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MECH2700

Thermofluids

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 2
UoN SingaporeTrimester 1, Trimester 3

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Introduces students to fluids and thermodynamics and covers topics such as properties of fluids; viscosity; pressure measurement; transport equations; Bernoulli Equation and applications; work and heat; properties of substances; First Law of Thermodynamics and applications; introduction to Second Law of Thermodynamics.

Objectives
The objectives of the course are to allow students to:
1. Extend the fundamental concepts learnt in Physics and Mathematics to Engineering.
2. Develop problem solving skills related to basic fluid mechanics applications.
3. Apply thermodynamic principles related to power and refrigeration cycles.
4. Understand the concepts of reversibility and irreversibility.
Content
The following topics are studied in the course:
1. Fluid properties.
2. Pressure measurement, forces on bodies, buoyancy.
3. Mass and momentum conservation.
4. Bernoulli Equation.
5. Introduction to work and Heat.
6. Properties of substances.
7. First Law of Thermodynamics and applications.
8. Introduction to Second Law of Thermodynamics.
Replacing Course(s)
N/A
Transition
N/A
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
Basic Physics and Mathematics
Modes of Delivery
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Examination: Class
Essays / Written Assignments
Regular assignments
Examination: Formal
* Note, any modification to the above assessment arrangement will appear in the course outline normally issued in week 1.
Contact Hours
Lecture: for 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for MECH2700