MTE 309 - Introduction to Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

Basic Concepts

• Thermodynamics
• Heat Transfer
• Thermodynamics Glossary

Basics

• Thermodynamic System
• Thermodynamic Properties
• Thermodynamic Continuum
• Microscopic vs. Macroscopic
• Thermodynamic Temperature and Pressure

States and Equilibrium

• Thermodynamic State
• Equilibrium State
• State Postulate

Thermodynamic Processes

• Thermodynamic Process
• Thermodynamic Cycle
• Quasi-equilibrium Process
• Energy Transfer by Heat
• Energy Transfer by Work
• Moving Boundary Work
• Efficiency of Thermodynamic Processes

Energy, Heat, and the First Law

• First Law of Thermodynamics
• First Law of Thermodynamics for Closed Systems
• First Law of Thermodynamics for Open Systems
• Conservation of Mass
• Internal Energy
• Thermal Energy

Substance Properties

• Pure Substance
• Equation of State
• Substance Phase Identification
• Phase Change Diagram
• Two-Phase Mixture Quality
• Enthalpy

Phase Properties

• Subcooled Liquid
• Ideal Gas
• Ideal Gas Correction Factor
• Polytropic Process

Specific Heats

• Specific Heat
  • Constant Volume Specific Heat
  • Constant Pressure Specific Heat
  • Specific Heat Relationships

Steady-Flow Devices

• Steady-Flow Process
• Nozzles and Diffusers
• Turbines
• Compressors and Pumps
• Fluid Throttles
• Heat Exchangers

Heat Transfer

• Heat Transfer
• Conduction
• Convection
• Radiation
• Steady Heat Conduction in Plane Walls
• Thermal Resistance
• Thermal Contact Resistance

Second Law of Thermodynamics

• Second Law of Thermodynamics

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Problems

• Air Piston Heat Transfer

Assignments

• MTE 309 A1
• MTE 309 A2
• MTE 309 A3
• MTE 309 A6