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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Thermofluids 2 | |||
| Reference | EN2702 | Version | 9 |
| Created | March 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | March 2004 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| The aim of this module is to provide the student with the ability to integrate the principles of classical thermodynamics and fluid mechanics in order to provide a foundation for the subsequent analysis of industrial plant and process equipment. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Practice effective use of the Laws of Thermodynamics in steady-state energy systems. |
| 2 | Show an understanding of gas and vapour power processes and cycles. |
| 3 | Practice effective use of fluid dynamics equations in incompressible fluids in flow systems. |
| 4 | Show an understanding of frictional losses in fluid transmission systems. |
| 5 | Report key findings from experiments involving thermofluids laws. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Units and dimensions. 1st and 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, Reversible and Irreversible processes, Entropy. Heat Engine: Carnot cycle, Rankine cycle, Air Standard cycle, Otto cycle, Diesel cycle. Hydrodynamics, pressure distribution in fluids; Bernoulli's equation and flow through orifices, jets, Venturis, etc. Flow measurement. The momentum equation for flowing fluids; application to jet reaction, forces on bends, fixed and moving vanes; fluid machinery. Flow in pipe, reynolds' experiments, laminar and turbulent flow, pipe wall friction, friction factor, pipe wall roughness, flow in pipe systems, pipe design. Boundary layer theory. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module will be delivered by means of lectures and tutorials with integrated laboratory work. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 50 | 50 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 100 | 100 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 5 |
| Description: | Laboratory report. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 70% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Closed book examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The module has 2 components and to gain an overall pass a minimum D grade must be achieved in each component. The component weighting is as follows: C1 is worth 30% and C2 is worth 70%. | ||||||||
| Coursework: | ||||||||
| Examination: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | A | B | B | E | E | ||
| B | B | B | B | C | E | E | ||
| C | B | C | C | C | E | E | ||
| D | C | C | D | D | E | E | ||
| E | E | E | E | E | E | F | ||
| F | F | F | F | F | F | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | Thermofluids 1 (EN1702) or its equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | CLIFFORD, M., et al. 2009. An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Part 1. London: Hodder Education. |
| 2 | EASTOP, T.D. and McCONKEY, A., 1993. Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologists. 5th ed. Harlow: Longman. |