Courses & Units
Thermal and Fluid Engineering ENG212
Introduction
The main objective of this unit is to introduce students to the fundamental thermodynamic and fluid mechanics physical laws, and develop in students the ability to apply these fundamental principles in thermal and fluid energy systems. It emphasizes understanding basic principles and applying them to practical situations using lab demonstrations. The aim is to give students the necessary skills to carry out basic design and performance analysis in the area of fluid statics, fluid motion, heat, and power system in steam and similar power plants, engines, and refrigeration systems. The thermal part will cover three thermodynamic laws and the application of thermodynamics laws in thermal analysis of engines, refrigerators/heat pumps, and power cycles. The fluid part deals with hydrostatic pressure and forces, flow along streamlines with and without friction, flow momentum and forces, similarity and modeling. This unit is prerequisite for the units, ENG311 thermal engineering 1, ENG412 thermal engineering 2 and ENG313 Fluid Mechanics, core units in mechanical and civil engineering.
Summary
| Unit name | Thermal and Fluid Engineering |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ENG212 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Coordinator | Professor Xiaolin Wang |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain three thermodynamic laws and fundamental principles in fluid mechanics
- Solve problems related to thermal and fluid systems by applying thermodynamic laws and fluid principles
- Identify different power systems and fluid problems in thermal and fluid systems
- Report analyses and results of practical problems and experiments in a format that a technically competent person can follow and obtain the similar findings
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 030701 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $3,085.00 |
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Requisites
Prerequisites
(KAA110 OR ENG103 OR JEE135) AND (KMA154 OR JEE104)Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KNE213Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Lectures: 3 hours per week (1x2 hr and 1x1 hr), total 39 hours Tutorials: 1 hour per week and 12 tutorials in total. Practical: Three lab practics, two in approx. weeks 3 to 6 and one in weeks 9 to 10 depending on student numbers (the detailed schedule will be discussed according to the actual student numbers). |
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| Assessment | Mid-semester tests (30%)|Thermal and fluid labs (30%)|Final Exam (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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