CHEN 2374-02 THERMODYNAMICS

Fall 2005 (Revised)

Text:    Van Wylen and Sonntag, "Fundamentals of Classical Thermodynamics," 6th Ed. (2003).

ISBN 0-471-15232-3

Professor: Dr. Daniel H. Chen (Lucas 102, 880-8786, Office Hr. MWF 10:30 – 11:00, 12:15 -1:30        

  chendh@hal.lamar.edu)

Period              Chapter            Reading in Text                                     Homework/Tests

Aug. 24-          1,2                   Some Introductory Comments/                         Set 1

Sep. 7                                      Some Concepts and Definitions

Sep. 9-21         3                      Properties of a Pure Substance                         Set 2

                                                                                                                        Program I, Test 1

Oct. 19-           4                      Work and Heat                                                Set 3

Oct.  28

Oct. 31-           5                      The First Law of Thermodynamics                    Set 4

Nov. 7                                                                                                             Program II, Test II

Nov. 9-16        6                      The First Law Analysis for a Control     Set 5    

                                                Volume                             

Nov. 18-          7                      The Second Law of Thermodynamics   Set 6

Nov. 23                                                                                                                       Test III

Nov. 28-          8                      Entropy                                                            Set 7

Dec. 5

Dec. 7-12        9                      Second Law Analysis for a Control       Set 8

                                                Volume

Dec. 14- 19     11                    Power & Refrigeration Systems                

Dec. 21                                                                                                            Final Exam

NOTES:

*Tests 25% + 25% + 25% + 25%= 100%; Open textbook and class notes; Need to show all

  details; Tests may be curved.; Last day to drop 11/11/05

    * Programs = 5% Bonus; Up to 5% bonus points for answering verbal questions

    * Class attendance: -0.5 pt Semester grade for each unexcused absence; Late results: -0.5 pt

       Semester grade each week

    *Grade Guideline: A>87, 87>B>75, 75>C>60, 60>D>50, 50>F

    *Class notes & Handouts are available on-line.

    *Schedule revised due to Hurricane Rita (09/21-10/19 2005).         

ABET OUTCOME Thermodynamics I (CHEN 2374)

In thermodynamics 1 items (a), (d), (j), and (k) are the items that fit in the a-k ABET outcome assessment.

(a) Ability to apply knowledge of math, engineering and science.

In all the homework and exams given, students will apply knowledge of math and science. Some logarithmic calculations are required after Chap 4. Examples are the polytropic process, isentropic process and ideal gas calculations. Most chapters of the book are considered as “scientific”, especially in the introduction of the ideal gas model, gas kinetic theory, and ideal gas heat capacity model. Chapter 4, 5, 6, & 8, however, are more engineering-oriented.  HW assignments (see below) are examples of math, science, and engineering applications:

Math: HW 4.48,  5.87, 8.87, 8.177

Science: HW 4.48, 5.87, 8.87, 8.177

Engineering: HW 6. 22. 6. 84, 5.115, 6.45, 8.87, 8.177

(d) Ability to function on multidisciplinary team

The Real Fluid Equation of State computer project involves students from various disciplines of engineering.

(j) Knowledge of contemporary issues

Examples of ozone depletion caused by chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and energy issues such as co-generation and geothermal energy.

CFC: HW 4.106, 7.108,

Cogeneration: HW 6.82

Geothermal Energy: HW 6.45

(k) Ability to use techniques, skills, and tools in engineering practice

Chapter 4, 5, 6, & 8 are the more engineering-like chapters in the book and HW assignments (see below) are examples of the use of the engineering techniques and skills. These homework assignments require extensive use of thermodynamic property data as well as interpolation/extrapolation techniques. The computer project that was given requires the students to use the solver function in Excel, which is very much an engineering tool.

Engineering Practice: HW 6. 22. 6. 84, 5.115, 6.45, 8.87, 8.177