Thermodynamics

Duration 6 Months

Frequency Once a week

Certificate Statement of Result

Course Overview

This course covers basic concepts of thermodynamics, properties of common substances such as water, air and general working fluids, the first law of thermodynamics and its application to both closed and open systems. Topics include the first law of thermodynamics, properties of liquids and vapours, non-flow processes with steam, steady flow processes with steam, properties of perfect gases, and non-flow processes with perfect gases, second law of thermodynamics and application to heat engines.

Objectives

Students will be able to:

Acquire basic knowledge in thermodynamics;
State the first law of thermodynamics and the second law of thermodynamics; and
Differentiate between properties of liquids and vapours, non flow and steady flow processes with steam, perfect gas and non-flow processes with perfect gas.

Entry Requirements

Applicants applying for modular units which are drawn from existing full diploma or post-diploma programmes will have the same minimum entry requirements as the full qualifications.

To find out the minimum entry requirements specific to this modular course, please click here.

What You'll Learn

● Introduction to Thermodynamics

● The First Law of Thermodynamics

● Properties of Liquids and Vapours

● Non-Flow Processes with Steam

● Steady Flow Processes with Steam

● Perfect Gas

● Non-Flow Processes with Perfect Gas

● Introduction to the Second Law of Thermodynamics

Modes of Assessment

Continual Assessment 60 %

Semestral Examination 40%

Certification

Upon successful completion of the modular course, students will be issued’ a Statement of Result which can count towards the attainment of the Diploma in Engineering (Aerospace).

Course Schedule/Apply

Intake Info	Application Period	Course Duration
To be confirmed	To be confirmed	7pm - 10pm (weekday) 1-2 times a week

Course Fees

Fee Type	Total Fees (w GST)
SME-employed Singapore Citizens & Permanent Residents	S$112.92
Singapore Citizens aged 40 & above	S$109.14
Singapore Citizens aged below 40	S$166.92
Singapore Permanent Residents	S$1097.82
Others & Repeat Students	S$1097.82

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Course Contact

tsa_acadcet@tp.edu.sg
67881212
Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm

Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
and on weekends and public holidays.
https://www.tp.edu.sg/tsa
Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)
Temasek Polytechnic
East Wing, Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 4
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757

Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel course with low enrolment.

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