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Core Module Information
Module title: Thermofluids
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MEC08721
Module leader: Dylan Ryan
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

N/A
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:

LO1: Understand the more advanced principles of fluid mechanics and fluid flow
LO2: Understanding the principles of heat transfer, most notably conduction and convection
LO3: A detailed introduction into thermodynamic cycles, notably the Rankine cycle, Reciprocating cycles & the refrigeration cycle
LO4: Use the principles of Thermofluids to solve practical engineering problems
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, FACE-TO-FACE,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: CHINA
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 36 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Tutorial 24 Contact Module Leader
Online Guided independent study 61 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 76.5 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2.5 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Learning Log 40 1,2,3,4 12 HOURS= 10.00 Contact Module Leader
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1,2,3,4 14/15 HOURS= 02.50 Contact Module Leader
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

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