Discuss fluid flows – is turbulent flow wanted anywhere? Where and why or why not?

Write a paper of 8 pages (minimum) addressing the following situation:

Research a steam turbine power generation system from the boiler (nuclear or fossil fuel) to the exhaust from the turbine.

Discuss fluid flows – is turbulent flow wanted anywhere?  Where and why or why not?
How is the energy extracted from the steam?
What is the engineering involved?
How are specific components shaped and why?

Tables and figures (including charts and graphs) should be used if they would be helpful in the explanation. Any cautions or concerns should also be included.

The papers shall be 8 pages, exclusive of tables, figures, and references (12 pt. New Times Roman, double spaced). Cite all your sources. The APA style shall be used.

The final project contains two assignment submissions: an outline of the final paper and the final paper.

Consult the Course Calendar for the due dates for both the outline and the final paper.

Module objectives covered by the final project: M1O1 (Introduction to Fluid Mechanics), M1O3, M3O1 (Fluid Statics), M3O2, M4O1 (Bernoulli and Energy Equation), M4O3, M5O1 (Momentum Analysis of Flow Structures), M5O2 (Internal Flow), M5O4, M6O2 (External Flow: Drag and Lift), M6O4

Course objectives covered by the final project: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12

Final Paper Outline
Submit a 1-2 page outline in APA format that includes the sections of your paper and two tentative references for each section. Consult the Course Calendar for the due date for your final paper outline.
Final Paper
The paper shall be 8-10 pages (12 pt. New Times Roman, double spaced). Cite all your resources. In addition to the 8-10 pages of text, include schematics and figures as needed. The APA style shall be used.

Determine which critical approach you find most useful for examining the conflicts and meaning in literature.

In the Critical Literary Theories handout, four different kinds of critical approaches are presented. Consider which of the four theories you find most interesting as a means for understanding literature.

Write IconWrite: Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. The minimum word count does not include references. Choose two of those critical approaches and address the points below.
Describe each critical approach in detail.
Compare and/or contrast the two critical approaches. How are they different and similar?
Determine which critical approach you find most useful for examining the conflicts and meaning in literature.
Explain why you chose this particular approach as the most useful. Why does it appeal to you?

Develop an increased sense of one’s own discretionary power as a person and as a manager to deal effectively and constructively with the opportunities and challenges of diversity to gain strategic/competitive advantage.

All assignments must be word processed – handwritten assignments will attract an automatic FAIL grade.
The assignment should be in a report format.
Assignments will be graded on the basis of research done, analysis of the facts collated, stand taken and the justification of the stand.
All research must be referenced using the Harvard Style of Referencing and a Reference and Bibliography list attached. Improper or lack of either of these constitutes plagiarism and students will be awarded a Zero.
Students found copying from other students will also be charged with collusion and awarded a Zero.

Assessment Criteria

Introduction-coverage of background of the topic. (10 marks maximum)
Weak coverage with little or no justification: 1-3
Satisfactory coverage with some justification: 4-7
Good coverage with good justification: 8-10

Review of the related literature-Collection of data from a range of sources (25 marks maximum)
Little or no evidence of data: 1-9
Satisfactory range of sources: 10-16
Excellent range of sources: 17-25

Analysis and evaluation (25 marks maximum)
Weak analysis with little or no evaluation: 1-9
Satisfactory analysis with some evaluation: 10-16
Good analysis with good evaluation: 17-25

Conclusions and Recommendations to management (20 marks)
Poor recommendations with little or no justification: 1-7
Satisfactory recommendations with some justification: 8-13
Good recommendations with good justification: 14-20

Presentation, argument and Harvard referencing (20 marks maximum)
Poor presentation, poorly structured argument and poor Harvard referencing: 1-7
Satisfactory presentation, logically structured argument and satisfactory Harvard referencing: 8-13
Good presentation, logically structured argument and satisfactory Harvard referencing: 14-20

TOTAL MARK: 100 %
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Module Learning Outcomes to be Assessed:-

Introduce students to issues and perspectives in diversity and develop a critical understanding that diversity is not a problem to be managed away, but rather an opportunity to develop greater personal and organisational effectiveness.
increase self-awareness in terms of personal perspectives about diversity issues
develop an increased sense of one’s own discretionary power as a person and as a manager to deal effectively and constructively with the opportunities and challenges of diversity to gain strategic/competitive advantage

What are the challenges facing nonprofit organization today?

What are the challenges facing nonprofit organization today? Ex: declining grants from government, competition, brand name, etc…… How can nonprofit organizations face these challenges? Ex: Merging, collaborating with for profit Format 1 ½ space 3-4 pages 12 point Essay must include a good introduction, supportive body and powerful conclusion The professor will grade both for content and grammar. Avoid quotes. Refer to the articles used in class however do not plagiarize and do not sound bookish. Do not go to other sources outside the articles. Articles Ethics and Non-profits – Standard Social Innovation Review – Deborah L. Rhode & Amanda K. Packell A Brand New World for Nonprofits – Robin J.B. Ritchie, Sanjeev Swami & Charles B. Weinberg The Content of their Character: The State of the Nonprofit Workforce – Dr. Paul Light The Nonprofit Sectors Leadership Deficit: Executive Summary – Thomas J. Tierney How Non-profits Get Really Big – Stanford Social Innovation Review – William Foster & Gail Fine The Landscape for Nonprofits – Harvard Business Review – William P. Ryan Understanding the Next Generation of Nonprofit Employees: The Impact of Educational Debt – Amanda Ballard – Spring 2005 Nonprofit-like Tongue Twister or Aspiration – Brookings Institution – Paul C. Light

Analyze methods used to improve the behavior and attitudes of organizational members.

6 slides with speaker notes of 150 words per slide (excluding Title and Reference slides) Research and address the elements of organizational effectiveness that will improve interactions in a presentation for senior leaders: •Explain the concept of organizational effectiveness, as it relates to the interactions of members. •Describe methods used to assess the behaviors and attitudes of organizational members, and apply 1 model in an analysis of your organization. •Analyze methods used to improve the behavior and attitudes of organizational members. •Propose processes to build teams and manage their different stages of development. •Evaluate methods of managing conflict and change within the organization

What value would you give to a 10% shareholding in these companies? Should your company buy shares in these companies?

Coursework – Accounting & Finance element You will be presented with summarised financial statements of two companies. You will have a unique assessment due to its mix of company financial statements. This coursework will be made available to students at 09.00 hours on 16th December 2015. Students are to submit their coursework on Moodle by 14.00 hours on the same day. All times are UK times. It has 70% of the total marks. The first company details. It will be given at 9 am 16 Dec. the submission at 2pm the same day The second company details It will be given at 9 am 16 Dec. the submission at 2pm the same day Note: don’t write introduction. Start answering the first question immediately . Required: Answer all parts of this assessment. Assuming you are employed as an accountant for a company, you are to provide advice to your Board of Directors. You are to prepare a report to analyse the results of the companies that you have been given, calculating as many ratios as you consider appropriate. This report should look at all aspects of the companies, including: Part A (40 marks) Should your company accept each of these companies as your customer? If so, discuss any sales policies that must be introduced. In this question, You should Write and calculate the following ratio: current ratio, creditors (payable) days, debtors (receivable) days, gearing ratio. Plz show how do you calculate it. Part B (40 marks) Calculate and provide advice on the following: 1) What value would you give to a 10% shareholding in these companies? Should your company buy shares in these companies? 2) Prepare the 2015 Cash Flow Statement for each company. 3) Calculate the Z score of each company based on the most recent financial results. Show how do you calculate it Part C (10 marks) If your company were to acquire one or more of the companies, recommend areas of each business that can be improved using budgets. The remaining 10 marks will be awarded for the presentation and layout of your report. You are permitted to use any resources that you deem appropriate – much as a professional accountant or financial advisor would do. Therefore, you can use materials that you have prepared before 4th December such as pro-forma spreadsheet to calculate any appropriate ratios or the Cash Flow Statement (for 2015 only; 2014 is not required). There is no specified word limit. The limited time available will constrain the length of the report that you present. Remember that the directors will be seeking financial advice and that your advice should be presented in a report format. Note – for consistency when calculating ratios, please consider net profits and earnings after taxation. Could you check please the Marking and Feedback sheet in the last page

Identify the actors and stakeholders in the response and recovery, how were they affected? What could have been done differently?

Write an essay on an actual disaster and how it was covered in the media and how first responders/ emergency management organizations were involved (or not). How is public perception and involvement shaped? Identify the actors and stakeholders in the response and recovery, how were they affected? What could have been done differently?

How have factors such as location, population and the economy dictated the growth of the chosen town/city?

The Assignment (3000 words)
Produce a 3000 word essay with a clear structure. It is an investigation into the development of the built environment and is based on the city of Chelmsford in Essex England.
The essay must discuss the following points:
1. Identify how your chosen town or city was first established and how it has developed into the place it is today.
2. Consider the factors that have affected the way in which the buildings and infrastructure have changed over time, e.g. what effect did the Industrial Revolution have?
3. How have factors such as location, population and the economy dictated the growth of the chosen town/city?
4. Use illustrated examples of buildings and areas in your chosen town/city to demonstrate these changes.
5. How have the built environment professionals influenced this development.
Please see marking criteria attached.