This course introduces the foundation of macroscopic thermodynamics. The course deals with thermodynamic properties, ideal
gas, the first law of thermodynamics, internal energy, enthalpy, and application of the first law to close and open systems
of ideal gas processes. This course also deals with the basic principle of second law of thermodynamics, entropy, exergy
and use of entropy for engineering applications.
The aim of this class is to help students acquire the basic knowledge needed to understand the concept of the first and second
law of thermodynamics.
- Obtain basic knowledge to understand the thermodynamic concept of quantities of state: temperature, pressure, heat, work, and enegy.
- Understand the first law of thermodynamics and application of the first law to close and open systems of ideal gas processes.
- Understand and explain the second law of thermodynamics and Carnot cycle. Also, understand and explain the relationship of reversible and irreversible processes from the viewpoint of entropy change.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction Histrical background of thermodynamics |
Preparation: Textbook, Chapter 1, p8-p31 | 190minutes |
| 2. | The first law of thermodynamics applied to closed system and internal energy | Preparation: Textbook, Chapter 1, p32-p44 | 190minutes |
| 3. | The first law of thermodynamics applied to open system and entalpy | Preparation: Textbook, Chapter 2, p45-p53 | 190minutes |
| 4. | Ideal gas, work and specific heats of ideal gas | Preparation: Textbook, Chapter 3, p54-p64 | 190minutes |
| 5. | Quasi-static processes of ideal gas | Preparation: Textbook, Chapter3, p65-p74 | 190minutes |
| 6. | Microscopic understanding of thermodynamics 1 (Kinetic theory of gases) |
Preparation: Textbook, Chapter 3, p79-p82 | 190minutes |
| 7. | Microscopic understanding of thermodynamics 2 (Internal energy, degree of freedom, and specific heat) |
Preparation: Textbook, Chapter 3, p82-p86 | 190minutes |
| 8. | Mid-term examination and explanation on the answer | Preparation: Textbook, Chapter 1-3, p8-p86 | 190minutes |
| 9. | Introduction of the second law of thermodynamics and reversible and irreversible processes | Preparation: Textbook, Chapter 4, p86-p95 | 190minutes |
| 10. | Carnot cycle | Preparation: Textbook, Chapter 4, p96-p102 | 190minutes |
| 11. | Clausius inequality, entropy and the second law of thermodynamics | Preparation: Textbook, Chapter 4, p103-p113 | 190minutes |
| 12. | Heat engines and their theoretical cycle efficiencies (p-v and T-s diagrams) |
Preparation: Textbook, Chapter 4, p113-p117 | 190minutes |
| 13. | Exergy | Preparation: Textbook, Chapter 4, p118-p129 | 190minutes |
| 14. | Term-end examination and explanation of the answer | Preparation: Textbook, Chapter 1-4, p8-p129 | 190minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2660minutes |
| Coursework assignments | Total. | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 25% | 25% |
| 2. | 40% | 40% |
| 3. | 35% | 35% |
| Total. | 100% | - |
Course grades are based on coursework assignments. The pass mark is 60%.
- About 1 hour at the lecture room or office after the class. Or you can email your instructor.
If you are taking the class online, you can email your instructor, and your instructor may answer your questions on Zoom.
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
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