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Learning enhancement in
Thermodynamics Classroom via use of TEST™
software in design projects and laboratory by Subha
K. Kumpaty
This is an article published
written by Prof. Kumpaty of Milwaukee School of
Engineering, in
Proceedings of the 2002
American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference &
Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering Education
Abstract
Introduced
in Spring 1999 into the MSOE’s three-quarter Thermodynamics sequence,
The Expert System for Thermodynamics (TEST™ software by Subrata
Bhattacharjee)1 has become a great asset and an
excellent tool in enhancing students’ learning of Thermodynamics fundamentals.
The presenter, Dr. Kumpaty encouraged the institution-wide use of the
software by obtaining a site license and has personally tested its use in
classroom, design projects and laboratory for the last three years. All
mechanical engineering (ME) and mechanical engineering technology (MET)
students run a 100-kW steam power plant in the laboratory at various part- loads
and full load in groups of 10 and conduct thorough, first and second law
analyses on the plant employing the user-friendly software. They are also
assigned 3 to 4 design projects in the Thermodynamics sequence, the treatment
of which has become easier with the parametric studies accommodated
superbly by the TEST™ software. The overall experience with this integrated
teaching has been very rewarding to both faculty and students. The details
of the experience, a sample problem, a sample project, laboratory
activities and the effective utilization of the software/courseware are
presented.
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