Module Descriptors
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE
MECH70221
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Neil Hart
Email: N.A.Hart@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
50% Examination 1.5 hours assessing learning outcome 1 & 2
50% in course assessment 3500 words assessing learning outcome 3
50% in course assessment 3500 words assessing learning outcome 3
Module Indicative Content
Design and Manufacture - current practice
To put the environmental issues to be discussed into perspective some of the key design & manufacture strategies commonly in use will be discussed.
Environmental impact of manufacturing
The module will be introduced through a thorough analysis of the impact that current manufacturing practice is having on the global environment referring to reports such as the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment.
Environmental legislation
Students will study the latest legislation which controls and limits the manufacturing carried out today and look at how future developments in manufacturing will be influenced. A wide selection of legislation will be studied from the Carbon Tax to End of Life Vehicles Directive.
Sustainability principles for product design and manufacture
This will include Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to understand the material, energy and toxicity impacts of an existing product and the use of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) strategies to reduce environmental impact of product.
Material Selection for sustainability
The selection of appropriate materials is an important factor in the design and manufacture of a successful product. This complex task is made more challenging when environmental issues are also considered. CES Materials EcoSelector will be used by students to make informed choices of materials.
To put the environmental issues to be discussed into perspective some of the key design & manufacture strategies commonly in use will be discussed.
Environmental impact of manufacturing
The module will be introduced through a thorough analysis of the impact that current manufacturing practice is having on the global environment referring to reports such as the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment.
Environmental legislation
Students will study the latest legislation which controls and limits the manufacturing carried out today and look at how future developments in manufacturing will be influenced. A wide selection of legislation will be studied from the Carbon Tax to End of Life Vehicles Directive.
Sustainability principles for product design and manufacture
This will include Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to understand the material, energy and toxicity impacts of an existing product and the use of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) strategies to reduce environmental impact of product.
Material Selection for sustainability
The selection of appropriate materials is an important factor in the design and manufacture of a successful product. This complex task is made more challenging when environmental issues are also considered. CES Materials EcoSelector will be used by students to make informed choices of materials.
Module Learning Strategies
1 hour per week will comprise a formal lecture.
2 hours per week will take place in faculty laboratories where demonstrations, practical exercises and formal lab work will be undertaken in the form of a series of tutorials.
2 hours per week will take place in faculty laboratories where demonstrations, practical exercises and formal lab work will be undertaken in the form of a series of tutorials.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Resources
CAD Software - Pro/ENGINEER
DFMA Software - Boothroyd & Dewhurst
Material Selection Software - CES Materials EcoSelector
Spreadsheet software - Microsoft Excel
DFMA Software - Boothroyd & Dewhurst
Material Selection Software - CES Materials EcoSelector
Spreadsheet software - Microsoft Excel
Module Texts
'Design and Manufacture for Sustainable Development' , 2002, B Hon (Editor) ISBN: 1-86058-396-2
'Design and Manufacture for Sustainable Development 2004', T Bhamra, B Hon ISBN: 1-86058-470-5
'Green design', Paul Burall, Design Council 1991 ISBN/ISSN: 0850722845
'Green design : design for the environment', D Mackenzie, Laurence King Publishing 1997, ISBN: 1856690962
'Design and Manufacture for Sustainable Development 2004', T Bhamra, B Hon ISBN: 1-86058-470-5
'Green design', Paul Burall, Design Council 1991 ISBN/ISSN: 0850722845
'Green design : design for the environment', D Mackenzie, Laurence King Publishing 1997, ISBN: 1856690962