Overview
This unit will equip you with advanced knowledge and applications of the principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer to the design and analysis of complex thermofluid systems. You will apply your knowledge and understanding to evaluate the performance of air conditioning, cooling tower and other heat and energy transfer processes in various industrial plants. You will achieve the learning outcomes through an integration of advanced theoretical concepts and the application of modelling approaches and experimental methods to solve industrial thermofluid problems. You will work both individually and collaboratively to solve problems and document and communicate your work clearly in a professional manner.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2024
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 12-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 25 hours of study per week, making a total of 300 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
- Apply the principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to design complex thermofluid processes related to air-conditioning, heating, cooling and ventilation systems
- Critically evaluate the performance of complex mass, heat and energy transfer systems
- Apply advanced discipline-specific theories to analyse the operating characteristics of pumps and turbines
- Model complex fluid dynamics problems using advanced numerical methods
- Work collaboratively in a team, communicate professionally and develop high-quality technical documentation related to theoretical, experimental and computational modalities in the discipline.
The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards for Professional Engineers in the areas of 1. Knowledge and Skill Base, 2. Engineering Application Ability and 3. Professional and Personal Attributes at the following levels:
Introductory Level
3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
3.4 Professional use and management of information.
3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
Intermediate Level
1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline.
2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
Advanced Level
1.2 Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership.
Refer to the Engineering Postgraduate Units Moodle site for further information on the Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers and course level mapping information https://moodle.cqu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=11382
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
1 - Written Assessment - 25% | |||||
2 - Written Assessment - 25% | |||||
3 - Laboratory/Practical - 20% | |||||
4 - In-class Test(s) - 30% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
1 - Knowledge | |||||
2 - Communication | |||||
3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills | |||||
4 - Research | |||||
5 - Self-management | |||||
6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility | |||||
7 - Leadership | |||||
8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures |
Textbooks
Munson's Fluid Mechanics
8th Global Edition (2017)
Authors: P. M. Gerhart, A. L. Gerhart, J.I. Hochstein
John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 978-1-119-24898-9
Binding: Paperback
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Second Edition (1982)
Authors: Stoecker, Wilbert and Jones, Jerold
McGraw Hill
ISBN: 978-007-0665-91-0
Binding: Paperback
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Design Builder Software
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
a.k.azad@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Lecture: Introduction and overview of course and assessment. Fluid flow - steady & unsteady flows, compressible & incompressible flows.
Chapter
Munson: Ch 3, 4 and 5
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Fluid Flow Problems.
Introduction to Project 1 and handover - aims, objectives, and scopes.
Module/Topic
Lecture: Pumps - fluid flows, flow in pipes.
Chapter
Munson: Ch 8
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Pipe flows, flow losses.
Discussion & feedback on Project 1.
Module/Topic
Lecture: Fluid machinery- analysis, performance, characteristics of pumps.
Chapter
Munson: Ch 12
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Fluid machinery and characteristics.
Discussion and feedback on Project 1.
Module/Topic
Lecture: Turbines - energy transfer calculations for Pelton Turbine.
Chapter
Munson: Ch 12
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Turbines design and calculations.
Discussion and feedback on Project 1.
Module/Topic
Lecture: Thermal comfort and psychrometry. Mass, energy & heat transfer-cooling and dehumidification.
Chapter
Stoecker: Ch 3 and 4
Eastop: Ch 15
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Thermal comfort, principles, Psychrometry, steam Table and charts.
Discussion and feedback on Project 1.
Lab 1 & 2 Due: 05 April 2024 at 11:59 pm (AEST).
Module/Topic
Vacation Week: No teaching material will be delivered.
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lecture: Cooling Tower - Heat and mass transfer in the thermodynamic system - heat exchanger.
Chapter
Eastop: Ch 14
Stoecker: Ch 10 and 17
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Cooling tower design related problems.
Introduction to Project 2 and handover - aims, objectives, and scopes.
Module/Topic
Lecture: Refrigeration Cycle- types/systems, coefficient of performanc (CoP).
Chapter
Eastop Ch 14
Stoecker: Ch 10 and 17
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Refrigeration system design.
Discussion and feedback on Project 2.
Module/Topic
Lecture: Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Chapter
Eastop: Ch 15
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Air conditioning systems design
Discussion and feedback on Project 2.
Module/Topic
Lecture: Air Conditioning (HVAC) - cooling & heating systems design.
Chapter
Eastop: Ch 15
Stoecker: Ch 5
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Air conditioning load calculation and ducting system design.
Discussion & feedback on Project 2.
Module/Topic
Lecture: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)-Basic equations and modelling.
Chapter
Munson: Section A
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Navier-Stokes equations
Project 2 report preparation assistance and support.
Lab 3 & 4 Due:
Laboratory Report Due: Week 10 Friday (17 May 2024) 11:59 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Lecture: The unit material review.
Chapter
Review of previous week's materials.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Class Test: The suggested venue will be confirmed and notified via Moodle. The schedule is as shown below.
End of Term Class Test Due: Week 11 Thursday (23 May 2024) 1:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Lecture: The unit material review.
Chapter
Review of previous weeks materials.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Project 2 report preparation assistance and support.
Discussion and feedback on Project 2.
Module/Topic
Prepare the Project 2 report for submission.
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Project 2 Report Submission due.
Project 2 Due: Review/Exam Week Friday (7 June 2024) 11:59 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Written Assessment
Students are required to undertake this project which will allow them to exercise and demonstrate their knowledge of fluid machinery and flows, and application skills in a fluid transportation system. In particular, they will be required to analyse and design a fluid flow/transportation system using fluid dynamics principles and piping systems and pumps. The project task and scope will be uploaded to the unit website (Moodle).
Vacation Week Friday (12 Apr 2024) 11:59 pm AEST
Submission via Moodle site
Week 7 Friday (26 Apr 2024)
It is expected that the assessment item will be returned in 2 weeks after the due date.
Assessment Criteria
1. Reporting of necessary elements (e.g. introduction, theory, aims, objective, brief literature review, etc.) of the project.
2. Design of pump, piping system, development of system equation, duty point, cavitation checks, etc. for the given project.
3. Schematic diagram of the heat exchanger system, friction loss, heat transfer and sustainability of the energy conservation strategies.
4. Clarity of expression, including correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and appropriate referencing of sources.
5. Accurate and correct use and presentation of mathematical equations or graphs, tables, diagrams and/or drawings.
6. Discussion and logical presentation of ideas and arguments by means of data analysis and synthesis.
Detailed project assessment criteria, declaration of contribution and SPA templates will be provided on Moodle. This is a Team Project and initially, team submission will be assessed and a grade will be given for each team. Then individual grades will be determined using the equation below and based on their contribution and performance. Team members will need to submit the Team Charter (Declaration of individual student contributions) and SPA (Self and Peer Assessment) report. It may be possible that individual grade could be higher than the team mark, but capped at the maximum mark for the assessment.
Please note that if a team declares ZERO contribution for any of the members of the team in a submission for assessment then he/she will not be considered as a team member (for equal team share calculation) for that particular assessment item. The report must meet the minimum standard of the set criteria regardless of the number of team members involved in this task to satisfy the requirement of this unit.
Individual student marks = Total project 1 marks achieved by the team out of 25 x (Individual share / Equal team share)
For example, the Individual contributions of 3 students in Team A are given below. Team A received 36 marks (out of 40) for
their project.
S1 - 30%; S2 - 33%; S3 - 37% (Total 100% contribution)
Based on the contribution, Individual marks are given as follows.
S1 = 36 x (30/33.3) = 32.4 (out of 40)
S2 = 36 x (33/33.3) = 35.6 (out of 40)
S3 = 36 x (37/33.3) = 40.0 (out of 40)
Please note: Students are advised to meet the submission due date to avoid the delay penalty of 5% marks per day which may be deducted for delaying in submission according to the CQUniversity assessment policy. The assessment item will not be accepted if the submission is delayed by more than 20 days after the due date of the submission. Generally, the extension request will not be granted because it is a team submission, not individual submission. However, it could be considered for special circumstances based on the evidence (i.e. medical certificate from a GP or hospital medical certificate) of a serious medical condition of members of the team.
- Apply the principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to design complex thermofluid processes related to air-conditioning, heating, cooling and ventilation systems
- Model complex fluid dynamics problems using advanced numerical methods
2 Written Assessment
Students are required to undertake this project which will allow them to exercise and demonstrate their theoretical thermo-fluid knowledge and skills in a practical application in the area of building HVAC systems. In particular, they will be required to investigate the energy and thermal performance of a reference building and develop energy management strategies for this building. The project task and scope will be uploaded to the unit website (Moodle).
Review/Exam Week Friday (7 June 2024) 11:59 pm AEST
Submission via Moodle site
The assessment marks will be provided along with the certification of Grades.
Assessment Criteria
1. Reporting of necessary elements (e.g. introduction, theory, aims, objective, brief literature review, clear methodology, etc.) for the given project.
2. Design of HVAC system, cooling, and heating load calculation, model development and simulation for thermal comfort profile, etc. for the given project.
3. Single zone and multi-zone modelling, evaluation of alternative HVAC system, CFD analysis and sustainable energy conservation measure.
4. Clarity of expression, including correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and appropriate referencing of sources.
5. Accurate and correct use and presentation of mathematical equations or graphs, tables, diagrams and/or drawings.
6. Discussion and logical presentation of ideas and arguments by means of data analysis and synthesis.
Detailed project assessment criteria, declaration of contribution and SPA templates will be provided on Moodle. This is a Team Project and initially, team submission will be assessed and a grade will be given for each team. Then individual grades will be determined using the equation below and based on their contribution and performance. Team members will need to submit the Team Charter (Declaration of individual student contributions) and SPA (Self and Peer Assessment) report. It may be possible that individual grade could be higher than the team mark, but capped at the maximum mark for the assessment.
Please note that if a team declares ZERO contribution for any of the members of the team in a submission for assessment then he/she will not be considered as a team member (for equal team share calculation) for that particular assessment item. The report must meet the minimum standard of the set criteria regardless of the number of team members involved in this task to satisfy the requirement of this unit.
Individual student marks = Total project 2 marks achieved by the team out of 25 x (Individual share / Equal team share)
For example, the Individual contributions of 3 students in Team A are given below. Team A received 36 marks (out of 40) for their project.
S1 - 30%; S2 - 33%; S3 - 37% (Total 100% contribution)
Based on the contribution, Individual marks are given as follows.
S1 = 36 x (30/33.3) = 32.4 (out of 40)
S2 = 36 x (33/33.3) = 35.6 (out of 40)
S3 = 36 x (37/33.3) = 40.0 (out of 40)
Please note: Students are advised to meet the submission due date to avoid the delay penalty of 5% marks per day which may be deducted for delaying in submission according to the CQUniversity assessment policy. The assessment item will not be accepted if the submission is delayed by more than 20 days after the due date of the submission. Generally, the extension request will not be granted because it is a team submission, not individual submission. However, it could be considered for special circumstances based on the evidence (i.e. medical certificate from a GP or hospital medical certificate) of a serious medical condition of members of the team.
- Critically evaluate the performance of complex mass, heat and energy transfer systems
- Apply advanced discipline-specific theories to analyse the operating characteristics of pumps and turbines
- Work collaboratively in a team, communicate professionally and develop high-quality technical documentation related to theoretical, experimental and computational modalities in the discipline.
3 Laboratory/Practical
Each student will be required to complete the laboratory exercises as per the instruction sheets which will be available on the unit website. Laboratory sessions are compulsory, and each session will be up to 2 hours in duration. The timetable of laboratories will be supplied separately via the unit website (Moodle). Statement on Safety According to the Workplace Health and Safety Act, 1995, it is a legal requirement that all persons at a workplace must not act in a manner that endangers the health or safety of any person at that workplace. As a student, your University is your workplace. When attending laboratories, workshops and field activities, fully enclosed footwear covering the whole foot must be worn at all times. Other personal protective equipment must be worn when required, or as directed by the lecturer or technical officer-in-charge. All requirements of the School Workplace Clothing Policy must also be observed.
In the laboratory, clothing must fully cover the torso and have at least a short sleeve (i.e. no singlets). Failure to comply with any of the above health and safety requirements may result in your exclusion from laboratory, workshop or activities - most of which are compulsory.
At the laboratory session:
Arrive early; communicate with other members of the groups, discuss individual tasks/contributions in readiness for the laboratory experiment.
Ensure to bring; Laboratory instruction sheets if any; Graph paper (A4 linear, 10 div/cm); Notebook (A4 hardbound); Ruler (30 cm clear plastic); Pen and pencil; Scientific calculator; Correct footwear.
Students are expected to complete the entire laboratory exercise including the drawing of graphs and calculating (excel sheet) the final answer. All raw data must be entered into the notebook immediately.
Week 10 Friday (17 May 2024) 11:59 pm AEST
Lab reports submission is on week 5 and 10 as per the schedule provided.
Week 12 Friday (31 May 2024)
It is expected that the assessment item will be returned in 2 weeks after the due date.
Reporting of major elements/steps (i.e. Theory, Objective, Procedures, Results, etc.) taken to undertake the laboratory sessions (40% of total marks).
Clarity of expression, including correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and appropriate referencing of sources (10% of total marks).
Accurate and correct use and presentation of mathematical equations or graphs, tables, diagrams and/or drawings (30% of total marks).
Discussion and logical presentation of ideas and arguments by means of data analysis and synthesis (20% of total marks).
Assessment item details:
This is also a Team report submission and initially, team submission will be assessed and a grade will be given for each team. Then individual grades will be determined using the equation below and based on their contribution and performance. Team members will need to submit the Team Charter (Declaration of individual student contributions). It may be possible that individual grade could be higher than the team mark, but capped at the maximum mark for the assessment. Detailed lab report marking criteria and declaration of contribution templates will be provided on Moodle.
Individual student marks = Total lab marks achieved by the team out of 20 x (Individual share / Equal team share) x lab attendance
For example, the Individual contributions of 3 students in Team A are given below. Team A received 16 marks (out of 20) for their lab.
S1 - 30%; S2 - 33%; S3 - 37% (Total 100% contribution)
Based on the contribution, Individual marks are given as follows.
S1 = 16 x (30/33.3) x 1 = 14.40 (out of 20)
S2 = 16 x (33/33.3) x 1 = 15.85 (out of 20)
S3 = 16 x (37/33.3) x 1 = 17.78 (out of 20)
Please note the key information:
1. Average 50% marks in all lab reports (but not individual) are the minimum requirement to pass in this assessment item.
2. The lab attendances are compulsory and really important because it is a mandatory component and a multiplication factor (i.e. Present - 1, Absent - 0) for individual mark calculation as shown in the above equation will be used. The student must follow the lab schedule which will be provided on Moodle.
3. Please follow the individual lab report due date as mentioned in the weekly schedule.
4. Students are advised to meet the submission due date to avoid the delay penalty of 5% marks per day which may be deducted for delaying in submission according to the CQUniversity assessment policy. The assessment item will not be accepted if the submission is delayed by more than 20 days after the due date of the submission. Generally, the extension request will not be granted because it is a team submission, not individual submission. However, it could be considered for special circumstances based on the evidence (i.e. medical certificate from a GP or hospital medical certificate) of a serious medical condition of members of the team.
5. If a team declares ZERO contribution for any of the members of the team in a submission for assessment then he/she will not be considered as a team member (for equal team share calculation) for that particular assessment item. The report must meet the minimum standard of the set criteria regardless of the number of team members involved in this task to satisfy the requirement of this unit.
- Critically evaluate the performance of complex mass, heat and energy transfer systems
- Apply advanced discipline-specific theories to analyse the operating characteristics of pumps and turbines
- Work collaboratively in a team, communicate professionally and develop high-quality technical documentation related to theoretical, experimental and computational modalities in the discipline.
4 In-class Test(s)
This assessment covers weekly topics from Week 1 to Week 11. Students are required to answer analytical and numerical questions to demonstrate their theoretical knowledge and analytical and solving skills in thermo-fluid processes.
Week 11 Thursday (23 May 2024) 1:00 pm AEST
The individual student will sit for the class test in the given venue under the supervision of an academic.
The assessment marks will be provided along with the certification of Grades.
Each question in the test will be assessed separately for criterion accuracy and correct results. A question will be deemed to have been completed if the student has shown a correct procedure and sound understanding of the work.
- Apply the principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to design complex thermofluid processes related to air-conditioning, heating, cooling and ventilation systems
- Model complex fluid dynamics problems using advanced numerical methods
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.