DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING

The design and production engineering dept. was first established in 1975 in response to the increasing demand on production engineers. The first group of introduction graduated in 1977. Until 1997 the specialization “production engineering” used to be at the third year of the mechanical engineering study. From that date on the specialization starts at the second year of mechanical engineering study according to the need educational plan. The dept. Graduates can work as machine designers, Tool and machine tool designers, Production, Project planning engineers, Quality control engineers, Maintenance engineers etc.
Field of Courses:
Production Technology, Engineering Drawing, Engineering Materials, Machine Drawing, Theory of Machines, Metal Casting and Equipment, Machine Construction, Applied Mechanics, Industrial Statistics, Furnaces and Heat Treatment, Elasticity and Plasticity, Thermal and Mechanical Stresses, Joining of Metals, Production Engineering, Mechanical Measuring Equipment, Applied Mechanics, Machine Construction, Automatic Control, Vibrations. Machining Technology, Forming Technology, Forming Machines, Work Study, Machine Design, Theory of Metal Forming, Theory of Metal Cutting, Machine Tools, Metrology, Operations Research, Operations Management, Plant Layout, Tools Design and Production Equipment, Industrial Legislation and Economics, Quality Systems, Quality Control, Industrial Organization, Process Quality Control, Total Quality Control, Industrial Project Management, Computer Applications in Industry, Topics in Design and Production Engineering, Engineering Marketing.
Laboratories:
Production technology laboratory, Machining research laboratory, Material forming laboratory, CNC machine tool laboratory, Metrology laboratory, Laser laboratory, Automatic control laboratory, Mechanical vibration laboratory, Material engineering laboratory, Metallurgy laboratory, Foundry sand testing laboratory, and Foundry laboratory. Production Facilities Sheet metal work workshop, Carpentry workshop, Machining workshop, Welding workshop, Forging workshop, and Foundry workshop.

 

Course Description

MDP 021 Engineering Drawing & Projection
Preparatory Year: General Engineering. (Cont.)

Hrs/Week: [(1+4) + (1+4)]
Marks:[(0+50+0) + (150+50+0)] = 250

Course Contents

Engineering drawing techniques and skills. Conventional lettering and dimensioning, Geometric constructions, Theories of view derivation, Orthographic projection of engineering bodies, Projection of points, Lines, Surfaces and bodies, Derivation of views from isometric drawings and vice versa, Derivation of views and sections from given views, Intersection of bodies and surfaces, Development of surfaces, Steel construction, Symbols of electrical circuits, Fasteners, Assembly drawings for some mechanical components.

    References:
  • Thomas, E. F., Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing, McGraw Hill Co., 1998.
  • Hart, K. R., Engineering Drawing, English Universities Press Ltd., 1999.
  • Thomas, E. F. and Vierck, C. J., Engineering Drawing and Graphic Technology, McGraw Hill Co., 2001.
MDP 022 Production Technology & Engineering History
Preparatory Year: General Engineering. (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+3)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (100+40+35)] = 175

Course Contents

Production technology: Properties of engineering materials and material selection, Casting and joining of metals, Forming processes, Basic machining processes, Measurement, Standardization, International measuring systems, Cost analysis and estimation, Maintenance (systems, types and programming), Organization structure, Engineering history: Art, Science, Engineering and technology, Role of engineering and technology in development and establishment of civilizations, Methods and tools used to satisfy needs through exploitation of human and natural resources in ancient time, Middle ages and modern times, Technology and environment.

    References:
  • Singer, C.; Holmyard, E.J. and Hill, A.R., A History of Technology, Oxford University Press, London, 1975.
  • Garrison, E.G., History of Engineering and Technology: Artful Methods, CRC Press, 1998.
MDP 111 Manufacturing Technology (1)
1st Year: Mechanical Engineering. (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+3)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (100+40+35)] = 175

Course Contents

Machining: Principles of machining, Materials of cutting tools, Turning machines and processes, Drilling machines and processes, Shaping and planning machines and processes, Milling machines and processes, Grinding machines and processes, Methods of tools and work piece fixation, Machining time, Non- conventional cutting processes (ECM, EDM, USM, AJM, WJM and AWJM), Metal forming: Introduction includes mechanical behaviour of the materials, Plastic deformation, Effect of temperature on plastic behaviour, Types of forming processes: Hot, Cold, Massive or sheet metal work, Metal forming processes: Forging and its types, Rolling, Extrusion,Types of drawing (rod, wire, tube, and deep), Sheet metal work (shearing, pressing, blanking, spinning, bending, coining, etc.), Brief explanation to forming machines and equipment, Heat treatment of alloys: Diffusion and phase transformation in alloys, Heat treatment processes for iron and steel alloys, Heat treatment processes for non-ferrous alloys.

    References:
  • Serope Kalpakjian, Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, Addison Wesley Publishing Co., 1992.
  • Walker, John R., Machining Fundamentals, The Goodheart Willcos Co., 1993.
  • Krar, S.F., Technology of Machine Tools, McGraw Hill Co., 1996.
  • Groover, Mikell P., Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing, Prentice Hall Int., 1996.
    Laboratory:
    Production Workshop Lab
  • Turning machines and processes
  • Shapers
  • Planers and slotters
  • Horizontal and vertical milling machines
  • Universal milling machine
  • Free, die forging and upsetting
  • Bending
  • Rolling
  • Extrusion
  • Wire and deep drawing
  • Harden ability test
  • Hardening of steel
  • Precipitation hardening
MDP 131 Materials Engineering & Testing
1st Year: Mechanical Engineering. (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(4+4) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(120+40+40) + (0+0+0)] = 200

Course Contents

Materials engineering: Types of engineering materials, Crystal structure, Imperfections in crystalline structures and their relation to properties, Strengthening mechanisms, Solidification and grain formation, Binary phase diagrams, Iron carbon diagram, Heat treatment, Engineering alloys and their properties. Polymers: Structure, Types, Properties, Deformation and applications. Ceramics: Structure, Types, Properties and applications, Composite materials. Testing of materials: Mechanical behaviour of materials (elastic and plastic behaviour), Mechanical testing (tension, compression, bending, shear, hardness, impact, creep, fatigue), Type of fracture, Property/structure relationship, Wear, non destructive tests, Corrosion and corrosion prevention.

    References:
  • Van Vlack, Materials for Engineering: Concepts and Applications, Addison Wesley Press, 1982.
  • Smith, W., Materials and Engineering, McGraw Hill Publ., 1990.
  • Callister, W., Materials Science and Engineering, John Wiley Pub., 1997.
    Laboratory:
    Metalberg Lab
  • Identificaiton of materials
  • Crystal structure
  • Sample preparation and grain size measurement
  • Cooling curves
  • Phase diagrams
  • Iron carbon diagram
  • Microstructure evaluation
  • Characterization of polymers
  • Applications
  • Tension test
  • Compression test
  • Bending test
  • Problems applications
  • Hardness test
  • Impact test
  • Creep test
  • Fatigue test
  • Corrosion test
MDP 161 Machine Drawing
1st Year: Mechanical Engineering. (Cont.)

Hrs/Week: [(0+4) + (0+4)]
Marks:[(0+40+0) + (120+40+0)] = 200

Course Contents

Methods used in drawing and designing offices, Kinds of drawings, Positioning of dimensions, Views of sections, Parts and elements of machines, Drawing parts of machines using computer.

    References:
  • Hart, K. R., Engineering Drawing With Problems, John Wiley and Sons, 1982.
  • Giesecke, F., Technical Drawing, Macmilan Publisher Co., 1986.
MDP 211 Manufacturing Technology (2)
2nd Year: Mechanical Engineering. (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+3)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (100+40+35)] = 175

Course Contents

Part (1): Metal casting technology: Introduction, Solidification processing, Liquid metals, Principles of solidification, Primary (wrought) and casting, Metals and alloys, Production of primary metals, Production of shaped casting, Patterns, Moulding techniques: Moulding techniques and dynamics, Melting procedures and equipment, Design considerations, Structure, Properties and defects of casting, Computer applications in metal casting, Quality control in casting. Part (2): Metal welding technology: Classification of welding operations for ferrous materials, Thermal welding, Oxy-Acy, Welding, Arc welding, Resistance welding, Submerged arc welding, Spot and seam welding, Plasma welding, Cold pressure welding, Adhesive welding, Testing of welded joints, Classification of vehicles, Main principles of operation and schematic representation of the different types of part: Automotive engine, Transmission line, Braking system, Suspension.

    References:
  • أحمد سالم الصباغ, هندسة لحام المعادن, عالم الكتب, 1977.
  • Charles, F. Walton (ed) and Timothy, J. Opar, (Co ed) Iron Casting, Iron Casting Soc, Inc., USA, 1981.
  • John Campell, Butterworth, Heinemann, Casting, Ltd. Publishing Co., 1991.
  • Metals Handbook, V.15 -Casting, ASM Int., USA, 1998.
    Laboratory:
    Production Workshop Lab
  • Project
  • Casting processes (1)
  • Casting processes (2)
  • Casting design/ pattern
  • Fluidity
  • Forces acting on mould
  • Gating system design
  • Feeding system design
  • Material balance
  • Ingot structure and grain refinement (1)
  • Ingot structure and grain refinement (2)
  • Casting defects
  • Sand testing
  • Mould/ core making
  • Furnaces and equipment
  • Cast iron
  • Computer aided temperation recording
  • Oxy- Acy- welding
  • Oxy- Acy- cutting
  • Arc welding
  • Variables affecting arc welding
  • Spot welding
  • Welding symbols
MDP 221 Stress Analysis
2nd Year: Mechanical Engineering. (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Properties of plane areas, Combined stresses, Mohr's circle, Theories of elastic failure, Transmission shafts, Slopes and deflections, Strains and deformations, Plane analysis and calculation of internal forces for statically indeterminate beams, Flexural analysis of curved beams, Thin shell pressure vessels, Thick cylinders, Buckling of compression members and plates, Thermal stresses in bars, Plates, Pistons and cylinders.

    References:
  • Popov, E.P., Mechanics of Materials, Prentice Hall Int., London, 1978.
  • Khurmi, R.S., Strength of Materials, S.CH and Company, New Delhi, 1998.
MDP 251 Mechanics of Machines (1)
2nd Year: Mechanical Engineering. (Cont.)

Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (2+2)]
Marks:[(0+30+0) + (140+30+0)] = 200

Course Contents

Mechanisms: Definitions, Inversions of reciprocating engine, Inversions of double slider mechanism, Motor vehicle steering mechanism, Hook's joint-velocity and acceleration, Equilibrium of machines and force analysis: Static and power analysis, Friction and inertia-effect, Center of percussion, Flywheel and turning moment diagram, Cams: Types of cams, Types of followers, Motion of followers, Cam profile and motion of followers, Gears: Types of gears, Gear geometry and gear trains, Balancing: Introduction, Balancing of rotating masses, Balancing of the reciprocating engines and engine out of balance, Gyroscopes.

    References:
  • Hannah, J., Mechanics of Machines, British Library, 1984.
  • Mobie, H. H., Mechanics and Dynamics of Machinery, John Wiley and Sons, 1987.
MDP 252 Machine Construction
2nd Year: Mechanical Engineering. (Cont.)

Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (2+2)]
Marks:[(0+40+0) + (120+40+0)] = 200

Course Contents

Basic considerations in casting, Forging, Machining and assembly operations, Margins and factor of safety, Springs design, Design of permanent joints (Welding, riveting), Design of detachable joints, Prestressed bolted joints under static and dynamic loading, Design of shafts, Construction and design of couplings and chains.

    References:
  • Dobrovolsky, Machine Elements, MIR Publisher, 1977. couplings and chains.
  • Orlove, Fundamentals of Machine Design, MIR Publisher, 1977.
  • Shigly, Machine Design, McGraw Hill Co., 1999.
MDP 321 Manufacturing Technology (3)
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+3)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (100+40+35)] = 175

Course Contents

Forming technology: Forming of metals (process and tool design of forging, extrusion, wire, tube and deep drawing), Roil-pass design, High-energy-rate terming (explosive, electro-hydraulic, electro-magnetic forming), Powder metallurgy (powder production, compaction, sintering and sizing), Forming and shaping plastics and composite materials, Funning and shaping of ceramics and glasses.

    References:
  • Lyman,T., Metals Handbook, Machining, American Society for Metals Park, Ohio 44073, USA, 1976.
  • Krar, S.F. and Others, Machine Tool Operations, Gregg Division, McGraw Hill Book Co., 1983.
MDP 322 Work Study
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Productivity: Factors affecting productivity and role of management, Introduction to work study: Objectives, Techniques applied, Method study techniques: Steps controlling the technique, Charts and diagrams, Critical examination and analysis, Developing new methods, Measures and controls, Work measurements: Direct and indirect methods, Relaxation allowances and calculation of standard time, Learning curves: Concept, Application in work study and determination of standard time, Incentive schemes: Design elements, Study of some known schemes, Human factors.

    References:
  • Currie, R. M., Work Study, Pitman, London, 1977.
  • International Labour Office ILO, Introduction to Work Study, Geneva, 1995.
MDP 323 Quality Systems
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Basic concepts, Definitions, Terminology, History of quality control, Quality systems for design and development, Development of quality control systems, Quality control of purchases, Planning, Organization, Quality costs, Economics of quality, Training, Quality control during product use, Employee participation programs.

    References:
  • Juran, Joseph M. and Blanton, Godfery A., Juran's Quality Control Handbook, McGraw Hill Book Co., 2000.
  • Gryna, Frank M., Quality Planning and Analysis, McGraw Hill Book Co., 2001.
MDP 324 Reliability Engineering
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100

Course Contents

The increasing emphasis on product reliability, The evaluation of formal product reliability, What is product reliability, Establishing product reliability requirements, Developing the reliability program, Reliability in design, Reliability demonstration, Quantitative reliability measures, Dynamic reliability, Static reliability models, Introduction to life distribution, Success and failure testing, Dynamic reliability models, Introduction to sequential testing, Reliability growth, Reliability modelling.

    References:
  • Michael Beasley, Reliability for Engineers, Macmillan Education Ltd., 1991.
  • Carter, A. D. S., Mechanical Reliability, Macmillan, 1996.
MDP 325 Quality of Service Industries
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production Hrs/Week:

[(0+0) + (2+2)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100

Course Contents

The meaning of quality in the service sector, The need for improved service quality, Characteristics of the service sector, The characteristics of quality and their measurement, The nature and scope of errors, Error prevention, The management of quality, The cost of quality, Service system design, Starting a quality control program, From quality control to continuous improvement, Increasing quality and competitiveness, Case studies.

    References:
  • Rosander, A. C., The Quest For Quality in Service, ASQC, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1989.
  • Milakovich, Michael E., Improving Service Quality, Dehay Beach, Florida, 1995.
MDP 331 Engineering Materials (Advanced)
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Power

Hrs/Week: [(2+1) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(50+25+0) + (0+0+0)] = 75

Course Contents

Metal alloys: Ferrous, Non-ferrous, Refractory, Super alloys, Controlling material properties. Thermal processing of metal alloys: Annealing, Heat treatment of steels, Precipitation hardening, Composite materials, Failure of materials, Corrosion and degradation of materials, Materials selection, Case studies.

    References:
  • Callister, W., Materials Science and Engineering, John Wiley, 1999.
    Laboratory:
    Metalberg Lab
  • Phase diagram review
  • Heat treatment: hardenability test
  • Heat treatment: effect of C% and cooling media on hardening
  • Heat treatment: AI - Cu
  • Composite preparation and testing
  • Corrosion test
  • Case studies
MDP 341 Measuring Instruments
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(4+4) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(120+40+40) + (0+0+0)] = 200

Course Contents

International system of units, Theory of measurements, Instrument classification, Types of magnification (mechanical, electrical, optical, pneumatic), Measuring signals (static, ramp, dynamic), Dynamic response of measuring equipment, Sensors and transducers, Fits, Tolerances and limit gauges, Simple measuring Instruments (vernies, micrometers, dial gauges, angle gauges, protractors, sine bar, sensitive level), Comparators, Measuring machines, Errors and calibration of measuring equipment.

    References:
  • Gupta, R.C., Engineering Precision Metrology, Khanna Publishers, 1979.
  • Jain, Engineering Metrology, Khanna Publishers, 1999.
    Laboratory:
    Measurement Lab
  • Fixed gauges
  • Limit gauge design
  • Angle gauges
  • Slip gauges
  • Micrometers
  • Verniers
  • Dial indicators
  • Measuring microscopes
  • Contour projector
  • ABBE vertical
  • Opto- mechanical comparators
  • Sine bar
  • Bevel protractors
  • Sensitive levels
  • Circular division
  • Interferometers
  • Miscellaneous measurement
  • Elec. strain gauge
  • Inductive transducer
MDP 351 Mechanical Vibrations & Automatic Control
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Automotive (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(4+3) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(125+50+0) + (0+0+0)] = 175

Course Contents

Mechanical Vibration: Introduction, Study and analysis of single and multi degree of freedom systems (transverse and tortional), Free undamped, Free damped and forced vibration, Whirling of shafts, Design of vibration absorber, Dynamic stresses, Critical speed of shafts, Automatic control: Introduction to feedback control systems, Transfer function of dynamic systems of single input single output, Determination of system response (in time domain, in Laplace domain and in frequency domain), Nyquist and bode diagrams, Analysis of linear control systems, System performance criteria, Servo systems: Characteristics and performance, Design of logic control systems.

    References:
  • Rao, Singiresu S.S., Mechanical Vibrations with Disk, Addison Wesley, 1995.
  • Thomson, William T. and Marie Dillon Dahleh, Theory of Vibration with Applications, Simon and Schuster, 1997.
  • Dorf, Richard C.C. and Bishop, Robert H., Modern Control System, Pearson Education, 2000.
  • Katsuhiko Ogata, Modern Control Engineering, Pearson Education, 2001.
  • Kuo, Benjamin C. and Farid Golnaraghi, Automatic Control System, John Wiley and Sons Incorporated, 2002.
MDP 352 Mechanics of Machines (2)
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(4+2) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(110+40+0) + (0+0+0)] = 150

Course Contents

Introduction, Vibration of single degree of freedom systems (free, damped, forced) Vibration isolation, Vibration of two degree of freedom systems (free, forced), Vibration absorber, Torsional vibrations (free, forced), Dynamic stresses, Equivalent torsional systems: Geared system, Crank system, Vibration of multi-degree of freedom systems (free, forced), Critical speeds of shafts: Shafts with lumped masses, Shafts with distributed masses.

    References:
  • Thomson, William T., Theory of Vibration with Applications, Prentice Hall, Inc., 1981.
  • Rao, Singiresu S., Mechanical Vibrations, Addison Wesley Publishing Co., Inc., 1990.
MDP 353 Automatic Control
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Introduction and objectives, Control systems configuration, Control system examples (concentration on logic systems and servos), Control system components: Logic control components (electric, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, mixed), Sensors, Switches, Shaft encoders, Synchros, Resolvers, Design of the logic control systems: Combinational and sequential systems, Using step and displacement diagrams, State -diagrams: Ladder diagram FC, Grafcet, Petri nets, With examples on CNC M/C and FMC, Introduction to servo systems: Electric, Electronic, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Examples on slides M/c control in conventional and CNC workshop equipment.

    References:
  • Srivinas, D. and Richard, N., Sequential Logic Testing and Verification, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1991.
  • Lala, Parag K., Practical Digital Logic Design and Testing, Prentice Hall, 1995.
  • Ozbay, H., Introduction to Feedback Control Theory, CRC Press, 1999.
  • Levine, W. S., Control System Applications, CRC Press, 1999.
    Laboratory:
    Automatic Control Lab
  • Demonstration and presentation of at least two types of logic control systems, a combinational and sequential LCS, using a real system or real models.
  • Testing and experimentation of the basic components of LSC.
  • Assembly and testing of at least two real LCS.
  • Presentation and testing of a position servo system aApplied on the slides control of a CNC or a robot model, two types of systems should be considdered.
MDP 354 Mechanics of Machines (2)
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Power (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (110+40+0)] = 150

Course Contents

Introduction, Vibration of single degree of freedom systems (free, damped), forced, Vibration isolation, Vibration of two degree of freedom systems (free, forced), Vibration absorber, Torsional vibrations (free, forced), Dynamic stresses, Equivalent torsional systems: Geared system, Crank system, Vibration of multi-degree of freedom systems (free, forced. Critical speeds of shafts: shafts with lumped masses), Shafts with distributed masses.

    References:
  • Thomson, William T., Theory of Vibration with Applications, Prentice Hall, Inc., 1981.
  • Rao, Singiresu S., Mechanical Vibrations, Addison Wesley Publishing Co., Inc., 1990.

 

MDP 355 Introduction To Mechatronics
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Power

Hrs/Week: [(2+1) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(50+25+0) + (0+0+0)] = 75


3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Automotive

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+1)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (50+25+0)] = 75


Course Contents

Introduction and basic definitions, Mechatronics as interdisciplinary subject, Configuration of a mechatronic system (examples from the field), Mechatronics approach in the design of smart machinery: Life cycle of a product, Mechatronics concurrent eng, Design methodology, Examples (field), Data processing and signal handling, I/O data transfer (analog I/O, digital I/O), A/D and D/A converters, Sensors and actuators for mechatronic systems, Data acquisition and control cards and systems, Design of mechatronic systems using PLC, PC and microcontrollers (hardware and software), Using labview and matlab for simulating the mechatronic systems (with examples).

    References:
  • Tomkinson, D. and James, H., Mechatronics Engineering, McGraw Hill, N.Y., 1996.
  • David, G. and Michael, B., Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems, McGraw Hill, 2003.
    Laboratory:
    Mechatronics Lab
  • Demonstration and presentation of at least two mechatronic systems.
  • Performing some experiments on some basic components.
  • Using an ADDA card to control two types of systems through a PC, based system.
  • Using a PLC and a microcontroller to control two types of systems.
  • Simulating two types of systems using labview and simulink software packages.
MDP 357 System's Modelling & Simulation
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(3+2) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(90+35+0) + (0+0+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Basics of mathematical modelling, Experimental methods for mechatronics systems modelling and identification, Physical analogies (mechanical, electrical, thermal, hydraulic and pneumatic systems), Model transforms and approximations, Simulation and basics of parameter estimation methods, Methods of virtual reality and their applications to product development, Recent simulation software packages, Simulation with practical examples.

    References:
  • Karayanakis, N. M., Advanced System Modelling and Simulation with Block Diagram Languages, CRC Press, 1995.
  • Northrop, R. B., Introduction to Instrumentation and Measurements, CRC Press, 1997.
  • Bernard, P.; Herbert, P. and Tag Jon Kim, Theory of Modelling and Simulation, Academic Press, 2000.
MDP 358 Automatic Control
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (90+35+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Introduction to automatic control systems, Course objectives, Control system configurations, Terminology, Examples on control systems (process, servo, logic), Process dynamics and mathematical modelling of physical systems (analytical, experimental, Engineering techniques for system modelling), Determination of the system response solution of the DE, Laplace, Convolution Frequency response, Polar and nyquist plots, Bode diagram, Analysis of feedback control systems: Steady state errors, Stability analysis techniques, Closed loop system, Performance indices, Synthesis of feedback control systems: Synthesis criteria, Design of process control systems with P, PI, PD, PID, Controllers-tuning techniques, Design of servo control systems using different types of compensators, Industrial control systems: Sensors, Transmitters, Controllers, Final control elements for process control and servosystems, Valves, Introduction to non-linear control systems.

    References:
  • Boris, J. and Paul, J., Classical Feedback Control, Marcel Dekker Inc., 2000.
  • Dorf, R. and Bishor, R., Modern Control System, Prentice Hall, 2001.
    Laboratory:
    Automatic Control Lab
  • Demonstration and presentation of at least three control systems of different types, process control system, servo system, logic control system.
  • Using hardwired, or digital, simulators to apply all concepts of stability analysis applied to different types of control systems.
  • Experimental determination of the performance indices of a process control system and a servo mechanism.
  • Testing and calibration of the P, PI, PD, PID, controller types applied To simulated controllers or industrial controllers.
  • Tuning of industrial controllers in a process control system and tuning of compensator for a servo system.
  • Studying the performance of some final control elements, e. g. motorized pneumatic valve; DC and AC servo motors.
  • Studying the perrformance and the calibration techniques of some industrial transmitters and signal converter elements.
MDP 359 Mechatronics (1)
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (75+25+25)] = 125

Course Contents

Basic components of mechatronic systems, Electric circuits including grounding and electrical interference, Semiconductor electronics including optoelectronic devices, System response including system modeling and analogies, Analog signal processing using operational amplifiers, Digital circuits including some special purpose digital integrated circuits, Data acquisition system including digital/analog conversion, Hardware, Software codesign of embedded systems based on codesign finite-state machines, Introduction to VHDL for modeling digital hardware devices using structural, Dataflow and behavioral styles.

    References:
  • Bhasker, J., VHDL Primer, 3rd Ed., Person Education, 1999.
  • Alciatore, D. G. and Histand, M.B., Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems, McGraw Hill, 2003.
    Laboratory:
  • Demonstration and presentation of at least two mechatronic systems.
  • Performing some experiments on some basic components.
  • Using an ADDA card to control two types of systems through a PC, based system.
MDP 361 Machine Design
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production (Cont.)

Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (2+2)]
Marks:[(0+40+0) + (120+40+0)] = 200

Course Contents

Part I: Power transmission: Clutches (positive and friction), Variation in geometry of friction surface (plane, conical, cylindrical), Various forms for force generation (mechanical, electromagnetic, hydraulic, pneumatic), Introduction to reological clutches, Belt drives: Flat, V-shape and ribbed, Variable speed drives: Stepped and stepless, Disk, Cone and Spherical drives, Gears: Straight spur, Helical, Bevel (straight, spiral, skew) and worm drives, Gear loading forms (static, dynamic, endurance and wear resistance). Part II: Brakes (radial and axial, internal and external, single and double) and band brakes, Rolling bearings: Dynamic and static capacities, Grease and oil lubrication, Rubbing and non- rubbing seals. Sliding bearings: Hydrodynamic and hydrostatic lubrication. Part III: Introduction to the use of computers in machine design.

    References:
  • Reshetov, D. N., Machine Design, MIR Publisher, 1978.
  • Shigley, J. E., Mechanical Engineering Design, McGraw Hill Book Co., 1986.
  • Stolariski, T. A., Tribology in Machine Design, Hienemann Newness, 1990.
MDP 362 Machine Construction & Design of Mechanical Equipment
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Power (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(3+4) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(125+50+0) + (0+0+0)] = 175

Course Contents

Introduction on main design considerations (type of stresses, factor of safety, material properties), Design of transmission shaft, Transmission machine parts: Clutches, Brakes, Belts drives (flate, V), Rolling bearings: Dynamic and static capacities, Selection of bearing, Grease and oil lubrication, Rubbing and non- rubbing seals, Sliding bearing: Hydrodynamic theory of lubrication, Thermal equilibrium and hydrostatic lubrication, Design of gears: Straight spur, Helical, Bevel and worm drives gear units, Design of springs, Design of cylinders, Design of some mechanical equipment.

    References:
  • Shigley, M., Mechanical Engineering Design, McGraw Hill, 1997.
  • Orlov, P., Fundamentals of Machine Design, MIR Publisher, 1998.
  • Jain, R. K., Machine Design, Khanna Publishers, 1999.
MDP 363 Introduction to Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Power

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+1)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (50+25+0)] = 75

Course Contents

Computer technology, The foundations of CAD/CAM. Part I: Computer aided design: Fundamentals of CAD, The design process, Applications of computers for design, Computer-aided design hardware, Computer-aided design software, Wire frame models, Solid modelling. Part II: Computer-aided manufacturing: Automation of manufacturing processes, Numerically controlled machines, Computerized numerically controlled machines (CNC), Flexible manufacturing cells, Material handling and movement, Industrial robots, Programming languages, Applications and performance of CAD/CAM systems.

    References:
  • Machover, C. and Blauth, R. E., The CAD/CAM Handbook, Computervision Corporation, Mass, 1980.
  • Kalpakjian, S., Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, Addison Wesley Publishing Co., 1995.
MDP 371 Theory of Metal Cutting
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Basic concepts and definitions, Tool geometry (definitions, reference planes, geometry of single point tools, twist drills and milling cutters), Tool materials (types and applications), Chip formation (types of chips, built up edge BUE, chip compression ratio, determination of shear angle and shear strain), Mechanics of metal cutting (merchant's analysis, factors affecting cutting forces), Measurement of the cutting forces, Empirical cutting force relationships in conventional cutting (turning, drilling and milling), Heat in metal cutting (heat generation and dissipation, cutting temperature, measurement, distribution, relationships of cutting temperature), Tool failure (types and causes), Tool wear and its measurement, Tool life, Taylor's relationship, Factors affecting tool life, Chatter in machining (causes, measurements, limiting width of cut, factors, affecting the limiting width of cut), Cutting fluids (functions, requirements, types and applications), Surface roughness (sources, parameters, factors affecting surface roughness, theoretical relationship), Machining economy (machining cost equation, optimum tool life, optimum machining variables), Machinability (definitions, criteria and indices).

    References:
  • Boothroyd, G., Fundamentals of Metal Machining and Machine Tools, McGraw Hill, Singapore, 1985.
  • Shaw, M. C., Metal Cutting Principles, Oxford University Press, New York, 1996.
  • Stephenson, D. A. and Agapiou, J. S., Metal Cutting Theory and Practice, Marcel Dekker, New York, 1997.
    Laboratory: Metal Cutting Lab
  • Metal cutting experiments
  • Tool geometry
  • Chip formation
  • Chip compression ratio
  • Cutting forces (orthogonal cutting)
  • Cutting forces (conventional cutting in turning and drilling)
  • Measurement of cutting temperature in turning
  • Measurement of tool wear and tool life
  • Chatter in turning (limiting width of cut)
  • Measurement of surface roughness in turning
MDP 372 Machines of Metal Cutting & Forming
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+4)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (120+40+40)] = 200

Course Contents

Performance criteria for machine tool design, Rigidity of the MFTW system and the accuracy of production on machine tools, Determination of principal specifications of the machine tool being designed, Drives of machine tools, Machine tool spindles and spindle bearings, Frame parts of machine tools, Joints of machine tools, Machine tool testing and research. Forming tools: Methods of forming sheet-metals, Types of dies (single, compound, combination and progressive dies), Shearing (blanking and piercing), Bending (U- and V- bending), Deep drawing of cylindrical cup with and without flanges, Quadratic and rectangular shapes, Ironing, Manufacturing of dies.

    References:
  • Achercan, H. C., Machinostroenie, Moscow, 1965.
  • Koenigsberger, F. and Tlusty, J., Machine Tool Structures, Pergamon Press, 1970.
MDP 381 Theory of Metal Forming
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Engineering and true stress and strain, Stress strain curves and models of mechanical behaviour, Effect of temperature on stress strain curve, Strain rate and its effect on stress strain curve, Deformation and recrystalization, Cold and hot working, Strain hardening, Analysis of stress and strain, Elastic deformation, Plastic deformation of metals, Yield criteria, Methods of calculation of loads required to metal forming, Forging and dimensional changes, Calculation of load during friction and frictionless drawing and upsetting, Factors affecting forging load, Rolling and neutral point in deforming zone, Calculation of load, Torque and rolling mill power, Factors affecting rolling load, Extrusion and metal flow, Extrusion pressure diagram, Calculation of friction and frictionless extrusion pressure and parameters affecting extrusion, Wire drawing and wire drawing die, Calculation of friction and frictionless wire drawing load, Stress strain curve and maximum reduction permissible, Optimum wire drawing die angle and parameters affecting wire drawing, Tube drawing and dimensional changes in diameter and wall thickness, Calculation of drawing thin walled tubes, Plug tube drawing and mandrel tube drawing, Deep drawing and dimensional changes in flange and wall thickness, Calculation of deep drawing load, Redrawing and parameters affecting deep drawing.

    References:
  • Johnson, W. and Mellor, P. B., Plasticity for Mechanical Engineers, Van Nostrand, London, 1962.
  • Chaaban, M. A., An Introduction to Metal Forming, Alselehder Printer, Cairo, 1976.
    Laboratory:
    Metal Forming Lab
  • Springback in bending
  • Upsetting
  • Rolling
  • Drawing out
  • Extrusion
  • Wire drawing
  • Mannesman
  • Cam plastometer
  • Tutorials
  • Plasticity
  • Forging
  • Rolling
  • Extrusion
  • Wire drawing
  • Tube drawing
  • Deep drawing
MDP 421 Industrial Organization & Quality Control
4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Automotive (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (90+35+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Plant organization: Organization charts, Decision making process and theory. Project management: Planning and scheduling with gantt charts, PERT and CPM. Design of work systems: job design, Work measurement. Facilities layout: Basic types of layouts, Design of product layout (line balancing), Design of process layout, Production planning and control: Forecasting, Scheduling and sequencing, Inventory management. Operations research: Linear programming (formulation, graphical solution, simplex method), Transportation problem, Assignment problem. Control charts for: Variable (X, R, s charts), Attributes (P, np, c, u charts). Acceptance sampling: Statistical aspect, Sampling plan design and MIL-STD-105D.

    References:
  • Besterfield, Dale H., Quality Control, Prentice Hall Inc., 1983.
  • Taha, Hamdy A., Operations Research, Prentice Hall Inc., 1997.
  • Daniel Sipper and Bulfin, Robert L., Production: Planning, Control and Integration, McGraw Hill, 1998.
MDP 422 Quality Control
4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Presentation and description of data, Theory of probability, Discrete probability distributions, Continuous probability distributions, Sampling distributions, Estimation theory, Testing hypotheses, Regression and correlation analysis, Quality definitions and concepts, Process capability analysis, Theory of control charts, Statistical control charts for attributes, Statistical control charts for variables. Acceptance sampling: Principles and concepts, Acceptance sampling by attributes, Acceptance sampling by variables.

    References:
  • Grant, E. L., Statistical Quality Control, McGraw Hill, New York, 1996.
  • Montgomery, D. C., Introduction to Statistical Quality Control, John Wiley and Sons N. Y., 1997.
MDP 423 Facilities Planning
4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (110+40+0)] = 150

Course Contents

Introduction to production systems, Types and characteristics of production systems, Types of layouts, Advantages and disadvantages of each, Layout objectives, Types of layout data, Quantitative and qualitative data, Construction of flow matrix, Construction of activity relationship chart, Space determination, Number of machines and manpower, Quantitative and qualitative techniques for construction of initial layout, CORELAP, MAT, INLAYT, Optimal and suboptimal (heuristics) as improvement layout techniques, Computerized layout techniques CRAFT, SZAKY, New trends in techniques for layout (SA, Genetic), Evaluation of solutions and selection of the optimum, Single facility location problem, Site selection, Factors affecting the selection, Introduction to materials handling .

    References:
  • Apple, J. M., Plant Layout and Materials Handling, John Wiley and Sons, 1995. equipment and systems.
  • Francis, L.R. and White, J. A., Facility Location and Layout: An Analytical Approach, Prentice Hall Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N.J., 1998.
  • Tompkins, J. and White, J. A., Facilities Planning, John Wiley and Sons, 2000.
MDP 424 Operations Management
4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (90+35+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Forecasting and time series analysis, Aggregate production planning, Inventory management and control, Capacity planning, Materials requirement planning, Maintenance management and control, Work loading and scheduling, Marketing of engineering products.

    References:
  • Howard Barnett, Operations Management, Macmillan Press Ltd., 1996.
  • Stevenson, William J., Production/Operations Management, McGraw Hill, 1997.
MDP 425 Introduction to Industrial Organization
4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Power

Hrs/Week: [(2+1) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(50+25+0) + (0+0+0)] = 75

Course Contents

Plant organization: Organizatiocharts, Decision making process and theory, Project management: Planning and scheduling with gantt charts, PERT/ CPM, Design of work systems: Job design, Work measurement, Facilities layout: Basit Typelayouts, Design of product layout (line balancing), Design of process layout, Production planning and control: Forecasting, Scheduling and sequencing, Inventory management, Operations research: Linear programming (formulation, graphical solution, simplex method), Transportation problem, Assignment problem.

    References:
  • Taha, Hamdy A., Operations Research, Prentice Hall Inc., 1997.
  • Stevenson, William J., Production/Operations Management, McGraw Hill, 1997.
  • Daniel Sipper and Bulfin, Robert L., Production: Planning, Control and Integration, McGraw Hill, 1998.
MDP 426 Introduction in Quality Systems
4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Power

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+1)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (50+25+0)] = 75

Course Contents

Basic concepts, History of quality control, Quality control engineering, Quality systems for design and development, Construction of quality control systems, Quality control of purchases, Planning, Organization, Quality costs, Economics of quality, Training, Quality control during product use, Introduction to statistical quality control and data analysis.

    References:
  • Juran, Joseph M. and Blanton, Godfery A., Juran's Quality Control Handbook, McGraw Hill
  • Gryna, Frank M., Quality Planning and Analysis, McGraw Hill Book Co., 2001.

MDP 427 Computer Applications in Industry
4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production

Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100

Course Contents

To develop an appreciation of the uses and advantages of the recent computer applications in industry.

References:
  • Groover, Mikell P.; Emory, W. and Zimmers, Jr., CAD/CAM: Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing, Prentice Hall Inc., 1984.
  • Nazementz, John W.; Hammer Jr. William E. and Sadowski, Randa P., Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems: Selected Readings, Industrial Engineering and Management Press, 1985.
  • Eric Teicholz, CAD/CAM Handbook, McGraw Hill Book Co., 1985.
    MDP 428 Ergonomics
    4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production

    Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
    Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100

    Course Contents

    A Systematic approach to the optimization of the human task environment system: Workspace design, Manual materials handling, Cumulative trauma disorders and environmental factors, Emphasis on industrial applications, Ergonomics process, Anatomy, Anthropometry, Workplace design, Hand use design, Office ergonomics, Handling loads, Work physiology, Design for special populations, Information processing, Noise, Vibration, illumination, Control and display design.

      References:
    • Amit Bhattacharya and McGlothin, James D., Occupational Ergonomic, Theory and Application, Marcel Dekker Inc., 1996.
    • Kromer, K. H. and Kromer-Elbert, K., Ergonomic, How to Design for Ease and Efficiency, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, N. J., 2001.
    MDP 429 Special Topics in Industrial Engineering
    4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production

    Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
    Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100

    Course Contents

    The course should include one or more of the following subjects: Supply chain management: Purchasing interface, Suppliers, Vendor analysis, Logistics, Distribution requirement planning. Just in time manufacturing: Elements of a JIT manufacturing, Work place organization, Relationship between JIT, PM and TPM, JIT production planning, JIT logistics, Quality issues in JIT, JIT discipline, Implementing JIT manufacturing. Decision support systems: Decision making systems and support, Decision support system development, Group decision making, Knowledge-based decision support systems, E-commerce: Electronic markets, The value chain, Strategic implications of IT, Electronic data interchange (EDI), Internet age systems, Integrating the supply chain. Flexible manufacturing systems: Scope of FMS subsystems of FMS, types of FMS, FMS equipment, FMS material handling systems, Automated storage and retrieval systems, Optimization of FMS.

      References:
    • Vahid Lotfi and Carl, Pegels C., Decision Support Systems for Operations Management and Management Science, IRWIN, 1996.
    • Stevenson, William J., Production/Operations Management, McGraw Hill, 1997.
    • David Whitele, E-Commerce: Strategies and Applications, McGraw Hill Publishing Co., 2000.
    MDP 431 Materials & Process Selection
    4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production

    Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
    Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100

    Course Contents

    Behaviour and processing of engineering materials: Metals, Polymers, Ceramics, Composites, Effect of material properties on design, Effect of manufacturing process on design, Economics of materials, Economics of manufacturing processes, The selection methods for materials and processes, Case studies.

      References:
    • Farag, M., Selection of Materials and Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Design, Prentice Hall, N.T, 1989.
    MDP 441 Measurement
    4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production (2nd Term)

    Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+4)]
    Marks:[(0+0+0) + (120+40+40)] = 200

    Course Contents

    Measurement standards, Linear measurements, Angular measurement, Form measurement, Indirect measurements, Screw thread measurement (standard, power and pipe thread), Gear measurement (spur, helical, worm and bevel), Form error measurement (squareness, parallelism, alignment), Straightness, Flatness, Roundness measurement, Surface roughness measurement (2D and 3D measurement), Static tests for machine tools, Advanced measuring techniques (leaser measurement, computer- aided measurement, machine vision).

      References:
    • Jain, Engineering Metrology, Khanna Publishers, 1999.
      Laboratory:
      Measurement Lab
    • Thread measurement using hand tools
    • Thread measurement using projectors
    • Thread measurement using microscope
    • Thread measurement using ABBE
    • Gear measurement using hand tools
    • Gear measurement using projectors
    • Gear measurement using microscope
    • Gear measurement using dividing head
    • Straightness using straight edge
    • Straightness using levels
    • Flatness using rochdale arm
    • Flatness using levels
    • Roundness using dividing head
    • Roundness using Taly- round
    • Roughness using non contact methods
    • Roughness using contact methods
    • Alignment test
    • Squareness and parallelism checking
    • Ball bearing measurement
    • Acceptance tests for machines
    • On line measurement
    MDP 443 Systems Modelling
    4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production

    Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
    Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100

    Course Contents

    Basic simulation models, Modelling complex systems, Simulation software, Building simulation models, Random number generators, Generating random variates, Output data analysis for a single system, Comparing alternative system configurations, Variance reduction techniques, Sensitivity analysis, Simulation of manufacturing systems.

      References:
    • Averill Law and Kelton, David M., Simulation Modelling and Analysis, McGraw Hill Co., 1999.
    • Kelton, David W., Sadowski, Randal P. and Sadowski, Deborah A., Simulation with Arena with CDROM, McGraw Hill Co., 2001.
    MDP 444 Quality Control
    4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Automotive

    Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+1)]
    Marks: [(0+0+0) + (50+25+0)] = 75

    Course Contents

    Presentation and description of data, Theory of probability, Discrete probability distributions, Continuous probability distributions, Sampling distributions, Quality definitions and concepts, Process capability analysis, Theory of control charts, Statistical control charts for attributes, Statistical control charts for variables, Acceptance sampling: Principles and concepts, Acceptance sampling by attributes.

      References:
    • Grant, E. L., Statistical Quality Control, McGraw Hill, New York, 1996.
    • Montgomery, D. C., Introduction to Statistical Quality Control, John Wiley and Sons N. Y., 1997.
    MDP 451 Tool Design
    4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production (1st Term)

    Hrs/Week: [(3+3) + (0+0)]
    Marks:[(110+40+0) + (0+0+0)] = 150

    Course Contents

    Injection Moulding: Manufacturing processes of plastics, Types of injection moulds for thermoplastics, Clamping forces, Number of cavities and layout, Parting planes, Draft angles, Shrinkage, Feeding systems (runners, gate, sprue and vents), Cooling systems, Ejection systems, Tolerances, Min and max. Wall thickness, How to manufacture injection mould, Advantages of Jigs and fixtures, Principles of location, Types of locators, Over determined location, Principles of clamping, Types of clamping, Clamping forces, Design procedure, Drilling Jigs, Indexing Jigs, Milling Fixtures, Indexing table, Single and multiple piece Fixtures, Turning Fixtures, Welding Fixtures, Assembly Fixtures, Manufacturing of Jigs and Fixtures, Economy of Jigs and Fixtures. Machining: Modern cutting tool materials, Coated carbide tips, Boron nitride, Ceramics, Diamond tips, Design and manufacturing of cutting form tools, Turning form drilling tools, Form relieved milling cutters, Threading tools and broaching.

      References:
    • Wilson, F., Die Design Handbook, McGraw Hill, 1986.
    • Hoffman, Edward G., Jigs and Fixtures Design, Galgatia Publ., New Delhi, 1987.
    MDP 452 Pneumatic & Hydraulic Control
    4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics (1st Term)

    Hrs/Week: [(4+2) + (0+0)]
    Marks:[(110+40+0) + (0+0+0)] = 150

    Course Contents

    Introduction to pneumatic and hydraulic control systems (review to the basic principles of hydraulics and pneumatics), Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment (power units, actuators, valves), Pneumatic and hydraulic servo systems, Control of speed and pressure, Electro- pneumatic and electro- hydraulic systems, Fault diagnosis and maintenance of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

      References:
    • Anthony Esposito, Fluid Power with Applications, Prentice Hall, 2003.
    MDP 453 Robotics
    4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics (1st Term)

    Hrs/Week: [(4+2) + (0+0)]
    Marks:[(110+40+0) + (0+0+0)] = 150

    Course Contents

    Basics of robotics, Analysis and design of robotic systems including arms and vehicles, Kinematics, Inverse kinematics and dynamics of robotics (stationary and mobile robotics), Algorithms for describing, planning and commanding, Robotic control systems, Position, speed and force control of robot grippers, Examples on various practical applications of robotics.

      References:
    • Ulrich Nehmzow, Mobile Robotics: A Practical Introduction, Springer Verlag, 1999.
    • Murphy, Robin R., Introduction to Al Robotics, MIT Press, 2000.
    • Jadran Lenarcic and Federico Thomas, Advances in Robot Kinematics: Theory and Applications, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2002.
    MDP 454 Mechatronics (2)
    4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics (2nd Term)

    Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+2)]
    Marks:[(0+0+0) + (75+25+25)] = 125

    Course Contents

    Microcontroller programming and interfacing including: Microcontroller architectures using a specific example with details of its assembly language programming and interfacing some common peripheral. Sensors including: position and speed measurement, Stress and strain measurement, Temperature measurement, Stress and strain measurement, Temperature measurement, Vibration and acceleration measurement, Pressure and flow measurement and semiconductor sensors and MEMS (microelectromechanical systems). Actuators including: solenoids and relays, Electric motors, Stepper motors, Hydraulic and pneumatic actuators. Mehatronic systems including: Control architectures and a number of case studies, Using codesign concepts and VHDL.

      References:
    • Bhasker, J., VHDL Primer, 3rd Ed., Person Education, 1999.
    • Alciatore, D. G. and Histand, M.B., Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems, McGraw Hill, 2003.
      Laboratory:
      Mechatronics Lab
    • Design examples of at least two mechatronic systems.
    • Using emulators, EVB, and software simulators to test and evaluate the embedded system microcontroller.
    • Using a PLC and a microcontroller to control two types of systems.
    • Implementation of a small project to apply the embedded microcontroller concepts to control a simple mechatronic system
    MDP 455 Operations Research
    4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production

    Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
    Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100

    Course Contents

    Linear programming: Formulation, Graphical solution, Simplex method, and Duality and sensitivity analysis, Transportation models: Transportation algorithm, Assignment problem and transshipment problem, PERT/CPM: Network representation, Critical path computations and construction of the time scheduling, Network models: Minimal spanning tree algorithm, Shortest route problem and Maximum flow problem, Integer einear programming: Branch and bound algorithm, Queuing theory: Queuing decision models, Simulation models: Monte carlo simulation.

      References:
    • Frederick, S. Hillier and Lieberman, Gerald J., Introduction to Operations Research, McGraw Hill, 1995.
    • Taha, Hamdy A., Operations Research, Prentice Hall Inc., 1997.
    MDP 462 Quality Control
    Course Contents

    Presentation and description of data, Discrete probability distributions, Continuous probability distributions, Sampling distributions, Quality definitions and concepts, Process capability analysis, Theory of control charts, Statistical control charts for attributes, Statistical control charts for variables, Acceptance sampling: Principles and concepts, Acceptance sampling by attributes, Acceptance sampling by variables, Quality systems: Basic concepts, History of quality control, Total quality management.

      References:
    • Grant, E. L., Statistical Quality Control, McGraw Hill, New York, 1996.
    • Montgomery, D. C., Introduction to Statistical Quality Control, John Wiley and Sons N. Y., 1997.
    MDP 463 Engineering Management
    Course Contents

    Nature of organizations, Corporate objectives, The mission statement, Managing by objectives, Strategies for survival, Functions of the organization, Purchasing, operations, Marketing and sales, Finance, Products development, Quality and manpower, Finance accounting, Cash flow projection, Financial accounting ratio, Products development, Stages of design from concepts to specifications, Management techniques in products development, Types of production operations, Production planning, Materials management, Quality management, Inspection and testing, Quality assurance, Total quality management and ISO 9000, Project planning and management, Project definition, Project proposal, Planning the project, CPM and PERT, Cost analysis and control, Risk analysis and uncertainty.

      References:
    • Slack, N.; Chambers, S.; Harland, C. and Others, Operations Management, Pitman Publishing Co., London, 1966.
    • Gail, F. B. and Balkwill, J., Management in Engineering: Principles and Practice, Prentice Hall, N.Y, 1996.
    MDP 471 Numerical Control Machines
    4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production (1st Term)
    4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics (1st Term)

    Hrs/Week: [(3+2) + (0+0)]
    Marks:[(90+35+0) + (0+0+0)] = 125

    Course Contents

    Components of CNC machines (mechanical parts, sensors, transducers, limit switch, speed drives and control, hot electrical panel), Describing the operation panel of CNC machine tool (emergency stop, mode select, cycle start, feed hold, single block, optional block skip, dry run, reference return, feed rate override, rapid traverse, machine lock, optional stop …. Etc), Data, Coding system, Data entry, Axes, Programming of CNC machines, Manual programming for complex work pieces, Manual programming using fixed cycles, Looping, Subroutines etc.

      References:
    • Steve Krar and Arthur Gill, CNC Technology and Programming, McGraw Hill Publishing Co., 1990.
    • John Polywka and Stanley Gabrel, Programming of Numerical Controlled Machines, Industrial Press Inc., 1992.
    • Mikel Ynch, Computer Numerical Control for Machining, McGraw- Hill, Inc., 1992.
      Laboratory:
    • Analysis of CAM Profile Drawn by Auto CAD Software
    • Manual Data Input
    • Perforated Tape Input, Magnetic Tape Data Input
    • Data Input Via Portable Electronic Storage Unit, Magnetic Disk Input Via an Interfaced Computer
    • Machining a Simple WP (Straight Lines)
    • Machining WP of Combined Lines and Curved Shape
    MDP 499 Project
    4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production (Cont.)
    4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics (Cont.)

    Hrs/Week: [(0+4) + (0+4)]
    Marks:[(0+50+0) + (0+50+100)] = 200

    Course Contents

    The student deals with the analysis and design of a complete engineering system using the fundamentals, Principles and skills he gained during his study. The project's report presented by the student should include the details of the analysis and design satisfying the concerned code requirements, The computer applications as well as the experimental work when necessary, In addition to the technical engineering drawing of his design. Throughout the project text and at the exam, The student should prove his complete understanding of the elements of the project and his capability to apply them in his coming engineering career.

      References:
    • Selected References, Scientific Papers, Research Reports, Manuals, Catalogues, Software Packages.