2. This module encapsulates a practical and theoretical study of
thermodynamic and
fl
uids when applied to renewable energy
technologies. Candidates develop their comprehension of these
topics through an integrated and applied approach and develop
their ability to solve de
fi
ned problems within this domain. The
module contains theoretical, practical and empirical material.
AIM
4. Identify, interpret and apply the unique vocabulary
associated with thermodynamic and thermo
fl
uidic
systems.
Demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate and solve
de
fi
ned engineering problems associate with
thermodynamic and thermo
fl
uidic systems.
Demonstrate an ability to conduct experimental studies
relevant to the domain within a collaborative group
setting and critique one's own contribution and the
contribution of peers to the group activities.
LEARNING
OUTCOMES
5. Final Terminal Exam
Continuous Assessment
Experiments & Pumping
Project
(Labs - due midnight same day)
Identify, interpret and apply the unique vocabulary
associated with thermodynamic and thermo
fl
uidic
systems.
Demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate and solve
de
fi
ned engineering problems associate with
thermodynamic and thermo
fl
uidic systems.
Demonstrate an ability to conduct experimental studies
relevant to the domain within a collaborative group
setting and critique one's own contribution and the
contribution of peers to the group activities.
6. Title: Fundamentals of Thermal Fluid Sciences
Author: Yunus A. Cengel, Robert H. Turner, John
M. Cimbala
Publisher: McGraw Hill
ISBN: 978-007-132511-0 (4th edition paperback)
ISBN: 978-981-472095-3 (5th edition paperback)
Required Tex
t
NOTE: The module has written using the 3rd
edition, 4th/5th edition can also be used
10. Students work in teams to complete experiments
Lab coats and safety glasses MUST be worn at all times
when working in the laboratory
One report per team is to be submitted by midnight on the
day the experiment was conducted
The team leadership rotates for each experiment
All team members are to be delegated activities required to
complete the experiment by the experiment leader
Each team member must include their own discussion/
conclusions on the experiment
Team reports are limited to 3 pages (not including cover
page or appendices) Essay - 900 - 1200 words plus
appendices and a recorded Narrated Presentation
EXPERIMENTS
SESSIONS
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REPORTS
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PROJECTS
12. TIMELINE
15 Week Semeste
r
13 Lecture Weeks
Semester I
I
Week
2
Lecture 1 - 15th of January 2024
Semester
I
Week 1
3
Lecture 11 - 15th of April 2021
13. Semester I -Week 2
Lecture 1 - Introduction
Aim
Learning outcomes (LO’s)
Course Work
Linking LO’s to Assessment
Problem Solving Techniques
Energy and the Environment
Lecture 2
Basic Concepts
Systems and control volumes
Properties of a system
Density and speci
fi
c gravity
State and equilibrium
The state postulate
Processes and cycles
The state-
fl
ow process
Temperature and the zeroth law
Temperature scales
Pressure
Variation of pressure with depth
Lecture 3
Heat Transfer
Conduction
Fourier’s law of heat conduction
Thermal conductivity
Thermal Di
ff
usivity
Convection
Newton’s law of cooling
Radiation
Stefan-Boltzmann law
Simultaneous HT mechanisms
Lecture 4
Steady Heat Conduction
Steady heat conduction in plane
walls
Thermal resistance concept
Thermal resistance network
Multilayer plane walls
Thermal contact resistance
Generalised thermal resistance
networks
Heat conduction in cylinders
Multilayer cylinders
Critical radius of insulation
Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7
January 15th - First Lecture February
Lecture
5
Worked examples Part 1
Conductio
n
Convectio
n
Radiation
Thermal Interfac
e
Single Planer Surface
s
Multi Planer Surface
s
Heat Transfer in Cylinder
s
Heat Transfer in Multi Layer Pipe
s
Heat Transfer in Pipes and Wire
s
Insulators
14. Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12
March
Lecture
6
Properties of Pure Substances
Pure substance
s
Phases changes of a pure
substanc
e
Phase change processes of pure
substance
s
Compressed liquid, saturated liquid,
saturated vapour, superheated
vapou
r
Saturated temperature & pressur
e
Property diagrams for phase
change processe
s
Property diagrams and tables
Enthalp
y
Saturated liquid - vapour mixture
Lecture
5
Energy, Energy Transfer and
Energy Analysis
Forms of energ
y
Energy transfer by hea
t
Energy transfer by wor
k
Mechanical forms of wor
k
First Law of Thermodynamic
s
Energy balanc
e
Energy change of a syste
m
Mechanisms of energy transfer
(heat, work, mass
fl
ow
)
Energy conversion ef
fi
ciencie
s
Ef
fi
ciencies of mechanical and
electrical devices (turbines, pumps,
etc…)
Lecture
7
Energy Analysis of Closed
Systems
Moving boundary wor
k
Boundary work - isothermal,
constant pressure & polytropic
processe
s
Energy balance for closed system
s
Energy balance - constant pressure
expansion/compression proces
s
Speci
fi
c heat
s
Constant - Pres. speci
fi
c heat, c
Constant - Volume speci
fi
c heat, cv
Internal energy, enthalpy and
speci
fi
c heats of ideal gasses
Lecture
8
Mass & Energy Analysis
of Control Systems
Conservation of mas
s
Mass and volume
fl
ow rate
s
Mass balance for steady
fl
ow
process and incompressible
fl
o
w
Flow work & energy of
fl
owing
fl
ui
d
Energy transport by mas
s
Energy analysis - steady
fl
ow
system
s
Steady
fl
ow engineering device
s
Nozzles and diffuser
s
Turbine and compressor
s
Trottling valves etc…
Lecture
9
Second Law of
Thermodynamics
Thermal energy reservoir
s
Heat engineers and thermal
ef
fi
cienc
y
Kelvin-Planck Statemen
t
Refrigerators and Heat Pump
s
Co-ef
fi
cient of Performance (COP
)
Class Statemen
t
Perpetual motion machine
s
Reversible & irreversible processe
s
Irreversibility’s, internal & externally
reversible
Lecture
0
Entropy -
Entrop
y
Clausius in
y
Entropy ch
s
Isentropic
s
Property d
y
What is en
?
Entropy ch
15. Semester I - Commencing Week 2
Fluids Topic 1 - Introduction & Main Principles
No Slip Conditio
n
Classi
fi
cation of Fluid Flow
s
Bulk properties of
fl
uid
s
Streamlines & stream-tube
s
Mass continuit
y
Bernoulli's development (alternative
method)
Energy of a Moving Fluid
Pitot tubes
Derivation of expression for volumetric
fl
ow rate in terms of P1, P2, A1 and A2
Vapour Pressure and Cavitation
Viscosity
Dynamics of a Viscous Fluid
Viscosity Examples
Drag & Lift
Fluids Topic 2
Fluid Discharge and Momentum
Ori
fi
ces & Mouthpieces
Torricelli's Theorem
Large Ori
fi
ces
Notches and Weirs
Power of a Stream of Fluid
Newtons Law
Choosing a Control Volume
Forces acting on a Control Volume
Momentum of Momentum equation
Velocity Vectors
Impellers
Fans
Pumps
Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7
September 12th - First Lecture October
16. Fluids Topic 3
Internal Flow and Pumping Systems
Laminar and Turbulent Flows
The Entrance Region
Laminar Flow in Pipes
Turbulent Flow in Pipes
Minor Loses
Major Loses
Piping Networks
Pump Selection
Ageing of Pumps
Fluids Experiments
Experimental Analysis - Ongoing through Semester
Ori
fi
ces
Review Bernoulli’s apparatus/
Experiment
Flow Around the Bend
Wind Tunnel Aerofoil
Pitot Tubes
Losses in Piping Networks
Centrifugal Pumping (V105)
Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12
November
Pump
Head
(m)
0.00
2.50
5.00
7.50
10.00
12.50
15.00
17.50
20.00
Volumetric Flow Rate (m^3/hr)
0 75 150 225 300
18. Approach to Solving
Problems
Need to learn how to make better decisions
Ability to identify required solutions will eventually let you
down
Hard to step back after starting on detail
Setting up is key so invest time and e
ff
ort
19. Create a diagram
representing the problem
Summarises multiple concepts to get the bigger picture
Helps clarify the problem in more detail
Forces questions to be asked
Allows additional information to be added
Provides reference to maintain or regain perspective on the unique
problem being addressed
20. Assumptions
List all assumptions systematically
Review assumptions at end to ensure still reasonable
Tackling the problem
Data
List all known data
Leave Labelled spaces to enter additional values
Identify those needed for solution
Update data list
21. Equations
List any equ. you think maybe of use
Note equ’s applying to only one part of problem
Tick items which equ’s enable you to
fi
nd
Repeat until
fi
nd all items needed to solve the problem
Tackling the problem
22. Deriving a solution
Write down full algebraic formula before using values
Write values in same layout as algebraic formula
Write brief description of what you are doing
Add new assumptions to list
Review assumptions to check if still valid
May need to repeat some calculations
Tackling the problem
23. The conversion of energy from one form to another a
ff
ects the
environment and the air we breathe in many ways, and as a
consequence the study of energy is not complete without
considering its impact on the environment.
ENERGY and the ENVIRONMENT
KEITH VAUGH - Lecture 1
24. Pollutants emitted during the combustion of fossil
fuels are responsible for smog, acid rain, and
global warming.
Environmental pollution has reached such high
levels that it has become a serious threat to
vegetation, wild life, and human health.