Engineering is about changing the world by creating new solutions to society’s problems.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
MESSAGE FROM COD MECHANICAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Technological advances and global compensation have forced mechanical engineers to evolve so that they can meet or even exceed the expectations of the world. Therefore, a mechanical engineer of the 21st century must be equipped with extra knowledge on aspects of electrical engineering, civil engineering and even programming. The proposed programmes have taken these aspects into consideration so as to meet the ever changing demands from an engineer. The proposed courses dissect the traditional mechanical engineering programme and integrate several aspects of technological advancements in the program. Some of the proposed courses include Mechanical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering & Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering.
PROPOSED SHORT COURSES
- Energy audit
- Process safety management & loss prevention
- Biogas energy Development and utilization
- Plant maintenance
- Wind energy Harnessing
- Solar energy resource development
- Diesel injection System
- Car tracking technologies
CURRENT CERTIFICATE COURSES
- Automotive Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (Automotive , Production, Agricultural engineering and plant maintenance & works service option)
- Proposed Certificate Courses
- Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC)
- Fire Engineering
- Boiler operation and Maintenance
- Welding and Fabrication
CURRENT DIPLOMA COURSE
- Mechanical Engineering (Automotive , Production, Agricultural engineering and plant maintenance & works service option)
PROPOSED DIPLOMA COURSES
- Mechatronics engineering
- Renewable Energy Resources Development
- Mechanical Engineering (power and plant option)
- Thermo-fluid Engineering
CURRENT DEGREE PROGRAMMES
INTRODUCTION OF BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING (BTEC .ECE) PROGRAM
Btec. ECE is a four year academic program (8 semesters), designed to develop practical oriented skills, understanding of concepts, analysis and problem solving skills, to promote innovative solutions to problems informed by applied research in Electronics and Computer Engineering. Technology advancement in electronics led to the development of computers , computer systems and communication systems which find a wide range of applications in house hold equipment ,institutions and industries ,and so the combined fields of Electronic and computer Engineering work hand in hand.
Through this program ,the students will gain insights in to fundamental theories, methods and practical subjects in the combined fields which will help them be able to utilize up to date scientific methods ,tools and techniques to analyze and solve complex real life problems.
Upon graduating, students will be able to handle complex situations that arise in research or developments related environments, can work independently or in collaboration with other technical fields.
Admissions requirements
To be admitted to the BTech.ECE program, a candidate must satisfy any of the following minimum requirements:
Either
- Have an overall KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) in the following individual cluster subjects:
Alternative A -Mathematics C+, Physics C+, Chemistry C+, Geography or Biology C+
Alternative B- Mathematics C+ , Physical Sciences C+, Biological sciences C+, Geography C+ - Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) or the A-level equivalent to the requirements below:
i) At least two principal passes in Mathematics and Physics; and
ii) At least a total score of nine (9) points at the KACE or equivalent; and
iii) At least a principal pass in physics and chemistry at the KACE or its equivalent. - Be a holder of a diploma certificate in a relevant electrical engineering discipline. Diploma holders with distinction or credit pass will normally be admitted into the second year of study while those with pass will be admitted into the first year of study.
Or - Be a holder of other qualifications recognized by the Senate as equivalent to a, b or c above.
PROPOSED DEGREE PROGRAMMES
- BSc in Renewable Energy Technology & Management
- BSc in Mechatronics Engineering
- BSc. In Agricultural and Bio-systems Engineering
- BSc. in Biomechanical and Process Engineering.
- BSc. in Material and Metallurgical Engineering.
- BSc. in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive, production, Plant maintenance & works services and Thermo-fluids options) – in preparation
What is common to the branches of Engineering is their use of fundamental ideas involving variables, numbers and units, and the creative use of energy, materials, motion and information. Engineering is hands-on and minds-on.
PROGRESSION
Learners can progress from certificate programmes, Diploma, Degree, Master’s degree and PhD level.
Finally you will learn the needs for professional ethics in your career. This is an on-going activity you will need regardless of your specialization or job level in whatever direction your career takes you.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- Industries in Kenya and global
- Self-employment
- Standard gauge railways (Kenya government project)
- Lap set –Lamu ports, pipeline from Lamu to Southern Sudan
- Coal mining in Kenya
- Petroleum mining in NgamiaMoja North Eastern part of Kenya
- Biogas plants projects
- Wind power energy projects
LINKAGES AND COLLABORATIONS
The department is developing linkages collaborating with vehicle manufacturers in Kenya and manufacturing industries, government ministry of transport & Infrastructure mining.
Thanks.
TARGET GROUP FOR THE PROGRAMMES OFFERED
Form four leavers ,mechanical Engineering craftsmen and artisans and any other person with equivalent qualifications
DURATION OF THE PROGRAMMES
Diploma – 6 Semesters
Certificate – 2 Semesters
Artisan Certificate – 2 Semesters
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMMES
DIPLOMA:
– K.C.S.E with minimum C (plain) mean grade
– Trainee should have passed relevant craft course
– KCE Division III
CERTIFICATE:
– K.C.S.E C- (minus) mean grade
ARTISAN:
– K.C.S.E D+ (plus) mean grade
ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
Welcome to the department of Electrical, Electronic Engineering and Technology. The department offers high quality, hands on knowledge and skills training in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology to produce competent human resource. Our programmes meet skills required in the job market. In addition to the technical exposure in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology, our programmes are also enriched with management and entrepreneurial skills to prepare our graduates for self-employment.
The department through the support of the KyUC Management is in the process of mounting two renewable energy short courses namely:-
1. ULTRA LOW HEAD MICRO HYDRO POWER (ULH-HMP) TECHNOLOGY.
Two ULH-HMP systems will soon be installed in Mwea through the Collaboration of Kenyan government and Japanese government and this will form a very important demonstration site for the students who will be soon undertaking the training.
2. SOLAR PHOTO VOLTAIC AND THERMAL SYSTEMS
Designed to provide practical skills, knowledge and attitudes to the trainees. This will enable our graduates to carry out solar installation and servicing. The course emphasises on practical work (80%) and only 20 % theory.
The department also offers mentorship to our students to inculcate in them, positive values and integrity in addition to knowledge, skills and competence in the electrical, electronic areas of specialization .The department has also embraced an effective provision of training through digital platform where students are able to get lecture notes on e-learning portal two days before a scheduled lecture.
Our students through industrial attachments, enriche their exposure to real industrial environment.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
Currently, we are offering the following programmes
1. DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS;
- Telecommunication
- Power
- Instrumentation and control
- Computer engineering
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Minimum university admission requirements:
i. KCSE mean grade C (plain) or
ii. KCE division III or
iii. A pass in Electrical Engineering certificate (KNEC) or
iv. Any other relevant electrical engineering certificate from a recognized institution equivalent to i, ii and iii above.
2. CERTIFICATE IN ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY.
An applicant must satisfy any of the following minimum university admission requirements:
i. KCSE mean grade C- (minus) or
ii. KCE division IV or
iii. Artisan qualification in electrical installation or
iv. Any other relevant electrical engineering certificate from a recognized institution equivalent to i, ii and iii above.
PROPOSED PROGRAMMES (SHORT COURSES TO BE LAUNCHED SOON)
- Ultra Low Head Micro Hydro Power (ULH-HMP) technology.
- Solar Photo Voltaic and thermal Systems
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
The following research activities are ongoing at the department;
S/No. Faculty Research
1 Faith Kiwiri Relationship between end-users planning involvements and the performance of government afflicted projects.
2 Kaburu Wachira Interpolating using artificial neural networks
3 Nelson Muchiri Design of Intelligent Instruments for application in Control
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
1. Design and simulation of an electrochemical ANN-based observer for a lithium-ion battery for estimation of state of charge, published in the International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), November 2014.
2. Crystallization kinematics of Ln40sec60 thin films for phase change random access memory (PRAM) applications.Vol.11, No.3 May-June 2015.Journal of Ovonic research.
3. N.G Muchiri, S. M Wanjii, P.K Hinga, and S. N Kahiu, “Development of Smart Controller Model for Dual Fuel Generator Systems,” in Journal of Agriculture Science and Technology (JAGST) vol16-2014.