MEC3032 : Advanced Thermofluid Dynamics
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Umair Ahmed
- Lecturer: Dr Richard Whalley
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To introduce students to the governing equation for fluid motion (i.e. Euler and Navier-Stokes equations)
To introduce students to the internal (i.e. pipes and other ducts) and external viscous fluid flows (e.g. flat plate boundary layer)
To introduce students to the concept of the boundary layer.
To be familiar with the properties of real fluids (e.g. familiarity with steam tables and refrigeration tables) and the corresponding p-v, T-s and h-s diagrams
To enable students to carry out the thermodynamic cycle analysis involving real fluids (e.g. Rankine cycle and its variations and refrigeration cycle)
To introduce the concepts of simple compressible fluid motion (e.g. convergent-divergent nozzle)
Outline Of Syllabus
Fluid Dynamics
* Introduction to governing equations of fluid flows with implications for Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids
* Application of governing equations for solving internal flow problems (e.g. Couette flow, Channel flow, pipe flow).
* Application of governing equations for solving external flow problems (e.g. flat plate boundary layer).
* Simplification of Navier-Stokes equations for boundary layers and concepts of displacement and momentum thicknesses and shape factor
* Integral description of boundary layer
Thermodynamics
* P-v, T-s and h-s diagrams for real fluids (e.g. steam and R-134a)
* Introduction to Rankine cycle: Effects of superheating, reheating, isentropic efficiencies of turbine and pump, regeneration/cogeneration, 1st and 2nd law efficiencies
* Introduction to refrigeration cycle: Effects of isentropic efficiency of the compressor; Coefficient of performance and coefficient of refrigeration
Thermo-fluid dynamics
* Introduction to continuity relation for compressible flows (i.e. area and velocity relation with respect to Mach number)
* Governing equations for compressible fluid motion (e.g. acoustic speed, steady-flow energy equation and limit of applicability of Bernoulli’s equation in terms of Mach number)
* Isentropic flow and compressible flow charts
* Flow in convergent-divergent nozzles
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 15:30 | 15:30 | Target non-timetable hours for self-study and complete coursework assignment submission |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | Examination |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | Struct presentation of syllabus may inc skills demo, formative feedback, etc |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Preparation for the end-of-semester exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 3 | 2:00 | 6:00 | Extended activity (comp cluster) to apply taught material, develop prof skills |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Tutorial |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 11 | 3:00 | 33:00 | Lecture follow up - Recommended revision of taught material and attempting tutorial problems |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures used to introduce concepts, theory and case studies. Practical sessions for teaching the use of thermodynamic cycle analysis software and supporting coursework. Private study time to complete coursework exercise and prepare for the examination
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 70 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 1 | M | 30 | Use of software for Thermodynamic cycle analysis (max 10 pages). |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Coursework exercise used to assess the ability to effectively carry out modeling and analysis. The coursework provides an appropriate way to assess practical problem-solving skills.
The examination provides an appropriate way to assess both theoretical understanding and problem-solving skills under time constraint as required in industry.
Study abroad students considering this module should contact the School to discuss its availability and assessment.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MEC3032's Timetable