The laws of Thermodynamics.
Work on or by a fluid. Heat capacities. Heat Transfer, Entropy, Work/heat cycles. Open and closed systems. Phase change, Internal Energy, Enthalpy. Gas Laws, Ideal Gas Law. Bernouilli’s equation. Total and stagnation temperature and pressure. Reversible and Irreversible processes. Viscosity, laminar and turbulent flow, Reynolds’ number.

The application of thermodynamics of fluids to key devices including:
Pumps
Compressors
Ducts
Heat exchangers

An on-line examination based on multiple choice questions and answers weighted at 100% to meet LO 1&2.
Demonstrates achievement of University of Staffs learning outcomes 1 and 2.

Distance Learning using the Blackboard VLE. Use of libraries and on-line research. Learning will be supported by student centred tasks and worksheets to build towards the final examination. On-line videos will support the learning.

Moran, Shapiro Boettner (2012). Principles of Engineering Thermodynamics. London: Wiley.
Cengel, Cimbala, Turner (2012). Fundamentals of Thermal-Fluid Sciences. 4th ed. London: McGraw Hill.
R. K. Sinnott, Butterfield (2005). Chemical Engineering Design. London: Heinmann.

1) Demonstrate knowledge of the underlying thermodynamic principles of fluids. (Knowledge and Understanding).
2) Demonstrate an understanding of how thermodynamic and fluid flow principles are applied in common devices including pumps, compressors, heat exchangers and flow in ducts. (Application).
3) Identify types of fluid flow devices and heat transfer mechanisms. (Learning).