[NP-DEM] Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) (DEM)

This module aims to equip students with the basic knowledge of general electronic devices as well as hard-wired and programmable types of automation solutions. Their applications in sequential control systems and low-cost automation will be covered.

Major topics include electro-pneumatics technology and programmable logic control. The essential hardware components used in automated systems, such as sensors, valves and actuators will be applied to the automated systems. Widely accepted industrial control programming language LD will be covered, in conjunction with the learning of programming logic controllers and computer interfaces.

Laboratory work involves hands-on circuit construction and implementation using these various technologies and techniques, which enhances students’ understanding of the practical aspects of circuit designs.

Automatic continuous control systems are used extensively, from controlling operation in home appliances to machines and systems used in manufacturing and process industries. This module aims to provide students the essential knowledge on the various types of control components, the operation of feedback control systems, effects of controller setting on system performance and stability.

This module aims to impart the fundamental concepts of industrial hydraulic applications to be implemented in automation and process industries. Core competencies in the module will include the understanding of the typical component blocks such as hydraulic power pack systems, hydraulic actuators and the different types of hydraulic valves that make up industrial hydraulic systems for various applications. An integration of the industrial hydraulic system with electrical controls will be illustrated.

Laboratory work involves simulation, hands-on circuit construction and implementation using these various technologies and techniques, which enhances students’ understanding of the practical aspects of circuit designs and their applications in the manufacturing and process industries. The practical skills acquired from this module are required for the follow-up module in integration-based subjects as well as project work.

This module aims to help the students in the application of the drafting concepts and modeling techniques for development of product models in the design process. Students will learn the principles and capabilities of CAD through three dimensional (3D) solid modeling of engineering components and assembly. An assignment is used to consolidate the concepts and techniques learnt from the CAD module.

This module aims to provide students with fundamental training in the principles and practices of the international graphic language for engineering that is based on the International Standard Organization (ISO) and the Singapore Standards (SS) guidelines. The module comprises short lectures and numerous hands-on exercises in creating mechanical engineering drawing using various principles and techniques. The topics include orthographic projection, sectioning, dimensioning, conventional representation and assembly drawing. AutoCAD is taught and used as the tool to make drawings in exercises. Practical industrial examples and practices are emphasised.

The module aims to provide students with the knowledge on how to design, analyse and select mechanical systems components used in machine and system design. Topics include selection of motor, coupling, gears, bearing and chain drive. Concept on dimension tolerance is also covered. Through the combination of lectures, tutorials assessments and project work, the module aims to prepare students to a level where they can undertake an engineering design problem in a methodical and professional manner.

This module introduces the students to the fundamental concepts of manufacturing systems, with emphasis on examining the characteristics of different types of production systems. Critical comparisons are made in relation to the advantages and limitations of flow-lines, batch manufacturing and job-shops. Advanced manufacturing technologies and techniques, such as industrial robotics and group technology, are examined to allow students to make informed choice of advanced tools in their future enterprises. The fundamental concept of establishing financial viability and successful employment of various manufacturing strategies is discussed. Students are required to do on-line research on advanced technologies and case studies of highly successful companies.

The primary aim of this module is to provide students with the fundamental knowledge of common engineering materials. The scope covers basic knowledge of metal structures and how they affect the properties and performances of engineering materials. Classroom knowledge is reinforced and enhanced by hands-on experiments in the laboratory on metallography and mechanical testing. Also included in this module are alloying, plain carbon steels, ceramics, non-ferrous materials and the methods to change their properties as well as polymers.

This module aims to provide students with the basic knowledge on conventional processes used to support manufacturing industries. It covers principles and application on conventional machining process such as milling, turning, welding, sheet metal forming, as well as injection molding.

This module introduces students to the study of external forces in two dimensions and their effect on particles and rigid bodies that are at rest. Students learn the skills to analyze the forces acting on the bodies by drawing free-body diagrams and applying the conditions of equilibrium. Topics include forces and resultants, moments and couples, equilibrium, and the concepts of plane friction.

This module also aims to equip students with the skills to analyze problems of rigid bodies in motion. Only linear and rotational motion in two dimensions will be covered. Topics include Kinematics of linear and rotational motion, and Kinetics of linear and rotational motion.

This module aims to provide students to apply the theories and laws covered into practical engineering applications. The laboratory sessions will give students a good understanding of the practical aspects of stress analysis and machine systems.

Major topics include deflection of beams, analysis of stability in columns, friction mechanisms such as power screws, belt drives, balancing of flywheels and shafts, and vibration analysis of mechanical systems.

This module aims at providing the students with a foundational knowledge of strength of materials at a tertiary technologist level. Major topics include stress and strain and engineering problem required stress analysis and interpretational of practical design criteria.

The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental principles of Fluid Mechanics. In this module, the fundamental principles of Fluid Mechanics are introduced under the following topics. These include pressure and pressure measurement, hydrostatic forces on surfaces submerged in fluids and buoyancy, energies of liquids in motion, losses of energy in pipelines, general principles of pumps and system characteristic, and flow measurement (pitot-static tube, venturi and orifice meters).

Laboratory experiments are included to reinforce the students' theoretical knowledge through visualisation and experimentation.

"This module aims to equip students with the basic knowledge in all major topics to the detailed engineering/layout engineering of piping system, mechanical design, hydraulic design and basic stress analysis of process piping system.

The module covers process plant layout, P & ID diagram, design for thermal expansion as well as flexibility analysis of piping system. It is designed for personnel who are involved in the piping system for the oil and gas, power plant, chemical as well as building services industries. It provides the students with practical examples in the materials for construction, piping system specifications, design, installation as well as maintenance of piping system.

After attending the course, the students will be able to understand the overview of a process plant system compliance with ASME B31, B16 codes and Singapore Codes of Practice and be able to perform their duties with the piping system more effectively.

Instruction includes concept theory, problem solving, understanding the codes of practice and standards, system design, drafting as well as piping stress analysis.

Laboratory work involves hands-on pump system characteristic and hydraulic losses of piping system will enhances students’ understanding of the practical aspects of piping system.
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"An Introduction to Thermodynamics will first be covered to explain the different forms of energy and various processes by which energy is transformed from one form to another. Thereafter, module will focus on applications of basic thermodynamic principles to actual engineering problems. Examples are petrol engines and diesel engines used in cars and trucks, gas turbines in aircrafts and steam turbines in electrical power generation plants.
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