Module #1 Introduction to Thermal and Fluid Systems Overview of thermal and fluid systems, importance in mechanical design, and course objectives
Module #2 Thermodynamic Principles Review of thermodynamic principles, including temperature, energy, and entropy
Module #3 Heat Transfer Fundamentals Introduction to heat transfer modes (conduction, convection, radiation), heat transfer equations, and thermal resistance
Module #4 Conduction Heat Transfer Analysis of conduction heat transfer in solids, including Fouriers law and thermal conductivity
Module #5 Convection Heat Transfer Analysis of convection heat transfer, including natural and forced convection, and heat transfer coefficients
Module #6 Radiation Heat Transfer Analysis of radiation heat transfer, including blackbody radiation and radiation heat transfer equations
Module #7 Heat Exchangers Introduction to heat exchangers, including types (e.g. parallel flow, counterflow), design considerations, and performance analysis
Module #8 Fluid Mechanics Fundamentals Review of fluid mechanics principles, including fluid properties, fluid statics, and fluid kinematics
Module #9 Fluid Dynamics Analysis of fluid dynamics, including Bernoullis equation, Eulers equation, and Navier-Stokes equations
Module #10 Pipe Flow and Pressure Drop Analysis of pipe flow, including laminar and turbulent flow, and pressure drop calculations
Module #11 Pumps and Compressors Introduction to pumps and compressors, including types, design considerations, and performance analysis
Module #12 Turbomachinery Analysis of turbomachinery, including turbines, compressors, and pumps, and their applications
Module #13 Fluid Systems Design Introduction to fluid system design, including pipe sizing, network analysis, and system optimization
Module #14 Thermal System Design Introduction to thermal system design, including heat exchanger design, thermal insulation, and system optimization
Module #15 Computational Tools for Thermal and Fluid Systems Introduction to computational tools, such as CFD and FEA, for analyzing and designing thermal and fluid systems
Module #16 Case Studies in Thermal and Fluid Systems Analysis of real-world case studies in thermal and fluid systems, including design challenges and solutions
Module #17 Safety and Reliability in Thermal and Fluid Systems Importance of safety and reliability in thermal and fluid systems, including risk analysis and mitigation strategies
Module #18 Economic and Environmental Considerations Economic and environmental considerations in thermal and fluid system design, including cost analysis and sustainability
Module #19 Thermal and Fluid Systems in HVAC Application of thermal and fluid systems in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
Module #20 Thermal and Fluid Systems in Power Generation Application of thermal and fluid systems in power generation, including fossil fuel and nuclear power plants
Module #21 Thermal and Fluid Systems in Aerospace Engineering Application of thermal and fluid systems in aerospace engineering, including aircraft and spacecraft thermal management
Module #22 Thermal and Fluid Systems in Automotive Engineering Application of thermal and fluid systems in automotive engineering, including engine cooling and climate control
Module #23 Thermal and Fluid Systems in Biomedical Engineering Application of thermal and fluid systems in biomedical engineering, including medical devices and biomaterials
Module #24 Thermal and Fluid Systems in Energy Storage Application of thermal and fluid systems in energy storage, including batteries and thermal energy storage
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Thermal and Fluid Systems in Mechanical Design career
