Mechanical Power Transmission and Vibration

Module overview

The module provides an overview of relevant topics in mechanical power transmission and methodology of vibration analysis for such mechanical assemblies. The main objective of the module is to learn methods of analysis and design of machines and their components, which are relevant to most industrial applications, including Automotive, Marine and Power Engineering transmissions. This module is taught together with Mechanical Power Transmission and Vibration (MSc). The two modules are mutually exclusive.

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

Implement methodology to tackle multidisciplinary problems as encountered in real engineering systems

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

Mathematical techniques for the analysis of torsional vibration of drive systems and of flexible rotors
The key technological issues in mechanical power transmission

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

Examine the performance of fluid coupling devices or torque converters based on given torque-speed characteristics
Calculate natural vibrational frequencies and predict torsional vibration of drive systems
Investigate a balance between power supply and demand and design an appropriate power transmission mechanism

Learning and Teaching

Study time
Type	Hours
Lecture	33
Preparation for scheduled sessions	18
Completion of assessment task	7
Wider reading or practice	35
Revision	24
Tutorial	11
Follow-up work	18
Practical	4
Total study time	150

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

D.J.Inman. Engineering Vibration. Prentice Hall.

C.E.Wilson, J.P.Sadler. Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery. Pearson/Prentice Hall.

F.S.Tse, I.E.Morse, R.T.Hinkle. Mechanical vibrations : theory and applications. Alleyn and Bacon Inc.

A.Esposito. Fluid Power with Applications. Pearson.

R.Holmes. The Characteristics of Mechanical Engineering and Systems. Pergamon.

S.S.Rao, Y.F.Fah. Mechanical Vibrations. Prentice Hall.

Assessment

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework	10%
Examination	90%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Examination	100%

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Examination	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External