MECH ENG 7070 - Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2021
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MECH ENG 7070 Course Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics Coordinating Unit School of 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.
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Learning Outcomes
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 Stage 1 Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer.
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.2 3.3
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) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1-4 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1-2 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
2,4 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1-4 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
3-4 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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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 Activities
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 Specific Course Requirements
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Assessment
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.
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- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Due to the current COVID-19 situation modified arrangements have been made to assessments to facilitate remote learning and teaching. Assessment details provided here reflect recent updates.
The course assessment is split 50/50 between Heat Transfer and Thermo.
* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.Heat Transfer:
Assessment TaskThermodynamics 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
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
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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.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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