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Core Module Information
Module title: Thermofluids
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MEC08120
Module leader: Dylan Ryan
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

Requisites: Pre-requisite: [Module MEC07106] Mechanical Principles
Description of module content:

Flow in pipes, Bernoulli's equation, pipe friction, heat transfer (convection, u-values, etc.), thermodynamic cycles, refrigeration, hydraulics and pneumatics, combustion.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Understand the more advanced principles of fluid mechanics and fluid flow.

LO2: Understand the principles of heat transfer, most notably conduction and convection.

LO3: Understand the thermodynamic cycles, notably the Rankine cycle & Reciprocating cycles

LO4: Use the principles of Thermofluids to solve practical engineering problems.

LO5: Completion of a logbook as part of a continuous assessment as well as adding the development of CPD related skills
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Dylan Ryan
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 22 LECTURE - An oral presentation on thermofluids in a banked lecture theatre
Face To Face Tutorial 22 TUTORIAL / lab - Mix of tutorials, directed study for the logbook and laboratory experiments
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2.5 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Independent Learning Guided independent study 72 Guided independent study - Directed study & revision, exam preparation, etc.
Online Guided independent study 81.5 Guided independent study - logbook completion & submission
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1~2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 2.5 hrs Centrally Time Tabled Examination - Held on campus, this will consist of 4 questions, students must attempt 3 of these. The questions will directly relate to those covered in the weekly lectures and the logbook problems.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 40 1~2~3~4~5 Week 12 HOURS= Varies-logbook Learning Log - weekly questions to be completed on each topic, with regular submissions approximately every 2 weeks throughout term. Questions for each topic will include some easy questions (A)'s, a range of practice questions (B & C's) of increasing difficulty, along with 3-5 more difficult questions (ADD's). The logbook will be supported by the tutorials with students encouraged to work through them A to C before moving onto the ADD's.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
MEC08120 - Thermofluids
 

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