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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2011-2012 (archived)

Module ENGI3291: THERMODYNAMICS AND FLUID MECHANICS

Department: Engineering

ENGI3291: THERMODYNAMICS AND FLUID MECHANICS

Type Tied Level 3 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2011/12 Module Cap None. Location Durham
Tied to H100

Prerequisites

  • ENGI2121 or ENGI2171

Corequisites

  • As specified in the Programme Regulations

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • As specified in the 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 understand the relationship between hardware and software when computers are used as components in engineering systems, and the design, implementation and testing of software in these situations.

Content

  • Thermodynamics, compressible flow, turbomachinery, real time computing.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of fundamental engineering concepts, principles, theories and mathematics relevant to thermodynamics, compressible flow, turbomachinery and real time computing applications.
  • Software techniques for the computer control of devices.
Subject-specific Skills:
  • To critically analyse, evaluate and interpret engineering data.
  • To write computer programs.
  • To apply engineering principles to the solution of a specific, complex problem.
  • Design, implementation and testing of real-time software.
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
  • Real Time Computing is taught by lectures and laboratory classes. Assessment is by a written timed examination to test knowledge and problem solving ability, and continuous assessment for the application to real-world problems.

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
Real Time Computing lectures 5 1 per week 1 hour 5
Revision seminar 3 3 in term 3 week 3 1 hour 3
Real Time Computing Laboratories 4 0 or 1 per term in term 1 2 hours 8
Tutorial Hours as required weekly sign-up sessions up to 1 hour 8
Preparation and reading 137
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
Real Time Computing 100% no

Formative Assessment:

Problem Sheets for lecture courses. Formative Real Time Computing assignments.


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