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Learning outcomes in thermodynamics 2 cover a range of knowledge, skills, and abilities that students are expected to acquire by the end of a course. These outcomes are designed to reflect a deep understanding of the principles and applications of thermodynamics,especially for the second law of thermodynamics and relevant heat trasnfer process. The students will learn how to define and anlyze typical thermodynamic process, like cooling cycles and power cycles with a deep understanding of the role of entropy. Furthermore, students are expected to gain a comprehensive understanding of thermodynamics and its applications, preparing them for further studies in related fields and for practical applications in engineering and the sciences.
Indicative Module Content:The module begins with a review of the 1st Law of Thermodynamics, and an introduction to the 2nd Law that emphasises the distinction between heat and work. These laws are then applied to the analysis of Otto, Diesel, Brayton-Joule, and Rankine cycle heat engines, representative of petrol, diesel and jet engines, and steam-powered electricity generation plant respectively.
The concept of exergy is then introduced, and used to derive 2nd Law efficiency metrics for components (e.g. nozzles, diffuses, compressors) and cycles. The module concludes with a brief look at the thermodynamics of gas mixtures and of combustion.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Specified Learning Activities | 100 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Exam | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 60 |
Attendance: Engagement in discussion or oral presentation. Examples of participation and presentation might include contributions to in-class discussions, debates or oral presentations. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 10 |
Group Project: An assignment based on a group work task, where the product (project, report, artefact,..) and/or the process (contribution, participation, reflection on learning) are graded for the individual and/or | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 30 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
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Name | Role |
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Mr Barry Brophy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor David Timoney | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |