Mechanical Engineering
034035 - Thermodynamics 1
Spring Semester 2015-2016
(4 credits)
Description
The course is designed as an introductory exposition to engineering thermodynamics. It is typically
part of the engineering curriculum of students in disciplines such as, mechanical, aerospace, chemical,
biomedical and material engineering. It will meet weekly for 3 hours of lectures and 2 hours of
recitations.
The course covers concepts including heat, work and energy. The first and second laws of
thermodynamics are introduced for systems and control volumes. Engineering applications include
power and refrigeration cycles. The course is augmented by a wide range of engineering problems
and examples.
Prerequisites
104003 – Calculus 1 or equivalent.
Instructor
Professor Chaim Gutfinger, gutfinge@technion.ac.il,
http://meeng.technion.ac.il/Chaim_Gutfinger.htm
Office: Lady Davis, Room 501, phones: 04-829-2089, 050-643-7572.
Office hours: TBA, and by appointment.
Teaching Assistant
Guy Evgeny, evgenyguy@gmail.com
Office: Lady Davis, Room 304, phone: 054-584-8411.
Office hours: TBA, and by appointment.
Contact hours
Lecture: 3 hours
Recitation: 2 hours
Credit: 4.
Textbook
Required: A. Shavit and C. Gutfinger, "Thermodynamics – From Concepts to Applications",
2nd Edition, 649 pp., CRC Press, Division of Taylor & Francis, 2009.
http://isbndb.com/d/book/thermodynamics_a86.html
Course Objectives
(1) Students will learn theory and applications of engineering thermodynamics.
(2) Students will be expected to formulate and solve problems of engineering thermodynamics.
Course Topics
Course Topics
Week #
Chapter
in book
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Introduction, basic definitions, equilibrium
Work, First Law, energy, heat, Zeroth Law, temperature
State Principle, simple systems, pure substance, steam tables
Ideal gas
Control volume
Heat Engines, efficiency, reversibility, Thermodynamic temperature
Clausius Inequality, Entropy.
Midterm Quiz
1, 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8
Entropy relations and diagrams,
8
9
11
11
12
Second Law applications
Steam work cycles – power stations
Gas work cycles – gas turbine
Refrigeration cycles – refrigerators and air conditioners
9
11
11
11
13
Course summary and review.
Course Expectations & Grading
Homework – 10%:
12 Homeworks will be assigned over the course of the semester. The grade will be based on 10 best
homeworks.
Midterm Quiz – 30%
Final Exam – 60%
Key Dates
The midterm quiz will be given during the 7th week of the semester.
The final exam will be scheduled at the end of the semester.
24.5.2016 - Tuesday is in Thursday format
Assignments & Readings
12 Homeworks will be assigned over the course of the semester.
The reading assignments are listed above in the last column of the Course Topics table.
Ethics
The strength of the university depends on academic and personal integrity. In this course, you must
be honest and truthful. Ethical violations include cheating on exams, plagiarism, reuse of assignments,
improper use of the Internet and electronic devices, unauthorized collaboration, alteration of graded
assignments, forgery and falsification, lying, facilitating academic dishonesty, and unfair competition.
ABET Outcomes
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Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering principles (a).
Ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data (b).
Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs (c).
Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams (d).
Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems (e).
Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (f).
Ability to communicate effectively (g).
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global
and societal context (h).
Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning (i).
Knowledge of contemporary issues (j).
Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice (k).