11555 (v.2) WASM Thermofluids 251


Area:

WASM Minerals Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy Teaching Area

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

303136 (v.1) WASM Engineering Physics 132 or any previous version
AND
305690 (v.1) WASM Engineering Physics 134 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

Fluid mechanics-fluid properties, fluid statics, laminar and turbulent fluid flow. Continuity, energy momentum equations. Flow measurement. Pumps. Energy loss in pipelines and open channels. Thermodynamics-ideal gas laws. Systems- states, processes and properties. First and second laws of thermodynamics. Heat engine cycles.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

30303 Mining Engineering

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area