THERMODYNAMICS
EMS3THD
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is designed to give students an understanding of thermodynamic concepts and their application. The subject emphasizes the integration and application of fundamental principles of mass and energy conservation along with ideal gas and non-ideal working fluids concepts which are fundamental to engineering systems.The subject also introduces the basic concepts of heat transfer and mass flow.
School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Bernard Xu
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: MAT1NLA or MAT1CDE
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics | Prescribed | Moran, M.J & Saprio, H.N., 2011 | Wiley |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply basic thermodynamic principles and laws of physics to analyse and predict the idealised behaviour of thermodynamic systems.
- Activities:
- Theory and worked examples are provided in the lectures. The knowledge is then practiced in the tutorials and applied in assignments and laboratories.
02. Model and analyse real world thermodynamic systems using appropriate modelling tools and techniques.
- Activities:
- Modelling examples are provided in the lectures. The knowledge is then practiced in the tutorials and applied in assignments and laboratories.
03. Analyse and describe the thermodynamic properties of matter and the implications of the thermodynamic laws.
- Activities:
- Theory and worked examples are provided in the lectures. The knowledge is then practiced in the tutorials and applied in assignments and laboratories.
04. Analyse and optimise a real industry related thermodynamic system using appropriate analysis techniques.
- Activities:
- Analysis of real world systems is demonstrated in the lectures. The knowledge is then practiced in the tutorials and applied in assignments and laboratories.
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Bernard Xu
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 32 - 42
One 2.0 hours laboratory class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"3 hours problem solving in laboratory"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hour written Exam (equivalent to 2,000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 3 Assignments (2-3 Pages each, equivalent to 1,000 words total) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Four Online Quizzes (equivalent to 250 words each) | 20 | 01, 03 | |
| Laboratory Work (equivalent to 500 words) | Each lab will include practical tasks which students need to complete. The completed tasks will be marked by a lab demonstrator. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |