Fluid and Energy Engineering

Course aim

To develop in students a basic understanding of some fundamentals of fluid mechanics and thermal energy and the ability to apply these fundamentals to the analysis of common engineering systems.

Course content

Fluid Mechanics: Fluid properties; One-dimensional flow of incompressible fluids: Continuity, energy and momentum equations; Laminar and turbulent flow in pipes, ducts and open channels; Dimensional analysis, analysis of pipe flow systems, flow measurements; incompressible fluid machinery.
Thermodynamics: Introduction to basic thermodynamic concepts; thermodynamic properties of ideal gases and vapours; the First Law of Thermodynamics; applications.
Heat Transfer: Introduction to conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer, thermal insulation; heat exchanges.

Textbook(s)

Munson, B.R., Huebsch W.W., Rothmayer A.P.and Okiishi, T.H. 2013, Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, 7th edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, Hoboken, NJ

Rogers G..F.C and Mayhew Y.R. 1995, Thermodynamics and Transport Properties of Fluids: SI Units, 5th edition, Blackwell Publishing, Oxford

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Continuous class assessment by way of weekly class exercises, Examination, Practicals & Reports

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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