Thermodynamics Homepage - 2008/2009 (Updated 10/25/08)
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This is a two course sequence for Mechanical Engineering majors. The sequence includes ME321 - Introduction to Thermodynamics (offered Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer First Session) and ME328 - Applied Thermodynamcs (offered Spring and Summer Second Session)

Fall 08 Calendar (2008/09) ME321 - Introduction to Thermodynamics Fall 08 - (Dr. Iz Urieli)

Note: In Winter 2009 the Introduction to Thermodynamics course (ME321) will not be offered. During this time both the ME321 and ME328 will be redesigned as self-contained learning resources independent of any text book. In this new format both courses will be offered during Spring 2009.

Textbook required for ME321 (Fall 2008 Only): Potter & Somerton "Thermodynamics for Engineers" Schaum's Outline Series, McGraw-Hill, Second Edition, 2006. It will be supplemented by various property tables and charts as required, as well as the web pages below.

Chapter 1: Introductory Concepts, Units, and Definitions

Chapter 2: Properties of Pure Substances a) Phase Change, Property Tables and Diagrams b) The Ideal Gas Equation of State Thermodynamic Properties Tables and Charts

Chapter 3: The First Law of Thermodynamics for Closed Systems a) The Energy Equation for Closed Systems b) The Ideal Stirling Cycle Engine c) The Air Standard Diesel Cycle Engine

Chapter 4: The First Law of Thermodynamics for Control Volumes a) The Energy Equation for Control Volumes b) Steam Power Plants c) Refrigeration Systems

Chapter 5: The Second Law of Thermodynamics

Chapter 6: a) Entropy - A New Property We present an Entropy Summary Sheet, Isentropic Processes Summary Sheet, and an Adiabatic Efficiency Summary Sheet of all the relevant equations relating to this Section. b) Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines Steam Turbine Lab - (h-s diagram for this lab demo)

ME328 - Chapters 7 through 13 of the textbook plus additional material presented in the web pages below:

Chapter7: Exergy (Availability) - Reversible Work, Irreversibility, Second Law Efficiency Exergy - Part 2: Examples of Adiabatic Control Volumes Exergy - Part 3: Heat Transfer from a Thermal Source

Chapter 8: Gas Power Cycles

Chapter 9: Vapor Power Cycles - Part 1 Chapter 9: Vapor Power Cycles - Part 2

Chapter 10: Refrigeration Cycles Advances in Refrigeration: Carbon Dioxide (R744) Refrigeration Cycles

Chapter 12: Mixtures and Solutions - Part 1 Chapter 12: Mixtures and Solutions - Part 2 Cooling Tower for Steam Power Plants

Chapter 13: Combustion

The General James M Gavin Steam Power Plant near Cheshire, Ohio full capacity: 2,600,000kW

Measurable course-level student learning outcomes are defined for all high-level outcomes such that demonstrating that students have achieved the course outcomes provides supporting evidence that students are achieving the high-level outcomes and are properly prepared to achieve the department's educational objectives. The following Outcomes (specific to the ME321 and ME328 courses) have been extracted from the complete set of ME Department Outcomes:

[ABET-e] OU ME graduates will demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems In order to demonstrate achievement of the technical skills - problem solving (ABET-e) outcome, OU ME graduates will demonstrate e.3) An ability to solve common engineering problems, including problems involving | c. The application of the first law of thermodynamics to the analysis of energy components and systems including at least one of the following [Mastery; ME321] 1. Ideal Stirling and air standard power cycles 2. Steam power plant components and systems 3. Refrigeration and heat pump components and systems d. The application of the second law of thermodynamics to the analysis of energy components including [Competence; ME321] 1. Steam and gas turbines 2. Compressors and pumps e. The application of the first law of thermodynamics to the design process [Competence; ME328] l. The application of the second law of thermodynamics to the design process [Competence; ME328]

[ABET-a and ASME-1,2,&3] OU ME graduates will demonstrate a familiarity with statistics and linear algebra, a knowledge of chemistry and calculus-based physics (with depth in physics), and an ability to apply their knowledge of advanced mathematics (through multivariate calculus and differential equations), science, and engineering. In order to demonstrate achievement of the technical skills - fundamentals outcome (ABET-a), OU ME graduates will demonstrate a.3) An ability to apply knowledge of Engineering Sciences d. Thermal Sciences 1. Applying the first and second laws of thermodynamics in the analysis of energy components and systems, including [Competence; ME328] 1.1 Vapor power cycles 1.2 Air power cycles 1.3 Refrigeration cycles 1.4 Psychrometrics 1.5 Combustion 2. Applying the second law of thermodynamics in the analysis of availability [Competence; ME328]

[ABET-h] OU ME graduates will have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context. In order to demonstrate achievement of the global and contemporary - global and societal outcome (ABET-h), OU ME graduates will demonstrate h.2) An ability to evaluate the impact of energy systems on our global society, including issues such as air pollution, climate change, and environmental regulations [Competence; ME 328]

[ABET-j] OU ME graduates will demonstrate a knowledge of contemporary issues. In order to demonstrate achievement of the global and contemporary - contemporary issues outcome (ABET-j), OU ME graduates will demonstrate j.1) An ability to describe the impact of at least one contemporary issue (such as renewable energy, clean coal technology, the hydrogen economy, global warming,) on the engineering profession or the practice of engineering [Competence; ME328] Other Places where the global and contemporary - contemporary issues outcome is addressed. ME321 (& the ME388 Stirling cooling lab): Discussions of energy issues such as renewable energy and Freon elimination, and the identification of local industries which are world leaders in energy technology.

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