Applications of Thermofluids

This course introduces students to energy, how it is converted to useful forms and manage it in a sustainable approach. The course aims to provide students with a basic understanding of the fundamentals of thermal energy conversion using thermodynamics principles and heat transfer concepts.

Students will also learn about air-conditioning systems, fluid dynamics and fluid machinery. The energy management section provides the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to apply to engineer systems. The procedures and concepts that are introduced in this course are particularly appropriate for industrial and other businesses with particular emphasis on thermal processes in real applications. The expected outcomes are not only to reduce energy costs but also to contribute to having an environmentally responsible energy use.

The learning experience of students will be enhanced through classroom discussions, tutorial exercises and laboratory experiments. Students will need to submit a report based on energy management assessment on residential living space and end of trimester examination will be assessed, and the grades count towards the final grade of the module.