THERMODYNAMICS 1A

Course Code

EG 3536

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr J C Jones

Pre-requisites

EG 2539 (CAS 9).

Notes

Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.

Overview

Steam and gas turbine power are examined followed by refrigeration and heat pump cycles. The performance of their components, particularly positive displacement and roto-dynamic machines are studied. Basic topics receiving detailed attention are I-D gas dynamics, psychrometry and combustion processes. A practical design exercise involving laboratory work concludes the course.

Structure

24 one-hour lectures, 6 one-hour tutorials, and 6 three-hour practicals in total.

Assessment

1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).