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THERMODYNAMICS

Course
ENRE212 - THERMODYNAMICS
Department
Energy Systems Engineering - English - Undergraduate
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
4
ECTS
7
T+P+L
3 + 0 + 2
Course Coordinator(s)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Ali SHEFIK
Prerequisite
Keywords

Course Description

This course starts with basic concepts and their definitions and moves on to solving examples relating to power, heat and energy. Thermodynamic related properties of pure substances, Equation of state, work and heat, Zeroth law of thermodynamics, First Law of thermodynamics, Ideal and real gases, Internal energy and enthalpy, Second law of thermodynamics, Entropy are introduced. Application of thermodynamic principles starts with the Carnot cycle, steam power cycles, gas power cycles, Otto and Diesel power cycles and ends with refrigeration cycles. Use of thermodynamic properties in designing systems, the effect of parameters is covered. The course also includes practical work in the laboratories and simple design projects based on the use of thermodynamic properties.

THERMODYNAMICS

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Item Type Weight (%)
Laboratory Work Assignment 15
Mid-Term Exam Midterm 35
Final Exam Final 50
Total 100

Course outcomes

  1. 01 1. Identify (2) the unique vocabulary associated with thermodynamics and explain (4) the basic concepts of thermodynamics.
  2. 02 2. Note (2) the concepts of energy and define (2) its various forms.
  3. 03 3. Assess (5) the physics of phase-change processes and implement (4) the procedures for determining thermodynamic properties of pure substances.
  4. 04 4. Describe (3) the hypothetical substance "ideal gas" and apply (3) the ideal-gas equation of state in the solution of typical problems.
  5. 05 5. Generalise (5) the general energy balance applied to closed systems and solve (3) problems for closed systems that involve heat and work interactions.
  6. 06 6. Generalise (5) the conservation of mass principle and apply (3) the conservation of mass principle to various systems.
  7. 07 7. Solve (3) energy balance problems for common steady-flow devices and apply (3) the energy balance to general unsteady-flow processes.

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction to thermodynamics and basic definitions. Systems, surroundings, boundaries, and review of SI and English unit systems.
Week 2 Explanation of state, equilibrium, state postulate, process, and cycle; defining properties of a system.
Week 3 Introduction to energy, forms of energy, and internal energy. Definition of heat and work.
Week 4 First law of thermodynamics and general energy balance. Energy transfer mechanisms and conversion efficiencies.
Week 5 Concept of pure substances and fundamentals of phase-change processes. Examination of P–v and T–v diagrams.
Week 6 Determining thermodynamic properties of pure substances using property tables.
Week 7 Ideal gas definition, equation of state, and typical problem applications.
Week 8 Mid-Term Exams
Week 9 Mid-Term Exams
Week 10 Boundary work (PdV work) and energy interactions in closed systems. Application of the first law to closed systems.
Week 11 Specific heats (cv, cp), changes in internal energy and enthalpy for ideal gases.
Week 12 Energy relations for incompressible substances; solving heat and work interactions in closed systems.
Week 13 Conservation of mass principle and energy balance in control volumes.
Week 14 Analysis of energy forms carried by fluid across control surfaces.
Week 15 Application of energy equations to steady-flow devices such as nozzles, turbines, compressors, valves, mixers, and heat exchangers.

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Çengel , Y A and Boles , M A 2019, Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 9 th Edition, McGraw Hill Education, New York

Learning Outcomes

  1. LO1: Identify (2) the unique vocabulary associated with thermodynamics and explain (4) the basic concepts of thermodynamics. SOLO 3
  2. LO2: Explain (4) the concepts of energy and differentiate (4) between its various forms. SOLO 4
  3. LO3: Assess (5) the physics of phase-change processes and implement (4) the procedures for determining thermodynamic properties of pure substances. SOLO 4.5
  4. LO4: Describe (3) the hypothetical substance 'ideal gas' and apply (3) the ideal-gas equation of state in the solution of typical problems. SOLO 3
  5. LO5: Generalise (5) the general energy balance applied to closed systems and solve (3) problems for closed systems involving heat and work interactions. SOLO 4
  6. LO6: Generalise (5) the conservation of mass principle and apply (4) the conservation of mass principle to various systems. SOLO 4.5
  7. LO7: Solve (3) energy balance problems for common steady-flow devices. SOLO 3
  8. L08 LO8: Analyse (4) experimental data and interpret (4) results using appropriate graphical representations. SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

  1. P01 Should have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
  2. P02 Should have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines in complex engineering problems.
  3. P03 Should have the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
  4. P04 Should have the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve complex engineering problems.
  5. P05 Should have the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.
  6. P06 Should have the ability to apply modern design methods.
  7. P07 Should have the ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications.
  8. P08 Should have the ability to use information technologies effectively.
  9. P09 Should have the ability to design experiments, for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
  10. P10 Should have the ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
  11. P11 Should have the ability to work in intradisciplinary teams.
  12. P12 Should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
  13. P13 Should have the skills to work individually.
  14. P14 Should have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  15. P15 Should have the knowledge of at least one foreign language.
  16. P16 Should be able to write effective reports, understand written reports, and prepare design and production reports.
  17. P17 Should have the ability to make effective presentations.
  18. P18 Should have the ability to give and have clear and understandable instructions.
  19. P19 Should gain consciousness (awareness) about the necessity of lifelong learning.
  20. P20 Should have the ability to access information.
  21. P21 Should have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew himself/herself.
  22. P22 Should gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility and should act in accordance with ethical principles.
  23. P23 Should gain knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
  24. P24 Should gain knowledge about project management, risk management, and change management practices in business life.
  25. P25 Should gain awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
  26. P26 Should gain knowledge about development in sustainability.
  27. P27 Should gain knowledge about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and security at universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering.
  28. P28 Awareness should be gained about the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Po-Lo Matrix

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