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Unit of Study MECH2004 - Thermofluids (2026)

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Introduces the fundamentals of fluid mechanics and heat transfer. The movement of both fluids and heat can be described as a “flow” and in this unit we explore the equations which describe the behaviour of both fluids (like water and gases) as well as heat, in common engineering applications.

Unit content

Module 1: Introduction to fluid mechanics

Module 2: Fundamentals of fluid dynamics and kinematics

Module 3: Flow in fluids

Module 4: Heat transfer fundamentals

Module 5: Further heat transfer

Module 6: Energy recovery

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Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
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Lismore
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Online
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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

apply relevant governing equations to solve thermo-fluid-related problems

demonstrate techniques and tools to analyse and evaluate thermo-fluid systems

analyse and predict the performance of various energy systems using thermo-fluid principles

illustrate practical applications related to thermo-fluids and reinforce their connectivity through analysis of engineering systems

describe fluid mechanics principles (fluid properties, Bernoulli’s equation, Reynolds number, continuity equation) and apply them in engineering contexts such as piping infrastructure and open channel flow

examine various heat transfer mechanisms (conduction, convection, and radiation) and apply them within an engineering context such as a heat exchanger or an oven.

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