Program Overview

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Program Overview

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Course Details

30.109 Thermal Systems For Power & Environment

Goal

The basic objective of 30.109 Thermal Systems for Power and Environment is to give a solid understanding of the science of energy and energy conversion processes.

Learning Objectives

• Use the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics to evaluate the limitations on thermal-mechanical energy conversion in mechanical devices and products
• Estimate heat transfer rates in simple engineering devices
• Design basic thermo-fluid components and systems relating to mechanical products

Measurable Outcomes

• State the First Law and define heat, work, and thermal efficiency
• Explain the physical content and implications of First and Second Laws
• Apply the steady-flow energy equation to a system of thermodynamic components
• Define entropy
• Estimate thermodynamic efficiency for an arbitrary ideal cycle
• Obtain a basic physical intuition for the thermodynamic performance of real power and refrigeration devices
• Use entropy calculations as a tool for evaluating losses and irreversibility in engineering processes
• Estimate heat transfer rates in a range of relevant mechanical devices
• Design a heat transfer device
• Carry out the thermodynamic design of a simple power or refrigeration device

Pedagogy

Lessons will be conducted in an open environment in which lectures, practical, labs, demonstrations, and problem-solving will be naturally blended together.

Grading

• Mid-Term Exam 25%
• Final Exam 30%
• Homework/Problem Set 10%
• Hands-On Activity 15%
• 1D 15%
• Class Participation 5%

Prerequisite

• 10.015 Physical World

Policies

• Attendance is required; missing classes will affect 5% of the final grade
• Attendance to the mid-term exam and final exam is mandatory
• All assignments must be submitted on time; late submissions will not be accepted/graded

Text and References

• Cengel, Y.A. and Boles, M.A., Thermodynamics An Engineering Approach, McGraw-Hill, 2015
• Cengel, Y.A. and Ghajar, A.J., Heat and Mass Transfer Fundamentals and Applications, McGraw-Hill, 2015

Course Instructor

• Apple Koh

Pillars, Clusters & Programmes

• ASD: Architecture and Sustainable Design
• DAI: Design and Artificial Intelligence
• EPD: Engineering Product Development
• ESD: Engineering Systems and Design
• HASS: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
• ISTD: Information Systems Technology and Design
• SMT: Science, Mathematics and Technology