Overview

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Offerings

MURDOCH-S2-EXT-2018-2023
MURDOCH-S2-INT-2018-2023

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Enrolment rules

Completion of or concurrent enrolment in MAS182 Applied Mathematics or MAS161 Calculus and Matrix Algebra; plus a final scaled score of 60% or more in TEE Physics or a pass in PEN120 General Physics.
Recommended Co-requisites are ENG109 Computing for Scientists and Engineers and ENG152 Principles of Physics

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Learning activities

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Learning outcomes

1.

Solve problems using the inputs, outputs and important quantities of simple systems associated with energy conversion and/or mass flow, typically found around the home

2.

Analyse simple systems from an energy and/or mass balance perspective

3.

Apply fluid flow and the relationships between fundamental quantities such as pressure, velocity, volumetric and mass flow rates to common Engineering problems

4.

Apply the fundamentals of temperature, heat, energy and heat transfer mechanisms to Engineering scenarios.

Assessments

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Additional information

Unit content:

The unit is organised into these topics. 1
1. Introduction
2. Systems, Boundaries, Inputs and Outputs
3. Fluid Flow
4. Mass Balance - an Introduction
5. Mass Balance and Flow Rates
6. Temperature
7. Heat Energy
8. Heat Transfer Mechanisms
9. Energy Balance in Steady State Systems
10. Mass and Energy Balances in Steady State Systems
11. Balances in Dynamic Systems
12. Heat Engines and the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics

Other notes:

Students enrolled in the Engineering majors, can only enrol in this unit in the Internal Mode unless special permission has been granted by the Unit coordinator or the Engineering Academic Chair.