Overview
This unit provides you with opportunities to develop and demonstrate your professional capabilities in the field of thermofluid engineering. You will analyse, explain and evaluate the performance of air-conditioning and refrigeration plant; and mass, heat and energy transfer processes in industrial plant and processes. You will describe types and characteristics of fluid machinery, apply the theory of energy transfer to its operation, and analyse complex fluid flows using computational methods. You will then apply discipline theories and methods to design, implementation, operation and maintenance of industrial mechanical systems. You are required to show you can work both individually and collaboratively, to solve problems, and document and communicate their work clearly in a professional manner. In this unit, you must complete compulsory practical activities. Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for proposed dates.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
ENEM13014 Thermodynamics or ENEM12003 Thermodynamics] and ENEM12006 Fluid Mechanics [or ENEM12001 Fluid Mechanics
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2024
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 12-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 25 hours of study per week, making a total of 300 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Student evaluation
Provided clear and knowledgeable explanations and feedback
This feedback should be maintained.
Feedback from Student evaluation
Encouraged students to interact and showed passion and enthusiasm for the discipline
Interaction between the students and facilitator is important. This strategy of creating interaction should be maintained.
Feedback from Student evaluation
Use more examples or elaboration
More real-world examples should be provided.
Feedback from Student evaluation
Make sure the feedback is clear and useable and be mindful of student diversity
More explanation should be provided in the feedback which will be useful for all diverse students.
- Analyse, explain and evaluate performance characteristics and determine load on air conditioning and refrigeration plants
- Analyse, explain and evaluate mass, energy and heat transfer processes in industrial plant and components, and industrial processes
- Describe types and characteristics fluid machinery and apply and explain the theory of energy transfer to its operation in engineering applications
- Explain and analyse complex flows and computational fluid dynamics methods in such flows
- Apply discipline theories and methods to the problems of designing, implementing, operating and maintaining mechanical systems in industrial contexts
- Communicate professionally and provide evidence of personal reflection on, and critical assessment of, team contributions and professional development, and development of technical competence in thermofluid engineering
- Reflect upon, formulate and solve problems and record and communicate professionally the approach used to resolve problems and the reasons for adopting such approaches to problems.
The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards for Professional Engineers in the areas of 1. Knowledge and Skill Base, 2. Engineering Application Ability and 3. Professional and Personal Attributes at the following levels:
Introductory
1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline. (LO: 1N 2N 3N 4N 5N)
Intermediate
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I 5I)
1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I 5I)
3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability. (LO: 1I 2I 3N 4N 5N 6I 7I)
3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour. (LO: 1I 2I 3N 4N 5N)
3.4 Professional use and management of information. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I 5I 6I 7I)
Advanced
1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. (LO: 1A 2A 3I 4N 5I)
1.2 Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline. (LO: 1A 2A 3I 4I 5A)
1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline. (LO: 1A 2I 3I 4I 5I)
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving. (LO: 1A 2A 3I 4I 5I)
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. (LO: 1A 2A 3I 4A 5N)
2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes. (LO: 1A 2A 3I 4A 5I)
2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects. (LO: 1A 2A 3I 4A 5I)
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. (LO: 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A)
3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership. (LO: 6A 7A)
Note: LO refers to the Learning Outcome number(s) which link to the competency and the levels: N – Introductory, I – Intermediate and A - Advanced.
Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for further information on the Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers and course level mapping information https://moodle.cqu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1511
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
| 1 - Presentation and Written Assessment - 25% | |||||||
| 2 - Presentation and Written Assessment - 20% | |||||||
| 3 - Practical and Written Assessment - 20% | |||||||
| 4 - In-class Test(s) - 35% | |||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||||||
| 5 - Team Work | |||||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||||||
Textbooks
Munson, Young and Okiishi's Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics
Edition: 9th (2021)
Authors: Andrew Gerhart, John Hochstein and Phillip Gerhart
John Wiley & Sons
Singapore Singapore , Singapore , Singapore
ISBN: 9781119703266
Binding: Hardcover
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
2nd edition (1982)
Authors: Stoecker, W & Jones, J
McGraw Hill
London London , UK
ISBN: 0070665915
Binding: Hardcover
Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologiest
Edition: 5th (1993)
Authors: T.D. Eastop & A. McConkey
Pearson
London London , London , England
ISBN: 978-0-582-09193-1
Binding: Hardcover
Additional Textbook Information
The text by Stoecker is Out of Print. You may be able to access an online copy through the CQUni Library website.
Recommending reading titles will be added later.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
m.rasul@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Lecture: Overview of the unit and assessment, and air conditioning systems
Tutorial: Air conditioning systems
Workshop: Release of Project 1. Project Introduction
Chapter
Textbook Refrigeration and Air Conditioning by Stoecker & Jones, Chapters 1 and 5.
Supplementary book Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologist by Eastop and McConkey, Chapter 15.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Project 1 release to students.
Tutorial questions will be supplied in the class.
Module/Topic
Lecture: Psychrometry and thermal comfort systems
Tutorial: Psychrometry and thermal comfort. systems
Workshop: Discussion and feedback on project 1. Thermal comfort analysis.
Chapter
Textbook Refrigeration and Air Conditioning by Stoecker & Jones, Chapter 3.
Supplementary book Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologist by Eastop and McConkey, Chapter 15.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial questions will be supplied in the class.
Module/Topic
Lecture: Heat transfer, heating and cooling load systems
Tutorial: Heat transfer and heating and cooling systems
Workshop: Team discussion & feedback on Project 1. Heating and cooling design.
Chapter
Textbook Refrigeration and Air Conditioning by Stoecker & Jones, Chapter 4.
Supplementary book Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologist by Eastop and McConkey, Chapter 15.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial questions will be supplied in the class.
Module/Topic
Lecture: Flow, pumps, duct, piping and fans
Tutorial: Flow, pumps, piping and fans
Workshop: Project 1 discussion and feedback. Energy simulation and evaluating the impact of unitary and central HVAC systems.
Chapter
Textbook Refrigeration and Air Conditioning by Stoecker & Jones, Chapters 6, 7 and 9.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial questions will be supplied in the class.
Module/Topic
Lecture: Heat and mass transfer, cooling towers and heat exchangers.
Tutorial: Heat and mass transfer, cooling towers and heat exchangers.
Workshop: Project 1 presentation.
Discussion: Evaluating the impact of simulation parameters, airflow modelling using CFD.
Chapter
Textbook Refrigeration and Air Conditioning by Stoecker & Jones, Chapters 4 and 19.
Supplementary book Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologist by Eastop and McConkey, Chapter 16.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Project 1 presentation. The weighting is 10% of project 1 i.e. 2.5 marks out of 25 marks in project 1. Presentation schedule will be supplied in the class.
Tutorial questions will be supplied in the class.
Module/Topic
Residential school timetable will be supplied separately.
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lecture: Refrigeration systems
Tutorial: Refrigerant systems.
Workshop: Project 1 finalisation and submission
Chapter
Textbook Refrigeration and Air Conditioning by Stoecker & Jones, Chapters 14, 15 and 17.
Supplementary book Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologist by Eastop and McConkey, Chapter 14.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Project 1 submission.
Tutorial questions will be supplied in the class.
Project One Report Due: Week 6 Friday (19 Apr 2024) 11:59 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Lecture: Fluid flow - steady & unsteady flows, compressible & incompressible flows;
Tutorial: Fluid Flows.
Workshop: Release of Project 2, Project Introduction.
Chapter
Textbook Munson, Young and Okiishi's Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics by Gerhart, Hochstein and Gerhart, Chapter 3.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Project 2 release to students.
Tutorial questions will be supplied in the class.
Module/Topic
Lecture: Fluid flows-flow in pipes.
Tutorial: Pipe flows, flow losses.
Workshop: Team discussion and feedback on project 2. Analysis and deign of fluid flow process.
Chapter
Textbook Munson, Young and Okiishi's Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics by Gerhart, Hochstein and Gerhart, Chapters 7 and 8.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial questions will be supplied in the class.
Module/Topic
Lecture: Fluid machinery- analysis and performance characteristics.
Tutorial: Fluid machinery & characteristics.
Workshop: Team discussion and feedback on project 2. Analysis of turbines.
Chapter
Textbook Munson, Young and Okiishi's Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics by Gerhart, Hochstein and Gerhart, Chapter 12.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial questions will be supplied in the class.
Module/Topic
Lecture: Pumps and turbines, energy transfer calculations.
Tutorial: Pumps and turbines, energy transfer calculation.
Workshop: Project 2 presentation and feedback. CFD simulation.
Chapter
Textbook Munson, Young and Okiishi's Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics by Gerhart, Hochstein and Gerhart, Chapter 12.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Project 2 presentation. The weighting is 10% of project 1 i.e. 2 marks out of 20 marks in project 2. Presentation schedule will be supplied in the class.
Tutorial questions will be supplied in the class.
Module/Topic
Lecture: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)-Basic equations & Navier-Stokes equation and course review
Tutorial: Navier-Stokes equations and review
Finalise project 2.
Chapter
Textbook Munson, Young and Okiishi's Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics by Gerhart, Hochstein and Gerhart, Appendix A .
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial questions will be supplied in the class.
Project 2 submission
Project Two Report Due: Week 11 Friday (24 May 2024) 11:59 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Review of the units.
Chapter
Reference materials
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Review period. Prepare for in-class test.
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-class test this week. Schedule will be provided in week 12 (after knowing formal exam schedule of other units).
Module/Topic
There will be no formal exam, only in-class test.
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Presentation and Written Assessment
Students are required to undertake this project which will allow them to exercise and demonstrate their theoretical thermo-fluid knowledge and skills in a practical application in the area of building HVAC systems. In particular, they will be required to investigate energy and thermal performance of a reference building and develop energy management strategies for a reference building. The project task and scope will be uploaded on Moodle as per the schedule.
Week 6 Friday (19 Apr 2024) 11:59 pm AEST
This will be a group report. Only one person of the group will have to submit the report online. Late submission will not be accepted unless otherwise an extension in advance is requested for a valid reason and approved by the lecturer.
Week 8 Friday (3 May 2024)
Feedback will be provided.
This is a Team Project and initially, team submission will be assessed and a grade will be given for each team. Then individual grade will be determined based on their contribution and performance. Team members will need to indicate their individual contribution. It may be possible that individual grade could be higher than the team mark, but capped at the maximum mark for the assessment. Details project marking criteria will be provided on Moodle.
Example: Individual contributions of 3 students in Team A are given below. This Team A received 36 marks (out of 40) for their project.
S1 - 30%; S2 - 33%; S3 - 37% (Total 100% contribution)
Based on the contribution, Individual marks are given as follow.
S1 = 36 x (30/33.3) = 32.4 (out of 40)
S2 = 36 x (33/33.3) = 35.6 (out of 40)
S3 = 36 x (37/33.3) = 40.0 (out of 40)
- Analyse, explain and evaluate performance characteristics and determine load on air conditioning and refrigeration plants
- Analyse, explain and evaluate mass, energy and heat transfer processes in industrial plant and components, and industrial processes
- Explain and analyse complex flows and computational fluid dynamics methods in such flows
- Apply discipline theories and methods to the problems of designing, implementing, operating and maintaining mechanical systems in industrial contexts
- Communicate professionally and provide evidence of personal reflection on, and critical assessment of, team contributions and professional development, and development of technical competence in thermofluid engineering
- Reflect upon, formulate and solve problems and record and communicate professionally the approach used to resolve problems and the reasons for adopting such approaches to problems.
2 Presentation and Written Assessment
Students are required to undertake this project which will allow them to exercise and demonstrate their knowledge on fluid machinery and flows, and application skills in a fluid transportation system. In particular, they will be required to analyse and design a fluid flow/transportation system using fluid dynamics principles and piping systems and pumps. The project scope and task will be uploaded on Moodle as per the schedule.
Week 11 Friday (24 May 2024) 11:59 pm AEST
This will be a group report. Only one person of the group will have to submit the report online. Late submission will not be accepted unless otherwise an extension in advance is requested for a valid reason and approved by the lecturer.
Review/Exam Week Friday (7 June 2024)
Feedback will be provided.
This is a Team Project and initially team submission will be assessed and a grade will be given for each team. Then individual grade will be determined based on their contribution and performance. Team members will need to indicate their individual contribution. It may be possible that individual grade could be higher than the team mark, but capped at the maximum mark for the assessment. Details project marking criteria will be provided on Moodle.
Example: Individual contributions of 3 students in Team A are given below. This Team A received 36 marks (out of 40) for their project.
S1 - 30%; S2 - 33%; S3 - 37% (Total 100% contribution)
Based on the contribution, Individual marks are given as follow.
S1 = 36 x (30/33.3) = 32.4 (out of 40)
S2 = 36 x (33/33.3) = 35.6 (out of 40)
S3 = 36 x (37/33.3) = 40.0 (out of 40)
- Describe types and characteristics fluid machinery and apply and explain the theory of energy transfer to its operation in engineering applications
- Apply discipline theories and methods to the problems of designing, implementing, operating and maintaining mechanical systems in industrial contexts
- Communicate professionally and provide evidence of personal reflection on, and critical assessment of, team contributions and professional development, and development of technical competence in thermofluid engineering
- Reflect upon, formulate and solve problems and record and communicate professionally the approach used to resolve problems and the reasons for adopting such approaches to problems.
3 Practical and Written Assessment
Each student will be required to complete the laboratory exercises as per the instruction sheets which will be available in the unit website. Laboratory sessions are compulsory, and each session will be up to 2 hours in duration. The timetable of laboratories will be supplied separately via unit website (Moodle).
Statement on Safety
According to the Workplace Health and Safety Act, 1995, it is a legal requirement that all persons at a workplace must not act in a manner that endangers the health or safety of any person at that workplace. As a student, your University is your workplace. When attending laboratories, workshops and field activities, fully enclosed footwear covering the whole foot must be worn at all times. Other personal protective equipment must be worn when required, or as directed by the lecturer or technical officer-in-charge. All requirements of the School Workplace Clothing Policy must also be observed. In the laboratory clothing must fully cover the torso, and have at least a short sleeve (i.e. no singlets). Failure to comply with any of the above health and safety requirements may result in your exclusion from laboratory, workshop or activities - most of which are compulsory.
At laboratory session
Arrive early; communicate with other members of the groups, discuss individual tasks/contribution in readiness for the laboratory experiment.
Ensure to bring
Laboratory instruction sheets if any; Graph paper (A4 linear, 10 div/cm); Notebook (A4 hard bound); Ruler (30 cm clear plastic); Pen and pencil; Scientific calculator; Correct footwear.
Students are expected to complete the entire laboratory exercise including the drawing of graphs and calculating the final answer. All raw data must be entered in the notebook immediately.
Laboratory submission cover sheet
Softcopy (electronic) submissions must be compiled as one single pdf file and submitted through the unit website (Moodle). The first page of the assignment must show the following information: Names, Student Numbers, Group No, Year, Term, Unit Code, Assessment item details.
The residential school (laboratory practical) will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday in week 5 for Gladstone and Mackay students, and Tuesday and Wednesday of week 6 for Rockhampton, Bundaberg and Cairns students. Two weeks will be allowed to submit first laboratory report from the date of your first lab. Then, due date will be every week for the remaining each report.
Feedback will be provided within two weeks from the date of report submission.
- Reporting of major elements/steps (eg. Theory, Objective, Procedures, Results etc) taken to undertake the laboratory sessions (40% of total marks)
- Clarity of expression, including correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and appropriate referencing of sources (10% of total marks).
- Accurate and correct use and presentation of mathematical equations or graphs, tables, diagrams and/or drawings (30% of total marks).
- Discussion and logical presentation of ideas and arguments by means of data analysis and synthesis (20% of total marks).
- Analyse, explain and evaluate performance characteristics and determine load on air conditioning and refrigeration plants
- Analyse, explain and evaluate mass, energy and heat transfer processes in industrial plant and components, and industrial processes
- Describe types and characteristics fluid machinery and apply and explain the theory of energy transfer to its operation in engineering applications
- Communicate professionally and provide evidence of personal reflection on, and critical assessment of, team contributions and professional development, and development of technical competence in thermofluid engineering
4 In-class Test(s)
This assessment covers weekly topics from Week 1 to Week 11. Students are required to answer analytical and numerical questions to demonstrate their theoretical knowledge and analytical and solving skills in thermo-fluid processes.
This date and time will be confirmed in the class and Moodle site.
Each question in the test will be assessed separately for the criterion accuracy and correct results. A question will be deemed to have been completed if the student has shown correct procedure and sound understanding of the work.
- Analyse, explain and evaluate performance characteristics and determine load on air conditioning and refrigeration plants
- Analyse, explain and evaluate mass, energy and heat transfer processes in industrial plant and components, and industrial processes
- Describe types and characteristics fluid machinery and apply and explain the theory of energy transfer to its operation in engineering applications
- Explain and analyse complex flows and computational fluid dynamics methods in such flows
- Apply discipline theories and methods to the problems of designing, implementing, operating and maintaining mechanical systems in industrial contexts
- Reflect upon, formulate and solve problems and record and communicate professionally the approach used to resolve problems and the reasons for adopting such approaches to problems.
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
