Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer 1
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ABEE2045 | Architecture and Built Environment | 2 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- ABEE2045
- School
- Architecture and Built Environment
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module introduces the principles, concepts and analysis of thermodynamics, relevant to the applications in building environmental engineering. The topics covered include: dimensions and units, thermodynamic properties, thermodynamic systems, forms of energy, work and heat, ideal gas law, steady flow energy balance equation, 1st law and 2nd law of thermodynamics (closed and open systems, internal energy, enthalpy and entropy, heat engines and the Carnot cycle, refrigerators and heat pumps), steam table and the Rankine cycle.
Target Students
MEng Architecture and Environmental Design (K230) students; U7UATTED.
Classes
- Two 1-hour-30-minute workshops each week for 6 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
One 2-hour lecture per week for 10 weeks. Two 1.5-hour laboratory sessions per student will be arranged during a period of 6 weeks.
Assessment
- 40% Coursework 1: Laboratory report - word count as given in the assessment brief.
- 60% Exam 1 (2-hour): Exam
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To understand the fundamental principles of thermodynamics, e.g., thermodynamic properties; energy transfer by work and heat, the First Law; steady flow energy balance equation; internal energy, enthalpy, ideal gas law, the Second Law and entropy, reversible process and the Carnot cycle, steam table and the Rankine cycle. To gain an awareness of energy conservation, energy balance, thermal efficiency, and COP of refrigerator or heat pump and temperature measurement. To gain an ability of using thermodynamic property table such as steam table, and energy system analysis in building environmental engineering.Learning Outcomes
An understanding of the fundamental principles of thermodynamics, e.g. thermodynamic properties, work, heat and energy, the First Law, steady flow energy balance equation, internal energy, enthalpy, ideal gas laws, the Second Law and entropy.
An awareness of temperature, pressure and energy measurement.
The ability to apply the knowledge to simple systems.
TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT
The physical behaviour of gases and liquids (air and water) as governed by thermodynamic principles.
The concepts of mechanical work and thermal energy and the relationship between them in the context of a finite resource.
COMMUNICATION
This module is assessed in part using coursework that requires students to communicate clearly using numerical, graphic and written media.