2 units · MEE department course · Nigerian universities
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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)
apply the knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering fundamentals to model the energy conversion phenomenon
identify fuel types, availability, utilisation and its conversion to energy, understand fuel chemistry, combustion analysis, develop combustion equations and conduct exhaust and flue gas analysis in the laboratory
identify enthalpy changes, determine heating values of fuels, steam generators
identify type of boilers, fuels and combustion controls in boilers and power plant efficiency
perform air standard cycle analysis, refrigeration and heat pump cycles and demonstrate their various application in internal combustion engines/refrigeration systems
demonstrate proficiency in energy analysis, fuel combustion and thermal systems design;
provide solution to thermodynamic problems in HVAC systems, power plant, engines or renewable energy technology.
Course contents
Multistage reciprocating compressors. Rotary compressors – centrifugal and axial-flow; stagnation properties. Simple gas turbine plant. The steam power plant. Combustion of fuels; chemistry of common hydrocarbon fuels, combustion with deficiency or excess air. Thermo- chemistry: Hess’ Law of Heat Summation; heats of combustion and reaction; ideal adiabatic flame temperature. Reciprocating internal combustion engines. General thermodynamics relations. Kinetic theory of gas. Mixture of gases, psychometry, air-conditioning and cooling towers. Introduction to heat transfer.
Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study MEE 403.