This course will provide an
introduction to the basic concepts of properties and states of a substance,
processes, and equilibrium. We
will examine in detail the concepts of energy, energy transfer and their
applications to analysis of thermodynamic systems such as engines,
compressors, pumps and steam plants. Finally,
we will introduce the concept of entropy and its importance to system
performance.
Homework (25%). Approximately
10 homework problems per week will be assigned. Assignments must be done on engineering paper in the
format specified by the instructor (Known, Find, Given, Diagram, Analysis).
Assignments are due at the beginning of the class on the day announced
by the instructor. Late
assignments will not be collected (Late = 0), but the lowest homework grade
will be dropped. Homework will be done in teams.
Weekly Quizzes
(20%).
A
short quiz will be given on each day that the homework is due and will cover
the same material as the homework that is being turned in. The quizzes will be begin promptly at 9 a.m. and will be
times (10 to 15 minutes). No make
up quizzes will be given for any reason (please don’t even ask). The lowest quiz score will be dropped.
Midterm
Exam
(25%). A
1-hour midterm examination will be given approximately the 4th week
of class.
Final Exam (30%).
A
2-hour comprehensive final exam will be given during the last week of class. A
one-page 81/2 x 11 inch formula sheet (prepared by the student) is permitted.
The main event of Engineering
Thermodynamics I, along with Mechanical Design and Synthesis is the compressor
design project. Now in its fourth year, the Compressor Design Project is a
three week joint project in Mechanical Design and Synthesis and Engineering
Thermodynamics I in which each student team designs, builds and tests a
working air compressor. Compressors are judged in two categories: maximum
pressure and maximum flow rate. The project will culminate in
CompressorFest 2002, during which all compressors are publicly
tested.
Results
from CompressorFest2002
At the end of the quarter, the
student who most exemplifies thermodynamics in all its glory, will be named
Thermo King, with all the rights, honors and privileges thereof. A
generous gift is given to the Thermo King, but the gift is small in comparison
to the admiration and respect of your peers that results from the award.
Previous winners of Thermo King:
2001 Matt Hammill
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Week
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Date(s)
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Text
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Topics
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Homework
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Handouts |
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1
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Sept.
4 Sept. 5 Sept. 6
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Ch.
1
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Introductory
Concepts and Definitions
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Syllabus,
homework rules and homework guidelines
Ch
1 Notes
design
of the week
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2
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Sept.
9 Sept. 11 Sept.
12
Sept.
13
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Ch.
2
Ch.
3
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Energy,
Work and the First Law of Thermodynamics
Thermodynamic
Properties
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1.1,
1.26, 1.29,1.32
2.10,
2.13, 2.24, 2.26, 2.28, 2.55, 2.67
Due:
Fri., Sept. 13
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Ch
2 Notes
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3
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Sept.
16 Sept. 18 Sept.
19 Sept.
20
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Ch.
3
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Thermodynamic
Properties
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3.3,
3.17, 3.21, 3.24, 3.26, 3.29, 3.35, 3.37
Due:
Fri., Sept. 20
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Ch
3 Notes
Intro
to Compressor Project
design
of the week
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4
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Sept.
23 Sept. 25
Sept.
26
Sept.
27
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Ch.4
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Control
Volume Energy Analysis
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3.51,
3.64, 3.96, 3.106, 4.10. 4.13, 4.20, 4.24, 4.26
Due:
Fri., Sept. 27
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Ch4
Notes
design
of the week
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5
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Sept.
30
Oct. 2 Oct. 3
Oct. 4
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Ch.
5
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The
Second Law of Thermodynamics
Mid
Term (Thursday, Oct. 3)
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4.24, 4.26,
4.31,
4.34, 4.36, 4.42, 4.53, 4.63, 4.68, 4.74
Due. Thurs., Oct. 4
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Compressor
Analysis Assignment
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6
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Oct.
7 Oct. 9
Oct. 10
Oct. 11
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Ch.
6
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Using
Entropy: Defining entropy
change, entropy balances for closed systems,
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Compressor
Design Analysis Report
Due:
Fri., Oct. 11
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Ch5
Notes
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7
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Oct.
14 Oct. 16 Oct. 17
Oct. 18
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Ch.
6
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Entropy
balances for control volumes. Isentropic
efficiency.
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6.22,
6.27, 6.41, 6.49, 6.87, 6.139, 6.141, 6.144, 6.152, 6.172
Due: Mon.,
Oct. 18
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8
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Oct.
21 Oct. 24
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Final
Exam (Thursday, Oct. 24)
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