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MEP 261 Thermodynamic I
Concepts and
definitions, Properties of pure substances, Different forms of energy,
Concepts of Heat and work. First law of thermodynamics. Applications of first
law on closed system and control volume. Second law of thermodynamics.
Entropy, isentropic efficiency. Some power and refrigeration cycles
(including Rankine Cycle, vapor compression cycle, Otto cycle, Diesel cycle,
Brayton cycle).
Prerequisites MATH 206, PHYS 281
MEP 290 Fluid Mechanics
Concepts and
definitions, Fluid statics. Forces on submerged surfaces and bodies.
Non-viscous flow, conservation of mass, momentum and energy. Bernoulli
equation. Dimensional analysis. The PI-Theorem, similarity. Viscous flow,
pipe flow, losses in conduit flow. Laminar and turbulent flow.
Prerequisites MATH 206, PHYS 281
MEP 360 Heat Transfer
Principles of Heat
Transfer, steady state and transient conduction in different co-ordinates,
extended surfaces. Convective heat transfer. Analysis and empirical relations
for forced and natural convection. Radiation heat transfer, radiation
exchange between black and gray surfaces. Heat transfer applications (Heat
Exchangers). Numerical methods in heat transfer with computer applications.
Prerequisites MEP 261, MEP 290, IE 202
MEP 361 Thermodynamics II
Irreversibility and
availability. Thermodynamic relations.
Mixtures and solutions. Chemical reactions and combustion. Phase and
Chemical equilibrium. Thermodynamics of compressible flow.
Prerequisites MEP 261, MEP 290
MEP 365 Thermal Engineering Measurements
Introduction on the use
of computers in the Lab Error analysis. Temperature measurement. Pressure
measurement. Flow measurement (mass flow rate, velocity, flow visualization).
Torque. Speed, power measurements. Introduction to Data Acquisition Systems.
Experiments for basic and comparative calibration of different instruments
and their applications.
Prerequisites MEP 261, MEP 290, EE 251, IE 255
MEP 370 Internal Combustion Engines
Spark ignition and
compression ignition engine types, design and operating parameters; thermo
chemistry of fuel-air mixture and thermodynamic models of working fluids and engine
cycles. Gas exchange processes and volumetric efficiency. Carburetors and
electronic fuel injection. Performance parameters. Combustion chamber design,
and octane number. Diesel fuel injection, supercharging of 4-stroke and
2-stroke S.I. and C.I. engines.
Prerequisites MEP 361, ChE 210
MEP 390 Summer Training
400 hours (10-weeks) of
training in industry under the supervision of a faculty member. Students have
to submit a report about his achievements during training in addition to any
other requirements as assigned by the department.
Prerequisites MEP 370
MEP 400 Cooperative Training
1000 hours (25-weeks)
of training in industry under the supervision of a faculty member. Students
have to submit a report about his achievements during training in addition to
any other requirements as assigned by the department.
Prerequisites MEP 370, and GPA>3
MEP 451 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning I
Review
of basic thermodynamics, vapor compression cycles, multi-stage and cascade
vapor compression refrigeration. Refrigerants and their characteristics.
Basic vapor compression equipment, Introduction to absorption refrigeration.
Psychrometry and psychrometric processes. Human comfort. Heat gain-through
walls and fenestrations. Cooling load calculations. Calculation using
software packages.
Prerequisites MEP 360, MEP 361
MEP 452 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning II
Cascade V.C. cycle. Gaseous air
refrigeration cycles. Absorption
refrigeration systems. Thermoelectric cooling. Cold storage and applications.
Refrigeration control systems. Air distribution systems (duct design). Air
conditioning systems and their representation on psychometric chart. Air
conditioning control. Air conditioning equipment.
Prerequisites MEP 451
MEP 460 Design of Heat Exchangers
Classification of Heat
Exchangers, Design Correlations and Fouling, Basic Thermal Design Methods and
Iterative Techniques, Double-Pipe Heat Exchangers, Shell-and-tube Heat
Exchangers, Compact Heat Exchangers, Other Heat Exchangers, Correlations for
Two-Phase Flow, Condensers and Evaporators.
Prerequisites MEP 360, MEP 361, EE 332
MEP 463 Modeling and
Simulation of Thermal Systems
Basic considerations
and types of modeling, Numerical modeling and simulation of thermal systems,
Optimization and search techniques, Examples and applications using computer.
Prerequisites MEP 360, EE 332
MEP 473 Power Plants
Energy demand and power
generation systems. Steam and gas power cycles. Fuels and combustion. Basic
and auxiliary systems of a steam p.p. Steam generator analysis. Steam
turbines and their controls. Diesel engine and gas turbine power plants.
Overall plant performance. Economics of power plants.
Prerequisites MEP 360, MEP 361, IE 255
MEP 474 Turbo-Machinery and Gas turbines
Fluid mechanics and
energy transfer in turbo – machines, Centrifugal and axial compressors.
Centrifugal and axial flow turbines. Applications, including industrial gas
turbine engines and aircraft engines.
Prerequisites MEP 360, MEP 370
MEP 478 Renewable Energy
Review of heat
transfer, solar angles, and solar radiation on earth’s surface. Solar
radiation on tilted surfaces. Radiation measurements. Solar collectors and
concentrators, storage, photovoltaic, wind energy, geothermal energy. Other
renewable energy sources.
Prerequisites MEP 360, MEP 361
MEP 481 Thermal Desalination Processes
Electrolytic solutions,
colligative properties, chemical treatment, venting. Multiple effect systems (MED),
Multistage-flashing systems (MSF), Vapor compression systems VC, Dual-purpose
plants (DPP), introduction to corrosion, Computer applications.
Prerequisites MEP 360, MEP 361
MEP 482 Membrane Desalination Processes
Intake,
pumping, Filtration, ion exchange, pretreatment, Membranes, Membrane
technology, Reverse Osmosis systems (RO), principles, system design, RO
membranes characteristics. Electrodialysis (ED), Other membrane processes,
introduction to fouling, Computer applications.
Prerequisites MEP 360, MEP 361
MEP 492 Pumps and Hydraulics
Pumps, Pumps types,
Pump components, Pumps characteristics Curves. Systems Curves. Pumps
Selections, Pumps connections: series and parallel. Hydraulics cycles. Design
project.
Prerequisites MEP 361, MEP 365
MEP 499 Senior Project
Selection of topic;
literature review; project design planning arranging for data collection
and experimental work, Interim report,
Experimental work and data collection or field study (if any) Data processing
Analysis and results. Preparation of the first draft of final report. Presentation of the project, Final report.
Prerequisites MEP 360, MEP 361, MEP 365, EE
332
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