CQUniversity Unit Profile.

Students are required to undertake a team-based project designed to develop and demonstrate their knowledge of fluid machinery and flow systems, as well as their ability to apply these concepts in fluid transportation applications. Specifically, the project will involve the analysis and design of a fluid flow system incorporating fluid dynamics principles, piping network design, loss calculation and pump selection.

In addition, the project will require the conceptual design of a hydroelectric power system capable of supplying the necessary energy to operate the process plant.

Detailed project tasks and scope will be made available on the unit website (Moodle).

AI ASSESSMENT SCALE: No AI 

You must not use AI at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge. Students are strictly prohibited from using AI-generated content (such as ChatGPT, Bard, or other AI tools) in any part of their assignments for this unit. All submitted work must be original and demonstrate the student’s independent understanding and effort. Any detection of AI-generated content will be treated as academic misconduct, and the case will be reported in accordance with the university’s academic integrity policies.

• Clear and comprehensive reporting of all essential project components, including the introduction, aims, and objectives. 
• Appropriate design and analysis of the pump and piping system, including the development of system head equations, determination of the duty point, and evaluation of cavitation and related operational considerations. 
• Development of a schematic diagram of the heat exchanger system, along with analysis of friction losses, heat transfer performance, and the sustainability of energy conservation strategies. 
• Development of hydroelectric turbine design, performance evaluation, and justification of its capability to provide the required power for sustainable operation.    
• Clarity and professionalism in written communication, including accurate grammar, spelling, punctuation, and appropriate referencing of all sources. 
  Accurate application and presentation of mathematical equations, as well as effective use of graphs, tables, diagrams, and/or engineering drawings. 
• Critical discussion and logical organisation of ideas, supported by appropriate data analysis, interpretation, and synthesis

The Declaration of Contribution and Self and Peer Assessment (SPA) templates will be made available on Moodle. This assessment is a team project, and initially, each team submission will be evaluated and assigned a collective grade. Subsequently, individual grades will be determined based on the provided formula, taking into account each member’s contribution and performance.

All team members are required to submit both the Team Charter (Declaration of Individual Contributions) and the SPA report. It is possible for an individual’s mark to exceed the overall team grade; however, it will be capped at the maximum mark allocated for the assessment.

Please note that if a team reports zero contribution for any member in the assessment submission, that individual will not be considered part of the team for the purpose of equal grade distribution for that assessment item. Furthermore, the submitted report must meet the minimum required academic and technical standards, irrespective of the number of contributing team members, to satisfy the unit requirements.

Individual student marks = Total project 1 marks achieved by the team out of 25 x (Individual share / Equal team share)
For example, the Individual contributions of 3 students in Team A are given below. Team A received 36 marks (out of 40) for their project.
Student 1 (S1) - 30%; Student 2 (S2) - 33%; Student 3 (S3) - 37% (Total 100% contribution)
Based on the contribution, Individual marks are given as follows.
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)

Information:

Students are required to submit all assessments by the specified due dates. Late submissions will not be accepted, in accordance with professional practice expectations.

If an extension is required, a formal request must be submitted to the Unit Coordinator at least 72 hours prior to the assessment due date, unless otherwise specified in the assessment requirements. Extension requests submitted after the due date may not be considered.

As outlined in Section 5.16 of the Assessment Policy, extensions may be granted for valid reasons, including, but not limited to, disability, medical or health-related conditions, hardship (e.g., serious accidents), or compassionate circumstances (e.g., death of a family member). Appropriate supporting evidence must be provided with all requests. Late Submission Penalty:

In accordance with Section 5.42 of the University Assessment Policy, a penalty of 5% of the total achieved marks for the assessment will be deducted per calendar day (or part thereof) that the submission is late. This penalty will be applied as a negative mark deduction from the overall assessment score, based on the submission timestamp.

Students are required to undertake the team project to develop and demonstrate their theoretical knowledge of thermofluids through practical application in the context of cooling towers and building HVAC systems. The project will involve a detailed investigation of the energy consumption and thermal performance of a reference building, including the identification of key factors influencing system efficiency and occupant comfort.

Based on this analysis, students will be expected to propose and evaluate appropriate energy management strategies aimed at improving overall system performance, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing sustainability outcomes. This may include the application of relevant modelling tools, performance assessment methods, and engineering principles.

Detailed project tasks and scope will be provided on the unit website (Moodle).

AI ASSESSMENT SCALE: No AI 

You must not use AI at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge. Students are strictly prohibited from using AI-generated content (such as ChatGPT, Bard, or other AI tools) in any part of their assignments for this unit. All submitted work must be original and demonstrate the student’s independent understanding and effort. Any detection of AI-generated content will be treated as academic misconduct, and the case will be reported in accordance with the university’s academic integrity policies.

• Comprehensive and well-structured reporting of all essential project components, including the introduction, theoretical background, aims and objectives, brief literature review, and a clearly defined methodology. 
• Appropriate design and performance evaluation of the cooling tower to meet the specified cooling load. 
• Design of an HVAC system, including cooling and heating load calculations, model development, and simulation of thermal comfort conditions. 
• Development and analysis of both single-zone and multi-zone models, evaluation of alternative HVAC system configurations, application of CFD analysis where appropriate, and consideration of sustainable energy conservation measures. 
• Clarity, coherence, and professionalism in written communication, including correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and appropriate referencing of all sources. 
  Accurate application and effective presentation of mathematical equations, as well as the appropriate use of graphs, tables, diagrams, and engineering drawings. 
• Critical discussion and logical organisation of ideas, supported by thorough data analysis, interpretation, and synthesis.

The Declaration of Contribution and Self and Peer Assessment (SPA) templates will be made available on Moodle. This assessment is a team project, and initially, each team submission will be evaluated and assigned a collective grade. Subsequently, individual grades will be determined based on the provided formula, taking into account each member’s contribution and performance.

All team members are required to submit both the Team Charter (Declaration of Individual Contributions) and the SPA report. It is possible for an individual’s mark to exceed the overall team grade; however, it will be capped at the maximum mark allocated for the assessment.

Please note that if a team reports zero contribution for any member in the assessment submission, that individual will not be considered part of the team for the purpose of equal grade distribution for that assessment item. Furthermore, the submitted report must meet the minimum required academic and technical standards, irrespective of the number of contributing team members, to satisfy the unit requirements.

Individual student marks = Total project 2 marks achieved by the team out of 25 x (Individual share / Equal team share)
For example, the Individual contributions of 3 students in Team A are given below. 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 follows.
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)

Information:

Students are required to submit all assessments by the specified due dates. Late submissions will not be accepted, in accordance with professional practice expectations.

If an extension is required, a formal request must be submitted to the Unit Coordinator at least 72 hours prior to the assessment due date, unless otherwise specified in the assessment requirements. Extension requests submitted after the due date may not be considered.

As outlined in Section 5.16 of the Assessment Policy, extensions may be granted for valid reasons, including, but not limited to, disability, medical or health-related conditions, hardship (e.g., serious accidents), or compassionate circumstances (e.g., death of a family member). Appropriate supporting evidence must be provided with all requests. Late Submission Penalty:

In accordance with Section 5.42 of the University Assessment Policy, a penalty of 5% of the total achieved marks for the assessment will be deducted per calendar day (or part thereof) that the submission is late. This penalty will be applied as a negative mark deduction from the overall assessment score, based on the submission timestamp.

Each student must complete the laboratory exercises as per the instruction sheets available on the unit Moodle. Laboratory timetables will be available on the unit website. According to the Workplace Health and Safety Act of 1995, it is a legal requirement that all persons attending laboratories, workshops, and field activities wear fully enclosed footwear covering. In the laboratory, clothing must fully cover the torso and have at least short sleeve (i.e. no singlets). Other personal protective equipment must be worn when required or as directed by the lecturer or technical officer-in-charge. Failure to comply with any of the above health and safety requirements may result in your exclusion from the laboratory, workshop or activities.

Laboratory session (important information):
Arrive early, communicate with other group members, and discuss individual tasks/contributions in preparation for the laboratory experiment. Ensure to bring laboratory instruction sheets, if any; graph paper (A4 linear, 10 div/cm); notebook (A4 hardbound); ruler (30 cm clear plastic); pen and pencil; scientific calculator; and correct footwear. Students are expected to complete the entire laboratory exercise, including drawing graphs and calculating (excel sheet) for the final answer. All raw data must be entered into the notebook immediately. 

AI ASSESSMENT SCALE: No AI 

You must not use AI at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge. Students are strictly prohibited from using AI-generated content (such as ChatGPT, Bard, or other AI tools) in any part of their assignments for this unit. All submitted work must be original and demonstrate the student’s independent understanding and effort. Any detection of AI-generated content will be treated as academic misconduct, and the case will be reported in accordance with the university’s academic integrity policies.

• Clear and comprehensive reporting of results, including detailed analysis and synthesis of experimental data obtained during the laboratory sessions.
• Clarity and professionalism in written expression, including correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and appropriate referencing of all sources.
• Accurate application and effective presentation of mathematical equations, as well as the appropriate use of graphs, tables, diagrams, and/or engineering drawings.
• Critical discussion and logical organisation of ideas and arguments, supported by thorough data analysis and synthesis.

Detailed assessment criteria with marks, declaration of contribution and report templates will be provided on Moodle.

Assessment item details:

This is a team report submission, and initially, each team submission will be assessed and assigned a collective grade. Individual grades will subsequently be determined using the prescribed formula, based on each member’s contribution and performance.

All team members are required to submit a Team Charter (Declaration of Individual Contributions). It is possible for an individual’s mark to exceed the overall team grade; however, it will be capped at the maximum mark allocated for the assessment.

Detailed marking criteria for the laboratory report, along with the declaration of contribution templates, will be made available on Moodle.

Individual student marks = Total lab marks achieved by the team out of 20 x (Individual share / Equal team share) x lab attendance
For example, the Individual contributions of 3 students in Team A are given below. Team A received 16 marks (out of 20) for their lab.
S1 - 30%; S2 - 33%; S3 - 37% (Total 100% contribution)
Based on the contribution, Individual marks are given as follows.
S1 = 16 x (30/33.3) x 1 = 14.40 (out of 20)
S2 = 16 x (33/33.3) x 1 = 15.85 (out of 20)
S3 = 16 x (37/33.3) x 1 = 17.78 (out of 20)

Please note the key information:

1. A minimum average of 50% across all laboratory reports (not individual reports) is required to successfully pass this assessment item.
2. Laboratory attendance is compulsory as it forms a mandatory component of the unit. Attendance will be incorporated into the individual mark calculation as a multiplicative factor (i.e., Present = 1, Absent = 0). Students are required to adhere strictly to the laboratory schedule provided on Moodle.
3. Students must submit individual laboratory reports by the specified due dates outlined in the weekly schedule.
4. Students are strongly advised to meet all submission deadlines to avoid a late penalty of 5% per day, which will be applied in accordance with CQUniversity assessment policy. Submissions delayed by more than 20 calendar days beyond the due date will not be accepted. As this is a team-based assessment, extension requests are generally not granted; however, they may be considered in exceptional circumstances, supported by appropriate evidence (e.g., a medical certificate issued by a general practitioner or hospital).
5. If a team reports zero contribution for any member in an assessment submission, that individual will not be considered part of the team for the purpose of equal mark distribution for that assessment item. Regardless of team size or composition, all submissions must meet the minimum required academic and technical standards to satisfy unit requirements.
   
   

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 problem-solving skills in thermo-fluid processes. 

Class Attendance and Performance: Please note that up to 10% marks will be awarded in the class test based on your overall class attendance and performance in class. This includes, but is not limited to:

Attending class from the beginning  
Demonstration of learning intention
Active class participation and interaction
Professionalism and appropriate behaviour
Proactiveness and initiative
Asking relevant questions
Assisting peers in their learning

AI ASSESSMENT SCALE: No AI

Note: This assessment is exempt from the 72-hour submission grace period and must be completed by the stated submission date and time

Each question in the class test will be assessed independently based on the accuracy of the methodology, the correctness of calculations, and the validity of the final results. Students are expected to demonstrate a clear, logical, and well-structured approach to problem-solving, including appropriate use of formulas, correct application of principles, and proper presentation of working steps.

A response will be considered satisfactory if the student provides a correct and complete procedure, shows all relevant workings, and demonstrates a sound understanding of the underlying concepts. Partial marks may be awarded where there is evidence of appropriate method and reasoning, even if the final answer is incorrect due to minor calculation errors.