Introduction, Thermodynamic equilibrium; Qasi-static process; Zeroth law and reference points in thermometry; Work and heat transfer; First law for a closed system; Steady flow energy equation; Second law: Kelvin-Planck and Clausius statements; Causes of irreversibility; Carnot’s theorem; Absolute temperature scale; Inequality of Clausius; Entropy principle; Entropy transfer and entropy generation; Quality of energy; Energy principle; Guoy-Stodale theorem; Properties of a pure substance; p-v, p-T, T-s and h-s diagrams; Properties of gases and gas mixtures, Equations of state; Law of corresponding states; Maxwell’s equations; Joule-Kelvin effect; Clausius-Clapeyron equation; Brayton cycle; Jet propulson; Turboprop, turbojet and ramjet engines. |
Text/Reference Books:
- Michael A.B., and Cengel Y.A., Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, Tata McGraw - Hill Education.
- Van Wylen G.J., and Sonntag R.E., Fundamentals of Classical Thermodynamics, John Wiley & Sons Inc.
- Nag P.K., Engineering Thermodynamics, Tata McGraw – Hill.
- Kumar D.S., Thermal Science and Engineering, S. K. Kataria & Sons.
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