Module Details

Module Code: MECH6010
Title: Introductory ThermoFluids
Long Title: Introduction to Thermodynamics
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5211 - Mechanical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: This modules provides an introduction to thermodynamics (the interactions of work, heat, energies) and fluid statics (hydrostatic forces on plane and curved surfaces, buoyancy, and the stability of floating bodies).
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply the first law of thermodynamics concept to familiar engineering problems in steady flow, non-flow, and incompressible flow.
LO2 Analyse the heat and work transfers in well-defined processes (constant volume, constant pressure, adiabatic, isothermal, polytropic), and their combination into thermodynamic cycles on pressure-volume diagrams.
LO3 Use steam tables in the solution of adiabatic steady flow mixing, boiler duty calculations, and pipe sizing.
LO4 Analyse problems in hydrostatics
LO5 Collect and collate, analyse and criticize basic measurement data in the laboratory and synthesize it into a technical report form.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Not Applicable
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

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Indicative Content
Thermodynamic Properties
Temperature: thermal equilibrium, temperature scales. Zeroth Law. Pressure. Density, specific volume, internal energy, heat capacity. PV diagrams.
Thermodynamic Processes
1st Law. Steady-flow, non-flow and Bernoulli equations. Ideal gas and Avogadro’s Hypothesis. Adiabatic, isothermal, polytropic processes. Ideal gas law, Boyle-Charles Law. Introduction to steam. Properties and use of steam tables.
Hydrostatics
Pressures of liquids, pressure measurement. Second Moments of Area, centre of pressure, forces on immersed plane and curved surfaces. Buoyancy, metacentric height, and stability.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
1st law of Thermodynamics
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Application of Steam Tables
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 2,5
Assessment Description
Conduct thermofluids laboratory experiments and produce individual reports.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class-based instruction. Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Practical Lab Programme Every Second Week 1.00 2
Tutorial Contact Weekly tutorial on just-completed topics. Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-directed learning. Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Cengel, Cimbala,Turner. (2012), Fundamentals of Thermal-Fluid Sciences (in SI Units), 4th revised ed. McGraw-Hill Education - Europe, p.1152, [ISBN: 10 0071325115].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Douglas, Gasiorek, Swaffield & Jack. (2006), Fluid Mechanics, 5th. 1,2,3, Prentice Hall, UK, [ISBN: 13-9780131292932].
  • Eastop & McConkey. (1993), Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologists, 5th. 1,2,3,4, Longman, UK, [ISBN: 13-9780582091934].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EBIOM_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Biomedical Engineering 2 Mandatory
CR_EMECH_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering 2 Mandatory
CR_EOMNI_8 Engineering Common Entry (Level 8) 2 Elective
CR_EMECE_9 Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 2 Mandatory