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GID212 Termodynamics
 

Catalog Data :                       

GID 212 Thermodynamics (4-0) 4

 

Basic concepts in thermodynamics; Properties of pure substances; The first law of thermodynamics in open and closed systems; Definitions and processes related with humid air (psychrometry); The entropy and its importance in thermodynamics; The second law of thermodynamics in open and close systems; Vapor power and refrigeration cycles;   Application of heat pumps in food industry.

Prerequisites:

None

Language:

Turkish

Textbook:

Çengel, Y. and M.A. Boles. 1996. Mühendislik Yaklaşımıyla Termodinamik, Translated (Turkish) by  T. Derbentli, McGraw-Hill, Literatür, İstanbul.

Reference Books:

 

Van Wylen, G., Sonntag, R., and C. Borgnakke. 1994. Fundamentals of Classical Thermodynamics, 4th Ed., John Wiley and Sons, Inc., NY.

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Course Objectives :

Thermodynamics can be defined as the science of energy and conversion of energy to each other. Every engineering application related with the interactions between energy and mass is subjected to thermodynamics to a certain extent. Energy and mass transfers are widely used in food processes. The courses which examine in detail these processes need fundamental knowledge in thermodynamics. The objectives of the course are as follows:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts related to energy and mass balance,

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the term of efficiency,

3. Apply fundamental knowledge on humid air where it is used as a medium during drying and preservation of foodstuffs,

 

4. Understand of vapor power and refrigeration cycles that are employed in food industry,

5. Apply thermodynamics to evaluate the processes.

Topics :

 

 

week

Historical background of thermodynamics and basic concepts

1

Properties of pure substances

1

The first law of thermodynamics: closed systems

1

The first law of thermodynamics: control volumes

1

Gas mixtures, gas-vapor mixtures and air-conditioning

1

The second law of thermodynamics

1.5

Entropy, second law analysis of closed and open systems, gas power cycles

1.5

Vapor and combined power cycles

2.5

Refrigeration cycles

2.5

Heat pumps and general evaluation of the course

1

 

 

Class Schedule :

 

Classes are held in one session per week; 4 class hours in one session.

Contribution of course to meeting the professional component: This course contributes to the engineering science requirements of the topics of the department.

Relation of course to program objectives:

Strategies and Actions

Student Learning Outcomes

ABET Criterion 3 (a-k) & FdE (l)

Program Objectives

Assessment Methods / Metrics

A course syllabus is prepared and followed throughout the semester.

Text and reference books and web based sources are presented to the students in the beginning of the semester.

Lectures are based on syllabus.

Demonstrate a basic knowledge of unit operations as applied to food processing.

Demonstrate the ability to apply theoretical concepts to practical problem solving.

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In-class problem solving assignments are given and example problems are solved.

Analyze problems from different viewpoints.

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1, 3

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Homework assignments of problem sets are realized throughout computer and Internet.

Learn from mistakes and practices and continue improvement.

Demonstrate responsibility for creating own learning opportunities.

Apply appropriate engineering tools and methods to solve problems.

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1, 2, 4

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Open-ended problems are provided and in-class discussions are performed.

Apply logic in solving problems.

Handle unknowns or open-ended questions effectively

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1, 4

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Examples from the industry are given.

Demonstrate an awareness of how what is learned in the classroom applies to industry.

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3

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Individual performance is evaluated by written examinations and homework assignments. 

Generate many potential solutions to a given problem.

Apply appropriate engineering tools and methods to solve problems.

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Typical Evaluation:


Midterm exams: 48%
Homeworks: 12%

Final exam: 40%

Prepared By : Prof. Dr. Y. Onur Devres

Date : February 12, 2001