Margherita Robba

Laura Ruà

L’argomento
 MechPower è un corso di inglese specialistico per il settore Meccanica, Meccatronica ed Energia.
 
 I contenuti sono ordinati secondo criteri di graduale complessità concettuale e linguistica e vengono esplorati utilizzando le quattro abilità in modo omogeneo e integrato. I brani offrono un assortimento di stili, registri e livelli di difficoltà.
 
 La struttura
 MechPower è diviso in sette Moduli, ognuno dei quali è ripartito in un numero variabile di Unità.
 
 Ogni Unità è suddivisa in brevi Capitoli su due pagine – teoria ed esercizi – per favorire uno studio più parcellizzato e la scelta antologica da parte dell’insegnante. Brevi link (curiosità, ampliamenti, rimandi, attività o mini-approfondimenti) arricchiscono i brani per consentire una maggiore interattività. Un ricco apparato iconografico correda i brani di lettura, per ognuno dei quali è previsto un esauriente glossario.
 
 Al termine di ogni Unità è presente la seguente sezione:
 
 Mapping your mind: Mappa riepilogativa.
 Alla fine dei primi sei Moduli, il testo propone ulteriori attività:
 
 <ul><li>Vocabulary: Esercizi di revisione e consolidamento;
</li><li>Real-life skills: Compiti di realtà e collaborativi, lavori di gruppo con un taglio di tipo pratico calato nella realtà;
</li><li>Case study: Argomento di attualità corredato di esercizi mirati all’approfondimento e alla discussione;
</li><li>Clip: Breve clip tratta da film attinenti agli argomenti del Modulo;
</li><li>Citizenship: Attività che prendono spunto da contenuti dell’unità per agganciarsi a tematiche legate all’educazione civica e alla cittadinanza.</li></ul>

Module 1 - Materials

Unit 1.1 • Properties of materials

Unit 1.2 • Metals

Unit 1.3 • Non-metals

Vocabulary

Real-life skills

Case study - Coolant recycling at the Ford automatic transmission new product centre

Clip film - X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Citizenship - Sustainable development

Module 2 - Shaping and joining materials

Unit 2.1 • Shaping materials conventionally

Unit 2.2 • Shaping materials unconventionally

Unit 2.3 • Joining materials

Case study - 3D printed parts of a space vehicle

Clip film - Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Citizenship - Machine tools: safety at work

Module 3 - Mechatronics

Unit 3.1 • Digital electronics

Unit 3.2 • Automation

Unit 3.3 • Robotics

Case study - How robotic automation supports new lines of business

Clip film - The Imitation Game

Citizenship - EU human-centric approach to Artificial Intelligence

Module 4 - Engineering

Unit 4.1 • Designing

Unit 4.2 • Engines and motors

Unit 4.3 • Main parts of a car

Case study - EV batteries reuse and recycle

Clip film - Black Panther

Citizenship - EU CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles

Module 5 - Think green

Unit 5.1 • Fuels

Unit 5.2 • Energy sources

Unit 5.3 • A green world

Case study - Artistic creations with e-waste

Clip film - Dark Waters

Citizenship - For a better tomorrow, save energy today

Module 6 - Energy

Unit 6.1 • Basic principles and fluids

Unit 6.2 • Water supply

Unit 6.3 • Heating and cooling systems

Case study - Leaf community: the first eco-sustainable community in Italy

Clip film - Dune

Citizenship - I nternational Organization for Standardization - ISO

Module 7 - Cross-curricular topics

History & Humanities

Civic education & PCTO

Glossary

vocabulary 1 Write the correct words for the following pictures. brake pad   CAD drawing   connecting rod   crankshaft   drawing board   exhaust pipe   piston   spark plug   tyre   U-Joint   windscreen wiper   perspective 1. ........................................................................................... 2. ........................................................................................... 3. .......................................................................................... 4. ........................................................................................... 5. ........................................................................................... 6. .......................................................................................... 7. ........................................................................................... 8. ........................................................................................... 9. .......................................................................................... 10. ........................................................................................ 11. ........................................................................................ 12. ...................................................................................... 206 EnginEEring MechPower.indb 206 30/01/24 17:09 

vocabulary 2 3 Choose the correct option for each sentence. 1. The engine block contains the  a. drive shaft. b. cylinders. c. axle shaft. d. alternator. 2. In a BEV there is a/an  a. piston. b. inverter. c. intake valve. d. injection system. 3. The   is/are found in the middle of the axle. a. rotor b. brakes c. battery d. differential 4. ABS prevents the car from  a. skidding. b. falling. c. rising. d. lifting. 5. An orthographic projection that views the left side is known as  a. top view. b. side view. c. first-angle projection. d. third-angle projection. 6. Solidworks is a type of  a. CAD program. b. 2D CAD. c. BIM application. d. 3D CAD. Complete the sentences with words given below. compression   electric   lubricating oil   manifold   sensors   wheels 1. The crankcase retains ..................................................., which is pumped to the different engine parts. 2. A diesel engine relies on ................................................... ignition. 3. BEVs have a single-speed transmission which sends power from the motor to the ................................ 4. The Electronic Fuel Injection uses 4 ................................................... to determine how much fuel is needed. 5. PHEV combine a petrol or diesel engine with the ................................................... motor. 6. The exhaust ................................................... connects the engine to the other parts of the exhaust system. Transform the given words into suitable ones to complete the gaps. Simulating and Modelling chassis production from ten days to just four JLE Racing Products is the 1. ............................................ hours. SolidWorks Simulation plays a large part (LEAD) manufacturer of racing cars in Brazil. in the company s 4. ............................................ (ACHIEVE): Although JLE has been 2. ............................................ it lets them see how parts will act prior to testing, (DEPEND) on CAD for quite a while, it started off using 2D platforms, and only switched to the SolidWorks 3D platform in 2007. Since then, the company has managed to shorten design cycles by 70 percent, cut race car suspension 3. ............................................ (WEIGH) by half, reduce the number of prototypes tenfold, and decrease and they now make ten times fewer prototypes. This 5. ............................................ (CAPABLE) saves time and money and increases quality. Moreover, the program allows easy 6. ............................................ (CREATE) of the curved geometry that works so well on sports cars. Adapted from: https://www.engineersrule.com/differentapplications-cad-automotive-industry/ EnginEEring 207 MechPower.indb 207 30/01/24 17:09 

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