ENGR& 224 Thermodynamics

5 credits

This course covers fundamentals of thermodynamics, basic principles from macroscopic point of view, and concepts such as systems and their behavior, energy and heat transfer, first and second law of thermodynamics, and methodology for problem solving. This course also discusses the application of thermodynamics laws to engineering systems such as vapor power plants, combustion engines, refrigerators, and heat pump systems.

Prerequisites: CHEM& 162, MATH& 152, and PHYS& 221

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Define thermodynamics system and properties of mass, force, pressure, volume, and temperature
Evaluate thermodynamics properties of substance such as specific volume, specific internal energy, enthalpy, entropy, and specific heats of ideal gas
Discuss the first law of thermodynamics and control volume analysis using energy and apply the first law to evaluate nozzles, diffusers, turbines, compressors and pumps, heat exchangers, and throttling devices
Discuss and apply the second law of thermodynamics to evaluate the ideal behavior of closed and open systems
Analyze vapor power systems (Rankine cycle), gas power systems (air-standard Otto cycle), and refrigeration and heat pump systems

Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 40 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20