| Title: | Process Thermofluids |
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| Long Title: | Process Thermofluids |
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| Field of Study: |
Building Science
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
MICHAEL J O MAHONY |
| Module Author: |
MARIA CULLINANE |
| Module Description: |
This module broadens and deepens the understanding of thermofluids in key areas of process, building and industrial services viz. steam, refrigeration, fluid flow measurement and friction losses. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Discriminate different fluid flow regimes and describe the determining factors. |
| LO2 |
Calculate pipe sizes and attendant friction pressure losses using Moody chart, the D'Arcy equation & CIBSE guides |
| LO3 |
Apply pump and system characteristics to the selection of pumps; series and parallel arrangements. |
| LO4 |
Summarise the theories of steam power and refrigeration plants. |
| LO5 |
Argue the need for environmentally-friendly refrigerants. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). |
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| None |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section. |
| No requirements listed |
Co-requisites
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| No Co Requisites listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Fluid Flow
Reynold's number, Moody chart D'Arcy equation.
Static and velocity pressure: losses along a pipe run due to friction & fittings.
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Applied Heat
Isothermal and adiabatic processes. Steady flow, ideal gas behaviour. 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics.
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Pipe Sizing & pumps
Haaland equation. Acceptable velocity and pressure loss limits. Pump curves & cavitation
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Steam Systems
Generation and efficient use of steam. Boilers, turbines, condensers. Steam tables: volume of steam, dryness, T-h diagram. Adiabatic mixing. Steam for heating and process applications.
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Refrigeration Systems
Uses and applications. Vapour compression cycle; load calculations, COP. P-h diagram. Environmentally-friendly refrigerants, safety of refrigerants.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 30.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 70.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Short Answer Questions |
Short assessment of classwork to date. |
1,2,3,5 |
10.0 |
Week 8 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Laboratory exercises in fluid flow, refrigeration, steam. |
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20.0 |
Every Second Week |
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Formal Exam |
End-of-Semester Final Examination |
1,2,3,4,5 |
70.0 |
End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Syllabus and assessments |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Tutorial |
In support of class content. |
1.0 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Lab |
Laboratory exercises in fluid flow, refrigeration, pump performance |
2.0 |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Study topics; tutorial sheets. |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Total Hours |
8.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Syllabus and assessments |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Tutorial |
In support of class content |
1.0 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Lab |
Laboratory exercises in fluid flow, refrigeration, pump performance |
2.0 |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
| Total Hours |
6.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
5.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- T. D. Eastop, A. McConkey 1996, Applied thermodynamics for engineering technologists [ISBN: 0582091934]
- J. Hannah, M. J. Hillier, 1991, Mechanical Engineering Science [ISBN: 0582061571]
- J. F. Douglas, J. M. Gasiorek, and J. A. Swaffield 2011, Fluid Mechanics, 6th Ed., Prentice Hall [ISBN: 978-0273717720]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Kaminski, D. Jensen, M. K. 2005, Introduction to Thermal and Fluids Engineering, 1st Ed., 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, Wiley NY [ISBN: 978-0-471-26873-4]
- D. H. Bacon and R. C. Stephens 2000, Mechanical technology [ISBN: 0831131357]
- G. J. Sharpe 1994, Solving problems in fluid dynamics [ISBN: 0582033748]
- Anthony Esposito 2009, Fluid power with applications, Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, N.J. [ISBN: 0135136903]
| | Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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- CIBSE 2001, GUIDES A, B, C [ISSN: 0900953969/1903287588/0750653604]
| | This module does not have any other resources |
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