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| BEng in Mechanical Engineering | Applied Mechanics | General Concepts. Bending of Beams. Deflection of beams. Torsion. Shearing Stresses in beams. Analysis of stress and strain. Energy methods of structural analysis. Buckling of struts. | Wikipedia Applied Mechanics | Thermo-Fluids I | Properties, equations of state. work and heat. Energy balance and first law. Irreversibility. entropy and second law. Vapour and gas power cycles. Refrigeration systems. Gas mixtures and pyschrometry. Statics. Principles of fluid motion . Momentum equation and its application. Dimensional analysis and similitude. Potential flow. Internal incompressible viscous flow. Open channel flow. | Wikipedia Fluid Dynamics | Wikipedia Thermodynamics | Control & Electrical Engineering | Electrical machines. Dynamics of electrical machines. Fluid power control. Computer control. | Wikipedia Control Theory | Wikipedia Control Engineering | Electrical Engineering | Eng Maths & Numerical Methods | Matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Numerical solutions of simultaneous equations: linear and non-linear systems. Curve fitting by the method of least squares. Laplace transforms. Probability theory. Mathematical statistics. Introductin to optimisation. Vector differentiation and integration. Line, surface and volume integrals. Integral theorems. Methods of solving partial differential equeations - analytical and numerical. Complex numbers. Complec analytical functions. Complex integration. Conformal mapping. | Laplace Transform | Curve fitting | Linear system | Complex numbers | Trigo functions | Partial Differential Equations | Vector calculus | Communication Skills | Communication process. Speaking as a communication skill: business presentations, job interviews, meetings and negotiatins. Factors affecting oral/aural communication. Writing to communicate: business correspondence, resumes, memoranda and memo reports, agendaas and minutes. Techniques, formats, style and clarity of writing. Interpersonal communication. Design of Machine Elements | Basic design. Load determinatin and motion analysis. Shafting design. Dimensions and tolerances, surface finish. Bearings. Fasterners and screw threads. Development of design. Influnces of art movements on design. Interaction of design elements. Perception of forms and colours. Colour selection and specification. Industrial graphics. Design ralization. Model making and prototyping. Human values in design. Basic mechanical design. Force transmission and location. Shaft, fasterneres and joints. Power transmission components. Bearings. Mechanical springs. ===== Dynamics & Control | Modelling of linear systems. Dynamics response analysis. Theory of linear feedback control systems. Time and frequency domain design techniques. Performance and stability analysis. | Control Theory | Manufacturing Processes | Metrology, quality specification and control. Metal machining and machine tools. Mechanics of metal working. Metal forming processes. Casting. Welding. Plastic processes. Surface finishing processes. | Production & Mfg | Heat Transfer | Heat conduction equation: one and two-dimensional solutions. Fins. Transient conductin. Convection: concepts. Flow over a flat plate and in pipes. Convection correlations. Heat exchangers. Thermal radiation. | Heat Transfer | Engineering Design | Power transmission components. Brakes and clutches. Materials and materials cprocessing for machine design. Pumps and motors. Lubricatina dn seals. Fatigue and endurance limit for design. | Wikipedia Power Transimission | Experiments & Projects | Experiments related to production engineering, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, mechanics of machines, strength of materials, control and electrical engineering, Mini-project involving design, constructin and testing related to production engineering, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, strengfth of materials, mechanics of machines and control. ===== Fluids Engineering | Fundamentals and principles of turbomachinery. Pumps, fans and compressors - performance characteristics. design and selection. Cavitation. Reciprocating compressors and internal combustion engines. Unsteady flow and surge control. Isentropic compressible flow. Normal shock waves . Fanno and Raylegh line flows. Laminar and turbulent boundary layer flows. |Wikipedia Fluid Dynamics | System Design | Design process. Costing of engineering design projects. Form design. Machine control. Productivity Engg & Mgt | The course covers topics on critical product development considerations and competition strategies, the role of prototyping in product design and manufacturing, the organization and management of cross functional product development teams, the capture and modeling of customer needs, risk assessment and management, the role of R&D, and the strategies for achieving fast cycle competition and time to market. The teaching approach of a graduate management course will be used, with equal emphasis on lectures and case analysis and presentation by students. Quality Assurance | Fundamental concepts of quality assurance. Control charts and acceptance sampling. Experimental design. Systems reliability. Quality motivation. ISO 9000 seires quality management systems. Metrology and computer-aided inspection. ===== Design Opt & Analysis | Introduction to engineering design and optimization. Optimization techniques. Basic concept of the finite element analysis. The finite element analysis. Engineering applications of the finite element analysis. Industrial Management | Concepts and goals. Key players in industrial relations and productivity for growth. Main streams of management thought. Functions of managers. Operations: manufacturing. fincance, marketing and R and D. Organizations: structure and design. Project management: work analysis, tasks groups, costs and contracts. Engineering-economics: investment, returns and risks. Entrepreneurship: opportunities, venture and change. International operations: culture and adaptation. | Wikipedia IM | Prod Sys & Automation | Production planning and control. High volume production systems. Automatic assembly. CNC machine tools. Computer aided part programming. computer aided design. Group technology. Computer aided manufacturing. computer assisted process planning. FMS. Computer Integrated Manufacturing. Industrial robots. Operations Research | Basic tools and methodology. Optimization. Mathematical and linear programming; extension, transportation and assignment problems, integer programming. Probabilities and assignment problems, integer programming. Probabilistic models. Decision-making under uncertainty. Utility and risks analysis. Bayesian decision models. Replacement policies. Queueing and waiting line models. Inventory models, planning and control. Simulatin and functional applications to engineering and manufacturing problems. | Wikipedia Operations Research | |