COURSE - THERMODYNAMICS - EG209
INSTRUCTOR - NICK BERTOZZI

DW109 D, Ext. 6640, M 2:00 – 3:00 PM,

W 8:00 – 10:00 AM, 2:00 – 3:00 PM,

F 8:00 – 10:00 AM, or by appointment

e-mail: bertozzi@dwc.edu.

FALL 2004

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Energy, heat, and work are defined and used in the First Law of Thermodynamics. Other thermodynamic properties and equations of state are introduced with emphasis on tabular and graphical forms for simple compressible systems and on the ideal gas. Phases and phase transitions are discussed and energy analysis of both open and closed systems is examined. The Second Law of Thermodynamics and the property entropy are introduced, and their macro and microscopic implications discussed. Emphasis is placed on the consequences of irreversibility and the limitation this places on the behavior of engineering systems. Also covered are transient flow analysis and vapor power cycles.

COURSE OBJECTIVE

To give the student a working knowledge of thermodynamic concepts and the problem solving ability to set up and apply the appropriate laws in the thermodynamic analysis of engineering systems.

TEXTBOOK

THERMODYNAMICS, 6th edition, Kenneth Wark/Donald Richards, published by McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-07-068305-0

COURSE OUTLINE
 
Week of:
CHAPTER
TOPIC
Aug. 30
1
Introduction to the Laws of Thermodynamics, Definition of Various Terms and Properties, Dimensions and Units, Temperature and the Zeroth Law, Ideal-Gas Equation of State
 Sept. 6
2
The Concept of Work and the Adiabatic Process, The First Law of  Thermodynamics, The Nature of E, the Total Energy, Conservation of Energy Principle for Closed Systems, Quasistatic Processes, Quasistatic Expansion and Compression Work, Nonquasistatic Forms of Work
13
3
The State Postulate, Simple Systems, The Conservation of Energy Principle for Simple, Compressible Closed Systems, Specific Heats, The PvT Surface, The Pressure-Temperature Diagram, The Pressure-Volume Diagram

20

3
Tables of Properties of Pure Substances, Tabular Data and Closed-System Energy Analysis

27

4
Specific Heats, Internal Energy, Enthalpy, and Specific Heat Relations for Ideal Gases, Specific Heat Variation with Temperature, Energy Analysis of Closed Ideal-Gas Systems
Oct. 4
4, 5
Closed-System Energy Analysis Continued, The Compressibility Factor and Corresponding States, Property Relations for Incompressible Substances,  Idealizations for Steady-State Control-Volume Analysis, Conservation of Mass Principle for a Control Volume

11

5
Conservation of Energy Principle for a Control Volume in Steady State
18
5
Special Conservation Equations, Engineering Applications Involving Steady-State Systems

25

6
Introduction to the Second Law, Equilibrium, Heat Engines, Perpetual-Motion Machines, Reversible and Irreversible Processes, Heat and Work Reservoirs,  Thermal Efficiency of Reversible and Irreversible Engines, The Thermodynamic Temperature Scale, The Carnot Efficiency, The Clausius Inequality

Nov. 1

6
Entropy, Increase in Entropy Principle, The Entropy Change of Heat and Work Reservoirs, The Carnot Heat Engine, The Carnot Refrigerator and Heat Pump,  Effects of Reversible and Irreversible Heat Interactions
8
7
The Temperature-Entropy Diagram, The Enthalpy-Entropy Diagram, The TdS Equations, Entropy Changes Involving Real Gases and Saturation States, Entropy Changes of Ideal Gases, Entropy Change of an Incompressible Substance

15

7,8
5
Some Second-Law Relationships for a Closed System, Some Second-Law Relationships for a Control Volume, Isentropic Processes, Efficiencies of Some Steady-Flow Devices, Introduction to Transient Flow Analysis
22
5
General Conservation of Energy Principle for a Control Volume, Charging and Discharging Rigid Vessels, Transient System Analysis With Boundary Work
 29
16
The Carnot Vapor Cycle, The Rankine Cycle, The Ideal Reheat Cycle, The Ideal Regenerative Cycle, Effect of Irreversibilities on Vapor-Power-Cycle Performance
Dec. 6   Review

13

  Finals Week

 
 
 

OUTCOMES

1) The student will be able to apply the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics in the analysis of a variety of engineering components and systems such as piston-cylinder devices, mixing tanks, valves, turbines, compressors, pumps, and heat exchangers.

2) The student will be able to determine if the assumption of ideal gas behavior is appropriate, and will be able to determine values of properties for both ideal and non-ideal gases, as well as solids, liquids, and saturated mixtures.

3) The student will be able to differentiate between the respective advantages of open and closed system analysis.

4) The student will understand the consequences of irreversibility and be able to determine maximum possible efficiencies for heat engines and maximum possible coefficients of performance for heat pump and refrigeration cycles.

5) By developing a multi-decision computer algorithm to determine the work output and thermal efficiency of a heat engine students will demonstrate their competency in the above outcomes.
 

EVALUATION

Computer Project.........................5%
Homework Presentations.............25%
Quizzes.......................................35%
Midterm .....................................10%
Final Exam..................................25%
Total..........................................100%

The grades will be assigned based on the absolute grade scale shown below. The grades will not be curved.

A     92%
A-   90%
B+   88%
B     82%
B-    80%
C+   78%
C     70%
D     65%
F      0%
 

ATTENDANCE

In this course you will be expected to act in a professional manner.  Among other things this includes showing up on time prepared for the task at hand.  It should include not just being on time for class, but also for the additional outside meetings you will have with your group.  To encourage you toward this end, students with perfect attendance will have 3 points added onto their final average.  For every unexcused absence you will have 1 point deducted from your final average.  (Note that if you are more than five minutes late for class you will be marked absent)  On the other hand if I am more than five minutes late for a class, I will add an additional point to the average of each student present.
 

ACADEMIC HONESTY

While it is assumed that no student/group would submit any material, be it homework, exam, or any other assignment for grading which is not solely her/his own work, the following policy shall be implemented in cases of academic dishonesty;
    First offense, all persons involved will receive no credit for the assignment or test.
    Second offense, all persons involved will receive a grade of F for the course.
 

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

Week of:

8/30              1.2, 1.6, 1.7E, 1.9, 1.25, 1.33, 1.38, 1.42E
9/6                4.1, 4.4, 4.7E, 1.46, 2.4E, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7E, 2.22, 2.45
9/13              2.46, 2.47, 2.70, 2.49, 2.14, 2.15E, 2.37
9/20              2.62E, 2.63, 2.90, 3.18, 3.27, 3.30, 3.31, 3.51, 3.54
9/27              3.56, 3.59, 3.63, 3.76, 4.28, 4.35E, 4.73, 4.77, 4.41, 4.49, 4.59
10/4              4.80, 4.83E, 4.91, 4.93, 4.100, 4.110, 4.117E
10/11            4.123, 4.128, 4.135E, 5.3, 5.9, 5.13
10/18            5.21, 5.25, 5.36, 5.44, 5.55, 5.56
10/25            5.67, 5.70, 5.80, 5.91, 5.97, 5.99, 6.2, 6.5, 6.8, 6.15
11/1              6.19, 6.31, 6.37, 6.58, 6.76, 6.79, 6.110
11/8              7.1, 7.2, 7.17, 7.20, 7.42, 7.44, 7.60
11/15            7.26E, 7.28E, 7.55, 7.57, 8.3, 8.4, 8.16, 8.20, 8.47
11/22            8.51, 8.66, 8.87, 8.113, 5.139, 5.140, 5.148
11/29            5.151, 5.158, 16.1, 16.7, 16.33, 16.53, 16.70
12/6              Review
12/13            Finals Week