ME537 ADVANCED ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS I
| Course Code: | 5690537 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Mechanical Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. DEREK KEITH BAKER |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Through this course, the student will
1. Gain expertise in conceptually applying fundamental thermodynamic concepts to understand the thermodymamic basis for a diverse set of processes.
2. Gain the knowledge and mathematical skills to be able to develop and solve appropriate mathematical models to analyze the 1st and 2nd law performance of a diverse and relevant set of
- Cycles
- Transient closed systems
- Steady open systems
- Transient open systems
- Non-reacting and reacting systems.
Course Content
Elements of thermodynamics terminology. The First Law for closed systems. Work transfer. The First Law for open systems. The Second Law for closed systems. The Second Law for open systems. Lost available work. Cycles. Entropy generation and exergy destruction. Single-phase systems. Generalized exergy analysis. Air conditioning applications. Multiphase systems. Chemically reactive systems. (F)
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the student will be able to
- understand and effectively use fundamental engineering thermodynamic concepts;
- make and apply appropriate assumptions to develop and solve mathematical models based on the 1st law of thermodynamics;
- make and apply appropriate assumptions to develop and solve mathematical models based on the 2nd law of thermodynamics;
- make and apply appropriate assumptions to develop and solve mathematical models for non-reacting and reacting systems;
- complete an exergetic (2nd law) analysis of a system and interpret the results.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Acquires the fundamental scientific knowledge required to analyze and solve advanced-level problems in the field of mechanical engineering. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Gains the competence to utilize advanced engineering mathematics methods in the formulation, analysis, and solution of engineering problems. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Conducts literature reviews using printed and online sources, analyzes the collected literature, and identifies the current state-of-the-art in the relevant scientific field. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Demonstrates the ability to prepare and deliver a seminar on a technical subject. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Develops the ability to conduct independent research on a specific topic and solve advanced engineering problems. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Contributes to the national and/or international body of knowledge through original research. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Gains the competence to effectively communicate the process and results of research conducted on a specific subject through scientifically structured written reports and oral presentations. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Acquires the ability to publish research findings as articles in national and/or international scientific journals and/or present them as papers at conferences. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Acts in accordance with universal principles of research and publication ethics. | ✔ | |||