Course Title: Thermodynamics 3
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: OENG5198
Course Title: Thermodynamics 3
School: 130T Engineering (TAFE)
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6016 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Principal Technical Officer)
Course Contact : Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email:engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Leon Mattatia
Phone +61 3 99254668
Email: leon.mattatia@rmit.edu.au
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
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
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).
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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.
Details of Learning Activities
Please note that there may be minor variations in the schedule
Classroom Lectures, problem solving with different data and parameters and applying mathematical calculations. Class discussions. Students will be educated to think and analyse data available and find solutions. Refer Steam Tables and other relevant Gas Tables, Entropy-enthalpy chart to analyse the characteristics of Steam. Discussion of practical problems which may come up is the operation and maintenance of Steam Plants, Gas Turbines, IC Engines, Gas Compressors and Refrigerating and Air conditioning systems.
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Topics Delivered | Learning Outcome(s) |
| 1 | Introduction to subject, assessment method briefing, reference books discussion and revision - First Law of Thermodynamics | 1-2 |
| 2 | Apply First Law of Thermodynamics to solve engineering problems relating to reversible and irreversible process for perfect gases and Gas Laws. - revision of basic principles (Isothermal, Adiabatic & Polytropic Gas processes) | 2-3 |
| 3 | Reciprocating Gas compressors | 3 |
| 4 | Reciprocating Gas Compressors - continued. (Multi-staging and Inter cooling) | 3 |
| 5 | Reciprocating Gas Compressors - continued. Introduction to Second Law of Thermodynamics - Introduction to Entropy | 3-4 |
| 6 | Entropy - continued; Introduction to Gas Turbine Engine (Brayton) Cycle | 4, 7 |
| 7 | Gas Turbine Engine (Brayton) Cycle | 7 |
| 8 | Gas Turbine Engine (Brayton) Cycle; Laboratory practical | 1, 2, 3, 7 |
| 9 | IC Engine Perfomance - Basic Otto & Diesel Engine Cycles | 5 |
| 10 | IC Engine Performance (continued) ; Effect of Turbo Charging | 5 |
| 11 | IC Engine Performance (continued) ; Effect of Turbo Charging;Introduction to Steam processes (Laboratory Report due) | 5 |
| 12 | Steam- Steam Plant Layout, Steam Tables, and Boiler Calculations | 6 |
| 13 | Steam (continued) - Rankine Cycle, Use of temperature vs Entropy graphs, Entropy Enthalpy Charts, Reheat and Regenerative Cycles | 6 |
| 14 | Basic Refrigeration and Air conditioning | 8 |
| 15 | Basic Refrigeration and Air conditioning (Major Assignment Due) | 8 |
| 16 | Revision | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 |
| 17 | UnIt Test | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Engineering Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologists (5th Edition) - Eastop and McConkey |
0-582-09193-4 |
References
Fundamentals of Thermodynamics 7th Edition Borgnakke & Sontag |
9780470041925 |
Engineering Thermodynamics by Michael J Moran and Howard N Shapiro |
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Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics: An introduction by Roger Kinsky (Sydney McGraw-Hill 1996) |
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Thermodynamics: Advanced Applications by Roger Kinsky (Sydney MCGraw-Hill 1996) |
Other Resources
Class notes, Blackboard and Web resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this module will consist of the following:
Practical Laboratories
Progressive written tests/assignments
End of module written exam
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Tasks consist of:
1. Major Assignment - 30%
2. Lab practical - 10%
3. Unit Test - 60%
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Task | Learning Outcomes |
| Major assignment | 1 ,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 |
| Lab Practical | 1, 2 & 3 |
| Unit Test | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 |
Other Information
Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is 25 hours outside the class time.
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to all RMIT students.
Services offered by SLC to support numeracy and literacy skills of the students are:
- Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- Maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language developmentPlease refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and Learning Support.
Disability Liaison Unit:
Students with disability or long-term medical condition should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete their studies.
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit.
Late submission:
Students requiring extensions for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. The student will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.Students seeking an extension of more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Assignments submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
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Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
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Email Communication:
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