NG1S120 - Thermo-Fluid Mechanics 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG1S120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Thermo-Fluid Mechanics | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built Environment and Civil Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Civil Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | David Baxter | ||
| Module Team: | , Jerome Daly, Stuart Bunston, Sarah Moses, Mark Pope | ||
| First Intended Intake: | MAY 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100148 - civil engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
- To give students a basic understanding of thermodynamics concepts.
- To introduce students to the determination and assessment of the thermal comfort of buildings and its associated parameters.
- To provide a basic introduction and understanding of fluid properties.
- To understand steady flow and basic fluid kinetic concepts.
- To introduce the basic principles of ideal fluid flow.
Content Summary
Basic thermodynamic concepts, definitions, and terminology.
Introduction to heat transfer.
Energy use in buildings and thermal comfort.
U and R values and structural temperature gradients.
Fluid properties.
Hydrostatics.
Fluid kinetics.
Continuity of fluid flow & energy balance.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 52 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Develop an understanding of basic thermal and fluid properties |
| LO2 | Apply basic knowledge of thermal and fluid properties as well as hydrostatic principles in order to solve a range of engineering problems. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Exam | 120 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | Class Test | 60 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |