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ES3B5-15 Engines and Heat Pumps

Department
School of Engineering
Level
Undergraduate Level 3
Module leader
Zacharie Tamainot-Telto
Credit value
15
Module duration
10 weeks
Assessment
30% coursework, 70% exam
Study location
University of Warwick main campus, Coventry

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Introductory description

ES3B5-15 Engines and Heat Pumps

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Module aims

Mechanical Engineers are expected to have a working knowledge of the thermodynamic basis of a number of types of engine and refrigerators / heat pumps, together with the principles (such as the Second Law) that constrain their performance.
This module addresses those requirements.

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

  1. Second Law of Thermodynamics
  2. Properties of working fluids
  3. Entropy of perfect gases
  4. Otto cycle engines
  5. Diesel cycle engines
  6. Rankine cycle engines
  7. Fuels and combustion
  8. Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heat pump cycles

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

  • Apply the Second Law of Thermodynamics to complex processes occurring in internal combustion engines.
  • Carry out complex thermodynamic analyses of various engine cycles.
  • Discriminate between different types of engine cycle and their applications.
  • Perform complex thermodynamic analyses of refrigeration and heat pump cycles.
  • Carry out complex calculations relating to the combustion of fuels.
  • Demonstrate practical skills in a professional and scientific manner.
  • Apply numerical and mathematical skills to the solution of mechanical and related engineering problems and communicate solutions
  • Communicate the place and use of thermodynamic equipment in society.

Indicative reading list

Required Textbook:

  • Efstathios, M., Nanofluidics : thermodynamic and transport properties. E-book. Springer, 2014.
  • Miloslav, P., The Thermodynamics of linear fluids and fluid mixtures. E-book, Springer, 2014
  • G.F.C. Rogers and Y.R. Mayhew, Thermodynamic and transport properties of fluids, 5th ed., Oxford Blackwell, 1995.

Recommended Textbook:

  • Y.A. Çengel & M.A. Boles, Thermodynamics: an engineering approach, 7th ed., London: McGraw Hill, 2011.
  • Kenneth A. Kroos & Merle C. Potter, Thermodynamics for Engineers, SI Edition, Cengage Learning, 2015
  • Jonh R.Reisel, Principles of Engineering Thermodynamics, SI Edition, Cengage Learning, 2016

Subject specific skills

Ability to conceive, make and realise a component, product, system or process. Ability to be pragmatic, taking a systematic approach and the logical and practical steps necessary for, often complex, concepts to become reality. Ability to seek to achieve sustainable solutions to problems and have strategies for being creative and innovative

Transferable skills

Numeracy: apply mathematical and computational methods to communicate parameters, model and optimize solutions. Apply problem-solving skills, information retrieval, and the effective use of general IT facilities. Communicate (written and oral; to technical and non-technical audiences) and work with others. Plan self-learning and improve performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD. Exercise initiative and personal responsibility, including time management, which may be as a team member or leader. Overcome difficulties by employing skills, knowledge and understanding in a flexible manner.

Study time

Type Required
Lectures 30 sessions of 1 hour (20%)
Tutorials 3 sessions of 1 hour (2%)
Demonstrations 3 sessions of 1 hour (2%)
Private study 114 hours (76%)
Total 150 hours

Private study description

Guided independent learning 114h

Costs

No further costs have been identified for this module.

You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.

Students can register for this module without taking any assessment.

Assessment group D2
Weighting Study time Eligible for self-certification
Laboratory Assignment 30% No

Laboratory-type assignment of (nominal) 9 pages
Online Examination 70% No

QMP

~Platforms - QMP

  • Students may use a calculator
  • Engineering Data Book 8th Edition
  • Graph paper
  • Thermodynamics tables
Feedback on assessment
  • Coursework will be returned with marks and detailed feedback.
  • Model solutions to examination type questions.
  • Support through advice and feedback hours.
  • Cohort level feedback on examinations

Past exam papers for ES3B5

Post-requisite modules

If you pass this module, you can take:

  • ES4E4-15 Fuels and Combustion

Courses

This module is Core for:

  • Year 3 of UESA-H310 BEng Mechanical Engineering
  • Year 3 of UESA-H315 BEng Mechanical Engineering
  • Year 4 of UESA-H314 BEng Mechanical Engineering with Intercalated Year
  • Year 3 of UESA-H311 MEng Mechanical Engineering
  • UESA-H316 MEng Mechanical Engineering
    • Year 3 of H315 Mechanical Engineering BEng
    • Year 3 of H316 Mechanical Engineering MEng
  • Year 4 of UESA-H317 MEng Mechanical Engineering with Intercalated Year

This module is Core optional for:

  • Year 3 of UESA-H115 MEng Engineering with Intercalated Year
  • UESA-H317 MEng Mechanical Engineering with Intercalated Year
    • Year 3 of H317 Mechanical Engineering with Intercalated Year
    • Year 4 of H317 Mechanical Engineering with Intercalated Year

This module is Optional for:

  • Year 3 of UESA-H113 BEng Engineering
  • Year 3 of UESA-H114 MEng Engineering
  • Year 4 of UESA-H115 MEng Engineering with Intercalated Year

This module is Option list A for:

  • Year 4 of UESA-H111 BEng Engineering with Intercalated Year
  • Year 3 of UESA-H112 BSc Engineering