HISTORICAL|CULTURAL AND POLITICAL ECOLOGY|LOCAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE|NATURAL RESOURCE USE

Module Content

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Overview:

This module provides students with detailed knowledge of the design, performance and analysis of electrical power systems. The module aims to...

Electrical Power Systems and Electrical Propulsion (MECH0071)

Overview:

This module provides an introduction to the broad concepts of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, within a practical context which is relevant to...

Introduction to Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics (MECH0005)

Overview:

This module provides an introduction to the broad concepts of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, within a practical context which is relevant to industry. This is a necessary foundation for the engineers of the future. The particular aims of this module are:

To introduce and reinforce basic thermodynamic and fluid mechanics principles
	To introduce the development of appropriate models which represent simplified practical systems
	To enable students to demonstrate and articulate their understanding
The module consists of two thematic and overlapping areas: thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. It will build on the introductory material covered in MECH0003 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering.

Topics covered:

The topics that will be taught include:

Thermodynamics:

Application of first law of thermodynamics
	Pure substance, real and perfect gases
	Second law of thermodynamics
	Reversibility
	Entropy
	Introduction to air standard gas power cycles, refrigeration and steam cycles
Fluid Mechanics:

Importance of Fluid Mechanics
	Dimensional analysis: examples and power behind the methodology
	Control volume and system analysis, and the Reynolds Transport theorem
	Continuity equation, Momentum equation and energy equation
	Basic analysis of laminar flow
Learning outcomes:

Upon completion of this module students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the essential facts, concepts, theories and principles underlying Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics.
	Appreciate the wider multidisciplinary context of the underlying theory, including its applications to engineering design and application to real world problems.
	Apply appropriate quantitative science, engineering and mathematical tools to the analysis of problems arising in Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics.