MEC4408 Thermodynamics and heat transfer
Faculty of Engineering
MEC4408 Thermodynamics and heat transfer is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs CHE2164 or MEC2405 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
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Prerequisites
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After MEC4408
1 unit list MEC4408 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit aims to develop a fundamental understanding of the processes by which heat and energy are inter-related and converted and by which heat is transferred. The unit will review major principles of energy conversion and the modes of heat transfer. The basic laws of thermodynamics and the governing equations for heat transfer and thermodynamics will be introduced and subsequently used to solve practical engineering problems involving thermodynamics and heat transfer. The unit will also cover fundamental design principles of power generation systems and heat exchangers.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Online quizzesThreshold hurdle10%
- Practical testsThreshold hurdle20%
- Laboratory reportThreshold hurdle10%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply fundamental equations to establish mathematical relationships amongst commonly encountered thermodynamic properties.
- 2
Use psychrometric charts to analyse and quantify air conditioning processes.
- 3
Analyse the performance of combustion processes utilised to generate energy and recognise the importance of greenhouse effects.
- 4
Evaluate the performance of internal combustion engines.
- 5
Discern modes of heat transfer in energy-related processes.
- 6
Appraise engineering problems involving heat conduction, convection and radiation by selecting and applying appropriate tools to model the problem.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Workshops36 hours
- Laboratories2 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
Clayton Campus:
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.
Malaysia Campus:
Three hours of lectures (or equivalent), 2 to 3 hours of other scheduled activities (1 to 3 hours of practicals and/or 2 to 3 hours of labs or practicals) and 7 to 8 hours of private study per week, for a total of 12 hours per week and 144 hours per semester not including the independent hours during mid-semester break, swot vac and exam periods. When the independent hours in these periods are included, the total workload is 204 hours per semester.
Where it fits
MEC4408 is part of 1 area of study in the 2024 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Mainak Majumder
- Associate Professor Hung Yew Mun
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Mainak Majumder
Common questions
What can I take after MEC4408?
MEC4408 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including MEC4416.
When is MEC4408 offered?
In 2024, MEC4408 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is MEC4408?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MEC4408 have an exam?
No. MEC4408 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MEC4408?
MEC4408 is part of Mechanical engineering.