Advanced Thermodynamics

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

120 hours

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MCEN40010 Thermofluids 4 (previously 436432)

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There are 4 main topics of study in this subject. Starting from a thorough analysis of the fundamentals of combusting fluid flows, this subject progressively leads to the application of these fundamentals to the analysis of advanced combustion engine and rocket systems.

• Combustion and chemical thermodynamics - flame temperatures, Gibbs free energy and equilibrium, dissociation, chemical kinetics, pollution formation, fuel cells
• Gas dynamics - steady and unsteady gas dynamics, detonation and deflagration, isentropic and non-isentropic wave propagation
• Reciprocating engines - spark ignition and diesel engines, turbo and supercharging, alternative fuelled engines and hybrid vehicles
• Rockets and gas turbines - Breguet range equation, chemical rockets, ramjets, scramjets, turbojets and turbofan engines

At the conclusion of this subject students should be able to -

• Analyse the motion of combusting and non-combusting fluids whilst accounting for variable specific heats, non-ideal gas properties, chemical non-equilibrium and compressibility
• Apply the fundamental principles of thermodynamics to non-ideal models of numerous engineering devices
• Use a systems approach to simplify a complex problem.

Two assignments or laboratory reports of equal weight and not exceeding 2500 words each due during semester (50% total), one 3 hour end of semester written examination (50%).

TBA

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
• Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
• Understanding of social, cultural, global, and environmental responsibilities and the need to employ principles of sustainable development
• Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance
• Capacity for creativity and innovation