Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2019-2020 (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 2019/20	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