Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2023-2024 (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 2023/24 | Module Cap | Location | Durham |
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| Tied to | H100 |
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| Tied to | H103 |
Prerequisites
- MATH1551, ENGI1111
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None
Aims
- To provide a working knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics
Content
- Thermodynamics: steam cycles, refrigeration, perfect gas mixtures and sustainability
- Fluid Mechanics: Viscous fluid flows, heat transfer and heat exchangers
- Laboratories and data analysis
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
- 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.
- 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 regular problem sheets, leading to the required problem solving capability.
- The topics covered in this module are analytical by nature and are assessed most effectively by timed, 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 thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
- Topics related to engineering ethics and professional issues are assessed through coursework.
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 and Data Analysis | 3 | 1st and 2nd term | 3 hours | 9 | ■ |
| PEAC Course | 1 | 5 x 8 hour days | 40 hours | 40 | ■ |
| Report writing, formative exercises and self study | 98 | ||||
| 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, Problem Sheets
■ 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