Development of Sustainable Machines and Systems

11B2318

Bachelor

German

5.0

winter and summer term

1 semester

The development of machines and systems can no longer be defined solely by the fulfillment of functional requirements. It is also necessary to focus on sustainability and environmental justice in addition to the classic requirements. Sustainability and environmental justice ("Design for Environment") thus form the decisive basis for developing machines and systems that are fit for the future. 

For development, this means that all relevant ecological aspects must be translated into the language of the developers on the basis of their dependent technical parameters. These can be provided in various forms, for example as checklists or guidelines. (cf. FRAUNHOFER IBP)

1. Introduction to the concept of sustainability
2. How can sustainability be measured?
3. Overview of methods of sustainable development and design
4. Comparison of classic versus sustainable design using the example of a working machine
5. Comparison of classic versus sustainable design using an interlinked system
6. Derivation of a checklist
7. Exercise example: Development of a sustainable device
8. Documentation

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Homework / Assignment

An accompanying term paper is prepared. The work can be carried out as an individual task or in a small group, whereby the scope of the work is of course adapted.

The term paper is carried out during the course and includes the analysis of an existing product, the identification of levers to increase the sustainability index and the subsequent re-engineering to increase sustainability.
Documentation is provided in written form (approx. 15-25 pages) and by means of a new product design using CAE. The product consists of at least 2-3 functional assemblies.

Students know the essential features of industrial product development processes and the basic working and problem-solving methods for the successful development of products, particularly with regard to sustainability and environmental justice.

Students can systematically plan and carry out product developments regardless of the industry. They know proven problem-solving methods and specific methods for product optimization with regard to sustainability, they can evaluate these methods in their application and select suitable ones.

They can integrate essential computer-aided methods and processes (CAE)

Students can evaluate the effect of different approaches to the sustainable development of machines and systems against the background of the underlying requirement. 

Students can independently develop more sustainable products on the basis of the methods taught.

It is necessary to have successfully completed the design modules from the foundation course of a Bachelor's degree. CAD and CAE knowledge is strongly recommended. 

• Sch?fer, Jens

• Sch?fer, Jens