Domain Track: Smart Farm Machinery

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Dr. Korla Harshavardhan

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Domain Track Title: Smart Farm Machinery

Track Total Credits (T-P-P): (6-9-13) 28 Credits

Courses Division( list of all divisions):

1. Product Development Brief; CUFM2220 (0-1-1)
2. Sensor, Actuators and Robot Operating Systems; CUFM2221 (2-2-0)
3. Farm Machinery Design; CUFM2222 (2-0-1))
4. Piloting a Drone; CUFM2223 (1-2-0)
5. PLM using Dassault Tools; CUFM2224 (1-2-0)
6. Testing of Farm Machinery; CUFM2225 (0-2-1)
7. Project and Internship; CUFM2226 (0-0-10)

Domain Track Objectives:

1. To make student learn about the smart technologies and their application in farm machinery.
2. To make student learn how to design farm machinery and develop its 3D model in software.
3. To make student learn how to simulate the model using software.
4. To make student learn how to develop a prototype model and test it in rearl conditions.

Domain Track Course Outcomes:

1. Students will be able to think how to apply smart technologies in farm machinery: PO1, PO2, PO5
2. Students will be able to design and simulate 3D model of machinery: PO1, PO3, PO5
3. Students will be able to develop a prototype of smart machines based on farmers feedback: PO1, PO2, PO3, PO6, PO8
4. Students will be able to test the machine in real field conditions: PO1, PO4

PO1: Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO2: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

PO3: Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PO4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.

PO5: Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.

PO6: The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.

PO8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.

Domain Syllabus:

1. Product Development Brief (0-2-1)

Course outcomes:

Co1: Customer/user requirement analysis: PO2, PO4, PO5

Co2: Market analysis and product understanding: PO8, PO10

Co3: Project planning and specification finalization: PO11

PO2: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

PO4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.

PO5: Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.

PO8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.

PO10: Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

PO11: Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

1.1 Customer or User Requirement for Specification (Gate 0)
1.2 Requirement gathering and feasibility study of the project
1.3 Understanding users’ motivations and to gather deep insights about a product
1.4 Challenges and benefits of the products
1.5 Understanding the product through literature survey and available resources
1.6 Market analysis of existing products
1.7 Finalizing the product specification
1.8 Preparing a project plan

2. Sensors, Actuators and ROS (2-2-0)

Course Outcomes:

CO1: Understand the principles, technologies, and applications of sensors and actuators in robotics and automation systems:PO1

CO2: Apply knowledge of microcontrollers to interface sensors and actuators for control in robotic systems: PO1, PO2, PO5

CO3: Demonstrate proficiency in using Robotics Operating Systems (ROS) for developing and controlling robotic systems: PO1, PO5, PO10

CO4: Analyse and troubleshoot issues related to sensor and actuator integration and robotics operating systems: PO10

PO1: Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO2: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

PO5: Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.

PO10: Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

Theory

2.1 Sensors: GPS, GSM, Bluetooth, Tilt
2.2 Biometric, Pulse bit.
2.3 Temperature, Humidity.
2.4 Actuators: DC Motor.
2.5 Stepper motor
2.6 Servo motor
2.7 Solenoid valve
2.8 Speed control of motors
2.9 Controller: Arduino
2.10 Sensor communication and data fetching.
2.11 Arduino programming with sensors.
2.12 Controlling of actuator using sensors and programming.
2.13 Operation and control of servo motor
2.14 Operation and control of stepper motor
2.15 Operation control of DC motor
2.16 Output devices solenoid valves, relay, plunger
2.17 ROS & C++
2.18 What is Ubuntu & ROS.
2.19 Requirement and application of ROS.
2.20 ROS based simulation of Turtlbot.
2.21 Adding of robot with wheel & sensor.
2.22 Placing robot inside Gazebo.
2.23 Ubuntu basic command.
2.24 Installation of Ubuntu, ROS & Gazebo.
2.25 Turtlbot control application.
2.26 Gazebo based robot control and simulation.
2.27 Python and C++ based programming to control robot.

Practical

  1. Getting Started with Arduino IDE, IDE installation.
  2. Analog Sensor Reading: Connect a potentiometer or a light-dependent resistor (LDR) to an analog input pin of Arduino.
  3. Digital Sensor Input: Interface a push-button or a switch to a digital input pin of Arduino.
  4. PWM Output: Connect an LED to a digital output pin of Arduino.
  5. Serial Communication: Use the Serial Monitor in the Arduino IDE to establish serial communication between Arduino and your computer.
  6. Servo Motor Control: Connect a servo motor to Arduino and use the Servo library to control its position.
  7. LCD Display: Interface an LCD display (such as 16x2 or 20x4) with Arduino.
  8. Temperature Sensor: Connect a temperature sensor (such as DS18B20 or LM35) to Arduino and read the temperature values.
  9. Ultrasonic Distance Measurement: Use an ultrasonic sensor (such as HC-SR04) to measure distances.
  10. Sound Detection: Connect a sound sensor (such as a microphone module) to Arduino.
  11. Infrared Remote Control: Use an infrared receiver module with Arduino to receive signals from an infrared remote control.
  12. Digital Keypad: Connect a keypad module to Arduino and read user input for password entry or menu selection.
  13. Temperature and Fan Control: Combine a temperature sensor with Arduino to monitor ambient temperature.
  14. Gas Leakage Detection and Alarm: Connect a gas sensor (such as MQ-5 or MQ-135) with Arduino to detect gas leakage.
  15. Color Sensing and Sorting: Use a color sensor (such as TCS3200) with Arduino to identify and sort objects based on their colors.
  16. Light Control using LDR and Relay: Connect a light-dependent resistor (LDR) to Arduino and control an external light source (e.g., an LED or a lamp) using a relay module.
  17. Wireless Communication: Establish wireless communication between multiple Arduino boards using modules such as NRF24L01 or Bluetooth. Send data or control commands wirelessly between the boards.
  18. Wireless Communication: Establish wireless communication between multiple Arduino boards using modules such as NRF24L01 or Bluetooth. Send data or control commands wirelessly between the boards.
  19. Sensor Integration with ROS: Connect various sensors (such as ultrasonic sensors, cameras, or IMUs) to Arduino and interface them with ROS. Publish sensor data as ROS topics for further processing and visualization.
  20. Actuator Control with ROS: Interface different actuators (such as servo motors, stepper motors, or DC motors) with Arduino and control them through ROS. Use ROS messages or services to send commands to the actuators.
  21. ROS-based Robot Localization: Implement robot localization using sensors like wheel encoders or an IMU. Use ROS packages like robot_localization or AMCL (Adaptive Monte Carlo Localization) for accurate localization of the robot in its environment.
  22. ROS-based Mapping and SLAM: Build a mobile robot using Arduino and sensors like LiDAR or RGB-D cameras.

References:

  1. "Sensors and Actuators: Engineering System Instrumentation" by Clarence W. de Silva
  2. "Interfacing Sensors to the IBM-PC" by Howard M. Berlin
  3. "Microcontroller-Based Applied Digital Control" by Dogan Ibrahim
  4. "Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches" by Simon Monk
  5. "ROS Robotics By Example" by Carol Fairchild, Thomas L. Harman, and Dr. Richard T. Vaughan
  6. "Learning ROS for Robotics Programming" by Aaron Martinez and Enrique Fernandez

3. Design of Farm Machinery (2-0-1)

Course outcomes:

Co1: Understanding of farm machinery design principles: PO1, PO2

Co2: Proficiency in component design and integration: PO3, PO4

Co3: Consideration of performance and productivity: PO4

Co4: Incorporation of safety and sustainability: PO8

PO1: Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO2: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

PO3: Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PO4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.

PO8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.

 

3.1 Basic design principles of farm machines,
3.2 Implements and tools.
3.3 Design of primary and secondary tillage implements,
3.4 Design of M.B. Plough
3.5 Design of Disc Plough,
3.6 Design of cultivator
3.7 Design of rotavator.
3.8 Design of seeders,
3.9 Design of planters,
3.10 Design of transplanting machines,
3.11 Design of fertilizer distributors.
3.12 Design of intercultural equipment,
3.13 Design of plant protection equipment.
3.14 Design of harvesting machines,
3.15 Design of threshing machines for cereals and pulses.
3.16 Design of chaff cutting unit,
3.17 Design of cleaning and grading unit,
3.18 Presentation on design of smart farm machinery.

4. Piloting a Drone (1-2-0)

Course outcomes:

CO1: Proficient Drone Piloting Skills: PO2, PO7, PO10, PO12

CO2: Drone Safety and Regulations: PO2, PO5, PO12

CO3: Knowledge of Drone Technology and Applications: PO1, PO8

PO1: Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO2: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

PO5: Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.

PO7: Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

PO8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.

PO10: Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

PO12: Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Theory:

4.1 Recognizes DGCA Safety Regulations & amp;
4.2 Develop safety attitude while flying Drones.
4.3 Identifies & amp; selection of different types of Drones & amp;
4.4 Fundamentals of Flight (Aerodynamics),
4.5 ATC procedures & amp;
4.6 Radio Telephony,
4.7 Different regulations of DGCA,
4.8 Civil Aviation Requirements,
4.9 Weather and meteorology.
4.10 Develop and apply knowledge of Airframes& amp;
4.11 Electric motors Propellers
4.12 Identification Selection of Electronic Speed Controllers (ESC)
4.13 Flight Controllers for Drones
4.14 Recognizes application of Batteries, Chargers, Connectors, Transmitters
4.15 Receivers, Cameras, Gimbals Other payloads.
4.16 Application of knowledge of Ground Control Stations FPV

Practical:
4.17 Perform Assembling

4.18 Perform Dis assembling
4.19 MRO & battery care of Drones
4.20 Identification & selection of basic operating features of a Drone Flight Simulator

4.21 Simulation flying in Loiter

4.22 Simulation flying in Alt hold

4.23 Drone flying in Loiter

4.24 Drone flying in Alt hold
4.25 Fly a Drone with instructor and then perform solo flight (Virtual reality training & live Drone flying).
4.26 Carry out entire flying operations from pre-flight
4.27 Checks to after flight checks while flying a drone in simulator training & live training.

5. PLM using Dassault Tools (1-2-0)

Course Outcomes:

Co1: Understanding of PLM concepts: PO1, PO2

Co2: Proficiency in Dassault tools: PO3

Co3: Application of PLM in product development: PO5

Co4: Collaboration and communication in PLM: PO10

PO1: Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO2: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

PO3: Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PO5: Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.

PO10: Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

5.1 System Engineering Dymola

5.2 Finding energetic dimension of the desired product

5.3 Designing system and subsystem using behaviour modelling work bench

5.4 Getting familiar with Dymola- modellica library.

5.6 Understanding the behaviour of the model through input n output data

5.7 Customizing the product properties

5.8 System Integration with product dimension.

5.10 Functional and logical design of integrated product in system engineering.

5.11 3-D Model using CATIA

5.12 CATIA part design of different components

5.13 Surface designing for creating high end complex design

5.14 Assembly Designing of the complete product

5.15 Wire routing and entire harnessing of the design.

5.16 Mechanical system Designing of the product

5.17 CATIA live rendering

5.18 Behaviour experience of the complete product.

5.19 Design validation/Simulation using Simulia

5.20 Simulation using Simulia

5.21 Classification of simulation

5.22 Structural simulation, Thermal simulation and both

5.23 Linear and non linear analysis

5.24 CFD Analysis, Fatigue, Durability

5.25 Explicit Analysis, Crash Analysis(Abaqus

6. Testing of Farm Machinery (0-2-1)

Course outcomes:

Co1: Understanding of farm machinery testing principles: PO1, PO2, PO4

Co2: Proficiency in machinery performance evaluation: PO4, PO9

Co3: Knowledge of safety testing and risk assessment: PO2, PO9

PO1: Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO2: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

PO4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.

PO9: Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

6.1 Introduction to testing of agricultural implements in actual field conditions.
6.2 Test codes for agricultural machines.
6.3 Testing of seeding machine
6.4 Testing of weeding machine
6.5 Testing of plant protection equipment,
6.6 Testing of crop harvester
6.7 Testing of threshing machines.
6.8 Testing of self-propelled combine harvester i.e. standard header, stripper header.
6.9 Testing of power tiller drawn tillage
6.10 Testing of tractor PTO shaft
6.11 Draw bar performance evaluation.
6.12 Testing of tractor wheels and hydraulic system
6.13 Testing of tractor systems cooling system, Brake system etc.

7. Product Development Project (0-0-8)

To develop a DIGITAL product and validate it and innovate using Catia/Simulia/Dymola Tools in Dassault 3 D experience.

Session Plan for the Entire Domain:

 

1. Design Thinking and Managing Innovation Through GATE Process (1-2-0)

Session 1 1.1 Customer or User Requirement for Specification(Gate 0)
Session 2 1.2 Requirement gathering and feasibility study of the project
Session 3 1.3 Market analysis of existing products
Session 4 1.4 Finalizing the product specification and preparing a project plan
Session 5 1.5 Design Parameter Optimization in Dymola (Gate 1)
Session 6 1.6 Designing and simulating system and subsystem of the product using system Engineering Dymola
Session 7 1.7 Final functional and logical design of integrated product in system engineering with simulation.
Session 8 1.8 CATIA Drawing with Styling( Full product drawing) (Gate 2)
Session 9 1.9 Digital Testing and Validation of the Product Using Simulia (Gate 3)
Session 10 1.10 Regulatory Certification (Gate 4) BOM and Production planning and Vendors development (ENTRY)

Practice(2h) 1 1.1 Customer or User Requirement for Specification and Requirement gathering and feasibility study of the project
Practice(2h) 2 1.3 Market analysis of existing products and Finalizing the product specification and preparing a project plan
Practice(2h) 3 Review(Gate 0)
Practice(2h) 4 1.5 Design Parameter Optimization in Dymola
Practice(2h) 5 1.6 Designing and simulating system and subsystem of the product using system Engineering Dymola
Practice(2h) 6 Review(Gate 1)
Practice(2h) 7 1.7 Final functional and logical design of integrated product in system engineering with simulation.
Practice(2h) 8 1.8 CATIA Drawing with Styling( Full product drawing) (Gate 2)
Practice(2h) 9 Review
Practice(2h) 10 1.9 Digital Testing and Validation of the Product Using Simulia (Gate 3)
Practice(2h) 11 1.10.Regulatory Certification (Gate 4) BOM and Production planning and Vendors development (ENTRY)
Practice(2h) 12 Review

 

2. Sensors, Actuators and ROS (2-2-0)

Session1 2.1 Sensors: GPS, GSM, Bluetooth, Tilt,
Video link: Types of sensors
Session2 2.2 Sensors: Biometric, Pulse bit
Video link: Bio metric sensor
Session3 2.3 Temperature, Humidity.
Video link: Temperature sensors
Video link: Humidity sensor
Session4 2.4 Actuators: DC Motor.
Video link: Actuators
Session5 2.5 Stepper motor
Session6 2.6 Servo motor
Video link: Working of servo motor
Session7 2.7 Solenoid valve,
Video link: Solenoid valve
Session8 2.8 Speed control of motors.
Video link: DC motor control
Session9 2.9 Controller: Arduino
Session10 2.10 Practice, Sensor communication
Video link: Sensor communication
Session11 2.11 Practice, data fetching
Session12 2.12 Practice, Arduino programming with sensors.
Virtual lab using Proteus:Simulation with arduino
Session13 2.13 Practice, Controlling of actuator using sensors and programming.

Session14 2.14 Operation and control of servo motor
Virtual lab using Proteus: motor servo stepper
Video link: controlling servo motor
Session15 2.15 Operation and control of stepper motor
Video link: Controlling stepper motor
Session16 2.16 Operation control of DC motor
Session17 2.17 Output devices solenoid valves, relay, plunger
Session18 2.18 What is Ubuntu & ROS.
Video link: What is ROS
Session19 2.19 Requirement and application of ROS.
Session20 2.20 ROS based simulation of Turtlebot.
Video link: Turtlebot simulation in Gazebo with ROS
Session21 2.21 Adding of robot with wheel & sensor.
Video link: Wheel robot operation
Session22 2.22 Placing robot inside Gazebo.
Session23 2.23 Ubuntu basic command.
Video link: Basic Commands Ubuntu linux
Session24 2.24 Installation of Ubuntu, ROS & Gazebo
Session25 2.25 Turtlebot control application
Session26 2.26 Gazebo based robot control and simulation.
Video link: Simulated Model for Gazebo and ROS

Session27 2.27 Python and C++ based programming to control robot.

3. Design of Farm Machinery

Session 3.1 Basic design principles of farm machines
Session 3.2 Implements and tools.
Harrow
Session 3.3 Design of M B plough
Design of MB plough
Session 3.4 Design of disc plough
Disk Plow Design
Session 3.5 Design of cultivator
7 Design of Cultivator
Session 3.6 Design of rotavator
Notes_DESIGN OF ROTAVATOR
Session 3.7 Design of seeders
Session 3.8 Design of planters
13. Sowing machine design
Session 3.9 Transplanting machine
Session 3.10 Fertilizer distributor
Fertilizer distributor
Session 3.11 Intercultural equipment
Session 3.12 Plant protection equipment
CHEMICAL APPLICATION
Session 3.13 Design of harvesting machine
PDF Plant cutting
Session 3.14 Design of threshing machine for cereal and pulses
PPT_Design of threhsher
Session 3.15 Design of chaff cutting unit
Lecture notes: Test code for chaff cutter
Session 3.16 Design of cleaner and graders
Session 3.17 Presentation on design of smart farm machinery.

Reference Books
1. Agricultural Machinery Theory and Construction by H. Bernacki, J. Haman, Cz. Kanafojski
2. Theory, construction and calculation of agricultural machines By Bosoi, E.S.; Verniaev, O.V.; Smirnov, I.I.; and Sultan Shakh, E.G.
3. Principle of Agricultural Machines By Ajit K. Srivastava, Carroll E. Goering, Roger P. Rohrbach and Dennis R. Buckmaster

4. Piloting a Drone

Session 1 4.1 Recognizes DGCA Safety Regulations

Video link: Rules and Regulations for Civil Aviation in India

Session 2 4.2 develop safety attitude while flying Drones

Session 3 4.3 Identify and select different types of Drones

Session 4 4.4 Fundamentals of Flight (Aerodynamics)

Video link: Fundamentals of flight

Session 5 4.5 ATC procedures & Radio Telephony

Video link: ATC Procedure

Session 6 4.6 Different regulations of DGCA

Session 7 4.7 Civil Aviation Requirements

Session 8 4.8 Weather and meteorology

Session 9 4.9 Develops & applies knowledge of Airframes

Video Link:Drone Design_selecting airfoil

Session 10 4.10 Electric motors & Propellers

Video Link: Making a Drone with Lego Motors and Propellers

Session 11 4.11 Identify & select Electronic Speed Controllers (ESC)

Video link: Electronic speed controller

Session 12 4.12 Identify & select flight Controllers for Drones

Video link: Flight controller

Session 13 4.13 Recognizes application of Batteries, Chargers & Connectors

Session 14 4.14 Recognizes application of BTransmitters & Receivers, Cameras, Gimbals & other payloads

Session 15 4.15 Applies knowledge of Ground Control Stations & FPV

Video link: Ground control system for FPV & UAV

Session 16 4.16 Performs Assembling, MRO & battery care of Drones

Session 17 4.17 Identifies & selects Basic operating features of a Drone Flight Simulator

Video link: Drone flight simulator

Session 18 4.18 Fly a Drone with instructor and then perform solo flight (Virtual reality training & live Drone flying)

Session 19 4.19 Carry out entire flying operations from pre-flight checks to after flight checks while flying a drone in simulator training & live training

Video link: Pre-flight check for drone

5.PLM Tools on Dassault Platform ( Design and Validation using Dymola, Catia, Simulia) (1-2-0)
Session 1 5.1 System Engineering Dymola
Video link: System engineering dyamola
Session 2 5.2 Finding energetic dimension of the desired product
Session 3 5.3 Designing system and subsystem using behaviour modelling work bench
Session 4 5.4 Getting familiar with Dymola- modellica library.
Video link: Introduction to Modelica and Dymola
Session 5 5.5 Understanding the behavior of the model through input n output data
Session 6 5.6 Customizing the product properties
Session 7 5.7 System Integration with product dimension.
Session 8 5.8 Functional and logical design of integrated product in system engineering.
Session 9 5.9 3D Model using CATIA
Video link: 3D modeling CATIA
Session 10 5.10 CATIA part design of different components
Video link: Part Design
Session 11 5.11 Surface designing for creating high-end complex design
Video link: Surface design
Session 12 5.12 Assembly Designing of the complete product
Video link: Assembly Designing
Session 13 5.13 Wire routing and entire harnessing of the design.
Session 14 5.14 Mechanical system Designing of the product
Video link: Mechanical Systems Design
Session 15 5.15 CATIA live rendering
Video link: Rendering
Session 16 5.16 Behaviour experience of the complete product.
Video link: Behavior experience
Session 17 5.17 Design validation/Simulation using Simulia
Video link: Manufacturing Simulation
Session 18 5.18 Simulation using Simulia, Classification of simulation, Structural simulation, Thermal simulation and both
Video link: Basics of Element Selection
Session 19 5.19 Linear and nonlinear analysis
Session 20 5.20 CFD Analysis, Fatigue, Durability,Explicit Analysis, Crash Analysis(Abaqus)

Video link: CFD analysis

6. Testing of Farm Machinery
Session 1 6.1 Introduction to testing of agricultural implements in actual field conditions.
Lecture notes: Test Code for Mouldboard Ploughs

Session 2 6.2 Test codes for agricultural machines.
Session 3 6.3 Testing of seeding machine
Lecture notes:Sowing Equipment - Seed-cum-fertilizer Drill - Test Code
Session 4 6.4 Testing of weeding machine
Session 5 6.5 Testing of plant protection equipment,
Video link Testing of drone operated sprayer
Video link: Nozzle testing
Session 6 6.6 Testing of crop harvester
Session 7 6.7 Testing of threshing machines.
Lecture notes: POWER THRESHER FOR CEREALS
Session 8 6.8 Testing of self-propelled combine harvester i.e. standard header, stripper header.
Lecture notes:COMBINE HARVESTER-THRESHER Part-I
Video link: Testing of combine harvester
Session 9 6.9 Testing of power tiller drawn tillage
Session 10 6.10 Testing of tractor PTO shaft
Lecture notes:tractor PTO is.12036.1995
Video link: Tractor PTO Test
Session 11 6.11 Draw bar performance evaluation.
Lecture notes:Power tests for drawbar
Session 12 6.12 Testing of tractor wheels and hydraulic system
Session 13 6.13 Testing of tractor systems cooling system, Brake system etc.

Lecture notes:Tractor Braking performance

List of Projects/ papers/jobs/products to be done in domain:

1. Development of drone for chemical application on the agricultural crops.
2. Development of smart Weeder.
3. Development of Smart planter.

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Name: Dr. Korla Harshavardhan, Designation: Assistant Professor and Drone Instructor, Department: Agricultural Engineering, School: SoABE, Qualification: Ph.D. in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, About me: Having a thorough knowledge of all the existing and advanced farm machinery. Interested in the development and application of new engineering technologies in agriculture in order to reduce the drudgery […]

Dr. Konga Upendar

Assistant Professor
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