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Semester 1

Thermodynamics (Mechanical) 4 (MECE10012)

Subject

Mechanical Engineering

College

SCE

Credits

10

Normal Year Taken

4

Delivery Session Year

2023/2024

Pre-requisites

A standard introductory thermodynamics course, similar to Engineering Thermodynamics 2 (SCEE08006) or Thermodynamics (Chemical) 2 (CHEE08009).

Course Summary

This course will consider advanced applications of thermodynamics in a range of engineering contexts. Topics covered will include advanced power cycles and psychrometry.

Course Description

- Introduction to exergy- Thermodynamic cycles for power plants - Ideal gas mixtures and psychrometry (simple gas/vapour mixture models) - Introduction to combustionAHEP outcomes - SM1b, EA1b, G2, G3

Assessment Information

Written Exam 100%, Coursework 0%, Practical Exam 0%

Additional Assessment Information

Written Exam %; 100

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