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<p>The unit will introduce students to the application of basic laws of thermodynamics to industrial processes and enhance the understanding of work, heat and entropy. The students will gain expertise to analyse a thermal process to evaluate energy transactions and the possibility of a thermal process to occur. The unit will also expose the students to real-life thermal applications found in industries and solve industrial problems.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Thermodynamic cycles<br>
2. Entropy<br>
3. Reciprocating internal combustion engines<br>
4. Gas-turbine engines</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>The unit will introduce students to the application of basic laws of thermodynamics to industrial processes and enhance the understanding of work, heat and entropy. The students will gain expertise to analyse a thermal process to evaluate energy transactions and the possibility of a thermal process to occur. The unit will also expose the students to real-life thermal applications found in industries and solve industrial problems.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Thermodynamic cycles<br> 2. Entropy<br> 3. Reciprocating internal combustion engines<br> 4. Gas-turbine engines</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg2304">030701 - Mechanical Engineering</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed ENGIN1002</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed ENGIN3304</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Identify the basic laws of thermodynamics and their utility in thermal engineering</p>
K2
<p>Demonstrate the principles of engineering analysis as applicable to thermodynamics.</p>
K3
<p>Analyse thermodynamic problems relevant to industrial applications.</p>
S1
<p>Apply fundamental thermodynamics principles (properties, mass/energy balances, 1st and 2nd laws) to analyse closed and open systems.</p>
S2
<p>Develop and analyse thermodynamic methodologies.</p>
A1
<p>Apply knowledge gained in thermodynamics in controlled laboratory environment.</p>
A2
<p>Apply the developed thermodynamic knowledge to solve realistic problems.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Numerical problems to help students learn problem solving skills.</p>
<p>Numerical assignment</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2
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<p>Practical application of the basic thermodynamic principles in a laboratory setting.</p>
<p>Lab reports</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
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<p>Numerical problems and real engineering scenarios to assess student's understanding of application of the basic laws of thermodynamics</p>
<p>Quiz/Test/Final Exam</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg2304">030701 - Mechanical Engineering</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Disclaimer
<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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