CQUniversity Unit Profile
ENAM12005 Thermal Energy Plant
Thermal Energy Plant
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General Information

Overview

This unit introduces the analysis of thermal energy plant using basic principles of thermodynamics. You will use standard thermodynamics tables and solve fundamental problems relating to flow and non-flow processes. You will apply thermodynamics and energy equations to analyse fundamental energy plant problems plus heat engine and refrigeration cycles. You are required to communicate effectively regarding technical aspects of thermodynamics, prepare technical and laboratory reports, clearly document technical procedures, problem solutions and evaluate uncertainties and the results of your work. You are required to develop a capacity to work and communicate ethically and professionally, as individuals and in teams, to investigate and solve problems and present solutions. In this unit, you must complete compulsory practical activities. Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for proposed dates.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 2
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Prerequisites: ENEG11009 and MATH11160

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2023

Mixed Mode

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Residential Schools

This unit has a Compulsory Residential School for distance mode students and the details are:
Click here to see your Residential School Timetable.

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Online Quiz(zes)
Weighting: 35%
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 35%
3. Laboratory/Practical
Weighting: 25%
4. Presentation
Weighting: 5%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from SUTE Teacher Evaluations

Feedback

The lecturer provided exceptional support in the learning process.

Recommendation

This practice will be continued.

Feedback from In-calsss discussions

Feedback

The weekly quizzes provided a good way to support the week's study and self-check progress and understanding.

Recommendation

This practice will be continued.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Apply fluid properties to solve problems relating to flow and non-flow processes
  2. Apply the first law of thermodynamics, second law of thermodynamics and other energy equations to basic problems in thermodynamics
  3. Analyse typical heat engine cycles and refrigeration cycles
  4. Prepare technical and laboratory reports with evidence of thorough evaluation of experimental uncertainties and results obtained
  5. Solve problems by following established procedures and communicating effectively in a team.

The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards for Engineering Associates in the areas of 1. Knowledge and Skill Base, 2. Engineering Application Ability and 3. Professional and Personal Attributes at the following levels:


Intermediate
1.1 Descriptive formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I )
1.2 Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I 5I )
1.3 In-depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I 5I )
1.4 Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I )
1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the practice area. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I )
1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the area of practice. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I 5I )
2.1 Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I 5I )
2.2 Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well-defined engineering problems. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I )
2.3 Application of systematic design processes to well-defined engineering problems. (LO: 1I 3I )
2.4 Application of systematic project management processes. (LO: 2N 3N 4I )
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. (LO: 4I 5I )
3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership. (LO: 4I 5N )

Note: LO refers to the Learning Outcome number(s) which link to the competency and the levels: N – Introductory, I – Intermediate and A - Advanced.
Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for further information on the Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers and course level mapping information

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 35%
2 - Written Assessment - 35%
3 - Laboratory/Practical - 25%
4 - Presentation - 5%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 35%
2 - Written Assessment - 35%
3 - Laboratory/Practical - 25%
4 - Presentation - 5%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Thermodynamics: Advanced Applications

Authors: Kinsky, Roger
McGraw HIll
Sydney Sydney , NSW , Australia
Binding: Paperback
Prescribed

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics: An Introduction 1996

(1993)
Authors: Kinsky, Roger
McGraw HIll
Sydney Sydney , NSW , Australia
Binding: Paperback

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
  • Access to a computer with webcam, microphone and headphones/speakers for online tutorials
  • Scanner
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Ramadas Narayanan Unit Coordinator
r.narayanan@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 10 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Energy and Humanity

Chapter

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics : An Introduction. Chapter1

Events and Submissions/Topic

Zoom Tutorial

Week 2 Begin Date: 17 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Basic concepts

Chapter

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics : An Introduction. Chapter 2

Events and Submissions/Topic

Zoom Tutorial

Week 2 online quiz

Week 3 Begin Date: 24 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Energy

Chapter

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics : An Introduction. Chapter 3

Events and Submissions/Topic

Zoom Tutorial

Week 3 online quiz

Week 4 Begin Date: 31 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Closed and open systems

Chapter

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics : An Introduction. Chapter 4

Events and Submissions/Topic

Zoom Tutorial

Week 4 online quiz

Week 5 Begin Date: 07 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

Gases

Chapter

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics : An Introduction. Chapter 5

Events and Submissions/Topic

Zoom Tutorial

Week 5 online quiz

Vacation Week Begin Date: 14 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

Vacation

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 21 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

Heat engines

Chapter

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics : An Introduction. Chapter 6

Events and Submissions/Topic

Zoom Tutorial

Week 6 online quiz

Week 7 Begin Date: 28 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

Heat engine performance

Chapter

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics : An Introduction. Chapter 7

Events and Submissions/Topic

Zoom Tutorial

Week 7 online quiz

Week 8 Begin Date: 04 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

Steam-water systems

Chapter

Thermodynamics : Advanced Applications. Chapter 3

Events and Submissions/Topic

Zoom Tutorial

Week 8 online quiz

Week 9 Begin Date: 11 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

Refrigeration and heat pumps

Chapter

Lab experiments

Events and Submissions/Topic

Zoom Tutorial

Week 10 Begin Date: 18 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

Residential school at ROK

Chapter

Thermodynamics : Advanced Applications. Chapter 4

Events and Submissions/Topic

Residential School at ROK- Lab experiments

Week 11 Begin Date: 25 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

Heat transfer

Chapter

Thermodynamics : Advanced Applications. Chapter 1

Events and Submissions/Topic

Zoom Tutorial
On-campus Activity- Practical assessments Due: Week 11 Wednesday (27 Sept 2023) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 12 Begin Date: 02 Oct 2023

Module/Topic

Revision

Chapter

All chapters previously stated

Events and Submissions/Topic

Zoom Tutorial
Assignment Due: Week 12 Friday (6 Oct 2023) 5:00 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 09 Oct 2023

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Video Presentation Due: Review/Exam Week Friday (13 Oct 2023) 5:00 pm AEST
Exam Week Begin Date: 16 Oct 2023

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment Tasks

1 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
Weekly Online quizzes

Task Description

These weekly quizzes assess the contents of each week. There will be 7 quizzes starting from week 2 extending up to week 8. All quizzes together will have a 35% weighting of the unit. The assessment task can be accessed from the unit Moodle site on a weekly basis. Each quiz will be open for a week and students need to attempt it within the open period.


Number of Quizzes

7


Frequency of Quizzes

Weekly


Assessment Due Date

Weekly due dates will be given in the Moodle


Return Date to Students

Students will be getting feedback immediately after the submission of the quizzes.


Weighting
35%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

The correct answer will get full marks and the incorrect answer will be given zero marks.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Apply fluid properties to solve problems relating to flow and non-flow processes
  • Apply the first law of thermodynamics, second law of thermodynamics and other energy equations to basic problems in thermodynamics
  • Analyse typical heat engine cycles and refrigeration cycles


Graduate Attributes
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assignment

Task Description

The assignment is based on content from week 1 until week 11 inclusive.

Questions will be released in Moodle early in the term


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Friday (6 Oct 2023) 5:00 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Friday (20 Oct 2023)

2 weeks after the submission


Weighting
35%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

It will be graded based on the presentation, the method of solution, appropriate explanation and completeness of the solution. A complete solution should include any assumptions made, relevant sketches, clear step by step solution and conclusion/judgement on the answer. Detailed criteria will be given in the assignment task sheet.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Apply fluid properties to solve problems relating to flow and non-flow processes
  • Apply the first law of thermodynamics, second law of thermodynamics and other energy equations to basic problems in thermodynamics
  • Analyse typical heat engine cycles and refrigeration cycles
  • Solve problems by following established procedures and communicating effectively in a team.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence

3 Laboratory/Practical

Assessment Title
On-campus Activity- Practical assessments

Task Description

Attend the residential school lab sessions and complete the relevant reports. Details of the residential school activities will be available in Moodle.


Assessment Due Date

Week 11 Wednesday (27 Sept 2023) 5:00 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Review/Exam Week Friday (13 Oct 2023)

2 weeks after the submission


Weighting
25%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

Students will be assessed on attendance, participation, test results, experimental activities and lab report.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Prepare technical and laboratory reports with evidence of thorough evaluation of experimental uncertainties and results obtained
  • Solve problems by following established procedures and communicating effectively in a team.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Team Work
  • Information Technology Competence

4 Presentation

Assessment Title
Video Presentation

Task Description

Prepare a video presentation on your learning in this unit. Length : Maximum 5 minutes.


Assessment Due Date

Review/Exam Week Friday (13 Oct 2023) 5:00 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Friday (20 Oct 2023)

The assessment feedback will be given 2 weeks after the submision


Weighting
5%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

Student demonstrates understanding of the unit learning outcomes and reflects on their learning in the unit
Quality of presentation slides and video presentation.More information will be there in the moodle.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Prepare technical and laboratory reports with evidence of thorough evaluation of experimental uncertainties and results obtained
  • Solve problems by following established procedures and communicating effectively in a team.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence

Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.

As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.

What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.

Why is academic integrity important?

A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.

Where can I get assistance?

For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.

What can you do to act with integrity?