Thermodynamics (FALL 2006)

 PHYS 4310/ENGR 4310

 


Catalog Description: A study of basic principles of classical thermodynamics which includes open and closed systems for both steady and transient process.  Credit: (3-0-3)

 

Prerequisites: PHYS 2211, PHYS 2212, MATH 2263  

Primary Textbook: Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, Six Edition, Sonntag, Borgnakke, and Van Wylen. Also, materials from instructor’s notes and other texts will be presented.

Instructor: Dr. Barry Hojjatie, Phone: (229) 333-5753, Office: 2011, Nevins Hall

Email: bhojjati@valdosta.edu    Office hrs:  Right after each class,

also:  MW 10:00 a.m. -10:45 a.m., T: 4:30-4:45 p.m., and other times by appointment.

Dates to Remember:

Holidays: Sept. 4; Oct. 16 & 17; Nov. 23-24

Mid-term: October 6, Last Class Day: Dec 4

Final Exam: Th. Dec. 8 (Friday)  12:30-2:30 p.m.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is about an introduction to thermodynamics, thermodynamic properties, energy and mass conservation, entropy and the second law analysis of thermodynamic systems, gas cycles, and vapor cycles.  The course introduces the students to the fundamentals of the thermodynamic processes (e.g., properties of substances, and conservation of mass and energy).   Background in elementary physics and calculus is required. Emphasis will be placed on a thorough understanding of physical meaning of fundamental laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamics equations and each term in the equations, problem solving and practical application of each equation. 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. To teach students the basic principles of classical thermodynamics.

2. To train students to identify, formulate and solve physics/engineering problems in classical thermodynamics involving closed and open systems for both steady state and transient processes.

3. To teach students the application of second-law analysis methods for thermodynamic systems.

4. To train students to analyze the performance of power and refrigeration cycles.

 

 

TOPIC COVERED

  1. Definitions: property, state, closed and open systems, temperature, pressure, work interactions, heat transfer. State postulate.  
  2. Forms of energy: kinetic, potential, internal.
  3. Properties of pure substances, equilibrium diagrams, quality. Ideal gas and incompressible substances.
  4. Conservation of mass; steady and transient processes.
  5. Conservation of energy; closed and open systems; steady and transient processes.
  6. Introduction to second law.
  7. Second law analysis of thermodynamic systems. Irreversibility, availability.
  8. Gas power and refrigeration cycles: air standard cycles, Otto, diesel, Brayton, regeneration, gas refrigeration, component efficiencies.
  9. Vapor power and power refrigeration cycles: Rankine cycle, ideal cycle, reheat, regeneration, vapor refrigeration, component efficiencies.  

Course Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of conservation of mass, conservation of energy, and the second law of thermodynamics.

2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of work interaction and heat transfer.

3. Students will demonstrate an understanding of methods for determining thermodynamic properties of simple compressible substances.

4. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify closed and open systems.

5. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify work interactions and heat transfer).

6. Students will demonstrate the ability to determine accurately the thermodynamic properties.

Course Policy, Homework /Grades

 

Excessive absence from lecture (e.g., ³ 5 scheduled classes) may result in failing grade in the course.  If a student stops attending the lectures without officially dropping the course, will receive a grade of F.  Students are encouraged to discuss the concepts/homework/Lab work problems with each other (excluding take home and in-class exams) to improve their skills in thermodynamics; however, work that you submit must be your own. Students requiring classroom accommodations because of a documented disability should discuss this need with the professor at the beginning of the semester.  Students not registered with the Access Office Program should contact their office in Nevins Hall room 1115 [Phone: 245-2498 (voice), 219-1348 (tty)]. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO FOOD/DRINK IS ALLOWED IN COMPUTER LABS.  ALSO, NO OTHER COMPUTER ACTIVITIES (i.e., Games, internet search, etc) ARE ALLOWED DURING LECTURE.  Homework problems will be assigned at the end of each class and collected periodically. Each student is responsible for all materials covered in class and assigned homeworks regardless of absence.  Participation in class discussion is strongly encouraged. 

    

Tests: There will be some chapter quizzes (can drop one quiz), two one-hour tests, a final project and a final exam.  Quizzes count 20%, Test #1 counts 20%, Test #2: 20%, Final Exam: 25%, Homework & class participation: 10% and the final project (including written report and a class presentation) on a thermodynamic system: 5% (or more for outstanding projects!). If your, homework, report, or exam is not readable or too messy, points may be taken out from your grades. Normally no makeup exam will be given (unless in special circumstance), points may be taken out for a late homework.

 

Final grades:  A: 90-100, B: 80-89, C: 70-79, D: 60-69, F: < 60.