Engineering Thermodynamics (H3052)
Engineering Thermodynamics
Module H3052
Module details for 2017/18.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
Fundamental Concepts: Fluid properties, work, heat, temperature, properties of a gas from the ideal gas law.
1st Law of Thermodynamics: The equivalence of work and heat, concepts of thermodynamic systems and boundaries, internal energy, enthalpy. Applications to non-flow and steady flow processes, an introduction to thermodynamic cycles, Bernoulli's equation.
2nd Law of Thermodynamics, entropy and the concept of reversibility and the Carnot cycle.
General Thermodynamic relations (Maxwell)
Application of thermodynamic principles to simple engine cycles (Otto, Diesel & Joule).
Properties of vapours with specific reference to the use of the steam tables. Application to simple Rankine and refrigeration cycles.
Properties of mixtures with specific reference to the measurement of humidity.
Dimensional Analysis. Buckingham's theorem and derivation of some basic dimensional groups (e.g. Reynolds number and skin friction coefficient).
Heat Transfer: use of the basic laws for simple problems in conduction, convection and radiation.
AHEP3 Learning Outcomes
SM1p SM3p SM1m SM3m EA1p EA2p EA1m EA2m
Pre-Requisite
Engineering Mathematics 1A
Library
Engineering Thermodynamics, Work and Heat Transfer by Gordon Rogers and Yon Mayhew (Longman)
http://catalogue.pearsoned.co.uk/educator/product/Engineering-Thermodynamics-Work-and-Heat-Transfer/9780582045668.page
Thermodynamic and Transport Properties of Fluids by Yon Mayhew and Gordon Rogers
http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0631197036.html.
Rayner Joel, 'Basic Engineering Thermodynamics', Longman.
Module learning outcomes
Have knowledge of basic theories and concepts in, and principles of, thermodynamics
Apply thermodynamic principles to evaluate performance of simple engine cycles
Have knowledge of the basic concepts in heat transfer
Interpret tabulated data to evaluate fluid properties
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 25.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T2 Week 5 | 40.00% |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 8 | 20.00% |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 4 | 20.00% |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 12 | 20.00% |
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 75.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 111111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 111111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 111111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 010000000000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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