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and of reaction, non-flow combustion. Adiabatic flame
temperature. Dissociation.
Fluid mechanics:
Dimensional analysis and similarity. Methods of dimensional
analysis; dimensionless groups associated with problems
occurring in fluid flow including effects of natural and
forced convection; modelling. Solution of turbulent flow
problems; friction factor for laminar and turbulent steady,
incompressible, viscous flow in pipes and ducts; series and
parallel arrangements. Rotodynamic machinery; Classification
and external considerations, powerlflow characteristics,
efficiency, similarity law, system matching.
References
Douglas. J.F., Gasiorek. J.M. and Swaffield, J.A. Fluid Mechanics 2nd
ed. Burnt Hill, Harlow, Essex, England: Longman Scientific and
Technical, 1985
Holman, J.F! Heat Transfer: 51 Metric ed, Singapore: McGraw-Hill,
1989
Rogers, G.F.C. and Mayhew, Y.R. Engineering Thermodynamics. 3rd
ed, London: Longmans, 1980
~ ~ 3 2Fluid 1 Mechanics
No. of hours per week: three hours
Assessment: examinations and practical work
A third year subject in the degree of Bachelor of
Engineering (Manufacturing).
Subject aims and description
Kinetic and potential energy, the equivalence of pressure and
head. Bernoulli equation and its application to Pitot tube,
orifice plate and Venturi, and weir plates.
Momentum and the momentum equation. Viscosity, its
measurement and use. Criteria of similarity; dimensional
analysis and its application to the derivation of the Stanton
(Moody) chart. Equivalent length and diameter. Stanton and
von Karman charts. The Hagen-Poiseuille equation.
Operation and characteristics of centrifugal pumps and fans;
means of output control. The virtual head equation, the
dimensionless groups relating pump head, throughput,
power consumption and efficiency with impeller diameter
and speed. Specific speed; cavitation and NPSH; relationships
c between frictional head loss in pipework and head
development by pump or fan.
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m Application of the above concepts to the solution of
- problems.
2' Positive displacement pumps and blowers; valves - gate,
,
globe, diaphragm, pinch, ball, etc.
3
0 Text book
Coulson, J.M.. Richardson, J.F. and Bachkurst, J.R. Chemical
Engineering. Vol. 1, 4th ed, Oxford: Pergamon Press, 1990
MM330 Advanced Materials
No. of hours per week: one hour
Assessment: examinations and assignments
A third year subject in the degree of Bachelor of
Engineering (Manufacturing).
Subject aims and description
Fracture mechanics:
Plane strain fracture toughness testing. Valid test sample,
determination of stress intensity factor, toughness
determination for a variety of materials and configurations.
Fibre composite materials:
Fabrication and manufacture of fibre reinforced composites.
Failure modes, analytical design, empirical design.
Laminate composite analysis, examples of laminate analysis
using computer packages,
Surface engineering:
Nature of wear, quantitative description of wear, testing and
evaluation for wear resistance.
Review of industrial systems for modification of surfaces by
infusion treatments and surface coatings.
Structure modifications, properties and applications resulting
from:
transformation hardening
electrochemical techniques
thermochemical techniques
physical and chemical vapour deposition
Selection of surface modification techniques.
Development of expert systems.
References
Ashby, M. and Jones, D.R.H. Engineering Materials. Vols. 1, 1986 and
11. 1988, London: Pergamon Prea
Metals Handbook. 9th ed, ASM, Metals Park, Ohio, U.S.A.. 1985
Broek, D. Elementary Engineering Fracture Mechanics. 4th rev. ed,
Boston: Nijhoff. 1987
Hertzberg, R.W. Deformation and Fracture Mechanics of Engineering
Materials. 3rd ed, New York: Wiley, 1989
Mallick, F!K. Fiber-Reinforred Composites. New York: M. Dekker, 1988
McColrn. I.J. Ceramic Science for Materials Technologist. London:
Chapman and Hall, 1983
Richardsen, DW. Modern Ceramics Engineering. Boston: Marcel
Dekker, 1982
Tsai, S.W. Composites Design. 4th ed, Dayton, Ohio: Think
Composites, 1988
MM331
Engineering Materials
No. of hours per week: two hours
A third year subject in the degree of Bachelor of
Engineering (Mechanical).
Subject aims and description
Fracture mechanics: plane strain fracture toughness testing;
validity; examples of KIC analysis. Fatigue: life calculations
and analyses. Fibre composite materials: fabrication and
manufacture; metal matrix composites; high temperatures,
high strength composites. Design of cellular solids, including
the facing core, and their adhesion: analytical design;
empirical design; critical failure modes. Laminate composite
analysis; analysis using computer packages. Advanced
ceramics: characterisation of ceramics; surface flaw;
statistical distribution; Webull modulus; strengthening of
ceramics; design and selection of advanced ceramics for
structural and high temperature applications. Surface
engineering: nature of wear; testing and evaluation for wear
resistance; quantitative description of wear; review of
industrial systems for modification of surfaces.
References
Ashby, M.F. and Jones, D.R.H. Engineering Materials. Vols. 1 (1986)
and 11 (1988), London: Pergamon Prw
Metals Handbook. 9th ed, ASM, Metals Park, Ohio, U.S.A., 1985
Broek, D. Elementary Engineering Fracture Mechanics. 4th rev. ed,
Boston: Nijhoff, 1987
Hertzberg, R.W. Deformation and Fracture Mechanics of Engineering
Materials. 3rd ed, New York: Wiley, 1989
MM340 Applied Mechanics
No. of hours per week: three hours
Assessment: a three hour examination,
assignment/laboratory
A third year subject in the degree of Bachelor of
Engineering (Manufacturing).
Subject aims and description
Part A Solid mechanics:
To extend earlier studies of stress, strain and deflection of
elastic systems and introduce the concepts of yielding, failure
and deformation beyond the elastic limit.