NG2S504 - Mechanisms & Pneumatics 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG2S504
Module Title: Mechanisms & Pneumatics
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Engineering
Faculty Sub Group: Aeronautical Engineering
Module Leader: Rae Gordon
Module Team: Matthew Jones, Gary Dornan, Adrian Pitman, Meinwen Taylor
First Intended Intake: SEP 2026 Final Year of Intake: 2026
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100160 - computer aided engineering 100202 - manufacturing engineering
HECOS Code Weighting: 30 70

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Jul 2021
Valid To 31 Aug 2027

Module Aims

The aim of this module is to?expand on the?students?knowledge and understanding of the facilities available in computer aided design software?and to use this to develop simulations of manufacturing processes.

Content Summary

Computer Aided Design

  • Advanced modelling techniques
  • Sheet metal design
  • Surface modelling
  • Weldments
  • Mechanism analysis
  • Events based?modelling.

Pneumatics

  • Circuit design
  • Circuit?construction
  • Circuit testing

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Seminar 24
Demonstration 12
Practical classes and workshops 12
Supervised time in studio/workshop 30
Independent Study 52
Formative Assessment - Independent 20
Active/Simulation Based 30
Problem / challenge based learning 20
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Create simulations of?manufacturing?processes.
LO2 Design and develop?pneumatics?systems?for manufacturing?processes.

Module Requisites

Code Title Requisite Type
MOD012186 Mechanics and Design pre-requisite
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Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio 1 Computer Files/?Animations/1500 Word Report 0 N/A 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Portfolio 1

Reading List

Engineering Applications of Pneumatics & Hydraulics. Ian C Turner. Arnold. ISBN 0-340-6256-0

Chang K-H (2020) Motion Simulation and Mechanism Design with SolidWorks Motion 2020;?Mission KS,?SDC Publications