Mechanical Engineering

1- Introduction and History of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Qom University of Technology:

The Mechanical Engineering Department of Qom University of Technology began its activities in October 2010 by admitting 59 undergraduate students. In 2013, the department started accepting graduate students in Mechanical Engineering - Applied Design. This department has experienced significant growth in faculty research activities, a considerable increase in contracts with industries and scientific research centers, as well as the establishment of scientific-student cores and groups, and providing academic support for national and international conferences. Currently, to enhance the department quantitatively, around 300 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled and studying.

The Mechanical Engineering Department is one of the leading and highly active departments at Qom University of Technology. Given the academic level and dedication of students, the presence of elite and capable faculty members graduated from top domestic universities, and the expanding facilities, this department attracts many candidates in the nationwide entrance exam, generally ranking just after Tehran's universities as the preferred choice for enthusiasts of this field.

This department is one of the dynamic and active faculties of the university, operating in various scientific and industrial fields related to Mechanical Engineering. As one of the university’s first disciplines, it has continually aligned its growth and development path with the needs of the university, the province, and the country..

2- Industry Relations of the Department:

2-1- Student Internships:

a) Internship Objectives

The most important objectives of internships at the university include:

1- Familiarizing students with the industry and the capabilities of industrial units related to their field of study

2- Understanding the real work environment and becoming acquainted with the challenges, limitations, and conditions of industrial units, thereby creating a basis for the student to properly comprehend their field, job market, and future professional activities

3- Selecting projects and theses based on issues that effectively address community needs

To achieve these goals, students must put forth their full effort, take advantage of all available opportunities and resources at the internship site, and if faced with difficulties, patiently endure and strive to overcome them without falling into despair or discouragement.

b) Internship Regulations

1- Internships are offered in two phases: Internship 1 after completing 65 units and Internship 2 after finishing all units, each worth 0.5 credit hours. The total internship duration is 8 full weeks (8 hours per day), equivalent to 320 hours of work.

2- Interns may use up to 4 days of leave with prior approval from their internship supervisor.

3- Unexcused absences that affect the quality of the internship will result in the internship not being accepted.

4- Students have until the end of July to declare withdrawal and remove the internship course from their system. After this deadline, if the internship is not completed or responsibilities are not fulfilled on time, a failing grade (F) will be recorded..

5- In case of closure of the company hosting the internship or serious issues disrupting the internship period, it should be reported promptly to the Faculty Industry Liaison Supervisor or the faculty office.

2-1- Industrial and Research Projects by Students or Faculty: This is currently under development.

3- What We Should Know About Mechanical Engineering.
3-1- Definition:
Mechanics is a branch of physics that discusses rest and motion. Since force causes rest and motion, mechanics is the science of force and its effects on bodies. Evidently, this is why Newton (the father of mechanics) defined all three of his fundamental laws based on force. Moreover, because mechanics is closely tied to practical work, it is not purely theoretical and requires creativity and innovation, making it the broadest engineering branch in terms of application. The active fields of mechanical engineering comprehensively include:

In the field of design

Machines and devices that manufacture any kind of product
Rotating equipment such as turbomachinerys (turbines, pumps, compressors, blowers, etc.)
Internal combustion engines, jet engines, and rocket engines
Pressure vessels, chemical reactors, and nuclear reactors
Heat exchangers (boilers, condensers, evaporators, etc.)
Piping systems
Transportation vehicles such as cars, trucks, buses, airplanes, ships, boats, trains, and more
Material handling equipment such as conveyor belts, robots, and more
Controller design for dynamic systems
Design of HVAC systems—heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in buildings

In the field of analysis:

Fatigue, creep, and fracture analysis of devices
Finite element method and computational fluid dynamics
Heat transfer and fluid mechanics
Mechanical vibrations and acoustics

In the field of testing and evaluation:

Testing quality, improving performance, and reliability of products, devices, and processes
Destructive and non-destructive tests

In the field of manufacturing processes:

Traditional machining processes
Non-traditional machining processes
Forming processes including sheet and bulk forming
Design and manufacturing of molds and dies
Joining methods and welding
Heat treatment operations
Casting methods
Metrology and measurement systems

Emerging fields:

Nanotechnology
Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS) (sensing and actuation)
Nanodrug delivery systems
Micro- and nanofluidic systems
Nanocomposites, nanocrystals, carbon nanotubes
Nano-robots

In other words, Mechanical Engineering encompasses all sciences and technologies involved in the generation, conversion, and use of energy and work, production and manufacturing of parts and machinery, as well as design and control of mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems. These include technical calculations, modeling and simulation, drafting, development of manufacturing methods, production, and product testing. The courses are mostly application-based and closely linked to mathematics and physics. The program requires 140 credit units.
Fundamental topics in Mechanical Engineering include:

Statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials (strength of materials), component design, vibrations, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, analysis and simulation of mechanical systems, control, control systems including hydraulics and pneumatics, and more.

Mechanical Engineering, as the oldest and most comprehensive engineering discipline, shares courses with most other engineering fields such as marine engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial engineering, civil engineering, biomedical engineering, polymer engineering, and electrical engineering. Therefore, a mechanical engineer must collaborate with engineers from these disciplines. It can be said that almost all aspects of life involve Mechanical Engineering. Anything that moves or consumes energy definitely involves mechanics in its design or construction.. Consequently, job opportunities in this field in Iran are very favorable compared to other fields, as every industrial complex and workshop requires graduates in this discipline.

4-2- Basic Abilities of Mechanical Engineering Students

"Mechanics is the paradise of mathematics," this beautiful phrase from Leonard Euler, the great Swiss mathematician, highlights the tight relationship between mathematics and mechanics. A mechanical engineer extensively uses mathematical concepts and problems. Additionally, mechanics is part of physics, and even high school students are introduced to mechanics in their physics textbooks. Therefore, mechanical engineering students must be strong in mathematics and physics, and also possess good intelligence, talent, and visualization skills. Design, which combines art and technology, is the essence of Mechanical Engineering.

4-3- Different Educational Levels of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering, like many other disciplines, offers three educational levels: bachelor's, master's, and doctorate. Until recently, the bachelor's program offered three specializations: Manufacturing and Production, Solid Design, and Heat and Fluids. However, since the academic year 2010, these tracks were removed, and students enter university under the general Mechanical Engineering program. From mid-study onward, students can select up to 15 elective specialized units based on their interests and university facilities. Therefore, the difference in specializations during the bachelor's degree is a maximum of 15 units. At the master's and doctoral levels, Mechanical Engineering continues in various specializations, including Manufacturing and Production (forming, machine tools, and automation), Applied Design, Energy Conversion, Dynamics and Control, Energy Systems, Materials, and Automotive (structure, suspension, and powertrain). The specializations and levels available at Qom University of Technology are as follows.