Basic Thermodynamics (Diploma)

Thermodynamic laws, properties of gases and steam, entropy and air standard cycles.

6 MonthsDuration 6Chapters30Topics

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01Fundamentals of Thermodynamics 5 topics

System, surroundings and boundary
Closed, open and isolated systems
Intensive and extensive properties
State, process, path and cycle
Pressure, temperature and units

02Laws of Thermodynamics 5 topics

Zeroth law and temperature measurement
First law for cycles and processes
Internal energy and enthalpy
Second law: Kelvin-Planck and Clausius statements
Heat engine, refrigerator, heat pump, Carnot cycle

03Ideal Gases and Gas Processes 5 topics

Boyle's, Charles' and Gay-Lussac's laws
Characteristic gas equation
Specific heats and their relation
Constant volume, constant pressure, isothermal, adiabatic and polytropic processes
Work done and heat transfer

04Entropy 5 topics

Concept of entropy
Clausius inequality
Entropy change for gas processes
T-s diagram
Principle of increase of entropy

05Properties of Steam 5 topics

Formation of steam at constant pressure
Wet, dry saturated and superheated steam
Dryness fraction
Use of steam tables and Mollier chart
Calorimeters

06Air Standard Cycles 5 topics

Assumptions of air standard cycles
Carnot cycle
Otto cycle
Diesel cycle
Comparison of cycles

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You will be able to

Explain thermodynamic systems, properties, processes and units
Apply the zeroth, first and second laws of thermodynamics
Calculate work and heat in gas processes using gas laws
Explain entropy and its change in processes
Use steam tables to find properties of wet, dry and superheated steam
Calculate efficiencies of Carnot, Otto and Diesel cycles

Who it is for

Diploma Mechanical Engineering students of Semester 3 (BTEUP)
Students preparing for thermal engineering subjects and JE mechanical exams

What you need

Physics and Mathematics of Semester 1 / 2

Questions

Which syllabus does this Basic Thermodynamics course follow?

It follows the BTEUP diploma syllabus (Mechanical Engineering - Semester 3). If your polytechnic or university syllabus differs, the centre follows your own syllabus and unit order.

Will this help in the semester exam?

Yes. Each unit is taught with board-pattern questions, numericals where needed, and revision tests before the end-semester exam.

Are notes and tests provided?

Yes. Unit-wise short notes, an MCQ question bank and a final test paper are provided.