ABET Course Description
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Catalog Description: 452. DESIGN OF THERMAL SYSTEM (3). Application of principles of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics in the component design of thermal systems. Examples are drawn from power generations, environmental control, and industrial processes. Students work on group projects for integration of these components in the design of thermal systems. PRQ: MEE350 and MEE352.
Textbooks: Analysis and Design of Energy Systems by B. K. Hodge and Robert P. Taylor, Third Edition (1999)
Supplemental references:
Stoecker, W., Design of Thermal Systems, McGraw-Hill
Burmeister, L.C., Elements of Thermal-Fluid System Design, Prentice Hall, 1998.
Jaluria, Y., Design and Optimisation of Thermal Systems, McGraw-Hill, 1998.
Janna, W.S., Design of Fluid Thermal Systems, PWS-Kent Publishing, 1993. W. M. Kays and A. L. London, Compact Heat Exchangers. Karassik et. al. Pump Handbook. ... Etc.
In addition to numerous references given in the Textbook, other references will be given during the lectures along with handouts and additional materials when appropriate (Homework - HW and supplemental materials).
Instructor: Milivoje M. Kostic, Ph.D, P.Eng., Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Tel: 753-9975, email: kostic@niu.edu ; Web www.kostic.niu.edu
Office and Class/Lab hours: See Web posted schedule at: Office Hours and Info. Office: EB 208.
Teaching Assistant:
Office and Class/Lab hours: See Web posted schedules and locations at: Office Info. Office: EB 254 Lab Tel: 753-1252; or in EB 231 (CAD/CAM Lab) Tel: 753-1255
Coverage of and Objectives with relationship to ABET Outcomes (to be updated):
A-math&sci., c-design, d-teams, E- prb.solv., f-ethics, h-gen.ed., I-life-ed., j-contemp., K-modn.tools:
(capital letters: high and medium coverage, small letters: low coverage; see ABET Instruction Notes for more information)
Course Learning Outcomes:
Outcomes Covered: A, C, D, E, F, G, J, K Outcomes Assessed: A, C, E, G
Goals:
Students are expected to review and use engineering science knowledge from thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, understand and be comfortable with thermal system component analysis and their synthesis in integral engineering systems and processes. Engineering design requires making decisions, data acquisition, and codes/standards compliance. Emphasis upon thermal/energy systems components such as heat exchangers, piping networks, and pumps; system modeling and introduction to the use of uncertainty in design
Course Objectives:
1. To give students an introduction to design analysis process (Outcome C, F, J, K)
2. To teach students thermal analysis techniques and iterative methodologies to design and determine size/ratings of components in thermal systems (A, C, E)
3. To integrate thermal and fluid flow components in the design of thermal systems (Outcome A, C, D, E, J).
4. To design thermal and fluid systems and components (Outcome A, C, E).
5. To use parametric representation and thermal system simulation techniques to select operating conditions and parameters of thermal components (A, E, J).
6. To use computer programs implementing analysis and design methodologies (C, E, K).
7. To analyze and interpret design and analysis data, and present a report. (A, C, G, F, K).
Prerequisites:
Fluid Mechanics (MEE 340), Engineering Thermodynamics (MEE 350), and Heat Transfer (MEE 352). Prerequisites by topic: Will be given during Lectures and Assignments when appropriate.
Topics and estimate hours (Course Outline / Reading Assignments - Tentative) To HW
| Week(s) | CHAPTER/DESCRIPTION |
| 1 | Introduction to Design and Analysis and Project Initiation |
| 2,3 | Piping Systems |
| 4,5 | Heat Exchangers |
| 6,7 | Prime Movers: Pumps and Fans |
| 8 | Review, Project Assignments and Midterm |
| 9 | Spring Break |
| 10,11 | System Simulation |
| 11,12 | Uncertainty Analysis in Fluid/Thermal Systems |
| 13,14 | System Design and Optimization Techniques and Economic Evaluation |
| 14,15 | Review and Work on Projects |
| 16 | Project Presentation and Evaluation |
| Final Exam |
Computer Usage:
Any design course invites extensive use of engineering application software in order to minimize tedious manual work and maximize efficiency of interpolation, iteration, what-if analysis, graphing etc. MathCAD application software is used throughout the Textbook and will be our main choice for this course instruction. However, students may use any other application software on their-own to accomplish the objectives of the course or for their project
Laboratory Projects: Not planed, but may be introduced if time and schedule allows.
Grading:
Homework, Special Problems and Computer Assignments 25%; Project(s): 25%
Examinations: Midterm(s) 20%, Final 30%. If any item is not required/graded for the whole class, the other items are prorated proportionally. Final Exam is comprehensive and its passing grade is required to pass the course (see Class/HW/Lab/Exam Policies).