Energy Generation

MSc energy generation

Full-time - MSC/EGY Major code - EGEN Programme length - 1 year

Module details
Compulsory modules
Engineering Fluid Mechanics (MECH627) (Hide) Level Semester Exam:Coursework weighting M Whole Session 80:20 To introduce students to the role of viscosity in fluid mechanics, including the no-slip condition and the concept of vorticity. To introduce basic principles of laminar and turbulent flow through pipes including definition and evaluation of the Fanning and Darcy friction factors. To introduce the concept of a boundary layer, including separation and transition, and basic equations for friction factor in laminar and turbulent flow with zero pressure gradient. To outline the calculation of bluff-body drag using drag coefficients with qualitative explanations. To introduce potential-flow theory including the concept of irrotationality and the principle of superposition. To show how to analyse compressible flow through constant-area ducts accounting for friction or heat transfer and to use the Fanno- and Rayleigh-flow tables. To show how to analyse external compressible flow including expansion and compression turns (Prandtl-Meyer exapansions and oblique shock waves). Aims

Knowledge and Understanding

Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this module, students

should be able to 1. Perform dimensional analysis on pipe flow to show that friction factor is a function of Reynolds number and non-dimensional pipe length. Analyse from first principles fully-developed laminar flow through a circular pipe. Calculate the Reynolds number and friction factor for laminar and turbulent pipe flow and so determine the pressure drop for a given fluid and flowrate. Understand the concept of the viscous sub-layer. Apply the log-law for turbulent flow to determine the average velocity in a pipe. 2. Explain through simplified (parallel-flow) equations the role of pressure gradient on a laminar boundary layer. Understand and apply the equations for friction factor, displacement and momentum thickness for a zero pressure gradient laminar boundary layer. Understand the concept of transition. Apply the 1/7th power law velocity profile to analyse a zero pressure gradient turbulent boundary layer. 3. Understand the definition of a drag coefficient for a bluff body and be able to use a drag coefficient to calculate drag force on a bluff body. 4. Understand the basis for potential-flow theory, including the definition of the stream and potential functions and the basis for the equations which determine their distribution throughout a flowfield. Be able to determine velocity components from the stream and potential functions for basic flows (uniform stream, source, sink, free vortex). Be able to combine solutions using the principle of superposition. 5. Understand the one-dimensional analysis of compressible pipe flow with friction (Fanno flow) or heat transfer (Rayleigh flow). Be able to calculate changes in fluid and flow properties for Fanno and Rayleigh flow using the appropriate tables. 6. Understand the concept of a Mach wave and analysis of supersonic flow with an infinitessimal direction change. Extend the analysis to finite direction changes including a centred expansion fan (Prandtl-Meyer expansion). Use tables of the Prandtl-Meyer function to calculate expansion flows. 7. Understand oblique-shock wave theory and use the appropriate tables to calculate the changes in fluid and flow properties due to changes in flow

direction which lead to an oblique shock wave.

Intellectual Abilities
Ability to interpret a word version of an engineering problem and solve using engineering science principles

Practical Skills
Ability to interpolate within tabulated data

General Transferable Skills

Principles of problem solving and working to an appropriate number of significant figures Energy and The Environment (MECH433) (Show) Level Semester Exam:Coursework weighting M Second Semester 80:20 To give students an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of alternative and conventional energy generation methods. To develop detailed knowledge of wind, wave and solar energy capture. To develop skills in quantitative analysis of energy generation methods. To develop skills in dealing with complex problems in a systematic manner. To develop ability in independent learning. Aims

Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Alternative energy generation methods Impact of conventional energy generation methods on the environment Learning Outcomes Quantitative analysis techniques for energy

generation methods

Intellectual Abilities
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate ability in Applying analytical methods to wave, wind and solar power generation problems Decision making in complex and unpredictable situations

Practical Skills
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate ability in Using analytical methods taught in the module Dealing with complex issues in a systematic manner

General Transferable Skills

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following key skills: Problem formulation and analysis Initiative and personal responsibility Independent learning Nuclear Engineering (MECH432) (Hide) Level Semester Exam:Coursework weighting M Whole Session 85:15 The aim of this module is to introduce the students to nuclear power and its application to civil electrical power generating plant, and to understand the mechanical engineering challenges thereof. It will also equip them to carry out detailed calculations for heat transfer, fluid flow and steam power cycles related to nuclear power generation. Aims

Knowledge and Understanding

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

the historical, political, economic & environmental issues surrounding nuclear power basic nuclear physics including the ability to calculate energy release rates and conditions for criticality the design and operation of nuclear power plant with particular emphasis on current UK plant (AGR & PWR) the heat transfer and fluid flow processes within the reactor and the steam generators, including detailed analysis the thermodynamic steam power cycles employed in AGR and PWR plant including detailed analysis the nuclear fluel cycle safety

Intellectual Abilities
On successful completion of the module the students should be able to demonstrate ability in applying the above knowledge to the analysis of:

the wider issues surrounding nuclear power (historical, social, political, economic, environmental, safety) nuclear fission and power generation within a nuclear reactor the general design of AGR and PWR plant including analysis of heat transfer and fluid flow the thermodynamic power cycles in the steam turbines of the AGR and PWR plant

Practical Skills
On successful completion of the module the students should be able to show experience and enhancement of carrying out detailed calculations of the heat transfer, fluid flow and steam power cycles found within nuclear power plant.

General Transferable Skills

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of technical writing skills based on a literature review in a subject area that draws in

many technical and non-technical issues, and the ability to provide commentary on these issues from an informed viewpoint. Viscous Fluid Flow (MECH427) (Show) Level Semester Exam:Coursework weighting M Whole Session 80:20 To introduce students to the effects of viscosity on internal (ie pipes and other ducts) and external fluid flow. To introduce students to the concept of the boundary layer. To enable students to understand the differences between laminar and turbulent flow. To introduce students to the fundamental concepts of turbulence modeling. Aims

Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: (A) Internal flows the underlying physics of laminar and turbulent flow how to analyse fully-developed laminar and turbulent flow through pipes and noncircular ducts the difference between Newtonian and nonNewtonian fluid flow how to estimate pressure losses in pipes and piping systems. (B) External flows

Learning Outcomes

the importance of boundary layers to external flow problems the role of pressure gradient particularly with regard to flow separation how to apply the tabulated results and approximate equations of laminar boundary theory to analyse flow situations how to determine whether a flow is laminar or turbulent

simple approaches to turbulence modelling.

Intellectual Abilities
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate ability in applying knowledge of the above topics to:

describing and explaining qualitative aspects of engineering problems using the methodologies to solve engineering problems.

Practical Skills
On completion of the module, through the problem paper recitation/ticking procedure, students should be able to show experience and enhancement in their presentation skills and analytical methods.

General Transferable Skills

On completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following key skills:

Level Semester Exam:Coursework weighting M

mathematical skills problem formulation. presentation skills

Computational Fluid Dynamics (MECH418) (Hide)

Whole Session 70:30 To make students aware of the capabilities and weaknesses of CFD. To develop skills in meshing and solving CFD problems. To improve understanding of the behaviour of inviscid and viscid fluid behaviour. To develop skills in choosing appropriate levels of CFD analysis for a specific problem.

Aims

Knowledge and Understanding

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: ? (basic) CFD terminology ? how to use both in-house and commercial CFD packages to solve 2D flow problems for incompressible steady or unsteady flow ? (awareness) how the methods can be extended to 3D ? the applications of CFD methods ? (awareness) the factors that can influence the accuracy of the results.

Intellectual Abilities
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate ability in applying knowledge of CFD to: ? the modelling, analysis and computation of typical CFD problems ? describing and explaining qualitative aspects of CFD.

Practical Skills
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate ability in using the CFD computer packages demonstrated in the module.

General Transferable Skills

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following key skills: ? computing and IT ? problem formulation and analysis. The Finite Element Method (MECH452) (Show) Level Semester Exam:Coursework weighting M First Semester 80:20

To develop knowledge and understanding of finite element technique and its limits, working and use for typical engineering applications. Aims

Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

The theory behind FEM Static stress analysis by FEM Workings of commercial FE software

Intellectual Abilities
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate ability in applying knowledge of the above topics to:

Designing for strength of engineering structures and components.

Practical Skills
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following discipline-specific practical skills:

Using FEM software.

General Transferable Skills

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following key skills:

Learning Outcomes Level Semester Exam:Coursework weighting M

Problem definition Problem-solving IT

Research Skills and Project Planning (ENGG599) (Hide)

Whole Session 40:60 This module introduces techniques for project planning and the design of scientific experiments. The purpose is to prepare the students for work

Aims

undertaken in their MSc(Eng) projects and includes a literature survey on the subject of the project.

Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of the module students should be able to prepare a project plan for engineering research, including reviewing published literature, preparation of risk assessments, designing experiments, undertaking error analysis and processing experimental data. Students will also be able to write a technical report.

Intellectual Abilities
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:

Prepare a plan for a research project and monitor it as work progresses Carry out a literature survey Be familiar with scientific computing methods and available software Apply a number of research techniques, including experimental, theoretical, computational and design methods. Understand uncertianty (error) in experimental data and be able to process these data. Appreciate how research is carried out in general.

Practical Skills
On successful completion of the module students will be equipped with a variety of research techniques and know how to apply them to real problems occurring in their MSc(Eng) projects.

General Transferable Skills

On successful completion of the project students will be capable of an organised and methodical approach to research. They will be able to write research reports. Learning Outcomes Politics of The Environment (ENVS525) (Show) Level Semester M First Semester

Exam:Coursework weighting

50:50

This unit is designed to critically evaluate the political responses to the growing impact that environmental issues and the concept of sustainability are having on decision making at all levels of governance, (international, national and local). More specifically the unit aims to: 1) develop a critical understanding of the growing importance of environmental and sustainable development thinking in political decision-making processes; 2) explore different environmental attitudes, values and perspectives and examine the impact on various political perspectives; 3) develop a critical understanding of the opportunities and limitations of environmental decision making international dimension of environmental politics and its impact on nation states; 4) understand the role that environmental pressure groups have in shaping political decisions at the international, national and local levels of governance; 5) critically evaluate the policy responses at national and local levels to the new emerging environmental agenda Aims Students successfully completing this module will be able to demonstrate: 1) a critical appreciation of how environmental issues are being addressed at all levels of governance; 2) a critical understanding of different environmental values and attitudes and the way that these impact upon political philosophy and decision-making; 3) a critical understanding of the way that various environmental interest groups impact on political and other decision making processes. Learning Outcomes Msc(eng) Project (60 Credits) (ENGG660) (Hide) Level M

Semester Exam:Coursework weighting

Summer (June-September) 0:100 This module enables students to pursue a research project under the guidance of a member of academic staff.

Aims

Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of the project, the student should have developed a substantial and systematic knowledge and understanding of key aspects of the engineering or engineering-related topic of his/her project including the theory, recognised principles and best practice (as appropriate). Much of this knowledge will be at, or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of the discipline. He/she should also have developed a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the experimental and theoretical techniques and research methodology appropriate to advanced study in their field.

Intellectual Abilities
On successful completion of the project, thestudent should be able to demonstrate ability in several of the following:

Learning Outcomes

Critically evaluating current research and advanced scholarship Defining/specifying a problem Researching and information-gathering Planning/designing experimental work using suitable techniques and procedures with due regard to safety Assessing and managing risk Analysing technical problems qualitatively and/or quantitatively and drawing conclusions Designing a system, component or process based on an outline or detailed specification Assembling and analysing data and drawing conclusions Evaluating current methodologies and (where appropriate) propose new methodologies Critically evaluate the project outcomes Making an original contribution to knowledge.

Practical Skills
On successful completion of the project, the student should be able to show experience and enhancement in some of the following disciplinespecific practical skills (depending on the scope of the project):

Using sophisticated research equipment to carry out experimental/laboratory/workshop activities with due regard to safety Using appropriate engineering analysis software and IT tools.

General Transferable Skills

On successful completion of the project, students shouldbe able to show experience and enhancement of the following key skills:

Dealing with complex issues in a systematic and creative manner Effectively communicating findings orally and in writing to specialist and non-specialist audiences Planning and implementing tasks autonomously at a professional level. Interacting effectively with others (eg, supervisor, technicians, etc) Designing poster/webpages Computing and ITskills (scope-dependent) Self-discipline, self-motivation, self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems.

Postgraduate Diploma Dissertation (ENGG601) (Show) Level Semester Exam:Coursework weighting M Summer (June-September) 0:100 This module enables students to undertake a short research project under the supervision of a member of academic staff. Aims

Knowledge and Understanding

Learning Outcomes On successful completion of the project, the student should have developed a breadth of knowledge and understanding of key aspects of the engineering or

engineering-related topic of his/her project including the theory, recognised principles and best practice (as appropriate). Some of this knowledge will be at, or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of the discipline. He/she should also have developed a breadth of knowledge and understanding of the experimental and theoretical techniques and research methodology appropriate to advanced study in their field.

Intellectual Abilities
On successful completion of the project, thestudent should be able to demonstrate ability in some of the following:

Critically evaluating current research and advanced scholarship Defining/specifying a problem Researching and information-gathering Planning/designing experimental work using suitable techniques and procedures with due regard to safety Assessing and managing risk Analysing technical problems qualitatively and/or quantitatively and drawing conclusions Designing a system, component or process based on an outline or detailed specification Assembling and analysing data and drawing conclusions Evaluating current methodologies and (where appropriate) propose new methodologies Critically evaluate the project outcomes.

Practical Skills
On successful completion of the project, the student should be able to show experience and enhancement in some of the following disciplinespecific practical skills (depending on the scope of the project):

Using sophisticated research equipment to carry out experimental/laboratory/workshop activities with due regard to safety Using appropriate engineering analysis software and IT tools.

General Transferable Skills

On successful completion of the project, students

should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following key skills:

Dealing with complex issues in a systematic and creative manner Effectively communicating findings in writing Planning and implementing tasks autonomously at a professional level Interacting effectively with others (eg, supervisor, technicians, etc) Computing and ITskills (scope-dependent) Self-discipline, self-motivation, self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems.

Optional modules
Major Hazards Management (MECH426) (Hide) Level Semester Exam:Coursework weighting M First Semester 100:0 To impart knowledge and understanding of current practice and methodologies to manage the risks associated with major hazards in the oil and gas industry i.e. explosions, fires and toxic releases. Aims

Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate:

Knowledge and understanding of current practice and methodologies to manage the risks associated with major hazards in the oil and gas industry The use of models available for assessing the physical effects of accidental releases of hazardous materials The use of models available for the determination of possible injury to people and damage to buildings resulting from accidental releases of hazardous materials The use of quantitative risk assessment in major hazards management

Intellectual Abilities
Learning Outcomes On successful completion of the module, students

should be able to demonstrate ability in:

Methods for modelling physical effects of accidental releases of hazardous materials Methods for determining possible injury to people and damage to buildings resulting from accidental releases of hazardous materials Quantitative risk assessment

Practical Skills
Not applicable

General Transferable Skills

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following discipline-specific skills:

Level Semester Exam:Coursework weighting M

Pragmatic approach to problem solving Numerical skills Independent learning Self-discipline and self-motivation Team working Communication

Ic Engines (MECH428) (Show)

First Semester 100:0

Aims

To provide an introduction to the different types of Internal Combustion (IC) engines. To present the engineering science background behind the operation of IC engines. To present the principles to assess the performance of an IC engine. To present the thermodynamic and fluidmechanical analysis of different processes involved in IC engines.

Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of the module the students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: Learning Outcomes

Thermodynamic analysis of IC engine cycles Assessment of energy conversion in IC engines Fluid-dynamical issues related to suction and exhaust and combustible mixture distribution Combustion process and its analysis in IC engines

Intellectual Abilities
On successful completion of the module the students should be able to demonstrate ability in applying the above knowledge to:

Analyse thermodynamic cycle analysis for IC engines Assess the performance of IC engines Analyse the flow characteristics in intake and exhaust manifolds Analyse combustion process within the cylinder of an IC engine.

Practical Skills
There is no laboratory element for this module.

General Transferable Skills

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following key skills:

Problem-definition and mathematical modelling Evaluating alternative problem-solution procedures

Applied Finite Element Method (MECH453) (Hide) Level Semester Exam:Coursework weighting M Second Semester 0:100 To develop an appreciation of the capabilities of modern finite element code in the analysis of a variety engineering problems. To develop skills in interpreting and understanding the physical meaning of finite

Aims

element results.

Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

The theory behind FEM applied to buckling, non-linear materials, thermal and fluid flow applications The use of FE software to solve these problems. The significance of the results produced to the engineeing problems considered.

Intellectual Abilities
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate ability in applying knowledge of the above topics to:

applying the Finite Element Method to the above range of problems. understanding the results produced.

Practical Skills
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following discipline-specific practical skills:

use of FEM software understanding of FEM capabilities, including accuracy of results, mech convergence, need for validation of results etc. a deep understanding and awareness of the assumptions involved in the formulation of finite elements and in the construction of FE models. a critical appreciation of the practical engineering significance of FE results.

General Transferable Skills

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following key skills: Learning Outcomes

IT skills Problem-definition Problem-solving. Technical report writing.