Course content:

Vapor Power Systems, Gas Power Systems, Refrigeration and Heat Pump Systems, Thermodynamic Relations, Ideal Gas Mixture and Psychrometric Applications, Reacting Mixtures and Combustion

Text Book:

Principles of Engineering Thermodynamics, Michael J. Moran, Howard N. Shapiro, Daise D. Boettner, Margaret B. Bailey, 8th Edition, 2015, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN 978-1-118-96088-2.

                 

Reference Books:

  1. Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, R.E. SonntagC. BorgnakkeG.J. Van Wylen, John Wiley& Sons; 6th Ed., 2002, ISBN 0471152323
  2. Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach”, Y.A. Çengel, M.A. Boles, McGraw-Hill, 4th Ed., 2002.

Course Objectives:

To teach basic principles of classical thermodynamics; train students to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems in thermodynamics.

Course Outcomes:

  • Gain the ability to use thermodynamic terminology and concepts appropriately.
  • Learn the methods used to analyze energy and mass transfers for steady and transient systems.
  • Understanding of reversible and irreversible process.
  • Learn the methods to apply the concepts of irreversibility, availability and efficiency to various systems.

Assessment Criteria (subjected to changes)

Attendance: 5%

Quizzes: 15%

Two midterms: 40%

Final exam: 40%