MEP 601 Theory of Fine Measurements:
Introduction and definitions- Error types, sources, and analysis- Static and dynamic response characteristics of measurement systems- Transduction of mechanical signals into electric signals- Conditioning, acquisition, transferring, processing, and displaying of electric signals-Electric methods of measurements- Measurements of force, moment, stress, strain, and vibrations- Measurements of pressure, temperature, and flow rate – Turbulence measurements of mean and fluctuating flows with focusing on advanced modern methods.
MEP 602 Computational Methods in Energy Sciences:
Introduction to mathematical models- Finite difference Methods – Type of 2nd order differential equations- Numerical methods for solving the Parabolic, Elliptic, and Hyperbolic equations- Conservative Forms – Finite differences using the upstream and mean value and using mixing of the two values- Numerical converging.
MEP 603 Advanced Fluid Dynamics:
Complete sets of governing equations of fluid flow – Integral and differential control volume analysis methods – Mathematical solutions of equati ons of fluid motion- Computational Fluid Dynamics – Typical examples and practical applicati ons for viscous and frictionless or ideal flows – Differential analysis of Boundary Layer The ory – Introduction to compressible flows and Aerodynamics.
MEP 604 Turbulent Flow:
Introduction to Turbulence- Origin, nature, and characteristics of turbulence- Different analysis methods of turbulence- Mixing, diffusion, and multi-length scales of turbulence-Theories of viscous vorticity and mixing length scale- General equations governing conservation of mass, momentum, energy, and conservation of vorticity- Different typical patterns of turbulent flows: Wakes, Free Jets, Boundary Layers- Spectral dynamics and statistical analysis of turbulence- Experimental methods for turbulent measurements.
MEP 605 Two-Phase Flow:
Introduction- Two and multiphase flows- Theory of Homogenous two phase flow- Theory of Separated two phase flows- Distribution of velocity and concentration- The 1-D wave theory – The interference phenomenon and behavior of thin layers.
MEP 606 Turbo-Machinery:
Driving the basic equations for fluid machinery and its applications – Theory of Similarity in fluid machinery- 1-D flow in turbo-machines- Theoretical calculation of flow in set of blades Experimental data of flow in blades– 3-D flow throu gh blade-cascades of turbo-machines-Solution methods for 3-D flow in turbo-machines.
MEP 607 Gas Dynamics:
Basic concepts of compressible flow- Isentropic ideal flow- Flow in converging nozzles – Normal shock waves- Oblique shock waves- Fanno-line flow- Isothermal flow – Rayliegh line flow – Prandtl flow – Theory of expansion of waves – Method of characteristics-Computational and numerical methods for solving compressible flow equations.
MEP 608 Computational Methods in Fluid Dynamics:
Governing equations of fluid motion- Principles of numerical analysis- Stability of numerical methods- Convergence of the numerical method to a solution- Solution of incompressible and compressible flows- The Turbulent flow models – Acoustics aerodynamics- Correction of the boundaries of solution field- Generation of mesh of solution- Diagrammatic presentation drawings.
MEP 609 Transient Unsteady Fluid dynamics:
Transient unsteady flows in pipes and rotating machines- Sound wave generated by air motion- Unsteady turbulent flow- Turbulence in combustion- Computational methods for unsteady flows.
MEP 610 Environmental Fluid Dynamics:
Basic definitions – Specifications and laws for env ironmental protection- Main sources for environmental pollution- Governing equations for atmospheric air flow- cooling of gases in air – Control of pollution from fixed and moving so urces – Treatment of industrial liquids – Domestic Water treatment – Drains treatment.
MEP 611 Viscous Flow:
Governing equations of boundary layer flow- Laminar boundary layer on a flat plate without and with variable pressure gradient – Thermal Bound ary layer in laminar flow- Boundary layer in compressible flow- Turbulent boundary layer on a flat plate with zero pressure gradient- Introduction to computational methods for boundary layer flows.
MEP 612 Advanced Thermodynamics:
General Relations of Thermodynamics- Equations of State- Real Gases- Third Law of Thermodynamics- Properties of Solutions and Mixtures – Thermodynamic Stability and equilibrium – Thermodynamics of reacting systems- Basics and Principles of Statistical Thermodynamics.
MEP 613 Fundamentals of Combustion:
Combustion Reactions- Fuels: types, specifications, and properties- Flames: types, theories, and stability- Heat release and transfer from flames- Fuel Atomization: mechanisms and tools-Combustion chambers for solid, liquid and gaseous fuels- Measurements in flames and combustion systems.
MEP 614 Advanced Measurement Methods:
Hot-Wire Measurements: theory and basics- Measurements of fluctuating velocities and temperature- Effect of resistance ratio- Calibration- Experimental tests- Measurements using Laser Anemometer: theory and basics – Theory of Wav es and velocity measurements using Laser Anemometer- The effect of light scattering – Particles volume and concentration-Statistical properties- Signals conditioning and data acquisition and processing- Applications.
MEP 615 Theory of Reciprocating Combustion Engines:
Properties of working medium- Simulation of Cycles- Mathematical models- Mechanisms of air, fuel, and exhaust- Combustion and Pollutants- Heat and mass losses- Friction-Performance of ordinary and supercharging engines.
MEP 616 Lubrication Theories:
Principals of lubrication- Reynolds equation and its limiting conditions- Algebraic solution of Reynolds equation for special cases- Numerical solution of Reynolds equation in case of axial and forced bearings- Hydrostatic bearings.
MEP 617 Fundamentals of Air Pollution:
Introduction- Main air pollutants and its effect- Standard specifications of clean air- Main sources of air pollution- Methods of control of pollutants emissions- Methods of pollutants detection, measuring and tracing.
MEP 618 Fires and Explosions:
Basics and characteristics of fires- Fire protection strategies – Fire dynamics – Fire protection tools and devices- Explosions of closed and semi-closed containers- Blast Waves – Explosions Safety Methods.
MEP 619 Computational Methods in Combustion:
Review of chemical thermodynamics- Kinetics of combustion- Equations Governing multi-components reaction systems- Simple models for combustion- Mathematical models for reactive flow- Finite differences- Diffusion and Pre-mixed Flame Models- Computational methods for two-phase reactive flow- Practical applications for combustors simulation.
MEP 620 Atomization and Spray:
Mechanism of atomization- Methods of atomization- Design of spray nozzles- Analysis and calculations of sprays- Evaporation and combustion of a single droplet- Evaporation and combustion of sprays- Combustors of liquid fuels.
MEP 621 Advanced Heat Transfer:
Thermal Conduction: definitions, conduction general equation- 3-d conduction- Mathematical and algebraic methods- Thermal convection: definitions, thermal boundary layer, governing equations- Flow through passages- Heat Transfer in fires and flames- Thermal Radiation: Governing equations, design of boiler furnaces- Boiling and Condensation- Examples- Mass Transfer: governing equations- Transport phenomena.
MEP 622 Thermal Convection:
Heat Transfer Coefficient- Dimensionless analysis- Analytical methods for heat transfer calculations- Governing equations for conservation of mass, momentum, and energy- Flow and heat transfer in pipelines and air ducts- Laminar cooling- Flow of free jets.
MEP 623 Thermal Conduction:
Introduction-General Equation of thermal conduction- 1-D thermal conduction in case of no heat generation and case of heat generation- Fines and extended surfaces- 2-D and 3-D thermal conduction- Numerical methods- Solving unsteady thermal conduction using Laplace equation.
MEP 624 Thermal Radiation (1):
Fundamentals- Perfect Black Bodies- Radiation properties and characteristics of surfaces-Radiation of real and transparent bodies- Radiation transfer between simple shapes-Coefficient of relative position- Radiation transfer in black vessels.
MEP 625 Thermal Radiation (2):
Thermal radiation in gases-Radiation in absorbing, emissive, and scattering materials-Methods of calculating the relative position coefficient – Radiation transfer in non-black vessels- Monte Carlo Method.
MEP 626 Solar Energy, Collection and Storage:
Introduction- Solar angels Engineering-Extraterrestrial and on-ground solar radiation: its nature, characteristics, and quantity- Measurement methods for solar radiation- Transmission of solar radiation through transparent and partially transparent media- Radiation characteristics of different types of surfaces- Shading calculations- Collection of solar energy-Flat plate collectors- Concentrators- Storage.
MEP 627 Solar Energy Utilization:
Classification of applications according to temperature levels- Heating of Fluids and buildings- Cooling and Air-conditioning- Passive and non-passive systems- Drying of products- Water desalination- Water pumping – Power generation using solar energy-Economics of solar systems.
MEP 628 Power Stations:
Power generation and consumption- Types of power stations – Steam power stations- Gas turbine power stations- Diesel engine power stations- Combined cycle power stations-Cogeneration- Nuclear power stations- Energy storage- Power stations and the environmental pollution.
MEP 629 Refrigeration:
Main components of vapor-compression refrigeration systems: types, operation and performance- Matching of system components- Absorption refrigeration- Thermo-electric refrigeration- Gas liquidification- Optimum design of refrigeration system- Energy utilization in refrigeration- Types of refrigerants and comparison among them
MEP 630 Nuclear Engineering:
Introduction- Principles of nuclear physics and reactors physics- Nuclear fission or fusion-Nuclear radiations- Calculations of reactor-core- Protection from nuclear radiations- Neutron cycles and reactor control- Nuclear power stations- Reactor safety – Selection and Testing of the locations of nuclear power stations.
MEP 631 Energy Storage and Recovery:
Types and energy forms- The need for energy storage- Storage capacity evaluation- Methods of energy storage- Mechanical energy storage- Water pumping- Compressed air- Storage of thermal energy- Storage of sensible heat- Storage in liquids and solids- storage in phase changing materials- Heat exchangers for energy storage- Energy storage in refrigeration systems-Ice storage – chilled water storage- Chemic al storage.
MEP 632 Numerical Methods in Heat Transfer:
Introduction-Governing equations- Thermal conduction in multi-dimensions-Convection and diffusion-Different numerical solution methods-General applications.
MEP 633 Thermal Design of Electronic Systems:
Introduction- Review of heat transfer basics- Classification of electronic systems- Thermal circuits and networks- Thermal resistance of contacting surfaces- Heat exchangers- Air forced cooling- Design for special cases.
MEP 634 Advanced Psychrometry and Its Applications:
Psychometric charts and processes- Processes of Air-Water direct contact- Enthalpy difference- Air washers- Cooling Towers – Water spr ay dehumidification- Cooling coils – Dehumidification by absorption materials.
MEP 635 Special Course:
Special topics course.
LAN 601 Technical Languish and Report Writing:
Special Mandatory course in Technical English Languish and Report Writing.
MEP 641 Special Elected Topics (1):
Special course.
MEP 642 Special Elected Topics (2):
Special course.
MEP 699 (mandatory course for Master of Science Degree) M. Sc. Thesis:
- Sc. Thesis work according to the field of specialization. It is equivalent to a total of 18 credit hours.
MEP 741 Advanced Elected Topics (1):
Special course.
MEP 742 Advanced Elected Topics (2):
Special course.
MEP 799 (mandatory course for The Ph. D. Degree) Ph. D. Dissertation:
Ph. D. Dissertation work according to the field of specialization. It is equivalent to a total of 30 credit hours.