Faculty of Engineering & Transport

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Module Name:     Thermodynamics 1

                Module No                         7760B
                National Module Code:       EA714

Module Purpose:

The purpose of this module is to develop in engineering technician students basic knowledge of the forms and sources of energy available to humans and the conversion processes by which one form can be converted to another.  The module leads to an appreciation of the particular importance of heat energy and the role of heat engines in providing the means by which heat energy can be converted into mechanical energy.  This knowledge will enable students to make basic decisions and carry out basic calculations on thermodynamic systems, for example to calculate and compare alternative energy resources with regard to cost and conversion efficiencies.

The module will also provide basic background knowledge of the various thermodynamic properties and the changes in properties associated with work and heat transfer.  This will provide a sound base for further thermodynamic, fluid mechanics or mechanical design studies.

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to use the above knowledge and skills to support the following workplace competencies: 

1. Explain the need for energy, the particular importance of heat energy, the relationship between energy utilisation and standard of living, describe the various forms of energy available tohumanity and explain the importance of conservation and high efficiency of energy conversion and utilisation.
2. Describe the basic concepts used in thermodynamics, quote applicable units and determine how these concepts inter-relate to one another.
3. Describe the various forms of energy of importance in engineering and determine their values.
4. Determine energy transfers in closed and open systems.
5. Determine property changes and work, heat and internal energy transfers in gases undergoing typical engineering processes.
6. Explain the basic principles of operation and performance of heat engines and describe the various common types.
7. Determine heat engine performance parameters from typical performance tests.

• C - The student has reached an acceptable level such that they are able to carry out the activities associated with the modules in an on-the-job situation and, where they elect to do so, to proceed to subsequent modules.
• B - The student has reached a level clearly above that regarded as the minimum competence, either in terms of the breadth or depth of their knowledge.
• A - The student has reached a level clearly above that regarded as the minimum competence, in terms of both the breadth and depth of their knowledge.

The assessment for this subject is recorded as a Class Mark.

All assessment events used to determine your result will be locally set and locally marked.

Your results will be reported as A, B, C, FAIL.

To receive a particular grade you must get at least the mark shown below:

        Grade Class mark
            A         83%
            B         70%
            C         50%
        All other cases FAIL.
 

Event Name : TEST 2
Event type: Theory test
Timing: 36/36
Types of items: Short-answer descriptive, calculation and diagramatic items
Coverage: Gases, heat engines, heat engine performance (sections 5, 6 & 7).
Duration: 2 hours
Conditions: A standard formula and data list will be supplied.  Use of calculators permitted.  No other aids permitted

Event Name : LABORATORY REPORTS
Event type: Written reports
Coverage: Practical exercises carried out in section 4 (energy transfer in closed and open systems), section 5 (gases) and section 7 (heat engine performance) of the module.
Conditions: To be completed during the laboratory session where possible.  Where this is not possible the reports must be completed by the next class.

Additional Assessment Information :

This guide only shows summative assessment events.  Summative events are used to calculate your final result.  They require you to show you have the knowledge and skills listed below, and that you can use them together to achieve the module purpose.  Evidence of your achievement of the module purpose will be gained using a variety of assessment methods, across and within events.  Your teacher will also conduct formative assessment.  This allows your teacher to give you additional feedback, and is an important part of the teaching process.

While formative tasks do not count toward the final result, your effort will assist you in the summative events.  Summative assessment events may occur at key points in a larger, formative task.  You will pass at the following grade:
 

• C By attaining a total mark of 50% or more for the combined summative results, denoting acceptable achievement of the module purpose
• B If you have demonstrated greater depth or breadth of knowledge and skills than required for a "C" grade pass.
• A If you have demonstrated greater depth and breadth of knowledge and skills than required for a "B" grade pass.

Section  1: Energy and humanity
Section  2: Basic concepts
Section  3: Energy
Section  4: Energy transfer in closed and open systems
Section  5: Gases
Section  6: Heat engines
Section  7: Heat engine performance

Pre and Co-requisites Information :

PREREQUISITES are subjects which you must have successfully completed before you are allowed to enrol in this subject.  Most subjects do not have prerequisites and you may enrol in them without having done any other subjects.

CO-REQUISITES are subjects which you must do at the same time as you are doing this subject.  Most subjects do not have co-requisites.

Prerequisites of this subject are :

7759Q Engineering Maths A

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