Form C4
Version 4.0 (2010/2011)
Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor Template
1. Course
Code
B58EE
5. School
Engineering and Physical Sciences
7. Delivery:
Location &
Semester
Edin
Dubai
Malaysia
Orkney
IDL
Collaborative Partner
Approved Learning Partner
Sem 1..
Sem…1
Sem……1….
.
Sem……..
Sem….
Name… Sem..….
Name …… ……Sem..
8. Pre-requisites
2. Course
Title
3. SCQF
Level
Mechanical Engineering Science 5
6. Course
Co-ordinator
8
4. Credits
15
As designated by the Head of Teaching
discipline
D grade or better in Introduction to Mechanical Engineering (B57AU) or equivalent
9. Linked Courses
(specify if synoptic)
10. Excluded Courses
11. Replacement Courses
B58EF (synoptic)
None
Code:
12. Degrees for which
this is a core course
Date Of Replacement:
13. The course may be
delivered to:
UG only
PG only
UG & PG
B2G1-EST; B2GM-EST; B511-MEG; B531-MEG; B542-MEE; B54MMEE; B553-MEE; B55M-MEE; B564-AUE; B566-AUE; B571-MED;
B581-MED
14. Available as an Elective?
Yes
No
15. Aims
To provide a methodology for applying mass, momentum and energy principles to simple flow systems. To provide the tools for analysing thermodynamic processes and
evaluating thermodynamic properties of systems.
16. Syllabus
Lectures: Revision of Hydrostatics, including forces on bodies, manometry and pressure at depth. The basic principles of continuity, momentum and energy. Application of
basic principles to ideal flows, orifice plates and venturi meters. Flow in pipes and other geometries (laminar, turbulent, smooth and rough). Revision of heat and work, 1st
law of thermodynamics, thermodynamic property calculation using the ideal gas law and steam tables. Closed and open systems. Approximations and applications of the
steady flow energy equation.
Laboratory sessions – For fluid mechanics will be selected from the pipe friction, jet forces, orifice plates and nozzles and diffusers equipment. For thermodynamics will
be selected from, engine test (indicator diagram), Marcet boiler, Clement and Desormes apparatus and Boys gas calorimeter.
17. Learning Outcomes (HWU Core Skills: Employability and Professional Career Readiness)
Subject Mastery
Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive
Skills
Scholarship, Enquiry and Research (Research-Informed Learning)
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Lectures and tutorial work will allow students to obtain an understanding of the physical laws controlling thermo-fluid systems and to develop skills in
their application. Laboratory sessions will develop observational skills in practical work that underpins the taught material. Experience of
instrumentation systems will also be gained.
Personal Abilities
Industrial, Commercial & Professional Practice
Autonomy, Accountability & Working with Others
Communication, Numeracy & ICT
Analytical skills will be developed by following the lecture series and through attempting problems presented at tutorials. Feedback to tutorial solutions
will be available at tutorial sessions on request. Group working skills will be developed by participation in the laboratory sessions. Written
communication skills will be developed through laboratory report writing. Feedback will be provided on the laboratory reports submitted.
18. Assessment Methods
Method
19. Re-assessment Methods
Duration of Exam
Weighting (%)
Synoptic courses?
Method
(if applicable)
Examination
Continuous assessment
(computer tests 20%/lab reports
20%)
20. Date and Version
Date of Proposal
2 hours
Date of Approval by
School Committee
Duration of Exam
Diet(s)
(if applicable)
60%
40%
B58EF
Examination
Date of
Implementation
3 hours
Synoptic with
B58EF
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