BEng- Mechanical and Energy Engineering

Mechanical and Energy Engineering

Award: BEng

Duration: 5 years

Introduction                    

This programme is designed to prepare mechanical and energy engineering graduates for needs of modern society in the disciplines. Engineers are central to providing sustainable, smart solutions to complex mechanical and energy challenges.  They are involved in the delivery of new forms of power generation and production of machines and systems for automotive, energy, heating and cooling systems. Students will be equipped with fundamental theoretical principles and skills to design, maintain and deliver complex engineering solutions including power plants, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), heat exchangers, fluid machineries, conventional energy plants using coal, oil and gas and renewable energy plants such as biomass, biodiesel, solar and wind energy systems.

Why is this Course for Me?

It is an opportunity to study a multidisciplinary programme that addresses today’s rapidly growing needs for sustainable energy generation, green technology, production of innovative devices and new forms of materials for manufacturing, automobiles and building services. It also prepares graduates for a stimulating career in reliability and maintenance engineering.

What will I Study?

You will study implementation of creative solutions to problems in energy provision, new materials like composites, manufacturing, maintenance, energy management, power distribution and conservation.

Modules you Will Study Include;

• Applied Thermodynamics
• Building Services
• Control Engineering
• Design and Manufacturing systems
• Dynamics of Machines and Mechanisms
• Electrical Energy Systems
• Energy Efficient Buildings
• Energy Management and Conservation
• Fluid Mechanics
• Heat Transfer
• Maintenance Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Mechanics
• Renewable Energy (e.g. Solar Energy, Biofuel Technology, Wind Energy and Advanced Energy Systems)
• Strength of Materials

Career and Graduate Study Opportunities

 The Programme prepares students to have competencies and skills for careers in areas such as in power plants, maintenance of heavy duty equipment (e.g. in the mines, chemical, cement, pharmaceutical, food & allied industries), automotive industries, energy management and conservation, transportation, advanced materials design, renewable energy, oil and gas manufacturing, project management, consultancy, academia, public service, and logistics and operations.