TRC4802 · Thermo-fluids and power systems

Overview

This unit provides the discipline basis for applications in energy, power and motive force where fluids are involved. It also provides a basic level of knowledge and problem-solving capability in heat transfer. These disciplines are central to mechanical engineering and, as a consequence, are essential knowledge for mechatronic engineers whose designs usually have mechanical elements.

Areas of study: E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Specialisation: Robotics and mechatronics engineering (Automation stream) E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - Specialisation: Mechanical engineering

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Continuous assessment: 50% Final assessment: 50% This unit contains threshold hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Calculate hydrodynamic forces on/in static fluids or those in rigid body motion.
2. Analyse thermodynamic systems using concepts of thermo-fluid properties, systems and control volumes.
3. Analyse performance and characteristic of thermodynamic processes and cycles.
4. Calculate heat transfer rate for different systems (conduction, convection and radiation).
5. Calculate forces in moving fluids (internal & external flow).

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.