Advanced Thermofluids (526H3)
Advanced Thermofluids
Module 526H3
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
Introduction of the fundamental equations of fluid mechanics. Address the phenomenon of turbulence and transition, Reynolds averaging and turbulence modelling. Address boundary layer integral methods. Introduce the chemistry and thermodynamics of combustion. Provide an awareness of the importance of unsteady flows in the equations and in the physical world, including instability effects. Outline the broad range of flow instrumentation; pressure, velocity, temperature, time resolution including non-intrusive techniques and calibration. Derive Reynolds lubrication equation, understand the central role of Couette and Poiseuille flows. Introduce the physical nature of compressible flows. Address today’s importance of renewable energy and introduce its various techniques.
The syllabus covers the following AHEP4 learning outcomes: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M7
Library
Fluid mechanics, F. M. White, 1994, McGraw-Hill
Boundary-layer theory, H. Schlichting & K. Gersten, 2000, Springer
Turbulence Modeling for CFD, D. C. Wilcox, 1993, DCW Industries, Inc.
Basic lubrication theory, Cameron, A., and Ettles, C.M., 3rd ed., 1981
Fluid film lubrication; theory and design, Szeri, A.Z., 1998
Fundamentals of gas dynamics, R. D. Zucker & O. Biblarz, 2002, John Wiley and Sons
Engineering Thermodynamics: Work and Heat Transfer, G. Rogers & Y. Mayhew, 1992, Longman.
Module learning outcomes
Systematically understand the flow equations, RANS and turbulence modelling principles
Have critical awareness of boundary layer theories
Considerable knowledge of lubrication using fluids and flow compressibility
Understand measuring techniques in thermofluids experiments
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 1 Assessment | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T1 Week 11 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
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