Module ENGI2231: Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2

Department: Engineering

ENGI2231: Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2

Prerequisites

• MATH1551, ENGI1111

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None

Aims

• To provide a working knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer.

Content

• Thermodynamics: steam power cycles, air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pumps, heating ventilation.
• Fluid mechanics: Key fluid flow concepts and basic flow types, including boundary layers, viscosity, Reynolds number, flow transition, and common flow situations such as pipe flow and flow over surfaces and bluff bodies.
• Heat transfer: heat conduction, convection and radiation, heat exchangers.
• Aircraft range and payload.
• Laboratories and data analysis

Learning Outcomes

• Selection and application of appropriate analysis techniques in Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer.
• The competent and safe use of laboratory equipment.
• AHEP4 Learning Outcomes: In order to satisfy Professional Engineering Institution (PEI) accreditation requirements the following Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP4) Learning Outcomes are assessed within this module:
• M1. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems (exam assessed).
• M2. Formulate and analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions (exam assessed).
• M3. Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed (coursework assessed).
• M12. Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems (coursework assessed).

• Selection and application of appropriate analysis techniques in Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics.
• The competent and safe use of laboratory equipment.

• 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, fluid mechanics and heat transfer 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, fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
• Topics related to aircraft range and payload are assessed through coursework.
• Students are encouraged to engage with staff Office Hours for one‑to‑one or small‑group discussion of any aspect of the module. These sessions are offered weekly during teaching, timings are published on Learn Ultra.
• As part of this module, students are required to complete the following Laboratory Classes: TF21 Aerofoils; TF23 Pipe Flow; TF24 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
• Students' ongoing academic development is supported by an Academic Advising program, which runs throughout the year and includes a combination of tutorials and cohort briefing sessions.
• Professional Engineering Applications Course: A compulsory requirement for the accreditation of the BEng/MEng qualification. This course aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet industry standards and expectations.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Formative assessment is provided by means of compulsory formative problem sheets and in-class feedback during compulsory Laboratory classes.

■ Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University.