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ENGI2231: Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2

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Type	Tied
Level	2
Credits	20
Availability	Available in 2023/24
Module Cap
Location	Durham
Department	Engineering

Prerequisites

MATH1551, ENGI1111

Corequisites

None

Excluded Combinations of Modules

None

Aims

To provide a working knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics

Content

Thermodynamics: steam cycles, refrigeration, perfect gas mixtures and sustainability
Fluid Mechanics: Viscous fluid flows, heat transfer and heat exchangers
Laboratories and data analysis

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

At the end of the module the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, theory and application of Engineering Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics

Subject-specific Skills:

Selection and application of appropriate analysis techniques
Economic, legal, social, ethical and environmental context. Students will acquire a greater awareness of the legal and ethical constraints under which they are expected to operate.
Practical application of engineering skills, combining theory and experience.
The competent and safe use of laboratory equipment
Understanding of risk assessment and COSHH

Key Skills:

Numerical skills
Analytical skills
Teamworking
Time and Resource Management

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

The course in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics is covered by lectures which are reinforced by regular problem sheets, leading to the required problem solving capability.
The topics covered in this module are analytical by nature and are assessed most effectively by timed, written examination which enables each student to demonstrate an ability to analyse and solve new problems.
A laboratory programme provides formative, hands-on experience in the subject area of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
Topics related to engineering ethics and professional issues are assessed through coursework.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total	Monitored
Lectures	42	2 per week	1 hour	42
Tutorial Hours	as required	Weekly sign up sessions	up to 1 hour	8
Laboratories and Data Analysis	3	1st and 2nd term	3 hours	9	Yes
PEAC Course	1	5 x 8 hour days	40 hours	40	Yes
Report writing, formative exercises and self study				98
Total				200

Summative Assessment

Component: Written Examination		Component Weighting: 80%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Written Examination	2 hours	100

Component: Coursework		Component Weighting: 20%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Coursework		100

Formative Assessment

Laboratories, Problem Sheets

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