- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course covers basic thermal and fluid systems, processes and cycles. Topics covered include: pumps, compressors, engines, heaters, and coolers, energy transfer, fluid flow and the conversion of energy.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Calculate dimensions and units, work, power and energy and basic fluid properties. [1, 2]
- Understand basics of fluid in motion, continuity, steady flow energy equations. [1, 2]
- Apply the Bernoulli equation for fluid processes. [1, 2]
- Apply Ideal Gas laws and the First law of thermodynamics. [1, 2]
- Understand heat engine, compression, refrigeration/ heat pump cycles, and equipment. [1, 2]
- Solve basic problems in both fluid and thermal systems. [1, 2]
- Apply principles of energy systems to mechanical engineering applications. [1, 2]
- Apply Fourier's law of conduction to slabs. [1, 2]
- Understand the basic principles of heat transfer by radiation. [1, 2]
Effective as of Fall 2018
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.