James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

ME4522 - Energy, Conversion and Refrigeration

Subject Description

Energy conversion and refrigeration covers the following topics: <B>Advanced thermodynamics:</B> second law analysis of processes; <B>Energy conversion:</B> fuel and energy sources, combustion, steam power plants, gas turbines, and reciprocating internal combustion engines; <B>Air-conditioning and refrigeration:</B> vapour compression cycle, psychrometry and wetted surface heat transfer, cooling coils and cooling towers, air conditioning system analysis and operation, air conditioning loads, thermal comfort requirements.

Learning Outcomes

• explain the internal combustion engine characteristics through an engine performance test
• describe and use the fundamental scientific principles of the second law of thermodynamics, energy conversion, air conditioning and refrigeration
• solve energy conversion and refrigeration problems in engineering
• use advanced skills of measurement techniques and error analysis
• effectively communicate through a formal technical report to an expert audience

Subject Assessment

• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
• Participation > Class participation - (10%) - Individual
• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
• Written > Lab/Practical report - (20%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

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