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Thermodynamics (MCEN90015)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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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: 31 January 2024
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)
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12.5 |
(OR prior to 2013 - ENGR30001 Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics)
AND
Students must also meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MAST20029 | Engineering Mathematics |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Option 2
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST20009 | Vector Calculus |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST20032 | Vector Calculus: Advanced | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST20030 | Differential Equations | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Three written assignments, each worth 10% and not exceeding 1500 words. Assignments 1 and 2 are associated with ILOs 1 and 2, assignment 3 is associated with ILOs 1, 2 and 3.
| From Week 4 to Week 12 | 30% |
One written examination. Assesses ILOs 1, 2 and 3.
| End of semester | 70% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
200 hours
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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 Course Master of Mechanical Engineering 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.
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
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024