Thermodynamics

This subject is not offered in 2014.

200 hours

MCEN30018 Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics (or prior to 2013 - ENGR30001 Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics)

AND either

OR both of the following subjects

MAST20030 Differential Equations may be taken concurrently.

MCEN30004 Thermofluids 2
MCEN30005 Thermofluids 3

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

AIMS

There are 3 related, major topics of study in this subject. Each of these topics will analyse aspects of important thermodynamic devices and will then be integrated to analyse their combined effects in selected devices -

• Heat transfer: conduction, convection, radiation and heat exchangers
• Mass transfer and psychrometry: diffusive and convective mass transfer, solubility, evaporation, thermodynamics of air/water mixtures, heat transfer analogies
• Cycle analysis: gas turbines, refrigeration and steam cycles, spark ignition and diesel engines, integration of heat and mass transfer phenomena into cycle analysis

INDICATIVE CONTENT

• Heat transfer: conduction, convection, radiation and heat exchangers
• Mass transfer and psychometry: diffusive and convective mass transfer, solubility, evaporation, thermodynamics of air/water mixtures, heat transfer analogies
• Cycle analysis: gas turbines, refrigeration and steam cycles, spark ignition and diesel engines, integration of heat and mass transfer phenomena into cycle analysis

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)

Having completed this subject the student is expected to be able to -

1. Apply the fundamental principles of thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer to numerous engineering devices
2. Quantify and analyse the performance of various devices in which energy and mass transfer occur
3. Use a systems approach to simplify a complex problem

Two assignments or laboratory reports of equal weight and not exceeding 1500 words each due during semester (30% total). Assignment one is associated with Intended Learning Outcome (ILO) 1 and 2, the second assignment is associated with ILOs 1, 2 and 3.

One 3-hour end of semester examination (70%). Associated with Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO) 1, 2 and 3.

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

LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

The subject will be delivered through a combination of lectures and tutorials. Students will also complete one experiment which will reinforce the material covered in lectures.

INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

Students will have access to the following textbooks, and lecture notes.

Theodore L. Bergman, Adrienne S. Lavine, Frank P. Incropera, David P. DeWitt, Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, 7 th ed., Wiley (2011).

Yonus A. Cengel and Michael A. Boles, Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, 4 th ed., McGraw-Hill (2010).

CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

This subject is linked to many industries, including oil refining, power generation, chemical production, industrial processing, etc.