MEC4408 · Thermodynamics 2 and heat transfer

Overview

This unit aims to develop a fundamental understanding of the processes by which heat and energy are inter-related and converted and by which heat is transferred. The unit will review major principles of energy conversion and the modes of heat transfer. The basic laws of thermodynamics and the governing equations for heat transfer and thermodynamics will be introduced and subsequently used to solve practical engineering problems involving thermodynamics and heat transfer. The unit will also cover fundamental design principles of power generation systems and heat exchangers.

Areas of study: E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Specialisation: Mechanical engineering E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - Specialisation: Mechanical engineering

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Continuous assessment: 40% Final assessment: 60% This unit contains threshold hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Apply fundamental equations to establish mathematical relationships amongst commonly encountered thermodynamic properties.
2. Use psychrometric charts to analyse and quantify air conditioning processes.
3. Analyse the performance of combustion processes utilised to generate energy and recognise the importance of greenhouse effects.
4. Evaluate the performance of internal combustion engines.
5. Discern modes of heat transfer in energy-related processes.
6. Appraise engineering problems involving heat conduction, convection and radiation by selecting and applying appropriate tools to model the problem.

Workload

Clayton Campus: The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. Malaysia Campus: Three hours of lectures (or equivalent), 2 to 3 hours of other scheduled activities (1 to 3 hours of practicals and/or 2 to 3 hours of labs or practicals) and 7 to 8 hours of private study per week, for a total of 12 hours per week and 144 hours per semester not including the independent hours during mid-semester break, swot vac and exam periods. When the independent hours in these periods are included, the total workload is 204 hours per semester.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.