SYLLABUS

PSN College of Engineering and Technology

Regulation 2014
Department: Mechanical Branch Code/
Engineering Degree/Branch 10/ B.E - MECH
(mention all branches
Semester: III
for which the subject is
offered)
Subject Code: 210002 L T P C
Subject Title: ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS 3 1 0 4
OBJECTIVE:
 To provide in depth study of Thermodynamics basic principles
 To introduce the basic principles of Engines, Refrigeration and Air conditioning
 To ensure the working principle of Steam power cycles
 To impart the knowledge of basic Thermodynamic relations
 To understand the principles of Psychrometric processes
 To enlighten the basic concepts of vapour power cycles.

Unit 1 FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF THERMODYNAMICS Total Hrs 9+3

Basic concepts - Thermodynamic systems - closed, open and isolated. Property, state, path and
process, quasi-static process, work, modes of work, concept of continuum, macroscopic
approach, Zeroth law of thermodynamics–concept of temperature and heat. Concept of ideal and
real gases. First law of thermodynamics–application to closed and open systems, Thermodynamic
analysis of control volume - Steady flow energy equation- unsteady flow processes -Applications.
Unit 2 CONCEPTS OF ENTROPY AND AVALIABILITY Total Hrs 9+3
Second law of thermodynamics–Kelvin’s and Clausius statements of second law.
Reversibilityandirreversibility.Carnottheorem,Carnotcycle,reversedcarnotcycle, efficiency, COP.
Thermodynamic temperature scale, Clausius inequality, concept of entropy, entropy of ideal gas,
Entropy generation in a closed and open system – Third law of Thermodynamics –available
energy, availability in closed and open systems.
Unit 3 CONCEPTS OF IDEAL AND REAL GASES, Total Hrs 9+3
THERMODYNAMIC RELATIONS
Gas mixtures–properties ideal and real gases, Avogadro’s Law, Equation of state, Vander walls -
Dietrich - Berthelot - Redlick - Kwang equations, Virial expansions, compressibility factor,
compressibility chart–Dalton’s law of partial pressure. Thermodynamic relations: Exact
differentials, T-D relations, Maxwell’s relations, Clausius Clapeyron equations, Joule–
Thomson coefficient
Unit 4 PROPERTIES OF PURE SUBSTANCE AND STEAM Total Hrs 9+3
POWER CYCLE
Properties of pure substances –Thermodynamic properties of pure substances in solid, liquid and
vapour phases, phase rule, P-V, P-T,T-V,T-S,H-S diagrams, Steam formation, thermodynamic
properties of steam., PVT surface, Use of steam tables and Mollier chart -Calculations of work
done and heat transfer in non- flow and flow processes. Standard Rankine cycle, Reheat and
regenerative cycle - dryness fraction measurement.
Unit 5 PSYCHROMETRY Total Hrs 9+3
Psychrometry and psychrometric charts, property calculations of air vapour mixtures.
Psychrometric process–Sensible heat exchange processes. Latent heat exchange processes.
Adiabatic mixing, evaporative cooling - comfort indices, Load calculations.
Total Hours to be taught 45 + 15 = 60
Text Book:
1. P. L. Ballaney, “Thermal Engineering”, Khanna Publication, 2010, Edition – 5
2. E. Rathakrishnan,” Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics”, Prentice - hall of
India, 2008, Edition
3. Nag. P.K., “Engineering Thermodynamics”, Tata Mc Graw-Hill,NewDelhi,2008.
4. Cengel, ‘Thermodynamics– An Engineering Approach ’Third Edition– 2011Tata McGraw
Hill, New Delhi.
Reference (s):
1. Holman. J. P., “Thermodynamics”, 3rd Ed. Mc Graw-Hill, 1995.
2. Venwylenand Sontag, “Classical Thermodynamics”, Wiley Eastern,1987
3. Arora C.P,“ Thermodynamics”,TataMcGraw-Hill,NewDelhi,2008.
4. Merala C, Pother, Craig W, Somerton, “Thermodynamics for Engineers”, Schaum
Outline Series, Tata McGraw-Hill, NewDelhi,2009.
Outcome:
After successful completion of the course, the student would be able to
CO 1: To acquire fundamental knowledge in Thermodynamics concepts and encourage the
students to observe and distinguish the different thermodynamic processes

CO 2: Understand different Laws of Thermodynamics and Air Standard Cycles and

to Apply them in Problems.
CO 3: Determine the properties of ideal gas mixture and thermodynamic relations.

CO 4: Analyze the performance of various power cycles and to acquire the concepts of pure
substances

CO 5: To evaluvate the concepts of Psychrometry process.

CO 6: Apply and Analyze various relations, tables and charts for problem solving.

Online Resources:

0 http://nptel.ac.in/courses/112103016/
1 http://nptel.ac.in/courses/112105128/
2 http://booksite.elsevier.com/balmer/thermodynamicresources.php

CO/PO Mapping
(S/M/W indicates strength of
1-Weak, 2-Medium, 3-Strong
correlation)
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 Po5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12

CO1 3 3

CO2 3 3 2 2

CO3
CO4
CO5
CO6

Program Outcomes

Engineering Graduates will be able to:

1. Engineering Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering

fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems.
2. Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex
engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics,
natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

3. Design/ Development of Solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and
design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate
consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations.

4. Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Use research-based knowledge and research

methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of
the information to provide valid conclusions.

5. Modern Tool Usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern
engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering activities
with an understanding of the limitations.

6. The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess
societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to
the professional engineering practice.

7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering

solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need
for sustainable development.

8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms
of the engineering practice.

9. Individual and teamwork: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in

diverse teams, and in multi disciplinary settings.

10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the

engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write
effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive
clear instructions.

11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and
leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

12. Lifelong learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in
independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.