A Case-Based Learning Methodology for the Study of Thermodynamic Cycles: Applied Thermodynamic Assignments Using MS Excel
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| Title: | A Case-Based Learning Methodology for the Study of Thermodynamic Cycles: Applied Thermodynamic Assignments Using MS Excel |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Juan Carlos Domínguez (ORCID |
| Source: | Chemical Engineering Education. 2026 60(1):51-62. |
| Availability: | Chemical Engineering Education, Chemical Engineering Division of ASEE. 675 Wolf Ledges Parkway Suite 2459, Akron, OH 44309. Tel: 352-682-2622; e-mail: cee@che.ufl.edu; Web site: https://journals.flvc.org/cee/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research Tests/Questionnaires |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Thermodynamics, Spreadsheets, Learner Engagement, Teaching Methods, Undergraduate Students, Energy, Climate, Engineering Education, Chemical Engineering, Foreign Countries, Concept Formation |
| Geographic Terms: | Spain (Madrid) |
| DOI: | 10.18260/2-1-370.660-138438 |
| ISSN: | 0009-2479 2165-6428 |
| Abstract: | This study presents a case-based teaching methodology for analyzing power and refrigeration cycles in a sophomore year Applied Thermodynamics course and therefore increasing the students' understanding of these cycles. Structured assignments in MS Excel incorporated key engineering concepts, such as environmental aspects, to enhance student engagement as well as establishing interconnections between courses offered throughout the program. The 2023 implementation showed higher acceptance and participation than in 2021, leading to improved results. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Notes: | https://github.com/BIAPYP/Docencia |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1497682 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study presents a case-based teaching methodology for analyzing power and refrigeration cycles in a sophomore year Applied Thermodynamics course and therefore increasing the students' understanding of these cycles. Structured assignments in MS Excel incorporated key engineering concepts, such as environmental aspects, to enhance student engagement as well as establishing interconnections between courses offered throughout the program. The 2023 implementation showed higher acceptance and participation than in 2021, leading to improved results. |
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| ISSN: | 0009-2479 2165-6428 |
| DOI: | 10.18260/2-1-370.660-138438 |
