Module Details
Module Code: |
ENGY H2004 |
Module Title:
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Thermodynamics 1
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Title:
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Thermodynamics 1
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Cathal Nolan
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Module Author:: |
Joe Dillane
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Module Description: |
To provide students with an understanding of the processes associated with the generation and consumption of energy in engineering systems
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Determine and describe the thermodynamic properties of fluids. |
LO2 |
Apply the laws of thermodynamics to engineering problems. |
LO3 |
Apply laws of heat transfer and conduction to engineering problems. |
LO4 |
Analyse simplified thermodynamic models of representative systems in order to determine the steady state performance of such systems. |
LO5 |
Quantify, by calculation and experimental measurement, the characteristics of thermodynamic processes. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Thermodynamics
Work, heat, energy. Thermodynamic properties, state of a gas, The gas laws. Steady state energy equation, Properties of fluids, Determining properties of fluids from charts and tables.
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Steam Generation and Processes
Boilers, Turbines, Condensers, Steam distribution and condensate recovery.
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Fuels and combustion
Stoichiometric combustion, Products of combustion and air-to-fuel ratio, Gaseous and liquid/solid fuels, Higher and lower calorific values, Effect of moisture content.
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Heat Engines & Power Generation
Carnot cycle, Rankine cycle, Brayton cycle, Gas turbines system, Steam Reheat & Regeneration cycles, Combined Heat and Power.
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Refrigeration & Heat Pumps
Simple and practical cycles, Refrigeration components.
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Heat Transfer
Newton’s law of cooling, Fourier’s law of conduction, Conductance of solid slab, Conductance of boundary layer, Heat losses from rooms and pipes.
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Heat gains to buildings
Heat gains and losses due to conduction and convection, Solar heat gains to buildings.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 10.00% |
Practical | 30.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
6.00 |
72 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
10.27 |
154 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
8.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Yunus A. Çengel,Michael A. Boles. Thermodynamics, [ISBN: 007-125084-0].
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Frank P. Incropera,David P. DeWitt,Theodore L. Bergman,Adrienne S. Lavine. Introduction to Heat Transfer, Wiley, p.912, [ISBN: 9780471457275].
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This module does not have any other resources |
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