Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2014-2015 (archived)
Module ENGI3291: THERMODYNAMICS AND FLUID MECHANICS
Department: Engineering
ENGI3291: THERMODYNAMICS AND FLUID MECHANICS
| Type | Tied | Level | 3 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2014/15 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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| Tied to | H100 |
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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. Hands-on computer laboratories are used to develop the RTC applications skills, supported by lectures. Assessment for this applied topic is by computer program assignments.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
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| 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% | ||
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| 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