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Learning Methods

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Module Offerings

New-JAN-PAR

Aims

To provide an insight into thermal plant cycles and the physical behaviour of fluid flow and heat transfer by application of the theory to practical engineering examples.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
The second law of thermodynamics and entropy.
Steam power plant, energy balances and cycle improvements.
T-S diagrams and entropy changes for gases, vapours and liquids. 
Refrigeration, heat pumps, properties of refrigerants and operating cycles. 

Gas turbines cycle analysis, methods of efficiency improvements and application to combined heat and power plant. 
IC Engines: Spark/compression ignition, two/four stroke, operating cycles.
Stoichiometry: Combustion, exhaust emissions and associated pollution. 

Modes of heat transfer: Conduction, convection and thermal radiation. Multimode/2D heat transfer.
Introduction to types of heat exchangers: Plate, compact, shell and tube. 
Log mean temperature difference (LMTD) method of heat exchanger analysis.

Laminar and turbulent pipe flow, friction and minor losses in pipes and pipe networks. 
Pumps and pump characteristic curves.
Descriptive treatment of real fluid flow.
1-d compressible flow. Mach no., isentropic flow, stagnation conditions, use of tables. Flow through nozzles. Choked conditions. Critical pressure ratio.
Additional Information:
This module continues the development of the fundamental ideas behind the development of core engineering disciplines of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Furthermore, students will be exposed to real engineering calculations and the performance analysis of thermal plants. The module is supported by tutorial work which will help develop the necessary understanding and skill required of an engineering student.

This module includes content which can be utilised in managing resources or developing new technologies that can potentially help to achieve the following UN sustainability goals:

SDG6 – Clean water and sanitation
SDG7 – Affordable and clean energy.
SDG9 – Industry, innovation and infrastructure
SDG12 – Responsible production and consumption

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