January

Reading: Chap. 1

Introduction, Overview, Units

no HW due

Reading: Chap. 1

Thermodynamic Systems

Concept Inventory

Reading: 2.1-2.3

Work and Energy

Chap 1: #3,10,29,43

solution

Reading: 2.4-2.6

Heat, Energy Balances

Chap 2: #17,26,32

solution

Reading: 3.1-3.2

Thermodynamic Properties

Chap 2: #52,64,80

solution

Reading: 3.3, 3.5

Use of Property Tables, Ideal Gases

Chap 3: #2, 14, 36

solution

February

Reading: 3.6-3.8

Ideal Gas Properties

Chap 3: #55,63,84

solution

Reading: 4.1

Closed Systems, Mass Conservation

Chap 3: #96,105

solution

Reading: 4.2

Open System Energy Balance

Chap 4: 4,14

solution

Reading: 4.3

Steady-State Problems

Chap 4: 37,44

solution

Reading: 4.4

Unsteady-State Problems

Chap 4: 63, 82

solution

Review

Chap 4: 87, 91(a)

solution

Exam #1 solution

3:30 PM

B371 Chemistry Bldg.

Open Book / No Notes

sample exam

take home version

methane tables for sample exam

Reading: 5.1

Second Law Statements

no Homework due

Reading: 5.2

Thermodynamic Reversibility

Chap 5: 1,2

solution

Reading: 5.3-5.4

Thermodynamic Temperature

Chap 5: 8,11

solution

Reading: 5.5-5.6

Ideal Cycles

Chap 5: 17

solution

Reading: 6.1-6.2

Entropy

Chap 5: 32,34,61

solution

March

Reading: 6.3-6.4

Property Relations

Chap 6: 26,40

solution

Reading: 6.5

Entropy Production

Chap 6: 65, 76

solution

Reading: 6.6

General Entropy Balance

Chap 6: 87,94

solution

Reading: 6.7

Entropy Problems / Isentropic Efficiencies

Chap 6: 111, 130

solution

No class

Spring Break

Review

Chap 6: 147a, 153

solution

Exam #2 solution

3:30 PM

B371 Chemistry Bldg.

Closed Book / 1 Note sheet

sample exam

EES Workshop 

EES Introduction

Reading: 8.1-8.2

Rankine Cycle

Reading: 8.3-8.5

Enhancements to the Rankine Cycle

HW Problem Statement

solution

Reading: 9.1-9.2

Otto Cycle

In class Quiz (solution)

April

Reading: 9.3-9.4

Diesel and Dual Cycles

HW Problem Statement

solution

Reading: 9.5-9.6

Gas Turbine

HW Problem Statement

solution

Reading: 9.7-9.9

Gas Turbine Enhancements

In class Quiz (solution)

Reading: 10.1-10.2

Refrigeration

HW Problem Statement

solution

Reading: 10.3,10.6

Heat Pumps, Alternative Refrigerants

In class Quiz (solution)

Domestic Heating and Cooling

Review

Chap 10: #31

Exam #3 solution

3:30 PM

B371 Chemistry Bldg.

Open Book / No Notes

Reading: 12.1-12.4

Ideal Gas Mixtures

Reading: 12.5-12.6

Psychrometrics

Chap 12: #6,21

solution

Reading: 12.7

Psychrometric Chart

Chap 12: #30,48

solution

Reading: 12.8-12.9

Psychrometric Applications

In class Quiz (solution)

May

Reading: 13.1

Combustion Chemistry

Chap 12: #60, 66a-c

solution

Reading: 13.2

Combustion Energy Balance

Chap 12: #73,97

solution

Review

Concept Inventory due

Final Exam

7:25 PM

1800 Engr. Hall

Open Book / No Notes