On completion of the course the student should be able to interpret the functioning of thermodynamic systems in terms of the laws of thermodynamics, analyse the performance of gas cycles and identify the practical applications of such cycles. The student should also be able to analyse the performance of vapour cycles and their components.
Syllabus:
Fundamental concepts: units, symbols, matter heat and work
interaction.

Processes: cyclic processes, graphical representation.

First law of thermodynamics: first law, corollaries, applications and internal energy.

Flow processes: equations for steady and unsteady flow processes, application of first law.

Second law of thermodynamics: second law, corollaries reversibility, entropy.

Air standard cycles: analysis of cycles.

Internal combustion engine: criteria of performance, mode of working, two and four stroke engine.

Vapour power cycles: analysis of Rankin and Carnot cycles.

Combustion: air to fuel relations, calorific value, analysis of combustion products.

Air compressors: analysis of single stage and multiple stage compression.

Assessment is by several tutor marked assignments, mid session tests, laboratory work and a final examination.

Prerequisites: MEF2302, MPF2301.

Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included:
Diploma in Technology.