MENG-244 Course Description
MENG 244 Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
Year and Semester : 2, Spring 2008-09
Credit Hour
: (4,1) 4
Pre/Corequisite(s) : PHYS102
Catalog Description:
Basic concepts and definitions of thermodynamics. Properties of pure substances. The first law of
thermodynamics for the closed and open systems. The second law of thermodynamics. Entropy as a
property. Brayton cycle (gas power cycle). Rankine cycle (steam power cycle). Refrigeration cycles.
Prerequisite by Topics:
The subjects related to thermodynamics and heat from PHYS 102 course.
Textbook
Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach,
Cengel and Boles, McGraw-Hill, 6th Edition 2008
Reference Books
In the library, there are many thermodynamics books that can be used as reference books.
Course Objectives:
The students who successfully fulfill the course requirements will:
 Understand the system concept,
 Gain knowledge about the systems (open system, closed system),
 Gain ability to apply the first law and second law to the systems.
Course Outline:
Week 1-2
Introduction to Thermodynamics (2 weeks)
Basic concept of thermodynamics, Definition of the terms, Dimensions and units, forms
of energy, pressure, and temperature.
Week 3
Properties of Pure Substance (1 week)
Phase change process, Property Tables, Ideal gas equation of state.
Week 4-5
The First Law of Thermodynamics: Closed System (2 weeks)
Energy transfers: heat and work, Energy conservation principle.
Week 6-7
The Fist Law of Thermodynamics: Open System (2 weeks)
Mass balance, and energy balance equations. Energy transferred by mass. Steady state
energy conservation equation, steady-flow engineering devices: compressor, turbine,
nozzles, heat exchangers, mixing chambers, pipe, throttling valve.
Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering
P.O. Box: 95, Gazimağusa/TRNC via Mersin 10 – TURKEY
URL: http://me.emu.edu.tr/atikol/
MENG-244 Course Description
Week 8
Review the previous subjects (1 week)
Week 9-10
The second Law of Thermodynamics (2 weeks)
The Second Law statements, heat engine cycle, refrigeration cycle, heat pump.
Week 11
Entropy (1 week)
Entropy as a property, entropy generation.
Week 12-13 Gas Power Cycles (2 weeks)
Brayton Cycle
Week 14-15 Vapor Power Cycles (2 weeks)
Rankine Cycle (steam power cycle)
Computer Usage:
In some homework, students may need to write small programs.
Teaching Techniques:
Student will attend lab. Three or four experiments will be done, and student will write a report for each
experiment.
Grading
Quizzes & Labs
Midterm Exam I
Midterm Exam II
Final Exam
20 %
20 %
20 %
40 %
Attendance to lectures and tutorials are essential and expected.
Instructor.: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Uğur Atikol
Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering
P.O. Box: 95, Gazimağusa/TRNC via Mersin 10 – TURKEY
URL: http://me.emu.edu.tr/atikol/