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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 |
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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. |