MET314 Applied Thermodynamics

This course lays the groundwork for the student's future studies in the area of thermal design, encompassing the fields of power, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration. Topics covered include basics such as the first and second laws of thermodynamics, equations of state for gases and vapors, and psychometrics. Building on this foundation, thermodynamic processes and cycles will be introduced, including the Carnot, and Vapor Compression refrigeration cycles. Thermal equipment such as boilers, turbines, evaporators, condensers, compressors and heat exchangers will be analyzed.

Prerequisite(s): PHY 136 & MTH 130 

Course Learning Outcomes:

• Students will be able to apply the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
• Students will be able to apply the energy balance equation to evaluate close and open systems.
• Students will be able to analyze a gas or steam turbine and determine the energy produced by the turbine.
• Students will be able to analyze a refrigeration system and improve the coefficient of refrigeration.

Textbook: Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, McGraw Hill

TOPICS	STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Introduction and Basic Concepts	Students will be able to explain the basic concepts of thermodynamics such as units, properties, systems, and cycles.
Energy, Energy Transfer, and General Energy Analysis	Students will be able to determine the forms of energy and apply the 1st law of thermodynamics.
Properties of Pure Substances	Students will be able to describe what a pure substance is, identify phase chance processes, and use steam tables.
Energy Analysis of Closed Systems	Students will be able to determine what moving boundary work is and perform energy analysis of closed systems.
Mass and Energy Analysis of Control Volumes	Students will be able to determine flow work and the energy of a flowing fluid and perform energy analysis of steady-flow systems.
The Second law of Thermodynamics	Students will be able to explain the second law of thermodynamics, heat engines, refrigeration, heat pumps, and Carnot cycle.
Entropy	Students will be able to analyze isentropic processes and determine entropy change of ideal gases, liquids, and solids.
Gas Power Cycles	Students will be able to analyze Otto cycle and Diesel cycle and Brayton cycle.
Vapor Power Cycles	Students will be able to analyze vapor power cycles.
Refrigeration Cycles and Review	Students will be able to analyze refrigeration cycles.