Master: Mechanical Engineering Profile: Research & Development 1 Department of Engineering...

1 Master: Mechanical Engineering Profile: Research & Development

Department of Engineering TechnologyMASTER MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

PROGRAM:

MASTER MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Competence Profile:

Research & Development

February 6, 2008

prof.dr.ir. H.W.M. Hoeijmakers



COMPETENCE PROFILES:COMPETENCE PROFILES:

• Research & Development:Research & Development:

advance technology

• Design & Construction:Design & Construction: machinery, installations, products, vehicles, materials, processes

• Organisation & Management:Organisation & Management:

production, installation plants, processesproduction, installation plants, processes

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Competence profile: Research & Development

You like toYou like to::• solve problems• explore new paths, possibilities, etc.• find out, and understand, how everything works and why• improve state of the art in technology• communicate your findings to the outside world• be an expert in a multi-disciplinary team

CURIOSITY-DRIVENCURIOSITY-DRIVEN


You are going to (1):You are going to (1):• observe and analyse in order to understand• identify parameters and determine their relative

importance• model, i.e. simplify, recognize, generalize• implement in (scale) experiment, computational tool for

numerical simulation, or field test• acquire knowledge and convert it into innovation and

technology


You are going to (2):You are going to (2):• combine your own knowledge & expertise

with that from other disciplines, such as:– mechanics (solid, liquid, gas, mixtures)– thermodynamics, energy– control– tribology, material science– bio-medical science, environmental science– Physics, chemistry – electronics & informatics, computers, etc.

TRAINING IN SOLVING PROBLEMS IN TRAINING IN SOLVING PROBLEMS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CONTEXTMECHANICAL ENGINEERING CONTEXT


Upon graduation you will work at:Upon graduation you will work at:• R&D Department of (large) company as Shell, Stork, R&D Department of (large) company as Shell, Stork,

Philips, ASML, DSM, Océ, Siemens, WPhilips, ASML, DSM, Océ, Siemens, Wäärtsilrtsilää, …, …• R&D Institute (GTI) as TNO, MARIN, Delft-Hydraulics, R&D Institute (GTI) as TNO, MARIN, Delft-Hydraulics,

ECN, NLR, GasUnie, …ECN, NLR, GasUnie, …• Engineering Consultancy firm, in field of e.g. structures, Engineering Consultancy firm, in field of e.g. structures,

acoustics, processes, mechatronics, …acoustics, processes, mechatronics, …• Innovation companyInnovation company• University as PhD candidateUniversity as PhD candidate• Etc.Etc.


You can specialize in:Thermal Engineering Prof. Th. van der Meer (ThW)

Engineering Fluid Dynamics Prof. H. Hoeijmakers (TS)

Surface Technology & Tribology Prof. D. Schipper (OPM/OTR)

Design Technology & Virtual Reality Prof. F. van Houten (OPM/OT)

Production Technology Prof. R. Akkerman (OPM/PT)

Mechanics of Forming Technology Prof. J. Huetink (TM)

Structural Dynamics & Acoustics Prof. A. de Boer (TM)

Biomechanical Engineering Prof. B. Koopman (BW)

Mechanical Automation Prof. B. Jonker (WA)

Elastomers Technology & Engineering Prof. J. Noordermeer (ETE)

Multi-Scale Mechanics Prof. S. Luding (MSM)


Curriculum:Curriculum:Year 1: Courses Year 1: Courses (60 EC in total) (60 EC in total)

– Competence-specific (20 EC)Competence-specific (20 EC)– Course from other competence (5 EC)Course from other competence (5 EC)– Group/Chair-specific courses (35 EC)Group/Chair-specific courses (35 EC)

Year 2: Year 2: (60 EC in total)(60 EC in total)-- TraineeshipTraineeship (15 or 20 EC)(15 or 20 EC)

-- Extra CourseExtra Course ( 5 or 0 EC)( 5 or 0 EC)

-- MSc thesis research assignment (40 EC)MSc thesis research assignment (40 EC)


1) Competence-Specific Courses:1) Competence-Specific Courses: (Choose 4 from 6 = 20 EC)(Choose 4 from 6 = 20 EC)

115771 Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering

Finite-element, finite-volume methods

5 EC

115570 Solids & SurfacesStructure & properties of materials, interaction surface-bulk

5 EC

114170 Transport PhenomenaTransport of mass, momentum & energy

5 EC

113170 System Identification & Parameter EstimationSystem identification, control

5 EC

115772 Solid Mechanics 1, ElasticityElasticity theory

5 EC

115471 Fluid DynamicsFlow of gases and liquids

5 EC


2) One Course from other Competence 5 EC2) One Course from other Competence 5 EC

3) Group-Specific Courses:3) Group-Specific Courses: 35 EC 35 EC• Discipline-oriented advanced coursesDiscipline-oriented advanced courses• Interdisciplinary courses, e.g. AcousticsInterdisciplinary courses, e.g. Acoustics• Other competence-specific coursesOther competence-specific courses• PDE Mathematical Physics, Numerical Analysis, Numerical SimulationPDE Mathematical Physics, Numerical Analysis, Numerical Simulation• Measurement techniquesMeasurement techniques• Advanced control courses, etc.Advanced control courses, etc.

TOTAL: 60 ECTOTAL: 60 EC


Example: Supersonic Gas DryerExample: Supersonic Gas DryerPrepare High-pressure Natural Gas (NG)Prepare High-pressure Natural Gas (NG)

for use in domestic appliancesfor use in domestic appliances Principle: Principle: - Expand NG to get high DT/Dt - Expand NG to get high DT/Dt - Condensation of H2O, C- Condensation of H2O, CnnHHmm

- Centrifuge droplets to 2nd flow- Centrifuge droplets to 2nd flow

• Fluid Dynamics, ThermodynamicsFluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics• Physics, ChemistryPhysics, Chemistry• Process TechnologyProcess Technology• Structural Design, MaterialsStructural Design, Materials• Logistics, Financing, MarketingLogistics, Financing, Marketing


Example: WindturbineExample: WindturbineGenerate Electric Power from the Wind,Generate Electric Power from the Wind,

e.g. Offshoree.g. Offshore

• Aerodynamics, Active Flow Control• Aero-Acoustics (Anti-Noise??)• Structures• Fluid-Structure Interaction, Aero-elasticity• Vibration Control, Tribology• Materials, Production(RTM??), Corrosion• Generator, Electrical Engineering• Logistics, Financing, Marketing


Example: Water TurbineExample: Water TurbinePossible Multi-disciplinary CTW “DESIGN TEAM”Possible Multi-disciplinary CTW “DESIGN TEAM”

TM: Novel sub-sea structures, wave loads, vibration alleviation, fatigue

TS: Performance rotating flow machine, cavitation

ThW: Storage of energy (H2??)OTR: Gearbox, surface technology PT: New materials WA: Control laws OT: Design rules, maintenance procedures

Electricity grid compatibility, environment (seabed, fauna)

Marine Current Turbines LtdRPM: 10-20; Diameter 15-20 m; Current: 2.5 m/s


Example: Joint Technology Initiative ‘Clean Sky’


Synthetic Jets for Flow Control(TS, WA, PT)

KK

DisturbanceDisturbancePiezoelectric SensorPiezoelectric Sensor

Piezoelectric Actuator

Piezoelectric Actuator

Structural Health Monitoring and Shape Morphing (TM, PT)

Ice-Phobic Texture for Passive Anti-Icing(WA, TR) Active Anti-icing (PT, TS)

Example: Joint Technology Initiative ‘Clean Sky’


Examples of R&D from the participating Groups:Examples of R&D from the participating Groups:

THW: Thermal Engineering

TS: Engineering Fluid Dynamics

OPM/OTR: Surface Technology & Tribology

OPM/OT: Design Technology & Virtual Reality

OPM/PT: Production Technology

TM: Structural Dynamics & Acoustics

BW: Biomechanical Engineering

WA: Mechanical Automation

ETE: Elastomers Technology & Engineering

MSM: Multi-Scale Mechanics


In groups focus can be onIn groups focus can be on::

- New theories, knowledge, innovationsNew theories, knowledge, innovations

always motivated by application (R&D)always motivated by application (R&D)

- Application of above in new designs or construction (D&C) Application of above in new designs or construction (D&C)

RELATION BETWEEN R&D AND D&CRELATION BETWEEN R&D AND D&C


TM: Structural Dynamics & AcousticsTM: Structural Dynamics & AcousticsExample: Tyre-road interaction


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WA: Automation, Mechatronics & RobotsWA: Automation, Mechatronics & Robots

Design and development of methods and Design and development of methods and equipment for control and automation of equipment for control and automation of mechanical systems and physical processes mechanical systems and physical processes

ThemesThemes: : (1) Robotized laser welding (1) Robotized laser welding

• Robotics and machine dynamicsRobotics and machine dynamics• Seam trackingSeam tracking• Laser welding process controlLaser welding process control


WA: Automation, Mechatronics & RobotsWA: Automation, Mechatronics & Robots

ThemesThemes: : (2) Vibration control(2) Vibration control• Mechatronic design of machine supportsMechatronic design of machine supports• Active vibration isolationActive vibration isolation

- Feedback control- Feedback control- Adaptive feed-forward control- Adaptive feed-forward control

Wafer scanner: ASML TwinScan

Vibration isolation of lens systemfor better image quality


draping trimming spring-backdraping trimming spring-back

Production process simulation of wing leading edge stiffeners

OPM/PT: Production TechnologyOPM/PT: Production TechnologyExample: process analysis for novel materials

New materials for aviation industry


Combustion

ThW: Thermodynamics, Energy, Combustion ThW: Thermodynamics, Energy, Combustion

Sustainable fuels

Heat transfer


BW: BW: Biomechanical EngineeringBiomechanical Engineering

Understanding human movementUnderstanding human movement

• Movement mechanics, neural mechanics and tissue mechanics

• Theoretical and experimental approach, resulting in the design of innovative biomedical products

• Applications in medicine (rehabilitation, orthopaedics, neurology) and sports


TS: Engineering Fluid DynamicsTS: Engineering Fluid Dynamics

• Rotating Flow Machines Rotating Flow Machines • Aero-acousticsAero-acoustics• Flows with Condensation, CavitationFlows with Condensation, Cavitation• Fluid-structure Interaction, Flow ControlFluid-structure Interaction, Flow Control• Bio-physical FlowsBio-physical Flows


OPM/OTR: Surface Technology & TribologyOPM/OTR: Surface Technology & Tribology

Example: Wear modes in AbrasionWear modes in Abrasion

(a) Ploughing (b) wedge formation (c) cutting


OPM/OT: Design Engineering

Design with customers?

Human interaction with

complex technical

systems


Elastomer: Composite MaterialComposite Material

consisting of two nano-scale co-continuous networks of- crosslinked polymers- reinforcing fillers

►EXCITING and UNIQUE property profile for wide variety of characteristic applications►Challenging potential for RECYCLING

ETE: Elastomers Technology & EngineeringETE: Elastomers Technology & Engineering


Multi Scale MechanicsMulti Scale Mechanics

• Self Healing MaterialsSelf Healing Materials• Sound wave propagationSound wave propagation• Micro-macro theory and simulationsMicro-macro theory and simulations• Compressive/Tensile tests of sintered material Compressive/Tensile tests of sintered material • Flow of non-Newtonian Fluids and micro-fluidsFlow of non-Newtonian Fluids and micro-fluids• Hierarchical Multi-Scale ModelsHierarchical Multi-Scale Models


• See for other examples and further information: • http://www.bw.ctw.utwente.nl/

• http://www.opm.ctw.utwente.nl/research/design_engineering/index.html

• http://www.opm.ctw.utwente.nl/research/tribology/index.html

• http://www.pt.ctw.utwente.nl/

• http://www.tm.ctw.utwente.nl/

• http://www.ts.ctw.utwente.nl/

• http://www.thw.ctw.utwente.nl/

• http://www.wa.ctw.utwente.nl/

• http://www.ete.ctw.utwente.nl/

• http://www.msm.ctw.utwente.nl/

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