MEC3421

Engineering thermodynamics (4 points)

(ENG)

Leader: M A Hessami

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Malaysia First semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Malaysia First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: 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; solar/thermal energy conversion methods; introduction to photovoltaic energy conversion; thermal energy storage; power generation from wind, hydro and biomass.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 60% + Laboratory work: 16% + Tests: 24%

Contact Hours: 22 lectures, 22 tutorials and laboratory hours

Prerequisites: MEC2480