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Course Information
In this course complex thermodynamics systems are considered. In 2014, the Ontario government has announced that all coal-fired electrical generation stations are to be closed. What are the alternatives, how can we make better use of energy for heat and power; and with the increased emphasise on renewable and sustainable energy, this course will help prepare students to deal with some of these vexing issues as well as to introduce you to heating, ventilation and air conditioning principles and some basic combustion theory.
NOTES:
Sept.14 - Example that I directed you to in class today is on page 264 (6th edition) and page 290 (7th edition) and it has no number attached.Also, the examples 6.11/12/13 & 14 are the same in both editions.
Oct 3: NEW - -weekly tablereference to text sub-sections, figures etc covered during lectures......see HERE....(LAST update Oct 13) this will be updated often
Oct 5 Example done in class
October 14: See here for a link to UTube video on the operation of an open Brayton cycle (gas turbine engine for aviation)
Oct. 21: here is Gas Turbine example done in class on Oct 20: HERE
Classes:
Wednesday Sept 14: After significant negative replies to alter the course lecture "slots", I have concluded that we will remain as scheuled in Etheringtom Auditorium. I look forward to continued feedback as we progress...
Wednesday October 26: Simple vapour compression example is here
More complicated Two stage refrigeration cycle with flash chamber example is HERE
Monday, October 31: Here and here are two examples you should review on Ideal Gas Mixtures.
Monday, November 7: Here are two examples. The first, I did in class, the second, you should review
NOTE: FRIDAY, NOV 11 LECTURE IS CANCELLED; ALSO ASSIGNMENT 3 (SEE BELOW) DUE DATE CHANGED TO MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 @ NOON.
Times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4:30 PM, 3:30 PM and 2:30 PM respectively.
Summary sheets for lectures:
Week 4 See week 3 above
Week 6 See week 5 above
Week 8 Posted November 7.
Week 9 Posted November 7. Note, this summary covers some material to be done in lectures this week.
Week 10 posted Nov. 25
Tutorial:
Thursday, 8:30 AM, Chernoff Auditorium
October 28 2011: NOTE - tutorial format is changed. Turotial questions will be ASSIGNED for you to work on and the tutorial session will be held to answer questions you may have on these.
October 31: Sorry for the delay.....these questions I hope will be posted by Nov. 1 (Happy Halloween!)
NOTE: No tutorial for week 1.
Tutorial 2: Sept 22 Questions are HERE
Tutorial 3: Sept 29 Questions are HERE
Tutorial 4: Oct. 6 Questions - We will do problems 8.37 and 8.60 (same in both editions).
Tutorial 5: Oct. 13 Here is one of the questions
Tutorial 6: Oct 20 Here are the solutions
Tutorial 7: Oct 27 Here is solution
Tutorial 8: DO these questions in preparation for the tutorial on Thursday Nov. 3: (same for both editions) 10.22, 10.32, 10.42
Tutorial 9: Do these questions prior to tutorial on November 10. (6 & 7 ed) 12.38, 12.55, 12.63
Tutorial 10: November 17...........Do these (Same for both editions) 12.73 and 12.81
Tutorial 11: November 24......13.74 (This is a bit far along in the chapter....we will cover this in the final week of classes)
Assignments:
Assignments will be provided every two weeks. They will be assigned with a due date, and assignments will be deposited in the assignment box on the third floor of McLaughlin Hall. Assignments must be submitted using the following template, assigTemplate. An example of the solution format is here; failure to use template or follow format will result in a "zero" mark for the assignment. Each assignment will have multiple questions; however only 2 questions will be marked.
Assignment 1 Handed out Sept 23, Due NOON October 7 See HERE Solutions (6th/7th) eds (6.89/6.91), (6.146/6.164), (7.67/7.67), X.XX/7.130)
Assignment 2: Handed out October 7 and due NOON October 21. See HERE.
Solutions are here (Oct 21)
October 15: NOTE that the net power for the last problem is 300 hp (Sorry for the oversight)
Assignment 3 October 28: Do problems 10.21, 10.31, 10.37, 10.48 (same in both editions) and problem 9.100 (7th ed.) or 9.93 (6th ed.). Due Nov 14 NOON........NOTE CHANGE IN DUE DATE........
Assignment 4 November 14: Do problems 12.103, 12.92, 12.74, 12.66 and 12.19 (same in both versions fo the text). Assignment is due Friday, NOON, November 25....Solutions will be posted here in due course.
Assignment 5: Due December 2 5PM! Solution 1, solution 2, solution 3, solution 4
Mid-term:
Mid-term will be held October 25 between 7 and 9 PM.
Students with last names beginning with these letters MUST go to rooms:
A-D: Botterell Hall 139 (Proctor: Sadeghi)
E-K: Botterell Hall 143 (Proctor: Yang)
L-P: Botterell Hall 147 (Proctor: Pollard)
R-Z: Jeffery Hall 127 (Proctor: Cerantola)
October 18: NOTE - the mid-term will cover all material upto the end of section 9.8 BUT not section 9.8.4 if you use 7th edition.Thus up to page 535 for 7th edition and up to page 486 for the 6th edition.
Midterm solutions are here: Q1 and Q2
Final Exam:
Final exam is scheduled for Decemeber 7, 2011 at 14:00 Hrs. Location - Please see SOLUS
NOTE: Mid term and final will be open textbook; however, your textbook MUST NOT contain any material that was not in the text. You may use post-it notes to highlight location (ONLY) of tables. That is, course notes, formula sheets, solutions etc. are not permitted in your text. Proctors have been instructed to confiscate your textbook for violations.
Instructor:
Professor A. Pollard, pollard@me.queensu.ca
Room 208, McLaughlin Hall
Office hours: Monday 1:30-2:30 PM
Tutors:
Rob Andrews, andrewsr@me.queensu.ca
David Cerantola, david.cerantola@queensu.ca
Hamed Sadeghi, sadeghi@me.queensu.ca
Junlin Yang, junlin.yang@queensu.ca
Assessment:
Exam: 60%
Mid-Term: 25%
Assignments: 15%
Text
Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics by Moran & Shapiro (7th edition as supplied by bookstore).
Academic integrity:
It is YOUR responsibility to read the information on and abide by the Policies on Academic Integrity,see http://engineering.queensu.ca/policy/Honesty.html
Course Outline:
1. Review
2. Availability and Exergy
3. Advanced Vapour Power Cycles
4. Advanced Gas Power Cycles
5. Refrigeration and Heat Pumps
6. Ideal Gas Mixtures and Psychrometric Applications
7. Reacting Mixtures and Combustion