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Module Title	Thermofluid Mechanics
Module Code	MM227
School	School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Yann Delaure	Office Number	S385
Level	2	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	EM102
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

The objective of the module is to familiarise students with the fundamental principles of dimensional, Integral and differential analyses. These three methods form the theoretical basis of all solutions to heat and fluid flow problems. As part of this module, all three methods will be applied to the solution of simplified and practical engineering problems involving fluid flow and heat transfer. In addition, the fundamental modes of heat transfer and main properties of fluid flow are introduced.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, the student will be able to:

Identify and analyse a fluid Mechanics and heat transfer systems or processes (P.O.1, P.O.2)
Express physical problems mathematically (P.O.1, P.O.2)
Manipulate and/or simplify a mathematical representation to achieve an outline solution to the physical problem (P.O.1, P.O.2)
Understand fluid flow and heat transfer processes (P.O.2, P.O.3)
Measure and report on the performance of a range of simplified heat exchangers (P.O.1, P.O.2, P.O.6)

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	24
Tutorials	12
Laboratories	3
Seminars
Independent Learning Time	36

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

· Introduction to dimensional analysis and modelling.

· Introduction to non dimensional numbers of relevance to fluid mechanics and heat transfer.

· Description of Control Volume Analysis (CVA), Reynolds Transport Equation, Integral relations of fluid Dynamics

· Fundamentals of heat transfer are introduced.

· Application of CVA to the solution of problems involving flow momentum conservation in steady open systems and energy conservation in steady and unsteady and open and closed fluid systems.

· Derivation of differential relations for fluid dynamics and introduction to the Navier Stokes equations and the energy equation

· Simplified solutions to the Navier Stokes equations are derived for flow in pipes and between flat plates.

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Indicative Reading List

1. F.M. White, Fluid Mechanics, Published by McGrawHill. 1999.

2. F.P. Incropera and D.P. DeWitt, Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, Published by John Wiley & Sons, 2002.

3. Y.A. Cengel and R.H. Turner, Fundamentals of Thermal-Fluid Sciences. Published by McGrawHill. 2001.

Teaching & Learning Strategies/Assessment Methodology:

The fundamental principles and methods required for the study of fluid flow and heat transfer are presented during 24 one hour lectures and applied during 12 one hour tutorial sessions. The end of semester examination is a traditional paper based examination which tests the student’s understanding of the theoretical background and his or her ability to formulate models for and solve simplified but practical engineering problems. This end of semester exam accounts for 80% of the module overall mark. The study of fundamental heat transfer and fluid flow processes also involves two laboratory based experiments. These experiments concern the study of a laminar and turbulent flow pipe heat exchanger and of a range of external heat exchangers. Laboratory work is conducted in teams and each experiment is described and analysed in individual student reports which are both graded. This work constitutes the continuous part of the assessment which accounts for 20% of the overall module mark.

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