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 Section
Term:
Section:
CRN:

Fall term (September 09, 2010 December 08, 2010)

T01
13255

2. Prerequisites
MECH 2202:
MECH 3492:

Thermodynamics II
Fluid Mechanics and Applications

3. Instructor Information
Instructor:
Oce:
Email:
Tel:
Fax:

Dr. Bing-Chen Wang

E1-410
bc wang@umanitoba.ca
(204) 474-9305
(204) 275-7507

4. Lectures and Tutorials

Lectures:
Tutorial:

1:002:15PM, Tues. & Thurs.

Room E2-393
2:004:25PM, Tues.
Room E2-393

5. Oce Hour
MWF afternoon: 1:002:30PM.
In order to receive individual guidance, a student is encouraged to visit the instructor in his oce to
discuss the course subjects on a regular base.

6. Objective
The 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. A
variety of turbomachines will be systematically introduced in this class, including hydraulic pumps and
turbines, centrifugal compressors and fans, and axial ow compressors and fans. It is expected that
the 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. Assignments
The course will involve perhaps 8 assignments. The purpose of the assignments is not to obtain the
answer 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 Method
The performance of a student will be evaluated based on their assignments, design project, two term
tests and nal examination. Specically, the mark distribution follows:
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15%
25%
25%
40%

9. Design Projects (25%)

Following the recommendation of the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB), it is important to include design projects as a key engineering course component in a fourth-year undergraduate
techincal elective class. In this class, a student is required to complete 3 small and 1 major design
projects.
9.1. Small Design Projects (10%)
Three small design projects will be assigned to the students during the tutorial sections. Students
are 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 is
required to make a contribution to the research and design project and is expected to demonstrate an
active 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 major
design project that addresses a specic technical subject related to turbomachinery. By the end of the
term, each student is required to submit a report and present his/her design results in the class. The
report should exhibit a sound professional writing style (matching, e.g. a journal standard), and the
length 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 (including
2 minutes for questions and answers). Questions raised by the audience need to be addressed concisely
and precisely.
Methodology and Design Subjects:
For each of the following subjects related to a specic turbomachine, a student may focus on: (1) the
innovative designs, (2) review of historical and modern developments in technology, and (3) regional
and world-wide market research. Students are encouraged to use the university library and online
databases, 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, and
YangZi river dams in China);
Oil and Gas Industries: Rotary and Turbo Pumps (e.g., transport of oil and gas, and pipe tting in
Canada, 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/or
nal examinations.

10. Policy on Late Submission of Assignments and Design Report

A deduction of 10% of the mark per day will be applied.

11. Class Discussion

In order to help students to build a deeper insight into the physical problem and also to create a dynamic
teachinglearning environment, some carefully-designed questions for the students will be included in
the class. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions by volunteering answers, even
though their answers may be incorrect sometimes.

12. Academic Integrity and Respectful TeachingLearning Environment

Academic integrity and a respectful teachinglearning environment will be maintained in this class
following the general policy stated in the University Undergraduate Calendar.

13. Teaching Assistant

A 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 Books

It 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/Marcel
Dekker, 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 diculties 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

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Introduction;
Dimensional analysis of turbomachinery;
Basic thermodynamics and uid dynamics of turbomachinery;
Hydraulic and rotary pumps;
Hydraulic turbines;
Centrifugal compressors and fans;
Axial ow compressors and fans;
Instructors research presentation;
Students design presentations.

Fall Term, 2010