Advanced Thermodynamics (MCEN90019) // Further information

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Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Turns S, (2010) An Introduction to Combustion - Concepts and Applications, 3rd Ed. McGraw-Hill.

    Recommended texts and other resources

    Pulkrabek W, (2006) Engineering Fundamentals of the Internal Combustion Engine, 2nd Ed. Prentice-Hall.
    Heywood J, Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, McGraw-Hill, 1988.

  • 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, lecture notes, and Chemkin, a combustion simulation software.

    Stephen R. Turns, (2011) An Introduction to Combustion: Concepts and Applications, McGraw-Hill.

    John Heywood, (1986) Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, McGraw-Hill.

     

    CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

    This subject is linked to power generation and automotive industries.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CoursePh.D.- Engineering
    CourseDoctor of Philosophy - Engineering
    CourseMaster of Philosophy - Engineering
    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

    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: 4 March 2025