Thermodynamics and Energy Balance for Engineers

Chapter 1: Introduction to Energy

1. Fundamentals of Energy: Define energy and its various classifications.
2. Energy Forms: Understand kinetic, potential, and internal energy at microscopic and macroscopic levels.
3. Internal Energy: Learn its significance in engineering calculations.
4. Entropy: Grasp the concept of entropy.
5. Reversibility and Lost Work: Understand these concepts and their engineering implications.
6. Reversibility in Calculations: Explain its importance in engineering.
7. Basic Definitions:
   • System Types: Open, Closed, and Isolated systems.
   • Equilibrium: Thermal, Chemical, Mechanical, and Phase Equilibrium.
   • Key Terms: Heat Sinks, Density, Steady State, Transient State.
   • Variables: State Variables (e.g., Temperature, Pressure, Volume) and Path Variables (Work, Heat).
8. Properties of Matter: Differentiate between intensive and extensive properties.
9. Gibbs Phase Rule: Understand the concept of degrees of freedom and apply the rule through examples.

Chapter 2: Work and Heat Terms

10. Energy Transfer: Understand heat flow and work as forms of energy transfer across system boundaries.
11. Sign Conventions: Learn conventions for work and heat in relation to system interactions.
12. Expansion and Contraction Work: Explain and apply these concepts in various scenarios, including reversible and non-reversible isothermal processes.
13. Shaft and Flow Work: Understand and explain these types of work in open and closed systems.
14. Heat Flow: Understand heat flow in different system contexts.

Chapter 3: Energy Balance

21. Closed System Energy Balance: Derive and explain the energy balance equation for closed systems.
22. Energy Units: Understand the units involved in energy balance equations.
23. Practical Applications: Apply the closed system energy balance equation through examples.
24. Open System Energy Balance: Derive and apply the steady-state energy balance equation for open systems.
25. Complete Energy Balance: Master the derivation and application of the comprehensive energy balance equation.
26. Internal Energy, Enthalpy, and Heat Capacity: Understand their relationships and relevant equations.
27. Enthalpy Calculations: Apply these equations to find enthalpy changes in ideal gases.
28. Adiabatic Compression: Solve examples involving adiabatic compression of ideal gases.
29. Phase Transitions: Understand and calculate enthalpy and internal energy changes during phase transitions.
30. Reference State Importance: Learn the importance of reference states in energy calculations.
31. Kinetic and Potential Energy Impact: Assess their relative impacts on energy balance equations.
32. Advanced Calculations:
    • Adiabatic reversible expansion and compression of ideal gases.
    • Continuous isothermal reversible compression of ideal gases.

Why This Course?

• Comprehensive Coverage: Detailed exploration of energy systems in engineering.
• Practical Examples: Numerous examples to solidify understanding.
• Fundamental to Advanced Concepts: Progress from basic definitions to complex calculations.
• Real-World Applications: Techniques and knowledge directly applicable to engineering problems.
• Instructor Experience: Benefit from 7 years of practical experience in engineering consulting.

Enroll now to gain a deep understanding of energy systems and enhance your engineering skills!