ME538 ADVANCED ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS II
| Course Code: | 5690538 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Mechanical Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. DEREK KEITH BAKER |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Through this course, the student will gain the knowledge and mathematical skills necessary to apply fundamental thermodynamic concepts to conceptually understand and mathematicall analyze a diverse set of applications relevant to Mechanical Engineering including:
- Rankine (Steam cycle) power plants;
- Gas Turbine (Brayton cycle) power plants;
- Combined cycle power plants;
- Refrigeration, heat pump and air-conditioning systems.
Course Content
Power generation, maximum power conditions. External and internal irreversibilities. Advanced steam-turbine power plants. Advanced gas-turbine power plants. Combined steam-turbine and gas-turbine cycles. Solar power. Extraterrestrial power plants. Refrigeration. Liquefaction. Magnetic refrigeration. Thermodynamic design: Heat exchangers. Thermal energy storage. Mass exchanger. (S)
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the student will be able to
- Conceptually understand the key thermodynamic principles describing and constraining Thermodynamic cycle performance, including operating points to maximize efficiency and power output;
- Mathematically describe the key operating characteristics and performance of an Advanced Rankine Cylce with reheat and regeneration.
- Mathematically describe the key operating characteristics and performance of an Advanced Brayton Cycle with reheat, regeneration and intercooling.
- Mathematically describe the key operating characteristics and performance of Refrigeration / Heat Pump cycles;
- Conceptually suggest methods to improve the thermodynamic performance of common energy conversion systems;
- Understand market gaps and societal needs for energy conversion systems with enhanded energetic, exergetic, economic, and environmental performance.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Acquires the fundamental scientific knowledge required to analyze and solve advanced-level problems in the field of mechanical engineering. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Gains the competence to utilize advanced engineering mathematics methods in the formulation, analysis, and solution of engineering problems. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Conducts literature reviews using printed and online sources, analyzes the collected literature, and identifies the current state-of-the-art in the relevant scientific field. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Demonstrates the ability to prepare and deliver a seminar on a technical subject. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Develops the ability to conduct independent research on a specific topic and solve advanced engineering problems. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Contributes to the national and/or international body of knowledge through original research. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Gains the competence to effectively communicate the process and results of research conducted on a specific subject through scientifically structured written reports and oral presentations. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Acquires the ability to publish research findings as articles in national and/or international scientific journals and/or present them as papers at conferences. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Acts in accordance with universal principles of research and publication ethics. | ✔ | |||