Development of a practical engineering project and heat transfer solver to support a thermal-fluid system design course at NTU. (4th March 2008)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tan, F.L.; Fok, S.C.
• Is Part Of: International journal of continuing engineering education and lifelong learning. Volume 18:Number 2(2008)
• Page Start: 264
• Page End: 278
• Publication Date: 2008-03-04
• Subjects: industrial design -- practical learning exercises -- computer-aided learning -- CAL -- heat transfer solver -- large class size teaching -- large classes -- thermal-fluid courses -- Singapore -- cooling systems -- electronic devices -- practical engineering -- engineering projects -- engineering education; Engineering -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 620.00715
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1560-4624

Abstract

This paper describes the utilisation of industry design projects to engage students in the practical utilisation of thermal-fluid knowledge. The proposed framework in a new thermal system design course is discussed based on the development of cooling systems for electronic devices such as computers and personal digital assistants. By incorporating practical design into the thermal-fluid courses, it is hoped that the curriculum would enhance the skills of the graduates and equip them with practical knowledge to function with competencies and creativities in the engineering profession.