Fluid Mechanics: Fluid properties; Hydrostatics; One dimensional flow of incompressible fluids; Continuity, momentum and energy equations; Laminar and turbulent flows in pipes, ducts and open channels; Dimensional analysis, flow measurements and fluid machinery. Thermodynamics: Basic thermodynamic concepts; properties of ideal gases and vapours; the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics. Thermodynamic cycles and efficiency. Heat Transfer: Introduction to conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer; Thermal insulation; Heat Exchangers.
This topic aims to ensure that the students understand the following:
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