FLUID MECHANICS & THERMODYNAMICS - 2022/3
Module code: ENG1089
Module Overview
First year common module in thermo-fluids for MES + Chemical Engineering students.
FLUID MECHANICS: The basic concepts underlying fluid flows and behaviour are described together with simple fluid properties. The calculation of static fluid forces is the starting point before moving to dynamic fluid effects including mass-flow and energy conservation. Non-dimensional analysis methods, laminar and turbulent flows and pipe system analysis are considered, including fluid friction, momentum and energy losses in fittings.
THERMODYNAMICS: Following an introduction on energy consumption, generation and supply from conventional and alternative sources the basic principles of heat and work transfer are described and system thermal efficiency. Thermal properties of working fluids (both liquids and gases) are described. The 1st law of thermodynamics is introduced with applications to processes and cycles for closed and steady-flow systems.
Module provider
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Module Leader
GADKARI Siddharth (Chst Chm Eng)
Number of Credits: 15
ECTS Credits: 7.5
Framework: FHEQ Level 4
Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A
Overall student workload
Independent Learning Hours: 93
Lecture Hours: 11
Tutorial Hours: 11
Guided Learning: 13
Captured Content: 22
Module Availability
Semester 2
Prerequisites / Co-requisites
None.
Module content
Indicative content includes:
Fluid Mechanics
Fluid properties (density, viscosity, surface tension)
Hydrostatics (forces on surfaces, submerged bodies, valves, gates etc.)
Buoyancy (stability of submerged and floating bodies)
Fluid kinematics (streamlines and continuity)
Fluid dynamics (Bernoulli’s equation, flow through orifices, Venturi meter)
Momentum equation (impacting jets, forces on pipe bend)
Introduction to viscous laminar & turbulent flow (Re, laminar flow, Poiseuille flow in a pipe, description of turbulent flow characteristics) [10hrs]
Turbulent flow
Film model and 1/7th power law for time averaged flow in pipes
Friction factors and pressure gradients in pipes
(effect of roughness; Moody chart)
Hydrodynamic resistance of sudden expansions, valves, bends etc.
Introduction to boundary layers on a flat plate, including variation of shear stress with distance from leading edge.
Pumps
Types of pumps
Head/flow rate characteristics (esp. centrifugal pumps)
Pumps in series and parallel (includes mention of NPSH)
Simple Pump and pipe-work calculations
Dimensional analysis (Buckingham’s Pi theorem)
Scale models [12hrs]
Thermodynamics
Introduction to thermodynamics – work & heat transfer
Energy consumption, generation, alternative sources and system efficiency
First law – for closed systems, internal energy. Applications.
Steady flow energy equation, enthalpy.
Applications to power plant (pV diagrams)
Fluid properties, liquids & gases, Cp and Cv [11hrs]
Assessment pattern
Assessment type | Unit of assessment | Weighting |
---|---|---|
Coursework | FLUID MECHANICS COURSEWORK | 15 |
Coursework | THERMODYNAMICS COURSEWORK | 15 |
Examination | 2HR INVIGILATED EXAM | 70 |
Alternative Assessment
None
Assessment Strategy
The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate understanding of scientific principles, methodologies and mathematics methods as well as the ability to describe particular systems and processes in the final examination. The Fluids coursework element allows students to demonstrate that they can interpret a problem and present a solution clearly and accurately. The mini-project tests research skills and report writing as well as their ability to record a simple experiment and comment critically on accuracy and methods employed.
Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of:
- Fluids coursework [ Learning outcomes 1, 2 ] {15%}
- Thermo mini-project [ Learning outcomes 3, 5 ] {15%}
- Examination [ Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 ] (2 hours) {70%}
Formative assessment and feedback
- Formative verbal feedback is given in tutorials
- Formative Multiple Choice Tests are available on SurreyLearn to give feedback on understanding of simple principles
- Written feedback is given on the coursework assessments including a TurnItIn report on their Thermo mini-project
Module aims
- • an introduction to fluid mechanics and thermodynamics and in particular internal flow behaviour and the principles and methodologies applied to fluid statics, dynamics and 1st law thermodynamics
- • an understanding of the principles of energy generation, conservation, conversion and alternative energy sources
Learning outcomes
Attributes Developed | ||
001 | Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of scientific principles and methodology relating to fluid statics, dynamics and the 1st law of thermodynamics | K |
002 | Apply mathematical and scientific models to problems in basic thermo-fluids and appreciate the assumptions and limitations inherent in their application | C |
003 | Describe the performance and characteristics of thermo-fluid systems and processes | K |
004 | Undertake a brief research topic and evaluate of a simple thermodynamic system to estimate its energy efficiency | KCPT |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Methods of Teaching / Learning
The learning and teaching strategy is designed to:
introduce thermo-fluid principles through theory with worked examples. This is delivered principally through lectures and tutorial classes and concludes with an independently conducted mini project involving basic experimental procedures.
The learning and teaching methods include:
- 1 hour lecture per week for 11 weeks
- 1 hour tutorial/problem classes for 11 weeks
- 93 hours of independent learning
- Fluids coursework
- Thermo mini project submitted on SurreyLearn
Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.
Reading list
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Programmes this module appears in
Programme | Semester | Classification | Qualifying conditions |
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Chemical and Petroleum Engineering BEng (Hons) | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons) | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
Chemical Engineering MEng | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
Chemical and Petroleum Engineering MEng | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2022/3 academic year.