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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "ENGR 213"
COURSE NAME: "Thermodynamics"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Summer Session II 2023
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Roberto Capata
EMAIL: [email protected]
 HOURS: MTWTH 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisites: Principles of Chemistry; Introduction to Physics
OFFICE HOURS: BY APPOINTMENT
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides an introduction to Thermodynamics, a branch of physics concerned with heat and temperature and their relation to energy and work. It defines macroscopic variables, such as internal energy, entropy, and pressure that partly describe a body of matter or radiation. It states that the behavior of those variables is subject to general constraints that are common to all materials, not the peculiar properties of particular materials. These general constraints are expressed in the four laws of thermodynamics, which can be explained by statistical mechanics, in terms of the microscopic constituents. The course includes basic elements of classical thermodynamics, including first and second laws, properties of pure materials, ideal gas law, reversibility and irreversibility, and Carnot cycle; control volume analysis of closed simple systems and open systems at steady state; engineering applications, including cycles; psychrometrics.
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:

THERMODYNAMICS

1.       Concepts & Definitions

a.       Defining systems

b.       Mass, length, time & force

c.       Specific volume

d.       Pressure

e.       Temperature

f.        Design & analysis

2.       Energy and First Law

a.       Mechanical energy

b.       Defining work

c.       Defining energy

d.       Heat transfer

e.       Energy balance

f.        Cycles analysis

3.       Proprieties

a.       P-v-T relation

b.       Phase change

c.       Specific volume, pressure and temperature

d.       Internal energy and enthalpy

e.       Energy balance

f.        Specific heats

g.       Compressibility chart

h.       Ideal gas model

i.         Energy balance

4.       Energy analysis of control volume

a.       Continuity

b.       Energy conservation

c.       Steady state

d.       Nozzle and diffusers

e.       Turbine, pump and compressors

f.        Heat exchangers

g.       Throttle analysis

h.       Transient

5.       Second law

a.       Statements

b.       Irreversibility

c.       Kelvin-Planck statement

d.       2nd Law in thermodynamic cycles

e.       Power cycles and 2nd Law

f.        Temperature scales

g.       Carnot cycle

h.       Clausius inequality

6.       Entropy

a.       Entropy of a system

b.       Tds equation

c.       Entropy changes:

                                                               i.      Incompressible substance

                                                             ii.      Ideal gas

                                                           iii.      Reversible process

d.       Entropy balance of closed systems

e.       Entropy rate balance

f.        Isentropic process

g.       Isentropic efficiency of turbines, pumps, compressors

h.       Heat transfer and work in reversible steady state process

7.       Exergy

a.       Definition

b.       Exergy of a system

c.       Closed systems exergy balance

d.       Exergy rate

e.       Exergetic (2nd Law) efficiency

f.        Thermoeconomics: introduction
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
On the basis of the objectives indicated, the student at the end of the module will be able to critically operate on thermodynamic cycles representing them on classical thermodynamic chart and will also be able to evaluate and compare the different power plant solutions and the consequent energy performance.
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
Fundamentals of Engineering ThermodynamicsMicheal Moran, Howard ShapiroWiley & Sons13-978-0471-78735-8  Ebook  
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
HMW 1Complete all questions and resolve assigned issues30%
HMW 2 30%
FINAL TERM 40%

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
This course provides an introduction to Thermodynamics, a branch of physics concerned with heat and temperature and their relation to energy and work. It defines macroscopic variables, such as internal energy, entropy, and pressure that partly describe a body of matter or radiation. It states that the behavior of those variables is subject to general constraints that are common to all materials, not the peculiar properties of particular materials. These general constraints are expressed in the four laws of thermodynamics, which can be explained by statistical mechanics, in terms of the microscopic constituents. The course includes basic elements of classical thermodynamics, including first and second laws, properties of pure materials, ideal gas law, reversibility and irreversibility, and Carnot cycle; control volume analysis of closed simple systems and open systems at steady state; engineering applications, including cycles; psychrometrics.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
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SCHEDULE

week 1

  • lesson 1: Concepts & Definitions
  • lesson 2: Concepts & Definitions
  • lesson 3: Concepts & Definitions
  • lesson 4: 1st Law

week 2

  • lesson 5: Energy & 1st law 
  • lesson 6: Energy & 1st law 
  • lesson 7; Energy & 1st law: design problems
  • lesson 8: Proprieties

week 3

  • lesson 9: phase change, Internal energy and enthalpy, Specific heats
  • lesson 10: Compressibility chart, Ideal gas model, Energy balance, Energy analysis of control volume
  • lesson 11:  2nd law
  • lesson 12:  2nd law

week 4

  • lesson 13:  Entropy balance of closed systems
  • lesson 14:  Entropy balance of control volume
  • lesson 15:  Exergy
  • lesson 16:  Exergy rate, Exergetic (2nd Law) efficiency

week 5

  • lesson 17: Gas power cycle
  • lesson 18: Gas power cycle
  • lesson 19: Steam power cycle
  • lesson 20: Final term