Harba Minch University Mechanical Curriculam and Syllabus

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ARBA MINCH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

ARBA MINCH UNIVERSITY
HARMONIZED
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM CURRICULUM IN MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING
JULY 2013
Harmonized BSc Curricula | Department of Mechanical Engineering | July 2013
DATE ENDORSED
This Curriculum for BSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering is endorsed

by:
Endorsing Body
Date, GC DC AMiT AC ASCRC SENATE BOARD

First Endorsed 2008/9
Reviewed Year ,year
Latest Revision
National wide 2012/13

Harmonized
Curriculum
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BACKGROUND OF THE DEPARTMENT .................................................................................... 1

2. OBJECTIVES ....................................................................................................................................... 1
2.1. VISION ................................................................................................................................................... 1
2.2. GOALS .................................................................................................................................................... 2
3. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ................................................. 3
4. GRADUATE PROFILE OF A MECHANICAL ENGINEER.............................................................. 8
4.1. KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENT: ................................................................................................................... 8
4.2. ABILITIES AND SKILLS REQUIREMENT ...................................................................................................... 9
5. RESOURCE PROFILE ...................................................................................................................... 11
5.1 STAFF PROFILE....................................................................................................................................... 11
5.2 INFRASTRUCTURE ................................................................................................................................... 12
6. CURRICULUM .................................................................................................................................. 15
6.1. WHAT AILS THE PRESENT ENGINEERING EDUCATION IN ETHIOPIA?......................................................... 16
6.2. RATIONALE FOR CURRICULUM ................................................................................................................ 17
6.3. STRUCTURE OF CURRICULUM ................................................................................................................. 20
6.4. COURSE CODING AND NUMBERING ........................................................................................................ 26
6.5. MODULE CHARACTERIZATION ......................................................................................................... 27
HUMANITIES AND COMMUNICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 27
BASIC ENG'G MATHEMATICS MODULE ............................................................................................................ 28
ENGINEERING MECHANICS MODULE .................................................................................................... 29
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MECHANICS MODULE ............................................................................................. 30
MECHANICS OF MATERIALS MODULE ............................................................................................................. 32
ENGINEERING MATERIALS ............................................................................................................................. 35
ENGINEERING THERMO-FLUIDS MODULE ....................................................................................................... 38
HEAT TRANSFER MODULE ............................................................................................................................. 40
MACHINE DRAWING MODULE ........................................................................................................................ 43
MACHINE ELEMENTS MODULE ....................................................................................................................... 45
INTEGRATED MACHINE DESIGN PROJECT MODULE ......................................................................................... 47
INTRODUCTION TO FEM MODULE ................................................................................................................. 49
MANUFACTURING LABORATORY MODULE ....................................................................................................... 53
ENERGY CONVERSION MACHINES MODULE .................................................................................................... 55
THERMAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING MODULE.................................................................................................... 58
MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINEERING MODULE ....................................................................................................... 61
MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING MODULE ........................................................................................................... 62
INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP MODULE........................................................................ 64
MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT MODULE.................................................................................................. 66
CONTROL ENGINEERING I MODULE................................................................................................................ 67
CONTROL ENGINEERING II MODULE ............................................................................................................. 69
MECHANICAL DESIGN ELECTIVES MODULE ..................................................................................................... 75
THERMAL ENGINEERING ELECTIVES ............................................................................................................... 77
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING ELECTIVES MODULE ..................................................................................... 79
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING-ELECTIVE MODULE............................................................................................... 81
RENEWABLE ENERGY ENGINEERING ELECTIVES MODULE ................................................................................ 84
SUGAR ENGINEERING ELECTIVE MODULE ....................................................................................................... 86
AGRO-MACHINERY AND PROCESSING FOCUS MODULE..................................................................................... 88
6.6. SCHEDULING OF COURSES ..................................................................................................................... 91
6.7. INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP ....................................................................................................................... 91
6.8. BSC. THESIS ......................................................................................................................................... 92
6.9. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................... 92
6.9.1. Admission requirements .......................................................................................................... 92
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6.9.2. Graduation Requirements ....................................................................................................... 93

6.9.3. Duration of the program ......................................................................................................... 93
6.9.4. Degree Nomenclature .............................................................................................................. 93
6.10. TEACHING-LEARNING METHODS AND MATERIALS ................................................................................. 93
6.10.1. Teaching-Learning Methods and Materials ......................................................................... 93
6.10.2. Methodology ........................................................................................................................... 93
6.10.3. Skills to be developed in addition to technical core competencies ................................. 95
6.10.4. Addressing learning needs of all students .......................................................................... 95
6.11. QUALITY ASSURANCE ........................................................................................................................ 100
6.12. GRADING SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................. 100
6.13. THE EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM (ECTS) .......................................................................... 101
7. PROGRAMME COMPOSITION AND COURSE SCHEDULE .................................................... 102
7.1. COURSE OFFERING SCHEDULE.............................................................................................................. 102
7.2. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND COURSE OUTLINES .................................................................................... 106
COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH SKILL ENLA1011 ................................................................................................ 106
BASIC WRITING SKILLS ENLA1012 .................................................................................................................... 110
CIVICS AND ETHICAL EDUCATION CVET1013 ..................................................................................................... 113
REASONING SKILL (LOGIC) PHIL1014 ................................................................................................................ 116
MATH1041– APPLIED MATHEMATICS IB ..................................................................................................... 119
MATH1042– APPLIED MATHEMATICS IIB.................................................................................................... 121
MATH1041– APPLIED MATHEMATICS IB ..................................................................................................... 121
MATH 2051– APPLIED MATHEMATICS IIIB ................................................................................................. 123
MATH1042– APPLIED MATHEMATICS IIB.................................................................................................... 123
CENG1061- ENGINEERING MECHANICS I – STATICS ................................................................................... 125
MENG 1062– ENGINEERING MECHANICS II –DYNAMICS ............................................................................. 129
MENG1081: STRENGTH OF MATERIALS I .................................................................................................... 131
MENG2082: STRENGTH OF MATERIALS II................................................................................................... 136
MENG2111– ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS I ........................................................................................ 140
MENG2113 FLUID MECHANICS ................................................................................................................... 146
MENG2112– ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS II ....................................................................................... 150
MENG2141: MACHINE DRAWING ............................................................................................................... 155
MENG2142: MACHINE DRAWING WITH CAD .............................................................................................. 158
MENG3131: THERMO-FLUID LABORATORY .................................................................................................. 165
MENG2091: ENGINEERING MATERIALS I .................................................................................................... 168
MENG2092: ENGINEERING MATERIALS II................................................................................................... 171
MENG2093: MATERIAL TESTING LABORATORY ........................................................................................... 174
MENG2151: MACHINE ELEMENT I .............................................................................................................. 176
MENG2152: MACHINE ELEMENT II............................................................................................................. 179
MENG3181: MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING I ........................................................................................... 182
MENG3182: MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING II .......................................................................................... 185
MENG3071: MECHANISMS OF MACHINERY.................................................................................................. 189
MENG3072: MECHANICAL VIBRATION ........................................................................................................ 193
MENG3161: MACHINE DESIGN PROJECT .................................................................................................... 196
MENG3201: TURBO-MACHINERY................................................................................................................ 199
MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT (MENG4251) ......................................................................................... 205
IC ENGINES AND RECIPROCATING MACHINES (MENG4202) ........................................................................ 207
FLUID POWER SYSTEMS (MENG4262) ........................................................................................................ 212
MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINEERING (MENG4221) ............................................................................................. 214
METAL FORMING, WELDING AND CASTING LABORATORY PRACTICE (MENG4192) ......................................... 216
IC ENGINES AND TURBO-MACHINERY LABORATORY (MENG4203) ............................................................... 218
WORKSHOP PRACTICE II (MENG4191)....................................................................................................... 221
INTERNSHIP (MENG4291) .......................................................................................................................... 223
POWER PLANT ENGINEERING (MENG5211) ................................................................................................. 226
INTRODUCTION TO FINITE ELEMENT METHOD (MENG5171) ....................................................................... 229
MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION OF MACHINERY (MENG5231)................................................................. 232
INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING ECONOMY (IENG5241) ......................................................... 241
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR ENGINEERS (IENG5242) ...................................................................................... 248

REGULATION AND CONTROL ENGINEERING (MENG5272) ............................................................................ 251
BASIC ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS (ECE3281) .................................................................................... 255
ELECTRICAL MACHINES AND DRIVES (ECE3282) ........................................................................................ 257
B.SC. THESIS (MENG5391) ....................................................................................................................... 259
MACHINERY DESIGN MENG5303 .............................................................................................................. 263
PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (MENG5301) .................................................................................. 265
INTRODUCTION TO TRIBOLOGY (MENG5302) ............................................................................................ 268
ROTOR DYNAMICS (MENG5304) ............................................................................................................ 270
COMPUTATIONAL HEAT TRANSFER AND FLUID FLOW (MENG5223).............................................................. 273
GAS TURBINE AND JET PROPULSION (MENG5224)...................................................................................... 277
TOOLS JIGS AND DIE DESIGN (MENG5323) ................................................................................................ 279
CAD/CAM AND CIM (MENG5321) ........................................................................................................... 282
PROCESS PLANNING & PRODUCT COSTING ( MENG 5322) ........................................................................ 285
METAL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY (MENG 5324) ..................................................................................... 287
OPERATIONS RESEARCH (MENG5331) ................................................................................................... 289
INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (MENG5334) .................................................................................. 292
QUALITY MANAGEMENT (MENG 5332) ................................................................................................... 295
PLANT LAYOUT & DESIGN (MENG 5333) ................................................................................................. 297
RAIL WAY ELECTIVE COURSES .................................................................................................................... 300
RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY I (MENG 4351) .................................................................................. 301
RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY II (MENG 4352) ............................................................................... 305
DESIGN OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS (MENG 4353) ........................................................................ 308
INTRODUCTION TO SUGAR MANUFACTURING (MENG 5281) ..................................................................... 311
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES AND MAINTENANCE OF SUGAR MILLING MACHINERIES (MENG 6283) ................. 314
OPERATION OF POWER PLANTS IN SUGAR MILLS (MENG 5284) ................................................................. 317
AGRO-MACHINERY AND PROCESSING I (MENG 5371)................................................................................ 322
AGRO-MACHINERY AND PROCESSING II (MENG 5372) ............................................................................ 324
AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY DESIGN (MENG 5373) ................................................................................. 326
MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINEERING ELECTIVES .................................................................................................. 328
AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS (MENG5381)......................................................... 328
AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE (MENG5382) ................................................................................................. 331
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1. BACKGROUND OF THE DEPARTMENT
Mechanical Engineering Department of Arba Minch University has been

established in September, 1998, with the objective of responding to the need
for rapid industrialization and the changing societal needs of the country for
sustainable development. It has graduated 10 batches of engineers. The
department believes in cultivating the full potential of students, and the
advancement of all forms of knowledge keeping in pace with international
standards of academic quality, including the high skilled employment needs
presented by a growing economy operating in global environment.
Statistical data obtained from the Arba Minch University, shows that the total
number of mechanical engineers that graduated from the University with a B.Sc.
degree during the period 2003 to 2013 is above 400. Further examination of the
data shows that the number of graduates per year was increasing.
2. OBJECTIVES
The objective of the Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Program is to provide

broad-based educational training in mechanical engineering and its applications
leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree. Its goal is to enable graduates to meet
the challenges of the engineering profession in a rapidly changing environment
that exists in a developing country like Ethiopia. These challenges require the
ability to apply existing knowledge in new ways thereby creating new systems and
opportunities as well as adapting existing technology to local production
conditions. These require the ability to manage service, maintain and improve
upon existing systems.
2.1. Vision
“To impart futuristic technical education and instill high patterns of discipline
through dedicated staff who shall set global standards, making our students
technologically superior and ethically strong, who in turn shall improve the quality
of life of human race in general and our own people in particular.‖
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2.2. Goals
 To Develop future professionals with problem identification/solving skills

and positive attitudes to serve the society
 To produce technically sound and practically competent engineers of global
standard.
 To train professionals equipped with relevant knowledge and skills, who
would contribute to the development of the country.
 To bring out professionals who are not mere government expectants for
jobs, but job creators.
 Reorient the education system to be more practical, research oriented and
problem solving.
 To address the demands of the new education policy of the country

3. Professional Profile of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering is a profession that deals with the design, manufacturing,
selection, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of all forms of
machinery, equipment, and industrial systems. The profession plays a vital role in
the establishment and sustainable operation of a nation's manufacturing
industries, transport systems, power generation, construction, and mining
industries.
The work of mechanical engineers varies by industry and function. Large
number of mechanical engineers works in erection and commissioning
of industrial plants, production operations, maintenance, technical sales,
etc.; few are engaged in research, testing, and design work. Many are
administrators or managers while some work as consultants. Some of
the typical job profiles that Mechanical Engineers, in various capacities,
perform include:.
 design, development and manufacturing of products and machines for
industrial and consumer use
 industrial plant design, equipment selection, plant erection, commissioning,
operation and maintenance;
 installation of machinery and piping
 engineering material production and testing
 industrial gas- and water supply system/component design
 automotive and construction equipment design and maintenance,
 heating, refrigeration, air-conditioning and compressed air systems, water
supply systems design, installation, commissioning, operation and
maintenance
 energy conversion system/component design, installation, commissioning,
operation and maintenance
 control of noise, vibration and environmental pollution
 industrial project design and evaluation
 project planning and total quality management
 factory management in the capacity of general manager, technical
manager, operation manager, maintenance manager, quality controller and
sales manager

 Teaching. training, research and development

 appropriate technology solutions to address local community problems
 Agro machinery and processing
 Railway Systems Engineering
 Sugar manufacturing and processing
 Reverse engineering
 Procurement of equipment and machinery, etc.
 Spare parts management
 Specification development
The following are several examples of the types of systems for which mechanical
engineers are responsible:
 Refrigeration and air-conditioning systems
 Public utility systems
 Automotive and aerospace vehicles
 Hydraulics and fluid power systems
 Automation systems
 Heavy duty and earth moving Equipments
 Robotics
 Control systems
 Medical equipment
 Propulsion systems
 Power generating systems
 Energy conservation and production systems
 Agricultural equipments
 Transportation systems and logistics
 Lubrication and oil
 Mining Operation
 Fire and Safety Systems
 Installation and Commissioning

Mechanical Engineering profession can be acquired and mastered by graduates

who are well educated to enter into, and dedicated to continue growing in the
profession. An undergraduate Mechanical Engineering program meant to
produce such graduates must be designed to provide to the students a
sufficiently broad and deep base of mathematics, physical sciences, and
engineering sciences; broad knowledge of mechanical engineering systems,
machineries and control systems; excellent knowledge of design and
manufacturing theories supported by extensive laboratory exercises, workshop
practices, and industrial internship; sufficient practices in the use of computers,
mechatronic devices and application of software related to the field; sufficient
knowledge of management concepts and communication skills, etc. In short, the
program should give due emphasis to the integration of knowledge and skill to
enable its graduates enter the profession. Due to the very broad nature of the
profession of mechanical engineering, the profession has numerous areas of
specialization at global level. In the current Ethiopian context, one could
specialize in any one of the following areas:
 Product Design and/or Applied Mechanics

This area of specialization focuses on the design of a product, starting from
the need analysis through three dimensional modeling, strength and
dynamic analysis up to prototype manufacturing and testing.
 Material Science
It deals with the study and application of materials used in mechanical
engineering.
 Manufacturing Engineering/ Technology
It deals with the design of manufacturing processes (like casting, forming,
machining, joining, assembling, etc.) of an engineering product, starting
from its design to planning and management of the manufacturing
operations.
 Thermal and Power Plant Engineering
It deals with the design, selection, installation, commissioning, maintenance
and operation of energy conversion, heating, cooling systems and
equipment that utilize thermal primary energy resources.
 Fluid Machinery
It deals with the design, performance analysis, selection, installation,
commissioning, operation and maintenance of rotating machines such as
pumps, blowers, compressors and various types of turbines.
 Maintenance Engineering

It deals with systematic application of reliability theory, condition

monitoring and reconditioning techniques, and preventive maintenance
programs to increase plant or equipment availability.
 Automotive Engineering
It deals with the design and maintenance of a motor vehicle and its
accessories.
 Aeronautical Engineering
It deals with design and maintenance of an aircraft and its components.
 Mechatronics and/or Robotics
It deals with control of mechanical systems and interfacing of mechanical
system with electronic controllers and computer.
 Production Systems Management
It deals with optimal design of manufacturing plant and optimal
management of material, human and machine resources in manufacturing
operations to minimize production costs and maximize product quality.
 Sugar Engineering and manufacturing
It deals with the principles, operations and design of sugar processing
industries.
 Railway Systems Engineering
Railway Engineering is a profession that deals with management,
economics and engineering fields of specializations such as power supply
for electric traction, signaling and communications, design, manufacturing,
operation, control and maintenance of all forms of railway and related
equipments and industrial systems. The profession plays a vital role in the
establishment and sustainable operation of transport systems to boost the
economy of the country in all aspects.
 Agro machinery and processing
It deals with principles, operations and design of agricultural equipments
and agro processing equipments.
 Industrial Engineering
It deals with optimal design of manufacturing plant and optimal
management of material, human and machine resources in manufacturing
operations to minimize production costs and maximize product quality.

 Energy Technology/Engineering
It deals with principles, operations and design of renewable energy
technologies.
Depending on the engineering tasks one is undertaking or the position one
is holding, a professional mechanical engineer working in an industrial
facility can have professional titles and/or job specifications like Design
Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Installation
Engineer, Utilities Engineer, or Management title/job like General Manager,
Technical Manager, Operation Manager, Maintenance Manager, Sales
Manager, and rendering consultancy services in the field.

4. GRADUATE PROFILE OF A MECHANICAL ENGINEER
4.1. Knowledge Requirement:
 Advanced mathematical techniques of calculus, differential equations and

numerical methods
 Fundamentals of Engineering Sciences, phenomena, and relationships of
solid mechanics and thermo-fluids, including their limitation
 Knowledge of Engineering Graphics and CAD
 Working knowledge of engineering materials
 Knowledge of machine elements and their respective design procedures
 Knowledge of metal fabrication processes and assembly processes
 Knowledge of designing and product development methods, usage, and
repairing of machines tools, material handling equipment, process
equipment, fluid machines, power generation systems, refrigeration, air
conditioning, steam generation systems, motor vehicles, construction
equipment and aircrafts (relevant to their job)
 Exposure to electrical and electronic circuits and machines.
 Principles of operation of control systems and their essential components
 Knowledge of relevant standards, codes, and regulations.
 Knowledge on the maintenance procedures of machinery
 Knowledge on the industrial principles of maintenance management
 Principles and practices of personnel management and supervision.
 Principles of plant lay-out design
 Basic concepts of technical management and accounting, including project
management and evaluation, material management and the like
 Basic concepts of product costing.
 Knowledge of appropriate technologies in the local context

4.2. Abilities and Skills Requirement
a) Technical Abilities and Skills

 to analyze needs and requirements when designing products
 to design a system, component or process to meet user needs
 design, sequence and schedule production process of product
 to operate relevant computer software for design/analysis / optimization
 to determine the tools and equipment needed to do a job
 to interpret written directions, specifications, plans, and drawings
 to write specifications for mechanical and electrical equipment
 testing and inspection of products or processes, and evaluate quality or
performance.
 to determine compliance of products with specifications
 to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
 to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
 Engineering material identification/ prescription while differentiating availability
vis-à-vis suitability
 inspection and commissioning of equipment
 to plan , control equipment maintenance and determine life cycle costs
 to use fault diagnosis tools and NDT
 to estimate and analyze product or service costs
 Die and tool design skills
 Drafting skill
 recognize of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
b)Analytical/Computational skills
 to apply mathematical analysis and computational methods for solving
engineering problems
 to apply modeling, simulation and visualization techniques to mimic the system
behavior for predictive control and to test different solutions

c)Reasoning and Problem Solving skills

1. Problem Identification through root-cause analysis
2. Problem solving using cause-effect relationships, logical thinking and with an open
mind (overcoming mental blocks)
3. to comprehend scheme of things when configured/reconfigured
assembled/disassembled by visualization
4. to group together things or actions in a specific order/pattern using a specific
rule/set of rules
5. Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future
problem-solving and decision-making
6. Deductive reasoning: The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to
produce reasonable solution
7. Inductive reasoning: The ability to combine pieces of information to form general
rules or conclusions
8. Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the
most appropriate one
d)Communicative English
 Language proficiency skills (oral & written)
 Technical reporting skills
 Professional Presentation skills
 Persuasive and vegetative skills
e)Managerial abilities/Behavioral skills

 to plan, organize, coordinate and control the work of subordinates
 to set priorities and assign work to other professionals
 to maintain records, prepare planning and performance reports
 to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
 Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions
needed to prove or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system
 Managing one's own time and the time of others
 Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best

people for the job

 Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for
these expenditures
 to work in team environment
 to satisfy customers
 Positive, flexible and forward-looking attitude
5. Resource Profile
5.1 Staff Profile
The Department has -Arba Minch (number) permanent staff members with -Arba
Minch (number) Ph.D.‘s, -Arba Minch (number) M.Sc.‘s and -Arba Minch
(number) B.Sc.‘s. In addition to these, -Arba Minch (number) part time staff are
teaching in the department. It is planned to employ -Arba Minch (number)
additional expatriate professors next year. In addition to these, expatriate
professors and one technical staff will join the department increasing the total no
of staff with Ph. D. qualification to 12. At present, four Ethiopian staff members
are abroad working toward the Ph. D. , four will soon leave Ph.D. and two for
M.Sc. in specialized areas where graduate program is not given in Addis Ababa
University. (Mechanical Engineering of Arba Minch university should fill the table
below)
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5.2 Infrastructure
1. Laboratories
The Mechanical Engineering Department has the following laboratories to support

the education and research activities that it undertakes. Additional facilities require
and planned to be purchased are given in the appendix (should be put)
a) Fluid Machine and Thermal Laboratory
The list of facilities available for the education is given below. In addition to the
list given here as part of the expansion planer gas turbine, i.e. engines,
refrigeration, air conditioning, flow benches and other setups will be purchased
including sectioned models.
Velocity distribution and pressure drop in circular duct

Velocity distribution and pressure drop in rectangular duct
Reciprocating compressor performance test set-up
Diesel and Petrol Engine Test Set-up with Dynamometer and fuel cons

Combustion chamber
Air conditioning test stet-up
Variable Speed and torque drive for testing power requirement of small
machines
Small wind tunnel
Thermal conductivity test set-up
Bomb calorimeter
Multi-channel thermocouple thermometers
 Resistance Thermometers
Pyrometer
Thermostats
Combustion gas analyzer
Smoke meter
Light meters
Hot wire anemometer
Turbine flow meters
Ultrasonic flow meters
b) Hydraulic Machines Laboratory
• Flow measurement with nozzles and orifice

• Pipe friction test set-up
• Banki Turbine Test Bench
• Pelton Turbine Test bench
• Francis Turbine Test bench
• Centrifugal pump Test bench
c) Materials Testing Laboratory
In addition to the given list of machinery, it is planed to purchase 1000 tons

computerized universal strength testing machines, additional microscopes, impact,
buckling , torsion and bending strength testing set-ups.
• Metallographic analysis microscope with camera
• Metallographic microscope
• Sample polishers
• Tensile testing machine
• Hardness Tester
• Impact test machine

• Manual torsion test machine

d) Applied Mechanics and Control Laboratory
Here, it is also planed to buy vibration test set-up, vibration analyzer, and
balancing machines, crack testing, models of mechanism and drives, section
models of machine elements. In addition complete set of set-up for control,
pneumatic, hydraulic and Mechatronics systems will be purchased.
• Thick and thin cylinder test set-up
• Strain gauge kits with a bridge
• Ultrasonic flaw detector
• Vibration test set-up
• Speed control set-up
• Temperature controller
2. Manufacturing Workshop
The workshop consists of with nearly all general purpose machinery necessary for
manufacture of small machinery and equipment. A huge hydraulic press for metal
forming, 20 kg casting furnace, 5 lathe machines, 2 milling machines, 2 arc
welders, 2 flame welders and additional tools and equipment will be purchased as
part of improvement plan of facilities in next three years.
• Small CNC lathe
• Medium Size CNC lathe
• 4x Training lathe machine
• 2x Lathe machine for production2
• 3x Vertical drill
• Radial drill
• CNC Milling
• 2x Milling machine
• Surface grinders
• Cylindrical grinder
• Tool grinders
• Bench work 20 workplaces with all hand tools
• Hydraulic Guillotine shear2000 x8 mm
• Hydraulic bending machine 2000 x8 mm
• Hydraulic rolling machine 2000x 8 m

• Guillotine shear 1000m x4 mm

• Manual bending machine 1000 m x 4mm
• Rolling machine 1000 m x 4mm
• 2x Heat treatment furnace
• 3x Electric arc welding
• Mig welding machine
• Tig Welding Machine
• Flame welding machine
• Casting furnace
• Forging furnace
• Complete set of machines and tools for wood work
• Hand power tools
• Complete set of hand tools
3. Computer Rooms
• Faculty computer center with about 60 computers
• Department computer center for postgraduate students with 30 computers with
the following softwares
• Algor FEM Analysis
• Fluent CFD software
• PRO Engineer
• Visual Studio
• Matalab
• Thermocalac
• Flex , Flint and LPA prolog expert system development tools.
4 Classrooms
• 3x lecture rooms with 70 students capacity
• 2x lecture rooms with 80 students capacity students capacity
• 2x lecture rooms with 30 students capacity
• 3x lecture room with 20 student capacity
(should be Arrenged according the facilities of AMiT, AMU)

6. CURRICULUM
6.1. What ails the present Engineering Education in Ethiopia?
On account of the interplay of different factors, such as financial constraints,

scarcity of qualified and experienced human resources and infrastructural
bottlenecks, some of the lacunae noticed in the present Engineering Education
scenario in Ethiopia can be stated as follows.
 Curricula with inadequate emphasis vis-à-vis relevance in the Ethiopian
Context
 Learning in bits and pieces, without integration, affecting the
comprehensive vision required for new and innovative product development
in the local context
 Unabridged gap between concepts and implementation technicalities that
tend to bring in some sort of diffidence amongst students
 Little or no familiarity with industry norms/current practices due to the lack
of exposure on a continuous basis during the learning phase
 Limited avenues for the student to carry forward his creative ideas to
fruition, in a real sense, affecting the blossoming of talent to a great extent
 No attempts pertaining to assembling/disassembling of prototypes with
many components that can bring in consciousness related to meticulous
attention to minute detail in practice such as
fits/tolerances/sequencing/alignments etc.
 Practical instruction/demonstration being limited to laboratory practice (with
whatever equipment that is available)
 No or very little efforts aimed at imparting equipment maintenance/repair
skills
 Differences in perceptions that continue to prevail concerning the
laboratory and real world work environment (Lab. Equipment being tailor
made and extensively instrumented, that too for the most part hidden, fail
to portray the resemblance with actual prototypes that one would actually
employ)
 Application skills, mostly limited to design (as such parameterization) of
components/systems with very little or no effort aimed at performance

prediction of the designed component under part load or widely varying

operating conditions
 Missing links with regard to the access for latest information related to
design data, material criteria and lack of differentiation between what is
suitable vis-à-vis what is available.
 Very little exposure to scientific magazines/professional journals affecting
the future vision and strategic career planning
 Minimal use of teaching aids like wall mounted displays, audio-visuals and
their integration with ICT (for greater effectiveness and impact)
As of recent years, stakeholders and employers have expressed concerns
pertaining to
 Deficiency of the curricula in relation to the actual world of work and
practical/communication/managerial skills
 Deficiency of the curricula with respect to the new technological
developments and trends vis-à-vis local/regional needs
 Inappropriate methodology of education and training that mainly focuses
on theory and class room work
 Absence or inadequate link with industry, work places and stake holders
 Lack of periodic and continuous evaluation/updating of the teaching-
learning process
It is believed that this new revised curriculum developed has incorporated the
necessary changes that will address the issues raised by stakeholders and
employers as well as the specific objectives of the Department. The curriculum is
expected to give the student a strong broad based background in Mechanical
Engineering with focus areas in the local context and limited specialization in some
of the specific areas.
6.2. Rationale for Curriculum
Mechanical Engineering, with a diverse range of specializations, plays a leading

role in the technological development of a country. The objective of Mechanical
Engineering Education up to now has been to educate trainable, broad based
mechanical engineers that can fit in to the different application areas of
mechanical engineering after on the job training for about an year.

The curriculum has been revised once, 4 years ago, after an internal SWOT
analysis and taking into consideration the laboratory facility and local recourses
available. Though there have been several attempts to accommodate the needs of
local industry, it was not done in a strategic way to fill the skill gap of the
graduates, mostly due to financial and human resource constraints. Electives were
introduced in the previous curriculum at the final year stage to sharpen the skills
in limited areas of specialization. In fact, it was supposed that the industries have
to streamline graduates to their particular area by giving them practical on-the-job
training for about one year.
However, the Department was able to recognize that most of the industries that
have been employing mechanical engineers are small and medium sized and do
not have senior engineers for coaching the new recruits. As a result, the
Department was convinced that it is necessary to make the education more
practice oriented and focused to the different areas of industrial applications in
order to make the engineers more productive. In recognition of this fact, the
range and scope of electives in this new curriculum have been enlarged while
retaining the broad based nature of educational training in Mechanical
Engineering. With the increasing number of graduates in mechanical engineering,
it is becoming inevitable that some shall be self employed. Therefore, the need for
training the graduates in entrepreneurship has become necessary.
On the other hand, the Government of Federal Republic of Ethiopia has demanded
the improvement of Engineering Education to make it more relevant to local
industries while having internationally acceptable standards. Therefore, the
Ministry of Capacity Building of Federal Republic of Ethiopia, in partnership with
the Federal Republic of Germany, launched Engineering Capacity Building
Program. Engineering Education reform/overhaul which is being carried out in the
College of Engineering and Technology is among the four tasks of this program.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and
Technology, -ARBA MINCH X University, working with the expert supplied by ECBP
has developed this new curriculum. In general the curriculum was drafted with the
objective of meeting knowledge and skill requirement of Mechanical Engineers
stated in the professional profile. The draft curriculum was exhaustively discussed
in a workshop convened with stakeholders encompassing a wide spectrum and the

issues raised, feedback received and suggestions forwarded were deliberated and
incorporated in this final draft of the curriculum.
The major changes of the curriculum are including the following.
a) Courses are arranged in modules. One of the advantages of such an

approach is that a Professor can be made responsible for the management
of a module and decide on the matters pertaining to it.
b) More practiced oriented courses are added along with electives
c) The practical education aspect of each course, such as laboratory or
workshop exercises, project work and industrial visits, are enhanced and
made explicit in the program.
d) A six-month industrial internship was introduced in the 8th semester.
e) A new course on Mechatronics is included in the curriculum to introduce to
students PLC and computer based automation of machinery.
f) A course on Total Quality Management is introduced with the objective of
training engineers who will play important role in quality improvement of
manufactured products and/or technical services.
g) A new course in Entrepreneurship that has the objective of training
engineers for self-employment is introduced.
h) Courses that deal with appropriate technology for rural development are
added in the relevant focus areas in order to promote agricultural led
industrial development policy of the country.
i) Elective groups focused on specialized application areas are introduced in
the last four semesters. The advantages of grouping students in focus
areas are:
 the education is streamlined to different areas of employment;
 Convenient class size facilitates project and laboratory intensive
education..
j) In order to accredit the program by European accreditation institution, the
introduction of European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) was necessary.
ECTS credits are a value allocated to course units to describe the student
workload required to complete them. They reflect the quantity of work each
course requires in relation to the total quantity of work required to
complete a full year of academic study at the institution, i.e, lectures,

practical work, seminars, private work- in the library or at home- and

examinations or other assessment activities. Credits thus express a relative
value.
6.3. Structure of Curriculum
Taking into account the present Ethiopian industrial scenario, this new curriculum
has been devised as a Broad-Based Mechanical Engineering program with a
limited degree of streamlining through the introduction of elective subjects. A
student can take a maximum of four electives in his area of interest so as to
acquire specialized knowledge. These electives have been framed keeping their
relevance and priority in the Ethiopian context. However, some element of
flexibility has been reserved for future, where in the extent of specialization can be
enhanced by enlarging the number and scope of elective subjects based on a
need assessment. It is then expected that Mechanical Design, Thermal
Engineering Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering and Sugar
Engineering might serve as focus areas for specialization or streamlining in the
broad area of mechanical engineering.
All the courses in the curriculum have been grouped under the following modules.
A module consists of a number of coherent courses, which are assembled together
to meet the objectives of the module. Such a module arrangement is envisaged to
be helpful in facilitating organization of resources and planning of staff
requirement in more structured way.

Total Total Course Courses clustered under the Module

S.N. Module Name Module Code Cr.Hrs ECTS
Cr.hrs ECTS Code module Category
EnLa1011 Communicative English Skills 3 5

Humanities and CvEt1013 Civics and Ethics 3 5
1 HuCm-M1011 12 20 Basic
Communications EnLa1012 Basic Writing Skills 3 5
Phil1014 Logic and Reasoning Skill 3 5
2 Introduction to Economics Econ-M1021 3 3 Econ202 Introduction to Economics 3 3 Basic
Engg1031 Introduction to Engineering Skills 2 3
3 Basic Engineering Skills MEng-M1031 7 11 MEng1032 Engineering Drawing 3 5 Basic
MEng1033 Basic Workshop Practice 2 3
Math1041 Applied Mathematics IB 4 6
4 Basic Eng'g Mathematics Math-M1041 8 12 Basic
Math1042 Applied Mathematics IIB 4 6
Advanced Eng'g Math2O51 Applied Mathematics IIIB 4 6
5 Mathematics and MEng-M2051 10 16 MEng1052 Computer Programming 3 5 Basic
Computations MEng2053 Numerical Methods 3 5
CEng1061 Engineering Mechanics I-Statics 3 5
Basic Engineering
6 MEng-M1061 6 10 Engineering Mechanics II- Basic
Mechanics MEng1062 3 5
Dynamics
MEng3071 Mechanisms of Machinery 3 5
7 Advanced Eng'g Mechanics MEng-M3072 6 10 Core
MEng3072 Mechanical Vibration 3 5
MEng1081 Strength of Materials I 3 5 Core
8 Mechanics of Materials MEng-M2082 6 10
MEng2082 Strength of Materials II 3 5
MEng2091 Engineering Materials I 3 4
9 Engineering Materials MEng-M2092 6 9 MEng2092 Engineering Materials II 2 3 Core
MEng2093 Material Testing Laboratory 1 2

Probability and Statistics for

3 4
Probalility and Research Stat262 Engineers
10 MEng-M3101 5 7 Basic
Methodology Technical Writing and Research
MEng3102 2 3
Methodology
MEng2111 Engineering Thermodynamics I 3 5
11 Eng'g Thermo-Fluids MEng-M2112 9 15 MEng2112 Engineering Thermodynamics II 3 5 Core
MEng2113 Fluid Mechanics 3 5
12 Heat Transfer MEng-M3122 3 5 MEng3121 Heat Transfer 3 5 Core
13 Thermo-fluid Laboratory MEng-M3132 1 2 MEng3131 Thermo-fluid Laboratory 1 2 Core
MEng2141 Machine Drawing 3 5
14 Machine Drawing MEng-M2142 6 10 Core
MEng2142 Machine Drawing with CAD 3 5
MEng2151 Machine Elements I 3 5
15 Machine Elements MEng-M2152 6 10 Core
MEng2152 Machine Elements II 3 5
Integrated Machine Design
16 MEng-M3162 3 6 MEng3161 Machine Design Project 3 6 Core
Project and CAD
17 Introduction to FEM MEng-M5172 3 4 MEng5171 Introduction to FEM 3 4 Core
MEng3181 Manufacturing Engineering I 3 4
18 Manufacturing Engineering MEng-M3182 6 8 Core
MEng3182 Manufacturing Engineering II 3 4
MEng4191 Workshop Practice II 2 3
19 Manufacturing Lab MEng-M4192 3 5 Welding, Metal Forming and Core
MEng4192 1 2
Casting Laboratory Practice
MEng3201 Turbomachinery 3 5
IC Engines & Reciprocating
20 Energy Conversion Machines MEng-M4202 7 12 MEng4202 3 5 Core
Machine
MEng4203 IC Engine and Turbomachine Lab 1 2
MEng5211 Power Plant Engineering 3 5
21 Thermal Systems Eng'g MEng-M5212 6 10 Core
MEng5212 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 3 5
22 Motor Vehicle Engineering MEng-M4222 3 4 MEng4221 Motor Vehicle Engineering 3 4 Core

Maintenance and Installation of

23 Maintenance Engineering MEng-M5232 3 4 MEng5231 3 4 Core
Machinery
Industrial Management and
Industrial Management and IEng5241 3 4
24 IEng-M5242 6 8 Engineering Economy Core
Enterprerunership
IEng5242 Entrepreneurship for Engineers 3 4
Materials Handling
25 MEng-M4252 3 5 MEng4251 Materials Handling Equipment 3 5 Core
Equipment
MEng3261 Instrumentation and Measurement 3 4
26 Control Engineering I MEng-M4262 6 9
MEng4262 Fluid Power System 3 5
Core
MEng5271 Introduction to Mechatronics 3 5
27 Control Engineering II MEng-M5272 6 10
MEng5272 Regulation and Control 3 5
ECE3281 Basic Electricity and Elcetronics 3 4
28 Electrical Engineering ECE-M3282 6 8 Core
ECE3282 Electrical Machines and Drives 3 4
29 Industrial Internship MEng-M4292 15 30 MEng4291 Internship 15 30 Core
MEng5303 Machinery Design 3 6
Mechanical Design MEng5301 Product Design and Development 3 5
30 MEng-M5303 9 16 Elective
Electives MEng5302 Introduction to Tribology 3 5
MEng5304 Rotor Dynamics 3 5
MEng5313 Thermo-fluid System Design 3 6
MEng5311 Aerodynamics 3 5
31 Thermal Eng'g Electives MEng-M5313 9 16 Computational Heat Transfer and Elective
MEng5312 3 5
Fluid Flow
MEng5314 Gas Turbine and Jet Propulsion 3 5
MEng5323 Tools jigs and Die Design 3 6
MEng5321 CAD/CAM/CIM 3 5
Manufacturing Eng'g
32 MEng-M5323 9 16 Process Planning and Product Elective
Electives MEng5322 3 5
Costing
MEng5324 Metal Processing Technology 3 5

MEng5333 Plant Layout and Design 3 6

MEng5331 Operations Research 3 5
33 Industrial Eng'g Electives MEng-M5333 9 16 Elective
MEng5332 Quality Management 3 5
MEng5334 Industrial Systems Engineering 3 5
Fundamentals Of Rail Ways
MEng4341 3 5
Systems Engineering
MEng5342
Motive Power Design 3 5
34 Rail Way Eng'g Electives MEng-M5343 9 16 a Elective
MEng5343 Rail Vehicle Design 3 6
MEng5342
Rolling Stock Design 3 5
b
MEng4351 Renewable Energy Technology I 3 5
Renewable Energy Eng'g MEng5352 Renewable Energy Technology II 3 5
35 MEng-M5353 9 16 Elective
Electives Design of Renewable Energy
MEng5353 3 6
Systems
Introduction to Sugar
MEng4361 3 5
Manufacturing
Operation of Boilers, Steam Power
MEng5363 3 6
36 Sugar Eng'g Electives MEng-M5363 9 16 Plants and Energy Audit Elective
Fundaments Principles and
MEng5362 Maintenance of Sugar Milling 3 5
Machineries
MEng4371 Agro Machinery and Processing I 3 5
Agro Machinery and
37 MEng-M5383 9 16 MEng5372 Agro Machinery and Processing II 3 5 Elective
Processing
MEng5373 Agricultural Machinery Design 3 6

Heavy duty and Construction

MEng5383 3 5
Equipment
Motor Vehicle Eng'g
38 MEng-M5383 9 16 MEng5382 Automotive Maintenance 3 6 Elective
Electives
Automotive Electical and
MEng5381
Electronic System 3 5
39 Bachelor Thesis MEng-M5392 6 12 MEng5391 B.Sc. Thesis 6 12 Core
185 301 185 301

6.4. Course Coding and Numbering
Every course has been given an identification tag, characterized by an

alphanumeric code. The set of alphabets preceding the numerals designate the
department offering the course. The first digit in the numeric code indicates the
year in which the subject is offered, the second and third digit conveys the module
to which the subject belongs to while the last digit represent the actual number
given to that subject in the module. The odd or even nature of the digit, in
addition, also imply the first or second semester in which that subject is offered
respectively. For example
MEng5425
Number given to the subject in the respective Module
Module number
Year in which the subject is offered (Year V)
Mechanical Engineering Department
N.B. The above coding is not be applicable to services courses offered by other
departments (such as economics, English, civics etc..) and course in community-
based module.

6.5. Module Characterization
Humanities and Communications

Module Number 01 MODULE LEVEL N/A
Module Code HuCm-M1011
Module Title Humanities and Communications
Duration of the Two semester
Module
Total ECTS of 20
the module
JUSTIFICATION This module is built by general category courses. It covers courses
OF THE like civic and ethical education, reasoning skill (logic), basic
MODULE communicative skills, and basic writing skills.
To upgrade students communication skill
AIMS To equip students with efficient reasoning skills and,
Help students to develop democratic and ethical behaviors
INTENDED Write purposeful, meaningful and effective sentences and
LEARNING paragraphs
OUTCOMES Lay the foundation to develop important values with respect to
the professional ethics
Draw sound arguments in convincing others as well as to be
convinced by others
Courses of the Module
Course Code Course Name ECTS
EnLa1011 Communicative English Skill 5
EnLa1012 Basic Writing Skill 5
CvEt1013 Civics and Ethical Education 5
Phil1014 Reasoning Skill (Logic) 5

Basic Eng'g Mathematics Module

MODULE CODE Math-M1041 MODULE LEVEL N/A
MODULE TITLE Basic Eng'g Mathematics
Duration of the Two semesters
Module
Total ECTS of 12
the module
In the field of engineering mathematics is the basis for solving,
JUSTIFICATION analyzing and simulating various practical problems. So the
OF THE MODULE engineering students from every branch must be given a

thorough knowledge in mathematics during their course of
education.
The objective of this module is:
This module enables the students to have thorough knowledge in
basic mathematical techniques like calculus, vector algebra,
MODULE
computational mathematics and also concepts related to
OBJECTIVE
probability and statistics.
Upon completion of this module the students will be capable of
applying mathematical techniques to engineering problems.
MODULE
Competence
Mode of delivery Courses in this module shall be delivered in semester wise
Learning-  Lecture supported by Tutorial
Teaching
Methods
Assessment  Continuous assessment including test, quiz, , seminar, etc
Technique  Final Examination
COURSES OF THE MODULE
Course Number Course Name ECTS
Math 1041 Applied Mathematics IB 6
Math 1042 Applied Mathematics IIB 6

ENGINEERING MECHANICS MODULE

MODULE CODE MEng-M1061 MODULE LEVEL Basic
MODULE TITLE Basic Engineering Mechanics
Module
Total ECTS of 10
the module
Engineering is an application of pure sciences. Mechanical
Engineering applies mathematical and computational principles for
the design, analysis and modeling of mechanical systems, thus,
requires a basic understanding of basic principles of Science and
JUSTIFICATION Mathematics.
OF THE MODULE This module will enable students to attain good capability in :
 defining and solving problems,
 evaluating information critically,
 designing creative solutions to problems,
 applying scientific and mathematical principles.
The objective of this module is to introduce students:
 to basic mechanical engineering concepts of statics and dynamics

AIMS
 to basic principles that govern motion of objects
 to mathematical models that represent physical systems
INTENDED At the end of this module students will be able to:-
LEARNING  understand and apply basic principles that govern the motion of
OUTCOMES objects
 develop appropriate mathematical models that represent physical
systems
CEng1061 Engineering Mechanics I – Statics 5
MEng1062 Engineering Mechanics II - Dynamics 5
Total ECTS of the Module 10

Advanced Engineering Mechanics Module

MODULE CODE MEng-M 3072 MODULE LEVEL N/A
MODULE TITLE Advanced Engineering Mechanics
Module
Total ECTS of 10
the module
The function of machine, machine tool or any product is based on
the mechanism which makes that system. The performance of any
JUSTIFICATION mechanical system is greatly influenced by mechanical vibration.
OF THE Hence a study of the mechanism and mechanical vibration is of
MODULE paramount importance to mechanical engineers. This module
targets to provide the students an adequate exposure in the area
of mechanism and mechanical vibrations.
 To explain different types of linkage mechanisms and their
layout used in mechanical design.
 To explain computational analysis kinematics and kinetic
mechanisms
MODULE
 To explain the principles involved in assessing the
OBJECTIVE
displacement, velocity and acceleration, the kinematics and
kinetic analysis and design of machinery.
 To provide knowledge on the cause for vibration and to
perform vibration analysis by developing a mathematical model
for vibration.
MODULE On completion of this module the student will be able to analyze
Competence the motion resulting from a specified set of linkages in a
mechanism and vibrations induced in a system and the means to
control it.
Mode of Courses in this module shall be delivered in semester wise
delivery

Teaching  Assignment
Methods  Laboratory Exercise
MEng3071 Mechanisms of Machinery 5
MEng3072 Mechanical Vibration 5

Mechanics of Materials Module
MODULE CODE MEng-M 2082 MODULE Core

LEVEL
MODULE TITLE Mechanics of materials
Module
Total ECTS of 10
the module
Solid mechanics is one of the core modules of Mechanical
Engineering. It covers the understanding of how mechanical
machines operate starting from the basic principles of statics
and dynamics up to the complex interaction of machine
JUSTIFICATION components. The study of solid mechanics enables the
OF THE student to understand the different components and parts
MODULE of machines and the interaction between them.
Mathematical computations required to model components,
assuring the safety or estimation of the life of the
components and design components to satisfy given
specification are covered in this module.
The objectives of this module are:
 To familiarize students with basic concepts of

equilibrium, laws of motion and principles of energy
conservation,
AIMS  To provide students with the basic principles required for
understanding the relation between forces,
deformations, strains and stresses,
 To provide students practical methods to measure

forces, deformations, strains and stresses employing

different experimental instruments,
 Introduce students to basic principles required to

understand, analyze and design mechanisms of
machines, main components and systems of mechanical
machines,
 To provide students with the basic principles and

theories required to assess the safety of mechanical
components and the mathematical calculations to
estimate operational life of components under static,
dynamic and cyclic loading conditions,
 To provide students the capability to design simple

machines and systems from their understanding of basic
courses by involving the students in practical design
projects,
 To provide students the capability to design special

mechanical components and systems employing
international standards and codes by involving the
students in practical design projects,
Introduce students to basic understanding of the theory and
application of finite element method in solid mechanics.
INTENDED At the end of this module students will be able to:
LEARNING  Demonstrate a basic understanding of the laws of motion
OUTCOMES and principles of energy conservation as applied to
structures and different types of mechanical components,
 Demonstrate basic practical skills in measuring and

analyzing forces, deformations, strains and stresses
employing force transducers, displacement transducers,
photo elasticity method and strain gauges.
 Demonstrate understanding of different mechanisms of

machines such as links, cams, governors, gear trains,
flywheels etc.,
 Demonstrate an understanding of analyzing and designing

various mechanical components such as various types of

joints, power screws, springs, shafts, keys, couplings,
clutches, brakes, bearings, power transmission systems,
pressure vessels etc.,
 Demonstrate the capability, with minimum support from

the instructor, to conduct and submit a comprehensive
report on design projects assigned to the student based
on a terms of reference (technical specification) of simple
machines or/and special mechanical components,
 Demonstrate an understanding of the theory of finite

element method and the capability to model structures
and solid mechanics problems employing finite element
software
MEng1081 Strength of Materials I 5
MEng2082 Strength of Materials II 5
Total ECTS of the Module 10

Engineering Materials
MODULE CODE MEng-M2092 MODULE LEVEL Core

MODULE TITLE Engineering Materials
Module
Total ECTS of 9
the module
Every field of engineering greatly depends on proper
selection of material, control of corrosion, the limiting
deformation and the method of heat treatment of
material. Therefore sound knowledge on material
engineering is essential for selection of material for
JUSTIFICATION
different engineering application. This module is prepared
OF THE
with the intention of providing the above knowledge. On
MODULE
completion of this module the student will be in a
position to select material for different practical
applications with good strength and wear resistance and it
forms the base for selection of material in Machine
element design, Machine design and Product design
Objectives of the Module:
• To introduce the main concept of engineering
materials and the influence of crystalline structure on
the properties of metal.
• To inform the type of defects and their influences
on the properties of crystals and the main types of
AIMS
plastic deformation
• To impart knowledge on the main causes for failure,
types of failure and methods to overcome it.
• To educate different types of mechanical testing
of materials, main concepts of phase and phase
transformation, crystalline changes and their

influences on properties of metals.

• To inform the basic methods of iron and steel
production, properties and applications of steels and
alloyed steels, cast irons, non ferrous metals, non
metallic materials and plastics
• To inform the types of heat treatment process;
• To impart knowledge on causes of corrosion and theirs
protection;
INTENDED  On completion of this module the student will be in
LEARNING a position to select material for different practical
OUTCOMES applications with good strength and wear resistance and
it forms the base for selection of material in Machine
element design, Machine design and Product design
Courses in the Module
MEng 2091 Engineering Material I 4
MEng 2092 Engineering Material II 3
MEng2093 Material Testing Laboratory 2

Probability and Research Methodology Module

Engineering Thermo-Fluids Module

Module Code MENG-M2112
Module Title Engineering Thermo-Fluids
Total ECTS of 15
the module
Duration of the Two Semesters
Mechanical engineers use the principles of energy, materials, and
mechanics to design and manufacture machines and devices of all
types; create the processes and systems that drive technology
JUSTIFICATION
and industrial development. This module is, therefore, designed
OF THE
in such a way that it will give mechanical engineers deep
MODULE
understanding of the basic knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid
mechanics, turbo-machineries, and on energy conversion,
generation, utilization and environmental consequences.
The purpose of this module is
 to impart the basic concepts of engineering thermodynamics
and to explore its wide range of applications covering energy
usage, conversion and the limitations on efficiency
 to provide students with the basic principles required for
understanding the main concepts, and problems and their
solutions encountered in engineering practice both in fluid
static and dynamics,
 to teach students the fundamentals, operations, and
AIMS
performance of internal combustion engines and their
different types and to provide students with the theoretical
and experimental ability to operate, analyze, and design
internal combustion engines
 introduce students to basic fundamentals required to
understand, analyze and design the main components
commonly used in fluid power systems and major turbo-
machines
 introduce and teach students the basic principles, types and

application of refrigeration systems for domestic and industrial

purpose
 introduce students to basic principles of thermal environment
engineering, psychometrics and air conditioning calculation,
components design and applications of the basic principles in
analysis and design of thermal systems
INTENDED At the end of this module students will acquire the capability to:
LEARNING  demonstrate a basic understanding of the nature of
OUTCOMES thermodynamic processes for pure substances and ideal gases,
 demonstrate ability to evaluate the thermal performance of

different heat engines and refrigeration cycles,
 demonstrate basic understanding of fluid properties and the

main concepts of fluid statics, fluid kinematics and energy
conservation principles
 Demonstrate a basic understanding of different types of

internal combustion engines and their operations,
 Understand the main components and operation of pumping

systems and turbomachines,
 Understand the different sources of energy and their

conversion to useful form of energy and identify environmental
impact of energy conversion so as to control or minimize their
effect
 Understand different types of thermal power systems and their

components, ability to analyze and evaluate the performance of
thermal power plants, ability to select and rate the different
components of a thermal power plant.
MEng2111 Engineering Thermodynamics-I 5
MEng 2112 Engineering Thermodynamics-II 5
MEng 2113 Fluid Mechanics 5
Total ECTS 15

Heat Transfer Module

Module Title Heat Transfer
Duration One Semester
Total ECTS of 5
the module
The knowledge of heat transfer is becoming increasingly important
since it plays a vital role in the design of power plants, vehicles,
JUSTIFICATION
refrigerators, and other thermal systems like HVAC systems.
OF THE
Therefore this module is designed in such a way that it will give
MODULE
mechanical engineers deep understanding of the basic knowledge
of heat transfer and heat transfer equipments.
The purpose of this module is
 To provide students with a clear and through presentation

of the basic concepts of heat and mass transfer and their
applications.
 To develop understanding of the coupling of fluid

AIMS
mechanics and thermodynamics.
 To provide an understanding of fundamental concepts of

heat fluxes.
 Apply principle of conservation of energy.
 Apply numerical techniques for heat transfer methods

INTENDED At the end of this course, students will be:
LEARNING  Equipped with the basic principles required for
OUTCOMES understanding conduction, radiation and convection heat
transfer.
 Able to apply the basic principles of heat transfer in the
analysis and design of engineering systems.
MEng 3131 Heat Transfer 5

Thermo-Fluid Laboratory Module

Module Title Thermo-Fluid Laboratory
Duration of the One semester
Module
Total ECTS of 2
the module
This module is designed to help the student acquire a practical
JUSTIFICATION knowledge for reinforcing the concepts learnt in the area of
OF THE thermo-fluids for application in real life situations involving energy
MODULE conversion and utilization via heat and fluid flows under different
loading conditions namely hydraulic and thermal.
 To test important concepts learned in the subjects of
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
 To familiarize with the techniques of measurement of static
and stagnation pressures, humidity, dry bulb, wet bulb
AIMS temperatures, lift and Drag forces, volumetric and mass
flow rates, velocities and operating speed etc.
 To feel for students the way the flows are established and
simulated in the test equipment and how exactly they are
regulated or controlled.
INTENDED At the end of this module students will acquire the capability
LEARNING
OUTCOMES To setup procedures and conduct experiments related to
Engineering Thermo-Fluid areas for accurate measurements
and their interpretation in the physical world.
 Of correlating between the theoretical knowledge they
acquire with the practical aspect (world) of engineering.
 Visualize different mechanisms of fluid mechanics
parameters measuring technique.
 Calibrate hydraulic measuring devices like pressure gauge.

 Determine the different empirical constants in fluid

mechanics analysis like coefficient of discharge, pipe friction
(roughness) coefficient, equivalent minor loss coefficient,
lift and drag coefficients; plot the relationship between
these empirical constants and other fundamental parameter
using MatLab or their concept of Numerical methods.
 Justifiably decide an appropriate selection of pump or
turbine for a given working condition by plotting their
performance – characteristics curves.
MEng3131
Thermo-Fluid Laboratory 2
Total 2

Machine Drawing Module

MODULE CODE MEng-M2141 MODULE LEVEL N/A
MODULE TITLE Machine Drawing
Module
Total ECTS of 10
the module
A mechanical engineer must have the knowledge and skill needed
for describing an object/machine by means of graphical
representation or drawing. The skill is absolutely necessary to
effectively and efficiently exercise the profession, for example,
during design and/or production activities of machines and
equipment. Efficient and effective communication between
JUSTIFICATION designers, manufacturers, etc. is possible thanks to Drawing. Also,
OF THE as a student of the profession, the skill plays an important role in
MODULE the teaching learning processes. After all, leave alone a well
prepared drawing, a simple sketch describes an object much
better than thousands of words. This module is designed and
included in the program to train students so that they could
correctly represent/describe machines and equipment by
drawings, and as well read & comprehend a given machine
drawing.
The purpose of this module:
 to impart knowledge and skill of representing/describing
graphically objects, machines and equipment, and of
AIMS
reading/understanding machine drawings;
 to impart the competency of use of softwares for the
production of machine drawings
INTENDED After completion of the module students will acquire the ability
LEARNING and skill of:
OUTCOMES  Representing/describing machines they design using manually

drawn assembly and parts drawings, consisting of appropriate

details like specifying dimensions, fits and tolerances, and
giving parts list in accordance with standard practices.
 Producing (assembly and parts) drawings of machines using
Computer Aided Drafting software, according to standard
practices.

MEng 2141 Machine Drawing 5
MEng 2142 Machine Drawing with CAD 5
Total 10

Machine Elements Module

MODULE TITLE Machine Elements
Module
Total ECTS of 10
the module
During the career of mechanical engineers they are expected to
perform a machine design task irrespective of what field they belong
to. The major challenge during this task is designing the machine
elements for an identified strength without failure before its expected
JUSTIFICATION
life. Insufficient knowledge in selecting a proper factor of safety,
OF THE
establishing fatigue strength, cause for stress concentration,
MODULE
procedure for design etc. may lead to a catastrophic failure leading to
human and property losses. Bearing this justification in mind this
module has been developed with two courses which provide enough
information about the above subject matter.
To select proper safety factor to avoid failure before the expected
life of the component;
• To establish the fatigue life and fatigue strength of machine
elements;
• To find the causes of stress concentration in machine elements;
MODULE • To analyze the strength of bolted, welded, riveted and interference
OBJECTIVE fitted joints;
• To analyze the strength of pressure vessels, valves and sealing
mechanisms;
• To design machine elements; keys, splines, pins, springs, shafts,
couplings, clutches, brakes, bearings;
• To design drives; Friction Drives, Belt Drives, Chain Drives and Gear
Drives;

MODULE After completion of this module the student will have familiarity in
Competence evaluating the shape and dimensions of a component to satisfy
functional and strength requirements.
To learn to use standard practices and standard components.
• To synthesize the knowledge of machine element
• The design of products /components and or systems
delivery
Methods
Assessment  Continuous assessment including test, quiz, seminar, etc
MEng2151 Machine Elements I 5
MEng2152 Machine Elements II 5

Integrated Machine Design Project Module

MODULE TITLE Integrated Machine Design Project
Duration of the One semesters
Module
Total ECTS of 6
the module
The student should be exposed to the realistic and feasible design
and analysis of mechanical assemblies by using the knowledge
JUSTIFICATION
assimilated by them in courses such as strength of materials,
OF THE
machine elements, mechanics etc. To meet this they must be
MODULE
directed to plan and execute areal, feasible mechanical design
project.
At the end of the course, students would be able to know:
• The different types of machine design methodologies and apply
it in designing car jacks (scissor jack,
bottle jack etc.) and unfired pressured vessels (lateral support,
MODULE
saddle support, bottom legs etc.).
OBJECTIVE
• Design procedures of machinery and equipment,
• Specifications of machineries and equipment, Documentation of
machine design reports.
MODULE The outcome of this course is that the student gets the expertise
Competence to design mechanical components and assemblies and expertise
on compiling the documentation of mechanical design projects.
delivery
Learning-  Lecture supported by advising
Teaching  Individual or group project work
Methods
Assessment  Project work , presentation, etc
Technique


MEng3161 Machine Design Project 6

Introduction to FEM Module

MODULE CODE MEng-M5172 MODULE LEVEL Core
MODULE TITLE Introduction to FEM
Duration of the one semesters
Module
Total ECTS of 5
the module
This module is designed to enable students to apply the engineering
fundamentals to develop an understanding of how economically
JUSTIFICATION
feasible solutions can be obtained through proper design and use of
OF THE
Computer Aided Design, analysis and optimization procedures using
MODULE
Finite Element Method. The module enables students to understand
finite element methods of solving engineering problems.
This module facilitates the knowledge transfer pertaining to
 Design procedures of machinery and equipment,
 The general procedures of the design of power transmission
elements and their integration
 Specifications of machineries and equipment
 The utility and the powerful role of Computer Aided Design and
AIMS
Computer Aided Manufacturing in product design and
development in the present day context
 Need for Finite Element Analysis in the broader context of
product design, development, optimization and virtual reality
testing
INTENDED At the end of this module, students would be able to

LEARNING  Carry out full fledged design of a particular component or a system
OUTCOMES using standard practices and codes
 Apply the principles of solid modeling and Finite Element Analysis
for product design, development and testing
 Write the requisite codes for producing simple components on CNC

machines for Computer Aided Manufacturing

MEng 5171 Introduction to FEM 5

Manufacturing Engineering Module

Module Number 18
Module Code MEng-M3182
Module Title Manufacturing Engineering
Duration of the One Semester
Module
Total ECTS of the 8
module
JUSTIFICATIO The Manufacturing Engineering module has been structured to
N OF THE acquaint students with basic concepts, principles, and practices in
MODULE manufacturing of engineering products. Students are expected to
use their theoretical knowledge and background to take an item
from the concept stage to reality. Making or creating a product will
require: identifying proper materials needed; recognizing
appropriate procedures and machines; following a well organized
and systematic assembly process; and consideration for quality,
reliability and cost effectiveness. The module will prepare the
students, both theoretically and practically in the major categories
of manufacturing; such as machining processes, casting technology,
metal forming, and welding processes.

Aims The overall focus of this module is to ensure that students

understands:
 The basic principles and techniques of traditional and non-
traditional machining processes,
 The concept of casting process, design of cast, casting defect
and their remedies
 The basic principles and mechanisms of sheet metal
operations and metal-forming process of selected processes,
 Principles of fabrication, joining and assembly of
manufactured products
At the end of this module the students will be able to
 Identify and outline the basic methods to manufacture a
product,
 Select appropriate materials, machines and tools necessary
to manufacture a product,
 Operate some common basic machines and tools used in
manufacturing,
Practice safe, reliable, qualitative and cost effective methods in
manufacturing.

MEng 3181 Manufacturing Engineering - I 4
MEng 3182 Manufacturing Engineering - II 4

Manufacturing Laboratory Module

MODULE CODE MEng-M 4191 MODULE LEVEL Basic
MODULE TITLE Manufacturing Lab
Module
Total ECTS of 5
the module
All Mechanical Engineering students should be provided with hands-
on training based on the theoretical principles they have acquired in
manufacturing of simple parts using different manufacturing processes
such conventional machines, metal joining processes (welding),
JUSTIFICATION casting process, and metal forming processes. Creating simple parts
OF THE using different manufacturing methods and assemblies using their
MODULE own hand builds confidence and creativity among the students.
Hence this module facilitates this need and provides adequate basic
knowledge in manufacturing processes for producing different parts
and making unit assembly.
Objectives of the Module:

The main objective is to provide advanced practical training
to the student by requiring them
AIMS  to produce simple parts like shaft, gear
 to produce simple parts using sheet metal products,
 to produce different profiles using casting process
 to make different joint using different welding process
INTENDED On completing this module the students will be in a position to
LEARNING produce simple components, capable of measuring of dimensions
OUTCOMES during production and making unit assemblies.
MEng 4191 Workshop Practice II 3
MEng 4192 Metal forming process, Welding and Casting 2

Laboratory Practice

Energy Conversion Machines Module

MODULE NAME Energy Conversion Machines
MODULE CORE
CATAGORY
MODULE CODE MEng-M4202
MODULE 20
NUMBER
Total ECTS of 12
the module
MODULE This module contains three courses in title Turbo-Machinery,
DESRIPTION I.C.Engines and Reciprocating machines, and I.C.Engine and Turbo-
Machine Laboratory. Principle of operation of Turbo-Machine,
Losses in Turbo-Machine, Performance characteristics of Turbo-
Machine, Regulation of Turbo-Machine,and Preliminary design of the
rotor and housing of a Turbo-Machine shall be dealt in Turbo-
Machinery.Basic cycle analysis and engine types, fundamental
thermodynamics and operating characteristics of various engines
are analyzed; combustion processes for spark and compression
ignition engines, fuels, cooling and lubrication systems are
evaluated. All the laboratory activities related with Turbo-Machinery
and I.C. Engines and Reciprocating Machines courses shall be
covered in I.C.Engine and Turbo-Machine Laboratory.
Energy conversion equipment plays a vital role in keeping the plant
systems and processes ticking and becomes essential in a wide
spectrum of engineering applications. This module helps in
understanding the working principles of such equipment
JUSTIFICATION encompassing a wide spectrum of machines, both roto-dynamic and
OF THE MODULE positive displacement types, meant for converting different forms of
energy to mechanical and vice-versa employed in different
application areas. Laboratory practice covering this range of
equipment makes the student familiarize with their operating
characteristics under widely varying loading conditions vis-à-vis

capacity and efficiency.

The purpose of this module is to make the student grasp the
principles, constructional features, working and operational control
of
 Power producing, power absorbing and power transmitting
type turbo machines as well as to envision the range of their
MODULE applications
OBJECTIVE  Positive displacement machines such as I.C. Engines and
reciprocating compressors and their suitability for different
applications
 The machines mentioned above, through hands on working
practice to infer their behavioral characteristics.
At the end of this module, students will acquire the capability

 Tocarry out a preliminary design of different categories of
energy conversion equipment such as turbines (steam-,
water-, gas-, wind-) compressors blowers, fans, pumps and
MODULE I.C. Engines
Competence  Toselect the appropriate machine for a given application as
well as to fix the required operating condition for higher
efficiency
 To safely and efficiently operate different types of energy
conversion machines
Mode of delivery Courses in this module shall be delivered in semester wise
Evaluation  Continuous assessment including test, quiz, laboratory report,
Technique mini project, seminar, presentation, etc
 Final Examination
Course code Course Name ECTS
MEng3201 Turbo-Machinery 5

MEng4202 I.C.Engines and Reciprocating machines 5

MEng4203 I.C.Engine and Turbo machine Laboratory 2

Thermal Systems Engineering Module

MODULE TITLE Thermal Systems Engineering
Duration of the one semester
Module
Total ECTS of 10
the module
Energy conversion equipment plays a vital role in keeping the plant
systems and processes ticking and becomes essential in a wide
spectrum of engineering applications. This module helps in
understanding the working principles of such equipment
JUSTIFICATION encompassing a wide spectrum of machines and power generation
OF THE facilities, meant for converting different forms of energy to
MODULE mechanical and vice-versa employed in different application areas.
Laboratory practice covering this range of equipment makes the
student familiarize with their operating characteristics under widely
varying loading conditions vis-à-vis capacity and efficiency.
System design enables a student to build on the component design

to create new products and processes. Systems engineering as
such calls for synthesis of the knowledge acquired in different
subjects, to achieve a stated objective in a coordinated and
efficient manner. Plant engineering requires integration of different
equipment and subsystems appropriately to enhance productivity
AIMS
levels. This module assumes significance on this count, in imparting
practical knowledge to the student from a holistic perspective while
drawing profusely from the conceptual background acquired
through the Engineering Thermo-fluid module taken earlier, by the
student.
INTENDED The purpose of this module is to make the student grasp the

LEARNING principles, constructional features, working and operational control

OUTCOMES of
to transfer knowledge and competencies required for design,
installation, maintenance and sustainable operation of steam
generation systems, power plants, ventilation, refrigeration
and air-conditioning systems, energy recovery equipment
and heat exchangers
to make the student familiarize with the intricacies involved in
the systems engineering involving production of electric
power from different forms of energy, HVAC plant and an
automobile
At the end of this module, students will acquire the capability
to carry out a preliminary design of different categories of
energy conversion equipment such as boilers, heat
exchangers, steam turbines and other components of a
power plant.
to select the appropriate machine for a given application as
well as to fix the required operating condition for higher
efficiency
to safely and efficiently operate different types of energy
conversion machines
to figure out the need for specific systems and subsystems and
to assess/select the layouts of different types of power plants,
refrigeration and air conditioning plants.
to give students a more focused training in courses related to
Thermal Engineering with some depth in the treatment in
concept, definitions, and methods of air-conditioning,
designing of air conditioning systems, and equipments.
Selection of suitable air conditioning equipments for different
areas.


Meng 5211 Power Plant Engineering 5

Meng 5212 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 5
Total 10

Motor Vehicle Engineering Module
MODULE CODE MEng-M4222

MODULE TITLE Motor Vehicle Engineering
Duration of the one semester
Module
Total ECTS of the 4
module
JUSTIFICATION OF Introduction; Pneumatic tires and wheel; Suspension
THE MODULE
systems; Vehicle stability; Power train; Vehicle road
performance; Braking system; Steering system.
AIMS Upon completion of the course, students will have:
• Sufficient knowledge on operating principles, theory and
design of motor vehicles,
• Sufficient knowledge on design of vehicles, assembly and
maintenance.
INTENDED
LEARNING
OUTCOMES
Course Code Course Name Total ECTS
MEng4221 Motor Vehicle Engineering 4

Maintenance Engineering Module

MODULE CODE MEng-M5232 MODULE LEVEL Year V
MODULE TITLE Maintenance Engineering
Module
Total ECTS of 4
the module
Maintenance of machineries and plant equipment contribute to a
greater extent to the cost of the product and down time of
JUSTIFICATION
machines. Knowledge of these areas is very much essential to
OF THE
students of Mechanical Engineering. This module exposes the
MODULE
student to theoretical and practical aspects of maintenance practice
in industrial setup.
Understand theoretical and practical aspects of maintenance
practice in industrial setup;
Understand basics of damages of typical components of
machinery;
Realize the use of the concepts of reliability, maintainability
AIMS
and availability in maintenance technology which are helpful
in the prediction of plant performance;
 Understand the organization of a maintenance department,
maintenance planning and decision making processes;
INTENDED After completing this module the student will be able:

LEARNING To select and design the correct and effective maintenance
OUTCOMES procedure for a particular application;
To implement the concepts of reliability, maintainability and
availability in the industrial setup to increase the
efficiency of Maintenance Department.
MEng5231 Maintenance and Installation of Machinery 4


Industrial Management and Entrepreneurship Module

MODULE CODE MEng-M5242 MODULE LEVEL Year V
MODULE TITLE Industrial Management and Entrepreneurship
Module
Total ECTS of 8
the module
Globalization, in the context of free market economy, is driving
companies all over to remain competitive in terms of price and
quality. Better industrial engineering practices involving man
power, production and quality management is now a day‘s found to
be crucial to the company's bottom line by increasing product
quality, machine reliability, and defect reduction. Decisions
JUSTIFICATION regarding the marketability and viability of products need to be
OF THE taken after a careful assessment of the investments and projected
MODULE returns involved by the application of principles of engineering
economics. In view of this, this module lays a special emphasis on
the role of industrial engineering and management on economic
development. Considering the low level of industrialization in
Ethiopian context and hence the need for private sector and
business development through entrepreneurship, it is noted that
this module assumes a lot of significance.
 Make the students acquire the necessary managerial skills in
the context of demand driven industrial development
 Highlight the need to maintain economic viability of products
and systems for affordability
AIMS
 To lay emphasis on entrepreneurship and orientation for self
employment desperately needed in Ethiopian context by
weaning away graduates so as to make them job creators
rather than mere job seekers
INTENDED At the end of this module, students will be in a position to

LEARNING  Demonstrate proficiency in project management, economic

OUTCOMES analysis, and life cycle costing for making sound decisions,
weigh the option of entrepreneurship for business
development as an alternative.
IEng5241 Industrial Management and Engineering Economy 4
IEng5242 Entrepreneurship for Engineers 4

Materials Handling Equipment Module

MODULE CODE MEng-M4252 MODULE LEVEL Year IV
MODULE TITLE Materials Handling Equipment
Module
Total ECTS of 5
the module
Material handling of raw materials, in-process materials and
JUSTIFICATION finished products contributes to a greater extent to the cost of the
OF THE product and down time of machines. Knowledge of these areas is
MODULE very much essential to students of Mechanical Engineering. This
module exposes the student to the principles of material handling.
To identify the different kinds of materials handling
equipment, procedures for selection of material handling
AIMS equipment for a specific purpose, steps in the design of
hoisting & conveying equipment.
INTENDED On completing this module the student will be able to select and
LEARNING design material handling equipment for a particular application.
OUTCOMES
MEng4251 Materials Handling Equipment 5

Control Engineering I Module

Module Number 26
Module Title Control Engineering I
Rationale In the context of mechanical controls giving way to electrical and
electronics, this module emphasizes the need for mechanical
engineers to broaden their understanding of control engineering
related aspects for efficient operation and control of
products/gadgets/devices/automated production systems/
processes. The synthesis of mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic
systems with instrumentation and their integration/interfacing
with electrical control systems and computers, is transforming
the environment in which mechanical engineers used to work
earlier. Although mechanical engineers may occasionally work
alone on a small project, they are more likely to be working on
large, multi-disciplinary projects, liaising with specialists from
other areas. This module is, thus, devoted to imparting an
interdisciplinary approach to problem solving.
The objectives of this module include:

 Sensing, conditioning and acquiring signals through
Aims calibrated instrumentation and measurement for different
process variables
 Actuating (moving, pressurizing,…)common systems and
Controlling electromechanical systems using PLC or simple
passive circuits
 Understand the fundamental concepts ,trace and analyze
circuit diagrams of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
 Recognize component symbols used in pneumatics/
hydraulics and their construction, functioning and
applications

At the end of this module students will acquire the capability

 To design and operate pneumatic and hydraulic circuits
for a specified function
 To work in collaboration with electrical, electronics and
Computer engineers in design and operation of
equipment, with attendant development of a habit of
concurrent engineering
 To simplify mechanical designs by introducing a modern
means of control
Total ECTS 9
MEng 3261 Instrumentation and Measurement 4
MEng 4262 Fluid Power System 5

Control Engineering II Module

MODULE TITLE Control Engineering II module
Module
Total ECTS of 10
the module
The integration of electronic engineering, electrical engineering,
computer technology and control engineering with mechanical
engineering are increasingly forming a crucial part in design,
manufacturing and maintenance of wide range of engineering
products and processes. In order to help for the proper
functioning of a mechanical system, electrical systems are usually
incorporated in mechanical systems, especially to control the
system. Starting from measurement to control, there is an
JUSTIFICATION interaction between the two systems.
OF THE The consequence of this interaction of disciplines is the need for
MODULE mechanical engineers and technicians to adopt interdisciplinary
and integrative approach. The term electromechanical systems are
used to describe this integrated approach for engineers.
Mechanical engineers need to be capable of operating and
communicating across a range of engineering disciplines as the
modern machinery and pieces of equipment today are produced
by means of concurrent engineering. This module is designed in
such a way that it gives students an insight to electro-mechanical
systems
The objective of the module is to:
• Acquaint students with the basics of electric circuits and
electronics,
AIMS
• Enable students differentiate the types, applications and
operating principles of electrical machines and be able to select
one as well,

• Enable students identify the functions, parameters and

characteristics of the elements of the measurement systems
and to understand the general considerations for the analysis
and data acquisition systems
• Help create individuals who are well aware of concurrent
engineering and can solve design and maintenance problems
associated with electromechanical and control systems.
• introduce students to different real-world electromechanical
systems and to modeling and simulation of their control
systems
LEARNING • awareness of current engineering methodologies in modern
OUTCOMES design approaches, by working in collaboration with
electrical and computer engineers in design of equipment,
• ability to simplify mechanical designs by introducing modern
means of control,
• capability in troubleshooting and maintaining problems
associated with electromechanical systems,
• practical exposure by hands-on-experience of
electromechanical systems,
Meng 5271 Regulation and Control Engineering 5
Meng 5272 Introduction to Mechatronics 5
Total 10

Electrical Engineering Module

Module Number 28
Module code ECE-M3282
Module Title Electrical Engineering
Duration of the Two-semester
module
Mechanical Engineering is getting increasingly interfaced with
electrical and electronic systems and computers for effective
JUSTIFICATION operation, control, manufacturing, rapid prototyping and
OF THE maintenance. This calls for a greater understanding and working
MODULE knowledge on the part of the mechanical engineer concerning
these interdisciplinary aspects. While energy efficiency is
mandating variable frequency drives with electrical machines on
one hand, computer numerical control on the other is
transforming the traditional manufacturing techniques. This
requires mechanical engineer to have a strong conceptual
background and understanding of the electrical/electronic circuits
and machines. Working with interdisciplinary teams in
developing, retrofitting and improvising the existing
systems/processes is becoming more common as is the case with
solar photo voltaic and wind energy conversion systems. Electro
mechanical systems itself, is rapidly evolving into an altogether
different field of specialization with MEMS. This module helps the
student, to acquire the working knowledge in the broader area of
electrical and electronic systems and drives.
The main objective of this module is
 To provide a good conceptual grounding in to the basic
principles of electricity and electronics
Aims  To facilitate a better understanding of the principles and
working of different electrical machines like generators,
motors, transformers, inverters etc. as well as their operating
characteristics
 To decipher simple electronic circuits for their function and
working
 To help the student in the selection of the appropriate
electrical machines and drives

INTENDED
LEARNING At the end of this module, students will be in a position to
OUTCOMES o Demonstrate the ability to connect and operate Electro
mechanical systems and to be able to carryout fault
Diagnosis/maintenance of simple circuits and systems
o Contemplate interfacing of mechanical systems with
Electrical ones.
o Take up further study and advance their working
knowledge of electromechanical systems on their own for
higher proficiency
Total ECTS 10
Basic Electricity and Electronics
ECE 3281 4
Electrical Machines and Drives
ECE 3282 4

Industrial Internship Module

Module Number 29
Module Code MEng-M4292
Module Title Industrial Internship
JUSTIFICATION Industrial Internship is included in the program to create an
OF THE opportunity of pre-exposure to the industry, where the
MODULE students will exercise their profession after graduation. This will
allow them to see by themselves the application of the theory
they learnt during the first seven semesters and, will also
facilitate the teaching-learning process after return from the
internship. Exposure to the industry will also help them identify
possible industrial problems on which they could work for their
B.Sc. thesis.
The program is planned in such a way that students will have
sufficient background to follow and understand most of the
industrial activities after completion of the 7th Semester. Each
student will therefore be sent to an industry at the beginning of
the 8th semester and will stay there during all the working
hours and for the whole period. She/he will closely follow the
industrial activities (both technical as well as managerial),
participate in the activities in reach of her/his capacity and, in
the process, acquire knowledge and skill relevant to her/his
future profession of mechanical engineering. In addition,
lectures on the activities of the industry will be delivered to the
students by appropriate senior/experienced personnel from the
industry. It is believed such an arrangement of one-semester
residence at an industry, together with lectures and seminars
by the experienced personnel, will allow an effective and
efficient transfer of practical knowledge and skill from the
industry side to the students.
To facilitate and successfully realize these objectives, the

department will assign an advisor/supervisor from its staff
members, whose task is to guide and closely monitor the
progress of the student, evaluate her/his performance at the
industry, and be in charge for evaluation of the report
produced by the student at the end of the internship period.
The advisor/supervisor will work in collaboration with a
representative of the industry in charge of the internship.

the main objective of the module is to create an opportunity for

the students so that they could acquire knowledge and skill
from the industry through:
- day-to-day follow-up and participation in industrial activities
(operation, production, maintenance, repair, and, if the
opportunity is there, installation and commissioning of
machines and equipment),
- day-to-day follow-up and critical analysis on how the
Aims machineries, human resource, infrastructure and other
inputs (e.g., energy, raw material, products) are managed
to meet the objectives of the industry,
- attending lectures and seminars delivered by senior
technical personnel from the industry,
- conducting discussions and interviews with the people
working in the industry, and
- advice and guidance of her/his personal/group internship
advisor/supervisor assigned by the department.
INTENDED After completion of the Internship, the student is expected to
LEARNING have:
OUTCOMES - practical knowledge on how machines and equipment,
together with the necessary manpower and energy inputs,
are organized and managed for adding value to raw
materials and produce products useful for the society;
- practical knowledge on internal components of machines
and on how they function;
- knowledge and understanding on the roles played by, and
the importance of other engineering professions (e.g.,
electrical, chemical) needed in the industry in parallel with
her/his future profession of mechanical engineering;
- some practice/experience in her/his future profession;
- an understanding on the importance of team work in
industries.
Total ECTS 30
MEng4291 Industrial Internship 30

Mechanical Design Electives Module

MODULE TITLE Mechanical Design Electives
Duration of the One semesters
Module
Total ECTS of 16
the module
Any developing nation must have professionals with skill of
problemsolving teamwork, especially for rural development. In
JUSTIFICATION
addition engineers must put their effort to innovate new, innovative
OF THE
and ideal agricultural machines to make ease the agricultural methods
MODULE
that will change the agricultural scenario of the country. This module
is thus justified.
This module contains the courses which are electives of Mechanical
Design Electives and Provides the necessary tools to perform
advanced 3D Modeling using a Commercial Software, Managing
Projects for Product Development with a rational
sense of copyrights and intellectual property.
A student who selects courses in this module will be versed with:
• To change the traditional energy utilization
• To increase availability of potable and irrigation water
MODULE
• To impart practical skills, knowledge and experience in the
OBJECTIVE
commercialization of new technological inventions;
• The impart skill to involve in problem-solving teamwork,
prototype development, fabrication and assembly routes,
materials procurement.
• Product design and development methodology
• Comprehending different aspects of machine/rotor dynamics
• Tribology related aspects in the operation of machines and systems
MODULE At the end of this module, students will be in a position to

Competence • Mechanical design of products with requirements of customers using

dedicated applications that enhance productivity and reduce time-to-

market.
• Develop expertise in identifying appropriate technologies, material
procurement, develop prototype etc. They will contribute greatly to
the Ethiopian Rural development.
Tribology systems;
• Model common physical systems;
• Formulate and solve model of dynamic systems by means of
analytical and numerical methods for equilibrium position and forced
vibration.
delivery
Teaching  Project work
MEng5303 Machinery Design 6
MEng5301 Product Design and Development 5
5
MEng5302 Introduction to Tribology
MEng5304 Rotor Dynamics 5

Thermal Engineering Electives

MODULE TITLE Thermal Engineering Electives
Duration of the Three semesters
Module
Total ECTS of 16
the module
To cater to the needs in specific industries and sectors, as has been
felt in the local Ethiopian context, the curriculum offers the student
a choice to specialize to a limited extent in the form of electives.
The acquisition of specialized knowledge helps not only in reducing
JUSTIFICATION
on-the-job training requirements of graduates but also to pursue
OF THE
further self- learning as per his aptitude and based on the
MODULE
requirement. This module fulfils that need in the focus area of
Thermal engineering.
Students should take three courses with total ECTS of 16 with a
mandatory design course.
The aim of this module is
 to impart specialized knowledge for students wishing to
AIMS branch into the areas of Aerospace Engineering,
Computational Fluid Dynamics and Energy conservation
and management
INTENDED At the end of this module, students will (based on their choice)
LEARNING  Acquire the capability to carry out design and computer
OUTCOMES based performance simulation/optimization of thermo-
fluid systems, using computational techniques and
software
 Have a good conceptual background in the working
principles of aerodynamics and aircraft engines/ jet
propulsion systems
 Assimilate energy conservation and management
approaches for affecting energy efficiency and

cogeneration in process industries

MEng5312 Thermo-fluid System Design 6
MEng5311 Aerodynamics 5
MEng5313 Computational Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow 5
Gas Turbine and Jet Propulsion 5
Waste Hear Recovery and Cogeneration 5
Total mandatory credit 16

Manufacturing Engineering Electives Module

MODULE CODE MEng-M5323 MODULE LEVEL Elective
MODULE TITLE Manufacturing Engineering Electives
Module
Total ECTS of 16
the module
The Manufacturing Electives module is an advancement of the
Manufacturing Engineering module. It consists of specialised elective
courses in manufacturing, which are designed for students who intend
to specialise in the area of manufacturing. The courses offers students
the opportunity to study the concepts and principles Tools, jigs and Die
JUSTIFICATION Design; application of computer-integration in the processes of
OF THE manufacturing; and to understand the fundamental concepts in process
MODULE planning and product costing of manufactured products. The courses
contained in this module are expected to broaden the scope of the
students and to further prepare them for standard modern practices in
manufacturing. This module will no doubt set the students to face the
challenges, practices and expectations of sophisticated manufacturing
industries and technology.
The overall focus of this module is to ensure that students
understands:
 Basic principles of Tool, jigs and Die Design,
 The link between individual manufacturing processes,
 The automation and integration of manufacturing processes to
AIMS achieve the ultimate efficiency of an organization's
manufacturing resources,
 Issues of precision in CAD/CAM systems,
 The fundamental concepts in process planning and product
costing,
 How to plan processes of manufactured products,

 How to determine the cost of manufactured products.
INTENDED At the end of this module the students will be able to:
LEARNING  Design Tools jigs and Die and prescribe specifications for
OUTCOMES making formed products,
 Effectively apply the tools of CAD/CAM , model construction
and product design, CIM models and architecture,
fundamentals of robotics, control of actuators, robotic sensory
devices, function programming philosophies, computer vision,
control methods, dynamic modelling of electromechanical
systems, Efficiently carry out production process planning, and
product costing.
MEng5323 Tools jigs and Die Design 6
MEng 5321 CAD/CAM/CIM 5
MEng5322 Process Planning and Product Costing 5
MEng5324 Metal Processing Technology 5

Industrial Engineering-Elective Module

MODULE CODE MEng-M5333 MODULE LEVEL Year IV and V
MODULE TITLE Industrial Engineering-Elective Engineering
Module
Total ECTS of 16
the module
This module contains the courses which are electives of Industrial
Engineering and it is intended to help the student develop skills in
the solution of problems from industry or government applying
operations research modeling using algorithms work, modeling
processes and computed solutions. Also, it deals with optimal
design of manufacturing plant and optimal management of
material, human and machine resources in manufacturing
operations to minimize production costs and maximize product
JUSTIFICATION quality and it describes special topics such as modeling and
OF THE simulation, test and evaluation, development and production,
MODULE human systems integration, and supportability and logistics and
how they relate to the systems engineering viewpoint.
The current practice of implementing quality concepts in any
industry is to practice International Standard Organization‘s
specified standards such as ISO standards. To get international
accreditation for any industry the conformity to theses standards is
mandatory. In addition any engineering student must be capable of
organizing and managing an Industry. The courses under this
module provide such knowledge to the students.
To apply knowledge in the solution of problems from industry
or government applying operations research modeling using
AIMS algorithms work, modeling processes and computed
solutions;
To introduce students with the TQM concepts, techniques and

various process analysis tools, international standards;

To expose students to organizational wide continuous quality
improvement.
To design and implement various types Systems and plant
layout;
To understand the principles of systems design
INTENDED At the end of this module, students will be in a position to:

LEARNING use appropriate numerical and computational methods for
OUTCOMES solving problems of industry;
be capable of designing a plant layout for a particular
industry;
be capable of implementing ISO standards in their
organization.
be able to develop organizational structure, manage and
allocate resources in the most economical way

MEng5331 Operations Research 5
MEng5332 Quality Management 5
MEng5333 Plant Layout and Design 6
MEng5334 Industrial Systems Engineering 5

Rail Way Engineering Electives Module

Renewable Energy Engineering Electives Module

MODULE TITLE Renewable Energy Engineering focus area
Module
Total ECTS of 16
the module
Nowadays, the globe is facing two challenges, namely: energy
depletion and environmental pollution. These are the result of the
natural phenomenon of increase in population and population
dynamics, urbanization, industrialization, and commercialization.
JUSTIFICATION
Conservation, proper and efficient utilization of energy resources
OF THE
should be the thinking of any end user. Apart from this there
MODULE
should be a proper design for sustainable development of energy
from other energy sources such as: renewable energies. This
module enables Mechanical engineers deal with development of
renewable energy conversion technologies.
This module is, therefore, designed in such a way that it will give
mechanical engineers deep understanding of the basic knowledge
on energy conversion, generation and utilization of renewable
energy sources. The main objectives of this module are:-
• Provide students with concepts and principles of renewable
energy conversion, generation, utilization, and their
environmental impact.
AIMS • Introduce students to new ideas in the area of renewable
energy technologies.
• Enable students to adapt technologies that can harvest
renewable energy resources.
• Enable Mechanical engineers to make professional
contribution to the country‘s energy development program
and ensure its transition towards sustainable and renewable
energy applications.


LEARNING • Students will be able to know concepts and principles of
OUTCOMES renewable energy conversion, generation, utilization, and
their environmental impact.
• Will understand new ideas in the area of renewable energy
technologies.
• Be acquainted with knowledge to adapt technologies that can
harvest renewable energy resources.
Meng 4351 Renewable Energy Technology I 5
Meng 4352 Renewable Energy Technology II 5
Meng 4353 Design of Renewable Energy Systems 6
Total 16

Sugar Engineering Elective Module

MODULE CODE -M35 MODULE LEVEL N/A
MODULE TITLE Sugar Engineering
Module
Total ECTS of 16
the module
This module contains three elective courses set as a requirement
to achieve Sugar Engineering stream. All students who are
JUSTIFICATION
selecting sugar engineering as their stream has to complete all the
OF THE
courses in this module. Students of this module are expected to
MODULE
have one semester long internship at any sugar manufacturing
industry.
The module has following objectives and learning outcomes.
 To assimilate the principles, working and operational
control of a range of energy conversion equipment in
sugar mills
 To comprehend and familiarize with the role and
integration of energy conversion devices/systems vis-à-
vis sugar process engineering requirements
 To ascertain the scope for improvements on energy
efficiency and conservation through energy audit on the
AIMS
entire gamut of plant operations
 To understand basics about electricity and
instrumentations used in sugar industries.
 Understand the fundamental concepts of maintenance
of sugar milling machineries
 Understand Maintenance of the Milling plant
 Understand mill gearing and construction
 Understand the maintenance of electrical equipment in
sugar factory

 Understand about the basic sugar manufacturing

processes.
INTENDED Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to
LEARNING  grasp the intricate issues associated with economical
OUTCOMES operation and efficient control of energy conversion
systems (heat/mechanical/electrical) in sugar mills
 analyze the existing bagasse, steam and energy
consumption trends versus the sugar industry norms
 assess the impact of equipment malfunction on
downstream system performance for different
utilization pathways covering process heat, motive and
electric power
 acquire specific information on methodology to conduct
energy audit on sugar mill power plant operations
 identify energy conservation opportunities for
implementation to raise plant productivity
 explore other technological options vis-à-vis the existing
ones for suitability and up gradation of plant drives and
systems including cogeneration options, if needed
 Understand basics about electricity and instrumentations
used in sugar industries.
 Acquire skills and knowledge on sugar equipment
maintenance.
 Understand the basic sugar manufacturing process.
MEng Introduction to Sugar Manufacturing 5
Operation of Boilers, Steam Power Plants and Energy 6
MEng
Audit
Fundaments Principles and Maintenance of Sugar 5
MEng
Milling Machineries
Total 16

Agro-Machinery and processing focus Module

MODULE TITLE Agro-Machinery and processing focus area module
Module
Total ECTS of 16
the module
Ever since humankind went from hunting and gathering to
cultivating plants for a stable food supply, people have been
looking for ways to make the job easier. The world today is
dependent on biological and agricultural systems in the production
of food, feed, fiber and the conservation of our natural resources.
Today's engineering and technology must contribute to the rapidly
expanding technology base and to play an integral part in the
decision-making process.
Module on Agro-Machinery and Processing integrates engineering
JUSTIFICATION
analysis and design with applied biology to solve problems in
OF THE
production, transportation and processing of agricultural products.
MODULE
It includes designing machinery, processes, and systems for
managing a productive plant and animal culture, including
environment, nutrient, and waste.
This module is designed in such a way that it will give mechanical
engineers a deep understanding regarding agricultural machinery,
precision agriculture, processing agricultural products, and
modelling and simulation. It provides students with the
fundamental principles of agricultural production and a broad
background in mechanical engineering.
The module envisages
• To meet the critical manpower requirement at technical level
AIMS of the agro-industry,
• To equip students with practical and theoretical know-how of
agricultural processes and design, maintenance and repair

of the tools and machines related to agriculture and

industry,
• To familiarize student with equipment which are used for
harvest of agricultural products,
• To equip students with functions and design the agricultural
machines.
• To introduce students to processing methods of agricultural
products that transforms raw agricultural products into
finished goods,
• To introduce students with precision agriculture which is a
tool to handle the spatial and temporal variability and
creates a framework to understand and control the (local)
processes in the field.
LEARNING • Understand working principles, energy requirements,
OUTCOMES operation calibration, and environmental considerations, of
agricultural machinery and tillage systems.
• Understand the basics of mechanized agricultural
technologies in agriculture, hydraulic and pneumatic
machinery, electronic systems, and agricultural machinery
technical servicing.
• Understand processing agricultural product that includes
engineering aspects of design and development of process
and equipment for use in the agricultural processing
activities.
• Understand precision agriculture technology which utilizes
information technologies such as global positioning systems
(GPS) and geographic information system software (GIS) to
gather, store, view, and analyze vast amounts of data -
which can then be converted into usable knowledge to
make better farm management decisions for crop
production and food production methods.


Meng 5371 Agro-Machinery and Processing I 5
Meng 5372 Agro-Machinery and Processing II 5
Meng 5373 Agricultural machinery Design 6
Total 16

6.6. Scheduling of Courses
In the new Mechanical Engineering curriculum, all students will take similar
courses in the first six semesters from the following modules
 Engineering Mathematics and computing skills,
 Humanities and Communication skill module,
 Applied Sciences for Mechanical Engineering module
 Core Mechanical Engineering Module
Starting from the seventh semester, students will take packed electives mainly
from one of the following modules with the objective of giving streamlined
education to the different sectors of the industry.
 Mechanical Design Module
 Thermal Engineering Module
 Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Module
The description of each of the above mentioned modules is as follows
6.7. Industrial Internship
During industrial internship, students will have a chance to work on practical

industrial problems full time for six months. Besides having the required exposure,
he/she will have an overview of the industrial environment in Ethiopia and the
existing state of affairs, the scope for further improvement and the underlying
bottlenecks retarding the growth. This real world experience will help the student
to link theoretical concepts and implementation technicalities with actual practice
and to have a vision of the range of skills, discipline and ethics as demanded by
the industrial setup. It integrates both training and performance evaluation as part
of the program requirements. This internship allows students to gain valuable
insight through on-the-job training.
The specific goals of the industrial internship programme are to

 Enable students to acquire practical problem solving skills by working on
real life problems during this period

 Instill in students the right kind of work attitude and professionalism

through interaction with people and organizations and observation of their
future roles in the industry
 To facilitate students to learn more than what is taught in University
 Make the students acquire team spirit and to prop them to realize their
innate creative potential in the work place setting
 Reduce on-the-job training requirements so that they can become effective
and productive to their respective organizations much sooner than is usual
for fresh graduates
6.8. BSc. Thesis
The B.Sc thesis is the final element of the study program. Each student will work
on an individual thesis topic under the supervision of faculty advisor or/and
professional advisor from the industry. The B.Sc. thesis will help the student to
integrate what he has learned in five years to solve a real world problem while
bringing in his creative abilities and problem solving skills. Besides solving a
particular problem, the student will acquire skills in general problem solving
methodology using data collection and protocol development via References
survey, research tools and interpretation techniques. The experience will also
enhance the skill of graduates in report writing, and documentation and
presentation.
6.9. Program Requirements
6.9.1. Admission requirements
a) Regular students who fulfill the following criteria are eligible for admission to
the Department:
- Preparatory complete with a pass in the national examination
- Above average grades in Technical Drawing, Physics and Mathematics
- Good performance in the assessment semester.
b) Students who complete 10+3 TVET programs related to mechanical
engineering with very good performance and who have attended a bridging
programme in physical sciences can be also be considered for admission,
although their acceptance will depend on availability of space.

6.9.2. Graduation Requirements
A student is required to take courses that will bring the total credit hours to 185
 3 (Total ECTS 301+10). A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00
is required in all courses taken. In addition, a minimum grade point average of
2.00 is required in the core courses of the Department. Other requirements are
same as those of ArbaMinch University graduation requirements.
6.9.3. Duration of the program
The duration of the program to successfully complete the study is five years for
generic students.
6.9.4. Degree Nomenclature
The degree awarded to students who successfully complete the minimum

requirements is the labeled in English & Amharic.
―Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering‖
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6.10. Teaching-Learning Methods and Materials
6.10.1. Teaching-Learning Methods and Materials
The core philosophy of the teaching-learning process would be focused at

producing a graduate who is
 Sensitized towards community problems and who can bring about a
palpable change
 Employable
 Problem solver through knowledge application in the real life setting
 Tuned towards continuous self learning, and
 Geared up to meet challenges and to carry forward the task of
industrial and national development
6.10.2. Methodology
The teaching-learning methods to be adopted, for the transfer and/or acquisition

of knowledge and skill development includes

- Classroom Lectures backed up by Course-Work Projects, Tutorials and

Assignments,
- Lectures by Industry professionals and resource persons on a periodic basis
- Interactive based ―Blended E-Learning‖ and other such self learning
modules,
- Workshop Practice and Laboratory Exercises,
- Practical Demonstrations,
- Audio-Visual teaching materials,
- Cut-Sectional Model Studies,
- Wall mounted display charts
- Field visits related to community development/intervention
- Industrial visits.
- Practical and development oriented design projects
- Individual and group seminars/Presentations
- Group tasks/discussions/Case studies
- Brain storming sessions
- Assembling/disassembling of real world prototypes
Taking a cue from the dictum of learning which says ―You may hear and forget,
you may see and remember but you do and learn‖, action oriented and
student-centered learning would be emphasized as the modus operandi while
underlining the significance of inducing curiosity for continuous self learning as the
catalyst for effective assimilation of knowledge and its application in concrete
situations.
Tools
o Black boards
o White Pen boards
o Over head Projectors
o LCD Projectors
o Audio-visual equipment
o ICT related peripherals and softwares
Most of the lectures requiring graphical display of constructional features in
minute detail shall be conducted using LCD projectors. Animation is to be
employed where applicable for better impact and visualization. Textbooks and

references are available in the Technology Faculty library. A computer center of

the department having a modest number of computers is available for any
problem solving that requires computers. A design room with 40 computers and
the requisite software shall be established during implementation.
6.10.3. Skills to be developed in addition to technical core competencies

Due emphasis would be given in the teaching-learning process, not only towards
the building of technical and professional core competencies but also for imparting
and developing the following:
 Practical problem solving skills,
 Analytical and modeling skills,
 Computer-related skills
 Reasoning skills,
 Fault diagnosis-repair and maintenance skills,
 Innovative product design and development skills,
 Drafting skills
 Reporting /Communicative English
 Managerial/Organizational skills
 Behavioral and interpersonal skills
6.10.4. Addressing learning needs of all students

An objective of education should be to help students build their skills in both their
preferred and less preferred modes of learning. Learning style models that
categorize these modes provide good frame works for designing instruction in
engineering education with the desired breadth. Four different learning style
models like; The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Kolb‘s Learning Style Model
(KLSM), Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI) and Felder-Silverman
Learning Style Model (FSLM) have been used effectively in engineering education
in this regard. A learning style model is useful if balancing instruction on each of
the model dimensions meets the learning needs of essentially all students in a
class.

i. Different Learning Styles

The MBTI model classifies students either as extraverts or introverts, sensors or
intuitors, thinkers or feelers and judgers or perceivers. These MBTI preferences
can be combined to form 16 different learning style types. The KLSM categorizes
students as having a preference for concrete experience or abstract
conceptualization and active experimentation or reflective observation. The HBDI
method classifies students in terms of their relative preferences for thinking in four
different modes based on the task-specialized functioning of the physical brain.
For example, left brain, cerebral denoting logical, analytical, quantitative, factual
and critical; left brain, limbic relating to sequential, organized, planned, detailed
and structured; right brain, limbic pointing to emotional, interpersonal, sensory,
kinesthetic and symbolic; right brain, cerebral identifying with visual, holistic and
innovative. The FSLM demarcates the students either as sensing or intuitive
learners, visual or verbal learners, inductive or deductive learners, active learners
or reflective learners, sequential learners or global learners.
ii. Paradigm Shift

When one takes a closer look at some of the lacunae noticed in the present
practice of engineering instruction, the need for a paradigm shift to remedy the
situation becomes essential. For the past few decades, most engineering
instruction has been heavily biased toward intuitive, verbal, deductive, reflective
and sequential learners. However, relatively few engineering students fall into all
five of the abovementioned categories. Thus most engineering students receive an
education that is mismatched to their learning styles. This could hurt their
performance in tapping their creative potential and their attitudes toward their
courses as well their career. Teaching students about learning styles helps them
learn the course material because they become aware of their thinking processes.
A variety of teaching methods such as group problem solving, brainstorming
activities, creative and innovative design projects and writing exercises in addition
to formal lecturing would greatly help in this regard. HBDI also can serve several
important functions that include: helping students gain insight into their learning
styles and formulate successful learning strategies, helping instructors understand
student‘s questions, comments and answers in the context of their thinking
preferences, helping instructors and students form whole-brain teams for optimum

problem solving and assessing the influence of curriculum changes on individual

and collective student thinking skills.
iii. Strategies
Instructors could greatly improve engineering instruction by increasing the use of
methods oriented toward active learners (participatory activities, field related
assignment works, team projects), sensing learners (guided practice, real-world
applications of fundamental material), and global learners (providing the big
picture, showing connections to related material in other courses and to the
students‘ experience). It is noted that presenting facts and familiar phenomena
first and then to theories and mathematical models rather than always using the
―fundamentals, then applications‖ approach makes it much more effective. Greater
emphasis on active learning experiences in class, replacing formula substitution
problems with open-ended questions and problem formulation exercises, usage of
extensive cooperative learning and to get the students to teach one another rather
than rely exclusively on the instructor can lead to improved student learning,
satisfaction with their instruction as well as self confidence that can do wonders to
their morale.
iv. Interactive based Blended e-learning

The more the learner gets involved in the learning process, the better he will be
able to absorb, process and retain the information and make use of it in concrete
situations. In the active mode of knowledge and competence construction, the
learner is supported by the teacher- and also by means of targeted and structured
technical impulses The knowledge has a generally higher relevance as regards the
implementation in practice- the transfer turns out to be easier and the learner
experiences learning as a process that he himself can control and steer in steps.
In this context, the potential of blended e-learning (integration of traditional and
e-learning) can be exploited and hence is to be practiced, to the extent possible,
by the use of media and a Learning Management System (LMS). This can be done
by supporting the students to acquire learning contents themselves and by
assisting them as a mentor -not only in situations of physical presence in the class
room, but also outside the class room in the computer lab using the University‘s
own intranet or may be in the internet or even in a field setting. A teacher can

develop new and more interactive learning methods through the use of LMS and
e-learning platforms, depending on the scope and content of his own specific
subjects. Concerted efforts would be made by one and all concerned for its
implementation
v. Development of learner’s initiatives through project studies

Through these project study courses, the learner‘s initiatives are expected to be
developed for use in the world of work. Students would be required to identify the
actual problems during the course of their industrial internship, analyze them
exhaustively for proposing and developing viable solutions for their ultimate
implementation. This exercise is meant give the much needed boost to augment
their real life problem solving skills desperately needed in the present local
context. The scope of these project studies would be so formulated as to create
avenues for the learner to realize his innate creative potential through self learning
and testing, either in physical or virtual reality as may be applicable. In the end,
learners would acquire the confidence of practicing what they have learnt. This
can act as stepping stone for him to attempt and launch developmental endeavors
in the long run.
vi. Community as a setting for participatory based learning

The learning activities would be extended in to the local communities for making
the education not only learner-centered but also participatory in nature. Teachers,
students, community, governmental and non-governmental /developmental
organizations would all be involved as stakeholders to empower people and affect
development in real terms. Students would be required to identify problems
affecting assigned communities, prioritize them for development of action plans
and for implementation and evaluation, adopting all the while an interdisciplinary
approach. Apart from honing their application and problem solving skills, this
would also enable the students to imbibe a sense of professional commitment to
mitigate the suffering of their fellow citizens, while using technology as a driving
force for development. The whole exercise is meant to integrate educational
training, research and service, both for achieving professional relevance as well as
to carry forward the task of development in the local context

vii. Assessment and review of teaching-learning process

To achieve quality assurance and to make the system self-correcting type in
nature, a series of checks and counter checks would be in-built. Periodic
assessment and updating of the teaching-learning methodologies for their impact
and effectiveness would be undertaken through independent evaluation schemes
involving all of the stakeholders. This also includes assessment of course outlines
and the standard of their content in view of the rapid technological advances, the
evolving trends of the labor market and a demand driven industrial environment.
Achieving close relevance in the Ethiopian context and cost effectiveness of the
methodologies/tools being employed, while fulfilling the requirements for
international accreditation would be used as the guiding principles in this regard.

6.11. Quality Assurance
The quality of the programme offered by the Department is assessed by the

performance of its graduates and the impact they bear on the industrial sector of
the country. The quality assurance methods adopted by the Department include
the following:
- in line with the University policy, student evaluations regarding the
teaching-learning process are taken at the end of each semester;
- Feedback from employers and stakeholders is obtained through personal
contacts formally and/or informally;
- Former graduates of the programme;
- Students who go for higher studies in foreign institutions.
The current curriculum reform, though demanded by the Ministry of Capacity
Building, is part of an ongoing practice in quality assurance.
6.12. Grading System

Students are evaluated based on a continuous assessment principle and grading
will be on a fixed scale method as per the harmonized system;
Mark
scored out Grade
Letter Grade of 100 Point
A+ [90,100] 4.0
A [85,90) 4.0
A- [80,85) 3.75
B+ [75,80) 3.5
B [70,75) 3.0
B- [65,70) 2.75
C+ [60,65) 2.5
C [50,60) 2.0
C- [45,50) 1.75
D [40,45) 1.0
FX [30,40) -
F [0,30) 0
I Incomplete
NG No Grade

6.13. The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

The conventional credit system used in higher education systems is mainly based
on student contact hours in class and laboratory sessions. A new system of credit
system is introduced that takes the extra hours a student spends for the course in
addition to lectures, tutorials, and laboratory practical. In ECTS credits are values,
allocated to course units, to describe the student workload required to complete a
course including attending lectures, seminars, independent and private study,
preparation of projects and examinations. In this revised curriculum, the ECTS
equivalent of the old credit system has been estimated and shown for each course
in the course breakdown.

7. PROGRAMME COMPOSITION AND COURSE SCHEDULE
7.1. Course Offering schedule
Year I
Semester I
Course Lab
Course Title Cr. hr ECTS Lec. Tut. H.S
Code P.
EnLa1011 Communicative English Skills 3 5 32 48 0 55
Introduction to Engineering
Engg1031 2 3 32 0 0 49
Profession
MEng1032 Engineering Drawing 3 5 32 48 0 55
CEng1061 Engineering Mechanics I -Statics 3 5 32 48 0 55
Math1041 Applied Mathematics I 4 6 48 48 0 66
CvEt1013 Civics and Ethics 3 5 48 0 0 87
Total Semester Cr. 18 29 224 192 0 367
Year I
Semester II
Course Lab
Code P.
Engineering Mechanics II-
MEng1062 3 5 32 48 0 55
Dynamics
MEng1033 Basic Workshop Practice 2 3 16 0 48 17
MEng1081 Strength of Materials I 3 5 32 32 16 55
Math1042 Applied Mathematics II 4 6 48 48 0 66
EnLa1012 Basic Writing Skills 3 5 48 0 0 87
Econ202 Introduction to Economics 3 3 48 0 0 32
Phil1014 Logic and Reasoning Skill 3 5 48 0 0 87
Year II
Semester I
Course Lab
Code P.
MEng2111 Engineering Thermodynamics I 3 5 32 48 0 55
MEng2091 Engineering Materials I 3 4 32 48 0 28
MEng2141 Machine Drawing I 3 5 16 96 0 23
MEng2082 Strength of Materials II 3 5 32 32 16 55
Math2051 Applied Mathematics III 4 6 48 48 0 66
Introduction to Computer
MEng1052 3 5 16 96 0 23
Programming

Year II
Semester II
Course Lab
Code P.
MEng2092 Engineering Materials II 2 3 32 0 0 49
MEng2112 Engineering Thermodynamics II 3 5 32 48 0 55
MEng2151 Machine Elements I 3 5 32 48 0 55
MEng2042 Machine Drawing II with CAD 3 5 16 96 0 23
MEng2053 Numerical Methods 3 5 32 0 48 55
MEng2093 Material Testing Laboratory 1 2 0 0 48 6
MEng2113 Fluid Mechanics 3 5 32 48 0 55
Year III
Semester I
Course Lab
Code P.
MEng3071 Mechanisms of Machinery 3 5 32 32 16 55
MEng3121 Heat transfer 3 5 32 48 0 55
Probability and Statistics for
Stat 262 3 4 32 48 0 28
Engineers
MEng2152 Machine Elements II 3 5 32 48 0 55
MEng3181 Manufacturing Engineering I 3 4 32 48 0 28
MEng3131 Thermo fluid Laboratory 1 2 16 96 0 50
ECE3281 Basic Electricity and Electronics 3 4 32 16 32 25
Year III
Semester II
Course Lab
Code P.
Meng3201 Turbomachinery 3 5 32 48 0 55
MEng3072 Mechanical Vibration 3 5 32 32 16 55
ECE3282 Electrical Machines and Drives 3 4 32 16 32 25
Instrumentation and
MEng3261 3 4 32 0 48 28
Measurement
MEng3161 Machine Design Project 3 6 16 96 0 50
MEng3182 Manufacturing Engineering II 3 4 32 48 0 28
Technical Writing And Research
Meng3102 2 3 16 48 0 17
Methodology

Year IV
Semester I
Course Lab
Code P.
MEng4251 Material Handling Equipments 3 5 32 48 0 55
IC Engines and Reciprocating
MEng4202 3 5 32 48 0 55
Machines
MEng4262 Fluid Power Systems 3 5 32 16 32 55
MEng4221 Motor Vehicle Engineering 3 4 32 0 48 55
Welding, Metal Forming and
MEng4192 1 2 0 0 96 0
Casting Laboratory Practice
IC Engine and Turbomachine
MEng4203 1 2 0 0 48 6
Lab
MEng4191 Workshop Practice II 2 3 0 0 6 0
Elective I
MEng 3 5 32 48 0 55
Year IV
Semester II
Course Lab
Code P.
ENGG 4291 Internship 15 30 0 0 640 35
*The Holistic Examination has its own regulation described in this curriculum as‖
Holistic Examination‖

Year V
Semester I
Course Lab
Code P.
MEng5211 Power Plant Engineering 3 5 32 48 0 55
Introduction to Finite Element
MEng5171 3 4 32 16 32 28
Method
Maintenance of Machinery and
MEng5231 3 4 32 16 32 28
Installation
Refrigeration and air
MEng5212 3 5 32 48 0 55
conditioning
Elective II
MEng 3 5 32 48 0 55
Elective III
MEng 3 6 16 96 0 50
Year V
Semester II
Course Lab
Code P.
Industrial Management &
IEng5241 3 4 32 48 0 28
Engineering Economy
MEng5271 Introduction to Mechatronics 3 5 32 16 32 55
IEng5242 Entrepreneurship for Engineers 3 4 32 48 0 28
MEng5272 Regulation and Control 3 5 32 16 32 55
MEng5391 B.Sc. Thesis 6 12 0 96 192 36

7.2. Course Description and Course Outlines
Communicative English skill Enla1011

Department of Mechanical Engineering Arba Minch Institute of Technology
Arba Minch University
Course Number Enla1011
Course Title Communicative English skill
Degree Program BSc. in Mechanical Engineering
Module Humanities and communication
Module Coordinator NN
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 5
Contact Hours (per Lecture Tutorial Practice/lab Home study
week) 32 48 0 55
Course Objectives & Upon completing the course, students will be able to:
Competences to be Express their ideas in various communicative contexts (in
Acquired group/ pair discussion, in public speaking settings)
Present oral reports
Write short reports
Read various materials and make their own notes
Identify the structure of oral and written discourses
Attend their academic work at ease and with clarity
Course This course is intended to develop and improve students'

Description/Course language competence. This course is aimed at developing
Contents trainees‘ communicative abilities in English which will help
students to develop their communicative skills and overall
language competence in English. Generally, this course will
cover the specific language aspects described below.
Developing basic functions of English language skills: reading
(scanning, skimming, reading for details, summarizing,

understanding the structure of a text); listening (listening for

the gist, listening for details, recognizing discourse markers,
noticing the structure of a lecture, understanding speaker
intentions, recognizing signposting, attending and following
skills); writing (summarizing a text, synthesizing choppy
sentences, writing argumentative texts, writing research report,
writing a project report); speaking (introducing oneself and
others, interviewing, discussions, stating and supporting
propositions, stating one‘s opinions, organizing and taking part
in a debate, making a persuasive speech, questioning);
vocabulary (working out meanings from context, synonyms,
antonyms, collocations, definitions); grammar (relative
clauses, modals, voice, conditionals, tense, reported speech).
Course Contents UNIT 1:
Listening: Learning Finding out about other
people
Vocabulary : Learning to learn vocabulary
Grammar: learning to use grammar for

facilitating meaning
Reading: What is involved in understanding text.
Speaking: Introducing oneself and others
Writing: Personal description
UNIT 2:
Listening: Understanding markers addition and
relating Learning
Vocabulary :: using component parts of a word
as clues to learning
Grammar: Using relative clauses
Reading: Identifying audience and purpose.
Speaking: Public speaking
Writing: Writing a short summary
UNIT 3:
Listening: Identifying the structure of a talk
Vocabulary :: using topic relationships to learn
new words
Grammar: Using active and passive constructions
for descriptive writing
Reading: critical reading
Speaking: Brainstorming

Writing: Writing a brief summary of key ideas

from a text
UNIT 4:
Listening: Thinking about what you do when you
listen to a lecture and take notes.
Vocabulary :Using dictionary
Grammar: Using conditional 1
Reading: Learning style etc.
Speaking: Brainstorming
Writing: Summarizing a talk
UNIT 5:
Listening: Noticing the structure of lectures,
responding to lectures
Vocabulary : Working out meanings of core words
related to theme 1 from context
Grammar: reporting clauses
Reading: interpreting tables and interviews
Speaking: discussions and interviews
Writing: Assessing problems and proposing
solutions.
Pre-requisites None
Semester 1st
Mode of delivery Semester based
Status of Course Basic
Teaching & Learning Lectures, tutorial
Methods
Evaluation systems
Debates 10%
Speech Delivery (2) (Impromptu & Prepared)(52) 10%
Group Assignment 10%
Report (Oral & Written) 10%
Summary & Review 10%
Listening 10%
Final Examination 40%
Course Policy 85% attendance
References Dean, M.1988. Write it; Writing Skills for intermediate learners
of English. Cambridge University Press

DEFLL, 1996.College English: volume I and II.AAU.AAU Printing

Press
Gregory.1999.Public speaking for college and career (Fifth
Ed).New York: McGraw Hill College
Hewings, M. 1999.Advanced Grammar in use: self-study
Reference Practice Book for Advanced Learners of English.
Cambridge: CUP.
MOE, 2005.Improve Your English: A Course for Ethiopian
Teachers (Grade 1-4)-Face to Face Learner's Books 1&2.Addis
Ababa: EMPDE
Mohammedtahir and Tibebe Kasahun, 2005.Communicative
English Skills II (unpublished). Jimma University Press
Strong, W.1991. Writer's Choice: Grammar and Composition.
Illinois: McGraw Hall
Course approval section
Instructor Name Module coordinator Name
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Basic writing skills Enla1012

Course Number Enla1012
Course Title Basic writing skills
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 5
week) 32 48 0 55
Course Objectives & Upon completing the course, students will be able to:
Competences to be construct meaningful sentences in English;
Acquired
learn to compose a paragraph that has a clearly stated
topic sentence and details
use appropriate coordination and subordination skills to

relate ideas;
identify and correct common sentence problems:

fragments, comma splices, and run-on sentences,
dangling modifiers and agreement errors.
Compose paragraphs that have clearly stated topic

sentences and supporting details.
write a well structured essay of different types (

descriptive, narrative, expository and argumentative)
Course Sentence level writing: sentence structure, sentence types,

Description/Course functional and structural category, common sentence errors
Contents (fragments, comma splices, run-on sentences, dangling
modifiers and agreement errors); Paragraph level writing :

paragraph, topic sentence and supporting details, structure,

essentials of a paragraph, basic types of paragraphs(
expository, narrative, descriptive and argumentative ) and
techniques of paragraph development; essay level writing :
structure of an essay, thesis statement and supporting
paragraphs, types of essays and techniques of essay
development
Course Contents UNIT 1: Writing effective sentences (12hrs)
1.1 Sentence type (simple ,compound,
complex and compound complex)
1.2 Sentence kinds (declarative,
interrogative, imperatives and
exclamatory)
1.3 Faulty sentences
1.3.1 Fragments
1.3.2 Run- ons
1.3.3 Comma splices
1.3.4 Dangling modifiers
1.3.5 Miss placed modifiers
1.3.6 Agreement errors
1.4 diction
1.5 sentence variety
1.6 punctuation and capitalization
UNIT 2: Writing effective paragraphs (20hrs)
2.1 Structure of a paragraph
2.2 Characteristics of a good paragraph
2.1.1. Unity
2.1.2. Cohesion
 Transition words
 Synonyms
 Pronounce
2.1.3.Coherence
 Chronological
 Spatial
 Emphatic
2.1.4.Complitness
2.1 Basic Types of paragraph
2.3.1. Expository
2.3.2. Narrative
2.3.3. Descriptive
2.3.4. Argumentative
2.2 Technique of paragraph development
2.4.1. Definition
2.4.2. Exemplification
2.4.3. Classification
2.4.4. Cause and Effect

2.4.5. Compare and contrast

2.4.6. Process
2.4.7. Narration
2.4.8. Description
UNIT 3: Essay Writing(16hrs)
3.1. What is an Essay?
3.2 Structure of an essay
3.3 Types of an essay
3.3.1. Expository
3.3.2. Narrative
3.3.3. Descriptive
3.3.4. Argumentative
Pre-requisites None
Semester First year, second semester
Teaching & Learning Gapped lecture, brain storming, Group or pair work,
Methods Presentation
Evaluation systems 50% continous assessment, 50%final exam

References John S.(2000).The Oxford Guide to writing and speaking. Oxform:
Oup Oshima,A. and Hogue, A.(!991). College Writing Skilla:McGraw
Hill Rudolph,F and Lass,A.H.(1996).The Classic Guide to Better
writng .New York Solomon G/giorgis.
(1991).Writing for Academic purpose .,AAU Printing press Axeilod
B.and cooper ,R.(2001).The St. Martin’s Guide to Writing 6th ed.
Boston:Bedford/St.Martin’s
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Civics and ethical education CvEt1013

Course Number CvEt1013
Course Title Civics and ethical education
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 5
week) 32 48 0 55
Course Objectives & At the end of the course, students will be able to
 know key concepts like civics, ethics and profession;
Competences to be
 explain government institutions, policies, strategies and
Acquired legal provisions of your country;
 analyze the dynamics of socio-economic and political
transformations of your country;
 comprehend the foundations of democracy and good
governance and tools of democratization process;
 gain an increased awareness of the opportunities and
challenges of globalization)
Course This course introduces students the basic concepts of Civics and
Description/Course Ethics at higher education level. It deals with concepts like
Contents citizenship, morality, profession and professional ethics. The
course also acquaints students with fundamental concepts of
professional ethics, society and state, development issues,
environmental, democracy, good governance and globalization.

Course introduces students the basic

concepts of Civics and Ethics at higher
education level.
It deals with concepts like citizenship,

morality, profession and professional ethics.
The course also acquaints students with

fundamental concepts of professional
ethics, society and state, development
Course Contents
issues, environmental, democracy, good
governance and globalization.
This course introduces students the basic

concepts of Civics and Ethics at higher
education level. It deals with concepts like
citizenship, morality, profession and
professional ethics.
The course also acquaints students with

fundamental concepts of professional
ethics, society and state, development
issues, environmental, democracy, good
governance and globalization.
Pre-requisites None
Semester First year, first semester


Teaching & Learning Lectures & Presentation
Methods
Evaluation systems 50% continuous assessment, 50%final exam

References 1. Assefa Fiseha (2005) Federalism and the Accommodation
of Diversity in Ethiopia: A Comparative Study,
Netherlands, Wolf Legal Publishers.
2. Bayles, Michael (1989). Professional Ethics.2d ed.
Belmont, Calif : Wadsworth.
3. Bahru Zewde, (1991), A History of Modern Ethiopia:
1855-1974. Addis Ababa: AUU Press.
4. Clapham, C., Haile-Sellasie`s Government, (London:
Longman, 1969).
5. Fasil Nahum (1997), Constitution for a Nation of Nations:
The Ethiopian Prospect. Asmara: The Red Sea press.
6. Johari, J.C (1987) Contemporary Political Theory: Now
Dimensions, Basic Concepts and major Trends. New
Delhi: Sterling publishers Put. Ltd.
7. Kassahun Berhanu (1998) 'Democracy, State-Building
and Nations in Ethiopia: 1974-1995.' In Gros, Jean-
Germain (ed.) Democratization in Late Twentieth-
Century Africa coping with Uncertainity.
8. Merera Gudina, (2003) Ethiopia: Competing Ethnic
Nationalities and the Quest for Democracy, 1960-2000.
Chamber printing house: Addis Ababa
9. Tesfaye Molla (2010) Civics and Ethics Distance Learning
Material, Hawassa University, Department of Governance
and Development Studies.
10. Tsegaye Regassa, (2001). Ethnic Federalism and The
Right to Self-Determination As A Constitutional Legal
Solution to the Problem of Multi-Ethnic Societies: The
Case of Ethiopia (LLM Thesis, Ethiopian Civil Service
College, Law Library, Unpublished) Policy/legal
Document
11. The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Constitution
of 1995 Proclamation No. 1/1995, 21st August, 1995,
adopted on 8th of December
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Signature: ____________ _____________

Date: ____________ _____________
Reasoning skill (Logic) Phil1014

Course Number Phil1014
Course Title Reasoning skill (Logic)
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 5
week) 48 0 0 87
Course Objectives & After successful completion of the course, students will be able
Competences to be to:
Acquired  Familiarize themselves with the fundamental concepts of
logic;
 Analytically introduce themselves with the fundamental
methods of logical reasoning;
 Develop the skills required to construct sound arguments
of their own;
 Develop the ability to critically evaluate the arguments of
others;
 Cultivate the habits of critical thinking; and,
 Develop sensitivity to the clear and accurate use of
language in constructing and evaluating arguments.
Course The course attempts to introduce students with the
Description/Course fundamental concepts of logic and methods of logical
Contents reasoning. The purpose of the course is to enable students to
develop the skills required to construct sound arguments of
their own and the ability to critically evaluate the arguments of

others. Moreover, the course enables students to cultivate the

habits of critical thinking and develop sensitivity to the clear and
accurate use of language to construct valid/sound arguments in
their day to day life.
Course Contents
The course attempts to introduce students
with the fundamental concepts of logic and
methods of logical reasoning.
The purpose of the course is to enable

students to develop the skills required to
construct sound arguments of their own
and the ability to critically evaluate the
arguments of others.
Moreover, the course enables students to

cultivate the habits of critical thinking and
develop sensitivity to the clear and
accurate use of language to construct
valid/sound arguments in their day to day
life.
Pre-requisites None
Semester First year, second semester
Teaching & Learning Lectures & Presentation
Methods
Evaluation systems 50% continuous assessment, 50%final exam

References 1. Fogelin, Robert, J, (1987)
Understanding Arguments: An
Introduction to Informal Logic New
York: Harcourt Brace Jvanovich
Publisher.
2. Guttenplan, Samuel: (1991) The

Language of Logic Oxford: Blackwell

Publishers Stephen, C
3. Hurley, Patrick J. (1994) A Concise
Introduction to Logic (5th ed.) USA:
Wadsworth.
4. Layman, C. Stephen (1999) The Power
of Logic USA: Mayfield, Inc.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Math1041– Applied Mathematics IB

Department of Mechanical Engineering
Arba Minch Institute of Technology Arba Minch University
Course Code Math 1041
Course Title Applied Mathematics IB
Module Basic Engineering Mathematics
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 4(6)
Contact Hours (per 162(48+48+0+66)
semester)
Course Objectives & Course Objectives
Competences to be The objective of this course is to equip students with basic
Acquired mathematical techniques of calculus and computational
mathematics and help them develop skill build-up in mathematical
analysis for solving engineering problems Teach them how to
assemble and visualize machine
Course Numbers; functions; Vectors; Matrices and Determinants; Limits and
Description/Course Continuity; Derivatives; Applications of the Derivative; The integral;
Contents Inverse Functions; In determinants Forms, Improper Integrals and
Taylor Formula
Pre-requisites -
Semester Year I, semester I
Teaching &  Lectures supported by tutorials
Learning Methods
Evaluation systems Assignments 20%,
Quiz and Tests 30%,
Final Examination 50%.
Course Policy Minimum of 75% attendance during lecture hours

References Textbook (the best available)

1. Robert Ellis and Denny Gulick, Calculus: With Analytic Geometry,
, Nov 19, 1995.
2. Ron Larson, Robert P. Hostetler, and Bruce H. Edwards,
Calculus With Analytic Geometry, Jan 12, 2005.
3. Harvey P Greenspan, H.P. Greenspan, and D.J. Benney,
CALCULUS: An introduction to Applied Mathematics, Jun 1,
1997.
4. David Poole, Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction (with CD-
ROM), Jan 24, 2005.
5. Richard E. Johnson, Johnson and Kiokemeister's Calculus With
Analytic Geometry, Jan 1978.
6. David C. Lay, Linear Algebra and Its Applications, Third Updated
Edition, Aug 22, 2005.
7. J.L. Morris, Computational Methods in Elementary Numerical
Analysis, Jan 26, 1983.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Math1042– Applied Mathematics IIB

Course Title Applied Mathematics IIB
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 4(6)
semester)
Course Objectives & The objective of the course is to equip students with the
Competences to be mathematical tools of developing mathematical models of physical
Acquired engineering problems.
Course Sequences and series; Elementary Functions of Complex Variables;
Description/Course Ordinary Differential Equations; Vector – valued functions;
Contents Differential Calculus of Functions of Several Variables; Multiple
Integrals
Pre-requisites
Math1041– Applied Mathematics IB
Semester Year I, semester II
Learning Methods
References Textbook (the best available)
1. Robert Ellis and Denny Gulick, Calculus: With Analytic
Geometry, Nov 19, 1995.

2. Ron Larson, Robert P. Hostetler, and Bruce H. Edwards,

Calculus With Analytic Geometry, Jan 12, 2005.
3. Harvey P Greenspan, H.P. Greenspan, and D.J. Benney,
CALCULUS: An introduction to Applied Mathematics, Jun 1,
1997.
4. David Poole, Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction (with CD-
ROM), Jan 24, 2005.
5. Richard E. Johnson, Johnson and Kiokemeister's Calculus With
Analytic Geometry, Jan 1978.
6. David C. Lay, Linear Algebra and Its Applications, Third
Updated Edition, Aug 22, 2005.
7. J.L. Morris, Computational Methods in Elementary Numerical
Analysis, Jan 26, 1983.
__________________ ___________________
Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Math 2051– Applied Mathematics IIIB

Course Title Applied Mathematics IIIB
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 4(6)
semester)
Course Objectives & The objective of the course are to give students a broad
understanding on
Competences to be
Effective techniques for solving common advanced
Acquired mathematical problems those arise in engineering
applications in their related fields.
Upon completion of this course the students will be able
to apply the principle in solving engineering
applicationsrelated to their branch.
Course Fourier series;Vector calculus;calculus ofcomplex variables; analytics,
Description/Course contour integration, series expansion, calculus of residue and their
Contents application.
Pre-requisites
Math1042– Applied Mathematics IIB
Semester Year II, semester I
Learning Methods

References 1. Erwin Kreyszing, Advanced Engineering Mathematics,

9th ed., 2005.
2. Dennis G. Zill and Michael R. Cullen, Advanced Engineering
Mathematics, 3rd ed. 2006.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

CEng1061- Engineering Mechanics I – Statics

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Arba Minch Institute of
Technology
-ARBA MINCH University
Course Code CEng1061
Course Title Engineering Mechanics I (Statics)
Degree program BSc in Mechanical Engineering
Module Engineering Mechanics
Module coordinator NN
Lecture NN
ECTS Credits 5
Contact Hours(Per Lectures Tutorials Practices/laboratory Home Study
Semester) 32 48 0 55
The course enables students to:
appreciate how physical bodies interact with their
Course Objective & surrounding and attain a state of rest.
competences to be know how to isolate a structure or part of it and show
acquired the forces acting on it
apply the principles of force systems for analyzing of
structures
interpret the concept of c.g, c.m and centroid as
applied to distributed forces
know section properties of members of a structure
which are measures of stiffness
understand the nature of friction and quantify it
This course presents the fundamental physical concepts,
laws and principles which are essential for solving
Course Description engineering problems. As it is a pre-requisite to the senior
engineering courses, students are expected to grasp the
basics of the courses through discussion, reading and
exercising.
1. Basics of Statics
1.1. Introduction

1.2. Basic Concepts in Mechanics

1.3. Scalars and Vectors
1.4. Newton‘s Laws
1.5. Free Body Diagram
2. Force systems
Course outline 2.1. Introduction
2.2. Coplanar Force Systems (2-D)
2.2.1. Resolution of a Force
2.2.2. Moment, Couple & Force-Couple
systems
2.2.3. Resultants
2.3. Non-Coplanar Force Systems (3-D)
2.3.1. Resolution of a Force
2.3.2. Moment, Couple & Force-Couple
systems
2.3.3. Resultants
3. Equilibrium
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Equilibrium in Two-Dimensions
3.3. Equilibrium in Three-Dimensions
4. Analysis of structures
4.1. Introduction
4.2 Trusses
4.2.1. Plane Trusses
4.2.1.1. Method of Joints
4.2.1.2. Method of Sections
4.3. Pin-ended Multi-Force Structures
4.3.1. Frames
4.3.2. Simple Machines (optional)
5. Distributed forces
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Center of Gravity, Center of Mass & Centroid
5.3. Composite bodies

5.4. Theorem of Pappus (optional)

5.5. Beams-External effects (optional)
6. Area moments of inertia
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Composite Areas
6.3. Product of Inertia
6.4. Transfer of Axes
6.5. Rotation of Axes (optional)
7. Friction (optional)
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Types of Friction
7.3. Dry Friction
Pre-requisite None
Semester/Year Year I, Semester I
Course Status Compulsory
Teaching & Learning Lectures supported by tutorials
Methods
Evaluation systems Continuous Evaluation systems 50%
Final exam 50%
Course Policy Minimum of 85% attendance during lecture& tutorials
Textbook:
Merriam, J. L.―Engineering Mechanics (Statics)‖, 6th ed.,
References 2003.
J. L. Meriam & L. G. Kraige, Engineering mechanics:
Statics, Fifth Ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2002.
J. Shelly, Solved problems in vector Mechanics for
Engineers, Volume I & II
K.M Walker, Applied Mechanics for engineering
Technology.
Joseph F. Shelly, Schaum‘s solved problem serious,
800 solved problems in vector mechanics for

engineers,1990
Joseph. F. Shelley, Engineering Mechanics, 1998
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

MEng 1062– Engineering Mechanics II –Dynamics

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Arba Minch Institute of Technology
Course Code MEng 1062
Course Title Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics)
Degree Program BSc in Mechanical Engineering
Module Engineering Mechanics
Module NN
Coordinator
Lecture NN
ECTS Credits 5
Contact Practice or
Lecture Tutorial Home study
Hours(Per Laboratory
Course The course enables students to:
Objectives: Understand and apply basic principles that govern the motion
of objects.
Develop appropriate mathematical models that represent
physical systems.
Select appropriate coordinate systems for physical systems and
analyze motion variables such as position, velocity, and
acceleration.
Derive equations of motion that relate forces acting on systems
and the resulting motion.
Course Basic equations of motion; Kinematics of particles and rigid
Description: bodies; Kinetics of particles and rigid bodies
Course Outline: 1. Introduction: Basic concepts; equations of motion;

Gravitation
2. Kinematics of particles: rectangular motion; plane
curvilinear motion; coordinate systems; relative motion;

constrained motion
3. Kinetics of Particles: Newton‘s second law; Work Energy
equation; Impulse and Momentum; Impact
4. Kinematics of rigid bodies: Fixed axis rotation; Absolute
motion; relative motion.
5. Kinetics of rigid bodies: General equations of motion; Work
Energy method; Impulse and Momentum
Laboratory Exercises using Static and Dynamic Balancing Apparatus,
Exercises Centrifugal Force Apparatus, Rolling Disc on Inclined Plane,
Critical Speed Investigation Apparatus.
Pre-requisites: CEng 1061 Engineering Mechanics I (Statics);
 Applied Mathematics I
Semester/ Year Year I, Semester II
Status of Course: Compulsory
Teaching and  Lectures supported by tutorials
Learning methods
Evaluation Continuous Evaluation systems 50%
systems Final Examination 50 %.
Course Policy Minimum of 80% attendance during lecture hours; and
100% attendance during practical work sessions.
References Textbook:
Meriam J.L., Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics, 6th ed., 2003.
1.Hibbeler, Rusel M., Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics,10th
ed., 2003
2.Beer, Johnston, Clausen, Eisenberg, Cornwell, Vector
Mechanics for Engineers: Dynamics, 9th ed., 2004.

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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

MEng1081: Strength of Materials I

Course code MEng1081
Course Title Strength of Materials I
Module Mechanics of Materials
Module Coordinator N.N.
Lecturer N.N
ECTS Credits 5
Contact Hours (per Lecture Tutorial Laboratory or practice Home
semester ) study
32 32 16 55
Course Objectives
 To analyze the behavior of solid bodies subjected to
various types of loading, such as axially loaded
members, shafts in torsion, beams, and columns, as
well as structures that are assemblies of these
components.
 To provide the students with the foundation of design
analysis
 To develop the students the ability to analyze a given
Course Objectives &
problem in a simple and logical manner and to apply
Competences to be
fundamental principles to its solutions
Acquired
 To expose students the basic concepts of mechanics of
materials that will help them to understand the relation
among bodies, properties of materials, stress, strain
etc.
Student Learning Outcome
 Students will be able to make stress and strain analysis
of components
 Students will be able to measurements of deflection,
stress and strain

1 INTRODUCTION–CONCEPT OF STRESS
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Forces and Stresses
1.3 Axial Loading; Normal Stress
1.4 Shearing Stress
1.5 Bearing Stress in Connections
1.6 Application to the Analysis of Simple Structures
1.7 Stress on an Oblique Plane under Axial Loading
1.8 Ultimate and Allowable Stress: Factor of Safety
2 STRESS AND STRAIN – AXIAL LOADING
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Normal Strain under Axial Loading
2.3 Stress-Strain Diagram
2.4 Hooke's Law; Modulus of Elasticity
2.5 Elastic versus Plastic Behavior of a Material
2.6 Deformations of Members under Axial Loading
Course Description/Course
2.7 Statically Indeterminate Problems
Contents
2.8 Problems Involving Temperature Changes
2.9 Poisson's Ratio
2.10 Multi axial Loading; Generalized Hooke's Law
2.11 Shearing Strain
2.12 Discussion of the Deformations under Axial
Loading
Practical: Tensile testing to study the stress strain
relations.
3. TORSION
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Deformations in a Circular Shaft
3.3 Stresses in the Elastic Range
3.4 Angle of Twist in the Elastic Range
3.5 Statically Indeterminate Shafts
3.6 Design of Transmission Shafts
Practical: Experiments to determine angle of twist and

shear stress
4 PURE BENDING
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Prismatic Members in Pure Bending
4.3 Deformations in a Symmetric Member in Pure
Bending
4.4 Stresses and Deformations in the Elastic Range
4.5 Deformations in a Transverse Cross Section
4.6 Bending of Members Made of Several Materials
4.7 Eccentric Axial Loading in a Plane of Symmetry
4.8 Unsymmetrical Bending
4.9 General Case of Eccentric Axial Loading
Practical: Experiments on bending of beams
5 TRANSFORMATIONS OF STRESS AND STRAIN
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Transformation of Plane Stress
5.3 Principal Stresses; Maximum Shearing Stress
5.4 Mohr‘s Circle for Plane Stress
5.5 Application of Mohr's Circle to the Three-
Dimensional Analysis of Stress
6 DESIGNS OF BEAMS AND SHAFTS FOR STRENGTH
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Basic Considerations for the Design of Prismatic
Beams
6.3 Shear and Bending-Moment Diagrams
6.4 Relations among Load, Shear, and Bending
Moment
6.5 Principal Stresses in a Beam
6.6 Design of Prismatic Beams
7 DEFLECTIONS OF BEAMS
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Deformation of a Beam under Transverse Loading
7.3 Equation of the Elastic Curve

7.4 Statically Indeterminate Beams

7.5 Method of Superposition
7.6 Beam deflection by Integration method
7.7. Beam deflection by moment area method
Practical: Experiments on deflection of beams
8 COLUMNS
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Stability of Structures
8.3 Euler's Formula for Pin-Ended Columns
8.4 Extension of Euler's Formula to Columns with Other
End Conditions
8.5 Design of Columns under a Centric Load
8.6 Design of Columns under an Eccentric Load
Pre-requisites CEng 1061, Math 131
Semester Year I, Semester II
Status of Course Compulsory
 Lectures
Teaching & Learning
 Tutorials and laboratory exercises
Methods
 Discussions
Continuous assessment 50%
Evaluation systems
Final examination 50%
Minimum of 80% attendance during lecture hours, and 100%
Course Policy attendance during practical work sessions, except for some
unprecedented mishaps.
1. Ferdinand P. Beer, Jr., E. Russell Johnston, and John T.
DeWolf, Mechanics of Materials, Jan 20, 2005
2. Popov, E.P., Mechanics of Materials(SI Version), 1978.
(Old but still a good one.)
References
3. Beer, F.P. and Johnston E. Russell, Mechanics of
Materials, 2005.
4. Robert L. Mott, Applied Strength of Materials, 2001.
5. Hearn, E.S., Mechanics of Materials, Aug. 1997

6. Andrew Pytel and Ferdinand L. Singer, Strength of

Material, 1987
7. Nash, W.A., Strength of Materials (Schaum‘s Outline
Series), July 1, 1998
__________________ ___________________
Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

MEng2082: Strength of Materials II

Course code MEng2082
Course Title Strength of Materials II
Module Mechanics of Materials
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 5
Contact Hours (per Lecture Tutorial Laboratory or practice Home study
semester) 32 32 16 55
Course Objectives
 To extend the principles of mechanics of materials
thereby, to prepare the students for the basic
understanding and application of these principles in
mechanical design.
Course Objectives & Student Learning Outcome
Competences to be  Students will be able to understand energy methods for
Acquired the analysis of loads in determinate and indeterminate
structures
 Students will be able to analyze curved beams, circular
plates, rings, and cylinders.
 Students will be able to conduct experiments on impact
loading, stresses in thin and thick cylinders
1. Deflection of Beams: work and Energy method
Elastic Strain Energy.
Course
 Uni-axial stress
Description/Course
 Pure bending
Contents
 Shear stress
 Torsion

 Multi axial stress

2. Statically indeterminate problems
 Introduction
 Elastic methods of analysis
 Two basic methods for elastic analysis
 Force method
 Displacement method
3. Unsymmetrical Bending
 Bending about both principal axes
 Elastic bending with axial loads
 Bending of beams with unsymmetrical
cross sections
 Bending of curved beams
4. Torsion of non-circular and thin walled sections
 Torsion of non-circular cross sections
 Torsion of thin walled cross sections
5. Strains beyond the elastic limits
Introduction
Ultimate load capacity of members
 Axially loaded
 Plastic bending
Moment curvature relation
 Plastic hinges
 Determination of the collapse load
6. Thin and thick cylinders
Thin cylinders and shells
Thick cylinders
Practical: Laboratory visits on thick and thin cylinders
7. Rings, Discs and cylinders subjected to rotational
and thermal gradients
Rotating thin cylinders and rings
Rotating thick cylinders (hollow shafts) and/or solid shafts
8. Pressure Vessels

Classification of pressure vessels

Stress in cylindrical shells due to internal pressure
Changes in the dimensions of cylindrical shells
Stress in compound cylindrical shells subjected to internal
pressure.
Cylindrical heads and cover plates
Introduction to pressure vessel codes and standards
9. Theories of Elastic Failure:
Maximum principal stress Theory
Maximum shear stress theory
Total strain shear stress theory
Distortion energy theory
Mohr‘s modified shear stress theory for brittle materials
Pre-requisites MEng 1081
Semester Year II, Semester I
 Lectures
Teaching & Learning
 Tutorials and Laboratory exercises
Methods
 Discussions
Evaluation systems
Minimum of 80% attendance during lecture hours, and 100%
Course Policy attendance during practical work sessions, except for some
1. Ferdinand P. Beer, Jr., E. Russell Johnston, and John T.
DeWolf, Mechanics of Materials, Jan 20, 2005
2. Popov, E.P., Mechanics of Materials (SI Version), 1978.
(Old but still a good one.)
References
3. Beer, F.P. and Johnston E. Russell, Mechanics of
Materials, 2005.
4. Robert L. Mott, Applied Strength of Materials, 2001.
5. Hearn, E.S., Mechanics of Materials, Aug. 1997

6. Andrew Pytel and Ferdinand L. Singer, Strength of

Material, 1987
7. Nash, W.A., Strength of Materials (Schaum‘s Outline
Series),Jul y1, 1998
__________________ ___________________
Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

MEng2111– Engineering Thermodynamics I

Technology
Course Code MEng2111
Course Title Engineering Thermodynamics I
Module Engineering Thermo-fluid
Module Coordinator N.N
Lecturer N.N
ECTS Credits 5
Contact Hours (per 5
week)
Course Objectives
 Provide students to understand the basic concepts
under thermodynamics
 Familiarize students to understand relationship
between internal energy, heat and work as expressed
by the First Law of Thermodynamics;
 Apply the conservation of energy to thermodynamic
systems
Course Objectives &
 State and explain the Second Law of
Competences to be
Thermodynamics
Acquired
 Explain how the Carnot cycle applies to heat engines
and refrigeration cycles
 To prepare the student to effectively use
thermodynamics in the practice of engineering
 To provide a comprehensive study of gas and vapor
power cycles and systems
 Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of

the nature of the Thermodynamic processes for pure

substances and ideal gases.
the first law of Thermodynamics and its applications
to systems and control volumes.
 Students will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the
second law of Thermodynamics and its applications
to systems and control volumes.
 Students will demonstrate ability to use the first law
of Thermodynamics for energy conservation analysis
of different Thermodynamic processes of systems
and control volumes.
 Students will demonstrate ability to use the second
law of Thermodynamics for entropy balance analysis
of different Thermodynamic processes of systems
and control volumes.
 Students will demonstrate ability to evaluate the
thermal performance of different heat engine cycles
through the calculation of their thermal efficiency or
coefficient of performance.
Thermodynamic relations, and apply first and second
law of Thermodynamics to equipment and processes,
power cycles
 Students will demonstrate ability to apply first and
second law of Thermodynamics to perform
parametric studies to power cycles and systems with
and without computer softwares.
irreversibility and availability, power cycles
 Students will demonstrate the ability to give a
professional and well-organized presentation of their
design and analysis through the use of written report

Course Thermodynamic notions and systems; Fundamental

Description/Course concepts; Pure substances; Vapor pressure curves; Steam
Contents tables; Phase diagrams of steam; First law of
Thermodynamics: closed and open systems, enthalpy;
Second law of Thermodynamics: Reversible and irreversible
processes; Carnot cycle; Entropy; Availability;
Irreversibility;
Course Contents 1. Fundamental Concepts and Definitions
 Thermodynamics and Energy
 Note on dimensions and units
 Closed and open systems
 Forms of energy
 Properties of system
 State and equilibrium
 Process and cycles
 The state postulate
 Pressure
 Temperature and the zeroth law of thermodynamics
2. Properties of a Pure Substance
 Pure substance
 Phases of a pure substance
 Phase-change processes of pure substance
 Property diagrams for phase-change processes
 Vapor pressure and phase equilibrium
 Property tables
 The ideal gas equation of state
 Compressibility factor- a measure of deviation from
ideal gas behavior
3. Work and heat
 Definition of work
 Units of work
 Work done at the moving boundary of a simple
compressible system

 Other systems that involve work

 Definition of heat
 Heat transfer modes
 Comparison of heat and work
4. First Law of Thermodynamics
 Introduction to the first law
 Definition of heat
 Heat transfer modes
 Work
 Mechanical forms of work
 The first law of thermodynamics
 Specific heats
 Internal energy, enthalpy, and specific heats of ideal
gases, solids, and liquids
 The first law of thermodynamics for control volume
5. Second Law of Thermodynamics
 Introduction to the second law of thermodynamics
 Thermal energy reservoirs
 Heat engines
 Refrigerators and heat pumps
 Reversible and irreversible processes
 The carnot cycle
 The carnot principles
 The thermodynamic temperature scale
 The carnot heat engine
 The carnot refrigerator and heat pump
 Second law analysis for a control volume
6. Entropy
 Entropy
 The increase of entropy principle
 Entropy change of pure substance
 Isentropic processes
 Property diagrams involving entropy

 The T ds relations
 Entropy change of liquids, solids, and ideal gases
 Reversible steady-flow work
 Minimizing the compressor work
 Reducing the cost of compressed air
 Isentropic efficiencies of steady-flow devices
 Entropy balance
7. Availability and Irreversibility
 Available energy, reversible work, and irreversibility
 Availability and second law efficiency
 Exergy balance equation
Pre-requisites Applied Mathematics I
Semester 3rd
Status of Course Core
Teaching & Lectures supported by tutorials, and Assignments.
Learning Methods
Evaluation systems  Assignments 10%
 Group Assignment 10%
 Quiz 10%
 Mid-semester Examination 20%
 Final Examination 50%.
Course Policy Minimum of 80% attendance during lecture hours, and
100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for
some unprecedented mishaps.
References Cengel Y A.,Bole M A., Thermodynamics – An Engineering
Approach, Sep 22, 2006.( Textbook)
1. Sonntag R.E.,‖ Fundamentals of Thermodynamics‖,
Sept 13, 2004.
2. Michael J. Moran, H.N. Shapiro, ―Fundamentals of
Engineering Thermodynamics‖, Mar 9, 2007.
3. Eastop T.D and McConkey A., Applied
Thermodynamics, Feb 29, 1996.

4. Wark K.Jr, Advanced Thermodynamics for Engineers,

Sep. 1994.
5. ASME Steam Tables (Crtd), Jun 30, 2006.
__________________ ___________________
Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Meng2113 Fluid Mechanics

Technology
Course Title Fluid Mechanics
Lecturer N.N
ECTS Credits 5
week)
Course Objectives & The course enables students to:
Competences to be  Assimilate concepts, principles, laws, observations,
Acquired and models of fluids at rest and in motion,
 Grasp the basis for understanding fluid behavior for
engineering design and control of fluid systems,
 Acquire competence with mass, energy and
momentum balances for determining resultant
interactions of flows and engineered as well as
natural systems,
 Develop the basis for correlating experimental data,
designing procedures, and using scale models of fluid
flows, Newtonian and non- Newtonian flows,
 Comprehend the nature of rotation, circulation,
resistance (viscous, turbulent), boundary layers, and
separation with applications to drag and lift on
objects, and
 Learn methods for computing head losses (major &
minor) and flows in simple pipes and channels.

 Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems

involving compressible fluid flows
 Understand the principles of operation of flow
measuring instruments, conduct measurements,
evaluate the data and draw conclusions
Course Description Introduction to Fluid Mechanics; Hydrostatics pressure in
Fluids; Flow Classification; Properties of flows; Viscous fluid
flows Newtonian and non-Newtonian flows; Turbulent flow
in pipes. Dimensional analysis, Lift and Drag on aerofoils,
Two-dimensional potential flow theory
Detailed Course 1. Introduction
Contents Relevance and significance in engineering
applications, Definitions, Fluid Properties, Flow
Analysis Techniques, Flow Patterns
1. Fluid Statics
Introduction, Pressure specifications, Hydrostatic
pressure distributions, Manometry, Hydrostatic
Forces on plane surfaces, Hydrostatic forces on
curved surfaces, Buoyancy and Stability, Pressure
variation with rigid body motion
2. Integral Relations For A Control Volume
Introduction, physical laws of fluid mechanics, the
Reynolds transport theorem, Conservation of mass
equation, Linear momentum equation, Angular
momentum equation, Energy equation, Bernoulli
equation
3. Differential Relations For A Fluid Flow
Introduction, Acceleration field, Conservation of
mass equation, Linear momentum equation, Energy
equation, Boundary condition, Stream function,
Vorticity and Irrotationality
4. Dimensional Analysis And Similitude
Introduction, Dimensional homogeneity, Buckingham

pi theorem, Non dimensionalization of basic

equations, Similitude, Significance of non-
dimensional numbers in fluid flows
5. Boundary Layer Concept
Introduction, Reynolds number and geometry
concept, Momentum integral equations, Boundary
layer equations, Flow over a flat plate, Flow over
cylinder, Pipe flow, fully developed laminar pipe
flow, turbulent pipe flow, Losses in pipe flow
6. Compressible Flow
Introduction, Speed of sound, Steady flow, Flow with
area change- Nozzles and Diffusers, Normal shock
wave, Duct flow with friction
7. Introduction to 2D-Potential Flow Theory
Introduction, Plane potential flow, Superposition of
plane-Flow solutions, Plane flow past closed-body
shapes, Aerofoil theory (optional)
Pre-requisites Math231(Applied Mathematics III)
Semester 2nd -semester
Teaching &  Lectures supported by tutorials, and
Learning Methods  Audio-visual CD-ROMs
 Group tasks
 Seminar presentations
 project.
Evaluation systems  Assignments =10%,
 Quizzes: 15%,
 Test: 15%,
 Seminar presentations: 10%
 Final Examination: 50%.


Frank M. White, Fluid Mechanics with Student CD
(McGraw-Hill Series in Mechanical Engineering), Oct 17,
2006.
1. Yunus A. Cengel and John Cimbala, Fluid Mechanics,
Jan 31, 2005.
2. Robert L Mott, Applied Fluid Mechanics SI Version, May
31, 2006.
3. Iain G. Currie, Fundamental Mechanics of Fluids, Third
Edition (Mechanical Engineering (Marcell Dekker)), Dec
12, 2002.
4. Donald F. Young, Bruce R. Munson, Theodore H.
Okiishi, and Wade W. Huebsch, A Brief Introduction to
Fluid Mechanics, Jan 22, 2007.
5. Bruce R.Munson, et al, Fundamentals of Fluid
Mechanics, 2005.
6. Krishnamachar, P & Manohar, M, Fluid Mechanics I, 4Th
Edition, 2004.
7. Krishnamachar, P & Manohar, M, Fluid Mechanics II, 2nd
Edition, 2004.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

MEng2112– Engineering Thermodynamics II

Technology
Course Title Engineering Thermodynamics II
Module Coordinator N
Lecturer N
ECTS Credits 5
week)
Course Objectives & The course enables students to understand:
Competences to be  The basic principles involved in mixture of ideal gases
Acquired and gas-vapor mixtures.
 The types of fuels and their combustion attributes.
 Apply thermodynamic concepts to describe the
performance of the individual components of an
engineering system, e.g. a power plant, a jet engine,
etc., and then relate that information to the overall
performance of the entire system.
 The basic principles of refrigeration.
Course Ideal gases and their mixtures, gas-steam mixtures, wet
Description/Course air, psychometric charts and air conditioning process. Vapor
Contents power and refrigeration cycles. Air standard cycles.
Thermodynamic relations. Combustion. Phase equilibrium.
Introduction to refrigeration processes.
Course Contents 1. Ideal gases and their mixtures
Composition of a Gas Mixture: Mass and Mole
Fractions, P-v-T Behavior of Gas Mixtures: Ideal and

Real Gases, Properties of Gas Mixtures: Ideal and Real

Gases
2. Gas-steam mixtures and air conditioning
process
Dry and Atmospheric Air, Specific and Relative
Humidity of Air, Dew-Point Temperature, Adiabatic
Saturation and Wet-Bulb Temperatures, The
Psychrometric Chart, Human Comfort and Air-
Conditioning, Air-Conditioning Processes:-Simple
Heating and Cooling, Heating with Humidification,
Cooling with Dehumidification, Evaporative Cooling,
Adiabatic Mixing of Airstreams, Wet Cooling Towers
3. Air standard cycles:
basic Considerations in the Analysis of Power Cycles,
The Carnot Cycle and Its Value in Engineering, Air-
Standard Assumptions, An Overview of Reciprocating
Engines, Otto Cycle: The Ideal Cycle for Spark-Ignition
Engines, Diesel Cycle: The Ideal Cycle for
Compression-Ignition Engines, Stirling and Ericsson
Cycles, Brayton Cycle: The Ideal Cycle for Gas-Turbine
Engines, Development of Gas Turbines, Deviation of
Actual Gas-Turbine Cycles from Idealized Ones, The
Brayton Cycle with Regeneration, The Brayton Cycle
with Intercooling, Reheating, and Regeneration, Ideal
Jet-Propulsion Cycles, Modifications to Turbojet
Engines, Second-Law Analysis of Gas Power Cycles.
4. Vapor power cycles:
The Carnot Vapor Cycle, Rankine Cycle: The Ideal
Cycle for Vapor Power Cycles, Energy Analysis of the
Ideal Rankine Cycle, Deviation of Actual Vapor Power
Cycles from Idealized Ones. Increasing the Efficiency
of the Rankine Cycle: - Lowering the Condenser
Pressure, Superheating the Steam to High

Temperatures, Increasing the Boiler Pressure. The

Ideal Reheat Rankine Cycle, The Ideal Regenerative
Rankine Cycle, Open Feedwater Heaters, Closed
Feedwater Heaters, Second-Law Analysis of Vapor
Power Cycles, Cogeneration, Combined Gas–Vapor
Power Cycles.
5. Refrigeration Cycles
Refrigerators and Heat Pumps, The Reversed Carnot
Cycle, The Ideal Vapor-Compression Refrigeration
Cycle, Actual Vapor-Compression Refrigeration Cycle,
Selecting the Right Refrigerant, Heat Pump Systems,
Innovative Vapor-Compression Refrigeration Systems.
6. Thermodynamic relations
Partial Derivatives and Associated Relations, The
Maxwell Relations, The Clapeyron Equation, General
Relations for du, dh, ds, Cv, and Cp, The Joule-
Thomson Coefficient, The Δh, Δu, and Δs of Real
Gases.
7. Combustion:
Fuels and Combustion, Theoretical and Actual
Combustion Processes, Enthalpy of Formation and
Enthalpy of Combustion, First-Law Analysis of
Reacting Systems, Steady-Flow Systems, Closed
Systems, Adiabatic Flame Temperature, Entropy
Change of Reacting Systems, Second-Law Analysis of
Reacting systems
8. Phase equilibrium
Criterion for Chemical Equilibrium, The Equilibrium
Constant for Ideal-Gas Mixtures, Some Remarks about
the KP of Ideal-Gas Mixtures, Chemical Equilibrium for
Simultaneous Reactions, Variation of KP with
Temperature, Phase Equilibrium, Phase Equilibrium for
a Single-Component System, The Phase Rule, Phase

Equilibrium for a Multicomponent System.

Pre-requisites MEng2111 (Thermodynamics I.)
Semester 4th
Teaching &  Lectures supported by tutorials, and
Learning Methods  Discussions
 Steam Power Plant Experiment
Evaluation systems  Assignments 10%,
 Group Assignment 15%,
 Quizzes 10%,
 Mid-semester Examination 20%,
Textbook:
Cengel Y A.,Bole M A., Thermodynamics – An
Engineering Approach, Sep 22, 2006.
References:
References 1. Yunus A. Cengel and Michael A. Boles,
Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
with Student Resource DVD, Sep 22, 2006.
2. Eastop & McConkey, Applied Thermodynamics for
Engineering Technologists (5th Edition), Feb 29, 1996.
3. Sharpe G. J., Applied Thermodynamics and Energy
Conversion, Aug. 1987
4. Wark K. Jr, Advanced Thermodynamics for Engineers,
McGraw-Hill, Sept 1, 1994
5. ASME Steam Tables (Crtd), Jun 30, 2006.
6. Sonntag R.E.,‖ Fundamentals of Thermodynamics‖,
Sept 13, 2004.
7. Michael J. Moran, H.N. Shapiro, ―Fundamentals of

Engineering Thermodynamics‖, Mar 9, 2007.

8. Eastop T.D and McConkey A., Applied
Thermodynamics, Feb 29, 1996.
9. Wark K.Jr, Advanced Thermodynamics for Engineers,
Sep. 1994.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

MEng2141: Machine Drawing

Course Title Machine Drawing
Module Machine Drawing module
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 3(5)
semester)
Competences to be  Give complete practice on drawings of various machine elements
Acquired and their assemblies.
 Introduce the students to various types of detailed and assembled
drawings of simple machines.
 Make them practice the use of machine tolerance allowance,
surface texture symbols
 Teach them how to assemble and visualize machine components
Competences (Learning Outcomes)
 Acquire the knowledge and ability of visualizing different
mechanical components
 Communicate with others through standard works
 Prepare exploded view and spare part drawings of a task
Course Course Description
Description/Course Types of machine Drawings; Conventional representation of
Contents Fasteners such as screw threads, rivets and welds , Bearings, Seals,
Gears, Springs and Shafts; Welded Connections, Systems of Fits and
limits, Tolerance and Allowance , Surface Texture, Geometric
Tolerance; Exercises using simple units such as check valves,
workshop jacks, vises, hand pumps, hand grinders, hand drills, and

so forth. Detail parts and assembly drawings of machines.

Course Contents 1.Fundamentals of Machine Drawing: Standardization; Paper
size; Scales; Title block; Lettering; Bill of materials
2.Types of Machine Drawing: Assembly drawings; Part drawings;
Shop drawings; Catalogue drawings; Schematic representations;
Patent drawings
3.Dimensioning: Size dimensions; Location dimensions; Rules in
dimensioning; Dimensioning of standard features
4.Temporary Fasteners: Bolted joint; Riveted joint; Pinned and
keyed joints; Circlip
5. Bearings and Seals: Bearings; Seals
6. Gears: Spur gears; Bevel gears; Worm gears and worm
wheels
7. Springs: Compression springs; Tension springs; Torsion
springs
8. Shafts: Splined shafts; Serrated shafts
9. Welded Connections: Types of welded joints; Conventional
representations
10. Fits and Tolerance
11. Surface Texture
12. Geometric Tolerance
13. Working Drawing: Detail drawings; Assembly drawings
Pre-requisites MEng1032 (Engineering Drawing)
Semester Year II, semester I
Status of Course compulsory
Teaching &  Lectures supported by class exercises,
Learning Methods  Assignment Common for all the students, and
 Individual Assignments, which is not same for each student.
Assembled units and cut section models
 Reading and understanding technical drawings, drawing
exercises
 Dimensioning Exercises, Measuring of parts
 Familiarization with individual parts and modules
 Planning assembly processes
 Assembly exercises, complete assembly
 Assembly project spur gear
 Assembly check Valve
 Assembly Project Piston Compressor
 Assembly project warm gear
Assembly Project Worm Gear, Parts Set

Evaluation systems  Continuous assessment 60%,

Course Policy Minimum of 80% attendance during lecture hours, and 100%
attendance during practical work sessions, except for some
References 1. Cecil H. Jensen, Jay D. Helsel, and Dennis Short, Engineering
Drawing And Design, Aug 17, 2007
2. David, Allan Low, Manual of Machine Drawing and Design
- Mechanical Drawing, Jun 1, 2006
3. Singh S., & Sah, P.L., Fundamentals of Machine Drawing,
Printice Hall of India Private Limited, New Delhi, 2003
4. Frederick E Giesecke, Alva Mitchell, Henry C Spencer, and Ivan
Leroy Hill, Engineering Graphics (8th Edition), Aug 12,
2003.
5. Sidheswar, N., Machine Drawing, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Ltd., New York, 1989
6. Frank M., Fredrick D., Edwin T., Michael J., & John T.,
Engineering Graphics, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1989
7. Thomas French, Charles Vierck, and Robert Foster,
Engineering Drawing and Graphics Technology, Jan 1, 1993.
__________________ ___________________
Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

MEng2142: Machine Drawing with CAD

Course Title Machine Drawing with CAD
Module Machine Drawing module
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 3(5)
semester)
Competences to be To equip students with the most common engineering graphics
Acquired software (AutoCAD) and help them practice on it.
Complete practice on detail and assemble drawings of various
mechanisms of simple machines is done using this tool
Give complete practice on drawings of various machine elements
and their assemblies.
Make them practice the use of machine tolerance allowance, surface
texture symbols
Teach them how to assemble and visualize machine
Acquire the knowledge and ability of visualizing different mechanical
components
Communicate with others through standard works
Prepare exploded view and spare part drawings of a task
Course Introduction to representing of drawing primitives on a computer;
Description/Course CAD
Contents hardware and software; Basic commands of drawing and drawing
settings, editing, dimensioning, text annotations of a CAD software;
Project work of two-dimensional mechanical drawing with CAD

software;
Introduction to three dimensional drawing and parametric design.
Course Contents 1. Introduction to Basic CAD software: CAD window; Setting up
of a new drawing; Working with an existing CAD files; Hardware
and Software tips
2. Basic Drawing & Editing Commands: Drawing Lines; Drawing
circles and circular arcs; Drawing ellipse and elliptical arcs;
Drawing polygons; Drawing Curves (Sketch); Creating regions;
Hatching areas
3. Drawing Precision in CAD: Using Object Snap; Making
changes in a drawing; advanced editing commands; Changing an
object's length; Blocks; Attributes.
4. Text Annotation and Dimensioning: Adding text to drawing;
Adding Dimensions
5. Introduction to 3D Drawings: Working in 3D; Solid modeling;
Visualization techniques (Rendering Concepts)
6. Introduction to parametric design (Pro Engineer)
Pre-requisites Meng1032 (Engineering Drawing)
Semester Year II, semester II
Status of Course compulsory
Teaching & i. Projects will be given to the students first the minor and after its
Learning Methods completion, the major project will then be given. Regular
Checkups and progresses of the projects should be considered
to finally evaluate the students‘ performances.
Evaluation systems  Minor project 20%
 Major project 40%
 Progresses of the project 10%
 General Examination with content AutoCAD 30%
Course Policy 100% attendance during working sessions, except for some
References 1. Cecil H. Jensen, Jay D. Helsel, and Dennis Short, Engineering
Drawing And Design, Aug 17, 2007.

2. Singh, s., & Sah, P.L., Fundamentals of Machine Drawing,

Printice Hall of India Private Limited, New Delhi, 2003
3. Raisor E. Max, Engineering Graphics Principles With
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Feb 2002.
4. David, Allan Low, Manual of Machine Drawing and Design -
Mechanical Drawing, Jun 1, 2006.
5. James D. Bethune, Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD(R)
2006, Jul 1, 2005.
6. Earl J.H., Graphics For Engineers with CADKEY, Addison-
Wesley Publishing Company, New York, 1991
7. Frank M., Fredrick D., Edwin T., Michael J., & John T.,
Engineering Graphics, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1989
9. Spencer, H.C., Technical Drawing, The Macmillan Company,
New York, 1949
10. Vaishwanar, R.S., Engineering Drawing and Graphics, Kumar
Offset Press, New Delhi, 1993
11. Frederick E Giesecke, Alva Mitchell, Henry C Spencer, and Ivan
Leroy Hill, Engineering Graphics (8th Edition), Aug 12,
2003.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Meng3121: Heat Transfer

Technology-ARBA MINCH University
Course Code Meng3121
Course Title Heat Transfer
Lecturer N.N
ECTS Credits 5
week)
Competences to be  To provide students with a clear and through
Acquired presentation of the basic concepts of heat and mass
transfer and their applications.
 To develop understanding of the coupling of fluid
mechanics and thermodynamics .
 To provide an understanding of fundamental
concepts of heat fluxes.
 Apply principle of conservation of energy.
 Apply numerical techniques for spatial discretization:
finite difference method.
 Students who successfully complete this course will
be able to:
o Develop the fundamental heat transfer
equations in Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical
coordinates.
o Develop the students' abilities to model and
analyze thermal systems.
 Develop experience in the application of thermal
analysis to elementary problems in engineering

practice.
Course Steady heat conduction: One and two dimensional
Description/Course applications; Analytical and numerical solutions; One
Contents dimensional transient heat conduction: Analytical, numerical
and graphical solutions; Convective heat transfer: Forced
and natural with laminar and turbulent flows; Boiling and
condensation heat transfer coefficients; Dimensionless
parameters; Radiation: Basic definitions; Black body
radiation; Radiation of technical surfaces in the presence of
absorbing and emitting gases; Heat exchangers: parallel,
counter and cross flow.
Detailed Course 1. INTRODUCTION TO HEAT & MASS TRANSFER
Outline 1.1. Conduction heat transfer
1.2 Convective heat transfer
1.3 Radiation heat transfer
1.4 Diffusion mass transfer
2. ONE DIMENSIONAL STEADY STATE CONDUCTION
2.1 The heat diffusion equation
2.2 The plane wall
2.3 Thermal resistance and the overall heat transfer
coefficient
2.4 Radial systems
2.5 Conduction with thermal energy generation
2.6 Heat transfer from extended surfaces
3. TWO-DIMENSIONAL STEADY STATE
CONDUCTION
3.1. Mathematical analysis
3.2. Finite difference method
4. UNSTEADY-STATE CONDITION
4.1. The lamped capacitance method
4.2. Transient heat flow in a semi-infinite solid
4.3. Convective boundary condition
4.4. Multidimensional systems

4.5. Finite difference method

5. CONVECTION HEAT TRANSFER
5.1. The convection boundary layers
5.2. Laminar and turbulent flow
5.3. Laminar boundary layer in a flat plate
5.4. Energy equations of the boundary layer
5.5. The relation between fluid friction and heat transfer
5.6. Turbulent -boundary layer heat transfer and
boundary layer thickness
5.7. Heat transfer in laminar tube flow
5.8. Turbulent flow in A tube
5.9. Forced – convection heat transfer
5.10. Free convection
6. RADIATION HEAT TRANSFER
6.1. Fundamental concepts
6.2. Black body radiation
6.3.surface emission, absorption, reflection and
transmission
6.4. Kerchief‘s law
7. HEAT EXCHANGERS
7.1. Types of heat exchangers
7.2. Fouling factors
7.3. Heat exchanger analysis: use of the log-mean
temperature difference
7.4.Heat exchanger analysis: use of the effectiveness-
NTU method
7.5. Compact heat exchangers
7.6. Analysis for variable properties
7.7. Heat exchanger deign considerations
8. CONDENSATION AND BOILING HEAT TRANSFER
8.1. Boiling modes
8.2. Condensation mechanisms
Pre-requisites MEng 2112(Engineering Thermodynamics II),

Math 331 (Applied Mathematics III)

Semester 5th
Teaching &  Lectures supported by tutorials,
Learning Methods  Laboratory Exercises and
 Discussions
Evaluation systems  Assignments =15%,
 Quizzes: 10%,
 Test: 15%,
 Seminar presentations: 10%
 Final Examination: 50%.
Course Policy  Minimum of 75% attendance during lecture hours;
and
 100% attendance during practical work sessions,
except for some unprecedented mishaps.
Frank P. Incropera, David P. DeWitt, Theodore L.
Bergman, and Adrienne S. Lavine, Introduction to Heat
Transfer, April 7, 2006.
References:
1. Frank P. Incropera and David P. DeWitt,
Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, 5th
Edition, Aug 9, 2001.
2. Yunus A. Cengel, Heat and Mass Transfer: A
Practical Approach w/ EES CD, Jan 4, 2006.
3. Holman J P, Heat Transfer, Oct 10, 2001.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Meng3131: Thermo-Fluid Laboratory

Course Code Meng3131
Course Title Thermo-Fluid Laboratory
Module Thermo-Fluid Laboratory
Lecturer N.N
ECTS Credits 1
week)
Course Objectives &  To test important concepts learned in the subjects
Competences to be of Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Acquired  To familiarize with the techniques of measurement
of static and stagnation pressures, humidity, dry
bulb, wet bulb temperatures, lift and Drag forces,
volumetric and mass flow rates, velocities and
operating speed etc.
 To feel for oneself the way the flows are established
and simulated in the test equipment and how
exactly they are regulated or controlled.
Course The design, execution, and evaluation of physical
Description/Course experiments in the areas of thermodynamics and fluid
Contents mechanics
Course
Contents/List of 1. Measurement of dispersion around
Experiments turbulent jet
2. Measurement of velocity profile and
boundary layer growth over a flat plate-
effect of smooth/rough surface and

favorable/adverse pressure gradient

3. Measurement of drag and lift of an
aerofoil at different angles of attack
4. Evaluation systems of the variance of lift
and Drag on an aerofoil via flaps and slats
5. Finding pressure distribution over an
aerofoil at different velocity and angles
6. Verification of Bernoulli‘s equation
7. Testing of pressure distribution over a
cylindrical tube under cross flow
8. Comparison of losses in nozzle and
diffuser type duct flows
9. Reynolds‘s experiment
10. Measurement of Specific Heat Cp of air
11. Evaluation of heat exchanger performance
under parallel and counter flow
12. Investigation of pressure drop
characteristic of a finned tube heat
exchanger
13. Demonstration of Flow visualization
patterns over a cylinder and aerofoil
14. Measurement of Drag on a cylinder by
different methods- (a)Mechanical
(b)Electronic
15. Determination of CD and comparison of CD
for Orifice and Venturimeter
16. Measurements on Free vortex flow
17. Observations on Forced Vortex flow
Pre-requisites Engineering Thermodynamics II (MEng2112)
Fluid Mechanics (Meng2113)
Semester 5th
Status of Course Professional Compulsory

Teaching &  Lectures

Learning Methods  Demonstrations, and
 Laboratory exercises.
Evaluation systems  Attendance, Inquisitiveness, Originality,
Punctuality, team work, etc 15%
 Laboratory report 25%
 Practical Examination 30%
 Written Examination 15%
 Oral Examination 15%
Course Policy 100% attendance, except for some unprecedented
mishaps.
References Textbook: Laboratory manuals
References:
1) Standard text books on Fluid Mechanics and
Thermodynamics already referred by you in the
earlier courses
2) Lab equipment supplier handouts/manuals.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

MEng2091: Engineering Materials I

Course Number MEng2091
Course Title Engineering Materials I
Module Material Science
Lecturer N.N
ECTS Credits 4
Contact Hours (per Practice or
Semester) Lecturer Tutorial Laboratory Home study
32 48 0 55
Competences to be  The main concept of engineering materials
Acquired  The influence of crystalline structure on the
properties of metal.
 Will acquire knowledge about type of defect and their
influences on the properties of crystals.
 How deformation will takes place and will know the
main types of plastic deformation
 The main causes for failure and types of failure.
Methods to overcome it.
 Will acquire knowledge about mechanical testing of
materials
 Main concepts of Phase and phase transformation,
crystalline changes and their influences on properties
of metals.
Course Description Classification of engineering materials; Fundamental theory
of engineering materials: atomic structure, bonds,
crystalline structure; Defects in crystalline structures and

dislocation theory; Deformation in solids; Failure and

mechanisms of fracture; Mechanical properties and testing
of metals; Phases and phase transformations.
Course Contents 1. Introduction
Historical perspective, Materials Science and Engineering,
Classification of Materials
2. Atomic structure and bonding
Fundamental concepts, bonding force and energies,
primary inter atomic bonds and secondary bonding,
molecules.
3. Imperfections
Imperfections in solids, point defects, impurities in solids,
Miscellaneous imperfections (linear defects, interfacial
defects, bulk or volume defects), Atomic vibrations,
diffusion.
4. Dislocation and Strengthening Mechanisms
Characteristics of Dislocations, Slip Systems, Slip in Single
Crystals, Plastic Deformation of Polycrystalline Materials,
Mechanisms of Strengthening in Metal, Recovery,
recrystallization and Grain Growth.
5. Failure
Fundamentals of fracture, ductile fracture, brittle fracture,
fracture mechanics, Impact Fracture Testing , Cyclic
Stresses, Crack Initiation and Propagation, creep.
6. Mechanical Properties of Metals
Concepts of Stress and Strain, Stress—Strain Behavior,
Anelasticity, Elastic Properties of Materials, Tensile
Properties, Hardness, Design/Safety Factors
7. Phase Diagrams
Solubility Limit, Phases, Microstructure, Equilibrium Phase
Diagrams, Interpretation of phase diagrams, The Iron–
Iron Carbide (Fe–Fe3C) Phase Diagram, The Influence of
Other Alloying Elements, Phase Transformations in

Metals
Pre-requisites
Semester 3rd
Teaching & • Lectures supported by tutorials,
Learning Methods •discussions
Evaluation systems continuous assessments 50%

final examination 50%
References References:
1. A. Flinn and Paul K. Trojan, Engineering Materials
and their applications, Dec 12, 1994
2. Michael Ashby, Hugh Shercliff, and David Cebon,
Materials: Engineering, Science, Processing
and Design, Mar 30, 2007
3. Yu Lakhtin, Engineering physical metallurgy & heat
treatment, 1990.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

MEng2092: Engineering Materials II

Course Title Engineering Materials II
Module Engineering Materials
Module Coordinator N
Lecturer N
ECTS Credits 3
Contact Hours (Per Lecture Tutorial Practice/lab Home study
semester) 32 0 0 49
Competences to be  Basic methods of iron and steel production;
Acquired  Properties and applications of steels and alloyed
steels;
 Heat treatment process;
 Properties and applications of different cast irons
and non ferrous metals;
 Causes of corrosion and theirs protection;
 Properties and applications of non metallic
materials and plastics
Course Production of iron and steel steels alloy steels; Effect of
Description/Course alloying elements and heat treatment of steels, cast
Contents irons; Families of cast iron production, properties and
applications; Non Ferrous metals; Corrosion; Inorganic
non metallic materials organic materials.
Course Contents 1. STEEL
Effect of alloying elements on steel - (Mn, Si, Cr,
Mo, Ni, V, Ti & W) – method of production -
Detailed discussion on compositional factors,

mechanical and physical properties, corrosion and

oxidation resistance of the following class of steels:
carbon steel , stainless steel, tool steels, HSLA,
maraging steels - heat treatment processes
2. CAST IRON 16
hours Cast iron – method of production - types of
Cast Iron – Gray CI, White CI, Malleable CI, Nodular
CI- alloy cast-iron – micro structure, properties,
composition, advantages, and applications – heat
treatment of CI
3. LIGHT METALS AND ALLOYS
Aluminium and its alloys – production, classification,
properties, and applications - Magnesium –
production, properties and uses of Magnesium alloys
- Titanium - Unique characteristics of the metal – α,
α-β and β Titanium alloys
4. COPPER ALLOYS
Copper and Copper alloys – Brass, Bronze and
Cupronickel compositions, characteristics and uses -
Cu-Al. Cu-Si. Cu-Mn composition, properties and
applications- Al-Cu – precipitation strengthening
treatment
5. ORGANIC AND INORGANIC MATERIALS 16
hours
Organic materials – definition , properties and uses –
In organic non metallic materials – Ceramics -
Properties and applications of Al2O3, SiC, Si3, N4, PSZ
and Sialon – Plastics – Types and properties
Pre-requisites MEng (Engineering Materials I)
Semester 4th
Teaching & Learning  Lectures supported by tutorials,

Methods  Assignments,
100% attendance during practical work sessions, except
for some unprecedented mishaps.
1. A. Flinn and Paul K. Trojan, Engineering Materials
and their applications, Dec 12, 1994
2. Michael Ashby, Hugh Shercliff, and David Cebon,
Materials: Engineering, Science, Processing
and Design, Mar 30, 2007
3. Yu Lakhtin, Engineering physical metallurgy & heat
treatment, 1990.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

MEng2093: Material Testing Laboratory

Course Title Material Testing Laboratory
Module Engineering Materials
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 2
semester) 0 0 48 6
Course Objectives & To develop practical skills in:
Competences to be  Identification and determination of microstructure
Acquired and grain size of different kind of alloys;
 Selection and conduction of adequate test methods
for determining different properties of materials:
hardness, tensile and torsion tests.
 Selection, conduction and control of adequate heat
treatment processes for ferrous and non ferrous
materials;
Course Destructive and non-destructive tests. Practical
Description/Course metallographic. Conduction and control of heat
Contents treatments. Micro structural analysis. Mechanical
properties tests. Examination of damages and failures.
Advanced techniques for materials examination.
1. Destructive and non-destructive tests.
2. Practical metallographic.
3. Conduction and control of heat treatments.
4. Micro structural analysis.
5. Mechanical properties tests.

6. Examination of damages and failures.

Advanced techniques for materials examination
Pre-requisites MEng1081( Engineering Materials I),
MEng2091(Strength of Materials I)
Semester 4th
Teaching & Learning  Laboratory practical skills.
Methods  Assignments.
Course Policy  100% attendance during practical work sessions,
Laboratory manuals.
References:
1. Standard text books on Engineering Materials already
referred by you in the earlier courses
2. Lab equipment supplier manuals/handouts
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

MEng2151: Machine Element I

Course Title Machine Element I
Degree Program B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
Module Machine Elements
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 5
Contact Hours (per Lecture Tutorial Laboratory/Practice Home
Semester) Study
32 48 0 55
Course Objectives
This course enables the student to understand:
• Identification or selection of proper safety factor to avoid
failure before the expected life of the component;
Course Objectives & • Fatigue life and fatigue strength of machine elements;
Competences to be • Causes of stress concentration in machine elements;
Acquired • Analysis of the strength of bolted, welded, riveted and
interference fitted joints;
• Design of keys, splines and pins;
• Analysis of pressure vessels, valves and sealing mechanisms;
• Design of springs.
Introduction: allowable stresses, engineering materials, safety
factors, mechanical models and machine elements. Stress
calculations for static, dynamic and varying loads. Joints,
Course Description strength calculations and dimensioning. Bolted joint, riveted
joints welded and glued joints. Torque transmission joints:
keys, spline joint, pin joint, interference fits. Pressure vessels,
pipes, pipe connections (joints), valves. Gaskets and sealing.

Springs.
1. Introduction: Allowable Stresses; Engineering Materials;
Safety Factor; Machine Elements
2. Stress Calculation: Design for static Load; Design for
fatigue Load
3. Strength Calculation and Dimensioning of Joints:
Course Out line
Bolted Joints; Riveted Joints; Welding Joints
4. Torque Transmitting Joints: Keys; Spline Joints; Pin
Joints; Interference Fit
5. Pressure Vessels
6. Springs
MEng2141 (Machine Drawing),
Pre-requisites
MEng2082 (Strength of Materials II)
Semester Year II, Semester II
Status of Course core
Teaching & Learning Lectures supported by tutorials;
Methods • Demonstration of machine elements.
Evaluation systems
Minimum of 80% attendance during lecture hours;
• 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for
Course Policy
some unprecedented mishaps; and Presence during industrial
visit/visits.
Textbook: Shigley and Mischke , Mechanical Engineering
Design, 7th ed., 2003
References:
1. Robert C. Juvinall and Kurt M. Marshek, Fundamentals of
References Machine Component Design, Aug 2, 2005
2. Joseph Shigley, Charles Mischke, and Thomas H.Brown,
Standard Handbook of Machine Design, Jun25, 2004.
3. Robert L. Norton, Machine Design: An Integrated Approach
(3rd Edition), May 10, 2005.

4. Arthur H. Burr & John B. Cheatham, Mechanical Analysis

and Design (2nd Edition), Mar 2, 1995
5. Coulson and Richardson‘s , Chemical Engineering Design,
Volume 6, Second Edition, Butterworth Heinemann, 1996
6. Juvinal R.C.: Fundamentals of Machine Components Design,
John Wiley & Sons, 4th ed., 2005.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

MEng2152: Machine Element II

Course Title Machine Element II
Module Machine Elements
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 5
Contact Hours (per Lecture Tutorial Laboratory/Practice Home Study
Course Objectives
The course enables students understand basic principles of
Course Objectives &
design in the design and analysis of typical machine
Competences to be
elements with particular focus on: Shafts, Couplings,
Acquired
Clutches and Brakes; Drives: Friction Drives, Belt Drives,
Chain Drives and Gear Drives; and Bearings.
Shafts and Rotors; Couplings and Clutches; Starting Process
of Machine Plants Consisting Friction Clutches; Bearings:
Rolling and Sliding; Drives: Friction, Flat and V-Belt Drives;
Course Description
Rope and Chain Drives; Gear drives: Spur, Helical, and Bevel
Gear Drives; Geometry and Dimensioning on Strength;
Worm Gear Drive.
1. Shafts: Types of shafts; Shaft design: Shaft design on
the bases of strength, rigidity and vibration.
2. Coupling and Clutches: Coupling: Rigid couplings and
Course outline flexible couplings; Clutches: Positive clutches and friction
clutches.
3. Brakes: Materials for break lining; Types of breaks:
Single block or shoe brake, Double block or shoe brake,

Band brake, Internal expanding brake, Disc brake.

4. Drives: Friction drives; Belt drives: Flat belt drive, V-belt
drive and rope drive; Chain drives; Gear drives:
Introduction, Classification of gears, Gear geometry, Law of
gearing, Tooth profile, Interference in involutes gears, Gear
material, Design consideration for a gear derive, Types of
gears, Design calculation of gears for strength and wear.
5. Bearings: Sliding contact bearing; Rolling contact
bearing.
6. Lubrications.
Pre-requisites MEng2151 Machine Elements I
Semester Year III, Semester I
Teaching & Learning Lectures supported by tutorials;
Methods • Demonstration of machine elements.
Continuous assessment 50%
Evaluation systems
Final examination 50%
Minimum of 80% attendance during lecture hours;
• 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except
Course Policy
for some unprecedented mishaps; and Presence during
industrial visit/visits.
Textbook: Shigley and Mischke , Mechanical Engineering
Design, 7th ed., 2003
References:
Machine Component Design, Aug 2, 2005
References 2. Joseph Shigley, Charles Mischke, and Thomas H.Brown,
Standard Handbook of Machine Design, Jun25, 2004.
3. Robert L. Norton, Machine Design: An Integrated
Approach (3rd Edition), May 10, 2005.


6. Juvinal R.C.: Fundamentals of Machine Components
Design, John Wiley & Sons, 4th ed., 2005.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

MEng3181: Manufacturing Engineering I

Course Title Manufacturing Engineering I
Module Manufacturing Engineering
Lecturer N.N
ECTS Credits 4
Contact Hours (Per Lecture Tutorial Practice/lab Home
semester) study
32 48 0 28
Course Objectives & Course Objectives:
Competences to be The course enables students to understand:
Acquired  Basic traditional machining processes, their principles,
tool geometry, wear of tools, force and power on
traditional machine tools and measures to achieve
optimization;
 Basic nontraditional machining operation and their
principles;
 Basic concept of casting process, design of cast,
casting defect and their remedies.
Course Systematic survey on the most important production
Description/Course processes in the metal-working industry; Traditional
Contents machining processes: Selected process principles,
kinematics, geometry, forces and power, tool wear and tool
life, productivity, optimization; Non-traditional machining
processes: Introduction to electric discharge machining,
chemical machining, electrochemical machining, abrasive
flow machining, abrasive jet machining, and ultrasonic

machining; Fundamentals of casting processes: types and

classification, Patterns; Moulding materials; Moulding sand
properties; Core sands; Elements of gating systems; Casting
Design (gating systems: risers, runners, etc); Melting
practice; Cupola furnace; Special casting processes; Defects
in castings.
Course Contents 1. Systematic survey on the most important
production processes in the metal-working
industry
2. Traditional machining processes: Selected
process principles, kinematics, geometry,
forces and power, tool wear and tool life,
productivity, optimization
3. Fundamentals of casting processes: types
and classification, Patterns; Molding
materials; Molding sand properties; Core
sands; Elements of gating systems;
Casting Design (gating systems: risers,
runners, etc); Melting practice; Cupola
furnace, Defects in castings
4. Special casting processes: Expendable
mold casting processes like- Sand mold,
Shell, Expendable pattern, Plaster,
Ceramic, and Investment casting
processes. Permanent mold casting
Processes like- Slush, Pressure, Die casing,
Centrifugal, Squeeze and Semisolid metal
forming
5. Non-traditional machining processes:
Introduction to electric discharge
machining, chemical machining,
electrochemical machining, abrasive flow
machining, abrasive jet machining, and
ultrasonic machining
Pre-requisites MEng2091 (Engineering Materials I)
Semester 5th
 Industrial visits.

Methods
Evaluation systems Continuous assessment 50%
and
 100% attendance during tutorial sessions, except for
1. Serope Kalpakjian & Steven R. Schmid, Manufacturing
Engineering and Technology (4th Edition), Jun 15,
2000.
2. Hwaiyu Geng, Manufacturing Engineering Handbook,
Mar 1, 2004.
3. James G. Bralla, Handbook of Manufacturing
Processes - How Products, Components and Materials
Are Made, Jan 15, 2007.
4. John A. Schey, Introduction to Manufacturing
Processes (McGraw-Hill Series in Mechanical
Engineering & Materials Science), Mar 1, 2000.
5. Winkelmann, Manufacturing Engineering (Teaching
materials), Technical University of Dresden, 1982
6. Beddoes J., Principles of Metal Manufacturing
processes, John Wiles & Sons Inc . New York , 1999
7. Rao P.N. , Manufacturing Technology , second edition
, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Limited , New
Delhi , 1998
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

MEng3182: Manufacturing Engineering II

Course Title Manufacturing Engineering II
Module Manufacturing Engineering
Lecturer N.N
ECTS Credits 4
semester) 32 48 0 28
Competences to be  Basic principles and mechanisms of shearing and
Acquired metal-forming process of selected processes;
 Material consumption, forces and work done on
selected machines and die design;
 Principles of assembly and joining process in
assembly;
 Principles and operation of arc, gas, resistance, and
other welding and joining processes.
Course Fundamentals of shearing and metal-forming process;
Description/Course Mechanism in the material; Selected process principles;
Contents Force and work; Material consumption; Machinery; Die
design; Principles of selected joining and assembling process
especially; Welding.
Course Contents 6. Fundamentals of shearing process,
Fundamentals of cutting, Types of chips
produced in Metal-Cutting, Cutting
Forces and Power, Tool life wear and

failure, Tool geometry, Material removal

Rate, Surface Finish, Machinability,
Mechanism in the material; Selected
process principles; Force and work;
Material consumption
7. Material-Removal Processes and
Machines: Turning, Milling, Drilling,
Shaper, Planer, Slotter, Broaching,
Grinding
8. Fundamentals of metal-forming process;
Forming and Shaping Processes and
Equipment, Rolling of Metals, Forging of
Metals (including Die design), Extrusion
and Drawing of metals and Sheet-Metal
Forming Processes
9. Principles of selected joining and
assembling process especially; Welding,
Joining Processes and equipment, Oxy-
fuel Gas Welding, Arc Welding
Processes: Consumable Electrode:
(SMAW, SAW, MIG), Arc Welding
Processes: Non-Consumable Electrode
(TIG welding, and Plasma arc welding
PAW), Thermit Welding (TW), Electron-
Beam Welding (EBW), Laser-Bear
welding (LBW), Oxy-fuel Gas Cutting
and Arc-Cutting, Brazing and Soldering
and Welding safety.
10. Solid-State Welding Processes:
Resistance Spot Welding (RSW),
Projection welding, Seam Welding,
Friction Welding (FW) and Friction Stir
Welding (FSW)(Latest trends)

Pre-requisites MEng3181 (Manufacturing Engineering I)

Semester 5th
Methods  Industrial visits.
Evaluation systems  Continuous assessment 50%
 Final examination 50%
and
Engineering and Technology (4th Edition), Jun 15,
2000.
2. Hwaiyu Geng, Manufacturing Engineering Handbook,
Mar 1, 2004.
3. James G. Bralla, Handbook of Manufacturing Processes
- How Products, Components and Materials Are Made,
Jan 15, 2007.
4. John A. Schey, Introduction to Manufacturing Processes
(McGraw-Hill Series in Mechanical Engineering &
Materials Science), Mar 1, 2000.
5. Winkelmann, Manufacturing Engineering (Teaching
materials), Technical University of Dresden, 1982
6. Beddoes J., Principles of Metal Manufacturing
processes, John Wiles & Sons Inc . New York , 1999
7. Rao P.N. , Manufacturing Technology , second edition ,
Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Limited , New
Delhi , 1998
__________________ ___________________
Signature: ____________ _____________

Date: ____________ _____________

MEng3071: Mechanisms of Machinery

Course Title Mechanisms of Machinery
Module Advanced Engineering Mechanics
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 5
Semester) 32 32 16 55
Course Objectives
The course enables students to understand:
• The different types of linkage mechanisms used in mech.
design;
Course Objectives & • The kinematic and kinetic analysis and design of machinery;
Competences to be • Computer method for kinematic and kinetic analysis of
Acquired mechanisms;
• Design and analysis of cams, universal joints, governors,
gear
trains, flywheels and gyroscopes; and
• Balancing of rotating and reciprocating machines.
Introduction; Transmission of motion; Linkages; Kinematics
analysis of linkages; Introduction to computer methods for
kinematic analysis of linkages; cam design; Joints; Governors;
Course Description Gear Trains; Introduction to synthesis; Force analysis of
machinery; Engine torque fluctuation; Balancing of rotating
and
reciprocating masses; Gyroscopes.
Course outline 1. Introduction: Basic definitions; Motions; Coordinate

systems; Degree of freedom.

2. Linkages: Four-bar linkage; Slider crank mechanism;
Scotch yoke; Quick-return mechanism; Toggle mechanism;
Straight line mechanisms; Parallel mechanisms; Intermittent
motion mechanisms; Steering gear mechanisms.
3. Velocity Analysis of Linkages: Velocity analysis by vector
mathematics; Velocity analysis using equations of relative
motion; Velocity analysis by using complex numbers;
Analysis of velocity by instant centre method.
4. Acceleration Analysis of Linkages: Acceleration analysis
by vector mathematics; Acceleration analysis using equations
of relative motion; Acceleration analysis by using complex
numbers
5. Introduction to Computer Methods for Kinematics
Analysis of Multi-body Systems: Types of pairing
elements; Coordinate systems; Constraint equations;
Kinematics analysis: methods for solving the position; velocity
and acceleration equations.
6. Cams: Classification of followers; Classifications of cams;
Graphical design of cams curves; Nomenclature; Displacement
diagram; Types of follower motions; Analytical cam design;
Tangent cam with reciprocating roller follower.
7. Universal Joints: Velocity ratio of shafts; Polar angular
velocity diagram; Coefficient of speed fluctuation; Angular
acceleration of driven shaft; Double Hooke‘s joint.
8. Governors: Classification of governors; Governor
characteristics; Porter governor; Hartnel governor; Centrifugal
shaft governor; Inertia governors.
9. Gear Trains: Angular velocity ratio; Types of gear trains;
Reverted gear train; Planetary gear trains; Methods of analysis
of planetary gear trains; Automotive differential; Planetary
gear trains with two inputs.
10. Introduction to Synthesis: Graphical dimensional

synthesis of a four-bar function generating mechanism;

Synthesis of a four-bar mechanism using analytical method.
11. Force Analysis of Machinery: Inertia force and inertia
torque; Dynamic equilibrium; linkage force analysis: force
determination, linkage force analysis by superposition method,
radial and transverse components, linkage force analysis by
virtual work method; Engine force analysis: dynamically
equivalent masses, gas forces, inertia forces in a
single-cylinder engine, force acting on the connecting
rod,crank and frames, bearing loads in single-cylinder engines,
multi-cylinder engines; Cam forces.
12. Introduction to Computer Methods for Dynamic
Analysis of Multi-body Systems: Equations of motion;
Planar equations of motion; Vector of forces; Reaction forces
of constraint; Equations of motion for planar multi-body
systems.
13. Flywheels: Flywheel size; Engine output torque.
14. Balancing of Rotating and reciprocating Masses:
Static balance; Static balancing machines; Dynamic
unbalancing; Balancing of different masses lying in the same
transverse plane; Balancing of different masses rotating in
different planes; Balancing of reciprocating masses; Balancing
of single-cylinder engines; Balancing of multi-cylinder in-line
engines; Balancing of V-engines; Balancing of four-bar
linkages.
15. Gyroscopes: Precession motion; Gyroscopic couple;
Precession motion of a thin rod rotating in the vertical plane
about a horizontal axis through its centre; Body rotating and
accelerating simultaneously about each of the principal axes;
Typical examples of the application of precession motion
Laboratory 1. Computer simulation lab for kinematics analysis of linkages
Demonstration: 2. Static and dynamic balancing laboratory equipments
3. Whirling Shaft Apparatus, Gyroscope, Governor Apparatus.

4. All types of linkage apparatus.

Pre-requisites MEng1062
Semester Year III, Semester I
Teaching & Learning • Lectures supported by tutorials,
Methods • Demonstration and Industrial visits.
Evaluation systems
• Minimum of 80% attendance during lecture hours;
• 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for
Course Policy
some unprecedented mishaps; and
• Presence during industrial visit/visits.
Textbook:
Alem Bazezew, Mechanisms of Machinery, Addis Ababa
University
Press, 2001
References:
1. Uicker, John J.,Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, 3rd
References ed.,2003.
2. Erdman, Arthuer G. and Sandor, George N., ―Mechanism
Design: Analysis and Synthesis‖, Prentice Hall
International,Inc.,2ed 2001
3. Norton, Robert L.,‖Design of Machinery‖, WCB/McGraw-
Hill,1999.
4. Meriam, J.L.., ―Engineering Mechanics- Dynamics‖, John
Wiley and Sons, 1992
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

MEng3072: Mechanical Vibration

Course Title Mechanical Vibration
Module Advanced Engineering Mechanics
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 5
Semester) 32 32 16 55
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, students would be able to:
• Make vibration analysis,
• Know the different causes of vibration,
Course Objectives &
• Know the three types of vibrations (transversal, axial and
Competences to be
torsional),
Acquired
• Develop a model for vibration analysis,
• Make transient and steady state vibration analysis of single
and multi degree of freedom systems, and
• Develop the necessary skills required to control vibrations.
Introduction to mechanical vibration; Modeling of dynamic
systems; Single-degree of freedom system; Multi-degree of
Course Description freedom system; Whirling of shafts; Torsional vibrations;
Causes of vibrations; Introduction to vibration control and
measurements.
1. Introduction: Why we study vibration?; Kinematics of
vibrations
Course outline
2. Introduction to Modeling: Mechanical modeling;
Mechanical elements; Continuous system elements

3. Single Degree of Freedom System: Undamped free

vibration; Damped free vibration: Viscous damping; Columb
damping; Hysterisis damping (optional)
4. Forced Vibration of Single Degree of Freedom
System: Mechanical models and equations of motion; General
solution of the equation of motion; Application of SDOF system
5. Two Degree of Freedom System: Free undamped
vibration; Free vibration with damping; Forced vibration
6. Multi-Degree of Freedom System: Generalized
coordinates; Derivation of the equations of motion; Free
undamped vibration; Forced vibration; Approximate methods:
Rayleigh method, Dunkerly‘s method, Holzer‘s method, Matrix
iteration method(Optional), Jacobi‘s method (optional)
7. Whirling of Shafts
8. Torsional Vibration
9. Causes of Vibration and Control: Causes of vibration;
Vibration control
Laboratory Exercises using Torsional Vibration Apparatus, Free and Forced
Exercises Vibration Apparatus, Whirling of Shafts apparatus
Semester Year III, Semester II
Teaching & Learning • Lectures supported by Lab, Assignments, and Tutorials,
Methods • Project work.
Evaluation systems
Minimum of 80% attendance during lecture hours; and
Course Policy • 100% attendance during project work sessions, except
Textbook: Palm II , Wiallim J., Mechanical Vibration, 2006.
1. Rao, S.S, Mechanical Vibrations, 4th ed., 2003.

2. Thomson, E.S., Theory of Vibrations with Applications,

5th ed., 1997.
3. Leul, F., Introduction to Mechanical Vibrations, Addis
Ababa University Press, 1996
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

MEng3161: Machine Design Project

Course Title Machine Design Project
Module Integrated Machine Design Project
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 6
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, students would be able to know:
Course Objectives &
• The different types of machine design methodologies,
Competences to be
• Design procedures of machinery and equipment,
Acquired
• Specifications of machineries and equipment, Documentation
of machine design reports.
Conceptual Design; Embodiment Design. Design procedures
and special calculation methods related to the design projects;
Course Description Practical design of typical machine assemblies; Simple machine
units and elements; Design project: Unfired pressure vessels
and jacks (Bottle, Scissor, Fiat Type, Service, etc.)
Project work will be given after providing a discussion on
Course content machine design methodology and design procedures specific to
the projects.
Pre-requisites MEng2151,MEng2092
Teaching & Learning Lecture supported by tutorials associated with project

Methods exercises with individual advising.

Project Work:
Project-I: Design of unfired pressure vessels (lateral support,
saddle support, bottom legs, etc.)
Project-II: Design of car jacks (scissor jack, bottle jack, etc.)
-Project-I 40%, and
Evaluation systems
-II 60%.
Lecture and Lab attendance (80%)
Course Policy

Machine Component Design, Aug 2, 2005
2. Joseph Shigley, Charles Mischke, and Thomas H. Brown,
Standard Handbook of Machine Design, Jun 25, 2004.
3. Robert L. Norton, Machine Design: An Integrated Approach
(3rd Edition), May 10, 2005.
6. Avallon, E.A., Marks‘ Standard Handbook for Mechanical
Engineers, Tenth Edition, MacGraw-Hill, 1997
References
8. Gill, S.S., The Stress Analysis of Pressure Vessels and
Pressure Vessel Components, Pergamon Press, 1970
9. Harvey, J.F., Theory and Design of Pressure Vessel, Second
Edition, 1991
10. Hessen, H.C. and Rushton, J.H., Process Equipment
Design, D. Van Nostrand Company, Inc., 1945
11. Joshi, M.V., and Mahajiani, V.V., Process Equipment
Design, Third Edition, Macmillan, 2004
12. Juvinal, R.C., Fundamentals of Machine Component Design
13. Perry, R.H., Chemical Engineering Hand Book, Six Edition,

1984
14. Philips, A.L., Welding Handbook
15. Spence, J., and Tooth, A.S, Pressure Vessel Design
Concepts and Principles
16. Smithells, Metals Reference Book, Seventh Edition, 1992
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

MEng3201: Turbo-Machinery
Course Title Turbo-Machinery
Degree Program B. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
Module Energy Conversion Machines
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 5
Contact Hours (per Lecture Tutorial Lab/workshop practice Home Study
Course Objectives
 To introduce, through the law of Fluid Mechanics

and Thermodynamics, the means by which the
energy transfer is achieved in the chief types of
turbomachine together with the differing behavior of
individual types in operation.
 To introduce basic principles and equations

governing the steady and unsteady compressible
Course Objectives &
fluid flow associated with the Turbomachinery,
Competences to be
fundamental needs to solve Turbomachinery
Acquired
problems are given and practical applications, design
aspects of the Turbomachinery parts and the
methods to analyze the flow behavior that depends
on the geometric configuration of the
turbomachines, machine produces or absorbs work
 Introducing the basic principles underlying all forms

of pumping machinery.
 Conducting a full analysis of the performance

characteristics of various types of pumps, fans, and

compressors including the operational-type
problems.
 Introducing the main design aspects of various types

of pumps, fans, and compressors.
Competence to be Acquired

laws of compressible flow in association with the
Turbomachinery.
 They are equipped with the technical knowledge to

design components of axial, radial and centrifugal
flow turbines (Steam, gas, hydraulic, etc).
 Understanding the main components and operation

of pumping systems.
 Basic understanding of main principles of energy

transfer in dynamic pumps.
 Basic understanding of various types of losses and

factors causing deviation from theoretical
characteristics.
 Understanding the main principles of energy transfer

in fans and compressors and also their performance
characteristics in addition to various methods of flow
rate control
 To develop the ability for conducting a full analysis of

a pumping system and for solving a wide range of
operational-type problems.
 To demonstrate the ability to carry out a laboratory

experiment for obtaining the performance
characteristics of a given pump.
 To develop the ability for selecting the proper pump

for a specific application and also to select the

proper method for flow rate control.
 To demonstrate the ability for introducing design

modifications for changing the performance
characteristics for a given pump.
 Ability to conduct a performance analysis of a

centrifugal compressor and to solve various
operational-type problems.
 Understanding the common problems in the

operation of dynamic pumps and different methods
of flow rate control.
 Understanding the main design considerations for

radial-, mixed-, and axial-flow pumps.
 Students will be to carry out various design tasks

related to pumping systems and also to select the
proper pump for a specific use.
 Demonstrating the ability for solving a wide range of

problems that may arise in related engineering
practice.
1. Introduction
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Classification of Turbomachinery
1.3. Application
1.4. Thermodynamics
1.4.1. Basic thermodynamics
Course
1.4.2. Adiabatic flow through nozzles
Description/Course
1.4.3. Adiabatic flow through diffusers
Contents
1.5. Compressible flow
1.6. Basic relations
2. Centrifugal pumps and fans
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Impeller flow
2.3. Efficiency

2.4. Performance characteristics

2.5. Design of pumps
2.6. Fans
3. Centrifugal compressors
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Impeller design
3.3. Diffuser design
3.4. Performance
4. Axial-flow pumps and fans
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Stage pressure rise
4.3. Losses
4.4. Pump design
4.5. Fan design
5. Pump selection guidelines and pump system design
5.1. Cavitation and water hammer problems in pump
systems
5.2. Special problems in pump design and applications
6. Axial-flow compressor
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Basic theory
6.3. Cascade tests
6.4. Performance
7. Gas turbines
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Basic theory
7.3. Design
7.4. Radial-flow turbines
8. Steam turbines
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Impulse turbines
8.3. Reaction turbines
8.4. Design

9. Hydraulic turbines
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Pelton wheel
9.3. Francis turbine
9.4. Kaplan turbine
9.5. Cavitation
Pre-requisites Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics II
 Lectures (32hrs)
Teaching & Learning  Tutorials on lectures (48hrs)
Methods  Home study including Project, Field Visit, Personal study
and assignments (55 hrs)
Continuous Evaluation systems 50%
 Class activity
Evaluation systems  Assignments
 Surprising quiz
 Seminar presentation
 Project work
 Lecture attendance 80%
 Assignment Submission 100%
Course Policy
 Laboratory Practice 100%
 Surprising quiz 100%
1. S. M. Yahya, ―Turbines Compressors and Fans‖, Second
Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2002
2. Earl Logan, ―Turbomachinery, basic theory and
application‖, Marcel dekker, New york and basel
References
3. F. M. White, "Fluid Mechanics", 3rd, 4th or 5th Ed.,
McGraw-Hill 1994
4. Cohen & Rogers, ―Gas turbine theory and practice‖
5. W. J. Keartin, ―Steam Turbine theory and practice‖

6. Karassik, Pump Handbook, McGraw-Hill, 1985

7. S. L. Dixon, Fluid Mechanics Thermodynamics of Turbo-
machinery, Pergamon Press, 1994.
8. R. K. Turton, Principles of Turbomachinery, Chapman
and Hall, 1995.
9. R. I. Lewis, Turbomachinery Performance Analysis,
Arnold, 1996.
10. Fluid mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbo
Machinery – S.L.Dixon, Butterworth Heinemann, Feb
23, 2005
11. Rama S.R. Gorla and Aijaz A. Khan, Turbomachinery:
Design and Theory (Mechanical Engineering
(Marcell Dekker)), Aug 12, 2003.
12. Logan, Handbook of Turbo machinery, 2nd 2003.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Material Handling Equipment (MEng4251)

Course Title Material Handling Equipment
Degree Program B. Sc in Mechanical Engineering
Module Material Handling Equipment
Lecturer N.N
ECTS Credits 5
Lecture Tutorials & Laboratory & Home Total
s Seminars Workshop Study
Contact Hours / Practice
Semester 32 48 0 55 135
At the end of the course, students would be able to:
Know the different kinds of materials handling equipment,
Course Objectives
Know the procedures for selection of material handling
& Competences to
equipment suitable for a specific purpose, and
be Acquired
Know the steps in the design of hoisting and conveying
equipment.
Introduction; Main groups and regular types of material
handling equipment; Hoisting equipment: Flexible hoisting
appliance, Pulleys, Sprockets, Drums, and Load Handling
Course Description Attachments, Arresting Gears and Brakes, Hoisting and
Traveling Gear; Conveying Equipment: Belt Conveyor,
Oscillating Conveyors, Chain Conveyors, Bucket Elevators,
Screw Conveyors, and Pneumatic Conveyors.
1. Introduction: Basics of Materials Handling Equipment.
2. Hoisting Equipment: Theory of Hoisting Equipment;
Flexible Hoisting Appliances; Pulleys, Sprockets, Drums,
and Load Handling Attachments; Arresting Gears and
Course Content
Brakes; Hoisting and Traveling Gear.
3. Conveyors: Belt Conveyor; Oscillating Conveyors; Chain
Conveyors and Bucket Elevators; Screw Conveyors;
Pneumatic Conveyors.
Pre-requisites Machine Elements II
Semester VII
Teaching &
Lectures, Laboratory exercises, discussions & assignments
Learning Methods
Evaluation systems Assignments, Quizzes & Projects 50 %,

 Final Examination 50 %.
Course Policy 90% attendance during lectures & discussions,
100% attendance during practical work sessions, except
industrial visit/visits; except for some unprecedented
mishaps.
References Textbook: Daniel Kitaw, Materials Handling Equipment,
Addis Ababa University Press,2003
References:
1. Rudenko, N., Materials Handling Equipment, Peace
Publishers, Moscow
2. Spivakovisky, A., & Dyachkov, V., Conveyors and Related
Equipment, Peace Publishers, Moscow,
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

IC Engines and Reciprocating Machines (MEng4202)

Course Title IC Engines & Reciprocating Machine
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 5
Contact Hours (per Lecture Tutorial/Seminar Lab/workshop Home Study
week) practice
32 48 0 55
Course Objectives
 To teach students the fundamentals, operations, and

performance of internal combustion engines and
their different types.
 To introduce students different types CI engines and

their working principles
 To provide students with the theoretical and

Course Objectives & experimental ability to operate, analyze, and design
Competences to be internal combustion engines.
Acquired  To teach students the fuel metering systems and
assembling and dismantling internal combustion
engines.

different types of internal combustion engines and
their operations.
 Students will demonstrate the ability to calculate the

effect of design and operating parameters on the

performance of SI and CI engines.
 Students will demonstrate the ability to apply

Thermodynamic laws in determining the thermo-
chemistry of combustion.
 Students will demonstrate the ability to determine

the properties and composition of unburned and
burned combustion mixtures in 4-stroke engines.
 Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze the

ideal models of engine cycles.
 Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze

scavenging processes in 2-stroke engines.
 Students will demonstrate the ability to understand

the effect of supercharging and turbo-charging on
engine performance.
 Students will demonstrate the ability to understand

fuel-metering systems: carburetors and fuel
injectors, in SI and CI engines.
 Students will have hands-on experience in operating,

assembling and dismantling internal combustion
engines.
1.Introduction
1. Heat Engine,
2. Brief Historical Development of IC Engines
3. Engine Components and Basic Engine
Course Nomenclature,
Description/Course 4. IC Engine Classification, Four stroke Cycle SI engines
Contents 5. four stroke CI engines, and two stroke Engines
2.Thermodynamics of IC engines
1. Introduction
2. Air standard cycles
3. Fuel-air cycle

4. Actual Cycles
3.Performance equations and engine characteristics
1. Measurement and testing
2. Performance parameters
3. Efficiencies
4. engine performance characteristics
4.Fuel for IC engines
1. Introduction
2. fuels for SI engine
3. Diesel Fuels
4. Alternative fuels and Additives
5.Combustion and Combustion Chamber Design
1. Introduction
2. Homogeneous and heterogeneous mixture
3. Combustion in SI engine, Combustion chamber for SI
engine
4. Combustion in CI engine and Combustion chamber
for CI engines
6.Valve gear and valve timing
1. Introduction
2. Valve gear
3. valve operating system
4. valve timing
7. Fueling system of SI and CI engines
1. Carburetion
2. fuel injection system
3. Electronic fuel injection System
8. Ignition Systems
1. Energy requirement
2. Ignition fundamentals
3. Ignition system
4. Requirements of ignition system
5. Types of Ignition system (battery, Magneto, modern

ignition system)
6. Injection systems (Reciprocating individual pump and
Rotary distributing pump)
7. Firing order
8. Ignition timing and engine variables
9. ignition timing and exhaust emissions
9. Emission control systems
10. Engine Friction and Lubrication System
11. Engine Cooling system
12. Turbo charging and Supercharging
1. introduction
2. turbo charging and supercharging in SI engines
3. turbo charging and supercharging in CI engines
13. Two-stroke engine
1. introduction
2. types of two stroke engines
3. scavenging process
4. advantages and disadvantages of two stroke engine
14. Reciprocating Compressors
Pre-requisites Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics II
Semester Year IV, Semester I
 Lectures (32hrs)
Teaching & Learning  Tutorials on lectures, (48hr)
Methods  Home Study: including Project, Field Visit, and Personal
study and Assignments (55hrs)
 Class activity
Evaluation systems
 Assignments
 Surprising quiz
 Seminar presentation

 Project work
 Lecture attendance 80%
 Assignment Submission 100%
Course Policy
 Laboratory Practice 100%
 Surprising quiz 100%
1. C. R. Ferguson and A. T. Kirkpatrick, ―Internal
Combustion Engines, Applied Thermo science‖, 2nd
Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Singapore, 2001
2. V. Ganesan, Internal Combustion Engines, Tata
McGraw-Hill, 1994, New Delhi
3. J. B. Heywood, ―Internal Combustion Engine
Fundamentals‖, international Edition, McGraw-Hill,
Singapore, 1988
References 4. H. F. Atkinson, ―Mechanics of small Engines‖, McGraw-
Hill, New York, 1999
5. Richard Stone, ―Introduction to Internal Combustion
Engines‖, 2nd Edition, Macmillan, Honk Kong, 1992
6. Barry Wellington & Alan Asmus, ―Diesel Engines and
Fuel System‖, 4th Edition, longman, Melbourne, 1995
7. Mathur and Sharma, ―A course in Internal Combustion
Engine‖, 7th edition, Dhanpat rai publications, New
Delhi
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Fluid Power systems (MEng4262)

Course code MEng 4262
Module number 26
Course Title Fluid power systems
Degree Program BSc in mechanical Engineering
Module Control Engineering
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
week)
Course Objectives & The course is intended to enable the student to:
Competences to be  Understand the fundamental concepts of hydraulics and
Acquired pneumatics;
 Recognize component symbols and their construction,
functioning and applications;
 Trace and analyze circuit diagrams of hydraulic and
pneumatic systems.
Course Introduction to Principles of Hydraulics and Pneumatics;
Description/Course Components and Design of Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems;
Contents Electrical and Electronic Control Devices
Pre-requisites MEng 2123 (Fluid Mechanics), MEng 1062 (Engineering
Mechanics II (Dynamics))
Semester 8th
Learning Methods  Individual/Group project work
 Individual assignment

 Laboratory exercises
 Industrial Visits
Evaluation systems  Individual Assignment: 10 %
 Mid-semester Exam: 30 %
 Individual/Group Project: 20%
 Final Examination: 40 %
Course Policy  Minimum of 75% attendance during lecture hours
 Presence during industrial visit sessions
1. Eaton Fluid Power Training and Eaton Fluid Training,
Industrial Hydraulics Manual, Jan 1, 2007.
2. Andrew Parr, Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A Technicians and Engineers
Guide, Mar 8, 1999.

3. Ian Turner and Institution of Plant Engineers, Engineering
Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics, Dec 22, 1995.

4. Harry L. Stewart, Pneumatics and Hydraulics, Oct 1984.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Motor Vehicle Engineering (MEng4221)

Course Title Motor Vehicle Engineering
Module 22
Module NN
Coordinator
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 4
Contact Hours Lecture Tutorial Practice/ Laboratory Home study
32 0 48 28
Course Upon completion of the course, students will have:
Objectives:
• Sufficient knowledge on operating principles, theory and
design of motor vehicles,
• Sufficient knowledge on design of vehicles, assembly and
maintenance.
Course Introduction; Pneumatic tires and wheel; Suspension systems;
Description:
Vehicle stability; Power train; Vehicle road performance; Braking
system; Steering system.
Course Outline: 1.Introduction: Classification of motor vehicles; Transmission
of motion to wheel
2. Pneumatic Tires and Wheels: Radial and bias Tires; Radial
and transversal stiffness of a tire; Roiling resistance; Slip angle
and cornering moment; Wheels design for 2WDF; 2 WD R and
Wheel drive vehicles
3. Suspension Systems: Springs and shock absorbers;
Suspension systems classification; Configuration and roll centers
of dependent and independent; Suspension Systems; Stability of
motor vehicles; Vibration model of motor vehicles
4. Power Train: Clutch; Sliding mesh and synchromesh gear
box; Differential gearbox and transfer case; Planetary gearbox;
Automatic transmission
5. Road Performance of Motor Vehicles: Resistance force on
motor vehicle; Tractive force diagram of motor vehicle; Steady

motion performance; Acceleration performance

6. Braking system: Hydraulic braking system with and without
booster; Braking moments for shoe and disc brakes; Antilock
braking system; Distance travelled during braking
7. Steering System: Kinematics condition for Steering and
Steering mechanism; Steering Gear box; Power assisted
steering; Kinematics conditions of steering with side slip;
Steeribility of motor vehicles without and with trailers.
8. Vehicle Frame Construction
Pre-requisites: None
Semester: 7th
Status of Course:Core
Lectures
Laboratories
Teaching and Project Work, and
Learning methods Industrial visits.
Laboratory exercises:
1. Suspension models study
2. Power train models study
3. Braking models study
4. Steering model study
Evaluation Continuous assessment 50%

systems Final examination 50%
 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except
for some unprecedented mishaps; and
 Presence during industrial visit/visits.
References Referance
1.Heisler, Heinz, Advanced Vehicle Technology
2.John Fenton. ―Vehicle Body layout and analysis ‗ Mechanical
Engg Publication Ltd. London 1982
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Metal forming, welding and Casting Laboratory Practice (MEng4192)


Course Title Metal forming , welding and Casting Laboratory Practice
Module Manufacturing Laboratory
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 2
Contact Hours Lecture Tutorial Practice/lab Home study
(Semester) 0 0 48 6
Course Objectives & The course is intended to give the student hands on
Competences to be practice on Metal forming, welding and Casting Laboratory.
Acquired
Course Molds and pattern making; Sand casting of lights metals,
Description/Course Sand casting of ferrous metals; Centrifugal casting, metal
Contents forming operations and welding processes
Course Contents 1. Molds and pattern making, Sand casting of lights
metals, Sand casting of ferrous metals and Centrifugal
casting.
2. metal forming like product from sheet metals, bending,
Rolling, shearing, blanking, forging, etc
3. practicing different welding processes like Arc Welding,
Gas welding etc
Pre-requisites MEng (Manufacturing Engineering I and II)
Semester 7th
Teaching &  Workshop projects
Learning Methods  Industrial visits

Course Policy  100% attendance during workshop sessions

References Reference:
1. John Campbell, Castings Practice: The Ten Rules of Castings,
May 13, 2004.

2. C. W. Ammen, The Complete Handbook of Sand Casting, Mar 1,
1979.
Engineering and Technology (4th Edition), Jun 15, 2000

4. Hwaiyu Geng, Manufacturing Engineering Handbook, Mar 1,
2004.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

IC Engines and Turbo-Machinery Laboratory (MEng4203)

Course Title IC Engines and Turbo-Machinery Laboratory
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 3
Contact Hours (per Lecture Tutorial/Seminar Lab/workshop Home Study
week) practice
0 0 48 23
Course Objectives
The IC Engines and Turbo-Machinery Laboratory exercise is

about the practical (experimental) approach for the
fundamental principles in the courses of Turbo-Machinery
and I.C. Engines and Reciprocating Machines.
Laboratory experiments include: tests of performance

characteristics of pumps, blower, and turbines; valve timing
investigation, firing order, engine performance test, and
Course Objectives &
determination of fuel properties.
Competences to be
Acquired
By the end of the course students shall be able to:
 Determine the performance characteristics of

different pumps, blowers and different turbines.
 Determine induced indicative and braking torque,
fuel consumption, friction torque measurement and
overall performance of an IC engine (both spark
ignition and compression ignition (variable
compression ratio)).

 Perform I.C. Engine performance testing

 Understand the different types of fuels for
combustion and their heating value.
1.Testing the performance characteristics of:
1. Pumps
2. Blower
3. Pelton turbine
4. Francis Turbine
5. Steam Turbine
2.Valve timing using timing diagram and dial gauge

Course 3.Determination of rotation and firing order with the help of
Description/Course valve overlap
Contents 4.Influence of valve clearance to valve timing and engine
performance
5.Valve clearance adjustment
6.Engine testing
7.I.C. Engine Test Stand
8.Determination of fuel properties (calorific value, density,
viscosity, specific gravity, firing point, cloud point, etc))
Pre-requisites Turbo-Machinery
Semester Year IV, Semester I
Teaching & Learning  Laboratory Practice, (48hr)
Methods  Home Study: (23hrs)
 70 % assessment of the laboratory report paper
Evaluation systems  20 % oral examination for individual student
 10 % attendance and laboratory participation
Course Policy 85% of the experiments (at least) have to be submitted.

- Laboratory manuals inside Turbo-Machinery, and I.C.

Engines and Reciprocating machines laboratory.
References
- Any books related with inside Turbo-Machinery, and
I.C. Engines and Reciprocating machines laboratory
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Workshop Practice II (MEng4191)

Course Title Workshop Practice II
Module Manufacturing Lab
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 3
Semester) 0 0 96 -
Course Objectives & The course is intended to give advanced practical training
Competences to be to the student by requiring the production of simple parts
Acquired and unit assembly using conventional machines.
Course Manufacturing simple assemblies (e.g. lock, parallel or
Description/Course toolmaker‘s clamp or wheel puller, gear-shaft assembly,
Contents etc.); Gear cutting; Measuring and testing; Assembly of
units.
Course Contents 1. Manufacturing simple assemblies (e.g. lock, parallel
or toolmaker‘s clamp or wheel puller, gear-shaft
assembly, etc.)
2. Gear cutting
3. Measuring and testing
4. Assembly of units
Pre-requisites MEng 1032 (Basic Workshop Practice)
Semester 6th
Teaching & Learning  Demonstration
Methods  Group advising on project work

 Workshop project to be submitted by the end of

the course
Course Policy  100% attendance during workshop sessions
Harold Hall, Lathework: A Complete Course (Workshop
Practice), Jun 30, 2003.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Internship (MEng4291)
Course Number MENG4291
Course Title Internship
Degree Program BSc in mechanical Engineering
Module Industrial Internship
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 30
Contact Hours (per Industry working hours plus 6 hrs of reading at home.
week)
Course Objectives & This course gives an opportunity for the students to stay in
Competences to be the industrial environment, trained while working for the
Acquired whole semester. This is practical industrial training where
the student will have the opportunity to see industrial set
ups (or layouts) used to add value to raw materials, and the
opportunity to link the theoretical concepts learnt in classes
and the practice. The student will improve his technical skill,
communication skill, confidence, discipline and ethics etc.
The student will learn various production processes,
machineries, material handling equipments and systems,
time scheduling, maintenance scheduling, utilization of man-
power, Energy utilization, product/process costing, etc.
After completion of the Internship, the student will acquire:

- practical knowledge on how machines and equipment,
together with the necessary manpower and energy
inputs, are organized and managed for adding value to
raw materials and produce products useful for the
society;
- practical knowledge on internal components of machines

and on how they function;

- knowledge and understanding on the roles played by,
and the importance of other engineering professions
(e.g., electrical, chemical) needed in the industry in
parallel with her/his future profession of mechanical
engineering;
- some practice/experience in her/his future profession;
- an understanding on the importance of team work in
industries.
At the end, the student is required to produce a
comprehensive report on the observations, findings,
problems identified during the stay, proposed solutions to
the problems identified etc.
Course The nature of industrial internship is somewhat different
Description/Course from the standard courses and, hence, has no specific
Contents course description. This is because transfer of knowledge
from the industry to the student takes place through the
activities like:
- day-to-day follow-up and participation in industrial
activities (operation, production, maintenance, repair,
and, if opportunity exists, installation and commissioning
of machines and equipment),
- day-to-day follow-up and critical analysis on how the
machineries, human resource, infrastructure and other
inputs (e.g., energy, raw material, products) are
managed to meet the objectives of the industry,
- through attending trainings, lectures and seminars
delivered by senior technical personnel from the
industry,
- through interaction, discussions and interviews of
technical people working in the industry, and
- from the advice and guidance of her/his personal/group
internship advisor assigned by the department.

Pre-requisites Successful completion of the 7th Semester.

Semester 8th
Teaching &  Observations, critical evaluation of the observations,
Learning Methods exposure to industry technical documents,
 Participation in the industrial activities,
 Interaction (discussion, interview) with the technical
personnel in the industry
 Lecture/training from the host industry
Evaluation systems  Evaluation from the immediate work manager
 Report and Presentation
References N.N.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Power plant Engineering (MEng5211)

Course Title Power Plant Engineering
Course number MEng5211
Degree Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Program
Module name Thermal System Engineering
ECTS/Credit 5/3
Lecture tutorials/seminar lab./workshop Home study Total

Contact hours 2 3 0 5 10
Lecturer NN
Course The course enables students to understand:
Objective The basic principles involved in steam power cycles.
The types of fuels and their combustion attributes.
The various types of steam generators (boilers) and methods used in the
determination of the performance of boilers.
The combustion mechanisms of different fuels, combustion equipment
and firing methods.
The types and performance evaluation methods of steam turbines.
Internal combustion power generators.
The types of renewable energy resources, the greenhouse effect and
Course Analysis of steam cycles; Fuels and combustion; Steam generators (Boilers);
Description: Combustion mechanisms, Combustion equipment and Firing methods; Steam
turbines; Steam condensers, Condensate-feed-water and circulating water
systems; Internal combustion power plants; Miscellaneous topics;
Engineering economy.
1.Introduction: Raw energy resources; Direct energy conversion
systems; Indirect energy conversion power plants
Course
2.Analysis of Steam Cycles: Introduction; Rankine cycle; Reheat cycle;
content
Regenerative cycle; Reheat-Regenerative cycle; Feed- water heaters;
Binary vapor cycle

3.Fuels and Combustion: Introduction; Classification of fuels; Analysis of

coal; Combustion stoichiometry; Experimental determination of
products of combustion; Enthalpy of formation; Adiabatic flame
temperature; Heating values of fuels; Experimental determination of
heating values of fuels; Dissociation and equilibrium constant
4. Steam Generators (Boilers): Introduction; Classification of boilers;

Types of boilers; Boiler mountings and accessories; Performance of
boilers; Boiler draught
5. Combustion Mechanism, Combustion Equipment and Firing Methods:

Introduction; Fuel bed combustion; Mechanical stokers; Pulverized
coal firing; Fuel-oil firing; Gas firing; Combined gas fuel-oil firing
6. Steam Turbines: Introduction; Impulse turbine; Reaction turbine;

Velocity diagram for impulse turbine blade; Steam turbine blade-
efficiency; Axial thrust on rotor; Effect of friction on blade efficiency;
Performance of steam turbines; Governing of steam turbines
7. Steam Condensers, Condensate-Feed-water and Circulating Water

Systems: Steam condensers; Condensate feed-water systems;
Circulating water systems
8.Internal Combustion Power Plants: Introduction; Diesel engines;

Internal combustion engine power plants; Supercharging; Diesel
engine plant layout; Modifications of gas turbine cycles
9.Miscellaneous Topics: Introduction; Solar energy and photovoltaic

power generation; Hydro-power generation; Geothermal power
generation; Wind energy power generation; Biomass power
generation; Nuclear power generation; Greenhouse effect; Pollution
and its control
10.Power Plant Economy: Introduction; what is economics? Principles of

Engineering economy; Concepts of cost and benefit; Financial
Analysis; Indicators of financial performance; Economics of power
generation
Prerequisites Thermodynamics II; Fluid Mechanics ; Heat Transfer
Mode of Semester based
delivery
Teaching  Lectures supported by tutorials,
Methods  Assignments,
 Class presentations, and
 Industrial visit
Visits; fire tube boiler plant, water tube boiler plant, diesel

generator
Evaluation  Quiz & Assignments 30%;
system  Reports/Projects 20%;
 Final examination 50%.
Course policy  Minimum of 80% attendance during lecture hours;

 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some
unprecedented mishaps; and
References  Abebayehu Assefa: Power Plant Engineering, Addis Ababa University,
April 2004.
 P.K.Nag, Tata McGrawhill, Power Plant Engineering, 2nd edition, 2006.
 R.K. Rajput, Power Plant Engineering (3rd Edition), 2005
 Larry Drbal, Kayla Westra, and Pat Boston, Power Plant Engineering, Dec
31, 1995.
 Power Plant Engineering – Black and Veatch, ITP-Thomson Science,
1996.
 Power Plant Engineering – Wolfgang Scheer, AAU, 1989
 Power Plant Technology – M.M.Wakil, McGraw Hill, 1985
 Modern Power Plant Engineering – J.Weisman & R.Eckert, 1985.
 Sharma P.C.,A Text of Power Plant Engineering
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Introduction to Finite Element Method (MEng5171)

Course Number MEng 5171
Course Title Introduction to Finite Element Method
Degree Program BSc.in Mechanical Engineering
Module Introduction to FEM
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
semester) 32 16 32 55
Course Objectives & The course enables students to understand finite element
Competences to be methods of solving engineering problems. At the end of the
Acquired course, students should be able to:
 Understand the theory of formulation of the FEM & its

application for stress & dynamic analysis
 Using of Finite element software packages
Course Description introduction to FEM, basic energy & stiffness concepts, Deriving
an element stiffness matrix, Bar & beam elements, Two
dimensional problems, FE modeling & solution techniques,
Finite Element application software package
Course Contents
1. Introduction to FEM, Computational Modeling
2. Fundamentals for Finite Element Method
3. FEM for Trusses
4. FEM for Beams
5. FEM for Frames
6. FEM for Two-Dimensional solids
7. FEM for Plates and Shells
8. FEM for 3D solids

9. FEM for Heat transfer problems

10. Modeling Techniques and FEM software
packages (Algor, Ansys or SolidWorks)
application on engineering problems
Pre-requisites MEng (Numerical Methods)
MEng (Design of Machine Elements II)
MEng (Mechanisms of Machinery)
Semester 9th
Teaching & Learning  Lectures supported by tutorials
Methods  Discussions
 Lab demonstration
 Individual/Group project work
Evaluation systems  Refer universities Harmonized curriculum (minimum of 50%
continuous Evaluation systems)
 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for
some unprecedented mishaps
1. Daryl L. Logan, A First Course in the Finite Element Method, Jul 25,
2006.
2. O. C. Zienkiewicz and R. L. Taylor, The Finite Element Method Set,
Sixth Edition, Sep 19, 2005.

3. J. N. Reddy, An Introduction to the Finite Element Method (Mcgraw Hill
Series in Mechanical Engineering), Jan 11, 2005.

4. Darrell W. Pepper and Juan C. Heinrich, The Finite Element
Method: Basic Concepts and Applications (Series in Computational and
Physical Processes in Mechanics and Thermal Sciences), Oct 31, 2005.

5. Kenneth H. Huebner, Donald L. Dewhirst, Douglas E. Smith,
and Ted G. Byrom, The Finite Element Method for Engineers, Sep 7,
2001.
6. Roger T. Fenner and Roger T Fenner, Finite Element Methods for

Engineers, 1997.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Maintenance and Installation of Machinery (MEng5231)

Course Title Maintenance and Installation of Machinery
Degree Program B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering
Module Maintenance Engineering
Lecturer N.N
ECTS Credits 4
Lectures Tutorials Laboratory Home Total
& & Study
Contact Hours / Seminars Workshop
108
Semester 32 16 Practice
32 28
The course is intended to enable the student to:
 Understand theoretical and practical aspects of
maintenance practice in industrial setup;
Understand basics of damages of typical components of
machinery and thereby help the student realize the
state of damage of machinery;
Course Objectives Realize the use of the concepts of reliability,
& Competences to maintainability and availability in maintenance
be Acquired technology which are helpful in the prediction of plant
performance;
Understand the organization of a maintenance
department, maintenance planning and decision making
processes;
 Develop practical skill by providing some practical work of
maintenance;
Damages and their causes; Damages of typical machine
Course Description components; Determination of the state of damage of
equipment; Elements of maintenance technology; Maintenance

Planning and Organization; Reliability, Maintainability and

Availability; Spares Provisioning; Networking; Reconditioning
Processes.
1. Introduction
2. Fundamental Theories of Damages
3. Typical Damages of Machine Parts
4. Determination of the State of Damage
5. Elements of Maintenance Technology
6. Decision Making
7. Basic Probability Concepts
Course Content
8. Reliability, Maintainability and Availability
9. Maintenance Planning
10.Organization of Maintenance Planning
11.Spares Provisioning
12.Network Analysis for Planning and Control of
Maintenance Work
13.Reconditioning Processes
Pre-requisites None
Semester IX
Teaching &
Learning Methods Lectures, Laboratory exercises, discussions & assignments
Evaluation systems Assignments, Laboratory exercise & projects 50 %,

mishaps.
Teaching Material on ―Maintenance of Machinery‖ prepared by

Dr. Alem Bazezew

References:
1. Gopalakkrishinan, P., Banerji, A.K., Maintenance and
Spare Parts Management, Prentice Hall of India Private
Limited, New Delhi - 110001, 2002.
2. ececioglu, Dimitri, Maintainability, Availability, and
Operational Readiness, Vol. I, Prentice - Hall PJR, Upper
Saddle River, NJ, 1995.
3. Kelly, A., Harris, M.J., Management of Industrial
Maintenance, Butterworths & C. (Publishers) Ltd.,
London, 1978.
4. Moubray, John, Reliability - Centered Maintenance, 2nd
ed.,Industrial Press Inc., NY, 1997.
5. Neale, M. J., the Tribology Handbook, 2nd ed.,
Butterworths - Heinmann Publishing Ltd., 1995.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Refrigeration and Air conditioning (MEng5212)

Course Title Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Module Thermal systems Engineering
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 3(5)
semester)
Course Objectives & Course Objectives:
Competences to be The aim of the course is to introduce and familiarize students with
Acquired the basic fundamental principles of refrigeration and air conditioning
systems. This course will introduce students with basic analysis,
design and selection of refrigeration and air conditioning systems and
equipments applicable for different purpose. The course will provide
students with a working knowledge of computer-aided calculations of
thermal loads and their use in design of RAC systems.
At the end of the course the students:-

 will have a sound understanding of the basic principles and
concepts on the design and thermodynamic analysis of different
refrigeration cycle/systems including the vapor compression
refrigeration system, vapor absorption system, gas cycle systems,
steam-Injection refrigeration systems, and ultra-low temperature
refrigeration (cryogenics)
 will demonstrate the operation and analysis of several key
components/equipments (refrigeration compressors, refrigeration
condensers, expansion devices and evaporators) in a refrigeration
cycle
 will demonstrate their ability and knowledge in mathematical and

thermodynamic to for the proper selection of components and

maximize the performance of refrigeration systems
 will be able to understand the different types of air conditioning
systems and their components
 will be able to demonstrate their ability and knowledge in
mathematics, thermodynamics and heat transfer to analyze,
model and design or select a suitable air conditioning system
and/or components
 will able to utilize psychrometric chart to represent different AC
processes and obtain thermodynamic calculations for them
 will able to develop skill and knowledge in inside and outside
design condition analysis and selection, heating and cooling load
calculations for a given location
 will able to select suitable components (cooling coils, humidifiers,
dehumidifiers, chillers, heaters, filters, fans) for typical AC system
 will have a sound understanding of the air distribution systems
and duct design. They will understand the different methods of
duct design and selection of air distribution and space diffusion
systems like fans, diffusers, grilles etc for different particular
application of the air conditioning system
 The students will understand the basic elements for designing of
an energy efficient building
Course Part I: Refrigeration.
Description/Course Basic concepts – Reversed Carnot Cycle and its limitations – Actual
Contents Refrigeration systems – Vapour Compression cycle and its equipment:
Effect of Pressure, Superheating, Sub cooling and Regenerative heat
exchanger on cycle performance. Gas cycle refrigeration
Properties of Refrigerant
Vapour absorption systems – Maximum COP – Actual cycle
calculations. Steam Jet Refrigeration – Water as refrigerant –
Principle and analysis of steam ejector. Heat Pumps – Comparison
with electric resistance heaters: Cryogenics – Cycles and comparison;
Applications of refrigeration in food preservation.

Part II: Air-Conditioning.

Psychrometry – Properties of moist air – Psychrometric chart
preparation for any place and its application for air conditioning
processes: heating, cooling, mixing and drying
Air Conditioning equipment – Cooling, Heating and Dehumidifying
coils- Sensible heat and bypass factors; Air Washer and its
significance
Load calculations – Solar heat gain – Heat transfer through building
structures – Internal heat gains – Occupancy, Lighting and Appliances
load, Process load, System heat gains and Cooling loads. Effective
Sensible Heat Factor
Selection of Air Conditioning apparatus for Cooling and
Dehumidification
Design conditions – Choice of inside and supply design conditions.
Comfort & Effective temperature
Simple air conditioning system and mass rate of supply air - summer
air conditioning system – apparatus dew point – role of bypass factor;
Winter air conditioning and system calculations for design: Basic
aspects of transmission and distribution of air as well as refrigeration
and air conditioning control
Course Contents Part one:- Refrigeration
1. Vapor compression refrigeration system (10hrs)
 Refrigeration cycles
 Simple Carnot refrigeration system
 Thermodynamic analysis of the standard vapor refrigeration cycle
 Standard rating and effect of operating conditions
 Condition for highest coefficient of performance
 Analysis of the complete vapor compression cycle
 Actual vapor compression refrigeration cycle and effect of
frictional pressure drops and heat transfer
 Refrigerant and their properties; includes refrigerant selection and
their environmental consequence
 Refrigeration compressors
 Refrigeration condensers
 Expansion devices
 Evaporators
2. Vapor absorption refrigeration system (6hrs)
 Relation b/n the vapor compression and vapor absorption systems
 Thermodynamic analysis and performance of the ideal vapor

absorption cycle
 Actual vapor absorption system and its representation on the
enthalpy-composition diagram
 Single effect water-lithium bromide absorption chiller
 Double effect water-lithium bromide absorption chiller
3. Air refrigeration system (5hrs)
 Limitation of the carnot cycle with gas as a refrigerant
 Reversed Brayton or Joule or Bell Coleman cycle
 Reversed Stiriling cycle
 Application of the gas refrigeration cycle
4. Steam-Injection refrigeration system (3hrs)
5. Ultra-low temperature refrigeration (Cryogenics) (3hrs)
Part two:- Air Conditioning
1. Fundamental properties of Moist Air (2hrs)
2. Psychometric of Air Conditioning systems (3hrs)
 Psychometric process
Mixing
Sensible cooling and heating
Humidification and dehumidification
Combination of the above processes
3. Outside and Inside design conditions (3hrs)
 Comfort
 Selection of suitable inside and outside conditions for
cooling load calculation
 The choice of suitable supply condition for optimum system
design
4. Heating and Cooling load calculations (8hrs)
 Solar heat gains through glazing
 Heat gains through roofs, walls, floor etc.
 Heat gains from occupants
 Heat gains from appliances
 Heat gains from lighting
 Cooling load Calculations
 Heating load Calculation
5. Design and selection of Air conditioning equipments
(3hrs)
 Cooling coils
 Humidifiers
 Dehumidifiers
 Heaters
 Filters
6. Air distribution system (5hrs)
 Duct design
 Fan selection
 Design and Selection of space diffusion systems,
7. Introduction to energy efficient building design (3hrs)
Pre-requisites Thermodynamics II and Fluid Mechanics
Semester 9th


Learning Methods  Assignments,
 Laboratory exercises, and
 Seminar
Design Project
 Design Project 20%,
some unprecedented mishaps; and
Visits:
1. Industrial Refrigeration plant of beverage plant
2. Cold store
3. Building Air-conditioning Systems
References 1. Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson, and John Tomczyck, Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Technology, 5E, Oct 13, 2004.

2. Dick Wirz, Commercial Refrigeration for Air Conditioning Technicians, Oct 31,
2005.
3. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute and Larry Jeffus,
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning: An Introduction to HVAC (4th Edition), Dec
23, 2003.
4. William C. Whitman, William M. Johnson, and John Tomczyk,
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology: Concepts, Procedures, and
Troubleshooting Techniques, Jan 2005.

5. C.P.Arora Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Tata McGraw Hill,
1996.
6. Thomas Kuehn, James w. Ramsey and James L. Threlkeld,
Thermal Environmental Engineering –Prentice Hall, 1998.

7. Jan F. Kreider, Handbook of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
(Mechanical Engineering Series), Dec 26, 2000.

8. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute and Joseph Moravek,
Conditioning Systems: Principles, Equipment, and Service, Sep 13, 2000.
9. Billy C. Langley, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Troubleshooting Handbook,
Aug 15, 2002.
10. Edward G. Pita, Air Conditioning Principles and Systems: An Energy Approach
(4th Edition), Jun 28, 2001.

11. ASHRAE, Air- Conditioning Systems Design Manual.
12. ASHRAE Handbook, Fundamentals (2001), Systems & Equipment
(2000), Applications (1999), Refrigeration (1998).
A.C Bryant, Refrigeration equipment: a servicing and installation
handbook –, Butter worth –Heinemann, 1999
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Industrial management and Engineering Economy (IEng5241)

Course Code IEng 5241
Course Title Industrial Management & Engineering Economy
Module Industrial Management and Entrepreneurship
Lecturer N.N
ECTS Credits 4
& & Study
0 28 108
The course enables students to understand basic
principles/concepts of:
Course Objectives Industrial management and organization;
& Competences to Industrial plant design;
be Acquired  Effective material management;
Management and resource allocation; and
Engineering economy.
Basic management concepts and industrial organization; Work
environment; Plant design; Materials management; Forecasting
Course Description
techniques; Basics of accounting principles; Project
management; Financial evaluation.
1. Basic Management Concepts and Industrial
Organization: Introduction to management; Functions
of management; Organizational structure; Basics of
productivity.
2. Forecasting: Meaning and use of forecasting;
Forecasting techniques
3. Plant Design: Basics of Plant Layout; Study of Plant
Layout; Ergonomics and Industrial Safety
Course Content 4. Materials Management: Purchasing; Inventory control
5. Project Management and Resource Allocation:
Work breakdown structure; Project organization,
Network scheduling; Projects crashing; Resource
allocation, Project risks
6.Investment Evaluation: Total investment costs;
Projects financing; Financial evaluations
7. Basic Accounting Principles & Budgeting
Fundamentals: Classification of accounts; Accounting

concepts; Accounting statements; Budgets and

budgetary control
Pre-requisites
Semester X
Teaching &
Learning Methods Lectures, discussions & assignments
Evaluation systems Assignments, exercise, quiz & projects 50 %,

mishaps.
Daniel Kitaw, Industrial Management and Engineering
Economics,2007.
References:
1.Heizer, Jay and Render, Barry: Operation Management,
8th ed, 2006.
2.Kurtz, Max P.E., Hand Book of Industrial Management,
New York: McGraw Hill Inc., 1984.
3.Peter Atrill & Eddie McLaney, Accounting and Finance for
Non –specialist, New Delhi:, Prentice Hall of India, 2001
4. Mikell P. Groover, Automation, Production systems, and
Computer-Integrated Manufacturing , 2nd Edition, Asia,
PearsonEducation, 2001
5. Moore, James M. Plant Layout and Design, New
York,Macmillan Company, 1962
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Introduction to Mechatronics (MEng5271)

Course Title Introduction to Mechatronics
Module Control Engineering Module
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 3(5)
semester)
Competences to be Mechatronics, as an engineering discipline, is the synergistic
Acquired combination of mechanical engineering, electronics, control
engineering, and computers, all integrated through the design
process. It involves the application of complex decision making to the
operation of physical systems. Mechatronic systems depend for their
unique functionality on computer software. This course studies
mechatronics at a theoretical and practical level; balance between
theory/analysis and hardware implementation is emphasized;
emphasis is placed on physical understanding rather than on
mathematical formalities.
A case-study, problem-solving approach, with video hardware

demonstrations, is used throughout the course. The course of studies
should enable students to analyze complex physical-technical
combinations and to describe, to model, to simulate and to develop
Mechatronics systems using the methods of mechanical engineering,
electrical engineering and computer science. Students‘ central task is
the optimal configuration of the complete system.
After completion of this course students will
• Understand the importance of the integration of modeling and

controls in the design of mechatronic systems.

• Understand the dynamic system investigation process and be able to
apply it to a variety of dynamic physical systems.
• Understand the importance of physical and mathematical modeling
(both from first principles and using system
• identification experimental techniques) in mechatronic system
design and be able to model and analyze mechanical, electrical,
electromechanical, fluid, thermal, chemical, and multidisciplinary
systems.
• Be able to develop a hierarchy of physical models for a dynamic
system, from a truth model to a design model, and understand
the appropriate use of this hierarchy of models.
• Become proficient in the use of MatLab/Simulink to model and
analyze nonlinear and linear mechatronic systems.
• Understand the key elements of a measurement system and the
basic performance specifications and physical/mathematical
models of a variety of analog and digital motion sensors.
• Understand the characteristics and models of various
electromechanical actuators (brushed dc motor, brushless dc
motor, and stepper motor) and hydraulic and pneumatic
actuators.
• Understand analog and digital circuits and components and
semiconductor electronics as they apply to mechatronic systems.
• Understand and be able to apply various control system design
techniques: open-loop feedforward control, classical feedback
control (root-locus and frequency response), and statespace
control.
• Have a general understanding of more advanced control design
techniques: cascade control, inferential control, model predictive
control, adaptive control, fuzzy logic control, and multivariable
control.
• Understand the digital implementation of control and basic digital
control design techniques.

• Be able to use a microcontroller as a mechatronic system

component, i.e., understand programming and interfacing issues.
Be able to apply all these skills to the design of a mechatronic
system
Course Measurement procedure is an indispensable component of
Description/Course engineering, from the inception of new ideas (experiment), through
Contents the whole manufacturing process (prototype testing, quality control)
to the final product delivery. Today's emphasis on low-fault and low-
maintenance production and products calls for better, faster and
more reliable measurements, while rapid development in
measurement and computer technology provides numerous versatile
and robust devices that can meet the new precision demands. Faced
with such a variety of items an engineer needs to make judicious
choices and to be able to balance (often hyped-up) manufacturer info
and the reality of device limitations.
A course in Measurement Systems and instrumentation, including
coverage of performance characteristics of sensors, calibration
standards, measuring devices, and digital data logging and
processing will be the remedy for engineers to be in the rescue side
of the research institutes and Industrial demand on measurements.
Course Contents Chapter 1: Mechatronics, Introduction
1.1 Review of Measurement systems
1.2 Review of control systems
1.3 Review on Mechatronics system Modeling
1.4 Design Project proposal
Chapter 2: Actuation Systems for Mechatronics
2.1 Electrical Actuation Systems
2.2 Pneumatic & Hydraulic Actuation Systems
2.3 Mechanical Actuation Systems
Chapter 3. Semiconductor Devices and motor Controlling
Chapter 4: Sensor communication Design
Chapter 5. Digital Logics
Copter 6 Microcontrollers and Microprocessors

Chapter 7. Programmable Logic controllers (PLC)

Chapter 8. Micro sensors and Micro Actuator in Mechatronics
Chapter 9 Fault Finding in Mechatronics
Pre-requisites Basic electricity and electronics, Theory of machines and mechanisms

Semester
Teaching & • Lectures
Learning Methods • Tutorials
• Laboratory exercises
• Case studies
• Assignments
Evaluation systems o Written Examination
• tests 15%
quize 15%
• Final examination 50%
o Case study reports 10%
o Presentations 10%
Course Policy • Lecture and tutorial attendance (at least 80% of the classes
should be attended)
• Laboratory exercise reports (all should be submitted)
• Case study reports (all should be submitted)
• Presentation (all should be attended)
References 1. Sabri Cetinkunt, Mechatronics, Jan 23, 2006.
2. Robert H. Bishop, Mechatronics: An Introduction, Sep 13, 2005.
3. K.K. Appukuttan, Introduction to Mechatronics, Jun 30, 2007.
4. Edward J. Carryer, Thomas W Kenny, and Matt Ohline,
Introduction to Mechatronics, Jul 1, 2007.
5. Bolton, W.: Mechatronics: Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical
and Electrical Engineering (3rd Edition), Mar 19, 2004
6. Frank D. Petruzella, Programmable Logic Controllers, Mar 2, 2004

7. E. A. Parr, Programmable Controllers: An Engineer's
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Entrepreneurship for Engineers (IEng5242)

Course Code IEng5242
Course Title Entrepreneurship for Engineers
Module Research Methods & Entrepreneurship
Lecturer N.N
ECTS Credits 4
Lectures Tutorials & Laboratory & Home Total
Seminars Workshop Study
Semester 32 48 0 28 108
Course Objectives & After the completion of this course, students will be able to:
Competences to be Describe the process of innovation, technology transfer &
Acquired entrepreneurship as an activity originating from
market need;
Understand how innovation and competitive advantage
contribute value to new business products and
services;
Understand the entrepreneurial traits and skills needed in
entrepreneurial ventures; and
Through the development of a business plan, evaluate
the opportunities of a selected venture idea along with
the constraints on its feasibility.
Course Description Introduction to entrepreneurship development, and
/Course Contents
commercialization of technology-based innovation in existing
firms; and the formation, development, and growth of
technology-based new enterprises. Integration of important
tools and skills necessary to create and grow a successful new
venture. The real life activities of entrepreneurs in the start-
up stage of a new venture, Development of a new venture
concept for existing matured products or services.
1. The Entrepreneur and the Entrepreneurial Venture
Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship, The Concept of
Entrepreneurship, The Entrepreneur as an Individual,
Creativity and Innovation

2. Creation of New Ventures

Developing the Entrepreneurial Plan, Ideas versus
Opportunities, Commercialization of technology-based
innovation, Formation, development, and growth of
technology-based new enterprises
3. International Technology Transfer and
Multinational
Enterprises, innovation
Technology usage and adoption by SMEs, Promotion of
technological development, Public regulation of technology
transfers, Diffusion and Mechanisms of Technology Transfer,
Intellectual Property Rights and the Appropriability of
Technology
4. Assessing the Feasibility of a New Venture
Assessment and Evaluation of Entrepreneurial Opportunities,
Structuring the New Venture, Legal Structures and Issues,
Sources and Types of Capital, Buying versus Starting a
Business
5. Growing the New Venture
The Management Team, Strategic Planning, Managing
Growth, Financing Growth, Developing a Team of Advisors
6. Risk and insurance of Business enterprises
Definition of Risk, The process of Risk management,
Classifying risks by Type of Asset, Insurance of the Small
Business
7. Project work
Feasibility Study and Business Plan
Pre-requisites None
Semester X
Teaching & Learning

Methods Lectures, Discussions, Assignments & Project work

Evaluation systems Assignments, Quizzes, Project Work: 50%;

 Final Exam: 50%
Course Policy Minimum of 90% attendance during lecture hours; and
References 1. Kishel, Gregory F. and Kishel, Patricia G. How to Start,
Run, and Stay in Business , 4th ed. 2005.
2. Shukla, M.B., Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Management, 2005.
3. Blawatt, Ken R. Entrepreneurship: Process and
management, 1998
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Regulation and Control Engineering (MEng5272)

Course Title Regulation and Control Engineering
Module Control Engineering Module
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 3(5)
semester)
Competences to be To introduce students the fundamental theories of control
Acquired engineering, which have a wide application in industries. The
course mainly covers the classical control theories that are still the
foundation in control systems of electrical and mechanical
systems.
To introduce theoretical and applied modeling techniques to
characterize physical systems.
To instruct students in the use of feedback control to modify
behavior of dynamic systems
To help students to analyze dynamical systems, understand their
performance as well as dynamical limitations.
To teach students how system characteristics: such as stability,
transient response and steady state error may be changed
through dynamic compensation
 To help students design basic controllers to enhance the
performance of systems in both the frequency domain and the
time domain.
To introduce students on how to implement controllers and are
aware of standard industrial practices. Student Learning Outcome
Analysis Ability: Students will demonstrate how to analyze a system

based on the stability and the response characteristics for both

representations, namely, transfer function and state-space
representation.
Design Ability: Based on the performance criteria (i.e., desired
behavior of the system), students will demonstrate the ability of
designing a controller for a system by using (i) conventional
control design methodologies (Root-Locus, Bode, and Nyquist
methods), (ii) modern control design methodologies (pole
placement technique).
Course Modeling Linear Systems, Time and Frequency Domain
Description/Course Characteristics, Stability, Control Systems, and additional topics like
Contents simulation and PLC
Course Contents 1. Introduction to automatic control system
a)Control System
b)Open-Loop Control System
c)Closed-Loop Control System
2 Mathematical modeling of physical system
a) Modeling of Mechanical Systems
b) Equation of Electrical Networks
c) Transfer Functions
d) Block Diagram and Signal Flow Graph
3) Feedback and its properties
e) Types of Feedback Control Systems
f) Importance of feedback
4) Time Response Analysis of Control Systems
a) Test Signals
b) System Response of 1st and 2nd Order System
c) Time Domain analysis of 1st and 2nd Order System
d) Time Response Specifications
e) Steady State Error
5) Stability of Control Systems
a) The Routh-Hurwitz Stability Criterion
b) Root-Locus Techniques

c) Nyquist Plot
6) Frequency Response Method of Control Systems
a) Frequency Response
b) Frequency Response from Pole-Zero Plot
c) Frequency Response for series elements
d) Bode Plot
e) Experimental Determination of Transfer Functions
7) Controllers
a) Types of Controllers
b) Ziegler-Nichols method for tuning PID
c) Lead/Lag controllers
8) Control system design and compensation techniques
a) Using Root-Locus
b) Using Frequency-Response methods
9) Simulation of Mechanical Control Systems Using
SIMULINK
Pre-requisites Basic electricity and electronics, applied mathematics III
Semester
Status of Course
Teaching & • Lectures
Learning Methods • Laboratory exercises
• Case studies
Evaluation systems o Written Examination
• tests 15%
quize 15%
• Final examination 50%
o Case study reports 10%
o Presentations 10%
Course Policy • Lecture and tutorial attendance (at least 80% of the classes
should be attended)
• Laboratory exercise reports (all should be submitted)
• Case study reports (all should be submitted)

• Presentation (all should be attended)

References 1. Norman S. Nise, Control Systems Engineering, 4th, 2003.
2. Norman S. Nise, Matlab 6.1 Supplied to accompany Control
Systems Engineering, 3rd 2002.
3. Benjamin C. Kuo and Farid Golnaraghi, Automatic Control Systems,
Sep 6, 2002.
4. Savanandam, S.N., Control Systems Engineering, 2001
5. Katsuhiko Ogata, Modern Control Engineering, 4th, 2001.
6. Roland S. Burns, Advanced Control Engineering, 2001.
7. James R. Carstens, Automatic Control Systems and Components,
Dec 1, 1989.
8. Batson, Introduction to Control Systems Technology.
9. Dorf and Bishop, Modern Control Technology
10. U Nagrath and M Gopal, ―Control System Engineering‖
11. Katsuhiko Ogata, ―Modern Control Engineering‖, 3rd or latest
edition
12. W. Bolton, ―Control Engineering‖
13. G. F. Franklin, J. D. Powell and A. Emami-Naeini, ―Feedback
Control of Dynamic Systems‖, Third Edition, 1994.
14. Dorf, and R. H. Bishop, Modern Control Systems, 8th Edition,
1998.
15. B. C. Kuo, Automatic Control Systems, 6th Edition, Prentice Hall,
International Edition, 1991
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Basic Electricity and Electronics (ECE3281)

Course Number ECE 3281
Course Title Basic Electricity and Electronics
Module Electrical Engineering
Lecturer N.N
ECTS Credits 4
Contact Hours (per lecture tutorial lab Home study
week) 32 16 32 25
Course Objectives & The objective of the course is to:
Competences to be  To study the basic theory of electromagnetic
Acquired Induction theory.
 Introduction to including 3-phase circuit analysis,
magnetic circuits, and transformers, DC motors,
induction motors, transformer etc.
 To understand the application of different electronics
components & its characteristics.
 Theory of semiconductor devices, transistor
configurations, operational amplifier and timers.
Course Student will come to know about electromagnetic induction
Description/Course theory, Electrostatic theory, Linear and rotating motion, A.C
Contents fundamentals, and load characteristics of machines.
Semiconductor theory, P-N junction diode, transistor
configuration, performance & characteristics of SCR, UJT,
TRAIC, DIAC etc, operational amplifier and timer 555.
Pre-requisites None
Semester 5th
Teaching &  Seminar-style lecture with built-in laboratory hours &

Learning Methods tutorials

 Lecture will be application based concerning future aspects.
Evaluation System  Assignments 10%,

 Project I 20%,
 Project II 30%
 Final Examination 40%
and
References: 1. Charles A. Schuler, Electronics: Principles and
Applications, Jan 18, 2007.
2. P.S. Bimbhra, Generalized Theory of Electrical
Machines, 2002.
3. Muhammad H. Rashid, Power Electronics: Circuits,
Devices and Applications (3rd Edition), Aug 4, 2003.
4. Bimal K. Bose, Power Electronics And Motor Drives:
Advances and Trends, Jul 28, 2006.
5. Electrical Engineerng - Edward Huges V.K. Mehta,
―Principles of Electronics‘, S. Chand and company Ltd.,
1994
6. Jimmie J. Cathey and S.A. Nasar, ‗Basic Electrical
Engineering‘, Schaurn outline series in Engineering,
McGraw-Hill Book Co. 1987
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Electrical Machines and Drives (ECE3282)

Technology
Course Number ECE 3282
Course Title Electrical Machines & Drives
Module Electrical Engineering
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 4
Contact Hours (per Lecture Tutorial Lab Home study
week) 32 16 32 25
Course Objectives & The objective of the course is to:
Competences to be  To study the basic theory of electromagnetic conversion
Acquired theory.
 In-depth emphasis is placed on selected topics including
3-phase circuit analysis, magnetic circuits, transformers,
DC motors, induction motors etc.
 To study different speed control circuits
 To understand the application of drives in industries.
 To select drive elements and application in industry
 Knowledge of the interaction of electric motors and
driven device. Capability of planning electric drive
systems.
Course Linear and rotating motion, basic dynamic equations.
Description/Course Operational and load characteristics of machines. Dynamic
Contents performance of selected electric drive systems, operational
performance of electric drives, load diagrams. Selection

criteria for driving motors and control devices.
Pre-requisites ECE 3201 (Basic Electricity & Electronics)

Semester No. of semester within course, eg. 3th 1S
Teaching &  Seminar-style lecture with built-in laboratory hours &
Learning Methods tutorials
 Performing practical and guiding them for the
industrial applications
Evaluation System  Laboratory Exercises 50%
and
 100% attendance during practical laboratory
sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps.
References: 1. Theodore Wildi, Electrical Machines, Drives and Power
Systems (6th Edition), Jan 26, 2005.
2. J.D. Edwards, Electrical Machines and Drives: An
Introduction to Principles and Characteristics, May 10,
1991.
3. John Hindmarsh and Alasdair Renfrew Electrical
Machines and Drives, Third Edition, Sep 18, 1997.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

B.Sc. Thesis (MEng5391)

Course Number MEng5391)
Course Title BSc Thesis
Module B.Sc. Thesis Module
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 12
Contact Hours (per (0+96+192+36)
week)
Course Objectives & The thesis aims at making the student demonstrate
Competences to be his/her
Acquired ability to conduct independent research. The expected
outcomes may be contribution to knowledge,
incremental improvement in an area of knowledge, or
the application of known techniques in a new area. To
carve out professionals who will be responsive to the
needs of the society and to enhance problem solving
skills, all students must carry out an independent (to the
possible extent) research project. The study should be
i) Problem oriented
ii) Community based
iii) Scientifically and ethically acceptable
iv) Feasible, and
v) Action oriented

Course An individual and non-strictly supervised project, where

Description/Course only light consultative help is offered by the project
Contents advisor. The project is assigned by the department and
can be connected to any of the major subjects already
taught. The subject of the research preferably considers
the needs of the country.
 Data collection & interpretation 1
week
 References survey 1
week
 Define project scope and deliverables 1
week
 Contrive several implementing schemes 2
weeks
 Evaluate schemes approximately 1
week
 Experiment with several promising
schemes(virtual reality) 2
weeks
 Make design drawings for most promising
Scheme 1
week
 Examine controls/sensors 1
week
 Select materials 1
week
 Construct prototype(where applicable) 1
weeks
 Test prototype ½
week
 Evaluate prototype performance ½
week
 Review design 1

week
 Evaluate economics 1
week
 Write and present final dissertation report 1
week
To be able to manage time judiciously, the student must
prepare GANTT chart & CPM/PERT Network.
Pre-requisites All senior standing courses
Semester 10th
Status of Course Professional Compulsory (Graduation requirement)
Teaching & Learning  Consultation with advisor
Methods  Standard research methods
 Data collection & interpretation
 Problem formulation
The assessment of project work will be based on the
Evaluation systems following criteria.
 Mid term review as assessed by others 15%
 Assessment by your advisor 25%
 Quality and originality of work as
assessed during final presentation, 25%
 Question-Answers/Defense of your work,
and Presentation quality 15%
 Project report 20%
Course Policy  To report to project advisor, during allotted
hours, for progress appraisal on a continuous
basis
References 1. Mauch, Guide to Successful Thesis and Dissertation,
5th Edition, 2003.
2. Rahim, F. Abdul, Thesis Writing Manual for all
Researchers, 2004.

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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Machinery Design MEng5303

Course Title Machinery Design
Module Mechanical Design Electives
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 6
Course Objectives
Course Objectives & At the end of the course, students should be able to know:
Competences to be • The general procedures of the design of transmissions,
Acquired • Specifications of transmissions, and
• Documentation of machine design reports.
Guidelines for design procedures and special calculation methods

related to: Couplings, Clutches, Spur gears, Helical gears, Bevel
Course Description
gears and Work gear boxes (including precision calculation of
teeth geometry, dimensioning and strength calculations).
Project work will be given after conducting lectures on
Course outline transmission design methodologies and design procedures specific
to the projects.
Pre-requisites MEng3161, MEng2152
Semester -ARBA MINCH (Year III, Semester II)
Teaching & Lectures supported by tutorials with individual advising, and
Learning Methods • Industrial visits (if it is necessary).
Project Work:
Evaluation systems
Project-I: Design of flexible couplings and disc clutches.

Project-II: Design of gearboxes

Course Policy • 100% attendance during project work sessions, except for
3. Juvinall, R.C., Fundamentals of Machine Component Design,
John Wiley and Sons, 1991
4. Myatt, D.J., Machine Design Problems, McGraw-Hill Book
References
Company, inc., 1959
5. Shigley, J.C., Power Transmission Elements: A Mechanical
Design Work Book,
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Product Design and Development (MEng5301)

Course Title Product Design and Development
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives
The course is intended to provide the students the following

benefits:
 Awareness of the role of multiple functions like marketing,
finance, industrial design, engineering and production in
Course Objectives & creating a new product;
Competences to be  Competence with a set of tools and methods for product
Acquired design and development;
 Confidence in abilities to create a new product;
 Ability to coordinate multiple, interdisciplinary tasks in order
to achieve a common objective.
Reinforcement of specific knowledge from other courses
through practice and reflection in an action-oriented setting.
Product Design and Development is a project-based course
that covers modern tools and methods for product design and
development. The cornerstone is a project in which teams of
Course Description management, engineering, and industrial design students
conceive, design and prototype a physical product. Topics
include identifying customer needs, concept generation,
product architecture, industrial design, and design-for-

manufacturing.
1. Product Concept Design
Understanding customer needs – Product function
modeling – Function trees and function structures –
Product tear down methods – Bench marking – Product
port folio – concept generation and selection.
2. Design Methods
Creativity and Problem Solving –Creativity methods-Theory
of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ) – Conceptual
decomposition-Generating design concepts-Axiomatic
Design – Evaluation methods-Embodiment Design-Product
Architecture-Configuration Design- Parametric Design. Role
of models in design-Mathematical Modeling – Simulation –
Geometric Modeling –Rapid prototyping- Finite Element
Analysis– Optimization – Search Methods.
Course outline
3. Product Design Tools & Techniques
Design for product life cycle, Design for environment,
Design of reliability FMEA – QFD – Poka Yoke - DOE –
Taguchi method of DOE – Quality loss functions
4. Product Data Management
Product Data Management – concepts – Collaborative
product design and commerce – Information Acquisition –
Sourcing factor – manufacturing planning factor –
Customization factor – Product life cycle management.
5. Material Selection Processing and Design
Role of Processing in Design – Classification of Manufacturing
Process – Design for Manufacture – Design for Assembly –
Designing for castings, Forging, Metal Forming, Machining and
Welding
Semester -Arba Minch (Year III, Semester II)
Status of Course Professional Elective

 • Lectures supported by tutorials;

Teaching & Learning  Individual assignments;
Methods  Group project work;
Practical project work
Continuous assessments (50%)
Evaluation systems Final examination 50%

Reference:
1. Karl T. Ulrich, Product Design and Development, Jul 13,
2007.
2. Michael Ashby and Kara Johnson, Materials and Design:
The Art and Science of Material Selection in Product
Design, Dec 2002.
References
3. Kai Yang and Basem S. EI-Haik, Design for Six Sigma : A
Roadmap for Product Development, May 21, 2003.
4. George, E. Dieter, Engineering Design, a Material and
Processing Approach, McGraw - Hill Inc., 2000.
G. Phal and W.Beitz, Engineering Design, a Systematic
Approach, 2nd Edition, 1996.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Introduction to Tribology (MEng5302)

Course Title Introduction to Tribology
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives
The is intended to introduce the student to the concept of

Course Objectives &
Competences to be • interfaces between two or more bodies in relative motion
Acquired • geometric, chemical, and physical characterization of
surfaces;
• friction and wear mechanisms
Tribological systems: the interfaces between two or more
bodies in relative motion; Geometric, chemical, and physical
characterization of
Course Description surfaces; Friction and wear mechanisms for metals, polymers,
and ceramics, abrasive wear, delamination theory, tool wear,
erosive wear, wear of polymers and composites; Boundary
lubrication and solid-film lubrication; Rolling contacts.
1. Introduction to Tribology
2. Chemical and Physical State of the Solid Surface
3. Friction
Course outline
4. Analysis of Large Plastic Deformation of Elasto-plastic Solids
5. Introduction to Wear
6. Response of Materials to Surface Traction

7. Wear Mechanisms
8. Boundary Lubrication
9. Hydrodynamic Lubrication
10.Design of Seals
11.Erosive Wear
Pre-requisites Senior standing course
Status of Course Elective
Teaching & Learning Lectures
Methods • discussions
Evaluation systems
Suh, N. P. Tribophysics. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall,
References
1986.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Rotor Dynamics (MEng5304)

Course Title Rotor Dynamics
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives
Upon completion students should be able

 To formulate physical and mathematical models of complex
Course Objectives & rotor - bearing - foundation systems.
Competences to be  Solve the mathematical model by means of analytical and
Acquired numerical methods for equilibrium position and forced

vibration.
Assess stability of solutions. Understand the dynamic
phenomena that can be encountered in the rotating
machinery.
Modeling of shafts, rigid and elastic elements, bearings and
foundations; composition of mathematical model of rotor
systems; condensation techniques; analysis: equilibrium
position, response to the external excitation, free vibration,
Course Description
stability of equilibrium position; influence of the internal and
external damping; influence of the gyroscopic effect and rotor
with non-circular cross-section; passive and active control of
vibrations.
Course outline

1. Introduction to Rotor Dynamics.
2. Discussion of Journal bearings: Motion of

shafts in bearing, Basic Vibration Principles
and Definitions, Bearing stiffness and
damping coefficients.
3. Entering the World of Rotor Dynamics:
Rotor supported on rigid supports, Rotor
supported on flexible supports, rigid and
elastic elements, modeling of shafts,
bearings, and foundations.
4. Rotor Dynamic Analyses: Composition of
mathematical model of rotor systems,
Undamped critical speed analysis,
Unbalance response analysis, Damped
eigenvalue analysis, Stability analysis,
Technologies to Improve the Stability of
Rotor-bearing Systems.
5. Condensation techniques; analysis:
equilibrium position, response to the
external excitation, free vibration, stability
of equilibrium position.
6. Influence of the internal and external
damping; influence of the gyroscopic
effect.
7. Rotor with non-circular cross-section
8. Passive and active control of vibrations
Teaching & Learning • Lectures supported by Lab,
Methods • Project work.


Evaluation systems
Reference:
1. Agnieszka Muszynska, Rotordynamics (Mechanical
Engineering (Marcell Dekker)), May 20, 2005.
2. Giancarlo Genta, Dynamics of Rotating Systems
(Mechanical Engineering Series), April 22, 2005.
3. Robert B. McMillan, Rotating Machinery: Practical Solutions
References
to Unbalance and Misalignment, Dec 2, 2003.
4. Rotating Machinery Vibration, M.L. Adams jr, Marcel Dekker
Inc., 2001
5. Handbook of Rotordynamics, F.F. Ehrich, Krigeer Publishing
Company, 1999
Rotor Dynamics, Rao,J.S., New York: J. Wiley 1983.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Computational Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow (MEng5223)

Program Regular
Course Title Computational Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow
Module Name and Thermal Engineering Electives, ___
Number
Course Instructor N.N
ECTS Credits 5
week)
Lecture/Contact (32 lecture +48 tutorial)
Days, Hours and
room/s
Target Group Mechanical Engineering students
Year/Semester 5th
Prerequisite MEng3111– Fluid Mechanics,
MEng3113 (Heat Transfer),
MEng2092 (Numerical Methods)
Status of the course Elective
Course Objectives & The course is intended to
Competences to be Develop students' ability to obtain numerical solutions to
Acquired engineering problems by choosing the appropriate finite
difference technique.
Enhance students' ability to obtain numerical solutions with
efficiency and accuracy.
Formulate a general numerical method of prediction (Finite
Control Volume) for heat and mass transfer, fluid flow, and
related processes
Enable the student to acquire hands on experience with

commercial software like FLUENT & ANSYS to solve

practical problems
Course Description Comparison of experimental, analytical and numerical
methods; governing partial differential equations-
generalization and normalization of governing equations
and boundary conditions; discretization; methodology
formulation; convection and diffusion; SIMPLE algorithm,
calculation of flow and temperature field in 2-d;
programming for simple problems involving heat transfer
and fluid flow; Usage of commercial codes to deal with real
life problems.
1. Introduction
Experimental, analytical and numerical methods of
prediction; Advantages of numerical methods;
methodologies for Finite Difference Method, Finite
Element Method and Finite Volume Method
Course outline 2. Governing equations
Governing differential equations of physical phenomena –
conservation of mass, momentum, energy and chemical
species – Time averaged equations for
turbulent flow; General differential equation; One-way and
two-way coordinates; Coordinate transformation; types of
boundary conditions
3. Discretization
Methods of discretization, the four basic rules; Convection
and diffusion – up winding, exponential, hybrid and power
law schemes; Proper view of false diffusion use of
staggered grids for physical realism
4. SIMPLE Algorithm
The SIMPLE algorithm; Calculation of flow field and
temperature field for a simple 2-D problem
5. Consistency, Accuracy, Stability and Post

processing
Consistency requirements; Accuracy of Descretisation;
Stability Analysis, successive over relaxation; checking of
results for physical realism and post processing for
interpretation in a customized manner
6. Programming
Development of Python programs to handle practical
problems involving 2-D finite difference technique
7. Practice on Commercial codes
Laboratory practice with hands on experience on
commercial software like ANSYS FLUENT & COMSOL
Multiphysics
Delivery Mode Semester based
Teaching & Class room lectures
Learning Methods Demonstrations
Laboratory exercises on computers
Project work (Software practice with ANSYS FLUENT and
COMSOL Multiphysics)
Evaluation systems Assignments: 10%
Test; 20%
Project work: 30% (continuous assessment)
Final Exam: 40%
Course Policy Minimum attendance required to be permitted to
examination:80%
100% attendance during laboratory sessions
Sukas V. Patankar, Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid
Flow (Series in computational methods in
mechanics and thermal sciences), Jun 1980.
References:
K. Muralidhar and T. Sundararajan, Computational Fluid
Flow and Heat Transfer, Mar 30, 2003.
John Tannehill, Computational Fluid Mechanics and

Heat Transfer, Second Edition (Series in

Computational and Physical Processes in Mechanics
and Thermal Sciences), April 1, 1997.
H.K. Versteeg and W.K.Malasekara – An Introduction
to Finite Volume Method, Pearson Prentice Hall, Essex,
1995.
T. J. Chung- Computational Fluid Dynamics, Second
Edition, 2010
J. Blazek- Computational Fluid Dynamics: Principles
and Applications, 2001
Harvard Lomax and Thomas H. Pulliam- Fundamentals
of Computational Fluid Dynamics, 1999.
Hans Petter Langtangen-A Premier on Scientific
Programming with Python, Springer-Verlag Berlin
Heidelberg, 2009.
ANSYS FLUENT documentation.
COMSOL Multiphysics documentation.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Gas Turbine and Jet Propulsion (MEng5224)

Program BSc in Mechanical Engineering
Course Title Gas Turbine and Jet Propulsion
Degree Program
Module Name Thermal Engineering Electives
Module Number MEng5223
Team Leader
Course Instructor
ECTS 5
Contact hour per 6hrs (3hrs lecture and 3hrs tutorial)
week
Contact Days( time
and room)
Target Group Mechanical Engineers
Year/Semester
Prerequisites MEng4151 (Turbo machinery)
Status of the Professional Elective
course
Course Description Introduction to the principles of operation of jet propulsion
engines; A brief review of: compressible flow through nozzles,
compressors and gas turbines; Components of aircraft gas
turbine engines; Parametric analysis of the ideal and real cycles
of the engines; Analysis of overall performance of the engines.
Course Objective At the end of this course students would:
Know the principles of jet propulsion.
 Gain the experience of applying the thermo-fluid dynamics
concepts they learnt earlier to solve compressible flow

problems
 Know the components of gas turbine engines and their
respective functions, and be able to analyze and evaluate
the performances of these components
 Be able to analyze and evaluate the ideal as well as real
cycles of gas turbine engines
 Be able to analyze and evaluate the overall performance of
a gas turbine engine
 Know the auxiliary components (e.g., sensors of control
systems) of gas turbine engines and their respective
functions
1. Introduction to the principles of operation of jet propulsion

Course outline engines
2. A brief review of: compressible flow through nozzles,
compressors and gas turbines
3. Aircraft gas turbine engine
4. Components of aircraft gas turbine engines
5. Parametric analysis of ideal cycles of the engines
6. Parametric analysis of real cycles of the engines
7. Analysis of overall performance of the engines
Teaching  Lectures supported by tutorials,

Methodology  Laboratory exercises.
Assessment  Assignments 15%,
Methods  Project 15%
 Tests 20%,
Course Policies  Minimum of 75% attendance during lecture hours; and
 100% attendance during practical laboratory sessions,
1. Jack D. Mattingly and Hans von (FWD) Ohain, Elements
of Gas Turbine Propulsion (Aiaa Education Series),

Aug 1, 2005.
2. Jack D. Mattingly and Hans von Ohain, Elements of
Propulsion: Gas Turbines And Rockets (AIAA
Education) (Aiaa Education Series), Aug 30, 2006.
3. Nicholas Cumpsty, Jet Propulsion: A Simple Guide to
the Aerodynamic and Thermodynamic Design and
Performance of Jet Engines, Sep 15, 2003.
4. Ronald D. Flack, Fundamentals of Jet Propulsion with
Applications (Cambridge Aerospace Series), April
25, 2005.
5. Klaus Hunecke, Jet Engines: Fundamentals of
Theory, Design and Operation, Dec 21, 1997.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________
Tools jigs and Die Design (MEng5323)

Course Title Tools jigs and Die Design
Module Manufacturing Electives
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 6
week) 32 48 0 82

Course Objectives & The course is intended to:

Competences to be  Identify types of jigs and fixtures, locators and supports,
Acquired and various work holders
 Understand the procedure of Tool Design;
 Bring together the skills learned in above objectives and
design jigs and fixtures for specific tasks;
 Understand the procedure and purposes of Die Making and
Die Design.
 Design simple dies.
Course Jigs and Fixtures types and design; Tools classification and
Description/Course design; Punching, bending and, drawing and forging dies
Contents design; Blow and injection molding dies design; Individual
Course Contents 1. Introduction to Tool Design
2. Jigs and Fixtures, Types and Functions
3. Design of simple Jigs
4. Design of fixtures for lathe and milling
5. Tools classification and design of tools
6. Design of punches, bending dies, drawing
dies and Forging Dies
7. Design of injection molding dies
8. Design of blow molding dies
Pre-requisites MEng (Manufacturing Engineering II)
Semester 9th
Methods  Individual Design Project
 Industrial/Agricultural Site Visits
Evaluation systems  Continuous assessment 50% and
Course Policy 75% lecture attendance and 100% of others

1. David Spitler, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Jeff

Lantrip, and John G., Fundamentals of Tool Design, Fifth
Edition, May 2003.
2. J Paquin and Robert Crowley, Die Design Fundamentals, Jan
1, 1987.
3. Corrado Poli, Design for Manufacturing: A Structured
Approach, Aug 31, 2001.
4. Vukota Boljanovic, Sheet Metal Forming Processes and Die
Design, Jul 2004.
5. Edward G. Hoffman, Jig and Fixture Design (4th Ed.), 1980
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

CAD/CAM and CIM (MEng5321)

Course Title CAD/CAM and CIM
Module Manufacturing Engineering Electives
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 5
Contact Hours Lecture Tutorial Practice/lab Home study
(Semester) 16 0 96 23
Course Objectives & The course enables students to understand the fundamental
Competences to be concepts in computer-aided design; computer aided
Acquired manufacturing and Computer Integrated Manufacturing
 Understand developing computer solid modeling

 Understand tool path control systems
 Write manual NC programs for the milling and lathe
machines based on given part drawings,
 Understand the link between individual manufacturing
processes;
 Understand the automation and integration of
manufacturing processes to achieve the ultimate efficiency
of an organization's manufacturing resources;
 Grasp issues of precision in CAD/CAM systems.
Course An introduction to CAD/CAM, Manual NC programming;
Description/Course CADCAM systems for programming; CNC basics, solid modeling
Contents & CAD/CAM interface, Industrial robotics: and CIM overview;
CAD/CAM & CAE; Model construction and product design; Data
exchange and protocols; CIM models and architecture;
Fundamentals of robotics, control of actuators, robotic sensory
devices; Function programming philosophies, computer vision,

control methods; Dynamic modeling of electromechanical

systems; Data communication and networking; Data base
management systems; Artificial intelligence in CIM.
Course Contents 1. Introduction to CAD/CAM, Programmable
Controller
2. Fundamentals of CAD, Hardware in CAD and
Computer Graphics Software and Data Base
3. Model construction and product design
4. Data exchange and protocols
5. CIM models and architecture
6. Fundamentals of robotics, control of actuators,
robotic sensory devices; Function programming
philosophies, computer vision, control methods;
Dynamic modeling of electromechanical
systems;
7. Data communication and networking; Data
base management systems
Pre-requisites MEng (Numerical Methods)
MEng (Design of Machine Elements II)
MEng (Mechanisms of machinery)
Semester 9th
Methods  Lab demonstration
 CAM Software (Master CAM) practice
References 1. Farid M. Amirouche, Principles of Computer Aided Design
and Manufacturing, Second Edition, Sep 15, 2003.

2. Tien-Chien Chang, Richard A. Wysk, and Hsu-Pin Wang,

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (3rd Edition) (Prentice Hall
International Series on Industrial and Systems Engineering),
Jun 27, 2005.
3. Nicholas M. Patrikalakis and Takashi Maekawa, Shape
Interrogation for Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing
(Mathematics and Visualization), Mar 22, 2002.
4. James A. Rehg and Henry W. Kraebber, Computer
Integrated Manufacturing (3rd Edition), Mar 30, 2004.
5. Mikell P. Groover, Automation, Production Systems, and
Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (3rd Edition), Jul 13,
2007.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Process Planning & Product Costing ( MEng 5322)

Course Title Process Planning & Product Costing
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 5
Course Objectives & The course enable students to:
Competences to be  Understand the fundamental concepts in process
Acquired planning and product costing;
 Plan process of manufactured products;
 Determine cost of manufactured products.
Course Process flow of products; Production process planning;
Description/Course Automated process planning systems; Manufacturing cost
Contents items; Principles of cost accounting; Traditional product cost
accounting; Activity based product cost accounting.
Course Contents 1. Introduction to Process Planning
2. Process flow patterns
3. Automated process planning systems -
CAPP
4. Manufacturing cost elements,
5. Cost estimation for various processes
6. Principles of cost accounting; Traditional
product cost accounting; Activity based
product cost accounting
7. Cost analysis and Break-even analysis
Pre-requisites MEng (Manufacturing Engineering II)

Semester 10th
Methods  Individual Design Project
 Industrial/Agricultural Site Visits
1. Peter Scallan, Process Planning: The
design/manufacture interface, Aug 25, 2003.
2. Jerry Clement, Andy Coldrick, and John Sari,
Manufacturing Data Structures: Building Foundations
for Excellence with Bills of Materials and Process
Information, Mar 1995.
3. James A. Brimson, Activity Accounting: An Activity-
Based Costing Approach, Jul 7, 1997
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Metal Processing Technology (MEng 5324)

Course Title Metal Processing Technology
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 5
week) 32 48 0 55
Course Objectives & The course enable students to:
Competences to be Identify raw materials, equipment and process and finished
Acquired products of different metal processing industries;
Specify raw materials and finished products of metal
processing;
Understand the design aspect of roll passes, sheet metal
rolling processes;
Understand finishing methods and their processes.
Course Introduction to metal processing; Technology of equipment,
Description/Course raw materials used and finished products for production of:
Contents rods, solid sections, tubes, hollow sections; Aluminum
profiles; Surface treatment of steel products.
Course Contents 1. Introduction to Metal Processing
2. Material characteristics and their affects
on metal processing,
3. Raw materials and semi finished products
for the production of rods, solid sections,
tubes, hollow sections
4. Technology and equipment
5. Rolling, and shape rolling ring rolling

6. Design of roll passes in shape rolling

7. Extrusion-Extrusion of Aluminum profiles
8. Forging processes and Wire and bar
drawing
9. Sheet metalworking processes
10. Surface treatment of steel products
Pre-requisites MEng 2092 (Engineering Materials II)
Semester 9th
Teaching & Learning Lectures supported by tutorials
Methods Individual Design Project
Industrial/Agricultural Site Visits
References Reference: (Recent Lit.: NOT found)
1. Robert W. Cahn, Materials Science and Technology,
Materials Science and Technology A Comprehensive
Treatment - Volume 15: Processing of Metals and
Alloys Cahn,R.W.(ed.)/Haasen,P.(ed.)/Kramer,E.J.(ed.)
and Technology: A Comprehensive Treatment), Dec 16,
1996.
2. Robert W. Chan, Materials Science and Technology: A
Comprehensive Treatment: Processing of Metals and
Alloys (Materials Science and Technology), Sep 1991.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Operations Research (MEng5331)

Course Title Operations Research
Module Industrial Engineering - elective
Lecturer N.N
ECTS Credits 5
& & Study
135
0 55
The course is intended to enable the student to
Understand the major capabilities and limitations of
operations research modeling as applied to problems in
industry or government;
Be able to recognize, formulate and, using prepared
computer packages, solve allocation models of static or
Course Objectives
dynamic type;
& Competences to
Understand the reasons why the applicable algorithms
be Acquired
work, and the effects on the computed solutions of
variations in the data or in the assumptions underlying
the models;
Be able to communicate the results of the modeling
process to users who are not operations research
specialists.

Linear programming; Transportation, assignments, and

transshipment problems; Integer linear programming; Network
Course Description models; Conditional probability; Markov chain; Waiting line
models; Decision analysis; Multi-criteria decision problems;
Dynamic programming
1. Introduction of Operations Research
2. Introduction to Linear Programming: Application
and Model formulation; The Graphical solution method;
The Simplex solution Method; Duality and sensitivity
analysis.
3. Integer Programming: The integer programming
model; Total integer programming model; A 0-1 integer
programming model; Mixed integer programming
model.
4. Decision Analysis and Game Theory: Decision
making under certainty; Decision making under
uncertainty; Game Theory.
Course outline
5. Markov Analysis: Characteristics of Markov analysis;
Application of Markov analysis; State and transition
probabilities.
6. Non linear and Dynamic programming: The
Dynamic programming solution approach; Non linear
programming model and solution methods.
7. Network Models: Introduction to Networks; The
transportation Model and solution methods; The
Assignments model and solution methods; Shortest
route problem and solution approach; The minimal
spanning tree problem and solution approach; The
maximal flow problem and solution approach.
Pre-requisites
Semester

Teaching &
Lectures, Laboratory exercises, discussions & assignments
Learning Methods
Evaluation systems Assignments, exercises, quizzes 50 %,
Final Examination 50 %.
mishaps.
References 1. Taylor, Bernard W., Introduction to Management Science,
5th ed., Prentice Hall, NJ, 1996.
2. Sharma, J.K., Operations Research, Macmillan India Ltd,
Delhi, 1997.
3. Hamdy A. Taha, Operations Research: An Intro., 6th
Ed., N. Delhi: Prentice-Hall India
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Industrial Systems Engineering (MEng5334)

Course Title Industrial Systems Engineering
Module Industrial Engineering-Elective
Lecturer N.N
ECTS Credits 5
Lectures Tutorials & Laboratory& Home Total
Seminars Workshop Study
135
Semester 32 48 0 55
This course is intended to help the student to
Understand the systems engineering method with respect
to the various phases of the systems engineering life-
cy-cle;
Understand the role and activities of a systems engineer

within the total system project organization;
Course Objectives
Discuss special topics such as modeling and simulation,
& Competences to
test and evaluation, development and production,
be Acquired
human systems integration, and supportability and
logistics and how they relate to the systems
engineering viewpoint.
 Address typical systems engineering problems in a

collaborative environment that highlight important
issues and methods of technical problem resolution.

System modeling; Elementary constructs and principles of

system models including discrete-time, discrete-state sy-stem
theory; Finite state machines; Modeling components,
coupling, modes, and homeomorphism system design; Re-
Course Description
quirements: life-cycle, performance measures and cost
measures, tradeoffs, alternative design concepts, testing plan,
and documentation; Applications and case studies from
engineering.
1. Understanding Systems Engineering: Introduction
to systems engineering; Major components of system;
System design
2. Discrete Dynamic Systems Modeling: Introduction
to the modeling of dynamic systems; Linear and
nonlinear systems and linearization; Discrete time
system formulation
3. Continuous Dynamic Systems Modeling: Systems
with many variables; Vector-matrix representation and
state variables; Continuous time systems; Block
diagrams and signal flow graphs; Systems behavior;
Discretization and computational methods
4. Systems Design: Systems engineering design and
integration; Formulation and analysis of physical design
alternatives
5. Systems Methods: Analysis methods of system
engineering design and management; Decision analysis,
economic models and evaluation; Optimization in design
and operations, probability and statistical methods
6. Discrete Systems Modeling and Simulation:
Modeling complex discrete systems by computer
simulation; Monte-Carlo methods; Discrete-event
modeling; Specialized simulation software
7. Systems Engineering Management: Basics of
systems engineering

Pre-requisites
Semester
Teaching &
Learning Methods Lectures, tutorial exercises , discussions & assignments
Evaluation systems Assignments, exercises, quizzes 50 %,

mishaps.
References
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Quality Management (MEng 5332)

Course Title Quality Management
Module Industrial Engineering-elective
Lecturer N.N
ECTS Credits 5
Lectures Tutorials & Laboratory & Home Total
Seminars Workshop Practice Study
Contact Hours /
135
Semester 32 48 0 55
The objective of the course is to introduce the student to
 Quality control concept and techniques;
Course Objectives
 The procedures for implementing quality engineering
& Competences to
tools in industrial applications;
be Acquired
Basic metrology and applied statistics for quality control
applications in discrete-item manufacturing systems
Introduction to Statistical Quality Control; Theory of Control;
Course Description Charts Acceptance Sampling; TQC and TQM; Strategies for
Implementing Quality Systems; Reliability Study and Analysis
1. Introduction to Statistical Quality Control:
Applications, organization, cost aspects
2. Theory of Control Charts: Control charts for
attributes; average run length for chart performance.
3. Acceptance Sampling: Multiple and sequential
Course Outline
sampling plans; Acceptance sampling by variables.
4. TQC and TQM
5. Strategies for Implementing Quality Systems:
General implementation strategies; The Malcom
Baldridge Award; ISO 9000; The Deming Prize; Quality

Function Deployment; Other strategies; ISO-14000.

6. Reliability Study and Analysis: Design for reliability
Pre-requisites
Semester
Teaching &
Learning Methods Lectures, discussions & assignments
Evaluation systems  projects, presentation 50 %,

mishaps.
References 1. Montgomery, D.C, 2001, Introduction to Statistical Quality
Control, 4th edition, John Wiley and Sons
2. Farnum, Nicholas R., Modern Statistical Quality Control
and Improvement.
3. Daniel Kitaw, Industrial Engineering, AAU
4. Feigenbaum A., Total quality control, Mc GrawHill Inc.,
Singapore
5. Juran J M, Quality control Hand Book, McGraw Hill
company, London
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Plant Layout & Design (MEng 5333)

Course Title Plant Layout & Design
Module Industrial Engineering - elective
Lecturer N.N
ECTS Credits 6
Lectures Tutorials Laboratory & Home Total
& Workshop Study
Seminars Practice
Contact Hours /
162
Semester 32 48 0 82
The objective of the course is to enable students to:
Learn the methodologies of developing efficient layouts for
various production /service systems, focus on modern
plant layout and material handling practices;
Understand the importance of interrelationship with
management planning, product and process
engineering, methods engineering and production
Course Objectives control;
& Competences to Understand how to integrate current topics such as supply
be Acquired chain management, JIT, agile manufacturing,
automated systems, industrial ergonomics and quality
into facilities planning;
Understand quantitative approaches in developing
alternatives of facilities planning and material handling
problems;
Become skilled in using computer software in computer-
aided layout.

Work area layout, equipment specifying, assembly charting,

machine load and labor calculating and plant services; Facilities
design procedure; Material handling and flow methods and
equipment; Relationships between plant services and
Course Description production; A facilities area relationship and allocation method;
Layout construction techniques; Evaluation techniques;
Material flow analysis techniques; CAD as a facilities design
tool; Computerized layout planning; Configuring the production
and service facilities.
1. Plant Design: Facilities design procedure and planning
strategies production; Activity and materials flow
analysis; Space requirements and personnel services
design considerations.
2. Layout Construction Techniques: Systematic layout
planning; Activity relationship analysis, Pair-wise
exchange, graph-based construction algorithmic;
Course Outline
Computerized layout and analytical methods: ALDEP,
CORELAP, CRAFT, BLOCPLAN, etc.
3. Warehouse Operations: Function; Storage
operations.
4. Manufacturing Operation: JIT; TQM; AM; CIM; SCM;
Facility systems. Quantitative Models: Layout model;
Waiting line; AS/RS; Simulation model, etc.; Assessment
and evaluation of layout alternatives.
Pre-requisites
Semester X
Teaching &
Lectures, exercises, discussions , project
Learning Methods
Evaluation systems Assignments, Laboratory exercise & projects 50 %,
Final Examination 50 %.


mishaps.
References 1. James M Moore, Plant Layout and Design, MacMillan
Company.
2. Denial Kitaw, Industrial management and Engineering
Economy, AAU Press
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

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Renewable Energy Technology I (MEng 4351)

Course Title Renewable Energy Technology I
Module Renewable Energy Engineering Module
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 3(5)
semester)
Course Objectives & This course is an introduction to the Renewable Energy Technology
Competences to be basics and discusses the principles and technologies of the major
Acquired renewable energy players in the energy field: solar energy and
biomass.
To analyze the potential of using renewable energy technologies as
a complement to, and, to the extent possible, replacement for
conventional technologies, and the possibility of combining
renewable and non-renewable energy technologies in hybrid
systems.
Presenting Strategies for enhancing the future use of renewable
energy resources.
This course aims to provide an insight in the renewable energies
wind energy, solar energy and biomass. These renewable energies
are seen as important players in the energy future following the
compromises from different countries to reduce the emission of
greenhouse gases.
At the end of the course, the students should be able to analyze
energy systems to supply the electricity/heat/cooling requirements
using renewable sources.

Course Course description:

Description/Course Introduction to Renewable Energy Technology, Solar Energy, Solar
Contents Thermal Energy applications, Photovoltaic and Grid integration
Biomass Energy, biomass characterization Biomass Conversion
Technologies Biomass conversion processes modeling and simulation
Course Contents Part I
Introduction to Renewable Energy Technology (10h)
1 Definition of Renewable
2 Definition of Non-renewable
3 World Energy Outlook
4 Renewable Energy
• Hydropower
• Biomass
• Wind Energy
• Solar Energy
• Geothermal Energy
• Tidal Energy
• Wave Energy
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
Part II
Solar Energy
Chapter 1: Solar Energy
Chapter 2: Solar thermal applications
Design of flat plate collectors for water heaters and air heaters. Solar
cookers, solar ponds, Central receiver plants, line and point focus
collectors, solar refrigeration systems;
Chapter 3: Solar photovoltaic
Sizing of solar photovoltaic panels and their connections in series and
parallel for different applications like solar lanterns, street lights,
primary health center use and rural electrification systems
Part III
Biomass Energy
Chapter 1: Biomass and biomass characterization

Chapter 2: Biomass Conversion Technologies

Chapter 3: Design and development of Biomass conversion
Technologies
Chapter 4: Introduction to biofuel production
Pre-requisites Engineering Thermodynamics II, Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer

Semester
Status of Course
Teaching &  Class room lectures
Learning Methods  Presentations
 Laboratory Work
 Videos
Project Work
Evaluation systems Assessment:
• Continuous (quiz, assignment, seminar) 60%
• Final-term examination 40%
Course Policy 80% Minimum attendance required to be permitted to examination
References 1. Martin Kaltschmitt, Wolfgang Streicher, and Andreas Wiese,
Renewable Energy: Technology, Economics and Environment,
May 2007.
2. Desmond Hislop, Energy Options: An Introduction to Small-Scale
Renewable Energy Technologies, Nov 1991.
3. Abbasi & Abbasi, Renewable Energy Sources and Their
Environmental Impact, 2004.
4. Garg & Prakash, Solar Energy Fundamentals and Application,
2004.
5. Lonnie Wibberding, Basics of Energy Efficient Living: A
Beginner's Guide to Alternative Energy and Home Energy
Savings, Jul 21, 2006.
6. National Renewable Energy Laboratory and U. S. Department of
Energy, Manual for the Economic Evaluation of Energy Efficiency
and Renewable Energy Technologies, Mar 30, 2005.

7. Daniel D., The solar house: passive heating and cooling, 2002.
8. Magal, Solar Power Engineering, 2004.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Renewable Energy Technology II (MEng 4352)

Course Title Renewable Energy Technology II
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 3(5)
semester)
Course Objectives & This course is an introduction to the Renewable Energy Technology
Competences to be basics and discusses the principles and technologies of the major
renewable energy players in the energy field: Wind Energy,
Acquired
Hydropower, geothermal energy and other alternative energy
sources.
To analyze the potential of using renewable energy technologies as
a complement to, and, to the extent possible, replacement for
conventional technologies, and the possibility of combining
renewable and non-renewable energy technologies in hybrid
systems.
Presenting Strategies for enhancing the future use of renewable
energy resources.
This course aims to provide an insight in the renewable energies
wind energy, solar energy and biomass. These renewable energies
are seen as important players in the energy future following the
compromises from different countries to reduce the emission of
greenhouse gases.
At the end of the course, the students should be able to analyze
energy systems to supply the electricity/heat/cooling requirements
using renewable sources.
Description/Course Wind Power, Hydropower Energy, Small and medium scale
hydropower plants, Geothermal Energy, Fuel cell
Contents

Course Contents Part I

Wind Power
Chapter I: Introduction to Wind Power Technology
Chapter 2: Wind resource assessment and mapping
Chapter 3: Wind Energy production and Electrical aspects of wind
turbines
Chapter 4: Wind farm and Economics
Part II
Hydropower Energy
Chapter 1: introduction to hydropower generation
Introduction to Hydropower, Hydropower, Hydropower Resources,
Hydroelectric Power Plants, System Components, Applications,
Economics, Environmental Considerations, Future Trends
Chapter 2: Small and medium scale hydropower plants
Small-scale Hydropower, Historical Background, Nature of the
Resource, System Components, Technological Overview, Description
of Turbines
Chapter 3: Design and development of small scale hydropower plant
components
Part III
Geothermal Energy
Chapter 1: introduction to geothermal applications
Chapter 2: System components of geothermal power plant
Chapter 3: Design and development of conversion Technologies and
plant components
Part III
Other Alternative energy sources
Chapter 1: Ocean Energy
Chapter 2: Fuel cell
Pre-requisites Renewable energy technology I [MEng 4351]
Semester
Status of Course
 Laboratory Work
 Videos
Project Work
Evaluation systems • Continuous Evaluation systems (quiz, assignment, seminar) 60%
• Final-term examination 40%
Course Policy 80% Minimum attendance required to be permitted to examination


May 2007.
2004.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Design of Renewable Energy Systems (MEng 4353)

Course Title Design of Renewable Energy Systems
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 3(6)
semester)
Course Objectives & This is a project oriented course to help student design renewable
Competences to be energy utilization devices in the local context. The scope can cover
Acquired solar based conversion technologies such as photo voltaic, solar
cookers, solar water heaters and biomass based conversion
technologies such as biogas plant, biomass gasifier and biomass
stoves for heat and power applications and is aimed at harnessing the
locally available renewable energy resources for sustainable
development.
The course is intended to provide the students the following
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
 Understand the principles of operation of simple renewable energy
conversion equipment/machines such as wind mill, micro hydro
turbines, solar water and air heaters, ram pump, hand pumps,
cooking stoves, etc.
 Gain the experience of designing the equipment/machines that
could be manufactured locally, and from locally available
materials.
 Acquire the experience of preparing workshop drawings.
 Know how these equipment/machines could be manufactured.
 Ability to estimate the material and manufacturing cost.


Description/Course Design project on solar energy based conversion technologies such as
Contents photo voltaic, solar cookers, solar water heaters and biomass based
conversion technologies such as biogas plant, biomass gasifier and
biomass stoves for heat and power generation applications and is
aimed at harnessing the locally available renewable energy resources
for sustainable development.
Course Contents Project I
Design project on Solar energy based technologies
Design project of solar cooker
Design project on solar water heater
Design project on PV systems
Part II
Design project on Biomass energy based technologies
Design project of household biogas plant
Design project on biomass stoves for house hold application
Design project on gasifier stoves
Pre-requisites Renewable energy technology I [MEng 4351]
Semester
Status of Course
 Laboratory Work
 Project work presentation
Evaluation systems • Continuous Evaluation systems of Project works 100%
Course Policy 100% participation is required to be permitted to pass the project
work
May 2007.


2004.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Introduction to Sugar Manufacturing (MEng 5281)

Course Title Introduction to Sugar Manufacturing
Degree Program BSc. in Mechanical Engineering in Sugar Engineering Stream
Module Sugar Engineering Electives
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
Contact Hours (per 2 Lecture hrs and 3 Tut./Lab. hrs
week)
Course Objectives & The course is intended to
Competences to be Introduce the processes in sugar manufacturing;
Acquired
Course This course gives basic understanding about the sugar
Description/Course manufacturing processes.
Contents
Course Contents 1.Introduction and Juice Heating
Introduction to different operations of the factory.
Screening of juice – DSM Screening, rotary screening,
weighing and measurement of juice and water. Mill
sanitation – its importance and chemicals used. Juice
heating – Primary and secondary heating,
construction and working of tubular heater, direct
contact heater and plate heater, vapour line &
dynamice juice heater, removal of condensate and
non condensate gases, pressure and vacuum
equalization, scaling of tubes, cleaning and testing of
heaters.
2.Production of Lime and SO2
Preparation of milk of lime using rotary lime slacker,
types of classifiers, storage of lime in tanks, pumping
of milk of lime , specification of burnt lime, storage of
burnt lime. Production of SO2 gas – Combustion of
sulphur, construction and working of continuous

sulphur burner/film type sulphur burner,

scrubber/after burner, cooling arrangement, air
blower and compressor, automation of sulphur
burner, specification of sulphur, storage of sulphur.
3.Liming and Sulphitation
Composition of cane juice, effect of heating, liming &
sulphitation on different constituents of cane juice,
defecation and carbonation. Liming and sulphitation
vessels – different designs.
4.Subsidation
Principles of subsidation, floc formation, flocculants,
significance of PH- temperature retention time on
reducing sugar, effect of cane quality on clarification,
importance of clarification. Velocity of juice
importance of flash tank, utilisation of flash vapour,
construction and working of multitray clarifier(Dorr)
and sort retention time calrifiers, preservation of juice
during shut down, clear juice heating and filtration of
clear juice, juice and mud withdrawal arrangement.
5.Filtration of Mud
Importance of mud filtration, preparation of mud,
description and working of rotary vacuum filters,
washing of cake, creation of vacuum – baby
condenser, vacuum pump, filtrate clarification
system, mud decanters.
6.Treatment of Syrup
Characteristics of syrup, sulphitation of syrup,
construction and working of syrup sulphiter, syrup
clarification by phosflotation. Temperature and brix of
treated syrup, reheating of syrup – syrup
concentrator. Clarification of sugar melt by different
process.
7.General Aspects of Sugar Technology
Flow chart of sugar manufacture; general description
of machinery and equipments, crushing of sugarcane,
pan boiling, 3-boiling scheme, crystalization,
centrifugation, drying, grading and bagging of sugar,
storage, sugar standards. By products of sugar
industry, Role of sugar industry in the social and
economical growth of society.
Pre-requisites Senior standing
Semester 9th


 Lectures supported by tutorials
Teaching &  Laboratory exercises, and
Learning Methods
 Seminar
Evaluation systems  Assignments & Surprise Test 10%,
 Test 15%
 Seminar 5%
 Design Project 20%,
 100% attendance during seminars and presentation
sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps.
1. Cane Sugar Engineering, E. Hugot
2. Cane Sugar Engineering, Peter Rein [ISBN: 978-
387040-110-8]
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Fundamental Principles and Maintenance of Sugar Milling Machineries

(MEng 6283)

Course Title Fundamental Principles and Maintenance of Sugar Milling
Machineries
Degree Program BSc
Module Sugar Engineering module
Lecturer N.N.
ECTS Credits 5
week)
Course Objectives & The course enables students to
Competences to be  understand the fundamental concepts of maintenance of
Acquired sugar milling machineries
 Understand Maintenance of the Milling plant
 Understand mill gearing and construction

 Understand the maintenance of electrical equipment in
sugar factory
Course Feeding of mills and conveying of Bagasse, Roller grooving,
Description/Course Pressure in milling, Mill speeds and Capacity, Mill Setting,
Contents Power requirements of mills, Mill gearing and construction, and
milling control
Course Contents 8. Feeding of mills and conveying of
Bagasse
Feed plate to crusher, feed hopper between
crusher and first mill, intermediate carriers,
delivery plate at last mill, feeding
arrangements, bagasse conveyors

9. Roller grooving
Circumferential grooves, Messchaert grooves,
chevrons, Kay grooving, wear of rollers
10. Pressure in milling
Hydraulic pressures, pressure considered from
the operating point of view, pressure in mills,
Nomenclature
11. Mill speeds and Capacity
Linear speed and speed of rotation, Maximal
speeds employed, Speed in general
practice, factors influencing capacity,
capacity formulae proposed, capacity
formulae, Relation of capacity of fiber
loading and Tonnage records
12. Mill Setting
Feed and delivery openings, measure of the
openings, Java method, Method of
calculating operating openings, delivery
openings and fiber loading, effect of
inclined housing, setting empty and
openings in operation and Trash plate
13. Power requirements of mills
Factors influencing power requirements,
General formula for power consumption,
general relationships, Electric drive of mills,
system of electric drive for mills, mill drive
by steam turbine, turbines for mill drive
14. Mill gearing and construction
Speed reduction, drive to the rollers,
housings rollers, measure of efficiency of
milling work, factors in efficiency of mills,
sanitation at the mills.
15. Milling control

Extraction by dry crushing, Brix graphs,

basic equation for mill control, Brix of
absolute juice, fiber, various relationship in
milling, special use of for factory control
Pre-requisites Introduction to Sugar Manufacturing (MEng 5281),
Maintenance of Machineries(MEng 4171)
Semester 10th
Learning Methods  Assignments; and
 Sugar factory visiting
Evaluation systems  Assignments 20 %
 Quiz and test 30 %,
 Final Examination: 50%
6. F. MAXWELL, modern milling of sugar cane, Norman
Rodger, London
7. L.A Tromp machinery and equipment of the sugar cane
factory, Norman, Rodger, London
8. P.Honig, principle of sugar Technology, vol 1 Elsevier,
Amsterdam
9. G.p Meade, cane sugar handbook 9th edition, Wiley, New
York,1963
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Signature: ____________ _____________

Date: ____________ _____________
Operation of Power Plants in Sugar Mills (MENG 5284)

Course Number MENG 5284
Course Title Operation of Power Plants in Sugar Mills
Degree Program B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering
Module Sugar Engineering
Module NN
Coordinator
Instructor/s NN
ECTS Credits 6
Contact Hours / 5
week
Course Objectives Objectives
& Competences to  To assimilate the principles, working and operational
be Acquired control of a range of energy conversion equipment in
sugar mills
 To comprehend and familiarize with the role and
integration of energy conversion devices/systems vis-à-
vis sugar process engineering requirements
 To ascertain the scope for improvements on energy
efficiency and conservation through energy audit on the
entire gamut of plant operations
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
grasp the intricate issues associated with economical
operation and efficient control of energy conversion
systems (heat/mechanical/electrical) in sugar mills
analyze the existing bagasse, steam and energy
consumption trends versus the sugar industry norms
assess the impact of equipment malfunction on downstream

system performance for different utilization pathways

covering process heat, motive and electric power
acquire specific information on methodology to conduct
energy audit on sugar mill power plant operations
identify energy conservation opportunities for
implementation to raise plant productivity
explore other technological options vis-à-vis the existing
ones for suitability and up gradation of plant drives and
systems including cogeneration options, if needed
Course Course Outline

Description/Course Chapter 1: Introduction
Contents Energy conversion modes and constraints; review on vapor
power cycle and cycle performance impacts; Sugar process
requirements and engineering systems; Characterization of
sugar cane and bagasse as a renewable fuel resource-
Proximate and ultimate analysis, Cane milling and bagasse
production rates, Combustion properties of bagasse and
bagacillo; Combustion temperature and excess air requirements,
Flue gas analysis and monitoring; Effect of bagasse drying on
energy conversion efficiency: Bagasse feeding systems, Bagasse
presses and storage. Bagasse drying.
Chapter 2: Steam Generation

Types of furnaces and their constructional features – Step grate,
Horse shoe, Ward and Spreader-stoker; Furnace performance-
Grate area versus bagasse combustion rates, draught and
efficiency;
Types of boilers, disposition of heating surface in relation to
grate area-evaporator tubes, super heaters, economizer and air
preheater, desuperheater; Boiler mountings, Utilization of
condensate and feed water treatment/management ; Measures
for control of corrosion

Boiler performance-sources of losses,, thermal efficiency,

equivalent and actual evaporation rates, Regulation of draught
and boiler instrumentation for operational control;
Installation and operation of Steam traps, accumulators,
pressure regulators and stop valves
Chapter 3: Steam Usage for Process Heat
General arrangement of steam cycle in a sugar mill; choice of
steam pressure and associated considerations
Constructional features and operational details of Juice heaters,
multiple effect evaporators, and vacuum pans: Types; Economy
affected by vapor bleeding and thermo-compression in multiple
effects; head and heat losses, Degree of super saturation,
Distribution of pans between massecuites, effect of circulation,
Instrumentation for pan control-BPR etc, maintenance of
vacuum; Cleaning of vacuum pans for incrustation,
Chapter 4: Steam Usage for Motive Power-Turbines&
Condensers
Steam Turbines-Impulse and reaction; Pass out, condensing,
condensing cum extraction
Arrangements; Turbines for mill drives ,Turbines for electric
power generation and their governing for requisite performance;
Alternators and operational variable settings
Types of condensers-barometric, jet and ejector driven,
installation and operation, vacuum gauging and control;
Condensate usage and condensate flashing
Cooling water system-Operation of spray ponds/cooling towers
Chapter 5: Sugar plant auxiliaries
Types pumps-installation and safe operation; Regular and
standby feed water pumps with turbine and electric drives; Fans
and variable speed drives; Air compressors and ducting system;
Electric motors-types and load characteristics
Constructional features and working details of Centrifugals,
Crystallizers and Dryers

Chapter 6: Cogeneration
Cogeneration and its significance for sugar mills; Cogeneration
schemes and advantages of combined heat and power, Capital
requirements for retrofitting/modernization Expected returns,
payback period and impact and on plant productivity; Fuel
requirements for non-crushing season and management;
Trigeneration.
Chapter 7: Energy Audit in Sugar Mills
Assessment of power requirements for mill drives, conveying
and feeding systems; steam balance for various process heating
operations and compilation of specific steam consumption rates,
bagasse to steam ratio, steam to sugar recovery rates;
Comparison of plant working parameters with current industry
norms
Losses in boiler house, selection/sizing of steam pipes and
insulation, steam quality and condensate recovery
Electrical energy survey and power factor management, causes
of low power factor and its effects, power factor improvement
and its economics; Use of VFDs against damper controls
Chapter 8: Energy Conservation
Comparative assessment of turbine, hydraulic and electric drives
for milling operations; Role of continuous vacuum pans.
Condensate flashing, adsorption chillers for water temperature
reduction, Retrofitting of energy efficient devices and controls;
Boiler tuning and up gradation to high pressure operation,
Identification and implementation of energy conservation
opportunities, Waste heat recovery and usage, Energy
monitoring and target setting, role of organizational energy
committee, Liaison with management for effective enforcement
of conservation measures
Pre-requisites Engineering Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Turbo

machinery and Heat Transfer, Power Plant Engineering

Semester 1st
Teaching & Lectures
Learning Methods Field visits to sugar plants
Demonstrations, Presentations and
Case studies on cogeneration &RETSCREEN Software.
Evaluation systems Attendance, Inquisitiveness, Assignments 20%
Test 10%
Surprise Tests 10%
Seminar 10%
End semester Examination 50%
Course Policy 80% attendance.
References 1) E.Hugot and G.H.Jenkins, Handbook of Cane Sugar

Engineering, Elsevier, 3rd Edition, 1986.
2) Black and Veatch, Power Plant Engineering, ITP-Thomson
Science, 1996
3) Albert Thumann, D.Paul Mehta, Handbook of Energy
Engineering, 5th Edition, 2002.
4) C.M.Gottschalk, Industrial Energy Conservation, John Wiley
and Sons, 1996.
5) P.O.Callaghan, Energy Management, McGraw Hill, 1993.
6) Sugar Technology Reviews.
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Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Agro-Machinery and processing I (MEng 5371)

Course Title Agro-Machinery and processing I
Module Agro-Machinery and processing Module
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 3(5)
semester)
Competences to be The main objective of the course is:
Acquired  Introduce the students to various types of agricultural processes
and machines,
 Make them practice the use of machine tolerance allowance,
surface texture symbols
 Teach them how to assemble and visualize machine components

 Acquire the knowledge and understanding of agricultural
processes
 Familiarity with the various agricultural machinery
 Understand the basic principles in the design of such components
 Familiarize student with the different food processing industries.
Description/Course Introduction to Agricultural Machines, Ploughing /Soil-Cultivating
Contents Machine. Sowing Machines, Harvesting Machines, Threshing
Machines, Design of a Particular Agricultural Machine

Course Contents Course description:

1. Introduction to Agricultural Machines
2. Ploughing /Soil-Cultivating Machines
3. Sowing Machines
4. Harvesting Machines
5. Threshing Machines
6. Design of a Particular Agricultural Machine
7. Fruits and vegetable processing
8. sugar processing plants
9. cottage processing plants
10. small scale processing plants
Pre-requisites None
Semester
Status of Course
 Laboratory Work
Evaluation systems Assignment and class follow ups 30%
Individual design project 30 %
Final-semester exam 40 %
Course Policy 90% of all the course sessions (lectures, practice, and project work)
References 1. Peter Whiley, Farm Machinery Maintenance PB, Jan 1, 1997.
2. Gary Krutz, Design of Agricultural Machinery, April 25, 1984.
__________________ ___________________
Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Agro-Machinery and processing II (MEng 5372)

Course Title Agro-Machinery and processing II
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 3(5)
semester)
Acquired  Introduce the students to various types of agricultural processes
and machines,
 Teach them necessary processing components and steps
 Acquire the knowledge and understanding of agricultural
processes
 Familiarity with the various agricultural processing plant and
components
 Understand the basic principles in the operation of such
processing plants
 Familiarize student with the different food processing industries.
Description/Course . Introduction to Agricultural processing, Fruits and vegetable
Contents processing, sugar processing plants, cottage processing plants, small
scale processing plants, Design of a Particular small scale Agricultural
processing plant

Course Contents Course description:

1. Introduction to Agricultural processing
2. Fruits and vegetable processing
3. sugar processing plants
4. cottage processing plants
5. small scale processing plants
6. Design of a Particular small scale Agricultural processing plant
Pre-requisites None
Semester
Status of Course
 Laboratory Work
Evaluation systems Evaluation system
Assignment and class follow ups 30%
Individual design project 30 %
Final-semester exam 40 %
Course Policy 90% of all the course sessions (lectures, practice, and project work)
References 1. Peter Whiley, Farm Machinery Maintenance PB, Jan 1, 1997.
2. Gary Krutz, Design of Agricultural Machinery, April 25, 1984.
__________________ ___________________
Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Agricultural Machinery Design (MEng 5373)

Course code MEng 5373
Course Title Agricultural Machinery Design
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 3(6)
semester)
Acquired  Introduce the students design procedures of agricultural
machines,
 Make practice of design of small scale agricultural machineries
 Will be able to apply design procedures on the design of small
scale farm technologies
 Will be able to design small scale agricultural machinery
Description/Course Design project on small scale agricultural machineries such as
Contents Ploughing /Soil-Cultivating Machine, Sowing Machines, Harvesting
Machines, Threshing Machines
Course Contents Design project on agricultural machineries
Design project of Ploughing /Soil-Cultivating Machine,
Design project of Sowing Machines,
Design project of Harvesting Machines,
Design project of Threshing Machines
Design project of Small scale edible oil extractors
Pre-requisites None

Semester
Status of Course
Evaluation systems • Continuous Evaluation systems of Project works 100%
Course Policy 100% participation is required to be permitted to pass the project
work
References 1. Gary Krutz, Design of Agricultural Machinery, April 25, 1984.
__________________ ___________________
Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Motor Vehicle Engineering Electives
Automotive Electrical and Electronics Systems (MEng5381)

Course Title Automotive Electrical and Electronic systems
Module Motor Vehicle Engineering Electives
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 5 (3)
Contact Hours Practice or
Laboratory
32 0 48 55
Course Objectives: After the completion of this module the students will able to :-
 Know the design concept of different components of
modern electric electronics of a vehicle
 Design different modern control system
 Know the theory and practice of different car
electric/electronics
Course Description: Application of electronics in modern cars, Integrated circuits:
Applications in modern cars, Sensors and their signal processing,
Display technologies, Information technology, Technology of
using software in engine control, Instrument used in electronic
measurements, Electronic used on car engines, Electronic
ignition, Triggering box of different ignition systems
(transistorized, hole effect induction pulse generator, capacitive
barge … ), Electronic injection systems, Electronic systems in car
chassis, Automatic transmission, Antilock brake system, Wheel
anti ship systems, Differential lock system, Electronically
controlled steering. Crash avoiding systems: Front sensing road
obstacle detection, Audio, Visual driver warning electronically
controlled suspension, Air conditioning control system.
Course Outline: 1. Batteries
Principle and construction of lead-acid battery. Characteristics
of battery rating Capacity and efficiency of batteries. Various
tests on battery condition charging methods.
2. Starting System
Condition at starting behavior of starter during starting. Series
motor and its characteristics. Principle & construction of
starter motor. Working of ditTcrent starter drive units, care
and maintenance of starter motor. Starter switches.
3. Charging System
Generation of direct current. shunt generator characteristics.

Armature reaction. Third brush regulation. Cut-out. Voltage &

current regulators. compensated voltage regulator -
alternators principle & constructional aspects and bridge
rectifiers.
4. Ignition System
Types, construction & working of battery coil and magneto
ignition systems. Relative merits, centrifugal and vacuum
advance mechanisms, Types and construction of spark plugs,
Electronic Ignition system.
5. Lighting System and Accessories
Insulated & earth return systems. Positive & negative earth
systems. Details of head light & sidelight. Head light dazzling
& preventive methods. Electrical fuel-pump. Speedometer,
Fuel, oil & temperature gauges, Horn, Wiper system,
Trafficator.
6. Fundamentals of Automotive Electronics
Current trends in .modern Automobiles, Open loop and closed
loop system. Components for electronic engine management.
Electronic management of chassis system - Vehicle motion
control.
7. Sensors and Actuators
Introduction, basic sensor arrangement, types of sensors such
as - oxygen sensors, Crank angle position sensors - Fuel
metering / vehicle speed sensor and detonation sensor -
Altitude sensor, flow sensor. Throttle position sensors,
solenoids, stepper motors, relays.
8. Electronic Fuel Injection and Ignition Systems
Introduction, Feedback carburetor systems (FBC) Throttle
body injection and multi-port or point fuel injection, Fuel
injection systems, injection system controls. Advantages of
electronic ignition systems. Types of solid state ignition
systems and their principle of operation, Contactless electronic
ignition system, Electronic spark timing control.
9. Digital Engine Control System
Open loop and closed loop control systems - Engine cranking
and warm up control - Acceleration enrichment - Deceleration
leaning and idle speed control. Distributorless ignition
Integrated engine control system, Exhaust emission control
engineering.
10. Electromagnetic Interference Suppression
Electromagnetic compatibility - Electronic dash board
instruments - Onboard diagnosis system, security and warning
system.
Pre-requisites: Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering, Electrical &electronics
machines, IC-Engines
Semester: Nth
Status of Course: Elective
Teaching and Lectures supported by tutorials,
Learning methods Laboratory exercises.

Evaluation Systems  project 30%,

 Test 20%, and
Course Policy  Minimum of 80% attendance during lecture hours, and
__________________ ___________________
Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Automotive Maintenance (MEng5382)

Course Title Automotive Maintenance
Lecture NN
ECTS (Credits) 5 (3)
Contact Hours Practice or
Laboratory
32 0 48 55
Course Objectives:  Upon the completion of the course the students would be
having a thorough knowledge in design and maintenance
shop
 Should able to prepare different work shop maintenance
form
 Able to use different automobile instrument
 Able to perform minor and major tune
Course Description:
Course Outline: Chapter 1.

Study and layout of an automobile repair, service and
maintenance shop.
Chapter 2.
Study and preparation of different statements or records required
for the repair and maintenance works.
Chapter 3.
Study and preparation of the list of different types of tools and
instruments required.
Chapter 4.
Minor and major tune up of gasoline and diesel engines.
Chapter 5.
Fault diagnosis in electrical ignition system, gasoline fuel system.
diesel fuel system and rectification.
Chapter 6.
Study of the faults in the electrical systems such as Head lights,
Side or Parking lights, Trafficator lights, Electric horn system,
Windscreen wiper system, Starter system and Charging system.
Chapter 7.
Study of fuel filters (both gasoline and diesel engines) and air
cleaners (dry and wet)
Chapter 8.
Simple tinkering, soldering works of body panels, study of door
lock and window glass rising mechanisms.

Chapter 9.
Practice the following:
i) Adjustment of pedal play in clutch, brake, hand brake
lever and steering wheel play
ii) Air bleeding from hydraulic brakes, air bleeding of diesel
fuel system
iii) Wheel hearings tightening and adjustment
iv) Adjustment of head lights beam
v) Removal and fitting of tyre and tube
Pre-requisites: All courses up to previous semester
Semester: Nth
Status of Course: Elective
Teaching and Lectures supported by tutorials,
Learning methods Laboratory exercises.
evaluation Systems  Assignments, Lab Exercises 20%,
 Tests 30%, and
Course Policy  Minimum of 80% attendance during lecture hours, and
References: 1. ―Service Manuals of reputed vehicles
2. ―Automotive Trouble shooting and Maintenance ―, by
Anderson Ashburn.
3. Venk.Spicer, ―Automotive Maintenance and Trouble
shooting‖
__________________ ___________________
Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

Heavy duty and Construction Equipment (MEng5383)

Course Title Heavy duty and Construction Equipment
Lecture NN
ECTS (Credits) 5 (3)
Contact Hours Practice or Home
Lecture Tutorial
Laboratory study
32 0 48 55
Course This course presents operating principles, construction and
Objectives: capacities of construction equipment. The course enables
students to select, guide maintenance and determine
requirements of construction equipment.
Course Construction Equipment classification. Construction Equipment
Description: design, operation and specifications: Motor Grader, Scrapers,
Dozers Excavators, Crushers, Asphalt plant, Concrete mixer.
Course Outline: 1. Construction Equipment Classification
2. Dozer: Function and capacity; Main components and
accessories of a dozer; Specification of a dozer
3. Motor Grader: Function and capacity; Main
components and accessories of a grader; Specification
of a grader
4. Excavator: Function and capacity; Main components
and accessories; Specification
5. Roller: Types of Rollers; Function and capacity; Main
components and accessories of a roller; Specification of
a rollers
6. Crushers: Classification and application of crushers;
Design details of different type crushers; Specification of
crushers
7. Asphalt Plant
8. Concrete Mixer
9. Ditching and trenching Equipment
References: Scharama, S.C.: Construction Equipment and Management
Teaching  Lectures,
Methods:  Model and audiovisual demonstrations,
 Projects,
 Study details of construction equipment and presentation
 Visits
 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except
for some unprecedented mishaps; and

 Presence during industrial visit/visits

Evaluation System  Assignments 20%,
 Project 30%,
 Final examination 50%.
__________________ ___________________
Signature: ____________ _____________
Date: ____________ _____________

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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

ARBA MINCH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

This Curriculum for BSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering is endorsed

Date, GC DC AMiT AC ASCRC SENATE BOARD

Reviewed Year ,year

National wide 2012/13

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1. BACKGROUND OF THE DEPARTMENT .................................................................................... 1

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6.9.2. Graduation Requirements ....................................................................................................... 93

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR ENGINEERS (IENG5242) ...................................................................................... 248

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1. BACKGROUND OF THE DEPARTMENT

Mechanical Engineering Department of Arba Minch University has been

The objective of the Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Program is to provide

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 To Develop future professionals with problem identification/solving skills

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3. Professional Profile of Mechanical Engineering

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 Teaching. training, research and development

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Mechanical Engineering profession can be acquired and mastered by graduates

 Product Design and/or Applied Mechanics

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It deals with systematic application of reliability theory, condition

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4. GRADUATE PROFILE OF A MECHANICAL ENGINEER

4.1. Knowledge Requirement:

 Advanced mathematical techniques of calculus, differential equations and

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4.2. Abilities and Skills Requirement

a) Technical Abilities and Skills

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c)Reasoning and Problem Solving skills

e)Managerial abilities/Behavioral skills

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people for the job

5.1 Staff Profile

Table x.x Mechanical Engineering Ethiopian Academic staff

No Name Gende Qualificatio Rank Specialization

TableArba MinchMechanical Engineering Expatriate Staff

No Name Gende Qualificatio Rank Specializatio Nationali

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TableArba MinchMechanical Engineering Technical Staff

No Name Gender Qualification Rank Specialization

TableArba MinchMechanical Engineering staff Study leave

No Name Gende Qualificati Rank Specialization Country

The Mechanical Engineering Department has the following laboratories to support

a) Fluid Machine and Thermal Laboratory

Velocity distribution and pressure drop in circular duct

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b) Hydraulic Machines Laboratory

• Flow measurement with nozzles and orifice

c) Materials Testing Laboratory

In addition to the given list of machinery, it is planed to purchase 1000 tons

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