Republic of the Philippines

PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology
Puerto Princesa City

Approval Sheet

Course Title: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROBLEMS 3

Course Code/ Number: MEP 3/L
Term: 2nd Semester, A.Y. 2024-2025

Revision Level Effective Date Details of Origination/ Revision Author/ Subject Matter Expert
00 Nov. 7, 2018 P.S. Dela Cruz
01 January 16, 2023 Update on Intended Learning Outcomes, Topics, Course Policies, P.S. Dela Cruz
and Grading System
02 January 15, 2024 P.S. Dela Cruz
03 January 13, 2025 Update on Grading System and Consultation Hours P.S. Dela Cruz

Prepared by Recommending Approval Approved

PINKY S. DELA CRUZ _______MELCHOR E. JARAMILLA___________ JEZREEL D. TUQUERO________

Name and Signature of Faculty Member Name and Signature of Department Chairperson Name and Signature of College Dean

Date: January 13, 2025 Date: Date:

 COURSE SYLLABUS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROBLEMS 3

PSU Vision A premier State University in Southeast Asia that provides excellent and relevant higher education for sustainable development.
PSU Mission The Palawan State University is committed to upgrade the quality of life of the people by providing quality higher education opportunities through
excellent instruction, research, extension, production services and transnational collaboration.
PSU Shared Values E – Excellence; L – Leadership; A - Advocacy for Sustainable Development ; S – Social Responsibility ; T – Teamwork ; I – Integrity ; C –
Commitment
Institutional Outcomes The Palawan State University graduates are expected to be agents of change, creative and critical thinkers, effective communicators, research-
oriented learners, and value laden individuals.
College Goals and CEAT Goal: “To provide excellent instruction and engage in the technical research, innovation, development and extension; to produce
Program Objectives competent, well-disciplined, productive and morally upright graduates who will contribute to the advancement of engineering and architectural
profession”
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Objectives:
• To provide solid foundation in science and mathematics.
• To gain an in-depth understanding of the engineering processes.
• To acquire the ability to integrate new computing tools and engineering processes.
• To place emphasis on creative thinking.
• To develop concern for the environment.
• To create awareness on ethical issues in mechanical engineering.
• To relate mechanical engineering to other disciplines.
• To prepare graduates to conduct scientific research.

Course Title Mechanical Engineering Problems 3

Course Code/ Number MEP 3/L
Course Description This course is intended for the strengthening of the students’ problem solving ability and critical thinking skills in Power Plant and Industrial Plants
Engineering.
Credit Units 0/1
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Course Prerequisites 4th year standing
Link to Program
Outcomes Course Outcomes Program Outcomes
a b c d e f g h i j k l
1. Perform calculations using Power Plant and Industrial Plants E E
Engineering principles and formulas
2. Identify key concepts and terminologies used in power plant E E
and industrial plants engineering

Legend (for program outcomes):

I – Introductory Course
E – Enabling Course
D – Demonstrating Course

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Objectives:

• To provide solid foundation in science and mathematics.
• To gain an in-depth understanding of the engineering processes.
• To acquire the ability to integrate new computing tools and engineering processes.
• To place emphasis on creative thinking.
• To develop concern for the environment.
• To create awareness on ethical issues in mechanical engineering.
• To relate mechanical engineering to other disciplines.
• To prepare graduates to conduct scientific research.

Course Outcomes After completing this course, the student must be able to:
1. Perform calculations using Power Plant and Industrial Plants Engineering principles and formulas
2. Identify key concepts and terminologies used in power plant and industrial plants engineering

Course Format Lecture, Discussion, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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 LEARNING PLAN
Teaching and
Time Course Intended Learning Outcomes Course Content/ Subject Matter/ Assessment Textbooks/
Learning Resource Materials
Frame Outcomes Topic Tasks References
Activities
1. Orientation
1. Explain the VMGO and how 1.1 Vision, Mission, Goals and
0.5 Essay on
to contribute to its Objectives Presentation PSU VMGO
hours VMGO
accomplishment 1.2 Course Policies, Grading
System
1. Solve problems on
thermodynamics

2. Identify different 2. Thermodynamics

thermodynamic properties and 2.1 Properties of Substances
2.2 General Flow Equations [A] Alcorcon –
processes of substances
2.3 Mass and Energy p.1-96; p. 127-
Lecture – Learning Modules
2.4 Laws of Thermodynamics 162
3. Identify the different types of Discussion Problem Set on Calculator
Week 1- CO1 2.5 Ideal Gas Properties [B] Lindeburg
energy Thermodynamic Computer/Smart
2 CO2 2.6 Ideal Gas Processes (1001) –
Problem s Phones
2.7 Gas Cycles Chapter 5 to 6
4. State the Laws of Solving
2.8 Gas Mixture [C] Lindeburg
Thermodynamics 2.9 Pure Substance (FE) – Topic VIII
2.10 Steam Cycles
5. Draw the schematic, p-V and
T-S diagrams of the gas and
steam cycles

1. Identify different properties of Lecture – Learning Modules

fuels and lubricants Discussion Problem Set on Calculator
CO1 [A] Alcorcon –
Week 2 2. Perform stoichiometric 3. Fuels and Combustion Fuels and Computer/Smart
CO2 p.97-121
analysis of various gaseous, Problem Combustion Phones
liquid and solid fuels Solving
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 3. Apply thermodynamic
principles in analyzing the
performance of internal
combustion engines.
4. identify the principles,
operations, maintenance and
design of internal combustion
engines.
Lecture – Learning Modules
1. Identify the different variable
Discussion Calculator
CO1 load terminologies and Problem Set on [A] Alcorcon –
Week 3 4. Variable Load Problems Computer/Smart
CO2 concepts Variable Load p.122-126
Problem Phones
2. Solve variable load problems Problems
Solving
1. Identify key terminologies and Lecture – Learning Modules
Discussion Calculator
CO1 concepts used in boilers
Week 4 5. Boilers Computer/Smart [A] Alcorcon – p.
CO2 2. Perform boiler calculations Problem Set on
Problem Phones 163-183
Boilers
Solving
1. Solve problems on steam
engines and steam turbines Lecture – Learning Modules
Discussion Problem Set on Calculator
Week 5 CO1 2. Define terminologies and [A] Alcorcon – p.
6. Steam Engines and Turbine Steam Engines Computer/Smart
CO2 concepts on steam engines 184-202
Problem and Turbine Phones
and turbines Solving

1. Identify the components of a

geothermal power plant
2. Draw the schematic and T-S Lecture – Learning Modules
Discussion Problem Set on Calculator
CO1 diagrams of a geothermal [A] Alcorcon – p.
Week 6 7. Geothermal Power Plant Geothermal Computer/Smart
CO2 power plant 203-214
Problem Power Plant Phones
3. Solve problems on Solving
geothermal power plant

CO1 1. Solve problems on chimneys Lecture – Problem Set on Learning Modules [A] Alcorcon – p.
Week 7 8. Chimney
CO2 Discussion Chimney Calculator 292-299
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 2. Identify terminologies and Computer/Smart
concepts used in chimneys Problem Phones
Solving
1. Identify the components of a
diesel power plant Lecture – Learning Modules
2. Draw the schematic diagram Discussion Problem Set Calculator
Week 7- CO1 [A] Alcorcon – p.
of a diesel power plant 9. Diesel Power Plant Diesel Power Computer/Smart
8 CO2 215-265
3. Solve problems on diesel Problem Plant Phones
power plant Solving

1. Identify the components of a

hydroelectric power plant Lecture – Learning Modules
2. Draw the schematic diagram Discussion Problem Set Calculator
CO1 [A] Alcorcon – p.
Week 8 of a hydroelectric power plant 10. Hydroelectric Power Plant Hydroelectric Computer/Smart
CO2 266-291
3. Solve problems on Problem Power Plant Phones
hydroelectric power plant Solving

Week 9 1st Comprehensive Exams

Lecture – Learning Modules
1. Define machine foundation
Discussion Calculator
CO1 terminologies and concepts Problem Set on [A] Alcorcon – p.
Week 10 11. Machine Foundation Computer/Smart
CO2 2. Perform machine foundation Machine 300-310
Problem Phones
calculations Foundation
Solving
1. Identify terminologies and
Lecture – Learning Modules
concepts used in heat [A] Alcorcon – p.
Discussion Calculator
CO1 transfer analysis 311-328
Week 11 12. Heat Transfer Problem Set on Computer/Smart
CO2 2. Solve problems involving [C] Lindeburg
Problem Heat Transfer Phones
modes of heat transfer and (FE) – Topic IX
Solving
heat exchangers
Lecture – Learning Modules
1. Identify classifications of Discussion Calculator
CO1 Problem Set on [A] Alcorcon – p.
Week 12 pumps 13. Pumps Computer/Smart
CO2 Pumps 355-386
2. Solve problems on pumps Problem Phones
Solving
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 Lecture – Learning Modules
1. Identify types of air
Discussion Calculator
CO1 compressor Problem Set on [A] Alcorcon – p.
Week 13 14. Air compressor Computer/Smart
CO2 2. Solve problems on air Air Compressor 329-354
Problem Phones
compressors
Solving
Lecture – Learning Modules
1. Solve problems on fans and
Discussion Problem Set on Calculator
CO1 blowers [A] Alcorcon – p.
Week 14 15. Fans and Blowers Fans and Computer/Smart
CO2 2. Define fans and blowers 387-397
Problem Blowers Phones
terminologies and concepts
Solving
16. Refrigeration
16.1 Vapor Compression Cycle
1. Draw the schematic and p-H 16.2 Performance of
diagrams of refrigeration Refrigeration System Lecture – Learning Modules
cycles 16.3 Chilling and Cooling Load Discussion Calculator
CO1 Problem Set on [A] Alcorcon – p.
Week 15 2. Perform calculations on 16.4 Motor and Compressor Computer/Smart
CO2 Refrigeration 418-468
refrigeration systems Performance Problem Phones
3. Identify refrigeration 16.5 Reversed Carnot Solving
terminologies and concepts Refrigeration Cycle
16.6 Cascade Systems
16.7 Product Load Calculations
1. Identify terminologies and
concepts used in air
17. Air conditioning
conditioning analysis
17.1 Psychrometric Chart
2. Identify the components of Lecture – Learning Modules
17.2 Properties of Air
an air-conditioning system Discussion Calculator
CO1 17.3 Air Mixing Problem Set on [A] Alcorcon – p.
Week 16 3. Perform an air-conditioning Computer/Smart
CO2 17.4 Air Conditioner Air Conditioning 469-512
load calculation Problem Phones
17.5 Cooling Tower
4. Apply the principles of heat Solving
17.6 Load Calculations
transfer and thermodynamic
17.7 Dryers
analysis to air-conditioning
systems
Week 17 2nd Comprehensive Exams
Week 18 Final Examinations
Course References [A] Ronnie S. Alcorcon (2005); Power and Industrial Plant Engineering; Alcorcon Publisher, Cebu City

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 [B] Michael R. Lindeburg (2005); 1001 Solved Engineering Fundamental Problems 3rd Edition; Professional Publications Inc., California, USA
[C] Michael R. Lindeburg (2006); FE Review Manual 2nd Edition; Professional Publications Inc., California, USA
PowerPoint Presentations
Additional Materials
Course Requirements GRADING SYSTEM

Problem Sets ----------------- 15 %

Comprehensive Exams -----35 %

Final Exams ------------------ 50 %

100 %

Passing Grade = 60 % (3.0)

Course Policies The following policies and guidelines are intended to provide guidance to the faculty while at the same time creating a clear set of requirements for
accommodation and reacting some of the common issues that may arise from the new method of teaching and learning in this semester. This should
be clearly conveyed to the students in the syllabus and at the beginning of the semester.

1. Every student should attend classes regularly and punctually. If a student gets absent, he/she should present an excuse letter signed by the
College Secretary, the Department Chairperson or the College Dean.
2. Students who incur absences in more than 20% of the class hours (equivalent to 8 sessions) may be dropped from the rolls and given a grade
of “UW or “5”, depending on his/her class standing.
3. Special tests/exams and/or exercises/activities may be given to a student who gets absent with a valid reason provided that he/she presents
an excuse letter signed by the College Secretary, Department Chairperson or the College Dean.
4. Assignments/homework and other requirements should be submitted on time. Late submission of assignments shall not be tolerated and will
have corresponding deductions.
5. Honesty should be practiced at all times. A student who is caught cheating shall be given a grade of 5.0.

Supplementary Material/s Engineering Reviewers & books

Consultation Period TTh 1:00-1:30, 3:00-3:30

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