Year
2016
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 2-hour lecture weekly
1 x 2-hour workshop weekly
5 x 2-hour practicals per semester
1 x 2-hour workshop weekly
5 x 2-hour practicals per semester
Prerequisites
1 1 of PHYS1332, ENGR1732
1a 2 of PHYS1101, PHYS1102, PHYS1601, PHYS1602
2 1 of MATH1122, MATH1142
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a) and 2)
1a 2 of PHYS1101, PHYS1102, PHYS1601, PHYS1602
2 1 of MATH1122, MATH1142
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a) and 2)
Enrolment not permitted
PHYS2712 has been successfully completed
Topic description
- Concepts and Definitions of Thermodynamics
- Energy and the First Law of Thermodynamics
- Properties of Substances
- Ideal Gas Model
- Control Volume Analysis Using Energy
- The Second Law of Thermodynamics
- Entropy and Entropy Balance for Closed Systems and Control Volumes
- Vapour Power Systems
- Gas Power Systems
- Refrigeration and Heat Pump Systems
Educational aims
Apply the fundamental principles of thermodynamics to predict the behaviour of energy systems and properly design required energy systems.
Expected learning outcomes
At the completion of the topic, students are expected to be able to:
- Understand the principles of thermodynamics
- Know the relevant equations associated with thermodynamics and understand how solids, liquids and gases behave under different temperature and pressure conditions
- Apply these principles to energy systems
- Analyse thermodynamic cycles such as power and refrigeration cycles
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2016 are no longer published.
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