Overview

This unit of study aims to introduce students to the fundamental theory of Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer and their application in sustainable product design.

Requisites

Prerequisites
PHY10001 Energy and Motion

Assumed Knowledge

First year SUT studies or equivalent

Teaching Periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
29-July-2024
27-October-2024
Last self-enrolment date
11-August-2024
Census date
31-August-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
13-September-2024
Results released date
03-December-2024

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a good understanding of fundamental principles of thermodynamics (S1, S2)
  • Appreciate the linkage between theory and various practical applications (K6, A2)
  • Apply knowledge of basic principles of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics to solve sustainable thermofluid problems (K1, K3, S1, S2)
  • Demonstrate good knowledge of the three basic modes of heat transfer (Conduction, Convection and Radiation) (K3, S1, S2)
  • Apply knowledge of heat transfer theory to sustainable product design (K1, K3, K6, S1, S2, A2, A7)

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Type Hours per week Number of weeks Total (number of hours)
On-campus
Class		2.00 12 weeks 24
On-campus
Lab		3.00 2 weeks 6
Live Online
Lecture		1.00 12 weeks 12
Online
Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning		1.00 12 weeks 12
Unspecified Activities
Independent Learning		8.00 12 weeks 96
TOTAL150

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULO's
Design ProjectIndividual/Group 30 - 50% 1,2,3,4,5 
Final-Semester TestIndividual 15 - 25% 2 
Laboratory PracticalsIndividual 10 - 15% 1,2,3,4 
Mid-Semester TestIndividual 15 - 25% 2 
Online QuizIndividual 5 - 10% 1,3,4 

Content

  • Thermodynamics: heat, work, conservation of energy. Pressure-volume relationships for ideal gases. Heat engine cycles describing common combustion engines
  • Heat transfer: Introduction to the three heat transfer mechanisms (conduction, convection and radiation). Application to heat exchangers
  • Refrigeration and air conditioning: standard vapour compression cycle, introduction to alternative refrigeration technologies, psychrometry
  • Fluid mechanics: fluid properties, pressure in static fluids, Bernoulli’s equation, energy losses in pipes, forces from flowing fluids

Study resources

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.