Advanced Thermodynamics

This subject is not offered in 2013.

120 hours

MCEN40010 Thermofluids 4

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There are 4 main topics of study in this subject. Starting from a thorough analysis of the fundamentals of combustion, the subject progressively leads to the application of these fundamentals to the analysis of flames and engine combustions.

• Chemical thermodynamics and kinetics - flame temperatures, Gibbs free energy and equilibrium, chemical kinetics, combustion mechanisms of common fuels.
• Governing equations - mass, momentum, species and energy conservation for idealized reactors and simplified reacting flows.
• Flames - theoretical analyses of laminar flames, premixed flame (flame speed, quenching, flame stabilization), diffusion jet flame (flame geometry, conserved scalar, soot formation).
• Reciprocating engines - engine cycle analysis, turbulent combustion in spark ignition and diesel engines, cylinder-pressure analysis, pollutant formation and emission control, alternative power-trains and fuels.

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

• Analyse the equilibrium and kinetics of combustion of different fuels

• Use computer software to solve combustion kinetics and flame structures with detailed reaction mechanisms

• Apply the fundamental principles of thermodynamics to 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%).

Turns S, An Introduction to Combustion - Concepts and Applications, 3rd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2010.

Pulkrabek W, Engineering Fundamentals of the Internal Combustion Engine, 2nd Ed. Prentice-Hall 2006.
Heywood J, Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, McGraw-Hill, 1988.

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