ENGS 345 - Thermodynamics

Course Description
Thermodynamics is the study of heat and work. The concepts of zeroth, first and second laws of thermodynamics, and equations of mass and energy conservation are presented. These concepts are then applied to power generation systems, refrigeration cycles, internal combustion, and jet engines.

Course Objectives
•  Develop an understanding of thermodynamic properties such as specific volume, internal energy, enthalpy and entropy [1,2]
•  Learn to define the state of a system given two or more properties by interpolation of thermodynamic property tables [1,2]
•  Learn to use computerized thermodynamic property tables for the solution of thermodynamics problems [1,3]
•  Learn to apply the first and second laws of thermodynamics to a control volume. [1,2]
•  Understand the operation of simple thermodynamic cycles used for power generation, transportation, and refrigeration. Learn to represent the following cycles on a P-v diagram: Otto, Diesel, Brayton, Rankine, and vapor compression refrigeration [1,2]
•  Acquire an understanding of how underlying thermodynamics of the major cycles is utilized in the design of devices and systems for energy conversion and the conversion of heat to work [1,2]
•  Develop an ability to apply the knowledge of engineering thermodynamics in the formulation and solution of engineering problems [1,2]

Instructor
Dr. Michael Misovich