GEG2733

Thermodynamics II

E Hu

5 points · 39 lecture hours and 26 tutorial/laboratory hours · Second semester · Gippsland/Distance · Prerequisite: GEG1733

Objectives The student is expected to acquire an understanding of the thermodynamic processes/cycles upon which various heat-work conversion plants are based. The student is expected to acquire a basic knowledge of the method of application of basic concepts and theoretical approaches covered in prerequisite studies to actual industrial plant.

Synopsis The subject will discuss the thermodynamic processes/cycles of steam power plant, positive displacement machines, nozzles, gas turbines and internal combustion engines.
Assessment Examination: 60% · Assignments: 40%

Prescribed texts

Eastop T D and McConkey A Applied thermodynamics for engineering technologists 5th edn, Longman, 1993
Rogers G F C and Mayhew Y R Thermodynamics and transport properties of fluids 5th edn, Longman, 1995

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