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Course
Pro-forma
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
Code
KMEM4385
Title
Turbo Machinery and Prime Mover
Pre-requisite
KMEM2213, KMEM2216 and KMEM3119
Student Learning Time (SLT)
120 hours
Credit
3
Learning Outcomes
1.
Analyze the boiler in terms of design, construction and
efficiency
2.
Describe gas and vapour cycles and improvement of cycle
efficiencies
3.
Evaluate turbines and flow machineries
4.
Explain thermo-chemistry of combustion. Study of engines
and pollution control.
Synopsis
This course exposes the students to boiler design and
construction details, furnace and mountings of boiler operation,
rules and regulations and maintenance. Among other topics the
design, work mechanism, construction and efficiency and
maintenance of steam and gas turbines are highlighted.
Knowledge on steam cycles, the cycle efficiency calculations and
improvement of cycle efficiency being emphasized. Study of fuel
and fuel technology, diesel engine, combustion chemistry,
environmental pollution control, centrifugal machines, mixed
flow machines and axial flow machines are being incorporated.
Assessment
40 % Continuous Assessments
60 % Final Examination
References
1.
Rahim, A. Manaf and M.N. Marzuki Yaacob, An Introduction
to Steam Machinery, 3rd Edition, University of Malaya Press
2.
Jesse S. Doolittle, Thermodynamics for Engineers,
nternational Text Book Company.
Soft Skills
Communication Skills (CS1, CS2, CS3)
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills (CT1, CT2, CT3)
Teamwork Skills (TS1, TS2)
Lifelong Learning and Information Management (LL1, LL2)
Leadership Skills (LS1, LS2)