking Speed,
Minimum Sinking Speed, Time of Descent. Climbing Flight at Shallow Angles,
Correction for Steep Angles, Time to Flight, Maximum Rate of Climb.
Airplane Performance in Accelerated Flight
Take-off and Landing, Calculations of Take-off Ground Run, Take off
Distances. Minimum Ground Run, Assisted Take-off, Calculation of Landing
Ground Run. Range and Endurance and Problems connected with them.
Maneuvers
Introductory Comments on Spins and Stalls; Turning Flight, Maneuvers in 3D
space
Stick Fixed Static Longitudinal Stability
Introduction to Stability of Airplane, Stick Fixed Longitudinal Stability, Effect
of Power, Neutral Point, Centre of Gravity Limits. In Flight Measurement of
Stick Fixed Neutral Point.
Control Surfaces and Aerodynamic Balancing
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Control Surface Hinge Moments, Floating and Restoring Tendencies, different
types of Tabs used on Airplanes. Frise Aileron, Spoler Controls.
Stick Free Static Longitudinal Stability
Effect of Free Elevator on Airplane stability, Elevator Control Force, Stick
Force Gradients, Neutral Point, Controls Free Center of Gravity Limit. In Flight
Measurement of Stick Free Neutral Point.
Maneuvering Flight
Effect of Acceleration on Airplane Balancing, Elevator Angle per g, and Stick
Force per g, Maneuver Margins
Directional Stability and Controls
Assymetric Flight, Eather Cock Stability, contribution of different parts of
Airplane, Rudder Fixed and Rudder Free Static Directional Stability, Rudder
Lock.
Lateral Stability and Control
Dihedral Effect. Contribution of different. Parts of Airplane Controls in Roll,
Aileron Control Power, Cross coupling of Lateral and Directional Effects.
Dynamic Stability
Longitudinal Dynamic Stability: Simple Analysis of Short Period and
Phugoid Modes, Stick-Fixed and Stick-Free. Lateral and Directional
Dynamic Stability: Simple Analysis of Roll Subsdience Spiral Mode and
Dutch Roll.
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References :
1. Flight Stability and Control, Robert C. Nelson, 1998
2· Performance, Stability, Dynamics and Control of Airplanes, Bandu N. Pamadi,
2004
3· Aircraft Control and Simulation, Brian L.Stevens, Frank L. Lewis, 2003, Second
Edition,
4· Automatic Flight Control Systems, Donald McLean, 1990, ISBN : 0-13-054008-0
5· Engineering Analysis of Flight Vehicles, Holt Ashley
6· Dynamics of Flight - Stability and Control, Bernard Etkin, Lloyd Du® Reid
7· Introduction to Avionics, R. P. G. Collinson
8· Automatic Flight Control, E. H. J. Fallett, Shawn Coyle
9· Automatic Control of Aircraft and Missiles, John H. Blakelock
10· Airplane Stability and Control, Malcolm J. Abzug, E. Eugene Larrabee
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Fluid Mechanics-SYLLABUS
Introduction
Review of Thermodynamics
Review of Mechanics
Fluids Statics
The Control Volume and Mass Conservation
Momentum Conservation for Momentum Conservation
Multi–Phase Flow
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References :
1. Fluid Mechanics by Ira M Cohen & Pijush K Kundu, Academic Press, ISBN
0080470238-BEPDF
2. Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines by Som SK, TATA Mc Graw
Hills, ISBN 0070667624
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Fluidization-SYLLABUS
Review of flow around immersed solids - forces on single particles.,
Review of sedimentation - Richardson-Zaki equation., Review of packed
beds and Ergun equation, Classification of solid particles and powders -
relevant properties and measurements, Minimum fluidization velocity -
measurement, prediction and correlations., Regimes of fluidization -
Homogenous fluidized bed models, Stability of homogeneous fluidization -
qualitative and quantitative, Kinematic and dynamic wave propagation,
Bubbling bed (heterogeneous fluidized bed) models, Davidson model for
bubble in a fluidized bed, and its implications, Turbulent and fast
fluidization, Entrainment and Elutriation, Slugging, Spouted beds, Dilute
and dense phase transport - Circulating Fluidized Beds, Heat and mass
transfer in fluidized systems, Modern simulation techniques - CFD models,
Modern experimental techniques - flow visualization and quantitative
measurements, Three-phase fluidization
Mechanics of Flow Around Single Particles
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Review of flow around immersed solids – forces on single particles,
Review of packed beds and Ergun equation
Mechanics of Homogenous Fluidization
Mathematical model of a homogeneous fluidized bed, Minimum
fluidization velocity - measurement, prediction and correlations, Stability
of homogeneous fluidization - qualitative and quantitative - wave
propagation
Heterogenous Fluidization
Geldart classification and fluidization regimes, Bubbling bed
(heterogeneous fluidized bed) models, Davidson model for bubble in a
fluidized bed, and its implications, Turbulent and fast fluidization -
mechanics, flow regimes and design equations
Beyond Batch Fluidization Beds
Entrainment and Elutriation, Slugging, Spouted Beds, Dilute and dense
phase transport - Circulating Fluidized Beds
Transport Effects in Fluidised Systems
Heat and mass transfer in fluidized systems, Mixing in fluidized systems -
measurements and models, Reactor Models
Fluidization and mapping of Regimes
References :
1. Rhodes, M., Introduction to Particle Technology, 2nd Ed., Wiley (2008)
2. Gibilaro, L. G., Fluidization - Dynamics, Butterworth - Heinemann (2001)
3. Fluidization Engineering by Kunni and Octave Levenspiel, Butterworth-
Heinemann, ISBN 0409902330
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Formation Evaluation & Well Logging-SYLLABUS
• Direct Methods of Formation Evaluation: Drill Cutting, Return Mud
Analysis for Oil and Gas. Core Graph, Cutting and Mud Logs. Evaluation
Tools.
• Indirect Methods: Down Hole Environment, Invasion Profiles. Principles
and Application of Logging Tools S.P, Resistivity, Micro Resistivity, Latero
Logs, Induction, Sonic, Density, Gamma Ray, Gamma Ray Spectrometry,
Neutron, Cement Bond, Variable Density, Caliper, Dip Meter, Formation
Micro Scanner and Imager, Log Interpretation Methods: Saturation, Porosity
and Permeability Estimation, Quick Look Techniques, Cross Plots.
• Interpretation of Logs for petro physical parameters
References:
1. Well Logging and Formation Evaluation, Tobby,D.,, Elsevier, 2005
2. Fundamentals of Well Log Interpretation, Serra, O., Elsevier, 1988
Fuels & Combustion-SYLLABUS
Introduction to Fuels, Thermal Energy Contents of Fuel
Coal, Oil And Gas
Properties, Production, Handling, Processing, Storage, Transportation,
Analysis.
Stoichometry
Stoichiometry relations; Estimation of air required for complete
combustion; Estimation of minimum amount of air required for a fuel
of known composition; Estimation of dry flue gases for known fuel
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composition; Calculation of the composition of fuel & excess air supplied,
from exhaust gas analysis; Dew point of products; Flue gas analysis (O2,
CO2, CO, NOx, SOx).
Combustion System
Principle of combustion, combustion of coal, oil and gas, optimizing
excess air & combustion, combustion devices & Efficiency,
combustion control, draft systems.
Wood Gasifier
Construction, Operation & Efficiency.
LNG
Production, Storage & Utilization
References :
1. Fuel & Combustion by Samir Sarkar, Universal Press
2. Fuels, its combustion and Economy by Daniel Clark, Nabu Press, ISBN
1144583888
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Fuels & Lubrication-SYLLABUS
Fuels and Combustion
Characteristics –Classification-Handling and Storage -Flash and Fire
Points.-Calorific Value- Determination of CV by Bomb Calorimeter-Proximate
and Ultimate Analysis
Solid Fuels
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Composition ,Properties and Uses of-Wood-Peat-Lignite-Bituminous-
Anthracite Coal
Liquid Fuels
Petroleum Refining-Characteristics-Applications of Petroleum Products-
Advantages over Solid Fuels
Gaseous
Preparation, Properties, Composition and Uses of Coal Gas-Producer Gas-
Water Gas-Bio Gas-- Natural Gas-Acetylene
Nuclear Fuels
Nuclear Fuels and Applications
Lubricants
Principles of Lubrication-Fluid Film-Boundary-Extreme Pressure-
Characteristics- Viscosity-Oiliness- Acid value-Emulsification-Flash Point
and Fire Point
Lubricant Technology
Base Oil, Blending,, Types of Lubricants, Additives
References :
1. INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON FUELS AND LUBRICANTS by Basu,Published
by Tata MacGraw Hill
2. Hand Book of Lubricants, Greases & Petrochemicals Technology Published by
Engineering India Research
3. Lubrication And Reliability Handbook by By M J Nealj, published by butterworth
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Fundamentals of Astronautics and Space Applications-SYLLABUS
Space Science and Space Environment
- Earth Atmosphere (Layers and Effects/ Particularly Exosphere and
Ionosphere)
- Van Allen Belts and Behavior of Earth’s Magnetic Field and Its Effects /
Calculation
- Coriolis Effect
- Sun (Heliosphere, Layers of the Sun, Oscillation Modes of the Sun,
Sunspots, Solar Wind and Solar Ejection Events, Solar Dynamo)
- Solar System (Planets, Moons, Kuiper Belt, Oort Cloud, Heliopause)
- Interstellar Space (Galaxies, Nebulas, Clusters etc)
- Space Weather (Effect of Solar Charged Particles, Effects of Plasma on
Near Earth Environment, Effect of Space Weather on the Ground, Effect
of Space Weather on Satellites, Effects of Ionized Plasma on Spacecraft)
- Calculation of Apparent Magnitude, Absolute Magnitude, Temperature,
Mass, Density Stars
- Types and Evolution Properties of Stars
Spacecraft Dynamics
- Terms of Astronautics
- Types of Orbits (HEO, LEO, MEO, Geostationary, Heliostationary etc)
- Roche Limit, Lagrange Points
- Eccentricity of Orbits, Types of Orbits
- 6 Orbital Elements Applied to Earth and Applied to Sun System
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- Orbital Perturbations (3rd Body Perturbations, J2 Perturbations, Solar
Perturbations etc)
- Hohmann Transfer
- Several Stage Burns and Transfers
- Interplanetary Escape Orbit
- Sphere of Influence
Rocket Propulsion
- Specific Impulse
- Tsiolkovsky Equation
- Stages of Burn in Rocket Propulsion
- Calculation of Delta V in Multistep Missions
- Thrust Calculations
Basics of Re-Entry
- Re-entry modes for spacecraft
- Hypersonic Flow Characteristics of Reentry
References:
Space Science by Louise K. Harra (Imperial Press)
Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students by Howard Curtis (Elsevier)
Introduction to Flight by John D. Anderson (McGraw Hill)
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Fundamentals of Aviation Operations-SYLLABUS
The airport operational system
Airport peeks and airline rescheduling
Airport noise control
Airport operating characteristics
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Operational readiness
Ground control
Baggage handling
Passenger terminal operations
Airport security
Cargo operations
Airport technical services
Airport aircraft emergencies
Airport access
Operational administration and performance
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Fundamentals of Nano Technologies-SYLLABUS
Scientific Revolutions
Types of Nanotechnology and Nanomachines, the Periodic table, Atomic
Structure, Molecules and phases, Energy, Molecular and atomic size,
Surfaces and dimensional space, top down and bottom up.
Forces between atoms and molecules
Particles and grain boundaries, strong Intermolecular forces,
Electrostatic and Vander Waals forces between surfaces,
similarities and differences between intermolecular and inter
References :
1. AVIATION Management - Global and National Perspectives , Ratandeep Singh
2. Fundamentals of Air Traffic Control, by Nolan
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particle forces, covalent and coulomb interactions, interaction polar
molecules, Thermodynamics of self assembly.
Opportunity at the nano scale-length and time scale in
structures
energy landscapes, Inter dynamic aspects of inter molecular forces,
Evolution of band structure and Fermi surface.
Quantum dots
Nano wires, Nano tubes, 2D and 3D films, Nano and mesopores,
micelles, bilayer, vesicles –bionanomachines, biological membranes.
Influence of Nano structuring on Mechanical, optical,
electronic, magnetic and chemical properties
gram size effects onstrength of metals optical properties of
quantum dots and quantum wires-electronic transport in quantum
wires and carbonnano tubes, magnetic behavior of single domain particles
and nanostructures, surface chemistry of Tailored monolayer
,self assembling.
Applications of Nano Technology
Semi Conductor Quantum Wells (QW’S), Producing Hydrogen with Sun Light,
Quantum Laser Generation, Solar Cells and CNT.
Legal Political and Ethical Implications of Nano Technology
National and International aspects of Nano Technology, Environmental
implications of Nano Technology, Beyond risk assessment, Science Ethics and
De’stractions.
References:
1. Dr. Parag Diwan: Handbook of Nanotechnology. Pentagon press.
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2. Mick Wilson, Kamali Kannangara, “Nanotechnology: Basic Science and
Emerging Technologies”, Geoff smithoverseas press, 2005.
3 . C h a r l e s P . P o o l e . F r a n k J . O w e n s , “ I n t r o d u c t i o n t o
N a n o t e c h n o l o g y ” , W i l e y I n t e r s c i e n c e , 2 0 0 3 .
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Generation, Transmission & Distribution-SYLLABUS
Introduction
General concepts of Generation, Transmission, Distribution and
Utilization; Structure of Power System.
Power Generation, Load & Load Curves
Types of power plants: Thermal, Gas Turbine, Hydro and nuclear power
plants. Types of loads; Load Prediction; Load curves & Load-duration curves
and their significance; Terms & Factors – Maximum Demand, Diversity Factor,
Load Factor, Plant Capacity Factor, Plant Use Factor etc.; Base Load & Peak
Load Power Plants.
Choice of Generation, Tariffs and Power Factor Improvement
Cost of generation – Fixed costs, Variable Costs, Effect of load factor on
Cost/kWh, Depreciation of plant, Methods of determining depreciation;
Tariffs – Definition, Objectives, Types, Tariffs for domestic, commercial,
agricultural and industrial applications; Power Factor Improvement – Causes
& Effects of low power factor, Advantages and Methods of improving power
factor, Economics of power factor improvement.
Transmission And Distribution Systems
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DC 2-wire and 3-wire systems; AC single phase, three phase and 4-wire
systems; Comparison of copper efficiency. Distribution Systems: Primary
and Secondary distribution systems, Voltage drop and Power loss
calculations, Voltage regulators.
References :
1. Transmission And Distribution By U.A.Bakshi, M.V.Bakshi, Technical
Publications, ISBN 81843252
2. Transmission & Distribution by SN Singh, PHI, ISBN 8120335600
3. Electric Power Distribution by AS Pable, TMH
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Fundamentals of Sustainable Development-SYLLABUS
CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Definition of sustainability - History and emergence of the concept of sustainable
development – Our Common Future - Objectives of Sustainable Development -
Millennium Development Goals - Environment and Development linkages –
Globalization and environment - Population, Poverty and Pollution – Global,
Regional and Local environmental issues – Resource Degradation – Greenhouse
gases and climate Change – Desertification – Industrialization – Social insecurity.
SUSTAINABILITY AND THE TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE
Components of sustainability – Complexity of growth and equity - Social,
economic and environmental dimensions of sustainable development –
Environment – Biodiversity – Natural Resources – Ecosystem integrity – Clean
air and water – Carrying capacity –Equity, Quality of Life, Prevention, Precaution
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, Preservation and Public participation.- Structural and functional linking of
developmental dimensions – Sustainability in national and regional context
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
Role of developed countries in the development of developing countries –
International summits – Stockholm to Johanesburg – Rio Principles – Agenda 21
- Conventions –Agreements – Tokyo Declaration-Doubling statement-
Transboundary issues –Integrated approach for resource protection and
management
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC SYSTEMS
Demographic dynamics of sustainability – Policies for socio-economic
development – Strategies for implementing eco-development programmes –
Sustainable development through trade – Economic growth – Action plan for
implementing sustainable development – Urbanization and Sustainable Cities –
Sustainable Energy and Agriculture – Sustainable Livelihoods – Ecotourism
FOR ACHIEVING SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability indicators - Hurdles to Sustainability - Operational guidelines –
Interconnected prerequisites for sustainable development – Empowerment of
Women, Children, Youth, Indigenous People, Non-Governmental Organizations,
Local Authorities, Business and Industry - Science and Technology for
sustainable development –Performance indicators of sustainability and
Assessment mechanism – Constraints and barriers for sustainable development.
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Geographical Information Systems-SYLLABUS
Theory of GIS supported by extensive practical exercises
Geographic information and spatial data types
Hardware and software; GIS; Steps of spatial data handling
Database management systems
Spatial referencing
Data quality, measures of location errors on maps
Satellite-based positioning
Spatial data input, data preparation
Point data transformation
Analytical GIS capabilities; retrieval and classification; overlay functions
Neighborhood operations; network analysis; error propagation
Data visualization
References :
1. Principlae Geographical Information System by Burrough.- Oxford
University
2. Geographical Information System by Anil K. Jamwal.-prakashan pub
3. Lo, C.P. and Yeung, A.K.W. (2002). Concepts and Techniques of Geographic
Information Systems, Prentice Hall.
4. DeMers, M..N. (1999).Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems.
2nd Ed., Wiley Press.
5. Burrough, P.A. and R.A. McDonald (1998). Principles of Geographical
Information Systems, Oxford University Press.
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Green Fuels and their Environmental Impact-SYLLABUS
Cleaner Fossil Fuels
Liquid Fuels ( Gasoline , Diesel ) , Gaseous Fuels ( CNG etc.), Gas to
Liquid ( GTL), Liquefied Natural Gas ( LNG), Methanol, Basics
Aspects of GTL Technology : Gas Refinery, Process Flow Sheet, Reactor
Configuration, Safety and Economic aspects of GTL Technology.
Bio Fuels
Bio diesel, Ethanol, Fuel Cells, Types of fuel cells, applications of fuel cells
CDM
Introduction, Approved Methodologies for CDM, Grid Emission Factor,
Development of PC & PDD, Carbon Trading
References :
1. Non-conventional Energy Resources - by B H Khan, Tata McGraw Hill
Publication
2. Introduction to energy technology - by V A Venikov, E. V. Putyatin - Mir
Publication, Muscow
3. Fuels and Engine - by J C Guibet - Institut Francais Du Petrole
4. Non Conventional energy resources by GD Rai, Khanna Publishers, ISBN
8174090738s
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Groundwater Exploration and Management-SYLLABUS
Hydrology, Basic Characteristic, Run- off and Stream Flow, Aquifer
Characteristics, Geology of Ground Water Occurrence, Trans- Boundary
Aquifers, Water Quality, Saline Water Intrusion, Contamination, Flow
properties of groundwater, Aquifer properties, Water wells, Well tests,
Numeric modeling in groundwater,
Ground Water Exploration: Geological, Geophysical and Remote Sensing
Methods, Artificial Recharge, Water Shed Management. Hydrology-ecology
and their environmental impacts, Ground Water Laws and regulation.
References
1. Appelo, C.A.J. and Postma, D. Geochemistry, Groundwater and Pollution, A
A Balkema, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 1993.
2. Fetter, C.W. Applied Hydrogeology, CBS Publishers & Distributors, New
Delhi, 1990.
3. Freeze, R.A.and Cherry, J.A. Groundwater, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1986.
4. Karanth, K.R. Groundwater Assessment, Development and Management,
Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 1987.
5. Raghunath H.M. Ground Water, New Age International Publishers, New
Delhi, 2014
6. Todd D.K. Groundwater Hydrology, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1980.
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Hazards & Safety Measures in Hydrocarbon Industry-SYLLABUS
The purpose of and procedures for investigating incidents and how the
lessons learnt can be used to improve health and safety in the oil and gas
industries.
The hazards inherent in oil and gas arising from the extraction, storage,
and processing of raw materials and products
the purpose and content of safety cases and safety reports in the oil and
gas industries
The principles of assessing and managing contractors, including the roles
of parties involved
The tools, standards, measurement, competency requirements and
controls applicable to Process Safety Management (PSM) in the oil and gas
industries
The role and purpose of a permit-to-work system
The importance of safe plant operation and maintenance of hydrocarbon
containing equipment and processes
The hazards, risks and controls to ensure safe start up and shut down of
hydrocarbon containing equipment and processes
The controls available to maintain safety critical equipment Outline the
hazards, risks and controls available for safe containment of hydrocarbons
offshore and onshore appropriate control measures to minimize the
effects of fire and explosion in the oil and gas industries
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The principles, procedures and resources for effective emergency
response.
The main hazards of and suitable controls for marine transport in the oil
and gas industries
The main hazards of and suitable controls for land transport in the oil and
gas industries
References :
1. Elements of Industrial Hazards : Health, Safety & Environment by Tatiya, John
Wiley & Sons, ISBN 0470823801
2. Prevention & Control of Accidental Releases of Hazardous gases by Vasilis M
Fthenakis, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 0471284084
3. Hazardous Chemical Safety Guide for Machining and Metalworking Industries
by H Richard P Pohanish, Mc Graw Hill, ISBN 0070504997
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Hazards and Safety Measures in Process Industry-SYLLABUS
HAZARDS & SAFETY MEASURES IN HYDROCARBON INDUSTRY
Fire, Safety & Health Issues in Hydrocarbon Industry, Health, Safety &
Environmental Issues during Drilling & Exploration
SAFETY ASPECTS IN CONFINED SPACES
OSHA Guideline for Confined Space Entry, Permit Requirement for Confined
Space Entry, Duties of Persons involved in Confined Space Entry.
WORK PERMIT SYSTEMS:
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Cold work permits system, Hot work permit, Confined space work permit,
Electrical related work permit
PLANT INSPECTION:
Methods of plant inspections, advantages of plant inspection
RECEIVING AND STORAGE OF HYDROCARBON
Surface- Storage Types, Safety Features, Layout Design, U/G Aquifers, Caverns,
Refrigerated Storage, Standards in Design, Safe Operating and Maintaining
Practices
TRANSPORTATION OF HYDROCARBONS
Rail / Road, Tankers, Pipelines, Barges, Packages
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Hazards & Safety Operations and Control-SYLLABUS
Fire, Safety & Health Issues in Hydrocarbon Industry
Safety in Drilling
Color Coding
Safety Signs
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Chemical Contamination
Safety in Confined Spaces
OISD Standard
Plant Inspections
Work Permits Systems
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References :
1. Elements of Industrial Hazards : Health, Safety & Environment by Tatiya, John
Wiley & Sons, ISBN 0470823801
2. Prevention & Control of Accidental Releases of Hazardous gases by Vasilis M
Fthenakis, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 0471284084
3. Hazardous Chemical Safety Guide for Machining and Metalworking Industries
by H Richard P Pohanish, Mc Graw Hill, ISBN 0070504997
4. The Hazard Control approach to improving Safety, Health and Related functions
by James T Tweedy, CRC Press, ISBN 1466551585
5. Hazardous Material Awareness and Operations by Rob Schnepp, Jones & Barlett
Publishers, ISBN 0763738727
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Heat Transfer Principle and Equipment-SYLLABUS
Introduction to conductive, convective, and radiation heat transfer; heat
transfer coefficient.
One dimensional steady state conduction: plane wall, cylinder and sphere
with and without heat generation; extended surface heat transfer.
One dimensional unsteady state conduction: applicability of lumped-
capacity analysis and Heisler charts.
Convection
forced convection heat transfer in laminar and turbulent boundary layer
flow; empirical and practical relations for forced convection.
Free convection
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free convection heat transfer from vertical, horizontal and inclined
surfaces; combined free and forced convection heat transfer, Condensation and
boiling heat transfer.
Evaporation
types of evaporators; single-effect and multi-effect evaporator
calculations.
Heat Exchanger
types of heat exchangers; effectiveness-NTU method of heat exchanger
analysis; design procedures for double pipe and shell and tube heat
exchangers, Heat Transfer Coefficient, Surface Area, Number of Passes,
Pressure Drop in Tube and Shell Side of Shell and Tube Exchangers.
DESIGN OF OTHER TYPES OF HEAT EXCHANGERS
Design of Condensers and Reboilers, Compact Heat Exchangers for
Cryogenic Applications.
HEAT EXCHANGER SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications and Data Sheet, Material of Construction, TEMA
Classification.
HEAT EXCHANGER NETWORKS
Design and Analysis for Energy Economy.
DESIGN OF FIRED HEATERS / FURNACE
Types and Configuration, Combustion and Efficiency Calculations, Heat
Transfer Calculation, Sizing Radiant and Convection Sections, Burner
Specification, Stack and Draft Calculations, Heat Loss and Refractory
Thickness Calculations.
Radiation heat transfer
view factor; black and gray body radiation; radiation network; radiation
shield.
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References :
1. Holman J. P., "Heat Transfer", Mc Graw-Hill, 9th . Ed., 2002.
2. Dutta B. K., "Heat Transfer: Principles and Applications", PHI, 2001.
3. Kern D. Q., "Process Heat Transfer", Tata Mc Graw-Hill Edition, 1997.
4. McCabe, W. L; Smith, J. C; and Harriott, P. "Unit Operations of Chemical
Engineering", McGraw- Hill, 6th. Ed., 2001.
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Highway Construction Practice-SYLLABUS
Embankment Construction: Formation cutting in Soil and hard rock,
Preparation of Subgrade, Ground improvement, Retaining and Breast
walls on hill roads, Granular and Stabilized, Sub – bases / bases, Water
Bound Macadam (WBM), Wet Mix Macadam (WMM), Cement treated
bases, Dry Lean Concrete (DLC).
Bituminous Constructions: Types of Bituminous Constructions, Interface
Treatments, Bituminous Surfacing and wearing Courses for roads and
bridge deck slabs, Selection of wearing Course under different Climatic
and Traffic conditions, IRC specifications, Construction techniques and
Quality Control.Concrete road construction: Test on Concrete mixes,
Construction equipments,
Method of construction of joints in concrete pavements, Quality Control in
Construction of Concrete pavements, Construction of Continuously
reinforced, Prestressed, Steel Fibre Reinforced (SFRC) Pavements, IRC,
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MORT&H, ACI Specifications, AASHTO Specifications, Recycled pavements,
Non – Conventional Pavements, Overlay Construction.
Hill Roads Construction: Stability of Slopes, Landslides – Causes and
Control measures, Construction of Bituminous and Cement Concrete roads
at high altitudes, Hill road drainage,
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Human Resource Management-SYLLABUS
Introduction to Human Resource Management and Human Resource
Development
Human Resource Policies and Strategies
Job Analysis and Job Design
Human Resource Planning
Human Resource Planning Process
Recruitment, Selection and Induction
Career Planning and Development
Training Development
Promotions and Transfer
Compensation Administration
Performance and Potential Appraisal
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References :
1. Human Resource Management by Aswathappa, Mc Graw Hill Education
(India) Pvt Ltd, ISBn 0070682135
2. Human Resource Management by Dessler G, EAN 9788131754269
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Hydropower Engineering-SYLLABUS
Water Power: Introduction, sources of energy, role of hydropower in a
power system. Estimation of Water Power Potential: Flow duration curves
of gauged and ungauged streams, load curve, load factor, capacity factor,
utilization factor, diversity factor, load duration curve, firm power,
secondary power, prediction of load.
Types of Hydro-power Plants: Run of river plants, general arrangement of
run of river plants, valley dam plants, diversion canal plants, high head
diversion plants, storage and pondage, pumped storage power plants.
Penstocks: General classification, design criteria, economical diameter,
losses, anchor blocks, valves, bends and manifolds.
Trash racks: Types, losses, design, stability.
Intakes: Types, losses, air entrainment, anti-vortex device, airvent, power
channels, fore bay, tunnel.
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Turbines: Introduction, types of turbines, hydraulics of turbines, velocity
triangles, draft tubes, cavitation in turbines, turbine model testing,
characteristics of turbines.
Water Hammer and Surges: Introduction, water hammer, transients
caused by turbine, load acceptance and rejection, resonance in penstocks,
surge tanks, channel surges.
References :
1) Dandekar, M.M., and Sharma, K.N., "Water Power Engineering", Vikas
Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.
2) Barrows, H.K., "Water Power Engineering", Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Ltd. 1943
3) Varshney, R.S., "Hydro Power Structures", Nem Chand &Bros. 2001
4) Nigam, P.S., "Hydro Electric Engineering", Nem Chand &Bros. 2001
5) Choudhary, M.H., "Applied Hydraulic Transients", Van Nostrand Reinhold,
Company 1987
6) Streeter,V.L., and Wylie, B., "Fluid Transients", McGraw-Hill Book Company.
1967
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Information Technology & Cyber Laws-SYLLABUS
An Overview Cyber Law
Introduction about the cyber space , Regulation of cyber space –
introducing cyber law, Scope of Cyber laws – e-commerce; online
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contracts; IPRs (copyright, trademarks and software patenting); e-
taxation; e-governance and cyber crimes, Cyber law in India with
special reference to Information Technology Act, 2000
International Legal Regime
International legal regime relating to Cyber Crimes, European
Convention on Cyber Crimes, Hague Convention on Jurisdiction and
Foreign Judgments: Jurisdiction Agreement, International legal
regime relating to E-Commerce , UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronics
Commerce 1996, International legal regime relating to Intellectual
Property Rights – (i) Berne Convention; (ii) Rome Convention;
(iii) WIPO Copyright Treaty; (iv) WIPO Performance
and Phonograms Treaty; (v) UDRP; (vi) OECD convention on Database
protection, Domestic Legal Regime – Cyber Law in India
Information Technology Act, 2000 – Digital Signature; E-
Governance; Regulation of Certifying Authorities; Duties of
Subscribers; Penalties and Adjudications; Offences under the Act;
Making of Rules and Regulations etc.
Introduction – computer crime and cyber crimes; Classification of
cyber crimes.
Kinds of cyber crimes – cyber stalking; cyber pornography; forgery
and fraud; crime related to IPRs; Cyber terrorism; computer
vandalism etc.
Regulation of cyber crimes
Relevant provisions under Information Technology Act, 2000, Indian
Penal Code, Pornography Act and Evidence Act etc.
Online business
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Important Issues in Global E-commerce : i. Issues relating to Access (to
infrastructure; to contents; universal access; Digital Divide and Universal
Divide); ii. Trust, Privacy , iii. Security, iv. Consumer Protection, v.
Content Regulation; Uniformity in Legal Standards pertaining to internet.
Application of conventional territory based law to E-commerce : i.
Taxation, ii. Intellectual Property Rights, iii. International Trade , iv.
Commercial law and standards, Dispute resolution
IPR Issues
IPR – An Overview, Copyright Issues in Cyberspace : i. Linking,
ii. Inlining, iii. Framing, iv. Protection of content on web site,
v. International Treaties
Trademark Issues in cyberspace : i. Domain Name Dispute, ii.
Cybersquatting, iii. Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy, iv. Meta-
tags and Key words
Computer Software and Related IPR Issues
References :
1.Computers, Internet and New Technology Laws, by Karnika Seth
2."CYBERLAW - THE INDIAN PERSPECTIVE- 2009 EDITION WITH IT ACT
AMENDMENTS 2008 " -, Pavan Duggal
3. Cyber Laws and Information Technology by Dr Jyoti Rattan
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Infrastructure Development-SYLLABUS
Infrastructure and Development
Issues in Infrastructure Development and Financing
Infrastructure Development in India
Infrastructure Investments Requirement in India
Infrastructure Financing and Emerging Pattern of Urbanisation
Linkages between Transports Infrastructure and Economic Growth
Public-Private Partnership for Accelerated Infrastructure Development in
India
Relevance of PPPs for India
Status of PPPs and Key Government Initiatives
State Government Initiatives and Priorities
Lessons from Global Experience
Role of Multilateral Agencies
Land Markets in India
References :
1. Infrastructure Development , SBS Publishers, ISBN 8131427250
2. Infrastructure Development & the Indian Economy by LN Dash, Regal
Publications, ISBN 819065537X
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Infrastructure Economy & Planning-SYLLABUS
Introduction: Infrastructure
Basic Definitions
Economic concepts
The Indian Economy: Overview & Challenges Faced
Strengths of the Indian Economy & Threats to its Performance
Infrastructure Scenario in India
Development of Infrastructure
Industrial Policy and Infrastructure Regulatory Framework
The Material Basis of Industrial Development
Public Policy & Labor Standards
Prices & Distribution
Action Plan
Ensuring Implementation
References :
1. Infrastructure Planning by James Parkin, Deepak Sharma, Thomas Telford, ISBN
0727727478
2. Infrastructure Development & the Indian Economy by LN Dash, Regal
Publications, ISBN 819065537X
3. India Infrastructure Report, Oxford Univ Press
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Infrastructure Law & Policy-SYLLABUS
Introduction
Infrastructure Sectoral polices, reforms, and laws.
Power Sector
Introduction-evolution of the power sector reforms, polices-National
Electricity policy- new legal framework- the state electricity boards- licensing
,framework- Provisions Relating to and working of Electricity Regulatory
Commissions-their structure, role and functions.
Telecommunications
The national telecom policies-the legal framework- regulatory agencies-
functioning, power and functions of TRAI and TDSAT.
Oil, Petroleum and Natural Gas
Reforms, policies and legal framework -New Exploration Licensing Policy
(NELP)- production sharing contracts- the new Petroleum Regulatory and
Natural Gas Board Act – the emerging regulatory reforms.
Transport
Law, policy and reforms relating to Airports-Railways Road –Port/TAMP
and an overview of coastal shipping and Inland Water Transport policy.
Financial Sector Regulation Goals of financial sector
Reforms – Markets – Players. Regulators-RBI, SEBI, FMC, IRDA, PFRDA,
High Level Coordination Committee on Financial and Capital Markets.
Infrastructure Related Law (ACTs)
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Arbitration and conciliation Act 1996, Building and other construction
worker Act (Regulation of Employment) 1996, Carriers Law (Land, Sea and
Air), Contract Act 1872, Electricity Act 2003, Energy Conservation Act 2001,
Environment Protection Act 1986, Industry Development and Regulation
Act 1951, NHAI ACT 1988, Negotiable Instruments Act 1881, Railways Act
1989, Road transport Corporation Act 2004, Slums Areas Act
(Improvement and Clearance) 1956, Water (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) 1974, Development and Municipal Laws (including Master Plans)
References :
1. Law Infrastructure and Human Rights, Michael B Likosky, Cambridge Univ
Press, ISBN 0511345747-BEPDF
2. Infrastructure Policy-An Introduction by Padmanabhan Nair, ICFAI, ISBN
8178815354
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Instrumentation, Control & Automation-SYLLABUS
Electrical Measurement
DC measurements, Dc voltmeter, Ammeter ohmmeter, digital type voltmeter,
Ammeter ohmmeter, AC measurement, Ammeter, ohmmeter, AC voltmeter using
rectifier, true RMS voltmeter, Digital VOM meter.
Sensor & Transducer principles
Principles and classification of transducers, guidelines for selection and
application of transducers, basic requirements of transducers, Different types of
transducers: displacement, strain gauge, LVDT, potentiometer, capacitive &
inductive, Piezoelectric, temperature, optical, Hall effect transducers.
Control System & PID Controller
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System concept, differential equations and transfer functions. Modelling of
electric systems, translational and rotational mechanical systems, Simple
electromechanical systems. Block diagram representation of systems – Block
diagram reduction methods – Closed loop transfer function, determination of
signal flow graph, Mason’s gain formula. PID controller
Data Acquisition
Operators Interface, Computer Interfacing for Data Acquisition and Control –
Interfacing Input Signals, Output system with continuous actuators,
Industrial Automation
Automation & Control: Introduction. Need of Automation & Control, Advantages
& complications, various essential requirements of automation and control,
structure of automation process, Hardware and ladder logic for PLC, DCS and
SCADA
References:
1. Nagrath & Gopal, “Control System Engineering”, New age International.
2. K. Ogata, “Modern Control Engineering”, Prentice Hall of India.
3. B.C. Kuo & Farid Golnaraghi, “Automatic Control System” Wiley India Ltd.
4. D.Roy Choudhary, “Modern Control Engineering”, Prentice Hall of India.
5. Programmable Logic Controller By: Frank. D. Petruzella , McGraw Hill
Education
6. A K Sahwney, Electrical & Electronic measurement, Dnapat rai publishers.
7. Norman S. Mise, Control System Engineering , Wiley Publishing Co.
8. R.T. Stefani, B.Shahian, C.J.Savant and G.H. Hostetter, “Design of Feedback
Control Systems” Oxford University Press.
9. Samarjit Ghosh, “Control Systems theory and Applications”, Pearson Education
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Instrumental Methods of Analysis-Syllabus
Classical and Rapid Methods of Analysis., Paper chromatography, Thin later
chromatography, gas chromatography, ion-exchange chromatpgraphy. UV &
IR Spectophotometry, Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, Plasma-Atomic
Absorption Spectrometry, Mass-Spectrometry, ); Nuclear Magnetic
Resonance (NMR);
X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis, Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry, X-Ray
Diffraction Analysis.,
SEM – Scanning Electron Microscope, Micro Beam and Surface Analysis,
Neutron Activation Analysis.
References :
1. Hawthorne, F. C. (ed.). Spectroscopic Methods in Mineralogy and Geology,
Reviews in Mineralogy, Mineralogical Society of America, 18, 1988.
2. Burns, R. G. Mineralogical Applications of Crystal Field Theory, Second
Edition, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1993.
3. Pieters, C. M. and Englert, P. A, (eds.) Remote Geochemical Analysis:
Elemental and Mineralogical Composition, Cambridge University Press,
Cambridge,1997.
4. King, P. L. Ramsey, M. S. and Swayse, G. A. (eds.) Infrared Spectroscopy in
Geochemistry, Exploration Geochemistry and Remote Sensing, Mineralogical
Association of Canada, short course series, V -33, 2004.
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5. Aitken; M. J. An Introduction to Optical Dating : The Dating of Quaternary
Sediments by the Use of Photon-stimulated Luminescence, Oxford University
Press, Oxford,1998.
6. Marshall, D. J. Cathodoluminescence of Geological Materials, Unwin Hyman,
Ltd., London,1988.
7. Marfunin, A. S. Spectroscopy, Luminescence and Radiation centres in
Minerals, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1979.
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International Business-Syllabus
Importance nature and scope of International business; modes of entry
into International Business internationalisation process and managerial
implications.
Environmental Context of International Business: Framework for
analyzing international business environment – Domestic, foreign and
global environments and their impact on international business decisions.
Global Trading Environment: World trade in goods and services – Major
trends and developments; World trade and protectionism – Tariff and
non-tariff barriers; Counter trade.
International Financial Environment: Foreign investments-Pattern,
Structure and effects; Movements in foreign exchange and interest rates
and then impact on trade and investment flows.
International Economic Institutions and Agreements: WTO, IMF, World
Bank UNCTAD, Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC), GSP, GSTP and
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other International agreements; International commodity trading and
agreements.
Regional Economic Groupings in Practice: Regionalism vs.
multilaterallism, Structure and functioning of EC and NAFTA; Regional
economic cooperation.
Multinational Corporations and their involvement in International
Business: Issues in foreign investments, technology transfer, pricing and
regulations; International collaborative arrangements and strategic
alliances. Emerging Developments and Other Issues: Growing concern for
ecology; Counter trade; IT and international business.
References:
1. Bennet, Roger, International Business, Financial Times, Pitman Publishing,
London, 1999.
2. Bhattacharya, B., Going International: Response se Strategies of the Indian
Sector, Wheeler Publishing, New Delhi, 1996.
3. Czinkota, Michael R., et. al., International Business, the Dryden Press, Fortworth,
1999.
4. Danoes, John D. and Radebaugh, Lee H., International Business: Environment
and Operations, 8th ed., Addison Wesley, Readings, 1998.
5. Griffin, Ricky W. and Pustay, Michael W, International Business: A Managerial
Perspective, Addison Wesley, Readings, 1999.
6. Hill, Charles W. L., International Business, McGraw Hill, New York, 2000.
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Introduction to Aerospace Engineering-SYLLABUS
Introduction to Flight Vehicles
Classification of Flight Vehicles along with prominent features of Design;
Airplanes, Hovercraft, Helicopter & other V/STOL Machines along with
examples, Space Vehicles; Different concepts & configurations from Sputnik
to Apollo, Reusable Vehicles; Space Shuttle & its features. DGCA,
Airworthiness Requirements & Air Regulations.
Principles of Flight Mechanics
Lifting & Non Lifting Surfaces. Lift & Drag of Aerofoils, Stalling, Finite Span
Wing, Induced Drag. Wing Planform Variations,Forward & Aft Swept Wings,
High Coefficient of Lift Devices, use of Control Surfaces, Elementary Ideas
about Stability & Control of Airplanes. Hovercraft,Helicopter & Space
Vehicles.
Principles of Aerospace Propulsions
Classification of Propulsive Units & their features; Fixed & Variable Pitch Air
Screws, Piston Prop Engine, Turbo Prop Engine, Turbo Jet Engines & its
Variations, Ramjet, Pulse Jet, Rockets Engines; Solid & liquid Propellant
Engine, the concept of Staging of Rockets. Structural features in each case
selection of Materials. Engine Starting-Systems.
Aerospace Vehicle Structure
Importance of Strength/Weight Ratio, Introduction to Loads on different
parts of the Vehicle, detailed description of the Fuselage, Wing & Tail
Surfaces, Wing Surfaces, Wing Fuselage Jointing Methods, different types of
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Under Carriages, Structural Design Philosophy of Manned & Unmanned Space
Vehicles.
Passenger Comfort Systems
Need for Pressurizing the Cabin, Pressuring System, Oxygen Arrangements,
Air Conditioning System, Control of Temperature Integrated Air Conditioning
System.
Navigation & Communication System
Different Navigation Methods, Dead Reckoning, Astronavigation, Ratio Aids,
Positive Fixing, Related modern instruments. Instruments landing system, HF
& vHF System, Simple Description of Communication Systems using Earth
Station & Satellites, Networks Communication System.
Power Actuated Systems
Hydraulic System: details & various components, Selector & Sequence,
Switches, Electro-Hydro-Mechanical System, Pneumatic System, Auto Pilot
System
References :
1. Aerospace Engineering by Frederik P Miller, John Brewster & Agnes,
Alphascript Publishing, ISBN 6130677219
2. Variation Analysis & Aerospace Engineering by Buttazo, SV, ISBN
0387958568
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Investment & Security Law-SYLLABUS
Historical Background of securities and investment laws
Securities: the concept, England: Banking corporate finance and private
financial services, India: from usury laws to the modern system
Securities: Kinds
Government Securities, Securities issued by banks, Securities issued by
corporations, Securities in mutual fund and collective investment
scheme, Depository receipts
Government Securities
Bonds issued by government and semi government institutions, Role of
Central Bank (the RBI in India), Impact of issuance of bonds on
economy, Government loan from the general public, External borrowing,
World Bank, I.M.F., Asian Development Bank, Direct loan from foreign
government, Government loan: the constitutional dilemma and
limitations, Can a state go for external loans?, Impact on economic
sovereignty, Dilution of power of the Central Bank (RBI), Treasury
deposits
Securities Issued by Banks
Bank notes: is it the exclusive privilege of the Central Bank in the issue,
Changing functions of banks from direct lending and borrowing to
modern System, Bank draft, travellers' cheques, cheque cards, credit
cards, cast cards, Deposits' nature: current, saving and fixed deposits,
interest warrants
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Corporate Securities
Shares, Debentures, Company deposits, Control over corporate securities,
Central government: Company Law Board, SEBI: guide lines on capital
issues, RBI, Protection of investor, Administrative regulation,
Disclosure regulation, Protection by criminal sanction
Collective Investment
Unit Trust of India, Venture capital, Mutual fund, Control over issue and
management of UTI, venture capital and mutual funds, Plantations and
horti-culture farms, General control, Control by rating, Regulation on
rating.
Depositories
Denationalized securities, Recognition of securities, Types of depository
receipts: IDR, ADR, GDR and Euro receipts, SEBI guideline on depositories,
Investment in non-banking financial institutions
Control by usury laws, Control by RBI, Regulation on non-banking
financial and non-financial companies, Private-financial companies:
registration and regulation, Chit funds
Foreign Exchange Control Regime in India
Concept of foreign exchange regulation, Administration of exchange
control,
References :
1. Avdhani. V.A, Himalaya Publishing House, 2005, Investment and Securities
Markets in India.
2. Khan. M. Y, Tata McGraw Hill Publication, 2009, Financial Services.
3. K.P.M. Sundaram, P.N.Varshney, Sultan Chand & Sons, Banking theory, Law and
Practice
4. Dutta’s banking law and Investments
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5. Farrar, John, H. and Hanniyan, Brenda, Farrr's Company Law, (1998)
Butterworths, London
6. Gupta, S.N., the Banking Law in Theory and Practice, (1999) Universal, New
Delhi. Tannan, M.L., Tannan's Banking Law and Practice in India, (2000) India,
Law House, New Delhi
7. Ramaiya, A., Guide to the Companies Act, (1998) Wadhwa and Co., New Delhi.
8. Bhandari, M.C., Guide to Company Law Procedures, (1996) Wadhwa and Co.,
New Delhi.
9. Ford, Haj A.M., et. al. Ford's Principles of Corporations Law, (1999)
Butterworths, London.
10. Purithavathy Pandian, Vikas Publishing House, Delhi. Security Analysis and
Portfolio Management.
11. Kucchal. S.C, Chaitanya publishing House,21st ed. Corporate Finance.
12. Shekhar. K.C. Shekar Lekshmy, Vikas Publishing House, 20th ed, Banking theory
and Practice.
13. Dr. S. Gurusamy, Tata McGraw Hill, 2009, Financial Markets and Institutions.
14. Mithani.D.M, Himalaya Publishing House, Money banking, International trade
and Public Finance.
15. Singh Preeti, Himalya Publishing House, Investment management.
16. G.Vijayragvan Iyenger, Excel books, New Delhi, Introduction to Banking.
17. Bholey. L. M, Financial Institutions and Markets.
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Judicial Process & Statutory Interpretation-SYLLABUS
Principles of Legislation
Bentham’s Theory of Utility and its Relevance, Relationship of Law and Public
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Opinion.
Interpretation
Meaning, Purpose, Main Rules of Interpretation, Subsidiary Rules of
Interpretation, External and Internal Rules of Interpretation, Interpretation of
the Constitution and Penal statutes
Judicial Process
Nature of Judicial Process, Notion Of Judicial Review Judicial Role in
Adjudication Judicial Law Making and Judicial Activism
References :
1. Principle of Statutory Interpretation by G.P. Singh.- Lexis Nexis
2. Law and Public Openion by Dicey, A.V.
3. Statutory Interpretation by Ruth Sullivan.- Irwing Law
4.Theories Of Legislation by Bentham
5.Nature Of Judicial Process by Cardozo
6.Judicial Process by Henry J. Abra
7. Interpretation by Maxwell
8. Statute Law by Craise W. F.
9. Interpretation by J. Swaroop
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JURISPRUDENCE-Syllabus
Natural Law - Positivism -Law and Morality-Revived Natural Law-
Idealist Schools - Marxian School.
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Historical and Evolutionary Theories-Sociological Jurisprudence-
Realist Jurisprudence-Law and Social Change.
Concept of individual and social justice in the Indian context -
Constitution and social justice - preamble fundamental rights and
directive principles of the Constitution.
Law and poverty - Access to justice - Legal aid to the poor and indigent,
objectives and programmes - Legal literacy and law reform.
Judicial activism and public interest litigation.
Doctrine of precedent - ratio decidendi and obiter dictum - methods of
determining ratio - stare decisis and its exceptions - precedent in
common law and civil law countries.
Logic and growth in law (both under code system and common law) -
categories of illusory reference - legal reasoning (judicial as well as
juristic) - new rhetorics - role of judicial concepts and judicial
discretion in judicial reasoning.
Nature of judicial process - search for the legislative intention -
methods of judicial interpretation - role of philosophy (logic), history,
traditional and sociology - judge as legislator - judicial creativity and its
limitations.
Judicial process in Indian legal system - operation of precedent in India
- constitutional interpretations by the Supreme Court.
Prospective overruling - basic structure theory and limitations to
constitutional amendments - judicial activism vis-à-vis judicial self
restraint.
References :
1. Roscoe Pound - Introduction to Philosophy of Law (1954) Chs. 1, 2
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& 3.
2. Roscoe Pound - Jurisprudence, (1959) Vol. I, Parts I & II.
3. Bodenheimer - Jurisprudence (1974) Part I
4. Friedmann - Legal Theory (1967)
5. W. Friedmann - Law in a changing society (1972)
6. Julius Stone - Social Dimensions of Law and Justice (1966) Ch. 1
7. Cappelletti and Garth (Ed.) - Access to Justice, (1978) Vol. I, Book I, Part I
8. B. Sivaramayya - Inequalities and the Law (1984)
9. Upendra Baxi - The crisis of Indian Legal System, (1982) Chs. 1, 2,
3, 8 & 10
10. Upendra Baxi - Law and Poverty (1988) Chs. 1, 2, 3, 5, 19, 20 & 21
11. Government of India - Report of the Expert Committee on Legal Aid :
Processual Justice to the People (1973)
12. Government of India - Report on National Juridicare :
Equal Justice – Social Justice, (1977)
13. Lon.L.Fuller - The Morality of Law (1995) Reprint
14. H.L.A.Hart - The Concept of Law (1993) Reprint
15. M.D.A.Freeman - Lloyd’s Introduction to Jurisprudence (1994)
16. John Rawls - A Theory of Justice, Oxford (1972)
17. Roscoe Pound - Jurisprudence (1959) Parts 3, 5, 6
18. K. Allen - Law in the Making (1963) Chs. 3, 4
19. Julius Stone - Legal System and Lawyer’s reasonings (1964) Chs. 1,6,7
& 8
20. Julius Stone - Social Dimensions of Law and Justice (1966) Ch. 14 (Part I &
II)
21. Julius Stone - Precedent and the Law, Butterworth (1985)
22. Rupert Cross - Precedent in English Law (1968)
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23. Rupert Cross and J.W.Harris - Precedent in English Law (1991)
24. Von Mehren - The Civil Law System (1957) Ch. 16
25. Levi - Introduction to Legal Reasoning (1970)
26. Cardozo - The Nature of Judicial Process (1921)
27. Rajeev Dhavan - The Supreme Court of India : A Socio-legal Critiques of
its Juristic Techniques (1977) Ch. 1
28. Laxminath - Precedent in the Indian Legal System (1990)
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Maritime Transportation-SYLLABUS
Background
Introduction, International Trade and Shipping, The Actors in Shipping,
The Shipowner, Safety and Economy, Maritime Safety Regime, Why Safety
Improvement is Difficult, The Risk Concept, Acceptable Risk, Conflict of
Interest, Expertise and Rationality
Maritime Risk Picture
Introduction, Definitions, Maritime Activity, Concept of Accident Types,
Quantitative Risk picture, Fatality Risk, Pollution, The Risk Concept, Large-
Scale Accidents, The Accident Phenomenon
Rules and Regulations
Introduction, Scandinavian Star Fire Accident, International Maritime
Organization (IMO),Flag State Control, Port State Control, Classification
Societies,
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Statistical Methods
Statistical Risk Monitoring, Introduction, Statistical Measures, Discrete
Probability Distributions, Continuous Distributions, Consequence
Estimation
Decisions in Operation
Introduction, Work Accident Measurement, Safety Competence:
Correlation Analysis, Testing of a Distribution Model, Choosing Among
Alternative Training Programs
Risk Analysis
Traffic-Based Models, Introduction, Basic Theory, A General Model of
Impact Accidents, Grounding and Stranding Models, Loss of Navigational
Control, Collision, A General Collision Model, Loss of Traffic Control, Visibility
Damage Estimation
Introduction, Survey of Damage Data, Estimation of Impact Energy,
Stranding and Grounding, High-speed Craft (HSC) Damage, Damage
Consequences, Boston Harbour Collision Risk Study, Risk Assessment for a
Production and Storage Tanker, Rules and Regulations
Risk Analysis Techniques
Introduction, Risk Analysis and Risk Assessment, Basic Theory,
Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Hazard and Operability Studies
(HAZOP), Failure Mode, Effect and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Fault Tree
Analysis (FTA), Event Tree Analysis (ETA),
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Introduction, Basic Theory, CBA in a Risk Assessment Context, Alternative
Problem-Solving Approaches, CBA of Oil Spill Prevention Measures for Tankers,
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Formal Safety Assessment
Introduction, The FSA Approach, Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment,
Establish Safety Measures, Cost-Benefit Assessment, Recommendations for
Decision-Making, Application of the FSA Methodology,
Management and Operations
Human Factors, Introduction, Human Error, Accident Characteristics,
Human Information Processing, Sensing and Observation, Perception and
Decision-Making, Physical Work Environment, Effect of Sea Motion, Human
Reliability Assessment,
Occupational Safety
Introduction, Lives Lost at Sea, Occupational Accidents, Accident Situation,
Job-Related Problems, Work Conditions and Flag Standard, The Global Labour
Market,
Accident Analysis
Introduction, Safety and Learning, Why Analyse Accidents? ,The Maritime
System, Accident Theories, What is an Accident?, Reconstruction of Events, The
Loss Causation Model, Alternative Accident Models, Official Accident
Investigation, Accident Analysis Software, Human Factors Analysis, The
CASMET Approach, Case-Oriented Analysis, Incident Reporting
Emergency Preparedness
Introduction, Examples of Accidents, Emergency and Life-Saving
Regulations, Emergency Preparedness Activities and Functions, Human
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Behaviour in Catastrophes, Evacuation Risk, Evacuation Simulation,
Pollution Emergency Planning
Safety Management
Introduction, Total Quality Management (TQM), The ISM Code, Auditing,
Corporate Safety Culture
References :
1. Maritime Transportation-Safety Management & Risk Analysis by Svein
Kristiansen
2. Review of Maritime Transportation by UN
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Marketing Management-SYLLABUS
Marketing Scope and Concepts
Strategic Marketing Planning
Marketing Strategy: Segmentation and Targeting
Consumer Buying Behaviour
Product Life Cycle Strategies
Branding and Packaging
Positioning and Differentiation Strategies
Pricing Strategies
Managing Marketing Channels
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Management of Logistics and Physical Distribution
Integrated Marketing Communications
Advertising and Sales Promotion
Sales Management
Market Information Systems and Market Research
Service Marketing
Future of Marketing and its Dimensions
References :
1. Marketing Management by Philip Kotler
2. Marketing Management by Rajan Saxena,TATA Mc Graw Hill, ISBN 0070144915
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Mass Transfer Equipment Design and Separation Processes-SYLLABUS
DISTILLATION
Multicomponent Multistage Distillation, Crude Distillation, Extractive
and Reactive Distillation
ABSORPTION
Non-Isothermal Absorption and Absorption with Chemical Reaction
EXTRACTION
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Liquid-Liquid Extraction, Supercritical Fluid Extraction, Applications
in Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries
ADSORPTION
Equilibrium Adsorption and Breakthrough, Temperature and
Pressure Effects in Gas and Liquid Phase Adsorption, Pressure Swing
Adsorption (PSA), Multistage Adsorption, Continuous Contact Packed
and Moving Bed Adsorption, Simulated Moving Bed Adsorption
MEMBRANE SEPARATION PROCESSES
Reverse Osmosis, Ultrafiltration, Dialysis, Electro Dialysis,
Applications
COLUMN INTERNALS FOR MASS TRANSFER EQUIPMENT
References:
J. D. Seader, E. J. Henley and D. K. Roper, Separation Process Principles, 3rd Ed.,
Wiley, New York, 2010.
R. K. Sinnott, Chemical Engineering Design (Coulson & Richardson's Chemical
Engineering, Volume 6), 4th Ed., Elsevier, Oxford, UK, 2005.
C. D. Holland, Fundamentals and Modeling of Separation Processes: Absorption,
Distillation, Evaporation and Extraction, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1974.
M. M. Denn, Process Modeling, Longman, London, 1986.
W. L. McCabe, J. C. Smith and P. Harriottt, Unit Operations of Chemical
Engineering, 7th Ed., McGraw Hill, New York, 2005.
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Material Science-SYLLABUS
Nature of Crystal Geometry
Atomic Arrangements in Solids, Space Lattice, Coordination Number and
Effective Number of Atoms for Common Crystalline Structures: F.C.C., B.C.C. and
H.C.P., Indexing of Crystallographic Planes and Directions
Solidification and Phase Equilibria
Solidification of Metals and Alloys: Equiaxed, Dendritic and Columnar Grains:
Types of Segregation
Phase Diagrams
Binary Equilibrium Diagrams Involving Isomorphous, Eutectic, Peritectic and
Monotectic Systems, Phase Rule, Lever Rule, Effect of Non-Equilibrium Cooling
on Structure and Distribution of Phases
Solid State Transformations
Phase Equilibria Involving Eutectoid and Peritectoid Transformations, TTT and
CCT Diagrams
Important Binary Systems: Cu-Ni, Al-Si, Al-Cu, Pb-Sn, Cu-Zn, Cu-Sn and Fe-C
Systems, Effect of Non Equilibrium Cooling and Important Alloys Belonging to
These Systems
Metal Forming Processes
Plastic Deformation and Yield Criteria, relationship between Tensile and Shear
Yield Stresses, Various Forming Operations and their Mechanics, Defects in
Metal Forming, Material Forming and Dimensioning
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Heat Treatment of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Alloys
Annealing, Normalizing, Quenching, Tempering, Surface Hardening and
Precipitation Hardening
References :
1. Engineers Guide to Rotating Equipment, The Pocket Reference, Clifford
Matthews – Professional Engineering Publishing Limited – UK
2. Introduction to Physical Metallurgy – Avner S.H. – McGraw Hill Book Co.
3. Engineering Physical Metallurgy – Lakhtin Y. – Mir Publishers.
4. The Superalloys: Fundamentals and Applications – Roger C. Reed –
Cambridge Press
5. ASM Metals Handbook “Failure Analysis and Prevention”, ASM Metals Park.
Ohio, Vol.10, 10th Edition, 1995
6. Colangelo.V.J. and Heiser.F.A., “Analysis of Metallurgical Failures”, John
Wiley and Sons Inc. New York, USA, 1974
7. M. F. Ashby, Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, Elsevier Publication,
2005
8. Physical Metallurgy – Hansen P. – Cambridge University Press
9. Physical Metallurgy – Gulyaev, A. – Volume I & II, Mir Publishers, Moscow.
10. ASM HANDBOOK Vol 2: Properties and Selection – Nonferrous Alloys&
special purpose materials
11. Extraction of Non-ferrous metals – H.S.Ray
12. Composites and Nanocomposites - A. K. Haghi, Oluwatobi Samuel
Oluwafemi, Josmin P. JoseHanna and J. Maria – CRC Press
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Mechanics of Solids-SYLLABUS
Complex Stress & Strains : Two dimensional and three dimensional
stress system. Normal and tangential stresses, principal planes, principal
stresses and strains, Mohr’s circle of stresses, Mohr’s circle for strains,
combined bending and torsion, theories of failure.
Shear Force and Bending Moment : Relation between Shear force,
Bending moment & Loading. Shear force and Bending moment diagram for
compound beams, Overhanging Beams, Cantilever beams.
Theory of Simple Bending : Concept of pure bending and stress, bending
equation. Neutral axis. Section-modulus, determination of bending
stresses in simply supported, Cantilever and overhanging beams subjected
to point load and uniformly distributed loading. Bending stress
distribution across a section, shear stresses in beams.
Deflection of Beams : Double integration method. Macaulay’s Method.
Beam of variable cross section.
Torsion Shafts : Concept of pure torsion. Torsion equation.
Determination of shear stress and angle of twist of shafts of circular
section, hollow shafts, open and closed coil springs, leaf spring. Spiral
spring.
Axial Loaded Columns & Combined Stresses :Introduction, Buckling
Effect, Euler’s Theory & Rankine’s Formula for Axially Loaded Columns
with different End Conditions. Concept of Equivalent Length. Stresses due
to Eccentric & Lateral Loads, Core of Section.
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Pressure Vessels :Thin and thick walled cylinders and spheres. Stress
due to internal pressure. Change in length, diameter and volume.
Compound cylinders and shrink fittings.
Unsymmetrical Bending: Principal moment of Inertia, product of Inertia,
Bending of a beam in a plane which is not a plane of symmetry. Shear
center.
Curved beams : Pure bending of curved beams of rectangular, circular
and trapezoidal sections. Stress distribution and position of neutral axis.
References:
1. Vazirani, V.N. and Ratwani, N.M., Strength of Materials, Vol I, Khanna Publishers,
1996.
2. Kazimi, Mechanics of Solids, Tata McGraw - Hill, 2004.
3. Timoshenko, S.P. and Gere, J.M., Mechanics of Materials, Tata McGraw Hill, 1992.
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Modeling & Simulations-SYLLABUS
Modeling
Concept of modeling, classification of mathematical models, modeling with
ordinary differential equations, difference equations, partial differential
equations, graphs, Maximum Likelihood Variance Reduction Techniques,
Antithetic Variates, Control Variates, Common Random Numbers, Importance
Sampling.
.
Simulation
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Concept, types (quantitative, experimental, computer, fuzzy theory,
statistical) processes of formulation of model based on simulation. Variables
and measurement, Confidence Intervals, Design of Experiments Markov
Chain Monte Carlo Techniques.
.
Processes
Random Numbers and Distributions
References:
1. Theory of Modeling and Simulation, Second Edition By Bernard P. Zeigler
2. Mathematical Modeling and Simulation: Introduction for Scientists and
Engineers By Kai Velten
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Modern Control Theory-SYLLABUS
Introduction
Linear Spaces and Linear Operators
State Variable Descriptions
Physical Systems and State Assignment
Solution of State Equations
Controllability and Observability
Relationship between State Variable and Input-Output Descriptions
Stability
Model Control
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Optimal Control: General Mathematical Procedures
Optimal Feedback Control
Stochastic Optimal Linear Estimation and Control
References :
1. Modern Control Engineering by K.Ogata, Prentice Hall, ISBN 8120340108
2. Control System Engineering by M. Gopal, New Age Intl Pvt Publishers, ISBN
8122420087
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Modern Physics-Sensors and Applications-SYLLABUS
Sensor Characteristics and Principles
Sensor Classification - sensor characteristics - Physical principles of
sensing – electric charges, fields, and potentials - capacitance –
magnetism – induction - resistance - piezoelectric effect -
pyroelectric Effect - Hall effect - Seebeck and Peltier Effects -
SoundWaves - temperature and thermal properties of materials -
heat transfer - Light - Dynamic Models of Sensor Elements.
Sensor Components and Circuits
Optical Components of Sensors : radiometry - photometry –
windows - mirrors - lenses – Fresnel lenses - fiber optics and
waveguides – concentrators - coatings for thermal absorption –
electrooptic and acousto-optic modulators - Interferometric Fiber-
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optic Modulation, Interface Electronic Circuits: input
characteristics of interface circuits - amplifiers - excitation circuits
- analog-to - digital converters direct digitization and processing -
ratiometric circuits - bridge circuits – data transmission- Noise in
Sensors and Circuits - batteries for low power sensors
Types of Sensor I
Occupancy and Motion Detectors : ultrasonic sensors - microwave
motion detectors – capacitive occupancy detectors - triboelectric
detectors - optoelectronic motion detectors, Position, Displacement,
and Level : potentiometric sensors - gravitational sensors -
capacitive sensors - inductive and magnetic sensors - optical
sensors - ultrasonic sensors - radar sensors – thickness and level
sensors, Velocity and Acceleration: accelerometer characteristics –
capacitive accelerometers - piezoresistive Accelerometers -
piezoelectric accelerometers – thermal accelerometers -
gyroscopes - Piezoelectric Cables, Force, Strain, and Tactile
Sensors: strain gauges - tactile sensors - piezoelectric force sensors,
Pressure Sensors : concepts of pressure - units of pressure - mercury
pressure sensor - bellows, membranes, and thin plates-
piezoresistive sensors- capacitive sensors- VRP Sensors-
optoelectronic sensors - vacuum sensors.
Types of Sensor II
Flow Sensors : basics of flow dynamics - pressure gradient
technique - thermal transport sensors - ultrasonic sensors -
electromagnetic sensors - microflow sensors - breeze sensor -
coriolis mass flow sensors - drag force flow sensors, Acoustic
Sensors : resistive microphones - condenser microphones - fiber-
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optic microphone - piezoelectric microphones - electret
microphones - solid-state acoustic detectors, Humidity and
Moisture Sensors : concept of humidity - capacitive sensors –
electrical conductivity sensors - thermal conductivity sensor -
optical hygrometer - oscillating hygrometer. Light Detectors :
introduction - photodiodes - phototransistor - photoresistors -
cooled detectors - thermal detectors - gas flame detectors,
Radiation Detectors : scintillating detectors – ionization detectors,
Temperature Sensors: thermoresistive sensors- thermoelectric
contact sensorssemiconductor P-N junction sensors-optical
temperature sensors- acoustic temperature sensorpiezoelectric
temperature sensors.
Nanosensors
Chemical Sensors : chemical sensor characteristics - specific
difficulties - classification of chemical sensing mechanisms - direct
sensors - complex sensors - chemical sensors versus instruments,
Sensor Materials and Technologies : materials - surface processing
- nano-technology - photolithography, Chemical and Molecular
Sensors – Displacement and Motion Sensors – Force Nanosensors –
Pressure Sensing – Thermal Nanosensors – Electric and Magnetic
Sensing – Cellular Bioscanning – Noninvasive Neuroelectric
Monitoring– Macrosensing– Acoustic Macrosensing – Electric and
Magnetic Macrosensing – Neural Macrosensing
References :
1. Jacob Fraden, Handbook of Modern Sensors (2003) Springer,
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3rd Edition ISBN 0-387- 00750-4.
2. Nano Medicines Edited by Dr.Parag Diwan and Ashish
Bharadwaj (2006) Pentagon Press, ISBN 81-8274-139-4.
3. B.B. Laud, Lasers and Non-Linear Optics, 2nd Edition, New Ages
International.
4. Ghatak and K. Thyagarajan (2002), Introduction to Fiber Optics,
Cambridge University Press.
5. William Silfvast (2002), Laser Fundamentals, Cambridge University
Press.
6. Djafar K. Mynbaeu (2004), Fibre Optic Communication Technology,
Pearson Education Asia.
7. Kittel (2001), Solid State Physics, 7th Edition, John Wiley & Sons.
8. K.C. Gupta (2002), Microwaves, New Age International. Instrument
measurement and Analysis by B. C. Narka and K. K. Chaudhary, Tata
McGraw Hill Publishing Company 16th reprint Chapter 1.
9. Charles P. Poole, Jr. and Frank J. Owens (2003), Introduction to
Nanotechnology, John Wiley & Sons.
10. Edward L. Wolf (2006), Nano Physics and Nanotechnology – An
introduction to Modern Concepts in Nanoscience, Wiley VCH
verlagambh & Co., Weinheim.
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Multimodal Transportation-SYLLABUS
Multimodal Transport
Introduction to Transportation
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Road Transportation
Rail Transportation
Maritime Transportation
Air Transport
Intermodal Transportation
Multimodal Transport Law
Organizational Structure for Global Logistics
References :
1. A Textbook of Container & Multimodal Transport Management by Dr KV
Hariharan, Shroff, EAN 9788173665516
2. Security and Environmental Sustainability of Multimodal Transport by Bell,
Springer, ISBN 9048185610
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Nano Structural Material-SYLLABUS
Nanomaterial
The Science of Nano - What is Nanobiotechnology
Introduction to Nanostructures
Carbon Nanotubes (CNT), Graphenes, Fullerenes, Nano Peapods, Quantum
Dots and Semiconductor Nanoparticles Metal-based Nanostructures (Iron 2
Oxide Nanoparticles) Nanowires Polymer-based Nanostructures including
dendrimers, Introduction to metal based nanostructures, Protein-based
Nanostructures
Nanomotors
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Bacterial (E. coli) and Mammalian (Myosin family) Nanobiosensors:
Science of Self-assembly - From Natural to Artificial Structures
Nanoparticles in Biological Labeling and Cellular Imaging: Physics of low-
dimensional materials, 1D, 2D and 3D confinement, Density of states, Excitons,
Coulomb blockade,
Surface plasmon, Size and surface dependence of physical, electronic,
optical, luminescence, thermodynamical, magnetic, catalysis, gas sensing and
mechanical properties. Physical and chemical techniques for nanomaterial
synthesis, Assembling and self organization of nanostructures, Nanoscale
manipulation, Nanotube and wire formation, Importance of size distribution
control, size measurement and size selection
References :
1. Nanostructural material- Dr. Parag Diwan, Dr. Ashish Bharadwaj (Pentagon
Press)
2. Introduction to Nanoscience by Gabor L. Hornyak, Joydeep Dutta, Harry F.
Tibbals, Anil K. Rao. CRC Press, 2008.
3. Nanotechnology: Importance and Application by M.H. Fulekar, IK International,
4. Environanotechnology by Mao Hong fan, Chin-pao Huang, Alan E Bland, Z
Honglin Wang, Rachid Sliman, Ian Wright. Elsevier, 2010.
5. Nanotechnologies, Hazards and Resource efficiency by M. Steinfeldt, Avon Gleich,
U. Petschow, R. Haum. Springer, 2007.
6. Nanotechnlogy: Health and Environmental risk by Jo Anne Shatkin. CRC press,
2008.
7. Nanotechnology in Biology and Medicine: Methods, Devices and Application by
Tuan Vo-Dinh .CRC press, 2007.
8. Nanomaterials for Biosensors by Challa Kumar. Wiley-VCH, 2007
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Production Engineering & Well Testing Analysis-SYLLABUS
• Types and Characteristics of Well Completion and Work Over
Operation : Trouble Shooting for Vertical Horizontal and Multilateral
Wells.
• Well Bore Damage, Inflow and Well Performance Analysis, Multiphase
Flow through Conduits.
• Artificial Lift : Oil Well Pumping, Gas Lift.
• Surface Facilities :Field Processing of oil and gas, Flow Measurement.
• Well Completion Design, Packers
• Stimulation Techniques: Hydraulic Fracturing and Matrix Acidizing Jobs,
Non acid stimulation.
• Sand Control
• Production Testing
• Production Logging
• Well Testing Approach and applications : Fundamental Aspects and
objectives of well testing in oil exploration/exploitations.
• Fluid Flow in Porous Media: Diffusivity equation and its application , in
Oil And Gas Industry
• Drill Stem Test: Introduction and its applications formation evaluation
in oil Exploration.
• Pressure Build-up Tests: Procedure, analysis, multirate analysis, effects
on oil & Gas Production .
• Pressure Drawdown Tests: Procedure, analysis, multirate Test.
• Type Curve Analysis: Need, procedure and its applications with case
study.
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• Well Testing and Exploratory Decisions
References:
1. Production Operations, Vol.1, Allen, T.O., and Roberts, A.P., Oil and Gas
Consultations International, Inc., Tulsa, 1954
2. Production Operations, Vol.2, Allen, T.O., and Roberts, A.P., Oil and Gas
Consultations International, Inc., Tulsa, 1989
3. The Technology of Artificial Lift Methods, Vol.1, Brown, K.E. and
Beggs,H.D., Pennwell Publishing Co., Tulsa, 1977
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Natural Gas Reservoir Engineering-SYLLABUS
Introduction
Properties of Natural Gas
Gas Reservoir Deliverability
Wellbore Performance
Choke Performance
Well Deliverability
Separation
Dehydration
Compression and Cooling
Volumetric Measurement
Transportation
Special Problems
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References :
1. Natural Gas Reservoir Engineering by Chi U. Ikoku, Krieger Publishing Co., ISBN
0894646400
2. Fundamentals of Gas Reservoir Engineering by J Haqoot, Elseiver Sc, ISBN
0080868819-BEPDF
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Natural Gas Storage-SYLLABUS
Development and operation of gas fields, gas from condensate and oil
fields, thermodynamics and energy change.
Review of physical and chemical properties of natural gas and associate
hydrocarbons.
Phase behavior studies: equations of states, multiple flashes, water
hydrocarbon systems, chemical inhibition, hydrate formation, gas liquid
equilibria.
Gas handling facilities: flow of fluids, compression of gases, applications of
heat transfer and mass transfer principles in natural gas engineering
systems, compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, furnaces and waster heat
recovery facilities, transmission of natural gas in pipelines, LPG
technology production and distribution.
Gas processing: purification, refrigeration and low temperature
processing, liquefaction process, LNG and NGL recovery, sweetening of
natural gas and sulphur recovery.
Gas storage: tanks, underground storage, and conservation of natural gas
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under coal gasification process and principles, safety. Economic
consideration for development of gas fields.
Development of gas and gas-condensate reservoirs; design and
development of gas storage fields in depleted gas, gas-condensate, oil
reservoirs, and aquifers.
Development of gas and gas-condensate reservoirs; design and
development of gas storage fields in depleted gas, gas-condensate, oil
reservoirs, and aquifers.
Natural gas storage-Cryogenic and Underground.
References:
1 A. Rojey, C. Jaffret, “Natural Gas Production, Processing, Transport”, Second
Editions Technip, 1994.
2. A. Kohl and F. Riesenfeld, “Gas Purification”, Gulf Publishing Company, 1985.
3. Natural Gas Underground Storage : Inventory and deliverability by Prof M Rasin
Tek
4. Underground Storage of Natural Gas Theory and Practice by MR TEk
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Navigation & Guidance-SYLLABUS
Modeling and dynamics of Aircraft
Longitudinal dynamics –displacement autopilot- pitch rate feedback for
damping- control stick steering acceleration control system – Glide slope
control system, Lateral dynamics of an Aircraft, Yaw damper- Method of
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obtaining co ordination- beta feedback-beta beta dot feedback – acceleration
feedback. Yaw orientational control system- Roll angle control system - Landing.
Dynamics of Aerospace vehicles
Missiles Missile Control Systems; Dynamics and Control of Rigid and
Elastic Rockets; Control- Structure Interaction; Longitudinal and Lateral
Autopilots for Rigid Aircraft
Navigation
Terrestrial navigation, Celestial navigation, Terrestrial radio navigation,
satellite-based navigation, inertial navigation, Integrated Navigation.
Guidance
Introduction to Guidance, Navigation and Avionics; Radar Systems,
Command and Homing Guidance Systems. Mission consideration and analysis of
flight path, Optimal guidance Laws, Inertial Guidance
Control of Aerospace Vehicles
Design of Controllers for Aerospace Vehicles; Classical, Pole assignment,
Eigen Structure Assignment, Optimal Control, LQR, LQG/LTR, Observers and
Kalman Filters
References:
1. Garnell, P. (1980)- Guided Weapon Control Systems, Peraganon.
2. Blakelock, J H. (1991)- Automatic Control of Aircraft and Missiles, John Wiley.
3. Greensite A L(1970)- Analysis and Design of Space Vehicle Flight Control System,
Spartan Books.
4. Skolnik R E. (1982)-Introduction to Radar System , Mc Graw Hill.
5. Lin, C F. (1991)- Modern Guidance, Navigation and Control Processing, Prentice-
Hall.
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6. D’Azzo J J and Hougis, C H, Linear Control System Analysis and Design, Mc Graw
Hill, 4th Edition.
7. Maceijowski;- (1987) Multi-Variable Feedback Design, Addison Wesley.
8. A. Sinha (2007) – Linear Systems: Optimal and Robust Control, 1/e, CRC Press
9. D. S. Naidu (2003) – Optimal Control Systems, 1/e, CRC Press
10. B. Hofmann-Wellenhof, K. Legat, M. Wieser, (2003) “ Navigation Principles of
Positioning and Guidance. Springer Wien New York
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Occupational Health and Safety Management-SYLLABUS
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS
Recognition , Evaluation and Control of Physical Hazards- Noise and Vibration -
Effects and Control Measures- Thermal Stress - Parameter Control,
Radiation - Types - Source - Effect and Control- Illumination & Lighting.
Recognition, Evaluation and Control of Chemical Hazards- Types - Dust-
Fumes -Mist -Vapour-Fog etc., Air Contaminants- Evaluation - Types of
Sampling-Air Sampling System-Method Analysis-Control Measures
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Concept and Spectrum of Health-Functional Units and Activities of Occupational
Health Services-Occupational and Work Related Disease-Levels of
Prevention of Diseases- Notifiable Occupational Diseases such as Silicosis-
Asbestosis -Pneumoconiosis-- Aluminosis and Anthrax. Lead-Nickel, Chromium
and Manganese Toxicity-Gas Poisoning (such as CO, Ammonia, Coal Dust etc.,)
their effects and Prevention -Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - Audiology-
Hearing Conservation Programme-Effects of Ultra Violet Radiation and
Infrared Radiation on Human Systems Industrial Toxicology-Local and
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Systemic and Chronic Effects Temporary and Cumulative Effects-Carcinogens
Entry into Human System Ergonomics, Personnel Protective Equipment,
Personnel Monitoring
PERSONAL HYGIENE AND FIRST AID
Hygiene Concepts-Correct and Clean Dresses-Clean Body - Washing - Good
Habits-Oral and Stomach Hygiene-Cleaning - Compressed Air and Degreasing
Agents-Long Hair and Nails and Torn and loosely Hanging Clothes-Smoking -
Lavatories Maintenance- Living in Unhygienic Areas. First aid concept- -First
Aid Boxes-Legal Requirements, Industrial Hygiene, Medical Surveillance,
Medical Surveillance Program Development, Recommended Medical
Programme, Emergency Treatment, Non-Emergency Treatment, Exposures to
Hazardous Materials.
RADIATION CONTROL
Radiation Shielding - Radiation Dose - Dose Measurements - Units of Exposure-
Exposure Limits - Barriers for Control of Radioactivity Release, Control of
Radiation Exposure to Plant Personnel, Health Physics Surveillance - Waste
Management and Disposal Practices – Environmental, Releases.
References :
1. Fundamentals of Occupational Safety & Health by Mark Friend, Rowman &
Littlefield Publishing Group, ISBN 086587171X-BEPDF
2. Occupational Health & Safety by Burke, Clark and Cooper, Gower, ISBN
1409432076-BEPDF
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Oil Equity Management-SYLLABUS
Introduction
Oil Equity Concept
Energy Security
The Geopolitics of Energy
Oil Security Challenges & Strategies
Country Entry Strategies
References :
1. The Management of Equity Investments by DN Chorafas, Butterworth-
Heinamann, ISBN 0080456367-BEPDF
2. Energy & Equity by Ivan Illich, Marion Boyers, ISBN 0714521000-BEEPB
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Operations & Materials Management-SYLLABUS
Nature and Scope of Production/Operations Management
Plant Location – Plant Layout and Material Handling
Production Planning and Control
Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Role of Purchasing
Materials Management
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References :
1. Materials Management by Stan C Mc Donald, John Wiley & Sons In, ISBN
0470449098-BEEPB
2. Operations Management by Linda L Brennan, Mc GrawHill Professional, ISBN
0071746137-BEEPB
3. Purchasing & Materials Management by Anand K Sharma, Anmol Publisher, EAN
9788126128211-BEPDF
4. Strategic Operations Management by Robert L Lowson, Taylor & Francis Group
Pc, ISBN 0203374096-BEPDF
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Optimization Techniques-SYLLABUS
Classical Optimization Techniques
Linear Programming
Duality Theory and Post Optimality Analysis
Transportation Problem and Its Variants
Network Models
Sequencing and Scheduling Problems
Nonlinear programming: Kuhn-Tucker Theory
Special Classes of Nonlinear Optimization Problems
Solution of Unconstrained Nonlinear Optimization Problems
Solution of Constrained Nonlinear Optimization Problems
Integer Programming
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Dynamic Programming
Decision Theory
Theory of Games
Multiobjective and Goal Programming
Heuristics Based Optimization Techniques
Geometric Programming
References :
1. Optimization Techniques by Chander Mohan, New Age International.
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Orbital Mechanics-SYLLABUS
Fundamentals of Orbital Mechanics
- Terms of Astronautics
- Types of Orbits (HEO, LEO, MEO, Geostationary, Heliostationary etc)
- Roche Limit, Lagrange Points
- Eccentricity of Orbits, Types of Orbits
- The 2 Body Problem
- Orbital Perturbations (3rd Body Perturbations, J2 Perturbations, Solar
Perturbations etc)
Orbits in Three Dimensions
- State Vector and the Geocentric Equatorial Frame
- 6 Orbital Elements Applied to Earth and Applied to Sun System
- Coordinate Transformation
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- Effects of Earth’s Oblateness
Orbital Maneuvers
- Hohmann Transfer
- Several Stage Burns and Transfers
- Sphere of Influence
- Chase Maneuvers
- Plane Change Maneuvers
Relative Motion and Rendezvous
- Relative Motion in Orbit
- Two Impulse Rendezvous Maneuvers
- Relative Motion in Close Proximity Circular Orbits
Interplanetary Trajectories
- Interplanetary Hohmann Transfer
- Method of Patched Conics
- Planetary Departure
- Planetary Flyby
- Non-Hohmann Interplanetary Trajectory
References:
Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students by Howard Curtis (Elsevier)
Computational Space Flight Mechanics by Claus Weiland (Springer)
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Parallel and Distributed Computing-SYLLABUS
INTRODUCTION:
What is parallel computing? Modern parallel computers, seeking concurrency,
data clustering, programming parallel computers, Parallel architectures:
interconnection networks, mesh, binary tree, pyramid, hyper tree, butterfly,
hypercube, Processor arrays, multiprocessors, multicomputer.
PRAM ALGORITHMS:
PRAM model of parallel computation, PRAM algorithms, parallel reduction,
prefix sums, list ranking, merging two sorted lists, graph coloring, Flynn's
taxonomy.
MAPPING AND SCHEDULING:
Mapping data to processors on processor arrays and multicomputer, ring into 2-
D mesh, 2-D mesh into 2-D mesh, complete binary tree into 2-D mesh, binomial
tree into 2-D mesh, Embedding graph into hypercube, dynamic load balancing
on multi computers, Graham's list scheduling, Coffman-Graham scheduling
PARALLEL COMPUTATION:
Row-column-oriented and block-oriented matrix multiplication algorithms,
Parallel quicksort algorithm, Searching game trees.
DISTRIBUTED ALGORITHMS:
Introduction to Distributed Algorithms, Kinds of Distributed Algorithm, Timing
Models
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SYNCHRONOUS NETWORK ALGORITHMS:
Synchronous Network Model, Leader Election in a synchronous Ring, Algorithms
in a General Synchronous Networks, Distributed Consensus with Link Failures,
Distributed Consensus with Process failures.
ASYNCHRONOUS ALGORITHMS:
Asynchronous System Model, Asynchronous Shared Memory, Algorithms:
Asynchronous Shared Memory Model; Mutual Exclusion, Resource Allocation,
Consensus, Atomic Objects.
ASYNCHRONOUS NETWORK ALGORITHMS:
Asynchronous Network Model; Basic Asynchronous, Network Algorithms,
Synchronizers, Shared Memory versus Networks, Logical Time, Global
Snapshots and Stable properties.
References
1. Michael J. Quinn, “Parallel Computing”, Tata McGraw Hill, Second Edition,
2002.
2. Nancy A. Lynch, “Distributed Algorithms”, Morgan Kaufmann Publishers,
2000.
3. Geral Tel, “Introduction to Distributed algorithms”, 2nd Edition, Cambridge,
2004.
4. Nicola Santoro, “Design and Analysis of Distributed Algorithms”,
WileyInterscience, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Publication, 2007.
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Petro Economics-SYLLABUS
Introduction to Petro Economics
Global Trends in the Oil Industry
Indian Oil Industry Exploration and Production
Indian Oil Industry Refining
Indian Oil Industry Marketing
Growth and Deregulation of Indian Oil Sector
Structure of Oil Industry
Logistics and Transportation of Oil in India
Strategy for Petroleum and Natural Gas Trading
Petro Retailing
Economics of Crude Oil
Geo-politics in Oil & Natural Gas Trading
International Hydrocarbon Economic Environment
Globalization and Oil Security for Indian Oil Industry
E-commerce Applications in Oil and Natural Gas Industries
References :
1. Petro Economics by AN Sarkar, Pentagon Press, ISBN 8182744210
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Petro Exploration-SYLLABUS
Introduction
Oil Formation
Migration of Petroleum and Geological Structures for Petroleum
Entrapment
Exploration Methods-I
Exploration Methods-II
Introduction to Oil Well Drilling
Formation Evaluation
New Evolving Technologies
References :
1. Petroleum Exploration Handbook by Graham B Moody, Mc GrawHill Inc, ISBN
0070428670
2. Petroleum Exploration & Exploitation Practices , Allied Publishers Pvt Ltd, ISBN
8177641719
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Petro Retailing-SYLLABUS
Understanding Petroleum Retail Business
Understanding Petroleum Retail Business in India
Petro Retail Asset Management
Development in Petro Retail Sector
Revenue Management
Role of Technology in Petro Retailing
Supply Chain Management
References :
1. Competition in a Spatial Retail Petroleum Market by LAP Lambert Academic
Publishing, ISBN 3838331567
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Petroleum Law & Policy-SYLLABUS
Legal Issues in Petroleum Management
Transnational and International Oil and Gas Law
Role of Law in Commercial Relations: Role of Legal System
Role of Attorney
Commercial Relationships
Governmental Relationships
Oil/Gas Contracts and Agreements
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Crude Oil Sales and Transportation
Risk Management and Dispute Resolution - Arbitration
Litigation
Cases Analysis Discussions
Taxation in Petroleum Sector
References :
1. Law of Petroleum and natural Gas by George Bryan, Nabu Press, ISBN
114236027X
2. Encyclopedia of Petroleum Laws by Harbans Lal Sarin, Universal Law Publishing
Co.Ltd, ISBN 8175344881
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Petroleum Refining-SYLLABUS
Growth & Development of Refining Industry in India
Crude Oil and its Characteristics
Specifications of Petroleum Products & Related Tests
Integrated Refinery & Petrochemical Plants
Future Refining Scenario
Advances in Petroleum Refining
Hydrocarbon Loss Minimization
Energy Conservation
Gross Refining Margin
Oil Accounting
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Excise & Custom – Petroleum Products
References:
1. Petroleum Refining : Technology & Economics by James H Gary, Atlantic, ISBN
0824791576
2. Petroleum Refining by James H Gary, Glenn E Handwerk, Mark J Keiser, Taylor &
Francis Incl, ISBN 1420006355-BEPDF
3. Petroleum Refining Processes by James G Speight, CRC Press, ISBN 0203908643-
BEPDF
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Polymer Engineering-SYLLABUS
INTRODUCTION
BASIC STRUCTURE OF POLYMERS
POLYMER MORPHOLOGY
POLYMER FORMATION, KINETICS AND MOLECULAR WEIGHTS
Condensation, Addition, Zeigler-Natta, Emulsion Polymerizations
POLYMERIZATION PROCESSES AND INDUSTRIAL REACTORS
Nylon 6, PET Wiped Film, LDPE, Polypropylene
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POLYMER SOLUTION THERMODYNAMICS, MOLECULAR WEIGHT
DISTRIBUTION
VISCOUS FLOW, VISCOELASTICITY AND POLYMER PROCESSING
References:
F. Rodriguez, C. K. Ober and L. A. Archer, Principles of Polymer Systems, 5th ed., CRC
Press, Boca Routan, 2003.
A. Kumar and S. K. Gupta, Fundamentals of Polymer Science and Engineering, Tata
McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 1978.
A. Kumar and R. K. Gupta, Fundamentals of Polymers, 2nd Ed., CRC Press, Boca
Raton, FL, 2003.
S. K. Gupta and A. Kumar, Reaction Engineering of Step Growth Polymerization,
Plenum, New York, 1987.
J. R. Fried, Polymer Science and Technology, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi,
1995.
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Port & Shipping Laws-SYLLABUS
Port Administration
Port Administration , Ownership & Management ( Types & Activities ,
Private Sector Participation ), Port policy ,EU / US Port & Transport Policy ,
National Port Planning , Port & State Financial Assistance.
Port Labour & Associated Laws
Port Labour Development & Employment , Labour Split , Gang Size ,
Tonnage & Labour , Technological changes in labour employment , Labour
Improvement & Training, Safety of Labour & Cargo Regulations, Regulation
involving specialized / Dangerous Cargo, ISPS Codes , , Safety of other
Personnel , Environmental Laws ( Application of Relevant MARPOL & other
Rules ) , Dock Regulations Relating to Marine Departments Operations ,
Rules governing immigration & health officials.
Shipping Agency Procedures
Freight & Forwarding Regulations , Custom Procedures, Port Pricing ,
Immigration Laws, Documents Required for Passenger Vessels, Clearing
Procedure, Taxes and Penalties.
Shipping Laws
Birth and advent of Merchant Shipping Laws & Practices, Laws of
Transportation, Regulation governing Shipment, Trade Practices, Pollution
Fire or any other exigencies import, arrest & detention of vessels, Port
Enquiry & Investigation etc.
References:
1 The Law Relating to : B.C. Mitra - UBA, Allahabad Merchant Shipping in India
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Port Economics-SYLLABUS
What is a port?
Vessel port calls: networks
Vessel port calls: world, country, and vessel type
Ports and economic development
Containerization
World container ports
Port users and service providers
Ports in operation
Carriers
Shippers
Passengers
Port operator operating options, production, and cost
Port operator operating objectives, prices, and investment
Port governance and agglomeration
Port performance and competition
Port dockworkers
Port pollution
Port security and safety
Ports in the future
References :
1. PORT ECONOMICS book BY Wayne K Talley – Routledge Publications.
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Power Pricing & Power Purchase Agreement-SYLLABUS
Theory of Pricing
Historical Perspective of Tariff Regulation
Tariff Regulation For Generation, Transmission and Distribution of
Electricity
Tariff through Competitive Bidding Process
Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)
Definitions and Interpretation
Term of Agreement
Conditions Subsequent to be Satisfied by the Sellers
Development of the Project
Construction
Synchronization, Commissioning and Commercial Operation
Operation and Maintenance
Capacity, Availability and Dispatch
Metering and Energy Accounting
Insurances
Billing and Payment
Force Majeure
Change in Law
Events of Default and Termination
Liability and Indemnification
Assignments and Charges
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
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Miscellaneous Provisions
References :
1. Power Pricing by Robert J Dolan, Simon & Robert J Doan, Free Press, ISBN
068483443X
2. Power Price by L Bloeichlinger
3. Electric Power Purchasing Handbook by Michael C Tierney, Pennwell, ISBN
1558402969
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Power Sector Economics & Planning-SYLLABUS
Introduction to Economic Theories and their Importance
Economic Figures of Merit Used in the Energy Sector SPP, DPP, NPV, IRR
Depreciation Accounting
Tariff: Different Types of Tariffs
Environmental and Societal Benefits of Energy Technologies
Clean Development Mechanism
Regulatory Framework and Subsidy
Energy Forecasting
References :
1. The politics of Power Sector Reforms in India by Niranjan Sahoo, Pentagon
Press, ISBN 818274301X
2. Reforming Power Sector Reforms, Excel Books
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Power System-SYLLABUS
Introduction
General concepts of Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Utilization;
Structure of Power System.
Power Generation, Load & Load Curves
Types of power plants: Thermal, Gas Turbine, Hydro and nuclear power plants.
Types of loads; Load Prediction; Load curves & Load-duration curves and their
significance; Terms & Factors – Maximum Demand, Diversity Factor, Load
Factor, Plant Capacity Factor, Plant Use Factor etc.; Base Load & Peak Load
Power Plants.
CHOICE of Generation, Tariffs and Power Factor Improvement
Cost of generation – Fixed costs, Variable Costs, Effect of load factor on
Cost/kWh, Depreciation of plant, Methods of determining depreciation; Tariffs –
Definition, Objectives, Types, Tariffs for domestic, commercial, agricultural and
industrial applications; Power Factor Improvement – Causes & Effects of low
power factor, Advantages and Methods of improving power factor, Economics of
power factor improvement.
Transmission And Distribution Systems
DC 2-wire and 3-wire systems; AC single phase, three phase and 4-wire systems;
Comparison of copper efficiency. Distribution Systems: Primary and Secondary
distribution systems, Voltage drop and Power loss calculations, Voltage
regulators.
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References:
Electrical Power Systems, C. L. Wadhwa, New Age International,
Electric Power Distribution, A.S. Pabla, Tata McGraw-Hill Education,
Power Systems, Behic R Gungor, Oxford University Press
Power System Engineering, R.K.Rajput, Laxmi Publication
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Power System Analysis & Stability-SYLLABUS
POWER SYSTEM ANALYSIS
System Modeling and formation of Network Matrices
Modeling of Synchronous Machine, Transformer, Transmission Line, Load;
Per-Unit (PU) System and its Advantages, Single-Line (or One-Line) Diagram,
Impedance and Reactance Diagrams, Bus Admittance (Ybus) and Impedance
(Zbus) Matrices and their Formation.
Load Flow Analysis
Load Flow Problem, Bus Classification, Power System Equations, Solution
Techniques – Gauss Iterative Method, Gauss-Seidel (G-S) Method, Newton –
Raphson (N-R) Method, Fast Decoupled Load Flow (FDLF) Method,
Comparison of Load Flow Solution Methods.
Economic (optimal) operation of Power Systems
System Constraints, Optimal Distribution of Load between Units within a
Plant, Distribution of Load between Plants, Transmission Loss Equation,
Classical Economic Dispatch with Losses.
Short circuit studies: Symmetrical Three-Phase fault analysis
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Short Circuit Transient on a Transmission Line, Short Circuit of Synchronous
Machines (Unloaded & Loaded), Fault Calculations, Selection of Circuit
Breakers. Symmetrical Components - Resolution of Unbalanced Phases into
their Symmetrical Components, Phase Shift of Symmetrical Components in Y -
Δ Transformer Bank, Power in terms of Symmetrical Components, Sequence
Impedances and Sequence Networks, Sequence Impedance of Power System
Elements (Alternator, Transformer and Transmission Line), Positive,
Negative and Zero Sequence Networks of Power System Elements.
Unsymmetrical FaultAnalysis - Single Line-to-Ground (L-G) Faults, Line-to-
Line (L-L) Faults, Double Line-to- Ground (L-L-G) Faults, Open-Conductor
Faults, Unsymmetrical Faults on an unloaded alternator, Unsymmetrical
Faults on a Power System, Faults through Impedance, Fault Current
Calculations.
POWER SYSTEM STABILITY
Steady state stability & Transient stability
Stability Problem, Rotor Dynamics and the Swing Equation, Power Angle
Equation & Diagram, Steady State Stability, Transient Stability, Equal Area
Criterion and its Applications, Critical Clearing Angle, Fault Clearing Time,
Step-by-Step Solution of Swing Curve, Factors influencing Transient Stability,
Methods of improving Stability.
References:
1. Power System Stability and Control by Prabha Kundur, Mc GrawHill Professional
Publishing, ISBN 1420009249-BEPDF
2. Power System Stability and Control by Leonard L Grigsby, Taylor & Francis Incl,
ISBN 1420009249-BEPDF
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Power Trading-SYLLABUS
Introduction
Power Trading
Market Mechanisms
Financial and Technical Aspects of Power Trading
Legal and Regulatory Framework
References :
1. Impacts of Emission Trading on Power Industry and Electricity Markets by Wen
& Singh, Emarald Group Publishing Ltd, ISBN 1780524471-BEPDF
2. Power System Restructuring and Deregulation :Trading, Performance & IT by
Loi Lei Lai, John Wiley Sons Incl, ISBN 047149500X
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Process Modeling and Simulation-SYLLABUS
INTRODUCTION
What is Modeling and Why Modeling
CLASSIFICATION OF MODELS
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Transport Phenomena Based, Empirical, Population Balance Based,
Steady State vs. Dynamic, On-Line vs. Off-Line, Lumped Parameter vs.
Distributed Parameter
ANALYTICAL MODELS
Conservation and Constitutive Equations, Material, Energy and
Momentum Balances
GRAPH THEORY
Basics, Boolean Algebra, Applications to Decomposition of Large
Systems
ANN BASED MODELING
What is ANN, How to Construct ANN Models, Training and Testing of
Networks
DEGREES OF FREEDOM ANALYSIS
THERMODYNAMIC AND PHYSICAL PROPERTY CALCULATION
FACILITIES
METHODS OF SOLUTION
Sequential, Modular, Equation-Oriented, Mathematical Tools (Recycle
Calculations, Partitioning and Tearing)
CASE STUDIES
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From the Petroleum and Gas Industry: Crude Distillation Unit,
Synthesis Gas Production, Reformers, FCC Units
ASPEN-HYSIS/PLUS
References:
D. M. Himmelblau and K. B. Bischoff, Process Analysis and Simulation:
Deterministic Systems, Wiley, New York, 1968.
W. L. Luyben, Process Modeling, Simulation and Control for Chemical Engineers,
2nd Ed., McGraw Hill, 1990.
R. Aris, Mathematical Modeling, Academic, New York, 1999.
A. Hussain, Chemical Process Simulation, Wiley Eastern, New Delhi, 1986.
B. V. Babu, Process Plant Simulation, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2004.
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Production Engineering-SYLLABUS
Well Testing and Well Completion
Well Head Testing, Perforation and Well Activation, Use of Compressed
Air, Liquid Nitrogen, Swabbing, Surface Layout. Production Measurement,
Production Testing of Wells. Choke Performance.
Separation Techniques
Oil and Gas Separator. Separator System Design. Optimum Separation
Scheme.
Tubing Design
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Multi Phase Flow in Tubing and Flow Lines. Tubing Sizing and
Performance; Horizontal Well Performance.
Gas Lifts
Continuous and Intermittent Gas Lift System, Performance and
Optimization.
Pumping
Sucker Rod Pumping of Oil. Electric Submersible Pumps; Operation,
Design and Optimization.
Sand Control
Sand Consolidation, Gravel Packing, Performance Design and Techniques.
Work Over
Deparaffination, Water Shut off; Squeeze Cement and Polymer Injection;
Conventional and Coil Tubing Use. Application of Liquid Nitrogen;
Production Optimization: Nodal Analysis.
Intelligent well
Smarts Wells, Intelligent Wells.
References :
1. Principles of Oil Well Production by Nind from Mc Graw Hill
Publication
2. Petroleum Production by William Lycon from Libro Publication.
3. ONGC Manual on Production Engineering(Oil and Gas).
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Production Engineering & Well Testing Analysis-SYLLABUS
• Types and Characteristics of Well Completion and Work Over
Operation : Trouble Shooting for Vertical Horizontal and Multilateral
Wells.
• Well Bore Damage, Inflow and Well Performance Analysis, Multiphase
Flow through Conduits.
• Artificial Lift : Oil Well Pumping, Gas Lift.
• Surface Facilities :Field Processing of oil and gas, Flow Measurement.
• Well Completion Design, Packers
• Stimulation Techniques: Hydraulic Fracturing and Matrix Acidizing Jobs,
Non acid stimulation.
• Sand Control
• Production Testing
• Production Logging
• Well Testing Approach and applications : Fundamental Aspects and
objectives of well testing in oil exploration/exploitations.
• Fluid Flow in Porous Media: Diffusivity equation and its application , in
Oil And Gas Industry
• Drill Stem Test: Introduction and its applications formation evaluation
in oil Exploration.
• Pressure Build-up Tests: Procedure, analysis, multirate analysis, effects
on oil & Gas Production .
• Pressure Drawdown Tests: Procedure, analysis, multirate Test.
• Type Curve Analysis: Need, procedure and its applications with case
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study.
• Well Testing and Exploratory Decisions
References:
1. Production Operations, Vol.1, Allen, T.O., and Roberts, A.P., Oil and Gas
Consultations International, Inc., Tulsa, 1954
2. Production Operations, Vol.2, Allen, T.O., and Roberts, A.P., Oil and Gas
Consultations International, Inc., Tulsa, 1989
3. The Technology of Artificial Lift Methods, Vol.1, Brown, K.E. and
Beggs,H.D., Pennwell Publishing Co., Tulsa, 1977
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Project and Financial Management in Energy Sector-SYLLABUS
Project Management
Definition & Scope of Project
Project Development Cycle: Project identification, project screening,
technical design, financing, contracting, implementation, monitoring
and review.
Project Planning Techniques: Work breakdown structure, Gantt
chart.
Project Network techniques: CPM and PERT.
Project Design & Implementation: Implementation plan for top
management, procurement procedures, construction, measurement
and verification.
Energy monitoring and Targeting: Introduction, setting up
monitoring and targeting, key elements, data sources and analysis,
information sources and analysis.
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Financial Management
Investment Need, Appraisal and criteria
Financial Analysis Techniques: Payback period, ROI, IRR, NPV
Cash Flow: Capital investment consideration, net investment, cash
inflows, salvage value
Sensitivity and Risk Analysis: Micro and macro factors, economic life,
cash flow diagram
Financial Options Available: Debt financing, equity financing, retained
earning, capital lease, true lease
ESCO and Energy Performance Contracting: Types of performance
contracting, role of ESCO, drawbacks of ESCO, benefits of industry,
developing a ESCO contract, Tariffs, Electricity Markets & Competition.
References:
1. Essentials of financial management, I.M.Pandey, Vikas publication
2. Project Management, Prasanna Chandra, Mc graw hill
3. Investopedia
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Project Management & Contract Administration-SYLLABUS
Project Feasibility – Econometric Model
Project Cost – Contingency, Risk and Sensitivity Analysis
Initiating a Project
Project Execution – Developing a Project Schedule
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Project Control – Checking Project Progress with Bell and "S" Curves
Project Costs Control
Project Procurement – Evaluating Bids for Major Equipment
Attributes of a Good Project Manager
Modern Trends
Contract Elements-Contract Formation
Key Business Drivers for Contract Management
The Need of Contract Management Solutions
Contract Management for Legal
The Five Cornerstones of a Contract Lifecycle Management Strategy
Justifying Contract Management
Five Myths of Contract Management
Understanding and Improving the Contracting Process
References :
1. Contracting for Project Management by J Rodney Turner, Ashgate Rower, ISBN
0754682900-BEPDF
2. Project Management of Multiple Projects & Contracts by Loftus, Thomas Teltford
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Quality and Reliability Engineering-SYLLABUS
Definition
Definition of quality and its meaning and importance in industry, Control and
Quality control, Quality Tasks,
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Quality function, system and control
Quality functions, The system Concept, Quality systems, quality assurance and
ISO 9000 quality system standards, Quality costs concept, Quality cost
categories,
Statistical Tools in Quality control
The concept of variation, Tabular Summarization of Data, Frequency
distribution, Graphical Summarization of Data: The Histogram, Quantitative
methods of summarizing data: Numerical Indices, Probability distributions :
General, The normal Probability distribution, The normal curve and Histogram
Analysis, The causes of variation, statistical aspect of control charting, concept of
rational sub-grouping and detecting patterns on the control charts, for variables
and attributes: X and R, X and S, p, np, c and u charts
Reliability Centered Maintenance:
Introduction to Changing world of maintenance - Maintenance and RCM -The
seven Basic Questions –Implementing RCM - Achievements of RCM.(06Hrs)
Failure Data Analysis
Introduction, Failure Data, Quantitative measures, MTTF, MTBF, Bathtub Curve,
Mean Life, Life Testing, Problems, Introduction to Failure Mode and Effect
Analysis(06 Hrs) System Reliability Series, Parallel and Mixed Configuration,
Block Diagram Concept, r-out-of-n structure solving problems using
mathematical models.Reliability Improvement and Allocation,Difficulty in
achieving reliability, Methods for improving reliability during design, Different
techniques available to improve reliability, Optimization, Reliability-Cost trade
off, Prediction and Analysis, Problems
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References:
1. Introduction to Quality and Reliability Engineering by Renyan Jiang
2. Statistical Methods for Quality, Reliability and Maintainability by
Muralidharan
3. Reliability Engineering Handbook by Nolan Dodson.
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Pumps, Compressors and Fans-SYLLABUS
PUMP- BASICS AND HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
Various Types of Pumps, Selection of Pumps, Hardware Components Casings,
Rotor , Internals, Pump Seals.
DRIVER INFORMATION
An Overview of Motor Drives, Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, selection of
drives.
PUMP CHARACTERISTICS AND CALCULATIONS
NPSH – Theory and Estimation Method, Discharge and Suction Pressures,
Differential Head, Power Requirements, System and Operating Curves,
Performance Curves and Efficiency.
PUMP SPECIFICATION AND DATA SHEET
Codes and Standards, Shut-off Pressure, Design Pressure and Design
Temperature, Selection of Material, Mechanical Specifications, Vendor
Information and Testing
SPECIAL CASE STUDIES
Low NPSH Cases, Factors Affecting Pump Performance
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COMPRESSOR SELECTION
Types of compressor and Application, Selection Criteria
COMPRESSOR HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
Centrifugal compressor – casing types, impeller types, guide vanes, sealing
system, performance characteristics. Reciprocating Compressor- casing, piston,
valves, sealing system, performance characteristics
COMPRESSOR CALCULATIONS
Suction Pressure, Discharge Pressure, Differential Head, Adiabatic and
Isentropic Compression, Temperature Rise, Efficiency and Power Requirement.
COMPRESSOR SPECIFICATION DATA SHEET
Typical data sheet for centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, vendor
information and interaction requirements.
FANS AND BLOWERS
Types, performance evaluation, efficient system operation, flow Control
strategies.
References :
1. Turbines, Compressors and Fans by S.M Yahya , McGraw Hill Education
2. Centrifugal Compressor Design And Performance by David Japiske ,
Published by Concepts Eti
3. Compressor Handbook (McGraw-Hill Handbooks) by Paul Hanlon McGraw-
Hill Professional Publishing
4. Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, S.C.Gupta, Pearson Education
India, 2006
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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems-SYLLABUS
REFRIGERATION CYCLES – ANALYSIS
Development of Vapor Compression Refrigeration Cycle from Reverse Carnot
Cycle- conditions for high COP-deviations from ideal vapor compression cycle,
Multipressure System, Cascade Systems- Analysis. Vapor Absorption Systems-
Aqua Ammonia & Li-Br Systems, Steam Jet Refrigeration Thermal Electric
Refrigeration, Air Refrigeration cycles, and Heat pumps.
MAIN SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Compressor- Types, performance, Characteristics, Types of Evaporators &
Condensers and their functional aspects, Expansion Devices and their Behavior
with fluctuating load, cycling controls
REFRIGERANTS
Classification of Refrigerants, Refrigerant properties, Oil Compatibility,
Environmental Impact-
Montreal / Kyoto protocols-Eco Friendly Refrigerants, alternatives to HCFCS,
Secondary Refrigerants
TYPES OF AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS AND PSYCHROMETRICS
Moist Air properties, use of Psychrometric Chart, Various Psychrometric
processes, Air Washer,
Adiabatic Saturation. Summer and winter Air conditioning, Types of air
conditioning systems.
LOAD ESTIMATION
Solar Radiation-Heat Gain through Glasses, Heat Transfer through Walls and
Roofs-Total Cooling Load Estimation.
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References :
1. Arora C.P. , Refrigeration and Air Conditioning , Tata McGraw Hill Pub. Company
, New Delhi -2000.
2. ALI VEDAVARZ, SUNIL KUMAR, Mohammed Iqbal, Hussain Handbook of Heating
, Ventilation and Air conditioning for Design Implementation ,Industrial press
Inc,2007.
3. ASHRAE , Fundamentals and equipment , 4 volumes-ASHRAE Inc. 2005
4. Jones , Air Conditioning Engineering , Edward Amold pub. 2001.
5. Carrier Air Conditioning Co., Handbook of Air Conditioning Systems design ,
McGraw Hill , 1985.
6. Langley , Billy C. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ed. 3 , Engie wood Cliffs
(N.J) Prentice Hall 1986.
7. Dossat R.J., Principles of refrigeration, John Wiley , S.I. Version (2001).
8. Stoecker W.F., Refrigeration and Air conditioning , McGraw-Hill Book Company ,
1989.
9. Jordan and Priester, Refrigeration and Air conditioning 1985.
10. Langley, Billy C., ‘Solid state electronic controls for HVACR’ pentice-Hall 1986.
11. Air conditioning and Refrigeration, Rex Milter, Mark R.Miller, McGraw Hill
2006
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Quantitative Techniques-SYLLABUS
Probability Distributions
Sampling and Sampling Distributions
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Estimation
Testing of Hypotheses
Chi Square
Analysis of Variance
Non-parametric Methods
Simple Regression and Correlation
Time Series and Forecasting
Decision Theories
Linear Programming, Transportation and Assignment Problems
Inventory Model
Game Theory
Simulation
References :
1. Principles of Mathematical Analysis by Walter Rudin, Mc Graw Hill Publishing
Co., ISBN 0070856133
2. Introductory methods of numerical analysis , PHI, ISBN 8120327616
3. Statistics by David Freedman, Robert Pisani & Roger Purves , Viva Books Pvt Ltd,
ISBN 8130915871
4. Statistics by Nadar E Narayanan , PHI, ISBN 8120342305
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Regulatory Framework of Power Sector-SYLLABUS
Power Sector Reform
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Role of Regulator and regulatory issues in Power Sector
Regulatory Commissions at Centre and State
Tariff Regulations
Performance Regulation
Capacity Addition and Resource Mobilization
Rural Electrification
Power Shortage in India
International Experiences in De-regulating Electricity Markets
References :
1. Understanding Competitive Electricity Markets-Business Analysis of Regulatory
Framework for Electricity Sector in India by Vipul Shah, ICFAI, ISBN 813140451X
2. The Politics of Power Sector Reforms in India by Niranjan Sahoo, Pentagon
Press, ISBN 818274301X
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Remote Sensing & Image Interpretation-SYLLABUS
Aerial photography and photogrammetry
basic principles, photographic systems, visual interpretation and mapping.
Ground truth verification radiometer and its application.
Basic concepts of remote sensing
Idealized remote sensing system. Physics of remote sensing,
electromagnetic spectrum, black body concept, atmospheric windows,
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geometry of scanners, CCD arrays and platforms, history of space imaging
characteristics of space platform like LANDSAT, SPOT, IRS, etc. Characteristics of
sensors like MSS, TM, LISS I and LISS II. Outputs from various sensors.
Classification of digital data and information
Supervised, unsupervised. Extraction procedure for different applications
and terrain evaluation. Thematic interpretation, transfer of interpreted
thematic information to base map. Ground verification.
Application of remote sensing
Civil Engineering, Earth Science, Forestry, Agriculture, Oceanography,
Fisheries, Water resources, Town planning and land use/land cover mapping.
Integration of Remote Sensing, Image interpretation and GIS
Extracting metric information from Remotely Sensed images, Extracting
thematic information from Remotely Sensed images, Integration of
information from remote sensing in GIS GIS application areas.
References :
1. Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation by Thomas Lillesand Ralph W. Keifere
Jonathan Chipman.- John Wiley Sons
2. Paul R Wolf , Elements of photogrammetry –- Mc Graw-Hill
3. Lille sand & Kiefer, Remote sensing and image interpretation, John Wiley and
Sons
4. Floyd F. Sabins Remote sensing principles and interpretation - - WH Freeman &
Co.
5. John R Jensen, Introductory digital image processing - - Prentice Hall
6. George Joseph, Fundamentals of Remote Sensing- -Universities Press-Technical
7. L R A Narayan Remote Sensing and its Applications- - Universities Press
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Renewable Energy Technology-SYLLABUS
SOLAR ENERGY
SOLAR RADIATION
Introduction -extraterrestrial solar radiation - radiation at ground level-
collectors-solar cells-applications of solar energy, Introduction to Solar
Collectors (Liquid Flat - Plate Collector, Air Heater and Concentrating Collector)
and Thermal Storage ,
PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR CELL
P:N Junction - Metal - Schottky Junction, Electrolyte - Semiconductor Junction,
Types of Solar Cells - their applications - Experimental Techniques to determine
the characteristics of Solar Cells - Photovoltaic Hybrid Systems Photovoltaic
Thermal Systems – Storage Battery - Solar Array and their Characteristics , Solar
Chargeable Battery.
WIND ENERGY
Introduction-basic theory
Statistics - Measurements and Data Presentation - Wind Turbine
Aerodynamics - Momentum Theories - Basics Aerodynamics - Airfoils and their
Characteristics - HAWT - Blade Element ,VAWT Aerodynamics - Wind Turbine
Loads
BIOMASS
Biomass Energy-Introduction-Biomass Conversion-Biogas Production-Ethanol
production
Pyrolysis and Gasification-Direct Combustion-Applications.
THERMAL BIOMASS CONVERSION:
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Combustion, Pyrolysis, Gasification and Liquefaction - Biological Conversion -
Methanol, Ethanol Production - Fermentation - Anaerobic Digestion
Biodegradation and Biodegradability of Substrate.
POWER GENERATION TECHNIQUES:
Fermentation and Gasification – Biogas production from different Organic
Wastes - Effect of Additives on Biogas Yield - Biogas production from Dry Dung
Cakes - Industrial Application Viability of Energy Production - Wood Gasifier
System,
ENERGY GENERATION FROM WASTE
Types - Biochemical Conversion - Sources of Energy Generation - Industrial
Waste, Agro Residues - Anaerobic Digestion. Biogas Production. Types of Biogas
Plant Thermo chemical Conversion - Sources of Energy Generation - Gasification
- Types of Gasifiers - Environment Benefits of Biochemical and Thermo chemical
Conversion, Industrial Applications of Gasifiers
OTHER RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
Tidal Energy - Introduction-origin of tides-power generation schemes-Wave
Energy
Geothermal Energy-Introduction-geothermal resource types-resource base-
applications for heating and electricity generation
Introduction-Open and Closed OTEC cycles-bio photolysis-Ocean Currents-
Salinity Gradient Devices- Fuel cells, Environmental Aspects-Potential impacts of
harnessing the different renewable energy resources.
Reference:
1. D. P. Kothari, K. C. Singal, Rakesh Ranjan, “Renewable Energy Sources
and Emerging Technologies” PHI Learning Private Limited, 2012
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2. John Twidell and Tony Weir, “Renewable Energy Resources”, Taylor and
Francis London, 2010
3. J. F. Manwell, J. G. Mcgowan, A. L. Rogers, “Wind Energy Explained
Theory, Design and Application” Wiley, United Kingdom 2009
4. Joshuo Earnest, “Wind Power Technology”, PHI Learning Private Limited,
2014
5. B. H. Khan, “Non- Conventional Energy Sources”, McGraw Hill Education
India
6. P. K. Sharma, “Non-conventional Power Plants”, NPTI, New Delhi 2008
7. Rakosh Das Begamudre, “Energy Conversion Systems”, New Age
International Publishers, 2000
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Reservoir Engineering-SYLLABUS
• Petro-physical parameters of Reservoir Rocks: Porosity, Permeability,
Fluid Saturation, Effective and Relative Permeability, Capillary Action,
Measurement/Estimation, Interrelationship between parameters.
• Reservoir Fluid Properties: P-V-T and Phase Behavior. Measurement and
estimation of PVT parameters of fluids.
• Reserve & Resource Analysis : Volumetric approach in Exploration and
Exploitation of Oil And Gas Reservoirs., Material balance Equation and its
modifications for performance evaluation/predictions of oil& Gas
Reservoirs, Decline Curve analysis and its applications in oil &gas
Economics
• Fluid flow through Porous Media: Darcy’s Law, Multiphase Flow, Linear,
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Radial & Spherical Flow, Steady State and Unsteady State Flow. Reservoir
Pressure Monitoring and its impact on production behavior of Oil and Gas
Reservoir.
• Reservoir Analysis & Monitoring: Reservoir Drive Mechanism and its
impact on Recovery Factors.
References:
1. Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering, Dake,L.P.,Elsevier, Netherlands.
2. Basics of Reservoir Engineering, Cosse,R., Editions Technip, Paris, 1993
3.Reservoir Engineering Handbook, Ahmed,T., Gulf Professional Publishing,
Boston, 2001,
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Risk Analysis and Management-SYLLABUS
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ANALYSIS
Introduction - Hazard - Process - Hazard - Monitoring - Risk - Issues - Perception
- Management Assessment-Analysis-Safety Audits-Management System Audits-
Check Lists-Material Safety Data-What If Analysis-Event Tree-Fault Tree
Analysis-Hazard and Operability Studies- Coarse Hazard Studies-Human
Error Analysis-Safety Review System-Hazard Warning Methods-Hazard
Warning Analysis- Plant Safety Audit.
SOFTWARES FOR RISK ANALYSIS
Basic Concepts of Risk Analysis - Quantitative - Qualitative Methods - Hazard
Models System-Hazard Assessment Systems - Principles of Applications of
Software's- FETI - Hazard Operability Studies ( HAZOP) - EFFECTS -
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Hazard Analysis (HAZAN) - PHAST - SAFETI -Failure Mode and Effect Analysis(
FMEA.)
RISK CONTROL & MANAGEMENT
Impact estimation : Property, People , Man and Machine System, Job and
Personal Risk Factors-Standards-Selection and Training-Body Size and
Posture-Body Dimension (Static/Dynamic)-Adjustment Range- Penalties.-Guide
Lines for Safe Design and Postures- Evaluation and Methods of Reducimg
Posture Strain
Man-Machine Interface-Controls-Types of Control-Identification and Selection-
Types of Displays-Compatibility and Stereotypes of Important Operations-
Fatigue and Vigilance- Measurement Characteristics and Strategies for
Enhanced Performance Human Factor Engineering & Behavioral based
safety
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Research Methodology-Engineering/ Science-SYLLABUS
Introduction to Research
Research Design : Theoretical Research Models
Experimental Research
Sampling
Measurement in Research
Calibration & Standards for various Instruments
Measurement Errors
Online Data
Data Smoothing
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Curve Fitting
Reporting Experimental Data
Design of Experiments
Report writing
Ethics in Research
References :
1. Research Methodology-Methods & Techniques by C Rajendra, New Age Intl Pvt
Ltd Publishers, ISBN 8122415229
2. Research Methodology for Engineers by Ganesan, MJP Publishers, EAN
9788180941108
3. Operations Research Support Methodology Series by A Holzman, CRC Press, ISBN
0824767713
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Research Methodology-Legal-SYLLABUS
Introduction to Research
Significance of Research in Law as Legal Profession in India
Planning of Legal Research
Investigation Methods
Methods and Tools of Collection of Data
Hypothesis
Sampling
Data Processing
Analysis and Interpretation
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Research Reports
Computer Applications and Legal Research
References :
1. Legal Education and Research Methodology by BK Das, Neha Publishers &
Distributors, ISBN 8189972499
2. Legal Research & Methodology by SK Verma, M Afzal Wani, Indian Law
Institute
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Research Methodology-Management-SYLLABUS
Introduction to Research
Importance of Research in Management Decisions
Identification of Problem and Formulation
Research Design
Concepts of Measurement
Attitude Scaling Techniques
Sources and Types of Data
Sampling Techniques
Hypotheses
Data Analysis
Interpretation of Data and Report Writing
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References :
1. Management Research Methodology : Integration of Principles, Methods &
Techniques by KN Krishnaswamy, Appa Iyer Sivakumar & M Mathirajan,
Prentice Hall, ISBN 8177585630
2. Research Methodology in Business Management by DK Jha, Neha
Publishers & Distributors, ISBN 8178848090
3. Research Methodology in Management by Prof Michael, Himalaya, EAN
CHIMPUB100542
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Safety in Construction-SYLLABUS
SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION
Meaning and Scope of Safety in Construction Operations, Rules & Regulations,
Safety in Excavations, Scaffolding, Underwater Works, Cofferdams,
Underpinning & Shoring etc. Safety in use of Lifting Equipment, Pre-
Construction Preparation etc, Health Hazards while Handling Construction
Materials and Chemicals, Safe Demolition, Human Factors, Safe Handling of
Machines & Equipments used in Refinery, Petrochemicals Plant & Gas
Facilities Construction
HISTORY OF SAFETY LEGISLATION
History of Dock Safety Statues in India- Background of Present Dock Safety
Statues- Dock Workers (Safety, Health & Welfare) Act 1986 and the Rules
and Regulations framed there under. Other Statues like Marking of Heavy
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Packages Act 1951 and the Rules Framed there Under- Manufacturer, Storage
and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules 1989 framed under the
Environment (Protection) Act, 1989 - few case Laws to interpret the terms
used . Dock Safety Statutes. Responsibility of Different Agencies for Safety,
Health and Welfare involved in Dock Work - Responsibilities of Port Authorities
- Dock Labour Board - Owner of Ship Master - and agent of Ship - Owner of
Lifting Appliances and Loose Gear etc - Employers of Dock Workers like
Stevedores - Clearing and Forwarding Agents - Competent Persons and
Dock Worker.
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SCADA and Telemetry-SYLLABUS
Telemetry systems
Different Telemetry Systems Including Multifunctional Ones and their Safety
Aspects, Developing and Implementing Security Features.
Monitoring and controlling
Controlling the Infrastructure Including Critical Devices & Station such as
Compressors, Regulators and Remotely Operated Valves, Range of Systems
for Gas and Oil Pipelines.
Method of networking
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Networking of SCADA Systems to Corporate Networks
Terrorism & SCADA
Cyber Terrorism and SCADA Systems, Encryption in SCADA Systems
References :
1. Telemetry Principles by D Patranabis, TATA Mc Graw Hill, ISBN 0074637959
2. Telemetry by Barculo, Nova, ISBN 1606925091
3. Securing SCADA Systems by Ronald L Krutz, John Wley & Sons Incl, ISBN
047178768X-BEPDF
4. Practical SCADA for Industry by David Bailey & Edwin Wright, Newnes, ISBN
0080473903-BEPDF
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Sedimentology-Syllabus
Introduction to Sedimentology: Sedimentary Cycle, origin of Sediments,
sedimentary process, classification of sediments and distribution of
sediments.
Classification Sedimentary rocks: 1. Clastic Sedimentary rocks; Rudaceous,
Aranaceous and Argillaceous 2. Chemical Sedimentary rocks; Limestone,
travertine, diatomite and chert etc., 3. Biochemical rocks; Lignite, peat and
types of coal 4. Evaporates
Sedimentary texture and structures: Grain analysis (size, shape,
maturation and arrangement/ orientation). Classification of Sedimentary
structures based on their origin, Importance of sedimentary structures in
analysis of basin, petroleum prospecting and stratigraphy.
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Sedimentary Environments and facies: Terrestrials, transitional and
Marine environments and their facies analysis. Significance of
sedimentary environment and facies studies in stratigraphy and basin
analysis.
Tectonics and Sedimentation: Geosynclinal concept, plate tectonic
concepts, basinal concepts; rift basin, foreland & backland basin, delta
type basin, subduction basin and passive or active margin basins. The
importance of this study in various resource prospecting and basin
analysis.
References:
1. Sedimentology and Sedimentary Basins: From Turbulence to Tectonics by
Mike R. Leeder (Author).
2. Sedimentary Rocks in the Field: A Practical Guide (Geological Field
Guide) Maurice E. Tucker (Author).
3. Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 2e Author: Nichols, Gary.
4. Sedimentary Environments Processes, Facies and Stratigraphy
Author: Reading, Harold G
5. Sedimentary Petrology An Introduction to the Origin of Sedimentary Rocks
Author: Tucker, M. E
6. Principles of Sedimentary Basin Analysis Author: Miall, Andrew D
7. Principles of Sequence Stratigraphy Author: Catuneau, Octavian
8. The Geology of Fluvial Deposits: Sedimentary Facies, Basin Analysis, and
Petroleum Geology Author: Miall, Andrew D.
9. Introduction to Sedimentology second edition by S.M.Sengupta.
10 Sedimentology & Stratigraphy by F.J.Pettijohn
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Ship Operations, Brokering & Chartering -SYLLABUS
Ship Operations
Organisation of shipping companies, functions of the main departments –
administrative, finance & accounting, operations (and/or) commercial,
technical, crew or fleet personnel, quality, legal & marine insurance,
ISPS/security, others
Market Practitioners & the Chartering Market
The freight market - dry cargo, bulk and 'tweendecker, container, Ro/ro,
liner, tanker, "combos", reefer, car carrier, passenger and sale & purchase
market chartering market players - ship owners, charterers, operators,
shipper or consignor, receiver or consignee, brokers, port agents the chartering
market
Employment of Ships
Shipping costs analysis, fixed and variable costs - operating costs, voyage
costs, cargo handling costs, capital costs & repayment, contractual
relationships, incoterms.
Charter Parties
Liner & tramp shipping, types of charter parties – time, voyage, bareboat,
coaetc, chartering documents.
Chartering Market Practice
Shipbroking - role of ship broker, the process of chartering, chartering
negotiations, the negotiation process, ethics and market practices.
Chartering terms & abbreviations
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Chartering terms, charterpartylaytime definitions, customary
abbreviations.
Charter Parties, Clauses & Phrases
Nature of a charter party, voyage charter party, time charter party,
common CP clauses, charter party forms.
Bills of Lading
Bill of lading functions, main elements of a bill of lading, non production of
bills of lading, types of bills of lading, liner shipping procedure, bills of lading
and voyage C/P’s, bills of lading and time C/P’s, bill of lading-related
problems.
Laytime Calculations
Laydays and the cancelling date, laytime – types, demurrage, despatch,
general laytime calculations – dry cargo, liquid cargo.
Voyage Estimation
Estimate form, voyage estimates - commercial aspects, voyage charter
estimations, time charter estimating, time charter yield calculation.
Tanker Voyage Estimations
Introduction and history of worldscale, sample calculation of a worldscale
rate, new worldscale - application of differentials, worldscale contents, voyage
estimation.
References :
1. Ship Operations & Management, Penguin Distribution, ISBN 1908833149
2. Articles on Shipping Management Including: Albert Ballin, Freight Derivative,
Baltic Exchange, Short Sea Shipping, Shipbroking, Chartering (Shipping),
Hephaestus, ISBN 1243191856
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Space Science-SYLLABUS
Earth Science and Earth’s Climate System Interaction with Space
- Atmosphere and the Atmospheric Layers
- Interaction of Space Phenomena with Atmospheric Layers
- Earth’s Magnetic Field and Van Allen Belts
- Coriolis Effect
Solar System
- Origin of the Solar System- Collisions, Accretion and Volcanism
- The Moon
- The Sun and its Physical Properties
- Inner Planets
- Outer Planets
- Comets
- Asteroids
- Kuiper Belt
- Oort Cloud
Sun
- Structure of the Solar Interior
- Energy Source of the Sun
- Neutrinos
- Helioseismology
- Photosphere
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- Chromosphere
- Corona
- Solar Wind
- Coronal Mass Ejections
Space Weather
- Solar Activity and Solar Wind
- Aurora
- Solar Flares and Effects on Earth
- Solar Energetic Particle Events
- Coronal Mass Ejections and Magnetic Storms
- Effects of Space Weather and Protection from these Effects
Fundamentals of Astronomy
- Terminology and Definitions (Apparent/Absolute Magnitude,
Luminosity, Distance Terminology)
- Parallax Effect
- Interstellar Reddening
- Distance determination from Astronomical Observations
- Luminosity Determination from Astronomical Observations
- Star Radius Calculations from Astronomical Observations
Evolution of Stars
- Nebulas and Formation of Stars
- Classification of Stars Based on Luminosity and Size
- Types of Stars
- Evolution of Stars, Neutron Stars, Dwarf Stars
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- Nova and Supernova
- Blackholes and the Chandresekhar Limit
Cosmology
- Brief History of the Universe
- The Big Bang Theory
- Age and Distance Scales
- Formation of Galaxies
- Big Crunch
References:
Space Science by Louise K. Harra and Keith O. Mason (Imperial College
Press)
Introduction to Cosmology by Matts Roos (Wiley)
Introduction to Astronomy and Cosmology by Ian Morrison (Wiley)
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Software Engineering & Quality Management-SYLLABUS
Introduction
What is software, What is software process, What is software
Engineering, Characteristics of Software Project, Activities covered by
Software Project Management, Problems involved, Management function
related to Project Management, Feasibility Analysis, Overview of Project
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Planning, Finalising Project Scope, Infrastructure, Analysing Project
Characteristics, Identifying Project goals and activities, Estimating time &
effort, allocating resources, Review plan
. Project Execution Approach
Choosing Technologies, Structure VS speed of Delivery Waterfall Model,
V- Process Model, Evolutionary model, Spiral Model, Software Prototyping,
Incremental Delivery., Controlling changes during project execution Software
requirement study and Analysis, Software Requirement, Specifications
Software Estimation
Need for Software Estimation, Problems with Over and Under Estimation,
Software Estimation techniques, Expert Judgement, Estimating by Anology,
Function Point Analysis, Object points, LOC based COCOMO model,
Objectives of activity planning, project scheduling, sequencing and
scheduling activities, Network planning models, forward pass, backward
pass, identifying critical path, project crashing, Project progress review,
Software Design Concepts
. Risk Management
Risk and its implication, types of risk, Identifying risks, analyzing risks,
prioritizing risks, Risk avoidance, Risk containment, Resource identification,
Resource planning Resource allocation, monitoring critical resources
Managing People and Organising Teams
Understanding Behavior, Motivation, Building and Managing coherent
teams, Chief Programmer team, egoless team, Leadership challenges,
Software Quality, Product versus Process Quality management, techniques
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to help enhance software quality, Software Validation and Verification, Quality
plans, Brief description of SEI-CMM.
. Software Testing
Objectives , Black Box and White Box testing, testing of Static and Dynamic
applications, Validation testing, Integration testing, Designing a test plan,
test criterion, test data, test results analysis, Test Oracle, Software Maintenance
Software Quality Assurance
Process and product quality – Quality assurance and standards – Quality
planning and control – Software metrics – Process improvement – Software
configuration management.
References:
1. Software Engineering by Rajib Mall
2. Software Project Management : Bob Hughes and Mike Cotterell- Tata McGraw
Hill
3. Software Engineering a Practitioner’s approach – Roger S Pressman Tata
McGraw Hill
4. Introduction to Software Project Management & Quality Assurance : By Ince,
Dorrel, Helen Sharp & Mark Woodman
5. Software Engineering – Ian Sommerville, Addison Wesley, 2004
6. Managing Software Development Projects – A formula for Success By Whitten
Neal
7. Mythical Man Month – Essays on Software Engineering
8. Software Project Management – From Concepts to Deployment – Kieron Conway
– Dreamtech Publications
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Software Project Management-SYLLABUS
Software Management Renaissance
Conventional Software Management
Evolution of Software Economics
Improving Software Economics
The Old Way and the New
A SOFTWARE MANAGEMENT PROCESS FRAMEWORK
Life-Cycle Phases
Artifacts of the Process
Model Based Software Architectures
Workflows of the Process
Checkpoints of the Process
Software Management Disciplines
Iterative Process Planning
Project Organization and Responsibilities
Process Automation
Project Control and Process Instrumentation
Tailoring the Process
Looking Forward
Modern Project Profiles
Next-Generation Software Economics
Modern Process Transitions
References :
1. SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT:A Unified Framework book BY Walker
Royce Addison-Wesley Publications.
2. Software Project Management by Kathy Schwabe
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Solar Energy Technology-SYLLABUS
Solar Radiation
Extraterrestrial Characteristics, Effect of Earth Atmosphere, Measurement and
Estimation on Horizontal and Tilted Surface, Solar radiation geometry :Solar
Angles, Day length, Angle of Incidence on Tilted Surface, Sun path Diagramme,
Shadow Determination. Transparent and Opaque Materials, Selective Coating
Flat Plate Collectors
Effective Energy Losses, Thermal Analysis, Heat Capacity Effect, Evacuated
Tubular Collectors
Solar Air Heaters
Types, Performance analysis
Concentrating Collectors
Types – Flat plat, cylindrical, Compound cylindrical, paraboloid, Central receiver.
Single Axis and Two Axis Solar Tracking, Thermal Analysis
Storage Systems
Sensible Storage, Latent Heat Storage, thermo chemical storage
Solar Heating System
Liquid Based Solar Heating System (Natural, Forced and Gravity Flow),
Solar Air Heating System, Solar Drying, Thermal Energy Systems: Solar Cooker,
Solar Pond, Solar Distillation, Solar Detoxification, Solar Cooling System: Solar
Operated Refrigeration Systems, Solar Desiccant Cooling
Solar Thermal Power Generation
Central Receiver Systems, Parabolic Trough Systems, Solar Furnaces
Solar Photovoltaic System
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Semiconductor Theory, Photovoltaic Principles, Solar Cells: Characteristics,
Types Production methods, Series parallel combination, Modules, Storage
Batteries,Application of Solar Photovoltaic System
References:
1. S P Sukhantme, J K Nayak- Solar Energy, Principles of Thermal collection
and storage The MCGraw-Hill Companies, Third Edition.
2. B H Khan -Non-Conventional ENERGY Resources Tata McGraw Hill
Education Pvt. Ltd., Second Edition.
3. G.D.Rai - Solar Energy Utilization Khanna Publishers
4. G.N.Tiwari- Solar Energy Fundamentals, Design, Modeling and Applications
Narosa Publishing House
5. John A Duffie, William A Bechman- Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes
A Wiley- Interscience publication
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Solid State Ionics-SYLLABUS
Types of Ionic solids- Fast Ionics Solids-Point Defect type-Sub Lattice
type – Fast Ionic materials – alkali metal ion conductors - β aluminas-
Silver ion conductors- Cation conductors- Oxygen ion conductors –
Halide ionconductors – Proton conductors – Electronic conductors with
ionic transport.
Various methods of preparation of amorphous/glassy, poly and
single crystalline
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materials – thermal evaporation – sputtering – glow – discharge
decomposition – chemical vapour deposition – melt quenching – gel
dissociation – crystal growth technique – x-ray diffraction and differential
thermal analysis-Glass transition – factors determining glass transition
temperatures – structure – microscopic structure – modeling – microscopic
structure – examples.
Point Defect Type: Point defect type super ionic conductors –
transport mechanism through defects – jump frequency – ionic
conductivity and diffusion co-efficients – defect concentration –
pure and doped crystals – impurity vacancy association – coulomb
interactions- Application of transport theory to fluoride and Oxygen
ion conductors: Molten Sub-lattice type: Molten Sub-lattice type
solid state ionic conductors – Hyper mann’s theory – Rices Strassler &
Toouch’s theory – Welch Dieme’s theory – Lattice gas theory – Path
Probability and Moute Carlo Methods – Ionic Percolation theory –
Jahn , Teller Model-Dynamics- ion transport – free ion model – domain
model – jump diffusion model and Frequency dependent conductivity.
Macroscopic properties – electrical conductivity – diffusion thermo
electric power- Microscopic properties – x- ray diffraction studies – a.c.
conductivity – dielectric relaxation – NMR – ESR – far IR – Mossbauer
Spectroscopy – Raman Scattering – Photo Electron Spectroscopy –
Ultrasonic attenuation – velocity.
Thermodynamic studies – general aspects of solid state batteries –
electrolyte –
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compatibility between electrode substance and solid electrolytes –
electrode structure – interface between electrode and solid electrolyte –
High temperature fuel cells – solid state potentiometer gauges for gaseous
species – coulometer – electro-chemical capacitor – eletrochromic display
system.
References :
1. Super Ionic Solid state Ionics Material & Applications B.V.R.Chowdary World
Scientific Publishing ,Singapore
2. A.R. West, Solid State Chemistry
3.S. Chandra, Superionic Solids
4. Principles of Electronic Ceramics, L. L. Hench and J. K. West, (JohnWiley & Sons,
New York, 1990).
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Statutory Rules and Regulations-SYLLABUS
HISTORY OF SAFETY LEGISLATION
The development of HSE laws, The impact of previous disasters on the
development of HSE law
Environmental Regulations
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 -as amended from
time to time (Water Act), The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess
Act, 1977 as amended (Water Cess Act), The Air (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act, 1981 as amended (Air Act), The Environment (Protection) Act,
1986 (EPA), The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 as amended (PL Act), The
National Environment Tribunal Act, 1995.,The National Environment Appellate
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Authority Act, 1997, Manufacture, Storage, and import of Hazardous Chemicals
Rules, 1989, Hazardous Waste management (Management and Handling) rules,
1989
Social Security Legislations / Regulations
Social Security and insurance, employment and unemployment, Welfare of
Labour including conditions of work, provident funds, employers' liability,
workmen's compensation, invalidity and old age pension and maternity benefits.
Oil Mine Regulations
Chapter I, Preliminary chapter-II: Returns, Notices And Plans, Notice of Opening,
Quarterly Returns, Annual Returns , Change in name and addresses etc, Notice
of accident, Notice of disease, Chapter-III : Inspectors, Management And Duties
CCE Regulations- Explosives Rules, 1983 , Gas Cylinders Rules, 1981 , Static &
Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 1981. , Notification No. GSR 625(E)
dated 07.08.1983 regarding Acetylene. , Petroleum Act, 1934 Petroleum rules,
2002. , Calcium Carbide rules, 1987. , Cinematograph Film rules, 1948
OISD Norms-jurisdiction of OISD, Main functions of OISD, Subgroup of OISD
Health and safety international Laws and regulations
HASAWA, OSHA, COSHH, MHSWR, etc.
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Steam, Gas and Hydraulic Turbines-SYLLABUS
Steam Turbines: Introduction, stagnation properties, critical pressure
ratio and choked flow in nozzles, nozzle efficiency, off design conditions
in nozzles, turbine types, pressure and velocity compounding in
turbines, reaction turbines, nozzle and blade heights, loses in turbines,
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reheat factor and condition line, flow through cascades, design of
multistage turbines, governing of steam turbines, blade fastenings,
critical speeds, maintenance of steam turbines.
Gas Turbines : Gas Cycles: Definition, working principle, Euler’s
turbine equation, configurations Simple gas turbine cycle, cycles with
heat exchange, reheat and intercooled compression, methods of
accounting losses, stagnation properties, compressor and turbine
efficiencies, pressure losses, heat exchanger effectiveness, variation of
specific heats, comparative performance of practical cycles.
Axial Flow Turbines: Stage performance; Degree of reaction; h-s
diagram & efficiency; Vortex theory; Overall turbine performance;
Performance characteristics; Blade cooling; Design process. Prediction
of performance of simple gas turbines; Off Design performance; blade
materials, matching procedure.
Radial Turbine: Introduction; Thermodynamics and Aerodynamics of
radial turbines; Radial Turbine Characteristics; Losses and efficiency;
Design of radial turbine.
Hydraulic Turbines: Impulse and Reaction, working principle,
classification, draft tubes, performance evaluation, characteristics
curves, cavitation, design considerations, surge tanks. Maintenance of
hydraulic turbine.
References :
1. Steam and Gas Turbines and Power Plant Engineering by Dr. R. Yadav
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2. Steam and Gas Turbines by Richard M. Abrams
3. Fundamentals of Turbomachinery by B.K. Venkanna
4. Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, S.C.Gupta, Pearson Education
India, 2006
5. Gas Turbines 3E, By V. Ganesan, Mc-Grwalhil., 2010
6. Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook Meherwan P. Boyce 2010
7. A Text Book of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, R.K.Bansal,
Firewall Media, 2005
8. S.M. Yahya, Turbines, Compressors and Fans, Tata Mcgraw Hill.
9. Gopalakrishnan G, Prithvi Raj D, "A treatise on Turbomachines", Scitec
Publications, Chennai, 2002.
10. Sheppard, Principles of Turbomachinery.
11. R.K.Turton, Principles of Turbomachinery, E & F N Spon Publishers, London
& New York.
12. Balajee, Designing of Turbomachines
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Strategic Issues in Infrastructure Creation-SYLLABUS
Understanding PPP
Introduction, New Name for an Old Game: Brief History, Respective Roles of
Public and Private Sectors, Value for Money, Benefits of PPP, Output-Based
Approach, PPP and Privatization, Models of Private Participation, Public Private
Partnership or Paying for Private Profit, Indian Scenario, Stumbling Blocks,
Initiatives by the Government, Way Forward
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Propelling PPP
Introduction, Policy Framework, Partnership Architecture, Procedural Network
, Institutional Structure, Sovereign Support, Government Guarantee
Risk — Identification: Mitigation: Allocation
Introduction , Risk Identification, Risk Mitigation, Risk Allocation
Financial Approach
Introduction, Financing — General Factors, Financing — Deciding
Determinants , Financing — Financial Involvements, Financing — Sources
and Tools, Financing — Cost Components and Financing Sequence
Contractual Framework
Introduction , Salient Features of a Concession Contract , Distinction Between a
Concession Contract and a Commercial Contract, Concession Arrangement —
Critical Issues , Unsolicited Proposals , Contractual Structure
Legal and Regulatory Framework
Introduction — Legal Framework, Infirmities of Existing Legal Framework,
Introduction — Regulatory Framework, Regulatory Body, Regulatory
Functions, Contracting Out Regulatory Functions, Regulation by Contract,
Indian Scenario, Independent Regulators
Recognising Infrastructure
Introduction , Salient Features of Infrastructure, Importance of Infrastructure ,
Commercialisation of Infrastructure, Infrastructure and Environment,
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Infrastructure and the Poor , Policy Framework for Infrastructure Development
, Indian Scenario , Phases of Project Development, Slow Progress , Way Forward
Roads and Related Infrastructure
Introduction, Salient Features of a Toll-Based PPP Road Project , Risk Profile,
Toll Profile, Award Criteria for Toll Road PPP Project, Contractual
Framework of a Toll Road Project, Indian Scenario, Encouraging Public
Private Participation, Way Forward
Water and Sanitation
Introduction, Commodification of Water, Tradeable Property Rights, Salient
Features of Water and Sanitation, Risk Profile, Gradual Private Participation,
Tariff Structure, Water and Subsidy , Indian Scenario , What Ails Water
Infrastructure in Urban Areas, Encouraging PPP, Commercial Orientation of
ULBs, Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)
Urban Rail Transit
Introduction, Salient Features of MRTS , Positive Externalities, Benefits of MRTS,
Risk Profile, Tariff Structure, Metro: The Integration Leader, Train to the
Plane, Value Capturing — A New Approach, PPP for Metro Rail Project
Airports
Introduction, Salient Features of Airports , Changing Trends of Airport Industry,
A Multi-Product and Complex Infrastructure, Risk Profile, Structuring the
Tariff , Indian Scenario , What Ails Indian Airports, Encouraging PPP
Ports
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Introduction, Changing Trends, Salient Features of Ports, Port Assets and
Services, Port Management Models, Risk Profile, Indian Scenario, What Ails
Indian Ports, Public Private Partnership in Port Sector
Power
Introduction, Power Sector Reforms , Salient Features of Power, Risk Profile,
Models of Power Sector, Power Subsidy , Indian Scenario, What Ails Indian
Power Sector, Initiatives by Government
Telecommunications
Introduction, Reforms, Salient Features of Telecommunications , Technical
Features, Risk Profile, Digital Divide — Challenges and Opportunities,
Encouraging Private Participation , Indian Scenario, Telecom Regulatory
Authority of India (TRAI), Universal Service Obligations, Encouraging Private
Participation
References :
1. Concrete of High Performance Infrastructure by Ravindra K. Dhir by Shroff
Publisher
2. Rerforming Infrastructure : Privartization, Regulation and Competition by
Ioannis Kessides.- oxford university
3. Infrastructure: rebuilding, Repairing and Restructure by Jason R. Baren.- Nova
Science Publisher
4. Public Private Partnership in Infrastructure Perspectives, Principles, Practices
by R. N. Joshi ISBN 13/10: 9788170947967 / 8170947960
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Structural Geology –Syllabus
Introduction to Structures:
What are Structural Geology?, Structural Geology and the use of Models, The
interior of the earth and of other terrestrial bodies, Relation of Structural
Geology to Geology, The Structure of Continental Crust, Mountain building
activity.
Brittle Deformation
Fractures and Joints, Classification of Extension Fractures, Geometry of Fracture
System in Three Dimensions, Features of Fracture Surfaces, Timing of Fracture
Formation, Relationships of Fractures to other Structures, Joints, Type of Joints,
Genetic classification of Joints, Faults, Type of Faults, Recognition of Faults,
determination of Fault Displacement, Fault Geometry, Normal faults,
Characteristics of Normal Faulting, Shape and displacement of Normal Faults,
Structural associations of Normal Faults, Determination of extension associated
with Normal Faults, Thrust or Reverse Faults, Recognition of Thrust faults,
Shape and displacement of Thrust Faults, Structural Environments of Thrust
Faults, Analysis of Displacement on Thrust faults, Strike Slip Faults,
Characteristics of Strike Slip Faults, Structural associations of Strike Slip Faults.
Ductile Deformation
The Description of Folds, Geometric Parts of Folds, Fold Scale and Attitude,
Genetic Classification of folds, Types of Folding, Ultimate cause of Folding,
Foliations and Lineation in Deformed Rocks, Compositional Foliations,
Disjunction Foliations, Crenulation foliations, Continuous Foliations, The
Relationship of Foliations to other Structures, Special types of Foliations and
Nomenclatures, Structural lineations, Mineral Lineations, Associations of
Lineation with other Structures.
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Stress and Strain of structures
Force, Traction and Stress, Concepts of Stress, Types of Stress, The Mohr
Diagram for Two- Dimensional Stress, Terminology for States of Stress, Effect
deformation, time, temperature and Pressure on Stress, Measures of Strain,
Special State of Strain, The representation of Three- Dimensional Strain States
and Progressive Strains, Measurement of Strain in Folds, Strain in shear Zones.
Structural Events and Primary structural Features:
Unconformity, Types of Unconformities, Distinguishing Faults from
Unconformities, Structures of Extrusive Igneous Rocks like Lava flows, Fissure
Eruptions, Volcanos, Craters, Calderas, and Related Forms, Structures of
Intrusive Igneous Rocks, Sill and Dyke, Basis of classification of Plutons,
Concordant Plutons, Discordant Plutons, Batholiths and Stocks, Distinction
between Primary and Secondary Structures.
References:
1. Structural Geology by Robert J. Twiss and Eldridge M. Moores.
2. Structural Geology by Marland P. Billings
3. Structural Geology: Fundamentals and Modern Developments By S. K. Ghosh
4. The techniques of Modern Structural Geology. Vol. 1 Strain Analysis By John
G. Ramsay and M. I. Huber 1983.
5. The techniques of Modern Structural Geology. Vol. 2 Folds and Fractures By
John G. Ramsay and M. I. Huber 1987.
6. The techniques of Modern Structural Geology. Vol. 3 Application of
Continuum Mechanics in Structural Geology By John G. Ramsay and J.
Richard.
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Supersonic Aerodynamics-SYLLABUS
Shock Waves
Introductory Remarks, Point Source in a Compressible Flow,Mach Waves and
Shock Waves.
i. Normal Shock waves: equation of motion for a normal shock,normal
shock relations for a Perfect Gas,Stagnation Conditions,RH
Relations,Propagating Shock Waves,Weak Shock, Reflected Shock
Wave,Centered Expansion Waves,Shock Tube. Numerical examples
ii. Oblique Sock Waves: Introduction, Oblique Shock Relations,M-θ-β
Relations, Shock Polar,Supersonic Flow over Wedge,Weak Oblique
Shock,Supersonic Compression, Detached Shock. Numerical examples.
Expansion Wave
Supersonic Expansion by Turning, Prandtl-Meyer Flow, Numerical problems.
Simple and non simple Regions,Reflection and Intersection of Shocks and
Expansion Waves, Mach Reflections, Method of Characteristics, Numerical
Examples
Lift and Drag in Supersonic Flows
Shock –Expansion Theory, Flow Field in Supersonic,Flowfield in Supersonic
Flows, numerical problems,Thin Airfoil Theory,Analytical Determination of
Lift and Drag Coefficients on Flat Plate, Bi-Convex ,and Diamond Shaped
Sections in Supersonic Flows, numerical problems, Supersonic Leading and
Trailing Edges.
Potential Equation for Compressible Flows
Introduction, Crocco’s Theorem, Derivation of Basic Potential Equation Foe
Compressible Flows, Linearization of Governing Equation, Boundary
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Conditions,Small Perturbation Theory, Application to Wavy Wall, Bodies of
Revolution.
Airfoils in Compressible Flow
Introduction, Linearized Compressible Flow, Airfoils in Subsonic Flow,
Prandtl-Glauert Transformation, Critical Mach Number,Supercritical
Flows,Airfoils in Transonic Flow, Governing Equations,Shock Wave Boundary
Layer Inter Action,Stability and Control Problems.
Measurements in Compressible Flows:
Rayleigh’s Supersonic Pitot Formula, Equipment used in Supersonic
Flows,Supersonic Wind Tunnels,Heat Transfer Tunnels,Shoch Tunnels,Aero-
Ballistic Ranges,Terminal Ballistic Range,Rocket Sled Facility,Special
Instrumentation for these types of Tunnels.
References :
1. Elements of Aerodynamics of Supersonic Flows by Antonio Ferri, Dover
Publications, ISBN 0486442802
2. Aerodynamics of Supersonic Flying Bodies by Ahmed Khadim Hussein, Lap
lambert Academic Publishing
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Supply Chain in Logistics for Port & Shipping-SYLLABUS
Introduction to SCM & Logistics
What is it &Why ?, Increased importance of Logistics, Key attributes of SCM.
International dimensions of L&SCM
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Govt. Influences on foreign trade, International Commercial Terms, International
trade & supply chain specialists.
Logistical System Design
Designing Distribution Networks, Specialized location characteristics, Cost &
other strategy considerations.
Inventory Decisions
Classification & Costs, When to order ?, How much to order?, Inventory flows /
Management & Special.
Transportation Decisions
Modes of Transport – Air, Sea, Road, Rail, Pipelines, Intermodal, Transportation
Regulations, Commercial aspects – Pricing, carriage etc., Transportation
management systems.
Sourcing & Procurement
S&P objectives, Supplier selection & evaluation, Quality issues & Global sourcing,
Electronic procurement, Investment recovery
Supply Chain Strategies for Port and Shipping Sector
Role of Technology & Information systems in SCM of Port and
Shipping Industry
Technology & IS innovations in SCM, CRM, Internal supply chain management,
Supplier relationship management, Risk management in IT, Future of IT in
SCM.
Performance Evaluation of the SCM of Port and Shipping Industry
Need for performance management, Performance measurement system
objectives, Logistics performance levels, Logistics Audit & Performance
control.
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References :
1. Maritime Logistics : A Complete Guide to Effective Shipping & Port Management
by Dong-Wook Song, Photis Panayides, Kogan Page Ltd
2. Shipping Management & Logistics Strategy by Faustino Taderera
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Supply Chain Modeling & Design-SYLLABUS
Introduction to Supply Chain Integrated Planning
Fundamentals of SC Concepts, SC Planning and Modeling.
Role of Information Technology in Supply Chain Management
IT and SCM.
Supply Chain Optimization
Fundamentals of Optimisation Models, Properties of Linear Programming
Models.
Application of Modeling Systems to strategic, Operational, Tactical
Decision Making
Strategic analysis of Logistic supply Chain Modeling, Logistic strategy
applications, postponement strategies. Tacticall planning, Modeling system for
operational planning, organisational adoption of SC System.
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Demand Forecasting in Supply Chain
Various methods of demand forecasting, demand driven supply chain.
Facility routing and scheduling
Integrated routing and Scheduling, Routing and Scheduling optimsation
Spread Sheet Modeling
Improving supply chain efficiency through Optimisation, Dynamic
sourcing in reverse logistics company, spread sheet applications.
References :
1. Modeling the Supply Chain by Shapiro, Cengage India, ISBN 8131501566
2. Designing and managing the supply chain, ISBN 007298239X
3. Supply Chain Modeling by Michael Wisma, Lap Lambert Academic Publishing,
ISBN 3838360125
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System Modeling and Simulation-SYLLABUS
INTRODUCTION:
When simulation is the appropriate tool and when it is not appropriate,
Advantages and disadvantages of Simulation, Areas of application, Systems and
system environment, Components of a system, Discrete and continuous systems,
Model of a system, Types of Models, Discrete-Event System Simulation, Steps in
a Simulation Study. Simulation examples: Simulation of queuing systems,
Simulation of inventory systems, Other examples of simulation.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES, SIMULATION SOFTWARE:
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Concepts in Discrete-Event Simulation: The Event-Scheduling / Time-Advance
Algorithm, World Views, Manual simulation Using Event Scheduling, List
processing. Simulation in Java, Simulation in GPSS.
STATISTICAL MODELS IN SIMULATION:
Review of terminology and concepts, Useful statistical models, Discrete
distributions, Continuous distributions, Poisson process, Empirical distributions,
Monte Carlo simulations, Random Walk Simulations
QUEUING MODELS:
Characteristics of queuing systems, Queuing notation, Long-run measures of
performance of queuing systems, Steady-state behavior of M/G/1 queue,
Networks of queues.
RANDOM-NUMBER GENERATION, RANDOM-VARIATE GENERATION:
Properties of random numbers, Generation of pseudo-random numbers,
Techniques for generating random numbers, Tests for Random Numbers.
Random-Variate Generation: Inverse transform technique, Acceptance-Rejection
technique, Special properties.
INPUT MODELING:
Data Collection, Identifying the distribution with data, Parameter estimation,
Goodness of Fit Tests, Fitting a non-stationary Poisson process, Selecting input
models without data, Multivariate and Time-Series input models
OUTPUT ANALYSIS FOR A SINGLE MODEL:
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Types of simulations with respect to output analysis, Stochastic nature of output
data, Measures of performance and their estimation, Output analysis for
terminating simulations, Output analysis for steady-state simulations.
VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION OF SIMULATION MODELS,
OPTIMIZATION:
Model building, verification and validation, Verification of simulation models,
Calibration and validation of models. Optimization via Simulation.
References :
Discrete-Event System Simulation – Jerry Banks, John S. Carson II, Barry L. Nelson,
David M. Nicol, 4 th Edition, Pearson Education
Discrete – Event Simulation: A First Course – Lawrence M. Leemis, Stephen K. Park,
Pearson Education/ Prentice-Hall India, 2006.
Introduction to Computational Science: Modeling and Simulation for the Sciences,
Angela B. Shiflet & George W. Shiflet. Princeton University Press, 2006.
Simulation, Ross, S., Academic Press, 2002,
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Theory of Structure-SYLLABUS
Introduction
Rolling Loads
Influence Lines
Influence Lines for Trussed Bridges
Direct and Bending Stresses
Dams and Retaining Walls
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Deflection of Cantilevers and Beams
Deflection of Perfect Frames
Cables and Suspension Bridges
Three-hinged Arches
Propped Cantilevers and Beams
Fixed Beams
Theorem of Three Moments
Slope Deflection Method
Moment Distribution Method
Column Analogy Method
Two-hinged Arches
Forces in Redundant Frames
Columns and Struts
Plastic Theory
References :
1. Theory of Structures by RS Khurmi, S. Chand Co.
2. Theory of Structure by Arthur Morley, Rarebooksclub.com
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Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer –SYLLABUS
Thermodynamics
First Law of Thermodynamics, Second Law of Thermodynamics, Analysis of
Engines and Refrigerators, Third Law of Thermodynamics, Entropy,
Reversibility and Irreversibility
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Material and Energy Balance
Facility as an Energy System, Methods for preparing Process Flow, Material
and Energy Balance Diagrams.
Gas Power Cycles
Air standard cycles-Otto-Diesel-Dual-Work output,Efficiency and MEP
calculations – comparison of the cycles for same compression ratio and heat
addition,same compression ratio and heat rejection,same peak pressure, peak
temperature and heat rejection, same peak pressure and heat input,same peak
pressure and work output , Brayton cycle with intercooling, reheating and
regeneration.
Reciprocating Air Compressors & Refrigeration cycles
Single acting and double acting air compressors, work required, effect of
clearance volume, volumetric efficiency, isothermal efficiency, free air delivery,
multistage compression, condition for minimum work. Fundamentals of
refrigeration, C.O.P., reversed carnot cycle, simple vapour compression
refrigeration system, T-S, P-H diagrams, simple vapour absorption refrigeration
system, desirable properties of an ideal refrigerant.
Conduction
Basic Concepts – Mechanism of Heat Transfer – Conduction, Convection and
Radiation – General Differential equation of Heat Conduction – Fourier Law
of Conduction – Cartesian and Cylindrical Coordinates – One Dimensional
Steady State Heat Conduction – Conduction through Plane Wall, Cylinders and
Spherical systems – Composite Systems – Conduction with Internal Heat
Generation – Extended Surfaces – Unsteady Heat Conduction – Lumped
Analysis – Use of Heislers Chart.
Convection
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Basic Concepts – Convective Heat Transfer Coefficients – Boundary Layer
Concept – Types of Convection – Forced Convection – Dimensional Analysis
– External Flow – Flow over Plates, Cylinders and Spheres – Internal Flow –
Laminar and Turbulent Flow – Combined Laminar and Turbulent – Flow
over Bank of tubes – Free Convection – Dimensional Analysis – Flow over
Vertical Plate, Horizontal Plate, Inclined Plate, Cylinders and Spheres.
Radiation
Basic Concepts, Laws of Radiation – Stefan Boltzman Law, Kirchoff Law –Black
Body Radiation – Grey body radiation Shape Factor Algebra – Electrical Analogy
– Radiation Shields –Introduction to Gas Radiation.
References :
1. R.K.Rajput “Applied Thermodynamics”, Laxmi Publishing Co.,New Delhi,2007
2. J.P. Holman “Heat Transfer”, Tata Mc Graw –Hill, 2003
3. P.K.Nag ”Basic and applied Thermodynamics” Tata McGraw –Hill Publishing Co.
Ltd,New Delhi,2004
4 P..K.Nag “ Heat Transfer”, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2002
5. C.P Kothandaraman “Fundamentals of Heat “
6. AHRI Fundamentals of HVAC/R authors : Carter Stanfield and David Skaves;
Publisher: Prentice Hall; ISBN-13:978-0-13-222367-6
7. Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, sixth edition; Authors: Bill
Whitman, Bill Johnson, John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein; Publisher: Delmar; ISBN
1-4283-1936-0.
8. Heat and Thermodynamics by Ws. Zemansky, Philip-TMH
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Transport Phenomena-SYLLABUS
INTRODUCTION TO TRANSPORT PHENOMENA
FUNDAMENTALS OF FLUID FLOW
Constitutive Equations: Newton’s Law of Viscosity, Non-Newtonian Fluids,
Shell Momentum Balances and Velocity Distributions in Laminar Flow, Flow
of non-Newtonian Fluids
ENERGY TRANSPORT
Fourier’s Law of Heat Conduction, Shell Energy Balances and Temperature
Distributions in Solids and in Simple Laminar Flow
MASS TRANSPORT
Fick's Law of Binary Diffusion (Molecular Mass Transport), Temperature and
Pressure Dependence of Diffusivities, Mass Transfer Theories, Concentration
Distributions in Solids and in Laminar Flow
FLUID MECHANICS
Equation of Continuity and Navier-Stokes (NS) Equation, Flow through
Conduits and Flow over Submerged Objects, Boundary Layer Theory,
Basics of Turbulence and Turbulent Flows, Reynold’s Averaged NS Equations,
Prandtl’s Mixing Length, Universal Distribution Law, Turbulent Flow in Pipes
Multiphase Flow, Gas-Liquid Flows, Gas-Solid Flows, Ergun Equation
ENERGY AND COMPONENT MASS BALANCE EQUATIONS
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Applications of the Energy and Component Mass Balance Equations,
Interphase Transport and Transfer Coefficients
UNSTEADY-STATE MACROSCOPIC BALANCES
For Momentum, Energy and Mass Transfer
SIMULTANEOUS MOMENTUM, HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
References:
R. B. Bird, W. E. Stewart and E. N. Lightfoot, Transport Phenomena, 2nd Ed., Wiley,
New York, 2002.
C. J. Geankoplis, Transport Processes and Separation Process Principles, 4th Ed.,
Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2003.
W. M. Deen, Analysis of Transport Phenomena, Oxford University Press, New York,
1998.
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Understanding Computer Science-SYLLABUS
Theory of Computer Science
Digital Logic
Computer organization & Architecture
Operating Systems
Practical Problem Solving & Programming
Programming & Data structures
Programming Languages
System Design
Theory of Computation
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Algorithms
Databases
Information Systems & Software Engineering
Computer Networks
Web Technology
Applied Computer Sciences
Artificial Intelligence
IT Applications in Various Industries
Health, Safety and Environment
Employment & Training opportunities in Computer Sciences
Computer Science in 2030: Future Issues & Challenges
References :
1. Understanding Information and Computation: From Einstein to Web Science ( )
(eBook)
By Dr Philip Tetlow , ISBN: 1409461564-BEEPB
2.The Fundamentals of Formal Science: An Understanding of Computer A
3. E- Study Guide for Understanding Operating Systems, Fifth Edition: Computer
Science, Software Engineering, ISBN: 1467247049-BEEPB
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Understanding Earth Sciences-Syllabus
Origin, Exterior and Interior of the Earth, Geological Work of Wind, River
and Ocean., Introduction to Minerals, Introduction to Igneous,
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Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks, Texture, Structure and Physical
Properties of Sedimentary Rocks, Reservoir Rocks
Geological Time Scale and evolution with time, Diagenesis, Sedimentary
Environment, Stratigraphic Principles, Litho-Stratigraphy, Bio-
Stratigraphy, Chrono-Stratigraphy, Introduction to Paleontology, Fossils,
Fossilization and its Importance.
Geometry, Mechanism and Classification of Folds, Faults and Joints,
Surface & Subsurface Analysis; Contour Map, Isopach Maps, Facie Maps,
Cross – Sections; Structural, Stratigraphic Cross Section.
Organic and Inorganic Theory for Origin of Petroleum, Primary and
Secondary Migration, Factors Controlling Accumulation, Fundamental
Trapping Mechanism, Structural Trap, Strati-Graphic Trap, Unconformity
Traps. Remote Sensing, Geochemical Methods, Geophysical Methods ;
Magnetic, Gravity and Seismic.
References:
1. Mukherjee P K , A Textbook of Geology, World Press
2. Mahapatra G B, A Textbook of Geology, CBS Publishers
3. Billings M P, Structural Geology
4. Telford,W.M., Sheriff, Guldart, Applied Geophysics:
5. Lillesand, Kiefer, Chapman, Remote Sensing & Image Interpretation,
Wiley publisher
6. Burrough P A and McDonnell, Principles of Geographical Informations
Systems, Oxford publisher
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Understanding General Management-Syllabus
Introduction - Nature, function, definition and importance of management,
Definition, nature, purpose and scope of management, Functions of a
manager, an overview of planning, organizing, staffing leading and
controlling. Is management a science or art?
Development of Management Thought - Scientific management;
Contribution of Taylor, Fayol, Mary Follet, Elton Mayo; Hawthorne
experiments, Contingency approach, Indian heritage in production and
consumption. Management and administration, Management as a
profession, Professionalism of management in India, Management ethics
and management culture, Skills required of manager, Classification of
skills, Methods of skills development
Management Planning - Concept of planning, objectives, Nature, Types of
plan, Stages involved in planning, Characteristics of a good plan,
Importance, Limitations of planning, Making planning effective, Strategic
planning in Indian Industry, MBO. Decision Making - Concept,
characteristics of decisions, Types of decisions, Steps Involved in decision
making, Importance of decision making, Methods of decision making,
Committee Decision Making.
Organisation - Concepts, Principle of organization, Importance, Features of
good organization structure, Types of Organisation structure. Authority,
Responsibilities and Accountability, Delegation of Authority Barriers to
effective delegation, Span of control.
Coordination & Direction Concept - Importance and need for coordination,
Principles of coordination, Methods of achieving effective coordination;
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Meaning of direction, Importance and Principles of direction,
Characteristics of good directives.
Control - Concept, planning-control relationship, process of control -
setting objectives, establishing standards, measuring performance,
correcting deviations. Brief review of Traditional Techniques & Modern
Techniques of Control; Human response to control; Dimensions or Types
of Control - (a) Feed forward control (b) Concurrent Control (Real Time
Information & Control), (c) Feedback Control v) Techniques of Control.
References:
1. Essentials of Management, Harold Koontz & Heinz, Weihrich, 5th Tata
McGraw Hill
2. Management Stoner, Freeman, Gilbert Jr. ,6th ,Prentice Hall
3. Fundamentals of Management, Robins ,3rd Pearson Education Asia
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Understanding HSE-SYLLABUS
Introduction to Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE)
OHSA Guidelines
Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policies in India
Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System
Policy Initiatives and Developments in HSE Culture
Human Factor in HSE
Ergonomics
Environment, Health and Safety legislation
Hazard Identification and Preventions
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Transportation Hazards
Accident Investigation and Analysis
Occupational Health and Hygiene
Industrial Hazard and Equipment Hazard
Chemical Hazard
Community Hazards
Hazards in Construction and Demolition
First-Aid
Technology Development in HSE and HSE in Future
Risk Analysis and Management
Employment Opportunity, Environment Health, Safety
Awareness and Training
References :
1 Osha.gov
2 Effective Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Using the Team
Approach, Bill Taylor,John Wiley & Son
3 Environmental Health and Safety, Herman Koren, Pergamon Press
4 Handbook of environmental health and safety: principles and practices, Herman
Koren, Lewis Publishers
5 Environmental, Health and Safety Auditing Handbook [Hardcover] , L. Lee
Harrison
6 Industrial Safety Health and Environment Management Systems, R K Jain, ISBN
8174092102
7 http://ehs.unc.edu/manuals/ehsmanual/
8 http://labour.nic.in/content/innerpage/environment-at-work-place.php
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9
http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/@ed_dialogue/@actrav/documents/
publication/wcms_111413.pdf
10 Management Information System for Industrial Safety Health & Environment, U
K Chakrabarty
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Understanding Logistics & Supply Chain Management-SYLLABUS
Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Logistics and Supply Chain Management in India
Logistics and Supply Chain Measures
Inventory Planning & Management
Transportation
Warehouse Management
3PLs & 4PLs
Organizational Structure for Global Logistics
References :
1. Textbook of Logistics & Supply Chain Management by DK Agrawal, MacmIllan,
EAN 9781403909954
2. Logistics & Supply Chain Management by Anurag Saxena, Jaico Publishing
House, ISBN 8179927288
3. Supply Chain Logistics Management, TATA Mc Graw Hill, ISBN 0070611882
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Understanding Natural Gas Business-SYLLABUS
Natural Gas Economics
Worldwide Natural Gas Economics, India's Energy Scenario and Natural Gas,
Role of Natural Gas in India's Energy Basket, Natural Gas Strategy, Natural Gas
Deposits and Technical Development
Natural Gas Regulatory Framework
Drivers of Natural Gas Demand, Regulatory Issues in Pipelines, Regulatory and
Legal Issues , NG Tariffs, Exclusivity and Authorizations
Natural Gas Marketing
Introduction to Natural Gas Marketing, LNG Markets, CNG Markets,
Structure and Nature of Gas Markets, Inter Fuel Competition and Pricing of Gas
Natural Gas Trading and Contracts
Fundamentals of Natural Gas Trading , Natural Gas Trading
References :
1. Understanding Todays Natural Gas Business by Bob Shively, John Ferrare, ISBN
0974174408
2. Handbook of Natural Gas Technology & Business by Parag Diwan, Ashutosh
Karnatak, Pentagon Press, ISBN 8182744369
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Understanding Oil & Gas Business-SYLLABUS
Basic Concepts
The Micro-System
The Exploration of Oil
Oilfield Processing
Gas Processing
Petroleum Refining
Petrochemical Industry
Transportation of Oil, Gas and Products
Health, Safety and Environment
IT Applications in Hydrocarbon Industry
Economics and Technology Trends
References :
1. Introduction to the Global Oil & Gas Business by Vactor, PW, ISBN 1593702140
2. The Global Oil & Gas Industry by Inkpen, ISBN 1593702396
3. Oil & Gas by Neil Morris, Smart Apple Media, ISBN 1583406328
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Understanding Port & Shipping Business-SYLLABUS
Fundamentals of Maritime, Port & Shipping Sector in India
Economics of Maritime, Port & Shipping
Business Drivers of Maritime Transportation, Ports Viability & Shipping
Practices in market
Containerization and Container Management
Supply Chain in the Maritime, Port & Shipping Industry
Environmental concerns, legislation & regulations and Disaster
Management
Information Technology in Maritime, Ports & Shipping
References :
1. Maritime India : Ports & Shipping by Animesh Ray, Munshiram Manoharlal
Publishers Pvt Ltd, ISBN 8121506913
2. Business of Shipping by Lane Kandell, james Buckley, Tidewater Publications,
ISBN 0870334549
3. Shipping & Ports in the 21st Century by Brian Slack, David Pinder, Taylor &
Francis Group, ISBN 0203571193-BEPDF
4. Ships in Ports by Lewis Smith, Nabu Press, ISBN 1172204594
5. Shipping Business & Maritime economics by J. McConville, Glenys Rickaby
6. Global Port Business, Roger, Stanislas; Crisell, Michaela[ed.], Euromoney
Publications Plc.
7. Maritime Economics; Martin Stopford
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8. The Handbook of Maritime Economics & Business; Editor: Professor Costas Th.
Grammenos; 978 1 84311 901 2
9. Commercial Shipping Handbook, 2nd Edition; Peter Brodie; 978 1 84311 531 1
10. Shipping and Logistics Management ; Y.H.V. Lun, K.-H. Lai, T.C.E.Cheng
11. Svein Kristiansen, Maritime Transportation: Safety Management & Risk
Analysis, Butterworth Heinemann, USA
12. Risk Management in Port Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain Security; Lloyd’s
Practical Shipping Guides; Khalid Bichou, Michael G H Bell & Andrew Evans; 978 1
84311 655 4
13. Shipping and the Environment, 2nd Edition ; Lloyd’s Shipping Law Library;
Colin de la Rue, Charles B Anderson;978 1 84311 323 2
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Understanding Power Industry-SYLLABUS
Power Generation
Power Scenario in India, Power Demand
Power Transmission
Overview of Power Transmission Structure
HVDC
Power Distribution
Distribution Systems
Metering, Billing and Revenue Collection
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References :
1. Electrical Power Systems for Industrial Plants by Kamalesh Das, Jaico Publishing
House, EAN 9788179927212
2. understanding Electric Power Systems by Frank Delea, Jack Casazza, John Wiley
& Dons Incl, ISBN 0470588462-BEPDF
3. Electric Power : An Industry at Crossroads by Milton A Chase, Pragear
Publishers, ISBN 0275929272
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Understanding Infrastructure -SYLLABUS
Introduction to Urbanisation
Urban Infrastructure in India
Urban Governance and Legislation
Rural Infrastructure and Governance
Public Investment and Policy Initiatives in Infrastructure
Public Private Partnership in Urban Infrastructure
Resources Mobilization and Service Delivery
Infrastructure Pricing
Structural Infrastructure and analysis of sectoral developments
Road and Rail Infrastructure
Power Infrastructure
Oil & Gas Infrastructure
Water and Sanitation Infrastructure
Communication Infrastructure
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Aviation Infrastructure
Environmental Infrastructure
Technology Development and Infrastructure
Employment Opportunities in Infrastructure
Performance Evaluation of Urban and Rural Infrastructure
Infrastructure to 2030
References :
1. Urban Infrastructure in Small & Medium Towns by SS Dhaliwal
2. Urban Infrastructure : An Introduction by Sekhar, ICFAI, ISBN 8178815524
3. Urban Infrastructure by K Wellman, Marcus Spiller, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN
111840162X-BEEPB
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Viscous Flows-SYLLABUS
Study of the Navier-Stokes equations; Stokes' problems; creeping flows;
internal and external flows; similarity and integral methods in boundary
layer flows, stability and transition to turbulence.
Introduction; fluid properties
Velocity and stress fields
Continuity; Euler’s equation; N-S and vorticity equations
Exact solutions; Stokes’ problems
Exact solutions; Poiseuille and Couette flows
More exact solutions; inclined plane, immiscible flows
Creeping flows
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Viscous particle motion
Similarity; viscous stagnation flows
Boundary layer theory; flow separation
Integral methods; Karman integral relation
Thwaite’s method, Transition to turbulence; topics in stability analysis
Reynolds’ averaging; closure models; mixing length theories
Introduction to computational methods
Implementation of computational methods (finite volumes/differences)
Boundary Layer Theory by Schlichting and Gersten.
Physics aspects of viscous flows.
Governing viscous flow models and some analytical solutions thereof.
Randtl’s laminar boundary layer equations are then derived, followed by
the analysis of the boundary layer over a flat plate. Approximate ,integral,
and numerical solutions of the boundary layer equations are discussed.
estimate the laminar flow separation location.
the transition of the boundary layer from laminar to turbulent,
the turbulent boundary equations,
turbulence modeling in boundary layers.
References :
1. White, F.M., "Viscous Fluid Flow", McGrawHill, 1991.
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WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING-SYLLBUS
Hydrology : Hydrologic Cycle. Water Budget Equation, Hydrologic system,
Precipitation : Types, measurements and analysis, error in estimation,
missing data, consistency of rainfall records, Intensity during frequency
(IDF) and probabilitic maximum Precipitation (PMP) curves. Evaporation
and consumptive use: Process affecting factors, estimation and
measurement techniques. Infiltration : Process affecting factors,
measurement and estimation, Infiltration Indices.
Surface Runoff: Components and factors affecting runoff, methods of
estimation of runoff volume and peak runoff, rating curve, Rainfall . runoff
relationships Hydrograph analysis: components, factors affecting
hydrographs, base flow separation, Direct Runoff Hydrograph, Unit
Hydrograph: Theory and assumptions. Derivation of Unit Hydrograph,
Synthetic Unit Hydrograph Introduction to computer models for rainfall
runoff analysis. Irrigation: Developments in India, Necessity and types
Advantages & disadvantages of irrigation. Functions of water in plant
growth, Methods of Irrigation, Water requirement of crops. Irrigation
frequency, Irrigation efficiencies, Principal crops and crop season, crop
rotation. Canal irrigation: Classes and alignment, Parts of a canal system,
Commanded area, curves in channels, channel losses.
Sediment Transportation: Suspended and Bed load and its estimation
Irrigation channels: Types: lined and unlined, silt theories: Kennedy.s and
Lacey.s Design procedure for irrigation channels, Longitudinal cross
section, Schedule of area statistics and channel dimensions, use of Garret’s
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Diagrams in channel design, cross sections of an Irrigation channel,
Computer programes for design of channels Lining of Irrigation Canals:
Advantages and types, factors for selection of a particular type, design of
lined channels, cross section of lined channels, Economics of canal lining,
Water Logging: Definition, effects, causes and anti-water logging
measures, Drainage of water logged land, Types of drains open and closed,
spacing of closed drains.
Regulation and control of canal system: Purpose, Types of canal regulation
works and their functional aspects
Irrigation Outlets: Requirements, types, non-modular, semi-module and
rigid module, selection criterion River Training: Objective and need,
classification of rivers, and river training works, meandering, stages,
methods of river training, bank protection, Methods for measurement of
discharge.
Ground Water Hydrology: Zones of underground water, Aquifers and their
types, important terms, Determination of discharge through unconfined
and confined aquifers with steady flow conditions, Interference among
wells, determination of aquifer constants, Well loss and specific capacity,
efficiency of a well, types of water wells, bored and open wells, specific
yield of a well, Relative merits of well and canal irrigation, type of tube
wells, well surrounding and well development, Suitable site selection for a
tube well, Types of open wells, Methods of lifting water. Infiltration
galleries.
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References :
1. Irrigation Engg. and Hydraulic Structures by S.K. Garg, Khanna Publishers.
2. Irrigation and water Power engineering by B.C. Punmia, Laxmi Publications.
3. Engineering Hydrology by K. Subramanya, TMH.
4. Irrigation Water Power and Water Resource Engg. by K.R. Arrora.
References
5. Water Resources Engg. By Larry W. Mays, John Wiley India
6. Water resources Engg. By Wurbs and James, John wiley India
7. Water Resources Engg. By R. K. Linsley, McGraw Hill
8. Irrigation and water Resources Engg. By G L Asawa, New age International
Publishers
9. Irrigation Theory and practices by A.M. Michel.
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Well Log Analysis & Well Testing-SYLLABUS
Open Hole Logging
Basic Concepts
General Purpose Logging
Resistivity Logs
Porosity Logs
Special Logging Services
Introduction to Advanced Logging Techniques
Well Seismic Techniques
Horizontal Well Evaluation
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Processing and Interpretation of Logging Data
References :
1. Well Test Design & Analysis by George Stewart, Pennwell Books, ISBN
1593702310
2. Geological Well Log Analysis by SJ Pirson, Gulf Publishing Co., ISBN 0872019020
3. Advances in Well Test Analysis by Jr Earlougher RC, Society of Petroleum
Engineers, ISBN 0895202042
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Wireless Networks-SYLLBUS
PHYSICAL AND WIRELESS MAC LAYER ALTERNATIVES:
Wired transmission techniques: design of wireless modems, power efficiency,
out of band radiation, applied wireless transmission techniques, short distance
base band transmission, VWB pulse transmission, broad Modems for higher
speeds, diversity and smart receiving techniques, random access for data
oriented networks, integration of voice and data traffic.
WIRELESS NETWORK PLANNING AND OPERATION:
Wireless networks topologies, cellular topology, cell fundamentals signal to
interference ratio calculation, capacity expansion techniques, cell splitting, use
of directional antennas for cell sectoring, micro cell method, overload cells,
channels allocation techniques and capacity expansion FCA, channel borrowing
techniques, DCA, mobility management, radio resources and power
management securities in wireless networks.
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WIRELESS WAN:
Mechanism to support a mobile environment, communication in the
infrastructure, IS-95 CDMA forward channel, IS – 95 CDMA reverse channel,
pallert and frame formats in IS – 95, IMT – 2000; forward channel in W-CDMA
and CDMA 2000, reverse channels in W-CDMA and CDMA-2000, GPRS and
higher data rates, short messaging service in GPRS mobile application protocols.
WIRELESS LAN:
Historical overviews of the LAN industry, evolution of the WLAN industry,
wireless home networking, IEEE 802.11. The PHY Layer, MAC Layer, wireless
ATM, HYPER LAN, HYPER LAN – 2.
WPAN ANDGEOLOCATION SYSTEMS:
IEEE 802.15 WPAN, Home RF, Bluetooth, interface between Bluetooth and
802.11, wireless geolocation technologies for wireless geolocation, geolocation
standards for E.911 service.
References :
1. Kaveh Pahlavan, Prashant Krishnamoorthy, Principles of Wireless Networks, - A
united approach - Pearson Education, 2002.
2.. Jochen Schiller, Mobile Communications, Person Education – 2003, 2nd Edn.
3. X.Wang and H.V.Poor, Wireless Communication Systems, Pearson education,
2004.
4. M.Mallick, Mobile and Wireless design essentials, Wiley Publishing Inc. 2003
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