MEC2405 Thermodynamics
Faculty of Engineering
MEC2405 Thermodynamics is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs ENG1005 and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Requisites
Before MEC2405
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MEC2405
3 units list MEC2405 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite - Completion of 24 credit points of units owned by the Faculty of Engineering
Overview
This unit introduces concepts of heat, work, energy, temperature and pressure. The properties of pure substances, steam tables and phase diagrams and their use in thermodynamics problems, first and second laws of thermodynamics and their use in steady and unsteady state problems, Carnot cycle, gas power cycles, vapour and combined power cycles are introduced. Use of T-s diagrams for power cycle analysis, P-h diagrams in refrigeration cycle analysis and simple combustion processes are covered. Renewable energy such as solar, hydro, wind and biomass, and their use in heating and electricity generation and the environmental benefits of renewable energy conclude study in this unit.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Workshop activitiesThreshold hurdle25%
- Laboratory experiments and reportsThreshold hurdle15%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify concepts of thermodynamic equilibrium and energy transfer.
- 2
Determine the transfer of energy in ideal engineering devices using the First Law of Thermodynamics.
- 3
Determine the performance and efficiency of ideal and practical engineering devices using the Second Law of Thermodynamics.
- 4
Apply thermodynamics concepts to evaluate the performance of heat engines and refrigeration systems.
- 5
Discern measurements required to evaluate the thermodynamic performance of real engineering systems.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Applied sessions36 hours
- Applied sessions24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Laboratories4 hours
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
- Textbook: Yunus A. Cengel, Michael A. Boles, Mehmet Kanoglu, "Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, SI", 9th Ed. (Publisher: McGraw-Hill)
- Recorded videos, slides and other material online
Where it fits
MEC2405 is part of 1 area of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Prabhakar Ranganathan
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Prabhakar Ranganathan
- Dr Lau Ee Von
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC2405?
You need ENG1005 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after MEC2405?
MEC2405 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including MEC4408, MEC4417 and MEC4803. Those lead on to 4 units in all.
When is MEC2405 offered?
In 2022, MEC2405 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is MEC2405?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MEC2405 have an exam?
No. MEC2405 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MEC2405?
MEC2405 is part of Mechanical engineering.