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
  • Properties of Emissive Power
• Steady Heat Conduction in Plane Walls
• Thermal Resistance
• Thermal Contact Resistance

Fins

• Fins

  • Fin Efficiency
  • Corrected Fin Length
  • Fin Effectiveness
  • Multiple Fins

• Transient Heat Transfer

Second Law of Thermodynamics

• Second Law of Thermodynamics
• Entropy
• Entropy Balance in a Closed System
• TdS Equations
• Second Law for Steady-Flow Devices
  • Isentropic Efficiency of Turbines
  • Isentropic Efficiency of Compressors
  • Isentropic Efficiency of Nozzles
• Isentropic Process for Ideal Gases
• Entropy Change of Pure Substances
• Thermal Energy Reservoir
• Heat Engine
• Thermal Efficiency
• Refrigerators and Heat Pumps

Problems

• Air Piston Heat Transfer

Assignments

• MTE 309 A1

• MTE 309 A2

• MTE 309 A3

• MTE 309 A6

• A9 Isentropic Questions

• LE 32-2 Work/heat/first & second laws

• LE 30-2 Isentropic

• LE 32-1 COP Question

• Quiz 2 Q3 Thermal Circuit

• A9 Q5

• Refrigerator & Heat Pump Video