Thermal and Fluid Engineering unit (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	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Engineering
Coordinator	Professor Xiaolin Wang
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

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
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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:

KNE213

Teaching

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).
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.

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