Course Title: Thermodynamics 3
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6016 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Principal Technical Officer)
Course Title: Thermodynamics 3
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 60
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
OENG5198 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
130T Vocational Engineering |
Distance / Correspondence or Face-to-Face |
Term2 2010, Term2 2012, Term2 2013, Term1 2014 |
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
The purpose of this module is to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to effectively carry out the engineering calculations needed for the selection and performance appraisal of the equipment associated with internal combustion engines, steam power stations, gas turbines and air conditioning plant. The module builds on to concepts learnt in Thermodynamics 1 & 2 and also facilitates articulation to Degree courses in Engineering (Mechanical & Manufacturing).
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
The following modules (or equivalents) should be preferably completed prior to, or in conjunction with, this module:
EA 001 Calculus
EA 714 Thermodynamics 1
EB 711 Thermodynamics 2
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
VBG877 Thermodynamics 3 |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner should be able to:
1. Apply the First Law of Thermodynamics to simple non-flow and steady flow engineering applications (Review of basic concepts).
2. Apply the First Law of Thermodynamics to solve engineering problems relating to reversible and irreversible processes for perfect gases and vapours (Review of basic concepts).
3. Perform the necessary engineering computations required to evaluate the performance and efficiency of practical Reciprocating Air-Compressors.
4. Apply the Second law of Thermodynamics to simple non-flow and steady flow engineering applications.
5. Perform the necessary engineering computations required to evaluate the performance and efficiency of practical Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines and hence select suitable equipment.
6. Perform the necessary engineering computations required to evaluate the performance and efficiency of practical Steam Plants and hence select suitable equipment.
7. Perform the necessary engineering computations required to evaluate the performance and efficiency of practical Gas Turbine Plants and hence select suitable equipment.
8. Perform the necessary engineering computations required to evaluate the performance and efficiency of practical Air-Conditioning Plants and hence select suitable equipment.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this module will consist of the following:
Practical Laboratories
Progressive written tests/assignments
End of module written exam