University of Engineering & Technology Lahore (Narowal Campus)

Mechanical Engineering Department

ME Thermodynamics II

Complex Engineering Problem

“Theoretical and Software based calculations of Vortex Tube under given specified
conditions”
Marks: 10 CLOs: 1, 2 PLO: 2

Features of Washington Accord Complex Engineering Problems:

a) Cannot be resolved without in-depth engineering knowledge.
b) Involve wide-ranging or conflicting technical, engineering, and other issues.
c) Have no obvious solution and require abstract thinking and originality in analysis to formulate
suitable models.
d) Involve infrequently encountered issues.
e) Outside problems encompassed by standards and codes of practice for professional engineering.
f) Involve diverse groups of stakeholders with widely varying needs.
g) High-level problems including many component parts or sub-problems.

Objectives
A vortex tube, also known as a Ranque-Hilsch vortex tube, is a mechanical device without moving parts
that separates a compressed gas into hot and cold streams. According
to a manufacturer's specifications, pressurized air enters a vortex tube
at a temperature of 30°C and a gauge pressure of 800 kPa. Cold air
exits the left side of the tube at a temperature of -10°C and at
atmospheric pressure. Hot air exits the right side of the tube at a
Figure 1: Vortex tube
temperature of 120°C and at atmospheric pressure. The ratio of mass
flow rate between the cold stream and the inlet stream is 0.70.
Are these specifications possible?

Sr. No Attributes
1 Depth of knowledge required

2 Depth of analysis required

Instructions for CEP

✓ Each student will have to prepare the draft of CEP including calculations, design parameters and

graphs with detail explanation.

✓ CEP report/draft final submission and Viva date is last week of semester. Prepare well your report.

✓ Use Solidworks Software to compare your theoretical results.

✓ Total marks of CEP will be 10 including 5 marks of report, and 5 marks of viva.

✓ Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.

Notes
➢ The allowed submission file format is MS Word with no screenshots.
➢ All references should be added through EndNote.
➢ The late submissions will be penalized as a 10% marks deduction per day for up to three days.
➢ The submission after three days will not be considered. Resubmission is not allowed.

Good Luck!