48651 Thermodynamics
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Grade and marksRequisite(s): 33230 Mathematical Modelling 2 AND ( 68037 Physical Modelling OR (68042 Physical Modelling A AND 68043 Physical Modelling B))
Description
The objectives of this subject are to develop a fundamental understanding of applied thermodynamics from an engineering perspective, lay the groundwork for subsequent studies in the fields related to energy systems, and increase an awareness and emphasis on energy resources and environmental issues. Topics include thermodynamic properties of pure substances, work and heat, the first law of thermodynamics, applications to closed systems, applications to open systems, the second law of thermodynamics, irreversibility, entropy, Rankine cycle and steam engines, refrigeration cycle, Brayton cycle and gas turbine engines, Otto cycle and spark ignition engines, and diesel cycle and compression ignition engines.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Determine the thermodynamic properties of pure substances. |
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| 2. | Apply the first and second laws of thermodynamics in an engineering perspective. |
| 3. | Recognize the differences between the ideal and real processes and power cycles, understand how to apply the first and the second laws to analyse them, and determine the thermal efficiency. |
| 4. | Formulate the basic models necessary to study, analyze, and design thermal systems and understand the basic methods to increase the thermal efficiency. |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):
- Socially Responsible: FEIT graduates identify, engage, interpret and analyse stakeholder needs and cultural perspectives, establish priorities and goals, and identify constraints, uncertainties and risks (social, ethical, cultural, legislative, environmental, economics etc.) to define the system requirements. (B.1)
- Design Oriented: FEIT graduates apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to develop components, systems and processes to meet specified requirements. (C.1)
- Technically Proficient: FEIT graduates apply abstraction, mathematics and discipline fundamentals, software, tools and techniques to evaluate, implement and operate systems. (D.1)
- Collaborative and Communicative: FEIT graduates work as an effective member or leader of diverse teams, communicating effectively and operating within cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural contexts in the workplace. (E.1)
- Reflective: FEIT graduates critically self-review their performance to improve themselves, their teams, and the broader community and society. (F.1)
Teaching and learning strategies
This subject includes 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of tutorial time per week.
Lecture: The learning materials including lecture slides, short videos on important theories, and worked-solutions of the lecture problems will be updated before the lecture session. Students will be asked to go through the uploaded materials before the lecture session for better understanding on the content. The lecturer will be available on Zoom meeting during the schedule lecture time for discussion, answering questions and solving some real life engineering problems also including this pre reading.
Tutorial: Zoom meeting will be used to conduct tutorials. Tutorial problems, tutorial slides along with important theories related to the tutorial problem, worked-solutions and video solutions for tutorial will be uploaded before the tutorial session. Students need to go through the materials before the tutorial session. Tutors will solve the problems during the online session and students will be able to discuss the tutorial problems with the tutor.
Lab: Due to the current social distancing measure, students do not need to attend the lab session. The teaching team will provide videos for the lab. The video for the assignment handout and air compressor operation will be uploaded to the subject site. The teaching team will provide data sets and students need to analyse the data according to the assignment handout. The detail instruction can be found in the assignment handout and the lecturer will discuss it during the lecture.
Feedback will be part of the collaborative approach to learning online. Students will receive feedback during tutorials and in discussion times during lectures. The teaching team will create a comfortable environment and students will be able to ask any question related to the learning contents. It is advised students come to all online classes with questions and engage in conversation pertaining to the topics.
Content (topics)
- Thermodynamic properties of pure substances;
- The first law of thermodynamics and its applications;
- The second law of thermodynamics and its applications; and
- Thermodynamic power cycles for engines and refrigerators.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Quiz 1 (Thermodynamic properties, work transfer)
| Intent: | To understand the basic thermodynamic properties and apply the knowledge on thermodynamic work transfer. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1 and 2 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1, C.1, D.1 and F.1 |
| Type: | Quiz/test |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 15% |
Assessment task 2: Quiz 2 (The first law of thermodynamics)
| Intent: | To apply and extend the precise understanding of the first law of thermodynamics on real-life engineering problems and analyse the thermodynamic work and heat transfer. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2 and 3 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1, D.1 and F.1 |
| Type: | Quiz/test |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 15% |
Assessment task 3: Laboratory report - Air Compressors
| Intent: | To apply and extend the knowledge of second law of thermodynamics and entropy to a closed system and analyse the thermal behaviour. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1 and 2 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1, C.1 and E.1 |
| Type: | Laboratory/practical |
| Groupwork: | Group, group assessed |
| Weight: | 25% |
| Length: | Minimum 15 pages. |
Assessment task 4: Quiz 3 (The second law of thermodynamics, entropy)
| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2 and 3 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1, C.1, D.1 and F.1 |
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| Type: | Quiz/test |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 15% |
Assessment task 5: Final examination (whole course)
| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2, 3 and 4 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1, C.1 and F.1 |
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| Type: | Examination |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 30% |
| Length: | 2 hours plus 10 minutes reading time |
Minimum requirements
In order to pass the subject, a student must achieve an overall mark of 50% or more.
Required texts
One of the following textbooks:
1. Borgnakke, C. & Sonntag, R.E., Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, Enhanced eText, 9th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2017. Concurrently maximum 3 users can login to Fundamentals of thermodynamics on the UTS Library webpage.
According to Proquest Central terms: The 3-user access model restricts access to three concurrent users. A user is a patron accessing the title in the Online Reader or with an active download of the title.
The title is available for Full Download and PDF chapter download. Full Download needs to Check out this book for up to 7 days. It is recommended that students should use chapter download/print to save the concurrent user time.
2. Borgnakke, C. & Sonntag, R.E., Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, 8th Ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2013.
3. Sonntag, R.E. & Borgnakke, C., Introduction to Engineering Thermodynamics, 2nd Ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2007.
References
- Moran, M.J. & Shapiro, H.N., Fundamentals of Engineering, Thermodynamics, 3rd Ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1998. (621.4021 MORA (1998.ED))
- Eastop, T.D. & McConkey, A., Applied Thermodynamics, for Engineering Technologists, 5th Ed., Longman Scientific & Technical, 1993
- Cengel, Y.A. & Boles, M.A., Thermodynamics, 7th Ed., McGraw-Hill, Inc., 2011.