IND2382

Fluids and energy ( 4 points, SCA Band 2, 0.083 EFTSL)

Leader: J Ghojel

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: Properties of fluids and their measurement; flow of fluids; dimensional analysis; fluid machinery; basic concepts of thermodynamics; energy and the first law of thermodynamics; entropy and the second law of thermodynamics; mixture of gases and air-water vapour mixtures. Heat transfer: conduction; covection, radiation; heat transfer processes in the human body, energy in buildings. Energy conversion: fuels and combustion, steam and gas cycles, refrigeration, air-conditioning; energy efficiency and energy economics.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 70% + Laboratory work and assignments: 30%.

Contact Hours: 22 lectures, 22 laboratory and practice class hours

Prerequisites: ENG1802 or ENG1902

Prohibitions: MEE2382