GEG3733

Thermodynamics III

(ENG)

5 points + 39 lecture hours and 26 laboratory/tutorial hours + First semester + Gippsland + Prerequisite: GEG2733

Synopsis: Refrigeration: basic cycle and modifications; ph chart; absorption refrigeration; solar refrigeration cycles; gas refrigeration. Psychrometry and air conditioning: gas mixtures; gas-vapour mixtures; psychrometric charts; air-conditioning systems; cooling towers. Heat transfer (conduction): basic principle of conduction; one-dimensional steady conduction; two-dimensional steady conduction (numerical methods).

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 60% + Assignments and experimental report written: 40%