- Course Code
- EG 2004
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Mrs N Nikora
Pre-requisites
N/A
Co-requisites
N/A
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.
Reversible and irreversible processes are explained. The First Law of Thermodynamics is presented. The function of state enthalpy 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 functin is developed and its importance as an index of the efficiency of engines explained. The use of steam tables is discussed and selected thermodynamic cycles are analysed.
Structure
36 one-hour lectures, 8 one-hour tutorials, 6 hours lab practicals.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 three hour written examination (80%); continuous assessment (20%).
Resit: 1 three hour written examination (100%).
Formative Assessment
The lab exercises and online quizzes require the students to submit their reports and quizzes' solutions for marking in order for formative assessment and feedback to be provided
Feedback
Feedback includes marking of the lab exercises' reports with feedback comments, marking of online quizzes, discussion on issues/performance at tutorial sessions, and forward feedback on common mistakes from past exams. Students can also receive feedback on their progress with the course on request at the weekly tutorial/feedback sessions and at the lab sessions.