H81ETD

Thermodynamics for Engineers

Value: 10 Credits

Module Convenor:

Dr Vernon Collis

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 H81ETD:
Thermodynamics for
Engineers
“Thermodynamics is a funny subject.
The first time you go through it, you don’t
understand it at all.
The second time you go through it, you think you
understand it, except for one or two points.
The third time you go through it, you know you
don’t understand it, but by that time you are so used
to the subject, it doesn’t bother you anymore.”
Quote by: Arnold Summerfield(c.1920)
Improved the Bohr model of the hydrogen atom by making the
orbits elliptical.
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Summary of Content:

This module will present the basics of

thermodynamics with particular emphasis on
applications to heat engines and engineering
devices. By the end of the module it is
intended that students will be able to analyze
most of the common energy-based processes
found in commercial industrial plants.

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Reading list:

Rogers and Mayhew

Engineering Thermodynamics (Work and Heat Transfer)

4th edition

Y. A. Cengel and M. A. Boles:

Thermodynamics (An Engineering Approach) 6th edition

J. M. Smith, H. C. Van Ness, M. M. Abbott:

Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

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 Class Times:
Semester2 2013-2014:

Activity Number of Sessions Duration

Lecture 1 per week 1 hour (Mon 9-10)

Lecture 1 per week 1 hour (Mon 12-1)

Lecture 1 per week 1 hours (Fri 2 - 3)

L3 Practical 1 per semester 3 hours (Tues/Thurs pm)

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H81ETD: Mode of Assessment:

Assessment type Weighting Requirements

Exam 60% 1.5 hrs

Coursework 40% S2 Week8 (UoN Wk26)

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and finally………….

ENJOY!

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