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General Card #1270
Thermodynamics - We need more power!
Updated: 6/14/2023 11:49 AM by Becky Benishek
Summary
Promote entrepreneurially-minded problem-solving in Thermodynamics by linking the application of power generating cycles with economic and environmental costs.
Description
This course module promotes entrepreneurially-minded problem-solving in Thermodynamics by linking the application of power generating cycles with economic and environmental costs. Students complete an iterative design process of an electric-generating power plant comparing performance, cost, and environmental effects as key metrics. Additionally, a socio-political aspect is instilled through “governmental regulations” introduced throughout the course of the project. This course module incorporates fundamental technical concepts such as Rankine Cycle, cycle modifications, and the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics.
Learning Objectives
  1. Students will be able to develop and apply the basic laws of thermodynamics. 
  2. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of undergraduate thermodynamics to develop appropriate design metrics for vapor power plant operation.
  3. Students will be able to analyze the performance of power generating cycles.
  4. Students will be able to formulate relationships between fundamental concepts and real-world application for power-generating cycles.
  5. Students will be able to apply thermodynamic principles to a multi-dimensional problem and generate technical solutions that maximize customer value. 
  6. Students will be able to successfully integrate their technical solutions with economics, resulting in a product that is both cost efficient and functional.
  7. Students will develop the ability to effectively communicate, both written and orally, with their team members and the customer.
  8. Students will develop the skills to carry out an iterative design process.
Curiosity
  • Demonstrate constant curiosity about our changing world
Connections
  • Integrate information from many sources to gain insight
Creating Value
  • Persist through and learn from failure
Design
  • Determine Design Requirements
  • Perform Technical Design
  • Analyze Solutions
Opportunity
  • Identify Opportunity
  • Evaluate Tech Feasibility, Customer Value, Societal Benefits & Economic Viability
  • Investigate Market
  • Test Concepts via Customer Engagement
  • Create Preliminary Business Model
  • Assess Policy & Regulatory Issues
Impact
  • Communicate Solution in Economic Terms
  • Communicate Societal Benefits
Categories & Tags
  • Classroom & Courses
  • Mechanical Engineering
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Title Type Ext Date Size Download All Downloads
Project Overview Activity / Handout .docx 5/20/2019 22 KB 913
Template for Initial Budgets and Pay Day Activity / Handout .pptx 5/20/2019 94.9 KB 861
Team Formation and Individual Roles Activity / Handout .xlsx 5/20/2019 14.6 KB 858
Population Data Instructor Notes .docx 5/20/2019 14.3 KB 872
Cooling Options - Round 1 Activity / Handout .xls 5/20/2019 33.5 KB 882
Devices - Round 1 Activity / Handout .xls 5/20/2019 28.5 KB 870
Energy - Round 1 Activity / Handout .xls 5/20/2019 35.5 KB 903
Cooling Options - Round 2 Activity / Handout .xls 5/20/2019 38 KB 855
Devices - Round 2 Activity / Handout .xls 5/20/2019 44.5 KB 910
Energy - Round 2 Activity / Handout .xls 5/20/2019 40 KB 889
Cooling Options - Round 3 Activity / Handout .xls 5/20/2019 34 KB 860
Devices - Round 3 Activity / Handout .xls 5/20/2019 44.5 KB 869
Energy - Round 3 Activity / Handout .xls 5/20/2019 40 KB 862
Simple Cycle Report - Round 1 Activity / Handout .docx 5/20/2019 18.6 KB 862
Legislation - Passed Round 2 Activity / Handout .docx 5/20/2019 69.9 KB 897
Modified Cycle Report - Rounds 2 and 3 Activity / Handout .docx 5/20/2019 17.9 KB 864
Poster Session Rubric Assessment / Rubric .docx 5/20/2019 39.3 KB 888
Poster Session - Evaluation Rotation Assessment / Rubric .xlsx 5/20/2019 25 KB 858
Project Awards (optional) Assessment / Rubric .pptx 5/20/2019 77.8 KB 849