Kinematics of machine, Kinematic link and their different types, types of kinematic pair, kinematic chain, mechanism and inversions of four bar chain and slider crank mechanism. Degree of freedom, synthesis of linkages – number synthesis, Grashof’s criterion and introduction to dimensional synthesis.
Types of cams and followers, cam terminology, types of motion of the follower, analysis of motion of the follower, analysis of motion of the follower for cams with specified contour
Different types of centrifugal and inertia governors: hunting, isochronism, stability, effort and power of governor, controlling force
Flywheel basics, Coefficient of Fluctuation of Speed, Energy Stored in a Flywheel, Dimensions of the Flywheel Rim, Flywheel in Punching Press.
Types of brakes, principle and function of various types of brakes, problems to determine braking capacity, Introduction to Clutch and its different types, Principle of Friction Clutch, Clutch Lining and friction materials used in Friction Clutches, Torque transmitted
Definition of simple, compound, reverted and epicyclical gear trains, velocity ratio of epicyclical gear trains.