THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE. Department of Mechanical Engineering

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1 THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE Department of Mechanical Engineering MEE 413 Applied Thermodynamics COURSE PARTICULARS Course Code: MEE 413 Course Title: Applied Thermodynamics No. of Units: 2 Course Duration: Two hours of theory and two hours of practical per week for 15 weeks. Status: Compulsory Course Address: mee20413@gmail.com Course Webpage: Prerequisite: NIL COURSE INSTRUCTORS Engr. Dr. I. F. Titiladunayo Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Phone: iftitiladunayo@futa.edu.ng COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is mandatory for students in Mechanical Engineering and allied disciplines. It is the study of energy / work and gives a thorough understanding of the working operation of HVAC systems, automotive engines, boilers renewable energy technology and the need for clean energy. This course will focus on fuels and combustion: Combustion stoichiometry, air/fuel ratio, gas composition, excess air, formation of exhaust gases, dew point of flue gas, Boiler control, enthalpy changes and combustion efficiency and various applications. It will also discuss and apply thermodynamic engine cycles: Air standard analysis, the simple gas turbine cycle, the Otto cycle, diesel and dual cycles, Refrigeration and Heat pump cycles to practical situations (power plants, refrigerators and control rooms). Renewable energy conversion and utilisation will be discussed. The effect of global warming, pollution and carbon credit initiatives will be studied. COURSE OBJECTIVES 1

2 The objectives of this course are to: introduce students to fuel combustion and its application in boilers and engines; and provide students with opportunities to develop skills at handling real world assessments of engineering problems in power plants and automotive industries. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES / COMPETENCIES Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: (Knowledge based) identify fuel types, availability, utilisation and its conversion to energy. Students would understand fuel chemistry, combustion analysis, develop combustion equations and conduct exhaust and flue gas analysis in the laboratory.explain how a PC works, and understand the relationship between hardware and software; understand enthalpy changes, determination of heating values of fuels, steam generators, type of boilers, fuels and combustion controls in boilers and power plant efficiency. classify and explain the function of different computer hardware components; comprehend air standard cycle analysis, refrigeration and heat pump cycles and their various application in Internal combustion engines/refrigeration systems. identify and categorise available renewable energy resources, understand energy conversion/efficiency and application. understand Global warming, pollution and carbon credit initiatives (Skills) proficient in energy analysis, fuel combustion and thermal systems design; and provide solution to thermodynamic problems in HVAC systems, power plant, engines or renewable energy technology. GRADING SYSTEM FOR THE COURSE This course will be graded as follows: Laboratory work 10% Assignments 10% Test(s) 20% Final Examination 60% TOTAL 100% 2

3 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Attendance: It is expected that every student will be in class for lectures and also participate in all practical exercises. Attendance records will be kept and used to determine each person s qualification to sit for the final examination. In case of illness or other unavoidable cause of absence, the student must communicate as soon as possible with any of the instructors, indicating the reason for the absence. Academic Integrity: Violations of academic integrity, including dishonesty in assignments, examinations, or other academic performances are prohibited. You are not allowed to make copies of another person s work and submit it as your own; that is plagiarism. All cases of academic dishonesty will be reported to the University Management for appropriate sanctions in accordance with the guidelines for handling students misconduct as spelt out in the Students Handbook. Assignments and Group Work: Students are expected to submit assignments as scheduled. Failure to submit an assignment as at when due will earn you zero for that assignment. Only under extenuating circumstances, for which a student has notified any of the instructors in advance, will late submission of assignments be permitted. Code of Conduct in Lecture Rooms and Laboratories: Students should turn off their cell phones during lectures. Students are prohibited from engaging in other activities (such as texting, watching videos, etc.) during lectures. Food and drinks are not permitted in the laboratories. READING LIST 1,4 Jones, J. B. and Dugan R. E (2002). Engineering Thermodynamics. Asoke K Ghosh, Prentice hall of India Private Limited, M-97, Connaught Circus, New Delhi ,4 Eastop, T. D., and McConkey, A (2005)). Applied Thermodynamics. Pearson Education (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. India Branch, 482 F.E.I Patparganj, Delhi , indiausing Computer Software Packages. Published by Olasunkanmi, Nigeria. 304p. Legend 1- Available in the University Library 2- Available in Departmental/School Libraries 3- Available on the Internet. 4- Available as Personal Collection 5- Available in local bookshops. 3

4 COURSE OUTLINE Week Topic Remarks Part 1: Fuels and Combustion 1-3 Combustion stoichiometry, air/fuel ratio, gas composition, excess air, formation of exhaust gases, dew point of flue gas. During this first class, students are expected to identify fuel types, availability, utilisation and its conversion to energy. Students would understand fuel chemistry, combustion analysis, develop combustion equations and conduct exhaust and flue gas analysis in the laboratory. Students would understand enthalpy changes, determination of heating values of fuels, steam generators, type of boilers, fuels and combustion controls in boilers and power plant efficiency. Part 2: Thermodynamics of engine cycles 4&5 Boiler control, enthalpy changes and combustion efficiency 6-9 Air standard analysis, the simple gas turbine cycle, the Otto cycle, diesel and dual cycles, Refrigeration and Heat pump cycles Students would understand air standard cycle analysis, refrigeration and heat pump cycles and their various application in Internal combustion engines/refrigeration systems. MID-SEMESTER TEST Part 3: Renewable sources of energy Solar, wind, biomass, biodiesel, etc. Introduction to chemical thermodynamics. Students will identify available renewable energy resources, understand energy conversion and application/conversion efficiency. 13 & 14 Global warming, pollution and carbon credit initiatives Students would understand Global warming, pollution and carbon credit initiatives 15 REVISION This is the week preceding the final examination. At this time, evaluation will be done to assess how far the students expectations for the course have been met. 4

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