Course Details in 2022/23 Session

Module Title	Introduction to Transport Phenomena and Thermodynamics
School	Chemical Engineering
Department	Chemical Engineering
Module Code	04 27441
Module Lead	Dr P T Robbins
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-40 hours Seminar-4 hours Tutorial-20 hours Practical Classes and workshops-10 hours Guided independent study-126 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	The aim of the module is to provide an introduction to transport phenomena (momentum transfer and heat transfer) and engineering thermodynamics as well as associated engineering applications. Syllabus Fluid Flow: a) Introduction to fluid flow phenomena in engineering. b) Hydrostatics: Pressure variation with position in a static fluid, manometers, hydrostatic forces on submerged surfaces, forces on unconstrained bodies, surface tension and capillarity, methods of surface tension measurement. c) Hydrodynamics: classification of flows in terms of variation of flow parameters in time and space, the concepts of streamline and stream tube, the principles of continuity, energy and momentum, turbulent flow. d) Applications of principles to engineering problems, including flow measurement (e.g by orifice, Venturi, rotameter). Forces on pipe bends, nozzles and plates. e) Steady flow problems concerning head loss and pressure drop due to friction in pipe flows (Bernoulli), non-circular ducts, friction factors, Moody diagram and friction losses in fittings. f) Physical fluid properties, their dimensions and units, SI System, dimensional analysis. Heat Transfer: a) Conduction: (one-dimensional steady state) Fourier’s Law, conduction with multiple layers, simple geometries, resistance in series. b) Convection and Boundary Layers: Heat transfer coefficients for natural and forced convection. Practical problems involving forced convection, resistances in series, overall heat transfer coefficients, Design of simple heat exchangers, log-mean temperature differences. c) Basics of radiation: (Stefan-Boltzmann equation), emissivity, absorptivity, transmissivity and reflectivity, net exchange of radiation between surfaces. Thermodynamics: a) The scope of thermodynamics. The basic quantities and their SI units. The fundamental concepts: force, pressure, temperature, intensive and extensive properties, the system and its surroundings, closed and open systems, state and processes, phases and components, phase changes and equilibrium, and the different forms of energy. b) First Law. The energy balance equation and its applications to closed and open systems. The continuity equation. Work and heat in processes. Reversible and irreversible processes. Heat engines. Carnot cycle and some other theoretical cycles including refrigeration. c) Second Law: Entropy and irreversible processes, spontaneous processes. The preparation and the use of thermodynamic tables and diagrams (including using entropy to calculate work in adiabatic processes).
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should have: Knowledge and understanding of scientific principles and methodology necessary to underpin their education in mechanical and related engineering disciplines, to enable appreciation of its scientific and engineering context and to support their understanding of future developments and technologies. Knowledge and understanding of mathematical principles necessary to underpin their education in mechanical and related engineering disciplines and to enable them to apply mathematical methods, tools and notations proficiently in the analysis and solution of engineering problems.
Assessment	27441-01 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (80%) 27441-02 : Continuous Assessment : Coursework (20%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Written examination (3 hours) 80%; Continuous assessment 20% comprising: 1 laboratory reports 10%, 2 class tests 5% each
Other	None
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