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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2017 - 2018
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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 while allowing students to integrate theory and engineering practice in a team based design challenge. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. Design, build, test and assess the performance of a practical engineering solution to a fluid based challenge using virtual and rapid prototyping tools 6. Solve design problem effectively as an individual in a team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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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 consdieredIntroduction to non dimensional numbers of relevance to fluid mechanics and heat transferThe significance of non dimensional numbers on experimental modelling of fluid systems is discussed and sample modelling problems are consideredDescription of Control Volume Analysis (CVA), Reynolds Transport Equation, Integral relations of fluid DynamicsThe 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 studiedApplication 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 detailsDerivation of differential relations for fluid dynamics and introduction to the Navier Stokes equations and the energy equationThe 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 platesEngineering Design ChallengeA team based engineering problem solving challenge will require that students design and build a rudderless boat using predefine build materials and components. The challenge will focuss on the prediction and assessment of the boat performance by integrating theoretical foundations introduced in teh lectures. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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