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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	MM432D
School	School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Online Module Resources
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. A classical benchmark fluid flow and heat transfer problem will be solved both analytically and by using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with a view to introducing CFD.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the theoretical foundation of CFD
2. Describe factors to be considered when solving computational thermofluid dynamics problems
3. Identify suitable methods for the treatment of boundary conditions
4. Critically assess the limitations and suitability of modelling methods to a range of fluid flow problems
5. Analyse and solve a range of thermofluid problems by both computational and analytical methods
6. Use a Computational Fluid Dynamics software to solve fluid flow and heat transfer problems
7. Report on modelling limitations and prediction accuracy

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Total Workload: 0

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

CFD Lectures and studio work.
â€¢ Introduction to Finite Volume Methodsâ€¢ Introduction to meshing and mesh qualityâ€¢ Boundary conditionsâ€¢ Introduction to Navier Stokes Solution Methods for Incompressible flow in Fluentâ€¢ Turbulence Modelling in Fluentâ€¢ Modelling of forced convection flows with heat transferâ€¢ Post-processing analysis.

Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer Lectures.
â€¢ Derivation of governing Equationsâ€¢ Analytical solution to simple 2D steady and unsteady flow problems to be used for CFD validationâ€¢ Introduction to Heat Transfer and boundary layer flow.â€¢ Derivation of empirical and analytical correlations for heat transfer and skin friction for external flow to be used for CFD validationâ€¢ Introduction to turbulence and turbulence modelling with Reynolds Averaged Equations.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	30%	Examination Weight	70%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	CFD Modelling of Impulsively Started Flow over Flat Plate	15%	n/a
Assignment	CFD modelling of Heat Transfer from and Flow Over Flat Plate	35%	n/a
In Class Test	Laminar and Turbulent Flow	20%	n/a
In Class Test	Heat Transfer Correlation and CFD Modelling	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

Fluent Inc: 2009, Fluent user guides, Fluent Inc.,
Versteeg, H. and Malalasekera, W.: 1998, An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dymanics. The Finite Volume Method, Pearson Prentice Hall,

Other Resources

None

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