Thermo-fluids
Module code: MEU22E05 · Semester: 2
Questions by Year
- 2025/26
- 2018/19
- 2017/18 (old code ME2E05)
- 2016/17 (old code ME2E05)
- 2015/16 (old code ME2E05)
- 2014/15 (old code ME2E05)
- 2013/14 (old code ME2E05)
- 2012/13 (old code ME2E05)
Topics
- Fluid properties and equation of state LO1, LO6
- Continuity, Euler and Bernoulli equations; Pitot tubes, venturi meters, orifice plates LO1–2
- Momentum equation: jets, pipe bends, propellers LO3
- Laminar and turbulent pipe flow; Reynolds number; friction factor and losses LO4
- Boundary layers, separation, wakes and drag LO5
- Properties of pure substances: tables, diagrams, ideal gas, specific heats LO6
- First law: closed systems and steady-flow devices LO7
- Second law: heat engines, refrigerators, reversibility, Carnot cycle LO8–9
Learning outcomes (exam covers LO1–9)
- Solve and explain simple fluid engineering problems
- Understand basic flow measurement devices
- Find forces from jets and propellers
- Distinguish ideal and real flow and solve pipe flow problems
- Describe boundary layers and why they matter
- Find properties from tables, diagrams and equations of state
- Apply conservation of energy to closed systems and steady-flow devices
- Understand second-law limits on devices
- Understand thermal efficiency, COP and their environmental and economic implications
- Follow lab procedure and safety
- Collect, analyse and report lab data