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