ME 311

Thermodynamics I

                          

Instructor:

Dr. S. K. Chaturvedi

Office:

Kaufman 238

Office Hours:

Will be Announced

Textbook:

Fundamentals of Classical Thermodynamics; by Van Wylen, Sonntag and Borgnakke, 6th Edition

 

Course Objectives:

To develop an understanding of the basic laws governing the flow of energy, as well as some of the property relationships for the matter. However the main objective is to provide necessary tools for solving problems pertaining to engineering systems.

 

Course Outcome:

1.      Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering science to mechanical engineering courses.

2.      Identify and formulate an engineering problem, collect and analyze relevant data, and develop a solution.

3.      Use modern engineering techniques, skills and tools necessary for engineering practice.

 

 

Course Schedule

Chapter

Topic

2 & 3

Thermodynamics Systems, States Properties, Equations of State

4 & 5

Work & Heat

First Law: Energy & Enthalpy

5 & 6

First Law Applied to Closed & Open System

5 & 6

First Law & Problem Session

7

Second Law: Reversible, Irreversibility

8

Second Law: pdv – vdp, Relations

8

Second Law: Carnot Cycle, Efficiency Entropy

8

Entropy: Clasius inequality, entropy change

8 & 9

Entropy, Efficiency & Problem Session

11

Rankine Cycle & Reheat Cycle

11

Regenerative Cycle and Vapor Compression

11

Refrigeration Cycles and Problem Session

11

Gas Power Cycles

10

Availability and Second Law Efficiency (This topic will be covered subject to availability of time)

Course Review

 

Grading Policy:

 

1.      Attendance                   5%     (Attendance will be taken in certain classes. If you miss a class in which attendance is taken, you will lose points for attendance for that class)

2.      Test #1                          16%

3.      Test #2                          16%

4.      Test #3                          16%

5.      Final Exam                     39%

6.      Projects                         8%

 

Grading will be as follows:     90-10 = A

                                            81-89 = B to A-

                                            71-80 = C to B-

                                            61-70 = D-  to C-

                                            0-60   = F

 

No Make up test will be given. Only for medical emergency. (Physician Certificate required)

 

Homework problems will be assigned regularly, they will not be collected for grading. Solution to problems will be posted on course website (www.mem.odu.edu).

 

Chapter 1 (Reading Assignment; will not be covered in the class.)

 

Lesson Plans

 

Supplement to Chapter 2

 

Lectures:  [ 1 ]  [ 1-4 ]  [ Chapter 4 (cont’d) ]  [ 5 ]  [ Chapter 5 (cont’d) ]  [ Chapter 5 (cont’d) ]

                  [ Chapter 6 ]  [ Chapter 7 ]  [ Chapters 7 and 8 ] [ Chapter 8 (cont’d) ]

                  [ Chapters 8 and 9 ]  [ Chapter 9 (cont’d) ]  [ Chapter 11 ]

 

Examples from Chapter 8

 

Linear Interpolation

 

General Policies for the class:

 

  1. No cell phone communication. Please switch-off your cell phone before the class starts.
  2. No late entrance to the class. Students arriving late may be asked to leave the class.
  3. No private conversations in the class.
  4. You are not allowed to operate laptop computers since its use is not required in the course. Please keep your laptop computers shut during the class.

 

Learning Model - Secrets to Success

 

Reaching for 60 Percent

 

Problem Sessions:  [ Chapter 5 ]  [ Chapter 6 ]

 

Homework:  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]  [ 3 ]  [ 4   Additional Problem]  [ 5 ]  [ 6 ]  [ 7 ]

 

Homework Solution:  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]  [ 3 ]  [ 4  Additional Problem ]  [ 5 ]  [ 6 ]  [ 7 ]

 

Test Answers:  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]

 

Project 3

 

Websites:      For classnotes, homework and solutions visit www.mem.odu.edu. Click on faculty-staff. Then click on instructor’s name. This will take you to the course website.

 

                       Announcements will be posted on the “Blackboard” website for the course.

 

                       Web-based Modules:  These interactive modules have been developed for supplementation of classroom instruction. Information about access to these web-based modules will be posted on the “Blackboard” site.