1. General information
Course:
THERMAL ENGINEERING
Code:
56326
Type:
CORE COURSE
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
351 - UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROG. IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (ALM)
Academic year:
2023-24
Center:
106 - SCHOOL OF MINING AND INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Group(s):
56
Year:
3
Duration:
First semester
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
N
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
MARÍA DEL CARMEN MATA MONTES
- Group(s):
56
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
E'Lhuyar/3
MECÁNICA ADA. E ING. PROYECTOS
6042
mariacarmen.mata@uclm.es
Lecturer:
M LUISA RUBIO MESAS
- Group(s):
56
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Edificio E'lhuyar/Despacho 2.07
MECÁNICA ADA. E ING. PROYECTOS
+34 926 05 26 02
marialuisa.rubio@uclm.es
2. Pre-Requisites
Knowledge for solving mathematical problems that may arise in engineering.
Understanding and mastery of basic concepts about the general laws of mechanics and thermodynamics.
Knowledge to understand and apply the principles of basic knowledge of general chemistry
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
This subject considers the acquisition of skills for the design, calculation and dimensioning of thermal systems whose knowledge is considered important for the mechanical engineer, such as those related to thermodynamic processes of thermal machines, reciprocating engines, turbomachines, heat generators and the study of the environmental impact that these facilities are likely to cause.
This knowledge is specific to the training in the mechanical engineering degree, as described in the background of the degree. For the necessary previous basic training, this subject is related to technical thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| A02 | To know how to apply knowledge to work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the competences that are usually demonstrated by the formulation and defence of arguments and the resolution of problems in the field of study. |
| A03 | To have the capability to gather and interpret relevant data (normally within the area of study) to make judgements that include a reflection on themes of a social, scientific or ethical nature. |
| A04 | To be able to transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to a specialized audience. |
| A05 | To have developed the learning skills necessary to undertake subsequent studies with a greater degree of autonomy. |
| A08 | Appropriate level of oral and written communication. |
| CB01 | Prove that they have acquired and understood knowledge in a subject area that derives from general secondary education and is appropriate to a level based on advanced course books, and includes updated and cutting-edge aspects of their field of knowledge. |
| CB02 | Apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional manner and show that they have the competences to construct and justify arguments and solve problems within their subject area. |
| CB03 | Be able to gather and process relevant information (usually within their subject area) to give opinions, including reflections on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues. |
| CB04 | Transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions for both specialist and non-specialist audiences. |
| CB05 | Have developed the necessary learning abilities to carry on studying autonomously |
| CG03 | Knowledge of basic materials and technologies that assist the learning of new methods and theories and enable versatility to adapt to new situations. |
| CG04 | Ability to take the initiative to solve problems, take decisions, creativity, critical reasoning and ability to communicate and transmit knowledge, skills and abilities in Mechanical Engineering. |
| CG05 | Knowledge to undertake measurements, calculations, evaluations, appraisals, studies, give expert opinions, reports, work plans and similar tasks. |
| D03 | Applied knowledge of thermal engineering |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Not established. |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: CONCEPTS OF THERMAL ENGINEERING
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Unit 2: HEAT EXCHANGERS
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Unit 3: THERMAL MACHINES POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT
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Unit 4: COMBUSTION AND COMBUSTIBLES
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Unit 5: BURNERS, BOILER AND OTHER COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT
7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | A02 A03 A04 A05 A08 CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CG03 CG04 CG05 D03 | 1.2 | 30 | N | N | ||
| Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Combination of methods | A02 A03 A04 A05 A08 CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CG03 CG04 CG05 D03 | 0.6 | 15 | Y | Y | ||
| Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | A02 A03 A04 A05 A08 CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CG03 CG04 CG05 D03 | 0.4 | 10 | Y | Y | ||
| Formative Assessment [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | A02 A03 A04 A05 A08 CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CG03 CG04 CG05 D03 | 0.2 | 5 | Y | Y | ||
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | A02 A03 A04 A05 A08 CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CG03 CG04 CG05 D03 | 3.6 | 90 | N | N | ||
| Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Projects | 15.00% | 15.00% | The use of the practices and the individual report of the same will be valued. Laboratory and computer lab sessions will be held in small groups. The students will perform different experimental measurements in the laboratory or a series of calculations with some computer program. The work in the laboratory or computer classroom will be valued as well as the report of the practice carried out. This activity will be considered to have passed the activity when the grade obtained from the assessment of the use of the practices and the report thereof is equal to or greater than 5. In case of not meeting the above requirements, students may take an exam of practices together with the extraordinary final exam of the subject, whose value on the final grade will be, in percentage, the same that could be obtained with the realization of the practices. This test must be passed with a minimum grade of 5. |
| Mid-term tests | 70.00% | 0.00% | It will consist in the realization of progress tests with aspects of theoretical-practical application. Each partial test must be passed at least, with a 5 out of 10. These tests are eliminatory, that is, the student who is passing (with a grade equal to or greater than 5) partial tests will not have to examine the content exceeded in the final exam. The exams that have theoretical part and practical part may be required, in each part, a minimum of 40% of the maximum score that can be obtained in each part to be able to make half with 60% of the other party, in such a way, that finally obtain a minimum grade of 5. Students who do not wish to undergo partial tests must pass the same content in the final exam, so that the weight of the questions related to the topics dealt with will be, as a percentage of the final grade, the same that could have been achieved with the completion of partial tests. |
| Laboratory sessions | 15.00% | 15.00% | |
| Final test | 0.00% | 70.00% | |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:The subject will be passed with a score equal to or greater than 5. During the exam, the use of programmable calculators will not be allowed.
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Non-continuous evaluation:Evaluation criteria not defined
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
For those students who have not done, or have not passed any of the partial tests, there will be an overall test that will cover the entire subject. It will consist of a test similar to the progress tests and will also include tests that allow the recovery of the rest of the recoverable activities
Other considerations the same as for the final exam
Other considerations the same as for the final exam
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
Same considerations as for the resit exam
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 30 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 15 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 10 |
| Formative Assessment [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 5 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 90 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
10. Bibliography and Sources
