WM368-15 Advanced Thermodynamics
Introductory description
The module incorporates three components of thermodynamic sciences – heat transfer from fins, advanced thermodynamic cycles and mass transfer involving evaporation.
Module aims
The overall module aim is to develop the abilities to understand, model and analyse advanced thermodynamics theories and systems and apply these to engineering systems. The module incorporates three components of thermodynamic sciences – heat transfer from fins, advanced thermodynamic cycles and mass transfer. The heat transfer from the fin component will include the introduction of the fin equation and the application of the fin equation to engineering problems. The advanced thermodynamic cycles component will include the analysis of real power heating and cooling systems using thermodynamic principles. The mass transfer element will include the application of mass transfer theories to evaporation.
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.
Heat transfer from fins
- the fin equation
- fin efficiency
- analysis of common fin configurations
- heat transfer from fins of variable cross section
Advanced thermodynamic cycles - recap of PV and TS diagrams
- isentropic and polytropic efficiency
- analysis of power generation cycles including, Carnot, Otto, Diesel, Brayton and Rankine
- analysis of refrigeration cycles
Mass transfer - mass diffusion
- heat & mass transfer
- convective mass transfer
- humidity
- drying
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Devise a temperature profile for a cooling fin given different boundary conditions using an appropriate method
- Critically evaluate the performance of dehumidification systems.
- Construct appropriate Pressure-Volume and Temperature-Entropy diagrams for a variety of complex thermodynamic cycles.
- Solve complex problems involving heat and mass transfer.
Indicative reading list
- Y.A. Cengel, J.M. Cimbala, R.H. Turner: “Fundamentals of Thermal-Fluid Sciences (SI Units)”, 5th Edition, (McGraw-Hill) ISBN: 9789814720953 (2017)
- F.P. Incropera, D.P. DeWitt, T.L. Bergman, A.S. Lavine: “Principles of Heat and Mass Transfer”, 6th Edition, (John Wiley & Sons) ISBN: 9781119382911, (2017)
- F. Kreith, R.M. Manglik: “Principles of Heat Transfer”, 8th Edition, (Cengage Learning) ISBN: 9781305387102, (2017).
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Subject specific skills
Ability to apply quantitative methods to understand the thermodynamic performance of systems and components.
Technical knowledge and understanding to create or adapt designs solutions that are fit for purpose including operation, maintenance, reliability etc.
Communicate work to technical and non-technical audiences.
Knowledge and understanding of workshop and laboratory practice.
Awareness of team roles and the ability to work as a member of an engineering team.
Effective use of general IT facilities.
Plan and carry out a personal programme of work.
Exercise personal responsibility, which may be as a team member.
Transferable skills
Problem solving,
numeracy skills,
collaborative working,
data analysis,
communication skills,
written communication,
presentation skills,
time management,
personal organisation,
listening,
self-motivation,
health and safety awareness.
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 12 sessions of 1 hour (8%) |
| Seminars | 6 sessions of 1 hour (4%) |
| Practical classes | 1 session of 4 hours (3%) |
| Private study | 93 hours (62%) |
| Assessment | 35 hours (23%) |
| Total | 150 hours |
Private study description
Self-study
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group D2
| Weighting | Study time | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Transfer Assignment | 45% | 15 hours |
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Group report on: |
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| Assignment presentation/ demonstration | 15% | 5 hours |
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Presentation of findings from assignment |
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| Advanced Thermodynamics Examination | 40% | 15 hours |
Assessment group R
| Weighting | Study time | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Thermodynamics Examination | 100% | |
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Advanced Thermodynamics Resit Examination |
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Feedback on assessment
Feedback given as appropriate to the assessment type:
- verbal feedback given during seminar/tutorial sessions,
- written individual formative feedback on the assignment report and on the presentation,
- written cohort-level summative feedback on the exam.
Post-requisite modules
If you pass this module, you can take:
- ES4E4-15 Fuels and Combustion
Courses
This module is Core for:
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DWMS-H7BH Undergraduate Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship)
- Year 3 of H7BT Engineering (Mechanical) (Degree Apprenticeship)
- Year 4 of H7BT Engineering (Mechanical) (Degree Apprenticeship)