Fluid and Energy Management Practice

Course aim

To enable students to apply the principles of fluid mechanics and heat transfer in the analysis, testing and selection of engineering systems.

Course content

Similitude, dimensional analysis and model study; Boundary layer and surface resistance; Multidimensional and transient heat conduction; natural and forced convection; radiation; boiling and condensation.
Types, characteristics and selection of pumps, fans, compressors and turbines; Analysis of pump/pipe flow systems; Introduction to compressible flow.

Textbook(s)

Holman, J.P. 2009, Heat Transfer, 10th Edition, McGraw-Hill

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
MENG 2002	Fluid and Energy Engineering

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	26 hours x N/A
Tutorial	26 hours x N/A
Practical	13 hours x 6 group applica
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hours x 12 weeks
Practical	13 hour block x N/A

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

Assessment

Examination, Task 1 group tutorial/ practical application report, Task 2 Group assignments

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.