University of Sunderland
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up)
MECHANICAL DESIGN 3
20 Credits
Module Code
EAT 309
Assessment Type
Assignment (100%)
Synopsis:
A single design exercise normally based upon a real engineering problem supplied by local industry.
Learning Outcome:
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Knowledge of the practical application of the design process to a real industrial problem and the ability.
To synthesize solutions to engineering problems using knowledge and techniques acquired throughout
their undergraduate studies.
Manufacturing Systems Design
20 Credits
Module Code
ENX 300
Assessment Type
Examination (100%)
Content Synopsis:
Just in Time as a manufacturing methodology: This element will consider the origins and elements of the JIT
methodology in detail and cover both theoretical and practical implementation. Sub elements to be considered
include, reduction of breakdowns (OEE), pull production systems, kanbans (theory and application), machine setups, inventories etc. Maintenance Strategies: will outline and discuss the key maintenance strategies from the
`run to failure` in the 1950s to the development of modern maintenance practices, i.e. TPM, RCM and CBM in
the 1980s and onwards. Tools for Manufacturing Analysis: A range of tools are introduced and applied within a
manufacturing context to analyse existing performance and aid the development of models and systems which
achieve an enhanced level of productivity. Typical examples include, Rank-order clustering, Product flow
diagrams (added-value, dist travelled, changes of ownership etc), Ishikawa diagrams.
Learning Outcome:
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JIT systems philosophies and concepts.
Maintenance strategies and their application.
Tools for the analysis of manufacturing systems.
Abilities to be able to critically appraise the various sub-elements of the JIT methodology and their linkages.
Be able to design and critically appraise a specific maintenance strategy for a given context.
To be able to apply a range of analytical tools and critically appraise the outcome.
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Engineering Dynamics and ThermoFluids
20 Credits
Module Code
EAT 339
Assessment Type
Examination (100%)
Content Synopsis:
Thermofluids:
First Law analysis of reacting systems: Molar enthalpies; isothermal combustion; enthalpy-temperature plots;
enthalpy of formation; enthalpy of reaction; adiabatic flame temperature. Heat exchangers: heat transfer by
convection and conduction; the LMTD design method; shell and tube heat exchanger design and analysis;
derivation of shell side heat transfer coefficient. Psychrometry : composition of dry and moist air, humidity and the
psychrometric chart; heating and cooling of moist air; the quality and quantity of supplied air; heating and
ventilation loads; cooling towers, principles of performance and analysis. Transient conduction: finite difference
methods; general conduction equation; the Biot number; the Schmidt-Binder method; the Saul’yev method;
convective boundary conditions.
Engineering Dynamics and Analysis of Materials:
Forced vibrations with and without damping. Mathematical modeling and analysis of various dynamic systems and
prediction of their response to numerous forms of external loading; non-constant excitation force; vibration
transmission and isolation; base excitation (seismic vibration); vibration measurement. Two-degrees-of-freedom
systems; definite and semi-definite systems; response to forced excitation;, dynamic vibration absorber; transverse
vibration of beams. Vibration of continuous systems using the energy and Dunkerley’s methods; higher order
natural frequencies; whirling and rotating shafts; dynamics of rotating shafts; critical speed and whirling
characteristics. Strain energy techniques in stress analysis; axi-symmetrical stress systems; thick cylinders,
compound cylinders, rotating cylinders and discs; failure of components through excessive deflection; buckling of
struts.
Learning Outcome:
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To appreciate the principles underlying a range of engineering applications employing thermodynamics ,
fluid mechanics and heat transfer theory.
To appreciate the significance of different parameters in the performance of thermodynamic systems.
To Independently and objectively analyze thermo-fluid systems in order to assess their performance.
To design from first principles a range of psychrometric and heat transfer systems.
To predict failure load and stresses in components due to a range of failure criteria including fatigue
buckling.
To evaluate the dynamic characteristics of rotating systems and predict instability.
To model and analyze various dynamic systems and predict their response to numerous forms of
disturbance.
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Materials Selection
10 Credits
Module Code
MEX 312
Assessment Type
Assignment (100%)
Content Synopsis:
METHODOLOGY Materials selection as a multifaceted, iterative exercise. MATERIALS EVALUATION Functionproperty relationships. Assessment of properties - weighted property and target limit approaches. Examples to
cover mechanical, electrical, optical, thermal, etc. PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT Derivation, use and
evaluation of Merit indices. Materials selection (Ashby) diagrams. CASE STUDIES IN MATERIALS SELECTION
A series of case studies to:- i)illustrate and provide practice in the application of the above principles ii)extend the
awareness of the availability of different materials for given applications iii)provide a detailed study of selected
materials and/or components and/or areas of application.
Learning Outcome:
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Describe and use systematic approaches to materials selection.
Identify and discuss the suitability of materials in terms of their properties.
Make critical comparisons of various methods of materials selection and property evaluation.
Appreciate materials requirements in the wider engineering context interdependency of design, manufacture,
and economics.
Describe and identify the characteristic properties of groups and sub-groups of materials and relate to
specific areas of application.
Select materials for given applications.
Project Management Planning and Control
10 Credits
Module Code
ENX 314
Assessment Type
Examination (100%)
Content Synopsis:
PROJECT APPRAISAL, PLANNING AND CONTROL: Project design. Define project objectives and deliverables.
The financial appraisal of engineering and energy projects. Discounted cash flow, net present value, internal rate
of return, discounted payback time, discounted unit costs, treatment of inflation - financing of projects and
appraisal in different institutional contents, statistical risk assessment. Monte Carlo and Latin Hypercube methods.
Create a work breakdown structure. Develop explicit work objectives for team members. Generate PERT task
networks and GANTT critical path schedules using PC-based tools. Project control techniques. The establishment
of feedback channels to allow the proper monitoring of progress and expenditure.
On completion of this module the student should be able to:
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Define project objectives and deliverables.
Compare the economics of competing projects.
Use network analysis to determine the best sequence of activities throughout a project.
Understand the need for resource scheduling.
Make effective use of the software tools available for project management.
Understand the need for proper control during the execution of a project and the design of feedback
systems.
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Final Year Project
40 Credits
Module Code
ENX 313
Assessment Type
Project Brief Report / Project Interim Report /
Dissertation and Viva
Content Synopsis:
The identification of an engineering problem and the construction of a project brief that is submitted to an
academic supervisor for approval. Research and preliminary work on the project. The submission of an interim
report. The undertaking of a substantial piece of work that must involve the solution of an engineering problem, in
addition to a literature survey. The submission of a final report and a project viva.
The principal aims of the project are that it will develop the student’s ability to:1.
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Knowledge of project planning and execution and the ability to:
Plan and execute an engineering project.
Carry out relevant research and to synthesise a solution to an engineering problem.
Accurately and concisely report the work carried out on an engineering project.
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