Thermofluids 3

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

The prerequisites for this subject are -

• 436-351 Thermofluids 2, 431-101 Engineering Analysis A, and 431-102 Engineering Analysis B;

or

• 620-231 Vector Analysis, 620-232 Math Methods and 620-331 Applied PDE's

Unit 1, Aerodynamics: Topics covered include theories of thin airfoils; gas dynamics in subsonic and supersonic flow; shock expansion theory; and boundary layer and shock wave interactions.

Unit 2, Thermodynamics: Topics covered include cycles of simple and compound compressors; gas turbines, influence of reheat, intercooling and design parameters; refrigeration, vapour compression and absorption cycles and gas liquefaction; steam plant, with superheating, regeneration and feed water heating; and spark ignition and diesel engines and their fuels.

Unit 1, Aerodynamics: Upon completion, students should be familiar with

• Further theory of airfoils and gas dynamics in subsonic and supersonic flow;
• Be able to apply shock expansion theory to the solution of flow in a variety of situations including prediction of lift and drag of two-dimensional Bodies in supersonic flow;
• Be able to apply Ackeret or linear theory to thin airfoils; and be aware of viscous effects, boundary layer and shock wave interactions.

Unit 2, Thermodynamics: Upon completion, students should

• Understand the principles of combustion in single and two phase fluids;
• Comprehend the benefits and costs (including some environmental and management implications) of refinements in plant design and/or working fluid; and
• Appreciate the complexity of real plant performance evaluation.

• One 3-hour end of semester examination.
• Tutorial tests, assignments and laboratory reports not exceeding 30 pages due throughout the semester.
  The weighting of assessment components is:
• Unit 1 Aerodynamics: Examination 35%. Tutorial tests, assignments and laboratory reports 15%.
• Unit 2 Thermodynamics: Examination 35%. Tutorial tests, assignments and laboratory reports 15%.

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals

• Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large

• In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline

• Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution

• Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance

• Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning

• Intellectual curiosity and creativity, including understanding of the philosophical and methodological bases of research activity

• Openness to new ideas and unconventional critiques of received wisdom

• Profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship