NG3S242 - Engineering Dynamics 13 Jan 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3S242 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Engineering Dynamics | ||
| 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: | Joao Ramos, David Dawkins | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To consolidate and further extend the principles of thermodynamic and apply them to a range of power generation and energy systems.
To provide the student with the ability to analyse complex dynamic systems
Content Summary
Thermodynamics:
Power and heat generation plantsRankine cycleDeviation of actual steam cycles from ideal Rankine cycleEffects of superheating, reheating and regenerative feed heating on cycle performanceCombined-cycle power plantsCombined heat and power plants
Gas turbine cycleBrayton cycleDeviation of actual gas cycle from ideal Brayton cycleEffect of regenerationEffect of inter-cooling, reheating and regeneration
Refrigeration and heat pump systemBasic and actual vapour-compression cyclesSelecting the right refrigerantHeat pump system
Heat TransferCorrelations for convection.Combined conduction and convection.The thermal resistance method (electrical analogy) and its applications.General thermal analysis of fluid flow in pipes.
Heat exchangersTypes of heat exchangersThe overall heat transfer coefficientEffect of foulingAnalysis of heat exchangers by the Log Mean Temperature Difference methodAnalysis of heat exchangers by the Effectiveness-NTU methodSelection of heat exchangers
Dynamics:
Power Transmission systems that will include analysis of: gear systems; epicyclic gears; belts; clutches
Torsion of circular and non-circular shaft
Vibration - Free un-damped, free damped vibration, forced damped vibration
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 8 |
| Independent Study | 84 |
| Directed Study | 48 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 4 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 8 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Understand more advanced concepts in thermodynamics and fluid systems, emphasising analytical and problem solving skills to both engineering and industrial applications and critically evaluate different methods of analysis. |
| LO2 | Evaluate complex dynamic systems |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | Written Examination - Closed Book (Unseen) 1 | Exam | 180 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 2 | Students will produce written report with evaluation of experiment linked to the syllabus | 0 | 1500 | 25 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 1 | Written report to analyse a problem and predict the outcome of alternative analysis techniques to solve and model typical thermodynamics system | 0 | 1500 | 25 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Written Examination - Closed Book (Unseen) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report (CW) 2 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Report (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |