49328 Turbomachines

6cp; 3hpw; availability: all courses
Requisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: Dr Phuoc Huynh

Turbomachines like pumps, fans, turbines and compressors constitute a large class of fluid-moving and energy-transfer machines which are found virtually everywhere in modern societies. This subject aims to develop competence in the analysis and design of these machines and the systems of which they are parts. Key concepts and fundamental principles underlying their operation and design are covered. Factors pertaining to their selection and performance prediction are treated.

Assessment: Assignments (60 per cent), final examination (40 per cent).

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $872.38
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,400.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.