FLUID MECHANICS & THERMODYNAMICS 1

Description

First year module in thermo-fluids for MES students. FLUID MECHANICS: The basic concepts underlying fluid flows and behaviour are described together with simple fluid properties. The calculation of static fluid forces is the starting point before moving to dynamic fluid effects including mass-flow and energy conservation. Internal flows in pipes and through pumps considering effects of fluid friction, momentum and energy losses in fittings. This will include laminar and turbulent flows and pipe system analysis. THERMODYNAMICS: Following an introduction on energy consumption, generation and supply from conventional and alternative sources the basic principles of heat and work transfer are described and system thermal efficiency. Thermal properties of working fluids (both liquids and gases) are described. The 1st law of thermodynamics is introduced with applications to processes and cycles for closed and steady-flow systems. Indicative content includes: Fluid Mechanics Fluid properties, hydrostatics, buoyancy, fluid kinematics, Fluid dynamics, momentum equation Internal pipe flow: laminar flow and turbulent flow Pumps, turbines, and pipework calculations Thermodynamics Introduction to thermodynamics – work & heat transfer Energy consumption, generation, alternative sources and system efficiency Fluid properties, liquids & gases, Cp and Cv, property tables and ideal gas First law – for closed systems, internal energy. Applications Steady flow energy equation, enthalpy, external work. Applications to flow systems. An introduction to fluid mechanics and thermodynamics and in particular internal flow behaviour and the principles and methodologies applied to fluid statics, dynamics and 1st law thermodynamics An understanding of the principles of energy conservation, conversion and alternative energy sources An introduction to the importance of system efficiency and minimization of resource requirement in engineering system design Attributes Developed 001 Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of scientific principles and methodology relating to fluid statics, dynamics and the 1st law of thermodynamics K 002 Apply mathematical and scientific models to problems in basic thermo-fluids and appreciate the assumptions and limitations inherant in their application C 003 Describe the performance and characteristics of thermo-fluid systems and processes KC 004 Demonstrate understanding of sustainability principles in energy generation and conversion processes using carbon fuels and alternative resouces KPT