Information Package

Program of Mechanical Engineering (English)

ME340

APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS

Course Code
ME340
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
  2. Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
  3. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs with inrealistic
  4. Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
  5. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
  6. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
  7. Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(ME207)
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionVapor power systems (Rankine cycles), Improving performance, Reheat and regenerative Rankine cycles, Gas power cycles, Gas turbine power plants (Brayton cycles), Internal Combustion Engines (Otto, Diesel and Dual Diesel cycles), Gas turbines for aircraft propulsion, Combined gas turbine and vapor power cycles, Cogeneration, Ericsson and Stirling cycles, Thermodynamic analysis of vapor compression and absorbtion refrigeration systems, Heat pump systems systems, Gas refrigeration systems.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week 1st Week Vapor power systems
2nd Week 2nd Week Internal combustion engines
3rd Week 3rd Week Gas turbine power plants
4th Week 4th Week Refrigeration and heat pump systems
5th Week 5th Week Thermodynamic relations
6th Week 6th Week Thermodynamic relations
7th Week 7th Week Ideal gas mixtures
8th Week 8th Week Psychrometric principles
9th Week 9th Week Psychrometric chart and applications
10th Week 10th Week Combustion fundamentals
11th Week 11th Week Third law of thermodynamics
12th Week 12th Week Chemical energy
13th Week 13th Week Equilibrium fundamentals
14th Week 14th Week Chemical and phase equilibrium problems
Recommended or Required ReadingMoran, M.J., and Shapiro, H.N., (2004) Fundamentals of Engineering Thernodynamics 5th Ed., John Wiley & Sons,
Çengel, Y., Boles, M.A., (2002) Fundamentals of Engineering Thernodynamics, McGraw-Hill,
Sonntag, R.E., Borgnakke, C., Van Wylen, G.J., (2003) Fundamentals of Thernodynamics 6th Ed., John Wiley & Sons.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 1 5
Quiz 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2.5 2.5
Preparation for Quiz 14 0.5 7
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 6 2 12
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 2 14
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework
Project 1 36 36
Quiz 6 0.5 3
Total Work Load147.5
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.91
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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