MSc Mechanical Engineering Energetics and Propulsion (M-ENG EP)

                              

Programme Objectives

This specialism in Mechanical Engineering develops skills for designing and optimizing innovative propulsion systems with a focus on thermofluid processes and energy conversion for research and industry.

The performance and efficiency of energy conversion devices such as internal combustion engines, turbojets or fuel-cells is influenced by various processes including gas flow, compression and expansion through turbomachines or reciprocating piston, fuel injection and combustion, energy conversion and heat transfer. Therefore, the courses offered in this programme will provide an emphasis on all these processes and how they interact. A focus is made on decarbonization with the use of carbon free and carbon neutral fuels. Moreover, integration with other power sources and energy storage (hybridization) is also covered. Applications range from ground and marine propulsion to industrial processes, power generation and HVAC.
The programme of study lasts two academic years - denoted by M1 and M2 and is taught in English. It comprises three study semesters followed by a paid Master's thesis / internship in the final semester.
Our Master's programmes in Mechanical Engineering are fully accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research.


Course Content

30 ECTS Credits per semester.
Language of instruction: English

M1 Year - 2024/25

* 'French as Foreign Language' except for French native speakers who will study 'Cultural and Communicational English' or Spanish (depending on sufficient demand).

NB Course content may be subject to minor changes

M2 Year - 2024/25

* 'French as Foreign Language' except for French native speakers who will study 'Cultural and Communicational English' or Spanish (depending on sufficient demand).

NB Course content may be subject to minor changes

Examples of previous internships:

• * Exploring oxy combustion operation in a single cylinder research engine
• * Implementation and optimization of a thermal runaway characterization system for Li-ion batteries
• * Dynamic coupling of multi-physics in a hot blast stove battery
• * CFD flow and thermal characterization of curing ovens of hydrogen tanks
• * Engine control: Development, Test and validation of a calibration.
• * Evaluation of new bearing material used in electric actuated valves for high-temperature applications in the exhaust system of internal combustion engines
• * Dual-fuel engine modeling with GT Power
• * Assistant Business Manager in HVAC

NB Internships undertaken in France are strictly regulated and are only open to current full-time students of an accredited educational institution. Interns are entitled to all the rights guaranteed to regular employees (such as social protection and redress mechanisms). For internships that exceed two months in duration a minimum level of remuneration is set by the government, at approximately €600 per month. In some professional branches, this amount may be higher.

Skills Developed

• * Design energy conversion systems such as engines and their components
• * Build and use simulation models of powertrains and energy systems
• * Develop control strategies and calibrate control units

In addition to the above specialism-specific skills, students will also develop more general skills:

• * Identify models, perform simulation and analyse results
• * Communicate comprehensive results in a meaningful way
• * Undertake bibliographic surveys of international research and professional literature
• * Manage or be part of a project