Basics of Mechanical Engineering

This undergraduate-level textbook, Basic of Mechanical Engineering, is intended for students pursuing various engineering disciplines, including Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Food Technology, and Electronics. The book is comprised of 17 chapters that focus on the fundamental concepts of Mechanical Engineering. Moreover, the book aims to cover not only the theoretical aspects of mechanical engineering but also its practical applications.

The book also seeks to address a broad range of mechanical engineering subjects, such as thermal science, power generation, internal combustion engines, hydraulic machinery, refrigeration, refrigerants, simple lifting machines, power transmission methods, and strength of materials. Additionally, the book includes an energy and exergy analysis of the milk processing industry. While the book is designed to adhere to the syllabus, it also provides supplementary information and resources.

The concepts of thermodynamics, internal combustion engines, refrigeration, and solid mechanics have wide-ranging industrial applications. Therefore, this book is beneficial for all engineering graduates to acquire foundational knowledge in mechanical engineering quickly.

Vinkel Kumar Arora is working as an Assistant Professor in Department of Food Engineering, at National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship & Management, Kundli, Sonipat. He has a Masters in Technology with Distinction in CAD/CAM from Na tional Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra in the year 2009. He has earned his PhD degree from National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra in the year 2017. He has published more than 25 paper in National and International journals and more than 10 papers in National and International conferences. He is the life member of Indian Society of Technical Education, Member Institution of Engineers (MIE), AFSTI and Indian Society of Mechanical Engineering (ISME). He has more than 14 years of teaching and research experience at undergradu- ate and post graduate levels. He has copyrighted a software 'Structural Analysis Tool' SAT ver 1.0 for design and analysis of a symmetrical laminated multi- leaf spring. He is certified Solid Works Associate (CSWA) with full credits in the year 2012. He is currently working in solar thermal system, thermal processing and 3D printing systems.

Gurjeet Singh received his Bachelor and Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering from DCRUST Murthal, Sonipat (2005) and National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra (2010). Additionally, Dr. Singh earned his Ph.D Degree from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh (2019). Presently, Dr. Singh is working as an Assistant Professor at Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh. Previous to this, Dr. Singh served as an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana for nearly 2 years. Dr. Singh has over 10 years of experience in teaching and research at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His current area of interest includes thermodynamic, energy economics, heat transfer and fluid flow etc.

Krishan Verma is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at JCBUST YMCA, Faridabad. Verma is an academician with 14+ years of highly organized progressive career experience, with an aim to be a lifelong scholar. His prime objective is to inspire students to pursue academic and personnel excellence. He has a fine track record of research success with multiple published articles in journals of repute. Dr. Krishan Verma received his Bachelor of Technology (2004) with Honors in Mechanical Engineering from Kurukshetra University, and M. Tech (2009) with Distinction in CAD/CAM from NIT Kurukshetra, Ph.D (2016) in Design from YMCA University of Science & Technology, Faridabad. He also holds a Diploma (2001) in Electrical Engineering from Government Polytechnic Nilokheri. He has published more than 20 papers in National and International journals and more than 12 papers in National and International conferences. He holds many responsibilities at the University like CTO-Navy Wing of 2019 Onwards, Additional Chief Warden, Project Coordinator, TEQIP Coordinator, NIRF Coordinator etc.

Lalit Batra is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Bharati vidyapeeth College of Engineering, New Delhi. He has a B. Tech (hons.), M.Tech (Design) and is pursuing a Ph.D from Delhi Technological University, Delhi. His area of interest is Simulation of dynamic systems using Bond Graph Modeling. He has a total of 13 years teaching experience and was also awarded with 1st prize by Honorable Vice Chancellor NIFTEM for outstanding performance in Village adoption programme.