Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05
The course aims are to introduce the fundamentals of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics and their application to a range of engineering problems.
The course is only available to students on the Graduate Apprenticeship in BEng in Civil Engineering.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 2 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course begins with the material properties of fluids. This is followed by introduction to hydrostatics. Then principles of fluid motion including the development of the basic equations are studied. Bernoulli's equation is used to explain the relationship between pressure and velocity. The final fluid mechanics topic covers flow in pipes with particular focus on various kinds of energy losses in a pipeline. Reversible and irreversible processes are explained. The First Law of Thermodynamics is presented. The function of state enthalphy is introduced. The steady flow equation is presented and applied to turbines, boilers, condensers and compressors. The Second Law is applied to operations on an ideal gas and to entropy changes in heating. The Third Law is introduced. The work function is developed and its importance as an index of the efficiency of engines explained. The use of steam tables is discussed and selected therodynamic cycles are analysed.
Hands-on practical activities are used to enhance students learning. Students carry out two laboratory experiments: (1) Fluid Mechanics - to develop understanding of the Venturi meter principle; (2) Thermodynamics - to investigate the relationship between the pressure and temperature of saturated steam.
First Attempt
2x Lab Reports (10% each)
2x Timed Online Tests (40% each)
Alternative Resit Arrangements
Resit of only the failed assessment component(s)
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Remember | ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide. |
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