Applied Thermodynamics

Learning Outcomes: 
The course’s aim is to introduce students to the fundamental principles and calculations thermodynamics and control, and to comprehend:
• the thermodynamic properties of gasses, liquids and solids
• the internal energy and the enthalpy of pure substances
• the 1st and the 2nd law of thermodynamics
• the operation of thermal engines and cooling cycles
• the thermodynamics of chemical reactions

Course Content:  
1. Properties of pure substances
2. 1st law of thermodyanamics – closed and open systems
3. 2nd law of thermodynamics
4. Entropy and isentropic efficiency
5. Internal combustion engines
6. Ideal and non-isentropic as turbines
7. Ideal and non-isentropic Steam turbines
8. Ideal and non-isentropic cooling cycles
9. Thermodynamic properties of gas mixtures
10. Thermodynamics of chemical reactions

Suggested Bibliography: 

1. Class material.
2. Thermodynamics An Engineering Approach By Cengel And Boles