ENGN2222 - Engineering Thermodynamics

This course conveys the fundamental thermodynamic principles and analysis methods, with an emphasis on applications to engineered systems and processes. The topics covered include basic concepts and definitions, first law of thermodynamics and its applications to closed and open systems, second law of thermodynamics, equations of state, thermodynamic property relations, ideal gas mixtures, psychrometrics, reacting mixtures, and chemical and phase equilibrium. Examples of using thermodynamic principles for design and performance analysis are given for selected systems and components such as conventional and renewable-based power plants, engines, heat pumps, buildings, air conditioners, fuel cells, and chemical reactors.

Materials

 * Thermodynamics by Çengel & Boles
 * Heat Transfer by Holman
 * ENGN2222 Brick by John Pye

Assessment

 * Homework assignments (20%)
 * Laboratory (15%)
 * Quiz (10%)
 * Field trip (5%)
 * Final exam (50%)

Positives

 * The course covers a lot of very interesting content
 * The brick put together by John Pye is really well written

Negatives

 * John Pye talks really fast, and writes really fast (and messily)
 * The course is easy to fall behind in if you don't attend lectures / tutes
 * The House assignment is a doozy

Stories

 * Michael Hellessey once read the entirety of Çengel in a single night, and considered learning Arabic so he could understand the Holman solution manual.