Introductory concepts and definitions: Thermo-dynamic systems, fluid properties. Energy, work, heat. First law. Cycles. Properties of a pure, simple compressible substance: substances that appear in different phases, ideal gas model. Control volume analysis: conservation of mass and energy. Second law: irreversible and reversible processes, Carnot cycle. Entropy: Clausius inequality, entropy change, entropy balance for closed and open systems, isentropic processes and efficiencies. Gas power systems; Air Standard Otto, Diesel, Dual and Brayton cycles. Engine testing. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. Prerequisites: CPS 125 and MTH 240 and MTL 200 and PCS 125 and PCS 211 and (AER 222 or MEC 222) Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
