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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK
LEVEL 3
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
DEGREE PROGRAMMES
PART TWO OF TWO (MODULE AND COURSE STRUCTURE)
2013/14
DISCLAIMER The College has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information contained within this publication is accurate and up-to-date when published but can accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. The College reserves the right to revise, alter or discontinue degree programmes or modules and to amend regulations and procedures at any time, but every effort will be made to notify interested parties. It should be noted that not every module listed in this handbook may be available every year, and changes may be made to the details of the modules. You are advised to contact the College directly if you require further information.
The 2013/2014 academic year begins on 23 September 2013
The 2014/2015 academic year begins on 22 September 2014
DATES OF 2013/14 TERMS
23 September 2013– 13 December 2013
6 January 2014 – 11 April 2014
5 May 2014 – 13 June 2014
SEMESTER 1
30 September 2013 – 24 January 2014
SEMESTER 2
27 January 2014 – 13 June 2014
Welcome, bienvenido, willkommen, 歡迎, powitanie, ة تقبال حفل …croeso ,اس Welcome to Aerospace Engineering at Swansea University. We are delighted that you have chosen Swansea as the starting point for your future career. We will endeavour to play our part in ensuring that your student experience form some of the best years of your life. We will be working closely with you over the next few years and encourage you to engage with us so that your study can be both enjoyable and rewarding. We are here for academic and personal guidance, if you have any problems or issues please contact either your Personal Tutor, the Level co‐ordinator or the Administrative Officer in the first instance. Enjoy your year and study hard, we look forward to working with you. The Aerospace Engineering Team at Swansea University
Key Contact Information for Aerospace Engineering Students
Position Name ContactEngineering Reception (Faraday Foyer) Charmaine/Nicola [email protected]
Tel: 01792 295514
Aerospace Administration Officer Mrs Debbie Howell [email protected] Tel: 01792 295475
Level 1 Co‐ordinator
Dr Karen Perkins
Level 2 Co‐ordinator Dr Chengyuan Wang
Level 3 Co‐ordinator Dr Mark Whittaker [email protected]
Level M Co‐ordinator Dr Wulf Dettmer [email protected]
Undergraduate Course Co‐ordinator & Level 4 Tutor
Dr Nick Croft [email protected]
Aerospace Engineering Director Professor Johann Sienz
Aerospace Engineering Admissions Tutor Dr Ben Evans [email protected]
Aerospace/Flight Simulator Technician Mrs Jane Wallace [email protected]
Please note that you will be assigned a Personal Tutor in Week 1.
Level 3 2013/14Aerospace Engineering
BEng Aerospace Engineering[H400,H405]BEng Aerospace Engineering with a year in industry[H402]
MEng Aerospace Engineering[H403]MEng Aerospace Engineering with a year in industry[H404]
Coordinator: Dr. MT Whittaker
Semester 1 Modules Semester 2 Modules
EG-335Gas Dynamics
10 CreditsDr. I Sazonov
EG-386Engineering Management
10 CreditsDr. M Evans/Dr. D Deganello/Mr. TJ Fasham/Dr. CM
Mcfarlane
EG-360Dynamics 210 Credits
Professor MI Friswell
EG-397Propulsion10 Credits
Dr. MT Whittaker
EGA320High Performance Materials and Selection
10 CreditsDr. KM Perkins
Choose from Module Group2
Choose from Module Group1
EG-353Research Project
30 CreditsDr. CP Jobling
COREResearch Project
EGA302AAerospace Engineering Design 3
20 CreditsDr. BJ Evans
Total 120 Credits
Module Group 1
Structural/ComputationalStream
EG-323Finite Element Method (ProfessorP Nithiarasu)
10 credits TB1
Materials/PropulsionStream
EG-381Fracture and Fatigue (Dr. REJohnston/...)
10 credits TB1
Space Stream EGA321 Satellite Systems (Dr. I Sazonov) 10 credits TB1
Module Group 2
Structural/ComputationalStream
EG-396Computational Aerodynamics (Dr.PD Ledger)
10 credits TB2
Materials/Propulsion andSpace Streams
EGA301Composite Materials (Dr. JCArnold)
10 credits TB2
- EG-323 requires EGA206- EG-381 requires EG-213- EG-396 requires EGA206
EG-323 Finite Element MethodCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: This module provides a concise introduction to the elementary concepts and methods of finite elementanalysis, with applications to heat flow, solid mechanics, groundwater flow and other engineering problems. It alsoprovides practice in using finite element software/codes.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 2 hours per week
Example classes 1 hour per weekLaboratory work 12 hours in total
Lecturer(s): Professor P NithiarasuAssessment: Examination 1 (80%)
Assignment 1 (10%)Assignment 2 (10%)
Assessment Description: (i) Assignment 1: Solve 1D problems using both hand calculations and computer codes(10%).(ii) Assignment 2: Solve multidimensional and transient problems using both hand calculations and computer codes(10%).(iii) Final examination: Closed book exam (80%).Failure Redemption: Resit may be allowed in exceptional circumstances - subject to university regulations.Assessment - 100% examination.Assessment Feedback: Assignments 1 and 2 are assessed via blackboard. Individual student feedback will beprovided through blackboard. A overall feedback on the final examination will be posted online.Module Content: 1D problems and trusses: Introduction. FE Formulation of 1-D Problems - Physical problem;conceptual model. 1-D problem of heat conduction and elastostatics. Analytical solution. Strong and weak forms.Galerkin approximation. Finite element discretisation. The linear 1-D bar: shape functions, load vector and stiffnessmatrix. Assembly procedure. Examples [9]
2D scalar problems: FE Modelling of 2-D Potential Flow Problems - Physical problem; conceptual model. Porousmedia flow; heat conduction; torsion of cylindrical members. Strong and weak forms. Galerkin approximation. Finiteelement discretisation. The linear shape triangle: shape functions, load vector and stiffness matrix. Assemblyprocedure. Solution. Examples. [8]
2D elasticity: FE Modelling of 2-D Elastic Solids - Plane strain and plane stress problems of 2-D elastostatics. Strongand weak forms. Galerkin approximation. Finite element discretisation. The linear shape triangle: shape functions,load vector and stiffness matrix. Examples [6]
1D transient problems: Time dependent phenomenon – Discretisation of transient equations – Finite elementformulation – Time stepping approaches – Heat conduction and elasticity – Examples. [5]
Review [2] and Assessment.
Attendance is a course requirement. Each student will need to complete four projects that will require both handcalculation and computer simulations. Computer simulations will be using the existing finite element software, whichincludes small finite element programs and may also include a commercial finite element package.
Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module, you should be able to demonstrate:
A knowledge and understanding of:(i) Fundamentals of the finite element method as an approximation method for analysis of a variety of engineeringproblems. (ii) Differences between mathematical (conceptual) and computer models.
An ability to (thinking skills):(i) Distinguish between strong and weak form of the engineering problem at hand. (ii) Understand levels ofapproximation inherent in computer modelling approaches to the solution of engineering problems.
An ability to (practical skills):(i) Develop finite element formulation for analysis of a variety of engineering problems including: (a) elastostatics of1-D bars and cables (b) heat conduction, potential flow, porous media flow, torsion (c) plane strain and plane stressproblems. (d) transient problems.(ii) Use finite element method to solve engineering problems (a)-(d).(iii) Use a computer to model and analyse engineering problems (a)-(d).Reading List: T.P. Chandrupatla & A.D. Belegundu, (R) Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering, Prentice-Hall, 2002.R. D. Cook, D. S. Malkus, M. E. Plesha and R. J. Witt, (R) Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis,John Wiley, 2002.E. Hinton and D. R. J. Owen, (R) Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering, Pineridge Press.T. J. R. Hughes, (F) The Finite Element Method: Linear Static and Dynamic Finite Element Analysis, DoverPublications, 2000.R.D. Cook, (F) Finite Element Modelling for Stress Analysis, John Wiley, 1995.J. Fish and T. Belytschko, (R) A First Course in Finite Elements, Wiley, 2007.ISBN: 978-0-470-03580-1Lewis, Nithiarasu, Seetharamu, Fundamentals of the finite element method for heat and fluid flow, Wiley, 2004.Additional Notes: Not available to visiting and exchange students.Penalty for late submission of continuous assessment assignments: zero tolerance.
EG-335 Gas DynamicsCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: This module introduces students to dynamics of a compressible gas flow, shock waves and otherdiscontinties.Pre-requisite Modules: EG-190; EG-261; EG-293Co-requisite Modules: EG-397; EG-399Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 20 hours
Example classes 10 hoursDirected private study
Lecturer(s): Dr. I SazonovAssessment: Assignment 1 (10%)
Assignment 2 (15%)Examination 1 (75%)
Assessment Description: 2 hour examination in January (75%)
As a part of coursework (25%) you will be asked to solve different problems on Gas dynamics and answer theoreticalquestions.Failure Redemption: An opportunity for you to redeem failures will be available within the rules if the University.Assessment Feedback: An opportunity to have individual feedback on the coursework submission will be available.A feedback for the examination will be made available electronically.Module Content: Module content:- Introductory concepts of compressible flow.- Isentropic one-dimensional flow.- Normal shocks - stationary and moving, applications.- Shock tubes.- Supersonic Pitot' probes, oblique shock, reflection.- Prandtl - Meyer expansion flow.- Fanno flow & Rayleigh flow.- Under and over expanded nozzles.- Shock expansion method for flow over airfoils.- Brief introduction to the methods of characteristics.- Prandtl - Glauert and Goethert rules.- Ackeret's supersonic airfoil theory.-Small perturbation equations for subsonic, transonic, supersonic and hypersonic flow.- Computational methods for gas dynamics.- Measurements of compressible flow.- Axial flow compressors and turbines.Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module you should be able to demonstrate:a knowledge and understanding of: The mechanism of compressible gas flows. Shock waves and other discontinties.an ability to (thinking skills): Analyse different regimes of compressible gas flow.an ability to (practical skills): Compute parameters of compressible flow and shock waves in gas turbines and otherengines. Apply physical and mathematical principles to the design gas turbine and other engines.an ability to (key skills): Study independently, use library resources and manage working time.Reading List: Y.U. Cengel, M.A.Boles, Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, McGraw Hill, 2006.ISBN: 0-07-288495-9J. John, T. Keith, Gas Dynamics, Pearson, 2006.ISBN: 0-130202331H.W. Liepmann and A. Roshko, Elements of Gas Dynamics.J.D. Mattingly, Elements of Gas Turbine Propulsion.Additional Notes: ZERO TOLERANCE ON LATE SUBMISSION OF WORK
EG-353 Research ProjectCredits: 30 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 and 2 (Sep-Jun Modular)Module Aims: The module involves the application of scientific and engineering principles to the solution of apractical problem associated with engineering systems and processes [EA2]. The student will gain experience inworking independently on a substantial, individually assigned task, using accepted planning procedures. It will requireand develop self-organisation and the critical evaluation of options and results, as well as developing technicalknowledge in the chosen topic.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Formal Lectures 16 hours;
Directed private study (incl. meetings with supervisors 284 hoursLecturer(s): Dr. CP JoblingAssessment: Project (90%)
Coursework 1 (10%)Assessment Description:Coursework 1 (90%)The 'Engineer as a Practitioner and Scientist'• Preliminary feedback stage: First draft of research paper (8 pages) for formalized review and feedback. (Not marked)• Oral examination: Final draft of research paper, plus presentation and defence. Assessment of the conduct of theproject evidenced by the log book. (Marked)
Coursework 1 (10%)The 'Engineer as a Professional' including• Project Plan (5%)• Risk Assessment (pass/fail)• Progress Report (5%)• Full personal CV (pass/fail)• Report describing how the project can be used to enhance employability (pass/fail)
NB Project Plan, Risk assessment, CV, progress report will be assessed during the course of the project. All othercomponents will be assessed in May. Full assessment criteria will be on Blackboard accessible though "My Grades".Itemslabelled "pass/fail" are not awarded a grade. No project work can be started without a risk assessment. All studentsmust prepare for employment by generating a CV and an employability reflection.Failure Redemption: Repeat failed module with a new research topic and/or new supervisor unless the student is ableto prepare and defend a research paper in time for the August supplementaries.Assessment Feedback:Most feedback will be delivered via meetings with supervisors.
There will be a formal opportunity to submit a first draft of the project 10-page paper for preliminary review toi) provide feedback to the student andii) provide the student with an opportunity to make modifications to the paper before final submission.
A formal feedback procedure for the research project will be developed by the College of Engineering and is likely totake the form of a summary of the student's performance as measured against the formal assessment criteria withcomments from the supervisor and second marker. For efficiency, it it likely that this will be delivered orally this atthe end of the formal viva.
Module Content:• The nature of the research project varies from one student to another. The allotted project may involve survey ofliterature, theoretical or experimental studies and computational studies. The academic staff of the College ofEngineering will produce a list of project descriptors and students will be given a chance to select a project - usuallyover the summer before the start of the academic year.
• Each student will be provided with an individual project and a supervisor. It is recommended that students meet theirsupervisors at least once a fortnight to discuss progress. Each student must keep a logbook and this should be signedby the supervisor at these meetings. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the logbook is signed.
• Briefings on risk assessment, project management, research techniques, record keeping, report preparation andpresentation skills will be given. Precise assessment criteria, deadlines, submission formats and instructions will bedisseminated via the Blackboard web site.
• A risk assessment for the project will be carried out in consultation with the supervisor and signed-off by the student.
• A project plan with stated aims, objectives and targets will be prepared by the student. The project plan must besubmitted by the end of October,. A progress report (2 pages) summarizing progress against the plan is submitted atthe end of the first term.
• A final report in the form of a Journal article (8 pages max) will be submitted for review before the end of the springterm and final, "camera ready copy", taking account of reviewer's comments, must be submitted by the secondMonday following the Easter vacation.
• Each student will attend an individual 30 minute viva voce examination at the end of the project period with 2members of academic staff. A suitable presentation (10 minutes) should be prepared. At this time, the logbook will beinspected by the examiners.
• A full personal CV must be completed and a report on how the dissertation has enhanced the student's employabilitywill be prepared and assessed.Intended Learning Outcomes:After completing this module you should be able to operate in each of these three modes:Engineer as Practitioner• define a project specifying the aims, objectives and realistic targets;• construct a project schedule and work to that schedule;• synthesize the various activities associated with the project;• evaluate available options, including budgetary considerations where relevant, and choose appropriate solutions;• propose the development of a technical subject in some depth, largely on your own initiative and carry this out,• prepare a journal article summarizing your work and submitting it for review.Engineer as Scientist• write a technical report in the form of a short (8 page) journal article.• compose an oral presentation (plus PowerPoint) on the progress of your project and the results obtained and defend itagainst critical appraisal;Engineer as Professional• create a project plan, perform risk assessment and report on progress;• keep a log-book to record developments and progress;• prepare for employment by writing a full personal CV and reflecting on the benefits of the project in enhancing youremployability.Reading List: Judth Bell, Doing your research project, Open University Press, 2005.ISBN: 9780335215041R. Barrass, Scientists Must Write, Routledge, 2002.ISBN: 9780415269964J. E. Mauch & J. W Birch, Guide to the Successful Thesis and Dissertation : a Handbook for Students and Faculty, M.Dekker, 1993.Additional Notes: Only available to students following an Engineering Degree Programme. There are fivecompulsory submissions (a project plan and risk assessment; a progress report; an 10-page research paper, log book;evidence of preparation for employment). In addition, attendance at a viva examination at which the project resultswill be presented and the research paper defended is a compulsory part of the assessment. The College of Engineeringhas a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of coursework and continuous assessment.
EG-360 Dynamics 2Credits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: Building on Dynamics 1, this module introduces the students to matrix analysis in discrete mass-spring damper systems, natural frequencies and mode shapes, principle of orthogonality, normal coordinates, detailedstudy of 2 degree of freedom systems, higher order systems, forced response, proportional damping, harmonicresponse, response to general forces, continuous structures, energy methods, displacement models, Rayleigh andRayleigh-Ritz methods, rotordynamics, co-ordinate systems, unbalance and gyroscopic moments, the Jeffcott rotor,whirl, critical speeds, Campbell diagram, modelling general rotors, bearing models, and balancing of rigid and flexiblerotors.Pre-requisite Modules: EG-260Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures: 2 hours per week
Example classes: 1 hour per weekLecturer(s): Professor MI FriswellAssessment: Examination 1 (80%)
Assignment 1 (10%)Assignment 2 (10%)
Assessment Description: Examination is closed-book.The assignments are individual pieces of coursework - the first covering multi-degree of freedom systems, includingenergy methods, and the second covering rotordynamics.Late submission of assignments will not be accepted.Failure Redemption: A supplementary examination will form 100% of the module markAssessment Feedback: Full worked solutions to assignments, with MATLAB scripts where appropriate, will beavailable on Blackboard.Standard university procedures for examination feedback.Module Content: Matrix analysis in discrete mass-spring damper systems. Natural frequencies and mode shapes.Principle of orthogonality. Normal coordinates. Detailed study of 2 degree of freedom systems. Higher order systemsForced response. Proportional damping, harmonic response. Response to general forces.Continuous structures. Energy methods, displacement models. Rayleigh and Rayleigh-Ritz methods.Introduction to rotordynamics. Co-ordinate systems, unbalance and gyroscopic moments. The Jeffcott Rotor, whirl,critical speeds, Campbell diagram. Modelling general rotors, bearing models.Balancing of rigid and flexible rotors.Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module you should be able to demonstrate a knowledge andunderstanding of basic vibration analysis and elements of machine dynamics.Reading List: DJ Inman, Engineering Vibration, Prentice Hall.ISBN: 978-0131363113MI Friswell, JET Penny, SD Garvey & AW Lees, (R) Dynamics of Rotating Machines, Cambridge University Press,2010.ISBN: 978-0-521-85016-2Additional Notes: The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of allcoursework and continuous assessment. Notes, worked examples and past papers for this module can be found onBlackboard. Available to visiting and exchange students.
EG-381 Fracture and FatigueCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: To provide a detailed understanding of fracture mechanics and fatigue modelling of materials; relatingto real-world case studies and current cutting-edge research.Pre-requisite Modules: EG-184; EG-213; EGA206Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures: 20 hours
Directed private study: 50 hoursPreparation for assessment: 30 hours
Lecturer(s): Dr. RE Johnston, Dr. DH IsaacAssessment: Examination 1 (100%)Assessment Description: Assessment by 2 hour unseen written examination (100%)Failure Redemption: Supplementary examination.Assessment Feedback: Feedback will be provided via a document that highlights potential areas for improvement,based on the examination. This will highlight common areas where mistakes were made, where improvements couldbe included, and also good practice.
Also, standard Feedback Forms wil be completed and made available to studentsModule Content: Static Fracture; theoretical strengths, ductile failure, brittle failure mechanisms, ductile to brittletransitionsFracture Mechanics; energy criteria, Griffith criterion, surface energy, crack-tip plasticity, strain energy release rate,evaluation of toughness, G.Stress intensity factors; plane strain and plane stress, crack opening modes, stress concentrations, local yielding.Measurement of fracture toughness, KQ and K1C.Fatigue; mechanisms, initiation and growth, mechanisms of initiation, fatigue fracture surfaces.Stress and strain dependence of fatigue; S-N curves, low and high cycle fatigue, cycle softening and hardening,hysteresis loops.Damage tolerance approach to fatigue; stress intensity range, the Paris relationship, measurement of crackpropagation.Fatigue crack thresholds.Crack closure mechanisms; R values, stress reversals.Intended Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding:On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: - The behaviour of cracks in materials and the associated theoretical modelling of them. - Fracture mechanics and how it can be used to prevent static and fatigue failure. - How the structure of materials can be used to control the crack-growth behaviour. - How to apply mathematical concepts to predicting crack behaviour and use this to design to avoid failure. - The use of modern fracture mechanics methods to undertake materials design, predict lifetimes, and undertakefailure analysis. - How to relate underlying microstructural details to engineering applications. - The application of mathematical techniques to solve engineering design issues.Reading List: WD Callister , (R) Materials Science and Engineering, -.ISBN: 9780470620601S Suresh, (R) Fatigue of Materials, Cambridge University Press.ISBN: 9780521578479G.E. Dieter, (F) Mechanical Metallurgy , McGraw Hill.ISBN: 0071004068Additional Notes: Available for visiting studentsDetailed course notes provided
EG-386 Engineering ManagementCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)Module Aims: This module is designed to equip studying engineers with the managerial skills and business acumenthat will be needed by technically trained engineers within industrial companies to help turn technological innovationsinto profitability. This module familiarises the student with the aims, objectives and methods of industry andcommerce and students will learn how to build models for various aspects of financial and operations management.The numerous illustrations used throughout helps guide the student through the complexities of business.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Core Lectures 20 hours
Discipline Specific Lectures 10 hoursPrivate Study 70 hours
Lecturer(s): Dr. M Evans, Dr. D Deganello, Mr. TJ Fasham, Dr. CM McfarlaneAssessment: Examination (70%)
Coursework 1 (30%)Assessment Description: The core component is assessed via a two hour examination (contributing 70% to themodule grade).The programme specific components are assessed through one piece of coursework that is programme specific(contributing 30% to the module grade).Failure Redemption: Level 2 and level 3(M) students will be offered the opportunity to resit the examination inAugust. Coursework marks obtained during this semester will be carried forward for the resit attempt. Resit for level 3is dependant on the student's overall performance.Assessment Feedback: Students will receive feedback on their coursework, together with a model answer, withinthree weeks of submission. Feedback for the examination will take place using the Colleges procedures fordistributing such feedback.
Module Content:Section A. Core Component
• Management of Financial Resources: This section deals with the techniques used by companies to provideinformation to parties external to the business such as investors, banking institutions and government agencies.Lecture 1. A systems vies of business organisationsLectures 2 & 3. Accounting principles, accounting for transactions, the company balance sheet.Lecture 4. The profits and loss and cash flow statements.Lectures 5 & 6. Constructing and analysing cost account ratios from managerial and shareholders perspectives.Lectures 7 & 8. Capital budgeting and methods for appraising engineering projects in the face of uncertainty.
• Management of Physical Resources: This section deals with some of the techniques implemented by middlemanagement for the purpose of controlling and monitoring the organisations various resources. Various models of theproduction operation will be developed in Excel using some of the techniques available for allocating scarce resourcesamong competing activities.Lecture 9. Linear programming: The graphical approach.Lecture 10. Linear programming: The Simplex method.Lectures 11 & 12. Illustrations of linear programming to production scheduling using Excel.Lectures 13 & 14. Stock Control in the face of uncertain demand.
• Management of Human Resources: This section covers some of the responsibilities that managers voluntarily acceptand those that are enforced upon them through legal statutes. It gives an overview of the legal framework as it relatesto engineering management and contracts.Lecture 15. Manpower, planning and motivation.Lecture 16. Contract law and intellectual property rights.
Section B. Programme Specific Component
• There are three programme specific components: Civil, Chemical and General Engineering.Lectures 17 to 22.Civil Engineering. Lectures on risk assessment and health and safety within the construction sector.Chemical Engineering. Lectures on project appraisal in the chemical industries.General Engineering. Lectures on modelling, simulating and then optimising manufacturing products and processes.Intended Learning Outcomes:After completing this module you should be able to demonstrate:• mathematical, programming and analytical skills related to business model building.• how to construct, read and analyse financial data.• techniques for controlling and monitoring scarce resources.• a knowledge of legal aspects of engineering management.• simulate manufacturing processes and optimise them.Reading List: J.V Chelsom, A.C Payne, & L.R.P. Reville, (R) Management for Engineers, Scientists andTechnologists, John Wiley & Sons, 2004.ISBN: 0470021268J.F.Barlow, (R) Excel Models for Business and Operations Management, John C Wiley & Sons, 2002.A J Reynolds, (O) The Finances of Engineering Companies , Edward Arnold, 1992.ISBN: 0340568283C.M. Chang, (R) Engineering Management:Challenges in the New Millenium, Prentice Hall, 2005.ISBN: 0131446789Additional Notes: Penalty for late submission of work: ZERO TOLERANCE.The module is available to exchange students.Notes, past papers and worked examples can be found on Blackboard.
EG-396 Computational AerodynamicsCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)Module Aims: This module aims to present a series of numerical methods for simulating aerodynamic flows. Thegoverning equations of fluid dynamics and their simplification for inviscid incompressible irrotational flows will bepresented. The finite difference and the finite element methods will be applied to approximate the associated boundaryvalue problems.Pre-requisite Modules: EG-189; EG-190; EG-293Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 20 hours
Example classes 10 hoursDirected private study 70 hours
Lecturer(s): Dr. PD LedgerAssessment: Examination 1 (80%)
Coursework 1 (20%)Assessment Description: Examination:2 hour examination in May/June (80%).
Coursework:For the coursework (20%) you will be asked to compare the accuracy of finite difference and finite element schemesfor the simulation of incompressible irrotational inviscid flow problem with a known solution. You will be asked toexplore grid refinement for these schemes and compare your results to the analytical solution. You will also be askedto explore the predicative capability of these numerical schemes for an Aerospace relevant example and present yourfindings in a written report (<20 pages). This is an individual piece of coursework.Failure Redemption: A supplementary examination will form 100% of the module mark.Assessment Feedback: An opportunity to have individual feedback on the coursework submission will be available.A feedback form for the examination will be made available electronically.Module Content: Vector calculus: grad, div and curl, divergence and stokes theorems.Governing equation of fluid mechanics: Integral forms for the conservation of mass, linear momentum and energy.Differential form of Navier Stokes equations and Euler equations. Simplifications for 2D irrotational incompressiblepotential flow.Numerical methods for inviscid irrotational potential flow: finite differences, finite elements.Iterative solution techniques: stationary iterative solvers (eg Jacobi and Gauss-Siedal), conjugate gradients,preconditioning and multigrid.Theory will be demonstrated by the use of MATLAB codes.
Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module you should be able to demonstrate a knowledge andunderstanding of: computational aerodynamics.You should have an ability to: understand and use vector calculus operators and theorems, use numerical methods forinviscid irrotational flow, apply iterative solution techniques.This module should give you an ability to use MATLAB software for computational aerodynamics simulations.Reading List: C. Hirsch, Numerical Computation of Internal and External Flows: Computational Methods forInviscid and Viscous Flows, Vol 2, Wiley, 1990.ISBN: ISBN-10: 0471924520C. Hirsch, Numerical Computation of Internal and External Flows: Fundementals of Numerical Discretisation, Vol 1,Butterworth-Heinemann, 2007.ISBN: ISBN-10: 0750665947A. Chorin and J. Marsden, A Mathematical introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Springer, 1993.ISBN: ISBN-10:0387979182Additional Notes: Available to visiting students.
The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of all coursework andcontinuous assessment.
EG-397 PropulsionCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)Module Aims: The course aims to provide a basic understanding of propulsion systems in order to contribute tograduating students obtaining a holistic understanding of the aerospace sector. The course includes:-- Propulsion unit requirements for subsonic and supersonic flight- Piston engine components and operation- Propeller theory- Gas turbine engines: operation, components and cycle analysis- Thermodynamics of high speed gas flow- Efficiency of components- Rocket motors: operation, components and design- Dynamics of rocket flight- Environmental issuesPre-requisite Modules: EG-161; EG-261; EG-293Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures: 20 hours
Example classes: 10 hoursReading/Private Study: 40 hoursPreparation for Assessment: 30 hours
Lecturer(s): Dr. MT WhittakerAssessment: Examination 1 (80%)
Coursework 1 (6%)Coursework 2 (7%)Coursework 3 (7%)
Assessment Description: 2 Hr examination (80%)Assignment 1 - Piston engines - Summative assessment (6%). This coursework aims to develop understanding of theworkings of, and calculations for, piston engines and propellers. This is an individual piece of coursework.Assignment 2 - Gas turbines - Summative assessment (7%). This coursework aims to develop understanding of theworkings of, and calculations for gas turbine engines including high speed gas flows. This is an individual piece ofcoursework.Assignment 3 - Rockets/ramjets - Summative assessment (7%). This coursework aims to develop understanding of theworkings of, and calculations for rockets and ramjets. This is an individual piece of coursework.Failure Redemption: A supplementary examination will form 100% of the module markAssessment Feedback: Written feedback provided on coursework assignments.Verbal feedback provided through model answers on coursework assignments in examples classes.Module Content: Propulsion unit requirements for subsonic and supersonic flightPiston engine components and operationPropeller theoryGas turbine engines: operation, components and cycle analysisThermodynamics of high speed gas flowEfficiency of componentsRocket motors: operation, components and designDynamics of rocket flightEnvironmental issues
Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module you should be able to demonstrate:
a knowledge and understanding of:Propulsion techniques used for aircraft, spacecraft and helicoptersThermodynamic principles involved in propulsion systemsPropulsion system choice based on performance, operation, maintainence and noise
an ability to:(thinking skills)Describe various types of propulsion system and where they are most applicableDescribe the thermodynamic performance of a propulsion systemDescribe the basic performance characteristics of engines relevant to the performance of the craft which they power
an ability to: (practical skills)Apply the principles of propulsion to real world situations, including input data for the Aerospace flight simulatorUtilise design data to make accurate calculations about fuel and thrust requirements
Reading List: Cengel & Boyles, Thermodynamics, An Engineering Approach, McGraw-Hill, 2002.ISBN:0071121773; 0071121765; 0072383321J.D. Mattingly, Elements of Gas Turbine Propulsion, McGraw-Hill, 1996.ISBN: 0071145214Stine, Handbook of Model Rocketry, Wiley, 1994.ISBN: 0471593613Logsdon, Orbital Mechanics: Theory and Applications, Wiley, 1997.ISBN: 0471146366Cumpsty, Jet Propulsion, Cambridge, 2003.ISBN: 9780521541442; 0521541441Archer & Saarlas, Introduction to Aerospace Propulsion, Prentice-Hall, 1996.ISBN: 0131204963Additional Notes: Available to visiting students.The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of all coursework andcontinuous assessmentAssessment: 20% Coursework, 80% examinationNotes, past papers and supporting material for this module can be found on Blackboard
EGA301 Composite MaterialsCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)Module Aims: This module provides a detailed coverage of the structure, properties, processing and applications ofcomposite materials. It focuses particularly on their engineering use in applications such as the automotive, marineand aerospace sectors. The module covers polymer, ceramic and metal matrix composites.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: 20 hrs Lectures
10 hrs Example classes/Tutorials70 hrs Directed private study
Lecturer(s): Dr. JC ArnoldAssessment: Examination 1 (85%)
Coursework 1 (15%)Assessment Description: Assessment is via a 2-hour examination at the end of the Semester and a courseworkassignment worth 15%.Failure Redemption: Resit examination.Assessment Feedback: Standard examination feedback form available for all students after the examination.
Module Content: A detailed coverage of current polymer, metal and ceramic matrix composite systems, focusing ontheir performance envelope, advantages and limitations.The units will cover the following:- The components and their attributes - an overview (reinforcements, matrices and interfaces), (3 hrs)- Properties of the matrix materials (Thermosets/thermoplastics, metals, ceramics, structure and mechanicalbehaviour), (2 hrs)- Properties of fibres and particles (Glass fibres, organic fibres, carbon fibres, ceramic particles and fibres; processing,structure, mechanical response), (2 hrs)- Composite manufacture (Plies, weaves, preforms, moulding, pultrusion, filament winding, powder metallurgy,casting spraying), (2 hrs)- Mechanics of reinforcement (Rule of mixtures, anisotropy, laminate structures, stress- strain response), (2 hrs)- Basic stress analysis and failure mechanisms (Stress transfer and partitioning, multiple failure events, progression offracture, toughness), (5 hrs)- Fatigue design considerations (Damage progression, reinforcement effects); (4 hrs)Intended Learning Outcomes: A detailed understanding and wide-ranging knowledge of the engineering usage ofcomposite materials.Appreciation of the important inter-relationship between structure, processing and properties for advanced materials.The ability to undertake structural design calculations for composite materials.Reading List: Matthews F L & Rawlings R D, Composite Materials: Engineering and Science, Chapman and Hall,1999.ISBN: 084930251XBaker A, Sutton D & Kelly D, Composite Materials for Aircraft Structures, AIAA, 2004.ISBN: 1563475405Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students.
EGA302A Aerospace Engineering Design 3Credits: 20 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 and 2 (Sep-Jun Modular)Module Aims: The module consists of a group design project for aerospace engineering students based on the designfrom concept of an multidisciplinary aerospace vehicle. Projects will involve both conceptual, preliminary anddetailed multi-disciplinary design of an aerospace vehicle from initial design specification.
Students will be required to produce design submissions including the evaluation of critical detail design aspects, andan assessment of manufacturing and cost implications. Each student will be required to take responsibility forparticular aspects of the design during the term which will form an important part of the assessment process. Eachstudent will also take a turn as acting as team leader.Pre-requisite Modules: EG-263Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: 4 hours of lectures
8 hours of feedback classes18 hours of drop-in sessions
Lecturer(s): Dr. BJ EvansAssessment: Group Work - Coursework (10%)
Group Work - Coursework (15%)Group Work - Presentation (10%)Group Work - Coursework (40%)Group Work - Practical (25%)
Assessment Description: Assessment 1: Research study, team structure and plan (short report)Assessment 2: Conceptual design review (short report & presentation)Assessment 3: Progress review presentations (presentation)Assessment 4: Final design report (technical engineering report)Assessment 5: Simulation and/or prototype (practical)
Failure Redemption: Re-submission may be possible as deemed by University regulationsAssessment Feedback: Lectures will provide feedback on presentations during lecture and laboratory sessions.Written assessments will be submitted via turnitin with electronic feedback provided via Blackboard.Weekly drop-in sessions will be provided for ongoing feedback.Module Content: Group design projects of a multi-disciplinary nature and involving conceptual, preliminary anddetailed design. They will have the opportunity for potential industrial links and applications. Students will berequired to produce highly technical design concepts, whilst evaluating an assessment of manufacturing and costimplications. Each student will be required to take responsibility for particular aspects of the design during the termwhich will form an important part of the assessment process. The work is presented in the form of a group projectreport compiled from individual student contributions. In addition, there will be a group presentation.
Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module the student should be able to undertake a 'total design'activity to industrial design problems. Develop a viable design solution to a specific customer requirement and toidentify both manufacturing issues and financial implications. To participate in, and lead a team design activity takingin the 'total design' process and management skills in relation to decision-making and business development in atypical group environment.
An understanding of the link between design and manufacture of a product prototype model.
An ability to apply analysis tools in the design and manufacture of a product. This will include engineering sciences aswell as manufacturing and commercial considerations.
KU2 Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles,particularly when applied to design.
KU3 Appreciate the social, environmental, ethical, economic and commercial considerations affecting the exercise oftheir engineering judgement.
D1 Investigate and define a problem and identify constraints including environmental and sustainability limitations,health and safety and risk assessment issues.
D4 Use creativity to establish innovative solutions.
D5 Ensure fitness for purpose for all aspects of the problem including production, operation, maintenance anddisposal
D6 Manage the design process and evaluate outcomes.
P1 Knowledge of characteristics of particular equipment, processes or products
P2 Workshop and laboratory skills
P6 Understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards
P8 Ability to work with technical uncertainty
PS1 Possess practical engineering skills acquired through, work carried out in laboratories and workshops; inindividual and group project work; in design work; and in the use of computer software in design, analysis and control
S2 Knowledge of management techniques which may be used to achieve engineering objectives within that context
S3 Understanding of the requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable development
S4 Awareness of the framework of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel,health, safety, and risk (including environmental risk) issues.
S5 Understanding of the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineeringReading List:Additional Notes: Penalty for late submission of work: ZERO TOLERANCE
Not available to visiting and exchange students.
EGA320 High Performance Materials and SelectionCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: The module aims to investigate and describe the range of high performance materials currentlyemployed within the aerospace industry. This will include materials for airframe applications such as aluminiumalloys and composite materials and also gas turbine engine materials such as titanium alloys, nickel super alloys andhigh strength steels.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: 20 hours lectures
10 hours examples classes70 hours personal directed study
Lecturer(s): Dr. KM PerkinsAssessment: Assignment 1 (20%)
Examination 1 (80%)Assessment Description: Assignment 1: One or two case studies giving students a specific design problem.
Examination 1: 2 hours written examinations asking students attempt 3 out of 4 questions.Failure Redemption: A supplementary examination will form 100% of the module markAssessment Feedback: Feedbacks will be provided through following channels:1. General feedback in class;2. Overview of generic issues from written examinations;3. Individual feedback on continual assessment;4. Model answer for examples.Module Content: - Materials Properties: mechanical, electrical, thermal, magnetic properties
-Types of High Performance Materials:+ metallic: high strength steel, titanium, aluminium, magnesium, beryllium, metal matrix composites and their alloys+ non-metallic: polymer and ceramic matrix, composites, ceramics, glass, polymers, rubber
- Materials property charts- Materials Selection: basics, selection strategy, using software- Materials Selection: Case Studies for aerospace, automotive or other high performance engineering applications- Materials Processing and Process Selection- Materials Life CycleIntended Learning Outcomes: At the end of this module students should:- have a thorough understanding of relevant materials properties- have a good knowledge of a wide range of high performance materials- be able to derive material requirements from design specifications- be able to systematically select appropriate materials based on requirements- be able to use software for the materials selection process- have an understanding of the relevant manufacturing processesReading List: Michael F, Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, Ashby.F.C. Campbell Jr, Manufacturing Technolog for Aerospace Structural Materials, Not Known.Materials Engineering: An Introduction, Callister.Introduction to Aerospace Materials, Mouritz.Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students. Students are required to have an engineeringcomputer account.The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of all coursework andcontinuous assessment
EGA321 Satellite SystemsCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: This module introduces students to earth orbiting satellites, their launch, the environment they operatein and how they are controlled before moving on to satellies communcation technologies, applications of eath orbitingsatellites and the technologies behind this.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules: EG-335; EG-399Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 20 hours.
Example classes 10 hours.Direct private study 70 hours.
Lecturer(s): Dr. I SazonovAssessment: Assignment 1 (10%)
Assignment 2 (15%)Examination 1 (75%)
Assessment Description: 2 hour examination in January (75%).As a part of coursework (25%) you will be asked to solve different problems on Gas dynamics and answer theoreticalquestions.Failure Redemption: An opportunity for you to redeem failures will be available within the rules if the University.Assessment Feedback: An opportunity to have individual feedback on the coursework submission will be available.A feedback for the examination will be made available electronically.Module Content: - satellites and the space environment they operate in- small satellite engineering (small, micro, mini, nao, pico)- satellite launch, attitude dynamics & kinematics, stabilization, thruster control- systmes components of satellites (electrical, telemetry, satellite control, thermal control, communications)- space communication technologies+ communication payload+ digital communication technologies+ uplinks, downlinks, intersatellite links+ earth stations- applications and related technology: TV, GPS and Galileo, satellite phones, earth observation, weather prediction,climate change observation, sensors, etcIntended Learning Outcomes: At the end of this module students will:- have a good knowledge of various satellites- have an understanding of how they are launched, their orbits and their control- have a good knowledge of the systems of a satellite- have an advanced understanding of satellite communication technologies- have a good knowledge of satellite applicationsReading List: M.J. Sidi, Spacecraft Dynamics % Control: A practical enginnering approach, Not known.P. Fortesue, J. Stark, G. Swinerd, Spacecraft System Engineering, Not Known.G. Maral, M. Bousquet, Z. Sun, Satellite Communcations Systems: Systems, Techniques and Technology , NotKnown.Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students.PENALTY: ZERO TOLERANCE FOR LATE SUBMISSION.
