MEC3421

Engineering thermodynamics ( 4 points, SCA Band 2, 0.083 EFTSL)

Leader: M A Hessami

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Malaysia First semester 2005 (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 (3 hours): 60% + Laboratory work: 16% + Tests: 24%

Contact Hours: 22 lectures, 22 practice class and laboratory hours

Prerequisites: MEC2480