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TEACHING SCHEME

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APS301 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

4 0 0 4 N Y Y

AE301 FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTS-I

3 2 0 4 N Y Y

AE302 FARM POWER 3 2 0 4 N Y Y

AE304

ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS AND FOOD QUALITY

2 2 0 3 N Y Y

AE306 AGRICULTURE FOR ENGINEERS

2 2 0 3 N Y Y

AE307 MACHINE DRAWING AND CAD/CAM

1 2 0 2 N Y Y

AE405 WATERSHED HYDROLOGY

2 2 0 3 N Y Y

MEN301 MENTORING 1 0 0 0 N N N

Total 18 12 0 23

Total Hours

N- No CIE – Continuous internal evaluation

Y – Yes

PSEE – Practical semester end examination including ITD, Dissertation, Industrial project, Industrial training etc.

DIRECTOR

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING RK UNIVERSITY

RAJKOT

DETAIL TEACHING SCHEME

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING PROGRAM : B. TECH – AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

ACADEMIC YEAR - 2018-19 SEMESTER – III

DEFINATION OF ONE CREDIT : 1. Lecture(L): 1 hour / week / semester, 2. Practical(P): 2 hour / week / semester 3. Tutorial(T): 2 hour / week / semester

SYLLABUS

2018-19 B.TECH 3RD SEM AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING (2017-21 BATCH)

Course Title DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Course Code APS301

Course Credit

Lecture : 4

Practical : 0

Tutorial : 0

Total : 4

Course Learning Outcomes

After Successful completion of the above course, students will be able:

To know, formulate and solve differential equations.

Illustrate Fourier series and Laplace transforms thorough practical applications.

Learn to solve boundary value problems.

To apply applications of PDE in two dimensional heat equation.

To explain the application of Fourier series and transform.

Use Laplace transforms to solve initial value problem.

Detailed Syllabus

Sr. No.

Contents Hours Allotted

SECTION – 1

1.

Higher order ODE: Linear differential equations of second and higher order, Superposition principle, Initial value problems, Linear dependence and independence of functions- Wronskians, Abel-Liouville formula, Method of obtaining general solution of non-homogeneous linear differential equation with constant coefficients, Method of obtaining Particular Integral – Shorter methods for finding P. I. for special form of R(x), Method of undetermined coefficients, Method of variation of parameter, Linear ODEs of higher order with variable coefficients, Cauchy-Euler equation, Legendre’s Linear differential equation with variable coefficients and its applications.

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2. Partial Differential Equation Introduction, Basic concepts and definitions, Formation of partial differential equation, Discussion about solutions of P.D.Es, Partial differential equation of first order, Linear partial differential equation of first order, Nonlinear partial differential equation of first order, Method of separation of variables, Classification of partial equations of mathematical physics and their origins(vibrating strings, vibrating membranes heat conduction in solids etc.), Solving PDEs via the method of separation of variables, The Laplace

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operator in cylindrical and spherical polar coordinates, Brief discussion of Fourier Bessel series, Solution via Fourier series/Fourier-Bessel series for rectangular and circular domains in R2and spherical and cylindrical domains R3.

3. Series solution of ODEs: Ordinary differential equations with regular singular points and the method of Frobenious and Power series, Illustrative examples as the equations of Legendre.

8

Total 28

SECTION – 2

5. Laplace Transforms Laplace transform of 𝑑𝑛𝑦 𝑑𝑥𝑛⁄ and 𝑡𝑛𝑦(𝑡), Convolution theorem, Use of Laplace transform for solving IVP for ODEs and systems of ODEs Heaviside unit step function and Second shifting theorem, Applications of Laplace transforms.

10

6. Fourier Series Basic formulae in Fourier series, Theorem of existence of Fourier series, Fourier series for discontinuous function, Fourier series of even and odd functions, Half range Fourier series, Parseval’s formula (statement only) and Bessel’s inequality with examples, Applications of Fourier series

8

7. Fourier Transforms Fourier transforms and its basic properties, Fourier transform of the Gaussian and the Fourier inversion theorem (statement only), Riemann Lebesgue lemma for Fourier series and Fourier transforms (statement only).

4

8. Legendre and Bessel’s functions Legendre polynomial, Rodrigue’s formula, generating function of the

Legendre polynomial and their orthogonality, Recurrence relation for 𝐏𝐧(𝐱), Bessel’s equation and Bessel’s function of first kind only, Basic properties

of 𝐉𝐧(𝐱), the recurrence relation 𝐉𝐧(𝐱) and Integral representation of 𝐉𝐧(𝐱).

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Total 28

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Instructional Method and Pedagogy:

Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media projector, black board, OHP etc.

Assignments based on course content will be given to the students at the end of each unit/topic and will be evaluated at regular interval.

Surprise tests/Quizzes/Seminar/ will be conducted.

The course includes tutorials, where students have an opportunity to practice the examples for the concepts being taught in lectures.

Reference Books:

1. Erwin Kreyzig, Higher Engineering Mathematics, Wiley India Publications – 8th Edition. 2. Dr. R.C. Shah, Differential equations, Books India Publications – 5th Edition 3. Elementary Differential Equations, W. E. Boyce and R. Di Prima and John Wiley, (2005), 8th Edition. 4. R. V. Churchill and J. W. Brown ,Fourier series and boundary value problems, McGraw-Hill (2006), 7th Edition. 5. T. M. Apostol, Calculus, Volume-2, , Wiley Eastern, 1980, 2nd Edition. 6. B. S. Grewal, Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers Co. Ltd., New Delhi – 39th Edition. 7. Thomas George, B. weir Maurice, D. Hass Joel Giordano Frank, Prajapati Jyotindra, Calculus, Pearson Education, Delhi – 1st Edition.

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Course Title FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTS - I

Course Code AE301

Course Credit

Lecture : 03

Practical : 01

Tutorial : 00

Total : 04


At the end of the course, students will be able to:

Describe the objectives of Farm mechanization.

Classify the Farm Machineries, equipment and materials.

Explain selection of the machineries.

Discuss the forces acting on tillage tools and hitching systems.

Understand the calibration, constructional features and working of various farm equipment.

Detailed Syllabus

Sr. No.

Name of chapter & Details Hours

Allotted

Section – I

1 Farm Mechanization: Introduction, objectives and level of mechanization in Gujarat and India.

1

2

Primary Tillage: Objectives, methods and terminology, introduction and classification of primary & secondary tillage equipment. Study of mould board plough: accessories, adjustments, operation and material of construction Mould Board Ploughs. Disc plough: standard and vertical; principle of operation, adjustments and accessories. Sub-soiler and chisel plough: types, working and construction

5

3

Secondary Tillage: Objectives, implements, types, constructional features, working principles & operation. Construction and working of cultivator, Disc harrows, Spike-tooth and spring-tine harrows. Study of miscellaneous tillage tools, rotary tillage tools, rotavators, stirring plough, auger plough, rotary hoes, Oscillating tools etc.

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4

Forces Acting Upon Tillage Tool/ Implement: Tillage force analysis using various implements, Hitching System, Forces for Handling Implements and Control of Implements. Relationship between draft, pull and soil resistance.

5

5 Economics of Machinery Use: Calculation of field capacity and field efficiency, methods of cost estimation of machinery, selection of machinery.

5

Total 21

Section – II

6

Materials of construction and Mechanical Power Transmission: Various materials used in manufacturing farm equipment, Heat Treatment of farm equipment. Introduction to Belt and pulley, gear drives, bearing and seals.

5

7

Sowing and Planting Equipment: Sowing methods and practices, functions and constructional features of a seeding/ planting machine. Seed metering devices for solid drilling and single farming, Furrow openers used in drills and planters. Calibration of seeding and planting machines. Transplanting machines for vegetables and paddy: working principles and constructional details.

6

8

Plant Protection Equipment: Spraying Equipment, functions and working of sprayers, types of sprayers, Atomizing devices & pumps for sprayers, constructional details. Types of fertilizer application and broadcasting machinery and their calibration. Power dusters, tractor operated dusters, blower sprayer.

6

9 Inter-culturing Equipment: Methods of weed control, Weeding equipment: power operated and manual Row crop cultivation equipment.

4

Total 21


Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media projector, black board Transparencies etc.

Assignments and Exercise will be given to the students for each unit/topic and will be evaluated at regular interval. Surprise tests/Quizzes/Seminar/Tutorials will be conducted.

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Reference Books:

J. Sahay , “Elements of Agricultural Engineering”.

S.C. Jain, “Farm Machinery an Approach”.

C. P. Nakra “Farm machines & equipments”. Dhanpat Rai and Sons – 1990.

Roy Bainer, E.L. Berger & R.A. Kepner, “Principle of farm machinery”. Avi publication company-1972

R. Lal and A.C. Datta , “Agricultural Engineering (through worked examples)”.

A.C. Srivastava , “Elements of farm machinery”.

H.P. Smith & L.H. Wilkey , “Farm Machinery & Equipment”.

A.M. Michael & T.P. Ojha , “Principles of Agricultural Engineering”.

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Course Title FARM POWER

Course Code AE302

Course Credit

Lecture : 03

Practical : 01

Tutorial : 00

Total : 04


At the end of the course, students will be able to: ● Classify conventional and non- conventional sources of farm power. ● Review thermodynamic principles of IC engine. ● Describe engine components, their construction, operating principles and functions. ● Discuss the significance of various fuels, their properties and tests.

Detailed Syllabus

Sr. No.


Allotted

Section – I

1

Sources of Farm Power: Introduction, Sources of Farm Power, Status of Farm Power in India, Advantages and disadvantages of various forms of power, Estimation cost of using farm power devices.

2

2 Thermodynamics in IC Engine: Gas laws, air standard cycles, Ideal otto cycle, diesel cycle, and deviation of real cycles from ideal cycles.

3

3

Internal Combustion Engine and Its Components: Basics of Fuel combustion inside the engine cylinder, Classification of IC engine, Engine components and their functions, principle of operation of IC engine.

4

4 Valve Mechanism: Introduction to valve, construction and operation of valve mechanism, tappet clearance, valve timing diagram, valve material and valve cooling.

4

5 Engine Balancing: Engine balancing, types of balancing, firing order, firing interval, power balance, power overlap.

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6

Cooling system: Necessity of cooling system, requirements of efficient cooling system, types of cooling system, components and working of forced circulation water cooling system, thermostat valves.

4

Total 21

Section – II

6 Fuel and Combustion: Requirements of a good fuel, sources of fuels, combustion, important qualities of SI engine fuels, important qualities of CI engine fuels.

3

7

Fuel Supply System of an SI Engine: Carburation and carburetor, combustion and vaporization, air fuel ratios, types of carburetors, components of a simple carburetor and their functions, fuel supply system of petrol engine.

5

8 Fuel Supply System of a CI Engine: Requirements of fuel injection system, properties of fuel, methods of fuel injection, major parts of fuel system, fuel injection pump, fuel injector.

4

9

Engine Governing System: Purpose of Governor, methods of governing, types of governor, classification of governing systems, centrifugal governor, pneumatic governor, maximum and ideal speed adjustments.

4

10

Lubrication System: Purpose of lubrication, functions of lubricating oil in the engine, lubrication theory, classification of lubricants, properties of lubricating oil, types of lubricating systems, crankcase ventilation.

3

11 Intake and Exhaust System: Air cleaner, its necessity and utility, types of air cleaner, pre-cleaner, intake and exhaust manifold, types of muffler, rain trap and rain cap.

2

Total 21


● Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media projector, black board Transparencies etc.

● Assignments and Exercise will be given to the students for each unit/topic and will be evaluated at regular interval. Surprise tests/Quizzes/Seminar/Tutorials will be conducted.

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Reference Books:

● Elements of Agril. Engg. By: J. Sahay

● Farm Power, By: M.K. Ghosal, D. K. Das.

● Tractors & their power untis , By: J.B. Liljedahl, P.K. Turnquist, D.W. Smith, Makota Hoki

● Farm machines & equipment, By: C.P. Nakra

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Course Title ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS AND FOOD QUALITY

Course Code AE304

Course Credit

Lecture : 02

Practical : 01

Tutorial : 00

Total : 03



Describe the importance of engineering properties of biological materials.

Explain different physical and thermal characteristics of important biological materials.

Discuss the concept, need and objectives of quality control.

Apply different types of quality control processes.

Detailed Syllabus

Sr. No.

Name of chapter & Details Hours Allotte

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Section - I

1

Engineering properties of biological materials

Introduction to engineering properties, classification of food properties, applications of engineering properties of biological materials.

2

2

Characteristics of important biological materials

Study of different physical and thermal characteristics of important biological

materials like shape, size, volume, density, roundness, sphericity, surface

area, specific heat, thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, etc.

4

3

Rheological properties of biological materials Basic concepts of rheology, rheological characteristics like stress, strain time effects, degree of elasticity, modulus of elasticity, fluid flow behavior, measurement of rheological properties.

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4

Aerodynamic characteristics and frictional properties Drag coefficient, terminal velocity, coefficient of friction, rolling resistance, angle of repose, measurement of angle of repose, effect of moisture content on the angle of repose.

3

5 Application of engineering properties Handling of processing machines and storage structures.

2

6 Sanitation in food Industry Importance of sanitation, methods of sanitation, chemicals used in sanitation.

2

7

Quality control Concept, objectives and need of quality, methods of quality control, sampling; purpose, sampling techniques. measurement of colour, flavour, consistency, viscosity, texture and their relationship with food quality and composition.

4

8 Sensory quality control Introduction, panel selection methods, interpretation of sensory results in statistical quality control pressure.

2

9 Total Quality Management (T.Q.M.) and Total Quality Control (T.Q.C.) Concepts and their importance in industry, consumer preferences and acceptance.

3

10

Food safety laws and regulations Introduction to food grades and standards, F.S.S.A.I., B.I.S., AGMARK, P.F.A., F.P.O., S.W.M.A.

3

Total 28



Assignments and Exercise will be given to the students for each unit/topic and will be evaluated at regular interval.

Surprise tests/Quizzes/Seminar/Tutorials will be conducted.

Final Theory Semester End Examination will be of 50 Marks.

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Reference Books:

1. Unit operations of Agricultural Processing By: Sahay, K. M. & K.K. Singh, Vikas publishing house pvt. ltd., second revised edition, 2001.

2. Engineering Properties of Foods, by Rao M. A. and S.H. Rizvi, CRC Press, 2005.

3. Thermal Properties of Food and Agricultural Materials, by Mohenin, Nuri N. (1980).

4. Food Safety and Standards act 2006, by Rajan Nijhawan International Law Book

Company,

5. Delhi, 3rd Edition, 2009.

6. Lal, Giridhari "Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables", ICAR, New Delhi, 1986. 7. The Pink Book, FSSAI, First Edition, 2017.

Additional Resources

http://ecoursesonline.iasri.res.in/course/view.php?id=25

197.14.51.10:81/pmb/opac_css/doc_num.php?explnum_id=16409

https://www.asabe.org/media/207160/selections_from_food_proc._eng._tech.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=engineering+properties+of+foods


https://www.asabe.org/media/207160/selections_from_food_proc._eng._tech.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=engineering+properties+of+foods

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Course Title AGRICULTURE FOR ENGINEERS

Course Code AE306

Course Credit

Lecture

: 02

Practical

: 01

Tutorial

: 00

Total

: 03


At the end of the course, students will be able to: ● Recognize the soil forming factors. ● Predict the soil type using soil properties. ● Suggest the soil type according to the crop. ● Explain the soil water plant relationship. ● Comprehend the integrated farming where soil, agronomy, horticulture and animal

husbandry practices are well involved. ● Analyze the costs and benefits drawn in farming.

Detailed Syllabus

Sr. No.


Allotted

Section – I

1 Nature and origin of soil: Soil forming rocks and minerals, their classification and composition Soil forming processes.

2

2 Classification of soils: Soil taxonomy orders; important soil physical properties; and their importance; soil particle distribution.

4

3

Ion exchange in soil: Nutrient availability soil organic matter – its composition and decomposition, effect on soil fertility; soil reaction – acid, saline and sodic soils.

2

4

Irrigation and fertilizer requirement: Quality of irrigation water, Essential plants nutrients – their functions and deficiency symptoms in Plants Important inorganic fertilizers and their reactions in soils.

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5 Animal Husbandry: Place of livestock in National Economy, important exotic and Indian breeds of cattle, sheep, goat etc. and their husbandry and management.

3

6

Agronomy: Definition and scope of agronomy .Classification of crops Effect of different weather parameters on crop growth and development. Principles of tillage, tilth and its characteristics

2

7 Agronomical Practices: Principles of tillage, tilth and its characteristics. Inter- culturing, mulching, Crop rotation, cropping systems, Relay cropping and mixed cropping.

3

8 Soil water plant relationship: water requirement of crops, weeds and their control.

2

9 Horticulture: Scope of horticultural and vegetable crops Soil and climatic requirements for fruits, vegetables and floriculture crops, improved varieties.

4

10

Nursery and Orchard Raising: Criteria for site selection, layout and planting methods, nursery raising Macro and micro propagation methods, Plant growing structures, pruning and training Fertilizer application, fertigation, irrigation methods harvesting, grading and packaging, post-harvest practices Garden tools, management of orchard. Extraction and storage of vegetables seeds.

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Total 28


● Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media projector, black board Transparencies etc.

● Assignments and Exercise will be given to the students for each unit/topic and will be evaluated at regular interval.

● Surprise tests/Quizzes/Seminar/Tutorials will be conducted. ● Final Theory Semester End Examination will be of 50 Marks.

Reference Books:

1. The Nature and Properties of Soil, By: N.C. Brady and R.R. Weil

2. Fundamentals of Soil Science, Ed By ICAR,

3. Principles of Agronomy, By: T. Y. Reddy and G. H. Shankara Reddy

4. Fundamentals of Agronomy, By: Rajat D.

5. Principles of Horticulture, By: Prasad and Kumar 6. Handbook of Agriculture: Facts And Figures For Farmers, Students And All Interested

In Farming, ICAR

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Course Title MACHINE DRAWING AND CAD/CAM

Course Code AE307

Course Credit

Lecture : 01

Practical : 01

Tutorial : 00

Total : 02


At the end of the course, students will be able to: ● Learn drafting techniques. ● Understand different techniques for making production drawings. ● Create machine drawings using CAD Software. ● Understand working of NC/DNC/CNC machines.

Detailed Syllabus

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Name of chapter & Details Hours Allotte

d

Section – I

1. Introduction to Machine Drawing

First and third angle methods of projection. Interpretation of different views

from Isometric Drawing. Different methods of dimensioning. Types of drawing.

Sectional drawing of simple machine parts, Revolved and oblique section

2

2. Fasteners and Joints

Cotter and Knuckle Joints – Assembly and Detailed Drawing. Riveted Joints -

Types of rivet heads and riveted joints. Welded Joints - Processes for

producing leak proof joints, Symbols for different types of welded joints.

Threaded Joints - Nomenclature, thread profiles, multi-start threads, left and

right hand thread. Square headed and hexagonal nuts and bolts,

Conventional representation of threads, Different types of lock nuts, studs,

machine screws, cap screws and wood screws, Foundation bolts.

4

3. Introduction to CAD

Conventional Design, Types of Designs, application of computers for design,

definition of CAD, benefits of CAD, specifications for CAD system

components, Computer hardware’s and software’s for CAD, Display, input

and output devices. Graphic primitives, display file, frame buffer, display

control, display processors, Line generation, graphics software, Points and

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lines, Polygons, filling of polygons, other primitives, Windowing and clipping,

view port, Different standards used for file conversion.

4. 2D Transformation and Geometric Modelling

Homogeneous coordinates, Planar and space curves design, Analytical and

synthetic approaches, B-spline and Beizer curves, Geometric modeling

techniques, Wire frames

3

5. Introduction to NC, DNC and CNC Machines

Basic components of NC system, NC coordinates and motion control systems.

Computer numerical control, direct numerical control, combined CNC/DNC,

NC machine tools and control units. Tooling for NC machines, part

programming, punched tape, tape coding and format, manual and computer

assisted part programming.

2

Total 14

Instructional method and Pedagogy:

At the start of course, the course delivery pattern, prerequisite of the subject will be

discussed.

Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media projector, black board, OHP etc.


The course includes a laboratory, where students have an opportunity to build an

appreciation for the concepts being taught in lectures. Minimum eight experiments

shall be there in the laboratory related to course contents.


Reference Books:

1. Rao P.N.. 2002. CAD/CAM Principles and Applications. McGraw-Hill Education Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

2. Sareen Kuldeep and Chandan Deep Grewal. 2010. CAD/CAM Theory and Practice. S.Chand & Company Ltd., New Delhi.

3. Zeid Ibrahim. 2011. Mastering CAD/CAM with Engineering. McGraw-Hill Education Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

4. Lee Kunwoo. 1999. Principles of CAD/CAM/CAE Systems. Addison Vesley Longman, Inc.

Additional Resources



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Course Title WATERSHED HYDROLOGY

Course Code AE405

Course Credit

Lecture : 02

Practical : 01

Tutorial : 00

Total : 03



Memorize hydrological cycle and precipitation forms.

Describe rainfall measurement in detail.

Discuss estimation and measurement of various hydrological parameters.

Study geomorphology of watersheds.

Understand runoff and flood control methods.

Relate watershed management and planning.

Detailed Syllabus

Sr. No.


Allotted

Section – I

1.

Introduction: World’s water resources, water resources of India, hydrology and hydrologic cycle, forms of precipitation, scope of hydrology, hydrological data, and hydrological equation.

3

2.

Precipitation: Types of precipitation, Rainfall measurement, Estimation of missing data, test for consistency of rainfall records, hyetograph, Mass curve, mean rainfall depth, Frequency analysis of point rainfall, plotting position. Depth-area-duration curves and intensity-duration –relationship.

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3. Water losses: Interception; infiltration; evaporation, evapotranspiration, transpiration, its estimation and measurement

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4.

Watershed: Introduction to watershed management and planning, Geomorphology of watersheds - stream number, stream length, stream area, stream slope) and Holton’s laws

3

5

Runoff: Factors affecting, measurement; stage and velocity, rating curve, extension of rating curve. Estimation of peak runoff rate and volume; rational method, Cook's method, SCS method, Curve number method

4

6

Hydrograph: Hydrograph components, base flow separation, Unit hydrograph theory - unit hydrograph of different durations. Dimensionless unit hydrograph, distribution hydrograph, Synthetic unit hydrograph. Uses and limitations of unit hydrograph.

6

7 Floods: Water flood control – methods. Retards and their location, Flood routing – graphical methods of reservoir and stream flow routing.

4

Total 28



Assignments and Exercise will be given to the students for each unit/topic and will be evaluated at regular interval.



Reference Books:

1. Hydrology, By: H M Raghunath

2. Engineering Hydrology, By: K Subramaniyam,

3. Hand Book of applied Hydrology, By: L R

4. Water Shed Hydrology, By: R Suresh

5. Statistical methods in Hydrology, By: C T Haan,

6. Land and water management; Principles and Practices, By: V V N Murthy

7. Hydrology and soil conservation engineering, By G Das

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