School of Engineering and Computer Science
EG420: Design of Thermo-Fluid Systems
Course Syllabus
Mission Statement: “Daniel Webster College educates purposeful men and women for entry,
advancement and advanced studies in professional fields through programs which emphasize the
integration of theory and practice through interactive teaching and learning in professional and liberal
studies.”
Semester:
Class Meeting Time:
Class Location:
Prerequisites:
Co-requisites:
Credits:
Spring 2014
Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00 – 5:20 pm
DWH 114
EG410 Heat Transfer, MA315 Linear Algebra and Intro to Numerical Methods
None
3.0
Instructor Contact Information
Instructor:
Office Location:
Office Hours:
Email:
Phone:
Timothy D. Kostar
DWH 109 G
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 – 11:00
kostar_timothy@dwc.edu
603-577-6064
Course Description
This course provides theory and practical application examples on the design of thermo-fluid systems.
Topics include introduction to systems engineering as applied to cooling/heating systems, the thermofluid system design process, basic modeling and simplifying real systems, piping systems and networks,
pumps and fan characteristics and selection, fin and heat exchanger designs, and introduction to design
optimization approaches. The course contains a significant commercial software utilization component
and design-build-test projects.
Course Textbook Information
Design of Fluid Thermal Systems, 3nd Edition, William S. Janna, CENGAGE Learning, 2011, ISBN-13:
978-0-495-66768-1
Reference Text:
Heat and Mass Transfer, Fundamentals and Applications, 4th edition, Y.A. Cengel and A.J. Ghajar,
McGraw Hill, New York, Copyright 2011, ISBN 978-0-07-339812-9
Design and Optimization of Thermal Systems, 2nd Ed, Y. Jaluria, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group,
2008, ISBN 978 0 8493 3753.
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Course Objective
The specific objective of this course is to provide senior-level engineering students with the conceptual
tools and experience required to integrate and apply their knowledge of Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer,
Fluid Mechanics, Mathematics, and computers to the design and analysis of thermo-fluid systems that
entail energy conversion.
Course Outcomes (measurements in parentheses)
The student will demonstrate ability to:
1. Apply the basic principles of fluid mechanics to solve for unknown variables (HW 3, 4, 5, Project
#1).
2. Design and analyze a piping or duct network (HW 6, Exam #1, Final Exam).
3. Select a pump or fan based on required flow rate and pressure head (HW 7, 8, Exam #2, Final
Exam).
4. Apply the basic principles of heat transfer to solve for unknown variables (HW 9, Exam #2, Final
Exam).
5. Select and analyze a heat exchanger (HW 10, Exam #3, Final Exam).
6. Design and analyze a simple thermo-fluid system (Project #2).
7. Utilize commercial software in the numerical analysis of a simple thermo-fluid system (HW 4, 9).
General Education Competencies
The General Education Competencies that this course supports include:
Communication:
- Communicate clearly and effectively in written, oral, and electronic forms
Critical Thinking:
- Apply quantitative reasoning skills to solve problems
Students with Disabilities
Daniel Webster College is committed to compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and
its regulations. The school does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to, or
treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any student who has a documented physical,
learning, or emotional disability* will be provided with reasonable accommodations designed to meet his
or her needs. Before any such assistance can occur, it is the responsibility of the student to see that
documentation is on file with the ADA Coordinator and that a Reasonable Accommodation Plan has been
developed. Once this is in place the student may request a copy of the plan go to all or some of his/her
instructors so that they may provide the agreed upon accommodations. Students with a disability may
request an accommodation by contacting ADA Coordinator Dr. Kathy Hipp, Associate Dean of Arts and
Sciences, at 603-577-6659 or hipp@dwc.edu.
*Documentation cannot be more than three years old.
Academic Honesty
Intellectual curiosity is at the heart of the academic enterprise. Students, faculty and administration at
Daniel Webster College consider such violations as cheating and plagiarism to be so unethical as to call
into question whether the violator should continue as a member of the College community.
Transcripts that misrepresent academic performance not only endanger students’ chances for success in
their careers but also damage the integrity and reputation of the institution.
Student Honor Pledge
Daniel Webster College believes that all students have the right to learn in an academic community that
insures fair competition, and respects truth and honesty. Academic dishonesty is not tolerated at Daniel
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Webster College. The Student Honor Pledge is intended to create a community of fairness, respect, and
responsibility in the pursuit of academic enterprise. All students are expected to abide by the Student
Honor Pledge.
I pledge on my honor, as a student at Daniel Webster College, that I have neither given nor
received any unauthorized aid on this assignment/examination.
For more information regarding Daniel Webster College’s ethical standards, please refer to the current
college catalog.
Grading Scale
The following scale is based on the grading structure outlined in the Daniel Webster College catalog and
is used to assign letter grades:
A = 93+
C+= 76-79
A- = 90-92
C = 70-75
B+= 87-89
D = 65-69
B = 83-86
F = Below 65
B- = 80-82
Expectations
Homework problems from the text will be assigned on a regular basis and are subject to change. A
limited number of other assignments not in the text might be given as supplemental exercises. It is
expected that the interested student will endeavor to solve these problems. Remember that you
cannot adequately learn this material without practicing the methods. Talk to me in advance if
you have reasonable reason(s) for not being able to turn in your homework or any assignment on time.
To be fair to all students, late homework or other assignments are given a 33% reduction in points per
day that the homework / assignment is late. A “day” is defined as 24 hours, beginning at the start of
class time.
Active class participation is expected. In this course you will be expected to act in a professional
manner. Among other things, this includes showing up on time prepared for the task at hand. This shall
include not just being on time for class, but also for any and all additional outside meetings you will have
with group work. You will be expected to read assigned chapters/tutorials before coming to class and be
ready to actively participate. Classroom activities such as chatting, use of computer, ipod, cell phone and
other electronics are not allowed.
Students may ask questions of one another when working on out-of-class assignments. However, each
student/team must do their own work. A first occurrence of academic dishonesty will result in a
zero for that assignment for all who are involved. A second occurrence will result in an F for the course.
Note that all such occurrences must be reported in writing to the Chief Academic Officer who may
prescribe additional penalties.
Course Evaluation
Homework
15%
Project #1
10%
Project #2
20%
Exams (x3 @ 10%)
30%
Final Exam
25%
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Total
100%
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Planned Schedule of Activities
Schedule may be modified, with announcements posted on-line.
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
01/13
01/17
Classes start
Tues.
01/20
01/24
01/27
01/31
02/03
02/07
02/10
02/14
02/17
02/21
No Mon. Tues
is Mon. sched.
02/24
02/28
03/03
03/07
03/10
03/14
03/17
03/21
Reading
Chap. 2
Assignments
Fluid properties and basic equations.
HW #1
Chap. 2
Fluid properties and basic equations.
Chap. 3
Piping systems basics.
Chap. 3
Chap. 4
Chap. 4
Chap. 6
Chap. 6
HW #2
Project #1
HW #3
Piping systems basics.
HW #4
Piping systems design.
HW #5
Exam #1: Chaps. 2, 3
Piping systems design.
HW #6
Pumps and Piping Systems
HW #7
Pumps and Piping Systems
HW #8
Spring Break
Chap. 7
11
03/24
03/28
12
03/31
04/04
Chap. 10
13
04/07
04/11
Chap. 10
14
04/14
04/18
Chap. 8
15
04/21
04/25
16
04/28
04/29
Mon and Tues
only
04/30
05/06
Starts on Wed.
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Topics
Chap. 7
Heat Transfer Fundamentals
Exam #2: Chaps. 4, 6
Heat Transfer Fundamentals
HW #9
HW #10
Project #2
Chap. 8
Cross-Flow Heat Exchangers
HW #11
Cross-Glow Heat Exchangers
HW #12
Double Pipe Heat Exchangers
HW #13
Exam #3: Chaps. 7, 10
Double Pipe Heat Exchangers
HW #14
Comprehensive Final Exam
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Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes
Mechanical Engineering
(slight, moderate, substantial)
Outcome
a
b
c
d
e
f
Substantial
Moderate
Substantial
Moderate
Substantial
g
Level of
Substantial
contribution
Outcome
h
i
j
k
l
m
moderate
moderate
Substantial
Substantial
Level of
contribution
Outcome
Description of Outcome
a
an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
b
an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
c
d
an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
constraints …
an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
e
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
f
an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
g
an ability to communicate effectively
h
i
the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global,
etc., societal context
a recognition of the need for, and the ability to engage in life-long learning
j
a knowledge of contemporary issues
k
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools needed for engineering
practice
an ability to apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics (including
multivariate calculus and differential equations) to model, analyze, design, and realize physical
systems,
or processes.
an abilitycomponents
to work professionally
in both thermal and mechanical systems areas.
l
m
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Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes
Aeronautical Engineering
(slight, moderate, substantial)
Outcome
Level of
contribution
Outcome
Level of
contribution
Outcome
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
a
b
substantial
moderate
h
i
slight
c
d
e
f
moderate
j
k
l
g
moderate
m
n
moderate
Description of Outcome
an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
constraints …
an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
an ability to communicate effectively
the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a
global, etc., societal context
a recognition of the need for, and the ability to engage in life-long learning
a knowledge of contemporary issues
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools needed for
engineering practice
a knowledge of aerodynamics, aerospace materials, structures, propulsion, flight
mechanics, and stability and control
design competence that includes integration of aeronautical topics
an ability to develop flight test plans and conduct in-flight experiments, as well as to
analyze, etc., the resulting data
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