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ME12076: Thermofluids 1 IMEE/RE

[Page last updated: 09 August 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)
Period:
Academic Year
Assessment Summary: CWRI 10%, EXOB 90%
Assessment Detail:
  • Coursework (CWRI 10%)
  • Examination (EXOB 90% - Qualifying Mark: 30)
Supplementary Assessment:
ME12076 Examination (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
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

Course availability:

ME12076 is a Must Pass Unit on the following courses:

Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
  • UEEE-AFB24 : BEng(Hons) Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Year 1)
  • UEEE-AKB24 : BEng(Hons) Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering with professional placement (Year 1)
  • UEEE-AFB25 : BEng(Hons) Robotics Engineering (Year 1)
  • UEEE-AKB25 : BEng(Hons) Robotics Engineering with professional placement (Year 1)
  • UEEE-AFM24 : MEng(Hons) Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Year 1)
  • UEEE-AKM24 : MEng(Hons) Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering with professional placement (Year 1)
  • UEEE-AFM25 : MEng(Hons) Robotics Engineering (Year 1)
  • UEEE-AKM25 : MEng(Hons) Robotics Engineering with professional placement (Year 1)

Notes:

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