48661 Energy Applications

6cp

Requisite(s): 48641 Fluid Mechanics AND 48651 Thermodynamics
Fields of practice: Mechanical Engineering program
Undergraduate

This subject aims to enable students to: understand key concepts and fundamental principles, together with the assumptions made in their development, that underlie the operation and design of various energy-transfer machines and devices, particularly turbomachines and heat exchangers, along with the systems of which they are parts; deal effectively with practical engineering situations involving such machines and systems, including their selection, application, performance and design; and engage in further in-depth study or research. The subject also aims to enhance interests in its areas of study and applications. Topics include: fundamentals of heat transfer and heat exchangers; elements of compressible flow; and principles of turbomachines and applications.

Assessment: Typically assessment for this subject involves assignments and projects, laboratory work and reports, a mid-semester examination and a final examination.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,460.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
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Access conditions

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