ME232

Thermodynamics I

Syllabus -  Spring 2004

Class Schedule

Lecture: MWF 12:00-12:50PM, CEAS C123

Office Hours: M 4:00-5:00PM, W 10:00-11:50AM

 

Instructor  

William W. Liou, Ph.D.   

CEAS F238                 

(269) 276-3430                                   

william.liou@wmich.edu 

http://www.mae.wmich.edu/faculty/liou/wp_general.htm

 

Text Book

Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach by Cengel and Boles, 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill 2002.

 

Course Description

Fundamental laws of thermodynamics including ideal and non-ideal processes. Applications are studied in relation to the thermodynamic cycles.

 

Objectives

-         To teach the students the basic principles of classical thermodynamics and the propreties of pure substances.

-         To train students to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems in thermodynamics involving closed and open systems for both steady state and transient processes.

-         To teach students concepts and applications of second-law analysis method for thermodynamics systems.

-         To teach students the introductory concepts of power cycle and refrigeration cycle.

 

Grading                                             

Homework Assignments: 10%             

Tests (three):                     60% (20% each)                            

Final Exam:                       30%

90-100 A

85-89     BA

80-84     B

75-79     CB

70-74     C

65-69   DC

60-64     D

  0-59   E

 

 

 

Test Dates

Test#1: February 9, 2004

Test#2: March 8, 2004

Test#3: April 14, 2004

Final Exam: April 19, 12:30-2:30, 2004.

                                                                                   

Tentative List of Subjects

1.                       Definitions (systems, process, properties) and unit.

2.                       Work, heat, internal energy, First Law of Thermodynamics.

3.                       Properties of single component systems, non-ideal substances.

4.                       Ideal gases.

5.                       Contral volume analysis, steady state and transient systems.

6.                       Second Law of Thermodynamics, irreversible process, Carnot Cycle.

7.                       Inequality of Clausius, Entropy

8.                       Power and refrigeration cycles.

 

 

Notes:

1.                      No make-up exams will be given for reasons other than documented medical emergencies.  In any case, the students must inform the instructor prior to the test.  The points for that test will be added to the final exam. If a student misses more than one test, the other tests will be graded as zero.

2.                      Solve homework problems on engineering paper.  Solve one problem on each page.  All the assignments will be collected and graded.  Hand in your paper before the class.

3.                      Late homework penalty: 30\% for one day late, 60\% for two days and no credit for more than two days late.

4.                      You are responsible for making yourself aware of and understanding the policies and procedures in the Undergraduate (pp. 271-272) [Graduate(pp. 24-26)] Catalog that pertain to Academic Integrity. These policies include cheating, fabrication, falsification and forgery, multiple submission, plagiarism, complicity and computer misuse. If there is reason to believe you have been involved in academic dishonesty, you will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct. You will be given the opportunity to review the charge(s). If you believe you are not responsible, you will have the opportunity for a hearing. You should consult with me if you are uncertain about an issue of academic honesty prior to the submission of an assignment or test.

5.                      In class, beepers and cell phones alike should be turned off. Non-class-related uses of any PC platforms are discouraged.