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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


ME10003: Thermofluids 1

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1
Click here for further information Assessment: EX 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: ME10003 Re-assessment Examination (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites: This unit is not normally available to visiting/exchange students.
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
To introduce the student to the concepts and basic equations of thermodynamics.

Learning Outcomes:
After taking this unit the student should be able to:
* Understand the basic concepts of thermodynamics. Apply the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics to engineering problems.

Skills:
Problem solving; numeracy; working independently.

Content:
Introduction and definitions of thermodynamics; properties; work and heat transfer; Equation of state for a perfect gas. First law of thermodynamics, non-flow and steady flow energy equations. Second law of thermodynamics and entropy. Thermodynamic cycles and heat engines, standard air cycles.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

ME10003 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
  • UEXX-AFB02 : BEng (hons) Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEXX-AKB02 : BEng (hons) Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Thick Sandwich) - Year 1
  • UEXX-AFM02 : MEng (hons) Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEXX-AKM02 : MEng (hons) Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Thick Sandwich) - Year 1
Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • UEME-AFB26 : BEng (hons) Aerospace Engineering (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEME-AKB26 : BEng (hons) Aerospace Engineering (Thick Sandwich) - Year 1
  • UEME-AFB01 : BEng (hons) Automotive Engineering (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEME-AKB01 : BEng (hons) Automotive Engineering (Thick Sandwich) - Year 1
  • UEME-AFB16 : BEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEME-AKB16 : BEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering (Thick Sandwich) - Year 1
  • UEME-AFB41 : BEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Advanced Design and Innovation (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEME-AKB41 : BEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Advanced Design and Innovation (Thick Sandwich) - Year 1
  • UEME-AFB38 : BEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing and Management (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEME-AKB38 : BEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing and Management (Thick Sandwich) - Year 1
  • UEME-AFM04 : MEng (hons) Aerospace Engineering (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEME-AKM04 : MEng (hons) Aerospace Engineering (Thick Sandwich) - Year 1
  • UEME-AFM01 : MEng (hons) Automotive Engineering (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEME-AKM01 : MEng (hons) Automotive Engineering (Thick Sandwich) - Year 1
  • UEME-AFM16 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEME-AKM16 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering (Thick Sandwich) - Year 1
  • UEME-AFM41 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Advanced Design and Innovation (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEME-AKM41 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Advanced Design and Innovation (Thick Sandwich) - Year 1
  • UEME-AFM38 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing and Management (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UEME-AKM38 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing and Management (Thick Sandwich) - Year 1

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.