UNIVERSITY OF MAURITIUS

Mechanical and Production Engg. Dept. Faculty of Engineering

S. Venkannah/ H Ramasawmy/ K Veeramootoo/ D K Hureeram/ R. MuthenMarch 2004UNIVERSITY OF MAURITIUSFACULTY OF ENGINEERING

MODULES OBJECTIVES AND LIST OF TEXTBOOKS

NOTE: Students have to check for Module Pre-Requesites or Pre-Requirements.

Engineering Graphics 1 - MECH 1111Engineering Graphics 2 - MECH 1212Course objectives :Upon Successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:Understand and appreciate the importance of Engineering Graphics in EngineeringUnderstand the basic principles of Technical/Engineering DrawingUnderstand the different steps in producing drawings according to BS 308

Text/Assigned Readings:Geometric and Engineering Drawing by K. MorlingTechnical Drawing with Design by A YarwoodEngineering Drawing with CAD Applications by O. Ostrowsky

Engineering Graphics 2 deals with more advanced topics related to mechanical components and makes use of the drawing techniques learnt in Engineering Graphics 1.

Engineering Materials - MECH 2121

Course objectives :The objectives of the course are to introduce the students to the relationships that exist between the structure and properties of engineering materials .

To introduce the students to the production, properties and application of the major groups of engineering materials

to allow the students to interpret the phase diagrams of metals and alloys and use them in thermal processing of the materials

to introduce the students to the basic principles involved in materials selection based on the properties of materials and failure in service.

Text/Assigned Readings:Material Science and Engineering- An introduction by W. D. Callister

Engineering Metallurgy- Part I by R. A. Higgins

Materials Science and Engg. By V. Raghavan

Manufacturing Engineering and Technology by S. Kalpakjian

Production Engineering - MECH 2122

Module Objectives:Upon successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:nUnderstand and appreciate the importance of basic principles of Production Engineering.

nUnderstand the application of those principles in practice.

Textbooks:Amstead, B.H., P.F. Oswald and M.L. Begeman, Manufacturing Processes, 8th Edition, John Wiley and Sons Inc., New York, 1986.

Neibel, B.W., Alan B. Draper and R.A. Wysk, Modern Manufacturing Process Engineering, Mc Graw-Hill Publishing Co., New York, 1989.

Kalpakjian, S., Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, 2nd Edition, Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., New York, 1992.

E. Paul DeGarmo, J. Temple Black, and Ronald Kohser, Materials and Processes in Manufacturing, 7th Edition, Macmillan Publishing Co., New York, 1988.

John A. Schey, Introduction to Manufacturing Processes, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1987.

Metrology- MECH 2123ObjectivesThe main objectives of this module are:-To provide to the students an understanding and appreciation of the science of Measurement.

-To expose the students to various mechanical and electrical engineering measuring devices, and understand the different degree of accuracy obtained from different types of instruments.

Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module the student is expected:-To be familiar with the different instruments that are available for linear, angular, roundness and roughness measurements.

To be able to select and use the appropriate measuring instrument according to a specific requirement (in terms of accuracy, etc.)

Textbooks:J.F.W. Galyer, C.R.Shotbolt, Metrology for Engineers, 5th Edition, ELBS Edition, 1993.

I .C. Gupta, A Textbook of Engineering Metrology, 4th Edition, Dhanpat Rai Publications, 1994.

Bentley, J.P, Principles of Measurement Systems, 3rd Edition, Longmans Publishing, 1995.

Manufacturing Technology - MECH 2224ObjectivesThe main objectives of this module are:-To expose to the students the different techniques of joining processes for metals and non-metals.

-To provide to the students an understanding and appreciation of the abrasive metal cutting processes.

-To provide a proper insight about the importance of lubrication and wear problems.

-To provide the students with a proper understanding of non traditional machining processes.

Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module the student is expected:-To be able to understand the application of the different joining techniques, and be able to select an appropriate technique according to a specific requirement.

-To be conversant with the surface grinding process and to appreciate the effect of process parameters on the surface integrity aspects during the grinding process.

-To understand the meaning and importance of tribology, and how it affects the performance of a component during its service life.

-To understand the different wear mechanisms, how they occur, and how to analyse & interpret wear-related problems.

-To understand and appreciate the use of an Electro Discharge Machine (EDM) as a non traditional method of machining complex and hard materials.

Textbooks:Amstead, B.H., P.F. Oswald and M.L. Begeman, Manufacturing Processes, 8th Edition, John Wiley and Sons Inc., New York, 1986.

Neibel, B.W., Alan B. Draper and R.A. Wysk, Modern Manufacturing Process Engineering, Mc Graw-Hill Publishing Co., New York, 1989.

Kalpakjian, S., Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, 2nd Edition, Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., New York, 1992.

E. Paul DeGarmo, J. Temple Black, and Ronald Kohser, Materials and Processes in Manufacturing, 7th Edition, Macmillan Publishing Co., New York, 1988.

John A. Schey, Introduction to Manufacturing Processes, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1987.

A. Cameron, The Principle of Lubrication, Longmans, 1966.

Raymond G. Bayer, Mechanical Wear Prediction and Prevention, Dekker Inc, 1994.

Trevor. M. Hunt, Handbook of Wear Debris Analysis and Particle Detection in Liquids,

Elsevier Applied Science, 1993.Ernest Rabinnowicz, Friction and Wear of Materials, Second Edition, Wiley-Interscience Publication, 1995.

Intelligent Controllers - MECH 2225

Course ObjectivesThis course deals with the design and implementation of control system using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). The objectives of the course is to enable the student;To have an overview of the characteristics and operating principles of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

To be able to identify and select the appropriate components for a particular application

To design and implement control system using PLC

Texts/Assigned Reading/Related information of interest :Programmable logic controllers and their engineering applications by Crispin, Alan J., London Mc Graw-Hill, 1990. TJ223.P76C75 1990Programmable logic controllers the industrial computer by Marco Costanzo. Arnold 1997, TJ223.P76c6 1997Fundamentals of programmable logic controllers, sensors, and communications by Stenerson Jon, 2nd ed Publication, Prentice Hall 1999, TJ223.P76S74 1999PLC Manuals available in the Fluid Power Lab.Festo Software Tools Statememt List IPCFesto Software Tools Drivers and Modules for the IPC

Additional Information available from http://www.plcs.net/Website of ABB ControlWebsite of Siemens

Fluid Power and Drives- MECH 2227

Course ObjectivesThis course is an introduction to the Fluid Power and Drives which contains two parts Pneumatics and Hydraulics. The objectives of the course is to enable the student;to understand the basic principles of pneumatics and hydraulics

to identify pneumatic and hydraulic components and their functions

Integration of Basic Electrical Control in the Pneumatics/Hydraulics circuits.

to read and interpret basic Hydraulics/Pneumatics, and electro-pneumatics/hydraulics circuits using ISO symols

to design and draw basic and advanced circuits for given problem descriptions

to perform troubleshooting on pneumatic/hydraulics system

Textbook/Assigned Reading/Reference (All books Available in the UoM Library) :Fluid Power with Applications by Anthony Esposito, 5th Edition. Mc Graw HillBasics for the Fluid Power Mechanic by J J Pippenger & Gordon, TJ 950.P5 1994Fluid Power Design Handbook by F Yeaple, TJ 843.Y43 1995Handbook of Hydraulic Fluid Technology by Totten, TJ 843.H36 2000

Engineering Management MECH 3110Course ObjectivesBy going through the course you would be able to understand how functions within an organisation is managed

use some standard tools and techniques to solve engineering management problems

appreciate the interaction between Engineering and Management functions

Texts/Assigned Reading1.Production and Operations Management, William Stevenson, Mc Graw Hill Pub

2.Fundamentals of Operations Management, N J Aquilano and Chase, Irwin Pub

3.Production and Operations Management, Heizer Render, Allyn and Bacon Pub

TS 155 Series in the Library

Engineering Design MECH 3111Course ObjectivesBy going through the course you would be able tounderstand the structured approach to engineering design

Problem formulation

Generating solutions

Evaluating alternatives

Understand the tools and techniques used to come up with a proper design

Select appropriate manufacturing processes and materials for a specific design

Better communicate your design to an audience

Texts/Assigned ReadingEngineering Design and Design for Manufacturing by John R Dixon and Corrado Poli

Engineering Design by G Pahl and W Beitz

Fundamentals of Engineering Design by W Lewis and A Samuel

Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Processes 1 - MECH 3240

Course ObjectivesThe main objective of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the latest technology being used in manufacturing industries in the area of Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing. Thus the emphasis of this course is on Design of complex parts (CAD) and on Machining technology (CAM). During the first part of the course, students will be exposed to the various constituents of the CAD system including hardware and software and will be required to use the CAD packages available in the lab namely AutoCAD for drafting and Mechanical Desktop for modeling of parts. The second part of the course will allow students to use the CNC machines in the lab for the manufacture of parts, which have been designed on the CAD packages.

Texts/Assigned ReadingCAD/CAM, From Principles to Practice by Chris McMahon and Jimmie Browne, Addison Wesley

Automation, Production Systems and CIM by Mikell P Groover, Prentice Hall

An Introduction to CNC Machining by David Gibbs, ELBS

Computer Control of Manufacturing Systems by Yoram Koren, Mc Graw Hill

Robotics Technology - Mech 4017

Course objectives : Upon successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:nUnderstand and appreciate the importance of basic principles of Robotic Systems.

nUnderstand the application of those principles in practice.

Text/Assigned Readings:Automation, Production Systems, and Computer Integrated Manufacturing by Mikell P. Groover.

Industrial Robotics, Technology, Programming and Applications by Groover.

Robotic Engineering An Integrated Approach by Klafter & Ors.

Operational Research 1- MECH 4142Operational Research 2- MECH 4264

Overview of ModulesIn todays highly competitive World, the survival of an organization depends largely on the use of advance technology and scientific methodology for problem solving. This module will allow the students to cope with decision-making in a scientific way by the use of mathematical techniques and models.

RationaleTo equip participants with a framework for formulation and implementation of operations strategy.

To provide some standard tools and techniques to solve engineering management problem

Texts/Assigned ReadingOperations Research, An Introduction, Hamdy A. TAHA

Operations Research, Principles & Practice, Ravindran

Advance Manufacturing Processes & Systems II - MECH 4145Module Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:nUnderstand and appreciate the importance of basic principles of Manufacturing Systems.

nUnderstand the application of those principles in practice.

Textbooks:Automation, Production Systems, and Computer Integrated Manufacturing by Mikell P. Groover.

Industrial Robotics, Technology, Programming and Applications by Groover.

Refrigeration And Air Conditioning - MECH 4225

Course ObjectivesThis course deals with the design and implementation of refrigeration and air conditioning systems and building services. The objectives of the course is to enable the student;To understand the principles of refrigeration and air conditioning.

To calculate the cooling load for different applications.

To select the right equipment for a particular application.

To design and implement refrigeration and air conditioning systems using standards.

Energy Conservation and Management.

Texts/Assigned Reading (All books available in the UoM Library):Refrigeration and Air Conditioning by P. L. BallaneyRefrigeration and Air Conditioning by Jones ,TP 492.S8 1982A textbook of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning by Khurmi & Gupta, TH 7687.K49 2001

Other Books/Journals of Interest. (All books available in the UoM Library):Refrigeration and Air Conditioning by Jordan and Priester, TH 7687. J6 1985Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Analysis and Design by McQuister & Parker, TH 7222.M38 1994Faber and Kells Heating and Air Conditioning of Buildings by Martin and Oughton, TH 7222.M35 1995Heating and Cooling of Buildings Design for Efficiency by Kreider and Rabl, TH 7345.K74 1994Air Handling System Design by Tseng Yao Sun, TH 7345.S83 1994HVAC Pump Handbook by Rishel, TH 7478.R57 1996 (Reference)International Journal of Refrigeration , Elsevier Publications

Operational Research 2- MECH 4264See Operational Research 1- MECH 4142 above

POST GRADUATE PROGRAMSDesign of Manufacturing Systems MECH 5102Course ObjectivesThis series of lectures and discussion sessions allow participants to understand and appreciate the concept of manufacturing strategy and its importance within a manufacturing organization for achieving enhanced product competitiveness. The main objective being to dish out the salient features that make manufacturing companies achieve world-class status. Texts/Assigned ReadingHill, T. J. (1985), Manufacturing Strategy: the Strategic Management of the Manufacturing Function, MacMillan, London. Porter, M. E. (1980), Competitive Strategy: Techniques for Analysing Industries and Competitors, Free Press, New York.Schonberger, R. J. (1986), World Class Manufacturing, Free Press, New York.Skinner, W. (1985), Manufacturing: the Formidable Competitive Weapon, John Wiley and Sons, New York.

Also, papers from HBR and IJOPM.