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EMERGING TRENDS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Course Code : 315363

: Automobile Engineering./ Mechanical Engineering/ Mechatronics/ Production
Programme Name/s
Engineering/
Programme Code : AE/ ME/ MK/ PG
Semester : Fifth
Course Title : EMERGING TRENDS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Course Code : 315363

I. RATIONALE
As new technologies rapidly transform the manufacturing industry and related sectors, this course on Emerging
Trends in Mechanical Engineering is designed to equip diploma pass outs with the latest knowledge essential for
their professional growth. The course covers key areas such as green fuels, autonomous and sustainable
maintenance practices, data analytics in manufacturing, and the integration of autonomous vehicles. It also
explores the use of drones and autonomous technologies in agriculture. By focusing on these current trends, the
course aims to enhance the skills of Mechanical, Automobile, Production, and Mechatronics diploma engineers,
preparing them to excel in a rapidly evolving technological environment.

II. INDUSTRY / EMPLOYER EXPECTED OUTCOME

Adopt recent trends in mechanical engineering across various mechanical and allied industries.

III. COURSE LEVEL LEARNING OUTCOMES (COS)

Students will be able to achieve & demonstrate the following COs on completion of course based learning

CO1 - Select appropriate green fuels for various applications for considering environmental sustainability.
CO2 - Apply the principles of Autonomous and Sustainable maintenance practices in industry to improve
equipment reliability and efficiency.
CO3 - Identify the levels of autonomy in various mobility systems.
CO4 - Use data analytics techniques to improve manufacturing processes and systems.
CO5 - Utilize automated equipment and technologies for various agricultural applications.

IV. TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESSMENT SCHEME

Learning Scheme Assessment Scheme
Actual
Contact Based on LL & TL Based
Hrs./Week Theory on SL
Course Course Title Abbr Course Credits Paper
Code Category/s SLH NLH Practical Total
Duration Marks
CL TL LL FA- SA- Total FA-PR SA-PR SLA
TH TH
Max Max Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
EMERGING
TRENDS IN
315363 ETM DSC 3 - - - 3 1 1.5 30 70*# 100 40 - - - - - - 100
MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING

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Total IKS Hrs for Sem. : 0 Hrs
Abbreviations: CL- ClassRoom Learning , TL- Tutorial Learning, LL-Laboratory Learning, SLH-Self Learning
Hours, NLH-Notional Learning Hours, FA - Formative Assessment, SA -Summative assessment, IKS - Indian
Knowledge System, SLA - Self Learning Assessment
Legends: @ Internal Assessment, # External Assessment, *# On Line Examination , @$ Internal Online
Examination
Note :

1. FA-TH represents average of two class tests of 30 marks each conducted during the semester.
2. If candidate is not securing minimum passing marks in FA-PR of any course then the candidate shall be
declared as "Detained" in that semester.
3. If candidate is not securing minimum passing marks in SLA of any course then the candidate shall be
declared as fail and will have to repeat and resubmit SLA work.
4. Notional Learning hours for the semester are (CL+LL+TL+SL)hrs.* 10 Weeks
5. 1 credit is equivalent to 30 Notional hrs.
6. * Self learning hours shall not be reflected in the Time Table.
7. * Self learning includes micro project / assignment / other activities.

V. THEORY LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ALIGNED COURSE CONTENT

Suggested
Theory Learning Outcomes Learning content mapped with Theory Learning
Sr.No Learning
(TLO's)aligned to CO's. Outcomes (TLO's) and CO's.
Pedagogies.
TLO 1.1 Explain the concept of Unit - I Green Fuels
green fuels, including their 1.1 Green Fuels: Introduction, Characteristics,
benefits and advantages. Benefits and advantages.
Lecture Using
TLO 1.2 Differentiate between 1.2 Classes of Green Fuels: 1st Generation, 2nd
Chalk-Board
the various classes of green Generation, 3rd Generation and 4th Generation
1 Presentations
fuels based on their sources Green Fuels
Video
and production methods. 1.3 Types and Applications of Green Fuels: Biofuel,
Demonstrations
TLO 1.3 Describe different Hydrogen fuel, Synthetic fuel, Algae fuel, Bio diesel
types of green fuels derived from plants, Applications of Green Fuels in
from plants. Automobile, Power and Heat, Aerospace sectors.
Unit - II Recent trends in Manufacturing systems
TLO 2.1 Explain the concepts of 2.1 Big Data in Manufacturing: Introduction, Big
data analytics, including its Data Characteristics, Benefits
types and techniques. 2.2 Data Analytics in manufacturing: Introduction,
Lecture Using
TLO 2.2 Describe the role of a Steps in Data Analytics, Types of Data Analytics, Data
Chalk-Board
data analyst in the Analytics techniques, Applications of Big Data
2 Video
manufacturing industry. analytics in Manufacturing – Preventive
Demonstrations
TLO 2.3 Explain the maintenance, Product Design, Production
Presentations
characteristics of big data and Management Automation, Customer Experience,
its applications in Supply Chain Improvement, Benefits.
manufacturing processes. 2.3 Data Analytics in Quality Control: Introduction,
Applications, Benefits.
TLO 3.1 Explain the levels of Unit - III Autonomous Vehicles
autonomy in mobility systems. 3.1 Autonomy in Mobility Systems (Autonomous
TLO 3.2 Describe the systems Vehicle): Levels, Components, Benefits and
used in autonomous vehicles Challenges. Lecture Using
such as Advanced Driver 3.2 Systems used in Autonomous Vehicles: Advanced Chalk-Board
3 Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Full Self- Presentations
Full Self-Driving (FSD) Driving (FSD) Video
technologies. 3.3 Applications of Autonomy in other Mobility Demonstrations
TLO 3.3 State the application of Systems: Autonomous Trains, Autonomous Ships,
Autonomous Vehicles for given Autonomous Aircrafts (Unmanned Aircraft Systems
mobility system. (UAS)

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Suggested
Theory Learning Outcomes Learning content mapped with Theory Learning
Sr.No Learning
(TLO's)aligned to CO's. Outcomes (TLO's) and CO's.
Pedagogies.
TLO 4.1 Describe the concept of
Autonomous and Sustainable
Maintenance, including the
pillars of Total Productive
Unit - IV Recent Trends in Maintenance
Maintenance (TPM).
4.1 Autonomous Maintenance: Concept, Pillars of
TLO 4.2 Explain the procedures Lecture Using
TPM, Implementation steps, benefits.
of Autonomous and Chalk-Board
4.2 Sustainable Maintenance: Concept, Importance,
4 Sustainable Maintenance along Video
Implementation steps, benefits.
with their benefits. Demonstrations
4.3 Data Analytics in Predictive Maintenance:
TLO 4.3 Describe the role of Presentations
Introduction, concept of Computerized Maintenance
data analytics in Predictive
Management System (CMMS).
Maintenance.
TLO 4.4 Explain the concept of
Computerized Maintenance
Management Systems (CMMS).
TLO 5.1 Explain the role of
automation in agriculture field.
TLO 5.2 Describe the benefits of
automated farm equipment. Unit - V Recent Trends in Agriculture Engineering
TLO 5.3 Describe the features 5.1 Automation in Agriculture: Introduction,
and advantages of autonomous Automated Farm Equipments - Agri-robots,
tractors and their impact on Harvesting robots, Inspection and Monitoring Lecture Using
enhancing agricultural Agriculture robots, Automatic Seeding and Planting Chalk-Board
5 practices. Machine, AI Operated Irrigation Systems, Benefits Presentations
TLO 5.4 Describe the 5.2 Autonomous Tractor: Self Driving Tractors, Video
applications and advantages of Features and Advantages Demonstrations
using drones in agriculture 5.3 Agricultural Drones: Soil and Field Analysis, Crop
sector. Monitoring, Plantation, Crop Spraying, Advantages
TLO 5.5 Explain significant of Drones, Government Schemes for Drone Usage.
features of government
schemes supporting drone
usage in agriculture field.

VI. LABORATORY LEARNING OUTCOME AND ALIGNED PRACTICAL / TUTORIAL EXPERIENCES : NOT
APPLICABLE.

VII. SUGGESTED MICRO PROJECT / ASSIGNMENT/ ACTIVITIES FOR SPECIFIC LEARNING / SKILLS
DEVELOPMENT (SELF LEARNING) : NOT APPLICABLE

VIII. LABORATORY EQUIPMENT / INSTRUMENTS / TOOLS / SOFTWARE REQUIRED

Sr.No Equipment Name with Broad Specifications Relevant LLO Number
1 Not Applicable All

IX. SUGGESTED WEIGHTAGE TO LEARNING EFFORTS & ASSESSMENT PURPOSE (Specification Table)
Aligned Learning R- U- A- Total
Sr.No Unit Unit Title
COs Hours Level Level Level Marks
1 I Green Fuels CO1 5 2 4 4 10
Recent trends in Manufacturing
2 II CO2 6 4 4 8 16
systems
3 III Autonomous Vehicles CO3 6 4 4 6 14
4 IV Recent Trends in Maintenance CO4 6 2 4 8 14

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Aligned Learning R- U- A- Total
Sr.No Unit Unit Title
COs Hours Level Level Level Marks
Recent Trends in Agriculture
5 V CO5 7 4 4 8 16
Engineering
Grand Total 30 16 20 34 70

X. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGIES/TOOLS
Formative assessment (Assessment for Learning)
Two Class test of 30 Marks and Average of two Class test

Summative Assessment (Assessment of Learning)

Online MCQ based examination - 70 marks

XI. SUGGESTED COS - POS MATRIX FORM

Programme
Specific
Programme Outcomes (POs)
Outcomes*
(PSOs)
Course PO-5
Outcomes PO-1 Basic Engineering
(COs) and PO-2 PO-3 Design/ PO-4 Practices for PO-7 Life
PO-6 Project PSO- PSO- PSO-
Discipline Problem Development Engineering Society, Long
Management 1 2 3
Specific Analysis of Solutions Tools Sustainability Learning
Knowledge and
Environment
CO1 3 - - - 2 - 3
CO2 3 - - - 2 - 3
CO3 3 - - - 2 - 3
CO4 3 - - - 2 - 3
CO5 3 - - - 3 - 3
Legends :- High:03, Medium:02,Low:01, No Mapping: -
*PSOs are to be formulated at institute level

XII. SUGGESTED LEARNING MATERIALS / BOOKS

Sr.No Author Title Publisher with ISBN Number
Springer International Publishing
Carlos Ricardo Soccol, Satinder Green Fuels Technology:
AG; 1st ed. 2016 edition (19 August
1 Kaur Brar, Craig Faulds, Luiz Biofuels (Green Energy and
2016); 01149344934, ISBN-13: 978-
Pereira Ramos Technology)
3319302034
Autonomous Maintenance in
1st Edition, Productivity Press, ISBN-
2 Fumio Gotoh Seven Steps: Implementing
13: 978-0367199869
TPM on the Shop Floor
Maintenance Pro, 2023, ISBN-13
3 Samuel Theodore, Daniel Lucky Autonomous Maintenance
?:979-886417453
4 Matthias Hartwig Self-driving cars E-book, 2020, by BMW
Autonomous Vehicles
George Dimitrakopoulos, Aggelos Elsevier,2021, ISBN-13: 978-
5 Technologies, Regulations,
Tsakanikas, Elias Panagiotopoulos 0323901376
and Societal Impacts
Advanced Driver Assistance
Springer, Singapore,2022, ISBN-13:
6 Yan Li, Hualiang Shi Systems and Autonomous
978-9811950520
Vehicles

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Sr.No Author Title Publisher with ISBN Number
Big Data Analytics in Smart
P Suresh, T. Poongodi, B December 14, 2022 by Chapman &
7 Manufacturing: Principles
Balamurugan, Meenakshi Sharma Hall, ISBN-13: 978-1032065519
and Practices
Rania I.M. AlmoselhyRania I.M. Current Trends in
S. P. Publishing, Bhubaneshwar,
8 Almoselhy, Ravindran Chandran, Agriculture & Allied Sciences
Odisa,2023, ISBN-13: 978-9359061382
Abisha Juliet Mary S J (Volume-1)
Dr. Suman Lata, Mamta J. Patange,
Dr. Anand K. Gore, Suchibrata Recent Trends in Agriculture Integrated Publications, New
9
Chamuah and Dr. Chandana (Volume-5) Delhi,2023, ISBN-13: 978-9395118644
Behera

XIII . LEARNING WEBSITES & PORTALS

Sr.No Link / Portal Description
1 https://www.engieimpact.com/insights/green-fuels Green Fuels
2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_S7Q3Uede4 Green Fuels
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/359732622_Green_fue
ls_concepts_benefits_and_studies_in_Nigeria/link/624c10bec7a
3 b230e99cef13a/download? Green Fuels
_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6I
nB1YmxpY2F0aW9uIiwicGFnZSI6InB1YmxpY2F0aW9uIn19
https://nitsri.ac.in/Department/Chemical%20Engineering/BRTL1
4 Green Fuels
2.pdf
Autonomous Maintenance (Total
5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-R5Sh-xSiI&t=5s Productive Maintenance Series
TPM)
6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ6tr1kkRDg Sustainability in Manufacturing
An introduction to autonomous
7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgF7E5q9sU4&t=1s
vehicles
8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEy91PGGLR0 Autonomous car / self-driving car
9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACxTcsxSYvE Data Analytics in Manufacturing
Big data analytics for
10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31W0EzcfE74
manufacturing
11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2YPG8PO9JU Agricultural Wonder Drone
12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-uPCmHX3U0 Agricultural Drones
Artificial intelligence comes to
13 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeU_EYFH1Jk
farming in India
14 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSdIgGin_rk Fully autonomous tractor
https://www.skillindiadigital.gov.in/courses/detail/32d86c56
15 Kisan Drone Operator
-efc6-4c33-9c65-17901e296f8e
16 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7tFDw5SAAU Farming with robots
17 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Dmb1GN52no Spraying robots
Note :
Teachers are requested to check the creative common license status/financial implications of the suggested
online educational resources before use by the students

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