Introductory description

ES2H3-15 Applied Thermodynamics

Module web page

Module aims

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. Heat Transfer, Second Law of Thermodynamics
2. Properties of working fluids
3. Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heat Pump cycles
4. Otto cycle engines (spark ignition internal combustion engines)
5. Diesel cycle engines
6. Brayton cycle engines (Gas Turbines)
7. Rankine cycle engines (Steam Turbines)
8. Fuels and combustion

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. [C1, M1(D)]
• Carry out complex thermodynamic analyses of various engine cycles and calculations relating to the combustion of fuels. [C3, M3(D)]
• Discriminate between different types of engine cycle and their applications. [C2, M2]
• Perform complex thermodynamic analyses of refrigeration and heat pump cycles. [C2, M2]
• Demonstrate practical skills in a professional and scientific manner. [C12, M12]
• Apply numerical and mathematical skills to the solution of mechanical and related engineering problems and communicate solutions. [C2, C17, M2, M17]

Indicative reading list

Recommended Textbooks:

• 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.
• 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

Discriminate between different types of engine cycle and their applications. (M3)
Apply the Second Law of Thermodynamics to complex processes occurring in internal combustion engines. (M1)
Carry out complex thermodynamic analyses of various engine cycles and calculations relating to the combustion of fuels. (M3)
Perform complex thermodynamic analyses of refrigeration and heat pump cycles. (M2)

Transferable skills

Numeracy: apply mathematical and computational methods to communicate parameters and solutions. (M1)
Apply problem-solving skills, information retrieval, and the effective use of general IT facilities. (M4)
Demonstrate practical skills in a professional and scientific manner. (M12)
Communicate (written and oral) and work with others. (M17)
Plan self-learning and improve performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD. (M18)
Exercise initiative and personal responsibility, including time management. (M16)
Overcome difficulties by employing skills, knowledge and understanding in a flexible manner. (soft version of M13)