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The main language of instruction at Mechanical Engineering Department of Engineering Institute of
Coimbra is Portuguese. However, some of the courses from Mechanical and Electromechanical
bachelors and from the Mechanical Equipment and Systems Master can be offered in English in a
tutorial way. Those subjects and contents are listed below.
DEGREE
Mechanical Engineering
Code
Title - Portuguese
Title - English
ECTS
Period
912305
Desenho Técnico
Technical Drawing
5
1º Semester
912306
Introdução à Programação
Introduction to Programming
5
1º Semester
912312
Inglês
Technical English
3
2º Semester
912311
Desenho de Construções Mecânicas
Mechanical Engineering Drawing
5
2º Semester
912324
Automação
Automation
5
2º Semester
912322
Processos de Maquinagem
Machining Processes
5
2º Semester
912325
Órgãos de Máquinas I
Machines Elements I
5
1º Semester
912326
Climatização e Refrigeração
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
5
1º Semester
912327
Máquinas Alternativas
Reciprocating Engines
5
1º Semester
912328
Equipamentos e Processos Térmicos
Equipment and Thermal Processes
5
1º Semester
912329
Laboratórios de Engenharia de Produção
Laboratory of Computer Aided Engineering and
Manufacturing
6
1º Semester
912332
Opção I – Programação de Automatos
Option I - PLC Programming
4
1º Semester
912331
Opção I - Aquisição e Processamento de Dados Option I - Data Acquisition and Processing
4
1º Semester
912340
Opção II - Fabrico de Moldes
Option II - Manufacture of Molds
4
2º Semester
912341
Opção II - Instalações de Climatização
Option II - Air Conditioning Plants
4
2º Semester
912342
Opção II - Novas Tecnologias de Motores
Option II - Internal Combustion Engines ‐ New
Technologies
4
2º Semester
912337
Laboratórios de Engenharia Térmica
Thermal Machines II Lab
6
2º Semester
912336
Organização e Gestão
Organization and Management
4
2º Semester
912335
Manutenção Industrial
4
2º Semester
912334
Órgãos de Máquinas II
Machines Elements II
5
2º Semester
912338
Projecto
Project
7
2º Semester
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COURSE UNITS CONTENTS
Title:
TECHNICAL DRAWING (912305)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course: Mechanical Engineering
Year /Semester:
1
st
/ 1
st
ECTS: 5
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Introduction to technical drawing: standardization; scales; ISO lettering and lines;
borders and legends; types of projection systems.
Orthographic representations: general principles of presentation of views; cuts and sections;
auxiliary views; partial views. Dimensioning: criteria of insertion of dimensions; dimensioning of
individual parts and assemblies. Axonometric projections and perspective: isometric perspective. 2D
Modeling with a computer aided design (CAD) system: user interface; constraints; drawing and
editing; hatching; dimensioning; blocks.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives:
The main aims of this course unit are: To give students more detailed
knowledge about the representation of the nominal shape and dimensions of objects. To introduce
the concept of standardization in general and of its importance in engineering. To transmit to the
students the capacity of defining individual parts using a computer aided design (CAD) software
package. Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the learner
is expected to be able to: Make drawings of objects in orthographic representation with
dimensioning, according to technical drawing standards. To read drawings of objects in orthographic
representation and make the correspondent isometric perspective. To create 2 dimensional
drawings of objects, by means of a computerized tool in accordance with the existing technical
normative.
Title:
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING (912306)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course: Mechanical Engineering
Year /Semester:
1
st
/ 1
st
ECTS: 5
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Matlab basics: matlab windows; command window; variables; numbers and formats;
expressions; vectors and matrices; bult‐in functions. Programming in Matlab: relational and logical
operators; loops – for and while; conditional statements – if and switch case; M‐files – scripts and
functions; function files; local and global variables; inline functions. Importing and exporting Data.
Plotting functions.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives:
The main aims of this course unit are: To give students the opportunity to be
aware of the essential concepts to construct algorithms, which enable them to solve a variety of
problems. The programming language that is going to be used is Matlab, which will be used to
develop and test programs.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the learner is expected
to be able: To use computer science as an analysis and resolution tool of problems in the Mechanical
Engineering field. To solve problems with efficient implementations.
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Title:
TECHNICAL ENGLISH (912312)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course: Mechanical Engineering
Year /Semester:
1
st
/ 2
nd
ECTS: 3
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Language: Grammar revisions such as the tense system, spelling rules, question
form, among other language features according to students’ needs and difficulties.
Technical Language: Sub‐technical terms and common non‐technical lexis, syntax, linking
expressions and words, word formation (suffixes and prefixes), grammar links, phrasal verbs,
expressions to describe reason and contrast and verb‐noun‐adjective changes.
Technical Vocabulary: Specific technical lexis related to mechanical engineering including materials
engineering, mechanisms, gears, air‐conditioning and refrigeration, forces in engineering, internal
combustion engine, corrosion and computer science. Reading Comprehension: Scientific literature,
graphs and tables and understanding unknown vocabulary. Listening Comprehension: Lectures and
Interviews; Writing Skill: Genres including description and explanation of cycles and processes, letter
of presentation and translation Portuguese to English (simple sentence);Oral Skill: Pronunciation
practice through oral drills, introducing and presenting oneself, an oral presentation about a
technical topic and general class discussions.
Language:
Mainly English but also some Portuguese
Learning objectives:
The main aims of this course unit are: To focus on the technical language
concerned with the mechanical engineering scientific area; To consolidate already learnt English
knowledge so as to further strengthen students’ language basic structure; To improve the four
language skills at both general and technical levels.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the learner is expected
to be able: To feel more confident and at ease with the language, namely at the technical level; To
present orally a topic related to the student’s area of specialization; To be autonomous in the
receptive skills regarding technical literature students will come across in their future careers.
Title:
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DRAWING (912311)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course: Mechanical Engineering
Year /Semester:
1
st
/ 2
nd
ECTS: 5
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Standardization in mechanical engineering drawing ‐ Mechanical components for
general use: screw threads, bolts, screws and nuts, washers, pins, circlips and retaining rings, rivets,
welding, shafts, splines, keys and keyways, rolling bearings, springs and gears. Dimensional
tolerances: International Tolerance System; type of standardized fits; Method of indicating
dimensional tolerances on drawings. Geometrical tolerances: Geometrical tolerances principles;
Symbols for tolerances of shape, orientation, position and run‐out; Method of indicating geometrical
tolerances on drawings. Assembly drawings: assembly drawing in orthographic representation; item
lists; standardized mechanical components. Parametric Modeling: drawing of the 2D parts sketches;
relations between entities; creation of 3D parts; sheet metal; assembled parts modeling; drawings of
individual parts and assemblies; dimensioning; import of normalized parts; animation; presentations.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives:
The main aims of this course unit are: To improve spatial visualization, the
standardization concepts in mechanical engineering drawing, and students’ technical
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communication skills. To develop the capability to read and understand the representation of
mechanical component assemblies in all aspects regarding its functional conditions, through the
execution of drawings which completely fulfill the specified functionalities. To transmit to the
students the capacity of defining individual parts and assemblies using a computer aided design
(CAD) software package.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the learner is expected
to be able to: Make complete drawings which apply to functional relationships of parts and
assemblies with manufacturing process. Read and interpretate mechanical assembly drawings,
according to functional considerations. Create three dimensional parts and assemblies by means of a
computerized tool and the conversion of 3D models in 2 dimensional drawings, in accordance with
the existing technical normative.
Title:
AUTOMATION (912324)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course: Mechanical Engineering
Year /Semester:
2
nd
/ 2
nd
ECTS: 5
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Hydraulic fluids; hydraulic pumps and motors; hydraulic valves; hydraulic
accumulators: different types and working principles. Hydraulic circuits: design, analysis,
construction and testing of several didactic examples
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives:
The main aims of this course unit are: To study the working principle of
several hydraulic equipments applied in hydraulic circuitsTo familiarize the student with several ,
equipments employed in pneumatics and hydraulics
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the student is expected
to be able to: Understand the working principles of several pneumatic and hydraulic equipments;
Apply theoretical knowledge to solve problems regarding pneumatic and hydraulic circuits; Select
the correct pneumatic and hydraulic equipment to solve practical problems
Title:
MACHINING PROCESSES (912322)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course: Mechanical Engineering
Year /Semester:
2
nd
/ 2
nd
ECTS: 5
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Introduction: purpose and need for machines tools; major technological procedures
to obtain blanks and finished pieces; Choice of machine tools. The chip: performance of the machine
and its types and forms; breaking chip. The heat in the cutting work: heat generation and cutting
temperature; lubrication and cooling; cooling systems; lubricating fluids, their functions,
classification and choice; application of cutting fluids; general precautions. The geometry of the tool:
general concepts; surfaces and angles, their use, influence and recommended values. Tool materials:
required properties; hardness; tenacity; carbon steel; HSS: influence of composition and
metallography, characteristics and use; Estelita; Carbides: development; manufacture and
properties; composition and use. Ceramic tools: development, manufacture and properties,
composition and use; Cermets; CNB. Coated tools. Choose of the tool material: most requested
properties; scope; Influence of the cutting parameters; methodology and selection sequence.
Production, plotting and comparison, and measurement tools: study, implementation and use.
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Turning and milling machines: nomenclature; study; use and training. CNC machine tools:
advantages of CNC compared with conventional equipment; machining cost according to the
production; types of CNC machines; number of controlled axes; controlled elements in milling
machines and CNC lathes; accuracy, resolution and repeatability; steps to perform the CNC machine;
ISO programs and training with lathes and milling machines.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives:
The main aims of this course unit are: Knowledge of the process to gradually
obtain pieces, starting from an initial form, raw or semi finished until their final shape and
dimensions with chip removal. Contact with the different ways to do that in conventional and
computerized machines. Knowledge of tools and software.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit is the learner is
expected to be able: To apply different machining processes involving conventional computerized
equipment, tools, cutting parameters and programming.
Title:
MACHINING PROCESSES (912322)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course: Mechanical Engineering
Year /Semester:
2
nd
/ 2
nd
ECTS: 5
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Introduction: purpose and need for machines tools; major technological procedures
to obtain blanks and finished pieces; Choice of machine tools. The chip: performance of the machine
tools; action and reaction of the tool; chip formation and its types and forms; breaking chip. The
heat in the cutting work: heat generation and cutting temperature; lubrication and cooling; cooling
systems; lubricating fluids, their functions, classification and choice; application of cutting fluids;
general precautions. The geometry of the tool: general concepts; surfaces and angles, their use,
influence and recommended values. Tool materials: required properties; hardness; tenacity; carbon
steel; HSS: influence of composition and metallography, characteristics and use; Estelita; Carbides:
development; manufacture and properties; composition and use. Ceramic tools: development,
manufacture and properties, composition and use; Cermets; CNB. Coated tools. Choose of the tool
material: most requested properties; scope; Influence of the cutting parameters; methodology and
selection sequence. Production, plotting and comparison, and measurement tools: study,
implementation and use. Turning and milling machines: nomenclature; study; use and training. CNC
machine tools: advantages of CNC compared with conventional equipment; machining
cost according to the production; types of CNC machines; number of controlled axes; controlled
elements in milling machines and CNC lathes; accuracy, resolution and repeatability; steps to
perform the CNC machine; ISO programs and training with lathes and milling machines.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives:
The main aims of this course unit are: Knowledge of the process to gradually
obtain pieces, starting from an initial form, raw or semi finished until their final shape and
dimensions with chip removal. Contact with the different ways to do that in conventional and
computerized machines. Knowledge of tools and software.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit is the learner is
expected to be able:
To apply different machining processes involving conventional computerized equipment, tools,
cutting parameters and programming.
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Title:
MACHINE ELEMENTS I (912325)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course: Mechanical Engineering
Year /Semester:
3rd / 1
st
ECTS: 5
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Introduction to mechanical engineering design.
Plasticity criteria: maximum normal stress criteria; maximum shear stress criteria; maximum energy
distortion criteria; influence of mean stress. Flexible mechanical elements: basic concepts; type of
transmission to adopt‐comparative analysis; belt drives; flat belts; V belts; timing belts; applications
of belts; belt selection; chain drives; roller chains; applications of roller chains; roller chains
selection; rope drives; wire rope. Gears: type of gears; spur gears; terminology and definitions;
fundamental law of toothed gearing; involute profile and properties; geometrical relations; forming
of gear teeth; contact ratio; interference and undercutting; kinematics; loads acting on a spur gear
tooth; gear design by ISO standards; bending and contact stresses in gear teeth; helical gears; tooth
relations; loads acting on a helical gear tooth; loads acting on connections and shafts. Shaft design:
Introduction; power transmission; ASME code.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives:
The main aims of this course unit are to acquire the fundamental concepts
and procedures involved in the design and selection of several machine elements and structural
components.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the learner is expected
to be able: To understand the concepts and procedures involved in mechanical engineering design.
To apply the plasticity criteria. To identify the appropriate flexible type of transmission. To select
belts and roller chains. To design gears by ISO standards. To identify the loads acting on gear tooth,
connections and shafts. To apply the ASME code on shaft design.
Title:
AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION (912326)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course: Mechanical Engineering
Year /Semester:
3rd / 1
st
ECTS: 5
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Introduction; Thermal comfort; Heat load calculations; Psychometrics; Air
conditioning processes; Air flow in ducts; AC systems; Air filtering systems; The refrigeration cycle;
Refrigerants; Cascade and multistage systems; Legislation;
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives:
The main aims of this course unit are: To understand the thermodynamic
mechanisms that govern air-water vapor mixtures; To understand key drivers of thermal comfort
and perform heat load calculations; To study the main components of HVAC-R systems and how they
interact to heat/refrigerate.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the learner is expected
to be able to: Understand the importance of the HVAC-R (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning –
Refrigeration) field; Integrate HVAC-R fundamentals with day-to-day phenomena. Describe the main
components in a HVAC-R system and select the most appropriate system for a specific application.
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Title:
RECIPROCATING ENGINES (912327)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course: Mechanical Engineering
Year /Semester:
3rd / 1
st
ECTS: 5
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Engines theory: classification and operating principles of engines, function of the
internal combustion engines, evolution, classification and nomenclature of actual engines,
theoretical cycles of the internal combustion engines, fuels, working fluids, real cycles, pressure
diagrams, geometric and operating parameters, engine energy balance, spark ignition and
compression ignition engines, two-stroke engines, supercharged engines, friction and lubrication,
ecological parameters and anti-pollution systems, chassis dynamometer tests.
Engines description and theoretical-practical exercises: engine construction, knuckle-crankshaft
system, engine distribution types, fuel feeding (SI and CI engines), ignition systems, engines start
systems, friction and lubrication , engines cooling systems, resolution of theoretical-practical
exercises.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives: The main aims of this course unit are: To study the constructive details and
working principles of an internal combustion engine; To evaluate the functioning states of an engine,
assuring desired standards of quality; To learn the necessities of maintenance and repair of internal
combustion engines.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the learner is expected
to be able: To understand how the internal combustion engine works and to be able to in general
install, operate and do the maintenance of internal combustion engines. To select an internal
combustion engine.
Title:
EQUIPMENTS AND THERMAL PROCESSES (912328)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course: Mechanical Engineering
Year /Semester:
3rd/1
st
ECTS: 5
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Combustion: definition; complete and incomplete combustion; stoichiometric
combustion; excess combustion air; fuels properties; higher and lower heating values; ignition
temperature; chemical reaction equations; combustion calculations; combustion analysis; gaseous
emissions. Boilers: definition; main applications; classification and types; boiler components;
combustion systems; boiler accessories and fittings; steam superheaters, desuperheaters and
reheaters; economizers; combustion air heaters; cogeneration systems; energy losses and boiler
efficiency. Heat exchangers: definition; applications; classification and types; double pipe heat
exchangers; shell and tube heat exchangers; plate heat exchangers; extended surface heat
exchangers; regenerators; design and operational features; pressure drop; fouling; selection of heat
exchangers. Energy balances: law of conservation of energy; steady state energy balance on an open
system; mass and energy balances of thermal equipments and systems.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives:
The main aims of this course unit are: To acquire insightful knowledge in the
areas of production, transport and use of thermal energy; To know how to install, operate and do
the maintenance of boilers and heat exchangers; To perform combustion calculations, analyze
combustion data or graphs and carry out energy balances.
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Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the learner is expected
to be able: To know, understand and realize how to apply the laws of thermodynamics and the
principles of heat transfer, including the ability to make thermal balances; To understand how
thermal equipments work and be able to install, operate and do the maintenance of thermal
equipments in general.
Title: LABORATORY OF COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING (912329)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course: Mechanical Engineering
Year/Semester:
3
rd
/ 1
st
ECTS: 6
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Introduction to the Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing
(CAD/CAM); Reviews of CNC-ISO programming and main operations on milling machine: controlled
axis; feed functions; coordinate system; spindle speed functions; tool functions; display options; tool
length offset and cutter compensation; work coordinate system and machine zero point; part
program storage and edit. Milling parameters, how to fix material blocks on the table of milling
center and techniques to select and determine the zero point. Computer Aided Manufacturing (with
Mastercam software): main menus; files conversion from CAD to CAM software programs; to define
tools and milling parameters; 2D toolpaths (contour, facing, pocket and drill operations); 3D
toolpaths (roughing and finishing operations); simulation of programmed toolpaths ; convert
programmed toolpaths to CNC language (post-processing). Introduction to the Computer Aided
Design and Computer Aided Engineering (CAD/CAE); CAD Project: Solidworks software; Principles of
design and parametric modeling; part and Assembly concepts; application examples. CAE Project –
CosmosSimulation as a Finite Elements Tool: What are finite elements; The concept of finite element
model; Hazards associated with using a finite element program. Steps to define a finite element
model; Definition of boundary and load conditions; Mesh: The different types of elements and the
proper selection of parameters of size; Analysis and interpretation of results; Using SolidWorks
software to solve problems involving mechanical systems. Carrying out practical work in groups:
From design to manufacturing (CAD / CAM / CAE). Geometrical design and finite element analysis.
Program milling toolpaths with CAM software and part manufacturing on a milling center machine.
Report, presentation and discussion of work group.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives:
The main objectives of this course unit are: To enhance knowledge about
recent technologies for project and manufacturing parts or assemblies; To provide hands-on
experience in the use of CAD/CAM/CAE technologies; To be able to use CNC milling machines.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: The completion of this unit will enable to achieve, or
contribute to achieving, the following outcomes: Ability to perform real projected solutions; Ability
to analyse, discuss and report experimental results; Ability to search, select, organize and
communicate information; Ability to work in small groups.
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Title:
PLC PROGRAMMING (912332)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course: Mechanical Engineering
Year /Semester:
3
rd
/ 1
st
ECTS: 4
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Programmable Logic Controllers; PLC programming: Ladder logic Using software to
interact with PLCs: instructions and functions; Designing, building and testing of several didactic
examples regarding the control of several systems using PLCs.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives:
The main aims of this course unit are: To familiarize the student with
Programmable Logic Controllers
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the student is expected
to be able to: Apply acquired knowledge to solve problems regarding the control of several systems.
Title:
DATA ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING (912331)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course: Mechanical Engineering
Year /Semester:
3rd / 1
st
ECTS: 4
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Functional description of measuring systems; Hardware and software configuration;
;
Designing, building and testing of several didactic examples regarding acquisition, processing, and
storage of data from electrical transducers.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives:
The main aims of this course unit are: To familiarize the student with data
acquisition systems; To make the student acquainted with measuring and control instrumentation.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the student is
expected to be able to: Apply acquired knowledge to solve problems regarding data acquisition;
Design and implement LabView-based programs regarding virtual instrumentation.
Title:
MANUFACTURE OF MOLDS (912340)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course: Mechanical Engineering
Year /Semester:
3rd / 2
nd
ECTS: 4
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Introduction to the manufacturing of molds: history of molds in Portugal; molds for
glass, molds for ceramic materials, molds for metal materials and molds for polymeric materials;
functional systems in injection molds. Injection molding process for thermoplastics: injection cycle;
main parameters to control the process; molds classification for injection thermoplastic; injection
and clamping unit; clamping forces. Materials and hardening of materials for construction of
injection molds: steel alloys, copper alloys and aluminium alloys; heat treatments and coating
surface for hardening; stress, strain and cracks in hard materials. Fabrication of cavity, die and
components: CNC and CAD/CAM milling, turning, drilling, electric‐discharge process (ram and wire
EDM), rectification and polishing. Functional systems in injection molds: alignment, guiding and mold
mounting; accessories for guidance and alignment. Functional systems in injection molds: mold
filling and simulation of mold filling; formation of weld lines and air pockets; effects of orientation;
conventional runner system and hot runner system; accessories for mold filling. Functional systems
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in injection molds: temperature control methods, design of heat transfer systems for cavities and
dies; shrinkage and causes of warpage; ribbed structures; accessories for temperature control.
Functional systems in injection molds: demolding; ejection of molded products; undercuts;
accessories for ejection.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives:
The main objectives of this course unit are: To identify the main molds used
in industry; To know the injection cycle for thermoplastic materials; To know the technologies for
Fabrication of the cavity, die and components of a mold; To identify functional systems in injection
molds, to project a mold and to select standard elements to incorporate in a mold.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: The completion of this unit will enable to achieve, or
contribute to achieving, the following outcomes: Ability to make technical drawings and to select
standard elements for equipments. Ability to understand the potential applications and processing
methods of common engineering materials; Ability to know the manufacture technologies and
identify which are used to make part of specific geometry. Ability to analyse, discuss and report
experimental results; Ability to search, select, organise and communicate information; Ability to
work in small groups.
Title:
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES ‐ NEW TECHNOLOGIES (912342)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course: Mechanical Engineering
Year /Semester:
3rd / 2
nd
ECTS: 4
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Internal combustion engines new technologies: Phase changing ( variable valve
timing and lift) systems; EGR system; EGR and phase changing systems synchronization; Direct fuel
injection (Diesel and gasoline ); Pneumatic valves; Internal combustion engines with variable
compression ratios; HCCI engines. Forced induction: Supercharging (mechanical charging ); Turbo
charging‐ single, twin (parallel and sequential), variable turbine geometry and twin scroll;
Supercharging plus turbo charging. New materials to internal combustion engine construction.
Engine modification to race utilization. Wankel engine. Cars alternatives energies: Hybrid cars;
Alternatives fuels: biodiesel, ethanol, methanol, hydrogen, natural gas, propane gas, electricity; Fuel
cell cars. Synthetic fuels and synthetic motor oil. News technologies of engine control: ECU; Engine
test equipments. On board diagnosis ( OBD ). Saving of exhaust gas and fuel consumption: Engines
energetic efficiency; Internal friction reduction; Optimization of running regulation; Influence of
direct fuel injection (Diesel and Gasoline) on the emission of toxic exhaust gas; Forced induction
systems influence on the formation of exhaust gas in a direct fuel injection gasoline engine;
Solutions to reduce the of exhaust emissions of internal combustion engines; Catalytic converter
technology; Particle filter technology.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives:
The main aims of this course unit are: General objective; To enable easy
integration into the work environment of road transport and similar businesses, including builder or
component manufacturers and/or some work connected to the automobile sector; to know how to
integrate recent technological innovation; Specific objectives: ‐ Ability to identify, analyze and solve
motor cars problems, and to build and support the argument of damage and implementation of new
solutions for engine preparation; ‐ Ability to collect, select and interpret relevant information to
support the recommended solutions and opinions presented, including the analysis of social
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scientific and relevant ethical aspects; ‐ Ability to interpret experimental results and develop
experiments to obtain new data
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the learner is expected
to be able: ‐To know, and understand the thermodynamics and heat transfer laws in the internal
combustion engine; ‐To know , to understand , to select different types of internal combustion
engines new technologies; ‐To be able to install and to perform engine maintenance; ‐To be able to
apply measurement instrumentation and engine control; ‐To understand the relationship between
the requirements of engine components and the characteristics and properties of materials used in
manufacture; ‐To know and be able to apply technological methods in the manufacture and repair
system engine, ‐To know and be able to apply methods to detect engine damages.
Title:
THERMAL MACHINES II LAB (912337)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course: Mechanical Engineering
Year /Semester:
3
nd
/ 2
nd
ECTS: 6
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Laboratory work in Thermal Systems: Characterization of an insulated tube and
calculation of heat loss. Determination of thermal efficiency and heat loss from a boiler.
Determination of heat output and efficiency of a heat exchanger. Laboratory work in Hydraulic
Machines: Losses due to pipe and pipe system components.Test in pumps and ventilators: Efficiency
and characteristic curves. Test of turbine Francis, Kaplan or Pelton: Useful head, efficiency and
characteristic curves. Laboratory work in Air Conditioning : Laboratory simulation of psychrometric
transformations of air, in classic air conditioning processes involving humidification
dehumidification, heating and cooling. Energy balances of the operated transformations.
Experiments of the following types: simple heating, heating with humidification, simple cooling,
cooling with dehumidification and correction of the final temperature, simple humidification.
Laboratory work in Reciprocating Engines : Measurement of the compression ratio and sealing of
engines. Analysis of electrical and electronic ignition in SI engines. Measurement of torque, power
and specific fuel consumption in SI and CI engines.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives:
The main aims of this course unit are: To apply knowledge presented during
lectures and class assignments (Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Hydraulic
Machines, Boilers, Reciprocating Engines, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) for experimental
configurations. To develop work group and written communications skills through laboratory work.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the learner is expected
to be able: To learn, understand and be able to apply the laws of incompressive fluid mechanics, the
laws of thermodynamics and of heat transfer as well as the ability to perform thermal balances. To
become familiar with and understand how different types of turbomachines operate; To know how
to select and choose the different types of turbomachines; To be able to measure, install, operate
and maintain fluid networks, air‐conditioning systems and refrigeration systems; To know how
thermal machines in general work especially the internal combustion engine and to be able to install
and operate them and perform their maintenance. To understand and know how to use
measurement and control instrumentation., To know how to work effectively in a small group and
carry out simple experimental studies for a written procedure; To be able to write a clear report
recording the procedure and results of an experimental study.
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Title:
ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT (912336)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course: Mechanical Engineering
Year /Semester:
3
rd
/ 2
nd
ECTS: 4
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
PART I – Production Organization
Production organization and enterprise management: Organizations and enterprises in Portuguese
context; Company structures and production system organization. Production processes planning
and management: Production function; Production planning and management; Production master
plan; Production system description methods; Capability planning; New approach. Work Project and
work measurement: Task project and work methods; Worker efficiency and safety; Work
measurement goals; Time studies; Individual work techniques. Supply chain and warehousing:
Materials management; Inventory; Delivery economic quantity; Periodic analysis systems; Safety
stock, delivery point and level of service; Material requirement planning; just in time. Production
Planning: Capability and priority control; Production activity control objectives; Programming
strategies and guidelines; Earlier vs. later programming; Programming charts; Priority decision rules;
Capability and priority control.
PART II – Enterprise management
Company licensing: Company types; Constitution; Government support to company licensing;
Financial function and general accountancy. Accountancy; Financial reports; Financial transactions;
Accounts records; Budgeting and cash flow; Balance; Results report; IVA; Financial analysis – ratios.
Human resources management: Strategy for change; Motivation; Leadership; Salary and wages.
Investment projects: Investment analysis techniques; Development plans; Project programming;
Project reports. Marketing and business plans: Marketing e consumer behavior; Market; Product;
Price; Distribution; Product life cycle; Business plans. Cost control and analysis: Cost, volume, profit
analysis; Profit; Minimal cost rule; Opportunity cost; Decreasing incomes and U costs curve.
Project management: Project steps; Planning plotting techniques; Project performing and control;
Project modifications and reviewing.
Language:
Portuguese, English or Portuguese and English
Learning objectives:
The main aims of this course unit are: To understand and adopt enterprise
management techniques; To apply planning methods and programming production activities; To
apply planning methods for work organization under technique and human point of view; To
understand and apply the marketing relevance in the company business plan; To know how to
decode and use the company ordinary terminology, mainly in the media; To evaluate and manage
investment projects and their financing
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the learner is expected
to be able: To know and use production management systems and know how to plan and perform
industrial maintenance programs.
Title:
MACHINE ELEMENTS II (912334)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course: Mechanical Engineering
Year /Semester:
3
rd
/ 2
nd
ECTS: 5
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Fatigue: introduction; cyclic stresses; strain life theory of fatigue; fatigue strength;
fatigue experiments; S‐N diagrams; fatigue regimes; low‐cycle fatigue; high‐cycle, finite‐life fatigue;
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high‐cycle, infinite‐life fatigue; endurance limit modification factors; stress concentration effects;
surface finish factor; size factor; reliability factor; temperature factor; miscellaneous effects;
cumulative damage; influence of nonzero mean stress; ductile materials; brittle materials. Rolling
element bearings: introduction; uses and characteristics of rolling element bearings; bearing types;
ball bearings; roller bearings; geometry; kinematics; separators; static load distribution; load
deflection relationships; radial loaded ball and roller bearings; thrust‐loaded ball bearings;
preloading; static load rating; equivalent static load; lubrication; bearing materials; potential failure
modes; fatigue life; contact fatigue theory; Weibull distribution; dynamic load rating; equivalent
dynamic load; life adjustment factors; bearing selection; bearing mounting and enclosure.
Power screws and screw assemblies: introduction; uses and characteristics of power screws; thread
terminology, classification and designation; power screws; forces and torque; power screw torque
and efficiency; self‐locking screws; threaded fasteners; types of threaded fastener; load analysis of
bolts and nuts; stiffness parameters; strength; bolt preload‐static loading; bolt preload‐dynamic
loading; potential failure modes; materials; power screw design procedure; critical points and thread
stresses. Springs: introduction, uses and characteristics of springs; types of springs; spring materials;
axially loaded helical springs; stresses, deflection, and spring rate; buckling and surge; end conditions
and spring length; cyclic loading; helical spring design procedure, and general guidelines for spring
design; beam springs; leaf springs; torsion bars and other torsion springs; belleville springs; energy
storage in springs; potential failure modes. Welded joints: introduction; types of welded joints;
terminology; parallel and transverse loading; torsional loading; bending; welded joints strength;
calculation methods for fillet welds; welded joints fatigue strength; fatigue life improvement
methods.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives:
The main aim of this course unit is to introduce students to machine
elements and to develop their ability to analyze, design and/or select machine elements. Thus, the
major purposes are: to learn how to design and implement various individual mechanical
components into the design of mechanical systems; to learn about methods and components of
design which result in mechanical systems with long operating lives and high reliability; to learn to
be able to predict the life and reliability of an existing mechanical component or system; to enable
students to learn how to identify and quantify the specifications and trade‐offs for the selection and
application of components which are commonly used in the design of complete mechanical systems;
to teach students how to apply the fundamentals of engineering science to analyze and design
commonly used mechanical components to meet specifications; to develop in students the ability to
select, configure, and synthesize mechanical components into complete systems.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: Upon successful completion of this course, the
students are able to analyze, design and/or select power transmission systems and mechanisms with
emphasis on the design of: flexible power transmissions, gears, shafts, rolling element bearings,
screws, and springs involving economic, safety, life and reliability prediction and manufacturing
aspects.
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Title:
PROJECT (912338)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course: Mechanical Engineering
Year /Semester:
3
rd
/2
nd
ECTS: 7
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Elaboration of a team‐oriented project, privileging subjects that embrace several
areas of mechanical engineering and related to real world cases, involving the study, calculation and
dimensioning of devices, mechanisms, equipments or installations. Each project is assigned to a
group of two or three students. Groups are given the option to propose their own project theme or
to choose from a list of projects that are proposed by the instructors. The groups receive their
project assignments in the first weeks of the semester. The students are then familiarized with the
various phases of a project, namely: understanding the problem and developing a plan of approach,
the conceptual design phase, the detailed design phase and the report phase. Each group is oriented
throughout the semester by one or more instructors, according to the areas involved in their project.
The groups should use the classes for developing their project work and for consulting the
instructors about specific problems concerning the project. The instructors can use some classes for
the presentation of topics common to several projects, e.g., the methodology of project elaboration,
the structure of the report, norms and regulations or the application of construction codes. The
students are encouraged to carry out bibliographical researches and visit factories and suppliers
related to the project. The use of software tools is valued, especially if developed by the group for
calculations, dimensioning or simulating. The experimentation and the construction of a prototype
will also be valued.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives:
The main aims of this course unit are: To develop the students' ability to
apply the knowledge acquired along the course. The students' capacity of analysis and critical
thinking are also stimulated, as well as their aptitudes and skills regarding organization,
communication and group work. Whenever possible the project will be developed in cooperation
with companies or other external entities to the school.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the learner is expected
to be able to: Apply the knowledge and the understanding capacity acquired; Be able to identify,
analyze and solve problems, as well as to build up arguments and to support the proposed solution;
Have capacity to collect, select and interpret the relevant information in order to propose solutions
and to emit judgments;
Have skills for planning activities in space and time, identifying and managing the necessary
resources for their implementation; Be able to integrate recent technological innovations in his/her
area of professional actuation; Have aptitude to transmit information, ideas, solutions, in a clear and
objective way; Have ability to develop teamwork.
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DEGREE
Electromechanical Engineering
Code
Title - Portuguese
Title – English
ECTS
Period
910530
Fabrico Assistido por Computador
Computer Aided Manufacturing
5
1º Semester
910529
Manutenção e Controlo da Qualidade
Maintenance and Quality Control
5
1º Semester
910510
Mecânica Aplicada
Applied Mechanic
5
2º Semester
910511
Termodinâmica
Thermodynamics
6
2º Semester
910524
Máquinas Térmicas e Hidráulicas
Thermal and Hydraulic Machines
5
2º Semester
910535
Motores de Combustão Interna
Internal Combustion Engine – NeW
5
2º Semester
910536
Projecto
P
ROJECT
6
2º Semester
Title:
COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING (910530)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course:
Electromechanical Engineering
Year/Semester:
3
rd
/ 1
st
ECTS: 5
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Study plan:
Introduction: purpose and need for machines tools; major technological procedures
to obtain blanks and finished pieces; Choice of machine tools. The chip: performance of the machine
tools; action and reaction of the tool; chip formation and its types and forms; breaking chip. The
heat in the cutting work: heat generation and cutting temperature; lubrication and cooling; cooling
systems; lubricating fluids, their functions, classification and choice; application of cutting fluids;
general precautions. The geometry of the tool: general concepts; surfaces and angles, their use,
influence and recommended values. Tool materials: required properties; hardness; tenacity; carbon
steel; HSS: influence of composition and metallography, characteristics and use; Estelita; Carbides:
development; manufacture and properties; composition and use. Ceramic tools: development,
manufacture and properties, composition and use; Cermets; CNB. Coated tools. Choice of the tool
material: most requested properties; scope; Influence of the cutting parameters; methodology and
selection sequence. Production, plotting and comparison and measurement tools: study,
implementation and use. Turning and milling machines: nomenclature; study; use and training.
Learning objectives:
The main aims of this course unit are: Knowledge of the processes to gradually obtain pieces,
starting from an initial, raw or semi finished form until their final shape, as well as dimensions with
chip removal. Contact with the different ways to perform these in conventional and computerized
machines. Knowledge of tools and software.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the learner is expected
to be able: To apply different machining processes involving conventional computerized equipment,
tools, cutting parameters and programming.
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Title:
MAINTENANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL (910529)
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering
Course:
Electromechanical Engineering
Year/Semester:
3
rd
/ 1
st
ECTS: 5
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Framework and Maintenance Organization; Audit of Maintenance Management;
Park Organization ; Types of Working Maintenance; Maintenance Planning; Outsourcing of
Maintenance Services; Maintenance Costs; Maintenance Times; Indicators for Maintenance Control;
SIGM (Integrated Maintenance Management Systems); Statistics; Technical management of
maintenance; Special techniques of maintenance. Framework of Quality Control; Normalization of
"Quality Management"; Metrology and control of DMM’s; Process Control; Portuguese Quality
System; Audits.
Language:
Portuguese, English or Portuguese and English
Learning objectives:
Perform diagnostic audit of the maintenance state; Evaluate the costs and
maintenance time; Develop and monitor indicators for monitoring the maintenance; Know develop
and implement plans for quality control and indicators of quality control. Understand and apply the
techniques and quality tools.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: Understand
and
implement
techniques
of
organization and management in a department of industrial maintenance; Develop and implement
maintenance plans for machinery and equipment; Identify and implement standardized methods of
quality management; Understanding quality in a business context: Portuguese and European
systems of quality.
Title:
THERMODYNAMICS (910511)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course:
Electromechanical Engineering
Year/Semester:
1
st
/ 2
nd
ECTS: 6
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Introduction and basic concepts: application areas of thermodynamics, systems and
control volumes, properties of a system, state and equilibrium processes and cycles. Energy
conversion and general energy analysis: introduction, forms of energy, energy transfer by heat,
energy transfer by work, mechanical forms of work, the first law of thermodynamics.
Properties of pure substances: pure substance, phases of a pure substance, phase‐change processes
of pure substances, property diagrams for phase‐change processes, property tables, the ideal‐gas
equation of state, compressibility factor, other equations of state.
Energy analysis of closed systems: moving boundary work, energy balance for closed systems,
specific heats, internal energy, enthalpy, specific heats of ideal gases, solids and liquids.
Mass and energy analysis of control volumes: conservation of mass, flow work and the energy of a
flowing fluid, energy analysis of steady‐flow systems, some steady‐flow engineering devices, energy
analysis of unsteady‐flow processes. The second law of thermodynamics: introduction to the second
law, thermal energy reservoirs, heat engines, refrigerators and heat pumps, perpetual‐motion
machines, reversible and irreversible processes, the Carnot cycle, the Carnot principles. Entropy: the
increase of entropy principle, entropy change of pure substances, isentropic processes, property
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diagrams involving entropy, entropy change of liquids, solids and ideal gases. Theoretical‐practical: SI
units, measurements systems, resolution of theoretical‐practical exercises.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives:
The main aims of this course unit are: To give a good scientific training in the
area of thermal engineering. To study the constructive details and working principles of several
thermal machines.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the learner is expected
to be able: To know, understand and apply the laws of thermodynamics. To understand the working
principle and to be able to in general, install, operate and carry out maintenance of thermal
machines.
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MASTER
Mechanical Equipment and Systems
Code
Title - Portuguese
Title – English
ECTS
Period
1.º ano / 1
st
Year
690301
Métodos Computacionais em
Engenharia
Computational Methods in Engineering
6
1º Semester
690302
Instrumentação e Controlo
Instrumentation and Control
6
1º Semester
690303
Estruturas Mecânicas
Mechanical Structures
6
1º Semester
690304
Desgaste e Corrosão
Wear and Corrosion
6
1º Semester
690305
Comportamento dos Materiais em
Serviço
Mechanical Behavior of Materials in
Service
6
1º Semester
690315
Comportamento Térmico e Acústico
de Edifícios
Thermal and Acoustic Behavior of
Building
6
1º Semester
690308
Cálculo Automático de Sistemas
Mecânicos
Computer Aided Analysis of
Mechanical Systems
6
2º Semester
690309
Análise de Vibrações
Vibration Analysis
6
2º Semester
690316
Equipamentos Térmicos
Thermal Equipments
6
2º Semester
690317
Instalações de AVAC
HVAC Installations
6
2º Semester
690318
Instalações Frigoríficas
Refrigeration Systems
6
2º Semester
690319
Energia e Ambiente
Energy and Environment
6
2º Semester
690320
Energias Alternativas
Alternative Energies
6
2º Semester
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Title:
COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING (690301)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course:
Master in Mechanical Equipments and Systems – Construction and
Maintenance of Mechanical Equipments
Year/Semester:
1
st
/ 1
st
ECTS: 6
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Theoretical-Practical: Laplace Transforms: definition and proprieties; table of Laplace
transforms; inverse transform; unit step function; second shifting theorem; Dirac’s delta function;
transform of derivatives and integrals; partial fractions; differential equations and systems of
differential equations; initial-value problems; the symbolic Matlab toolbox: Laplace and iLaplace
functions numerical methods using Matlab. olutions of equations in one variable: the bisection
method; Newton’s method. Interpolation and polynomial approximation: divided differences.
Numerical differentiation and integration. Methods for ordinary first-order differential equations
and systems and higher order equations; initial-value problems. Introduction to partial differential
equations; heat equation; Laplace equation; wave equation; boundary-value problems; numerical
methods for partial differential equations; finite difference methods; an introduction to the finite-
element method.
Practical: Programming in Matlab: the Matlab workspace; M-files; getting help; comments; variables;
numbers; arrays; built-in functions; operators; expressions; reading and writing data; assignment
statement; conditional control statements; loop control statements; external and inline functions;
function handles; data import and export; 2D and 3D plotting.
Numerical methods using Matlab: error analysis; nonlinear equations; systems of linear equations;
study of functions; polynomials; linear, cubic spline and two-dimensional data interpolation; curve
fitting; finite difference methods.
Applications in Mechanical Engineering: The last classes are used for an implementation of a final
Matlab programming work with specific assignments for students of the specializations of
“Construction and Maintenance of Mechanical Equipments” and “Project, Installation and
Maintenance of Thermal Systems”.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives: The main aims of this course unit are: To apply methods of computational
mathematics; To study and apply Laplace Transforms and Numerical Methods using Matlab; To learn
Matlab.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the learner is expected
to be able to: Solve engineering problems, particularly in the areas of fluid mechanics and thermal
systems or in the areas of mechanical structures and component design, using methods of
computational mathematics; Program in Matlab language.
Title:
INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL (690302)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course:
Master in Mechanical Equipments and Systems – Construction and
Maintenance of Mechanical Equipments
Year/Semester:
1
st
/ 1
st
ECTS: 6
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
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Study plan:
Types of applications of measurement instrumentation. Generalized configurations
and functional descriptions of measuring instruments. Generalized performance characteristics of
instruments (static and dynamic). Sensors and transducers: motion, velocity, acceleration, force,
torque, flow visualisation and measurement, temperature, pressure and sound, humidity.
Introduction to control systems. Response analysis. Basic control actions. Mathematical modeling of
real systems. Linear systems stability. Error analysis. Design and implementation of simple control
systems using Matlab and Simulink.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives:
The main aims of this course unit are: To teach the students the importance
of experimental methods in solving engineering problems; To explain the students how to operate,
configure and select measuring systems; To acquaintance the students with theoretical knowledge
regarding control systems.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit is the learner is
expected to be able to: Develop and implement data acquisition systems; Design and analyse simple
control systems.
Title:
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES (690303)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course:
Master in Mechanical Equipments and Systems – Construction and
Maintenance of Mechanical Equipments
Year/Semester:
1st / 1
st
ECTS: 6
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Strain gauges and extensometry. Statically indeterminate beams: types of statically
indeterminate beams; the integration method; the superposition method. Stress transformations:
stress at a general point; equilibrium of the stress element; plane stress; plane stress
transformations; principal stresses; maximum shear stress; Mohr’s circle for plane stress. Strain
transformations: plane strain; plane strain transformations; principal strains; maximum shearing
strain; Mohr’s circle for plane strain. Buckling of columns: buckling of pin-ended columns; the effect
of end conditions on column buckling; the secant formula. Energy methods: work and
complementary work; strain energy and complementary energy; elastic strain energy; work-energy
principle for calculating deflections.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives:
The main aims of this course unit are: To acquire and enhance knowledge
about problems involving the design of mechanical structures; To introduce experimental methods
for monitoring and/or assessing the integrity of mechanical structures.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the learner is expected
to be able to: Apply analytical methods into the design of mechanical structures; Apply analytical
methods to verify the performance of existing mechanical structures; Apply experimental techniques
in monitoring the behavior of mechanical structures.
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Title:
WEAR AND CORROSION (690304)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course:
Master in Mechanical Equipments and Systems – Construction and
Maintenance of Mechanical Equipments
Year/Semester:
1st / 1
st
ECTS: 6
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Introduction to tribology: significance, origins and objectives; economic impact.
Friction and wear: friction fundamentals; surface effects in tribology - adsorption, surface
topography, measurement of surface roughness; friction models; friction values and friction influent
parameters; energy dissipation by friction; wear mechanisms; wear laws; wear influent parameters;
wear maps. Materials for tribological applications: tribological and metallurgical compatibility;
conventional and novel materials; surface preparation techniques for tribological applications;
coatings and surface treatments. Lubrication and lubricants: lubrication significance and objectives;
lubrication regimes; dry or solid lubrication; self lubrication; lubricant types; lubricant oils properties;
viscosity; mineral oils; synthetic oils; lubricant additives; solid lubricants and coatings; gaseous
lubricants; greases; transportation and lubricants applications. Mechanical components for
tribological applications: bearings - journal and thrust bearings, plain and rolling bearings; seals -
static, dynamic, pseudo-static.
Lubrication systems and components lubrication: plain and rolling bearings lubrication; gears and
roller chain lubrication; turbines and motors lubrication. Tribological tests - equipments and
methods; standard tests; applications. Introduction to corrosion: definition; classification; corrosive
environments; corrosion damage; corrosion costs; corrosion engineering. Electrochemical
fundamentals of corrosion: electrochemical reactions; standard electrode potentials; Nernst
equation; electrochemical cells. Corrosion kinetics: corrosion rate units; Faraday’s law; polarisation;
passivation; effect of environmental variables on the corrosion rate. Types of corrosion: uniform
corrosion; galvanic corrosion; crevice corrosion; pitting corrosion; intergranular corrosion; selective
corrosion; erosion corrosion; stress corrosion. Corrosion prevention: materials selection;
modification of environment; design; metallic coatings; non-metallic inorganic coatings; organic
coatings; cathodic and anodic protection. High temperature corrosion: high temperature oxidation -
protective oxide films, mechanisms of oxidation, oxidation kinetics, resistance of metals to oxidation;
other mechanisms of high temperature corrosion.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives:
The main objectives of this course unit are: To study surfaces engineering
and processes of interacting surfaces in relative motion, as friction, wear, lubrication and lubricants;
To study materials for tribological applications, lubrication systems and components lubrication; To
introduce the use of experimental methods in tribology; To study corrosion mechanisms and forms;
To study different methods of corrosion control.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: Upon completion of this unit, the student should be
able to: Understand, measure and control wear phenomena in materials of mechanical components
and systems; Use laboratory techniques and equipments in tribological studies and interpret
experimental results; Understand the corrosion principles and common corrosion forms; Be aware
of methods used to mitigate and prevent corrosion.
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Title:
MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF MATERIALS IN SERVICE (690305)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course:
Master in Mechanical Equipments and Systems – Construction and
Maintenance of Mechanical Equipments
Year/Semester:
1
st
/ 1
st
ECTS: 6
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Main rupture and failure modes in mechanical components: excessive elastic
deformation; plastic deformation; ductile fracture; stress corrosion; brittle fracture; creep; fatigue.
Materials fatigue: high-cycle fatigue; characterization of the fatigue process; main fatigue
parameters; representation of fatigue data; type of fatigue tests; low-cycle fatigue; behaviour of
metals to cyclic plastic deformation; deformation-life curves; experimental determination of the
basic fatigue parameters; life prediction of notched components; conditions for initiation and
propagation of fatigue cracks. Linear elastic fracture mechanics: introduction; Griffith’s theory;
rupture modes; definition of the stress intensity factor; stress field at the crack tip in a linear elastic
body; critical value of the stress intensity factor; plastic zone at the crack tip; variation of toughness
with thickness and temperature; experimental determination of Kc; linear elastic fracture mechanics
applications. Elastic-plastic fracture mechanics: parameters COD and J integral; experimental
determination; elastic-plastic fracture mechanics applications. Stress corrosion: introduction; stress
corrosion tests; da/dt-K curves; application of the da/dt-K curves. Application of fracture mechanics
to fatigue: introduction; da/dN-
K curves; threshold of a fatigue crack; mean stress effect; the crack
closure phenomenon; effect of other parameters; main crack propagation laws; crack growth under
variable amplitude loading; application of the da/dN-
K curves. Creep and stress relaxation:
fundamental concepts; long duration creep tests; equipment used in creep tests; stress relaxation
and recovery; elementary problems in creep design.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives: The main aims of this unit are: Understand the concepts and procedures about
the fundamental tools in design and control of mechanical components failure, taking into account
their service conditions; The application of these concepts and tools covers a wide area of
application, namely, in aerospace, aeronautic and naval industries, in the design of transport
vehicles and pressure vessels, and also in several other components and structures subjected to
static or dynamic loadings.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this unit the student is expected to be
able to: Identify the failure modes in mechanical components; Determine the fatigue initiation life of
metals using the basic fatigue parameters; Apply fracture mechanics in the design of mechanical
components and structures under monotonic loads, stress corrosion and fatigue loading; Apply
creep and stress relaxation concepts and experimental data in design.
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Title:
THERMAL AND ACOUSTIC BEHAVIOR OF BUILDING (690315)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course:
Master in Mechanical Equipments and Systems – Construction and
Maintenance of Mechanical Equipments
Year/Semester:
1
st
/ 1
st
ECTS: 6
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Buildings construction methods and materials: reinforced concrete structure;
intermediate floors and ground floors; walls; roofs; windows and shading devices; main types of
interior and exterior surfaces; technical characteristics of the main materials used in construction.
Thermal comfort: definition of thermal comfort; thermoregulation; physical and individual
parameters; human heat balance equation; thermal comfort equation; predicted mean vote (PMV)
and predicted percentage of dissatisfied (PPD); local thermal discomfort; occupational exposure to
hot and cold thermal environments - heat stress and cold stress; physiological responses to heat and
cold; medical effects of exposure to hot and cold environments; characterization of the occupational
hot and cold exposures; heat and cold stress indices. Thermal behaviour of buildings: calculation of
thermal inertia of a building; calculation of thermal transmission coefficients of building elements;
calculation of solar glazing factors; natural and/or mechanical ventilation; calculation of nominal
annual energy needs for cooling, heating and hot water preparation; RCCTE conformity verification
of a building; calculation of heating and cooling thermal loads for a building. Acoustics of buildings:
general knowledge; isolation to air sounds; isolation to percussion sounds; acoustic quality of
spaces; noise from equipment and installations; marginal transmission; standards; constructive
solutions and application exercises.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives: The main aims of this course unit are: To teach the basic notions of thermal
comfort; To teach the most common aspects of the construction of buildings; To identify the
influence of those factors in the acoustic and thermal comfort of the occupants of the buildings.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the student is expected
to be able to: Perform acoustic and thermal projects for buildings;Carry out thermal and acoustic
audits of buildings.
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Title:
COMPUTER AIDED ANALYSIS OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (690308)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course:
Master in Mechanical Equipments and Systems – Construction and
Maintenance of Mechanical Equipments
Year/Semester:
1
st
/ 2
nd
ECTS: 6
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Finite element method: types of elements, stiffness matrices, boundary conditions
and loads. Using SolidWorks simulation for computer aided analysis of mechanical systems: static,
buckling and dynamic analysis. Optimization of mechanical components.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives: The main aim of this course unit is: To learn how to use FEM commercial
programs in linear static, buckling and dynamics analysis. Generic learning outcomes and
competences:
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the student is expected
to be able to: Compute any mechanical system or mechanical component; Use any commercial
program of FEM.
Title:
VIBRATION ANALYSIS (690309)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course:
Master in Mechanical Equipments and Systems – Construction and
Maintenance of Mechanical Equipments
Year/Semester:
1
st
/2
nd
ECTS: 6
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Introduction: elements of a vibratory system; the concept of freedom degree;
discrete and continuous systems; free and forced vibration; damped and undamped vibration
systems; types of damping; harmonic movement; procedure in vibration analysis. Discrete systems
with single degree of freedom: free or natural vibration; natural frequency of vibration; undamped
vibration; damped vibration; under damping, over damping and critical damping vibration;
logarithmic decrement; resonance; forced vibration; response to harmonic forcing; response to
periodic forcing; forcing caused by unbalance; vibration isolation and transmissibility; force
transmitted to a rigid foundation; force transmitted to a elastic support; relative motion; Fourier
integral. Discrete systems with multi degree of freedom: matrix formulation; the theorem of
expansion; decoupling of the equations; modal analysis.
Experimental vibration analysis: transducers; forcing systems; signal analysis; dynamic tests of
machines and structures; balancing of rotating parts; critical speed of shafts; isolation of vibrations.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives: The main aim of this unit is: Understand the concepts and procedures involved
in vibration analysis of components and structures.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this unit the student is expected to be
able to: Understand and apply vibration analysis on the dynamical behaviour of mechanisms,
machines and structures; Apply vibration analysis in fault detection techniques on mechanical
equipments; Plan and implement industrial maintenance plans.
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Title:
THERMAL EQUIPMENTS (690316)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course:
Master in Mechanical Equipments and Systems – Construction and
Maintenance of Mechanical Equipments
Year/Semester:
1
st
/ 2
nd
ECTS: 6
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Combustion technology and equipments: burners for liquid and gaseous fuels; firing
systems for solid fuels; combustion efficiency; combustion control; analysis and monitoring of
gaseous emissions; low NOx burners. Heat exchangers: heat exchangers with and without phase
change; heat exchangers for heat recovery; heat pipes; cooling towers; evaporative condensers.
Central heating equipments and systems: hot water boilers; condensation boilers; biomass furnaces
and boilers; heat loss analysis and boiler efficiency. Solar thermal systems: solar thermal collectors;
flat plate collector; compound parabolic concentrating collector; evacuated tube collector;
components of a solar collector; energy balance of a collector; collector efficiency; natural
circulation systems (thermosyphon) and forced circulation systems; typical applications: sanitary
water heating, space heating using radiant floor and swimming pool heating.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives: The main aim of this course unit is: To provide detailed and insightful
knowledge on equipments and thermal systems.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the student is
expected to be able to: Participate on design, select components, supervise the installation and
assure the efficient operation and maintenance of combustion equipments, heat exchangers, central
heating systems and solar thermal systems.
Title:
HVAC INSTALLATIONS (690317)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course:
Master in Mechanical Equipments and Systems – Construction and
Maintenance of Mechanical Equipments
Year/Semester:
1
st
/ 2nd
ECTS: 6
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Introduction. Comfort environment and indoor air quality. Calculation of thermal
loads. Psychometrics. Main HVAC systems. Installation and maintenance of HVAC systems. Energy
and indoor air quality audits. Electrical switchboards and control systems. Legislation, standards and
regulations.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives: The main goals of this unit are: To study the several types of air conditioning
systems, deepening the knowledge about the most common ones; To develop in the students the
competences and the necessary capacities to work in the domains of project, installation and
maintenance of HVAC systems.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the student is
expected to: Have the capacity to execute the thermal project, as well as to carry out energetic
auditing to buildings; Have the capacity to prepare and supervise the execution of installations of
heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Be able to plan and to execute maintenance programs and
activities respecting fluids networks and thermal equipments systems.
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Title:
REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS (690318)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course:
Master in Mechanical Equipments and Systems – Construction and
Maintenance of Mechanical Equipments
Year/Semester:
1
st
/ 2
nd
ECTS: 6
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Introduction. Refrigeration cycles. Refrigerants. Refrigeration compressors.
Evaporators and condensers. Management and control. Heat load calculations. Transport and
conservation of perishable products. Refrigeration systems.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives: The main aims of this course unit are: To understand the thermodynamic
mechanisms that govern refrigeration applications; To distinguish the main components of
refrigeration systems and how they interact to refrigerate; To select main components and
accessories for a refrigeration system.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the learner is expected
to be able to: Integrate refrigeration fundamentals with refrigeration systems design; Describe the
main components of a refrigeration system; Design a refrigeration system for a specific application.
Title:
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT (690319)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course:
Master in Mechanical Equipments and Systems – Construction and
Maintenance of Mechanical Equipments
Year/Semester:
1
st
/ 2
nd
ECTS: 6
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
Introduction. Energy demand and supply. Energy audits. The management system of
intensive energy consumption. Energy efficiency in end-use facilities. Sustainable development. Life
cycle assessment. Industrial ecology. Environment management systems.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives: The main aims of this course unit are: To introduce major concepts in the
energy and environment arenas; To acquire the knowledge, tools and skills for a successful career in
the energy and environmental fields, namely in terms of energy and environmental policy and
management.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit the learner is expected
to be able to: Perform energy audits and develop energy consumption rationalization plans;
Understand how different methodologies, techniques and tools can help designers and decision-
makers in dealing with energy and environmental issues.
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Title:
ALTERNATIVE ENERGIES (690320)
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Course:
Master in Mechanical Equipments and Systems – Construction and
Maintenance of Mechanical Equipments
Year/Semester:
1
st
/ 1
st
ECTS: 6
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Study plan:
ntroducing alternative energy sources: national availability; Installed power;
contribution to a sustainable future. Legislation and economical aspects: energy policies; incentives;
microgeneration legislation. Solar photovoltaics: the nature and availability of solar radiation; PV
technologies; electrical characteristics; PV systems. Geothermal energy: overview; geothermal
resources; technologies for geothermal resource exploitation. Fuel cells: overview; fuel cell
technologies; fuel cell applications; hydrogen production. Solid biomass: combustion systems;
applications; design considerations. Gaseous fuels from biomass (biogas): production and
exploitation; environmental benefits and impacts, applications. Liquid fuels from biomass (liquid
biofuels): production; application in transports. Wave and tidal energy: technologies; future
prospects. Hydroelectricity: small scale hydroelectricity; technologies; applications. Wind energy:
wind energy potential; technologies; design considerations; applications. Solar thermal energy:
introducing solar thermal energy; solar thermal energy systems; design considerations.
Language:
Portuguese (Tutorial English)
Learning objectives: The main aims of this course unit are: To familiarize students with the different
forms of alternative energy sources. To develop the knowledge and analytical skills needed for
selection of the more appropriate alternative energy systems.
Generic learning outcomes and competences: At the end of this course unit is the learner is
expected to be able to: Investigate and select solutions of production of energy from alternative
energy sources, taking into account factors such as efficiency, safety and environmental impact.