M.Eng. Mechanical Engineering

Department of Mechanical engineering Master in Mechanical Engineering

M.Eng. Mechanical Engineering

List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualifications	Research Interest
A. S. Adekunle	Professor & Head of Department B.Eng., M.Eng. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (LAUTECH, Ogbomosho); R.Engr. (Nig.)	Production/Manufacturing Technology, Heat treatment of Engineering Materials, Waste recycling and Product development.
J. A. Olorunmaiye	Professor B.Sc. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Calgary); MAIAA; MASHRAE; FNSE; R.Eng.(Nig.)	Gas Dynamics, unsteady Fluid Flow, Solar Energy, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
O. A. Lasode	Professor B.Eng., M.Eng., Ph.D.(Ilorin); MNSE; MNIMechE; R.Eng. (Nig.)	Convective Heat Transfer, Solar Energy, Hydro-Power Energy Systems, Biomass Energy Studies.
S. M. Adedayo	Professor B.Eng., M.Sc. (ABU, Zaria); Ph.D. (Ilorin); MNSE; R.Eng. (Nig.)	Weldment Service Quality and Residual Stresses, Process Thermal History Modelling, Quenching and Heat Treatment, Machine Design and Fabrication.
I. K. Adegun	Professor B.Eng., M. Eng., Ph.D.(Ilorin); MNSE; R.Eng. (Nig.)	Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, General Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer. Biomass Energy Studies. Engineering Education and Teaching Methodologies
K.R. Ajao	Professor B. Eng.(Ilorin), M.Sc. (Lagos), Ph.D. (Ilorin), R.Engr. (Nig.)	Production Engineering, Renewable Energy Systems.
J. O. Aweda	Professor M.Sc. (Rostov-on-Don); Ph.D.(Ilorin), MNSE, MNIMechE; R.Eng. (Nig.)	Casting Technology, Machine Tools Technology, Materials Engineering.
I. O. Ohijeagbon	Professor B.Eng., M.Eng. (Ilorin); Ph.D.(LAUTECH, Ogbomosho); MNSE; R.Engr. (Nig.)	Energy Studies, Exergetic Processes, Product Development and Production, Life Cycle Assessment Studies
S. Abdulkareem	Professor B.Sc. (Lagos); M.Eng.(FUT, Minna); Ph.D.(Malaysia); MNSE; R.Engr. (Nig.)	Production/Manufacturing Technology
T.K. Ajiboye	Reader B.Eng., M. Eng., Ph.D. (Ilorin); MNSE; R.Engr. (Nig.)	Machine Tools Technology, Heat Treatment, Production/Manufacturing Technology.

H. A. Ajimotokan	Reader B.Sc. (LASU); M.Tech. (LAUTECH, Ogbomosho); Ph.D. (Cranfield); R.Eng. (Nig.)	Mechanical Process and Energy Engineering
K.O. Abdulrahman	Senior Lecturer B.Eng. (FUT, Minna); M.Sc. (Derby); Ph.D. (Johannesburg); MNSE; R.Eng. (Nig.)	Design and Production Engineering, Failure analysis, Additive Manufacturing, Material Processing and characterization
O. T. Popoola	Senior Lecturer B.Sc. (BUK, Kano); M.Eng., Ph.D. (Ilorin); MNSE; R.Eng. (Nig.)	Thermofluid
A.B. Rabiu	Lecturer I B.Sc. (BUK, Kano); M.Eng., Ph.D. (Ilorin); MNSE; R.Eng. (Nig.)	Thermofluid
P.O. Omoniyi	Lecturer I B.Eng., M.Eng. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Johannesburg); MNSE; R.Eng. (Nig.)	Design and Production Engineering
*J. K. Odusote	Professor B.Sc. (OAU, Ile-Ife); M.Sc. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Witwatersrand); R. Engr (Nigeria)	Materials development and characterization, corrosion and high temperature oxidation, Failure analysis, Biomass to solid fuel
*Y. L. Shuib- Babata	Reader B.Eng., M.Eng. (Ilorin); Cert. DPMIS (Ilorin); PGDE (NOUN); Ph.D (FUT, Minna); R. Engr (Nigeria)	Production Engineering and Plant Design
*I. I. Ahmed	Reader B.Eng. (ABU, Zaria); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Manchester); R. Engr (Nigeria)	Corrosion, Materials Performance and Degradation
*Rasheedat M. Mahamood	Reader B.Eng. (FUT, Minna); M.Eng. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Johannesburg); R. Engr (Nigeria)	Laser Material Processing, Renewable Energy materials development, Additive Manufacturing/3D printing and Material characterization
*J. A. Adebisi	Senior Lecturer B.Eng. (FUT, Akure); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Lagos); R. Engr (Nigeria)	Materials development and characterisation, modelling and simulation of metallurgical and materials processes, Waste recycling.
*S. I. Talabi	Senior Lecturer B.Eng. (FUT, Akure); M.Sc. (Lagos); Ph.D. (Sao Carlos); R. Engr (Nigeria)	Foundry Technology and Material Characterisation

*Lecturers from other departments

B. Introduction

The programme is to involve coursework and a dissertation of significant depth. The programme gives room for Full-time students as well for those that want to develop themselves while working (part-time). During the training, students are allowed to register for courses which are categorized either as compulsory or elective. After the completion of the programme, there shall be Oral Examination of the dissertation before an external assessor.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is the training of high-level engineering graduates and researchers, in Mechanical Engineering, channelled towards human development of high skills capable of global competitiveness in the area of design, maintenance and management of various engineering infrastructures.

D. Aims and Objectives

The aim of the Programme is to produce highly specialized personnel in the area of Mechanical Engineering. Objectives:

Providing manpower with adequate knowledge and competitive skills to enhance their performance and to enable them assume broader responsibilities in the rapidly changing environment in the context of the global and contemporary world;
Producing high level practitioners who are capable of applying appropriate engineering principles and techniques for solving problems in the local, national and international environments vis – a – viz teaching, research and industry;
Producing socially responsive and functional engineers capable of positively driving the engine of Nigeria‘s economy through accelerated technological development; and
Producing engineers with adequate knowledge in ICT having entrepreneurial skills and leadership qualities including sound professional ethics.

E. Admission Requirements

All candidates must have the following:

At least five ‗O‘ level Credits passes or its equivalent in the following subjects: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any of the following subjects: Biology, Agricultural Science, Further Mathematics and Technical Drawing.
A candidate with a first degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Ilorin or a recognized University with minimum of a second class (Upper Division).
Graduates of the University of Ilorin or any other approved University with Second Class (Honours) Lower Division and scoring minimum of 55% in a qualifying examination administered by the University may also be considered for admission.
A candidate with an upper credit pass in the Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University may also be admitted.

F. Duration of Programme

Full-Time: Minimum of 18 months and a maximum of 24 months
Part-Time: Minimum of 24 months and a maximum of 36 months

G. Detailed Course Description

MEE 801 Numerical Analysis and Computation I 3 Credits

Numerical methods for solving linear and non-linear algebraic equations iteration, optimization techniques. Numerical differentiations and integration. Solution of partial differential equations with engineering applications. Finite difference formulation, {Finite Volume} and application to engineering problems. Computer programming techniques and languages, {Utilization of commercially available software and Application to Mechanical Engineering problems. 30h (T); 45h (P); C

MEE 802 Numerical Analysis and Computation II 3 Credits

Variational Method, the weighted residual approach, the matrix integral function and their application to engineering problems, Various energy theorems and their engineering applications. The finite element methods for solving one dimensional problems. Computer applications to these numerical approaches. 30h (T); 45h (P); C

MEE 803 Experimental Techniques and Measuring Methods I 3 Credits

Instrumentation and Measurement of steady and unsteady surface and fluid temperatures. Temperature measuring devices and circuit techniques, pressure measuring devices and pressure sensors, steady and unsteady pressure measurements. Vibration measurements and analysis. Vibration measuring devices and sensors.{Sound measurements and analysis. Sound measuring devices and sensors.} Moisture measurements. {Validation and Verification.} 15h (T); 90h (P); C

MEE 804 Experimental Techniques and Measuring Methods II 3 Credits

Strain gauges, strain measurement methods and related instrumentation, rosette strain gauge analysis, transducers and load measurements, Stress measurement. Flow visualization and measurement, Model Techniques; Use of modern instruments for recording and processing of data, use of tape recorders, C.R.O. Line spectral analysis; applications of computer to data acquisition and processing. 15h (T); 90h (P); C

MEE 805 Refractories: Production and Application 2 Credits

Crystal, micro and macro-structures of refractories. Refractory raw materials and processing. Fabrication, sintering and thermal stress-cracking of refractories. Phase- diagrams of refractory materials. Selection of refractories and their behaviours in use, in furnaces and in high temperature devices. 30h (T); C

MEE 806 Manufacture of Iron and Steel I 2 Credits

Raw materials and their processing. Energy and material balances. Production of Coke, Pig iron, Sponge iron, Cast irons and Carbon steels. Construction and operational characteristics of furnaces ; Bessemer and oxygen converters. Heat- treatment, Carburizing and Nitriding. 30h (T); C

MEE 807 Manufacture of Iron and Steel II 2 Credits

Manufacture of low and high alloy steel, alloy cast irons; high strength, heat-resistant and tool steels, deep drawing steels and stainless steels. Construction and operational characteristics of induction furnaces. Structure properties of alloys and their fabrication. 15h (T); 45h (P); C

MEE 811 Theory of Vibration 2 Credits

Revision of single degree of freedom system. Two degree and multi-degree of freedom systems. Matrix methods, eigenvalue problems, Point field and transfer matrices. Harmonic analysis and Fourier series approaches. Random and transient vibration. Vibration of continuous systems. Current topics in vibration. 30h (T); E

MEE 812 Metal Forming Technology 2 Credits

Analytical approaches and equipment designs for rolling, extrusion, blanking and piercing, drawing, forging and rotary forming processes. Numerical methods for evaluating forming forces and temperatures in metal forming processes. Evaluation and heat-treatment effects on residual stresses of formed products. 30h (T); E

MEE 813 Plasticity Theory I 2 Credits

Introduction to plasticity, idealized and empirical stress-strain curves. Three dimensional stress and strain, stress in variants. Mohr‘s circles. Yield criteria, stress- space representation, plastic flow rule. Friction Hill analysis. Plastic bending and torsion, residual stress in torsion load bounding. 30h (T); E

MEE 814 Plasticity Theory II 2 Credits

An isotropic yield criterion. Plastic potential. Principle of maximum work; limit theorems. Applications to plane strain and analysis etc. to metal working problems. Plastic buckling and bending. Elastic-plastic torsion. 45h (T); PRE MEE 813; E

MEE 815 Compressible Fluid Flow 2 Credits

One-dimensional compressible flow. Isentropic flow. Converging- Diverging nozzles. Supersonic diffusers. Flow in constant-area ducts with friction, flow in ducts with heat transfer. Two dimensional subsonic and supersonic flows with small perturbations. The methods of characteristics. 30h (T); E

MEE 816 Solar Energy: Theory and Application 3 Credits

Fundamental principles of solar energy: Empirical formula in solar energy radiation. Radiation: data collections, analyses and presentations. Theory and applications of solar energy systems; Industrial solar heating and cooling; passive and active solar systems. Theory and application of solar cells and photovoltaic systems. Computer aided design of solar systems. Economics of solar energy systems. 45h (T); E

MEE 818 Hydrodynamics of Two Phase Flows 2 Credits

Flow patterns. Simple momentum and energy balances in one dimensional two-phase flow. Void fraction and pressure drop. Bubble and slug flow. Annular two-phase flow. Constitute equations for two-phase flow instability. Critical two-phase flow. 30h (T); E

MEE 820 Furnace Technology 2 Credits

Heat production by combustion and by electrical methods Heat transfer and heat- losses and methods of heat-recovery in modern furnaces. Types of furnaces used in smelting practice in designing laboratory and industrial furnaces. 30h (T); E

MEE 821 Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics 2 Credits

Theory of fluctuations. Affinities and fluxes. Markoff Ian systems, Linear phenomenological equations. The onsager reciprocal relations. Stationary state; process in fluid multi-component continuous media. Thermoelectric and Thermomagnetic effects. Thermionic effects. Non Equilibrium, Thermoelectric- magnetic effects in gases. 30h (T); E

MEE 823 Elasticity Theory I 3 Credits

Elasticity in two and three dimensions. Equation of equilibrium, compatibility, formulation of general elastic problems. Torsion of non-circular sections; stress concentrations. Flat plate theory applied to thin rectangular and circular plates. Finite difference applications to flate plate 45h (T); E

MEE 824 Quality Control, Reliability and Ergonomics 3 Credits

Quality control principles and concepts, Economics of quality organization and management of control, control charts, sampling systems, material and product control. Reliability. Nature of ergonomics, element of ergonomics, practical ergonomics, physiological ergonomics and analysis of body movements. 30h (T); 45h (P); E

MEE 825 Machine Tools and Numerical Control 2 Credits

Machine tools principles and applications. Metal removal processes. Economics of machining. Heat in metal cutting. Three dimensional cutting Vibration of machine tools. Numerical control programming. Managerial problems of NC. Theory of Electro-chemical machining (E.C.M) practical applications. Electro-discharge machining (E.D.M.) Theory and practical applications. Recent development in machine tools. 30h (T); E

MEE 826 Fracture and Fatigue Mechanics 3 Credits

Review of stress-strain relations. Fracture mechanics, theories and modifications of recent advancements. Role of solid structure on cleavage and ductile fracture. Fatigue phenomenon, theories and recent advancements. Environmental effects. Embrittlement, crack initiation and growth. The dependent fracture mechanisms. Fracture of specific materials. 45h (T); E

MEE 827 Fabrication and Casting Technology 2 Credits

Review of development in welding processes. Heat flow and fluid flow during solidification in welding. Structure and solidification of cast metals. Resin, binder moulds and specials casting processes. Sand and non-destructive testing Numerical methods in casting and welding processes Residual stresses in welding and casting processes. 30h (T); E

MEE 828 Powder Metallurgy 2 Credits

Production and testing of metal powders. Compacting of powder, press and die design, theory of compacting. Sintering of compacts, furnaces and atmospheres, theory of sintering’s with and without a liquid phase. Hot-pressing. Properties of sintering and their relation to processing conditions. Industrial applications 30h (T); E

MEE 829 Conduction Heat Transfer 3 Credits

Steady, One-dimensional heat conduction. Extended surfaces. Steady two- dimensional systems. Steady-state numerical methods. Transient system-heating and cooling. Transient numerical methods 45h (T); E

MEE 830 Convective Heat and Mass Transfer 3 Credits

Fundamental principles. Laminar boundary layer flow. Laminar duct flow. Laminar natural convection. Natural convection in enclosures. Transition to turbulence, wall turbulence, free stream turbulence. Mass transfer; principles of convection through porous media. Natural convection in confined porous media. Numerical methods in convection. 45h (T); E

MEE 831 Radiation Heat Transfer 2 Credits

Radiation from a black body. Properties for non-black surfaces. Prediction of radiative properties by classical electromagnetic theory. Radiative properties of materials. Radiative Exchange between black and grey surfaces. Exchange of thermal radiation between non diffuse non grey surfaces. Radiation in the presence of conduction and/or convection. 30h (T); E

MEE 832 Corrosion and Protection 2 Credits

Economic aspect of corrosion electrochemical Mechanisms and Kinetic aspects. Atmospheric and aqueous corrosion of Iron and Steels, Corrosion of metals in soils, polarization and corrosion rates. Passivity and metallurgical factors. Methods of corrosion protection; influence of inhibitors and passivators. 30h(T); E

MEE 834 Materials Selection and Application 2 Credits

Metallurgical and mechanical factors governing the selection of metals for various services, analysis of services requirements and the selection and fabrication of metals to fulfil such requirements; analysis of services failures and study of methods and equipment. 30h (T); E

MEE 835 Mechanical Analysis and Element of Design 3 Credits

Analysis, selections and design of machine components, shafts, fasteners, transmission elements, speed controls, hydraulic coupling, gears, bearings. Methods and principles of automatic control. Design for minimum vibration and optimum design. Introduction of computer Aided Design. The creative approach design. Assignment of group design project. 30h (T); 45h (P); C

MEE 836 Research Techniques 1 Credit

Use of libraries, literature search and information, patent, writing of papers and reports, {guidelines for oral presentation of report,} Organization of experimental planning experimental data evaluation and analytical methods. 15h (T); C

MEE 837 Fluid Mechanics I 3 Credits

Basic conservations laws. Boundary layers and related topics. Flow in rotating fluids. Introduction to the theory of hydrodynamic stability, surface waves. 45h (T); C

MEE 838 Fluid Mechanics II 3 Credits

Uniform incompressible viscous fluid flow-exact solutions of Navier-stokes equations for variable/constant property flows including fluid suction/injection at the boundaries. Large Reynolds number solutions. Theory of very slow motion. Boundary layers {lets}, free shear layers and wakes. Introduction to perturbation methods in fluid mechanics. 45h (T); C

MEE 839 Engineering Management 3 Credits

Company structures, production organization, production planning and control network planning, work study, plant layout systems and techniques, group technology, computer aided plant layout techniques, assembly systems. Batch production inventory and flow systems controls; material handling equipment, economics and application to plant system design. 45h (T); C

MEE 840 Graduate Seminar 1 Credit

Oral presentation of literature survey on an approved topic. 45h (P); C

MEE 899 Dissertation 6 Credits

Comprehensive Mechanical Engineering design project. Identifying the problem and the technical aspects; interaction of economic and environmental considerations; Use of design codes, tables and charts. Preparation and presentation of the final report. 270h (P); C

H. Graduation Requirements

Before a student obtains Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering, he/she must have passed a total of 31 Credits at the end of the programme. This comprises:

Core Courses: 20 Credits

Elective Courses: 11 Credits

Total 31 Credits

Departmental minimum credit for Graduation: The Departmental minimum requirement for graduation is 31 Credits comprising of 20 Credits of Core Courses and any 11 Credits Elective courses.

I. Summary

Core Courses:

MEE 801 (3), 802 (3), 804 (3), 836 (1), 840 (1), 899 (6) 20 Credits

Elective Courses for each option: MEE 820(2), 827(2), 828(2), 832(2), 834(2)

Applied Mechanics/Production Option.

MEE 811(2), 812(2), 813(2), 814(2), 820(2), 824(3), 825(2), 826(3), 835 (3), 839 (3)

24 Credits

Thermal fluids Options.

MEE 815(2), 816(3), 818(2), 821(2), 829(3), 830(3), 831(2), 837 (3), 838 (3) 23 Credits

M.Eng. Mechanical Engineering

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