This description relates to the full year version of the module. Only the topics and content that is taught in Term 1 will be covered in this module.

Overview:

This module aims to develop a basic understanding of some advanced topics of fluid mechanics and thermal energy and the ability to apply these topics to the analysis of common engineering systems.

The module consists of two thematic and overlapping areas: fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. It links the broad concepts of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics with the practical context that they will experience in industry. Students are provided with a solid basis of fundamental and applied concepts in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics in order to develop a comprehensive view of fluid systems and energy generation and utilisation that will tackle both traditional problems and novel applications, keeping up with the state of the art and informed by research within the department.

Topics covered:

Fluid Mechanics

Differential equations of mass and momentum
	Boundary-layer theory
	Flow in Pipes
	Flow Past a Body (Lift and drag)
Thermodynamics

Mixtures of ideal gases
	Basic psychrometric processes
	Elementary combustion
	Steam turbine cycles
	Gas turbine cycles
	Thermodynamics in Renewables
Learning outcomes:

Upon completion of this module students will be able to:

Understand and be able to work with common applications in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
	Identify and define the requirements, constraints and design parameters of a project that involves a thermodynamics/fluid component.
	Generate concepts, exercise critical thinking, implement a methodology to compare ideas and use engineering judgment to choose a viable solution in this context.
	Gain knowledge and apply the design process, mathematics and engineering analysis to the development and creation of integrated engineering solutions within the remit of the course and through the use of combined disciplines or sub-disciplines as required.
	Understand the wide use and importance of mechanics of fluids and thermodynamics in their future professional lives.