MCEN2001

MCEN2001: Fundamentals of Thermodynamics

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Which units require MCEN2001?

MCEN2001 is a prerequisite for 3 units.

What is MCEN2001 about?

The objective of this unit is to learn the basic concepts of thermodynamics and apply them to relevant mechanical engineering situations. Initially, students will learn the fundamental concepts of thermodynamic systems and control volumes to analyse closed and open systems. This will be followed by the derivation of mathematical relations for various thermodynamic properties of pure substances and ideal gases. Analysis of the interactions between work and heat flow leads into the First Law of Thermodynamics, considered for both closed systems (non-flow energy equation) and open systems (steady flow energy equation). Finally, students will be introduced to the Second Law of Thermodynamics using the concepts of heat engines and heat pumps, considering reversibility and irreversibility of processes, the Clausius Inequality, entropy and measure of irreversibility.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours5 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (1092)

Field of Education030701 Mechanical Engineering

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How this unit is taught

Lecture1 x 2 hours weekly
Science Laboratory1 x 2 hours semesterly
Tutorial1 x 2 hours weekly
Workshop1 x 1 hour weekly

Prerequisites

Prerequisites group 1Select One

MCEN1000Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Mechanics 100

Prerequisites group 2Select One

MATH1017Advanced Calculus 1
MATH1016Calculus 1
MATH1020Calculus for Engineers
MATH1021Accelerated Mathematics for Engineers
MATH1003Engineering Mathematics 2
MATH1002Engineering Mathematics 1