ME 320 Thermodynamics

Spring

Thermodynamics is the study of energy transformations, and you will learn that there is no such thing as a free lunch! The course will start by laying the foundation of characterizing liquids and vapors in terms of thermodynamics properties. We will build on this foundation by using thermodynamic properties to calculate the amount of work, heat and energy transferred in a system based on the fundamental thermodynamic laws including the conservation of mass, energy, and entropy principles. We will apply these principles in the study of numerous important thermodynamics processes such as power plants, jet engines, internal combustion engines, and air conditioning/refrigeration systems. 3 lecture hours. 3 laboratory hours. Prerequisite: MAT 171.

4 credit hours