Thermodynamics Syllabus
 Weekly schedule
 1. Introduction to thermodynamics. Definition of pressure, temperature, number density. 2. Derivation of ideal gas law from newtonian mechanics. Assignment #1. 3. First law of thermo. Definition of work, heat, internal energy and enthalpy. Isentropic, adiabatic processes. Isentropic relationship. Assignment #2. 4. Conservation of mass. Control volume approach. Assignment #3. 5. Conservation of energy for an open system in control volume form. Assignment #4. 6. Entropy and the second law of thermodynamics. Reversible and irreversible processes. Assignment #5. 7. Example problems in preparation for the midterm quiz. Midterm quiz. 8. Midterm break 9. Non-ideal equations of state (van der Waals, Berthelot, Redlich-Kwong), phase change, critical temperature and pressure, and generalized compressibility charts. Assignment #6. 10. Maxwell relations and how to use them with non-ideal equations of state. Assignment #7. 11. Gaseous mixtures. Relative humidity. Wet-bulb and dry-bulb temperature. 12. Humidity ratio. Psychrometric charts. Adiabatic saturation. Assignment #8. 13. Chemical thermodynamics. Enthalpy of formation. Heat released in a combustion process. Stoichiometric fuel-air ratio. Assignment #9. 14. Example problems in preparation for the final exam. 15. Final exam
 01.18.12
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