| Unit name | Thermofluids 1 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MENG10600 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Poulter |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
A-level standard in Maths & Physics or equivalent |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
The Thermodynamics course introduces the axioms of continuum mechanics, with emphasis on the application of the first and second laws of thermodynamics to engineering systems. Following a rigorous introduction, including basic thermodynamic definitions, thermodynamic properties of fluids, work and heat transfer, the course concludes with the study of important engineering applications including gas and vapour power cycles. The course on Fluid Mechanics will introduce you to the fundamentals of fluid-statics and fluid-dynamics and their role in the analysis and design of engineering systems and machines. Starting with the application of the Steady Flow and Bernoulli equations to the flow of ideal fluids, the course then considers in detail the role of viscosity in shaping real fluid flows and the effects on drag, pressure drop and pumping power. Applications include pump systems, hydraulic machinery and simple aerofoil behaviour, as well as the industrial measurement of flow rate, pressure etc.
