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Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics (MCEN30018)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Ellie Hajizedah - ellie.hajizedah@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Jimmy Philip
Overview
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AIMS
This course is an introduction to basic principles of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. These two subjects are introduced together in a single course, reflecting the large degree of cross-over in applications and basic first principles between the two subjects.
Fluid mechanics is a very important core subject, influencing a diverse range of engineering systems (aircraft, ships, road vehicle design, air conditioning, energy conversion, wind turbines, hydroelectric schemes to name but a few) and also impacts on many biological (blood flow, bird flight etc) and even meteorological studies. As engineers, we are typically concerned with predicting the force required to move a body through a fluid, or the power required to pump fluid through a system. However, before we can achieve this goal, we must start from fundamental principles governing fluid flow.
Thermodynamics could be defined as the science of energy. This subject can be broadly interpreted to include all aspects of energy and energy transformations. Like fluid mechanics, this is a hugely important subject in engineering, underpinning many key engineering systems including power generation, engines, gas turbines, refrigeration, heating etc. This unit again starts from first principles to introduce the basic concepts of thermodynamics, paving the way for later more advanced units
This course aims to develop a fundamental understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, based on first principles and physical arguments. Real world engineering examples will be used to illustrate and develop an intuitive understanding of these subjects.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics include:
Fluid Mechanics - fluid statics, static forces on submerged structures, stability of floating bodies; solid body motion; fluid dynamics; streamlines; pathlines and streaklines; conservation of mass, momentum and energy; Euler's equation and Bernoulli's equation; control volume analysis; dimensional analysis; incompressible flow in pipes and ducts; boundary layers; flow around immersed bodies; and drag and lift.
Thermodynamics - heat and work, ideal non-flow and flow processes; laws of thermodynamics; Carnot's principle; Clausius inequality; direct and reversed heat engines; thermal efficiencies; properties of pure substances; change of phase; representation of properties; steam and air tables; and vapour equation of state, ideal gases.
Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this unit the student is expected to -
- Have developed an intuitive fundamental understanding of thermo-fluid systems
- Be able to determine the thermodynamic and physical properties of numerous substances
- Apply the first and second laws of thermodynamics to several engineering devices
- Apply control volume analysis to numerous fluid mechanical systems
- Appreciate the elegance of dimensional analysis
- Be able to analyse simple, incompressible and inviscid fluid flows, such as pipe and pump flow systems
- Appreciate basic tenets of external flows, including lift, drag & separated flows.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
• Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
• Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
• Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance
• Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, as a team leader or manager as well as an effective team member.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Option 1
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ENGR20004 | Engineering Mechanics |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR20005 | Numerical Methods in Engineering |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST20029 | Engineering Mathematics |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
OR
Option 2
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST20009 | Vector Calculus |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST20032 | Vector Calculus: Advanced | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST20030 | Differential Equations | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR20004 | Engineering Mechanics |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR20005 | Numerical Methods in Engineering |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
ENGR30001 Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics
MCEN30015 Thermofluids
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ENGR30002 | Fluid Mechanics |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
PHYC10003 Physics 1 and PHYC10004 Physics 2
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Two Laboratory reports not exceeding 1500 words (equal weight) (20%), approximately 10 hours work each. Associated with Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 3 and 7
- Two assignments during semester, each not exceeding 1500 words and requiring approximately 10 hours of work (10% each). Associated with ILOs 4-6
- One 50 minute written test in week 6 or 7 (10%). Associated with ILOs 1-7
- One 3 hour examination at the end of semester (50%). Associated with ILOs 1-7
Hurdle Requirement - students must pass the exam component to pass the subject
Note: Some laboratory reports and assignments will be completed in teams of two.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures and 20 hours of tutorials and laboratories Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Ellie Hajizedah - ellie.hajizedah@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures and 20 hours of tutorials and laboratories Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Jimmy Philip
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Business Major Mechanical Engineering Systems Major Mechanical Engineering Systems Specialisation (formal) Mechanical Specialisation (formal) Mechatronics - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 22 March 2024