Coursera - Thermodynamics 6q4i2u

 

Intro to thermodynamics – transferring energy from here to there.

Instructor:

Professor Margaret S. Wooldridge University of Michigan Arthur F. Thurnau Professor Departments of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Estimated Workload: Lectures ~3 hours per week; quizzes/homework ~3 hours per week Course Description: This course will provide you with an introduction to the most powerful engineering principles you will ever learn: thermodynamics! Or the science of transferring energy from one place or form to another place or form. We will introduce the tools you need to analyze energy systems from solar s, to engines, to insulated coffee mugs. More specifically, we will cover the topics of mass and energy conservation principles; first law analysis of control mass and control volume systems; properties and behavior of pure substances; and applications to thermodynamic systems operating at steady state conditions. Target Audience: Basic undergraduate engineering or sciences student About the Instructor: Professor Margaret Wooldridge is an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor in the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She received her Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Stanford University in 1995; her M.S.M.E. in 1991 from S.U. and her B.S. M.E. degree from the University of Illinois at Champagne/Urbana in 1989. Prof. Wooldridge’s research program spans diverse areas where high-temperature chemically reacting systems are critical, including synthesis methods for advanced nanostructured materials, power and propulsion systems, and fuel chemistry. She is a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), and the recipient of numerous honors including the ASME George Westinghouse Silver Medal, ASME Pi Tau Sigma Gold Medal, an NSF Career Award, the SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educator Award, and Awards from the University of Michigan, College of Engineering for Service and Education Excellence.

 

Intro to thermodynamics – transferring energy from here to there.

Course Format: The class consists of lecture videos, which are typically 8 and 12 minutes in length. The videos include several integrated quiz questions per video. There are also homework problems to practice your analytical skills that are not part of video lectures. There are no exams. ing References: Free textbooks and online resources: 1. U.S. Department of Energy Fundamentals Handbook Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow, Volume 1 of 3 (http://www.hss.doe.gov/nuclearsafety/techstds/docs/handbook/h1012v1.pdf) 2. Thermodynamics and Chemistry, 2nd Edition, by Howard DeVoe, Associate Professor Emeritus, University of Maryland (http://www2.chem.umd.edu/thermobook/) 3. Online calculator of steam (i.e. water), which includes links for carbon dioxide (CO2) and ammonia (NH3) properties: http://www.steamtablesonline.com/ Good reference textbook that is not free: 1. Fundamentals of Thermodynamics by Sonntag, Borgnakke, and Van Wylen, Sixth Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2003.

FAQ: What are the prerequisites for taking this course? An introductory background (high school or first year college level) in chemistry, physics, and calculus will help you be successful in this class. What will this class prepare me for in the academic world? Thermodynamics is required for many follow-on courses, like heat transfer, internal combustion engines, propulsion, and gas dynamics to name a few.

 

Intro to thermodynamics – transferring energy from here to there.

What will this class prepare me for in the real world? Energy is one of the top challenges we face as a global society. Energy demands are deeply tied to the other major challenges of clean water, health, and poverty. Understanding how energy systems work is key to understanding how to meet all these needs around the world. Because energy demands are only increasing, this course also provides the foundation for many rewarding professional careers. Class schedule:

ing reading material for these topics can be found in the reference texts Thermodynamics and Chemistry, 2nd Edition by Howard Devoe, and the U.S. Department of Energy Fundamentals Handbook Volume 1 Thermodynamics. The topics covered in this course correspond to material found in chapters 1-4 of Thermodynamics and Chemistry, and the entire DOE handbook on Thermodynamics. Use these references to the concepts covered in the class and listed below. Week 1

Suggested Reading Devoe: 19 - 29

Topic Introduction, concepts, definitions, and UNITS!! Thermodynamic properties, the conservation of energy

2 3

Devoe: 30 – 44 DOE: 1-13, 41-52

Work transfer and heat transfer, phase diagrams, the

Devoe: 45-51

Thermodynamic properties, state relations, the ideal gas

conservation of energy for closed systems model, the incompressible substance model, conservation of mass for open systems

4 5 6 7 8

Devoe: 52-55 DOE: 14-25

Conservation of energy for open systems, flow work, flow

Devoe: 56-66 DOE: 53-68 (Also DOE: 14-25) Devoe: 67-97 (Also DOE: 14-25)

Transient analysis and the conservation of mass and energy;

DOE: 26-30 (Also DOE: 14-25, 53-68)

Carnot and Rankine cycles continued, co-generation and

(DOE: 14-25, 26-30, 53-68)

Comparing energy carriers

devices, examples power, refrigeration and heat pump cycles The 2nd law of thermodynamics, Carnot and Rankine power cycles waste heat recovery

 

Intro to thermodynamics – transferring energy from here to there.

Homework grading policy: Each homework question is worth 1 point. A correct answer is worth +1 point. An incorrect answer is worth 0 points. There is no partial credit. You can attempt each homework question up to 2 times. All students who achieve a total homework score ≥70% will receive a Statement of Accomplishment for the course.