4th year courses

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Mechanical Engineering Department

ME 400 SUMMER PRACTICE II Course Description : ME 400 Summer Practice II (0-4) Non-credit

Students are required to do a minimum of four weeks (twenty working days) summer practice in a suitable factory, a power station, or an engineering design and consultancy office. They are expected to get acquainted with a real business environment by studying various managerial and engineering practices through active participation. A report is to be submitted to reflect the students' contributions.

Prerequisites : ME 300 Summer Practice I or consent of the Department. Textbook : None Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the students will

• be familiar with various types of organizations in which they are likely to work after graduation,

• get acquainted with practical and applied aspects of their theoretical mechanical engineering background,

• be able to have studied non-engineering departments and their relations with technical departments.

Class Schedule: Twenty working days of practical training, no class hours Contribution of Course to Meeting Professional Component: Contributes to the requirement of practical training to develop mechanical engineering practice. Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14. Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Kemal İDER Date : Fall 2003

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ME 401 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES (Elective Course)

Credit Structure : ME 401 Internal Combustion Engines (3-0)3

Thermodynamic cycle analysis of the gas exchange, compression, expansion and combustion processes with dissociation. Mechanism of combustion. Fuel and additive characteristics. Real cycles. Performance characteristics. Brief analysis of the fuel metering and ignition systems, exhaust emissions and control systems, heat transfer, friction and lubrication systems.

Prerequisites : ME 204 Thermodynamics II Textbook : John B. Heywood, Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals,

McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1988. References : Ed. Khovakhs, Motor Vehicle Engines, Mir Publishers, 1975.

R.S. Benson, N.D. Whitehouse, Internal Combustion Engines, Vol. 1 & 2, Pergamon Press, 1979. C.F. Taylor, The Internal Combustion Engine in Theory and Practice, the M.I.T. Press, 1968.

Course Objectives : At the end of this program students will

• be able to accomplish a thermodynamic cycle analysis of an internal combustion engine,

• able to apply such an analysis for calculating the cyclic gas forces to be used in a preliminary design,

• understand the physics of engine cyclic processes such as induction, compression, combustion, expansion and exhaust both descriptively and analytically,

• learn the operation and description of various engine auxiliary systems such as induction, ignition, fuel injection, cooling and lubrication systems,

• have acquired a comprehensive insight of an internal combustion engine and how it is applied.

Topics: week

1. Introduction to and the history of the internal combustion engine 1

2. Cycles, mixtures, general combustion equations, air/fuel ratio 1.5

3. Otto and dual cycle combustion analyses and mechanism in SI/CI engines & fuels parameters

3

4. Gas exchange processes 1.5

5. Real cycles and engine characteristics 1.5

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6. Carburetion, Injection and Ignition systems 3

7. Engine heat transfer 1

8. Exhaust emissions 1

9. Engine friction & lubrication 0.5

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 hour in the other session. Computer Usage: This course requires students to use Borland Delphi 4.0 language in data evaluation, P-v and the p-t diagrams, through an onboard data acquisition card of a PC. Laboratory Work: ME 401 Internal Combustion Engine course has two experiments for which reports are required: 1. Variable speed and load test of a spark ignition engine with exhaust gas emission measurements. Hydraulic dynamometer, quartz crystal pressure transducer, digital optic counter, thermocouples, exhaust gas analyzers, calibrated air flow-metering nozzle are used. Data logger and a data acquisition system plus oscilloscope. 2. Constant speed and variable load test of a diesel engine with gas emission measurements, including an opacimeter for measuring the particulate emissions. An electric dynamometer is used for loading the engine. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14.

Prepared by : Prof. Dr. A. Demir BAYKA Date : Fall 2003

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ME 402 FLUID MACHINERY (Elective Course)

Course Description : ME 402 Fluid Machinery (3-0)3

Fundamentals of fluid flow in inertial and rotating coordinate systems. Energy and momentum relations through an arbitrary turbomachines, loss mechanisms. 3D, 2D and 1D representation of flow in turbomachinery.. Theoretical operational characteristics of fluid machinery. Internal aerodynamics of blades and axial flow cascades. Preliminary design principles for fluid machinery. Loss and deviation correlations.

Prerequisites : ME 306 Fluid Mechanics II

Textbook : None References : G.T. Csanady, Theory of Turbomachines, McGraw-Hill, 1964.

W.R. Hawthorne, ed., Aerodynamics of Turbines and Compressors,Oxford, 1964. J.H. Horlock, Axial Flow Turbines, Butterworth, 1966. H. Cohen, G.F.C. Rogers, and H.I.H. Saravanamuttoo, Gas Turbine Theory, Longman 1972. S.L. Dixon, Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery, Pergamon Press, 1975. “The Design of Gas Turbine Engines”, IGTI, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1985. R.K. Turton, “Principles of Turbomachinery”, E & FN Spon Ltd., 1984. A.S. Ucer, P. Stow, and C.H., Hirsch, Ed., “Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics of Turbomachinery”, Nijhof, 1985. N. Cumpsty, “Compressor Aerodynamics”, Longman, 1989. Turbomachinery Design Using CFD, AGARD LS195, 1994.

Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will

• apply basic thermo fluid concepts used for modeling compressible and incompressible fluid flow through turbomachines,

• appreciate the methodology used to approximate complex physical phenomena for modeling and design purposes,

• be able to appreciate the importance of empirical approaches at the preliminary design phase,

• appreciate the importance of analytical thinking in the design process, • understand the relationship between the measured performance parameters in the

laboratory and the internal flow model of a turbomachine, • appreciate that the one of the most important tasks of a design engineer is to improve

the efficiency of machinery, • understand the importance of using references in the solution of problems.

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Topics: week

1. Introduction, types and working principles of fluid machinery 1

2. Fundamentals of fluid flow 1

3. Momentum relations through an arbitrary turbomachine 1

4. Energy relations through an arbitrary turbomachine 1

5. Theoretical operational characteristics of turbomachinery 1

6. Dimensional analysis and similitude 2

7. Limitations in design 1

8. Some design aspects of axial flow turbomachines 2

9. Some design aspects of radial and mixed flow turbomachines 2

10. Actual operational characteristics of fluid machinery 2

11. Positive displacement type fluid machinery 1

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in other session.

Computer Usage: Students are encouraged to use computer in their design exercises given as term projects. Laboratory Work: Two experiments are performed in the laboratory:

• The first experiment is performed on an axial hydraulic turbine to investigate the effect of inlet angle on the performance of the machine. The analysis of flow inside the machine is of interest. Report required.

• The second experiment is on a two stage vertical mix type water pump. The system performance and net positive suction head requirement of the pump are determined. Standard testing techniques of pumps are of interest. Report required.

Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is:

Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13. Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Kahraman ALBAYRAK Date : Fall 2003

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Mechanical Engineering Department ME 403 HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION

(Elective Course) Course Description : ME 403 Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

(3-0)3

Psychrometrics and elementary psychrometric processes. Simultaneous heat and mass transfer in external flows. Direct contact transfer devices. Heating and cooling coils-compact heat exchangers. Thermal comfort. Warm water heating systems

Prerequisites : ME 312 Thermal Engineering References : B.H. Jennings, Environmental Engineering-Analysis and Practice,

Happer and Row, 1984 B.H. Jennings, The Thermal Environmental-Conditioning and Control, Happer and Row, 1988 J.L. Threlkeld, Thermal Environmental Engineering, Prentice-Hall, 1976-1998 W.F. Jones, Edward Arnold, Air Conditioning Engineering, 1984 W.F. Stocker and J.W. Jones, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning,McGraw-Hill, 1988 N.C. Harris, Modern Air Conditioning Pract., McGraw-Hill, 1989 Deutsche Normen (English Translation) DIN 4701, 4704 and 4720. Chamber of Mech. Eng. Pub. No. 84, Design Guide for Warm Water Heating Systems, 1996 ASHRAE Handbooks-Fundamentals, Systems, Equipment and Applications Volumes 1996-1998


• learn the analysis of psychrometric processes which involve in HVAC systems, • learn the thermal design of direct contact transfer devices, • know thermal design and performance analysis of extended surface coils (compact

heat exchangers) for heating, cooling, dehumidification of moist air, • learn the principles of thermal comfort and indoor design conditions for

summer/winter A-C. applications, • know the design of warm water heating systems with various types of heating

appliances. Topics:

week1. Phychrometrics and Elementary Psychrometric Processes

a) Atmospheric air as an ideal gas mixture of dry air and water vapor. b) Properties of atmospheric air and definition of basic parameters. c) Thermodynamic analysis of moist air system, i.e., conservation of mass and energy principles. d) Adiabatic saturation process. e) Psychrometric chart, Elementary psychrometric processes.

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f) Simultaneous heat and mass transfer in spray chambers g) Psychrometer and humidity measurements.

2. Direct Contact Transfer Processes between Moist Air and Water a) Design of air washer. b) Design of cooling tower. c) Design of spray dehumidifier.

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3. Heating, Cooling and Dehumidification of Moist Air around the Extended Surface Coils a) Design of Sensible heating or cooling coils (dry coils) b) Design of wet cooling coils

3

4. Physiological Reactions to Heating and Cooling a) Properties of Moist air effecting thermal comfort b) Effective temperature, comfort charts c) Heat loss from human body. d) Requirements for quantity and quality of moist air, ventilation standards (TSE, ASHRAE, IHVE)

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5. Warm Water Heating System Design (3.5 weeks) a) Overall heat transfer coefficients of composite structural elements b) Insulation Standards- (TSE, DIN, ISO Standards) c) Heating load calculations according to Turkish and German Standards d) Types, selection and installation of heating appliances. e) Types and design of circulation (piping) system. f) Auxiliary parts and equipments in warm heating systems; boilers, pumps, expansion tank, valves, fittings etc.

3.5

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in other session. Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Weekly homework assignments from problem sets and references are graded. There are six problem sets prepared to enhance the application of fundamental knowledge in HVAC&R. Computer Usage: Usage of MathCAD or equivalent software is recommended and encouraged to solve homework problems as a continuation of ME 311 and 312 MathCAD computation tutorials. Laboratory Work: Demonstrations are performed in the Thermal Environmental Engineering Laboratory to explain the psychrometric measurements, operation of the direct contact transfer devices, the heating appliances and the complete air conditioning unit. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is:

Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13. Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Rüknettin OSKAY Date : Fall, 2003

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ME 407 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN Course Description : ME 407 Mechanical Engineering Design (2-2)3

The design process and morphology. Problem solving and decision making. Modelling and simulation. Use of computers in engineering design and CAD. Project engineering, planning and management. Design optimization. Economic decision making and cost evaluation. Aspects of quality. Failure analysis and reliability. Human and ecological factors in design. Case studies. A term project is assigned.

Prerequisites : ME 307 Machine Elements II

Consent of the Department. Textbook : G. Dieter, Engineering Design, McGraw-Hill, 1991. References : R. C. Juvinall and K. M. Marshek, Fundamentals of Machine

Component Design, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 1991. V.G. Hajek, Management of Eng. Projects, McGraw-Hill, 1977. G. Voland, Engineering by Design, Addison Wesley, 1999. K. Otto and K. Wood, Product Design: Techniques in Reverse Engineering and New Product Development, Prentice Hall, 1999. A. Ertaş and J. C. Jones, The Engineering Design Process, John Wiley & Sons,1993. M. F. Spotts, Design of Machine Elements, Prentice Hall, 1953. R. H. Creamer, Machine Design, Addison Wesley, 1984. A. D. Deutscman, W. J. Michels and C. E. Wilson, Machine Design: Theory and Practice, Macmillan Publishing Co. Inc., 1975. A. Esposito, Machine Design, Charles E. Merrill Co. Inc., 1991. C. E. Wilson, Computer Integrated Machine Design, Prentice Hall, 1997. J. E. Shigley and C. R. Mischke, Mechanical Engineering Design 5th Edition, McGraw Hill Inc., 1989.

Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will • be competent in designing a mechanical engineering system in a team environment, • know how to manufacture a working model of their design collectively, • know how to document and present their work on their design project efficiently, • integrate their knowledge and skills on electrical engineering that are acquired

throughout their ME education, • understand the principles of project management and will work in a team environment

efficiently. Topics:

week1. Explanations of term projects, 1

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2. Introduction to the course 1

3. The design process and morphology 1

4. Problem solving and decision making 0.5

5. Modelling and simulation 1

6. Use of computers in engineering design and CAD 1.5

7. Project engineering, planning and management 1

8. Design optimization 1.5

9. Economic decision making and cost evaluation 1

10. Aspects of quality, failure analysis and reliability 1.5

11. Human and ecological factors in design 0.5

12. Case studies in mechanical engineering design 2

13. Special topics in mechanical engineering design 0.5

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in each session. Computer Usage: Students are required to make design calculations and engineering drawings by using available software packages. MathCad, various FEM software, drafting software are used for term projects. Project Topics: Every semester 3 different design project topics are announced in this course. Students in groups of three are assigned to one of these projects. They have to design the prototype, produce engineering drawings, construct the design in the machine shop and test it in a competitive examination at the end of the semester. The prototype should perform the assigned task for the students to get passing grades. Throughout the semester, course assistants follow the progress of each group and contribute to the grading of the project, assessing the effort of each student in the group. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14. Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Bilgin KAFTANOĞLU, Prof. Dr. Abdülkadir ERDEN Date : Fall 2003

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ME 410 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS LABORATORY Course Description : ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory (2-2)3

The need for experiments. Experimental procedure. Generalized measurement system. Report writing. Error treatment. Uncertainty. Frequency Distribution. Expected value, standard deviation. Presentation of experimental results. Plotting data. Curve fitting, linear regression. Non-linear relationships. Dimensional analysis. Laboratory experiments.

Prerequisites : Consent of the Department. (This course does not have a definite

prerequisite. However, it is recommended that regular 4th year students should take this course. By regular it should be understood that the student's status is 4th year.)

Textbook : None References : Orhan Kural, ME 410 Lecture Notes Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will

• gain laboratory practice in the area of experimental mechanical engineering, • gain theoretical knowledge on experimentation fundamentals, • gain ability and practice on team work and report writing, • gain information from seminars from the professional engineers, • gain practice in data acquisition and analysis, • learn about instrumentation and measurement fundamentals.

Topics:

week1. General approach to experimentation, generalized measurement system,

presentation of experimental results 1

2. Plotting data; curve fitting, linear regression; non-linear relationships; error treatment.; uncertainty; frequency distribution; expected value-standard deviation; chi-square test; Chauvenet's criteria; combination of uncertainties; dimensional analysis

1

3. Dynamic response of measurement systems 2

4. Impedance matching, types of filters and amplifiers 2

5. Digital measurement systems and null methods

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6. Displacement, force, pressure and temperature measurement sensors and systems

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7. Noise control in low level data systems 2

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8. Computer controlled data acquisition system 2

Class Schedule: During the first two weeks all students will be collectively lectured on the listed topics. During weeks 3 to 14 each student will attend particular lectures on one of the six experiments and general topics for 5 hours and conduct an experiment for 2 hours for every 2 weekly periods. This will result in 2.5 theoretical lecture hours and 1 laboratory hour for each week. Laboratory Work: The laboratory work consists of the substantial portion of this course. The students are expected to follow all laboratory rules in a professional manner, which obviously includes attending laboratory sessions on time, following all safety regulations, conducting experiments at your best in cooperation with your laboratory partners, logging and reporting the results of experiments formally. Throughout the semester, all students are to attend a total of six pre-designed experiments: 1. Measurement of Geometrical Errors in Manufacturing-Flatness Measurement 2. Closed Loop On-Off Control 3. Mass and Energy Balances in Psychrometric Processes 4. Performance Characteristics of an Internal Combustion Engine 5. Stress Analysis by using Strain Gages 6. Characteristics of an Airfoil Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is:

Mathematics and basic science: 1 credit Engineering Topics: 2 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12. Prepared by : Prof. Dr. A. Demir BAYKA Date : Fall 2003

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ME 411 GAS DYNAMICS (Elective Course)

Course Description : ME 411 Gas Dynamics (3-0)3

Fundamentals of fluid mechanics. Fundamentals of thermodynamics. Introduction to compressible flow. Isentropic flow. Normal shock waves. Frictional flow in constant area ducts. Flow in constant area ducts with heat transfer. Steady and two-dimensional supersonic flows.

Prerequisites : ME 306 Fluid Mechanics II Textbook : M. H. AKSEL, and O. C. ERALP, Gas Dynamics, Prentice Hall ,

Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1994. References : J. D. Jr. ANDERSON, Modern Compressible Flow: With

Historical Perspective, 2nd ed. McGraw Hill Book Co., Inc., New York, 1990. DANESHYAR, One-Dimensional Compressible Flow, Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1976. J. E. JOHN, Gas Dynamics, 2nd ed., Allyn and Bacon Inc., Boston, Massachusetts, 1984. P. H. OOSTHUIZEN, and W. E. CARSCALLEN, Compressible Fluid Flow, McGraw Hill Book Co., Inc., New York, 1997. J. A. OWCZAREK, Fundamentals of Gas Dynamics, International Textbook Co., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 1964. A. H. SHAPIRO, The Dynamics and Thermodynamics of Compressible Fluid Flow, Vol. 1, Ronald Press, New York, 1953. M. J. ZUCROW, and J. D. HOFFMAN, Gas Dynamics, Vol. 1, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 1976.

Course Objectives : At the end of this course, students will • understand the physical behavior of compressible fluid flow, • appreciate the principles behind modern applications of compressible flows, • acquire a foundation for more advanced courses such as high speed aerodynamics,

multi-dimensional compressible flows and flows with chemical reaction, • appreciate the methodology used to approxiamate complex physical phenomena

related to compressible flows, • appreciate the importance of 1D approach for the preliminary design of compressible

flow applications.

Topics: week

1. Fundamentals of fluid mechanics 0.5

2. Fundamentals of thermodynamics 0.5

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3. Introduction to compressible fluid flow 0.5

4. Isentropic flow 1

5. Normal shock waves 3.5

6. Frictional flow in constant area ducts 3.5

7. Flow in constant area ducts with heat transfer 2

8. Steady and two-dimensional supersonic flows 2.5

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session. Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: There are 14 homework sets, which are assigned on weekly basis. Also, there are 8 quizzes which are based on homework sets. Laboratory Work: Course has one experiment for which a report is required and two demonstrations:

• Analysis of flow in a converging-diverging nozzle (report required) • Demonstration of a shock tube (report is not required) • Demonstration of a supersonic wind tunnel (report is not required)


Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 8, 11. Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Haluk AKSEL Date : July, 2003

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ME 413 INTRODUCTION TO FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS (Elective Course)

Course Description : ME 413 Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (3-0)3

Review of basic laws of continuum. Variational and weighted residual methods. Element type. Interpolation function. Boundary conditions. Transformation and assembly of element matrices. Solution methods and accuracy. Examples from solid mechanics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics.

Prerequisites : ME 310 Numerical Methods Textbook : None

References : K.J., Bathe, Finite Element Procedures in Engineering Analysis,Prentice Hall Inc., Englewood Cliffs, 1982. K.H. Huebner, and E.A. Thornton, The Finite Element Method for Engineers, John Wiley and Sons Inc., 1982. O.C. Zienkiewicz, The Finite Element Method, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1983. J.N. Reddy, An Introduction to the Finite Element Method,McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1984. R. Cook, D.S. Malkus, and M.E. Plesha, Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis, John Wiley and Sons Inc., 1989

Course Objectives : At the end of this part, the students will

• make a review of basic relations in elasticity, • learn energy principles, • learn the basics of finite element formulation, • be able to formulate one-dimensional elements and make static analysis of trusses and

frames, • be able to formulate a two-dimensional element and analyze plane elasticity problems, • learn to analyze torsion of thin-walled beams, • learn to apply FEM to dynamic problems, • learn to apply FEM to initial stress and stability problems, • learn to apply multipoint constraints.

Topics:

week1. Introduction 0.5

2. Review of basic laws of thermofluids and thermoelasticity 1.5

3. Variational and weighted residual methods 2

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4. Element types and interpolation functions 2

5. Boundary conditions 1

6. Transformation and assembly of element matrices 2

7. Solution methods and accuracy 3

8. Case studies involving linear and non-linear examples from solid mechanics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics

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Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session. Computer Usage: Homework problems are solved using a computer code in ME 413 Introduction to Finite Element analysis course. Students are required to solve one and two-dimensional fluid mechanics, heat transfer and solid mechanics problems by using a self prepared computer code. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is:

Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 8. Prepared by : Prof. Dr. M. Haluk AKSEL, Prof. Dr. Süha ORAL Date : Fall, 2003

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ME 414 SYSTEM DYNAMICS (Elective Course)

Course Description : ME 414 System Dynamics (3-0)3

Introduction and basic Definitions. Modeling of physical system components. Modeling of physical systems. Linear graphs of one-port and two-port elements. State models of dynamics systems. Selection of state variables via system graph. Transfer functions and system response. Time response of first and second order systems. Higher order systems. System identification in time and frequency domain. Model reduction.

Prerequisites : ME 304 Control Systems

Textbook : D. Rowell and D. Wormley, System Dynamics: An Introduction,1st Ed. Prentice Hall, 1997.

References : B.E. Platin, M. Çalışkan, and H.N. Özgüven, Dynamics of Engineering Systems, Lecture Notes, 1991. K. Ogata, System Dynamics, 3rd Ed. Prentice Hall, 1998. J.L. Shearer, A.T. Murphy, and H.H. Richardson, Introduction to System Dynamics, Addison-Wesley, 1967. D. Karnopp, and R.C. Rosenberg, Analysis and Simulation of Multiport Systems, The MIT Press, 1968. D. Karnopp, and R.C. Rosenberg, System Dynamics: A Unified Approach, John Wiley and Sons, 1975. H.E. Koenig, Y. Tokad, H.K. Kesevan, and H.G. Hedges, Analysis of Discrete Physical Systems, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1967. A.G.J. MacFarlane, Dynamical System Models, George G. Harrap and Company Ltd., 1970.

Course Objectives : At the end of this course, students will

• be able to identify components of physical systems in terms of their energetic behavior,

• gain the ability to model physical systems and to express mathematical model in the form of system equations

• be able to obtain and interpret time responses of physical systems. Topics:

week1. Introduction and basic definitions, across and through variables, power and

energy ports, one-port pure elements 2

2. Modeling of physical system components

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3. Modeling of physical systems, linear graphs of one-port and two-port elements 2.5

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4. State models of dynamics systems, selection of state, variables via system graph 2

5. Transfer functions and time response 2

6. System identification: time and frequency domain, techniques, model reduction 3

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session. Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Weekly homeworks are assigned regularly. Computer Usage: Students are required to solve some problems by using COFADS and Matlab package as a verification of their solutions in their homeworks. Laboratory Work: Five experiments are performed in the laboratory:

• Time response • Frequency response • System identification by using time domain techniques • System identification by using frequency domain techniques • Model reduction


Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 8, 11. Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Tuna BALKAN, Prof. Dr. Mehmet ÇALIŞKAN, Prof.

Dr. Bülent E. PLATIN Date : July, 2003

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ME 416 TOOL DESIGN (Elective Course)

Course Description : ME 416 Tool Design (3-0)3

Introduction. Tools used in manufacturing. Jig and fixture design. Die design for sheet metal work. Die design for forming and extrusion. Die design for injection molding. Computer aided die design applications. Techniques used in tool manufacturing. Tool economy.

Prerequisites : ME 303 Manufacturing Engineering ME 307 Machine Elements I

Textbook : Class notes prepared by the instructor. References : Handbook of Fixture Design (SME), Society of Manufacturing

Engineers, McGraw-Hill. D.F. Eary and E.A. Red, Techniques of Pressworking Sheet Metal,Prentice Hall. Tool Engineers Handbook, ASTME, McGraw-Hill.

Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will know

• to design jigs and fixtures, • to design dies for sheet metal works, • design rules for forging, extrusion dies and injection molds, • how to make economical analysis for tool design, • tool materials and manufacturing methods of dies.

Topics:

week1. Introduction and basic tool design principles 0.5

2. Jig and fixture design principles 1

3. Location, clamping, guiding systems and factory visit 2

4. Sheet metal dies

1.5

5. Press capacity calculations

1

6. Progressive, compound, inverted, bending and drawing die designs 1

7. Die design for metal forming; forging and extrusion dies

3

8. Die design for injection molding 2

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9. Tool manufacturing

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10. Computer aided die design applications

1

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session. Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Two term projects involve jig or fixture design and die design. Computer Usage: Students are required to be able to make the drawings using either AUTOCAD or CADKEY programs. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13. Prepared by : Dr. Macit KARABAY Date : Fall 2003

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ME 418 DYNAMICS OF MACHINERY (Elective Course)

Course Description : ME 418 Dynamics of Machinery (3-0) 3

Kinematic influence coefficients. Equation of motion and dynamic response of single degree-of-freedom machines: analytical and numerical solution methods. Shaking forces and moments. Balancing of four-bar linkage. Dynamically equivalent mass systems. Analysis of unbalance in multi-cylinder engines. Kinetostatics: effects of dry friction, power flow in simple and planetary gear trains.

Prerequisites : ME 302 Theory of Machines II Textbook : None References : B. Paul, Kinematics and Dynamics of Planar Machinery, Prentice

Hall, 1979. G.N. Sandor and A.G. Erdman, Advanced Mechanism Design: Analysis and Synthesis, Volumes 1 and 2, Prentice Hall, 1984.

Course Objectives : At the end of the course, the students will • have acquired a through understanding of the application potential and limitations of

the forward dynamic simulation in the process of machine design, and will be able to judge how it will complement the inverse dynamic analysis approach of compulsory courses ME 301 and ME 302 in the curriculum

• understand the dynamic interaction between the machine and the prime mover, particularly the AC electric motor

• have learned some additional considerations needed in order to proceed with the strength and rigidity calculations, upon rigid body dynamic force analysis of a machine

• appreciate the role of balancing in eliminating or reducing vibrations, and will acquire knowledge on the balancing of both rotating and inertia-variant machines, as well as multi-cylinder engines

Topics:


2. Kinematic influence coefficients 2.5

3. Equation of motion for single DOF machines 0.5

4. Numerical solution methods 1

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5. Dynamics of single DOF machines; Energy-integral method for conservative systems, steady-state response and flywheel calculations for conservative systems, approximate solution for autonomous systems

2.5

6. Shaking forces and moments 1

7. Balancing of four-bar linkage 1

8. Reciprocating engine dynamics 1

9. Balancing of multi-cylinder engines 1

10. Force analysis for systems with Coulomb friction 2

11. Force analysis and power flow in planetary gear trains 1

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 hour in the other session. Homework, Quizzes, Projects: - Four-five homework assignments. - One project involving computer simulation of dynamics of a machine application and choice of a suitable AC-motor drive. - One open-ended design problem involving latch or clamp relying on dry friction. Computer Usage: Students are assigned a term project, which involves formulation and numerical integration of equation of motion for the solution of a practical machine design problem. Therefore, students are expected to have sufficient background on the use of computers, and be competent in at least one programming language. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 13.

Prepared by : Prof. Dr. S. Turgut TÜMER, Prof. Dr. M. Kemal ÖZGÖREN, Prof. Dr. Eres SÖYLEMEZ

Date : Fall 2003

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ME 421 STEAM GENERATOR AND HEAT EXCHANGER DESIGN (Elective Course)

Course Description : ME 421 Steam Generator and Heat Exchanger Design (3-0)3

Classification of heat exchangers and steam generators. Tubular and plate type heat exchanger design procedures. Comparison and selection of different types for various applications. Discussions related to limitations and advantages of different designs. Fouling of heat exchangers: how to design for fouling and how to control it.

Prerequisites : ME 312 Thermal Engineering

Textbook : S. Kakaç and H. Liu, Heat Exchangers: Selection, Rating and

Thermal Design, Second Edition, CRC Press.

References : Steam, Babcock and Wilcox Co.

Course Objectives : After taking this course, the students will • know common heat exchanger types, their advantages and limitations, • be aware of and will appreciate single and multiphase heat transfer and friction

coefficient correlations, and they will know how to select the appropriate ones for the case in hand,

• know how to handle rating and sizing problems in heat exchanger design, • know how to consider fouling of surfaces, how to incorporate fouling in designs, and

how to handle fouling during heat exchanger operation, • learn how to design common types of heat exchangers namely hair-pin, shell-and-

tube, gasketed plate and compact heat exchangers and will understand their uses in some new engineering areas or in innovative applications.

Topics:

lecture1. Introduction 2

2. Basic Design Methods 3

3. Design Correlations 2

4. Pressure Drop in Heat Exchangers 3

5. Fouling of Heat Exchangers 3

6. Double-Pipe Heat Exchangers 3

7. Correlations for two-phase flow 3

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8. Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers 4

9. Compact Heat Exchangers 3

10. Gasketed-Plate Heat Exchangers 4

11. Condensers and Evaporators 4

12. Design Problems and Presentations by Students 3

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session. Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Weekly homework assignments and a group term project with a written and oral report.

Computer Usage: Term project involves calculations done on a computer. For computations any programming language or a computing environment like MathCAD or Matlab can be used.


Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14. Prepared by : Dr. İlker TARI Date : July, 2003

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Mechanical Engineering Department ME 422 HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION

SYSTEM DESIGN (Elective Course)

Course Description: ME 422 Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

System Design (3-0)3

District heating systems-steam and warm water. Psychrometric analysis of summer air conditioning systems. Air cleaning and filtering. Analysis and design of a year-round air conditioning unit. Ducting and air distribution. Refrigeration cycles and equipment in HVAC & R systems. Control equipment and systems in HVAC & R applications.

Prerequisites : ME 403 Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration References : B.H. Jennings, Environmental Engineering-Analysis and Practice,

Harper and Row, 1984 B.H. Jennings, The Thermal Environmental-Conditioning and Control, Harper and Row, 1988 W.F. Jones, Edward Arnold, Air Conditioning Engineering, 1984 W.F. Stocker and J.W. Jones, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning,McGraw-Hill, 1988 N.C. Harris, Modern Air Cond. Practice, McGraw-Hill, 1989 Deutsche Normen (English Translation) DIN 4701, 4704 and 4720. Chamber of Mech. Eng. Pub. No. 84, Design Guide for Warm Water Heating Systems, 1996


• learn the design of summer AC systems with air in duct and chilled water-fan coil arrangements,

• know the thermodynamic analysis of vapor compression refrigeration cycles, • learn fundamentals of fluid flow and heat transfer on the basis of balanced cycle

thermodynamic analysis to design evaporators and condenser, • learn constructional and operational features of reciprocating, rotary, screw and

centrifugal refrigeration compressors and thermal analysis and preliminary design principles of compressors,

• learn constructional and operational features of various expansion devices used in vapor compression refrigeration cycle and the integration of proper expansion device into a vapor compression refrigeration cycle,

• gain experience in HVAC & R experimentation and application through a number of laboratory test and demonstrations and in team work through two design project assignments.

Topics:

week1. Design of Warm Water Heating System (A brief review) 0.5

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2. Summer Air Conditioning System Design Cooling Load Calculation Psychrometric Analysis and System Arrangement

2.5

3. Analysis and Design of Year-round A.C. Unit 1

4. Duct and Air Distribution System Design 3

5. Air Cleaning and Filtering (1 week)

1

6. Vapor Compression Refrigeration Thermodynamic Analysis of Vapor Compression Refrigeration Cycles Thermal Design of Compressors, Evaporators, Condensers and Expansion Devices

4

7. Heat Pumps 1

8. Control Systems and equipment in HVAC&R Applications 1

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in other session.

Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Weekly homework assignments from problem sets and references are graded. There are problem sets prepared to enhance the application of fundamental knowledge in HVAC&R. Two design projects are assigned. The first project is the design of warm water heating system complying with Turkish standards (TS 825 and TS 2164) and the second is the design of summer air conditioning system for various comfort applications. Computer Usage: Usage of MathCAD or equivalent software is recommended and encouraged to solve homework problems as a continuation of ME 311 and 312 MathCAD computation tutorials. Laboratory Work: Two experiments are performed in the laboratory:

• Performance evaluation of a water-cooled refrigeration unit with variable load to investigate evaporator and condenser loads. Report required.

• Performance evaluation of a cooling tower with various filling-packing material and determination of transfer coefficient. Report required.


Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14. Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Rüknettin OSKAY Date : July, 2003

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ME 423 GAS TURBINES AND JET PROPULSION (Elective Course)

Course Description : ME 423 Gas Turbines and Jet Propulsion (3-0)3

Introduction to gas turbines. Gas turbine cycles for shaft power and propulsion. Centrifugal and axial compressors and turbines; blade design. Combustion systems. Prediction of gas turbine performance. Laboratory experiments. Prerequisite:ME 204 and

Prerequisites : ME306 Fluid Mechanics II Textbook : H. Cohen, G.F.C Rogers, and H.I.H. Saravanamuttoo, Gas Turbine

Theory, 5th ed., Longman, 1987. References : S.L. Dixon, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics of

Turbomachinery, Pergamon Press, 1975. P.G. Hill, Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion, Addison Wesley, 1970. R.T.C. Harman, Gas Turbine Engineering, The MacMillan Press Ltd., 1983. Sir F. Whittle, Gas Turbine Aero-thermodynamics, Pergamon Press, 1981. W.W. Bathie, Fundamentals of Gas Turbines, John Wiley & Sons, 1984. N.A. Cumpsty, Compressor Aerodynamics, Longman Scientific & Technical, 1989.

Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will learn about

• gas turbine units and power cycles, • the design and analysis of gas turbine components, • the performance of gas turbines during operation.

Topics:


2. Shaft power cycles 1.5

3. Gas turbine cycles for aircraft propulsion 2

4. Centrifugal compressors 2

5. Axial flow compressors 2

6. Combustion systems 2

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7. Axial flow turbines 2

8. Prediction of performance of simple gas turbine systems 2

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session. Laboratory Work: There are 3-one hour laboratory sessions during the semester. The laboratory experiments may change from term to term, but as an example the following are given:

• Centrifugal compressor performance • Multi-stage axial compressor performance • Two dimensional cascade • Gas turbine combustor


Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13. Prepared by : Prof. Dr. O. Cahit ERALP Date : Fall 2003

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ME 424 STEAM POWER PLANT ENGINEERING (Elective Course)

Course Description : ME 424 Steam Power Plant Engineering (3-0)3

Fossil fuels, boilers and boiler components, boiler maintenance. Steam turbines and turbine components. Steam cycles. Modern steam and gas turbine combination cycles.Co-generation cycles. Economics and optimization problems and control of power equipment.

Prerequisites : ME 204 Thermodynamics II Textbook : M.M.El Wakil, Powerplant Technology, McGraw-Hill Book

Company, 1985. References : B.G.A. Skrotzki, W.A. Vopat, Power Station Engineering and

Economy, McGraw-Hill Book Company. A.W.Culp Jr., Principles of Energy Conversion, McGraw-Hill Book Company.

Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will • be accomplished with the basic knowledge of conventional steam power plant

configuration and design , • be equipped with the basic knowledge of efficiency and economy calculations of

conventional steam power plants, • have the basic knowledge regarding the environmental precautions to be taken, related

to fossil fuel power plants, like; de-sulphurisation, de-nitrification, filtration, etc., • be equipped with the basic knowledge on combined cycle and co-generation power

plants, • have the basic knowledge of fuel analysis and combustion calculations.

Topics:

week1. Introduction, general outline and types of fossil fuel power plants 1

2. Rankine cycle, internal - external irreversibility, thermal efficiency, improvement of cycle efficiency, superheat, reheat, regenerative feed water heating, amount of steam to be bled

2

3. Fossil fuel steam generators with main emphasis on drum type, once thru type and fluidized bed type boilers, fuels and combustion, heat balance

2.5

4. Steam turbines, Curtis stage, impulse and reaction stages, general layout, expansion applied on a Mollier diagram, reheat factor, mean diameter, nozzle and blade passages, velocity triangles, blade height, selection of steam bleeding stages

2.5

5. Steam condensers and cooling water circuits, types of cooling, cooling towers 1

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6. Gas turbines as peak-power suppliers and combined cycles 1

7. Co-generation applications 1

8. Environmental aspects of power generation; desulphurisation of stack gas 2

9. Electricity production cost analysis, high tension network systems and tendencies in power plant development (1 week)

1

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session. Laboratory Work: In the Department's laboratories, for demonstration purposes, two steam turbines and two gas turbines are available. Every year, a whole day excursion trip to Çayırhan or any other thermal power plant with modern desulphurisation system is organized. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is:

Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 13. Prepared by : Yaver HEPER Date : Fall 2003

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ME 426 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE DESIGN (Elective Course)

Course Description : ME 426 Internal Combustion Engine Design (3-0)3 Design of various types of internal combustion engines as individual projects. Thermodynamic cycle analysis, followed by the design of engine components. All design calculations done on a computer environment. Preparation of an independent written project and a stand alone computer program covering the thermodynamic and component design sections of the project by each student.

Prerequisites : ME 401 Internal Combustion Engines Textbook : H.Sezgen, Internal Combustion Engine Design, METU

Publications. References : J.B.Heywood, Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals,

McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1988. Ed. Khovakhs, Motor Vehicle Engines, Mir Publishers, 1975. R.S. Benson and N.D. Whitehouse, Internal Combustion Engines,Vol 1 & 2, Pergamon Press, 1979. C.F. Taylor, The Internal Combustion Engine in Theory and Practice, the M.I.T. Press, 1968.

Course Objectives : At the end of this program students will

• be able to apply a thermodynamic cycle analysis of an internal combustion engine to a specific engine and obtain the performance parameters of the engine as well as the gas and inertia forces,

• apply this to the preliminary computer aided design of an internal combustion engine, • learn how to design all of the engine components. Each student will design a different

engine using a visual programming platform such as DELPHI and interactively use a graphics program such as AUTOCAD parametrically. The course will be carried on a LAN with conferencing. Teamwork will be encouraged.

Topics:

week1. Introduction 1

2. Overview of Turbo Pascal programming 2.5

3. Thermodynamic cycle analysis 2

4. Engine block and cylinder liner design 1.5

5. Cylinder head and combustion chamber design 1.5

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6. Piston and piston pin design 1

7. Connecting rod design 1

8. Crankshaft design 1

9. Valve design 1.5

10. Flywheel design 1

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 hour in the other session. Computer Usage: 1. ME 426 Internal Combustion Engine Design course requires writing a program in Delphi 4.0 language for thermodynamic analysis and the design of the engine components. At the end of the course each student has to demonstrate a fully computer aided design of an internal combustion engine through a graphically oriented program.

2. The course material is presented by a datashow using the Microsoft Powerpoint program. This course has become a fully computer aided design course and is supported with a computer laboratory and a computer data display presentation system. Laboratory Work: The engine components in the internal combustion engine laboratory serve as guidelines to students. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14.

Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Demir BAYKA Date : Fall 2003

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ME 429 MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS (Elective Course)

Course Description : ME 429 Mechanical Vibrations (3-0)3

Review of harmonic vibration of single degree of freedom systems by using complex vector representation. Coulomb and structural damping. Frequency response functions and system identification. Response of single degree-of-freedom systems to periodic and nonperiodic excitation. Vibration measuring devices. Vibration criteria. Diagnostics. Natural frequencies and mode shapes of multi degree of freedom systems. Eigenvalue problem and orthogonality. Free and forced vibration response of multi degree of freedom systems by modal analysis. Introduction to vibration of continuous systems.

Prerequisites : ME 302 Theory of Machines II Textbook : S.G. Kelly, Fundamentals of Mechanical Vibrations, McGraw-Hill,

1993. References : F.S. Tse, J.E. Morse, and R.T. Hinkle, Mechanical Vibrations:

Theory and Applications, Allyn and Bacon, 1978. L. Meirowitch, Elements of Vibration Analysis, McGraw-Hill, 1986. W.T. Thomson, Theory of Vibration with Applications, 3rd Ed., Unwin Hyman, 1988. M. Lalanne, P. Berthier, J.D. Hagopian, Mechanical Vibrations for Engineers, John Wiley & Sons, 1983


• fully understand and appreciate the importance of vibrations in mechanical design of machine parts that operate in vibratory conditions,

• be able to obtain linear vibratory models of dynamic systems with changing complexities (SDOF, MDOF),

• be able to write the differential equation of motion of vibratory systems, • be able to make free and forced (harmonic, periodic, non-periodic) vibration analysis

of single and multi degree of freedom linear systems. Topics:

week1. Review of harmonic vibration of single degree of freedom systems by using

complex vector representation 2

2. Coulomb and structural damping 1.5

3. Frequency response functions and system identification 1

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4. Response to periodic excitation 1.5

5. Response to non-periodic excitation 1.5

6. Vibration measurements and vibration limits (1 week) 2

7. Diagnostics 0.5

8. Lagrange equations and derivation of equations of motion for multi degree of freedom systems

0.5

9. Natural frequencies and mode shapes of multi degree of freedom systems 1.5

10. Free and forced vibration response of multi degree of freedom systems by modal analysis

2

11. Introduction to vibration of continuous systems

1

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session. Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Almost each week a homework set is assigned during the semester. A project dealing with topics covered in the course is also assigned. Students are expected to undertake a through analysis/synthesis of problems described in the project. Computer Usage: Students are encouraged to prepare homework assignments and projects on computer using commercial software. Laboratory Work: Laboratory experiment and demonstrations are scheduled for active student involvement. These activities are designed to provide students better insight into subjects taught and emphasize certain topics such as system identification. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is:

Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 7, 8, 11. Prepared by : Prof. Dr. H. Nevzat ÖZGÜVEN Date : Fall 2003

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ME 432 ACOUSTICS AND NOISE CONTROL ENGINEERING (Elective Course)

Course Description : ME 432 Acoustics and Noise Control Engineering (3-0)3 Wave motion, wave equation and solutions. Acoustic plane waves, spherical waves, energy relations. Sound transmission and transmission loss. Mechanisms of hearing, sound perception. Noise limits and legislation. Room acoustics. Reverberation. Sabine's equation. Wave theory. Noise control at the source, in the path and at the receiver. Design principles to limit noise.

Prerequisites : ME 302 Theory of Machines II ME 305 Fluid Mechanics I

Textbook : D.A. Bies, and C.H. Hansen, Engineering Noise Control, Unwin

Hyman, 1988. References : L.E. Kinsler, and A.R. Frey, Fundamentals of Acoustics, 3rd

Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 1982. C.M. Harris, Handbook of Noise Control, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1979. L.L. Beranek, Noise and Vibration Control, McGraw-Hill, 1971. V.V. Knudsen, and C.M. Harris, Acoustical Designing in Architecture, Acoustical Society of America, 1982. D.D. Reynolds, Engineering Principles of Acoustics (noise and vibration control), Allyn and Bacon, 1981.

Course Objectives : At the end of this course, students will be

• equipped with basic knowledge on sound radiation and sound propagation in an elastic medium,

• able to measure noise in proper terms and to make an assessment based on international standards, common practices and legislative measures,

• able to understand and interpret noise transmission through multi media of differing properties,

• able to estimate noise levels in an enclosed space as well as in open air and cavity resonances,

• able to devise proper noise control measure(s) to reduce noise below limits set by legislation, standards and common engineering practices.

Topics:

week1. Plane wave radiation 1.5

2. Levels, and operations with levels 0.5

3. Spherical wave radiation 1.5

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4. Sound transmission through media 1.5

5. Sound reception and measurement 1.5

6. Noise assessment and noise legislation 2

7. Room acoustics 2

8. Design for noise control 1.5

9. Noise control in the path and at the receiver (2 weeks)

2

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 hour in the other session. Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: A minimum of 8 homeworks are assigned accounting for the 5% of the total grade. Two midterm examinations are held. The first midterm covers the first three chapters in the syllabus while the second midterm is on the succeeding 4 chapters. Each student is assigned to prepare a project of his/her choice on either traffic noise survey in the City of Ankara or development of a computer code for applications in acoustics or survey of literature for a specified topic. Computer Usage: Students are expected to experiment with the existing software to run several case studies. Some students are assigned on voluntary basis to prepare projects on software development for specified acoustical applications. Laboratory Work: Standing wave tube, sound level meters, spectrum analyzers, reference sound sources and loudspeakers are available to perform a minimum two experiments within the semester. Students are expected to prepare a lab report for each experiment. Hands-on experience of sound measurement with sound level meters are also provided. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Mathematics and basic science: 1 credits Engineering Topics: 2 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 13.

Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Mehmet ÇALIŞKAN Date : Fall 2003

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ME 433 ENGINEERING METROLOGY AND QUALITY CONTROL (Elective Course)

Course Description : ME 433 Engineering Metrology And Quality Control (3-0)3

Analysis of uncertainties, ISO 17025. Calibrations ISO 10012. Linear and angular measurement. Geometric tolerances and their measurement (straightness, roundness, flatness). Measurement of surface roughness. Measurement of threads and gears. Testing of machine tools. Gage design. Quality assurance systems: ISO 9000 series of standards. Acceptance sampling. Design of sampling plans and control charts. Process capability analysis.

Prerequisites : ME 303 Manufacturing Engineering

ME 307 Machine Elements I

Textbook : Class notes References : J.F.W.Galyer, C.R.Shotbolt, Metrology for Engineers, Cassell-

London. A.I.Lissaman and S.J.Martin, Principles of Engineering Production,Hodder and Stoughton, 1977. Ray Wild, Production Management, Holt, Rinehart, Winston, London.

Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will know to

• calculate-estimate errors, uncertainties in measuring, • read production drawing, analyzing tolerances, especially geometric ones, • use measuring devices, • calibrate measuring tools, • design sample plans and control charts, • design gages to be used in quantity manufacture.

Topics:

week1. Analysis of uncertainties 1

2. Calibration 1

3. Linear and angular measurement 2

4. Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and their measurements 3

5. Measurement of surface finish (Ra, Rz, Rmax, Rt) 0.5

6. Measurement of threads and gears 1

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7. Testing of machine tools 0.5

8. Design of gages 1

9. Quality and quality assurance systems 2

10. Design of sampling plans and control charts, process capability 2

11. Factory visit

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 hour in the other session. Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Two quizzes, one term paper, two homeworks

Computer Usage: Students are required to use PC for statistical process control.

Laboratory Work: Three, one hour sessions for two different groups in Engineering Metrology Laboratory. Demonstrations and practices in the use of different types of comparators, gages, surface finish and roundness measuring machines, tool makers microscope, autocollimator etc.

Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13.

Prepared by : Asst. Prof. Dr. Macit KARABAY Date : Fall 2003

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ME 437 PIPELINE ENGINEERING (Elective Course)

Course Description : ME 437 Pipeline Engineering (3-0)3

Flow in pipelines. Liquid and gas pipelines. Pipeline components: linepipe, pumps & compressors, valves, regulators. Pumping station hydraulics. Design of transmission and distribution pipelines. Economic, strategic, constructive and operational aspects of design. Constructional practices for pipelines. Operation and control of pipelines. Pipeline transients. Energy transportation, solid transportation and two phase flow pipelines.

Prerequisites : ME 306 Fluid Mechanics II Textbook : Pipeline Engineering Class Notes, 2003, Mech. Eng Dept.. References : J.L. Kennedy, Oil & Gas Pipeline Fundamentals, Pennwell Books,

1992. B.H. Basavaraj, Pipeline Engineering, Vol.64, ASME, 1992. J.V. Gennod, Fundamentals of Pipeline Engineering, Institute Francais du Petrole Publications, 1984. J.P. Tullis, Hydraulics of Pipelines: Pumps, Valves, Cavitation, Transients, Wiley, 1989. A.J. Osiadacs, Simulation and Analysis of Gas Networks, 1987. A.E. Uhl, Steady Flow in Gas Pipelines (Testing, Measurement, Behaviour, Computation), Institute of Gas Technology Report No.10, American Gas Association. Task Committee on Engineering Practice in the Design of Pipelines, Pipeline Design for Hydrocarbon Gases and Liquids,American Society of Civil Engineers, 1975. Pipeline Design and Operations, Vol. 1-2-3, Pipeline & Gas Journal, Work Book Series, 1983. Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems, ASME Code for Pressure Piping, ANSI/ASME B31.8,1986.


• get acquinted with the Pipeline Industry in the World and in Turkey, • learn about the fundamentals for the design and analysis gas liquid and solid

transportation pipelines, • learn the methodology and apply the fundamental knowledge for a real pipeline design

project, • see and learn the methodology and industrial applications related to the construction of

a pipeline.

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Topics: week

1. Introduction and pipeline industry overview 0.5

2. Pipeline fundamentals: types, fluid flow in pipelines, liquid and gas pipelines 1

3. Pipeline components: linepipe, pumps and compressors, valves, regulators, tankfarms, etc.

1.5

4. Transmission pipelines: analysis, design, economics 2

5. Constructional practices for pipelines 1

6. Operation and control of pipelines 1

7. Distribution pipeline systems: liquid and natural gas network 1.5

8. Pipeline transients 1.5

9. Other types of pipelines: energy transportation pipelines, solid transportation pipelines, two phase pipelines

1

10. Piping analysis and design 3

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in other session. Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Basic design of a liquid and/or gas pipeline, with economical analysis. Special projects for each student.

Computer Usage: Computer usage in the projects Laboratory Work: 2-one hour laboratory sessions and four optional flexible hour sessions in computers laboratory working on pipeline design analysis and operations using package programs. The laboratory experiments may change from term to term, but as an example the following are water-hammer & unsteady flows, and.natural gas pipelines components and performance experiments Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits

Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13. Prepared by : Prof. Dr. O. Cahit ERALP Date : Fall 2003

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ME 438 THEORY OF COMBUSTION (Elective Course)

Course Description : ME 438 Theory of Combustion (3-0) 3

Scope of combustion. Combustion thermodynamics. Basic transport phenomena. Chemical kinetics; reaction rate. Explosions in gases. Laminar and turbulent flames in premixed combustible gases. Structure of detonation. Diffusion flames; liquid droplet combustion. Theory of thermal ignition. Combustion of coal; burning rate of ash forming coal, fluidized bed combustion. Pollutant formation. Propellants and rocket propulsion.

Prerequisites : ME 204 Thermodynamics II Textbook : Stephen R. Turns, An Introduction to Combustion: Concepts and

Applications, (1996). References : Glassman, Combustion, (1996)

K. K. Kuo, Principle of Combustion, (1986) G. L. Borman and K. W. Ragland, Combustion Engineering,Lewis and von Elbe, Combustion, Flames, and Explosion of Gases,(1987)


• appreciate the importance of combustion in our daily life, • learn basic physical, chemical, and thermodynamic concepts that are important in the

study of combustion, • learn how to apply Fick’s Law of mass diffusion to calculate the rate of evaporation

and lifetime of a liquid fuel droplet, • understand the fundamentals of chemical processes and the importance of chemical

kinetics in the study of combustion, • learn the underlying physics and chemistry of laminar premixed flames, • learn the general characteristics of laminar jet diffusion flames, • understand how fluidized bed combustion can increase the efficiency and reduce the

pollutant emissions from combustors, • understand the basics of rocket propulsion, • appreciate not only the improvement of their written and oral presentation skills but

also the development of ability to follow the literature and technology related to his/her topic of interest.

Topics:

week1. Introduction + Fuels 0.5

2. Review of Thermochemistry 1.5

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3. Introduction to Mass Transfer 1

4. Chemical Kinetics 1.5

5. Some Important Chemical Mechanisms 0.5

6. Simplified Conservation Equations for Reacting Flows 1

7. Laminar Premixed Flames 2

8. Laminar Diffusion Flames 2

9. Detonations 1

10. Burning of Solids, Solid Propellant Combustion in Rocket Motors 1

11. Liquid-Fuel Droplet Combustion 0.5

12. Presentations of Term Paper 1.5

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session. Homeworks/Quizzes/Projects: There are homework assignments after each chapter. The homework solutions are due in one week after they are assigned. Two projects will be assigned during the semester. The projects involve the solution of combustion problems using the NASA-CEA computer code. Computer Usage: Two projects that will be assigned during the semester involve the use of NASA-CEA computer code. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits

Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 Prepared by : Asst. Prof. Dr. Abdullah ULAŞDate : Fall 2003

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ME 442 DESIGN OF CONTROL SYSTEMS (Elective Course)

Course Description : ME 442 Design of Control Systems (3-0)3

Introduction and review of basic concepts in frequency response and root locus. Static error coefficients as regard to log-magnitude diagrams. Polar plots and Nyquist diagram. Nyquist stability criterion. Relative stability analysis. Closed-loop frequency response specifications. Constant M and N circles and Nichols charts. Design and compensation techniques.

Prerequisites : ME 304 Control Systems

Textbook : K. Ogata, Modern Control Engineering, 4th Ed., Prentice Hall, 2002.

References : B. C. Kuo and F. Golnaraghi, Automatic Control Systems, 8th Ed.,

Prentice Hall, 2003. C.H. Phillips and R.D. Harbor, Feedback Control Systems, 3rd Ed., Prentice Hall, 1996. G.F. Franklin, J.D. Powell, and A.E. Naeini, Feedback Control ofDynamic Systems, 4th Ed., Prentice Hall, 2002.

Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the students will

• learn the basic concepts of root locus (RL) and its interpretation, • gain the basic principles in designing controllers of a feedback system by root locus

(RL) techniques, • learn the basic concepts of polar plots and their interpretation, • gain the basic principles in designing controllers of a feedback system by frequancy

response (FR) techniques, • gain a hands-on experience of working on the control of a real system, and learn how

to keep records and to share them with others both orally and in written form, while working with their peers as a team.

Topics:

week1. Introduction and review of basic concepts in frequency response and root locus,

minimum, non-minimum phase and all pass systems, transportation lag 0.5

2. Static error coefficients as regard to log-magnitude diagrams 1.5

3. Polar plots and Nyquist diagram 1.5

4. Enclosure, contour mapping and Cauchy's principle of the argument, Nyquist stability criterion

2

5. Relative stability analysis 1.5

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6. Closed-loop frequency response specifications, constant M and N circles, Nichols charts

2

7. Design and compensation techniques by root locus and frequency response 3

8. Case studies 2

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session. Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Weekly homeworks are assigned regularly. Computer Usage: Students are encouraged to use Matlab software package in their homeworks. Laboratory Work: ME 442 Design of Control Systems course provides the students with design techniques for classical control systems, backed by some voluntary laboratory work performed by teams of 2-3 students each spending at least two hours in a week, producing weekly progress reports, and at the end of the semester a formal written report and its presentation are required:

• Determination of frequency response, Bode diagrams, polar plots. Analog transfer function simulator, transfer function analyzer, function generator and digital storage oscilloscope are used. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14. Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Tuna BALKAN, Prof. Dr. Bülent E. PLATİNDate : Fall 2003

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ME 443 ENGINEERING ECONOMY AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT (Elective Course)

Course Description : ME 443 Engineering Economy And Production Management (3-0)3 Introduction and present economy studies. Cost concepts. Time value of money. Equivalence. Consideration of inflation. Bond problems. Comparison of investment alternatives. Replacement analysis. Depreciation. Break-even analysis. Evaluation of public projects. Linear programming. Large scale project planning.

Prerequisities : ECON 210 Principles of Economics Textbook : J.A. White, M.H. Ages and K.E. Case, Principles of Engineering

Economy, John Wiley&Sons. References : Chan S. Park, Contemporary Engineering Economics, Prentice

Hall. William G. Sullivan, J.A. Bontadelli, E.L. Wicks, Engineering Economics, Prentice Hall. L.T. Blank and A.J. Tarquin, Engineering Economy, Mc Graw-Hill. E.Paul Degarmo, John R. Canada, William G. Sullivan, Engineering Economy, collier MacMillian. Raymond R. Mayer, Production Management, Mc Graw -Hill. Ray Wild, The Techniques of Production Management, Holt Rinekort Winston. A.H. Taha, Operations Research: An Introduction, MacMillan


• learn how to evaluate the economic performance of engineering projects using the time value of money,

• learn basic cost temrinology and concepts and the way they are used in engineering economic analysis and decision making,

• be able to generate and evaluate mutually exclusive alternatives for investment decision from a list of feasible project proposals,

• be able to learn the effect of depreciation and income tax considerations in investment decisions,

• learn how to evaluate public projects, • learn break-even and sensitivity analysis methods and how to apply them in decision-

making process, • learn how to make decision for replacing an existing asset with a new one among the

available ones, • learn how inflation will effect the economic evaluation of investment projects.

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Topics: week

1. Introduction; decision making process, present economy studies 1

2. Cost concepts; life cycle; past and sunk, opportunity, direct, indirect and overhead, fixed, variable, average and marginal costs

1

3. Time value of money; compounding and discounting formulas; cash flow diagrams, annuity, gradient and geometric series of cash flows; nominal, effective and varying rates of return; equivalency

2.5

4. Measures of worth; cost of capital and the minimum attractive rate of return; present, future and equivalent uniform annual worth, rate of return, savings to investment ratio methods to measure worth of investment projects; capital recovery; inflation considerations; bond problems

2.5

5. Comparison of alternatives; mutual exclusiveness; planning horizons; cash flow development; comparing the investment alternatives; replacement analysis

2

6. Depreciation 0.5

7. Break-even analysis 0.5

8. Public projects; characteristics: time value of money; benefit to cost ratio method

1

9. Linear programming; formulation; simplex tabulation method 2

10. Large scale project planning; CPM, PERT 1

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in each session. Term Projects: Each student individually prepares a term project related to the course subjects and their daily life applications. Computer Usage: Some of the students use PC’s for their term projects.

Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 4, 8, 13. Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Mustafa İlhan GÖKLER Date : Fall 2000

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ME 444 RELIABILITY IN ENGINEERING DESIGN (Elective Course)

Course Description : ME 444 Reliability In Engineering Design (3-0)3

Failure, durability, safety, reliability. Failure of components. Systems and system failures. Mathematical background related to engineering reliability. Reliability of components and assemblies. Design considerations: cost-redundancy-complexity and hazard. Maintenance. The role of testing and testing techniques. Rules, standards, codes and regulations on reliability. Case studies.

Prerequisites : ME 308 Machine Elements II

Textbook : P.O'Connor, Practical Reliability Engineering, Wiley, 1990. References : MIL-STD-7853, Reliability Program for Systems and Equipment.

MIL-STD-7565, Reliability Modelling and Prediction, ISO 9000 Family of International Standards


• acquire the fundamental knowledge as regards the fundamental probability concepts and be able to comprehend the definitions and terms pertinent to failure and reliability, and how these are physically realized,

• be able to carry our reliability modeling and analysis of simple systems.

Topics: week

1. Failure, durability, safety reliability and material failures 1

2. Failures of components 1

3. Introduction to systems and system characteristics 1

4. System failures, FMEA

1

5. Mathematical background 3

6. Redundancy, reliability of components 1

7. Reliability of assemblies, fault tree analysis, FMECA 1

8. Design considerations; fail-safe, worst-case, damage tolerance, complexity and redundancy, hazards

2

9. Improving reliability, testing and maintenance, TPM concept 2

10. Rules, standards and codes on reliability and advanced concepts 1

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Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in other session. Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Students are required to submit a case study, analyzing a design, which involves considerable risk in groups of maximum four students. Computer Usage: Depends on the students' choice of the case study topic.

Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 7, 8, 11. Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Alp ESİNDate : Fall 2003

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ME 448 FUNDAMENTALS OF MICRO ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS (MEMS)

(Elective Course) Course Description : ME 448 Fundamentals of Micro Electromechanical Systems

(MEMS) (3-0)3

Fundamental knowledge (design, manufacture and packaging) of MEMS and Microsystems. Overview of MEMS and Microsystems. Working principles of Microsystems. Engineering science topics for microsystem design and fabrication. Application of thermofluid engineering principles in microsystems design. Scaling laws and miniaturization. Materials for MEMS. Microsystem manufacturing processes. Microsystem design and packaging.

Prerequisites : ME 202 Manufacturing Technologies, EE 209 Fundamentals of

Electrical and Electronics Engineering, METE 228 Engineering Materials, ME 307 Machine Elements I, ME 308 Machine Elements II. Consent of the Department for non-ME Students.

Textbook : Tai-Ran Hsu ,MEMS & Microsystems, Design and Manufacture,

McGraw-Hill, 2002. References : J. W. Gardner, V. K. Varadan, O. O. Awadelkarim, Microsensors,

MEMS and Smart Devices, John Wiley and Sons, 2001 Nadim Maluf, An Introduction to Microelectromechanical Systems Engineering, Artech House, Inc., 1999, ISBN: 0890065810 The MEMS Handbook, M. Gad-El-Hak (Editor), CRC Press, 2001 M. Elwenspoek, R. Wiegerink, Mechanical Microsensors,Springer-Verlag, 2001 G. T. A. Kovacs, Micromachined Transducers Sourcebook,McGraw-Hill, 1998

Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will be

• able to understand working principles of MEMS and microsystems • able to use their engineering science knowledge for design and fabrication of MEMS

and microsystems • able to use their engineering mechanics knowledge for design of MEMS and

microsystems • able to use the scaling laws for conceptual design of MEMS and microsystems • acquainted with the basic information on materials used for making of

microcomponents and devices • acquainted with the information on microfabrication processes and

micromanufacturing techniques • able to improve their skills on design and manufacturing of MEMS and microsystems

Topics: week

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1. Overview of microsystems and the evolution of microfabrication. Preview of the current and potential markets for various types of microsystems.

1

2. Working principles of currently available microsensors, actuators and motors, valves, pumps, and fluidics used in microsystems.

1

3. Engineering science topics applicable to microsystems design and fabrication. 1

4. Engineering mechanics topics relevant to microsystem design and packaging. Mechanics of deformable solids and mechanical vibration theories. Basic formulations of thermomechanics and fracture mechanics of interfaces of thin films that are common in microstructures. Outline of the finite element method for stress analysis.

2

5. Application of thermofluid engineering principles in microsystems design 1

6. Scaling laws that are used in the conceptual design of microdevices and systems 1

7. Materials used for common microcomponents and devices. Active and passive substrates, packaging materials. Materials ( piezoresistives, piezoelectrics, and polymers) for microsystems

2

8. Microfabrication processes for micromanufacturing 2

9. Common micromanufacturing techniques: bulk manufacturing, surface micromachining, and the LIGA process

1

10. Essential elements involved in the design and packaging of microsystems. The use of CAD and the finite element method. Case studies and examples in the design and packaging of micro pressure sensors and fluidics.

2

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in other session. Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: There is one term project (20%). Computer Usage: Computer usage is required in preparation of term projects. Projects are prepared by using the related software for MEMS (Cadence©, CoventorWare© (MEMCAD©), MEMSCAP©,ANSYS©,..). Studies can be made by making use of conventional CAD software. Laboratory Work: Laboratory demonstrations related to the manufacturing and testing of MEMS products. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 11, 13. Prepared by : Prof. Dr. M. A. Sahir ARIKAN Date : Fall 2003

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ME 450 NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING METHODS (Elective Course)

Course Description : ME 450 Nondestructive Testing Methods (3-0)3

The role of NDT in quality assurance. Mechanical Engineering applications of the most commonly used NDT methods such as ultrasonic, radiographic, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, and eddy current. Concept of NDT suitable design. Testing of products according to NDT standards. Special purpose testing techniques and their working principles.

Prerequisites : None Textbook : R. Halmshaw, Non-destructive Testing, 2nd Edition, Edward

Arnold, 1991. References : P.E. Mix, Introduction to Non-destructive Testing: A Training

Guide, John Wiley & Sons, 1987. Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the students will

• be familiar with the most commonly used NDT methods such as visual, radiography, ultrasonic, penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current, etc.,

• be familiar with the applications of most commonly used NDT methods on different test objects,

• be familiar with the operating principles and the use of various nondestructive testing equipment,

• recognize the importance of nondestructive testing during the design of objects or structures.

Topics:

week1. Importance of NDT in quality assurance 1.5

2. Introduction to radiographic testing 3

3. Introduction to ultrasonic testing 3

4. Introduction to penetrant testing 1

5. Introduction to magnetic particle testing 1.5

6. Special NDT methods 4

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 hour in the other session.

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Laboratory Work: 1. Making a radiographic test of a component. Laboratory program covers: familiarizing with the test equipment, radiation protection, selection of exposure arrangement, exposure calculations, film packaging, film marking, processing and evaluation according to a standard (report required) 2. Ultrasonic examination of a test object. Laboratory program covers: familiarizing with the test equipment, distance calibration for straight, angle beam, and TR-probes, sensitivity calibration, scanning directions, documentation (report required) 3. Penetrant testing of an object. Laboratory program covers: type of test systems, control blocks, control of illumination, application of a complete test procedure (report required) 4. Magnetic particle examination of a test piece. Laboratory program covers: various magnetization equipment, control of magnetization, control of test medium, application of a complete test procedure, demagnetization (report required) 5. Eddy current testing. Laboratory program covers: different eddy current equipment, ferrite content measurement, conductivity measurement, calibration blocks, phase plane display of various defects and geometrical variations (report required)

Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 8, 10, 11.

Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Bülent DOYUM Date : Fall 2003

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ME 461 MECHATRONIC COMPONENTS AND INSTRUMENTATION (Elective Course)

Course Description : ME 461 Mechatronic Components and Instrumentation

Basic applied concepts in mechatronic components and instruments. Laboratory experiments on: identification and classification of mechatronic components, sensors and transducers, machine vision, actuating systems, information and cognitive systems, mechatronic instrumentation, evaluation of mechatronic systems.

Prerequisite : None Textbook : Rzevski G., Mechatronics: Designing Intelligent Machines Volume

1: Perception, Cognition and Execution, Butterworth-Heinemann, 1999.

Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the students will

• become familiar with various sensors and transducers commonly used in mechatronic designs, and use many of them in the lab for better comprehension of their use in practice,

• become familiar with different (micro)controllers that can be used to integrate various sensors and actuators into a single mechatronic solution,

• become familiar with different actuators commonly used in mechatronic designs, and use some of them in the lab,

• learn about different ways of interpreting sensory information such as image and speech processing,

• become familiar with traditional and contemporary decision making and improve their programming skills.

Topics:

week 1. What is mechatronics? 1

2. Programming Overview: PC and Microprocessor 2

3. Electric circuit components 1

4. Actuators and energy sources 2

5. Sensors 2

6. Computer Interfacing 2

7. Introduction to computer vision 1

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8. Introduction to decision making 2

9. Contemporary issues 1

10. Team project group presentations 1

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 hour in the other session. Homework, Quizzes and Projects: Homework is assigned on weekly basis. Assignments are given for several purposes. Letting the student perform a literature survey on a given topic, reading an academic papers and sketching small-scale designs are of major one to be listed. Quizzes are given based on reading assignments and programming techniques taught on regular basis. Teams of two to three students work on a design projects. The projects will involve a group-up design process with an operational end product. Computer Usage: Computers are used in this course in order to program and debug both microcontrollers and the PC. Preferred languages as of date are Visual Basic and C++ on the PC platform, and Assembler, Basic and C on the microcontroller platforms. Laboratory Work: Several labs are conducted throughout the semester. The major topics covered can be summarized as follows: Introduction to basic circuit elements and circuit building Introduction to microcontroller environment and programming Design of DC motor drive circuits Microcontroller based DC motor actuation Sensors and microcontroller interfacing Feedback control system design (these are not demo lab, indeed students is given a problem to be solved by implementing a feedback control system) Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10.

Prepared by : Dr. Bugra KOKU Date : Fall 2003

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ME 462 MECHATRONIC DESIGN (Elective Course)

Course Description : ME 462 Mechatronic Design

Introduction to mechatronic concepts, mechatronic systems and components, theory of engineering design, synergistic design, design models, systematic design, mechatronic design project, manufacturing mechatronic products and their performance tests in design contest.

Prerequisite : Consent of the department Textbook : Lecture notes References : Various articles provided throughout the semester Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will

• be introduced with systematic approaches to engineering design, • by studying unsuccessful design processes as case studies, learn about common

mistakes that can take place throughout a design process, • complete a design project, which yields an end-product, • broaden their perspective of design from mechatronics point of view and improve their

ability to work on interdisciplinary projects within a group. Topics:

week1. What mechatronics is and mechatronic design approach 2.5

2. Role of modeling in mechatronic design 2

3. Sensor and actuator characteristics 1.5

4. Synchronous and asynchronous sequential systems 1

5. Fault analysis in mechatronic systems 1

6. Design optimization of mechatronic systems 1

7. Design for Environment

2

8. New trends in mechatronics

2

9. Intellectual Property – Patenting, Ethical Considerations 1

10. Team project group presentations

1

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Homework, Quizzes and Projects: Teams of three to four students work on mechatronic design projects. The projects will involve a group-up design process with an operational end product. Computer Usage: Computers are used in this course in order to program and debug both microcontrollers and the PC. Preferred languages as of date are Visual Basic and C++ on the PC platform, and Assembler, Basic and C on the microcontroller platforms. Laboratory Work: Laboratory work in this course focuses on research and implementation of group projects and other small scale assignments throughout the semester. Contribution of the course to meeting the professional component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13. Prepared by : A. Bugra KOKU Date : Fall 2003

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ME 478 INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR ENERGY UTILIZATION (Elective Course)

Course Description : ME 478 Introduction To Solar Energy Utilization (3-0)3

Nature of solar radiation. Calculation and measurement of insolation on horizontal and tilted planes. Transmission of solar radiation through glass and plastics. Flat-plate collector theory and performance of concentrating type collectors. Heat Storage, use of solar energy for power production. Miscellaneous uses such as distillation, cooking, cooling. Laboratory practice on solar radiation.

Prerequisites : ME 312 Thermal Engineering Textbook : E. Tasdemiroglu, Solar Energy Utilization: Technical and

Economical Aspects, METU, 1988. References : J.A. Duffie, W.A. Beckman, Solar Engineering of Thermal

Processes, John Wiley & Sons, 1980. Ed: W.C. Dickinson, P.N. Cheremisinoff, Solar Energy Technology Handbook - Parts A & B, M. Dekker, 1980.


• gain familiarity with the nature, the quantity and the geometric considerations of the radiation emitted by the sun and incident on the earth’s atmosphere,

• be familiar with the effects of the atmosphere on the solar radiation and understand how the available radiation data can be processed to obtain the radiation incident on surfaces of various orientations,

• be able to acquire sufficient knowledge to analyze and design solar collectors, • acquire a capacity to analyze and design active solar heating systems, • be able to understand the basic relationships among solar radiation characteristics of

materials. Topics:

week1. Energy situation in the world and in Turkey 1

2. Solar astronomy 1

3. Solar radiation 2

4. Flat-plate solar collectors 2

5. Concentrating collectors 2

6. Solar heating systems 2

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7. Other solar thermal applications

1

8. Solar electric power generation 1

9. Economic evaluation of solar systems 2

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in other session. Laboratory Work: Laboratory work is not required. Solar house and solar collectors are used for demonstration purposes. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 7.

Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Faruk ARINÇ Date : Fall 2003

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ME 481 INDUSTRIAL FLUID POWER (Elective Course)

Course Description : ME 481 Industrial Fluid Power (3-0) 3.

Basic principles. Basic hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Hydraulic power systems : Hydraulic oils; distribution system; energy input and transfer devices; energy modulation devices; energy output and transfer devices; other components such as filters and strainers, and accumulators; system design and circuit analysis. Pneumatic power systems. Case studies.

Prerequisites : ME 306 Fluid Mechanics II

ME 308 Machine Elements Textbook : None References : Pinches and Ashby, Power Hydraulics, Prentice Hall, London,

1989. A. Esposito, Fluid Power with Applications, Prentice Hall, London,1994. J.W. Wolansky et al., Fundamentals of Fluid Power, Houghton Mifflin, Company, Boston, 1977. J.A. Sullivan, Fluid Power : Theory and Applications, Reston Publishing Company, Reston, Virginia,1982.


• be thoroughly familiar with the basic components of hydraulic power systems, • learn how to produce a conceptual design in the form of a symbolic diagram of a

hydraulic power circuit to satisfy the requirements of a specified task, • learn how to make calculations directed to the selection of components relevant to the

specified task using symbolic diagrams of fluid power circuits and finalize the design using data for the components selected,

• know how to decide if an accumulator is to be used as the primary or secondary source of energy and to choose a suitable accumulator size when required,

• have a sound understanding of the differences between the hydraulic and pneumatic power systems and be able to extend their acquired knowledge and abilities for the hydraulic systems to pneumatic power systems.

Topics:


2. Basic Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems 0.5

3. Power Transmitting Fluids 1

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4. The Distribution System 1

5. Energy Input and Transfer Devices 2

6. Energy Modulation Devices 1.5

7. Energy Output and Transfer Devices 1.5

8. Filters and Accumulators 1

9. System Design and Circuit Analysis 3

10. Pneumatic Systems 1

11. Case Studies 1

Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session. Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Weekly homework assignments. A course project involving animation of a fluid power circuit operation may be assigned on a voluntary basis to individuals or groups of students. Computer Usage: Students use computers in the solution of some homework problems and in their voluntary projects which involve the animation of specified fluid power circuits. Laboratory Work: Course has three one-hour sessions in the laboratory mainly for demonstrative purposes. These sessions are planned with the available setups in the Control Laboratory. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 2 credits Other: 1 credit Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11. Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Y. Samim ÜNLÜSOY Date : Fall 2003

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