Abstract
At RMC, in Mechanical Engineering, the third-year course MEE 303 ‘Principles of Engineering Design’ consists of 12 lectures and two mini-projects, one for redesign, and one for novel design. The redesign alternates between a water valve and an automotive oil pump. This case study is now up-to-date according to the most recent developments in the theoretical framework that is the basis for the systematic and methodical process. The search for solutions in this process involves creativity supported by systematic working.An automotive oil pump is to be redesigned for revised conditions. The existing oil pump originated from the 1970’s, and was used in a V-8 engine. A reconstituted set of engineering drawing was prepared. Using the recommended systematic procedure, and other appropriate methods, students were asked to perform the redesign process: to develop a design specification, to analyze the existing pump to detect organs and functions, to explore the solution field with a morphology, and to suggested an improved embodiment. The case study as presented here serves as a sample solution.
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