Module ENGI2171: Thermodynamics and Design

Department: Engineering

ENGI2171: Thermodynamics and Design

Prerequisites

• None.

Corequisites

• M Eng: Engineering 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E.

Excluded Combination of Modules

• B Eng Engineering 2A, 2B, 2C.

Aims

• This module is part of a unified study of the main disciplines of engineering for year 2 students on the M Eng.
• Together with Engineering 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E it provides a level 2 set of modules across the main engineering disciplines, including laboratory work and a project, and design.
• This module covers Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Design A.
• 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.
• Design A: Aspects of feasibility, product design and report.

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

• Selection and application of appropriate analysis techniques.
• The student will have developed skills associated with all of the generic stages involved in the planning and development of an engineering design programme from its concept to the detail design.
• 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 design element is part of a package of lectures and a substantial group design projects which provides supervised, experience based learning. The assessment of this element is based upon a written report but with all aspects of the project taken into consideration including oral presentation, teamworking and initiative.
• A laboratory programme provides formative, hands-on experience in the subject area of Engineering Thermodynamics and in Fluid Mechanics.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

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