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Overview
This topic includes study in:Concepts and Definitions of ThermodynamicsEnergy and the First Law of ThermodynamicsProperties of SubstancesIdeal and Real GasesControl Volume Analysis Using EnergyThe Second Law of ThermodynamicsEntropy and Entropy Balance for Closed Systems and Control Volumes; Cycle ProcessesThermodynamic EquilibriumPhase DiagramsVapour Power SystemsGas Power SystemsRefrigeration and Heat Pump Systems
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Aims
In this topic students will learn the fundamentals of Thermodynamics. The students will learn how to apply the concepts to solve experimental problems. Students will learn how to apply the fundamental principles of thermodynamics to predict the behaviour of energy systems and properly design required energy systems.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Demonstrate the understanding of the concepts of Thermodynamics and to apply them to experiments
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Understand how solids, liquids and gases behave under different temperature and pressure conditions
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Apply thermodynamic concepts to energy systems
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Analyse thermodynamic cycles such as power and refrigeration cycles
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Apply the concepts of Thermodynamics to laboratory experiments
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