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<p>The unit will consolidate and further extend the principles of thermodynamics and apply them to a range of engineering and industrial applications and provide the underlying fluid mechanic concepts involved in fluid flow to enable students to analyse more complex applied phenomena.</p>
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<p>•Thermodynamic cycles - Generalised representation of thermodynamic cycles Cycle efficiency. - The most efficient thermodynamic cycle: the Carnot cycle. - Statements of the Second Law of thermodynamics. - The Carnot Principles<br>
•Entropy - Entropy and the T-S diagram. - Isentropic processes, isentropic efficiencies of steady-flow devices. - Entropy and reversibility.<br>
•Reciprocating internal combustion engines - Otto cycle: the ideal cycle for spark ignition engines - Diesel cycles: The ideal cycle for compression-ignition engines - Differences between ideal and practical engine cycles - Four-stroke and two-stroke engines - Engine performance calculations.<br>
•Gas-turbine engines - Brayton cycle: the ideal cycle for gas-turbine engines - Deviation of actual gas-turbine cycles from idealised ones - Enhancing Brayton cycle with regeneration, inter-cooling and reheating - Theory of mixtures, psychrometry and combustion - Jet-propulsion cycles<br>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>The unit will consolidate and further extend the principles of thermodynamics and apply them to a range of engineering and industrial applications and provide the underlying fluid mechanic concepts involved in fluid flow to enable students to analyse more complex applied phenomena.</p>
Unit content
<p>•Thermodynamic cycles - Generalised representation of thermodynamic cycles Cycle efficiency. - The most efficient thermodynamic cycle: the Carnot cycle. - Statements of the Second Law of thermodynamics. - The Carnot Principles<br> •Entropy - Entropy and the T-S diagram. - Isentropic processes, isentropic efficiencies of steady-flow devices. - Entropy and reversibility.<br> •Reciprocating internal combustion engines - Otto cycle: the ideal cycle for spark ignition engines - Diesel cycles: The ideal cycle for compression-ignition engines - Differences between ideal and practical engine cycles - Four-stroke and two-stroke engines - Engine performance calculations.<br> •Gas-turbine engines - Brayton cycle: the ideal cycle for gas-turbine engines - Deviation of actual gas-turbine cycles from idealised ones - Enhancing Brayton cycle with regeneration, inter-cooling and reheating - Theory of mixtures, psychrometry and combustion - Jet-propulsion cycles<br> •<br> •<br> •<br> •<br> •<br> •<br> •<br> •<br> •<br> •<br> •<br> •</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engin3304">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>If undertaking an Undergraduate Course THEN must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ENGIN2304" target="_blank">ENGIN2304</a></p>
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None
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None
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Identify the basic laws of thermodynamics and their utility in thermal engineering</p>
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<p>Demonstrate the principles of engineering analysis as applicable to thermodynamics.</p>
K3
<p>Analyse thermodynamic problems relevant to industrial applications.</p>
S1
<p>Apply the knowledge gained in a controlled laboratory environment.</p>
S2
<p>Apply existing and developing knowledge and experience.</p>
S3
<p>Develop and analyse thermodynamic methodologies.</p>
A1
<p>Apply knowledge gained in thermodynamics in controlled laboratory environment.</p>
A2
<p>Apply the developed thermodynamic knowledge to solve realistic problems.</p>
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<p>Numerical problems to help students learn problem solving skills.</p>
<p>Numerical assignment</p>
<p>10-20%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S2, S3, A2
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<p>Practical application of the basic thermodynamic principles in a laboratory setting.</p>
<p>Lab reports</p>
<p>10-20%</p>
S3, A1
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<p>Numerical problems and real engineering scenarios to assess student's understanding of application of the basic laws of thermodynamics</p>
<p>Quiz/Tests/Final Exam</p>
<p>10-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engin3304">View unit fees</a>
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