University of Houston
Engineering Technology
College of Technology
COURSE OUTLINE MECT 3331: Applied Thermodynamics Required Course T & Th. 4:00 – 5:30 pm CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Properties of gases and liquids. Heat and Energy conversion. First and Second laws of thermodynamics and applications. Thermodynamic power cycles and applications. PREREQUISITES: MATH 1431 and PHYS 1302, or equivalent. TEXTBOOKS/REQUIRED MATERIALS Thermodynamics and Heat Power (Sixth Edition), by Kurt C. Rolle COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA By the end of the course, students will be able to: • Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics and associated parameters • Use basic models (ideal gas, corresponding states, incompressible liquid) and tables/charts to predict the thermodynamic properties of gases and liquids • Apply the first and second laws to analyze basic energy conversion processes in closed and open systems • Analyze basic power and vapor-­‐compression refrigeration cycles using relevant performance parameters • Solve basic problems in thermodynamics (e.g., Topic VIII, Chapters 26 to 28, FE Examination) The course grade will consist of the following: 1. Test 1 (20%) 2. Test 2 (25%) 3. Final Exam (25%) 4. Homework (20%) 5. Attendance and Participation (10%) TAC-­‐ABET CRITERION 3 OUTCOMES: This course covers program outcome b. Prepared by Paul Salgi
Spring 2010
University of Houston
Engineering Technology
College of Technology
TOPICS COVERED 1.
Introduction 2.
Systems and properties 3.
Work, power, and heat 4.
First law (closed systems and control volumes) 5.
Properties of a pure substance 6. Processes of ideal gases, incompressible liquids, and pure substances in liquid-­‐vapor equilibrium 7.
Heat engines, heat pumps, and the second law 8.
Entropy 9.
Useful work and availability 10.
Power cycles (Rankine, Brayton, Otto/Diesel) 11.
Vapor-­‐compression refrigeration cycles Successful completion of this course fulfills the technical content curricular requirements for the degree plan in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Prepared by Paul Salgi
Spring 2010