Module Code - Title:
CE4044
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FLUIDS AND ENERGY
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module contributes to the energy theme of Civil Engineering by introducing important concepts and prediction tools used when analysing fluid flows in energy applications.
Syllabus:
Description of fluid boundary layers for laminar & turbulent flows; resultant forces and advection rates at surfaces. Introduction to dimensional analysis/scale analysis/similarity analysis in fluids; conditions of similarity; derivation of dimensionless parameters; overview of dimensionless groups commonly employed in engineering; reading correlations from literature and extracting useful data; derive correlations from experimental data; flow structures and transition regimes; use of correlations for scaling; fundamental applications to energy problems with analysis of: pipe flows; valves and fittings; pumps; lift and drag on structures, heat transfer, etc.; description and application of fundamental heat transfer relations
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Explain the importance of dimensional analysis, highlight limitations and apply techniques to derive scaling groups
Construct correlations from data provided using relevant dimensionless parameters
Identify, interpret and use existing correlations to evaluate variables in scaled systems
Derive 2d governing equations for mass, momentum and energy transfer in fluids
Derive analytical solutions from governing equations upon applying simplifying assumptions
Solve engineering problems using pressure drops, heat transfer rates, forces, etc. obtained from empirical correlations or analytical solution.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate an appreciation for dimensionless analysis when scaling in fluids related problems.
Question simplifying assumptions throughout and relate to impact on predictions
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The module will be taught through lectures and a project/laboratory component. Theory will be related to familiar engineering problems to stimulate student engagement and interaction.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Yunus A. Cengel, John M. Cimbala
(2017)
Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications
, McGraw-Hill Education, 4th edition
Cengel, Yunus A. (2002)
Heat Transfer: A Practical Approach
, McGraw-Hill, 2nd Edition
Bruce R. Munson,
Alric P. Rothmayer,
Theodore H. Okiishi,
Wade W. Huebsch (2013)
Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics
, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 7th edition
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BECIENUFA - CIVIL ENGINEERING
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
Pat.Walsh@ul.ie