This course conveys the fundamental thermodynamic principles and analysis methods, with an emphasis on applications to engineered systems and processes. The topics covered include basic concepts and definitions, first law of thermodynamics and its applications to closed and open systems, second law of thermodynamics, equations of state, thermodynamic property relations, ideal gas mixtures, psychrometrics, reacting mixtures, and chemical and phase equilibrium. Examples of using thermodynamic principles for design and performance analysis are given for selected systems and components such as conventional and renewable-based power plants, engines, heat pumps, buildings, air conditioners, fuel cells, and chemical reactors.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
1. Evaluate physical properties of solids, fluids and gases.2. Formulate mass and energy balances for closed and open systems without and with chemical reactions, and perform their exergetic analysis.
3. Evaluate thermal effects associated with gas mixing, separation, and chemical reactions, and determine the equilibrium composition of such systems,
4. Apply thermodynamic principles to design and performance analysis in interdisciplinary engineering applications, with focus on energy, materials, biomedicine, and manufacturing.
5. Identify efficiency improvements for thermal and thermochemical systems, including their cost-effectiveness.
6. Write succinct engineering reports based on experimental observations and theoretical analysis.
Indicative Assessment
Homework assignments (20%); Laboratory (15%); Quiz (10%); Field trip (5%); Final exam (50%)
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Workload
- • 3 lectures per week
- 2 tutorials per week starting from week 2
- 1 field trip (date to be announced in the class)
- 1 3-hour laboratory
- Approximately 6 hours of independent study is required on average per week, in addition to contact hours.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
The primary recommended textbook is:- M.J. Moran, H.N. Shapiro, D.D. Boettner, and M.B. Bailey. Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics. 7th, SI edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken 2011, or earlier SI editions.
An alternative textbook is:
- Y.A. Cengel and M.A. Boles. Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach. 7th, SI edition. McGraw-Hill, 2010.
Preliminary Reading
Course syllabus will be posted online before the classes begin.
Assumed Knowledge
Calculus and physics of the scope of the first-year educational program in engineering at ANU.Majors
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Students continuing in their current program of study will have their tuition fees indexed annually from the year in which you commenced your program. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $1650 | |
| 2014 | $2952 | |
| 2013 | $2946 | |
| 2012 | $2946 | |
| 2011 | $2946 | |
| 2010 | $2916 | |
| 2009 | $2850 | |
| 2008 | $2592 | |
| 2007 | $2298 | |
| 2006 | $2190 | |
| 2005 | $2190 | |
| 2004 | $2190 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $3450 |
| 2014 | $3762 |
| 2013 | $3756 |
| 2012 | $3756 |
| 2011 | $3756 |
| 2010 | $3750 |
| 2009 | $3618 |
| 2008 | $3618 |
| 2007 | $3618 |
| 2006 | $3618 |
| 2005 | $3534 |
| 2004 | $3450 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6904 | 21 Jul 2014 | 01 Aug 2014 | 31 Aug 2014 | 30 Oct 2014 | In Person | N/A |
