MECH ENG 2021 - Thermo-Fluids I

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025

This course has two components: In Thermodynamics I students are introduced to engineering thermodynamics, dealing with the application of the first and second laws of thermodynamics to the thermodynamic performance analysis of typical thermo-mechanical plant components, using condensable vapours or gases as the working fluid. The course includes energy and entropy balance for closed and open systems In Fluid Mechanics students are introduced to basic fluid mechanics including: kinematics and dynamics of fluid flows; conservation laws applied to fluid flow; Euler, Bernoulli, Navier-Stokes equations; dimensional analysis; differential and integral flow analysis; flow visualisation and other experimental techniques.

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Course Details

Course Code	MECH ENG 2021
Course	Thermo-Fluids I
Coordinating Unit	Mechanical Engineering
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 7 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assumed Knowledge	MATHS 1011 & MATHS 1012, C&ENVENG 1010 or CEME 1004 or CIVILENG 1004 & MECH ENG 1007
Restrictions	Available to Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum) & associated double degree students only
Assessment	Assignments, practicals, final exam

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Mr Eyad Hassan

Name	Role	Building/Room	Email
A/Prof Eric Hu	Lecturer-Thermodynamics	Engineering South, S105	eric.hu@adelaide.edu.au
Eyad Hassan	Lecturer- Fluid Mechanics	Engineering South, S324G	eyad.hassan@adelaide.edu.au

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1	Explain the concepts and definitions used in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics;
2	Apply fundamental concepts and equations to practical problems;
3	Explain basic thermodynamics and its importance in thermal systems;
4	Explain basic gas laws and phase change processes;
5	Discuss the different forms of energy, its transfer and the laws that controls this transfer;
6	Discuss basic ideal thermal cycles and their application to daily life;
7	Recognise environmental responsiblity and current best practice for the design of efficient thermal system and cycles; and
8	Apply analytical cognitive skills and problem solving skills in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.

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Learning & Teaching Modes

Lectures supported by modes developing material covered in lectures. These modes include problem-solving tutorials and a laboratory.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Course workload includes 48 hours lectures and tutorials, and 3 hour practical.

Learning Activities Summary

This course consists of combination of lectures and tutorials:

Thermodynamics:
Introductory Thermodynamic Concepts Energy Model Definitions Problem Solving Methodology Engineering Design	(2 hrs lectures)
Energy Mechanical Concepts of Energy: KE, PE, Work Energy of a System	(1 hr lectures)
Energy Transfer and the First Law of Thermodynamics Energy Transfer by Heat Heat Transfer Modes Energy Balance of Closed Systems Energy Analysis of Cycles	(1 hrs lectures, 1 hr tutorial)
Properties of a Pure, Simple Compressible Substance State Principle p-v-T Relation Thermodynamic Property Data p-v-T Relation for Gases Ideal Gas Model	(3 hrs lectures, 1 hr tutorial)
Control Volume Analysis Conservation of Mass for a Control Volume Conservation of Energy for a Control Volume Analysis of Control Volumes at Steady State Examples of Several Important Devices Nozzles and Diffusers Turbines Compressors and Pumps Heat Exchangers Throttling Devices - Throttling Calorimeter Transient Analysis	(2 hrs lectures, 1 hr tutorial)
Second Law of Thermodynamics Work and Processes Statements of the Second Law Reversible and Irreversible Processes	(1 hr lecture)
Second Law Corollaries for Thermodynamic Cycles Energy Analysis of Thermodynamic Cycles Limitations on Power Cycles Limitations on Refrigeration and Heat Pump Cycles Kelvin Temperature Scale	(1 hr lectures)
Cycle Performance Measures and the Carnot Cycle Maximum Performance of Power Cycles Maximum Performance of Refrigeration and Heat Pump Cycles The Carnot Cycle	(1 hr lectures, 1 hr tutorial))
Entropy Clausius Inequality Definition of Entropy Change Entropy of Pure, Simple Substances Entropy Change in Internally Reversible Processes Entropy Balance for Closed Systems Entropy Rate Balance for Control Volumes Isentropic Processes Isentropic Efficiency Heat Transfer and Work in Internally Reversible Steady Flow Processes	(4 hrs lectures, 1 hr tutorial)

Fluid Mechanics:
Introduction & Basics Definitions Fluid Properties Units Problem Solving Methodology	1 hr lecture
Hydrostatics Introduction and Pascal's Law Pressure - A Scalar Term Pascal's Law for Pressure at a Point Pressure Variation with Depth Gauge Vs Absolute Pressure Manometry Forces on Plane Submerged Surfaces Subjected to Uniform Pressure Forces on Plane Submerged Surfaces Definitions of Centroid & Centre of Pressure Forces on Curved Surfaces Buoyancy	2 hrs lectures + 1 hr tutorial
Kinematics, Continuity & C.V. Analysis Flow Regimes: Laminar & Turbulent Flow in Pipes Describing Fluid Flow: Lagrangian Description, Eulerian Description Steady & Unsteady Flow Reference Frame and the Galilean Transformation Flow Lines Streamline Coordinate System Flow Dimensionality and Directionality Intensive and Extensive Parameters Material (Total/Lagrangian/Substantive) Derivative – Acceleration The Helmholtz Theorem Rotation, Angular Velocity and Vorticity Rate of Shear Deformation Rate of Volumetric Strain Control Volumes and Systems Reynolds Transport Theorem Conservation of Mass: Integral & Differential Continuity Flow Rate and Average Velocity	3 hrs lectures + 1 hr tutorial
Energy & Bernoulli Equations, Equations of Motion The General Energy Equation Average Properties and Velocities The General Energy Equation for a Streamline The Mechanical Energy Equation Bernoulli's Equation Pressure Coefficient or Euler Number Stagnation Pressure Pitot-Static Tubes Yaw Meters Venturi Flow Meters Equations of Motion:Euler's, Cauchy &Navier-Stokes Equations	3 hrs lecture + 1 hr tutorial
Dimensional Analysis, Similitude & Modelling Dimensional Homogeneity Buckingham's Π-Theorem Standard Π- Groups Dimensional Reasoning Dimensional Analysis by Inspection Physical Similarity: Geometric ,Kinematic &Dynamic Complete & Incomplete Physical Similarity	2 hrs lecture + 1 hr tutorial
Linear Momentum, Angular Momentum Derivation of the Linear Momentum Equation Terms in the Linear Momentum Equation Problem Solving Moving and Deforming Control Volumes Relative Velocity Derivation of the Angular Momentum Equation	2 hrs lecture + 1 hr tutorial
Turbomachinery and Turbomachine Performance Classes of Turbomachines Derivation of Euler's Pump and Turbine Equation Centrifugal Pumps and Fans-Simplifications Axial Flow Fans, Pumps and Turbines Departures from Euler's theory Three-dimensionalities Losses Energy Balance for Turbomachines Performance Curves of Turbomachines Performance Characteristics of Turbomachines	2 hrs lecture + 1 hr tutorial
Summary & Exam	1 hr lecture

Specific Course Requirements

Practical: This course includes a practical: Flow Visualisation – 3 hrs. Details provided on myuni.

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Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Weighting (%)	Individual/ Group	Formative/ Summative	Due (week)*	Hurdle criteria	Learning outcomes
Fluid Mechanics Assignments (4)	20	Individual	Summative	Weeks 2-12		1. 2. 8.
Fluid Mechanics Practical	5	Individual	Summative	Week 2-10	Min 50%	1. 2. 8.
Thermodynamics Assignments (2)	20	Individual	Summative	Weeks 2-12		2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Thermodynamics Quizzes (2)	5	Individual	Summative	Weeks 2-12		1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Final exam	50	Individual	Summative	Exam period	Min 40%	1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Total	100

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* Minimum score of 50% for the Practical
* Minumum score of 40% for the Final Exam

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Assessment Detail

Assignments – individual, distributed through the semester at least two weeks prior to a submission date

Quizzes – individual, distributed through the semester

Practical – assessment based on practical participation and a report (COMPULSORY component)

Final exam – open-book, 3 hours

Submission

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Course Grading

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M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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