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Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)

Module ENGI2231: Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2

Department: Engineering

ENGI2231: Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2

Type Tied Level 2 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2016/17 Module Cap Location Durham
Tied to H100
Tied to H103

Prerequisites

  • MATH1551, ENGI1111

Corequisites

  • None

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • None

Aims

  • It provides a working knowledge of Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics

Content

  • Thermodynamics: steam cycles, refrigeration, perfect gas mixtures and combustion
  • Fluid Mechanics: Viscous fluid flows, heat transfer and heat exchangers
  • Laboratory investigation project (Research Project)
  • Laboratories:
  • TF21 Properties of Steam
  • TF22 Internal Combustion Engine Performance
  • TF23 Pipe Flow
  • TF24 Air Conditioning

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
Subject-specific Skills:
  • Selection and application of appropriate analysis techniques
  • The student will have developed skills associated with all of the generic stages involved in the planning and development of an engineering design programme from its concept to the detail design
  • 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
  • Analytical 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.
  • A laboratory programme provides formative, hands-on experience in the subject area of Engineering Thermodynamics and in Fluid Mechanics.
  • The extended laboratory project (Research 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
Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer lectures 21 1 per week 1 hour 21
Thermodynamics lectures 21 1 per week 1 hour 21
Laboratory project lecture 1 1 hour 1
Tutorial Hours as required weekly signup sessions up to 1 hour 8
Research Project (Lab based) 1 1st term 1 week 32 ■
Laboratories 4 1st and 2nd term 3 hours 12 ■
Problem classes 4 1 hour 4 ■
Report writing, formative exercises and self study 101
Total 200

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination Component Weighting: 80%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2 2 hours 100% yes
Component: Assessment Component Weighting: 20%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Laboratory Write up 100% yes

Formative Assessment:

Laboratories and problem classes

■ 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