This course explores the fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics and heat transfer, and their applications in engineering. The course begins by introducing analysis of static fluid bodies and then continues with fluid dynamics, principally the effects of viscous and thermal boundary layers. Fluid conservation equations are presented in detail. Fluid conveyancing through pipework and external flow analysis complete the coursework on fluids. The concept of boundary layer behaviour is then extended to heat transfer. Conduction, convection are treated at a fundamental level, leading to analysis and design of heat exchangers. Finally, radiation heat transfer is presented in a wider context.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

On successful completion of this course, students should have the skills and knowledge to:

1. Apply fluid conservation and energy efficiency principles to engineered fluid systems.
2. Analyse loads on structures surrounding static bodies, as well as fluid piping systems and systems involving heat transfer.
3. Understand the principles of flow measurement.
4. Use opportunities to determine energetic or exergetic improvement of engineered systems.
5. Critically examine fluid systems and suggest improvements to design.
6. Critically examine heat transfer and thermal losses in engineered systems.
7. Apply combined fluid flow and heat transfer principles to analyse complex thermo-fluid systems.
8. Apply fluid flow and heat transfer principles to advanced engineering research problems.

Professional Skills Mapping
Mapping of Learning Outcomes to Assessment and Professional Competencies