City University of Hong Kong

Course Syllabus

offered by Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering

with effect from Semester A 2017 / 18

Part I Course Overview

Course Title: Advanced Thermofluids

Course Code: MBE3106

Course Duration: 1 semester

Credit Units: 3 credits

Level: B3

Medium of English
Instruction:
Medium of English
Assessment:

Prerequisites#: MBE2101 Thermo and Fluid Dynamics

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Precursors: Nil
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Equivalent Courses: Nil

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Exclusive Courses: Nil

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Prerequisites which are not part of the Major Requirement are waived for students admitted with
Advanced Standing.

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Part II Course Details

1. Abstract
(A 150-word description about the course)

This course aims to equip the students with the knowledge on the application of the principles of
thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer to the design and analysis of engineering systems
in an integrated manner. The main focuses of the course are on the integration of the topics through a
unified approach, and the application aspects of thermofluids in real-life practical problems.

2. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)

(CILOs state what the student is expected to be able to do at the end of the course according to a given standard
of performance.)

No. CILOs Weighting* Discovery-enriched

(if curriculum related
applicable) learning outcomes
(please tick where
appropriate)
A1 A2 A3
1. Describe the basic principles of thermodynamics, fluid
mechanics, and heat transfer.
2. Apply the principles of thermodynamics, fluid
mechanics, and heat transfer to thermofluid systems.
3. Apply the relevant techniques for analyzing and
simulating thermofluid systems.
4. Integrate the principles stated in CILOs-1, 2 and 3 to
solve real life engineering problems.
* If weighting is assigned to CILOs, they should add up to 100%. 100%
A1: Attitude
Develop an attitude of discovery/innovation/creativity, as demonstrated by students possessing a
strong sense of curiosity, asking questions actively, challenging assumptions or engaging in inquiry
together with teachers.
A2: Ability
Develop the ability/skill needed to discover/innovate/create, as demonstrated by students possessing
critical thinking skills to assess ideas, acquiring research skills, synthesizing knowledge across
disciplines or applying academic knowledge to self-life problems.
A3: Accomplishments
Demonstrate accomplishment of discovery/innovation/creativity through producing /constructing
creative works/new artefacts, effective solutions to real-life problems or new processes.

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3. Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs)
(TLAs designed to facilitate students achievement of the CILOs.)

TLA Brief Description CILO No. Hours/week (if

applicable)
1 2 3 4
Lecture Explain key concepts, principles, 2 hrs/week
theories, and their applications to the
studies and analyses of thermofluid
systems.
Tutorial Typical thermofluids mini-project 1 hr/week
problem(s) will be given to students to
solve. The students are expected to work
in teams to tackle the given problems.
This learning activity will be mainly
student-led but with some structural
guidance from the teacher during the
tutorial. At the end of the learning
activity, the students need to have their
reports and/or presentations for their
solutions of the given problem.

4. Assessment Tasks/Activities (ATs)

(ATs are designed to assess how well the students achieve the CILOs.)

Assessment CILO No. Weighting* Remarks

Tasks/Activities 1 2 3 4
Continuous Assessment: 40%
Test 10%
Mini-project 30%
Examination: 60% (duration: 3 hours)
* The weightings should add up to 100%. 100%

For a student to pass the course, at least 30% of the maximum mark for both coursework and examination
should be obtained.

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5. Assessment Rubrics

(Grading of student achievements is based on student performance in assessment tasks/activities with the following rubrics.)

Assessment Task Criterion Excellent Good Fair Marginal Failure

(A+, A, A-) (B+, B, B-) (C+, C, C-) (D) (F)
1. Test Capacity to understand the key concepts, High Significant Moderate Basic Not even
principles and theories related to advanced reaching
thermaofluids, and to analyse and solve marginal
related engineering problems. levels
2. Mini-project Capacity to conduct literature review, High Significant Moderate Basic Not even
analyse the advanced thermofluids reaching
problems, and have conclusions and marginal
discussions for the related mini-projects levels
based on the concepts, principles and
theories learned from the lectures.
3. Examination Capacity to understand the key concepts, High Significant Moderate Basic Not even
principles and theories related to advanced reaching
thermaofluids, and to analyse and solve marginal
related engineering problems. @ levels

Note: @ For a student to pass the course, at least 30% of the maximum mark for both coursework and examination should be obtained.

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Part III Other Information (more details can be provided separately in the teaching plan)

1. Keyword Syllabus
(An indication of the key topics of the course.)

Thermodynamics: entropy, power cycles;

Fluid mechanics: dimensional analysis and similitude, internal and external incompressible
flows;
Heat transfer: two-phase flow and heat transfer; applications: heat exchangers and nuclear heat
generation;
Introduction to numerical methods in thermofluids.

2. Reading List
2.1 Compulsory Readings
(Compulsory readings can include books, book chapters, or journal/magazine articles. There are also
collections of e-books, e-journals available from the CityU Library.)

1. Cengel Y.A., Cimbala J.M, Turner R.H., Fundamentals of Thermal-Fluid Sciences,

McGraw Hill, ISBN0-073-38020-2.
2. Fox Robert W., Pritchard Philip J., McDonald Alan T., Introduction to Fluid Mechanics,
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., ISBN978-0471742999.
3. Neil E. Todreas, Mujid S Kazimi, Nuclear Systems Volume I: Thermal Hydraulic
Fundamentals, Second Edition, CRC Press, ISBN 9781439808870 - CAT# K10438,
September 21, 2011.

2.2 Additional Readings

(Additional references for students to learn to expand their knowledge about the subject.)

1. Kaminski D., Jensen M.K., Introduction to Thermal and Fluids Engineering, J. Wiley,
ISBN978-0-471-26873-4.
2. Incropera F.P., DeWitt D.P., Bergman T.L., Lavine A.S., Fundamentals of Heat and Mass
Transfer, J. Wiley, ISBN978-0-471-45728-2.
3. Marquand C., Croft D., Thermofluids, J. Wiley ISBN0-471-94184-0.
4. Young D.F., Munson B.R., Okiishi T.H., Huebsch W.W., A Brief Introduction to Fluid
Mechanics, J. Wiley, ISBN978-0-470-59679-1.
5. White F.M., Fluid Mechanics, McGraw Hill, ISBN0-072-40217-2.

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