Thermofluids

The goal of the course is to enhance knowledge and practical skills relevant to the fundamentals of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics for design. Fluid properties such as density and viscosity, fluid statics, Bernoulli's equation, flow profiles, losses, flow regimes and turbomachinery. Thermodynamic properties such as heat capacity, latent heat, modes of heat transfer, heat transfer coefficients and graphical analysis of common thermodynamic processes. Students will develop teamwork and problem solving skills through various classroom and laboratory activities and are expected to demonstrate a good understanding around the key themes identified. Assessment will be a mix of examination and practical assessment.