Applied Thermal–Fluid Sciences

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This course focuses on the application and practice of thermal-fluid sciences with particular focus on the fields of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. These areas are central to engineering analysis, design, and optimization in real- world heat and power systems. Investigation principles, analysis theory, and design practice will be developed, demonstrated, and practiced through in- class development and specific detailed laboratory analysis. Primary topics serving as the focus of the class investigations are: 1) Compressible Flow a. Mach Number b. Subsonic, sonic, and supersonic flows c. Friction resulting in sonic flow conditions 2) Measurements a. Flow measurement b. Temperature measurement c. Power measurement 3) HVAC analysis a. HVAC Heating-Cooling Load Analysis b. Chiller and Heat Pump Analysis 4) Heat Transfer Modeling 5) Heat Exchanger Analysis 6) Turbomachinery a. Pump-and-fan selection and operation b. Pump-and-fan system analysis c. Variable Speed Drive Applications 7) Boiler and Furnace Efficiency a. Combustion analysis b. Heat recovery 8) Compressed air system analysis 9) Gas Turbines 10) Cogeneration System Modeling The systems noted as well as the additional topics covered in this class serve as primary arenas engineers focus attention on in real-world thermal-fluid systems analysis. Prerequisite: MENG 351, MENG 361, MENG 371 and