NG1U001 - Introduction to Thermofluids 01 Apr 2025 - 16 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG1U001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Introduction to Thermofluids | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Mohamed Mohamed | ||
| Module Team: | Ck Tan, Ewen Constant, Shee-Meng Thai | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | 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: | 100431 - thermodynamics | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 16 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To provide the foundation for the study of thermofluids at L5
To give students a basic understanding of thermodynamic and fluid mechanic properties of both liquids and gases.
To provide the fundamental knowledge of non-flow and steady flow processes
Content Summary
- Introduction and basic concepts, Intensive and extensive properties.
- Introduction to the 1st law of thermodynamics – conservation of energy.
- Properties of pure substances, the Ideal gas equation of state
- Energy analysis of a closed system, Thermodynamic processes.
- - Pressure and fluid statics.
- Introduction to fluid flow, Continuity & Bernoulli equations.
- Momentum analysis of fluid systems.
- Viscous flow in pipes.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Directed Study | 200 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Knowledge and understanding of thermodynamics principles and the ability to apply them to analyse key engineering processes related to them. |
| LO2 | Knowledge and understanding of fluid mechanics principles and the ability to apply them to analyse key engineering processes related to them. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Open Book Examination 1 | A test of knowledge and understanding by previously seen or unseen questions. | 180 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Onsite Open Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |