COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
HANDBOOK

YEAR 3 (FHEQ LEVEL 6)

Mechanical Engineering

Degree Programmes
Part Two of Two
(Module and Course Structure)

2014/15

DISCLAIMER
The College has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that the
information contained within this publication is accurate and up-to-date
when published but can accept no responsibility for any errors or
omissions.
The College reserves the right to revise, alter or discontinue degree
programmes or modules and to amend regulations and procedures at
any time, but every effort will be made to notify interested parties.
It should be noted that not every module listed in this handbook may be
available every year, and changes may be made to the details of the
modules.
You are advised to contact the College directly if you require further
information.

The 2014/2015 academic year begins on 22 September 2014

DATES OF 2014/15 TERMS

22 September 2014 12 December 2014
5 January 2015 27 March 2015
20 April 2015 12 June 2015

SEMESTER 1
22 September 2014 23 January 2015
SEMESTER 2
26 January 2015 12 June 2015

The 2015/2016 academic year begins on 21 September 2015

Dear Student
Welcome to Mechanical Engineering at Swansea University. We are delighted that you have chosen
Swansea as the starting point for your future career. We will endeavour to play our part in ensuring that
your student experience forms some of the best years of your life. We will be working closely with you
over the next few years and encourage you to engage with us so that your study can be both enjoyable
and rewarding. We are here for academic and personal guidance, if you have any problems or issues
please contact either your Personal Tutor, the Year co-ordinator or the Administrative Officer in the first
instance.
Enjoy your year and study hard, we look forward to working with you.
The Mechanical Engineering Team at Swansea University
Key Contact Information for Mechanical Engineering Students
Position
Engineering Reception (Faraday
Foyer)

Name
Clare/Sue

Contact
Engineeringreception@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: 01792 295514

Administration Officer

Jaynie Lewis

j.t.lewis@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: 01792 606679

Year Co-ordinator

Professor DT Gethin

d.t.gethin@swansea.ac.uk

Porfolio Director

Dr Ian Masters

I.masters@swansea.ac.uk

Please note that you will be assigned a Personal Tutor in Week 1.

Year 3 (FHEQ Level 6) 2014/15

Mechanical Engineering
MEng Mechanical Engineering[H304]
MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry[H306]
Coordinator: Professor DT Gethin

Compulsory Modules
Semester 1 Modules
EG-323
Finite Element Method
10 Credits
Professor P Nithiarasu
CORE
EG-360
Dynamics 2
10 Credits
Professor MI Friswell
CORE

Semester 2 Modules
EG-243
Control Systems
10 Credits
Dr JSD Mason
CORE
EG-362
Fluid Mechanics 3
10 Credits
Professor DT Gethin/Dr RS Ransing
CORE
EG-386
EG-365
Engineering Management
Manufacturing Optimisation
10 Credits
10 Credits
Dr M Evans/Dr CWH Dunnill/Mr TJ Fasham/Professor MJ
Professor TC Claypole/Professor DT Gethin
Mcnamee/...
CORE
CORE
EGA334
EGA324
Mechanical Engineering Design 3
Mechanical Engineering Practice
20 Credits
10 Credits
Dr A Rees/Dr I Masters
Dr NPN Lavery/Dr L Li
CORE
CORE
Research Project
EG-353
Research Project
30 Credits
Dr CP Jobling
CORE
Total 120 Credits

Year 3 (FHEQ Level 6) 2014/15

Mechanical Engineering
BEng Mechanical Engineering[H300,H307]
BEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry[H305]
BEng Mechanical Engineering with a year in Europe[H302]
BEng Mechanical Engineering with a year in North America[H303]
Coordinator: Professor DT Gethin

Compulsory Modules
Semester 1 Modules
EG-323
Finite Element Method
10 Credits
Professor P Nithiarasu

Semester 2 Modules
EG-243
Control Systems
10 Credits
Dr JSD Mason

EG-360
Dynamics 2
10 Credits
Professor MI Friswell

EG-362
Fluid Mechanics 3
10 Credits
Professor DT Gethin/Dr RS Ransing

EG-365
Manufacturing Optimisation
10 Credits
Professor TC Claypole/Professor DT Gethin

EG-386
Engineering Management
10 Credits
Dr M Evans/Dr CWH Dunnill/Mr TJ Fasham/Professor MJ
Mcnamee/...

EGA334
Mechanical Engineering Design 3
20 Credits
Dr A Rees/Dr I Masters

EGA324
Mechanical Engineering Practice
10 Credits
Dr NPN Lavery/Dr L Li
Research Project
EG-353
Research Project
30 Credits
Dr CP Jobling
CORE
Total 120 Credits

EG-243 Control Systems

Credits: 10 Session: 2014/15 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)
Module Aims: The module introduces the topic of feedback control systems and presents methods of modelling that
lead to transient, steady state and stability performances in control systems. An emphasis is placed on links between
time responses and complex frequency domains. Principal topics are feedback systems, Bode, Nyquist and root-locus
analysis, stability conditions and compensation design.
The overall aim is to understand and be able to apply basic techniques for the analysis and design of feedback control
systems.
Pre-requisite Modules:
Co-requisite Modules:
Incompatible Modules:
Format:
Lectures: 22 hours
Example classes: 10 hours
Directed private study: 68 hours
Lecturer(s): Dr JSD Mason
Assessment: Examination 1 (100%)
Assessment Description:
The examination is worth 100% of the module. The examination consists of 4 questions. Question 1 is compulsory,
with answers for 2 others required. Questions are equally weighted. The examination topics will be those presented in
the lectures.
Moderation approach to main assessment: Partial second marking
Failure Redemption: If a student is awarded a re-sit: Failure Redemption of this module will be by Examination only
(100%).
Assessment Feedback: Standard University procedure via a generic form. Information is given on popularity of the
individual questions, relative performances across the cohort and common mistakes.Other information includes the
class grade for each question (1st class, 2:1 class, 2:2 class, 3rd class and fail) achieved by the cohort.
Individual students can make appointments with the lecturer to receive general feedback on the examination where
this is requested.
Module Content: Dynamic systems generally;
Examples of feedback systems and practical performance criteria;
Time and frequency response analysis;
Differential equations and the implications of feedback;
Open and closed loop control system configurations;
Closed loop characteristics from open-loop transfer functions;
Stability in the context of negative feedback;
Complex frequency domain representations;
Solutions of the characteristic equation, Bode, Nyquist and root-locus techniques;
Design to meet stability and error performance criteria;
Proportional, integral and differential (PID) compensation and their role in designs to meet a specification.
Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module you should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and
understanding of:
the influence of feedback on dynamic systems;
the characteristic equation and its importance in feedback systems
the link between open-loop and closed-loop transfer functions;
stability criteria;
time and frequency responses;
steady-state accuracy.
Reading List: Nise, Norman S, Control systems engineering / Norman S. Nise, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2011.ISBN:
9780470646120
D'Azzo, John Joachim, Linear control system analysis and design with MATLAB / John J. D'Azzo and Constantine H.
Houpis, Stuart N. Sheldon, M. Dekker, c2003.ISBN: 0824740386
Dorf, Richard C, Modern control systems / Richard C. Dorf, Robert H. Bishop, Pearson, 2011.ISBN: 9780131383104
Mulgrew, Bernard, Digital signal processing : concepts and applications / Bernard Mulgrew, Peter Grant and John
Thompson, Palgrave, 2002.ISBN: 0333963563

Additional Notes:
AVAILABLE TO Visiting and Exchange Students

EG-323 Finite Element Method

Credits: 10 Session: 2014/15 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)
Module Aims: This module provides a concise introduction to the elementary concepts and methods of finite element
analysis, with applications to heat flow, solid mechanics, groundwater flow and other engineering problems. It also
provides practice in using finite element software/codes.
Pre-requisite Modules:
Co-requisite Modules:
Incompatible Modules:
Format:
Regular lectures: 2 hours per week.
Lab lectures and example classes: 2 hours per week.
Total number of lectures will not exceed 30.
Laboratory work 12 hours in total.
Lecturer(s): Professor P Nithiarasu
Assessment: Examination 1 (80%)
Assignment 1 (10%)
Assignment 2 (10%)
Assessment Description:
(i) Assignment 1: Solve 1D problems using both hand calculations and computer codes (10%).
(ii) Assignment 2: Solve multidimensional and transient problems using both hand calculations and computer codes
(10%).
(iii) Final examination: Closed book exam (80%).
Moderation approach to main assessment: Universal second marking as check or audit
Failure Redemption: Resit may be allowed in exceptional circumstances - subject to university regulations.
Assessment - 100% examination.
Assessment Feedback: Assignments 1 and 2 are assessed via blackboard. Individual student feedback will be
provided through blackboard. An overall feedback on the final examination will be posted online.
Module Content:
1D problems and trusses: Introduction. FE Formulation of 1-D Problems - Physical problem; conceptual model. 1-D
problem of heat conduction and elastostatics. Analytical solution. Strong and weak forms. Galerkin approximation.
Finite element discretisation. The linear 1-D bar: shape functions, load vector and stiffness matrix. Assembly
procedure. Examples [9]
2D scalar problems: FE Modelling of 2-D Potential Flow Problems - Physical problem; conceptual model. Porous
media flow; heat conduction; torsion of cylindrical members. Strong and weak forms. Galerkin approximation. Finite
element discretisation. The linear shape triangle: shape functions, load vector and stiffness matrix. Assembly
procedure. Solution. Examples. [8]
2D elasticity: FE Modelling of 2-D Elastic Solids - Plane strain and plane stress problems of 2-D elastostatics. Strong
and weak forms. Galerkin approximation. Finite element discretisation. The linear shape triangle: shape functions,
load vector and stiffness matrix. Examples [6]
1D transient problems: Time dependent phenomenon Discretisation of transient equations Finite element
formulation Time stepping approaches Heat conduction and elasticity Examples. [5]
Review [2] and Assessment.
Attendance is a course requirement. Each student will need to complete two assignments that will require both hand
calculation and computer simulations. Computer simulations should be carried out using existing finite element
software, which includes small finite element programs. All Matlab codes are available to download via blackboard.

Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module, you should be able to demonstrate:
A knowledge and understanding of:
(i) Fundamentals of the finite element method as an approximation method for analysis of a variety of engineering
problems. (ii) Differences between mathematical (conceptual) and computer models.
An ability to (thinking skills):
(i) Distinguish between strong and weak form of the engineering problem at hand. (ii) Understand levels of
approximation inherent in computer modelling approaches to the solution of engineering problems.
An ability to (practical skills):
(i) Develop finite element formulation for analysis of a variety of engineering problems including: (a) elastostatics of
1-D bars and cables (b) heat conduction, potential flow, porous media flow, torsion (c) plane strain and plane stress
problems. (d) transient problems.
(ii) Use finite element method to solve engineering problems (a)-(d).
(iii) Use a computer to model and analyse engineering problems (a)-(d).
Reading List: Fish, Jacob, A first course in finite elements [print and electronic book] / Jacob Fish, Ted Belytschko,
John Wiley, c2007.ISBN: 9780470035801
Lewis, R. W, Fundamentals of the finite element method for heat and fluid flow [print and electronic book] / Roland
W. Lewis, Perumal Nithiarasu, Kankanhalli N. Seetharamu, Wiley, 2004.ISBN: 9780470847893
Chandrupatla, Tirupathi R, Introduction to finite elements in engineering / Tirupathi R. Chandrupatla, Ashok D.
Belegundu, Pearson Education, 2012.ISBN: 9780273763680
Concepts and applications of finite element analysis / Robert D. Cook ... [et al.], Wiley, 2001.ISBN: 9780471356059
Hinton, E, An introduction to finite element computations / [by] E. Hinton and D.R.J. Owen, Pineridge Press , 1979.
Hughes, Thomas J. R, The finite element method : linear static and dynamic finite element analysis / Thomas J.R.
Hughes, Dover Publications, 2000.ISBN: 9780486411811
Cook, Robert Davis, Finite element modeling for stress analysis / Robert D. Cook, Wiley, c1995.ISBN: 0471107743
Additional Notes: Not available to visiting and exchange students.
Penalty for late submission of continuous assessment assignments: zero tolerance.

EG-353 Research Project

Credits: 30 Session: 2014/15 Semester 1 and 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)
Module Aims: The module involves the application of scientific and engineering principles to the solution of a
practical problem associated with engineering systems and processes [EA2]. The student will gain experience in
working independently on a substantial, individually assigned task, using accepted planning procedures. It will require
and develop self-organisation and the critical evaluation of options and results, as well as developing technical
knowledge in the chosen topic.
Pre-requisite Modules:
Co-requisite Modules:
Incompatible Modules:
Format:
Formal Lectures 16 hours;
Directed private study (incl. meetings with supervisors 284 hours
Lecturer(s): Dr CP Jobling
Assessment: Project (90%)
Coursework 1 (10%)
Assessment Description: Project (90%)
The 'Engineer as a Practitioner and Scientist'
Preliminary feedback stage: First draft of research paper (8 pages) for formalized review and feedback. (Not marked)
Oral examination: Final draft of research paper, plus presentation and defence. Assessment of the conduct of the
project evidenced by the log book. (Marked)
Coursework 1 (10%)
The 'Engineer as a Professional' including
Project Plan (5%)
Risk Assessment (pass/fail)
Progress Report (5%)
Full personal CV (pass/fail)
Report describing how the project can be used to enhance employability (pass/fail)
NB Project Plan, Risk assessment, CV, progress report will be assessed during the course of the project. All other
components will be assessed in May. Full assessment criteria will be on Blackboard accessible though "My Grades".
Items labelled "pass/fail" are not awarded a grade. No project work can be started without a risk assessment. All
students must prepare for employment by generating a CV and an employability reflection.
Moderation approach to main assessment: Universal second marking as check or audit
Failure Redemption: Repeat failed module with a new research topic and/or new supervisor unless the student is able
to prepare and defend a research paper in time for the August supplementaries.
Assessment Feedback:
Most feedback will be delivered via meetings with supervisors.
There will be a formal opportunity to submit a first draft of the project 10-page paper for preliminary review to
i) provide feedback to the student and
ii) provide the student with an opportunity to make modifications to the paper before final submission.
A formal feedback procedure for the research project will be developed by the College of Engineering and is likely to
take the form of a summary of the student's performance as measured against the formal assessment criteria with
comments from the supervisor and second marker. For efficiency, it it likely that this will be delivered orally this at
the end of the formal viva.

Module Content:
The nature of the research project varies from one student to another. The allotted project may involve survey of
literature, theoretical or experimental studies and computational studies. The academic staff of the College of
Engineering will produce a list of project descriptors and students will be given a chance to select a project - usually
over the summer before the start of the academic year.
Each student will be provided with an individual project and a supervisor. It is recommended that students meet their
supervisors at least once a fortnight to discuss progress. Each student must keep a logbook and this should be signed
by the supervisor at these meetings. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the logbook is signed.
Briefings on risk assessment, project management, research techniques, record keeping, report preparation and
presentation skills will be given. Precise assessment criteria, deadlines, submission formats and instructions will be
disseminated via the Blackboard web site.
A risk assessment for the project will be carried out in consultation with the supervisor and signed-off by the student.
A project plan with stated aims, objectives and targets will be prepared by the student. The project plan must be
submitted by the end of October,. A progress report (2 pages) summarizing progress against the plan is submitted at
the end of the first term.
A final report in the form of a Journal article (10 pages max) will be submitted for review before the end of the
spring term and final, "camera ready copy", taking account of reviewer's comments, must be submitted by the second
Monday following the Easter vacation.
Each student will attend an individual 30 minute viva voce examination at the end of the project period with 2
members of academic staff. A suitable presentation (10 minutes) should be prepared. At this time, the logbook will be
inspected by the examiners.
A full personal CV must be completed and a report on how the dissertation has enhanced the student's employability
will be prepared and assessed.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
After completing this module you should be able to operate in each of these three modes:
Engineer as Practitioner
define a project specifying the aims, objectives and realistic targets;
construct a project schedule and work to that schedule;
synthesize the various activities associated with the project;
evaluate available options, including budgetary considerations where relevant, and choose appropriate solutions;
propose the development of a technical subject in some depth, largely on your own initiative and carry this out,
prepare a journal article summarizing your work and submitting it for review.
Engineer as Scientist
write a technical report in the form of a short (8 page) journal article.
compose an oral presentation (plus PowerPoint) on the progress of your project and the results obtained and defend it
against critical appraisal;
Engineer as Professional
create a project plan, perform risk assessment and report on progress;
keep a log-book to record developments and progress;
prepare for employment by writing a full personal CV and reflecting on the benefits of the project in enhancing your
employability.

Reading List: Lester, James D, Writing research papers : a complete guide / James D. Lester, Longman, 2005.ISBN:
9780321356000
Lester, James D, Writing research papers : [electronic resource] a complete guide / James D. Lester, James D. Lester,
Jr, Pearson Education Limited, 2012.ISBN: 9781292054117
Barrass, Robert, Scientists must write : a guide to better writing for scientists, engineers and students / Robert Barrass,
Routledge, 2002.ISBN: 9780415269964
Barrass, Robert, Scientists must write [print and electronic] : a guide to better writing for scientists,engineers and
students / Robert Barrass, Chapman and Hall, 1978.ISBN: 0412154307
Mike Ashby, How to Write a Paper, Engineering Department, University of Cambridge, 2005.
Alisdair Montgomery, Susan Glen, Rebecca Kelleher, Library Support for Engineers.
Avoiding Plagiarism (Cardiff University).
Lebrun, Jean-Luc, Scientific writing [electronic resource] : a reader and writer's guide / by Jean-Luc Lebrun, World
Scientific, c2007.
Day, Robert A, How to write and publish a scientific paper / Robert A. Day, Cambridge University Press, 1998.ISBN:
0521658799
Day, Robert A, How to write and publish a scientific paper / Robert A. Day and Barbara Gastel, Cambridge
University Press, 2012.ISBN: 9781107670747
Davis, Martha, Scientific papers and presentations / Martha Davis; illustrations by Gloria Fry, Academic Press,
1997.ISBN: 0122063708
Davis, Martha, Scientific papers and presentations [electronic resource] / Martha Davis ; illustrations by Gloria Fry,
Academic Press, 2004.
How to write a Paper in Scientific Journal Style and Format.
Additional Notes: Only available to students following an Engineering Degree Programme. There are five
compulsory submissions (a project plan and risk assessment; a progress report; an 10-page research paper, log book;
evidence of preparation for employment). In addition, attendance at a viva examination at which the project results
will be presented and the research paper defended is a compulsory part of the assessment. The College of Engineering
has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of coursework and continuous assessment.

EG-360 Dynamics 2
Credits: 10 Session: 2014/15 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)
Module Aims: Building on Dynamics 1, this module introduces the students to matrix analysis in discrete massspring damper systems, natural frequencies and mode shapes, principle of orthogonality, normal coordinates, detailed
study of 2 degree of freedom systems, higher order systems, forced response, viscous damping, harmonic response,
response to general forces, continuous structures, energy methods, displacement models, Rayleigh and Rayleigh-Ritz
methods, rotordynamics, co-ordinate systems, unbalance and gyroscopic moments, the Jeffcott rotor, whirl, critical
speeds, Campbell diagram, modelling general rotors, bearing models, and balancing of rigid and flexible rotors.
Pre-requisite Modules: EG-260
Co-requisite Modules:
Incompatible Modules:
Format:
Lectures: 2 hours per week
Example classes: 1 hour per week
Lecturer(s): Professor MI Friswell
Assessment: Examination 1 (100%)
Assessment Description: Examination is closed-book.
The assignments are formative individual pieces of coursework - the first covering multi-degree of freedom systems,
including energy methods, and the second covering rotordynamics. The assignment submissions will take the form of
reports summarising MATLAB analysis and simulation designed to reinforce the lecture material. These formative
assignments be marked with comments and returned as part of the learning process but will not form part of the
assessment for this module.
Moderation approach to main assessment: Universal second marking as check or audit
Failure Redemption: A supplementary examination will form 100% of the module mark
Assessment Feedback: Full worked solutions to the formative assignments, with MATLAB scripts where
appropriate, will be available on Blackboard. Comments will also be given on the reports submitted for the formative
assignments.
Standard university procedures for examination feedback.
Module Content: Matrix analysis in discrete mass-spring damper systems. Natural frequencies and mode shapes.
Principle of orthogonality. Normal coordinates. Detailed study of 2 degree of freedom systems. Higher order systems.
Forced response. Viscous damping, harmonic response. Response to general forces.
Continuous structures. Energy methods, displacement models. Rayleigh and Rayleigh-Ritz methods.
Introduction to rotordynamics. Co-ordinate systems, unbalance and gyroscopic moments. The Jeffcott Rotor, whirl,
critical speeds, Campbell diagram. Modelling general rotors, bearing models.
Balancing of rigid and flexible rotors.
Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module you should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and
understanding of basic vibration analysis and elements of machine dynamics.
Reading List: Inman, D. J, Engineering vibration [print and electronic book] / Daniel J. Inman, contributions by
Ramesh Chandra Singh, Pearson Education Limited, 2014.ISBN: 9780273768449
Inman, D. J, Engineering vibration / Daniel J. Inman, Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2009.ISBN: 9780131363113
Dynamics of rotating machines / Michael Friswell ... [et al.], Cambridge University Press, 2010.ISBN:
9780521850162
Inman, D. J, Engineering vibration [print and electronic book] / Daniel J. Inman, contributions by Ramesh Chandra
Singh, Pearson Education Limited, 2014.ISBN: 9780273768449
Additional Notes: The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of all
coursework and continuous assessment. Notes, worked examples and past papers for this module can be found on
Blackboard. Available to visiting and exchange students.

EG-362 Fluid Mechanics 3

Credits: 10 Session: 2014/15 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)
Module Aims: This module aims to generate ability to solve the problems and explain physical phenomena on the
topic of fluid mechanics. The module will cover inviscid fluids, momentum and mass conservation in viscous fluids,
boundary layer flows, compressible fluid flow and steady and transient flows in fluid networks. The module includes
turbomachinery including impulse and raction turbines - pelton wheel, radial and axial flow turbines.
Pre-requisite Modules: EG-160; EG-211
Co-requisite Modules:
Incompatible Modules:
Format:
Lectures 20 hours
Example classes 10 hours
Directed private study 40 hours
Preparation for assessment 30
Lecturer(s): Professor DT Gethin, Dr RS Ransing
Assessment: Examination 1 (90%)
Class Test 1 - Coursework (10%)
Assessment Description: Assessment: 10% internal assessment (Class Test) and 2 hour examination at the end of the
Semester (90%)
Resits in August will have 100% weighting.
Moderation approach to main assessment: Universal second marking as check or audit
Failure Redemption: A supplementary examination will form 100% of the module mark.
Assessment Feedback: Overview of generic issues from written examinations, including cohort analysis. Solutions
for the class test will be discussed in the lectures following the class test.
Module Content: Ideal Fluid Flow: Introduction to various types of flow and their applications, Concept of inviscid
flow with applications, Derivation of the governing differential equations for irrotational flows.
Incompressible fluid flow: Concepts of viscid flows and the differential form of the Continuity and Momentum
equations. Solutions for simple flow problems.
Boundary layer flows: The momentum integral equation. Example solutions for simple laminar flows over flat plates.
Compressible Fluid Flow: Introduction to compressible fluid flow, application to internal flows (nozzles)
Steady and transient flows in fluid networks
Turbomachines:
Basic flow equations and their application to machines
Pelton wheel, radial and axial flow turbines
Dimensional analysis and specific speed. Performance characteristics
Centrifugal and axial flow pumps and fans.
Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module you should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and
understanding of:
Idealised inviscid fluid flows and the governing equations for irrotational flow,
Incompressible flow of a Newtonian fluid and the solution of such flows via the governing differential equations.
Boundary layer flow and the analysis of such flows via a momentum integral equation.
Steady and transient flows in fluid networks
Compressibility and its relevance in fluid flows.
Fluid energy and power. Momentum equation applied to pumps and turbines. Velocity diagrams at pump or turbine
blades. Cavitation.
Dimensional analysis to derive expressions for the performance characteristics of turbo machines.
Reading List:
Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students.

EG-365 Manufacturing Optimisation

Credits: 10 Session: 2014/15 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)
Module Aims: The module addresses business drivers and how these define the design of a manufacturing system.
The module also includes application of design of experiments as a method for developing and optimising
manufacturing processes and systems
Pre-requisite Modules: EG-182; EG-284
Co-requisite Modules:
Incompatible Modules:
Format:
Lectures 24 hours
Example classes 6 hours
Assessment preparation 6 hours
Directed private study 64 hours
Lecturer(s): Professor TC Claypole, Professor DT Gethin
Assessment: Examination 1 (75%)
Class Test 1 - Held under exam conditions (25%)
Assessment Description: Examination 1 is a closed book examination that includes all of the topics within the
syllabus
Class Test 1 will focus on tpoics that linkto quality and process improvement/optimisation
Moderation approach to main assessment: Universal second marking as check or audit
Failure Redemption: A supplementary written examination will be set which will form 100% of the mark.
Assessment Feedback: There will be an overview of generic issues that will be published on the engineering intranet,
including a breakdown of cohort performance.
Module Content: Design of Manufacturing Systems:
Strategic stages in planning of manufacturing systems
Systems for high volume and low variety
Systems for low variety and high volume, including cellular systems
Part handling and transportation systems
Introduction to assembly and assembly systems
Management of Manufacturing Systems:
Quality Management
Quality in manufacturing, what is required for a quality company? (Philosophies of Denning, Crosby, Juran)
Implementing total quality and quality systems - ISO 9000 and Quality
Process Optimisation
Design of experiments, Solving orthogonal array problems
Reliability and maintenance
Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)
Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module you should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and
understanding of:
Business drivers and how they influence manufacturing system design
Applying analytical tools to guide the design of a manufacturing system
Strategies for managing manufacturing systems
Experimental strategies that may be used to guide process improvement and optimiation
The importance of quality and standards
Reading List: Groover, Mikell P, Automation, production systems, and computer-integrated manufacturing
[electronic resource] / Mikell P. Groover, Pearson, 2013.ISBN: 9781292038346
Groover, Mikell P, Automation, production systems, and computer-integrated manufacturing / Mikell P. Groover,
Prentice Hall, 2008.ISBN: 9780132070737
Bergman, Bo, Quality : from customer needs to customer satisfaction / Bo Bergman, Bengt Klefsjo, McGrawHill Book Co, c2010.ISBN: 9789144059426
Logothetis, N, Managing for total quality : from Deming to Taguchi and SPC / N. Logothetis, Prentice Hall,
1992.ISBN: 0135535123
Phadke, Madhav S, Quality engineering using robust design / by Madhav S. Phadke, Prentice-Hall International, 1989.
Owen, Mal, SPC and continuous improvement / Mal Owen, IFS Publications, 1989.
Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students.

EG-386 Engineering Management

Credits: 10 Session: 2014/15 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)
Module Aims: This module is designed to equip studying engineers with the managerial skills and business acumen
that will be needed by technically trained engineers within industrial companies to help turn technological innovations
into profitability. This module familiarises the student with the aims, objectives and methods of industry and
commerce and students will recieve an introduction to topics on managing company finances, Entrepreneurship,
Business ethics and efficient manufacturing. The numerous illustrations used throughout helps guide the student
through the complexities of of these topics.
Pre-requisite Modules:
Co-requisite Modules:
Incompatible Modules:
Format:
Core Lectures 20 hours
Discipline Specific Lectures 10 hours
Private Study 70 hours
Lecturer(s): Dr M Evans, Dr CWH Dunnill, Mr TJ Fasham, Professor MJ Mcnamee, Dr K Wada
Assessment: Examination (70%)
Coursework 1 (30%)
Assessment Description: The core component is assessed via a two hour examination (contributing 70% to the
module grade).
The programme specific components are assessed through one piece of coursework that is programme specific
(contributing 30% to the module grade).
Moderation approach to main assessment: Universal second marking as check or audit
Failure Redemption: Level 2 and Level 3(M) students will be offered the opportunity to resit the examination in
August. Coursework marks obtained during this semester will be carried forward for the resit attempt. Resit for level 3
is dependant on the student's overall performance.
Assessment Feedback: Students will receive feedback on their coursework, together with a model answer, within
three weeks of submission. Feedback for the examination will take place using the Colleges procedures for
distributing such feedback.

Module Content:
Section A. Core Component
Management of Financial Resources. This section deals with the techniques used by companies to provide
information to parties external to the business such as investors, banking institutions and government agencies. It will
include topics such as how to contruct financial statements for new and existing firms, how to contruct and analysing
cost account ratios from managerial and shareholders perspectives and capital budgeting in the face of uncertainty.
Lecture 1. A systems view of business organisations
Lectures 2 & 3. Accounting principles, accounting for transactions, the company balance sheet.
Lecture 4. The profits and loss and cash flow statements.
Lectures 5 & 6. Constructing and analysing cost account ratios from managerial and shareholders perspectives.
Lectures 7 & 8. Capital budgeting and methods for appraising engineering projects in the face of uncertainty.
Management of Physical Resources. This section deals with some of the techniques implemented by middle
management for the purpose of controlling and monitoring the organisations various resources. Various models of the
production operation will be developed in Excel using some of the techniques available for allocating scarce resources
among competing activities.
Lecture 9. Linear programming: The graphical approach.
Lectures 10. Illustrations of linear programming to production scheduling using Excel.
Lectures 11. Stock Control in the face of uncertain demand.

Business Ethics & Entrepreneurship. This section deals with some of the legal, ethical and economic issues
associated with new business start ups.
Lecture 12. Engineering, ethics and professionalism: on how to wear an engineering hat and a professional one (the
Challenger disaster).
Lectures 13-16. New business start ups: Economic, strategic, marketing and legal aspects.
Section B. Programme Specific Component
There are five programme specific components: Civil, Chemical (including Environmental), Mechanical (including
product design), Aerospace and General Engineering.
Lectures 17 to 22.
Civil Engineering. Lectures on risk assessment and health and safety within the construction sector.
Chemical Engineering. Lectures on project appraisal in the chemical industries.
Mechanical and Aerospace. Lectures on manufacturing processes and producing costing worksheets for specific
processes.
General Engineering. Lectures on modelling, simulating and then optimising manufacturing products and processes.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
After completing this module you should be aware of:
some of the "tools" that assist in the efficient use of physical resources in manufacturing;
how to construct, read and analyse financial data;
how to make critical investment decisions;
how to build financial statements for business plans;
legal and economic aspects of entrepreneurship;
the role of ethics in business.
Reading List: Chang, C. M, Engineering management : challenges in the new millennium / C.M. Chang, Pearson
Prentice Hall, 2005.ISBN: 9780131446786
Chelsom, John V, Management for engineers, scientists, and technologists / John V. Chelsom, Andrew C. Payne,
Lawrence R.P. Reavill, John Wiley & Sons, c2005.ISBN: 9780470021262
Barlow, John F, Excel models for business and operations management [print and electronic book] / John F. Barlow,
Wiley, c2005.ISBN: 9780470015094
Reynolds, A. J, The finances of engineering companies : an introduction for students and practising engineers / A. J.
Reynolds, Edward Arnold, 1992.ISBN: 0340568283
Additional Notes: Penalty for late submission of work: ZERO TOLERANCE.
The module is available to exchange students.
Notes, past papers and worked examples can be found on Blackboard.

EGA324 Mechanical Engineering Practice

Credits: 10 Session: 2014/15 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)
Module Aims: The course builds on the knowledge and experience developed by the students in experimental studies
during Level 2. A number of advances open-ended experiment will be undertaken. In addition, students will carry out
a number of FEA benchmark problems in order to develop their ability to create appropriate models, interpret the
predictions and compare them with alternative solutions.
Pre-requisite Modules: EG-268
Co-requisite Modules:
Incompatible Modules:
Format:
3 hours of lectures, 18 hours lab and practical work,
79 hours directed private study
Lecturer(s): Dr NPN Lavery, Dr L Li
Assessment: Other (Coursework) (100%)
Assessment Description: Formal report covering all five investigations.
Moderation approach to main assessment: Second marking as sampling or moderation
Failure Redemption: If supplementaries are permitted, re-submission of final report during the supplementary period
in August.
Assessment Feedback: A general pro-forma is completed, covering errors/issues that were identified during the
marking process, is produced as formal feedback.
Module Content: Experiments will be completed on :
Rankine Cycle
Wind Tunnel
Stress concentration features
Stresses in bolted joints
These will have supporting lectures
The second component of the module will be devoted to the practical application of FEA technology. These studies
will be supported by reference to a series of standard benchmarks covering stress, thermal coupled, vibration and fluid
flow problems.
Intended Learning Outcomes: On completion of this module, students will be able to demonstrate:
Advanced knowledge and critical understanding of a wide range of experimental techniques
An ability to design specific experimental test programmes to meet open ended objectives
An ability to select and implement suitable measuring equipment and develop appropriate advanced experimental
procedures to meet the experimental objectives.
Advanced knowledge and critical understanding of FE modelling techniques in order to achieve accurate predictions.
An ability to critically appraise the accuracy of numerical predictions, by comparison with alternative solutions.
Reading List:
Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students. Attendance is compulsory.
The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of all coursework and
continuous assessment.
Lecture notes, labsheets and guidance notes for this module can be found on Blackboard.

EGA334 Mechanical Engineering Design 3

Credits: 20 Session: 2014/15 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)
Module Aims: This module demonstrates the outcomes of three years of learning and applies multiple skills to a
design project. The project will show that students can manage and deliver a design task, as a team, through all stages
of the design process. Students should progress from specification to concept design, undertake analysis (using
computer tools as appropriate) and produce a design report and assembly drawings.
Pre-requisite Modules: eg-163; eg-165; eg-263; eg-264
Co-requisite Modules:
Incompatible Modules:
Format:
Lecturer(s): Dr A Rees, Dr I Masters
Assessment: Group Work - Project (40%)
Group Work - Project (60%)
Assessment Description: Two design reports (Intermediate, 40% weighting and final, 60% weigthing) are submitted.
Guidelines for preparing the reports are available on Blackboard and are discussed in the class. A compulsory viva is
held after submission of both reports.
The first viva will be primarily for the purpose of feedback on the early design. The second viva will include
assessment and feedback.
Where all group members have contributed equally to the project, marks will be split 50% group effort and 50%
individual sections.
Moderation approach to main assessment: Universal non-blind double marking
Failure Redemption: Two projects will be set during the supplementary period with a 60:40 weighting.
Assessment Feedback: Feedback on the initial design will be given in the first viva.
Lecture sessions will be used to give further feedback.
Computer lab sessions in the second half of the semester will be used to give informal feedback to groups.
Final feedback will be given in the second viva exam.
Module Content: Group design project with potential industrial applications.
Projects will be of a multi-disciplinary nature and will involve both conceptual and adaptive design. Students will be
required to produce 'in-depth' design submissions including the evaluation of critical detail design aspects, and an
assessment of manufacturing and cost implications.
While retaining group activity, each student will be required to take responsibility for particular aspects of the design,
which must include an element of engineering analysis which will form an important part of the assessment process.
This analysis will be either a finite element stress analysis or detailed hand calculations. The work is presented in the
form of a group design report, individual contributions and engineering drawings.

Intended Learning Outcomes: Practical Skills: Undertake a 'total design' activity to industrial design problems.

EAB-KU2 Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles,
particularly when applied to design.
EAB-IA1 Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
EAB-IA2 Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
EAB-IA3 Comprehend the broad picture and thus work with an appropriate level of detail.
EAB-PS1 Possess practical engineering skills acquired through, work carried out in laboratories and workshops; in
individual and group project work; in design work; and in the use of computer software in design, analysis and
control.
EAB-D1 Investigate and define a problem and identify constraints including environmental and sustainability
limitations, health and safety and risk assessment issues
EAB-D2 Understand customer and user needs and the importance of considerations such as aesthetics
EAB-D3 Identify and manage cost drivers
EAB-D4 Use creativity to establish innovative solutions
EAB-D5 Ensure fitness for purpose for all aspects of the problem including production, operation, maintenance and
disposal
EAB-D6 Manage the design process and evaluate outcomes
EAB-S1 Knowledge and understanding of commercial and economic context of engineering processes
EAB-S3 Understanding of the requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable development
EAB-S4 Awareness of the framework of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including
personnel, health, safety, and risk (including environmental risk) issues.
EAB-P1 Knowledge of characteristics of particular equipment, processes or products
EAB-P4 Understanding use of technical literature and other information sources
EAB-P6 Understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards
EAB-P8 Ability to work with technical uncertainty

Thinking skills: Develop a viable design solution to a specific customer requirement and to identify both
manufacturing issues and financial implications.
Reading List:
Additional Notes: PENALTY FOR LATE SUBMISSION:ZERO TOLERANCE
A zero mark may be entered if the student fails to attend the oral examination.
Project groups are allocated during Week 1 and groups should meet every week.

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Week

Christmas Recess
Revision

Easter
Recess
cont.

13-17
30

Apr

12-16
17

05 - 09
16

16-23
18

Jan

Marking &
Feedback

26-30
19

Revision

Semester 2: Assessment/Examinations
& Marking

02-06
24

09-13
25

22-26
40

June

Results Processing
& Award Boards

15-19
39

June

23-27
27

Programme
Boards and
Results

Christmas
Recess Revision

Recess
Dec
15-19
13

6-10
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Aug

Aug/
Sept
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Easter Recess
Independent Learning

30-03
28

Easter
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Dec
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Summer Vacation
June
July
July
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Dec
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Graduation
Ceremonies

Session 2015/16: Michaelmas Term: 21 Sept 2015 - 11 Dec 2015; Lent Term: 04 Jan 2016 - 18 Mar 2016; Summer Term: 11 April 2016 - 10 June 2016

Semester 2: Teaching &

Learning

08-12
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June

23-27
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Mar

Nov
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Lent Term 05 January 2015 27 March 2015

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Semester 1: Teaching and Learning

Summer Term 20 April 2015 to 12 June 2015

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Enrolment
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Weekend

Additional Dates:

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