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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics
Module Code	MM432
School	School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Yan Delaure Semester 2: Yan Delaure Autumn: Yan Delaure
Module Teacher	Yan Delaure
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The objective of the module is to cover the theory of fluid mechanics and heat transfer starting from fundamental conservation principles. Derivations of analytical solutions to the governing equations are described for simple problems and a range of functional non dimensional correlations are studied for more practical engineering problems. The emphasis is on providing an understanding of the theoretical background and an appreciation of the range of applicability and limitations of the solutions studied. Classical benchmark fluid flow and heat transfer problems will be solved both analytically and by using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with a view to introducing CFD.

Learning Outcomes

1. Outline the derivations of the governing equations for fluid flow and heat transfer
2. Derive analytical solutions to simple fluid and heat transfer problems
3. Identify suitable correlations for estimation of heat transfer from solids.
4. Critically assess the limitations and suitability of correlations, analytical solutions and numerical approximations
5. Select appropriate solution methods for Computational Fluid Dynamics models
6. Use CFD as a tool to solve simple fluid flow and heat transfer problems and assess their limitations

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	Formal Lectures
Tutorial	18	Exercises to support theoretical content of lectures
Laboratory	18	Introduction to a Computational Fluid Dynamics Software through practical problems
Independent learning	115	No Description
Total Workload: 187

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introduction to heat transfer.
1.Modes of heat transfer2.Steady one dimensional conduction3.Review of energy conservation for closed and open systems.

Introduction to convection.
1.Review of heat and fluid flow equations2.Boundary layer equations3.Introduction to turbulent flow4.Introduction to non dimensional correlations and solutions.

External convective flow and correlations.
1.Flow over flat plates2.Flow over cylinders3.Jet flow.

Internal convective flow in circular pipes.
1.Solution to cylindrical governing equations2.Review of energy conservation for open systems.

Free Convection correlations.
Heat Exchangers correlations.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	30%	Examination Weight	70%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Practical/skills evaluation	CFD modelling of Heat Transfer and Flow Over Flat Plates	30%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Incropera: 0, Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, 6, Wiley,
Versteeg, H. and Malalasekera, W.: 1998, An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dymanics. The Finite Volume Method, Pearson Prentice Hall,
Fluent Inc: 2009, Fluent user guides, Fluent Inc.,

Other Resources

None

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