ME EN 521
Intermediate Thermodynamics
Mechanical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Review of first and second law analysis; exergy; equations of state and other thermodynamic relations; properties of mixtures and multiphase systems; chemical reactions and equilibrium.
When Taught
Winter Even Years
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Recommended
Me En 422
Title
First Law Analysis
Learning Outcome
1. Each student will use conservation of mass and conservation of energy to analyze systems undergoing steady and transient processes. Each student will draw conclusions and make recommendations based on result of their evaluations.
Title
Second Law Analysis
Learning Outcome
2. Each student will understand the concept of entropy and its statistical definition. Each student will apply the entropy balance equation or the exergy balance equation to systems undergoing steady and transient processes. Each student will draw conclusions and make recommendations regarding the efficiency of these processes.
Title
Thermodynamic Property Relationships
Learning Outcome
3. Each student will use the state postulate and equations of state to determine relationships between properties of systems in thermodynamic equilibrium. Each student will develop relationships between measurable thermodynamic properties (P,v,T,cp) and key thermodynamic properties that cannot be directly measured (u,h,s). Each student will apply these principles in the analysis of single phase systems and in the analysis of two-phase, two-component mixtures.
Title
Applications
Learning Outcome
4. Each student will use basic concepts and fundamental laws to analyze energy systems, power cycles and refrigeration cycles. Each student will draw conclusions regarding their performance and critically analyze possible ways to improve their performance.
