Module Details

Module Code: MARI6003
Title: Introduction to Thermodynamics
Long Title: Introduction to Thermodynamics
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5252 - Marine Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: Introduction to the concepts of thermodynamics
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply the First Law of Thermodynamics.
LO2 Distinguish between the concepts of heat and temperature.
LO3 Apply the Gas Laws to a perfect gas
LO4 Explain the First Law of Thermodynamics.
LO5 Extract information on the properties of steam from tables
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Steam Tables
Use of steam tables.
Definitions, Terminology and Units
Definitions of heat, power, efficiency, energy.
Gas Laws
Boyle's and Charles' Laws.
Compression and Expansion of Perfect Gases
Isothermal, adiabatic and polytropic compression and expansion.
Internal Combustion Engines
Determination of power.
Steam Plant
Heat transfer, latent heat of fusion, latent heat of evaporation. The Rankine Cycle, enthalpy, enthropy, and the E.E. Chart. Determination of feed water dissolved solids.
Combustion
Stoiciometric air quantity, air/fuel ratio, enthalpy of combustion, combustion process, exhaust analysis.
Refrigeration
Vapour compression, refrigeration, and heat pump cycles. Pressure-enthalpy diagram. Co-efficient of performance.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Expansion & Compression of Gases
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Steam processes
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
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
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Applied Thermodynamics Every Week 3.00 3
Lecture Contact Applied Thermodynamics Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • William Embleton, Leslie Jackson,. (1999), Applied Heat for Engineers 3, 5th Edition. [ISBN: 0713667338].
  • G.F.C.Rogers / Y.R.Mayhew. (1995), Thermodynamic and Transport Properties of Fluids SI Units, 5th Edition. Blackwell Publishing, [ISBN: 0-631-19703-6].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EMAEL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Electrotechnology 2 Mandatory
CR_EMARE_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Engineering 2 Mandatory