Course title
AB0030002
Thermodynamics 1

 SAITO Hiroyasu

KOGAWA Takuma
Course description
Thermodynamics is one of the four mechanics studied in mechanical engineering, and is the science that deals with the conversion of thermal energy into work. Lectures will be given on the laws of thermodynamics, entropy, efficient energy utilization, exergy, etc.

Class implementation method (advanced machinery course)
Exercises will be conducted during lecture hours to check the level of understanding and facilitate deeper comprehension. Based on these exercises, comprehensive exercises will be conducted during the midterm and final classes.
Purpose of class
Knowledge of thermodynamics is essential for understanding and designing the operating principles of heat engines, heat pumps, refrigeration machines, etc. The purpose of this course is to learn the basic laws and theories of thermodynamics and acquire the basics of thermal energy.
Goals and objectives
  1. Students should be able to understand the first law of thermodynamics as a thermodynamic expression of the law of conservation of energy and apply it to specific problems.
  2. Students should be able to understand the macroscopic and microscopic properties of ideal gases,and be able to derive the relationships between state quantities and their relationships with heat and work during various state changes.
  3. Students should be able to understand the second law of thermodynamics and be able to evaluate the thermal efficiency of a heat engine and the coefficient of performance of a heat pump.
  4. Students should be able to estimate entropy change in various reversible processes.
  5. Students should be able to understand the meaning of exergy and be able to quantitatively evaluate wasted energy.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 First exam Second exam Total.
1. 20% 20%
2. 20% 20%
3. 20% 20%
4. 20% 20%
5. 20% 20%
Total. 60% 40% -
Evaluation method and criteria
[Evaluation method]
Evaluation will be based on the total evaluation of the exercises.

[Criteria]
A score of 60% or above is required to pass. This is the level at which you must be able to understand the laws of thermodynamics, explain them in your own words, and solve standard problems.
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. <Introduction>

The goal is to
understand the
following:
-The significance of
studying
thermodynamics
-Basic concepts for
studying
thermodynamics 		(Review) Review of exercises given during lectures. 190minutes
2. <Quantities and
units used in
thermodynamics>

The goal is to
understand the
following:
- The meaning of
basic quantities
used in
thermodynamics
- Unit system (SI,
non-Si units) 		(Review) Review of exercises given during lectures. 190minutes
3. <The First Law of
Thermodynamics
(1)>

The goal is to
understand the
following:
- Heat and work
- The First Law of
Thermodynamics
for closed systems 		(Review) Review of exercises given during lectures. 190minutes
4. <The first law of
thermodynamics
(2)>
The goal is to understand the following:
-Industrial work
-The first law of
thermodynamics for
open systems 		Review of exercises given during lectures. 190minutes
5. <Ideal gas>

The goal is to
understand the
following:
- Ideal gas equation
of state
- Mixture of ideal
gases
- State change in
quasi-static process
of ideal gas
- Microscopic
understanding of
ideal gas 		Review of exercises given during lectures. 190minutes
6. <Exercises in the
first half and
explanations>

Thoroughly review
the content covered
in the first half and
prepare for the
exercises. 		Review of exercises given during lectures. 190minutes
7. <Second law of
thermodynamics
(1)>

The goal is to
understand the
following:
- Efficiency of
converting work to
heat and heat to
work
- Carnot cycle 		Review of exercises given during lectures. 190minutes
8. <Second Law of
Thermodynamics
(2)>

The goal is to
understand the
following:
- Reversible and
irreversible
changes. Why do
we think about
irreversible changes
when there are only
irreversible changes
in nature?
- Physical quantity
that expresses the
one-way
phenomenon in
which heat moves
from high
temperature to low
temperature 		Review of exercises given during lectures. 190minutes
9. <Second Law of
Thermodynamics
(3)>

The goal is to
understand the
following:
- Entropy 		Review of exercises given during lectures. 190minutes
10. <Gas cycle>

The goal is to
understand the
following:
- Heat engines and
cycles

-

Otto/Diesel/Sabathe
cycles, etc. 		Review of exercises given during lectures. 190minutes
11. <Efficient use of
energy and exergy
(1)>

The goal is to
understand the
following:
- What is energy
quality?
- What is exergy
(useful energy)?
- Specific methods
for calculating
exergy 		Review of exercises given during lectures. 190minutes
12. <Efficient use of
energy and exergy
(2)>

The goal is to
understand the
following:
- How to calculate
exergy in closed
and open systems
- Gibbs/Helmholtz
free energy
- Direction of
chemical reactions 		Review of exercises given during lectures 190minutes
13. <Exercises in the
second half and
explanations>

Thoroughly review
the content covered
in the second half
and prepare for the
exercises. 		(Review) Review of all exercises given during lectures in the second half. 190minutes
14. Summary of the course:
- Explanation of exercise problems and course summary 		(Review) Review of all exercises given during lectures in the second half. 190minutes
Total. - - 2660minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
This lecture is based on the JSME text series "Thermodynamics", Jikkyo Publishing "Thermodynamics: How to think and use with examples", and Morikita Publishing "Industrial Thermodynamics with Examples". Many texts related to thermodynamics have been published. Please read through and carefully to deepen your understanding of the lesson content. For example, a good English text is "Thermal Physics" by D.V.
Schroeder (Addison Welsey Longman).
Prerequisites
Please review and confirm your basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, and chemistry.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • The teachers will respond appropriately after the class ends. You may also contact us by email.
Regionally-oriented
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Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
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Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
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