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Fluid properties such as density and viscosity. Fluid statics, Bernoulli's equation, pipe flow profiles, pressure drop and frictional losses under flow. Laminar and turbulent flow. Pumps, compressors and fans. Thermodynamic properties such as heat capacity, latent heat of fusion and evaporation. Introduction to conductive and convective heat transfer, film and overall heat transfer coefficients. Radiation. Graphical analysis of common thermodynamic cycles, including the Carnot cycle and heat pumps.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics relevant to industrial design.Apply the fundamental theories and equations of fluid flow to problem scenarios relating to common applications.Apply the fundamental theories and equations of heat transfer to problem scenarios relating to common applications.Work as a team for the design and production of laboratory-based tasks and reporting thereon.Produce clear, concise summaries on material generated throughout laboratory activities and communicate concepts to peers.
Either 15 points of MATH/EMTH at 100-level or 15 points of PHYS at 100-level
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Euan Coutts
Alison Lowery
Soltys, Mike
In-class quizzes10 quizzes during Friday lecture slots throughout semester 10% (1% each)Online LEARN quiz assignments Weeks 3, 5, 7, 11 10% (2.5% each)Waterclock assignment Week 9 40% (demonstration = 20%, poster = 20%)Fluid flow and heat transfer modelling project Week 12 20%Final Exam Exam period (10 Jun – 22 Jun) 20%Total 100%
Cengel, Yunus A. , Boles, Michael A., Kanoglu, Mehmet; Thermodynamics : an engineering approach ; Ninth edition in SI units; McGraw-Hill Education, 2020.
Cengel, Yunus A. , Cimbala, John M; Fundamentals of thermal-fluid sciences ; 4th ed; McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2012.
White, M. Frank; Fluid mechanics ; McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2017.
Domestic fee $1,122.00
International fee $6,238.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Product Design .