TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES

COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE CODE ME 402
COURSE NAME THERMODYNAMICS 2
CREDITS 3 units (3 units lecture)
CONTACT HOURS 3 hours lecture
INSTRUCTOR Engr. Rodrigo M. Garcia
Cengel, Yunus A. (2011). Thermodynamics: an engineering approach,
TEXTBOOK
7th ed. Singapore : McGraw-Hill.

Other Supplemental
H. Sta. Maria, et. al. (2006) Lecture Book in Thermodynamics 1 c. 2006
Materials

SPECIFIC COURSE INFORMATION

a. Course Description
This course is aimed to further enhance the student’s’ knowledge regarding the principles of
Thermodynamics by using these principles in practical application specifically in the field of power
generation. This includes study of real gases, properties of gas and vapor mixtures and introduction
to reactive systems.
b. Prerequisites ME 004 Thermodynamics 1
Co-requisites None
c. Course Classification
(Required/elective/ Required
selected elective)
SPECIFIC GOALS FOR THE COURSE
a. Course Objective
1. Provide familiarization in identifying the proper application of the steam tables and the
Mollier Chart, the t-s diagram and h-s diagram.
2. Provide comprehension on the different elements of a steam power plant.
3. Provide knowledge on the performance ratings, formula used in evaluating the
performance of a steam power cycle, ideal and actual.
4. Develop skills in solving problems in steam power plants using steam tables.
b. Course Outcomes
By the end of the course, the students will be able to:
1. Review the Thermodynamic Cycle as discussed in Thermodynamics 1.
2. Identify the different properties of steam.
3. Identify the different processes of vapors.
4. Describe the simple Rankine Cycle Analysis (ideal and Actual)
5. Solve problems using the Ideal and Actual Reheat Cycle
6. Solve problems for Ideal and Actual Regenerative Cycle
7. Solve problems for Ideal and Actual Reheat-Regenerative Cycle
8. Describe the Incomplete-Expansion Cycle
9. Describe the principle of Topping or Superposing
10. Reflect on personal transformation along TIP graduate attributes.
 c. Student Outcomes Addressed by the Course
Students will be able to:
1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to solve complex
engineering problems
2. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems
COURSE TOPICS
Prelim Period (Weeks 1–6)
I. Introduction; TIP Vision and Mission; TIP Graduate Attributes/ Institutional Intended
Learning Outcomes; Program Objectives/ Program Intended Learning Outcomes; Course
Objectives/ Course Intended Learning Outcomes; Course Policies
II. Review on the Thermodynamic Cycles; Definition of Terms; Thermodynamic Properties;
Processes of Ideal Gas
III. Properties of Steam; Definition of Terms; Change of Phase at Constant Pressure; Properties
of Wet Steam; Usage of Steam Table
IV. Processes of Vapors; Introduction; Constant Pressure Process; Constant Volume Process;
Constant Temperature Process; Adiabatic Process of Vapor; Polytropic Process; Throttling
Process

Midterm Period (Weeks 7–12)

V. Ideal and Actual Rankine Cycle; Layout of Steam Power Plant; The Ideal and Actual
Rankine Cycle; The Ideal and Actual Rankine Cycle
VI. Ideal and Actual Reheat Cycle; Layout for Reheating Steam Power Plant; Reheat Cycle
with One Stage for Reheating; The Ideal Reheat and Actual Reheat Cycle; The Ideal and
Actual Reheat Engine
VII. Ideal and Actual Regenerative Cycle; Layout for Regenerative Steam Power Plant; Effects
of Regenerative Feedwater Heating; The Ideal and Actual Regenerative Cycle; The Ideal
and Actual Regenerative Engine

Final Period (Weeks 13–18)

VIII. Ideal and Actual Reheat-Regenerative Cycle; Layout for Reheat-Regenerative Steam
Power Plant; Effects of Reheat-Regenerative; The Ideal and Actual Reheat-Regenerative
Cycle; The Ideal and Actual Reheat-Regenerative Engine
IX. Incomplete-Expansion cycle; Processes in Incomplete-Expansion Cycle; The Incomplete-
Expansion Engine
X. Topping or Superposing Cycles; Introduction; Effects of Topping or Superposing; High-
pressure unit Superposed