|
 COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING |
 |
 |
Requirements of the program
The program offers three tracks.A. Design and Analysis Track ............ 34 Credits
CAE 503 Advanced CNC and Robotics (2 Hrs) Study of computer numerical control technology in machining and robotics. Conversion of part descriptions to numerical control programs for mill, lathe and three-axis machining centers. Robotics programming and CAD/CAM/CNC programming for producing the instruction codes necessary to manufacture parts with NC machine tools are emphasized. Verification of the computer assisted CNC and robotics programs will be accomplished in the laboratory.
 This course introduces software tools and programming techniques used by engineers. It is intended for anyone involved in engineering design, analysis and software development. Engineering software developments related to real life applications are included.
This course provides the necessary knowledge to use a computer as a tool for engineering calculation, analysis and design. Theoretical development and procedure of finite element method are presented. CAE packages and other engineering software will be utilized.
Prereq: Level 3 Math Placement or MATH 098 or above. This course covers advanced knowledge of mechanics of materials. The emphasis will be given to the practical treatments of stress, strain, deformation, thin shells, thick-walled vessels, flexural stresses, theory of failure and contract stresses that are important in engineering design.
This course introduces engineering software tools and techniques for computer modeling and simulation of mechanical components and systems. It is intended for anyone involved in engineering design, modeling, simulation and analysis. Supporting processes from concept to final product using CAD/CAE solutions are included.
The study of the application aspects of employing FEA as a significant aid in the design and analysis processes. Topics will center on the practical considerations associated with the use of FEA packages in heat transfer, stress and strain analysis, and vibration analysis.
An integration of various aspects of product and project design, engineering analysis and manufacturing. Emphasis on mechanical design using failure theories, kinematics and mechanisms design, FEA analysis, dynamic analysis, manufacturing processes, as well as CNC programming and machining for development a project.
A. Design and Analysis Track (34 Hrs) 1. Additional 8 Required Core Courses .......................... 16 Hrs
CAE 552 GD & T fir Engineering Design (2 Hrs)This course presents a study of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and its application in engineering design. Functional gauge and tolerancing calculation to verify GD&T specification is introduced and design project using CAD software is included.
A study of mechanical system design. Emphasis on integrating strength of materials, failure theories, kinematics, mechanisms, component analysis and design, and product analysis to develop functional and safe mechanical systems.
A study of industrial plastics materials and manufacturing processes. The course emphasizes physical testing techniques and the utilization of processing equipment to create materials for testing. Students will investigate amorphous and semicrystalline thermoplastics in injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming and blow molding processes.
This course presents the foundations and applications of dynamics by emphasizing the importance of visual analysis of topics — especially through the use of free body diagrams. It also promotes a problem-solving approach to solving through its strategy, solution and discussion format in examples. It also includes design and computational examples.
The study of the application aspects of employing computational flow simulation software as a significant tool in the design and analysis processes. Topics will center on the practical considerations associated with the use of software packages in setting up the project, initializing the mesh, selecting the boundary conditions, achieving the convergence, and interpreting the results.
A study of the principles of mold design for a variety of plastics mold processes. The course includes mold materials, stress and strength calculations, heat transfer predictions, machining, fabricating and testing in processing equipment.
The use of the computer in planning manufacturing operations, solving manufacturing and related problems, and controlling manufacturing processes for batch and continuous production.
The course presents modern thermal devices such as heat sinks, thermoelectric generators and coolers, heat pipes, solar cells and heat exchangers as design components in energy systems. These devices are important and fundamental in thermal system design. Thermal system design projects will be developed using commercial software.
2. Restricted Electives .................................................... 4 HrsStudents take all 2 courses from the given list as approved by the graduate advisor.REE 554 Solar Electricity System (2 Hrs) A study of solar energy systems and implementation. Emphasis on the principles of photovoltaics and how to effectively incorporate photovoltaic systems into stand-alone or interconnected electrical systems. Use solar energy in various fields of applications is also included.
A study of wind turbine systems, design, construction and testing. Emphasis on the principles of wind power, wind turbine generator design and construction, turbine blade design and making, and wind turbine testing. Both horizontal wind turbine and vertical wind turbine are included.
A study of biofuel technologies that covers the fundamental concepts of important biofuels and the current state-of-the-art technology for their production. A batch type of biofuel productions and various types of testing of biofuels are emphasized.
The course presents geothermal energy and its engineering applications of geothermal electricity energy generation, including the technical features and economic considerations for geothermal plants. Studies of various forms of non-electric uses, from space and district heating and cooling to agriculture, aquaculture and a number of industrial applications, are included.
This course provides a fundamental to the principles, design and application of fuel cell systems. It presents an explanation of the operation of all the major fuel cell types, and an introduction to possible future technology. Examples of the modeling, design and engineering of fuel cell systems are included.
A study of monitoring and control systems for renewable energy. Emphasis on data acquisition, remote control, system control, hybrid control for renewable energy, embedded programming and LabView applications. Live Web-display of system performance is included.
project-based course that provides students with experience in designing, analyzing, implementing, testing and evaluating renewable energy project including wind energy, solar energy, geothermal energy, biofuels, and others for a specific application. The engineering project management procedures are emphasized in developing the projects.
B. Renewable Energy Track (34 Hrs) 1. Additional 8 Required Core Courses ......................... 16 Hrs
REE 553 Thermal Systems Design (2 Hrs)The course presents modern thermal devices such as heat sinks, thermoelectric generators and coolers, heat pipes, solar cells and heat exchangers as design components in energy systems. These devices are important and fundamental in thermal system design. Thermal system design projects will be developed using commercial software.
A study of solar energy systems and implementation. Emphasis on the principles of photovoltaics and how to effectively incorporate photovoltaic systems into stand-alone or interconnected electrical systems. Use solar energy in various fields of applications is also included.
A study of wind turbine systems, design, construction and testing. Emphasis on the principles of wind power, wind turbine generator design and construction, turbine blade design and making, and wind turbine testing. Both horizontal wind turbine and vertical wind turbine are included.
A study of biofuel technologies that covers the fundamental concepts of important biofuels and the current state-of-the-art technology for their production. A batch type of biofuel productions and various types of testing of biofuels are emphasized.
The course presents geothermal energy and its engineering applications of geothermal electricity energy generation, including the technical features and economic considerations for geothermal plants. Studies of various forms of non-electric uses, from space and district heating and cooling to agriculture, aquaculture and a number of industrial applications, are included.
This course provides a fundamental to the principles, design and application of fuel cell systems. It presents an explanation of the operation of all the major fuel cell types, and an introduction to possible future technology. Examples of the modeling, design and engineering of fuel cell systems are included.
A study of monitoring and control systems for renewable energy. Emphasis on data acquisition, remote control, system control, hybrid control for renewable energy, embedded programming and LabView applications. Live Web-display of system performance is included.
project-based course that provides students with experience in designing, analyzing, implementing, testing and evaluating renewable energy project including wind energy, solar energy, geothermal energy, biofuels, and others for a specific application. The engineering project management procedures are emphasized in developing the projects.
2. Restricted Electives .................................................. 4 HrsStudents take all 2 courses from the given list as approved by the graduate advisorCAE 552 GD & T for Engineering Design (2 Hrs) This course presents a study of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and its application in engineering design. Functional gauge and tolerancing calculation to verify GD&T specification is introduced and design project using CAD software is included
A study of industrial plastics materials and manufacturing processes. The course emphasizes physical testing techniques and the utilization of processing equipment to create materials for testing. Students will investigate amorphous and semicrystalline thermoplastics in injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming and blow molding processes.
This course presents the foundations and applications of dynamics by emphasizing the importance of visual analysis of topics — especially through the use of free body diagrams. It also promotes a problem-solving approach to solving through its strategy, solution and discussion format in examples. It also includes design and computational examples.
The study of the application aspects of employing computational flow simulation software as a significant tool in the design and analysis processes. Topics will center on the practical considerations associated with the use of software packages in setting up the project, initializing the mesh, selecting the boundary conditions, achieving the convergence, and interpreting the results.
A study of the principles of mold design for a variety of plastics mold processes. The course includes mold materials, stress and strength calculations, heat transfer predictions, machining, fabricating and testing in processing equipment.
The use of the computer in planning manufacturing operations, solving manufacturing and related problems, and controlling manufacturing processes for batch and continuous production.
An essential study in the theories, simulations, and design of wind turbine systems. Focuses are on the areas of blade weight modeling, generator design and simulation, and the effects of control strategy on machine service factors. Detailed modeling works of the large wind turbines are included.
This course presents the fundamentals of energy uses, energy resources, renewable energy technologies in the developing countries where many rural villages still have no electricity. Students design and construct renewable energy systems to meet the electricity and energy needs of rural families and villages of the developing countries. The emphasis is on the design, construction, and implementation of the affordable renewable energy systems.
C. Thesis track (31 credit hours)1.Additional 3 Required core Courses .......................... 7 hrsCAE 565 Mechanical System Design (2 Hrs)A study of mechanical system design. Emphasis on integrating strength of materials, failure theories, kinematics, mechanisms, component analysis and design, and product analysis to develop functional and safe mechanical systems.
The use of the computer in planning manufacturing operations, solving manufacturing and related problems, and controlling manufacturing processes for batch and continuous production.
A course in methods applied in engineering and technical research. Emphasis is on the development of a research proposal. This includes the problem and its setting; qualitative, quantitative and mixed research methodologies’ and a review of existing reseatrch and practices (products and processes as well as literature).
2. Restricted Electives ................................................... 4 HrsStudents need to take 2 courses from the list below as approved by the graduate advisorCAE 552 GD & T for Engineering Design (2 Hrs) This course presents a study of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and its application in engineering design. Functional gauge and tolerancing calculation to verify GD&T specification is introduced and design project using CAD software is included.
A study of industrial plastics materials and manufacturing processes. The course emphasizes physical testing techniques and the utilization of processing equipment to create materials for testing. Students will investigate amorphous and semicrystalline thermoplastics in injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming and blow molding processes.
This course presents the foundations and applications of dynamics by emphasizing the importance of visual analysis of topics — especially through the use of free body diagrams. It also promotes a problem-solving approach to solving through its strategy, solution and discussion format in examples. It also includes design and computational examples.
A study of the principles of mold design for a variety of plastics mold processes. The course includes mold materials, stress and strength calculations, heat transfer predictions, machining, fabricating and testing in processing equipment.
An advanced course in the technical aspects of manufacturing cast, formed and machined products. Emphasis is on the determination of production parameters, such as shapes, forces and temperatures required to process various materials.
This course presents the foundations and applications of dynamics by emphasizing the importance of visual analysis of topics — especially through the use of free body diagrams. It also promotes a problem-solving approach to solving through its strategy, solution and discussion format in examples. It also includes design and computational examples.
A class how to best engage employees in continuous improvsement. Theory ande xamples of best practices are examined from the literature. Practical applications are emphasized including how to inititate, maintain and evaluate continuous improvements programs. Particular emphasis is placed on continuous improvement as a competitive strategy.
3.Thesis ........................................................................... 6 HrsSix hours from the following : CAE 690/691/692 Thesis |
|
