Course Overview
This course is concerned with the topics of energy, heat and work. A practical and rigorous presentation of the first and second laws of thermodynamics will be presented. The concept of a thermodynamic cycle will be introduced. Several working fluids, including steam will be studied. These concepts will be used to analyze various energy systems including power generation, internal combustion engines, and refrigeration cycles. Heat transfer analysis is presented; including heat conduction in solids and analysis of fins, forced convection heat transfer in and around circular pipes and the analysis of heat exchangers. The concepts of humidity and saturation will be introduced and used to analyze air conditioning systems.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in MATH 1491
Credits
5.5
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Perform energy balances for closed and open systems. [2]
- Analyze systems with ideal gas law. [2]
- Use the second law of thermodynamics and entropy. [2]
- Describe and analyze thermodynamic cycles efficiency. [2]
- Analyze steam and gas power generation cycles. [2]
- Analyze vapour refrigeration cycles. [2]
- Perform basic conduction heat transfer analysis. [2]
- Analyze fins for heat transfer enhancement. [2]
- Analyze heat exchangers. [2]
- Analyze air moisture mixture and make use of psychrometric chart. [2]
Effective as of Fall 2018
Related Programs
Thermal Engineering (MECH 4422) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Energy
- Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Design Option)
Diploma Full-time
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Systems Option)
Diploma Full-time
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