Course alpha, number , title
ME 201 Thermodynamics
Required or elective Required
Course (catalog) description
Basic concepts of thermodynamics. Property evaluation of ideal gases and compressible substances. Theory and application of the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Entropy
Prerequisite(s) and Carnot efficiency.
(CEM 141 or CEM 151 or CEM 181H or LBS 171) and (MTH 234 or concurrently or MTH
254H or concurrently or LBS 220 or concurrently) and (PHY 183)
M. J. Moran & H. N. Shapiro, Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics ,Wiley, 2004. Textbook(s) and/or other required material
Class/Lab schedule: Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Topics covered 1.
Basic concepts of systems, properties, conservation of mass, and equilibrium
2.
Property evaluation for ideal gases
3.
Property evaluation for incompressible substances
4.
Property evaluation for compressible substances
5.
Application of the first law of thermodynamics
Course learning objectives
6.
Entropy and the second law of thermodynamics
7.
Application of the second law of thermodynamics
8.
Analysis of thermal systems
1. Basic Concepts a. Students can identify control volumes, closed systems, and transient systems b. Students can apply the state principle c. Students can identify intensive and extensive properties d. Students understand the concept of equilibrium e. Students can apply conservation of mass
2.Property Evaluation a. Students can recognize three types of substances: ideal gas, compressible substance, incompressible substance b. Students can use tables to evaluate the properties of compressible substances, including identifying the phase of the substance c. Students can use tables to evaluate the properties of ideal gases d. Students can use equations to evaluate the properties of compressible substances
3. First Law Analysis a. Students understand the principles of work and heat b. Students can calculate boundary work for a system from
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PdV c. Students understand the conservation of energy d. Students can apply the first law to closed systems e. Students can apply the first law to control volume systems f. Students can apply the first law to transient systems
4. Second Law Analysis a. Students understand and can calculate the thermal efficiency for a heat engine and the coefficient of performance for a refrigerator and heat pump b. Students understand the connection between the Clasius statement and the Kelvin-
Planck statement, and the second law c. Students understand the concept of reversibility d. Students understand the principle of the Carnot cycle and can make calculations of
Carnot thermal efficiency and Carnot coefficient of performance e. Students understand the entropy property and can evaluate it for different types of substances f. Students can calculate and interpret the entropy change of the universe for a process
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Relationship of course to ME program outcomes
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Preparation g. Students can apply isentropic efficiencies for control volume work devices
5. Analysis of Thermodynamic Systems a. Students can perform calculations for power and refrigeration cycles
6. Overall Objectives a. Students can solve a range of thermodynamics problems that include combinations of the individual objectives listed.
The following measurement standard is used to evaluate the relationship between the course outcomes and the educational-program outcomes:
3 = Strong Emphasis, 2 = Some Emphasis, 1 = Little or No Emphasis.
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering—3
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data—1
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs—2
(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams—1
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems—3
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility—1
(g) an ability to communicate effectively—1
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global/societal context—1
(i) a recognition of the need for and the ability to engage in life-long learning—1
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues—2
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice—2
(l) design, build, and test in mechanical systems area—1
(m) design, build, and test in thermal/fluids area—1
(n) application of advanced mathematics—1
(o) capstone design experience—1
100% Engineering Science 0% Engineering Design
Giles Brereton and John Lloyd
3/16/04
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