HD Mechanical Engineering

This module develops your knowledge and understanding of the mathematics underpinning engineering. It develops your ability to apply these techniques within an engineering context. Laboratory sessions enable you to use and apply mathematical software to the solution of engineering mathematics problems.

This module encompasses the scientific principles behind Engineering Statics and Dynamics, along with introductory approaches and techniques to determine the behavioural characteristics of engineering components relevant to machines.

This module aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Designing, and helps you to apply these techniques within an engineering context.

This module aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the electrical and electronics fundamentals for Mechanical Engineering.

This module encapsulates topics relevant to common materials used in engineering application, the relevant material properties, the methods of testing these properties, summing to the selection of materials whilst considering the material failure modes. Additionally, this module will also explore manufacturing processes that are commonly conducted to meet various production demands, as well as discuss about the characteristic and machinery linked with these processes.

This module covers the fundamental laws of Thermodynamics in both a theoretical and practical outlook linked to engineering processes. With the emphasis on thermo-fluids, this module will also explore the utilization of thermodynamic principles for substances like Steam and industrial processes like Combined Heat and Power systems.

This module introduce and develop a comprehensive understanding the principles of economic evaluation of decision alternatives in engineering applications.

The module is designed to extend the student's expertise in engineering mathematics to analyse the scientific and engineering problems. Specially, statistics, numerical methods matrix methods and series are studied.

The module is designed to bring multi-disciplinary team to work together to allow students to gain the knowledge of multi-disciplinary skills of engineering. Therefore, the learners will be able to coordinate with individuals sharing knowledge and with strong team working skills. The students will work as a group with a minimum of three and a maximum of five.

The module introduces the engineering design process with concepts not limited to production drawings, tolerancing, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and Ergonomics. Furthermore, the module delves into the design and analysis of popular machine components, transmission systems and miscellaneous supporting systems like fastening methods, finishing processes and lubrication. Ultimately, this module offers fundamental concepts and offers the opportunity to practically implement Machine Design linked with Mechanical Engineering systems.

This module develops your understanding of components and the principles of control systems, basic design and analysis techniques, and practice some control applications.

The module explores the various fluid properties that influence fluid behaviors, followed by the expansion to preliminary Fluid Statics and Dynamics principles by looking into the governing laws. With a thorough understanding of these concepts, the module also presents opportunities to review practical considerations, and gain an awareness of advanced computational techniques to solve Fluid Mechanics problems relevant to Mechanical Engineering systems.

This module provides the foundation for Conductive, Convective and Radiative Heat Transfer, expanding on to scientific and experimental concepts linked to each mode of heat transfer whilst exploring their application in various configurations with special emphasis on Heat Exchangers. Additionally, this module also extends to develop the learners’ understanding of combustion chemistry with regards to specific concepts and practical considerations relevant for Mechanical Engineering systems.

This module aims to develop understanding of concepts in mechatronics and robotics. It introduces the student to basic programming as well as problem solving strategies. This course will involve students in the development, building and programming of a basic robot.