MODULE DESCRIPTOR

TITLE Applied Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics

MODULE CODE 55-500314
LEVEL 5
CREDITS 20
DEPARTMENT Engineering and Mathematics
SUBJECT GROUP MMD
MODULE LEADER David Greenfield
DATE OF APPROVAL November 2015

MODULE AIM
To enable students to draw upon and combine the topics of heat transfer, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
delivered at level 4 to solve engineering problems. Students will apply their previously gained knowledge to
advanced topics and mechanical engineering applications. The ability to apply fundamental and advanced topics
to specific applications will be developed, as well as ensuring the understanding of how the various facets of
thermo-fluids topics have inherent similarity.

MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES

LO Learning Outcome
1 Identify the nature of a problem and determine which physical mechanisms are acting and
correctly select and employ engineering problem solving techniques (analytical, experimental or
computational) to address it.
2 Interpret and critically analyse the results of an engineering solution in a physically meaningful
way, by generating an impact of errors and assumptions on critical design parameters.
3 Design and optimize solutions to engineering problems with consideration for technical, practical
and economic issues; present written work in a clear, logical and concise manner of the level
and quality required for a future engineering.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

Advanced Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics

Dimensional Analysis and Experimentation
Navier-Stokes equations and boundary layers
Poiseuille and Couette Flow
Convection in turbulent flows
2D and 3D conduction
Radiation heat transfer
Unsteady heat transfer
Application of CFD methods to convective heat transfer problems.

Heat Exchangers
Losses is pipes
Overall Heat transfer coefficients
LMTD Methods
Heat exchanger design and epsilon-NTU method

Turbo machinery
Compressor and turbine design
Compressible and supersonic flow
Supersonic flow, shockwaves and expansion waves
Nozzle flow and efficiency
 Power Generation
Rankine, Brayton, Otto and Diesel cycles
Application of combustion and stoichiometry to heat engines
Isentropic and polytropic processes
Heat Pumps and refrigeration

LEARNING, TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AND METHODS

The course will be delivered using a mixture of formal lectures, seminars, laboratories and computer work,
supported by the Blackboard VLE. Teaching will be delivered in a block format, with time devoted to revision from
previous modules and revision for the examination. Each block will focus on a specific thematic area, with topics
related to applications to deepen the understanding of each theme. Each block will consist of focused contact time
at the start, with prescribed activities for students to completed, followed by less contact time towards the end of
the block designed to provide support for students to practices topics learned to a particular applications. During
each block a different engineering problem solving technique will be demonstrated.

The assessment will be based on students demonstrating technical know-how, problem solving techniques and
error analysis. These aspects of students learning will be assessed in both the exam and coursework. In order to
obtain a pass grade for technical know how, student will have to identify appropriate physical mechanism and
attempt to solve thermo-fluids problems relevant to mechanical engineering. In order to achieve a high grade,
students will have to demonstrate a deep understanding of the interplay of physical mechanisms and correctly
solve thermo-fluids problems relevant to mechanical engineering. In order to obtain a passing grade for problem
solving techniques, students will have to demonstrate the ability to select an appropriate method for solving
problems and produce an attempt at utilising this method. In order to obtain a high mark, students will need to
understand the advantages and drawbacks of each of the engineering problem solving methods and demonstrate
expertise in their selection and execution. In order to obtain a passing grade for problem error analysis, students
will have to demonstrate an awareness of the assumption they are using to convert a complex real world problem
into one that is solvable, and understand impact of the errors generated. In order to obtain a high mark, students
will need to rigorously quantify the errors associated with assumption and find methods to cope with the inherent
uncertainty of unpredictable system.

ASSESSMENT DESCRIPTION

The coursework component of this module, constituting 50% of the module mark, consists of a portfolio of work
which will encompass a number of pieces of work. The contents of the portfolio will include lab books together
with design or analysis assignments issued during the course of the year, all of which will contribute to one overall
coursework mark. The remaining 50% of the module is assessed by a 3 hour unseen examination at the end of
the year.

ASSESSMENT PATTERN - TASK INFORMATION (STANDARD ASSESSMENT MODEL)

Task Description of Assessment Task Word Sub- IMR^ Final

No.* Task Weighting % Count or tasks Task
+
Exam Y/N Y/N Y/N
Duration**
1 Portfolio 50 3000 Y/N Y/N Y/N
2 Exam 50 2 hours Y/N Y/N Y/N

ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS MODULE

Laboratories

FEEDBACK TO STUDENTS

Students will receive feedback on their performance in the following ways:

Sessions within the teaching timetable will be devoted to providing student support on the work they are producing for
their portfolio. This will act as feed-forward for their assignment. Students will also be timetable for sessions in which their
work will be presented, providing both peer and tutor feedback before submission. As these are provided within the
blocks, this will be a continual form of student support and feedback.

Feedback on assignments will be given within 3 weeks of an assignment being submitted.

LEARNING RESOURCES FOR THIS MODULE (INCLUDING READING LISTS)

The Blackboard site for this module provides students with a complete set of lecture and tutorial material
including lecture slides, tutorial exercises with worked solutions and, where appropriate, signposts to
independent learning material.

Resource List Online which students may access to core and recommended texts can be accessed via the
resources tab on the module Blackboard homepage.

MODULE STUDY HOURS (KEY INFORMATION SET)

Module Study Hours - Breakdown of Hours by Type

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity type* Hours by type KIS category
Lecture 24 Scheduled L&T
Seminar 20 Scheduled L&T
Practical classes and workshops 12 Scheduled L&T
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities sub-total 56
Guided Independent Study 144 Independent
Total Number of Study Hours (based on 10 hours per credit) 200

REVISIONS

Date Reason
Aug 2018 Minor mod - DB1EGM11-1819