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THERMODYNAMICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
UCK208E THERMODYNAMICS 4 4 4 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Prof. AHMET CİHAT BAYTAŞ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Prof. ALİ KODAL
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: Main objective of this course to prepare the students to effectively use the first and the second laws of thermodynamics in every kind of engineering applications.
Contents of the Course Unit: Concepts and definitions. Pure material and P-v-T properties. Work, heat, state and change of state. Quasi-equilibrium processes. Energy transfer by heat, work and mass. The first law of Thermodynamics for closed and open systems. Internal energy, enthalpy and specific heats. The second law of Thermodynamics for closed and open systems. Entropy. Steady-State and Steady-Flow processes. Uniform-State and Uniform-Flow processes. Exergy (availability) and irreversibility. Gas power cycles. Ideal Air-standard cycles. Vapor and combined power cycles. Refrigeration cycles.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Understanding of Thermodynamics laws and the concept of material and their properties.
Understanding of the application of the first law of Thermodynamics, work and heat concepts to the engineering problems
Understanding the second law of thermodynamics, principle of entropy and reality of cycles
Understanding the principles of availability and work destruction.
Understanding power cycles, the differences between ideal and real cases, and application basis of these to the engines of aircraft and space vehicles.
Understanding of the basic principles of steam and combined power systems.
Understanding of the basic principles of refrigeration systems.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Concepts and definitions -
2 - Pure material and P-v-T properties -
3 - Energy transfer by heat, work and mass -
4 - Problem solving for heat, work and mass transfers -
5 - The first law of Thermodynamics -
6 - Problem solving for the first law -
7 - The second law of Thermodynamics -
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 - Entropy -
10 - Problem solving for the second law -
11 - Exergy: a measure of work potential -
12 - Gas power cycles: Otto and Diesel Cycles -
13 - Gas power cycles: Brayton Cycles -
14 - Vapor and combined power cycles -
15 - Refrigeration cycles -
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Çengel Y. A., Boles M. A., Kanoglu M., Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, McGraw Hill, 10th ed., 2024.
Sonntag, Borgnakke, Van Wylen: Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, 6th ed., Wiley 2004.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.
5

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.
5

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
5

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
A system, product or process has economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, under realistic constraints and conditions such as feasibility and sustainability, Ability to design to meet requirements.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to work in teams with different disciplines
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Awareness of having professional and ethical responsibilities.
4
2
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The ability to have a comprehensive education to understand the impact of engineering solutions on global and social dimensions.
5
2
Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to do so.
5
3
The ability to have knowledge about current/contemporary issues.
5
4
Ability to use the techniques required for engineering applications and modern engineering and calculation equipment.
5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 4 56
Preliminary & Further Study 0 0 0
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 10 2 20
Assignment (Homework) 4 2 8
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 3 4 12
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 2 2
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 5 5
Mid-Term Exam 1 2 2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 5 5
Short Exam 2 1 2
Preparation for the Short Exam 2 5 10
TOTAL 39 0 122
Total Workload of the Course Unit 122
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0