Scheme & Syllabus Copy of Basic Thermodynamics 2022 scheme vtu notes
Basic Thermodynamics 2022 scheme VTU notes BME304 Syllabus copy
Module 1 - Introduction and Review of Fundamental Concepts
- Thermodynamic definition and scope
- Microscopic and macroscopic approaches
- Characteristics of system boundary and control surface, examples
- Thermodynamic properties: Definition, units, intensive and extensive properties
- Thermodynamic state, state diagram, path, and process
- Thermodynamic equilibrium: Mechanical, thermal, and chemical equilibrium
Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
- Temperature: Concepts, scales, international fixed points, and measurement
- Instruments: Constant volume gas thermometer, constant pressure gas thermometer, mercury-in-glass thermometer, thermocouples, electrical resistance thermometer
Work and Heat
- Definition of Work: Thermodynamic perspective, examples, and sign conventions
- Displacement work: Expressions using P-V diagrams
- Shaft and electrical work
- Heat: Definition, units, and sign conventions
- Problems
Module 2 - First Law of Thermodynamics
- Joule’s Experiments: Heat and work equivalence
- First law for non-cyclic processes: Energy as a property
- Extension to control volume: Steady Flow Energy Equation (SFEE)
- Problems
Module 3 Second Law of Thermodynamics
- Thermal Reservoir, Heat Engine, and Heat Pump: Efficiency, COP, and schematic representation
- Kelvin-Planck and Clausius statements of the second law
- Carnot Cycle and Principles: Problems
Entropy
- Clausius Inequality: Statement and proof
- Entropy as a Property: Entropy change, test for irreversibility
- Principle of increase in entropy
- Problems
Module 4 - Availability, Irreversibility, and General Thermodynamic Relations
- Availability (Exergy): Maximum work and useful work
- Irreversibility: Problems
Pure Substances
- P-T and P-V Diagrams: Triple and critical points
- States of pure substances: Sub-cooled liquid, saturated liquid, vapor, and superheated vapor
- Steam Tables: Throttling calorimeter and separating calorimeter
- Problems
Module 5 - Ideal Gases and Mixtures
- Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures
- Amagat’s Law of Additive Volumes
- Properties of perfect and ideal gases
Real Gases
- Van-der Waal's Equation of State: Beattie-Bridgeman equation, law of corresponding states
- Compressibility factor and compressibility chart
Thermodynamic Relations
- Maxwell’s Equations
- Clausius-Clapeyron Equation
- Joule-Kelvin Effect
