Module Details

Module Code: MARI7001
Title: Applied Thermodynamics
Long Title: Applied Thermodynamics - Marine Eng
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5252 - Marine Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed to satisfy the requirements of the Department of Transport for Second Engineer Officer and Chief Engineer Officer exemptions in Thermodynamics
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Analyse marine powerplant thermodynamic processes
LO2 Analyse marine auxiliary system thermodynamic processes
LO3 Apply the Laws of Thermodynamics to marine power and process plant
LO4 Perform calculations on thermodynamic processes
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
The Heat Engine Cycle
Carnot Cycle, Dual Cycle, Mean effective pressure
Steam Cycles
Rankine cycle, reheat, regenerative cycle, enthalpy-entropy chart
Gas Turbine Cycles
Practical cycle, component efficiencies, reheat, intercooling, heat exchangers
Psychrometry and Air Conditioning
Psychrometric mixtures, air conditioning
Refrigeration and Heat Pumps
Vapour compression cycles, pressure-enthalpy diagram, coefficient of performance, cascade systems
Reciprocating Compressors
Reciprocating compressors including clearance, multi-stage compression
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Thermodynamics of marine power plant
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Thermodynamics of marine auxiliary plant
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Theory Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory and worked examples Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of theory and examples covered in lectures Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Eastop & McConkey. (1993), Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologists, 5th. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 0-582-09193-4].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EMARE_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Engineering 6 Mandatory