SCDE5301 – DE5301 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Module code
SCDE5301
Module title
DE5301 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Prescription
To develop a sound basic knowledge of thermodynamic principles - including gas laws,
measurement of pressure and temperature, mass and energy conservation and energy
sources in the New Zealand context - and the mechanisms of heat transfer including the
uses of heat exchangers.
Programmes
- SC1101
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Directed hours
- 90
- Self directed hours
- 60
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of thermodynamics principals for temperature,
pressure, gas laws, thermal expansion, conservation of energy, change of phase,
heating and thermal efficiency.
2. Apply thermodynamics principals to practical applications for air compressors,
refrigeration, heat exchanger, and solar collectors.
3. Calculate rates of heat transfer through multiple layers and combined modes.
4. Evaluate and compare the sources on energy in NZ.
