Introduction to Thermal-Fluids Engineering

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This course introduces students to basic concepts of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer, with emphasis on applications. The course will focus on first law of thermodynamics, mass and momentum conservation for both closed and open systems. Students will be exposed to the different modes of heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation) with attention to conduction and convection applications to heat engines and devices. Hydrostatics, including pressure distribution and forces acting on submerged surfaces, and buoyancy effects will be discussed as how they are related to hydraulic applications. Fluid dynamics will cover inviscid flows, Bernoulli equation, and concepts of lift, drag, and thrust, and how these are related to aerodynamical systems including wind turbines. Introduction to internal flows, head loss in pipes, friction factors, and Moody chart.