Students will apply engineering problem solving methods used in industry to complete projects involving engineering topics such as mechanics, circuits, robotics, and thermodynamics. Software tools are used to model their designs, perform design calculations, collect and analyze data. Finally, students will present their work professionally using both written and oral communication software. The goal of the class is to have students become familiar with the many aspects of mechanical engineering through hands on, experiential learning and prepares them to work professionally and effectively in a team setting both in college and in industry.

This course provides an in-depth coverage on the application of the first and second law of thermodynamics and conservation principles, mass and energy, to the analysis of open systems and power cycles, including refrigeration, heat pump and power cycles. It also introduces the fundamentals of heat transfer theory, conduction, radiation, free and forced convection, and its application to heat exchangers including free surface and conduit flow. Case studies based on real-world thermal systems are used to illustrate the connection between these interdisciplinary subjects.

This course covers the theory necessary to understand spray formation and evolution, as well as a host of spray applications. Knowledge of differential equations is required. Topics include drop size distributions, breakup of liquid sheets and ligaments, drop formation and breakup, drop motion and the interaction between a spray and its surroundings, drop evaporation, nozzle internal fluid mechanics, external spray characteristics, nozzle performance, and experimental techniques relevant to these subjects. Applications will include: (1) gas turbine engines, (2) internal combustion engine sprays, (3) sprays for geo-engineering, (4) agricultural sprays, (5) consumer products, (6) paints and coatings, and (7) use of non-traditional liquids in aero-propulsion and other systems. Time spent on each topic depends on student interest. Each student is expected to work on a final project, of their choosing, focused on a topic within the realm of spray theory and application. Students may take and receive credit for MCET-592 or MCET-692, not for both.

This course allows an upper-class mechanical engineering technology student the opportunity to independently investigate, under faculty supervision, aspects of the mechanical engineering field. Proposals for an independent study must be approved by the sponsoring faculty and the MMET department chair. Students are limited to a maximum of three semester credit hours of independent study projects and two sections in any semester, and a maximum of six semester credit hours of independent study used to fulfill degree requirements.

This course covers the theory necessary to understand spray formation and evolution, as well as a host of spray applications. Knowledge of differential equations is required. Topics include drop size distributions, breakup of liquid sheets and ligaments, drop formation and breakup, drop motion and the interaction between a spray and its surroundings, drop evaporation, nozzle internal fluid mechanics, external spray characteristics, nozzle performance, and experimental techniques relevant to these subjects. Applications will include: (1) gas turbine engines, (2) internal combustion engine sprays, (3) sprays for geo-engineering, (4) agricultural sprays, (5) consumer products, (6) paints and coatings, and (7) use of non-traditional liquids in aero-propulsion and other systems. Time spent on each topic depends on student interest. Each student is expected to work on a final project, of their choosing, focused on a topic within the realm of spray theory and application. A research related topic is preferred, but not required. Students must design an experiment and correlate their results with their developed theoretical model. The project is the prime method for assessing student learning. Students will be asked to demonstrate a deep theoretical understanding of spray formation and applications. Students may take and receive credit for MCET-592 or MCET-692, not for both.

This course provides the MMSI graduate students an opportunity to complete their degree requirements by addressing a practical real-world challenge using the knowledge and skills acquired throughout their studies. This course is not only the culmination of a student's course work but also an indicator of the student's ability to use diverse knowledge to provide a tangible solution to a problem. The capstone project topic can be in the areas of product development, manufacturing automation, management system, quality management or electronics packaging. The course requires a comprehensive project report and a final presentation.

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