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AMME2200: Introductory Thermofluids

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

Overview

Thermofluids is made up of the components Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics and it reaches into all areas of Engineering including issues of human comfort, power generation and environment. A broad range of essential topics is covered in this unit, suitable for students who have not already completed similar component units. The emphasis is on analysis and problem solving (detailed calculations) by application of the relevant basic principles to typical engineering problems. Fluid Mechanics Properties: viscosity, surface tension, cavitation, capillarity. Hydrostatics: manometers, forces and moments on submerged surfaces, centre of pressure, buoyancy, vessel stability. Flow: Streamlines, turbulence, continuity, Bernoulli, venturi meter, pitot tube, head, loss coefficients, pumps, turbines, power, efficiency. Fluid momentum, drag, thrust, propulsive efficiency, wind turbines, turbomachinery, torque, power, head, Francis, Pelton, Kaplan turbines. Dimensional analysis, similarity, scale modelling, Reynolds No., pipe flow, pressure drop, Moody chart. Heat Transfer Conduction: thermal circuits, plane, cylindrical, conduction equation, fins. Heat Exchangers: LMTD and NTU methods. Unsteady Conduction: lumped capacity, Bi, Fo, Heissler charts. Convection (forced), analytical Nu, Pr correlations. Convection (natural) Ra, Gr. Radiation spectrum, blackbody, emissivity, absorptivity, transmissivity, Stefan-Boltzmann, Kirchhoff Laws, selective surfaces, environmental radiation. Thermodynamics: 1st Law of Thermodynamics, Properties, State postulate. Ideal gases, 2-phase properties, steam quality. Turbines, compressors. thermal efficiency and COP for refrigerators. 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, Kelvin-Planck, Clausius statements. Carnot engine. Entropy; increase of entropy principle, entropy and irreversibility. Isentropic processes, T-s diagrams, isentropic efficiency. Some power and refrigeration cycle analysis, characteristics of main power cycles. Psychrometry, air-conditioning, thermal comfort basics.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	AMME2200
Academic unit	Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	AMME2261 OR AMME2262
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	(MATH1001 OR MATH1021 OR MATH1901 OR MATH1921 OR MATH1906 OR MATH1931) AND (MATH1002 OR MATH1902) AND (MATH1003 OR MATH1023 OR MATH1903 OR MATH1923 OR MATH1907 OR MATH1933). Students are expected to be familiar with basic, first year, integral calculus, differential calculus and linear algebra.
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Assaad Masri, assaad.masri@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam (Open book)	Final exam Open book exam.	60%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Assignments Formative tasks that develop understanding of concepts and build capability	0%	Multiple weeks Due date: 12 Nov 2021 at 17:00	One hour per question
Outcomes assessed:
Tutorial quiz	Quiz: fluid mechanics In-class quiz	13.3%	Week 05 Due date: 10 Sep 2021 at 11:00	45 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Tutorial quiz	Quiz: heat transfer In-class quiz	13.3%	Week 09 Due date: 15 Oct 2021 at 11:00	45 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Tutorial quiz	Quiz: thermodynamics In-class quiz	13.4%	Week 13 Due date: 12 Nov 2021 at 11:00	45 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
= Type C final exam ?

Assessment summary

Assignments: The assignment questions cover the concepts presented in class. Tutors will help with outline solutions and help students individually during tutorials. Only skeleton solutions are presented.
Quizzes: There is an in-class quiz at the conclusion of each section, closely related to the assignment questions.
Final exam: The final exam is a closed book exam. Data and reference formulae are supplied. The final exam is related to the assignments.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Formal exam period	Revision	Independent study (12 hr)
Week 01	Fluid mechanics	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 01	Fluid Mechanics	Independent study (6 hr)
Week 02	Fluid mechanics	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 02	Fluid Mechanics	Independent study (6 hr)
Week 03	Fluid mechanics	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 03	Fluid Mechanics	Independent study (6 hr)
Week 04	Fluid mechanics	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 04	Fluid Mechanics	Independent study (6 hr)
Week 05	Heat transfer	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 05	Heat Transfer	Independent study (6 hr)
Week 06	Heat Transfer	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 06	Heat Transfer	Independent study (6 hr)
Week 07	Heat Transfer	Independent study (6 hr)
Week 07	Heat Transfer	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 08	Heat Transfer	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 08	Heat Transfer	Independent study (6 hr)
Week 09	Thermodynamics	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 09	Thermodynamics	Independent study (6 hr)
Week 10	Thermodynamics	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 10	Thermodynamics	Independent study (6 hr)
Week 11	Thermodynamics	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 11	Thermodynamics	Independent study (6 hr)
Week 12	Thermodynamics	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 12	Thermodynamics	Independent study (6 hr)
Week 13	Thermodynamics & Revision	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 13	Thermodynamics	Independent study (6 hr)

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Fundamentals of Thermal-Fluid Sciences

Authors: Yunus Cengel, John Cimbala, Robert Turner

McGraw Hill Fifth Ed. (SI Units), 2017.

ISBN: 978-9-814-72095-3

Many other text-books on: thermodynamics, fluid mechanis, heat transfer are also available.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Carry out basic engineering analyses in the fields of fluid mechanics, heat transfer and thermodynamics
LO2. Understand some of the basic laws governing the fields of fluid mechanics, heat transfer and thermodynamics and related equations that are critical to many engineering applications.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Engineers Australia Curriculum Performance Indicators - 1.1. Developing underpinning capabilities in mathematics, physical, life and information sciences and engineering sciences, as appropriate to the designated field of practice. Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer (UG) - 1.1 (L1). Scientific knowledge. (Level 1- Contributing to required standard) Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
	Engineers Australia Curriculum Performance Indicators - 1.1. Developing underpinning capabilities in mathematics, physical, life and information sciences and engineering sciences, as appropriate to the designated field of practice. Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer (UG) - 1.1 (L1). Scientific knowledge. (Level 1- Contributing to required standard) Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

I would like to thank all students for their constructive comments. The concerns revolved around three main issues: (i) fast pace in the lecture, (ii) Too much content (iii) Quiz too close to lectures. Here are my responses: I. I will slow down the pace in the next round. II. The nature of this Unit of Study is that it covers three broad topics of fluids, heat transfer and thermo. The included material is designed to give students a solid introduction to each topic. I will find ways to reduce content a bit without compromising the integrity of the course III. I have now moved the quiz to the week after the completion of Lectures so that students now have a full week of spacing between lectures and quiz.

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Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

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