Course Overview
Builds on Thermal Engineering. Topics covered include: differential thermodynamic property relation such as Maxwell relations; Joule-Thomson coefficient; properties of real gasses; gas power cycles; Chemical equilibrium and combustion. Builds on concepts learned in MECH 4422.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Use real gas tables. [2, 5]
- Analyze power and refrigeration cycles. [2]
- Incorporate strategies such as regeneration and intercooling into power cycles. [3]
- Understand and employ thermodynamic property relations such as Maxwell's equations. [1]
- Determine the product of simple combustion reactions. [2, 5]
- Determine the adiabatic flame temperature for common combustion reactions. [2, 5]
Effective as of Fall 2018
Related Programs
Thermodynamics (MECH 7120) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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School of Energy
- Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time
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