This course is the second part of a newly designed two-course sequence on thermal and fluid sciences. These new courses combine the traditional thermal disciplines in Thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics into one integrated subject: Design and analysis of thermal systems. Case studies based on real-world thermal systems will be used throughout the class to illustrate the connection between these interdisciplinary subjects. The lecture materials cover: Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, various power and refrigeration cycles, heat transfer modes including steady and unsteady conduction, convection and radiation, flow statics and buoyancy, mass, momentum and energy conservation, Bernoulli equations, internal and external flows.  The following objectives will be accomplished after the completion of these classes:

• To learn the fundamentals of engineering Thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics.

• To learn techniques for formulating and solving thermal and fluid problems with emphasis on using an integrated and just-in-time teaching strategy.

• To prepare students for advanced courses in thermal and fluid sciences.

• To prepare students for competence in the workplace through cooperative group works and extensive computer-based teaching and learning.

The second class places more emphasis on the subjects of the heat transfer and the fluid mechanics.  We are going to pick up what we had learned at the end of the last semester: that is to study more about the 1-D and 2-D conduction heat transfers.  New concepts such as numerical methods (using finite difference and finite element schemes) and analytical methods (solving Laplace equation by separation of variables) will be introduced to solve sample 2-D heat transfer problems.  We will also discuss the use of extended-surface/fin analysis for heat transfer enhancement.   (As an example, we will look at the heat dissipation analysis of a Pentium CPU chip)  Unsteady heat conduction problems involve the analysis of the time-dependent solution of the heat equation.   (We will use a thermal spary process as our real-world example)

Flow statics, including pressure distribution and forces acting on submerged surfaces, and buoyancy effects will be discussed as how they are related to hydraulic applications (Water dam design will be used here as a case study)

In order to analyze the convective heat transfer, fundamentals of the fluid mechanics will be needed.  We will re-examine the governing equations (mass, momentum and energy conservation principles) of the fluid mechanics in more details.   There are two approaches to analyze the basic equations: the integral form and the differential form.  The integral approach examines the integrated effects of the fluid acting on a control volume.  It describes the overall balance of the mass, momentum and energy of the fluid system within a selected region (we will use jet engine propulsion as study case).  The differential approach provides a detailed point by point knowledge of the flow field.  (A brief introduction of the famous Navier-Stokes equations will be given)

The concepts of velocity and thermal boundary layers will be examined.  The former is important considering the skin friction drag on an object and the flow separation phenomenon.  (For example: a steamlined body shape is necessary to prevent flow separation from the surface, therefore, reducing pressure drag on the object) The growth of the thermal boundary layer determines the amount of the convective heat transfer between the fluid and a solid surface.  (We will use the film cooling over a turbine blade as a case study here).  We will examine boundary layer concept on both the internal (such as a pipe flow) and external (such as flow over a flat plate) flow conditions.

We will revisit the theory of thermal radiation.  In addition to the Stefan-Boltzmann law, we will study the Planck blackbody radiation, its spectral distribution, surface emission, the Gray surface. (Green-house effect will be examined here)

Finally, if time is available, we will use the solar power plant as our final case study to review all subjects learned in both thermal fluid I & II, including: all heat transfer modes, energy balance, thermal efficiency, thermodynamic properties, power cycles, flows through pumps, pipes, turbines, heat exchangers, etc.

Class Time: Lecture: 3 hours per week MWF 11:50-12:40, Room B135

Lab & Workshop: 3 hours per week T 1:15-4:00 (Mandatory), Room B114

Instructors: Dr. C. Shih, CEB 234, Tel: (office) 410-6321, Email: shih@eng.fsu.edu

Course Web Page: http://www.eng.fsu.edu/~shih/eml3016/thermal-fluid.htm

Office Hours: MWF 10:00-11:40

Textbooks:

Introduction to Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer (ITHT) by Yunus A. Cengel

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics (FM) by Fox & McDonald

PREREQUISITES: This course requires that you have taken Thermal and Fluid I (or equivalents such as Engineering Thermodynamics and Applied Thermodynamics) with at least a "D" or better grade.  Note: C is the passing grade according to the College rule. If you have not pass the first course, you are not prepared for the second class and the instructor has the right to drop you from the course.  Request for exemption should be made during the first week of class.

Homeworks: Each student will be assigned to a group of 3. Each group will only need to submit one set of homework solutions. NO CREDIT will be given for late homework. Homework solutions will be provided soon after the problem set is due.

DETAILS: Homework is to be written on 8.5" by 11" paper - ONE SIDE only. One problem per page. Pages must be stapled together. No credit will be given for homework that does not comply with these details.  Homeworks always due one week after the assignment.  All members who sign on the homework sheet will receive the same credit. You should always check to see if your name is on the homework sheet before it is turned in.  I will assume when you sign your name you have made significant contribution in the assignment.  Dispute should be worked out among members before submission.  It is your responsibility to arrange regular meetings between members to equally distribute the work load. 

Workshop Assignments: Additional problems will be assigned each week during the workshop period.  The assignments should be worked in groups in computer labs.  This group assignment will be the same as the homework group to reinforce cooperative learning experience.  Each group is going to submit one report before the end of the lab period or a later time assigned by the instructor.  All members, if only their names are signed on the assignment, will receive the same grade.  It is your responsibility to make sure that your name is on the assignment sheet.

• Homework     10 %
• Quizzes          10 %
• Lab                10 %
• Project           10 %
• 3 tests            40 %, scheduled, Highest two count 15 % each
• Final              20 %

Grading Scale: 90 - 100  A, 80 - 89    B, 70 - 79    C, 60 - 69    D, 0 - 59      F

Departmental policy is that a grade of C or better is required to pass this course.

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is mandatory and you should always be ON TIME. Unexcused absence(s) will adversely affect your final grade. In accordance with the policies of the universities, students with more than 3 UNEXCUSED ABSENCES will receive an automatic F. Excuses must be turned in to the instructor within two weeks of the absence.

HONOR CODE: Students caught cheating on an exam or quiz will receive a "F" for the class.

GROUP PROJECTS: Each group will be responsible for formulating, designing and building a thermal system that illustrates concepts learned from the course. The project will be formulated using the design principles learned in Introduction to Mechanical Engineering. Design details and project suggestions will be provided later.

QUIZZES: Each student is responsible for reading the course materials ahead of scheduled class time to eliminate unnecessary class lectures on formula derivations. This allows class time to be more focused on problem solving and concept discussion. Quizzes, both scheduled and unscheduled, will be given each week to evaluate the students’ readiness.  There will be NO MAKEUPS for missed quizzes. All quizzes are closed book; necessary formulas will be provided.   Warning: quizzes will be given at the beginning, during and at the end of the class period.  So there is no excuse that you leave earlier or come late during lecture.

EXAMS: In addition to quizzes, there will be 3 scheduled in-class exams: No makeup exams will be given unless legitimate excuse is provided with the approval of instructor.   All exams are closed book; necessary formulas will be provided.  The highest 2 grades will count 15% each while the lowest counts 10% toward your final grade.  Test times will be scheduled later.

FINAL EXAM: A comprehensive final exam (20% of the grade) is scheduled during finals week. The final exam is closed book; necessary formulas will be provided.

(HT- Heat Transfer Text, FM-Fluid Mechanics text, WEB-course web page)