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| Code | MK020 |
| Name | Design of Thermal Systems |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ORHAN BÜYÜKALACA
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
The main purpose of this course is to teach the students how to solve the mass, energy, entropy and exergy balance equations encountered in the design of thermal systems by means of an equation solver software.
Course Content
Introduction to thermal systems, introduction to programming languages, introduction to equation solver software, review of fundamentals (thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics), modelling of thermal systems, solution of problems with programming, case studies.
Course Precondition
To have a basic knowledge on thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics and programming languages
Resources
Lecture notes are distributed to students on a weekly basis.
Notes
1) Design of thermal systems, W.M. Stoecker, MvGraw-Hill 2) Thermal System Design and Simulation, P.L. Dhar, Elsevier Ltd. 3) Mastering EES, S. Klein and G. Nellis, F-Chart Software
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Ability to perform basic thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid dynamics analyses for thermal system design. |
| LO02 | Ability to solve the equations required for thermal system design using an equation solver software. |
| LO03 | Ability to apply curve fitting, interpolation and optimization techniques in the system design process. |
| LO04 | Ability to fundementally design gas power cycles. |
| LO05 | Ability to fundementally design steam power cycles. |
| LO06 | Ability to fundementally design refrigeration cycles. |
| LO07 | Knowledgfe of psychometric analysis and designing air-conditioning systems. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands and applies basic sciences, mathematics and engineering sciences at a high level. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | He/she has extensive and in-depth knowledge, including the latest developments in his/her field. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | They reach the latest information in a field and have a high level of proficiency in the methods and skills necessary to comprehend and research them. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | They carry out a comprehensive study that brings innovation to science and technology, develops a new scientific method or technological product/process, or applies a known method to a new field. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Independently perceives, designs, implements and concludes an original research process; manages this process. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Contributes to the science and technology literature by publishing the outputs of its academic studies in respected academic environments. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Evaluates scientific, technological, social and cultural developments and conveys them to the society with the awareness of scientific impartiality and ethical responsibility. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Performs critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of ideas and developments in the field of expertise. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with those working in the field of specialization and the wider scientific and social community, communicating and discussing at an advanced level of written, oral and visual communication using a foreign language at least at the C1 General Level of the European Language Portfolio. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Carring out literature survey |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fundemental of thermodynamics | The basic topics of the thermodynamics course taken during undergraduate education are repeated. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Fundementals of heat transfer and fluid mechanics | The basic topics of the heat transfer and fluid mechanics courses taken during undergraduate education are repeated. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Introduction to Energy Equation Solver (EES) software | Research is conducted on equation solving software. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 4 | Built-in mathematical and string functions | The mathematical and string functions included in the equation solver software are examined. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 5 | Built-in property functions | Functions related to the material properties given in the equation solver software are examined. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Constants, variables, logic structures, loop structures, subprograms | Research is conducted on the rules of logical operations. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Parametric analysis | Preliminary information is collected about the concept of parametric work. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 8 | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
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| 9 | Curve fitting, interpolation and optimization techniques | Preliminary information about optimization methods is collected. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 10 | Design of gas power cycles | The topic of gas power cycles is reviewed. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Design of steam power cycles | The topic of steam power cycles is reviewed. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Design of refrigeration cycles | The subject of refrigeration cycles is reviewed. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Psychometry and air-conditioning systems | The fundamentals of psychometrics are reviewed. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Problem Çözme |
| 14 | Heat exchanger design methods | The topic of heat exchanger design methods is reviewed. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Final Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
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| 16 | Final Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
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| 17 | Final Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||