Papua New Guinea University of Technology

Department of …Mining Engineering…………………………………………….

Lesson Plan …………………….

Subject THERMO-FLUIDS Subject Code MN212

Semester/year 1/2023 Date Prepared 2/02/2023
Lecturer(s) Dr Jim Lem Credit Hours 18
(PNG standard)
Period 13 weeks Credit Hours 16
(Engineering
Accreditation
Standard)
Subject
Synopsis This course introduces the principles of Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics and examines
the role of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics in engineering. It develops an understanding
of the basic properties of fluids, fluid statics, analysis of fluid flow through pipes and ducts. In
the later part of the subject covers thermodynamic properties, heat, work and energy, 1 st law of
thermodynamics and heat engine cycle. The course emphasis on integration of
thermodynamics, fluids and heat transfer into useful systems.
Contact hours 2 hours/week – lecture
2 hrs per week – tutorial
2 hrs per week - lab

Evaluation 40% Examination

60% Continuous assessment

Learning
Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to;

1. Describe the basic properties, principles and applications of fluids, fluid statics, fluid
flow, fluid boundary layers, fluid power and forces developed by flowing fluids

2. Identify the different types of fluid flows and describe their implications on physical
or engineering systems

3. Perform fluid flow calculations

4. Describe the basic concepts and principles and perform relevant calculations with
respect to thermodynamic concepts including the forms of energy available, energy
transfer, its utilisation in engineering applications.

5. Analyse introductory applications of thermodynamics in engineering by describing the

various aspects and performing relevant basic calculations in terms of heat transfer,
combustion and fuels, steam and refrigeration/heat pumps

Assessment Distribution (%) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5

Methods
Laboratory 10 X X X X
Assignments 10 X X X X
Test 1 10 X X
Test 2 10 X
Test 3 10 X X
Final Exam 50 X X X X X

References
Used in Class Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Science, 3rd Edition by Y.A. Cengel, R.H. Turner &
J.M. Cimbala (McGraw Hill)

Additional
References 1.Fluid mechanics for Civil Engineers by N.B. Webber
2. Process Principles in minerals & materials production, Hayes Pub Co. 1993.
3. Fluid mechanics by J.F. Douglas, J.M. Gasiorek,

Program Outcomes: Mining Engineering Department - Mineral Processing Engineering

PO1 Apply knowledge of mathematics, applied sciences (physics and chemistry) and
engineering principles and sufficient mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and
modern tools in mineral processing engineering

PO2 Ability to conceptualise, design and conduct experiments, and critically synthesize and
interpret data using modern engineering tools, technology and simulation packages

PO3 Design mineral processing plants and related engineering processes and products to
meet desired needs in sustainable manner

PO4 Critically analyse social and environmental problems related to mineral processing
engineering and earth resources industry and provide solutions in terms of technology,
economics, and ethical issues

PO5 Communicate effectively in both writing and speaking and function professionally
with a variety of professionals including Engineers and form collaboration through
local and global networking.

PO6 Recognition of the need for and ability to engage in lifelong learning and possess
sound understanding of professional, safety and ethical responsibility.
 Methods
Delivery
Chapter Topic Week Topic Outcomes (TO) LO PO

 Overview of thermo-

Projects, tests and

PO 1
fluids

assignment
1 Introduction 1-2 LO 1
 Energy and energy
sources and energy
conversion

 Basic concept of
fluid mechanics

 –
properties,
hydrostatic forces,
pressure
measurement, static

Projects, tests and assignment

forces of surfaces PO 1

 PO2
LO 1
hydrodynamics -
Fluid LO 2
2 3-6 Steady and unsteady PO 3
mechanics
flows, streamlines, LO4
path lines, and PO 4
equation of
continuity, Euler’s
equation, Bernoulli’s
equation, theorem of
momentum

 Application of
momentum equation


  Boundary layer

 Laminar flow – fully

developed laminar
flow, darcy friction
factor

Projects, tests and assignment

PO 1
 Pressure loss
PO2
LO 1
 Head Loss
LO 2
3 Flow in pips 6-8 PO 3
 Pump Power LO4
PO 4
 Turbulent flow in
pipes

 Power-Law

 Colebrook Equation

 Moody Chart

Mid-Term Break

 Basic concept of
thermodynamics

Major Project, Oral presentation, technical report

 Properties of
pure substances

 Energy transfer PO 1
by work, heat
LO 1
and mass PO2
LO 2
Thermodynami
4
cs
8-13  Ideal gas laws LO3
PO 3

 First Law of LO 4
PO 4
Thermodynamics

 Heat Engines

 2ND Law of
thermodynamics
 Assessment Details
Group/ Learning Domain
Type Mark
Individual
Laboratory/Field trips Group Cognitive 15
Assignments Both Psychomotor, Cognitive 15
Test 1 Cognitive
10
Individual
Test 2 Individual Cognitive 10
Test 3 Individual Cognitive 10
Final exam Individual Cognitive 40

Assessment schedule:

Week No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Assignments X X X X
Laboratory/Field Trips X X X
Assessment
Methods

Test 1 X
Test 2 X
Test 3 X
Exam X

LO-PO mapping:

PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6

LO 1 X X X X
Outcomes LOs
Learning

LO 2 X X X

LO 3 X

LO 4 X X X X

LO 5 X X

Prepared By: Checked & Approved By:

Dr Jim Lem Dr J Lem

(Head of the Department MN)