Advanced Thermodynamics
Advanced thermodynamics support covering law analyses, thermodynamic relations, entropy, exergy, and cycle applications.
Course Content
Weekly contentThis module covers Thermodynamics terminology and advanced concepts through conceptual framing and problem solving.
This module covers The first law of thermodynamics: advanced use through conceptual framing and problem solving.
This module covers The second law of thermodynamics: advanced use through conceptual framing and problem solving.
This module covers Combined analysis of the two laws through conceptual framing and problem solving.
This module covers Thermodynamic relations for a single phase through conceptual framing and problem solving.
This module covers Power generation through conceptual framing and problem solving.
This module covers Refrigeration and liquefaction through conceptual framing and problem solving.
This module covers Irreversible thermodynamics through conceptual framing and problem solving.
This module covers Finite-time thermodynamics through conceptual framing and problem solving.
This module covers Energy: analysis and applications through conceptual framing and problem solving.
This module covers Entropy: analysis and applications through conceptual framing and problem solving.
This module covers Exergy: analysis and applications through conceptual framing and problem solving.
Targeted Learning Outcomes
- Support for graduate Advanced Thermodynamics students
- Work through Maxwell relations, single-phase relations, and combined first and second law analysis
- Analyze power and refrigeration systems through exergy and irreversibility
- Build an introduction to finite-time and irreversible thermodynamics
Recommended Prerequisites
- Undergraduate thermodynamics, including the first and second laws, cycles, and pure substance properties
- Calculus, especially partial derivatives