Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)

Module ENGI30420: THERMODYNAMICS AND FLUID MECHANICS 3

Department: Engineering

ENGI30420: THERMODYNAMICS AND FLUID MECHANICS 3

Type	Tied	Level	3	Credits	20	Availability	Available in 2016/17	Module Cap	None.

Tied to	H1K609

Prerequisites

None

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 introduce the principles of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics of turbomachines and to apply these to the simple analysis and design of hydraulic machines, axial flow steam and gas turbines.
To gain an understanding of the engineering of nuclear power stations including reactor choice and thermodynamic plant.
To gain an understanding of behaviour of subsonic and supersonic compressible flows in nozzles, pipes and around simple aerofoils.
To equip students with skills in running a numerical simulation of fluid flow, as well as the skills to verify and validate the results.

Content

Turbomachinery, Thermodynamics, Compressible flow
Computational Fluid Dynamics

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

In-depth knowledge and understanding of fundamental engineering concepts, principles, theories and mathematics relevant to turbomachinery, thermodynamics and compressible flow;
Understand the capabilities and limitations of CFD.

Subject-specific Skills:

To critically analyse, evaluate and interpret engineering data;
To apply engineering principles to the solution of a specific, complex problem;
To verify and validate CFD solutions.

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 familiar and unfamiliar situations;
Use of advanced engineering software to model engineering artefacts.

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

The courses in turbomachinery, thermodynamics and compressible flow covered in lectures, and are reinforced 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 Office 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 per lecture series.
The self-study coursework element containing practical exercises in CFD are appropriate for the subject matter and for preparation of professional engineering practice.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total/Hours
Nuclear Engineering Lectures	10	Typically 1 per week	1 hour	10
Compressible Flow Lectures	9	Typically 1 per week	1 hour	9
Turbomachinery lectures	19	Typically 1 per week	1 hour	19
Revision Seminar	3	3 in term 3	1 hour	3
CFD Seminar	1		1 hour	1	■
Office Hours	As required	Weekly sign-up sessions	Up to 1 hour	8
Laboratories	3	As timetabled	3 hours	9	■
Preparation, reading and self study				141
Total				200

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination		Component Weighting: 80%
Element	Length / duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 3	2 hours	100%
Component: Continuous Assessment		Component Weighting: 20%
Element	Length / duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
CFD Exercise		100%

Formative Assessment:

Problem Sheets for lecture courses. 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