About
Dr Peter Dorrington is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Swansea University
Dr Peter Dorrington
Associate Professor
Mechanical Engineering
Welsh language proficiency
Basic Welsh Speaker
Academic Office - A_025
Ground Floor
Engineering Central
Bay Campus
Ground Floor
Engineering Central
Bay Campus
Available For Postgraduate Supervision
Publications
Research Highlights
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Howard, J., Eggbeer, D., Dorrington, P., Korkees, F., & Tasker, L. (2020). Evaluating additive manufacturing for the production of custom head supports: A comparison against a commercial head support under static loading conditions. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 234(5)
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Korkees, F., Allenby, J., & Dorrington, P. (2020). 3D printing of composites: design parameters and flexural performance. Rapid Prototyping Journal, 26(4)
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Tareq, M., Rahman, T., Hossain, M., & Dorrington, P. (2021). Additive manufacturing and the COVID-19 challenges: An in-depth study. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 60, 787-798.
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Dorrington, P., Harrison, W., Brown, H., Holmes, M., & Kerton, R. (2019). Step away from the CAD station: A hands-on and immersive approach to second year teaching of Mechanical Engineering design. In Proceedings of the Virtual and Augmented Reality to Enhance Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Conference 2018 (pp. 15-31). IM Publications Open LLP.
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Swart, R., Korkees, F., Dorrington, P., & Thurman, J. (2022). Evaluation of the impact performance and energy absorption capabilities of 3D printed composites. Rapid Prototyping Journal, 28(9)
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Thomas, A., Dorrington, P., Costa, F., Loudon, G., Francis, M., & Fisher, R. (2017). Organisational learning capability in SMEs: An empirical development of innovation in the supply chain. Cogent Business & Management, 4(1), 1364057
All Research
Journal Articles
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Swart, R., Korkees, F., Dorrington, P., & Thurman, J. (2022). Evaluation of the impact performance and energy absorption capabilities of 3D printed composites. Rapid Prototyping Journal, 28(9)
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Tareq, M., Rahman, T., Hossain, M., & Dorrington, P. (2021). Additive manufacturing and the COVID-19 challenges: An in-depth study. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 60, 787-798.
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Howard, J., Eggbeer, D., Dorrington, P., Korkees, F., & Tasker, L. (2020). Evaluating additive manufacturing for the production of custom head supports: A comparison against a commercial head support under static loading conditions. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 234(5)
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Korkees, F., Allenby, J., & Dorrington, P. (2020). 3D printing of composites: design parameters and flexural performance. Rapid Prototyping Journal, 26(4)
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Thomas, A., Dorrington, P., Costa, F., Loudon, G., Francis, M., & Fisher, R. (2017). Organisational learning capability in SMEs: An empirical development of innovation in the supply chain. Cogent Business & Management, 4(1), 1364057
Conference Contributions
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Dorrington, P., Harrison, W., Brown, H., Holmes, M., & Kerton, R. (2019). Step away from the CAD station: A hands-on and immersive approach to second year teaching of Mechanical Engineering design. In Proceedings of the Virtual and Augmented Reality to Enhance Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Conference 2018 (pp. 15-31). IM Publications Open LLP.
Supervision
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Fit Achieved through Contour Engineering to Improve Tolerance (FACE-IT) (current)
PhDOther supervisor: Dr Jennifer Thompson
Taught Modules
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EG-D13 MSc Dissertation - Virtual Reality
The module aims to develop fundamental research skills. It comprises the development of supervised research work leading to a dissertation in the field of the Master's degree programme. The specific research topic will be chosen by the student following consultation with academic staff.
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EG-M131 Case Study in state-of-the-art Virtual Reality
The aim of the module is to undertake an in-depth study into the state-of-the-art of VR related to a student and discipline-specific subject. This will be done by carrying out a detailed literature survey and examination of their chosen topic of specialisation. Additionally, students will explore interdisciplinary activities or opportunities in the chosen field.
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EG-M336 Sustainable Design
This module enables students to participate in a group activity involving an integrated holistic approach to achieve a sustainable solution to a specific engineering problem. In most instances it will involve either direct interaction with industry or will be an industrially-related project. Issues other than providing a purely technical solution to the problem will have to be considered in order to achieve a satisfactory outcome to the project.
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EGA132 Engineering Design 1
Engineering Design 1 aims to introduce students to fundamental principles of engineering design processes. Working on real world engineering problems, students will develop problem-solving skills, creative thinking, and an understanding of design considerations. Emphasis is placed on analysing and solving engineering problems while considering technical, economic, and often, societal factors. The module also focuses on effective communication of design ideas through sketching, CAD and technical drawings. Practical skills are achieved through the manufacturing of protype devices.
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EGA214 Mechanical Engineering Design 2
Within this module students will be expected to complete a series of exercises that will the form the basis of a 'major' design. The scope of the module will involve the students to work in groups where they will consider, as a team, conceptual designs, embodiment using innovative approaches to design processes and standards etc., leading to final design documentations and manufacturing techniques.
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EGA266 Digital Manufacturing
Within this module students will learn about digital manufacturing, from its role in concept development through to prototype production and small batch manufacture. They will be introduced to the way in which manufacturing is changing and the future possibilities presented by emerging digital manufacturing technologies. They will work individually to fabricate a digital manufacturing machine (3DPrinter), which they will calibrate and produce test parts on, as well as their own design of a 3DPrinted engineering design.
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EGA334 Mechanical Engineering Design 3
This module demonstrates the outcomes of three years of learning and applies multiple skills to a design project. The project will show that students can manage and deliver a design task, as a team, through all stages of the design process. Students should progress from specification to concept design, undertake analysis (using computer tools as appropriate) and produce a design report and assembly drawings.