NG4S316 - Aerothermodynamics 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG4S316 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Aerothermodynamics | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aeronautical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Darren Williams | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100114 - aeronautical engineering | 100115 - aerospace engineering | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 50 | 50 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of thermodynamics and heat transfer and how it integrates with a high-speed aerodynamics.
Advanced CFD analysis of aerospace systems.
Content Summary
Compressible flow
High speed flows
Heat transfer
CFD modelling of high speed flows with heat transfer
Shock waves of high speed flow
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 16 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 24 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Comprehensive understanding of high flow regimes. |
| LO2 | Computational analysis of Aerothermodynamic systems. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Simulation (Onsite) 1 | Assessment of application of knowledge and practical skills to real-world problems via simulation | 0 | 3000 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Heat transfer | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Simulation (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |