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Mechanical and Production Engg. Dept.

Faculty of Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF MAURITIUS
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
MODULES OBJECTIVES AND LIST OF TEXTBOOKS

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Engineering Graphics 1 - MECH 1111
Engineering Graphics 2 - MECH 1212
Course objectives :
Upon Successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
Understand and appreciate the importance of Engineering Graphics in Engineering
Understand the basic principles of Technical/Engineering Drawing
Understand the different steps in producing drawings according to BS 308
Text/Assigned Readings:
Geometric and Engineering Drawing by K. Morling
Technical Drawing with Design by A Yarwood
Engineering Drawing with CAD Applications by O. Ostrowsky
Engineering Graphics 2 deals with more advanced topics related to mechanical components and makes use of the
drawing techniques learnt in Engineering Graphics 1.

Engineering Materials - MECH 2121


Course objectives :The objectives of the course are
to introduce the students to the relationships that exist between the structure and properties of engineering
materials .
To introduce the students to the production, properties and application of the major groups of engineering
materials
to allow the students to interpret the phase diagrams of metals and alloys and use them in thermal processing of
the materials
to introduce the students to the basic principles involved in materials selection based on the properties of
materials and failure in service.
Text/Assigned Readings:
Material Science and Engineering- An introduction by W. D. Callister

Engineering Metallurgy- Part I by R. A. Higgins


Materials Science and Engg. By V. Raghavan
Manufacturing Engineering and Technology by S. Kalpakjian

Production Engineering - MECH 2122


Module Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:

Understand and appreciate the importance of basic principles of Production Engineering.


Understand the application of those principles in practice.
Textbooks:

Amstead, B.H., P.F. Oswald and M.L. Begeman, Manufacturing Processes, 8th Edition, John Wiley and Sons
Inc., New York, 1986.

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Neibel, B.W., Alan B. Draper and R.A. Wysk, Modern Manufacturing Process Engineering, Mc Graw-Hill
Publishing Co., New York, 1989.
Kalpakjian, S., Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, 2nd Edition, Addison-Wesley Publishing Co.,
New York, 1992.
E. Paul DeGarmo, J. Temple Black, and Ronald Kohser, Materials and Processes in Manufacturing, 7th
Edition, Macmillan Publishing Co., New York, 1988.
John A. Schey, Introduction to Manufacturing Processes, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York,
1987.

Metrology- MECH 2123


Objectives
The main objectives of this module are:
- To provide to the students an understanding and appreciation of the science of Measurement.
- To expose the students to various mechanical and electrical engineering measuring devices, and understand the
different degree of accuracy obtained from different types of instruments.

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module the student is expected:
- To be familiar with the different instruments that are available for linear, angular, roundness and roughness
measurements.
To be able to select and use the appropriate measuring instrument according to a specific requirement (in terms of
accuracy, etc.)
Textbooks:
J.F.W. Galyer, C.R.Shotbolt, Metrology for Engineers, 5th Edition, ELBS Edition, 1993.
I .C. Gupta, A Textbook of Engineering Metrology, 4th Edition, Dhanpat Rai Publications, 1994.
Bentley, J.P, Principles of Measurement Systems, 3rd Edition, Longmans Publishing, 1995.

Manufacturing Technology - MECH 2224


Objectives
The main objectives of this module are:
- To expose to the students the different techniques of joining processes for metals and non-metals.
- To provide to the students an understanding and appreciation of the abrasive metal cutting processes.
- To provide a proper insight about the importance of lubrication and wear problems.
- To provide the students with a proper understanding of non traditional machining processes.

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module the student is expected:
- To be able to understand the application of the different joining techniques, and be able to select an appropriate
technique according to a specific requirement.
- To be conversant with the surface grinding process and to appreciate the effect of process parameters on the
surface integrity aspects during the grinding process.
- To understand the meaning and importance of tribology, and how it affects the performance of a component
during its service life.
- To understand the different wear mechanisms, how they occur, and how to analyse & interpret wear-related
problems.

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To understand and appreciate the use of an Electro Discharge Machine (EDM) as a non traditional method of
machining complex and hard materials.

Textbooks:
Amstead, B.H., P.F. Oswald and M.L. Begeman, Manufacturing Processes, 8th Edition, John Wiley and Sons
Inc., New York, 1986.
Neibel, B.W., Alan B. Draper and R.A. Wysk, Modern Manufacturing Process Engineering, Mc Graw-Hill
Publishing Co.,
New York, 1989.
Kalpakjian, S.,
Manufacturing Engineering and Technology,
2nd Edition, Addison-Wesley Publishing
Co., New York, 1992.
E. Paul DeGarmo, J. Temple Black, and Ronald Kohser, Materials and Processes in Manufacturing, 7th
Edition, Macmillan Publishing Co., New York, 1988.
John A. Schey,
Introduction to Manufacturing Processes,
2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New
York, 1987.
A. Cameron, The Principle of Lubrication, Longmans, 1966.

Raymond G. Bayer, Mechanical Wear Prediction and Prevention, Dekker Inc, 1994.
Trevor. M. Hunt, Handbook of Wear Debris Analysis and Particle Detection in Liquids,
Elsevier Applied Science, 1993.
Ernest Rabinnowicz, Friction and Wear of Materials, Second Edition, Wiley-Interscience Publication, 1995.

Intelligent Controllers - MECH 2225


Course Objectives
This course deals with the design and implementation of control system using Programmable Logic Controllers
(PLC). The objectives of the course is to enable the student;
To have an overview of the characteristics and operating principles of a Programmable Logic
Controller (PLC)
To be able to identify and select the appropriate components for a particular application
To design and implement control system using PLC
Texts/Assigned Reading/Related information of interest :
Programmable logic controllers and their engineering applications by Crispin,
Alan J., London Mc Graw-Hill, 1990. TJ223.P76C75 1990
Programmable logic controllers the industrial computer by Marco Costanzo.
Arnold 1997, TJ223.P76c6 1997
Fundamentals
of
programmable
logic
controllers,
sensors,
and
communications by Stenerson Jon, 2nd ed Publication, Prentice Hall 1999,
TJ223.P76S74 1999
PLC Manuals available in the Fluid Power Lab.
Festo Software Tools Statememt List IPC
Festo Software Tools Drivers and Modules for the IPC
Additional Information available from
http://www.plcs.net/
Website of ABB Control
Website of Siemens

Fluid Power and Drives

- MECH 2227

Course Objectives
This course is an introduction to the Fluid Power and Drives which contains two parts Pneumatics and Hydraulics.
The objectives of the course is to enable the student;

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to understand the basic principles of pneumatics and hydraulics


to identify pneumatic and hydraulic components and their functions
Integration of Basic Electrical Control in the Pneumatics/Hydraulics circuits.
to read and interpret basic Hydraulics/Pneumatics, and electro-pneumatics/hydraulics circuits
using ISO symols
to design and draw basic and advanced circuits for given problem descriptions
to perform troubleshooting on pneumatic/hydraulics system

Textbook/Assigned Reading/Reference (All books Available in the UoM Library) :


i. Fluid Power with Applications by Anthony Esposito, 5th Edition. Mc Graw Hill
ii. Basics for the Fluid Power Mechanic by J J Pippenger & Gordon, TJ 950.P5 1994
iii. Fluid Power Design Handbook by F Yeaple, TJ 843.Y43 1995
iv. Handbook of Hydraulic Fluid Technology by Totten, TJ 843.H36 2000

Engineering Management MECH 3110


Course Objectives
By going through the course you would be able to
understand how functions within an organisation is managed
use some standard tools and techniques to solve engineering management problems
appreciate the interaction between Engineering and Management functions
Texts/Assigned Reading
1. Production and Operations Management, William Stevenson, Mc Graw Hill Pub
2. Fundamentals of Operations Management, N J Aquilano and Chase, Irwin Pub
3. Production and Operations Management, Heizer Render, Allyn and Bacon Pub
TS 155 Series in the Library

Engineering Design MECH 3111


Course Objectives
By going through the course you would be able to
understand the structured approach to engineering design
Problem formulation
Generating solutions
Evaluating alternatives
Understand the tools and techniques used to come up with a proper design
Select appropriate manufacturing processes and materials for a specific design
Better communicate your design to an audience
Texts/Assigned Reading
Engineering Design and Design for Manufacturing by John R Dixon and Corrado Poli
Engineering Design by G Pahl and W Beitz
Fundamentals of Engineering Design by W Lewis and A Samuel
Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Processes 1 - MECH 3240
Course Objectives
The main objective of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the latest technology being used in
manufacturing industries in the area of Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing. Thus the
emphasis of this course is on Design of complex parts (CAD) and on Machining technology (CAM). During the
first part of the course, students will be exposed to the various constituents of the CAD system including hardware

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and software and will be required to use the CAD packages available in the lab namely AutoCAD for drafting and
Mechanical Desktop for modeling of parts. The second part of the course will allow students to use the CNC
machines in the lab for the manufacture of parts, which have been designed on the CAD packages.

Texts/Assigned Reading

CAD/CAM, From Principles to Practice by Chris McMahon and Jimmie Browne, Addison Wesley
Automation, Production Systems and CIM by Mikell P Groover, Prentice Hall
An Introduction to CNC Machining by David Gibbs, ELBS
Computer Control of Manufacturing Systems by Yoram Koren, Mc Graw Hill

Robotics Technology - Mech 4017


Course objectives :
Upon successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:

Understand and appreciate the importance of basic principles of Robotic Systems.


Understand the application of those principles in practice.
Text/Assigned Readings:
Automation, Production Systems, and Computer Integrated Manufacturing by Mikell P. Groover.

Industrial Robotics, Technology, Programming and Applications by Groover.


Robotic Engineering An Integrated Approach by Klafter & Ors.

Operational Research 1- MECH 4142


Operational Research 2- MECH 4264

Overview of Modules
In todays highly competitive World, the survival of an organization depends largely on the use of advance
technology and scientific methodology for problem solving. This module will allow the students to cope with
decision-making in a scientific way by the use of mathematical techniques and models.
Rationale
To equip participants with a framework for formulation and implementation of operations strategy.
To provide some standard tools and techniques to solve engineering management problem
Texts/Assigned Reading
Operations Research, An Introduction, Hamdy A. TAHA
Operations Research, Principles & Practice, Ravindran

Advance Manufacturing Processes & Systems II - MECH 4145


Module Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:

Understand and appreciate the importance of basic principles of Manufacturing Systems.

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Understand the application of those principles in practice.


Textbooks:

Automation, Production Systems, and Computer Integrated Manufacturing by Mikell P. Groover.


Industrial Robotics, Technology, Programming and Applications by Groover.
Refrigeration And Air Conditioning - MECH 4225
Course Objectives
This course deals with the design and implementation of refrigeration and air conditioning systems and building
services. The objectives of the course is to enable the student;
To understand the principles of refrigeration and air conditioning.
To calculate the cooling load for different applications.
To select the right equipment for a particular application.
To design and implement refrigeration and air conditioning systems using standards.
Energy Conservation and Management.
Texts/Assigned Reading (All books available in the UoM Library):
i. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning by P. L. Ballaney
ii. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning by Jones ,TP 492.S8 1982
iii. A textbook of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning by Khurmi & Gupta, TH 7687.K49 2001
Other Books/Journals of Interest. (All books available in the UoM Library):
iv. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning by Jordan and Priester, TH 7687. J6 1985
v. Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Analysis and Design by McQuister & Parker, TH
7222.M38 1994
vi. Faber and Kells Heating and Air Conditioning of Buildings by Martin and Oughton, TH 7222.M35
1995
vii. Heating and Cooling of Buildings Design for Efficiency by Kreider and Rabl, TH 7345.K74 1994
viii. Air Handling System Design by Tseng Yao Sun, TH 7345.S83 1994
ix. HVAC Pump Handbook by Rishel, TH 7478.R57 1996 (Reference)
x. International Journal of Refrigeration , Elsevier Publications

Operational Research 2- MECH 4264


See Operational Research 1- MECH 4142 above
POST GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Design of Manufacturing Systems MECH 5102
Course Objectives
This series of lectures and discussion sessions allow participants to understand and
appreciate the concept of manufacturing strategy and its importance within a
manufacturing organization for achieving enhanced product competitiveness. The main
objective being to dish out the salient features that make manufacturing companies
achieve world-class status.
Texts/Assigned Reading
1. Hill, T. J. (1985), Manufacturing Strategy: the Strategic Management of the Manufacturing Function,
MacMillan, London.

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2. Porter, M. E. (1980), Competitive Strategy: Techniques for Analysing Industries and Competitors, Free Press,
New York.
3. Schonberger, R. J. (1986), World Class Manufacturing, Free Press, New York.
4. Skinner, W. (1985), Manufacturing: the Formidable Competitive Weapon, John Wiley and Sons, New York.
Also, papers from HBR and IJOPM.

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