Unit Outline

This unit consists of two parts: advanced fluid and thermal. In the fluid part, you will explore the governing equations of incompressible viscous fluid flow in differential form and investigate a range of topics such as laminar and turbulent flow in boundary layers, pipes and channels. Compressible flow theory is introduced and used to solve problems involving compressible shock waves, flow choking, and flows involving friction and heat transfer. You will also learn applied methods in computational fluid dynamics and complete a major design assignment focused on sustainability with an emphasis on efficiency and loss minimisation in fluidic systems. Thermal engineering will explore the advanced power cycles, refrigeration cycles, gas mixture and psychometrics for evaluating air-conditioning system. The thermal part should develop students’ ability to observe, formulate and solve problems in applied thermodynamics. It also provides an essential foundation for persons intending to continue with postgraduate research and development work in the field.

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	Evaluate experimental performance of thermal and fluid systems to meet technical requirements.
2	Apply theory and established methods to solve complex fluid mechanics problems.
3	Apply theoretical and experimental methods to investigate, analyse and critically interpret fluid mechanics results.
4	Analyse power and refrigeration cycles and engineering problems involving air-vapor mixtures.
5	Evaluate the performance of air-conditioning and industrial thermodynamics systems.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	ENG311 AND ENG313

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:	Mid-semester test	Refer to Assessment Description	20 %	LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Laboratory practice and reports	Refer to Assessment Description	40 %	LO1, LO3, LO5
Assessment Task 3:	Final Exam	Exam Period	40 %	LO2, LO4, LO5

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Mid-semester test

Task Description:

Students are required to complete the mid-semester test for both Fluid and Thermodynamics, respectively 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 10%.

Task Length:

1 hr in class for each test

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Understand the thermal and fluid concept and apply them to solve thermal-fluid problems.	LO2, LO4
2	Analyze the performance of different thermal and fluid systems.	LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Laboratory practice and reports

Task Description:

Laboratory / Practical:
There are four labs in total, including two thermal labs and two fluid labs. Each lab is worth 10%. The students are required to submit individual lab report for each lab within two weeks after the lab session.

These lab practices demonstrate to the students the knowledge in thermal and fluid engineering.

The labs will run in Week 4/5, 6/7 and 9/10 depending on the student numbers. Attending all labs and submitting lab reports are compulsory.

Task Length:

Four 2-hour sessions, and written technical reports of 10 to 15 pages for each report.

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Research and synthesise information relating to a thermal-fluid topic	LO3, LO5
2	Describe the fundamental thermal and fluid concepts and be able to design a thermal fluid system by application of knowledge and problem solving skills	LO1
3	Prepare high quality technical report that describe experimental and theoretical methods, observations, analysis discussion and conclusions.	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Final Exam

Task Description:

A single, three-hour close book 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 2, 3, 4 and 5, 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	Solve complex thermo-fluid mechanics problems accurately with clear and concise detail	LO2
2	Analyse the performance of various power and refrigeration cycles and engineering problems involving air-vapor mixtures	LO4
3	Evaluate the performance of various air-conditioning and industrial thermodynamics systems	LO5

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.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

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.

Required Resources

Required reading materials

Cengel, Y. A, and Boles, M. A., Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, 9th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2019. (or
previous and latest edition)

Cengel, Y.A., Turner, R.H., and Cimbala, J.M., Fundamentals of Thermal-Fluid Sciences, McGraw-Hill, 2016. (or
previous and latest edition)

These have been ordered for the bookshop, and these or earlier editions are available on reserve in the Library.
An alternative text (with less material) is Cengel, Heat and Mass Transfer or a Cengel text combining Thermodynamics
and Heat transfer.