ME
475
Thermal Science Lab. II
Experiments, analysis, and writing reports, includes experiments covering the field of heat transfer and air conditioning.
Prerequisites:
0630424
Corequisites:
0630473
0630475
(0-3-1)
Textbook:
Handouts.
References:
- Elsayed and Chakroun, Experimental Course in Thermal Science, Publishing Center, Kuwait University, 1997.
- Incropera, Dewitt, Bergman and Lavine, Principles of Heat and Mass Transfer, Global Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 2017.
Coordinators:
Thermal Science TAG
Prerequisites by Topics:
- Conduction Heat Transfer
- Convection Heat Transfer
- Heat Exchanger
- Power and Refrigeration Cycles
Learning Objectives[^1]:
- To introduce the use of uncertainty analysis in the design of experimental measurements. (1, 6)
- To involve the students in series of experiments in the fields of heat transfer and air-conditioning. (1,2,5,6)
- To plan, design, and evaluate an experiment with minimum help in the area of heat transfer and air-conditioning. (3,6)
Experimental Topics:
- How to plan for an experiment
- How to design an experiment
- The use of uncertainty analysis in the planning, designing and execution phases of an experimental program
- Determination of efficiency of a boiler
- Validity of Reynolds Analogy
- Determination of over-all heat transfer coefficient of a heat exchanger
- Air conditioning plant (Variation of performance with time)
- Air conditioning plant (Control and energy balance)
- Refrigeration cycle (Analysis of performance)
- Cooling tower performance
- Parametric study of heat pumps and improvement of C.O.P.
- I.C. engine performance curves.
- Fuel and air flow measurements in I.C. engines.
- Determination of over-all efficiency of the steam power plant.
Evaluation:
- Lab reports
- Quizzes
- Written and Oral Exams
Learning Outcomes:
Objective 1
- To identify precision, and bias uncertainties in the context of measured data.
- To apply the propagation of uncertainty analysis through the calculations and while analyzing the data
Objective 2
- To perform experiments with minimum supervision and to analyze the data and report the results in form of reports.
- To compare experimental findings with theories in topics related to heat transfer and air-conditioning.
Objective 3
3.1 To plan, design, and execute experiments in the area of heat transfer and air conditioning.
3.2 To work in a group to design one or more experiments, analyze the date and report the results in a formal report. A presentation is expected to be given by each team at the end of the semester.
Course Classification
Student Outcomes | Level | Relevant Activities |
---|---|---|
1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. | Use of engineering science in analysis and design related to heat transfer and air-conditioning, Practical engineering problems related to heat transfer and air-conditioning | |
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. | M | Design of thermal systems. |
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. | H | Laboratory and project reports, Oral Presentation. |
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. | L | Objectivity in data reporting. |
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. | M | Laboratory and project work in teams. |
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. | H | Experimental work and interpretation of data in the areas of heat transfer and A/C. |
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. |
[^1]: Numbers in parenthesis refer to the student outcomes.