Thermo Fluid Systems
54 Hours face to face plus blended
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Overview
This unit of study aims to introduce students to the fundamental theory of Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer and their application in sustainable product design.
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
04-August-2025
02-November-2025
02-November-2025
Last self-enrolment date
17-August-2025
Census date
31-August-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
19-September-2025
Results released date
09-December-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Demonstrate a good understanding of fundamental principles of thermodynamics (S1, S2)
- Appreciate the linkage between theory and various practical applications (K6, A2)
- Apply knowledge of basic principles of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics to solve sustainable thermofluid problems (K1, K3, S1, S2)
- Demonstrate good knowledge of the three basic modes of heat transfer (Conduction, Convection and Radiation) (K3, S1, S2)
- Apply knowledge of heat transfer theory to sustainable product design (K1, K3, K6, S1, S2, A2, A7)
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Class | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| On-campus Lab | 3.00 | 2 weeks | 6 |
| Live Online Lecture | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 8.00 | 12 weeks | 96 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design Project | Individual/Group | 30 - 50% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Final-Semester Test | Individual | 15 - 25% | 2 |
| Laboratory Practicals | Individual | 10 - 15% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Mid-Semester Test | Individual | 15 - 25% | 2 |
| Online Quiz | Individual | 5 - 10% | 1,3,4 |
Content
- Thermodynamics: heat, work, conservation of energy. Pressure-volume relationships for ideal gases. Heat engine cycles describing common combustion engines
- Heat transfer: Introduction to the three heat transfer mechanisms (conduction, convection and radiation). Application to heat exchangers
- Refrigeration and air conditioning: standard vapour compression cycle, introduction to alternative refrigeration technologies, psychrometry
- Fluid mechanics: fluid properties, pressure in static fluids, Bernoulli’s equation, energy losses in pipes, forces from flowing fluids
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.