ME12076: Thermofluids 1 IMEE/RE
[Page last updated: 11 July 2024]
Academic Year: | 2024/25 |
Owning Department/School: | Department of Mechanical Engineering |
Credits: | 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits] |
Notional Study Hours: | 200 |
Level: | Certificate (FHEQ level 4) |
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Assessment Summary: | CWRI 10%, EXOB 90% |
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Learning Outcomes: |
Apply the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics to engineering problem.
Apply the continuity, momentum and Bernoulli's equations to engineering problems.
Use dimensional analysis. |
Synopsis: | This unit introduces you to the fundamental concepts and equations of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. You'll learn how to apply the equations to engineering problems, including power generation cycles and the generation of lift by an aerofoil. |
Aims: | This unit introduces you to the fundamental concepts and equations of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. You'll learn how to apply the equations to engineering problems, including power generation cycles and the generation of lift by an aerofoil. |
Skills: | Numeracy, mathematical manipulation |
Content: | Introduction and definitions of thermodynamics; properties; work and heat transfer.
Equation of state for a perfect gas.
First law of thermodynamics, non-flow and steady flow energy equations.
Second law of thermodynamics and entropy.
Thermodynamic cycles and heat engines, standard air cycles.
Introduction and definitions of fluid dynamics.
Stress and viscosity.
Fluid statics; pressure, forces and moments.
Fluid kinematics; continuity equation; Bernoulli equation; Bernoulli equation with losses and external work; curved streamlines and rotating flow; momentum equation for a control volume; dimensional analysis and similarity.
Thermofluids laboratory experiment
Topics for self-study that could be assessed |
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ME12076 is a Must Pass Unit on the following courses:Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
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