Mechanical Engineering

302. Thermodynamics. Energy and second law efficiency. Thermodynamic property relationships. Analysis of Rankine, Brayton, Otto, Diesel and refrigeration cycles.  Idea gas maixtures.  Vapor-gas mixtures.  Moist air processes.  Combustion.  Three lectures.(3 credits)

Prerequisite: ENGS 205

 

Objectives:

 

The student will be able to:

  • Analyze Power and refrigeration cycles.

  • Analyze gas and gas-vapor mixtures.

  • Analyze combustion processes

  • Design simple thermodynamic systems.

Course Syllabus:

 

Textbook:  

Thermodynamics, Y.A. Cengel and M. A. Boles 3rd. ed.,McGraw-Hill.

Topics:

  1. Otto, Diesel, Stirling, Ericsson, and Brayton and Rankine cycles

  2. Vapor compression and gas refrigeration cycles

  3. Mixture of ideal and real gases

  4. Mixture of air-water vapor and psychromtery

  5. Combustion of hydrocarbon fuels

  6. Simple thermodynamic property relations

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

 

Engineering Science: 3 credits (100%)

 

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