Energy conversion
M A Hessami
4 points * 22 lectures, 11 tutorials, 2 laboratory classes * Second semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: MEC2480
Major conventional systems of power generation and their optional equipment, including steam turbines, gas turbines and both spark ignition and compression ignition internal combustion engines; combustion; reversed cycles for heat pumps and refrigeration; review of solar based energy conversion methods; introduction to direct energy conversion; energy storage.
Assessment
Examinations (2 hours): 70% * Laboratory work: 15% * Tests: 15%
Prescribed texts
Van Wylen G J and Sonntag R I Fundamentals of classical thermodynamics SI version, 3rd edn, Wiley, 1985