Syllabus on Introduction to Thermodynamics | ME 205, Lab Reports of Thermodynamics

Download Syllabus on Introduction to Thermodynamics | ME 205 and more Lab Reports Thermodynamics in PDF only on Docsity! ME 205 - INTRODUCTION TO THERMODYNAMICS TYPE OF COURSE: Required for all engineering majors. COURSE (catalog) DESCRIPTION: ME 205 Introduction to Thermodynamics. 3 Hours. Principles of energy transport and work; properties of substances and equations of state; first and second law of thermodynamics; applications to mechanical cycles and systems. Prerequisite: Physics 142. PREREQUISITE(S): Physics 142 General Physics II (Electricity and magnetism), 4 Hours. TEXTBOOK: Michael J. Moran and Howard N. Shapiro, Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, 5th Edition, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 2004. COURSE OBJECTIVES: This course introduces introductory level materials in engineering thermodynamics to all majors of engineering students. It offers the following topics- thermodynamic concepts (10%); properties of substances state and phases (30%); conservation principles and the first laws of thermodynamics (30%), entropy and the second law of thermodynamics (20%); system analysis using the second law of thermodynamics (10%). Students learn fundamental concepts and how to use them for solving real-world engineering problems. A combination of visual demonstration, problem solutions and conceptual design approaches for engineering thermodynamic systems is used for enhancing fundamental understanding and engineering applications. Issues of communication skills and contemporary problems are also discussed. MAJOR TOPICS: Hrs 1 Thermodynamic concepts: systems and surroundings; equilibrium and quasi-equilibrium processes; work, heat transfer and power 4 2 Properties of substances state and phases: internal energy, enthalpy, specific heat, and equation of state 12 3 Conservation principles and the first law of thermodynamics: conservation of mass and energy; control volume formulation; steady state and steady flow analyses; unsteady state analysis 13 4 Entropy and the second law of thermodynamics: isolated systems; reversible and irreversible processes; entropy relations; control volume analysis; isentropic processes; component efficiencies, cyclic processes and the Carnot cycle 10 5 System analysis using the second law of thermodynamics: reversible work; availability; irreversibility. Efficiency in energy utilization 4 6 Examinations 2 _____________________________________________________________________ Total 45 CREDIT HOURS: 4 Hours TYPE OF INSTRUCTION: Type of Instruction Contact Hours/Week Lecture-Discussion 3 Laboratory 0 Contribution of course to meeting the professional component: This course shows how to use undergraduate calculus as well as basic concepts of work, energy, and efficiency in energy utilization, to formulate and solve energy and industrial processing systems for design problems. Principles of zeroth, first and second laws of thermodynamics are learned to use them to calculate energy balances and to maximize energy utilization for both steady and unsteady states with and without flow. Issues of communication skills and contemporary problems are also discussed. Relationship of course to program outcomes as shown in the BSME Course Outcomes Matrix: A. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering C. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs D. Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams E. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems G. Ability to communicate effectively J. Ability to learn contemporary issues Person(s) who prepared this description and date of preparation: Soyoung S. Cha, Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, August 21, 2004 Comments on outcomes A. Use of surface and volume integration, ordinary and partial differentiation, conservation of mass and energy, concept of efficiency in energy utilization. C. Many homeworks require the design of thermodynamic systems and components such as turbines, pumps, heat exchangers, nozzles and diffusers in addition to the other devices involving heat and fluid flow in industrial engineering. D. This is a required course for all undergraduate engineering students. Homeworks encompass the problems that appear in all disciplines including mechanical, electrical, chemical, and bio-engineering. Students are allowed to exchange their ideas and discuss approaches in solving the problems. E. Through homeworks and classroom examples, students learn how to conceive engineering problems, how to relate them to thermodynamic fundamentals, and finally how to express them in mathematical terms. G. The class consists of students with all disciplines of mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, computer, and bio-engineering. Accordingly, homeworks span a broad spectrum of problems. In solving these problems, students are encouraged to effectively communicate their ideas and approaches. J. Energy and environmental problems that involve conservation or utilization of energy are discussed related to power plants and industrial processing. These outcomes are what students are expected too gain from this course.