Unit Outline

The main objective of this unit is to introduce students to the fundamental thermodynamic and fluid mechanics physical laws, and develop in students the ability to apply these fundamental principles in thermal and fluid energy systems. It emphasizes understanding basic principles and applying them to practical situations using lab demonstrations. The aim is to give students the necessary skills to carry out basic design and performance analysis in the area of fluid statics, fluid motion, heat, and power system in steam and similar power plants, engines, and refrigeration systems. The thermal part will cover three thermodynamic laws and the application of thermodynamics laws in thermal analysis of engines, refrigerators/heat pumps, and power cycles. The fluid part deals with hydrostatic pressure and forces, flow along streamlines with and without friction, flow momentum and forces, similarity and modeling. This unit is prerequisite for the units, ENG311 thermal engineering 1, ENG412 thermal engineering 2 and ENG313 Fluid Mechanics, core units in mechanical and civil engineering.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Explain three thermodynamic laws and fundamental principles in fluid mechanics
2.	Solve problems related to thermal and fluid systems by applying thermodynamic laws and fluid principles
3.	Identify different power systems and fluid problems in thermal and fluid systems
4.	Report analyses and results of practical problems and experiments in a format that a technically competent person can follow and obtain the similar findings

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	(KAA110 OR ENG103 OR JEE135) AND (KMA154 OR JEE104)
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	KNE213

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Final Exam	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Mid-semester tests	Refer to Assessment Description	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Thermal and fluid labs	Refer to Assessment Description	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Final Exam

Task Description:

A single, three-hour invigilated exam requires students to demonstrate learning from all teaching activities including lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions.

Amongst the assessment for this unit is an invigilated exam, which assess ILOs 1, 2, and 3, which map to CLO 1: “Formulate substantiated conclusions for an assortment of contemporary engineering problems through applying local and advanced engineering knowledge, and established and emerging methods of engineering analysis.”, which in turn maps to the “Knowledge and Skill Base” group of competencies within the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency standards for Professional Engineer. The exam is required because this unit is primarily designed to provide a solid technical foundation for thermal and fluid sciences to be employed in future thermal and fluid system designs.

Task Length:

3 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply basic thermodynamic concept (three thermodynamic laws and entropy), and fundamental fluid concept (fluid statics, transport theory and pipe flows) to solve the problems in thermal and fluid systems.	LO1, LO2
2	Understand and solve power systems problems.	LO3
3	Understand the fluid transport theory and flow in pipes and apply these knowledges to solve fluid system problems.	LO3

Assessment Task 2: Mid-semester tests

Task Description:

Students are required to complete the mid-semester test for both Fluid and Thermodynamics in class to demonstrate the students' understanding of the fundamental concepts. The thermal mid-semester test is in week 7 and the fluid test is in week 12 or 13 depending on the final lecture schedule. Each test is worth 15%.

Task Length:

1 hr in class for each test

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Understand the basic concept of thermal and fluid engineering.	LO1
2	Be able to apply the basic concept to solve the thermal and fluid problems.	LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Thermal and fluid labs

Task Description:

The students will conduct two thermal labs to understand the phase change process and
temperature measurement, and one fluid lab to understand the fluid behaviour in the flow in pipes. The three practical assignments demonstrate the application of fundamental knowledge in thermal and fluid engineering problems. Thermal labs are worth 20% and the fluid lab is worth 10%.
The students are required to submit individual lab reports for each lab within two weeks after their lab sessions. The reports are marked according to their achievements in the following areas: 1. Description of the theory behind the experiment and the methodology used; 2. Understanding of the experimental facility and procedure; 3. Presentation, analysis and interpretation of the data using the relevant principles; 4. Discussion of the findings; 5. Clear and concise presentation with appropriate referencing.
The labs will run in Weeks 3 to 6 and weeks 9 to 10 depending on the student numbers.

Task Length:

2 to 3 hrs for each lab. Condensing and fluid lab reports are roughly 10 to 15 pages. The temperature lab is to fill the lab sheet by answering the corresponding questions in the lab sheet.

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Describe the theory behind the experiment and the methodology used.	LO1, LO2, LO4
2	Identify and explain the experimental facility and procedures.	LO4
3	Present, analyze and interpret the data using relevant principles.	LO1, LO2, LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.