Fundamentals of Thermodynamics:
Thermodynamic definition and scope, Microscopic and Macroscopic approaches. Thermodynamic properties; definition and units, intensive, extensive properties, specific properties, pressure, specific volume, Thermodynamic state, state point, state diagram, path and process, quasi-static process, cyclic and non-cyclic; processes; Thermodynamic equilibrium; definition, mechanical equilibrium; diathermic wall, thermal equilibrium, chemical equilibrium, Zeroth law of thermodynamics, Temperature; concepts, scales, international fixed points and measurement of temperature. Constant volume gas thermometer, constant pressure gas thermometer, mercury in glass thermometer.
Work and Heat:
Thermodynamic definition of work; examples, sign convention, Shaft work, Electrical work, Other types of work. Heat; definition, units and sign convention.
Laws of Thermodynamics:
Joules experiments, Statement of the First law of thermodynamics, steady state-steady flow energy equation, important applications, analysis of unsteady processes such as filling and evacuation of vessels with and without heat transfer. Keivin –Planck &Clasius statement of Second law of Thermodynamics, PMM II and PMM I. Clasius Theorem & thermodynamic equivalence of the two statements; reversible and irreversible processes; factors that make a
Entropy:
Entropy; definition, a property, principle of increase of entropy, entropy as a quantitative test for irreversibility, calculation of entropy using Tds relations, entropy as a coordinate. Available and unavailable energy.
Pure Substances:
P-T and P-V diagrams, triple point and critical points. Sub-cooled liquid, saturated liquid, mixture of saturated liquid and vapour, saturated vapour and superheated vapour states of pure substance with water as example. Enthalpy of change of phase (Latent heat).Dryness fraction (quality), T-S and H-S diagrams, representation of various processes on these diagrams, steam tables and its use, Throttling calorimeter, separating and throttling calorimeter.
Refrigeration:
Vapor absorption refrigeration system, steam jet refrigeration, vapor compression refrigeration system; description, analysis, refrigerating effect, capacity, power required, units of refrigeration, COP, Refrigerants and their desirable properties.
Psychrometry:
Dry bulb temperature, wet bulb temperature, dew point temperature; specific and relative humidifies Construction and use of psychrometric chart Analysis of various processes; heating, cooling, dehumidifying and humidifying. Adiabatic mixing of moist air. Summer and winter air conditioning. Numericals.
Reciprocating Air Compressors, Gas Turbine and Jet Propulsion:
Operation of a single stage reciprocating compressor, work input through P-V diagram, steady state and steady flow analysis, adiabatic, isothermal and mechanical efficiencies minimum work for compression, multistage compressor. Classification of Gas turbines, Analysis of open cycle gas turbine cycle. Advantages and disadvantages of closed cycle, numericals. Principle of Jet propulsion and Rocket propulsion.
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
Question paper pattern:
Textbook/s
1 Engineering Thermodynamics P. K. Nag, Tata McGraw Hill Pub. 2002
2 Applied Thermodynamics B. K. Venkanna PHI New Delhi 2011
Reference Books
3 Thermodynamics, An engineering approach Yunus, A. Cenegal and Michael A.Boies, Tata Mac- Graw Hill Publishing Company 2002
4 Fundamental of Classical Thermodynamics- G. J. Van Wylen and R. E. Sontang,. Wiley eastern 1994