MEC309 Basic Thermodynamics

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MEC 309 Basic Thermodynamics.
Introductory concepts and definitions: Thermodynamic systems, fluid properties. Energy, work, heat. First law. Cycles. Properties of a pure, simple compressible substance: substances that appear in different phases, ideal gas model. Control volume analysis: conservation of mass and energy. Second law: irreversible and reversible processes, Carnot cycle. Entropy: Clausius inequality, entropy change, entropy balance for closed and open systems, isentropic processes and efficiencies. Gas power systems; Air Standard Otto, Diesel, Dual and Brayton cycles. Engine testing. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. 
Prerequisites: MTH 240.