Module Details
| Module Code: |
BIOE6003 |
| Title: |
Thermofluids for Biomed Eng
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Long Title:
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Thermo and Fluid Mechanics
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5212 - Biomedical Engineering
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| Module Description: |
This module introduces the student to theories of fluid flow and applications in the field of human motion in a fluid. Thermodynamic cycles are also introduced and used to analyse the components and processes in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Apply the 1st Law of Thermodynamics concept to familiar engineering problems in non-flow processes. |
| LO2 |
Analyse the heat and work transfers in well-defined processes and their combination into thermodynamic cycles on Pressure-Volume diagrams. |
| LO3 |
Calculate major and minor head losses in pipe systems. |
| LO4 |
Identify and describe the components and factors that contribute to drag and lift of objects travelling in a fluid medium. |
| LO5 |
Perform a range of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics Laboratory Experiments as part of a team, document results, research and apply relevant theories and report the results. |
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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).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Flow & Flow measurement
Laminar & turbulent flow, energy stored in water, Bernoulli's equation, Head Loss due to Friction, Simple Pipe Problems, Minor Head losses.
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Fluid resistance
The Boundary Layer, Seperation and Wake, Drag on immersed Bodies, Drag on the human body, Skin friction, From Drag, Wave Drag. Drag and Lift on Airfoils and how it can be applied in sport. The Magnus Effect.
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Thermal Processes
Isothermal, adiabatic, polytropic and constant volume processes, work done, Carnot Principle. Thermodynamic cycles. The concept of the heat engine. Entropy and the 2nd law.
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Refrigeration
Safe use and handling of refrigerants. Toxicity and inflammability of refrigerants. Effects of refrigerants on ozone layer and global warming. Basic vapour compression system. Function of evaporator, condenser (air and water), expansion valve, capillary tube and compressor. Thermostats and temperature control.
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Air conditioning
Introduction to air-conditioning, techniques and cycles. Basic psychrometry and the psychrometric chart. Air-conditioning plant. Components and operation.
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Laboratory Experiments
A safety Lecture and four laboratory experiments from the following list will be completed: 1.Air Compressor 2.Refrigeration Unit 3.Laminar-turbulent flow 4.Air-conditioning 5.Fluid flow losses 6.Venturi meter 7.Flow measurement
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 30.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 70.00% |
Assessments
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| 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.
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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 |
Classroom tuition |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Laboratory Experiments |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
2 |
| 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 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Self-directed learning |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Classroom tuition |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Laboratory experiments |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
2 |
| Total Hours |
8.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Susan Hall. (2014), Basic Biomechanics, 7th. McGraw-Hill Education, p.576, [ISBN: 0073522767].
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John Swaffield, Lynne Jack, J. F. Douglas, John Gasiorek. (2011), Fluid Mechanics, 6th. Pearson/Prentice Hall, p.1048, [ISBN: 0273717723].
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Joel. (1996), Basic Engineering Thermodynamics,, 5th Ed. Longman, [ISBN: 978-0582256293].
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