NG2S215 - Thermofluids 2 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 6
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Thermofluids 2 | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Shee-Meng Thai | ||
| Module Team: | Howard Jones, James Neal, Liam Richards, Matthew Wilmington, Nathan Thomas, Paul Curnick, Alun Williams, Carl Elliott, Seyedali Azimifar, David Dawkins | ||
| First Intended Intake: | NOV 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100431 - thermodynamics | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 6 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To consolidate and further extend the principles of thermodynamics and apply them to a range of engineering and industrial applications.
To provide the underlying fluid mechanic concepts involved in fluid flow to enable students to analyse more complex applied phenomena.
To highlight the different methods of analysis required for different working fluids.
To equip students with key skills that will provide a basis for future personal and professional development.
Content Summary
Thermodynamics
1. Introduction to thermodynamic cycles
a. Generalised representation of thermodynamic cycles; Cycle efficiency.
b. The most efficient thermodynamic cycle: the Carnot cycle.
c. Statements of the Second Law of thermodynamics.
d. The Carnot Principles.
e. The Gas turbine cycle.
f. The Steam turbine cycle.
2. Entropy
a. Entropy and the T-S diagram.
b. Isentropic processes, isentropic efficiencies of steady-flow devices.
c. Entropy and reversibility.
3. Reciprocating internal combustion engines
a. Otto cycle: the ideal cycle for spark ignition engines.
b. Diesel cycles: The ideal cycle for compression-ignition engines.
c. Differences between ideal and practical engine cycles.
d. Four-stroke and two-stroke engines.
e. Engine performance calculations.
4. Heat Transfer
a. Heat transfer by Conduction.
b. The thermal resistance method (electrical analogy) and its application to pipes.
c. Heat transfer by Convection.
d. Convection within pipe channels
Fluid mechanics
5. Viscous Flows in Pipes
a. Laminar, transitional and turbulent flow in pipes
b. Friction factor/Darcy Equation and Moody Chart
c. Loss Coefficients
d. Piping systems
e. Pumps
6. Fluid Dynamics
a. Flow over a Cylinder
b. Flat Plate Boundary Layers
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 2 |
| Directed Study | 85 |
| Independent Study | 65 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an understanding of more advanced concepts in thermodynamics and fluid systems, emphasising analytical and problem solving skills to both engineering and industrial applications. |
| LO2 | Ability to apply quantitative methods in order to understand the performance of systems and components. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Conduct a laboratory test and write a report examining the processes in a thermodynamic system | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Closed book examination. | 150 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |