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LESSON PLAN

CHE433
THERMODYNAMICS

FACULTY OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

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1.0 COURSE INFORMATION

COURSE NAME : THERMODYNAMICS
COURSE CODE : CHE 433/483
PROGRAM : EH220 & EH222
CREDIT HOURS : 3
CONTACT HOURS : 4
COURSE STATUS : CORE
PRE-REQUISITE : NIL


2.0 SYNOPSIS

Thermodynamics is commonly encountered in many engineering system. This course
covers the knowledge of science of energy especially the aspect of heat and power
interaction, energy and energy transformation and relationship among the properties
of matter. Student will be equipped with the conservation of energy principle, the
first law and the second law of thermodynamics. Other topics include the properties
of pure substance, application of the first and second law of thermodynamics in open
and closed system, heat engines, entropy, Carnot and Rankine cycles and etc.


3.0 OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. describe the basic principles of thermodynamics related to energy, heat, work and
phase changes processes
2. apply the first law of thermodynamics in energy analysis for closed and open
system
3. apply the second law of thermodynamics in power cycle systems


4.0 METHODS OF INSTRUCTION

Lectures and tutorial
Lecture : 3 hours/week
Tutorial : 1 hour/week



LESSON PLAN
CHE433
THERMODYNAMICS

FACULTY OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

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5.0 LESSON PLAN

WEEK DURATION CHAPTER ACTIVITIES
1

1

Introduction to Thermodynamics
Definition of system, boundary and
surroundings
Non-flow and flow processes
Intensive and extensive properties
Thermodynamics state
Lecture, class
exercise, tutorial
Read text book:
Chapter l
2 1
Properties of Pure Substances
Pure substance and phase changes
Property diagrams for phase change
processes
Property tables
Ideal gas equation of state and real gases
Lecture, class
exercise, tutorial
Read text book:
Chapter 3
3 1
First Law of Thermodynamics
Types of energy, heat and work
First law statement
Mechanism of energy transfer
Lecture, class
exercise, tutorial
Read text book:
Chapter 2
4-5 1.5
Energy Analysis of Closed System
Boundary work
Energy balance
Specific heats, internal energy, enthalpy of
ideal gases, solids and liquids
Lecture, class
exercise, tutorial
Read text book:
Chapter 4
5-6 1.5
Energy Analysis of Open System
Conservation of mass
Flow work and energy of flowing fluid
Energy analysis of steady flow and its
application
Lecture, class
exercise, tutorial
Read text book:
Chapter 5

Test 1
7-8 1.5
The Second Law of Thermodynamics
Introduction to the second law of
thermodynamics
Thermal energy reservoir
Heat engines, refrigerators and heat pumps
Reversible and irreversible processes
The Carnot cycle and its application
Lecture, class
exercise, tutorial
Read text book:
Chapter 6

8-9 1
Entropy
The concept of entropy
T-ds relation
The entropy change of pure substances
The entropy change of ideal gases
Lecture, class
exercise, tutorial
Read text book:
Chapter 7

10-11 2.5
Vapor and Combined Power Cycles
Carnot vapor cycle
Rankine vapor cycle
Reheat Rankine cycle
Refrigeration cycle
Lecture, class
exercise, tutorial
Read text book:
Chapter 10
Test 2


LESSON PLAN
CHE433
THERMODYNAMICS

FACULTY OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

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12-14 3
Integrated Project Preliminary report
Final Report
Presentation


4.0 ASSESSMENT

Tests & Integrated Project Assessment : 40%
Final Examination : 60%

5.0 TEXT BOOK USED

Cengel, Y.A. and Boles, M.A. (2011). Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, 7
th

edition. McGraw-Hill: New York.

6.0 REFERENCES

Borgnakke C. and Sonntag R.E (2009) Fundamentals of Thermodynamics : SI Version
(7
th
Ed) New Jersey, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Moran M.J. and Shapiro H.N (2010) Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics (6
th

Ed) New Jersey, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

7.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Attendance is compulsory. Students who fail to comply 80% of the attendance will be
barred from taking the final examination. Absence from lecture, tutorial or test must be
supported by relevant document.


PREPARED BY: APPROVED BY:
SIGNATURE:


__________________________________
NAME: DR ISTIKAMAH SUBUKI
FARIZA HAMIDON
DR RAHIDA WATI SHARUDIN
POSITION: LECTURER
DATE:
SIGNATURE:



NAME : DR NORLIZA IBRAHIM
POSITION: HEAD CENTRE OF
STUDIES (CHEMICAL AND
ENGINEERING SCIENCES)
DATE:

LESSON PLAN
CHE433
THERMODYNAMICS

FACULTY OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

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WEEK CHAPTER/TOPIC COURSE OUTCOME
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Student should be able to:
DELIVERY
METHODS
ASSESSMENT
1
Introduction to
Thermodynamics
(PO1)

CO1
To describe the basic principles of
thermodynamics related to
energy, heat, work and phase
changes processes

Explain the basic concept of
thermodynamics such as system,
properties, state, equilibrium,
process and cycle
Lecture, tutorials
Assignment, test
and/or exam.
2
Properties of Pure Substances
(PO1, PO2)

Explain the concept of pure
substances and phase change
processes and illustrate property
diagrams of pure substances
Utilize thermodynamics property
tables to solve problems
Describe ideal gases and real gases
and apply ideal gas equation of
state in the solution of problems
Lecture, tutorials
Assignment, test
and/or exam.
3
First Law of
Thermodynamics
(PO1, PO2)

CO2
To apply the first law of
thermodynamics in energy
analysis for closed and open
system

Explain the concept of energy and
its various forms
Explain the concept of energy
transfer by heat and work
Describe the first law of
thermodynamics
Lecture, tutorials
Assignment, test
and/or exam.
4-5
Energy Analysis of Closed
System
(PO1, PO2)

Develop energy balance for closed
system
Relate specific heats to calculation
of changes in internal energy and
enthalpy
Apply the first law of
thermodynamics to closed system
Lecture, tutorials
Assignment, test
and/or exam.
5-6
Energy Analysis of Open
System
(PO1, PO2)
Apply the first law of
thermodynamics to solve problems
for steady flow devices such as
Lecture, tutorials
Assignment, test
and/or exam.

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CHE433
THERMODYNAMICS

FACULTY OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

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nozzles, compressors, turbines,
throttling valves, mixers, heaters
and heat exchangers
7-8
The Second Law of
Thermodynamics
(PO1, PO2)

CO3
To apply the second law of
thermodynamics in power cycle
systems.

Describe the second law of
thermodynamics
Define and identify thermal energy
reservoirs, heat engine, reversible
and irreversible processes, heat
engines, refrigerators and heat
pumps
Describe Carnot cycle principles
and its application
Lecture, tutorials
Assignment, test
and/or exam.
8-9
Entropy
(PO1, PO2)

Apply the concept of entropy
Determine entropy for pure
substances and ideal gases
Derive and apply the T-ds relations
Lecture, tutorials
Assignment, test
and/or exam.
9-10
Vapor and Combined Power
Cycles
(PO1, PO2)
Analyze and solve problems
involving vapor power cycles Lecture, tutorials
Assignment, test
and/or exam.
11-14
Integrated Project Task
(PO1, PO2, PO7, PO9)

Produce group report and
presentation based on integration
project on thermodynamics
knowledge as well as knowledge
on process chemistry, engineering
drawing and chemical processes
and sustainability
Group work
Preliminary report,
Final report and
presentation

COURSE OUTCOMES: Statements describing that the students who complete the course are expected to acquire.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Statements describing student action that serves as evidence of knowledge, skills and attitude.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: Statements describing the knowledge, skills and attitude acquired upon graduation.

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CHE433
THERMODYNAMICS

FACULTY OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

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No. Program Outcomes
1 Ability to identify and apply knowledge of mathematics, basic and applied science, engineering fundamentals and specialisation to solve
engineering problems, including complex engineering problems.
2 Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems, including complex engineering problems, using the principles of mathematics,
basic and applied science, and engineering fundamentals
3 Ability to perform research, design and conduct experimental, as well as to analyze, interpret, conclude and validate data of research based fundamental
and complex engineering problems.
4 Ability to utilize modern science, engineering or IT tools and systems to solve common engineering problems, including complex system.
5 Ability to utilize system approach to design and evaluate operational performance with appropriate consideration on health, safety, society, and
environment.
6 Ability to acquire in-depth technical knowledge in chemical and related engineering principles.
7 Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large.
8 Ability to apply the knowledge of safety, health, and the environment including sustainable development issues in chemical engineering scenarios.
9 Ability to function effectively as an individual and in a group with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member.
10 Ability to apply entrepreneurial business acumen in engineering.
11 Ability to recognize and evaluate the importance of the social, cultural and global contemporary issues and professional ethics in engineering practice.
12 Ability to recognize the necessity for lifelong learning and actively implement it in their professional activities.





LESSON PLAN
CHE433
THERMODYNAMICS

FACULTY OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

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COURSE OUTCOMES

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES INSTRUCTIONAL
METHODS
ASSESSMENT
PO
1
PO
2
PO
3
PO
4
PO
5
PO
6
PO
7
PO
8
PO
9
PO
10
PO
11
PO
12


CO1
To describe the basic
principles of
thermodynamics related to
energy, heat, work and phase
changes processes
3 3 2 2 Lectures and tutorials
Assignments,
test and/or exam
CO2
To apply the first law of
thermodynamics in energy
analysis for closed and open
system
3 3 2 2 Lectures and tutorials
Assignments,
test and/or exam

LESSON PLAN
CHE433
THERMODYNAMICS

FACULTY OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

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CO3
To apply the second law of
thermodynamics in power
cycle system
3 3 2 2 Lectures and tutorials
Assignments,
test and/or exam
3 - Strongly emphasized 2 - Moderately emphasized 1 Slightly emphasized

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