COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
- Course
- MCLE475 - COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
- Department
- Mechanical Engineering - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 6
- T+P+L
- 2 + 0 + 3
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Asst. Prof. Dr. VAHID MOHAMMADZADEH KHOJAS
- Prerequisite
Course Description
This course aims to study the Integration of computers into the design cycle. Interactive computer modelling and analysis. Geometrical modelling with wire frame, surface, and solid models. Finite element modelling and analysis. Curves and surfaces and CAD/CAM data exchange. The integration of CAD, CAE and CAM systems.
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| midterm | Midterm | 40 |
| final | Final | 40 |
| project | Project | 20 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
- 01 1. Define and describe the purpose heating, ventilating, and air conditioning.
- 02 2. Name and describe seven major air-conditioning processes.
- 03 3. Understand and describe the major concepts of the psychrometric chart.
- 04 4. Define the main issues top be considered when desinging a system.
- 05 5. Name the four major system types and explain their differences.
- 06 6. List seven factors influencing thermal comfort and explain why thermal comfort depends on the individual as well as the thermal conditions.
- 07 7. Apply thermodynamics to HVAC processes to solve real air-conditioning problems.
- 08 8. Understands and calculates coefficient of thermal resistances and comfort conditions.
- 09 9. Simple heating load calculation procedures.
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to HVAC |
| Week 2 | Introducing the Psychrometric Chart |
| Week 3 | Basic Air-Conditioning System and Economizer Cycle |
| Week 4 | Zoned Air-Conditioning Systems |
| Week 5 | Thermal Comfort |
| Week 6 | Basic HVAC System Calculations |
| Week 7 | Applying Thermodynamics to HVAC Processes |
| Week 8 | Midterm Exams |
| Week 9 | Midterm Exams |
| Week 10 | Space Heat Absorption and Moist Air Moisture Grains |
| Week 11 | Residential Cooling and Heating Load Calculations |
| Week 12 | Coefficient of Thermal Transmittance and Comfort Condition |
| Week 13 | Heating Equipments |
| Week 14 | Heating Load Calculation Example |
| Week 15 | Final Exams |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 McDowall, R P 2007, Fundamentals of HVAC Systems (SI Edition), Elsevier, London
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Describe Set unit of Sketching in SolidWorks, Essential Sketcher Tool, Rotate, Move, Copy and Scale Geometry, Interlink Dimension in Sketch SOLO 3
- L02 Explain Features of 3D Section, Linear and Polar Pattern in Part Design, Hole Feature in SolidWorks, SOLO 4
- L03 Perform Concept of Multibody Modeling, Design Library and Toolbox, Types of Fillets SOLO 4
- L04 Categorize Basics of Assembly; Modify Part Inside SolidWorks Assembly, Belt Roller Support Assembly. Define Insert Fasteners, Exploded Assembly, Advanced Mate and Mechanical Mate, Motion Study SOLO 6
Program Outcomes
- Should be able to write effective reports, understand written reports, and prepare design and production reports.
- Should have the ability to make effective presentations.
- Should have the ability to give and have clear and understandable instructions.
- Should gain consciousness (awareness) about the necessity of lifelong learning.
- Should have the ability to access information.
- Should have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew himself/herself.
- Should gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility and should act in accordance with ethical principles.
- Should gain knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
- Should gain knowledge about project management, risk management, and change management practices in business life.
- Should gain awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
- Should gain knowledge about development in sustainability.
- Should gain knowledge about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and security at universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering.
- Awareness should be gained about the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
- Should have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
- Should have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines in complex engineering problems.
- Should have the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
- Should have the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve complex engineering problems.
- Should have the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.
- Should have the ability to apply modern design methods.
- Should have the ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications.
- Should have the ability to use information technologies effectively.
- Should have the ability to design experiments, for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
- Should have the ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
- Should have the ability to work in intradisciplinary teams.
- Should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
- Should have the skills to work individually.
- Should have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Should have the knowledge of at least one foreign language.
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