Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2017-2018 (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 2017/18 | Module Cap | None. |
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| Tied to | H1K609 |
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Prerequisites
- None
Corequisites
- As specified in programme regulations
Excluded Combination of Modules
- As specified in programme regulations
Aims
- 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 | |
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| Lectures | 42 | 2 per week | 1 hour | 42 | |
| Office Hours | As required | Weekly sign-up sessions | Up to 1 hour | 8 | |
| Laboratories | 4 | As timetabled | 3 hours | 12 | ■ |
| Preparation, reading and self study | 138 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Written Examination | Component Weighting: 80% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Written Examination | 2 hours | 100% | |
| Component: Coursework | Component Weighting: 20% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Coursework | 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