The text covers the entire gamut of topics on the basic mechanical engineering concepts that are required to be learnt as a pre-requisite to any undergraduate engineering course. The book is divided into three parts - Thermal Engineering (Part I), Mechanics and Machines (Part II), and Manufacturing Science (Part III).

The book lays emphasis on explaining the logic and physics of critical problems to develop analytical skills in students.

Contents
PART-I: Thermal Engineering
• Chapter 1: Concepts of Thermodynamics and Properties of gases
• Chapter 2: Fuel and Combustion
• Chapter 3: Power Plant Engineering and sources of energy
• Chapter 4: Properties of Steam and Steam Generators
• Chapter 5: Steam Engine, Steam and Gas Turbines
• Chapter 6: Internal Combustion Engines
• Chapter 7: Introduction to Heat Transfer
• Chapter 8: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• Chapter 9: Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines
• Chapter 10: Air Compressors

PART-II: Mechanics and Machines
• Chapter 11: Centroid and Moment of Inertia
• Chapter 12: Stress and Strain
• Chapter 13: Lifting Machines
• Chapter 14: Flywheel and Governor
• Chapter 15: Power Transmission Devices
• Chapter 16: Coupling, Clutch, and Brake

PART-III: Manufacturing Science
• Chapter 17: Engineering Materials
• Chapter 18: Mechanical Measurement
• Chapter 19: Machine Tools
• Chapter 20: Casting and Welding
• Chapter 21: Mechanical Working of Metals, Sheet Metal Work, and Powder Metallurgy
• Chapter 22: Manufacturing Systems: NC, CNC, and DNC
• Chapter 23: Unconventional Machining Processes
• Chapter 24: Heat Treatment

Salient Features
• Ample illustrations to aid effective learning
• Chapter-end summaries for quick revision
• Coverage of important topics such as power plants, non-conventional energy resources, turbines, NC, CNC and DNC machines and non-conventional machining processes
• 250+ Solved problems
• 460+ MCQs with answers
• 120+ Practice problems
• 270+ Review questions