Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer 2
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ABEE3043 | Architecture and Built Environment | 3 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- ABEE3043
- School
- Architecture and Built Environment
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module develops and advances the principles of thermodynamics and heat transfer in Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer 1 [ABEE2045] and provides applications to architectural environmental engineering.
Topics:
Vapour compression and vapour absorption refrigerator cycles.
Psychrometry, wet-bulb temperature, and air conditioning.
General heat conduction equation (3-dimensional), Steady-state one-dimensional heat conduction in cylindrical coordinate, critical radius of thermal insulation.
Convection heat transfer: Laminar and turbulent flow in tubes and around bodies, correlations for forced convection heat transfer and natural convection.
Introduction to radiation heat transfer: Stefan-Boltzmann law of black body radiation, intensity, emissive power, irradiation, radiation properties, Kirchhoff's law.
Target Students
MEng Architecture and Environmental Design K230; U7UATTED.
Classes
- One 2-hour practicum each week for 6 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
One 2-hour lecture per week for 11 weeks and one 2-hour laboratory session per student.
Assessment
- 35% Coursework: Laboratory report.
- 65% Exam 1 (2-hour): Exam
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
Aims: To equip students with the basic knowledge of thermofluids and its application in building environmental engineering. To teach students the principles of thermodynamics and heat transfer, and explain how these are applied in the expression and solution of simple thermal engineering problems. Objectives: By the end of this module students will be able to explain the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and heat transfer, and apply these to the solution of simple engineering problems related to work, heat and energy in building environment design.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students will have:
An understanding of the fundamental principles of heat transfer, i.e., conduction including multi-layer cylinder, convection and correlations, and an awareness of radiation and solar energy applications.
An awareness of the vapour compression refrigeration, absorption refrigeration, and air-conditioning systems and basic calculations.
The ability to apply the knowledge to simple designs.
TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT
The basic principles that govern heating and cooling systems in buildings for providing thermal comfort.
The importance of the thermodynamic properties of fluids used in cooling systems and how harmful fluids can be avoided.
COMMUNICATION
This module is assessed in part using coursework that requires students to communicate clearly using numerical, graphic and written media.