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EM3521: ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS (2019-2020)

Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58


Course Overview

The course begins introducing thermodynamic properties and reviewing first and second laws. The material is then taken forward into application in a focused module on production of power from heat which includes: steam power plants; internal-combustion and gas-turbine engines. This is followed by a module on refrigeration and liquefaction. The course continues with a detailed discussion of the applications of thermodynamics to flow processes including: duct flow of compressible fluids in pipes and nozzles; turbines; compression processes. The course concludes with a module on psychrometry which includes: humidity data for air-water systems; humidification & dehumidification systems.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term Second Term Credit Points Other credits (0 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Peter Hicks

Qualification Prerequisites

  • Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • One of EG2003 Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics (Passed) or EG2004 Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics (Passed) or EG2539 Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics (Passed)
  • Engineering (EG) (Studied)
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course is divided into 5 modules:

  1. Introduction and Principles: Revision of the first and second laws of thermodynamics, ideal gas processes, Mollier diagrams and steam tables;
  2. Applications of Thermodynamics to Flow Processes:  Study of compressible fluid flows in pipes, nozzles and throttling devices; Turbines; Fluid compression processes in pumps, ejectors and compressors;
  3. Psychrometry:  Study of wet bulb temperatures, adiabatic saturation temperature, humidity data for the air-water system (humidity-temperature chart and humidity-entropy diagram);  Humidification and dehumidification.
  4. Production of Power from Heat: Revision of Carnot cycle; Study of vapour- and gas-turbine power cycles; Internal combustion engines;
  5. Refrigeration and Liquefaction: Study of vapour-compression refrigeration cycles and refrigerant fluids; Linde and Claude liquefaction processes;

 


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 80
Assessment Weeks 40,41 Feedback Weeks 43,44,45

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Feedback

solutions to the exams will be made available on MyAberdeen.  Students can arrange individual appointments with the Course Coordinator to review their script.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Class Test - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 10
Assessment Weeks 31 Feedback Weeks 32,33,34

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Feedback

marked solutions will be taken to one of the course tutorials, where students will be able to review their submission and discuss any queries with the Course Coordinator.  Marks will be released via MyAberdeen, where a full solution will also be posted.
Learning Outcomes
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Class Test - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 10
Assessment Weeks 35 Feedback Weeks 36,37,38,39

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Feedback

The students will be given feedback in the tutorials.  The multiple choice quiz will also allow specific and generic feedback to be communicated automatically.
Learning Outcomes
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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Feedback Best of: one 3-hour written examination paper (80%) and continuous assessment (20%), or one 3-hour written examination paper (100%).
Learning Outcomes
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Course Learning Outcomes

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