Department of Mechanical Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2010/11 |
ME10003: Thermofluids 1 |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Certificate |
| Period: | This unit is available in... |
| Semester 1 |
| Assessment:
| EX 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | ME10003 Re-assessment Examination (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
| This unit is not normally available to visiting/exchange students. |
| Description:
| Aims: To introduce the student to the concepts and basic equations of thermodynamics. Learning Outcomes: After taking this unit the student should be able to: * Understand the basic concepts of thermodynamics. Apply the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics to engineering problems. Skills: Problem solving; numeracy; working independently. Content: Introduction and definitions of thermodynamics; properties; work and heat transfer; Equation of state for a perfect gas. First law of thermodynamics, non-flow and steady flow energy equations. Second law of thermodynamics and entropy. Thermodynamic cycles and heat engines, standard air cycles. |