- Zeorth Law & First Law of Thermodynamics (2 Lectures): Definitions & concepts, Laws of Thermodynamics, Applications of First law of thermodynamics for non-flow systems, Control mass analysis.
- Thermodynamic Properties of Fluids (5 Lectures): Van der Waals equations of state, Critical constants, Other Equations of State (Beattie-Bridgman, Redlich-Kwong equation, Virial), Compressibility chart (Reduced equation of state), Graphical representation of data (P-V, T-V, P-T diagrams), Mollier diagram, Steam tables.
- First Law Analysis of Processes (12 Lectures): Control volume analysis, Applications of Steady State Flow Processes (Nozzle, Diffuser, Heat exchanger), Throttling Process (Joule-Thompson experiment), Applications of Throttling (Throttling calorimeter, Refrigeration), Transient Flow Processes (Charging/Discharging of a cylinder), Control volume for adiabatic expansion, Chemically Reacting Systems (Fuels & combustion, Temperature dependence on standard enthalpy of reaction)
- Second Law of Thermodynamics (12 Lectures): Limitations of First Law of Thermodynamics, Second Law of Thermodynamics (Kelvin-Planck statement, Clausius statement), Carnot Cycle, Carnot Theorems, Clausius Inequality, Calculation of Entropy Change, Principle of Entropy Increase Temperature-Entropy Diagram, Second Law analysis of a Control volume , Availability of Energy for non-flow and for steady flow processes, Irreversibility
- Thermodynamic Relations (3 Lectures): Maxwell’s Relations, Thermodynamic Potentials, Derivation of Thermodynamic relations, Jacobian method, Clapeyron Equation, Kirchoff Equation, Gibbs Phase Rule
- Power and Refrigeration Cycles (6 Lectures): Vapor Power Circles, Rankine Cycle (Reheat & Regenerative), Steam Engine, Air-standard Otto and Diesel cycles, Air-standard Brayton cycle, Refrigeration Cycles, Refrigerants, Absorption Refrigeration System
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2. Smith, J. M., Van Ness, H. C. and Abbott, M., Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, 7th Ed., McGraw Hill, New York, 2004.