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Course Information and Outline .
Course Title Engineering Thermodynamics (ECE)
Course Code ME 302
Description Thermodynamics deals on the effects of work, heat and energy on
a system. Based on two basic laws, it allows the analysis of
engineering systems that use the concept of energy. The first law
of thermodynamics deals with conservation of energy and heat. The
second law provides a quantitative efficiency limitation for
processes that convert heat to work. This will allow the use of “real”
fluid properties in all discussions. The course also deals with
different types of renewable energies.
Course Objective At the end of the course, the students are expected to
1. Explain the First, Second, and Third Laws of Thermodynamics
and the equations derived from them
2. Discuss the engineering applications of these laws especially in
relation to thermal systems
3. Analyze thermal systems by making appropriate simplifying
assumptions applying relevant governing principles
4. Be familiar with available renewable energy resources and how
to take care of the environment.
Requirements Seatworks and Assignments. Students are given the chance to
apply the concepts learned during discussions of problem sets.
The students are encouraged to ask questions or to discuss with
their classmates the processes and theories used to arrive at the
answer.
Quizzes. Given in every end of each topic to determine how much
the students learned from the discussion. It will cover both
computation and objective type of exam.
Preliminary and Final Exam. The regular end-of-term exam to
evaluate student on how much they have learned in course.
Class Standing. Class standing includes submission of seatworks,
assignments and group reporting.
Project Fabrication. Each group will be required to submit either
one of the following:
[1] A prototype project that simulates any type of renewable energy
resources available.
[2] Document an innovation in the design or application of any one
of the turbo machineries available.
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Resources [1] Engineering Thermodynamics 4 edition by Burghardt and
Harbach
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[2] Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics 4 Edition by
Moran and Shapiro
[3] Engineering Thermodynamics by Sonntag
[4] Fluid Mechanics with Engineering Applications by Daugherty
and Franzini
Grading System Quizzes: 30%
Preliminary and Final Exams: 30%
Class standing: 20%
Group Project: 20%
Schedule Wk Topics/Activities
1 Introduction to Thermodynamics
Reading Assignment: Chapter 1 Introduction Page 1 – 14 of
[1]
2 Fundamental Units and Newton’s Law of Motion
Reading Assignment: Chapter 2 Definition of Units Page 15 –
30 of [1]
Seatwork #1
Assignment #1
3 Fundamental Properties of Thermodynamics
- Specific Volume
- Density
- Specific Gravity
- Viscosity
- Surface Tension
Reading Assignment: Chapter 2 Page 30 – 40 of [1]
Reading Assignment: Chapter 1 Properties of fluid Page 1 –
18 of [4]
Seatwork #2
Assignment #2
4 Temperature and Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
Seatwork #3
Assignment #3
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5 Pressure
Reading Assignment: Chapter 2 Fluid Statics Page 22 – 38 of
[4]
Seatwork #4
Assignment #4
6 Quiz #1
7 Types and Forms of Energy
Potential and Kinetic Energy, Work Flow, Internal Energy,
Heat and Work
Reading Assignment: Chapter 3 Page 48 – 70 of [1]
Seatwork #5
Assignment #5
8 First Law of Thermodynamics
Conservation of Mass
Continuity Equation
Reading Assignment: Chapter 3 Kinematics of Fluid Flow
Page 64 – 73 of [4]
Seatwork #6
Assignment #6
9 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
10 Thermodynamic Systems
Open and Closed Systems
Reading Assignment: Chapter 6 Energy Analysis of Open and
Closed System Page 160 – 179 of [1]
Seatwork #7
Assignment #7
11 Introduction to Bernoulli’s equation
Reading Assignment: Chapter 4 Energy Considerations in
Steady Flow Page 87 – 96 of [4]
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12 Quiz #2
13 Reporting #1: Renewable Energies
The class will be divided into groups that will report on the
following: 20 to 30 minutes per group.
- Solar Energy
- Hydro Energy
- Geothermal Energy
- Wind Energy and Biofuel
Submit a softcopy and hardcopy of the topic assigned
Start of Design and Fabrication of Group project
14 Reporting #2: Turbo Machineries
The class will be divided into groups that will report on the
following: 20 to 30 minutes per group.
- Pumps
- Fans and Blowers
- Compressors
- Turbines
Submit a softcopy and hardcopy of the topic assigned
15 Quiz #3
16 General Gas Laws: PV = mRT
Combined Gas Laws
Reading Assignment: Chapter 5 Ideal and Actual Gases Page
129 – 132 of [1]
Seatwork #9
Assignment #9
17 Constant Pressure, Constant Volume and Constant
Processes
Seatwork #10
Assignment #10
18 Final Exams
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