Module Details
| Module Code: |
MECH6033 |
| Title: |
Thermofluids 2
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Long Title:
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Thermofluids 2
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5211 - Mechanical Engineering
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| Module Description: |
This module offers the learner a comprehensive introduction to thermal processes and thermodynamic cycles. The module also covers the fundamentals of fluid flow.
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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 |
Define performance characteristics of an internal combustion engine. |
| LO2 |
Calculate work and heat transfers in thermodynamic processes. |
| LO3 |
Describe the function of main components in a steam power plant. |
| LO4 |
Use Bernoulli's equation and calculate pressure drops in pipe flow. |
| LO5 |
Conduct lab experiments in thermofluids as part of a team in a safe and appropriate manner and produce individual reports. |
| 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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| 9595 |
MECH6007 |
Thermofluids |
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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Internal combustion engines and combustion of fuels
Engine types, performance assessment, thermal and mechanical efficiency, indicated and brake power, specific fuel consumption,indicator diagrams,Otto cycle. Fuels, basic combustion equations,air-fuel ratios, excess air.
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Thermal processes and cycles
Isothermal, adiabatic, polytropic,constant volume processes, work done and heat transfer. P-V diagrams. Thermodynamic cycles. Non flow eneregy equation. The concept of the heat engine. Carnot cycle. The First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics. Entropy.
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Steam Power Plant
Introduction to steam plant components and Rankine cycle. Superheating, steam tables, overall plant efficiency,
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Fluid Flow
Types of flow, continuity equation, Bernoulli's equation, viscosity, pressure drop in pipe flow.
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Laboratory Programme
Safety lecture. Report writing lecture. Practical experiments from the following list;Steam Plant Overview, Air Compressor, Refrigeration -Basic Cycle, Gear Pump, Venturi Meter,Pipe Losses.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 40.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
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 |
Lecture |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Lab experiments |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Self directed learning and problem solving |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
Tutorial |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| 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 |
Lecture |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Lab Experiments |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Self Directed Learning |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Subrata Bhattacharjee. (2015), Thermodynamics: An Interactive Approach, Global Edition, Global Edition. Pearson Ed., [ISBN: 9781292113746].
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T. D. Eastop, A. McConkey. (1996), Applied thermodynamics for engineering technologists, 5th. Pearson Education Limited, [ISBN: 9780582091931].
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Douglas, Gasiorek, Swaffield & Jack. (2011), Fluid Mechanics, 6th. Prentice Hall UK, [ISBN: 13-273717720].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Yunus A. Cengel, Robert H. Turner. (2011), Fundamentals of thermal-fluid sciences, 4th. McGraw-Hill Education, Boston, [ISBN: 978-007742240].
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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