THERMAL POWER ENGINES
- Course
- MCLE446 - THERMAL POWER ENGINES
- Department
- Mechanical Engineering - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 0
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
- -
Course Description
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THERMAL POWER ENGINES
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Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduce the second law of thermodynamics. |
| Week 2 | Apply the second law of thermodynamics to cycles and cyclic devices. |
| Week 3 | Describe the Carnot cycle. |
| Week 4 | Define a new property called entropy to quantify the second-law effects. |
| Week 5 | Calculate the entropy changes that take place during processes for pure substances, incompressible substances, and ideal gases. |
| Week 6 | Examine a special class of idealized processes, called isentropic processes. |
| Week 7 | Develop the property relations for these processes. |
| Week 8 | Mid-Term Exams |
| Week 9 | Mid-Term Exams |
| Week 10 | Evaluate the performance of gas power cycles for which the working fluid remains a gas throughout the entire cycle. |
| Week 11 | Develop simplifying assumptions applicable to gas power cycles. |
| Week 12 | Review the operation of reciprocating engines. |
| Week 13 | Analyse both closed and open gas power cycles. |
| Week 14 | Solve problems based on the Otto and Diesel cycles. |
| Week 15 | Solve problems based on the Brayton cycle. |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Çengel, Y A, Boles, M A and Kanoğlu M, 2019, Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, 9th Edition, McGraw-Hill Education, New York.
Learning Outcomes
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Program Outcomes
- P01 Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
- P02 Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline to the solution of complex engineering problems.
- P03 Ability to define complex engineering problems by using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem addressed.
- P04 Ability to formulate complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
- P05 Ability to analyse and solve complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
- P06 Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems.
- P07 Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products in a way that meets present and future needs while considering realistic constraints and conditions.
- P08 Ability to select and use appropriate techniques and resources—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
- P09 Ability to select and use modern engineering and computational tools—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
- P10 Ability to conduct literature research and use appropriate research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- P11 Ability to design experiments for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- P12 Ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyse results, and interpret findings for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- P13 Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- P14 Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- P15 Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to the principles of professional engineering conduct.
- P16 Awareness of acting impartially without discrimination in any matter and of being inclusive of diversity.
- P17 Ability to work effectively as an individual.
- P18 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in intra-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
- P19 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
- P20 Ability to communicate effectively in spoken form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
- P21 Ability to communicate effectively in written form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
- P22 Knowledge of professional practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis.
- P23 Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
- P24 Ability for independent and lifelong learning.
- P25 Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
- P26 Lifelong learning ability that includes the capacity to think critically about technological changes.
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