Module Details
| Module Code: |
BULD6009 |
| Title: |
Process Thermofluids
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Long Title:
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Process Thermofluids
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5821 - Building Science
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| Module Description: |
This module broadens and deepens the understanding of thermofluids in key areas of process, building and industrial services viz. steam, refrigeration, fluid flow measurement and friction losses.
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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 |
Discriminate different fluid flow regimes and describe the determining factors. |
| LO2 |
Calculate pipe sizes and attendant friction pressure losses using Moody chart, the D'Arcy equation & CIBSE guides |
| LO3 |
Apply pump and system characteristics to the selection of pumps; series and parallel arrangements. |
| LO4 |
Summarise the theories of steam power and refrigeration plants. |
| LO5 |
Argue the need for environmentally-friendly refrigerants. |
| 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).
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| None |
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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| None |
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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Fluid Flow
Reynold's number, Moody chart D'Arcy equation.
Static and velocity pressure: losses along a pipe run due to friction & fittings.
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Applied Heat
Isothermal and adiabatic processes. Steady flow, ideal gas behaviour. 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics.
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Pipe Sizing & pumps
Haaland equation. Acceptable velocity and pressure loss limits. Pump curves & cavitation
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Steam Systems
Generation and efficient use of steam. Boilers, turbines, condensers. Steam tables: volume of steam, dryness, T-h diagram. Adiabatic mixing. Steam for heating and process applications.
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Refrigeration Systems
Uses and applications. Vapour compression cycle; load calculations, COP. P-h diagram. Environmentally-friendly refrigerants, safety of refrigerants.
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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 |
Syllabus and assessments |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
In support of class content. |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Laboratory exercises in fluid flow, refrigeration, pump performance |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Study topics; tutorial sheets. |
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 |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Syllabus and assessments |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
In support of class content |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Laboratory exercises in fluid flow, refrigeration, pump performance |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
2 |
| Total Hours |
6.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
5.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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T. D. Eastop, A. McConkey. (1996), Applied thermodynamics for engineering technologists, [ISBN: 0582091934].
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J. Hannah, M. J. Hillier,. (1991), Mechanical Engineering Science, [ISBN: 0582061571].
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J. F. Douglas, J. M. Gasiorek, and J. A. Swaffield. (2011), Fluid Mechanics, 6th. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 978-0273717720].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Kaminski, D. Jensen, M. K.. (2005), Introduction to Thermal and Fluids Engineering, 1st. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, Wiley, NY, p.800, [ISBN: 978-0-471-26873-4].
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D. H. Bacon and R. C. Stephens. (2000), Mechanical technology, [ISBN: 0831131357].
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G. J. Sharpe. (1994), Solving problems in fluid dynamics, [ISBN: 0582033748].
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Anthony Esposito. (2009), Fluid power with applications, Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, N.J., [ISBN: 0135136903].
| | Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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CIBSE. (2001), GUIDES A, B, C, [ISSN: 0900953969/1903287588/0750653604].
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