MME 1104 Engineering Thermodynamics

Course Description
This course is an essential introduction to the fundamentals of thermodynamics, specifically tailored for engineering students. You will learn about the properties of states, processes, and cycles, as well as thermal equilibrium, and the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Furthermore, you will be introduced to key concepts such as entropy and its application in heat engines, combustion equations, fuel adiabatic temperature, and chemical equilibrium. The course emphasizes the importance of the energy economy and explores alternative sources in this regard. By gaining a comprehensive understanding of these essential concepts, you will be better equipped to apply them in real-world engineering situations. 

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, a student should have acquired skills in:

• Fundamental understanding of how basic laws of thermodynamics and properties of matter describe states of systems and processes involving heat and work
• Knowledge of mathematical relationships between basic thermodynamic properties (such as temperature, entropy, enthalpy, etc…)
• Ability to perform energy and mass balances for the design and/or analysis of cycles for steam power plants, gas turbines and refrigeration cycles