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MECH 230 Applied Thermodynamics I Units: 3.50
An introductory course in thermodynamics. Topics include: properties and behaviour of pure substances, concepts of heat, work and energy, the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, and the analysis of a variety of power and refrigeration cycles.
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
Offering Term: F
CEAB Units:
Mathematics 0
Natural Sciences 30
Complementary Studies 0
Engineering Science 12
Engineering Design 0
Offering Faculty: Smith Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Calculate gas properties based on real and ideal gas models.
- Calculate two phase mixture properties using thermodynamic tables.
- Perform an energy balance analysis on a thermodynamic system, e.g., piston/cylinder, boiler, heat exchanger.
- Perform entropy balance and calculate turbine and compressor efficiencies knowing inlet and outlet conditions.
- Calculate pressure or temperature changes in a closed system subject to an isentropic compression or expansion process.
- Calculate the maximum efficiency of different thermodynamic power cycles (Rankine, Brayton, Diesel, Otto).