Thermodynamics and energetics II

ME-351 / 4 credits

Teacher(s): Boutin Etienne, Raju Natarajan Anirudh

Language: English

Summary

This course will discuss advanced topics in thermodynamics with a focus on studying gas phases, mixtures, phase transformations, and (electro-)chemical reactions. The application of these principles to various practical systems such as batteries, fuel cells etc. will be discussed.

Content

  • Review of the mathematical structure of thermodynamics
  • Characteristic potentials for arbitrary boundary conditions
  • Introduction to phases and phase diagrams
  • Thermodynamics of mixtures, gases and phases
  • Equilibrium criteria
  • Applications of thermodynamics to chemical reactions (e.g. combustion), batteries, fuel cells etc.

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

Thermodynamics and Energetics I

 

Recommended courses

Various courses in the institute of materials, mechanics and physics

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

  • Explain and apply the concepts of energy storage (heat, electricity)
  • Explain and apply the concepts of thermodynamic efficiency
  • Explain the principles and limitations of the energy conversion technologies
  • Choose suitable methods and tools for (a) the development of, (b) the modelling and simulation of, (c) the analysis of and (d) the choice of solution for an engineering problem in the mechanical engineering domain (product design, manufacturing process and system production)

Transversal skills

  • Demonstrate the capacity for critical thinking
  • Plan and carry out activities in a way which makes optimal use of available time and other resources.

Teaching methods

Ex cathedra and exercises

Assessment methods

Final written exam (100%)

Resources

Bibliography

Principles of Classical Thermodynamics: Applied to Materials Science by Didier de Fontaine

Fundamentals of engineering thermodynamics by Moran and Shapiro

Introduction to the Thermodynamics of Materials by David Gaskell

The principles of chemical equilibrium by Kenneth Denbigh

 

Ressources en bibliothèque

Moodle Link

In the programs

  • Semester: Spring
  • Exam form: Written (summer session)
  • Subject examined: Thermodynamics and energetics II
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: mandatory
  • Semester: Spring
  • Exam form: Written (summer session)
  • Subject examined: Thermodynamics and energetics II
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional

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