MECH ENG 7070 - Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024

This course is an introduction to Heat transfer and the further study of Thermodynamics. The Heat transfer part of the course covers the mechanisms and basic calculations of 3 heat transfer modes: conduction, convection and radiation, and Heat exchanger design and performance estimation calculations. The Thermodynamics part of the course mainly introduce the applications of thermodynamic principles in variouse cycles, including Vapour power cycles; Gas power cycles and refrigeration cycles; This part also covers some advanced topics in thermodynamics, eg. Exergy analysis, non-reacting mixtures and psychrometry, and reacting processes and combustion. At the end of the course students are expected to have the knowledge to be able to assist design, assess and compare different heat transfer and thermodynamic systems, factoring in economic impacts.

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Course Details

Course Code	MECH ENG 7070
Course	Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics
Coordinating Unit	Mechanical Engineering
Term	Semester 1
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 4 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assessment	Laboratory class, assignments, final exam

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Eric Hu

Name	Role	Building/Room	Email
Mr Eyad Hassan	Lecturer	Engineering South Building S324g	eyad.hassan@adelaide.edu.au
A/Prof Eric Hu	Lecturer	Engineering South Building S105	eric.hu@adelaide.edu.au

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1	Discuss the fundamental laws and principles of thermodynamics and heat transfer;
2	Apply these principles to real thermo-fluids systems;
3	Explain current practice in the area of thermo-fluids; and
4	Recognise environmental issues associated with energy conservation, efficiency, pollution control, etc.

The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Entry to Practice Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer. The course develops the following EA Elements of Competency to levels of introductory (A), intermediate (B), advanced (C):

1.1	1.2	1.3	1.4	1.5	1.6	2.1	2.2	2.3	2.4	3.1	3.2	3.3	3.4	3.5	3.6
C	C	A	B	B	A	C	C	C	—	B	B	B	B	B	A

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1-4
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	1-2
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	2,4
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	1-4
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	3-4
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	2-4

Learning Resources
Required Resources
Course notes – these are essential and required for both Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics.
- Bergman, Lavine, Incropera and Dewitt., Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, 7th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2011.
- Moran and Shapiro, Fundamentals of Engineering Dynamics, 6th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2008
Recommended Resources

The Barr Smith Library has many textbooks, which are concerned with Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics. Students are encouraged to consult these books to enrich their knowledge in both topics.

Learning & Teaching Modes

Lectures supported by problem-solving tutorials developing material covered in lectures.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The required time commitment is 32 hours attendance at lectures, 16 hours tutorials, 6 hours practicals, 48 hours of revising course material and 50 hours completing assignments, reports and preparing for exam.

Learning Activities Summary

Heat Transfer

Lecture 1:	Introduction to Heat Transfer
Lecture 2:	Conduction – An Introduction
Lecture 3:	Conduction – Steady-State 1-D
Lecture 4:	Conduction – Steady-State, Multidimensional
Lecture 5:	Conduction – Transient/Unsteady Conduction
Lecture 6:	Conduction – Numerical Methods
Lecture 7:	Convection – An Introduction
Lecture 8:	Convection – External Convection
Lecture 9:	Convection – Internal Convection
Lecture 10:	Convection - Free Convection
Lecture 11:	Radiation – An Introduction
Lecture 12:	Radiation – Exchange between Surfaces
Lecture 13:	Heat Exchangers – An Introduction
Lecture 14:	Heat Exchangers – Design and Selection
Lecture 15:	Mass Transfer – Introduction
Lecture 16:	Mass Transfer - Discontinuous Interfaces

Thermodynamics

Lecture 1-2:	Thermodynamics I Revision and Overview
Lecture 3-6:	Vapour Power Systems
Lecture 7-9:	Gas Power Systems
Lecture 10-12:	Refrigeration & Heat Pumps
Lecture 13-14:	Ideal gas Mixtures & Psychrometrics
Lecture 15-16:	Reacting Mixtures and Combustion

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

The course assessment is split 50/50 between Heat Transfer and Thermo.

Heat Transfer: Assessment Task	Thermodynamics 2 Assessment Task	Weighting (%)	Individual/ Group	Formative/ Summative	Due (week)*	Hurdle criteria	Learning outcomes
Assignments (4)	Long Assignments (3)	30	Individual	Summative	4,5,7,9,10,12,13		1. 2. 3. 4.
Lab Assessment (BBQ Experiment)	Lab Assessment (Engine Performance)	10	Group/Individual	Summative	Week 2-12	Min 35%	1. 2. 3. 4.
Online Quizes (5	Online quizzes (4)	10	Individual	Summative	fortnightly		1. 2. 3. 4.
Final Exam	Final Exam	50	Individual	Summative	End of semester		1. 2. 3. 4.
Total		100

* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.

This assessment breakdown complies with the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy.

This course has a hurdle requirement. Meeting the specified hurdle criteria is a requirement for passing the course.

Assessment Related Requirements

NONE

Assessment Detail

Four individual assignments on Heat Transfer, Four individual assignments on Thermodynamics and Three group assignments on Thermodynamics.

Submission

All assignments will be through online submission (uploading a pdf). A proposed assignment and quiz schedule is included under Course Information. This schedule is subject to change.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

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