MECH 240 — Thermodynamics 1

Thermodynamic systems and properties. First law of thermodynamics: energy, work and heat. State principle, p-v-T surfaces, phase equilibrium, ideal gas model. Second law of thermodynamics, entropy, exergy analysis. Energy analysis applied to steady and transient engineering systems including heat engines, refrigerators and heat pumps, air compressors.

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• Credits: 3
• Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
• Department: Mechanical Engineering
• Taught by: Dylan Caverly

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• Section 001 (Lec), Mon Wed 2:35-4:25 pm — 22 seats open
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