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2009/10 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MECH1210 Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics
20 creditsClass Size: 200
Module manager: Prof CGW Sheppard
Email: c.g.w.sheppard@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2009/10
Pre-requisite qualifications
A level Maths and two other A level subjects or equivalentModule replaces
MECH1260: Engineering ThermodynamicsMECH2260/2265: Thermodynamics Cycles/Automotive Power CyclesThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should have a sound understanding of the basic concepts of engineering thermodynamics of real and perfect gases, and of heat transfer. They will be able to apply elementary thermodynamic cycle analysis to understand the effects of the major operating parameters controlling the performance of the principal automotive and aeronautical propulsion engines as well as those used in central power generation. They will similarly be able to understand the basics of refrigeration systems.Skills outcomes
On completing this module students will have acquired the following skills:
Written communication, analysis, criticality and argument, problem solving and numeracy.
Syllabus
Introduction: Historical development, Energy resources, present and future.
Basic concepts:First and second laws of thermodynamics, property relationships, real fluids and perfect gases, thermodynamic process path definition. irreversibility and heat engine performance, derivation of entropy function, entropy and irreversible processes.
Heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation
Reversible cycles: Carnot, Stirling and Ericsson
Air standard cycles: Otto (spark ignition), Diesel and Joule (gas turbine, jet engine and power).
Rankine (steam turbine plant) vapour power and refrigeration cycles.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Lecture | 44 | 1.00 | 44.00 |
| Practical | 6 | 2.00 | 12.00 |
| Tutorial | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Private study hours | 136.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 64.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Students will be expected to spend 2 hours follow up study and attempting examples for each lecture, 1 hour preparation for each tutorial and 3 hours preparing each laboratory report. A further 33 hours preparing for the final exam.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Completion of example sheets, laboratory reports, class tests and tutorials. When possible this will be centred on exercises appropriate to the particular programmes (automotive, aeronautical and mechanical) of the students taking the module.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Practical | Laboratory Report | 20.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 20.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3 hr | 80.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 80.00 | |
Resit assessment will be on the basis of the higher of 100% exam or 80% resit exam plus previously taken coursework. Coursework resits will not be allowed.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 25/05/2010
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