ME3261 Thermodynamics I (92703)

MoWe 8 - 9:15 AM. E&T A-227

Instructor: Dr. Chivey Wu Tel: 323-343-4489 E-Mail: cwu@calstatela.edu

Office: E&T-A136 Office Hours: Mon & Wed 1-3 pm

Catalog Description: Concepts of equilibrium and temperature; first and second laws of thermodynamics.
Properties of pure substances; ideal gases; application of thermodynamic principles to closed and open
systems. Prerequisites: MATH 208 (Calculus III), PHYS 202 (General Physics II)

Text: M. Potter, C. W. Somerton, Schaums Outline of Thermodynamics for Engineers, 3rd Edition,
McGraw-Hill, 2013: https://www.mhprofessional.com/9780071830829-usa-schaums-outline-of-
thermodynamics-for-engineers-3rd-edition-group

Reference: Borgnakke & Sonntag, Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, 8th Edition, Wiley, 2013.
(Reserved in Library)

Online Tutorials: Thermonet http://www.wiley.com/college/moran/CL_0471465704_S/user/index.html

Course Schedule: All recommended readings and due dates for homework assignments, can be found
on Moodle. The schedule of topics below is subject to change. Students are responsible for checking
Moodle and email regularly for updates and keeping up with the course.

Week Tuesday Thursday

8/22 Thermodynamic Systems, Properties & Units P-v-T Relations of Pure Substance
8/29 T-v & P-v Diagrams: Critical Point, Saturation Thermodynamic Tables: Compressed Liquid,
Curves, Liquid, Saturated & Vapor Phases Saturated & Super-heated Vapor
9/5 Ideal Gas & Compressibility Factor Work Done by Simple Compressible System
9/12 Heat Transfer, First Law for Closed System Specific Internal Energy & Enthalpy
9/19 Ideal Gas and Perfect Gas Properties Isobaric, Isothermal & Isometric Processes
9/26 Adiabatic & Polytropic Processes First Law Applied to Cycles
10/3 Continuity & First Law for Open Systems Applications to SSSF Processes and Cycles
10/10 Mid-Term Exam Application to Transient Processes
10/17 Second Law of Thermodynamics, Carnot Cycle Clausius Inequality & Entropy Change
10/24 Entropy Change of Ideal Gas and Perfect Gas Second Law for Open Systems
10/31 Gas Power Cycles: Otto & Diesel Cycles Dual, Ericsson & Stirling Cycles
11/7 Brayton and Jet Engine Cycles Reheat and Regenerative Gas Engine Cycles
11/14 Vapor Power Cycles: Ideal Rankine Cycle Reheat and Regeneration Cycles
11/21 Non-Ideal Rankine Cycles Holiday
11/28 Vapor-Compression Refrigeration Cycles Air-Refrigeration Cycle
12/8 Final Exam: Friday 12/8. 7 9 am: Open Book Only

Course Assignments: All assignments are due in class or via Moodle; no late or emailed assignments
will be accepted without prior approval. Late assignments, if accepted, will have their grade reduced by
30 percent. No incompletes will be provided except in emergencies with proper documentation.
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate:
an understanding of fundamental laws of thermodynamics
the ability to define a closed or open system (control volume)
the ability to determine the phase of the working fluid at given states, and to find the thermodynamics
properties from tables and/or ideal gas relations
the ability to apply the first law and second law of thermodynamics to processes and cycles
the ability to analyze a power or refrigeration cycle
the ability to predict the thermodynamic performance of engines and heat pumps

Grading Policies: The final grade in this course is cumulative, and based on the weighted average of
the grades students receive for class participation, home works, quizzes and exams:
Grade Distribution: Grade Expectation:
Attendance & Class Participation 10% A (93-100), A- (90-92)
Quizzes 20% B+ (87-89), B (83-86), B- (80-82)
HW Assignments 20% C+ (77-79), C (73-76), C- (70-72)
Mid-Term Exam 20% D+ (67-69), D (63-66), D- (60-62)
Final Exam (Comprehensive) 30% F (0-59)

COURSE POLICIES
University Policies can be found in the Student Handbook online. Information on student rights and
responsibilities, academic honesty, standards of conduct, etc., can be found at the Schedule of Classes
(http://www.calstatela.edu/classschedule/) under Policies and Procedures.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA): Reasonable accommodation will be provided to any student
who is registered with the Office of Students with Disabilities and requests needed accommodation.
Students are responsible for registering with Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD), in addition to
making requests known to the instructor in a timely manner. If you require accommodations in this class,
please make an appointment by the second week of the quarter so that appropriate arrangements can be
made. For more information, see: http://web.calstatela.edu/univ/osd/. Application for a new
accommodation: http://web.calstatela.edu/univ/osd/New_application1.php
Dropping and Adding: Students are responsible for understanding and abiding by the policies and
procedures about add/drops, academic renewal, etc. The current deadlines and penalties for adding and
dropping classes are located on GET: https://get.calstatela.edu/Registrar.htm
Classroom Protocol: The instructor of this course assumes that all students will conduct themselves as
mature citizens of the campus community, and they will conduct themselves in a manner congruent with
university policies and regulations. Cell phones and other electronic devices for communication must be
switched-off. Tablets and laptops may only be used for engaging in the learning of the course materials.
Inappropriate conduct is subject to discipline as provided for in Title 5, California Code of Regulations
(see Student Conduct in the CSULA General Catalog).
Academic Honesty is expected of all students in accordance with University policy. There are established
university reporting procedures if a student is suspected of committing an academically dishonest act. For
more information, see Academic Honesty online at
http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/senate/handbook/ch5a.htm.

IMPORTANT: Beginning in Fall 2018, all ME courses will require a C or better grade for all
prerequisites. This is a new requirement for some ME courses (others already require a C or better as
indicated in the 2017-18 Catalog). For courses where this is a new requirement, this requirement will be
enforced for prerequisites that are taken during Fall 2017 and after.