3.

6 SCHEME OF COURSES FOR SEMESTER VI

B.Tech SEMESTER VI

Evaluation Scheme

Course Typ Credit Practica Offering

Course L T P
s
Theory
l Dept.
Code e

CA MS ES CA ES

MVMWC18 CC Energy Conversion 302 4 15 15 40 15 15

Techniques ME

MVMWC19 CC Computer Aided Design & 302 4 15 15 40 15 15

Manufacturing ME
(CAD & CAM)
MVMWC20 CC Mechatronics 302 4 15 15 40 15 15
ME

DISCIPLINE CENTRIC ELECTIVE COURSES

MVMWE20 ED Hybrid Vehicles Technology 310 4 25 25 50 - -

ME
and Maintenance
MVMWE21 ED Automotive Electricals and 310 4 25 25 50 - -
ME
Electronics
MVMWE22 ED Automotive Transmission 310 4 25 25 50 - -
ME

MVMWE23 ED Analogue and Digital Circuits 3 1 0 4 25 25 50 - -

ME
for Automobiles
MVMWE24 ED Embedded Systems in 310 4 25 25 50 - -
ME
Automobiles
MVMWE25 ED Robotics and Control 310 4 25 25 50 - -
ME

MVMWE26 ED Modeling and Simulation 310 4 25 25 50

ME

MVMWE27 ED Artificial Intelligence in 302 4 15 15 40 15 15

ME
Mechanical Engineering
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4.3.6 SYLLABI OF PROGRAM CORE COURSES : VI SEMESTER

Course No. Title of the Course Course Prerequisite

Structure

MVMWC18 Energy Storage L-T-P: 3-0-2 MVMWC15

 Techniques

COURSE OUTCOMES (COs):

After completion of this course, the students are expected to be able to
demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and attitudes:
1. To understand about different energy storage techniques.
2. To understand about battery chemistry and different batteries.
3. To understand about the concept of battery management systems.
4. To understand the development cycle of batteries.
5. To learn about the application of batteries in electrical vehicles.
COURSE CONTENT:
UNIT-I
Energy Storage Technologies: Classification of Storage Technologies by
Energy type- Thermal Energy: Heat Storage; Chemical Energy: Organic and Non-
Organic; Mechanical Energy: Kinetic and Potential Energy; Electrical Energy:
Electrical Potential, Capacitors and Super capacitors.

UNIT-II
Typical ESS and Battery Chemistry: Electrodes, Electrolytes, Collectors,
Thermal management, Packaging of battery pack

Lithium based batteries: Lithium manganese oxide, Lithium iron phosphate,

Lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide, Lithium nickel cobalt aluminum oxide
and Lithium titanate; Silicon based Batteries, Sodium-sulfur Batteries, Proton
Batteries, Graphite Dual-Ion Batteries, Salt-water Batteries and Potassium-Ion
Batteries
Solid state Batteries. Differences amongst different ESS.

UNIT- III
Battery Management Systems (BMS): Introduction to BMS, Objectives of the
BMS: Discharging control, Charging control, State-of-Charge Determination,
State-of-Health Determination, Cell Balancing; BMS topologies: Distributed
Topology, Modular Topology and Centralized Topology, Firmware development,
Certification, Aging.

UNIT-IV
Development Cycle of Batteries: ESS sizing, Electrical, Mechanical and
Thermal Design, BMS Software and Hardware development, Prototype
development, System Validation, Lab Testing, Safety test and Certification.

UNIT-V
Batteries for the EV application: Performance criterion for EV batteries-
Energy density, Amp hour density, Energy efficiency, Cost, Operating
temperature, number of life cycles, recharge and self-discharge rates and
commercial availability, some reference batteries and extension to non-
automotive sectors.

SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Energy Storage systems and components- Alfred Rufer, CRC Press
2. Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems-Tom Denton, 5 th Edition,
Routledge.
3. Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric, and Fuel Cell Vehicles- Mehard Ehsani,
Yiming Gao, Stefano longo and Kambiz Ebrahimi, CRC Press, 3 rd Edition.
4. Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Design Fndumaentals- Iqbal Husain, CRC
Press.
5. Energy Systems for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles- K. T. Chau, IET
Transportation Series 2
6. Fundamentals and Applications of Lithium–Ion Batteries in Electric Drive
Vehicles- Jiuchun Jiang and Caiping Zhang, John Wiley & Sons
7. Energy storage devices for future hybrid electric vehicles- E.Karden,
S.Ploumen, B.Fricke, T.Miller and K.Snyder, J. Power Sources, vol. 168,no.
1, pp. 2–11

Course No. Title of the Course Course Structure Pre-Requisite

MVMWC19 Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing 3L-0T-2P MVMWC10

(CAD&CAM)

COURSE OUTCOMES (COs)

1. To know the importance, benefits, applications, and essential elements of CAD.
2. To gain the knowledge of graphics software, graphics standards, configuration, and functions.
3. To acquire the ability of mathematical representation of parametric form of analytic planar
curves and synthetic space.
4. To understand the role of computers in the areas of automation and fundamentals of NC
machine tools.
5. To acquire the ability to develop manual part programs and computer assisted part programs
to produce components by CNC machines.

Unit Nos Topics

Unit-I Introduction: Computer in engineering design, Elements of CAD, Essential requirements of
CAD, CAD tools, Concepts of integrated CAD/CAM, Necessity & benefits, Engineering
applications, Computer graphics hardware: Graphics systems, Graphics input devices-cursor
control devices, Graphics output devices.

Unit-II Geometric Transformation: Translation, Scaling, Shearing, Rotation & reflection matrix
representation-homogeneous coordinates, Rotation and scaling about arbitrary point,
Reflection through arbitrary line, Composite transformation, 3D transformations, multiple
transformation, Projections, Viewing and clipping: Windowing and clipping, Clipping other
graphic entities and windowing transformation.

Geometrical Modelling: Analytical and synthetic curves, Curve manipulations, Surface

representation and surface analysis, Analytical and synthetic surfaces, Surface manipulations,
Unit-III NURBS. Solid Modelling: Geometry and topology, Solid entities, Solid representation,
Fundamental of solid modelling, Half spaces, Boundary representation, Constructive solid
geometry, Sweeps, Solid manipulations.

Unit-IV Features of NC Machines: Fundamental of numerical control, Elements of NC machine tools,

Classification of NC machine tools, Advantages, Suitability and limitations of NC machine tools,
Application of NC system, Methods for improving accuracy considering the factors such as tool
deflection and chatter, Methods for improving productivity, NC Systems: Open and closed
loops, Control of point-to-point systems - Incremental open loop control, Incremental close
loop, Absolute close loop; Control loop in contouring systems; Adaptive control.

Unit-V Computer Numerical Control (CNC): Features of CNC, Elements of CNC machines, Machine
control unit for CNC, Direct numerical control (DNC) and Adaptive controls, CNC part
programming: Part programming fundamentals, Manual programming for drilling, Turning and
milling operations, Canned cycles, Do loops, Subroutine and Macros, Computer aided part
programming, APT programming, Geometry, Motion and additional statements, Macro-
statement.

SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Mathematical Elements for Computer Graphics - Rogers and Adams, McGraw Hill.
2. Geometrical Modelling - Mortenson, Industrial Press Inc.
3. CAD/CAM Theory and Practice - Zeid and Sivasubramaniam, McGraw Hill.
4. CAD/CAM/CIM - Radhakrishnan, Subramaniam and Raju, New Age International.
5. Computer Aided Manufacturing - Chang and Wang, Pearson.
Course No. Title of the Course Course Structure Pre-Requisite

MVMWC20 Mechatronics 3L-0T-2P FCEC003

COURSE OUTCOMES (COs)

1. To understand the basics of mechatronic systems.
2. To classify the various sensors and transducers based on the needs of mechatronic systems and
obtain the signal conditioning through Op-Amps.
3. To comprehend the microprocessor and microcontroller systems and demonstrate the programming.
4. To understand the concept of logic controller and mnemonics of control.
5. To utilize system transfer function and frequency response to design closed loop controls.

Unit Nos Topics

Unit-I Introduction to Mechatronics: Introduction to mechatronics systems, Evolution of

mechatronics, Need and classification of mechatronics system, Basic elements and
components, Measurement and control systems, Proportional, Integral, and Derivative (PI, PD
and PID) controls.

Unit-II Sensors & Signal Conditioning: Performance terminologies, Displacement, Position, Velocity,
Force, Pressure, Flow, Temperature and Light sensors, Signal conditioning, Operational
amplifier, Digital signals, ADC and DAC, Digital logic, Logic gates and its application.

Actuators & Microprocessor: Actuation systems - Pneumatic, Mechanical and Electrical

actuation systems, Types of Stepper and Servo motors, Construction, Working principle,
Unit-III Advantages and disadvantages, Microprocessor, Buses, Architecture of 8085, Programming of
developmental board (ARDUINO).

Unit-IV Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller: Basic structure, Programming units and
memory of programmable logic controller, Input and output modules, Mnemonics for
programming, Latching and internal relays, Timers, Counters and shift registers, Master relay
and jump controls.

Unit-V System Modelling & Case Study: Mathematical modelling and dynamic response of
mechanical, electrical, fluid, and thermal systems, Transfer functions of first and second order
systems, Root locus and frequency response of dynamical systems, Case studies of
mechatronics systems, Pick and place robot, Engine management system, Automatic car park
 barrier.

SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Mechatronics: Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering - Bolton,
Pearson.
2. The Mechatronics Handbook - Robert, CRC Press.
3. Mechatronics: A Foundation Course - De Silva, CRC Press.
4. Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems - Alciatore, McGraw Hill.

4.4.3 SYLLABI OF DEPARTMENT ELECTIVES COURSES : VI SEMESTER

Title of the Course Course Structure Pre-Requisite

Course No.

MVMWE20 Hybrid Vehicles Technology and Maintenance 3L-1T-0P MVMWC17

COURSE OUTCOMES (COs)

1. To analyse the sources of energy and energy perspective in India.
2. To understand the types of hybrid vehicles and power train in electric vehicles.
3. To understand the requirements and devices of energy storage in electric vehicles.
4. To understand the design philosophy of hybrid vehicle technology.
5. To understand the concept of maintenance of electric vehicles.

Unit Nos Topics

Unit-I Introduction: Define fuel economy, Carbon foot print, Factors affecting fuel economy, Possible
actions, Alternative energy sources, Hybrid in history, Hybrid cars, Basic concept of electric
traction, Introduction to various electric drive train topologies.

Unit-II Drive Train Structure: Conventional drive train, Parallel drive train, Series hybrid drive-train,
Combined (split) hybrid, All-wheel drive hybrid, Merits and demerits of different drive trains,

Traction motor characteristics, Tractive effort and transmission requirement.

Components of a Hybrid Electric Drive Train: Electric energy storage devices, Lead acid, Nickel
based, Lithium based batteries, Merits and demerits of different type of batteries, Battery wear,
Unit-III Battery management, Electrical machines, Power electronics, Electrified auxiliary system,
Additional mechanical devices, Power split.
Unit-IV Design of a Hybrid Car: Electric System, Battery testing, Starter motor, Electric horn, Wiper
motor, Flasher, Design of an electric car.

Unit-V Automobile Maintenance: Importance of maintenance, Scheduled and unscheduled

maintenance, Preparation of check lists, Analysis of breakdown, Preventive measures, Unit
replacement system, Maintenance schedule, Chassis lubrication schedule, Component retrieval,
Estimating repair cost, Maintenance record, Warranty period, Servicing, Common problems and
their remedies, Performance of electric vehicles, Vehicle performance.

SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Vehicular Electric Power Systems - Emadi, Ehsani and Miller, Marcel Dekker.
2. Bosch Automotive Handbook - Bosch, John Wiley & Sons.
3. Alternative Fuels: Concepts, Technologies and Developments - Thipse, Jaico Publishing House.
4. Electric Vehicle Technology Explained - Larminie, James and Lowry, John Wiley & Sons.
5. Energy Management Strategies for Electric and Plug - in Hybrid Electric Vehicles- Williamson,
Springer.

Course No. Title of the Course Course Structure Pre-Requisite

MVMWE21 Automotive Electricals and Electronics 3L-1T-0P FCEC003

COURSE OUTCOMES (COs)

1. To understand the basic concepts of electrical systems used in automobiles.

2. To understand the constructional features of charge storage and starting system of
automobiles.
3. To understand the ignition and auxiliary system.
4. To understand the principles and architecture of electronics systems and its components
present in an automobile.
5. To understand the latest trends developed in electrical and electronic systems of
automobiles.

Unit Nos Topics

Unit-I Introduction to Electrical Fundamentals: Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s law, Capacitance and
inductance, Simple electric circuits, Automotive wiring harnesses, Insulated and earth return
system, Positive and negative earth systems, Connectors and its types, Charge storing devices,
Principle and construction of lead acid battery, Nickel – Cadmium battery, Nickel metal, Hybrid
battery, Sodium Sulphur battery and aluminium air battery, Choice of batteries for automotive
applications, Characteristics of battery, Battery rating, Capacity and efficiency, Various tests on
 battery, Battery charging techniques, Maintenance of batteries.

Unit-II Starter Systems: Requirements of starter motor, Starter motor types, Construction and
characteristics, Starter drive mechanisms, Starter switches and solenoids, Charging system
components, Generators and alternators, Types, Construction and characteristics, Voltage and
current regulation, Cut out relays and regulators, Charging circuits for D.C. generator, A.C.
single phase and three phase alternator.

Automotive Ignition Systems: Spark plugs, Constructional details and types, Battery coil and
magneto ignition system, Circuit details and components, Centrifugal and vacuum advance
Unit-III mechanisms, Non-contact type ignition triggering devices, Capacitive discharge ignition,
Distributor–less ignition systems, Auxiliary systems: Head lamp and indicator lamp,
Construction and working details, Focusing of head lamps, Anti dazzling and dipper details,
Automotive wiring circuits Indicators and meters, Speedometers, Electric horn, Windshield
wiper, Electric horn and relay devices.

Unit-IV Automotive Electronics: Automotive networking, Bus system, Advantages of bus systems,
Requirements of buses, Buses in motor vehicle, CAN, Flex Ray, LIN, Ethernet, IP, PSI5, MOST
bus and optical fibres/wave guides, Architectures of electronic system, Control units, ECM, ABS
control unit, Steering control unit, SRS control unit, Automatic air conditioning control unit.

Unit-V Automotive Sensors and Actuators: Basic principle, Main requirements, Micromechanics,
Position sensors, Speed and RPM sensors, Acceleration and vibration sensors, Pressure
sensors, Flow meters, Gas sensors, Concentration sensors, Temperature sensors, Force
sensors, Optoelectronics sensors, Sensors for driver assistance systems, Ultrasonic technology,
Radar technology, LIDAR sensors, Purge control, Idling setting control, Immobilizer system,
Stepper motors.

SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Automotive Electricals - Kohli, McGraw Hill.
2. Automotive Handbook - SAE.
3. Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems - Denton, Routledge.
4. Automotive Electricity & Electronics - Hollembeak, Delmar Cengage Learning.
Course No. Title of the Course Course Structure Pre-Requisite

MVMWE22 Automotive Transmission 3L-1T-0P MVMWC14

COURSE OUTCOMES (COs)

1. To understand the working principles of clutches and gearboxes.

2. To understand the working of planetary gearboxes.
3. To identify the difference between the hydrostatic and hydrodynamic drives.
4. To discuss various types of automatic transmission systems.
5. To design electric drives.

Unit Nos Topics

Unit-I Clutch & Gear box: Requirements of transmission system and role of clutch in driving system,
Types of Clutches, Construction and Working of Single Plate, Multi Plate, Cone Clutch,
Centrifugal and Semi Centrifugal clutch and its operating characteristics, Equation for torque
capacity of a single plate clutch. Need for a gearbox in an automobile and types of gear boxes,
Construction and working of sliding mesh, Constant mesh gear box, Synchromesh gear box and
principle of synchronizers.

Unit-II Planetary Gear Trains: Construction and working principle of Epi-cyclic gear train, Planetary
gearbox, Ford T model gearbox, Wilson gear box, Electromagnetic transmission and automatic
overdrive. Gear ratios for Wilson gearbox and automatic overdrive. Hydraulic control system
for automatic transmission.

Hydrostatic drives: Introduction to hydrostatic drives, Working principle, Types, Advantages

and limitations of hydrostatic drives, Comparison of hydrostatic drive with hydro dynamic drive,
Unit-III Construction and working of Janny hydrostatic drive.

Hydrodynamic and Hydrokinetic Drives: Introduction to fluid coupling, Construction, Principle

of operation and performance characteristics, Drag torque and various drag reducing devices of
fluid coupling, Problems on design and torque capacity of fluid coupling, Construction and
working of torque converter, Converter coupling, Multistage torque converter, Polyphase
torque converter, Performance characteristic of multistage and polyphase torque converters.

Unit-IV Automatic Transmission Applications: Layout of Automatic transmission system, Construction

and working of turbo glide transmission, Power glide transmission, ECT- intelligent
transmission, Automatic transmission with intelligent electronic control systems, Hydraulic
clutch actuation for automatic transmission.
Unit-V Electric Drives: Introduction to electric drive, Layout advantages, Limitations and performance
characteristics of electric drive, Principle of early Ward Leonard control system of electric drive.
Principle of modified Ward Leonard control system of electric drive.

SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Automotive Transmission: Fundamentals, Selection, Design and Application - Naunheimer,
Bertsche, Ryborz and Novak, Springer.
2. Automotive Transmission and Power Train Construction - Crouse and Anglin, McGraw Hill.
3. Torque Converters - Heldt, Chilton Book Co.
4. Motor Vehicles - Steeds and Garrot, SAE International and Butterworth Heinemann.
5. Fundamentals of Automotive Technology, Principles and Practice - CDX Automotive, Jones
& Barletta.

Course No. Title of the Course Course Structure Pre-Requisite

MVMWE23 Analogue and Digital Circuits for Automobiles 3L-1T-0P FCEC003

COURSE OUTCOMES (COs)

1. To understand the basics of analogue and digital circuits and their difference.
2. To understand the signal path from analogue to digital and from digital to analogue.
3. To understand the different types of regulators and controls.
4. To understand the different types of sensors.
5. To understand how to control different parameters in automobiles.

Unit Nos Topics

Unit-I Introduction: Concept of analogue and digital circuits, Signal path from analogue to digital and
from digital to analogue, Accuracy Vs speed, Interface electronics, Basic functions of analogue
to digital conversion, Signal path from digital to analogue, Filtering, Conditioning transuding,
Amplification, small signal Vs large signal, Coupling, Decimal equivalent for a binary number.

Unit-II Analogue/Digital Application in Automobiles: Analogue competency, NVM Technology,

Analogue interface, Power and voltage for analogue amplification, Integration, Space, Benefits,
Accuracy, Amplification, Programmable gain.

Regulator and Controls: Switching regulators, Programmable controllers, Point of load

Unit-III sequencing, Pulse modulator, Switch current, Temperature control sensors, Different type of
outputs, Microcontrollers, RISC based microcontrollers, Digital signal controllers.

Unit-IV Sensors: Introduction, Different type of sensors like, Temperature sensor, Angular and linear
position sensor, Rotation sensor, Magneto-register sensor, Pressure sensor, Light and other
sensor, Safety and security control, ABS controller, LED lighting control, Steering angle control,
Air Flow control, Battery monitoring, Humidity control, Direction Control, Window and wiper
control.

Unit-V GPS Receiver Control: Head display control, Radio control, Power steering wheel control,
Adaptive cruise control, Parking brake control, Gear box control, Hybrid vehicle battery
monitoring control.

SUGGESTED READINGS:

1. Analog Circuit Design - Williams, Elsevier Science and Technology.

2. Analog Electronics - William, Delmar Cengage Learning.
3. Digital Integrated Circuits: Analysis and Design - Ayer, Taylor & Francis.
4. Digital Logic Design - Singh, Global Logic.
5. Fundamental of Digital Circuits - Kumar, PHI.

Course No. Title of the Course Course Structure Pre-Requisite

MVMWE24 Embedded Systems in Automobiles 3L-1T-0P FCEC003

COURSE OUTCOMES (COs)

1. To understand the basics of embedded systems.

2. To understand the idea of automotive embedded protocols and intelligent vehicle
technologies.
3. To understand the development of embedded systems in MATLAB.
4. To understand the software and hardware on loop testing
5. To understand the embedded systems for different components of automobiles.

Unit Nos Topics

Unit-I Embedded System: Introduction, Brief idea of microprocessor unit, Microcontroller, FPGA,
System on a chip, DSP, Real time systems, Embedded system software deployments,
Embedded communication.

Unit-II Intelligent Vehicle Technologies: Introduction to automotive embedded system, Embedded

automotive protocols, Basic overview on different domains in automotive systems, Overview
on automotive communication protocol & introduction to model-based development,
Software development demands in automotive industry.

Model-Based Development: Introduction to model-based development in MATLAB

environment, Requirement analysis, Configuration settings parameter, Data dictionary
Unit-III creation, Simulation & code generation.

Unit-IV Model in Loop Testing and Validation: Software in loop testing & validation, Hardware in loop
testing & validation, Automotive functional safety concepts, Different safety standards &
levels, Different codes.

Unit-V Embedded Systems: Airbag systems, GPS, Anti-locking brake system, Power train, Crash
Protection, Adaptive cruise control, Satellite radio, Traction control, Automatic parking, In-
vehicle entertainment systems, Night vision, Navigational systems, Tyre pressure monitor,
Climate control, etc.

SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Making Embedded Systems - White, O’Reilly.
2. Microcontroller and Embedded System - Majidi, Wise Tech.
3. Embedded System Design for Automobile Application - Alberto and Natale, Academia.
4. Automotive Embedded System Handbook - Navet, Taylor & Francis.
5. Embedded Systems for Intelligent Vehicles - Bouaziz and Lambardi, Springer.

Course No. Title of the Course Course Structure Pre-Requisite

MVMWE25 Robotics and Control 3L-1T-0P None

COURSE OUTCOMES (COs)

1. To understand the basic concepts of robotic technology.
2. To understand the concept of actuators and grippers.
3. To apply the basic mathematics to calculate the kinematic forces in a robot manipulator.
 4. To apply the basic mathematics to calculate the dynamic forces in a robot manipulator.
5. To understand the robot controlling and programming methods of manipulators.

Unit Nos Topics

Unit-I Fundamentals of Robots: Introduction, Applications, Classification, Basic

components of a robot system, Specifications, Robot anatomy, Coordinate
frames, Mapping and transforms.

Unit-II Actuators and Grippers: Introduction to flow control valves, Hydraulic and
pneumatic control systems, AC motor, DC motor, Servo and stepper motors,
Gripper actuators and gripper design.

Unit-III Kinematics of Robot: Euler angle axis representation, Direct kinematics

model, Denavit- Hartenberg notation, Trajectory planning.

Unit-IV Dynamics of Robot: Manipulator, Differential motion & statics, Dynamic

modelling, Lagrange-Euler formulation, Newton-Euler formulation, Inverse
dynamics.

Unit-V Control of Manipulators: Open and close loop control, PID control,
Computed torque control, Feed forward control, Partition law, Robot
software, Programming and simulation, Robotic system: Overall design.

SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Robotics: Control, Sensing, Vision and Intelligence - Fu, Lee and Gonzalez, McGraw Hill.
2. Fundamentals of Robotics: Analysis and Control - Schilling, Pearson.
3. Robotic Engineering: An Integrated Approach - Klafter, Pearson.
4. Introduction to Robotics: Mechanics and Control - Craig, Addison Wesley.
5. Foundations of Robotics: Analysis & Control - Yoshikawa, PHI.

Course No. Title of the Course Course Structure Pre-Requisite

MVMWE26 Modelling and Simulation 3L-1T-0P None

COURSE OUTCOMES (COs)

1. To understand the basic concepts of modelling and simulation.
2. To review the probability concepts and apply probability functions.
3. To analyse the simulation models and apply simulation techniques.
 4. To create models of some mechanical systems and apply simulation techniques.
5. To create models of some manufacturing systems and apply simulation techniques.

Unit Nos Topics

Unit-I Concepts of Modelling and Simulation: Introduction to system, Continuous and discrete
systems, Linear and nonlinear systems, Principles of modelling, Model and simulation,
Stochastic activities, Static and dynamic models, Role of simulation model and its basic
components, Steps in a simulation study, Advantages of simulation.

Unit-II Probability Concepts in Simulation: Stochastic variables, Discrete and continuous probability
functions, Random numbers, Generation of random numbers, Variance reduction techniques,
Determination of length of simulation runs.

System Simulation: Techniques of simulation, Monte Carlo method, Experimental nature of

simulation, Numerical computation techniques, Continuous system models, Analog and hybrid
Unit-III simulation, Feedback systems, Computers in simulation studies, Simulation software packages.

System Dynamics: Growth and decay models, Logistic curves, System dynamics diagrams.

Unit-IV Analysis of Mechanical Systems: Modelling and simulation of mechanical, Thermal and
fluid/hydraulics systems, Relevant case studies, Simulation software and its use for thermal
and mechanical systems.

Unit-V Analysis of Manufacturing Systems: Modelling and simulation of material handling systems,
Queuing system, Flexible manufacturing system (FMS), Relevant case studies, Simulation
software and its use for manufacturing systems.

SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. System Simulation - Gordon, PHI.
2. Systems Simulation: The Art and Science - Shannon, PHI.
3. System Modelling and Control - Schwarzenbach and Gill, Hodder Arnold.
4. Modelling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems - Close and Frederick, Houghton Mifflin.
5. Simulation of Manufacturing Systems - Carrie, John Wiley & Sons.
Course No. Title of the Course Course Structure Pre-Requisite

MVMWE27 Artificial Intelligence in Mechanical Engineering 3L-0T-2P FCCS002

COURSE OUTCOMES (COs)

1. To differentiate between various approaches to Artificial Intelligence and different agents.
2. To apply concepts, methods and theories of search, games, knowledge representation and
planning.
3. To understand fuzzy logic and its applications.
4. To understand neural networks, evolutionary techniques, and their applications.
5. To understand the application of AI in Mechanical Engineering field.

Unit Nos Topics

Unit-I Introduction: Introduction to artificial intelligence, Various definitions of AI, AI applications and
techniques, Turing test and reasoning - forward & backward chaining, Introduction to intelligent
agents, Rational agent and their structure, Reflex, Model-based, goal-based and utility-based
agents, Behaviour and environment in which a particular agent operates.

Unit-II Problem Solving and Search Techniques: Problem characteristics, Production systems, Control
strategies, Breadth first search, Depth first search, Iterative deepening, Uniform cost search, Hill
climbing and its variations, Simulated annealing, Genetic algorithm search, Heuristics search
techniques: best first search, A* algorithm, AO* algorithm.

Knowledge Representation and Fuzzy Logic: Introduction to first order predicate calculus,
Resolution principle, Unification, Conceptual dependencies, Production rules, Conceptual
Unit-III graphs, Ontologies, Crisp sets, Fuzzy sets, Fuzzy set operations, Properties, Membership
functions, Measures of fuzziness, Fuzzification and defuzzification methods, Fuzzy relations,
Operation on fuzzy relations, Fuzzy numbers and arithmetic, Fuzzy implications, Approximate
reasoning, Systems based on fuzzy rules, Fuzzy inference, Application of fuzzy logic to
engineering problems.

Unit-IV Artificial Neural Network and Evolutionary Techniques: Introduction, Biological foundation,
Mathematical model of biological neuron, Types of activation function, Feed-forward and
feedback ANN model, Supervised and unsupervised learning, Learning rules, Single layer and
multilayer perception model, Error back propagation learning algorithm, Introduction and
concepts of genetic algorithms and evolutionary programming.

Unit-V Applications of AI in the Field of Mechanical Engineering: Diagnosis of mechanical engineering

failure techniques including rule-based reasoning (RBR), Case-based reasoning (CBR) and fault-
based tree fault diagnosis, Predictive maintenance, Prediction of failure modes, Agent-based
 distributed manufacturing control and multi-agent systems for reconfigurable manufacturing
systems, Managing complexity, Changes and disturbances in production systems using agent-
based systems, Intelligent manufacturing and manufacturing process quality control.

SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach - Russel and Norvig, Pearson.
2. Artificial Intelligence - Rich and Knight, McGraw Hill.
3. Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic and Genetic Algorithm Synthesis and Applications - Rajasekaran
and Pai, PHI.
4. Genetic Algorithms in Search Optimization & Machine Learning - Goldberg, Addison Wesley.