ESC-235 Thermodynamics
This is a first course in thermodynamics. It introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics. The topics covered are: first and second laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic processes as applied to perfect gases and pure substances, energy analysis of heat engines including Carnot, Otto, Diesel, and Stirling, Brayton cycle, gas turbines, jet propulsion, Rankine cycle, power plants, heat pumps, and refrigeration systems.
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Course Outline
Department
Science and Technology
Course Description
This is a first course in thermodynamics. It introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics. The topics covered are: first and second laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic processes as applied to perfect gases and pure substances, energy analysis of heat engines including Carnot, Otto, Diesel, and Stirling, Brayton cycle, gas turbines, jet propulsion, Rankine cycle, power plants, heat pumps, and refrigeration systems.
Credit Hours
3Course Learning Outcomes
- Analyze a system that converts heat energy into mechanical energy using the laws of thermodynamics.
- Calculate the thermal efficiencies of different types of heat engines.
- Analyze and calculate the coefficient of performance of a refrigeration system.
Topic Outline
- First Law of Thermodynamics for a Closed System
- Air as a Working Fluid
- Equation of State
- Boundary Work, Internal Energy, Specific Heat
- Isobaric, Isochoric, and Isothermal Processes
- Isentropic Process
- Polytrophic Process
- Internal Combustion Engines
- Otto Cycle, Diesel Cycle, Stirling Cycle
- First Law of Thermodynamics for an Open System
- Brayton Cycle: Stationary Gas Turbines
- Brayton Cycle: Jet Propulsion
- Intro to Power Plants, Water as a Working Fluid
- Steam Quality
- Steam Tables, Enthalpy, Entropy
- Boiler, Pump, Turbine and Condenser Processes
- Basic Rankine Cycle
- Rankine Cycle with Reheat
- Refrigeration Systems
- Wet and Dry Compression Cycles
- Heat Pumps