ME 40 - Thermodynamics
(or Thermophysics and Thermodynamics) (3 units)
ONLINE RESOURCES: Course web page
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course introduces the fundamentals of energy storage,
thermophysical properties of liquids and gases,
and the basic principles of thermodynamics which
are then applied to various areas of engineering related to
energy conversion and air conditioning.
Students will receive no credit for 105B after taking ME 40.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
Chemistry 1A, Mathematics 1B, Physics 7B, and Engin 7
TEXTBOOK(S) AND/OR OTHER REQUIRED MATERIAL
A supplement covering fundamentals of quantum molecular energy storage, plus:
Thermodynamics, an Engineering Approach,
Y.A. Cengel and M.A. Boles, McGraw Hill, Fifth Edition, New York, 2006.
or:
Introduction to Thermodynamics, Classical and Statistical,
R.E. Sonntag and G.J. Van Wylen, John Wiley & Sons,
Third Edition, New York, 1991.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this course are:
1) to provide fundamental background of thermodynamics principles, and
2) to develop analytic ability in real-world engineering
applications using thermodynamics principles.
DESIRED COURSE OUTCOMES
After completion of the course, students are expected
capable of performing basic analysis of performances
for energy systems using thermodynamics principles.
TOPICS COVERED
Conservation of energy; definitions of heat and work for a
macroscopic system; system states;
implications of molecular energy storage and force interactions
for systems containing large numbers of molecules, statistical
nature of properties; internal energy. Properties of solids,
liquids and gases; phase equilibrium; First Law analysis for
closed systems; enthalpy.
First Law control volume analysis; applications.
Introduction to the Second Law; the Carnot Cycle.
Definition and interpretation of entropy; entropy change
for substances; second law analysis of engineering systems;
First and second law analysis of engineering systems.
The Rankine cycle; Analysis of gas power cycles.
refrigeration cycles; Thermodynamic relations.
Air/water vapor mixtures; psychrometrics.
Introduction to HVAC component analysis.
Thermodynamics of reactive mixtures.
Chemical equilibrium. Special topics, review.
CLASS/LABORATORY SCHEDULE
Three hours of lecture per week and one
hour of discussion per week.
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE TO MEETING THE
PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT
Thermodynamics is a basic science dealing with
energy and it has long been an essential part of
engineering practices. This course provides essential
knowledge for students to develop professional skills
needed for engineering practices.
RELATIONSHIP OF THE COURSE TO ABET PROGRAM OUTCOMES
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science,
and engineering. An ability to identify, formulate,
and solve engineering problems.
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern
engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PROGRESS TOWARD COURSE OBJECTIVES
Grade will be based on two midterms, homework
problem sets and a final exam.
PERSON(S) WHO PREPARED THIS DESCRIPTION:
Van Carey
