ING3110 Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics

Contents and structure

The two main topics are taught separatly, with their own compulsory work and exam.

Thermodynamics: work and heat, the first law of thermodynamics , working medium (ideal gas/water/refrigerants), phase diagram, reversible and irreversible processes, second law of thermodynamics, entropy, combustion, thermodynamic cycle (Carnot, Otto, Diesel, Rankine, gas turbine), cooling processes.

Fluid mechanics: fluid properties, buoyancy, flow of ideal fluids, laminar flow, turbulent flow, conservation of mass, conservation of energy (Bernoulie's theory), conservation of momentum, friction in one pipe, cavitation in a pump.

Learning Outcome

 Knowledge:

The student:

• Can explain thermodynamic terms, quantities and functions.
• Can use thermodynamics 1st and 2nd law for simple closed and open systems.
• Can explain thermodynamic state diagrams.
• Can explain various properties of liquids and specify their technical impact.
• Can set up equations  to describe the pressure variation in hydrostatic fluids.
• Can apply Archimedes principles for solving problems.
• Can describe characteristics of laminar and turbulent flow.
• Knows the basic equations for fluid flow (such as conservation of mass, conservation of momentum, conservation of energy) and can set up these equations to solve the problems.

 

Skills

The student:

• Can calculate heat and work for different types of processes.
• Can use thermodynamics 1st and 2nd law to calculate basic processes in thermodynamics.
• Can calculate energy utilization of simple technical processes.
• Can formulate fluid mechanics equations(--such as conservation of mass, conservation of momentum and conservation of energy--) for simple systems for finding out velocity, pressure drop, reaction forces.
• Can differentiate between laminar and turbulent flows.
• Can calculate pressure variations in static fluids.
• Can perform calculations with the help of Moody`s diagram for describting turbulent flows.

 

General qualification:

The students:

• Will understand various properties of fluids and their importance.
• Can recognize principles of thermodynamic in usual combustion engines.
• May perform simple mathematical operations for solving fluid mechanics equations to understand flow and cavitation.

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

 Analysis and Linear Algebra, Physics, Chemistry.

Teaching methods

Lectures and workshop.

The two main topics are taught separatly, with their own compulsory work and exam.

Regular lectures, exercises, laboratory work and similar activities will be given every third week. During the two weeks where there is no regular teaching, the students are expected to work on the subject by themselves or in teams and to follow course material that is made available online.

In special cases instruction will be given by an English speaking lecturer/guest lecturer. The exam will still be given in Norwegian.

Parts of the course might be given in Haugesund.

Compulsory learning activities

Fluid mechanics (will be specified in the course plan by semester start)

Thermodynamics (will be specified in the course plan by semester start)

Valid for the semester that the compulsory assignments are completed and the following semester.

Assessment

Part 1: Written exam fluid mechanics, 4 hours, accounts for 50 % of the final grade.

Part 2: Written exam thermodynamics, 4 hours, accounts for 50 % of the final grade.

There is a separat exam for each part of the course. If one exam is failed, a new exam will have to be carried out for this part.

Both parts must be passed.

Graded scale: A - E / F (failed).

Examination support material

The University College's calculator (Casio fx-82Es) and the university college's Teknisk formelsamling (Pedersen, Gustavsen, Kaasa og Olsen) will be handed out during the exam.

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