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Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
University of Galway - Direct Enroll Program
Galway, Ireland
Dates: early Sep 2026 - late Dec 2026
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: University of Galway
Location: Galway, Ireland
Primary Subject Area: Mechanical Engineering
Instruction in: English
Course Code: ME223
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 2.5
Contact Hours: 36
DESCRIPTION
Learning Outcomes
1. Determine fundamental physical and thermodynamic properties and models for fluids and solids.
2. State and explain the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics.
3. Analyse energy transfer and conversion in piston-cylinder systems using the First and Second Laws.
4. Calculate the performance of ideal gas power cycles such as the Stirling cycle, and design cycles to attain specified performance.
5. Apply some fundamental principles of fluid statics to liquids and gases.
6. Identify a fluid control volume and the associated mass and momentum flows.
7. Apply mass, momentum and energy conservation to a control volume.
8. Decide whether Bernoulli's equation is applicable, and apply it.
1. Determine fundamental physical and thermodynamic properties and models for fluids and solids.
2. State and explain the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics.
3. Analyse energy transfer and conversion in piston-cylinder systems using the First and Second Laws.
4. Calculate the performance of ideal gas power cycles such as the Stirling cycle, and design cycles to attain specified performance.
5. Apply some fundamental principles of fluid statics to liquids and gases.
6. Identify a fluid control volume and the associated mass and momentum flows.
7. Apply mass, momentum and energy conservation to a control volume.
8. Decide whether Bernoulli's equation is applicable, and apply it.