Thermofluids 2

Code

ABEE1031

School

Architecture and Built Environment

Level

1

Credits

10

Semesters

Autumn UK

Summary

This module develops and advances the principles of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics in Thermofluids 1 [ABEE1030] and provides applications to architectural environmental engineering.

Topics may include:

Vapour compression and vapour absorption refrigerator cycles.

Psychrometry, wet-bulb temperature, air conditioning.

General heat conduction equation (3-dimensional). Steady-state one-dimensional heat conduction in cylindrical coordinate, critical radius of thermal insulation

Convection heat transfer: Laminar and turbulent flow in tubes and around bodies, correlations for forced convection heat transfer and natural convection.

Introduction to radiation heat transfer: Stefan-Boltzmann law of black body radiation, intensity, emissive power, irradiation, radiation properties, Kirchhoff's law.
 

Target Students

BEng/ MEng Architectural Environment Engineering students; U6UAAEENG (Year 2); U6UAEENGY (Year 2); U7UAEENG (Year 2); U7UAEENGY (Year 2); U7UAEENGY1 (Year 2); (K240, K24B, K241, K24A, K24D).

Co-requisites

Modules you must take in the same academic year, or have taken in a previous year, to enrol in this module:

• Thermofluids 1 (ABEE1030)

Assessment

• 35% Coursework 1: Laboratory Report - word count as given in the assessment brief.
• 65% Exam 1 (2-hour)

Assessed by end of autumn semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module, students will have:
An understanding of the fundamental principles of heat transfer, i.e., conduction including multi-layer cylinder, convection and correlations, and an awareness of radiation and solar energy applications.
An awareness of the vapour compression refrigeration, absorption refrigeration, and air-conditioning systems and basic calculations.
The ability to apply the knowledge to simple designs.

TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT
The basic principles that govern heating and cooling systems in buildings for providing thermal comfort.
The importance of the thermodynamic properties of fluids used in cooling systems and how harmful fluids can be avoided.

COMMUNICATION
This module is assessed in part using coursework that requires students to communicate clearly using numerical, graphic and written media.

This module supports the following Engineering Council learning outcomes - supporting students to:
M1    Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Much of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study and informed by a critical awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering
M3    Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed
M5    Design solutions for complex problems that evidence some originality and meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards
M7    Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems (to include the entire life-cycle of a product or process) and minimise adverse impacts
M9    Use a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks (the effects of uncertainty) associated with a particular project or activity
M14    Discuss the role of quality management systems and continuous improvement in the context of complex problems
M15    Apply knowledge of engineering management principles, commercial context, project and change management, and relevant legal matters including intellectual property rights.                             

Conveners

• Professor Yuehong Su