Overview
This unit introduces the analysis of thermal energy plants using basic principles of thermodynamics. You will use standard thermodynamics tables to solve fundamental problems relating to flow and non-flow processes. You will apply thermodynamics and energy equations to analyse the performance of thermal energy plants such as heat engines and refrigeration cycles. You are required to communicate effectively regarding technical aspects of thermodynamics, prepare technical and laboratory reports, clearly document technical procedures and 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.
Details
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).
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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).
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
Assessment Overview
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.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
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 Res school discussion
The labs for this unit were very interesting and provided an understanding of how the different concepts are applied in the real world.
This practice should be continued.
Feedback from SUTE/Res school discussion
The weekly quizzes provided a good way to support the week's study, self-check progress, and understanding.
This practice should be continued.
- 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
- 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.
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 Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 40% | |||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 35% | |||||
| 3 - Laboratory/Practical - 25% | |||||
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 | |||||
Textbooks
Thermodynamics: Advanced Applications
Edition: 1 (1996)
Authors: Kinsky, Roger
McGraw HIll
North Sydney North Sydney , NSW , Australia
ISBN: 978-007-0665-91-0
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics: An Introduction
Edition: 1 (1995)
Authors: Kinsky, Roger
McGraw HIll
North Sydney North Sydney , NSW , Australia
ISBN: ISBN: 978-1-119-24898-9
Additional Textbook Information
No
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Access to a computer with webcam, microphone and headphones/speakers for online tutorials
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
r.narayanan@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Energy and Humanity
Chapter
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics : An Introduction. Chapter1
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Tutorial
Module/Topic
Basic concepts
Chapter
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics : An Introduction. Chapter 2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Tutorial
Week 2 online quiz
Module/Topic
Energy
Chapter
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics : An Introduction. Chapter 3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Tutorial
Week 3 online quiz
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
Module/Topic
Gases
Chapter
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics : An Introduction. Chapter 5
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Tutorial
Week 5 online quiz
Module/Topic
Vacation
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Heat engines
Chapter
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics : An Introduction. Chapter 6
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Tutorial
Week 6 online quiz
Module/Topic
Heat engine performance
Chapter
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics : An Introduction. Chapter 7
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Tutorial
Week 7 online quiz
Module/Topic
Steam-water systems
Chapter
Thermodynamics : Advanced Applications. Chapter 3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Tutorial
Week 8 online quiz
Module/Topic
Refrigeration and heat pumps
Chapter
Thermodynamics : Advanced Applications. Chapter 4
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Tutorial
Module/Topic
Residential school at ROK
Chapter
Lab experiments
Events and Submissions/Topic
Residential School at ROK- Lab experiments
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 (25 Sept 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Revision
Chapter
All chapters previously stated
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom Tutorial
Assignment Due: Week 12 Friday (4 Oct 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Online Quiz(zes)
These weekly quizzes assess the contents of each week. There will be 8 quizzes starting from week 2 and extending up to week 9. All quizzes together will have a 40% 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.
8
Weekly
Weekly due dates will be given in the Moodle
Students will be getting feedback immediately after the submission of the quizzes.
The correct answer will get full marks, and the incorrect answer will be given zero marks.
- 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
2 Written Assessment
The assignment is based on content from week 1 until week 11 inclusive.
Questions will be released in Moodle early in the term
Week 12 Friday (4 Oct 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
2 weeks after the submission
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.
- 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.
3 Laboratory/Practical
Attend the residential school lab sessions and complete the relevant reports. Details of the residential school activities will be available in Moodle.
Week 11 Wednesday (25 Sept 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Wednesday (9 Oct 2024)
2 weeks after the submission
Students will be assessed on attendance, participation, test results, experimental activities and lab report.
- 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.
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?
