Thermodynamics (MCEN90015)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
There are 2 related, major topics of study in this subject. Each of these topics will analyse aspects of important thermodynamic devices and will then be integrated to analyse their combined effects in selected devices:
- Cycle analysis: gas turbines, refrigeration and steam cycles
- Heat transfer: conduction, convection, radiation and heat exchangers
INDICATIVE CONTENT
- Heat transfer: 1-D conduction, external convection, internal convection, heat exchangers and thermal radiation
- Cycle analysis: Brayton cycles, turboject cycles, Rankine cycles, refrigeration cycles
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
Having completed this subject the student is expected to be able to:
- Apply the fundamental principles of thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer to numerous engineering devices
- Quantify and analyse the performance of various devices in which energy and mass transfer occur
- Use a systems approach to simplify a complex problem.
Generic skills
After completing this unit, students should have
- The ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
- The ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
- An understanding of social, cultural, global, and environmental responsibilities and the need to employ principles of sustainable development
- The ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance
- The capacity for creativity and innovation.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCEN30018 | Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
(OR prior to 2013 - ENGR30001 Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics)
AND either
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAST20029 | Engineering Mathematics |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
OR both of the following subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAST20009 | Vector Calculus |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| MAST20030 | Differential Equations | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST20030 Differential Equations may be taken concurrently.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students cannot enrol in and gain credit for this subject and:
- MCEN30004 Thermofluids 2
- MCEN30005 Thermofluids 3
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Three written assignments, each worth 10% and not exceeding 1500 words, in weeks 4 to 12, requiring 35-40 hours of work in total (30% total). Assignments 1 and 2 are associated with ILOs 1 and 2, assignment 3 is associated with ILOs 1, 2 and 3.
- One 3-hour end of semester written examination (70%). Assesses ILOs 1, 2 and 3.
Hurdle Requirement -the examination is a hurdle and must be passed to pass the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Yi Yang Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures, 12 hours of tutorials and up to 4 hours of laboratory work. Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject will be delivered through a combination of lectures and tutorials. Students will also complete one experiment which will reinforce the material covered in lectures.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Students will have access to the following textbooks, and lecture notes.
Theodore L. Bergman, Adrienne S. Lavine, Frank P. Incropera, David P. DeWitt, Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, 7 th ed., Wiley (2011).
Yonus A. Cengel and Michael A. Boles, Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, 4 th ed., McGraw-Hill (2010).
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
This subject is linked to many industries, including oil refining, power generation, chemical production, industrial processing, etc.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Business Specialisation (formal) Mechanical Specialisation (formal) Mechatronics - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022