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MEC554 Thermalfluids Laboratory Evaluation Criterial

1.0 Introduction

The course consists of two parts, experiments relate to thermal engineering and fluid mechanics. All
experiments will be conducted under the supervision of instructors. All experiments will be
conducted in a group environment predetermine by the instructor in a predetermine schedule.
Instructor(s) will be at hand to provide demonstration and guidance on how to correctly operate the
laboratory equipment. All student will be given chances to learn how to correctly perform scientific
data collection. After each experiment, the student will need to write a technical report regarding
the experiment that they have just performed. The report preparation will also be done in a smaller
group environment as determine during the start of the semester.

1.1 Laboratory Work Title

This semester experimental titles are as follow:

T1 Heat Transfer : Conduction Thermodynamics Lab (FKM Wing B)

Thermal Engineering

Fundamental
T2 Heat Transfer: Convection Thermodynamics Lab (FKM Wing B)
T3 Heat Exchanger Thermodynamics Lab (FKM Wing B)
Lab

T4 Refrigeration Thermodynamics Lab II (FKM Wing B)

Application
T5 Air Conditioning Thermodynamics Lab (FKM Wing B)

Compressible Flow in
F1 Fluid mechanics lab (FKM Wing B)
converging Diverging Nozzle
Fluid Mechanics Lab

F2 Performance of Pump Fluid mechanics lab (FKM Wing B) Application

Wind Tunnel Facility (Aerospace

F3 Flat Plate Boundary Layer
Workshop)
Wind Tunnel Facility (Aerospace Fundamental
F4 Flow Over A Cylinder
Workshop)
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1.2 Course Outcome (CO)

Perform each experiment correctly through established procedures and good record
CO1
keeping. PO1
Analyze the experimental data in details by including the interpretation of data, in
CO2
depth discussion and conclusion as required by each experiment. PO4
Write a detail technical report for each experiment in a structured format and
CO3
professional manner. PO9
CO4 Integrate as an effective member of a team. PO10

1.3 Related Programme Outcome (PO) to Course Outcome (CO).

PO1 Able to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an
engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO4 Able to conduct investigation into complex problems using research-based knowledge and
research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and
synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
PO9 Able to communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering
community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective
reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear
instructions.
PO10 Able to function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and
in multi-disciplinary settings.
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2. 0 Grading
Percentage grade Remarks
Evaluation component
(100%)
CO1 – PO1 10 Observation during laboratory sessions.
Report (Focus on abilities to perform Data
Analysis including performing correct
CO2 – PO4
calculation and creating figure/graph/diagram,
60 Technical Discussion and Conclusion)
Report Writing skill (Focus on report
CO3 – PO9 formatting, Language ability and report
20 Organization).
CO4 – PO10 10 Presentation

2.1 Observation (10%) – (CO1 – PO1)

This category of assessment will be a continuous monitoring and assessment from the start of the
semester till the end of the semester based on instructor(s) impression of individual student abilities
and attitude related to this course.

The grading criteria are:

(A) OBSERVATION

NO ITEM Weightage Score (MAX)

1 Timeliness ×1 5
2 Readiness ×1 5
3 Practical Ability ×3 5
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(A) OBSERVATION – Assessment Rubric

LEVEL Lemah Sederhana Memuaskan Baik Cemerlang

(Weak) (Marginal) (Satisfactory) (Good) (Excellent)
Scale 1 2 3 4 5

Late to the laboratory Late to the laboratory Late to the laboratory Late to the laboratory Arrive on time for the
session but more than session but within session but within 15 session but within 10 laboratory session and
Timeliness
20 minutes after the 20minutes from the start of minutes from the start of minutes from the start of finish the laboratory work
start of the session. the session. the session. the session. with in the allocated time.
Show up to the Show up to the laboratory Show up to the laboratory Show up to the Show up to the laboratory
laboratory session session showing little session showing some laboratory session session fully prepared to
unprepared to preparation on the preparation on the showing preparation on perform the experiment.
perform the experiment topic. experiment topic. the experiment topic. - Knew the experiment
experiment. - Know the experiment - Know the experiment - Know the experiment title, objective and
Readiness
- Do not know topic and objective. topic and objective. topic and objective. theory.
which experiment - Show vary little - Have partial - Have advance - Recognized and have
to do. understanding on the understanding on the understanding on the knowledge on the
experimental theory experiment theory experiment theory experiment apparatus
and apparatus. and apparatus. and apparatus. to be used.
Cannot run the Show some ability to run Able to complete the Able to follow the Able to follow the
experiment on their the experiment on their experiment with some instruction given to instruction given to
own and needed full own but need constant intervention and operate the apparatus operate the apparatus and
Practical time assistance to monitoring. assistance from the and able to collect the understand how to
Ability complete the instructor. For example, experimental data with correctly collect
experiment need to be instructed to little assistance from the experimental data.
collect the correct amount instructor.
of data points/set.
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2.2 Written Report Grading (80%)

The report does not need to be in a certain specific official format, but the report must be well
organized, easy to read and in a professional manner. Below list down the general grading criterial:

• Must be in formal technical report format.

• Well organized with consistence format.
• No plagiarism. If detected the report will be given ZERO score and the proper authority will
be notified.
• No late submission. (Instructor has the right to not grade any report submitted after the
deadline).

For each experiment title performed, at the end of the experiment a corresponding written report
must be prepared for evaluation by each group. All the written reports submitted during the
semester will make up 80% of the total final grade score. The grading of the written report will be
divided into two sections, Section A will address CO2 and make up 60% of the final grade and Section
B will address CO3 and make up 20% of the final grade. Every report submitted for evaluation must
come attached with the official COVER PAGE.

The basic elements that make up an experiment report are:

• Correct cover page from UiTM Penang FKM EM241.

• A clearly written experiment title.
• Clear and well define experiment objective(s).
• Experiment methodology that explain how the experiment was carried out during the
laboratory session. This include the equipment/apparatus used, the setup of the experiment
apparatus, steps on operating the equipment/apparatus, and how you collect the
experiment data.
• Copy of the data that were collected during the laboratory session.
• Analysis of the experiment data. The data collected during the laboratory session need to be
analyzed, compiled and presented in table/graph/figure/diagram. A clear and well written
explanation on how the data were analyzed must also be presented here. The analysis done
can be either in the nature of comparison calculation, performance calculation, physical
calculation or connection to some theoretical explanation.
• Discussion on the output of the laboratory experiment work related to the experiment
objective(s). The discussion should follow the initial experiment objective(s) define during
the start of the experiment and based on the data and the results of the analysis you have
done.
• Write a concise conclusion to the work that have carried out.
• The report must be written in English and in a proper technical report format. No plagiarism
will be tolerated. If there are any references or information/materials taken from other
people sources made in the report, correct citation/referencing must be provided.

The amount of time you will be given to prepare the laboratory report will be under the decision of
the instructor in charge. Remember, each group must prepare and submitted ONE report for every
experiment done. Below are the Laboratory Report grading criterial with their grading rubrics.
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Criteria Minimum Maximum Weightage

Score Score
SECTION A (CO2)
Experiment Title 0 10 ×1
Experiment Objective(s) 0 10 ×1
Methodology (Experimental equipment, setup and 0 10 ×3
method)
Raw Data 0 10 ×2
Data Analysis (relevant performance calculation, 0 10 ×4
theoretical calculation, graphs and tables)
Experiment Discussion 0 10 ×4
Conclusion 0 10 ×2
SECTION B (CO3)
Report Formatting 0 10 ×1
English Language Writing Skill 0 10 ×1
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0 1 3 5 7 9 10
Criteria Missing Vary poor Poor Acceptable Good Very Excellent
element good
SECTION A (CO2)
• Experiment title that is
concise and correctly define
the experimental work carried
• Experiment title that out.
Experiment completely do not • Provide a general title that only tell • Title that included the
• Title that is more specific to the
Title describe the • the broad topic that relate to the experiment objective.
experiment carried out.
experimental work experiment carried out.
carried out.

• Objectives of the experiment were

listed but maybe missing one or
• Objective
Experiment • The objective statement is too two finer details that precisely
statement that • All the experiment objectives
Objective • Completely wrong or no general and do not specifically describe the experimental work
somewhat were clearly listed in a concise
objective listed. address the actual experimental carried out.
relate to the and well define statement.
work.
experimental
work.

• All the apparatus were listed

and experimental setup were
clearly shown.
Methodology • The experimental procedures
(Experimental • Incomplete list • All the apparatus used were listed. and data collection method
• Did not list down the
equipment, of experiment • Experiment procedures were were clearly written down and
apparatus and
setup and apparatus and • Reproduction/Copy 100% exactly as clearly written. no confusion regarding how
equipment used.
method) incomplete given in the handout. • Some guess work needs to be done the experiment was carried
• Incorrect experiment
experiment to reproduce exactly how the out.
procedures.
procedures. experiment was done. • Anyone can reproduce exactly
how the experiment was
carried out after reading this
section.
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• All the experimental data was

professionally recorded
according to standard
• The experimental data experimental methodology.
Raw Data was not recorded • The experimental data was recorded • Shown correctly all the
correctly and is with clear description of the parameters with description
presented in parameter with correct unit. But and correct unit.
• Some minor mistake present.
unorganized format. mistake such as incorrect significant • All the data are recorded
Missing unit and number used, untidy organization of according to the correct
information regarding the data were make. significant number as can be
the recorded parameter. recorded by the measurement
devices used.
• Vary clear, concise and tidy
data keeping.
• Present all the relevant data
Data Analysis analysis and calculation with minor
• Present all the relevant data
(relevant mistake.
analysis and calculation
performance • Basic calculation and analysis are • Graphs, figures and tables contain
correctly without mistake.
calculation, presented and correctly done. minor mistake that do not affect
• Graphs, figures and tables
theoretical • Did not perform further analysis to the objective of the report.
• No attempt to analyse were professionally done
calculation, look into the trend, performances of • Mathematical operation and
the data obtained from without any mistake.
graphs and the system, comparison to calculation steps are shown with
the experiment work. • All mathematical operation
tables) theoretical values, and etc. minor omission of information that
and calculation steps
• Lack of related graphs or figures and do not drastically hamper the
explained in full detail without
tables. understanding of the calculation
any confusion to the reader.
done.

• Vary poorly written • Concise discussion regarding the

• Concise discussion regarding
analysis and discussions • Well written discussion regarding experimental data and resulting
the experimental data and
Experiment that fail to describe the the experimental data and resulting analysis that relate to the
resulting analysis that relate
Discussion experimental finding. analysis that relate to the experiment objectives.
to the experiment objectives.
• No extra discussion was experiment objectives. • The discussions written show a
• The discussions written
made to relate the • Weak attempt to relate the good attempt to try to relate the
managed to relate the
experiment finding with experimental finding with the experimental finding with the
experimental finding with the
the underlaying underlaying fundamental principle underlaying fundamental principle
underlaying fundamental
fundamental principle and theory. and theory.
principle and theory.
and theory.
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• Clear and meaningful conclusion

Conclusion • Unable to come out with but contain unnecessary
• Conclusion is not clear, but, has • Clear and concise conclusion
any meaningful information and sentences that do
some relation to the objectives. that relate to the objectives.
conclusion. not add to the value of the
conclusion of the report.
SECTION B (CO3)

Report • A report with all the required • A report with all the required • A professional report with all
Formatting • A messy report without elements present. elements present. the elements present.
(font, label, any sign of coordination. • Inconsistency with the formatting. • A good and well-presented report • Well thought out format and
sectioning, • The sectioning and arrangement are • Some minor inconsistency in the flow.
etc.) not consistence. formatting. • No mistake can be detected.
English • What was written can be understand
• Vary poor command of • A professionally written
Language but there are language mistakes • Well written technical report with
English writing skill. report with no mistakes on
Writing Skill such as in spelling and grammar. some minor mistake in language.
languag and flow.
Criteria Missing Vary poor Poor Acceptable Good Very Excellent
element good
0 1 3 5 7 9 10
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2.3 Presentation (10%)

The Presentation session will be conducted during the semester to address the grading relate to
CO4-PO10. When and how the Presentation session will be conducted will be at the decision of the
laboratory instructor(s). The instructor can ask the student to do a short presentation relate to this
course anytime during the semester. Therefore, the student must always be prepared to in a short
notice. The evaluation will be based on the two assessment criteria listed below and score of 1 for
weak performance to 5 for maximum Excellent performance.

Interview session criteria are as follow:

Performance Level
Lemah Memuaskan Cemerlang
(Weak) (Satisfactory) (Excellent)
Assessment criteria 1 2 3 4 5
Chemistry among Not Display some Shown
group members interaction lack of good excellent
between chemistry interaction
group among group and chemistry
members can members. among group
be seen. members.
Knowledge Fail to Give a Give a well-
produce a presentation rounded and
presentation that explain only knowledgeable
when asked. some basic presentation
understanding on the given
on the given topic.
topic.

3.0 Calculation of Final Grade

The final grade will be calculate using the formula explain here. Every CO score will be added
individually and then normalized to a score of 1.0 maximum rating. Then the final grade mark will be
calculate using the formula below:

𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹 𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺 = 𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶1 × 10% + 𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶2 × 60% + 𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶3 × 20%
+ 𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶4 × 10%