Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Engineering

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• Unit Title

  Thermodynamics

• Unit Code

  ENS2160

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

This unit introduces students to the design and analysis of thermal systems in terms of work, heat, energy transformation, and system efficiency. Students will learn to formulate and solve practical engineering problems, and integrate this analysis into the optimal design of energy-related systems.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from MAT1236

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ENS2259

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Analyse basic thermal-fluid systems.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of how basic laws of thermodynamics and the properties of matter describe states of systems and processes involving heat and work.
3. Identify and calculate thermophysical properties.
4. Predict the heat transfer or the temperature of a well-specified thermal system.

Unit Content

1. Basic concepts: temperature, pressure, heat, work, energy conversion, processes, cycles and systems
2. Basics of refrigeration and heat pumps.
3. Diesel cycle.
4. Entropy, isentropic processes, isentropic efficiency of steady flow devices, entropy change (ideal gases, liquids, solids).
5. First law of thermodynamics: closed systems, steady flow systems, and specific heats
6. Gas mixtures and humid air analysis.
7. Heat exchanger sizing using the Log Mean Temperature Difference method.
8. Heat exchangers: Parallel-flow, counter-flow, cross-flow, and shell and tube.
9. Pure substances: states, property diagrams and tables for H2O, and ideal gases.
10. Rankine cycle.
11. Second law of thermodynamics, irreversibilities, and Carnot cycle.
12. Steady-state conduction, radiation and convection, thermal resistance networks, and heat transfer from finned surfaces

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials and laboratories.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

• ^ Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J. M., & Turner, R. H. (2012). Fundamentals of thermal-fluid sciences (4th ed.). NY, USA: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
• Cengel, Y. A. (2006). Heat and mass transfer: a practical approach (3rd ed.). NY, USA: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
• Cengel, Y. A., & Boles, M. A. (2007). Thermodynamics: an engineering approach (6th ed.). NY, USA: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

^ Mandatory reference

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