Courses & Units
Advanced Fluid and Thermal Engineering ENG412
Introduction
This unit consists of two parts: advanced fluid and thermal. In the fluid part, you will explore the governing equations of incompressible viscous fluid flow in differential form and investigate a range of topics such as laminar and turbulent flow in boundary layers, pipes and channels. Compressible flow theory is introduced and used to solve problems involving compressible shock waves, flow choking, and flows involving friction and heat transfer. You will also learn applied methods in computational fluid dynamics and complete a major design assignment focused on sustainability with an emphasis on efficiency and loss minimisation in fluidic systems.
Thermal engineering will explore the advanced power cycles, refrigeration cycles, gas mixture and psychometrics for evaluating air-conditioning system. The thermal part should develop students’ ability to observe, formulate and solve problems in applied thermodynamics. It also provides an essential foundation for persons intending to continue with postgraduate research and development work in the field.
Summary
| Unit name | Advanced Fluid and Thermal Engineering |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ENG412 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Coordinator | Professor Xiaolin Wang |
| Teaching staff | Associate Professor Alan Henderson |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 10/7/2023 | 8/8/2023 | 28/8/2023 | 15/10/2023 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate experimental performance of thermal and fluid systems to meet technical requirements.
- Apply theory and established methods to solve complex fluid mechanics problems.
- Apply theoretical and experimental methods to investigate, analyse and critically interpret fluid mechanics results.
- Analyse power and refrigeration cycles and engineering problems involving air-vapor mixtures.
- Evaluate the performance of air-conditioning and industrial thermodynamics systems.
| 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 | $1,037.00 | $1,037.00 | not applicable | $2,938.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
ENG311 AND ENG313Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Lectures: 3 hours per week (1x2 hr and 1x1 hr) and 39 hours in total Tutorials: 1 hour per week and 12 hours in total. Practical: Four lab practics, two thermal labs in approx. weeks 4 to 7 and two fluid labs in weeks 9 to 11 depending on student numbers (the detailed schedule will be discussed according to the actual student numbers). |
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| Assessment | Final Exam (40%)|Laboratory practice and reports (40%)|Mid-semester test (20%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
These have been ordered for the bookshop, and these or earlier editions are available on reserve in the Library. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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