Course Name : Thermodynamics

Degree: Associate’s degree

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

GMI 2009

2/3 (fall)

4

6

4

0

0

Department

Instructors

Contact Information

Office Hours

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

  FIZ 1001, FIZ 1002, KIM 1001

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

20

40

40

0

Course Description

Introduction and basic concepts, Thermodynamic systems, properties of pure substances, heat end work, first Law of thermodynamics for closed and control volumes, Second law of thermodynamics, Entropy, Carnot cycle, heat engine and heat pump, Gas power cycles; Otto, Diesel, Brayton, Vapor and combined cycles, Refrigeration Cycle

Course Objectives

• To make students understand the basic principles of thermodynamics,
• To give students understanding for how thermodynamics can be applied to actual engineering applications.

To develop engineering skill to analyse, design and operate thermodynamical systems and plants.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students will acquire knowledge and skills as listed below.

1. Identify and explain basic concepts of thermodynamics,
2. Introduce the concept of pure substances and demonstrate the procedures for determining thermodynamic properties of pure substances,
3. Apply ideal gas equation of state and compressibility factor,
4. Introduce the first law of thermodynamics,
5. Identify the first law of thermodynamics for closed systems examining the moving boundary work,
6. Define the concept of heat and work
7. Relate the specific heats to the calculation of the changes of internal energy.
8. Solve problems for closed systems,
9. Apply the first law of thermodynamics to control volumes,
10. To solve the problems for common steady flow devices such as nozzles, compressors, turbines, heat exchangers,
11. Introduce the second law of thermodynamics and apply to cycles,
12. Describe Carnot cycle and principles,
13. Determine the expressions the thermal efficiencies and coefficient of performance for reversible heat engines, heat pumps and refrigerators,
14. Apply the second law of thermodynamics to processes,
15. Define entropy and establish and the increase of entropy principle and calculate entropy changes,
16. Examine isentropic process, develop the isentropic efficiencies,
17. Introduce and apply the entropy balance,
18. Evaluate the performance of gas power cycles,
19. Solve problems on Otto, Diesel, Brayton, Stirling and Eriksson cycles,
20. Analyze vapor and combined cycles,
21. Investigate to increase the thermal efficiency of power cycles,
22. Analyze reheat and regenerative power cycles.
23. Analyze the ideal and actual vapor compression refrigeration cycles,
24. Introduce the concepts of absorption refrigeration systems,
25. Discuss the operation of refrigeration and heat pump systems.

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Discourse, discussion, presentation.

Tutorial Place

Class room

Co-term Condition

Textbook

Other References

Homework & Projects

Projects and homeworks will be assigned. 

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Other Activities

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

25

Quiz

4

15

Homework

2

10

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

50

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

50

Effects of Final on Grading, %

50

TOTAL

100

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction And Basic Concepts:

I

2

Energy Conversion and General Energy Analysis

I

3

  Thermodynamic Properties Of Pure Substances,

II, III

4

The first Law Of Thermodynamics For Closed Systems

IV, V,

5

The first Law Of Thermodynamics For Closed System. Quiz #1.                                                                                                                                                                                

VI, VII, VIII

6

The First Law Of Thermodynamics For Control Volumes -Steady Flow Systems.

IX,  X

7

The First Law Of Thermodynamics For Control Volumes -Steady Flow Systems. Quiz #2

IX, X

8

The Second Law Of Thermodynamics, Entropy

XI, XII,

9

Mid – Term Exam

10

Entropy

XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII

11

Gas Power Cycles

XVIII

12

Gas Power Cycles Quiz #3

XIX

13

Vapor Cycles

XX, XXI,

14

Vapor Cycles Quiz #4

XXII

15

Heat Pump And Refrigeration Cycles.

XXIII, XXIV, XXV

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

X

b

An  ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

X

c

An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

X

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

X

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

X

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

X

g

An ability to communicate effectively

X

h

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

X

i

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

X

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

X

k

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

X

l

An ability to apply legal, societal and environmental knowledge in maritime transport and in all respective modes of transport operations.

X

m

An ability to interpret and analysis of the data regarding maritime management and operations, recognition and solution of problems for decision making process.

X