| CODE | MEC2402 | ||||||
| TITLE | Mechanical Engineering Components | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | Not Applicable | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Mechanical Engineering | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Prerequisites MEC2340 - Fluid Mechanics 1, MEC2308 - Mechanics of Materials and MEC1405 – Thermodynamics 1 Objectives The unit will introduce students to different types of components, performance characteristics, including how to read manufacturers’ specs and basic formulae, how to choose a given component for a given application and how to follow and use standards such as European codes of standards. Content - Boilers - Steam turbines and condensors - Calorifiers, Heat exchangers, Cooling towers - Water treatment - Pumps and fans - Refrigeration - HVAC - Hydraulics & Pneumatics - Compressors - Prime movers - Electric motors - Renewable energy components - Electrical components - Gears - Clutches - Belt drives, Chain drives - Flexible joints and couplings - Bearings - Lubrication - Fasteners, Keys, Spigots, Splines Text books and resources - Robert L. Norton – Machine Design, An integrated Approach - J.E.Shigley, C.R.Mischke, R.G.Budynas – Mechanical Engineering Design |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Practical | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Pierluigi Mollicone |
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