Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2011-2012 (archived)

Module ENGI3241: BENG THERMODYNAMICS AND FLUID MECHANICS

Department: Engineering

ENGI3241: BENG THERMODYNAMICS AND FLUID MECHANICS

Type	Tied	Level	3	Credits	20	Availability	Available in 2011/12	Module Cap	None.	Location	Durham

Tied to	H103

Prerequisites

ENGI2171 or ENGI2121

Corequisites

As specified in Programme Regulations

Excluded Combination of Modules

As specified in Programme Regulations

Aims

This module is designed solely for students studying School of Engineering and Computing Sciences degree programmes.
To gain an understanding of behaviour of subsonic and supersonic compressible flows in nozzles, pipes and around simple aerofoils.
To gain an understanding of the engineering of nuclear power stations including reactor choice and thermodynamic plant.
To introduce the principles of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics of turbomachines.
To apply these to the simple analysis and design of hydraulic machines, axial flow steam and gas turbines.
To provide students with experience in applying material from lectures to technical design activities.

Content

Thermodynamics, compressible flow, turbomachinery, turbomachinery project.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

In-depth knowledge and understanding of fundamental engineering concepts, principles, theories and mathematics relevant to thermodynamics, compressible flow and turbomachinery.

Subject-specific Skills:

To critically analyse, evaluate and interpret engineering data.
To apply engineering principles to the solution of a specific, complex problem.
Proficient use of engineering software to achieve an engineering goal.

Key Skills:

Numerical skills appropriate to an engineer.
General problem solving skills that can be applied in a novel context.
Capacity for self-learning in familar and unfamiliar situations.

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

The courses in thermodynamics, compressible flow and turbomachinery are covered in lectures, and are reinforced by seminars and by problem sheets, leading to the required problem solving capability. Assessment is through written examination which enables each student to demonstrate an ability to analyse and solve new problems.
Students are able to make use of staff Tutorial Hours to discuss any aspect of the module with teaching staff on a one to one basis. These are sign-up sessions available for up to one hour per week
A turbomachinery project applies lecture material to a design problem and develops skills with engineering software. The project is assessed by means of a report which includes CAD drawings.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total/Hours
Nuclear Engineering lectures	15	typically 1 per week	1 hour	15
Compressible Flow lectures	9	typically 1 per week	1 hour	9
Turbomachinery lectures	15	typically 1 per week	1 hour	15
revision seminars	3	3 in week 3 term 3	1 hour	3
Turbomachinery Project	1	over 1 week in term 1, 3 weeks in term 2	20 hours	20
Tutorial Hours	as required	weekly sign-up sessions	up to 1 hour	8
Preparation and reading				130
Total				200

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination		Component Weighting: 80%
Element	Length / duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 3	2 hours	100%	no
Component: Continuous Assessment		Component Weighting: 20%
Element	Length / duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Turbomachinery Project		100%	no

Formative Assessment:

Problem Sheets for lecture courses.

■ 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