MCT 4150

APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS
Objectives:
Instruct the student in basic principles, concepts, and methods of
Thermodynamics to develop the ability to analyze any problem in a simple
and logical manner and to apply to its solution the basic principles, and to
prepare the student to effectively use thermodynamics in practice of
Engineering.
Course Description:
Properties of a pure substance, Work and Heat, First and second laws of
thermodynamics; Power and refrigeration cycles; Air and vapor mixture.
Introduction to combustion; Introduction to compressible flow.
Credit Hours:
Cr.3 (lecture: 3, Lab: 1)
Prerequisites:
ET 3430, PHY. 2130, CHM. 1020
Instructor:
Ching-Ming Chen, Ph. D
fe8369@wayne.edu
ETB1150
Class Meet Time:
Thursday 5:30PM - 8:20PM
Office Hours:
Thursday 4:30PM - 5:30PM, appointments
Text(s) Required:
Thermodynamics, An Engineering Approach, by Yunus A. Cengel and Michael A. Boles.
Fourth -Seventh Edition, Mc Graw Hill.
Computer Program(s):
None

Course Contents:
Introduction, Concepts and definitions, Properties of a pure substance,
Work and Heat, The first law of thermodynamics, First Law Analysis for
Control Volume/ open systems, The second law of thermodynamics,
Entropy, Power and refrigeration cycles, Air and water vapor Mixtures,
Introduction to Chemical reaction, Introduction to one dimensional
compressible flow .
Laboratory:
1. Cooling tower [SO b, d, f, c, g]
2. Refrigeration cycle/ Heat Pump Cycle [SO b, d, f, c, g]
3. Psychometric chart [SO b, d, f, c, g]
4. Thermal Efficiency, Coefficient of Performance. [SO a, b, d, f, c, g]
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Distinguish between process and cycle, closed and open system and plot them on
a appropriate process diagram[SO b, d, f].
2. Use Property Tables to solve the Thermodynamics problem [SO b, d, f]
3. Define the Equation of State and understand the importance [SO b, d, f].
4. Understand the importance of the First Law of Thermodynamics and its application
[SO, b, d, f, M2 ].
5. Apply the Second Law of Thermodynamics to solve practical problems [SO b d, f, j]
6. Describe the Thermodynamics cycles: Carnot, Rankine Cycle, Refrigeration Cycle
and Heat Pumps, Otto and Diesel Cycles and their application in engineering [SO b d, f,
e,M2]
7. Apply psychometric chart to air-water vapor mixtures and understand the properties
such as relative humidity and humidity ration. [SO b d,e, f]
8. Balance a chemical equation of combustion and calculate Air/Fuel ratio and dew point
and calculate the enthalpy of products and reactants and enthalpy of combustion
[SO b d, f, M2]
9. Calculate the enthalpy of products, reactants and enthalpy of combustion [SO b d, f]
10. Use the oral presentation of the laboratory work as an evidence of the ability to
Verbally communicate concisely, conclusively, and effectively [SO a, c, g].

Grading Policy:
Test I: 25%
Test II: 25%
Test III: 30%
Laboratories: 20 %
It is necessary to attend the laboratory and perform the laboratory assignments.
Absence will lead to an I grade.

Grading Scale:
A 95-100; A- 90-94; B+ 87-89; B 84-86; B- 80-83;
C+ 77-79; C 74-76; C- 70-73; D+ 67-69; D 64-66;
D- 60-63; E 59 and less.

Contributions to MCT Student Outcomes:

Level

a.

b.

c.

d.

1
3
2

e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.

k.
M2:

BSMCT Program Student Outcomes

An appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of
their disciplines
An ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of
mathematics, science, engineering and technology
An ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental
results to improve processes
An ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes
appropriate to program objectives
An ability to function effectively on teams
An ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems
An ability to communicate effectively
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning
An ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities
A respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal
and global issues
A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement

Students in this track will demonstrate the ability to apply principles of

thermo-fluid sciences to the design and analysis of energy systems

University / Department Policies:

Academic Misconduct
http://www.et.eng.wayne.edu/et/academicmisconduct/academicmisconduc
t.html
Withdrawal from Engineering Tech class
http://www.et.eng.wayne.edu/et/withdrawal/withdrawal.html
Deferred Grades
http://www.et.eng.wayne.edu/et/deferredgrade/deferredgrade.html
Code of Ethics for Engineers:
http://cems.alfred.edu/courses/ces120/ethics/abet.html
http://cems.alfred.edu/courses/ces120/ethics/ieee.html
http://onlineethics.org/codes/
http://www.iit.edu/departments/csep/codes/coe/abet-a.html

General Course Outline/ tentative Schedule

Date
1/15
1/22
1/29
2/05
2/12
2/19
2/26
3/05
3/12
3/19
3/26
4/02
4/09
4/16
4/23
4/295/05

Introduction, Concepts & Definitions

Energy, Work & Heat
Properties of pure substance
Energy Analysis of Closed Systems
The Second law of thermodynamics
The Second law of thermodynamics
Review
Review
LAB
EXAM I
Entropy
Entropy
Exergy
Gas Power Cycles
Spring Break
Gas Power Cycles
Review
EXAM II
Vapor and Combined Power Cycles
Refrigeration Cycles
LAB
Final Exam

Chapter
Cht.1
2.1-2.7
3.1-3.7
4.1-4.5
6.1-6.8
6.9-6.11

7.1-7.8
7.9-7.13
8.1-8.4
9.1-9.8
9.9-9.12

10.1-10.6
11.1-11.10