| Unit name | Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MENG30008 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Becky Selwyn |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
Thermofluids 2, Engineering Mathematics 2 |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
In this course we use a rigorous mathematical approach to understand aspects of heat and mass transfer. We derive the Navier-Stokes and Energy equations and learn how to apply relevant simplifications to reduce them to describe fluid flow and heat transfer in various scenarios. We learn how to solve these reduced equations analytically, numerically and with suitable software to investigate real-world applications. We also introduce the topic of turbulence and its modelling.
Upon successful completion of the unit, students will be able to:
1. Explain the derivations of key heat and mass transfer equations, providing physical interpretation of the various terms and how modelling assumptions can be used to simplify the models to fit the application;
2. Solve the simplified models using either analytical or numerical solutions, to provide a physical interpretation of the problem by:
i) applying relevant assumptions and boundary conditions for analytical solutions
ii) investigating the order, accuracy and stability of the numerical discretisation
iii) recognising the benefits and limitations of each solution method and proposing possible improvements
3. Plan, design and organise numerical simulations to solve a problem.
Learning material including videos, notes and narrated lectures will be made available to the students support by online and, where possible, face to face interactions for problem solving.
Single examination assessing all learning outcomes. Feedback will be provided to students via formative assessment elements during the year.
. Numerical Computation of Internal and External Flows by C.Hirsch
· Fundamentals of Computational Fluid Dynamics by H.Lomax, T.H.Pulliam
· Turbulent Flows' by S.B.Pope
· Turbulence: An Introduction for Scientists and Engineers by P.A.Davidson
· Principles of Fluid Mechanics by A.Alexandrou
· Fundamentals of Aerodynamics by J.D.Anderson
· Rogers, G. &Mayhew, Y., Engineering Thermodynamics: Work &Heat Transfer. (1992), 4th ed.,
· Longman Scientific &Technical. ISBN: 0582045665. Classmark: TJ265 ROG – Core text for Thermofluids
· Incropera, F. &DeWitt, D., Fundamentals of Heat &Mass Transfer. (2007), 6th ed., Wiley &Sons. ISBN: 0471457280. Classmark: TJ260 INC – Recommended
· Eckert, E.R.G. &Drake, R.M., Analysis of Heat &Mass Transfer. (1987), McGraw Hill. ISBN: 0891165533. Classmark: QC320 ECK
· Holman, J., Heat Transfer. (2010), 10th ed., McGraw Hill. ISBN: 0071267697. Classmark: QC320 HOL.
· Chapman, A., Heat Transfer. (1984), 4th ed., Maxwell Macmillan International Editions. ISBN: 0029460808. Classmark: QC320 CHA
