- Course Code
- EG 2539
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr A Akisanya
Pre-requisites
Overview
The course begins with the material properties of fluids. This is followed by a study of the principles of fluid motion including the development of the basic equations. Bernoulli's equation is used to explain the relationship between pressure and velocity. Various kinds of energy losses in a pipeline are studied.
The nature of reversible and irreversible processes is explained. The First Law of Thermodynamics is presented. The function of state enthalpy is introduced. The steady flow equation is presented and applied to 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 stream tables is discussed and selected thermodynamic cycles are analysed.
Structure
3 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.
Assessment
1 two-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).