Unit name | Thermofluids 2 |
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Unit code | MENG20600 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Gilbertson |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
Engineering Mathematics EMAT10100, Thermodynamics 1 MENG11202 and Fluids 1 AENG11101, or equivalent |
Co-requisites |
Engineering Mathematics 2 EMAT20200 |
School/department | Department of Mechanical Engineering |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This course aims to equip students with the skills and the knowledge necessary to solve problems in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. In fluid mechanics, the framework of the subject is set out to provide a secure base from which several fundamental fluid flows and concepts can be explored. The general approach is to enable students to develop further skills in the future. For thermodynamics the unit will provide students with knowledge and understanding of the operation and analysis of basic thermodynamic machines and systems, such as turbines, refrigerators, steam cycles, air conditioning and combustion, based upon a thorough knowledge of the first and second laws of thermodynamics. It also provides an appreciation of the importance of the basic modes of heat transfer and the ability to analyse simple heat transfer problems (including simple heat-exchanger design) in an engineering context.
Aims:
The course will generalise the simple methods for thermodynamics and fluid mechanics already possessed by the students, and allow them to model engineering systems. The simplifications necessary to make the equations tractable and the methods that can be used subsequently will be covered. An important aspect of the element is the appreciation of the limitations that result from these simplifications.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Learning material including videos, notes and narrated lectures will be made available to the students online. Where possible, face to face activities may take place
The unit will be assessed using a single summative examination. Feedback will be provided to students via formative assessment elements during the year.
Copies of lecture materials and coursework can be found on the Blackboard site