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On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Explain the significance of a range of thermophysical fluid properties of gases, liquids, vapours and liquid-vapour mixtures in equilibrium, be able to use fluid property data tables and apply the equation of state for an ideal gas.
2. Apply the Laws of Thermodynamics to the solution of quantitative problems associated with practical energy systems and energy conversion devices.
3. Demonstrate understanding of the concepts of energy and mass conservation, of thermal efficiency and of coefficient of performance.
4. Apply appropriate theory to the solution of practical problems in steady state heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation.
5. Implement an engineering calculation using spreadsheet software and write a technical report, working in a group environment.
The module focuses strongly on study of the principle of conservation of Energy (First Law of Thermodynamics) and on its application to quantitative problems arising in practical engineering situations.
Study of properties of pure substances is also required, as is familiarisation with tables of Thermodynamic fluid properties. Fluids considered include ideal gases and other substances where liquid-vapour mixtures occur.
Heat transfer involves exchange of thermal energy (e.g. the kinetic energy of atoms or molecules - which is proportional to temperature) between physical systems.
Heat transfer topics will include analysis of one-dimensional steady state situations, such as those that arise in study of heat exchangers and in analysis of heat losses through walls and windows in buildings.
Each student participates in two laboratory experiments, each designed to illustrate the relationship between theory and practice in applications of the First Law of Thermodynamics related to practical domestic appliances.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 34 |
Small Group | 10 |
Laboratories | 4 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 68 |
Total | 116 |
Grade C3 or higher in Leaving Certificate Higher Level Mathematics
Leaving Certificate Physics or any Stage 1 University Physics Course
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Online BrightSpace Quiz / Part MCQ / Part Short Numerical Questions / Part Long Numerical Questions | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | Yes | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 65 |
Lab Report: Laboratory Reports | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
Assignment: Group Assignment (Calculations + Report) | Week 5 | n/a | Graded | No | 15 |
Class Test: Online BrightSpace Quiz | Week 7 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
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Name | Role |
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Professor Donal Finn | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Neal Murphy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor James O'Donnell | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr William Smith | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |