ES 2310 Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics is the study of macroscopic systems involving energy and its various forms, fundamental concepts including energy, mass and entropy balances, pure substances and availability, reversible and irreversible processes. Prerequisites: Completion of
MATH 2210 and
ES 2120 or
PHYS 1310. (3 lect.)
Major Topics
- Properties of Pure Substances
- Analysis of Closed ("Fixed Mass") Systems
- Analysis of Open Systems
- Entropy and the Second Law
- Carnot and Refrigeration Cycles
- Gas Power Cycles
- Rankine Power Cycle
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Apply fundamental laws of thermodynamics to a variety of situations
2. Demonstrate and explain energy and its transformations.
3. Implement thermodynamic system formulations.
4. Use of cycle analysis with emphasis on theory and applications.
5. Construct models for applications of thermodynamics.