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Advanced Thermofluids (526H3)

Advanced Thermofluids

Module 526H3

Module details for 2022/23.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)

Module Outline

Introduction of the fundamental equations of fluid mechanics. Address the phenomenon of turbulence and transition, Reynolds averaging and turbulence modelling. Address boundary layer integral methods. Introduce the chemistry and thermodynamics of combustion. Provide an awareness of the importance of unsteady flows in the equations and in the physical world, including instability effects. Outline the broad range of flow instrumentation; pressure, velocity, temperature, time resolution including non-intrusive techniques and calibration. Derive Reynolds lubrication equation, understand the central role of Couette and Poiseuille flows. Introduce the physical nature of compressible flows. Address today’s importance of renewable energy and introduce its various techniques.

The syllabus covers the following AHEP4 learning outcomes: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M7

Library

Fluid mechanics, F. M. White, 1994, McGraw-Hill
Boundary-layer theory, H. Schlichting & K. Gersten, 2000, Springer
Turbulence Modeling for CFD, D. C. Wilcox, 1993, DCW Industries, Inc.
Basic lubrication theory, Cameron, A., and Ettles, C.M., 3rd ed., 1981
Fluid film lubrication; theory and design, Szeri, A.Z., 1998
Fundamentals of gas dynamics, R. D. Zucker & O. Biblarz, 2002, John Wiley and Sons
Engineering Thermodynamics: Work and Heat Transfer, G. Rogers & Y. Mayhew, 1992, Longman.

Module learning outcomes

Systematically understand the flow equations, RANS and turbulence modelling principles

Have critical awareness of boundary layer theories

Considerable knowledge of lubrication using fluids and flow compressibility

Understand measuring techniques in thermofluids experiments

TypeTimingWeighting
Unseen ExaminationSemester 1 Assessment70.00%
Coursework30.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
ReportT1 Week 11 100.00%
Timing

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Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Autumn SemesterLecture3 hours11111111111

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