| Title: | Fluids and Gases |
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| Long Title: | Fluids and Gases |
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2014/15 ( September 2014 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
MICHAEL HOURIHAN |
| Module Author: |
EAMONN SHEFFRON |
| Module Description: |
This module offers students an introduction to the study of Thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. It covers heat energy and transfer, thermal and linear expansion, pressure of gasses and liquids, relative density of gasses and liquids, corrosion, properties of oils and gasses. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Manipulate formulae and the SI system of units as applied to Thermodynamics of fluids and gases. |
| LO2 |
Complete calculations involving heat, thermal expansion, expansion , compression of fluids and gases. |
| LO3 |
Define properties of fluids and calculate pressures, hydrostatic forces. |
| LO4 |
Work in the lab as a part of a team doing various testing procedures, producing results and reports. |
| 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 MTU 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. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
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.
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| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Mensuration
Practical problems on area, Volume, Capacity, Density and Weight of Liquids and Gases
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Units and Conversions
The SI system of units, prefixes and usage
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Pressures
Intensity of Pressure, Total Pressure, Force, Circulating Pressure, Pressure Drop, and Hydraulic Gradient, Measurement, Boyle's Law, Atmospheric Pressure, Gauge Pressure.
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Properties of Materials
Mechanical properties of the various materials used in Mechanical Services.
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Electrical Power
Heat Energy, Power, Current, Continuity, Single Phase, 3 Phase supply, DC/AC current.
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Temperature
Temperature Measurement, Scales, Thermal and Linear expansion, Specific heat and Heat quantity, Heat Transfer, Latent and Sensible Heat, Change of state.
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Corrosion
Atmospheric, Electrolytic, De-zincification of fittings, Acidic water, PH Scale, Glycol.
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Latent Heat and Vapourisation
Change of state. Latent heat of fusion and vapourisation. Evaporation, condensation and boiling. Vapour pressure. Enthalpy, formation and properties of steam, wet steam, dry steam, super heated steam, and Steam tables. Temperature-enthalpy diagram.
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Lab Programme
Lab Safety, Conduct Lab experiments from the following list: Thermal/Linear expansion, Thermal conductivity, Density, Intensity of Pressure, Properties of materials, Latent and sensible heat.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 60.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 40.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Short Answer Questions |
Volume, Capacity, Relative density, Pressures, properties of materials, electrical power, and the SI system of Units |
1,3 |
25.0 |
Week 6 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Written report of various tests carried out in the lab, showing individual results, when working as part of a team. |
1,2,4 |
35.0 |
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 |
40.0 |
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 |
Formal lecture |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Lab |
Lab testing and written reports |
2.0 |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
| Independent Learning |
Non-contact |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
8.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
formal lecture |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Lab |
Lab testing and writing reports |
2.0 |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
| Independent Learning |
non contact |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
8.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Anthony Bedford 2008, Engineering Mechanics, 5th Ed., Pearson [ISBN: 981-06-7940-8]
- John Hannah, M. J. Hillier 1999, Mechanical engineering science, Longman Harlow, England [ISBN: 0582326753]
- Richard Gentle, Peter Edwards, Bill Bolton 2001, Mechanical engineering systems, Butterworth/Heinemann Oxford [ISBN: 0750652136]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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