Module ENGI2121: Thermofluids

Department: Engineering

ENGI2121: Thermofluids

Prerequisites

• None.

Corequisites

• Engineering 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D and B Eng Engineering 2A.

Excluded Combination of Modules

• Engineering 2E, 2F, B Eng Engineering 2C.

Aims

• This module is part of a unified study of the main disciplines of engineering for year 2 students on the B Eng.
• Together with Engineering 2A, 2B, 2C 2D and B Eng Engineering 2A it provides a level 2 set of modules across most of the main engineering disciplines, including laboratory work and a project, and an extended embodiment design.
• This module covers Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics and Laboratory Project B.
• To provide opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes appropriate to the subject matter covered by this module.

Content

• Thermodynamics: 2nd Law, steam cycles, refrigeration and perfect gas mixtures.
• Fluid Mechanics: Viscous fluid flows, heat transfer, heat exchangers, Laboratory project.
• Detailed design and study of a laboratory project.

Learning Outcomes

• At the end of the year the student should be able demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, theory and application of Engineering Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
• Specification, planning, implementation and reporting of a major laboratory study.

• Selection and application of appropriate analysis techniques.
• Specification, planning, implementation and reporting of a major laboratory study.
• Observation and recording of experimental data.
• Preparation of technical report.
• Technical presentation.
• The competent and safe use of laboratory equipment.
• Understanding of risk assessment and COSHH.

• Numerical skills.
• Teamworking.
• Time and resource management.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• The course in Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics is covered by lectures which are reinforced by seminars and by weekly problem sheets, leading to the required problem solving capability. The assessment of this element is by written examination which enables each student to demonstrate an ability to analyse and solve new problems.
• The extended laboratory project provides experience of planning and teamworking and develops the ability to select and use appropriate experimental techniques. Assessment is based primarily upon a written report together with an oral, technical presentation.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Standard Laboratories.

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University