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Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

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Research impact

Research throughout the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering is having a major impact in industry, society and beyond.

The case studies below offer examples of the research being carried out within MACE, the impact it is having and the change it promotes.

A jet engine having dust blown into it.

Atmospheric dust and jet engines

We have developed new types of 'test dust' to improve current understanding of the lifespan of jet engines.
A power plant chimney emits steam

How vibration analysis improves reliability of rotating machinery

Our research looks at ways to improve the lifespan and reliability of rotating machinery components in UK power stations.
A technical drawing of a foil-air bearing cross-section

Faster, greener machinery - foil-air bearings at Manchester

Our Dynamics Laboratory - in conjunction with Dyson - is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in high-speed appliances.

Research themes

Explore the research themes within the Department.

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Our facilities

The Department is home to outstanding research facilities.

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Visual representation of aquifer conditions from groundwater conservation

In Abstract

Read the best research coming out of the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering in the latest edition of the Faculty of Science and Engineering's In Abstract.