Thermodynamics-1 Notes

Topic 1.1: Introduction to Thermodynamics

Historical Background, Scopes and Limitations of Thermodynamics, Importance in Chemical Engineering, Case Study, Thermodynamic Approaches

Topic 1.2: Thermodynamic Systems and Properties

System and Surrounding, Phases in Thermodynamic Systems, Types of Thermodynamic Systems, Thermodynamic Properties of a System, State of System, State Variables, State Functions/Point Functions, Path Function, Characteristics of Thermodynamic Properties

Topic 1.3: Thermodynamic Processes

Thermodynamic Process, Thermodynamic Work, Types of Process (Isothermal process, Adiabatic process, Isochoric process, Isobaric process, Cyclic Process, Reversible Process, Irreversible Process, Spontaneous Process, Steady State Process, Uniform Process, Steady Flow Process)

Topic 1.4: Thermodynamic Equilibrium

Thermodynamic Equilibrium State: Thermal Equilibrium (Zeroth law of thermodynamics), Mechanical Equilibrium, Chemical Equilibrium, Phase Rule, Degree of Freedom

Topic 1.5: Temperature Concept

Temperature, Temperature Scales (Celsius Scale, Fahrenheit Scale, Kelvin Scale, Rankine Scale), Comparison of Scales, Thermometric Property (Mercury-in-Glass Thermometer, Constant Volume Gas Thermometer, Thermistor, Thermocouple, Pyrometer), Thermodynamic Temperature Scale

Topic 1.6: Pressure Concept

Force (Newton, Kilogram-force, Pound-force), Pressure, Hydrostatic Pressure, Pressure Measurement Devices: Manometer (Simple Manometer & Differential Manometer), Mechanical Gauge (Bourdon Tube Pressure Gauge, Diaphragm Pressure Gauge, Bellow Pressure Gauge)

Topic 1.7: Energy Concept

Energy (Macroscopic Forms of Energy, Microscopic Forms of Energy), States of Energy (Static & Dynamics), Types of Mechanical Work Transfer, Enthalpy (H), Compressor vs Turbine

Topic 1.8: First Law of Thermodynamics

Statements of the 1st Law of Thermodynamics, Joule’s Experiment, Analysis of a Cyclic Process, Perpetual Motion Machine of 1st Kind

Topic 1.9: First Law Analysis for a Closed System

Topic 1.10: Problems on a Closed System


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