Tme Essential Elective Modules

Bachelor of Technology Programme Mechanical Engineering Module Information Essential & Elective Modules
IE2010E Introduction to Industrial Systems (Essential for AY 2006/2007 intake & earlier; Elective for AY 2007/2008 intake onwards) This module introduces the analytical methods used to support the operations of industrial systems that produce goods and services. It equips the students will the understanding of the fundamental processes necessary for this production and the tools and techniques commonly deployed to create effective and efficient systems. The topics covered include strategic purpose of an economic entity, forecasting of demand, planning for output levels, production control systems, scheduling, facilities layout, and quality assurance. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits IE2130E Quality Engineering I This module introduces students to the fundamental concepts of quality and basic techniques in quality engineering. The topics covered are measures and interpretation of variation, control charts, process capability analysis, and acceptance sampling. The module will also deal with some related issues such as, measurement systems analysis, PDCA, TQM, and industrial case studies. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Nil MA1505, MA1506 or SA1101, or ST1131, or ST1131A, or ST1232, or ST2334 or TE2102 or TG1401 or TM1401 or TS2120 or IE2120E TM4271 4 Nil Nil TM3161 4
ME2101E Fundamentals of Mechanical Design This module provides the student with the fundamental knowledge to do calculations on design components like bolts, fasteners, joints, welds, springs, gears, brakes, clutches. Other areas covered will include material selection, fatigue, bearings, shafts, as well as design mechanisms like linkages and cams. This is a compulsory module with no final exam. Assessment will be based purely on continuous assessment. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits ME2114E Mechanics of Materials II This course provides for a further understanding of concepts and principles of solid mechanics and its applications to engineering problems. The topics covered are: Two-dimensional systems; Combined stresses; Energy methods; Columns; Experimental stress analysis; Inelastic behaviour. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Nil Nil TM1111 3 Nil Nil TM2101 4
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ME2121E Engineering Thermodynamics This course develops a good understanding of the basic concepts and application of thermodynamics required for the analysis, modeling and design of thermal-fluid systems in engineering practice. Major topics include: Review of First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics and their applications; Reversible and Irreversible processes; Entropy; Non-flow and flow processes; Cycles involving entropy changes; Power/refrigeration and air cycles; Ideal gas mixtures; Psychrometry and applications; Fuels; Combustion and First Law applied to combustion. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits ME2134E Fluid Mechanics I This is an introductory course to fluid mechanics as applied to engineering. After introducing the basic terminology and a classification of fluid and flow, the students are taught fluid statics, which cover hydrostatic forces on submerged bodies, surface tension forces, buoyancy, metacentric height and stability of floating bodies. Numerous examples of engineering application pertaining to each aspect of fluid statics are presented. In the section on fluid dynamics, basic principles of fluid motion are introduced. This covers the continuity equation, Bernoulli and energy equations, and free-surface flows including hydraulic jumps. The momentum equation and its engineering application using the control volume approach are included. The section on flow measurements introduces students to a variety of common instrumentation that are used in pressure, velocity and volumetric measurements, and this is reinforced with laboratory experiments. In the analysis of engineering results, the dimensional analysis and similitude are taught, with engineering examples. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits ME2135E Fluid Mechanics II This course provides students with knowledge on basic concepts of fluid flow and fluid machinery. It introduces the theoretical aspects and the engineering applications of fluid mechanics. The main topics covered are ideal flow, viscous flow, hydraulic pumps and hydraulic turbines. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits ME2142E Feedback Control Systems This is a compulsory module and it introduces students to various fundamental concepts in control system analysis and design. Topics include mathematical modeling of dynamical systems, time responses of first and second-order systems, steady-state error analysis, frequency response analysis of systems and design methodologies based on both time and frequency domains. This module also introduces computer simulation as a means of system evaluation. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits TM2401 Nil TM3142 4 ME2134E Nil TM2131 4 Nil Nil TM1131 4 Nil Nil TM1121 3
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ME2143E Sensors and Actuators Primarily a core subject for mechanical engineering students, this course introduces the basic principles and characteristics of various sensors for the measurement of mechanical quantities such as position, velocity, acceleration, force, and temperature. Topics that are also introduced are actuators for achieving motion, primarily various types of electric motors. This course also covers the generalised measurement and instrumentation system, the associated electronics, drivers and power supplies for the processing of the signals from the sensors and transducers and for driving the various actuators. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge required for the application of these sensors and actuators rather than on their design. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Nil Nil TM2141 4
ME2151E Principles of Mechanical Engineering Materials Students will gain a strong foundation in the principles of mechanical engineering materials through topics that include mechanical properties and testing, mechanical deformation and strengthening mechanisms, failure under mechanical stress, alloys, phase diagrams, phase transformations, environmental degradation and wear of materials. Practical applications will be demonstrated through laboratory experiments. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits ME3112E Mechanics of Machines This is a core module. It covers the fundamental engineering principles on kinematics and kinetics. Engineering applications based on the above will be applied to solving engineering mechanism problems including the theoretical development and practical application of mechanism, machinery and vibration. The salient features of the principles to be applied for each instance will be clearly explained and the interpretation of the results obtained will be highlighted. Students are expected to be able to handle most industrial engineering problems and to improve on the design of machinery based on the knowledge gained from this course. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits ME3122E Heat Transfer This core module develops a foundation for the basic concepts of heat transfer through an understanding of the underlying mechanisms of heat transfer via conduction, convection and radiation. The emphasis would be on the understanding of the basic concepts of the three modes of heat transfer and application to simple systems. An introduction to heat exchangers is provided. The major topics are: Steady; One-dimensional and two-dimensional heat conduction; Unsteady heat conduction; Lumped system analysis; Extended surfaces; Hydrodynamic and thermal boundary layers; Laminar and turbulent forced convection; Reynolds analogy; Free convection; Heat exchangers; Black and gray body radiation; Radiation between diffuse surfaces. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Nil Nil TM2122 4 Nil Nil TM2112 4 Nil Nil TM1151 4
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ME3162E Manufacturing Processes This module teaches students how to convert engineering materials into useful products, which is essential knowledge for any mechanical engineer. At the end of the course, students are expected to have a good idea of the mechanics and economics of the various methods of production. They should be able to assess which is the best manufacturing method and optimise the parameters to manufacture an engineering component. Major Topics: Cutting tool materials; Single and multi-point tools; Types of wear; Metrology, Manufacturing processes: cold and hot working; Rolling; Extrusion; Forgoing; Sheet and metal blanking and forming; Cold forming; Welding; Brazing; Soldering; Casting; Powder metallurgy; Plastics technology; Non-conventional machining: electro-discharge machining. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits ME3211E Mechanics of Solids The module covers topics on: Linear elasticity in which the general equations of equilibrium and compatibility are derived and its applications are illustrated for complex problems; Unsymmetrical bending of beams; Stresses in pressurized thick-walled cylinders in elastic and elasto-plastic regions; Stresses in rotating members; Introduction to mechanics of composite materials; and Experimental stress analysis with particular emphasis on optical methods. This is an elective module and is intended for students in Stage 3 and 4 who have an interest in the stress analysis of isotropic and composite materials. The materials in this module are applicable to chemical, civil, mechanical and aeronautical engineering. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits ME2114E Nil TM3211 4 Nil Nil TM2162 4
ME3241E Microprocessor Applications In this module, students are taught how the microprocessor/microcomputer is applied as the brain in an intelligent mechatronic system. Major topics include: Basic operations of the microprocessor; Introductory assembly language programming; High-level language programming; Basic interfacing with external devices and working with real-time devices. Upon successful completion, students will be able to have the confidence to design and implement smart products and systems, including intelligent robotic devices and machines, and intelligent measurement systems. This is a technical elective with the main target audience being mechanical engineering students in their third year of study. Examples of application, tailored specifically for mechanical engineers, are used to illustrate the principles. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Nil ME2143E TM3241 4
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ME3242E Industrial Automation Students will learn the approaches used in the design of sequencing circuits applied to machine-level industrial automation. Special emphasis is given to electromechanical and pneumatic systems. After a quick review of input sensing, pneumatic actuators, basic switching logic and elements, the design of sequential control systems using electromechanical ladder diagrams, purely pneumatic circuits and programmable logic controllers are introduced. Upon successful completion, students should be able to read and understand pneumatic circuits and electromechanical ladder diagrams and be able to quickly design and implement such circuits for any sequencing problem. This is a technical elective course targeted at third year mechanical engineering students. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits ME3251E Materials for Engineers This module equips students with basic knowledge in materials selection for mechanical design. The major topics are: Classification of engineering materials; Materials properties in design using case studies; Ferrous alloys (carbon and low-alloy steels, tool steels, stainless steels, cast irons); Non-ferrous alloys (Cu-, Al-, Mg-, Ti-, Zn-, Ni-alloys, etc.); Engineering plastics and composites; Engineering ceramics; Surface engineering and coating techniques; Joining processes; Material selection in design; Product costing and case studies. The module is aimed at students who want to specialise in mechanical product design. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits ME2151E Nil TM3251 4 Nil ME2143E TM3242 4
ME3261E Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing This course covers the principles of the computer-aided tools: CAD and CAM, which are widely used in modern design and manufacturing industry. By introducing the mathematical background of CAD/CAM, this course provides the basics for students to understand the techniques and their industrial applications. The topics are: CAD: geometric modelling methods for curves, surfaces, and solids; CAM: part fabrication by CNC machining based on given geometric model; Basics of CNC machining; Tool path generation in CAD/CAM; Verification of fabricated part by CNC measurement based on given geometric model. The module is targeted at students specialising in manufacturing engineering. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Nil ME3162E TM3261 4
ME3263E Design for Manufacture and Assembly This module teaches product design for manufacture and assembly. It covers the details of design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) methods for practicing engineers and also allows for learning of concurrent or simultaneous engineering. The topics covered: Introduction, Selection of materials and processes; Product design for manual assembly; Design for automatic assembly and robotic assembly; Design for machining; Design for rapid prototyping and tooling (rapid mould making); Design for injection moulding. The module is targeted at students majoring in manufacturing. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Nil ME3162E TM3263 4
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ME3291E Numerical Methods in Engineering This elective course introduces students to fundamental concepts of numerical analysis as a powerful tool for solving engineering problems. Basic concepts of errors, Taylor series, matrix methods, and curve-fitting techniques will be introduced, with emphasis on simple examples and applications derived from mechanical engineering disciplines. Brief introductions to the finite difference and finite element methods will be given. The treatment will primarily use the Laplace and Diffusion equations as illustrations of analysis familiar to mechanical engineers. The course will also introduce the use of the software Matlab as a tool for the solution of numerical problems. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits TG1401, TM2401 Nil Nil 4
ME4213E Vibration Theory and Applications This module develops students understanding of various methods used to determine the shock and vibration characteristics of mechanical systems and instills an appreciation of the importance of these characteristics in the design of systems and their applications in vibration isolation, transmission, and absorption problems; Natural frequencies and normal modes; Dynamic response and stability. Single and multiple-degree-of-freedom systems will be treated using continuous and discrete system concepts, including Lagranges equations. Approximation methods for solution as well as instrumentation for vibration measurement will be discussed. Examples will be drawn mainly from mechanical disciplines. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits ME3112E Nil TM3213 4
ME4223E Thermal Environmental Engineering This module aims to integrate knowledge in thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics to design and simulate air-conditioning systems, as well as to estimate and analyse the energy performance of buildings. Major topics include: Applications and basics; Psychrometrics; Comfort and health; Heat gains through building envelopes; Cooling load calculations; Air conditioning design calculations; Air conditioning systems; Air conditioning plants and equipment., Energy estimation and energy performance analysis. The module is designed for third and final-year students who are interested in the Cooling and Energy Efficiency of Buildings. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits ME4225E Industrial Heat Transfer This elective module extends the basic heat transfer principles covered in earlier modules to engineering applications. Although some important new physical processes are introduced, the main emphasis is on the use of these to the design-analysis of industrial systems. The use of empirical data for situations where detailed analysis is difficult will be demonstrated through the solution of design examples. The main topics include: Heat exchangers with phase change; Boiling; Condensation; Combined heat and mass transfer; Heat transfer enhancement; Cooling of electronic equipment; and Design examples. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits ME3122E Nil TM4225 4 ME2121E & ME3122E Nil TM3223 4
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ME4234E Experimental Methods in Fluid Mechanics This module teaches students various techniques and skills in carrying out fluid mechanics experiment. Major topics are: Similitudes and modeling; Wind tunnel design; Mean and fluctuating velocity measurement; Mean and fluctuating pressure measurement; Shear stress measurements; Wind tunnel blockage correction; End plate configurations; Flow visualisation; Signal analysis: data acquisition, probability theory, correlation studies, spectral analysis. This module is targeted at students who are working on a final year project which involves conducting fluid mechanics experiments and those who have interest in experimental fluid mechanics. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits ME2134E Nil TM4234 4
ME4245E Robot Kinematics, Dynamics and Control The module facilitates the learning of the fundamentals of robotic manipulators for students to appreciate and understand their design and applications. Successful completion allows student to formulate the kinematics and dynamics of robotic manipulators consisting of a serial chain of rigid bodies and implement control algorithms with sensory feedback. The module is targeted at upper level undergraduates who have completed fundamental mathematics, mechanics, and control modules. Students will also gain a basic appreciation of the complexity in the control architecture and manipulator structure typical to new-generation robots. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits ME2142E for B.Tech.(ME) students; EE2010E or EE3331E for B.Tech. (EE) students Nil TM4245 4
ME4251E Thermal Engineering of Materials This elective module in materials science examines the importance of temperature and its effects on the structure and properties of materials common in mechanical engineering. Besides the thermodynamic principles of phase equilibria and the kinetics of phase transformations, students will be introduced to standard industrial practices, as well as the latest techniques in non-conventional processing of materials. Topics include thermodynamics and kinetics in metallic alloy systems, thermal modification processes, surface modification processes and rapid thermal processing. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits ME2151E Nil TM4251 4
ME4254E Materials in Engineering Design This module highlights various engineering properties of the materials that are of paramount importance to a design engineer along with various design philosophies that are commonly practised. It develops the analytical ability of students in choosing the most appropriate material from a design engineers perspective. The topics are covered: Introduction of eng-ineering materials; Materials selection for weight-critical applications; Materials for stiffness based designs; Materials for strength-based designs; Materials for damage tolerant designs; Materials and fatigue-based designs; Materials and design against corrosion; Materials for wear critical applications; Materials for biomedical applications; and Materials Selection for special applications. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits ME2151E Nil TM4254 4
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ME4261E Tool Engineering The module teaches students how to design cutting tools and jigs and fixtures for machining processes, which is essential knowledge for mechanical engineers. At the end, students are expected to have the fundamental knowledge of cutting tool and fixture design. Students will be able to design cutting tools and fixtures using this fundamental knowledge. The following topics will be covered: Jigs and fixtures: workholding and locating principles, clamping devices, design of jigs and fixtures for conventional and CNC machines, inspection jigs and fixtures; Design of cutting tools: nomenclature of cutting tools, optimization of tool shape, design features of singlepoint cutting tools, conventional drills and milling cutters, grinding processes. This is an elective module for students who major in manufacturing engineering. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits ME3162E Nil TM4261 4
ME4262E Automation in Manufacturing This course provides a comprehensive introduction to automation technologies applied in discrete part manufacturing. It also introduces essential principles and provides analytical tools for manufacturing control. Major topics covered include: Economic justification of automated systems; Fixed and transfer automation; Automated material handling and automated storage/retrieval systems, Flexible manufacturing systems, Internet-enabled man-ufacturing, Group technology, Process planning, Automated assembly, and Rapid prototyping and manufacturing. The module is targeted at students specialising in manufacturing engineering. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits ME3162E Nil TM4262 4
ME4283E Micro-fabrication Processes This module enables students to learn the micromachining of both Silicon and non-Silicon materials. The major topics include the basic micro-fabrication as well as the micro-machining processes for microsystems. Some of the processes to be covered: Bulk Processes; Surface Processes; Sacrificial Processes and Bonding Processes; Micro-machining based on conventional machining processes; Micro-machining based on non-conventional machining processes; Special machining; The module is targeted at students seeking to specialise in the Microsystems Technology. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits TG1401 Engineering Mathematics I This module builds exposes students to the mathematical foundational concepts that are necessary in a variety of engineering disciplines. The topics include the following: Ordinary differential equations. Laplace transform. Matrix algebra. Vector Space. Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors. Determinants and Inverses. Solution of linear equations. Diagonalisation. Functions of Matrices. Matrix exponential. Matrix differential equations. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Nil Nil TE2102 or TM1401 4 Nil Nil TM4283 4
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TG3001 Industrial Practice This module leverages on the students work experience and focus the students mind on exploring and reflecting on his/her place and role in his/her organization, the key success factors that can maximize his/her contributions and ensure his/her success at work, and how the concepts and theories gained in the classroom can be translated into industrial practice to enhance his/her work performance. Student is required to complete 4 written reports, 3 Oral presentations and with 10 Non-Examinable Enrichment Attendance upon completion of TG3001. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits TG3101A Independent Study This module allows individual students to investigate, through independent self-study and research under the guidance of an advisor, into topics of special interest to them. The academic scope, which may be a combination of laboratory-based projects and other academic prescriptions, will be worked out between the student and the advisor and should involve approximately 65 hours of work by the student over one or two semesters. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits TG3101B Independent Study This module allows individual students to investigate, through independent self-study and research under the guidance of an advisor, into topics of special interest to them. The academic scope, which may be a combination of laboratory-based projects and other academic prescriptions, will be worked out between the student and the advisor and should involve approximately 130 hours of work by the student over one or two semesters. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits TM2401 Engineering Mathematics II The following topics will be covered in detail: Vector algebra, vector functions; Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinates; Curves, tangents and lengths; Gradient, directional derivatives; Divergence and curl vector fields; Line, surface and volume integrals, Jacobian.; Greens theorem, Gauss and Stokes theorems. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Nil TG1401 TE2002, TC2401, TC1402, TM1402 4 Level 3 standing AND approval from the Director of BTech Nil Nil 4 Level 3 standing AND approval from the Director of BTech Nil Nil 2 Level 3 Standing Nil Nil 12
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TM3101 Mechanical Systems Design The module primarily involves a group-based project that focuses on the design of a complete mechanical system, emphasising on the design concept and mechanism analysis. The expected outcome is a workable (design-and-build) mechanism to fulfill the design requirements given, with a project report (including associated drawings), and presentation. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits TM4101 B.Tech. Dissertation This module consists mainly of a research-based project carried out under the supervision of one or more faculty members. It introduces students to the basic methodology of research in the context of a problem of current research interest. The module is normally taken over two consecutive semesters, and is a core requirement of the B.Tech. programme. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Senior Level 3 Standing (For AY 2006/2007 intake & earlier); Level 4 standing (For AY 2007/2008 intake onwards) Nil Nil 12 ME2101E Nil Nil 6
TM4209 Management of New Product Development Traditional Firms are challenged by innovative entrepreneurial firms almost everywhere. Ever shrinking product life cycle, fast product introductions from several quarters, easy availability of funding from Venture Capitalists, ease of access to manufacturing via sub contracting, emergence of cheap mass production work house in China and other countries to name few, are putting severe pressure on the traditional firms. Style and design, killers of early days, are no longer offer sustainability. It is no longer possible to undergo New Product Development in conventional sense and reap the benefit afterwards for a longer period of time. The rules of the game have changed under the new knowledge based economy. New strategies are being developed consistently by the leading firms such as Apple, Google and Amazon, to name a few. This course covers New Product Development process in its entirety with the emphasis on relevant traditional as well as emerging radical approaches. The emphasis is placed on how to succeed in business place by utilising the resources of others as well as your own a typical scenario of knowledge based economy. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Nil Nil Nil 4
TM4263 Manufacturing Simulation & Data Communication This module provides the fundamental concepts related to the simulation of manufacturing systems. How the data between the manufacturing systems are transferred, their standard protocols are also covered. In addition the following topics are covered: Concepts of discrete-event modelling and simulation, definitions, types, essential elements in modelling, design and implementation of manufacturing simulation models, petri-nets, model verification and validation, input information collection and analysis, interpretation of outputs, use of random inputs and variance reduction techniques, protocol standards, communication topology, MAP/TOP. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits ME3162E Nil Nil 4
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TM4264 Fundamentals of Automotive Engineering This module covers the basic principles in various areas of the automobile. These include various types of petrol engines, diesel engines, rotary engines, electric engines and hybrid engines, and their related issues, various types of transmission systems (manual and automatic), chassis design and their development, and vehicle dynamics (including suspension, steering, brakes), car body design and manufacture, and safety issues. Also covered are fuel, combustion, and emissions, plus examples from the automotive industry and current industrial practices. Pre-requisite Co-requisite Preclusion Module Credits Nil Nil Nil 4
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