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SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3ME237THERMODYNAMIC 13+1+03515.08.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Calculate the thermo-physical properties of pure substances
Model energy conversion processes
Analyze the energy conversion processes in closed and open systems
Compute the entropy changes in thermodynamic processes
Course Content This course introduces the laws of thermodynamics for designing thermo-fluid systems. The course covers the following topics: basic concepts, thermo-physical properties of pure substances, ideal and real gases, energy analysis of closed systems, mass and energy analysis of open systems, second law of thermodynamics, reversible and irreversible processes, third law of thermodynamics, entropy change of pure substances, entropy change of ideal gases, adiabatic efficiency of some engines, exergy and second law solutions. The objectives of this course are to model thermodynamic systems; to calculate the thermo-physical properties of pure substances; to analyze the energy conversion processes in closed and open systems; to compute the entropy changes in thermodynamic processes; and to develop the problem-solving skills essential to engineering practice of thermodynamics in real-world applications.
Course Methods and Techniques quizs, project report, project presentation, midterm, final exam
Prerequisites and co-requisities ( MATH152 )
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. ÇAĞATAY YILMAZ https://avesis.agu.edu.tr/yilmaz.cagatay yilmaz.cagatay@agu.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. ÇAĞATAY YILMAZ
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources THERMODYNAMICS: An Engineering Approach, Y. A. CENGEL and M. A. BONES, McGraw-Hill, 2006 (8.th edition)
Course Notes Calculate the thermo-physical properties of pure substances
Model energy conversion processes
Analyze the energy conversion processes in closed and open systems Compute the entropy changes in thermodynamic processes
Documents THERMODYNAMICS: An Engineering Approach, Y. A. CENGEL and M. A. BONES, McGraw-Hill, 2006
Assignments quizler, proje sunumu, proje raporu
Exams quizler, vize, final

Course Category
Engineering %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı 1 % 25
Quiz/Küçük Sınav 5 % 15
Proje/Çizim 1 % 7,5
Sunum/Seminer 1 % 7,5
Final examination 1 % 45
Total
9
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Araştırma Ödevi 1 2 2
Yazılı Sınav 1 6 6
F2F Dersi 1 4 4
Grup Sunumu 1 15 15
Sunum için Hazırlık 1 5 5
Sunum 1 1 1
Proje 1 10 10
Kısa Sınav 5 1 5
Okuma 1 2 2
Rapor 1 10 10
Araştırma 1 2 2
Kişisel Çalışma 14 1 14
Takım/Grup Çalışması 1 10 10
Yüz Yüze Ders 14 3 42
Final Sınavı 1 17 17
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 145

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Define basic concepts of thermodynamics and energy conversion efficiencies.
2 Calculate the efficiency of mechanical systems
3 Demonstrate the procedures for determining thermodynamic properties of pure substances from tables of property data.
4 Develop the general energy balance applied to closed systems
5 Solve energy balance problems for common steady-flow devices such as nozzles, compressors, turbines
6 Determine the thermal efficiency of reversible heat engines.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Basic Concepts (units, systems, state, equilibrium, etc.)
2 Energy conversion, efficiency, energy, and environment, etc. Since the first quiz is this week, you should be prepared for the quiz.
3 Energy conversion, efficiency, energy, and environment, etc.
4 Thermo-physical properties of pure substances (phase, phase change processes, ideal gases, etc.) Since the 2nd quiz is this week, you should be prepared by studying all the topics after the 1st quiz.
5 Thermo-physical properties of pure substances (phase, phase change LO3 processes, ideal gases, etc.)
6 Energy analysis of closed systems (heat, work, specific heat, etc.) Since this is the 3rd quiz this week, you should study all the topics from the 2nd quiz and be prepared.
7 Energy analysis of closed systems (heat, work, specific heat, etc.)
8 Fall Term Break
9 Active Learning Week
10 Midterm Week
11 Mass/energy analysis of control volume
12 Mass/energy analysis of control volume Since there will be the 4th quiz this week, students should come prepared by studying all the topics after the 3rd quiz.
13 Second law of thermodynamics (heat engines, refrigeration systems, and LO6 heat pumps)
14 Second law of thermodynamics (heat engines, refrigeration systems, and heat pumps) Since the 5th quiz will be held this week, students should prepare by studying the topics after the 4th quiz.
15 Group Project Presentations

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 5 5 3 2 4 1 3 1 5 5
C1 5 5 3 2 4 1 3 1 5 5
C2 5 5 3 2 4 1 3 1 5 5
C3 5 5 3 2 4 1 3 1 5 5
C4 5 5 3 2 4 1 3 1 5 5
C5 5 5 3 2 4 1 3 1 5 5
C6 5 5 3 2 4 1 3 5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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