ENGCB321-20B (HAM)

Thermal Engineering

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Engineering

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Convenor(s)

Tim Walmsley

Tim Walmsley
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tim.walmsley@waikato.ac.nz

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: natalie.shaw@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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Thermal Engineering covers the application of thermodynamics to steady and unsteady processes and systems. Students will learn how to undertake quantitative analysis of thermodynamic processes, assess thermal performance through simulation, understand critical design features, and identify ways to improve thermal efficiency. The paper builds on the second year course ENGME221 Engineering Thermodynamics.

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Paper Structure

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The paper uses a blended model of online and in-person content delivery through mini-lectures (online), tutorials and lab sessions. Students will engage in a three-step process of learning, practicing and applying the concepts taught in the paper, to prepare them for real-world application. The paper content and assessments will be managed and communicated using Moodle.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Apply conceptual knowledge of process control to develop control strategies to counteract process dynamics and disturbances
    • Assessment links: Assignment 1, Task 1, 24-h Steam System Challenge (Practical Test), 24-h Energy System Challenge (Practical Test)
    • Washington Accord links: WK2, WK3; WA1, WA2
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • Comprehend and apply fundamental thermodynamic relations and equations of state to determine the properties of ideal and real fluids and flows including compressible flows
    • Assessment links: Assignment 1, Task 2, 24-h Steam System Challenge (Practical Test), 24-h Energy System Challenge (Practical Test)
    • Washington Accord links: WK2, WK3; WA1, WA2
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  • Describe the design and model the operation of boilers and auxiliary equipment, steam and cogeneration systems, and gas and vapour power cycles under part and full load in an industrial context
    • Assessment links: Assignment 2, Task 3, 24-h Steam System Challenge (Practical Test), 24-h Energy System Challenge (Practical Test)
    • Washington Accord links: WK4, WK5, WK6; WA2, WA5
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  • Describe the design and model the operation of cooling, refrigeration, heat pump and HVAC systems under part and full load in an industrial context
    • Assessment links: Assignment 3, Task 4, 24-h Energy System Challenge (Practical Test)
    • Washington Accord links: WK4, WK5, WK6; WA2, WA5
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  • Describe the general design principles of different heat exchanger devices and apply a systematic approach to their selection, rating and sizing
    • Assessment links: Assignment 4, Task 5, 24-h Energy System Challenge (Practical Test)
    • Washington Accord links: WK3, WK4, WK5, WK6; WA2, WA5
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  • Apply Pinch Analysis to determine heat integration targets and develop process and heat exchanger network designs that minimise utility consumption
    • Assessment links: Assignment 4, Task 6, 24-h Energy System Challenge (Practical Test)
    • Washington Accord links: WK4, WK5, WK6; WA2, WA5
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  • Communicate effectively on complex thermal and energy system analysis and solutions through appropriate reports for the target audience
    • Assessment links: Assignment 2, Assignment 3, Assignment 4, 24-h Steam System Challenge (Practical Test), 24-h Energy System Challenge (Practical Test)
    • Washington Accord links: WA10
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Assignments
Average of All
16
  • Hand-in: Faculty Information (FG Link)
2. Assignment 1
3 Aug 2020
4:30 PM
-
3. Assignment 2
24 Aug 2020
4:30 PM
-
4. Assignment 3
28 Sep 2020
4:30 PM
-
5. Assignment 4
5 Oct 2020
4:30 PM
-
6. Lab Tasks
Average of All
9
  • Hand-in: In Lab
7. Task 1
22 Jul 2020
5:00 PM
-
8. Task 2
5 Aug 2020
5:00 PM
-
9. Task 3
19 Aug 2020
5:00 PM
-
10. Task 4
9 Sep 2020
5:00 PM
-
11. Task 5
23 Sep 2020
5:00 PM
-
12. Task 6
7 Oct 2020
5:00 PM
-
13. 24-h Steam System Challenge (Practical Test)
4 Sep 2020
No set time
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
14. 24-h Energy System Challenge (Practical Test)
50
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Y.A. Cengel, M.A. Boles, & M. Kanoglu, 2018. Thermodynamics: an Engineering Approach, 9th Edition, McGraw Hill. (Same textbook as ENGME221)

R. Smith, 2016. Chemical Process Design and Integration, 2nd Edition, Wiley.

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Recommended Readings

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F. C. Knopf, 2011. Modeling, Analysis and Optimization of Process and Energy Systems. John Wiley & Sons.

B. Linnhoff, 1998. Introduction to Pinch Technology. Linnhoff March. (E-copy available via Moodle)

Spirax-Sarco Limited, 2011. The Steam and Condensate Loop: Effective Steam Engineering for Today. Spirax-Sarco Limited. (E-copy available via Moodle)

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Other Resources

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Students should download and install CoolProp (http://www.coolprop.org/coolprop/wrappers/Excel/index.html) as an add-in to Excel. CoolProp is free and adds functions to determine the thermodynamic properties of fluids (an alternative to looking-up tables or correlations).
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Online Support

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This paper has a Moodle page (http://elearn.waikato.ac.nz) where you will be able to access PDFs of lecture notes and powerpoints, and assessment materials.
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Workload

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Students are expected to devote 150 hours to learning the course material. This total learning hours breaks down into 36 hours of online lectures, 24 hours of tutorials, and 12 h of labs, with the balance as self-directed learning and practice.

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Linkages to Other Papers

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This paper follows on from ENGME221 Engineering Thermodynamics and has links to ENGCB224 Heat and Mass Transfer and ENGCB223 Fluid Mechanics.
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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: ENGME221 or ENMP221

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