MEC1205 - Thermodynamics I

Credits:   2 
Lectures/Tut.:   1 hr/wk 
Labs:  3 sessions 
Prerequisite: ENR 1108
Leads to:    MEC 2007

• Fundamental concepts.
  

Equation of state,  Internal energy, Enthalpy
Zeroth Law,  First Law and Second Law of Thermodynamics.

• Non-Flow Processes for gases and Vapour

Properties of Liquids and Vapour (Steam), Use of Tables and Charts for steam.
Steady Flow and Non-Flow Energy Equation. Application of the Energy Equation to Non-Flow and Flow problems, Filling of a rigid vessel from a main (non-steady).
Laboratory Work
Laboratory sessions introducing various instruments used to record temperature, pressure and flow.  Simple energy balances of standard laboratory systems.  Researched assignments.

Assessment
Coursework - 10% 
Exam - 90% 

Reference Texts

• Rogers & Mayhew, Engineering Thermodynamics. 
• Hoyle & Clarke, Thermodynamics cycles and Processes.