Year 4

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS (EG7031_1)

Teacher: STAVROS KOURTIS

SMART INDUSTRIES AND DIGITAL MANUFACTURING (EG7039_1)

This module will introduce the student to the principles of Industry 4.0 (fourth industrial revolution) including the current trends in smart sensing, automation and data exchange in manufacturing. The student will demonstrate comprehensive understanding of how industry 4.0 integrates smart sensors, communication networks and cloud storage to optimise production and enhance manufacturing yield.

Year 4

ADVANCED FLUIDS (EG7040_1)

This module provides the students with the opportunity to study higher level applied fluid mechanics, with emphasis on power-producing and energy systems.

Main topics of study:

• 1D to 3D CFD: theory and application through the use of industry standard software.

• Governing equations of fluid dynamics - Navier-Stokes Equations

• Compressible and incompressible flows – theory and applications

• Turbulence and its modelling

• Programming skills to solve some specific CFD problems.

• Finite volume CFD code

• Case study

Year 4

INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT (EG5023_1)

Year 4

AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS (EG7164_1)

The aim of this module is to equip students with a knowledge and understanding of industrial robots, including key components and software which make up robotic systems. In particular, 

• Actions: demonstrate knowledge of robot statics (kinematics) and dynamics, including their inverse problems.
• Perception: comprehend the principles of application of machine vision and set up a machine vision system.
• Navigation: appreciate methods for path planning and reaching a goal.

Teacher: CHARALAMPOS LAPPAS

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT (EG7034_1)

The module assesses the role of the engineer / construction manager in industry and the community. It investigates advances in engineering / construction technology and analyses its effect on the production process. The module will involve studying current management skills and the appropriate numerical techniques, contract procedures and financial controls.

Teacher: CHARALAMPOS LAPPAS

APPLIED RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING PRACTICE (EG7038_1)

The module enable students to demonstrate and apply a suitable research method/s and technique/s for a chosen topic in engineering field (e.g. civil, electrical, mechanical and general engineering) and analyse gathered data, display creativity and analytical skills, interpret in engineering context and critical discussion, and compose a research report.