ME4522 - Energy, Conversion and Refrigeration

Energy conversion and refrigeration covers the following topics: Advanced thermodynamics: second law analysis of processes; Energy conversion: fuel and energy sources, combustion, steam power plants, gas turbines, and reciprocating internal combustion engines; Air-conditioning and refrigeration: vapour compression cycle, psychrometry and wetted surface heat transfer, cooling coils and cooling towers, air conditioning system analysis and operation, air conditioning loads, thermal comfort requirements.

Learning Outcomes

• explain the internal combustion engine characteristics through an engine performance test;
• describe and use the fundamental scientific principles of the second law of thermodynamics, energy conversion, air conditioning and refrigeration;
• solve energy conversion and refrigeration problems in engineering;
• use advanced skills of measurement techniques and error analysis;
• effectively communicate through a formal technical report to an expert audience.

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (55%) - Individual
• Three quizzes worth 7% each, two practical assessments worth 8% each, Project report 8% - (45%) - Individual.

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