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20260412890The department of mechanical engineering, faculty of engineering at Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University is established in, 1430-1431 H (2009-2010) to be one of the pioneer engineering institutes in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Mechanical engineering is a wide specialization which has relation with all fields of life. The graduate of the mechanical engineering is a potential candidate to become one of the pillars of the nation’s industry, and the graduates may find good opportunities in different sectors especially in the fields of operation, maintenance, analysis, design, and development in mechanical and mechatronic systems…etc. Currently, the department of mechanical engineering is implementing several new initiatives to meet changes around the world and industrial needs. For undergraduate students a new study plan, based on well-known academic standards, is designed to meet the market requirements in this important area in the Kingdom. The department is provided with highly qualified scientific faculties and staff. Finally, newly developed laboratories with highly accurate instruments are established to use recent techniques and ensure quality and accreditation requirements.
Distinction in mechanical engineering education, scientific research, and innovation, contributing to the realization of the Kingdom's vision.
Providing high-quality engineering education, promoting world-class research and innovation, and fostering impactful collaborations with the community.
Last Modified Date: 23/07/2026 - 11:39 PM Saudi Arabia Time
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEN 367 | MEN 367 | 0 | None |
| Description | Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, Various power and refrigeration cycles, Heat transfer modes including steady and unsteady conduction, convection, and radiation, Flow statics and buoyancy, Mass, momentum, and energy conservation, Bernoulli equations, Internal and external flows. | ||
| MEN 130 | MEN 130 | 0 | None |
| Description | Introduction to principles of production, Engineering materials, Measurements, Standards Specifications, Foundry, Metal forming (forging, extrusion, drawing, press work, rolling, wire drawing), Sheet metal work, Welding, metal cutting and machine tools (sawing, drilling, tur ning, milling, shaping, slotting, grinding), Fitting, Industrial safety, Production management and production planning. | ||
| MEN 201 | MEN 201 | 0 | None |
| Description | Introduction to CAG, Skills of using a drafting package, Geomet rical and dimensional tolerances, Applications on mechanical elements (Bolts, welded and riveted joints, shafts and keys, springs, gears), Applications on assembly and working drawings (valves, presses, etc.), Laboratory. | ||
| CHEN 212 | CHEN 212 | 0 | None |
| Description | Classification of Engineering Materials, Atomic Structure and I nteratomic Bonding, The Structure of Materials, Phase diagram, The driving force for structural chan ge, Kinetics of structural change (nucleation and transformation), Steels (carbon steel, alloy steel), The li ght alloys, Ceramic materials, Polymers, Composite materials, Design with materials (design-limiting pro perties of materials), Corrosion, Failure. Involves laboratory experiments. | ||
| MEN 220 | MEN 220 | 0 | None |
| Description | Review of particle motion, Rotation and translation of a rigid body in the plane, General plane motion, Displacement, velocity, and acceleration of rigid bodies, including Coriolis motion, Motion about a fixed point, Equations of motion for a rigid body, Constrained plane motion. Work and energy, Impulse and momentum, Mass moment of inertia, Introduction to mechanical vibrations. | ||
| MEN 225 | MEN 225 | 0 | None |
| Description | General Principles of Statics; Force Vectors (2D & 3D); Equili brium of a Particle (2D & 3D); Force System Resultants (2D & 3D); Equilibrium of a Rigid Body (2D); Center of Gravity and centroid of a Body, Mass moment of inertia, Rotation and translation of a rigid body in the plane, General plane motion, Displacement, velocity, and acceleration of rigid bodies, Equat ions of motion for a rigid body, | ||
| MEN241 | MEN241 | 0 | None |
| Description | Introduction, Curve fitting to measure data, Classification of differential equations, Finite difference formulations, Numerical solutions for ordinary differential equ ations, Mesh and grid generation, Numerical solution for partial differential equations, Applications with Fortran code programming. Laboratory. | ||
| MEN 250 | MEN 250 | 0 | None |
| Description | Concepts and definitions, Fluid statics, Forces on submerged surfaces and bodies, Non–viscous flow, Conservation of mass, momentum, and energy equations, Bernoulli’s equation. Dimensional analysis, the Pi–theorem, and similarity, Pipe flow, Losses in conduit flow, Laminar and turbulent flow, Laboratory. | ||
| MEN 310 | MEN 310 | 0 | None |
| Description | Material selection in design, Static failure theories, Fatigue failure, Design of shafts for static and dynamic loads, Gear geometry and forces, Use of the AGMA code in gear d esign, Power screws, Bolted joints, Welded joints. Introduction to clutches, brakes and couplings, Laboratory. | ||
| MEN 260 | MEN 260 | 0 | None |
| Description | Concepts and definitions, Energy, heat and work, Energy Transfe r, Properties of pure substances, Ideal gases, Mixture of gases, Phase change, First law of thermodynamics, Sp ecific heats and enthalpy, Application to first law on closed system and control volume, Second law of Th ermodynamics, Entropy, Principle of increase of entropy and definition of isentropic efficiency, Av ailability and reversibility, Some power and refrigeration cycles including Rankine and vapor compression cy cles, Laboratory. | ||
| MEN 321 | MEN 321 | 0 | None |
| Description | Design of ordinary gear trains and analysis of epicyclic gear trains, Analytical design of disk cams, Grashof rules, Basic types of mechanisms, Design of mechanisms for transmission angle and time ratio, Position, velocity, and acceleration analysis of linkages, Static and dynamic force analysis of mechanisms with the aid of computers. | ||
| MEN 322 | MEN 322 | 0 | None |
| Description | Introduction, Laplace transforms, Mathematical modeling of dynamic systems: mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, liquid-level, thermal and pressure systems, Transfer function, Block diagrams, State space equations of control systems, Industrial automatic controllers: basic control actions, Pneumatic and hydraulic controllers, Transient response analysis: First and second order systems, Root locus analysis and design, Frequency response analysis and design, Computer pr ogram applications. | ||
| MEN 332 | MEN 332 | 0 | None |
| Description | Introduction, Casting processes (solidification, melting, pe rmanent and expendable mold casting), Bulk forming processes (cold forming, hot forming, formability, and forming limits), Sheet metal processes (formability of sheets and sheet forming processes, Manufacturi ng of polymer, Powder and Ceramic materials, Welding process, Principles of metal cutting and mac hining, Mechanism of chip formation, Heat treatment of materials, Laboratory. | ||
| MEN 333 | MEN 333 | 0 | None |
| Description | Introduction to the use of computers in the Lab, Mathematical fundamentals, System description, Error analysis, Strain and force measurements, Temperature measurements, Pressure measurements, Mass flow rate measurements, velocity, and flow visualization, Torque, speed, and power Measurements, Data collection and processing, Dynamic response, Laboratory. | ||
| MEN 340 | MEN 340 | 0 | None |
| Description | Types of loads and stresses, Mechanical behavior of materials, Shearing forces and bending moment diagrams, Shearing stresses in beams, Stresses in compound bars, Bending stresses and deflection, Torsion of bars, Principal stresses and Mohr’s circle of stress, 3-Dime nsional stresses, Principal strains and Mohr’s circles of strain, Stress-strain relations, Strain energy, Yie ld criteria, Fatigue analysis of thin and thick cylinder. | ||
| MEN351 | MEN351 | 0 | None |
| Description | Review of the basic concepts, Differential analysis of fluid flow, Approximations of the Navier-Stokes equations, Flow over bodies, drag and lift, Compressible flow, Specific applications of one- dimensional compressible flow include one- dimensional isentropic flow, Flo w with area change, Normal and oblique shock waves, Adiabatic flow with friction, Flow with heat addit ion, Introduction to computational fluid dynamics. Laboratory. | ||
| MEN 361 | MEN 361 | 0 | None |
| Description | Irreversibility and availability, Thermodynamic Relations, Mixtures and Solutions, Chemical reactions and combustion, Phase and chemical equilibrium, Thermodynamics of compressible Flow, Laboratory. | ||
| MEN 362 | MEN 362 | 0 | None |
| Description | Principles of heat transfer, Steady state and transient conduction in different co-ordinates, Extended surfaces, Convective heat transfer, Analysis and empirical relations for forced and natural convection, Radiation heat transfer, radiation exchange between black and gray surfaces, Heat transfer applications (Heat Exchangers), Numerical methods in heat transfer with computer applications, Laboratory. | ||
| MEN411 | MEN411 | 0 | None |
| Description | Introduction, Design methodology (concept, alternatives, consid erations, skills of team work, reports, construction and detailed drawings of machines), Mechanical sys tems, Comprehensive design projects include; fixed and moveable joints, shafts, sliding and rolling bearings, Gears, couplings, clutches and brakes, belt drivers, Use of standard and technical manuals, Applicatio n of computer programs, Application on design of production facilities, Quality and reliability. | ||
| MEN 390 | MEN 390 | 0 | None |
| Description | 10 weeks of supervised hands-on work experience at a recognized firm in a capacity which ensures that the student applies his engineering knowledge and acquires professional experience in his field of study at KAU. The student is required to communicate, clearly and concisely, training details and gained experience both orally and in writing. The student is evaluated based on his abilities to perform professionally, demonstrate technical competence, work efficiently, and to remain business focused, quality oriented, and committed to personal professional development. Laboratory. | ||
| MEN 412 | MEN 412 | 0 | None |
| Description | Design and working principles of machine tool elements (speed a nd feed of gear boxes. spindle and spindle bearings), Rigidity and strengthening of structures- fr ames, beds and design of slide ways against wear, Power sources and types of drives, Mechanisms design, Mot ion control and transmission systems in machine tools, Safety devices, Static and dynamic acceptance te sts for machine tools. | ||
| MEN 413 | MEN 413 | 0 | None |
| Description | Foundation of CAD /CAM, Fundamentals of CAM, Computer graphics software and data, Computer aided manufacturing: numerical control, NC part programming, NC, DNC and CNC systems, Lab. | ||
| MEN 100 | MEN 100 | 0 | None |
| Description | Introduction, Skills of freehand sketching, Methods of projection: Orthographic, isometric, Dimensioning of view, third view prediction, sectioning, Introduction to assembly drawings, Introduction to Solid Works, two-dimensional sketching, Basic part modeling, patterning, revolved features, shelling and ribs, creating drawings, Laboratory. | ||
| MEN 415 | MEN 415 | 0 | None |
| Description | An introduction to the principles of wear resistance of machine parts and tribology, Physical understanding of different mechanisms of wear and friction and methods of inc reasing durability. | ||
| MEN 423 | MEN 423 | 0 | None |
| Description | Free and damped vibration of single degree of freedom systems, Viscous damping, Forced vibration, Resonance, Harmonic excitation; Rotating unbalance, Base motion, Vibration isolation, Fourier analysis, Vibration measuring, General excitation, Step and impulse response, Two degree of freedom systems, Frequencies and mode shapes, Modal analysis, Undammed vibration absorber, Multi degrees of freedom systems, Matrix methods, Ral eigh and Raleigh-Ritz methods, Continuous systems, axial, torsional and bending vibrations. | ||
| MEN 434 | MEN 434 | 0 | None |
| Description | Testing of materials under static and dynamic loading, Plastic deformation in metal single crystal and poly-crystalline material and dislocation lines, Introduction to fracture mechanics, Fatigue, creep, and wear mechanisms, Evaluation and presentation of materials testing and failure data, and laboratory. | ||
| MEN 435 | MEN 435 | 0 | None |
| Description | Engineering materials and their properties, Materials selection charts, Materials selection without shape, Case studies involving materials selection without consi deration of shape, Selection of materials and shape, Case studies of designs in which both the material and its shape play a role, Multiple constraints and compound objectives, Materials process ing and design, Case studies emphasizing choice of processing Method(s) critical to system p erformance. | ||
| MEN 436 | MEN 436 | 0 | None |
| Description | Non-conventional machining: principles, ultrasonic, electromechanical, electro-discharge, plasma arc, laser beam, electron beam machining, Numerical control of machine tools: automation of manufacturing processes, numerical control, coordinate systems, types and components of CNC systems, Programming for CNC, Adaptive control, Computer integrated manufacturing, Laboratory. | ||
| MEN 437 | MEN 437 | 0 | None |
| Description | Fusion welding, Weldability, Selection of welding electrodes, Hot cracking, Cold cracking. Welding metallurgy, heat-affected zone, Welding of heat-treatable alloys, Welding of dissimilar alloys, Destructive and nondestructive testing of welds, Weld thermal cycles and residual stresses, Welding in manufacturing: pressure vessels, boilers, and ship building industries, welding in automotive maintenance, Welding codes, Laboratory. | ||
| MEN 438 | MEN 438 | 0 | None |
| Description | Yield criteria, plastic stress-strain relations, Plane stress a nd plane strain, Determination of flow stress, Applications in beam bending, instability in thin shells, Classification of metal forming processes, Bulk deformation processes, Techniques of analysis: slab method, upp er bound method, Slip-line fields, application to indentation problem, Forging, rolling, extrusion, wire drawing equipment and dies. | ||
| MEN 442 | MEN 442 | 0 | None |
| Description | Virtual formulation, Finite element analysis: shape formation, equilibrium conditions, element classification, and assembly of elements, modeling methodology, Structures and elements: trusses, beams, 2-D solids, 3-D solids, axisymmetric solids, thin- walled structures, Dynamic a nalysis, Heat transfer and thermal analysis, Laboratory. | ||
| MEN 452 | MEN 452 | 0 | None |
| Description | Fundamental relations for the flow through an arbitrary turbo machine, Momentum relations through an arbitrary Turbo machine, Energy relations through an arbitrary Turbo machine, Theoretical operational characteristics of Turbo machinery, Dimensional analysis and similitude; Actual operational characteristics and pump system combinations, Hydraulic pumps, Hydraulic turbine, Centrifugal compressors and fans, Axial compressors and fans, Design considerations, Positive dis placement fluid machinery, Lab. | ||
| MEN 453 | MEN 453 | 0 | None |
| Description | This course introduces the basic components and functions of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Topics include standard symbols, pumps, control valves, control assemblies, actuators, FRL, maintenance procedures, and switching and control devices. The operation of a fluid power system, including design, application, and troubleshooting. Lab. | ||
| MEN 463 | MEN 463 | 0 | None |
| Description | Review of basic thermodynamics, vapor compression refrigeration cycles, Refrigerants and their characteristics, Basic vapor compression equipment, Introduction to absorption refrigeration, psychrometrics and psychometric processes, Human comfort, heat gain through walls and fenestrations, Cooling load calculations, Duct design and air distribution system, Load calculation using software packages, Lab. | ||
| MEN 464 | MEN 464 | 0 | None |
| Description | Classification of heat exchangers, Basic design methods in heat exchangers, forced convection correlations for the single-phase side heat exchangers, heat exchanger pressure drop and pumping power, Double pipe heat exchangers, Design correlations for condensers and evaporators, Shell and tube heat exchangers, The gasketed plate heat exchangers, Condensers and evaporators, Lab. | ||
| MEN 468 | MEN 468 | 0 | None |
| Description | Maintenance strategies, preventive, emergency, and maintenance programs. Maintenance types: periodic, weekly, and annual. Maintenance tools. Performance analysis. Troubleshooting charts. Maintenance sequence. Types of A/C units: window, split, and package. Leak detection. Eva cuation and dehydration. Refrigerant charging. Maintenance of window, split, and package units; maintenance of domestic refrigerators. Maintenance of car A/C. Maintenance of cooling to wers and evaporative condensers. Maintenance of commercial and industrial units. Cooling towers and evaporative condensers maintenance. Maintenance of accessories. Maintenance of central A/C units. Water chiller maintenance. AHU maintenance. Troubleshooting and log sheet analysis. Overhauling of components. Lab. | ||
| MEN 465 | MEN 465 | 0 | None |
| Description | Phase rule and equilibria, Thermodynamics and colligative properties, Scales and chemical treatment, multi-effect desalination systems, Multistage flash desalination systems, Mechanical and thermo-vapor compression systems, Dual purpose plants, Lab. | ||
| MEN 469 | MEN 469 | 0 | None |
| Description | The study of residential and light commercial HVACR systems design, including load calculations (comp. applications), Duct and pipe design, Heat recovery methods, restaurant ventilation requirements, Humidification, insulation, sound and measurement techniques, and applicable codes, and laboratory work. | ||
| MEN 470 | MEN 470 | 0 | None |
| Description | Concepts and definitions of mech atronics, Mechatronics design a nd modeling, Sensors and actuators, Control fundamentals and techniques, Introduction to robotics, Computer control and interfacing | ||
| MEN 471 | MEN 471 | 0 | None |
| Description | Process control fundamentals, Process characteristics: single a nd two capacitance process, identification, parameters estimation, industrial transmitters, Industrial cont rollers two position controller - P, PI, PID, controllers, Closed loop characteristics and controller design, controller tuning - basic factors affecting stability - open loop method, closed loop method, state feedbac k, feedback gain matrix, pole placement method - industrial applications – level /flow temperature cont rol process, Design of process control systems applying MATLAB, virtual control software packages and Control Station Package | ||
| MEN 472 | MEN 472 | 0 | None |
| Description | Introduction to mechatronics design. Mechatronics design philosophy, Mechatronics design versus traditional design, Case study on design of mechatronic products, A gentle look inside simulation examples of simple systems, Comparison of different software packages for simulation of multidisciplinary systems, Intelligent sensors- intelligent product & Intelligent devices, Intelligent controller-case study on mechatronics system. | ||
| MEN 473 | MEN 473 | 0 | None |
| Description | Basics of robotics, Analysis and design of robotic systems including arms and vehicles, kinematics, Inverse kinematics, and dynamics of robots (stationary and mobile robots), Algorithms for describing, planning, and commanding, Robotic control systems. Position, speed, and force control of robot grippers are examples of various practical applications of robots. | ||
| MEN 474 | MEN 474 | 0 | None |
| Description | Overview of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), Central processing unit, I/0 system, Programming, Terminal and peripherals, Relay logic, Ladder logic, Timers, Co-unders, Sequencers, Data transfer, Mathematical functions, Numerical systems and codes, Digital logic. | ||
| MEN 480 | MEN 480 | 0 | None |
| Description | Energy demand and power generation systems, Steam and gas power cycles, Fuel and combustion, Basic and auxiliary systems of a steam power plant, Steam generator Analy sis, Steam Turbines and their controls, Diesel engine and gas turbine power plants, Overall plant performance, Economics of power plants | ||
| MEN 481 | MEN 481 | 0 | None |
| Description | Introduction, Energy types–energy crisis, Classical and chemical thermodynamics, Introduction to heat and mass transfer in multi-component reacting systems, Chemical kinetics, Simplified conservation equations for reacting flows, Laminar premixed flames, Laminar diffusion flames, Applications, Lab. | ||
| MEN 482 | MEN 482 | 0 | None |
| Description | Review of Heat Transfer, Solar angles, and solar radiation on Earth’s surface, Solar radiation on tilted surfaces, Radiation measurements, Solar collectors and concentrators, Storage, Photovoltaic, Wind energy, Geothermal energy, Other renewable energy sources. | ||
| MEN 483 | MEN 483 | 0 | None |
| Description | Energy sources and their classification, Conventional energy conservation, Power plant and vapor cycles, Renewable energy, Solar energy with emphasis on solar cells, and wind energy, OTEC systems, Geothermal energy, nuclear fission, and types of fission reactors. | ||
| MEN 484 | MEN 484 | 0 | None |
| Description | Concepts and definitions, Principles of energy management and energy audit, Heating and cooling management, Electrical load and lighting management, Process energy management, Integrated building systems, Economic aspects of energy management, Energy audit instruments. | ||
| MEN 485 | MEN 485 | 0 | None |
| Description | Introduction to CFD, Flow fields, Conservation equations, Classification of flows and partial differential equations, Finite difference solvers, Finite volume solvers, Boundary conditions. Mesh and grid generation, Application to elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic equations, Turbulence modeling, Boundary layers, large eddy simulation, Heat transfer modeling, Applications for HVAC systems, Lab. | ||
| MEN 499 | MEN 499 | 0 | None |
| Description | The student is required to function on a multi-disciplinary team to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints. A standard engineering design process is followed, including the selection of a client-defined problem, literature review, problem formulation (objectives, constraints, and evaluation criteria), generation of design alternatives, and work plan. Preliminary design of the selected alternative, design refinement, detailed design, design evaluation, and documentation. The student is required to communicate, clearly and concisely, the details of his design both orally and in writing in several stages during the design process, including a final public presentation to a jury composed of several subject-related professionals. | ||
| MEN 414 | MEN 414 | 0 | None |
| Description | Hoisting machinery: crane chains, sprockets, pulleys, drums, ro pes, sheaves and hooks, gain in force and gain in speed systems, Wheels, rails, and drives, Jigs and fixt ures: specifications of jigs and fixtures, conventions in fixture design, Degrees of freedom, location poi nts, fixation points, Clamping devices, fool-proofing, Rigidity and wear considerations. | ||
Course Code: MEN 367
Description
Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, Various power and refrigeration cycles, Heat transfer modes including steady and unsteady conduction, convection, and radiation, Flow statics and buoyancy, Mass, momentum, and energy conservation, Bernoulli equations, Internal and external flows.
Course Code: MEN 130
Description
Introduction to principles of production, Engineering materials, Measurements, Standards Specifications, Foundry, Metal forming (forging, extrusion, drawing, press work, rolling, wire drawing), Sheet metal work, Welding, metal cutting and machine tools (sawing, drilling, tur ning, milling, shaping, slotting, grinding), Fitting, Industrial safety, Production management and production planning.
Course Code: MEN 201
Description
Introduction to CAG, Skills of using a drafting package, Geomet rical and dimensional tolerances, Applications on mechanical elements (Bolts, welded and riveted joints, shafts and keys, springs, gears), Applications on assembly and working drawings (valves, presses, etc.), Laboratory.
Course Code: CHEN 212
Description
Classification of Engineering Materials, Atomic Structure and I nteratomic Bonding, The Structure of Materials, Phase diagram, The driving force for structural chan ge, Kinetics of structural change (nucleation and transformation), Steels (carbon steel, alloy steel), The li ght alloys, Ceramic materials, Polymers, Composite materials, Design with materials (design-limiting pro perties of materials), Corrosion, Failure. Involves laboratory experiments.
Course Code: MEN 220
Description
Review of particle motion, Rotation and translation of a rigid body in the plane, General plane motion, Displacement, velocity, and acceleration of rigid bodies, including Coriolis motion, Motion about a fixed point, Equations of motion for a rigid body, Constrained plane motion. Work and energy, Impulse and momentum, Mass moment of inertia, Introduction to mechanical vibrations.
Course Code: MEN 225
Description
General Principles of Statics; Force Vectors (2D & 3D); Equili brium of a Particle (2D & 3D); Force System Resultants (2D & 3D); Equilibrium of a Rigid Body (2D); Center of Gravity and centroid of a Body, Mass moment of inertia, Rotation and translation of a rigid body in the plane, General plane motion, Displacement, velocity, and acceleration of rigid bodies, Equat ions of motion for a rigid body,
Course Code: MEN241
Description
Introduction, Curve fitting to measure data, Classification of differential equations, Finite difference formulations, Numerical solutions for ordinary differential equ ations, Mesh and grid generation, Numerical solution for partial differential equations, Applications with Fortran code programming. Laboratory.
Course Code: MEN 250
Description
Concepts and definitions, Fluid statics, Forces on submerged surfaces and bodies, Non–viscous flow, Conservation of mass, momentum, and energy equations, Bernoulli’s equation. Dimensional analysis, the Pi–theorem, and similarity, Pipe flow, Losses in conduit flow, Laminar and turbulent flow, Laboratory.
Course Code: MEN 310
Description
Material selection in design, Static failure theories, Fatigue failure, Design of shafts for static and dynamic loads, Gear geometry and forces, Use of the AGMA code in gear d esign, Power screws, Bolted joints, Welded joints. Introduction to clutches, brakes and couplings, Laboratory.
Course Code: MEN 260
Description
Concepts and definitions, Energy, heat and work, Energy Transfe r, Properties of pure substances, Ideal gases, Mixture of gases, Phase change, First law of thermodynamics, Sp ecific heats and enthalpy, Application to first law on closed system and control volume, Second law of Th ermodynamics, Entropy, Principle of increase of entropy and definition of isentropic efficiency, Av ailability and reversibility, Some power and refrigeration cycles including Rankine and vapor compression cy cles, Laboratory.
Course Code: MEN 321
Description
Design of ordinary gear trains and analysis of epicyclic gear trains, Analytical design of disk cams, Grashof rules, Basic types of mechanisms, Design of mechanisms for transmission angle and time ratio, Position, velocity, and acceleration analysis of linkages, Static and dynamic force analysis of mechanisms with the aid of computers.
Course Code: MEN 322
Description
Introduction, Laplace transforms, Mathematical modeling of dynamic systems: mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, liquid-level, thermal and pressure systems, Transfer function, Block diagrams, State space equations of control systems, Industrial automatic controllers: basic control actions, Pneumatic and hydraulic controllers, Transient response analysis: First and second order systems, Root locus analysis and design, Frequency response analysis and design, Computer pr ogram applications.
Course Code: MEN 332
Description
Introduction, Casting processes (solidification, melting, pe rmanent and expendable mold casting), Bulk forming processes (cold forming, hot forming, formability, and forming limits), Sheet metal processes (formability of sheets and sheet forming processes, Manufacturi ng of polymer, Powder and Ceramic materials, Welding process, Principles of metal cutting and mac hining, Mechanism of chip formation, Heat treatment of materials, Laboratory.
Course Code: MEN 333
Description
Introduction to the use of computers in the Lab, Mathematical fundamentals, System description, Error analysis, Strain and force measurements, Temperature measurements, Pressure measurements, Mass flow rate measurements, velocity, and flow visualization, Torque, speed, and power Measurements, Data collection and processing, Dynamic response, Laboratory.
Course Code: MEN 340
Description
Types of loads and stresses, Mechanical behavior of materials, Shearing forces and bending moment diagrams, Shearing stresses in beams, Stresses in compound bars, Bending stresses and deflection, Torsion of bars, Principal stresses and Mohr’s circle of stress, 3-Dime nsional stresses, Principal strains and Mohr’s circles of strain, Stress-strain relations, Strain energy, Yie ld criteria, Fatigue analysis of thin and thick cylinder.
Course Code: MEN351
Description
Review of the basic concepts, Differential analysis of fluid flow, Approximations of the Navier-Stokes equations, Flow over bodies, drag and lift, Compressible flow, Specific applications of one- dimensional compressible flow include one- dimensional isentropic flow, Flo w with area change, Normal and oblique shock waves, Adiabatic flow with friction, Flow with heat addit ion, Introduction to computational fluid dynamics. Laboratory.
Course Code: MEN 361
Description
Irreversibility and availability, Thermodynamic Relations, Mixtures and Solutions, Chemical reactions and combustion, Phase and chemical equilibrium, Thermodynamics of compressible Flow, Laboratory.
Course Code: MEN 362
Description
Principles of heat transfer, Steady state and transient conduction in different co-ordinates, Extended surfaces, Convective heat transfer, Analysis and empirical relations for forced and natural convection, Radiation heat transfer, radiation exchange between black and gray surfaces, Heat transfer applications (Heat Exchangers), Numerical methods in heat transfer with computer applications, Laboratory.
Course Code: MEN411
Description
Introduction, Design methodology (concept, alternatives, consid erations, skills of team work, reports, construction and detailed drawings of machines), Mechanical sys tems, Comprehensive design projects include; fixed and moveable joints, shafts, sliding and rolling bearings, Gears, couplings, clutches and brakes, belt drivers, Use of standard and technical manuals, Applicatio n of computer programs, Application on design of production facilities, Quality and reliability.
Course Code: MEN 390
Description
10 weeks of supervised hands-on work experience at a recognized firm in a capacity which ensures that the student applies his engineering knowledge and acquires professional experience in his field of study at KAU. The student is required to communicate, clearly and concisely, training details and gained experience both orally and in writing. The student is evaluated based on his abilities to perform professionally, demonstrate technical competence, work efficiently, and to remain business focused, quality oriented, and committed to personal professional development. Laboratory.
Course Code: MEN 412
Description
Design and working principles of machine tool elements (speed a nd feed of gear boxes. spindle and spindle bearings), Rigidity and strengthening of structures- fr ames, beds and design of slide ways against wear, Power sources and types of drives, Mechanisms design, Mot ion control and transmission systems in machine tools, Safety devices, Static and dynamic acceptance te sts for machine tools.
Course Code: MEN 413
Description
Foundation of CAD /CAM, Fundamentals of CAM, Computer graphics software and data, Computer aided manufacturing: numerical control, NC part programming, NC, DNC and CNC systems, Lab.
Course Code: MEN 100
Description
Introduction, Skills of freehand sketching, Methods of projection: Orthographic, isometric, Dimensioning of view, third view prediction, sectioning, Introduction to assembly drawings, Introduction to Solid Works, two-dimensional sketching, Basic part modeling, patterning, revolved features, shelling and ribs, creating drawings, Laboratory.
Course Code: MEN 415
Description
An introduction to the principles of wear resistance of machine parts and tribology, Physical understanding of different mechanisms of wear and friction and methods of inc reasing durability.
Course Code: MEN 423
Description
Free and damped vibration of single degree of freedom systems, Viscous damping, Forced vibration, Resonance, Harmonic excitation; Rotating unbalance, Base motion, Vibration isolation, Fourier analysis, Vibration measuring, General excitation, Step and impulse response, Two degree of freedom systems, Frequencies and mode shapes, Modal analysis, Undammed vibration absorber, Multi degrees of freedom systems, Matrix methods, Ral eigh and Raleigh-Ritz methods, Continuous systems, axial, torsional and bending vibrations.
Course Code: MEN 434
Description
Testing of materials under static and dynamic loading, Plastic deformation in metal single crystal and poly-crystalline material and dislocation lines, Introduction to fracture mechanics, Fatigue, creep, and wear mechanisms, Evaluation and presentation of materials testing and failure data, and laboratory.
Course Code: MEN 435
Description
Engineering materials and their properties, Materials selection charts, Materials selection without shape, Case studies involving materials selection without consi deration of shape, Selection of materials and shape, Case studies of designs in which both the material and its shape play a role, Multiple constraints and compound objectives, Materials process ing and design, Case studies emphasizing choice of processing Method(s) critical to system p erformance.
Course Code: MEN 436
Description
Non-conventional machining: principles, ultrasonic, electromechanical, electro-discharge, plasma arc, laser beam, electron beam machining, Numerical control of machine tools: automation of manufacturing processes, numerical control, coordinate systems, types and components of CNC systems, Programming for CNC, Adaptive control, Computer integrated manufacturing, Laboratory.
Course Code: MEN 437
Description
Fusion welding, Weldability, Selection of welding electrodes, Hot cracking, Cold cracking. Welding metallurgy, heat-affected zone, Welding of heat-treatable alloys, Welding of dissimilar alloys, Destructive and nondestructive testing of welds, Weld thermal cycles and residual stresses, Welding in manufacturing: pressure vessels, boilers, and ship building industries, welding in automotive maintenance, Welding codes, Laboratory.
Course Code: MEN 438
Description
Yield criteria, plastic stress-strain relations, Plane stress a nd plane strain, Determination of flow stress, Applications in beam bending, instability in thin shells, Classification of metal forming processes, Bulk deformation processes, Techniques of analysis: slab method, upp er bound method, Slip-line fields, application to indentation problem, Forging, rolling, extrusion, wire drawing equipment and dies.
Course Code: MEN 442
Description
Virtual formulation, Finite element analysis: shape formation, equilibrium conditions, element classification, and assembly of elements, modeling methodology, Structures and elements: trusses, beams, 2-D solids, 3-D solids, axisymmetric solids, thin- walled structures, Dynamic a nalysis, Heat transfer and thermal analysis, Laboratory.
Course Code: MEN 452
Description
Fundamental relations for the flow through an arbitrary turbo machine, Momentum relations through an arbitrary Turbo machine, Energy relations through an arbitrary Turbo machine, Theoretical operational characteristics of Turbo machinery, Dimensional analysis and similitude; Actual operational characteristics and pump system combinations, Hydraulic pumps, Hydraulic turbine, Centrifugal compressors and fans, Axial compressors and fans, Design considerations, Positive dis placement fluid machinery, Lab.
Course Code: MEN 453
Description
This course introduces the basic components and functions of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Topics include standard symbols, pumps, control valves, control assemblies, actuators, FRL, maintenance procedures, and switching and control devices. The operation of a fluid power system, including design, application, and troubleshooting. Lab.
Course Code: MEN 463
Description
Review of basic thermodynamics, vapor compression refrigeration cycles, Refrigerants and their characteristics, Basic vapor compression equipment, Introduction to absorption refrigeration, psychrometrics and psychometric processes, Human comfort, heat gain through walls and fenestrations, Cooling load calculations, Duct design and air distribution system, Load calculation using software packages, Lab.
Course Code: MEN 464
Description
Classification of heat exchangers, Basic design methods in heat exchangers, forced convection correlations for the single-phase side heat exchangers, heat exchanger pressure drop and pumping power, Double pipe heat exchangers, Design correlations for condensers and evaporators, Shell and tube heat exchangers, The gasketed plate heat exchangers, Condensers and evaporators, Lab.
Course Code: MEN 468
Description
Maintenance strategies, preventive, emergency, and maintenance programs. Maintenance types: periodic, weekly, and annual. Maintenance tools. Performance analysis. Troubleshooting charts. Maintenance sequence. Types of A/C units: window, split, and package. Leak detection. Eva cuation and dehydration. Refrigerant charging. Maintenance of window, split, and package units; maintenance of domestic refrigerators. Maintenance of car A/C. Maintenance of cooling to wers and evaporative condensers. Maintenance of commercial and industrial units. Cooling towers and evaporative condensers maintenance. Maintenance of accessories. Maintenance of central A/C units. Water chiller maintenance. AHU maintenance. Troubleshooting and log sheet analysis. Overhauling of components. Lab.
Course Code: MEN 465
Description
Phase rule and equilibria, Thermodynamics and colligative properties, Scales and chemical treatment, multi-effect desalination systems, Multistage flash desalination systems, Mechanical and thermo-vapor compression systems, Dual purpose plants, Lab.
Course Code: MEN 469
Description
The study of residential and light commercial HVACR systems design, including load calculations (comp. applications), Duct and pipe design, Heat recovery methods, restaurant ventilation requirements, Humidification, insulation, sound and measurement techniques, and applicable codes, and laboratory work.
Course Code: MEN 470
Description
Concepts and definitions of mech atronics, Mechatronics design a nd modeling, Sensors and actuators, Control fundamentals and techniques, Introduction to robotics, Computer control and interfacing
Course Code: MEN 471
Description
Process control fundamentals, Process characteristics: single a nd two capacitance process, identification, parameters estimation, industrial transmitters, Industrial cont rollers two position controller - P, PI, PID, controllers, Closed loop characteristics and controller design, controller tuning - basic factors affecting stability - open loop method, closed loop method, state feedbac k, feedback gain matrix, pole placement method - industrial applications – level /flow temperature cont rol process, Design of process control systems applying MATLAB, virtual control software packages and Control Station Package
Course Code: MEN 472
Description
Introduction to mechatronics design. Mechatronics design philosophy, Mechatronics design versus traditional design, Case study on design of mechatronic products, A gentle look inside simulation examples of simple systems, Comparison of different software packages for simulation of multidisciplinary systems, Intelligent sensors- intelligent product & Intelligent devices, Intelligent controller-case study on mechatronics system.
Course Code: MEN 473
Description
Basics of robotics, Analysis and design of robotic systems including arms and vehicles, kinematics, Inverse kinematics, and dynamics of robots (stationary and mobile robots), Algorithms for describing, planning, and commanding, Robotic control systems. Position, speed, and force control of robot grippers are examples of various practical applications of robots.
Course Code: MEN 474
Description
Overview of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), Central processing unit, I/0 system, Programming, Terminal and peripherals, Relay logic, Ladder logic, Timers, Co-unders, Sequencers, Data transfer, Mathematical functions, Numerical systems and codes, Digital logic.
Course Code: MEN 480
Description
Energy demand and power generation systems, Steam and gas power cycles, Fuel and combustion, Basic and auxiliary systems of a steam power plant, Steam generator Analy sis, Steam Turbines and their controls, Diesel engine and gas turbine power plants, Overall plant performance, Economics of power plants
Course Code: MEN 481
Description
Introduction, Energy types–energy crisis, Classical and chemical thermodynamics, Introduction to heat and mass transfer in multi-component reacting systems, Chemical kinetics, Simplified conservation equations for reacting flows, Laminar premixed flames, Laminar diffusion flames, Applications, Lab.
Course Code: MEN 482
Description
Review of Heat Transfer, Solar angles, and solar radiation on Earth’s surface, Solar radiation on tilted surfaces, Radiation measurements, Solar collectors and concentrators, Storage, Photovoltaic, Wind energy, Geothermal energy, Other renewable energy sources.
Course Code: MEN 483
Description
Energy sources and their classification, Conventional energy conservation, Power plant and vapor cycles, Renewable energy, Solar energy with emphasis on solar cells, and wind energy, OTEC systems, Geothermal energy, nuclear fission, and types of fission reactors.
Course Code: MEN 484
Description
Concepts and definitions, Principles of energy management and energy audit, Heating and cooling management, Electrical load and lighting management, Process energy management, Integrated building systems, Economic aspects of energy management, Energy audit instruments.
Course Code: MEN 485
Description
Introduction to CFD, Flow fields, Conservation equations, Classification of flows and partial differential equations, Finite difference solvers, Finite volume solvers, Boundary conditions. Mesh and grid generation, Application to elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic equations, Turbulence modeling, Boundary layers, large eddy simulation, Heat transfer modeling, Applications for HVAC systems, Lab.
Course Code: MEN 499
Description
The student is required to function on a multi-disciplinary team to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints. A standard engineering design process is followed, including the selection of a client-defined problem, literature review, problem formulation (objectives, constraints, and evaluation criteria), generation of design alternatives, and work plan. Preliminary design of the selected alternative, design refinement, detailed design, design evaluation, and documentation. The student is required to communicate, clearly and concisely, the details of his design both orally and in writing in several stages during the design process, including a final public presentation to a jury composed of several subject-related professionals.
Course Code: MEN 414
Description
Hoisting machinery: crane chains, sprockets, pulleys, drums, ro pes, sheaves and hooks, gain in force and gain in speed systems, Wheels, rails, and drives, Jigs and fixt ures: specifications of jigs and fixtures, conventions in fixture design, Degrees of freedom, location poi nts, fixation points, Clamping devices, fool-proofing, Rigidity and wear considerations.
