Overview
The unit will introduce the laws of thermodynamics, energy, work, and heat transfer in liquids and gasses. You will learn how to analyse and solve problems on heat engines, refrigeration, heat pumps as well as Rankine and Brayton cycles. You will develop the capacity to work, learn, and communicate ethically and professionally, as individuals and in teams, to investigate, solve problems, prepare technical and laboratory reports, and evaluate uncertainties and the results of your work. In this unit, you must complete compulsory practical activities. Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for proposed dates.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisites: MATH11218 Applied Mathematics and ENEG11009 Fundamentals of Energy & Electricity.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
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Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Unit evaluation
Students could not acquire the prescribed textbook.
The latest version of the textbook (9th edition) does not have any exercises at the back of the chapter, which is why the 8th edition was prescribed. It is really good as a textbook. Checks with the supplier should be made to see if the book is available in Australia for the next offering.
- Analyse the flow and non-flow processes using tables of properties of fluids, P-v-T, P-v, and T-v diagrams
- Explain the first and second law of thermodynamics and their limitations
- Analyse the heat energy cycles for a variety of heat engine, refrigeration, and heat pump cycles
- Analyse Rankine and Brayton cycles including their T-s diagrams and practical applications
- Prepare technical and laboratory reports with a thorough evaluation of experimental uncertainties and results obtained in an ethical and professional manner both individually and in teams.
The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards for Professional Engineers in the areas of 1. Knowledge and Skill Base, 2. Engineering Application Ability and 3. Professional and Personal Attributes at the following levels:
Intermediate
1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. (LO: 2I 3I 4I 5I)
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools, and resources. (LO: 1N 2N 3N 4N 5I)
2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes. (LO: 1N 2N 3N 4N 5I)
2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects. (LO: 1N 2N 3N 4I 5I)
3.3 Creative, innovative, and pro-active demeanour. (LO: 1N 2I 3I 4I 5I)
3.4 Professional use and management of information. (LO: 1N 2I 3I 4I 5I)
Advanced
1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. (LO: 1N 2A 3A 4A 5A)
1.2 Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline. (LO: 1N 2A 3A 4A 5A)
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. (LO: 1I 2I 3A 4A 5A)
1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline. (LO: 1I 3I 4A 5I)
1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities, and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline. (LO: 2I 3A 4I 5A)
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving. (LO: 1A 2N 3A 4A 5A)
3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability. (LO: 5A)
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. (LO: 5A)
3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct. (LO: 1N 2N 3I 4N 5A)
3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership. (LO: 5A)
Note: LO refers to the Learning Outcome number(s) which link to the competency and the levels: N – Introductory, I – Intermediate, and A - Advanced
Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for further information on the Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers and course level mapping information https://moodle.cqu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1511
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 15% | |||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 15% | |||||
| 3 - Practical Assessment - 20% | |||||
| 4 - Examination - 50% | |||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||||
| 5 - Team Work | |||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
m.rasul@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Fundamentals - Energy resources, thermodynamic concept,work,heat, 1st law of thermodynamics.
Chapter
Chapters 1 and 2 (excluding section 2.7)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Introduction, overview, and lecture and tutorial on chapter 2 (problems 1.27, 1.30, 2.2, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 and 2.16).
Module/Topic
Energy equations, non-flow and steady flow; properties of gases.
Chapter
Chapters 2 and 3 (excluding section 3.7)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture on chapters 2 and 3, and tutorial on chapter 2 (problems 2.19, 2.26, 2.29, 2.59, 2.60 and 2.64).
Module/Topic
Properties of vapours; non-flow process for gases.
Chapter
Chapter 3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture on chapter 3 and tutorial on chapter 2 (problems 2.67, 2.72, 2.74, 2.80, 2.85 and 2.86).
Assignment 1 question paper will be uploaded in the unit Moodle site by Friday of this week.
Module/Topic
Non-flow process for vapours; steady flow processes for gases and vapours.
Chapter
Chapter 5
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture on chapter 5 and tutorial on chapter 3 (problems 3.10, 3.13, 3.14, 3.23, 3.24 and 3.71).
Module/Topic
Second law of thermodynamics; Carnot cycle for gases and vapours, entropy.
Chapter
Chapters 5 and 6 (excluding sections 6.8 to 6.10)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture on chapters 5 and 6, and tutorial on chapter 5 (problems 5.17, 5.43, 5.45, 5.65 and 5.68).
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
This is a week for residential school for distance students, yet to confirm. The specific schedule will be available in the unit moodle site about a month ago.
Module/Topic
Rankine cycle for steam power plant.
Written Assessment 1 on chapters 2,3,5 and 6 is due this week.
Chapter
Chapter 8 (excluding section 8.6)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture on chapter 8 and tutorial on chapters 5 and 6 (problems 5.76, 5.81, 6.3, 6.7 and 6.10).
Written Assessment (Assignment 1) Due: Week 6 Friday (23 Aug 2024) 11:59 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Air standard Otto cycle; constant volume process.
Chapter
Chapters 8 and 9 (excluding sections 9.12 to 9.14)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture on chapters 8 and 9, and tutorial on chapter 8 (problems 8.7, 8.20, 8.27, 8.29 and 8.30).
Assignment 2 question paper will be uploaded in the unit Moodle site by Friday of this week.
Module/Topic
Air standard diesel and dual combustion cycles
Chapter
Chapter 9
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture on chapter 9 and tutorial on chapter 8 (problems 8.35, 8.37, 8.40 and 8.46).
Module/Topic
Sterling and Ericson cycles.
Chapter
Chapter 9
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture and tutorial on chapter 9 (problems 9.1, 9.11, 9.20, 9.28 and 9.34).
Module/Topic
Brayton cycle for gas turbines.
Written Assessment 2 on chapters 8 and 9 is due this week.
Chapter
Chapter 9
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture and tutorial on chapter 9 (problems 9.50, 9.53, 9.54, 9.61 and 9.68).
Module/Topic
Reversed cycles - refrigeration.
Chapter
Chapter 10 (excluding section 10.7)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture and tutorial on chapter 10 (problems 10.1, 10.10, 10.15, 10.29 and 10.34).
Written Assessment (Assignment 2) Due: Week 11 Friday (27 Sept 2024) 11:59 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Revision
Chapter
Chapter 10 and guideline for exam preparation
Events and Submissions/Topic
Review class
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Written Assessment
This assessment task relates to the unit learning outcomes numbers 1and 2 and will cover study materials from chapters 2, 3, 5 and 6 of your textbook. The assignment questions will be available in unit Moodle site about 3 weeks prior to due date.
Week 6 Friday (23 Aug 2024) 11:59 pm AEST
Late submission will not be accepted unless otherwise extension is requested in advance for valid reason(s) and approved by Lecturer.
Week 8 Friday (6 Sept 2024)
Feedback will be provided.
This assignment will be marked to a marking scheme as indicated in Assignment 1 questions. Marks will be given for correct demonstration of appropriate understanding and processes used for solution, use of correct units, and neat and legible diagrams (both schematic and p-v or T-s diagrams, as appropriate). Late submission will draw a penalty at the rate of 5% per working day after the due date.
- Analyse the flow and non-flow processes using tables of properties of fluids, P-v-T, P-v, and T-v diagrams
- Explain the first and second law of thermodynamics and their limitations
2 Written Assessment
This assessment task relates to the unit learning outcomes numbers 3 and 4 and will cover study materials from chapters 8 and 9 of your textbook. The assignment questions will be available in unit Moodle site about 3 weeks prior to due date
Week 11 Friday (27 Sept 2024) 11:59 pm AEST
Late submission will not be accepted unless otherwise extension is requested in advance for valid reason(s) and approved by Lecturer.
Review/Exam Week Friday (11 Oct 2024)
Feedback will be provided.
This assignment will be marked to a marking scheme as indicated in Assignment 2 questions. Marks will be given for correct demonstration of appropriate understanding and processes used for solution, use of correct units, and neat and legible diagrams (both schematic and p-v or T-s diagrams, as appropriate). Late submission will draw a penalty at the rate of 5% per working day after the due date.
- Analyse the heat energy cycles for a variety of heat engine, refrigeration, and heat pump cycles
- Analyse Rankine and Brayton cycles including their T-s diagrams and practical applications
3 Practical Assessment
This assessment task relates to learning outcomes number 5 of the unit. Each student will be required to complete the following three laboratory exercises:
1. Performance analysis of solar energy collector (5 marks)
2. Performance analysis of Refrigeration cycle (7.5 marks)
3. Performance analysis of Rankine steam cycle (7.5 marks)
Laboratory schedule for both internal and distance students will be supplied separately. Laboratory Report should have the following features and be arranged in the order given:
1. Title Page: Title, Author, University, School, Unit, Lecturer’s name, Summary.
2. Summary: Summary should include a brief description of the introduction to the topic, objectives and scopes of experiment performed, and its methodology, results and discussion, and conclusions.
3. Table of Contents with page numbers.
4. Introduction.
5. Objectives.
6. Equipment details and diagram (simple and neat).
7. Experimental procedure.
8. Results: Graph or tables of results. Give graphs a figure number, and tables a table number.
9. Discussion: Where possible, compare results with theory and similar results found in the literature.
10. Conclusion.
11. Appendix I: Sample calculations and table of results if all results which cannot be presented graphically in the main text.
12. Appendix II: Raw data (typed)
The laboratory report should be submitted in a team of 3-5 students.
At laboratory session, arrive early, be organised and ready to do the laboratory experiment.
Ensure to bring laboratory instruction sheet, notebook, ruler, pen, pencil and calculator.
Compulsory personal protection equipment (PPE) listed in your laboratory instruction sheet must be used.
First report is due after 2 weeks from the date of your experiment, 2nd report due after one week from the first report due date and and 3rd report is due after one week from the 2nd report due date.
The feedback on first report will be provided after 2 weeks from the date of your first report submission, feedback on 2nd report will be provided after one week from the first report feedback date and the feedback on 3rd report will be provided after one week from the 2nd report feedback date.
The laboratory exercises are compulsory and will be up to 2 hours in duration. Submitted report without attending laboratory session (practical) will be marked as zero. Assessment will be done based on the professionalism in reporting and presentation, relevant and comprehensive content (as mentioned under laboratory above), clarity in results and discussion, sample calculation and referencing of source material as detailed below:
Professional presentation and formatting of the report. The report should address all key elements/steps undertaken to complete the laboratory sessions and report writing i.e. sections on summary, introduction, theory, objectives, equipment and procedures, results and discussion, conclusions, and references (10%)
Properly written background and introduction with citations of literature/references using Harvard referencing style, related theory, equipment and actual procedures used i.e not direct copy from the lab sheet (20%).
Clarity and logical explanation of results and discussion including properly presented equations, graphs, tables, diagrams and/or drawings, etc. You should compare your results with similar experiments done elsewhere in the literature and/or your textbook (60%).
A clearly presented sample calculation and correctly referencing of source materials (10%).
It is expected that every member of a group will contribute to the conduct, preparation and write-up of the laboratory report. Late submission will draw a penalty at the rate of 5% every day after the due date and will be reflected in the final assessment.
- Prepare technical and laboratory reports with a thorough evaluation of experimental uncertainties and results obtained in an ethical and professional manner both individually and in teams.
Examination
Calculator - all non-communicable calculators, including scientific, programmable and graphics calculators are authorised
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
