Fundamental concepts of systems, states, processes, and properties such as temperature, pressure, mass, specific volume, etc. will be covered. Heat transfer, work, potential energy, and kinetic energy, as well as entropy and enthalpy will be studied in detail. Major topics will include ideal gases, conservation of mass, conservation of energy, increase in entropy, and the second law of thermodynamics. The topics of Carnot cycle, thermal efficiency, coefficient of performance, reversibility, and irreversibility will be covered.
Computer application is integrated in the solution of selected problems.
The assigned text articles should be read before coming to class. Homework assignments are due one period after the relevant material is covered in class and appropriate examples are solved. No late homework will be graded. Computer problems should be electronically submitted for grading. No make-up will be given for missed tests unless the reason for absence is documented in writing and accepted by the instructor.