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ENGI3291: THERMODYNAMICS AND FLUID MECHANICS 3

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Type	Tied
Level	3
Credits	20
Availability	Available in 2023/24
Module Cap
Location	Durham
Department	Engineering

Prerequisites

ENGI2231

Corequisites

None

Excluded Combinations of Modules

As specified in the Programme Regulations

Aims

This module is designed solely for students studying Department of Engineering degree programmes.
To introduce the principles of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics of turbomachines and to apply these to the simple analysis and design of hydraulic machines, axial flow steam and gas turbines
To gain an understanding of the engineering of nuclear power stations including reactor choice and thermodynamic plant
To gain an understanding of behaviour of subsonic and supersonic compressible flows in nozzles, pipes and around simple aerofoils.
To equip students with skills in running a numerical simulation of fluid flow, as well as the skills to verify and validate the results

Content

Turbomachinery, Thermodynamics, Compressible flow
Computational Fluid Dynamics

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

In-depth knowledge and understanding of fundamental engineering concepts, principles, theories and mathematics relevant to turbomachinery, thermodynamics and compressible flow;
Understand the capabilities and limitations of CFD.

Subject-specific Skills:

To critically analyse, evaluate and interpret engineering data;
To apply engineering principles to the solution of a specific, complex problem;
To verify and validate CFD solutions.

Key Skills:

Numerical skills appropriate to an engineer;
General problem solving skills that can be applied in a novel context;
Capacity for self-learning in familiar and unfamiliar situations;
Use of advanced engineering software to model engineering artifacts. .

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

The courses in turbomachinery, thermodynamics and compressible flow covered in lectures, and are reinforced by problem sheets, leading to the required problem solving capability.
Assessment is through written examination which enables each student to demonstrate an ability to analyse and solve new problems.
Students are able to make use of staff Office Hours to discuss any aspect of the module with teaching staff on a one to one basis. These are sign-up sessions available for up to one hour per week per lecture series.
The self-study coursework element containing practical exercises in CFD are appropriate for the subject matter and for preparation of professional engineering practice.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total	Monitored
Lectures	42	2 per week	1 hour	42
Office hours	as required	weekly sign-up sessions	up to 1 hour	8
Laboratories	4	Typically 1 per week	3 hours	12	Yes
Preparation, reading and self study				138
Total				200

Summative Assessment

Component: Written Examination		Component Weighting: 80%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Written Examination	2 hours	100	no

Component: Coursework		Component Weighting: 20%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Coursework		100	no

Formative Assessment

Problem Sheets for lecture courses. Laboratories.

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