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King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals Mechanical Engineering Department Thermodynamics I - ME 203

This document provides information about the Thermodynamics I course taught by Dr. Ahmet Z. Sahin at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals. The course covers basic concepts of thermodynamics including the first and second laws of thermodynamics and their engineering applications. The course objectives are to familiarize students with thermodynamic processes, laws, and their use in problem solving. The course is evaluated through quizzes, exams, homework, and attendance.

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King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals Mechanical Engineering Department Thermodynamics I - ME 203

This document provides information about the Thermodynamics I course taught by Dr. Ahmet Z. Sahin at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals. The course covers basic concepts of thermodynamics including the first and second laws of thermodynamics and their engineering applications. The course objectives are to familiarize students with thermodynamic processes, laws, and their use in problem solving. The course is evaluated through quizzes, exams, homework, and attendance.

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King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

Mechanical Engineering Department


Thermodynamics I - ME 203 (141)
Instructor: Dr. Ahmet Z. Sahin Room: 22-235
Email: [email protected] Tel.: 860-2548
Course Description: Basic engineering thermodynamics, control mass and control volume concepts,
basic energy concepts and definitions, thermodynamic properties, ideal and real gases, first and second
laws of thermodynamics, introductory cycle analysis, entropy generation.
Prerequisites: MATH 102, PHYS 102.

Textbook: Cengel, Y.A., and Boles, M.A., Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, 7th Ed.,
McGraw Hill, 2011.
References: Borgnakke, C., and Sonntag, R. E., Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, 7th Ed., John
Wiley & Sons, 2009.
Moran, M.J., and Shapiro, H.N., Fundamental of Engineering
Thermodynamics, 5th Ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2006.

Objectives Outcomes
To familiarize the students with the basic concepts of Demonstrate a basic understanding of the nature of the thermodynamic
processes for pure substances and ideal gases.
the first and second laws of thermodynamics and their
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the first and second laws of
applications in engineering problems. thermodynamics and its applications to systems and control volumes.
To provide the student with a comprehensive Demonstrate the ability to use the first and second laws of
thermodynamics for energy conservation and entropy balance analysis of
treatment of classical thermodynamics.
different thermodynamic processes of systems and control volumes.
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate the thermal performance of different
heat engines and refrigeration cycles through the calculation of thermal
efficiency or coefficient of performance.
To prepare the student to effectively use Demonstrate the ability to present practical engineering calculations
based on the first and second law analyses of different thermodynamic
thermodynamics in the practice of engineering.
processes of systems and control volumes.

Course Breakdown:
Classes Topics
4 Introduction and basic concepts, units and dimensions (chapter 1)
5 Energy, heat and work (chapter 2)
7 Properties of pure substances (chapter 3)
6 First law of thermodynamics on closed system (chapter 4)
6 First law of thermodynamics on open system (chapter 5)
6 Second law of thermodynamics on cycles (chapter 6)
10 Second law of thermodynamics on systems (chapter 7)
1 Class test
Total of 45 classes = 15 weeks

Evaluation:
Class Test Thursday, October 23, 2014, 5:30 – 6:30 PM, (chapters 1, 2, and 3) 10%
Quizzes Three quizzes to be announced in the class 15%
Major Exam 1 Wednesday, November 19, 2014, 5:30 – 7:00 PM, (chapters 3, 4 and 5) (common) 20%
Major Exam 2 Tuesday, December 16, 2014, 5:30 – 7:00 PM, (chapters 5, 6 and 7) (common) 20%
Final Exam Scheduled by the Registrar, comprehensive (common) 30%
Homework No late HW will be accepted (common) 5%
Notes:
 Attendance in the class will be strictly observed starting the first day of classes. IN CASE OF AN
UNEXCUSED ABSENCE, 0.5 MARK WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE FINAL GRADE.
 A DN grade will be immediately reported for NINE (9) unexcused absences.
 A DN grade will be immediately reported if both unexcused and excused absences reach 15 absences.
 Official excuses MUST be presented no later than ONE (1) week of the absence day.
 Class participation is highly encouraged and will be considered in the final grade.

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