scholarly journals Design Philosophy and System Integrity for Propagation of Hands-on Desktop Learning Modules for Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Negar Beheshti Pour ◽  
David Thiessen ◽  
Bernard Van Wie ◽  
Kitana Kaiphanliam ◽  
Aminul Islam Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Fluid Mechanics ◽  
Learning Modules ◽  
Design Philosophy ◽  
System Integrity ◽  
Hands On

Thermo/Fluids Curriculum Development in a New Mechanical Engineering Program

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir Jokar ◽  
Stephen Solovitz
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Fluid Mechanics ◽  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
Dual Approach ◽  
Engineering Programs ◽  
Engineering Research ◽  
Engineering Program ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Hands On

This study describes a model for developing a thermo/fluids curriculum in a new mechanical engineering program. Hands-on experience and applied engineering research are the center of this development. The efforts in creating undergraduate, elective, and graduate level courses and laboratories in the fundamental topics of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer are reviewed and explained in detail. A dual approach has been taken in developing the curriculum, so that both undergraduate and graduate students can utilize the facility in their research activities. This development has been revised and optimized since its initiation in 2005, and it has successfully been accredited by ABET. The good results obtained from this model can be used in developing mechanical engineering programs, especially for smaller-sized institutions.

An Introductory Course in Thermal Fluid Engineering

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Sorensen ◽  
M. Ellis ◽  
C. Dancey ◽  
B. Vick ◽  
D. Jaasma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Fluid Mechanics ◽  
Team Teaching ◽  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
Engineering Faculty ◽  
Organizational Skills ◽  
Introductory Course ◽  
Faculty Teaching ◽  
Laboratory Report ◽  
Hands On

Abstract Experiences related to a new sophomore level course, “Introduction to Thermal Fluid Engineering,” are described. Several hundred students have taken the course and are currently enrolled in the follow-on courses in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. The introductory course is structured as a two-hour per week lecture with a laboratory that meets three times during the semester. Although thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer subjects are introduced sequentially during the course, the overlap and inter-relationships between topics are emphasized. It has been beneficial both for students and the faculty teaching the course to see the bigger picture of the three courses as a whole rather than as separate topics. The open laboratories are manned by a graduate student or senior who guides the students through hands-on experiments. Each of the three simple experiments is designed to illustrate important principles and reinforce the computational skills of the students. A web site has been established to help guide the students in preparing the written portion of the laboratory report. Team teaching of some sections has been tried and compared to the standard one teacher per section approach. Feedback from the students indicated a surprising acceptance of having several teachers for a course when they were well coordinated. One advantage mentioned by the students was to introduce them to more of the mechanical engineering faculty early in their studies. Because this is the first course requiring engineering analysis taught by the mechanical engineering faculty, it provides the opportunity to direct them in their problem solving and organizational skills that will be useful throughout the rest of their courses. Student evaluations are included as part of the results presented.

The MIT Blowdown Turbine Facility

1984 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. H. Epstein ◽  
G. R. Guenette ◽  
R. J. G. Norton
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Fluid Mechanics ◽  
Short Duration ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Inlet Pressure ◽  
Test Facility ◽  
Turbine Inlet ◽  
High Work

A short duration (0.4 sec) test facility, capable of testing 0.5-meter diameter, film-cooled, high work aircraft turbine stages at rigorously simulated engine conditions has been designed, constructed, and tested. The simulation capability of the facility extends up to 40 atm inlet pressure at 2500°K (4000°F) turbine inlet temperatures. The facility is intended primarily for the exploration of unsteady, three-dimensional fluid mechanics and heat transfer in modern turbine stages.

Open-Ended Curiosity-Driven Fluids Lab Project

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas G. Shepard ◽  
Christopher Haas ◽  
Rajagopala Menon
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Mechanics ◽  
Undergraduate Curriculum ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Field Trips ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Great Opportunity ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Design Build ◽  
Course Material ◽  
Positive Results

The lab component of a fluid mechanics course permits a great opportunity for students to engage with course material. These labs can take many forms including field trips, guided inquiry exercises, formulaic lab exercises, practical/hands-on skill development, CFD and design-build-test projects to name a few. Previous literature on self-determination theory suggests that many positive results can be gained by giving students a choice in their studies. Related literature on the importance of curiosity in students suggests similar benefits. This paper describes a multi-week lab experience where students were given the opportunity to study anything remotely related to fluid mechanics with very few restrictions on implementation. The project goals were proposed by a student, or a team of two students, and then refined with the assistance of the course instructor to ensure proper scope. Pre-project surveys were used to gage the importance students place on studying material which is of personal interest and to determine how other parts of the undergraduate curriculum match up with student interest. Post-project surveys were used to gather input on the student experience of completing the curiosity project. This paper details the results from the various assessments and discusses feedback from the course instructor, lab instructors and students relating to project implementation, opportunities for improvement and some of the advantages of such a lab experience.

Call for Nominations – The Nusselt–Reynolds Prize Sponsored by Assembly of World Conferences on Experimental Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, and Thermodynamics

2000 ◽  
Vol 402 ◽  
pp. 382-382
Author(s):  
Nobuhide Kasagi
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Fluid Mechanics ◽  
Design Theory ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Heat Transfer Fluid ◽  
World Conference ◽  
Experimental Heat ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Visualization Techniques ◽  
Physical Phenomena

The Nusselt–Reynolds Prize has been established by the Assembly of World Conferences to commemorate outstanding contributions by Wilhelm Nusselt and Osborne Reynolds as experimentalists, researchers, educators, and authors. As many as three prizes may be bestowed at every World Conference, one in each of the areas of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, or any combination of these.The prize will be bestowed for outstanding scientific and engineering contributions and eminent achievements in the fields of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics through (1) experimental studies and analytical/numerical extension of the measurements, (2) development of experimental techniques, visualization techniques, and/or instrumentation, and/or (3) development of design theory (that needs experimental data) and theory-based experimental correlations. These contributions should yield a deeper insight into physical phenomena involved or should yield significant technological advances. In addition to research, the awardee(s) should have made outstanding contributions to the field through teaching, design, or a combination of such activities. The prize is based on achievement through publications or through the application of the science or art. Nationality, age, sex, and society membership will not be considered when evaluating qualifications of candidates. A candidate must be living at the time of designation as a recipient of the prize.The prize consists of a bronze plaque, and engrossed certificate, and an honorarium. The prize is administered by the Prize Board. The deadline for accepting nominations for the Prize is February 2, 2000. The prize will be awarded at the Fifth World Conference during September 24–28, 2001 in Thessaloniki, Greece where the prize winners will also present plenary lectures on their subjects.Nominators can obtain further information and download the nomination form from a webpage at http://www.thtlab.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/N-Rprize.html/.

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