COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Introduction to Thermal and Fluid Engineering
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
MCE 320
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The main aim of this course is to obtain fundamentals of fluid mechanics, hydraulic machines, thermodynamics and heat transfer. Hydraulic fluids will be discussed, and selection techniques of the hydraulic fluids will be observed.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Explain the mechanisms for heat and momentum transfer.
  • Develop the velocity and temperature distributions for different geometries as a function of time and/or position.
  • Employ the first and second law of thermodynamics
  • Identify boundary conditions for heat and momentum transfer of a given system.
  • Apply the principle of conservation of mass and energy in solving engineering problems.
Course Description Fluid Statistics, The Momentum and Mechanical Energy Equations, Internal and External Flow, Similitude, Dimensional Analysis and Modelling, Hydraulic Machines, Hydraulic Fluids, The First Law of Thermodynamics, The Second Law of Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer by Conduction, Heat Transfer by Convection
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Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Fluid Statistics Main Book, Chapter 11
2 The Momentum and Mechanical Energy Equations: Momentum Equation, Bernoulli Equation, Mechanical Energy Equation Main Book, Chapter 12
3 Internal and External Flow Main Book, Chapter 14
4 Similitude, Dimensional Analysis and Modelling Main Book, Chapter 13
5 Hydraulic Machines: Turbines, Hydraulic Press, Hydraulic Accumulator, Hydraulic Intensifier, Hydraulic Lift Supplementary Book, Chapter 21
6 Hydraulic Fluids: The Importance of Viscosity, Viscometer, Oil Viscosity, Gear Lubricants Supplementary Book, Chapter 21
7 Midterm Examination 1
8 Getting Started in Thermodynamics, Evaluating Properties: General Considerations, Ideal Gas Model Main Book, Chapter 2 and 4
9 The First Law of Thermodynamics Main Book, Chapter 3
10 The Second Law of Thermodynamics Main Book, Chapter 6
11 Midterm Examination 2
12 Introduction to Heat Transfer Main Book, Chapter 15
13 Heat Transfer by Conduction Main Book, Chapter 16
14 Heat Transfer by Convection Main Book, Chapter 17
15 Review of Topics
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

Main Book:  Introduction to Thermal Systems Engineering: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer, M. J. Moran, H. N. Shapiro, B. R. Munson, D. P. DeWitt, John Wiley and Sons (2003) USA

Suggested Readings/Materials

Supplementary Book: A Textbook of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, R. K. Bansal, Laxmi Publications, (2004), India 

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
3
15
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
2
50
Final Exam
1
35
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
5
65
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
35
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
16
2
32
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
3
3
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
2
10
Final Exams
1
25
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have knowledge in Mathematics, science, physics knowledge based on mathematics; mathematics with multiple variables, differential equations, statistics, optimization and linear algebra; to be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge in complex engineering problems

X
2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex mechatronics engineering problems; to be able to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a complex electromechanical system, process, device or product with sensor, actuator, control, hardware, and software to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

4

To be able to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Mechatronics Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.

X
5

To be able to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating Mechatronics Engineering problems.

X
6

To be able to work effectively in Mechatronics Engineering disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both in oral and written forms; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

X
9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; information on standards used in engineering applications.

X
10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

Using a foreign language, he collects information about Mechatronics Engineering and communicates with his colleagues. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

12

To be able to use the second foreign language at intermediate level.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information; to be able to follow developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechatronics Engineering.

X

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