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MECH 337 Thermodynamics Fall 2012

Course Syllabus and Outline Page 1

Syllabus

Course:Thermodynamics, MECH 337

Meeting times: MWF 2:00-2:50 p.m.(Clark A 207)


W 3:00-3:50 p.m. (Clark A207)

Instructor: Prof. Anthony J. Marchese


[email protected]
Office: ENG A103H
Phone: 1-2328
AbioCor™ Implantable Replacement Heart.
Instructor Office Hours:Mon. 12:00 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Wed.12:00 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Teaching Assistant: Esteban Hincapie


[email protected]
Office: A103N
TA Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Textbook: Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, 7th Edition, Moran and Shapiro, 2010, Wiley.

Course Description
This course will provide an introduction to the basic concepts of properties and states of a substance,
equilibrium, energy, entropy, processes and cycles. We will apply these principles toward the analysis of
engineering systems such as engines, compressors, pumps, steam plants, and thermodynamic cycles for
power generation and refrigeration.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, each student will be able to:
 Explain the concepts of properties and states of a substance, energy, entropy, processes and cycles;
and the laws of thermodynamics.
 Write down the equations for the first and second laws of thermodynamics and explain the meaning of
each term.
 CalculatePdV work for a closed system undergoing quasi-equilibrium process.
 Determine the thermodynamic properties for any ideal gas or pure substance.
 Apply the first law of thermodynamics to any closed system or control volume.
 Apply the second law of thermodynamics to the analysis of any engineering system or control volume.
 Apply the first and second laws of thermodynamics to the analysis of complex gas and vapor power
systems and refrigeration systems.
 Perform humid air calculations toward the solution of a variety of HVAC problems.
 Recognize how the principles of thermodynamics apply toward the design and operation of familiar
products and processes.
MECH 337 Thermodynamics Fall 2012
Course Syllabus and Outline Page 2
Grading Policy
Homework/Quizzes (30%). Approximately 5to 8 homework problems per week will be assigned. Ten-minute,
in-class quizzes will be given on the day that homework is due; In-class “design of
the week” assignments will be given at random.
Exam#1 (20%). A 1.5-hour examination will be given at approximately the 6 thweek of class. Exam
1 is closed book, but a 1-page cheat sheet is permitted.
Exam #2 (20%). A 1.5-hour examination will be given at approximately the 12th week of class.
Exam 2 is closed book, but a 1-page cheat sheet is permitted.
Final Exam (30%). A 2-hour comprehensive final exam will be given during finals week. The final
exam is closed book, but two 1-page cheat sheets are permitted.

Grading Rubric
Final grades will be assigned based on your overall final score on a scale of 0 to 100 points as follows:
A+ > 97
A 92 to 96.9
A- 90 to 91.9
B+ 87 to 89.9
B 82 to 86.9
B- 80 to 81.9
C+ 77 to 79.9
C 69.9 to 76.9
D 60 to 69.8
F < 59.9

Homework Format and Grading


Approximately 5 to 8 problems will be assigned each week and 2 to 3 problems will be graded in detail at
random. 20 % of each homework grade will be based on your having attempted all problems. 80% of the
homework grade will be based on the graded problems. Assignments are due at the beginning of the class on
the day announced by the instructor. Late assignments will not be collected (Late = 0), but the lowest
homework grade will be dropped.
Assignments must be done on engineering paper in the format specified by the instructor (Known, Find, Given,
Schematic Diagram, Engineering Model, Analysis). A sample of the required format is attached.

Attendance and Lateness Policy


Attendance at all lectures and recitations is mandatory. Note that in-class quizzes will be given on days when
homework is due and “design of the week” assignments can be given during any lecture. Sleeping in class is
forbidden. Notebooks and calculators should be brought to each class. Please turn off your cell phones. If
you have an emergency situation where your phone needs to be left on, please alert me prior to class…and
please put it on vibrate.Class begins promptly at 2:00 p.m.; please do not be late!

Course Website
Information on this class (including this syllabus) will be posted on the web at:
http://www.engr.colostate.edu/~marchese/mech337-12

Academic Integrity Policy

All Mechanical Engineering students are required to adhere to the Policies and Guiding Principles (section 1.6
of the CSU general catalog) governing student conduct, and the Mechanical Engineering Student Academic
Integrity Policy (on the Current Students page of the ME web site). Please review both links.

The Mechanical Engineering Academic Integrity Policy is also available on the course website:
http://www.engr.colostate.edu/~marchese/mech337-12/academic-integrity.doc
MECH 337 Thermodynamics Fall 2012
Course Syllabus and Outline Page 3

Week Date(s) Text Topics Homework


1 Aug. 20 Ch. 1 Introductory Concepts and Definitions Problems:
Aug. 22
Aug. 24 Date Due:
2 Aug. 27 Ch. 2 Energy and the First Law of Problems:
Aug. 29 Thermodynamics
Aug. 31 Date Due:
3 Sep. 5 Ch. 3 Evaluating Thermodynamic Properties Problems:
Sep. 7
Date Due:
4 Sep. 10 Ch.3 Problems:
Sep. 12
Sep. 14
Date Due:
5 Sep. 17 Ch. 4 Control Volume Energy Analysis Problems:
Sep. 19
Sep. 21
Date Due:
6 Sep. 24 Ch. 5 The Second Law of Thermodynamics Problems:
Sep. 26
Sep. 28
Date Due:
7 Oct. 1 Ch. 6 Defining entropy change, entropy Problems:
Oct. 3 balances for closed systems
Oct. 5
Exam #1 (approx. date) Date Due:
8 Oct. 8 Ch. 6 Entropy balances for open systems, Problems:
Oct. 10 isentropic efficiency
Oct. 12
Date Due:
9 Oct. 15 Ch. 8 Vapor Power Systems Problems:
Oct. 17
Oct. 19
Date Due:
10 Oct. 22 Ch. 8 Vapor Power Systems Problems:
Oct. 24
Oct. 26
Date Due:
11 Oct. 29 Ch. 9 Gas Power Systems Problems:
Oct. 31
Nov. 2
Date Due:
12 Nov. 5 Ch. 9 Gas Power Systems Problems:
Nov. 7
Nov. 9
Date Due:
13 Nov. 12 Ch. 10 Refrigeration and Heat Pump Systems Problems:
Nov. 14
Nov. 16 Exam #2 (approx. date)
Date Due:
14 Nov. 19-23 Fall Break
15 Nov. 26 Ch. 12 Ideal Gas Mixtures and Humid Air Problems:
Nov. 28 Calculations (Psychrometrics)
Nov. 30
Date Due:
16 Dec. 3 Ch. 13 Reacting Mixtures and Combustion Problems:
Dec. 5
Dec. 7
Date Due:
17 Dec. 12-16 Final Exam (Date TBD)
MECH 337 Thermodynamics Fall 2012
Course Syllabus and Outline Page 4

Example Homework Problem and Solution Technique

Raw Problem Statement. One of the design requirements of an artificial


heart under development is that the blood temperature does not
increase by more than .01 C as it is pumped through the heart. It is
known that the pressure rise required for the heart pump is 120 mm Hg
and that the average flow rate required is 5 liter/min. Assuming that the
electrical and mechanical losses result in a pump efficiency of 25%,
estimate the rate of heat removal in Watts required to maintain the
allowable temperature increase.
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