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Archived Version 2010 - 2011

Module Title Thermofluid Mechanics
Module Code MM227
School School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

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Module Co-ordinatorDr Yann DelaureOffice NumberS385
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

The objective of the module is to familiarise students with the fundamentals of integral and differential fluid mechanics and heat transfer as well as the principles and methods of dimensional analysis in order to enable students to model idealised problems.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe fluid and heat transfer problems using dimensional and non dimensional formulations
2. Express mass momentum and energy conservation principles as equations
3. Manipulate and/or simplify a mathematical representation to achieve an outline solution to the physical problem
4. Identify and analyse fluid Mechanics and heat transfer systems or processes
5. Measure and report on the performance of a range of simplified heat exchangers



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24Formal lectures
Tutorial12Exercise based review of theory
Laboratory6Study of two heat exchangers
Independent Study83No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introduction to dimensional analysis and modelling.
The main fluid properties and forces are discussed with particular emphasis on dimensional analysis. The Buckingham's PI theorem is described and several examples consdiered

Introduction to non dimensional numbers of relevance to fluid mechanics and heat transfer
The significance of non dimensional numbers on experimental modelling of fluid systems is discussed and sample modelling problems are considered

Description of Control Volume Analysis (CVA), Reynolds Transport Equation, Integral relations of fluid Dynamics
The principle of volume averaging is described in details prior to deriving generic conservation equations for control volume analysis.

Fundamentals of heat transfer are introduced.
The principles of convection and conduction heat transfer modes are studied

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.
A large number of CVA problems are studied in details

Derivation of differential relations for fluid dynamics and introduction to the Navier Stokes equations and the energy equation
The proof of derivation of the Navier Stokes equation is covered in details in Cartesian Coordinates only.

Simplified solutions to the Navier Stokes equations are derived for flow between flat plates

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment20% Examination Weight80%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

  • Frank P. Incropera, David P. DeWitt: 2002, Fundamentals of heat and mass transfer, J. Wiley, New York, 0-471-38650-2
  • F.M. White: 1999, Fluid Mechanics, McGraw Hill,
Other Resources

None
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