Engineering Science

205.  Introductory Thermodynamics.  Definitions of energy systems, properties, and unit systems. Work, heat, and the first law of thermodynamics in open and closed systems.  Applications to compressors, pumps, turbines, heat exchanger and nozzles.  The second law of thermodynamics and its effect on energy systems. Three lectures (3 credits)

Prerequisites: MATH 104 and CHEM 101

Course Objectives:

The student will be able to

• Understand the basics of thermodynamics (1st and 2dd laws, process relations, ideal gas behaviors, reversibility and irreversibility)

• Determine properties of simple substances (ideal gases and those that can change phase)

• Apply first and second laws to open and closed systems

Course Syllabus:

Textbook:  

Thermodynamics, Y.A. Cengel and M. A. Boles latest edition.,McGraw-Hill

Topics:

1. Basic concepts of thermodynamics

2. Properties of pure substances

3. First law of thermodynamics applied to closed systems

4. First law of thermodynamics applied to open systems

5. Second law of thermodynamics

6. Tds equations and entropy change in pure substances

7. Isentropic processes

8. Isentropic efficiencies of steady flow devices.

ABET category content as estimated by faculty member who prepared this course description:

Engineering Science: 3 credits (100%)

Prepared by:  Dr. Joseph Augustus    Date: May, 2002