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 Explain about propellants and concepts of rocket propulsion system

TEXT BOOKS:
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1. Anderson, J.D., "Modern Compressible flow", ISBN-10: 1259027422, 3 Edition, McGraw Hill,
2017.
2. Yahya, S.M. "Fundamentals of Compressible Flow with Aircraft and Rocket Propulsion", New Age
International (P) Limited, New Delhi, Fifth edition, 2016.

REFERENCES:

1. Hill. P. and C. Peterson, "Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion", Addison –Wesley
2. Publishing company, Second Edition, 2016.
3. Zucrow. N.J., "Aircraft and Missile Propulsion", Vol.1 & II, John Wiley, 2013.
4. Zucrow. N.J., "Principles of Jet Propulsion and Gas Turbines", John Wiley, New York, 1970.
5. Sutton. G.P., "Rocket Propulsion Elements", John wiley, New York, 9 Edition, 2017.
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6. Shapiro. A.H.," Dynamics and Thermodynamics of Compressible fluid Flow", John wiley,
7. New York, 1953.
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8. Ganesan. V., "Gas Turbines", Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co., New Delhi, 3 Edition, 2017.
9. Somasundaram. PR.S.L., "Gas Dynamics and Jet Propulsions", New Age International
10. Publishers, 2008.
11. Babu. V., "Fundamentals of Gas Dynamics", ANE Books India, Second Edition, 2014.
12. Cohen. H., G.E.C. Rogers and Saravanamutto, "Gas Turbine Theory", Longman Group Ltd.,
Seventh Edition, 2017.

ELECTIVE III

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ME17E76 ROBOTICS
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OBJECTIVES:
 To understand the functions of the basic components of a Robot.
 To study the use of various types of End of Effectors and Sensors.
 To understand the working of Machine vision system.
 To impart knowledge in Robot Kinematics and Programming
 To learn Robot safety issues and economics.

UNIT I FUNDAMENTALS OF ROBOT 6
Robot - Definition - Robot Anatomy - Co ordinate Systems, Work Envelope Types and Classification-
Specifications-Pitch, Yaw, Roll, Joint Notations, Speed of Motion, Pay Load- Robot Parts and their
Functions-Need for Robots-Different Applications.

UNIT II ROBOT DRIVE SYSTEMS AND END EFFECTORS 9
Introduction- Types of actuators and Characteristics -Pneumatic Drives-Hydraulic Drives-Mechanical
Drives-Electrical Drives-D.C. Servo Motors, Stepper Motors, A.C. Servo Motors-Salient Features,
Applications and Comparison of all these Drives, End Effectors-Grippers-Mechanical Grippers, Pneumatic
and Hydraulic- Grippers, Magnetic Grippers, Vacuum Grippers; Two Fingered and Three Fingered Grippers;
Internal Grippers and External Grippers; Selection and Design Considerations.

UNIT III SENSORS AND MACHINE VISION 12
Requirements of a sensor, Principles and Applications of the following types of sensors- Position sensors -
Piezo Electric Sensor, LVDT, Resolvers, Optical Encoders, pneumatic Position Sensors, Range Sensors
Triangulations Principles, Structured, Lighting Approach, Time of Flight, Range Finders, Laser Range

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