MECH-4310 Syllabus Fall2010

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MECH 4310 Principles of Turbomachinery Univ. of Manitoba Fall Term, 2010

Course Outline and Instructor Information —for MECH 4310: Principles of Turbomachinery

1. Term and SectionTerm: Fall term (September 09, 2010 — December 08, 2010)Section: T01CRN: 13255

2. PrerequisitesMECH 2202: Thermodynamics IIMECH 3492: Fluid Mechanics and Applications

3. Instructor InformationInstructor: Dr. Bing-Chen WangOffice: E1-410Email: bc [email protected]: (204) 474-9305Fax: (204) 275-7507

4. Lectures and TutorialsLectures: 1:00–2:15PM, Tues. & Thurs.

Room E2-393Tutorial: 2:00–4:25PM, Tues.

Room E2-393

5. Office HourMWF afternoon: 1:00–2:30PM.

In order to receive individual guidance, a student is encouraged to visit the instructor in his office todiscuss the course subjects on a regular base.

6. ObjectiveThe objective of this course is to provide students with a solid grounding in the basic principles of turbomachinery, focusing on the uid dynamics, thermodynamics and engineering applications. Avariety of turbomachines will be systematically introduced in this class, including hydraulic pumps andturbines, centrifugal compressors and fans, and axial ow compressors and fans. It is expected thatthe students are challenged in terms of their understanding of the physical mechanisms, their skills of analysis, and most importantly, their passion for studying thermal-uid science and engineering.

7. AssignmentsThe course will involve perhaps 8 assignments. The purpose of the assignments is not to obtain theanswer but “practise” a solution methodology and theory. Assignment solutions should be complete,concise and elegant; where applicable, a word-processed mini-report format should be used.

8. Evaluation MethodThe performance of a student will be evaluated based on their assignments, design project, two termtests and nal examination. Specically, the mark distribution follows:

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Assignments: 15%Design: 25%Midterm Exam: 25%Final Exam: 40%

9. Design Projects (25%)

Following the recommendation of the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB), it is impor-tant to include design projects as a key engineering course component in a fourth-year undergraduatetechincal elective class. In this class, a student is required to complete 3 small and 1 major designprojects.

9.1. Small Design Projects (10%)Three small design projects will be assigned to the students during the tutorial sections. Studentsare encouraged to discuss their projects with the instructor. For some of the small design projects,students are required to work in small groups (consisting of 3 or 4 members). Each group member isrequired to make a contribution to the research and design project and is expected to demonstrate anactive collaborative relationship with the other members. A nal group report is required and needs

to be presented in the class.9.2. Major Design Project (10%)At the beginning of the term, each student is required to consult the instructor to propose a majordesign project that addresses a specic technical subject related to turbomachinery. By the end of theterm, each student is required to submit a report and present his/her design results in the class. Thereport should exhibit a sound professional writing style (matching, e.g. a journal standard), and thelength should not exceed 12 letter-size pages (font 11, single space, with 1 inch margin on four sides).Each presentation should include approximately 15 slides and last no more than 12 minutes (including2 minutes for questions and answers). Questions raised by the audience need to be addressed conciselyand precisely.

Methodology and Design Subjects:For each of the following subjects related to a specic turbomachine, a student may focus on: (1) theinnovative designs, (2) review of historical and modern developments in technology, and (3) regionaland world-wide market research. Students are encouraged to use the university library and onlinedatabases, and to contact the local and remote industries for information relevant to their project.Possible areas and subjects may include:• Green Energy: Wind Turbines (World-wide and Canada);• Green Energy: Tidal Turbines (World-wide and Canada);• Hydro Power Generation: Hydraulic Turbines (Manitoba Hydro, Colorado river dams in USA, andYangZi river dams in China);• Oil and Gas Industries: Rotary and Turbo Pumps (e.g., transport of oil and gas, and pipe tting inCanada, USA and Europe);• Oil and Gas Industries: Cryogenic Turbines for Producing Liqueed Natural Gas (LNG);• Chemical Engineering: Cryogenic Turbines for Producing Oxygen and Nitrogen;• Application of High-Speed Turbines: in Medical (e.g., a dental drill) and Space Engineering (e.g.,turbo-engines, and ground simulation of a cryogenic outer space environment);• Jet Engines: Icing of the Turbines (Thompson Laboratory, Manitoba);• Canadian Gas Turbine Industry: Past and Future (with a focus on design);• Other Relevant Open Topics That Interests the Student.

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9.3. Examination Questions on the Design Projects (5%)Beside the report and oral presentation, the design projects will also be included in the midterm and/ornal examinations.

10. Policy on Late Submission of Assignments and Design ReportA deduction of 10% of the mark per day will be applied.

11. Class DiscussionIn order to help students to build a deeper insight into the physical problem and also to create a dynamicteaching–learning environment, some carefully-designed questions for the students will be included inthe class. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions by volunteering answers, eventhough their answers may be incorrect sometimes.

12. Academic Integrity and Respectful Teaching–Learning EnvironmentAcademic integrity and a respectful teaching–learning environment will be maintained in this classfollowing the general policy stated in the University Undergraduate Calendar.

13. Teaching AssistantA teaching assistant (TA) will be assigned to assist the students during the laboratory/tutorial sections.The TA is responsible for marking the assignments and available for consultation throughout the course.

14. Reference BooksIt is strongly recommended that a student has a convenient access to the following textbook:[1] Gorla, R. S. R. and Khan A. A. 2003, Turbomachinery: Design and Theory , 1st ed., CRC/MarcelDekker, New York.

Other useful reference books may include:[2] Peng, W. W. 2008, Fundamentals of Turbomachinery , 1st ed., Wiley, Hiboken, New Jersey.[3] Dixon, S. L. 2005, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery , 5th ed., Elsevier,Burlinton, Massachusetts.[4] Logan, E. Jr. 2002, Turbomachinery: Basic Theory and Applications , 2nd ed., CRC/Marcel Dekker,New York.

15. How to Succeed in this Course• Attend all lectures and tutorials;• Take lecture notes;•

Participate in class discussions;• Bring the textbook to the class;• Keep up to date with the course material: after each lecture;• Review and expend the lecture notes;• Read the related material from the textbook and reference books;• Solve the assigned problems and submit the assignments on time;• Consult the instructor regarding difficulties in understanding the course material and procedure;• Work carefully and diligently on the assigned research project;• Show professionalism when presenting the research report;• Be self-motivated and be passionate about the thermal-uid science and engineering.

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16. Course Coverage Outline[1] Introduction;[2] Dimensional analysis of turbomachinery;[3] Basic thermodynamics and uid dynamics of turbomachinery;[4] Hydraulic and rotary pumps;[5] Hydraulic turbines;

[6] Centrifugal compressors and fans;[7] Axial ow compressors and fans;[8] Instructor’s research presentation;[9] Students’ design presentations.

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