| Duration : | Academic year |
| Contact hours p/w : | 2 lectures; plus tutorials |
| Assessment : | 1 x 3 hour exam |
| Objectives : | (Part 1): This course introduces the student to the application of the principles of mechanics to the analysis of fluids at rest and in motion. Analysis of applied fluid systems in engineering includes techniques for flow measurement, the determination of forces exerted by fluids and the analysis of fluid propulsion systems. (Part 2): To provide engineering students of all specialisations with a fundamental understanding of engineering thermodynamics. |
| Syllabus: | (Part 1): Hydrostatics and Buoyancy, Principles of Fluid Motion, Momentum Equation, Laminar and Turbulent Flows, Pipe Flows, and Boundary Layers and Wakes. (Part 2): Phase Changes of Pure Substances, 1st Law of Thermodynamics, Mechanical Work Processes of Closed Systems , 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, and Thermodynamics Cycles. |
| Lecturers: | Professor John Fitzpatrick (Mechanical Engineering) Mr Laurence Gill (Civil Engineering), Dr Tony Robinson (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering) |
Origination: Glenn Strong