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School:
School of Computing and Engineering
Credit Rating:
20
Level (including FHEQ):
I (FHEQ Level 5)
Graded or Non Graded:
Graded
Version Valid From:
2022-09-01
Module Leader:
Faisal Asfand
Version Number
2022.01
Learning Methods
Tutorial and Project Supervision
Guided Independent Study
Lecture
Practical Classes and Demonstrations
Requirements
Recommended Prior Study
Synopsis
In this module you will be introduced to the essential principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, and their applications in thermo-fluids engineering systems. You will learn about the laws of thermodynamics, heat engines, combustion process, refrigerators, turbomachines, heat exchangers, fluid conveyance and flow control systems. This module will… For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Strategy
In this module the learners will engage in a blend of delivery methods facilitating both individual and collaborative aspects of learning to achieve the specified learning outcomes. In particular, this will require the learner to engage with the VLE content, including extensive pre-recorded teaching and support materials, where the learning… For more content click the Read More button below.
Outline Syllabus
Introduction and Basic Thermodynamics ConceptsEnergy Analysis of Closed SystemsMass and Energy Analysis of Control VolumesThe Second Law of Thermodynamics, EntropyGas Power, refrigeration CyclesGas Mixtures (mass and mole fractions)Chemical ReactionsBasics of lift and dragTurbomachinery (Euler turbine equation, velocity triangles, stall and surge)Bernoulli and energy equations, frictional loss and minor loss for… For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Know, and be able to apply, thermofluids science concepts to engineering systems such as pipe/duct flows, expansion and compression processes, heat engines, refrigerators.
2.
Understand the basic mechanisms of heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation, and know the Nusselt, Reynolds and Prandtl number relationships to evaluate convective heat transfer coefficients.
3.
Apply the energy conservation principle for steady flow engineering systems and calculate the flow head loss in pipes/ducts and flow control devices.
4.
Apply Euler’s equation and velocity diagrams for turbo machines and evaluate pump-performance based on the principle of dimensional similarity.
5.
Supply the lift and drag coefficients for evaluating the fluid forces in engineering systems.
6.
Design, and evaluate the performance of, heat exchangers using the NTU method.
7.
Demonstrate practical lab skills and data collection.
Formative Assessment
Assessment 1: Other
Assessment 2: Other
Assessment 3: Focused classwork observations
Summative Assessment
Assessment 1: Written Assignment
Assessment 2: Written Assignment
Assessment 3: In-Class Test
Assessment Criteria
Task 1The accuracy with which learning is demonstrated.Task 2The quality of the analysis is defended through a thorough interrogation of the results obtained.The outcomes required from the analysis of experimental data are clearly expressed and justified in terms of the problem the analysis is being carried out for. Task 3Accuracy… For more content click the Read More button below.