Unit information: Thermodynamics I in 2008/09

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Unit name Thermodynamics I
Unit code MENG11202
Credit points 10
Level of study C/4
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director Dr. Mike Tierney
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

School/department Department of Mechanical Engineering
Faculty Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

Introduces applications first and second laws of thermodynamics to engines, machines and plant components (e.g cylinders and pistons, throttles, turbines, compressors, Otto, Diesel and gas cycles).