Thermofluid & Mechanical System 3

Thermofluid & Mechanical Systems 3, module is designed to extend the students’ knowledge of the analytical techniques of Fracture Mechanics, Stress Analysis and Thermofluid to analyse and design engineering structures and systems. Simulation will be used to give a practical introduction to the finite element analysis (FEA) method for structural analysis. Thermofluids mechanics aspects involving conversion and transfer of energy such as turbomachines (pumps, turbines…) and heat exchangers will be discussed. The module also provides a further understanding of numerical methods employed in fluid flow and heat transfer analysis using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The module content is designed to introduce the students to the concepts necessary to understand the engineering problems associated with advanced thermofulids and structural analysis. Students will be expected to research contemporary issues around structural integrity including fracture and fatigue, failure analysis and current developments in thermofluids. The module will provide an opportunity to develop the students’ deeper understanding of the application of theoretical concepts into real world engineering problems.

Lecturer – Dr. Indrajith Nissanka