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Module Theme -- A strong impact exists on the availability and sustainability of energy resources based off engineering decisions. This impact can be investigated through the study of specific thermal engineering problems. Using a virtual environment platform, this game allows students to identify key thermal processes and their ability to implement conduction, convection and radiation modes of heat transfer. In particular, students will be able to (a) implement the laws of thermodynamics in the conversion of coal to electricity in form of a C++/JAVA program module, (b) analyze the thermal processes involved in transforming the heat from combustion of the coal to produce steam leading to production of electricity, and (c) visualize the industrial and residential electricity demands of the city being met with the thermal process. The laws of thermodynamics are considered to be instrumental in providing insights into environmental problems associated with energy utilization due to the impact on environmental quality and natural ecosystem. Thus, this game allows students to understand the relations between environmental impact and thermodynamics.