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Programme and Module Handbook

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 Attendance Monitored
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 Yes ■
Lab project B workshop 4 4 weeks in 2nd term 2 Hours 8 Yes ■
Lab project B workshop 4 4 weeks in 2nd term 3 Hours 12 Yes ■
Problem classes 3 1 Hour 3 Yes ■
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.

■ Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University.