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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:

  1. Elsayed and Chakroun, Experimental Course in Thermal Science, Publishing Center, Kuwait University, 1997.
  2. 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:

  1. Conduction Heat Transfer
  2. Convection Heat Transfer
  3. Heat Exchanger
  4. Power and Refrigeration Cycles

Learning Objectives[^1]:

  1. To introduce the use of uncertainty analysis in the design of experimental measurements. (1, 6)
  2. To involve the students in series of experiments in the fields of heat transfer and air-conditioning. (1,2,5,6)
  3. To plan, design, and evaluate an experiment with minimum help in the area of heat transfer and air-conditioning. (3,6)

Experimental Topics:

  1. How to plan for an experiment
  2. How to design an experiment
  3. The use of uncertainty analysis in the planning, designing and execution phases of an experimental program
  4. Determination of efficiency of a boiler
  5. Validity of Reynolds Analogy
  6. Determination of over-all heat transfer coefficient of a heat exchanger
  7. Air conditioning plant (Variation of performance with time)
  8. Air conditioning plant (Control and energy balance)
  9. Refrigeration cycle (Analysis of performance)
  10. Cooling tower performance
  11. Parametric study of heat pumps and improvement of C.O.P.
  12. I.C. engine performance curves.
  13. Fuel and air flow measurements in I.C. engines.
  14. Determination of over-all efficiency of the steam power plant.

Evaluation:

  1. Lab reports
  2. Quizzes
  3. Written and Oral Exams

Learning Outcomes:

Objective 1

  1. To identify precision, and bias uncertainties in the context of measured data.
  2. To apply the propagation of uncertainty analysis through the calculations and while analyzing the data

Objective 2

  1. To perform experiments with minimum supervision and to analyze the data and report the results in form of reports.
  2. 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.