Principles of Thermodynamics
 
 
Subject Code: EME1046
Aim of Subject: To introduce to the students the basic concepts and laws of thermodynamics.
Learning Outcome of Subject: At the completion of the subject, students should be able to :
  • Know the terminologies in thermodynamics.
  • Obtain the thermodynamics properties of gases, water and other pure substances from tables and use them in solving problems involving closed and open systems.
  • Understand and make calculations in work, heat and internal energy.
  • Know the laws of thermodynamics and apply them to problems.
  • Calculate efficiencies of heat engines and refrigerator.
  • Understand the concepts of reversibility and entropy and make simple calculations of entropy.
  • Undertake, under supervision, laboratory experiments to measure calorific value and steam properties.
Programme Outcomes:
  • Ability to acquire and apply fundamental principles of science and engineering(70%)
  • Capability to communicate effectively(10%)
  • Ability to identify, formulate and model problems and find engineering solutions based on a systems approach(10%)
  • Ability to work independently as well as with others in a team(10%)
Assessment Scheme:
  • Lab Experiments - work in groups, lab report writing, oral assessment at the end of lab (10%)
  • Tutorial / Assignment - group assignment,focus group discussion at tutorial,to enhance understanding of basic concepts in lecture(15%)
  • Test Quiz - written exam (15%)
  • Final Exam - written exam (60%)
Teaching and Learning Activities: 51 hours (lectures,tutorials and laboratory experiment)
Credit Hours: 3
Pre-Requisite: None
References:
  • Y.A. Cengel and M.A. Boles, “Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach”, 4th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2002 (Textbook)
  • W.Z. Black and J.G. Hartley, "Thermodynamics, English/SI version", 3rd edition, Prentice-Hall, 1996.
  • M.J. Moran and H.N. Shapiro, "Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics", 3rd Edition, Johy Wiley & Sons, 1998.
  • R. Sonntag, C. Borgnakke and G. Van Wylen, "Fundamentals of Thermodynamics", 5th Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 1998.

Subject Contents

  • Fundamental Concepts

    • Open and closed systems. Processes and cycles. Thermodynamic equilibrium. Properties and state of a substance. Energy. Temperature. The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics.
     
  • Properties of a Pure Substance

    • Phase equilibrium. Independent properties. Equation of state. Table of thermodynamic properties. Thermodynamic surfaces.
     
  • Work and Heat

    • Definition of work. Definition of heat. Modes of heat transfer.
     
  • The First Law of Thermodynamics

    • Statement of the law for a cycle and a process. Mechanical equivalent of heat. Principle of conservation of energy. Internal energy. Enthalpy. Application to closed and open systems.
     
  • The Second Law of Thermodynamics

    • Heat engines and refrigerators. Cycle efficiency. Kelvin-Planck statement. Clausius statement. Reversibility and irreversibility. Carnot cycle. Thermodynamic temperature scale.
     
  • Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics

    • Clausius' inequality. Entropy of a pure substance. Entropy change and generation. Principle of the increase of entropy. Applications to open systems.
     

Laboratory

1. Bomb Calorimeter
2. Marcet Boiler