Advanced Thermofluids (526H3)
Advanced Thermofluids
Module 526H3
Module details for 2021/22.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
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 Outline
Flow governing equations; Turbulence (Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes equations, mixing length and k-e model); Integral methods for boundary lay-ers; Combustion (including radiation in gases); Unsteady flow; Measurement Techniques; Lubrication (Reynolds equation; Regimes of lubrication); Com-pressible flows
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
Apply measuring techniques in thermofluids experiments
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T1 Week 11 | 100.00% |
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 1 Assessment | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 3 hours | 01111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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