GEG1733

Engineering thermodynamics

E Hu

4 points
* 39 lecture hours and 13 tutorial hours
* Second semester
* Gippsland/distance
* Prerequisites: Year 12 Mathematics or equivalent

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%

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 Thermodynamic and transport properties of fluids 5th edn, Blackwell, 1995