Description
The first and second laws of thermodynamics are introduced and applied to the analysis of thermodynamic systems in terms of work, heat, energy transformation, and system efficiency. The use of tables, graphs, and equations of state is introduced to obtain various properties of pure substances. The concepts of work, heat and energy, as well as their relationships, are studied. The theory and application of reversible and irreversible thermodynamic process, cycles, and entropy are studied in relation to the energy analysis of engineering systems. Energy balances and ideal efficiencies of steady flow engineering systems are analyzed.
Objectives
- To understand the concepts of, and relationships between, heat, work, and energy.
- To be able to determine the properties of various substances from tables, graphs, and equations of state.
- To be able to use the First Law of Thermodynamics to calculate heat, work, and energy transformations for various types of thermodynamic equipment.
- To understand and be able to use the Second Law of Thermodynamics and the concept of entropy.
- To understand the concept of efficiency and be able to use it in thermodynamic calculations.