Last Updated | S022021 |
MPE504
Unit Name | Transport Phenomena and Fluid Flow |
Unit Code | MPE504 |
Unit Duration | 12 Weeks |
Award |
Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Chemical and Process) Master of Engineering (Chemical and Process) |
Year Level | One |
Unit Creator / Reviewer | Tristan Holland/ Pratik Patel/ Arti Siddhpura |
Core/Elective: | Core |
Pre/Co-requisites | Nil |
Credit Points |
3 Masters total course credit points = 48 |
Mode of Delivery | On-Campus or Online |
Unit Workload |
10 hours per week: |
Unit Description and General Aims
Transport phenomena describes the process in which mass, momentum, angular momentum, and energy move about within matter. This discipline includes diffusional phenomena, fluid dynamics, and heat transport. One can examine this subject from a molecular (kinetic theory), microscopic (continuum mechanics), or macroscopic aspect (equipment description).
In a practical sense, transport phenomena describes the heat and momentum transfer from rotating equipment to effect the movement of fluids (liquids, gases, semi-solid materials) in pipes, ducts, and large spaces.
The general aim in the study of this unit is to give students the ability to estimate the changes in heat and momentum as part of transport phenomena and fluid flow, and to specify rotating equipment, pipe/duct work, and other equipment to meet the requirements of a particular process system.
Mixing of fluids, multi-phase flows, transporting of solids by pneumatics, slurries, and other related phenomena are also covered in this unit, thus enabling students to design fluid transport systems for the many types of materials that are expected to be encountered within a process plant.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this Unit, students are expected to be able to:
1. Assess the rate of heat transfer and loss from the movement of fluids and apply this knowledge to practical applications;
2. Estimate the momentum losses in the transport of fluids in pipes, ducts, and spaces and apply this knowledge to practical applications;
3. Comprehend the effect on heat and momentum transfer based on the thermodynamic and physical properties of the fluids being transported and apply this knowledge to practical applications;
4. Display sound technical communications skills in this area of expertise.
Professional Development
Completing this unit may add to students’ professional development/competencies by:
A. Fostering the personal and professional skills development of students to:
(a) Be adaptable and capable 21st century citizens, who can communicate effectively, work collaboratively, think critically and innovatively solve complex problems.
(b) Equipping individuals with an increased capacity for lifelong learning and professional development.
(c) Planning and organising self and others
(d) Instilling leadership qualities and a capacity for ethical and professional contextualization of knowledge
B. Enhancing students’ investigatory and research capabilities through:
(a) Solving complex and open-ended engineering problems
(b) Accessing, evaluating and analysing information
(c) Processes and procedures, cause – effect investigations
C. Developing the engineering application abilities of students through:
(a) Assignments
(b) Labs / practical / case studies / self-study (where applicable)
Graduate Attributes
Successfully completing this Unit will contribute to the recognition of attainment of the following graduate attributes.
A. Effective Communication | Associated Prof Dev. | Associated Prof Dev. |
A1. Cognitive and technical skills to investigate, analyse and organise information and ideas and to communicate those ideas clearly and fluently, in both written and spoken forms appropriate to the audience. | 1 – 4 | |
A2. Ability to engage effectively and appropriately across a diverse range of international cultures. | A | 4 |
B. Critical Judgement | ||
B1. Ability to critically analyse and evaluate complex information and theoretical concepts. | 1 – 3 | |
B2. Ability to innovatively apply theoretical concepts, knowledge and approaches with a high level of accountability, in an engineering context. | B | 1,2,3 |
C. Design and Problem Solving Skills | ||
C1. Cognitive skills to synthesise, evaluate and use information from a broad range of sources to effectively identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. | A,B | 2,3 |
C2. Technical and communication skills to design complex systems and solutions in line with developments in engineering professional practice. | A,B | 1,4 |
C3. Comprehension of the role of technology in society and identified issues in applying engineering technology ethics and impacts; economic; social; environmental and sustainability. | A | 1,3,4 |
D. Science and Engineering Fundamentals | ||
D1. Breadth and depth of knowledge of engineering and understanding of future developments. | B | 3 |
D2. Knowledge of ethical standards in relation to professional engineering practice and research. | C | 1,2,3 |
D2. Knowledge of ethical standards in relation to professional engineering practice and research. | A | 1,2 |
E. Information and Research Skills | ||
E1. Application of advanced research and planning skills to engineering projects. | B | 2,3 |
E2. Knowledge of research principles and methods in an engineering context. | B | 1,2,3 |
Student assessment
Assessment Type (e.g. Assignment - 2000 word essay (specify topic) Examination (specify length and format)) |
When assessed (eg Week 5) |
Weighting (% of total unit marks) |
Learning Outcomes Assessed |
Assessment 1 Type: Multi-choice test Word length: n/a Questions from the content covered over the first four weeks of instruction. This comprises the foundation of the unit material. |
Week 5 |
20% |
1, 2 |
Assessment 2 Type: Report (Midterm Project) [This will include a progress report; literature review, hypothesis, and methodology / conclusions] Word length: 2000 Topic: Undertake the fluid flow design for a batch process system where fluid flows may progress from empty pipe through to variable, multi-phase pipe flows (concept design). [This topic could change as determined by the lecturer] |
Week 9 |
25% |
1, 2, 3 |
Assessment 3 Type: Report (Final Project)/ Group Assignment |
Week 12 |
35% |
1 – 4 |
Practical Participation (online/simulation) Demonstrate familiarity with principles and reporting |
Continuous |
15% |
3 |
Attendance |
Continuous |
5% |
1 – 4 |
Prescribed and Recommended readings
Required Textbook(s)
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Bird, Stewart and Lightfoot, Transport Phenomena, 2nd edition or later, Wiley.
Reference Materials
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The details of a number of useful peer-reviewed journals, websites, and other references are provided as follows:
• Derek B Ingham, I. Pop, Transport Phenomena in Porous Media, Pergamon, 1998, ISBN: 0080428436;
• Carslaw and Jaeger, Conduction of Heat in Solids (1959)(ISBN 0198533683);
• Kays, Crawford, and Weigand, Convective Heat and Mass Transfer, 4th Ed., Mcgraw-Hill;
• John Crank, The Mathematics of Diffusion, Oxford Science Publications, ISBN:0198534116
Unit Content
Topic 1
Fluid Transport
1. Introduction
2. Momentum transfer,
3. Fluid and momentum vector algebra,
4. Viscosity, Newton’s law
5. Shell momentum balances in laminar flow
6. Shell Momentum Balances and Velocity Distributions in Laminar Flow
Topic 2
Momentum Transport
1. Examples of shell momentum balances I
2. Examples of shell momentum balances II
3. The equations of change, continuity and conservation of momentum
Topic 3
Energy Transport
1. Equations of Change for Isothermal Systems (including Navier-Stokes Equations)
2. The equations of change – The energy equation
3. Solutions of the equations of change for isothermal systems. Creeping flow and Euler equations
Topic 4
Fluid and Momentum mechanism
1. Boundary layer
2. Turbulent flow & introduction to computational Fluid Dynamics
Topic 5
Heat Transport Mode
1. Heat transport – conduction
2. Basic concepts in heat transfer,
3. Heat transfer mechanisms, Fourier's law of heat conduction, thermal conductivity, convective heat transfer co-efficient transfer.
Topic 6
Heat Transport Mechanism
1. Conduction heat transfer through- flat slab/wall, hollow cylinder and sphere, solids in series and parallel, combined convection and conduction and overall coefficient, conduction with internal heat generation, critical thickness, contact resistance, critical thickness, forced convection heat transfer inside pipes, heat transfer outside various geometrics in forced convection,
2. General discussion on natural convection heat transfer, heat exchangers,
3. General discussion on radiation heat
Topic 7
Mass Transport
1. Introduction to Mass transport Diffusivity and the Mechanisms of Mass Transport
2. Shell Balances and Concentration Distributions in Solids and in Laminar Flow
3. Basic concepts in mass transport, application examples
4. Governing Equations and Numerical Model
Topic 8
Mass Transport
1. Modes of mass transfer, molecular diffusion - Fick's law
2. Flow in a pipe
3. Flow Between Parallel Plates
4. Heat Conduction through a plane
5. Flow Past a Cylinder
6. Transient Diffusion or Tubular Reactor
Topic 9
Mass Transport - Multiphase and Multicomponent Systems
1. Gas-Liquid Systems
2. Liquid-Liquid Systems
3. Particle-Fluid Systems
4. Multicomponent Diffusion in Gases
Topic 10
Mass transport - analogy between mass, heat and momentum transfer, dispersion,
1. Chemical kinetics and activation energy,
2. Film theory, convective mass transfer, liquid-solid mass transfer,
3. Liquid-liquid mass transport, gas-liquid mass transfer, aeration and oxygen transport,
4. Air stripping.
Topic 11
Discussion on Industrial application of Transport Phenomena
1. Rapid pressure changes
2. Cavitation
3. Water Hammer
4. Surging
5. Pressure Waves
Topic 12
Unit Review
During the final topic, students will have an opportunity to review the contents covered so far. Opportunity will be provided for a review of student work and to clarify any outstanding issues. Instructors/facilitators may choose to cover a specialized topic if applicable to that cohort.
Software/Hardware Used
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Hardware
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