Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2013-2014 (archived)

Module ENGI2121: Thermofluids

Department: Engineering

ENGI2121: Thermofluids

Type	Tied	Level	2	Credits	20	Availability	Available in 2013/14	Module Cap	None.	Location	Durham

Tied to	H103

Prerequisites

As specified in programme regulations.

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 Science BEng degree programmes.
It provides a working knowledge of Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer and conduct of laboratory based projects.

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

Subject-specific Knowledge:

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.

Subject-specific Skills:

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.

Key Skills:

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 on a written report.
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.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total/Hours
Thermodynamics lectures	21	1 per week	1 Hour	21
Fluid mechanics and heat transfer lectures	21	1 per week	1 Hour	21
Tutorial Hours	as required	weekly sign up sessions	up to 1 hour	8
Thermofluids laboratories	3	1st and 2nd term	3 Hours	9	■
Lab project B workshop	4	4 weeks in 2nd term	2 Hours	8	■
Lab project B workshop	4	4 weeks in 2nd term	3 Hours	12	■
Problem classes	3		1 Hour	3	■
Preparation and Reading				118
Total				200

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination		Component Weighting: 70%
Element	Length / duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Thermodynamic & Fluid Mechanics 2 [Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics]	2 hours	100%	yes
Component: Assessment		Component Weighting: 30%
Element	Length / duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Laboratory project B assessment		100%	yes

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