CQUniversity Unit Profile
ENEX13006 Thermofluids Theory and Applications
Thermofluids Theory and Applications
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General Information

Overview

This unit will introduce you to the fundamentals of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. You will start with gas laws and laws of thermodynamics for open and closed systems. You will further work on the physics of phase change processes using T-v and P-v diagrams for pure substances. This will allow you to move on to energy analysis of closed systems, and mass and energy analysis of control volumes. In this unit, you will learn how to classify fluids and determine different forces on submerged objects. You will later work on two most commonly used equations in fluid mechanics: Bernoulli and energy equations in the context of pressure, velocity, and energy conservation. This unit will allow you to work on problems related to heat transfer such as heat conduction, and forced and natural heat convection. Students enrolled in distance mode must have access to a computer, and make frequent use of the internet. In this unit, you must complete compulsory practical activities. Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for proposed dates.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 3
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

MATH11219 Applied Calculus AND ENEG11009 Fundamentals of Energy and Electricity AND [ENEG11006 Engineering Statics OR ENEM12007 Statics & Dynamics]

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 2 - 2023

Mackay
Mixed Mode

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).

Residential Schools

This unit has a Compulsory Residential School for distance mode students and the details are:
Click here to see your Residential School Timetable.

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Online Quiz(zes)
Weighting: 15%
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 20%
3. Practical Assessment
Weighting: 20%
4. Online Test
Weighting: 45%

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.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Res school discussions

Feedback

The assessment provided a good challenge that encouraged the students to further their understanding of the content.

Recommendation

This practice will be continued.

Feedback from Res school discussions

Feedback

The weekly quizzes kept the students on track.

Recommendation

This practice will be continued.

Feedback from Res school discussions

Feedback

The weekly Zoom sessions were very effective as they were straight to the point covering all the necessary information for that week.

Recommendation

This practice will be continued.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Describe fundamental and key concepts of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics
  2. Apply energy equations and laws of thermodynamics and evaluate the performance of thermodynamic systems
  3. Analyse various phase change processes, heat transfer mechanisms, and thermal cycles
  4. Develop solutions for problems related to flow rates, pressures, and forces for fluid systems
  5. Communicate professionally using relevant technical terminology, symbols, and diagrams and effectively document calculations and solutions
  6. Work autonomously and as a team to analyse problems and present solutions.

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:

Intermediate
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. (LO: 5I 6I )
3.4 Professional use and management of information. (LO: 6I )
3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership. (LO: 6I )
Advanced
1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. (LO: 1I 2A 3A 4A 5I )
1.2 Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline. (LO: 1I 2A 3A 4A )
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. (LO: 1I 2A 3A 4A 5I )
1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline. (LO: 1I 2A 3A 4A 5I )
1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. (LO: 1I 2I 3A 4A )
1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline. (LO: 1I 2I 3A 4A 5I )
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving. (LO: 1I 2A 3A 4A )
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. (LO: 1I 2I 3A 4A )
2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes. (LO: 2I 3A 4I 5I )
2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects. (LO: 2A 3I 4I )

Note: LO refers to the Learning Outcome number(s) which link to the competency and the levels: N – Introductory, I – Intermediate and A - Advanced.
Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for further information on the Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers and course level mapping information

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 15%
2 - Written Assessment - 20%
3 - Practical Assessment - 20%
4 - Online Test - 45%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 15%
2 - Written Assessment - 20%
3 - Practical Assessment - 20%
4 - Online Test - 45%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Fundamentals of Thermal-Fluid Sciences (in SI Units) 5th (2016)

Edition: 5 (2016)
Authors: Authors: Cengel, YA, Turner, RH & Cimbala, JM,
McGraw HIll
Sydney Sydney , NSW , Australia
Binding: Paperback

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
  • A computer with Windows 7 (or later) operating system and admin rights to install necessary software
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Ramadas Narayanan Unit Coordinator
r.narayanan@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 10 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Unit Information, Introduction, Basics of Thermodynamics

Chapter

Chapter 1 & 2 of Textbook of the unit.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Lecture and Tutorial.

Week 2 Begin Date: 17 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Energy, Properties of pure substances

Chapter

Chapter 3 & 4

Events and Submissions/Topic

Lecture, Tutorial and Weekly Quiz.

Week 3 Begin Date: 24 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Closed systems, Control Volumes

Chapter

Chapters 5 & 6

Events and Submissions/Topic

Lecture, Tutorial and Weekly Quiz.

Week 4 Begin Date: 31 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Second Law of Thermodynamics

Chapter

Chapters 7 & 8

Events and Submissions/Topic

Lecture, Tutorial and Weekly Quiz.

Week 5 Begin Date: 07 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

Power cycles

Chapter

Chapter 9

Events and Submissions/Topic

Lecture, Tutorial, Weekly Quiz

Vacation Week Begin Date: 14 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

Vacation

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 21 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

Refrigeration cycles

Chapter

Chapter 9

Events and Submissions/Topic

Lecture, Tutorial and  Weekly Quiz

Week 7 Begin Date: 28 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

Properties of fluids, Fluid statics

Chapter

Chapter 10 & 11

Events and Submissions/Topic

Lecture, Tutorial and Weekly Quiz.

Residential school and Lab Experiments

Week 8 Begin Date: 04 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

Bernoulli’s equations, Momentum analysis of flow

Chapter

Chapters 12 & 13

Events and Submissions/Topic

Lecture, Tutorial and Weekly Quiz.

Week 9 Begin Date: 11 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

Internal flow

Chapter

Chapter 14, 15 Sections.1-.2.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Lecture, Tutorial and Weekly Quiz.


Laboratory reports Due: Week 9 Monday (11 Sept 2023) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 10 Begin Date: 18 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

Heat Transfer

Chapter

Chapter 16 &17

Events and Submissions/Topic

Lecture, Tutorial and Weekly Quiz.

Week 11 Begin Date: 25 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

Heat Transfer/Revision

Chapter

Lecture notes

Events and Submissions/Topic

Lecture, Tutorial and Weekly Quiz.


Assignment Due: Week 11 Wednesday (27 Sept 2023) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 12 Begin Date: 02 Oct 2023

Module/Topic

Revision

Chapter

All chapters

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 09 Oct 2023

Module/Topic

Review

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 16 Oct 2023

Module/Topic

End of Term Online Test

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment Tasks

1 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
Weekly Online Quizzes

Task Description

The weekly quizzes assess contents from each week. There will be 10 quizzes starting from week 2 extending up to week 11 and all quizzes together will have 20% weighting of the unit. The assessment task can be accessed from the unit Moodle site on a weekly basis. Each quiz will be open for a week and students need to attempt within the open period. Weekly due dates will be given in the Moodle.


Number of Quizzes

10


Frequency of Quizzes

Weekly


Assessment Due Date

Weekly due dates will be given in the Moodle


Return Date to Students

Students will be getting feedback immediately after the submission of the quizzes.


Weighting
15%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

The correct answer will get full marks and the incorrect answer will be given zero marks.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Describe fundamental and key concepts of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics
  • Apply energy equations and laws of thermodynamics and evaluate the performance of thermodynamic systems


Graduate Attributes
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Technology Competence

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assignment

Task Description

This assignment assesses contents from Week 1 to Week 9. The assessment task will be available in the unit Moodle site. You must provide detailed solutions to the problems given in the assignment in order to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the concepts and processes incorporating any assumptions made, relevant sketches, clear step by step solution and conclusion/judgement on the answer


Assessment Due Date

Week 11 Wednesday (27 Sept 2023) 5:00 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Review/Exam Week Wednesday (11 Oct 2023)

Two weeks after the submission


Weighting
20%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

Your submission will be graded based on the report, the method of solution, appropriate explanation and completeness of the solution. A complete solution should include any assumptions made, relevant sketches, clear step by step solution and conclusion/judgement on the answer. More information will be there in the Moodle.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Analyse various phase change processes, heat transfer mechanisms, and thermal cycles
  • Communicate professionally using relevant technical terminology, symbols, and diagrams and effectively document calculations and solutions
  • Work autonomously and as a team to analyse problems and present solutions.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence

3 Practical Assessment

Assessment Title
Laboratory reports

Task Description

Attend the residential school, complete all the laboratory tasks and learning activities and complete related reports. Details of the laboratory activities will be available in Moodle.



Assessment Due Date

Week 9 Monday (11 Sept 2023) 5:00 pm AEST

Details of the laboratory activities will be available in Moodle.


Return Date to Students

Week 11 Monday (25 Sept 2023)

Two weeks after the submission


Weighting
20%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

Students will be assessed on attendance, participation, report, test results, presentation skills, discussions and tasks specified in the lab information sheets given in the Moodle.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online Group

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Apply energy equations and laws of thermodynamics and evaluate the performance of thermodynamic systems
  • Develop solutions for problems related to flow rates, pressures, and forces for fluid systems
  • Communicate professionally using relevant technical terminology, symbols, and diagrams and effectively document calculations and solutions
  • Work autonomously and as a team to analyse problems and present solutions.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Work
  • Information Technology Competence

4 Online Test

Assessment Title
End of Term Online Test

Task Description

This online assessment will be held during the exam week. All students need to complete this assessment at the same time. Students will receive the assessment via Moodle at the same time and have to provide the answers via Moodle. Details will be provided in the unit website.


Assessment Due Date

It will be held in Exam week. Date and time will be given in the unit website.


Return Date to Students

After two weeks the submission date.


Weighting
45%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

This test assesses contents from Week 1 to Week 12. You must provide detailed solutions to the problems given in the assessment in order to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the concepts and processes incorporating any assumptions made, relevant sketches, clear step-by-step solutions and conclusion/judgement on the answer.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Describe fundamental and key concepts of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics
  • Analyse various phase change processes, heat transfer mechanisms, and thermal cycles
  • Develop solutions for problems related to flow rates, pressures, and forces for fluid systems


Graduate Attributes
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Technology Competence

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