Course Description
ME245 Thermodynamics I
Year and Semester : 2007-2008, Spring
Credit Hour
: (3,1) 1
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.
Second-Law analysis of engineering systems.
Prerequisite by Topics:
The subjects related to thermodynamics and heat from PHYS 102 course.
Textbook
1. Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, Çengel and Boles, McGraw-Hill, 3rd Edition 1998
2. Property Tables Booklet, by Y.A Çengel and M. A. Boles, 4th Edition, 2002
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 systems concept,
 Gain knowledge about the properties of substances such as air and water,
 Gain an ability to apply the first and second laws 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.
Week 8
Review the previous subjects (1 week)
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Eastern Mediterranean University,
P.O. Box: 95, Gazimağusa / TRNC via Mersin 10 – TURKEY
Phone: +90 392 6301210
URL: http://me.emu.edu.tr
Course Description
Week 9-10
The second Law of Thermodynamics (2 weeks)
The Second Law statements, heat engine cycle, refrigeration cycle, heat pump.
Week 11-12 Entropy (2 weeks)
Entropy as a property, entropy generation.
Week 13-14 Review of previous subjects (2 weeks)
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:
Mid-term Exam I
Mid-term Exam II
Final Exam:
Lab. Work:
Quizzes
20 %
20 %
40 %
10 %
10 %
Notes:
1. Attendance to lectures and tutorials are essential and expected.
2. Homework assignments may provide extra (bonus) points for the students on submission.
Course Instructor:
Asst. Prof. Dr. Uğur ATİKOL
Course Assistant:
Res. Ass. Hossein Assefi
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Eastern Mediterranean University,
P.O. Box: 95, Gazimağusa / TRNC via Mersin 10 – TURKEY
Phone: +90 392 6301210
URL: http://me.emu.edu.tr