Unit Code: DPL531

Unit Name: Heat Engines

Description: Plant Technicians are expected to have the knowledge of basic thermodynamics and combustion principles necessary for this topic, energy conversion and how engines convert energy to mechanical work. This unit is designed to enable you to develop the knowledge and understanding required for the design and operation of gasoline and diesel engines and also to apply the principles of heat engines to the solution of problems within the plant engineering systems.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Apply knowledge of, engineering fundamentals and engineering thermodynamics as specified in DK1 to DK4 respectively to wide practical procedures and practices. 2. Applies established diagnostic processes and codified methods to define problems. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to engineering technician practice and solutions to well-defined engineering problems. 4. Manages own activities with honesty and integrity and in an orderly manner to meet deadlines. 5. Contributes constructively to team decision making, earns the trust and confidence of other team members. 6. Presents clearly written reports for both technical and lay audiences, as is appropriate. 7. Presents work verbally in a clear and articulate manner, using visual aids appropriately.

Prerequisite: Minimum Entry Requirements of the programme

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 12

Offered In: Semester 1