ECTS - Design and Simulation of Thermal Systems
Design and Simulation of Thermal Systems (ME458) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Design and Simulation of Thermal Systems | ME458 | 8. Semester | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| ENE203 ve ENE301 |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Question and Answer. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | Course Objectives: Provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to simulate and analyze different thermal systems via analyze software. Design and optimize thermal energy systems by analyzing fluid transport, pump selection, hydraulic calculations, and heat exchanger design. Develop a thermodynamic (energy, entropy, and exergy analysis) and thermoeconomic models of different thermal systems. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Software utilization in thermal system analyses, Working fluid properties selection, the detailed energy, entropy, and exergy analysis of any component in the thermal systems, fluid transport calculations in pipes and tubes, energy transport calculation in the heat exchangers, thermoeconomic analyses of thermal systems, and simulation, evaluation, and optimization of thermal systems, students will be asked to complete a design project of a thermal system. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Introduction to Simulation Softwares | Lectures on Moodle Page |
| 2 | Working Fluid Properties and Thermal Systems Topics | Lectures on Moodle Page |
| 3 | Thermal Systems Modeling and Analysis | Lectures on Moodle Page |
| 4 | Thermal Systems Modeling and Analysis | Lectures on Moodle Page |
| 5 | Fluid Transport in Pipes and Tubes | Lectures on Moodle Page |
| 6 | Fluid Transport in Pipes and Tubes | Lectures on Moodle Page |
| 7 | Energy Transport in Heat Exchangers | Lectures on Moodle Page |
| 8 | Isı Eşanjörlerinde Enerji Transportu | Lectures on Moodle Page |
| 9 | Midterm exam | |
| 10 | Thermoeconomic Analysis of Thermal Systems | Lectures on Moodle Page |
| 11 | Thermoeconomic Analysis of Thermal Systems | Lectures on Moodle Page |
| 12 | Simulation, Evaluation, and Optimization of Thermal Systems | Lectures on Moodle Page |
| 13 | Simulation, Evaluation, and Optimization of Thermal Systems | Lectures on Moodle Page |
| 14 | Design Project of Thermal Systems | Lectures on Moodle Page |
| 15 | Design Project of Thermal Systems | Lectures on Moodle Page |
| 16 | Final Exam | Lectures on Moodle Page |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Penoncello, S. G. (2018). Thermal energy systems: Design and analysis. CRC Press. |
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| Other Sources | 2. Moran, M. J., Shapiro, H. N., Boettner, D. D., & Bailey, M. B. (2010). Fundamentals of engineering thermodynamics. John Wiley & Sons |
| 3. Janna, W. S., & Chhabra, R. P. (1998). Design of fluid thermal systems. PWS Publishing Company. | |
| 4. Martin, R. J. (2022). Thermal Systems Design: Fundamentals and Projects. John Wiley & Sons. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 3 | 10 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | 1 | 15 |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 6 | 95 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 55 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 45 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, engineering fundamentals, computing, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline; the ability to use this knowledge in the solution of complex engineering problems. | |||||
| 2 | The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem. | |||||
| 3 | The ability to design creative solutions for complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions. | |||||
| 4 | The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, with an awareness of their limitations. | |||||
| 5 | The ability to use research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems, including literature search, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results. | |||||
| 6 | Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the scope of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |||||
| 7 | Acting in accordance with engineering professional principles, knowledge of ethical responsibility; awareness of acting impartially without discrimination on any grounds and being inclusive of diversity. | |||||
| 8 | The ability to work effectively individually and in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid) as a team member or leader. | |||||
| 9 | "The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, considering the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession). | |||||
| 10 | Knowledge of practices in business life such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. | |||||
| 11 | The ability to engage in life-long learning, including independent and continuous learning, adapting to new and emerging technologies, and thinking inquisitively regarding technological changes. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||