Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives The student is expected to acquire an understanding of basic thermodynamic concepts, definitions and laws and a basic knowledge of energy conservation and applications of the laws in various systems. The student is expected to be able to contribute to a discussion concerning heat and work conversion.
Synopsis This subject will cover the topics heat and work, first law of thermodynamics, energy equations, the transport properties of working fluids, reversible and irreversible processes. Second law of thermodynamics and entropy and typical ideal heat engine cycles.
Assessment Examination: 70% + Assignments: 30%