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Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2018-2019 (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 2018/19 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 investigaction 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 module the student should be able to 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 na engineering design programme from its concept to the detail design
  • Economic, legal, social, ethical and environmental context. Students will acquire a greater awareness of the legal and ethical constraints under which they are expected to operate.
  • Practical application of engineering skills, combining theory and experience.
  • Preparation of technical report
  • 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 coursework provides experience of Engineering practice and is related to the PEAC course. Assessment is based on a written report.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
Lectures 42 2 per week 1 hour 42
Tutorial Hours as required weekly sign up sessions up to 1 hour 8
Laboratories 4 1st and 2nd term 3 hours 12
Problem classes 4 1 hour 4
PEAC Course 1 5 x 8 hour days 40 hours 40
Report writing, formative exercises and self study 94
Total 200

Summative Assessment

Component: Written Examination Component Weighting: 80%
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:

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