Course Description
The science of energy analysis from an engineering perspective. Focus on forms of energy, transformations of energy, and energy flow and energy analysis of thermodynamic systems. Study of applications to problems related to mechanical engineering issues, such as energy generation, energy conversion, renewable energy systems, building HVAC applications, etc.
Athena Title
Engineering Thermodynamics I
Prerequisite
MATH 2260 and [(CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1311H and CHEM 1311L)] and (PHYS 1211-1211L or PHYS 1251)
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: a) Define and describe fundamental engineering thermodynamic concepts and demonstrate energy balance methods. This provides a strong background for energy analysis in heat transfer, fluids, biological, mechanical, electrical and other energy processes. b) Apply thermodynamic theory for studying real world problems in professional engineering practice. This understanding will be based on development of skills in the procedures of thermodynamic analysis and laboratory demonstrations. c) Formulate energy balance equation for complex engineering thermodynamic systems and solve them using engineering computational tools.
Topical Outline
a) Basic concepts b) Energy transfer and the first law of thermodynamics c) Properties of pure substances and ideal gases d) Psychrometrics – properties of air-vapor mixture e) Energy analysis of open and closed systems f) The second law of thermodynamics: Power and refrigeration cycles g) Concept of entropy
Syllabus