Master in
SMA Hydrodynamics-Energetics and Propulsion - Energetics and propulsion
Centrale Nantes
Key Information
Campus location
NANTES , France
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 18,000 / per course
Application deadline
28 Apr 2024
Earliest start date
01 Sep 2024
Introduction
Energetics and propulsion (M-ENG EP)
This specialism 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 internal combustion engines and turbojets 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.
The programme of study lasts two academic years - denoted by M1 and M2. Energetics and Propulsion is one of three specialisms as part of the MSc Mechanical Engineering programme. The language of instruction is English throughout the programme.
This MSc programme is fully accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research..
Admissions
Curriculum
Curriculum
Course Content - M1
30 ECTS Credits per semester.
Language of instruction: English
| M1 - Autumn Semester Courses | ECTS | M1 - Spring Semester Courses | ECTS |
| Continuum Mechanics | 5 | Fluid Mechanics 2 | 5 |
| Fluid Mechanics | 5 | Mechanical Design | 5 |
| Algorithms for Engineering Modelling | 4 | Energetics | 5 |
| Numerical Methods | 5 | Propulsion | 5 |
| Vibrations and Differential Equations | 5 | Hydrodynamics | 5 |
| Business Environment | 4 | Conferences and Initiation to Research | 3 |
| Modern Languages | 2 | Modern Languages | 2 |
Course Content - M2
30 ECTS Credits per semester.
Language of instruction: English
| M2 - Autumn Semester Courses | ECTS | M2 - Spring Semester | ECTS |
| Combustion | 4 | Master Thesis or Industrial Internship | 30 |
| Gas dynamics and heat transfer | 4 | ||
| Turbomachinery | 4 | ||
| Internal combustion engines | 4 | ||
| Hybrid Powertrain and Energy Management | 4 | ||
| Practical and simulation | 4 | ||
| Project | 4 | ||
| Modern Languages | 2 |
NB Course content may be subject to minor changes
Skills developed
- Design engines and components
- Build and use simulation models of engines and powertrains
- Develop control strategies and calibrate ECU engines
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
Gallery
Rankings
https://www.ec-nantes.fr/centrale-nantes/why-centrale-nantes/rankings
- QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023: Centrale Nantes ranked 87th in the world for Mechanical Engineering
- World's top 600 in the Time Higher Education "Impacts Rankings" 2023
- Times Higher Education Wolrd University Rankings by Subjects 2023 - Centrale Nantes moves up the rankings in both Engineering (top 200) and Physical Sciances (top 400)
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 - Centrale Nantes in the top 600
- L'Etudiant 2023 - Centrale Nantes in 7th place
- Centrale Nantes in 4th place in the ranking of French engineering schools most committed to ecological and social transitin
- Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022 - Centrale Nantes in the world's top 151-200 for Mechanical Engineering
Program Outcome
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
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Career Opportunities
MSc Mechanical Engineering
Energetics and Propulsion (M-ENG EP)
30 ECTS Credits per semester.
Language of instruction: English
| Autumn Semester Courses | ECTS | Spring Semester Courses | ECTS |
| Continuum Mechanics | 5 | Energetics | 5 |
| Fluid Mechanics | 5 | Propulsion | 5 |
| Algorithmics for Engineering Modelling | 4 | Hydrodynamics | 5 |
| Numerical Methods | 5 | Fluid Mechanics 2 | 5 |
| Vibrations and Differential Equations | 5 | Mechanical Design | 5 |
| Business Environment | 4 | Conferences and Initiation to Research | 3 |
| Modern Languages * | 2 | Modern Languages * | 2 |
| Conferences | 0 |
* '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
| Autumn Semester Courses | ECTS |
| Turbomachinery | 4 |
| Combustion | 4 |
| Gas dynamics and heat transfer | 4 |
| Internal combustion engines | 4 |
| Hybrid Powertrain and Energy Management | 4 |
| Practical and simulation | 4 |
| Project | 4 |
| Modern Languages * | 2 |
* '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
| Spring Semester | ECTS |
| Master thesis / internship | 30 |
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
- Design engines and components
- Build and use simulation models of engines and powertrains
- Develop control strategies and calibrate ECU engines
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
Download syllabus | M-ENG EP 2022/2023
Career Prospects
- Sectors: Automotive, Industrial engines, Aeronautics, Transportation, Power plants, Energy, HVAC for buildings
- Fields: Engine design & calibration, Modelling and Simulation, Research and Innovation, Thermofluid Engineering, HVAC engineering
- Positions: Thermofluid Engineer, Design engineer, Calibration Engineer, Modelling Engineer, Research Engineer (post PhD)
- Companies: Alstom, Safran, Valéo, IFPEn, AVL, Magnetti Marelli, Vaillant, Sherpa, Alten, Altran, Vitesco, Arcelor Mittal, Eiffage, Vinci.
PhD Prospects
Recent graduates have pursued their studies after the MSc programme with a PhD in various French research institutes including: LHEEA in Centrale Nantes, CORIA (Rouen), PRISME (Orléans), Université Gustave Eiffel, Estaca.