MECH3720
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course provides a full introduction to engineering thermodynamics with a focus on engineering flow processes as used in the power generation industries. After covering the first and second laws, a number of cycles are studied in detail, i.e. ideal gas and vapour power and refrigeration cycles, as well as applications in air-conditioning. The course is complemented by lectures on how to calculate the fundamental thermodynamic properties of fluids as used in flow processes.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Singapore PSB
- Trimester 1 - 2024 (Singapore)
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Apply thermodynamic principles (1st and 2nd law of Thermodynamics) to real cycles and process engineering.
2. Solve engineering problems related to thermodynamic systems and processes.
3. Apply experimental techniques related to the measurement and analysis of thermodynamic systems.
4. Communicate experimental results through the preparation of written reports.
Content
- Introduction to energy, work and heat
- Properties of substances
- First law of thermodynamics
- Entropy and the second law of thermodynamics
- Isentropic efficiencies
- Refrigeration and Heat Pump cycles
- Gas Power cycles
- Vapour Power cycles
Assumed knowledge
ENGG2300 Engineering Fluid Mechanics (previously MECH2710).
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Assignment
Report: Laboratory Reports
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Quiz: Mid-semester Quiz
Quiz: Thermodynamic Applications Quiz
Contact hours
Trimester 1 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per fortnight for 1 fortnight(s) starting in week 9
Laboratory-2
- Face to Face On Campus 0.5 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 5
- Laboratory classes will be spread across three weeks
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lectorial-2
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lectorial-3
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per fortnight for 1 fortnight(s) starting in week 9
Laboratory-2
- Face to Face On Campus 0.5 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 5
- Laboratory classes will be spread across three weeks
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lectorial-2
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lectorial-3
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- MECH3720 - Trimester 1, 2024 (Psb) (PDF, 386.3 KB)
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