To develop concepts that go beyond the one-dimensional treatment of fluid flows and thermal systems learnt in level 5. To acquaint students with the more advanced fluid and heat transfer theories and their integration in engineering systems.

On successful completion of this module a student will be able to:
1 Apply knowledge and concepts to develop innovative solution or improve quality and performance of fluid and thermal machines
2 Integrate fluid and thermal systems to solve domestic, industrial and environmental problems
3 Analyse combustion and heat exchange systems with direct application to power plants
4 Develop new theories and apply to the design and evaluate the performance of wind turbines

Thermodynamics
Power Cycles
• Absorption Refrigeration Cycle
• Combined Gas Power Cycle
Chemical Reactions Combustion chemistry and fuel chemistry
• Theoretical and actual combustion process
• Combustion thermodynamics
• Analysis of reacting system: Steady-flow system; Closed system
Heat Exchangers
• Different types of heat exchangers
• Heat transfer coefficient of heat exchangers
• Fouling effect on heat exchangers
• Steam condensation in heat exchangers

Fluid Mechanics
• Fluids in pure science
• Fluid in Technology
• The continuum hypothesis
• Lagrangian and Eulerian fluid systems: The Lagrangian viewpoint; The Eulerian viewpoint
• Momentum balance
• Euler’s equation of motion along a streamline
• Flow in a curved path
• Turbomachinery analysis: The angular momentum principle; Euler turbomachine equation; Velocity triangle for turbo-machinery
• Fluid Mechanics for environmental change: Fundamentals of wind turbines: Aerodynamics and blade design; Lift and drag systems; Rotor configuration – swept area, number of blades; Fundamentals of wind energy conversion systems: Power – torque characteristics; Aerodynamic control – stall, pitch and drag options; Wind energy conversion; Blade element momentum; Noise

A lecture Programme will bridge the gap between student’s current knowledge, understanding and level of skills to those required for a professional career. Self-learning activities are an important part of the learning process as students are provided with challenging tasks to enhance and apply their knowledge. Practical sessions will provide an opportunity for students to underpin the new learned skills and knowledge.

Students are required to pass all components in order to pass the module.

Report - 60%
LO - 1, 2, 4.
Pass mark - 50%
2000 words.
Integration of fluid and thermal systems to solve engineering problems.

Exam - 40%
LO - 2, 3, 4.
Pass mark - 50%
2 hours.
Closed book exam.

Nature of FORMATIVE assessment supporting student learning:
Weekly sessions are set aside to discuss progress and provide feedback on the assignment. VLE is used to upload answers to tutorial questions.