ME 231 Section A + XE and B Engineering Thermodynamics I Fall semester 2013

Schedule Section A + XE: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, from 1.10 to 2.00 PM Section B: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, from 8.00 to 8.50 AM

Course material Textbook (required): M. J. Moran and H. N. Shapiro, D. D. Boettner, M. B. Bailey, Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, 7th Edition, Wiley, 2010. Lecture notes available on Blackboard in PDF format. Instructor Dr. Alberto Passalacqua 2074 Black Engineering Building E-mail: albertop@iastate.edu Office hours: To be discussed with the class. Online students of section XE should contact me by email.

Course description This course introduces fundamental concepts based on zeroth, first and second laws of Thermodynamics. Properties and processes for ideal gases and solid-liquid-vapor phases of pure substances are studied. Applications involve vapor power cycles. Course outcomes (State-required in italics) Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Demonstrate appropriate use of thermodynamic terminology and concepts. Define appropriate system boundaries for analyzing a variety of thermodynamic components and systems. Fix the states of pure substances and determine the relationships among pressure, temperature, specific volume, internal energy, enthalpy, and entropy using tables, charts and equations. Determine and calculate the appropriate mass and energy transfers and properties to solve steady state and transient open and closed system applications with any number of heat, work, and mass flows. Determine when a process is reversible, irreversible, or impossible.

Prerequisites MATH 265, CHEM 167, PHYS 222 Expectations Attend each lecture Sign the attendance sheet at every lecture. Attendance and class participation will affect your grade! Inform your instructor if you are unable to attend the lecture. Study regularly Learning thermodynamics requires time and effort. It is recommended that you spread the effort over time. This will help you comprehend the concepts explained in class, use them in following lectures and to solve homework problems. It is not recommended to wait until the week of the exam to study. Study the book chapters corresponding to each lecture. The chapters you have to read are listed at the beginning of each section in the lecture notes. Solve homework problems Homework does not have to be turned in and won't be graded. You should solve the proposed homework problems independently, in order to prepare for the in-class exams. If you have questions concerning homework problems, ask! Use office hours or ask during the lecture. The solutions for the homework assignments will be posted automatically on Blackboard at 3 pm on the date specified in the course outline at the end of this syllabus. Exams This course has four exams. The first three exams will be at the same time of the lecture on the exam day. Problems given in the exams are similar to those solved during class lectures, homework assignments and in the textbook. Attending class, studying regularly, and reading the assigned textbook chapters are the best way to prepare for each exam. Each student must follow the policy of academic honesty of Iowa State University. With regard to graded assignments and exams, any failures to abide by the academic honesty policy of Iowa State University will be dealt with as specified in the ISU student handbook. Exams are closed book.
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 You may use: A scientific calculator (not programmable) Steam tables (you may use the steam tables in the printed version of the book, however you are not allowed to refer to the theory and the examples in the book during an exam). You may not use: Textbook Lecture slides and handwritten notes Cellular phones, smart phones, tablet computers, laptop computers and any other device capable of connecting to the Internet or to a cellular network You are required to indicate the steps you followed to obtain the solution of the problems contained in the exam with adequate level of detail. Your solution must be written clearly and in a readable manner. Poorly written or unclear parts will not be graded. If you cannot take the exam because of a medical problem or a conflict with another university-sponsored activity, obtain my approval at least one week in advance. Grading Your final grade is calculated as follow: 5% - attendance and class participation 20% - first exam 25% - second exam 25% - third exam 25% - fourth exam The following grading schema is used:
Percentage grade From [%] 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 50 0 To [%] 100 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 50 A AB+ B BC+ C CF Letter grade

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Academic Dishonesty The class will follow Iowa State Universitys policy on academic dishonesty. Anyone suspected of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Students Office. http://www.dso.iastate.edu/ja/academic/misconduct.html Disability Accommodation Iowa State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Sect 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you have a disability and anticipate needing accommodations in this course, please contact the instructor to set up a meeting within the first two weeks of the semester or as soon as you become aware of your need. Before meeting with the instructor, you will need to obtain a SAAR form with recommendations for accommodations from the Disability Resources Office, located in Room 1076 on the main floor of the Student Services Building. Their telephone number is 515-294-7220 or email disabilityresources@iastate.edu. Retroactive requests for accommodations will not be honored. Dead Week This class follows the Iowa State University Dead Week policy as noted in section 10.6.4 of the Faculty Handbook http://www.provost.iastate.edu/resources/faculty-handbook . Harassment and Discrimination Iowa State University strives to maintain our campus as a place of work and study for faculty, staff, and students that is free of all forms of prohibited discrimination and harassment based upon race, ethnicity, sex (including sexual assault), pregnancy, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a U.S. veteran. Any student who has concerns about such behavior should contact his/her instructor, Student Assistance at 515-294-1020 or email dso-sas@iastate.edu, or the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance at 515-294-7612. Religious Accommodation If an academic or work requirement conflicts with your religious practices and/or observances, you may request reasonable accommodations. Your request must be in writing, and your instructor or supervisor will review the request. You or your instructor may also seek assistance from the Dean of Students Office or the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance.

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Contact Information If you are experiencing, or have experienced, a problem with any of the above issues, email academicissues@iastate.edu. Proctored exams (Online students only) You are required to have a proctor to take your exams. Please read over the Proctored Testing for Students (http://www.eol.iastate.edu/proctored-testing-guidelines-forstudents/). You must have your potential proctor fill out the following form to be approved: http://www.testing.las.iastate.edu/oc-proctor/application

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Course outline FALL SEMESTER 2013

Date
Aug. 26 Aug. 28 Aug. 30 Sept. 2 Sept. 4 Sept. 6 Sept. 9 Sept. 11 Sept. 13 Sept. 16 Sept. 18 Sept. 20 Sept. 23 Sept. 25 Sept. 27 Sept. 30 Oct. 2 Oct. 4 Oct. 7 Oct. 9 Oct. 11 Oct. 14 Oct. 16 Oct. 18 Oct. 21 Oct. 23 Oct. 25 Oct. 28 Oct. 30 Nov. 1 Nov. 4 Nov. 6 Nov. 8 Nov. 11-15 Nov. 18 Nov. 20 Nov. 22 Nov. 25-29 Dec. 2 Dec. 4 Dec. 6 Dec. 9 Dec. 11 Dec. 13 Dec. 16/17

Topic
Introduction Basic concepts State, state relationships, diagrams --- Holiday Evaluation of thermodynamic properties Energy, work, heat. Energy conservation The first law of Thermodynamics Thermodynamic processes Evaluate properties from tables Compressibility chart, virial equation, ideal gas model Applications Mass balance in control volume Energy balances in control volume Applications Exam 1 (Ch. 1, 2., 3) Applications The second law of Thermodynamics Second law, irreversibility. Cycles. Cycles, maximum performance. Clausius inequality Applications Thermodynamics relationships. Exact differentials. Thermodynamic potentials and Maxwell's relations Applications Evaluating entropy. TdS equation Entropy change in incompressible systems and ideal gases Entropy balance Exam 2 (Ch. 4, 5) Isentropic systems Heat transfer and work in reversible systems Applications Applications Important cycles Vapor power plants. Revision and preparation for Exam 3 Exam 3 (Ch. 5, 6) Rankine cycle and applications Superheat, reheat, super-critical Thanksgiving break Regenerative vapor power cycles Other aspects of vapor power cycles Vapor power plant applications Vapor power plant applications Vapor power plant applications Review

Readings
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 3 --Chapter 3 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 --Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Chapter 5-11 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 --Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Chapters 5-6 --Chapter 8 Chapter 8 --Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Chapter 8

Homework

Prerequisites test due

HW 1 solutions posted (Ch. 1)

HW 2 solutions posted (Ch. 2)

HW 3 solutions posted (Ch. 3)

HW 4 solutions posted (Ch. 4)

HW 5 solutions posted (Ch. 5)

HW 6 solutions posted (Ch.6)

HW 7 solutions posted (Ch.6)

HW 8 solutions posted (Ch. 8)

Final examination Section A + XE: Dec. 16th (12 2 PM); Section B: Dec. 17th (7.30 9.30 AM)

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