THERMODYNAMICS

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)

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

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. Should be able to write effective reports, understand written reports, and prepare design and production reports.
2. Should have the ability to make effective presentations.
3. Should have the ability to give and have clear and understandable instructions.
4. Should gain consciousness (awareness) about the necessity of lifelong learning.
5. Should have the ability to access information.
6. Should have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew himself/herself.
7. Should gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility and should act in accordance with ethical principles.
8. Should gain knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
9. Should gain knowledge about project management, risk management, and change management practices in business life.
10. Should gain awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
11. Should gain knowledge about development in sustainability.
12. 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.
13. Awareness should be gained about the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
14. Should have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
15. Should have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines in complex engineering problems.
16. Should have the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
17. Should have the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve complex engineering problems.
18. Should have the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.
19. Should have the ability to apply modern design methods.
20. 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.
21. Should have the ability to use information technologies effectively.
22. Should have the ability to design experiments, for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
23. Should have the ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
24. Should have the ability to work in intradisciplinary teams.
25. Should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
26. Should have the skills to work individually.
27. Should have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
28. Should have the knowledge of at least one foreign language.

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