ME-541 Advanced Thermodynamics

ME-541 ADVANCED THERMODYNAMICS

Credit Hours = 3

COURSE CONTENT

  • Classical Thermodynamics: Lagrange multipliers, homogeneous functions, Gibbs Phase rule, real gases, mixtures, first, second, and higher order phase transitions; Third law, Thermodynamics of irreversible pressure: Statistical thermodynamics, Onsager relations; kinetic theory; Transport processes; ideal gas properties at high temperatures.
  • Combined Cycles: Combinations of thermally independent systems, thermally interdependent systems, reciprocating engine, and gas turbine combinations.
  • Aircraft and Missile Propulsion: Basic propulsion systems, forces resulting from fluid acceleration, propulsive efficiency, turbojet, turbo-fan, turbo-propellers, and thrust augmentation, ram-jet and pulse-jet engines, rockets.
  • I. C. Engines, Compressors, and Turbines: Application of thermodynamics to I. C. Engines, Compressors & Turbines. Maximum obtainable efficiencies.

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