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Course Outline - Applied Thermodynamics

The Applied Thermodynamics course covers fundamental concepts such as the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, energy transfer, and properties of pure substances. It aims to equip students with the ability to analyze thermodynamic systems, perform energy and entropy analyses, and interpret thermodynamic processes and diagrams. The course learning outcomes emphasize understanding thermodynamic principles, evaluating properties, and applying laws to solve problems.

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Course Outline - Applied Thermodynamics

The Applied Thermodynamics course covers fundamental concepts such as the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, energy transfer, and properties of pure substances. It aims to equip students with the ability to analyze thermodynamic systems, perform energy and entropy analyses, and interpret thermodynamic processes and diagrams. The course learning outcomes emphasize understanding thermodynamic principles, evaluating properties, and applying laws to solve problems.

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Course: Applied Thermodynamics

Course outline:
1. Introduction and Basic Concepts
a. First law of thermodynamics and its applications
b. System and boundary
c. Specific volume, pressure and temperature
2. Energy, Energy Transfer, and General Energy Analysis
a. Equilibrium state, processes
b. Methods to solve thermodynamics problems
3. Properties of Pure Substances
a. Phase change processes, P-v-T relation
b. Property diagrams
c. Equation of state, specific heats
d. Compressibility polytropic process relation.
4. Energy Analysis of Closed Systems
a. Energy balance of closed system
5. Mass and Energy Analysis of Control Volumes
a. Energy analysis of power, refrigeration and heat pump cycles
6. The Second Law of Thermodynamics
a. Spontaneous and non-spontaneous processes
b. Thermodynamic cycles, irreversible and reversible process, and Carnot cycle
c. Clausius inequality.
7. Entropy
a. Entropy change, T-s diagram, entropy generation
b. Increase of entropy principle, entropy rate balance of closed systems and control volumes
c. Isentropic efficiencies
Course: Applied Thermodynamics

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

1. Understand and Apply Fundamental Thermodynamic Principles


o CLO 1: Explain the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics and apply
these principles to analyze energy conservation, spontaneous processes, and
the performance of thermodynamic cycles in various systems.
2. Analyze and Evaluate Properties and Processes of Pure Substances
o CLO 2: Interpret phase change processes and P-v-T relationships, construct
property diagrams, and utilize equations of state to analyze and solve
problems involving pure substances in different thermodynamic states.
3. Perform Energy and Entropy Analysis of Thermodynamic Systems
o CLO 3: Conduct energy and entropy balance analyses for closed systems and
control volumes, evaluate the efficiency of power, refrigeration, and heat
pump cycles, and assess the impact of irreversibilities on system performance.

  CLO 4: Recall fundamental thermodynamic concepts such as specific volume,


pressure, temperature, and system boundaries, and explain their significance in the
analysis of thermodynamic systems.

 Interpret and Illustrate Thermodynamic Processes and Diagrams

 CLO 5: Interpret thermodynamic processes (e.g., phase changes, isentropic


processes) and illustrate them using property diagrams (P-v, T-s), showing the
relationships between pressure, volume, and temperature.

 Apply Thermodynamic Laws to Solve Basic Problems

 CLO 6: Apply the First Law of Thermodynamics to solve basic energy balance
problems in closed systems and utilize the Second Law of Thermodynamics to
determine the direction of processes and evaluate their reversibility.

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