Individual Project
The project aims to give experience in the practice of engineering and scientific approaches at a professional level. It involves the planning, execution and reporting of a programme of work which will normally involve a mixture of experimental, and/or theoretical and and/or computational methods and analysis together with a detailed and critical review of relevant previous literature in the field. The detailed content and project balance relating to the extent of experimental/theoretical/computational/ design work is a matter for discussion between the student and his/her supervisor, factoring in the students course.
Computer Modelling Techniques (autumn)
This module includes:
- an introduction to numerical methods in engineering,
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of structures,
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for thermo-fluids problems
- Coursework on running FEA and CFD software
Delivery
Activity |
Number of Weeks |
Number of sessions |
Duration of a session |
Lecture |
11 weeks |
1 week |
3 hours |
Assessment method
Assessment Type |
Weight |
Requirements |
Coursework 1 |
15.00 |
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of structures, Coursework 1 |
Coursework 2 |
15.00 |
Coursework 2 - Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) 2 |
Exam |
70.00 |
2 hour exam |
Engineering Management 2
This module introduces students to concepts and methods relevant to engineering management, with an emphasis on the commercial engineering context.
Topics include introductions to the following:
- impact of digitisation and automation
- operations planning and control, operations management
- financial planning
- financial accounting
- financial analysis
- innovation and new technology
- quality management
- marketing
- new business formation
- business models
- the lean organisation
- management of people
- foundations of contract Law
Advanced Dynamics and Vibration
This module covers advanced concepts and analytical methods used to analyse the dynamics and vibration of mechanical systems. Topics covered include:
- Lagrange’s Equation
- linearisation of equations of motion
- 3D Rigid Body Dynamics in moving (translating and rotating) reference frames
- dynamics and stability of rotating machinery
- vibration response of complex structures and machines
A number of engineering case studies are presented, including robotics manipulators, gyroscopic sensors, shaft whirl, shock response spectra, vibration absorbers, flight dynamics, and vibration of aerostructures. Skills in modelling and simulation with reference to MATLAB/Simulink are developed.
Stress Analysis and Material Models
Thermofluids 3 (spring)
This module concerns heat transfer, thermal power systems, and advanced fluid mechanics.
Heat transfer
- Conduction heat transfer - thermal conductivity, thermal resistance networks. Analytical and numerical solutions for one- and two-dimensional steady-state conduction and for one-dimensional transient and unsteady conduction.
- Convection heat transfer - general concepts and phenomena, velocity and thermal boundary layers, Reynolds analogy, use of experimental correlations for internal and external flows, enhancement techniques for convective heat transfer.
- Introduction to boiling and condensation heat transfer
- Radiation heat transfer - black body emission, emissivity, absorptivity, transmissivity, Kirchhoff's law, black body radiation heat transfer, view factors, grey body radiation exchange, radiation networks.
- Introduction to mass transfer
- Case studies including problems involving combined modes of heat transfer, use of resistance networks for steady and unsteady heat transfer calculations.
Thermal power systems
This section will focus upon steam cycles and gas turbine cycles and integrated steam/gas cycles and consider plant suitable for operation with conventional fossil fuels, biomass, waste heat streams and solar thermal and nuclear heat sources.
The module will consider plant for high efficiency, low carbon emission applications and will also include advanced analysis of combustion processes to include chemical equilibrium and the issues related to pollution formation.
The emphasis in the module will be upon understanding how to analyse the thermal performance of power plant and undertake design calculations. The emphasis will also be upon system performance and design rather than component design.
Advanced fluid mechanics
This section will focus upon compressible flows and turbomachinery. Compressible flow will consider external and internal fluid flow situations in 1D and 2D cases including plane shock waves, development of shock in pipe flows, and shock wave turning, reflection and interaction.
Turbomachinery will consider the flow of gases in compressible flow situations for energy extraction or compression processes.
Delivery
Activity |
Number of Weeks |
Number of sessions |
Duration of a session |
Lecture |
12 weeks |
2 weeks |
2 hours |
Assessment method
Assessment Type |
Weight |
Requirements |
Coursework |
10.00 |
Programme based assessment |
Exam |
90.00 |
2 hour written exam |
Aerospace Manufacturing Technology
This module covers a range of topics relating to basic airframe structure. Airframe component manufacturing techniques, automated manufacture, geometry and material constraints will be covered.
This module typically includes:
- Basic airframe structure
- Airframe component manufacturing techniques
- Joining techniques
- Assembly technology
- Composite structures
- Jigless assembly and automated manufacture
- Basic aero-engine structure
- Geometry and material constraints
- Manufacturing processes: forging, casting, welding and joining techniques, special processes, small and non round hole manufacture
- Certification, verification inspection and quality control
Method and Frequency of Class:
Activity |
Number of Weeks |
Number of sessions |
Duration of a session |
Lecture |
12 weeks |
1 week |
2 hours |
Method of Assessment:
Assessment Type |
Weight |
Requirements |
Exam 1 |
100.00 |
Unseen 2 hours |
Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering
The aim of this module is to provide an introduction to most of the main fields within Aerospace technology such that students understand the basics and are equipped to understand 'what there is to know' in this field.
The main topics covered are:
- A brief history of aircraft
- Aerodynamics
- An introduction to Aircraft Propulsion
- An introduction to Flight dynamics
- An introduction to aerospace materials and structures
- A brief overview of Astronauts and Space
- A brief introduction to Rotorcraft
- Airworthiness
- An introduction to Avionics
- Future developments in aircraft
Re-assessment
Students who fail this module overall and are required to complete a re-assessment will be re-assessed by exam. The re-assessment exam mark alone will be used to determine whether students satisfy progression requirements.
Automotive Technology (autumn)
The aim of this module is to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of automotive engineering. The module also develops the appreciation of the economic and legislative influences on the design of a modern automobile.
For each of the following subject areas, the historical evolution of design of the component is considered with regard to the influences of performance optimisation, cost, and legislative requirements:
- Engine (i.c. types and development trends, fuel economy and emissions, alternative and hybrid powertrains)
- Transmission (manual and auto gearbox, differential, 2- and 4WD systems)
- Body/chassis (skeletal and unitary constructions, crashworthiness, aerodynamics)
- Control systems (steering and linkage, braking inc. ABS and traction/stability control)
- Suspension (arrangements, handling/dynamics)
Delivery
Activity |
Number of Weeks |
Number of sessions |
Duration of a session |
Lecture |
11 weeks |
1 week |
2 hours |
Assessment method
Assessment Type |
Weight |
Requirements |
Exam |
100.00 |
One 2 hour exam |
Biomechanics
Cell Structure and Function for Engineers (autumn)
This module will introduce the following topics:
- Structure and function of cells and cell organelles
- Protein and enzyme structure and function
- Biosynthesis of cell components
- The role of cell membranes in barrier and transport processes.
Examples relating to biomaterials and medical devices will be given where appropriate.
Computer Aided Engineering
In this module you will start to develop one of the key skills for an engineer – that of being able to program. You will gain the skills required to analyse, design and implement solutions to practical engineering problems through the use of computer aided design tools and the development of software based solutions.
Computer Engineering
Control and Instrumentation
Energy Sustainability
Human Structure and Function for Engineers
Risk Assessment of Mechanical Systems
Making Metals Perform (Autumn)
This module covers the principles and practice relating to processing, structure and properties of engineering alloys. The emphasis is on understanding the importance of process control to achieve desired properties through the formation of correct microstructural features.
Topics covered include:
- equilibrium microstructural development - construction and interpretation of phase diagrams including quantitative prediction of microstructure
- the kinetics of phase transformations - the TTT diagram and diffusionless transformations
- thermal processing such as precipitation hardening, heat treating and annealing
- forming operations for metal alloys
- practical examples using important metal alloy systems such as steels, aluminium alloys and Nickel superalloys.
Method and Frequency of Class:
Activity |
Number of Weeks |
Number of sessions |
Duration of a session |
Lecture |
11 weeks |
1 week |
2 hours |
Method of Assessment:
Assessment Type |
Weight |
Requirements |
Exam |
100.00 |
2 hour exam |
Manufacturing Process Capability
The module will give students in-depth understanding of technical capability of modern manufacturing processes in relation to product design. The aim of the module is to develop students’ abilities to understand and assess the capability of single and combined manufacturing processes. You’ll spend two hours in lectures and two hours in seminars each week when studying this module.
Mechatronics
The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer but is not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules that will be available in any given year. Modules (including methods of assessment) may change or be updated, or modules may be cancelled, over the duration of the course due to a number of reasons such as curriculum developments or staffing changes. Please refer to the
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