Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description



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

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Lecture and Practical

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Assignment Yes 100%

 
LECTURER/S Pierluigi Mollicone

 

 
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