Module Applied Thermodynamics for Marine Engineers

MARI7001: Applied Thermodynamics

Module Delivered in

Programme Code

Programme

Semester

CR_EMARE_7

Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Engineering 6

Short Title:

Applied Thermodynamics APPROVED

Full Title:

Applied Thermodynamics for Marine Engineers

Module Code:

MARI7001

Module
Coordinator:

Conor Mowlds

Description:

NFQ
Intermediate
Level:

ECTS
Credits:

Delivery
Mandatory

5.0

This module is designed to satisfy the requirements of the Department of Transport

examinations for Class 1 Marine Engineer Officer

Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to
1. Apply the working relationships involved in the behaviour and performance of power and refrigeration
cycles
2. Solve problems associated with rotodynamic compressors and turbines and gas turbines
3. Solve problems associated with reciprocating compressors and expanders and internal combustion
engines
4. Explain the fundamental principles of mixtures of gases and vapours
5. Apply thermodynamic principles to marine systems
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You
may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable
difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is
expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is
equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
9165

MARI6012

Thermodynamics

Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this
module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this
module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You
may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
Co-requisites
No co-requisites listed listed

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Module Applied Thermodynamics for Marine Engineers

MARI7001: Applied Thermodynamics

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
The Heat Engine Cycle
Carnot Cycle, Constant pressure cycle, Dual Cycle, Mean effective pressure
Steam Cycles
Rankine cycle, reheat, regenerative cycle, enthalpy-entropy chart
Gas Turbine Cycles
Practical cycle, component efficiencies, reheat, intercooling, heat exchangers
Psychrometry and Air Conditioning
Psychrometric mixtures, air conditioning, cooling towers
Refrigeration and Heat Pumps
Vapour compression cycles, pressure-enthalpy diagram, coefficient of performance
Reciprocating Compressors
Reciprocating compressors including clearance, multi-stage compression
Assessment Breakdown

Course Work

30.0%

End of Semester Formal Examination

70%

Formal End-of-Semester Examination

Outcome
addressed

% of total

Assessment Date

1,2,3,4,5

70%

Semester End

Coursework Breakdown
Type

Description

Outcome
addressed

%
Assessment
of
Date
total

Short Answer Questions

Thermodynamics of marine power plant

1,5

15.0 Week 4

Short Answer Questions

Thermodynamics of marine auxiliary plant

1,5

15.0 Week 9

Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a
requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

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Module Workload & Resources

Workload

Full-time

Type

Description

Hours Frequency

Average
Weekly
Learner
Workload

Lecture

Theory

3.0

Every Week 3.00

Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Theory

4.0

Every Week 4.00

Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00

Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Resources
Recommended Book Resources
Eastop & McConkey 1993, Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologists, 5th Ed.,
Prentice Hall [ISBN: 0-582-09193-4]
G.F.C. Rogers and Y.R. Mayhew, Thermodynamic and Transport Properties of Fluids, 5th Ed.,
Blackwell [ISBN: 0-631-19703-6]
Supplementary Book Resources
Rayner Joel 1996, Basic Engineering Thermodynamics, 5th Ed. [ISBN: 8131718883]

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