NG3S223 - Thermofluids 3 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3S223 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Thermofluids 3 | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Ck Tan | ||
| Module Team: | Mohamed Mohamed, Meinwen Taylor | ||
| First Intended Intake: | JUL 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100431 - thermodynamics | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
1. To consolidate and further extend the principles of thermodynamics and apply them to a range of power generation and energy systems.
2. To consolidate and further extend the principles of fluid mechanics and apply them to a range of turbo-machines.
Content Summary
Thermodynamics
1. Power and heat generation plants
An introduction to steam power plant – layout, fuel handling, burners, steam cycle. Analysis of basic and actual steam power cycles. Enhancements for steam power cycle. Combined-cycle power plants. Combined heat and power plants.
2. Refrigeration and heat pump systems
Basic and actual vapour-compression cycles. Selecting the right refrigerant. Heat pump systems.
3. Reciprocating internal combustion engines
Otto cycle: the ideal cycle for spark ignition engines. Diesel cycles: The ideal cycle for compression-ignition engines. Differences between ideal and practical engine cycles. Four-stroke and two-stroke engines. Engine performance calculations.
4. Heat exchangers
Types of heat exchangers. The overall heat transfer coefficient. Effect of fouling. Analysis of heat exchangers by the Log Mean Temperature Difference method. Analysis of heat exchangers by the Effectiveness-NTU method. Selection of heat exchangers.
5. Heat transfer
Forced and free convection, correlations for convection. General thermal analysis of fluid flow in pipe. Black body radiation. The grey body. Lambert’s law and the geometric factor. Radiant interchange between surfaces.
Turbomachinary
1. Classifications and terminology2. Pumps
Pump performance curves and matching a pump to piping system. Pump cavitations and net positive suction head. Pump in series and parallel. Positive-displacement pumps. Dynamic pumps. Centrifugal pumps. Axial pumps. Pump scaling laws.
3. Pump scaling laws
Dimensional analysis. Pump specific speed. Affinity laws.
4. Turbines
Positive-displacement turbines. Dynamic turbines. Impulse turbines. Reaction turbines.
5. Turbine scaling laws
Dimensionless turbine parameters. Turbine specific speed. Machine choice based on specific speed.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Ability to identify, classify and describe the performance of systems and components through the use of analytical methods and modelling techniques |
| LO2 | Competency in analytical and problem solving skills for both engineering and industrial applications. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Analysis of thermofluid system | 0 | 1800 | 30 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Final examination | 180 | N/A | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |