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Manufacturing and Design
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Program Details
- Degree
- Bachelors
- Major
- Industrial Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Manufacturing Technology
- Area of study
- Engineering | Manufacturing and Processing
- Course Language
- English
Program Overview
Manufacturing and Design (MECH0009)
Key Information
The Manufacturing and Design module is offered by the Faculty of Engineering Sciences, with the Mechanical Engineering department being the teaching department. This module has a credit value of 15. There are no restrictions for this module.
Alternative Credit Options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
Description
Overview
This module covers the process of engineering design, manufacturing methods, and the relationship between them. It builds on the introductory material covered in MECH0004 Mechanical Engineering Practical Skills and MECH0007 Fundamentals of Materials. The module aims to train students in the methodology of all stages of engineering design, from the analysis of the client statement to the manufacturing of the design. It develops the practical, theoretical, and computational engineering skills relevant to the design process. It also aims to develop an appreciation of sustainability in engineering design and an understanding of how design decisions can affect the environmental and economic costs of the design and product.
Topics Covered
The topics that will be taught include:
- Fluid Machines
- Type of fluid machines
- Pump Performance
- Centrifugal pump impeller design
- Engineering Design
- Transformation of a client statement to an engineering problem statement
- F/O/C decomposition of design requirements
- Evaluation of design requirements
- Design evaluation methods
- Materials Selection in Mechanical Design
- Material property charts
- Material performance indices for strength, stiffness, fracture toughness, and thermal performance designs
- Design for multiple constraints and conflicting objectives
- Manufacturing Processes
- Shaping processes
- Finishing processes
- Joining processes
- Selection methodology for manufacturing processes
- Tolerance in Engineering Design
- Types of Tolerances
- Manufacturing considerations
- Sustainable Development of Engineering Designs
- Design life cycle analysis
- Eco-selection of materials and processes
- Assessment of sustainable development
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of design methodologies
- Apply the materials selection methodology in designs for strength, stiffness, weight savings, fracture resistance, and thermal applications
- Obtain a working knowledge of computational materials/process selection tools and deepen existing knowledge on CAD tools
- Understand the environmental & economic costs of making products and recycling them
- Design a centrifugal pump impeller and carry out the required calculations
Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year
Intended Teaching Term
The intended teaching term for this module is Term 1, and it is offered at the undergraduate level (FHEQ Level 5).
Teaching and Assessment
- Mode of study: In person
- Methods of assessment:
- 50% Coursework
- 25% Group activity
- 25% Clinical, laboratory or practical activity
- Mark scheme: Numeric Marks
Other Information
- Number of students on module in previous year: 218
- Module leader: Dr Bhagyalakshmi Dasari
This module description was last updated on 10th March 2026.
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