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Core Module Information
Module title: Advanced Thermodynamic Systems
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MEC10121
Module leader: Zuansi Cai
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: Energy systems design knowledge equivalent to SCQF level 9, or foundational understanding of thermodynamics AND AND Pre-requisite: [Module MEC09722] Energy Systems Design AND Pre-requisite: [Module MEC09122] Energy Systems Design
Description of module content:

Steam Turbines: Thermodynamic analysis of steam turbine cycles; Combined heat and power production; Carbon capture and storage. Combustion: Analysis of combustion processes and products; Fuels and environmental impacts. Internal Combustion Engines: Engines types and applications; Thermodynamic analysis of engine cycles. Gas Turbines: Types and components; Thermodynamic analysis of gas turbine cycles. Refrigeration Cycles and Heat Pumps: Refrigerants and environmental impacts; Thermodynamic analysis of refrigeration/heat pumps cycles; Heat pumps design, operation and applications. Pumps: Pumping systems design, operation and performance. The module will introduce conventional as well as more modern, energy efficient practice. The three 'e's –economy, energy and environmental impacts– of energy generation and energy use technologies shall be addressed throughout.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Develop first and second law thermodynamic analysis of advanced energy systems.

LO2: Analyse combustion processes, applications, and their environmental impacts.

LO3: Critically reflect on the energy use, environmental impacts and security risk of advanced thermodynamic systems.

LO4: Appraise the performance of steam and gas turbines, and cogeneration systems.

LO5: Evaluate the performance, operation and applications of refrigeration cycles and heat pumps.

LO6: Accurately assess the performance of pumps and pumping systems.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Zuansi Cai
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 22 LECTURE (2 hours lecture class, students learn theories and examples for independent study)
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 3 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Online Guided independent study 153 Guided independent study: Students use this time to work through the teaching materials provided, and prepare the coursework and exam.
Face To Face Tutorial 22 2 hours class. Students use this time to work on some engineering problems including calculations by using the theories learned from lecture classes.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 40 1~3~4~5 Week 10 , WORDS= 2500 Apply a comprehensive knowledge of first and second law thermodynamic analysis to evaluate efficiency of advanced energy systems, with critical discussing their limitations and approaches for improvement. Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of advanced energy systems and minimise adverse impacts as well as mitigation of security risks
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1~2~4~5~6 Exam Period HOURS= 3 Hours Evaluate efficiency of various energy systems using a comprehensive knowledge of first and second law thermodynamic analysis.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

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Advanced Thermodynamic Systems
 

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