Principles of Mechanical Engineering

• Extensive Coverage: Includes 17 well-organized chapters encompassing machine tools, thermodynamics, steam generators, turbines, IC engines, materials, stress analysis and more.
• Student-Friendly Format: Each chapter is enriched with clear definitions, illustrations, solved examples, MCQs, fill-in-the-blanks, review questions and exercises.
• Thermodynamics & Energy Systems: Detailed explanation of laws of thermodynamics, entropy, Carnot and Brayton cycles and their applications in modern energy systems.
• Strength of Materials: In-depth coverage of stress-strain analysis, Mohr's Circle, bending moment diagrams, torsion theory and composite systems.
• Production & Manufacturing: Chapters on lathe, shaper, milling, drilling, CNC machines and numerical control reflect the practical aspects of mechanical engineering.
• Heat Transfer & Refrigeration: Conceptual clarity on refrigeration cycles, refrigerants, air-conditioning systems, boilers and condensers.
• Machine Design Concepts: Strong focus on elements like clutches, brakes, pulleys, gears and shafts along with their engineering significance.
• Practice-Driven Approach: Includes solved university exam questions and model papers for effective self-assessment and exam readiness.

1. Introduction to Machine Tools
2. Basic Concept of Thermodynamics
3. Properties of Steam
4. Steam Boilers
5. Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
6. Hydraulic Turbines, Pumps and Devices
7. Internal Combustion Engines
8. Steam Turbines
9. Condensers
10. Gas Turbines
11. Simple Lifting Machines
12. Power Transmission Methods and Devices
13. Stress and Strains
14. Principal Stresses and Strains
15. Shear Force and Bending Moment
16. Flexural and Torsional Loading
17. Introduction to Manufacturing System

Appendix I: Sample Question Paper of MDU, Rohtak 
Appendix II: Solved Questions from University Examinations 
Index