SCDE6309 – DE6309 Advanced Thermodynamics
Module code
SCDE6309
Module title
DE6309 Advanced Thermodynamics
Prescription
To develop a sound understanding in the theory and application of thermodynamics,
especially as related to heat engines, process and environment heating/cooling.
Programmes
- SC1101
NZQA Level
Level 6
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 the laws of thermodynamics.
2. Analyse common IC engine cycles and explain their operation and their effects on
the environment.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of process heating/cooling systems.
4. Explain nozzle terminology and calculate velocities and pressures.
5. Outline HVAC system operation and equipment and determine heating, cooling and
hehumifing loads.
6. Determine air/fuel ratios and exhaust analysis for common fuels and describe their
handling requirements.
