School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Thermodynamics
  • Unit Code

    ENS2160
  • Year

    2019
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Yasir Muhyeedin AL-ABDELI

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 and/or online activities including discussion boards 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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentTheory-based problem sets35%
Laboratory Work ^Laboratories, practical work and reports15%
Examination ^End of semester examination50%

^ Mandatory to Pass


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Thermodynamics
  • Unit Code

    ENS2160
  • Year

    2019
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Yasir Muhyeedin AL-ABDELI

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 or MAT1250

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. Explain 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.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 213 x 1 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 226 x 1 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 2 hour tutorialNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

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 and/or online activities including discussion boards 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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentTheory-based problems and/or activities undertaken interactively40%
Laboratory Work ^Laboratories, practical work and reports20%
Examination ^End of semester examination40%

^ Mandatory to Pass


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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