Module Details

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Title THERMODYNAMICS
Code MECH217
Coordinator Dr DJC Dennis
Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Eng
David.Dennis@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2017-18 Level 5 FHEQ Whole Session 15

Aims

The purpose of this module is to first provide the student with a grounding in basic power cycles and their thermodynamic analysis (steam, gas turbine and reciprocating IC engine), before moving on to more advanced and modern power plant, as well as refrigeration and heat pump plant.


Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to analyse common steam power generation cycles

Students will be able to analyse internal combustion engine cycles including gas turbines, spark ignition and compression ignition engines

Students will be able to analyse refrigeration and heat pump cycles

Students will be able to analyse combined heat and power cycles and will have an appreciation of their importance in reducing CO2 emissions


Syllabus

1

Review of basic principles

  • 1st and 2nd Laws of Thermodynamics
  • Ideal Gas Laws and properties of steam

Steam Power Plant

  • Property diagrams (T-s, h-s)
  • Rankine Cycle, isentropic efficiencies
  • Superheat and Reheat
  • Regeneration (open and closed feed heaters)

Air Standard Cycle Analysis

  • Gas Turbine Plant, Joule cycle, regeneration
  • Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines, Otto and Diesel cycles

Advanced Power Cycles

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  • Combined heat and power  (Cogen)
  • Combined power cycles(Cogas)
  • Twin-shaft gas turbine
  • Gas turbine with regenerator, intercooler and reheater
  • Refrigeration and Heat Pump Cycles

    • Reversed Carnot and ideal vapour compression cycles
    • Non-ideal vapour compression cycles
    • Property diagrams (p-h)

    Total Energy Schemes

    • Examples of integration of steam, gas and refrigeration plants

     Labs

    • Petrol Engine Test
    • Heat pump performance

    Teaching and Learning Strategies

    Lecture -

    Tutorial -

    Laboratory Work -

    Other -


    Teaching Schedule

      Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
    Study Hours 27

      9

    6

      5

    47
    Timetable (if known)              
    Private Study 103
    TOTAL HOURS 150

    Assessment

    EXAM Duration Timing
    (Semester)
    % of
    final
    mark
    Resit/resubmission
    opportunity
    Penalty for late
    submission
    Notes
    Unseen Written Exam  3 hours  80  Yes    Assessment 3 Notes (applying to all assessments) Laboratory (T1) This work is not marked anonymously. Laboratory (T2) This work is not marked anonymously. May  
    CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
    (Semester)
    % of
    final
    mark
    Resit/resubmission
    opportunity
    Penalty for late
    submission
    Notes
    Coursework  See lab schedule  1+2  10  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 1 There is no reassessment opportunity,  
    Coursework  3-hours  1+2  10  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 2 There is no reassessment opportunity,  

    Recommended Texts

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