MMU619 - ADVANCED THERMODYNAMICS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
ADVANCED THERMODYNAMICS MMU619 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 8
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Problem Solving
 
Instructor (s)Dr. Murat Köksal Dr. Özgür Ekici  
Course objectiveTo enhance the student's understanding of thermodynamics and to increase the student's analytical skills in working of complex thermodynamic problems.  
Learning outcomes
  1. Gain in-depth knowledge on fundamental and applied thermodynamics
  2. Gain an understanding of basic priciples of work and energy conversion as well as their applications in advanced themodynamic cycles
  3. Be able to perform an engineering analysis to the broad range of practical problems involving fluid flow and heat transfer
Course ContentFirst and second laws of thermodynamics. Entropy generation. Single-phase systems. Exergy analysis. Multiphase systems. Chemically reactive systems.  
ReferencesAdvanced Engineering Thermodynamics, Adrian Bejan 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction
Week 2The 1st law of thermodynamics
Week 3The 2nd law of thermodynamics for closed systems
Week 4The 2nd law of thermodynamics for open systems
Week 5Exergy and cycle analysis
Week 6Midterm Exam
Week 7Single phase systems, fundamental relations
Week 8Single phase systems, property and thermodynamic relations
Week 9Generalized exergy analysis
Week 10Generalized exergy analysis and applications
Week 11Midterm exam / project
Week 12Multiphase systems
Week 13Multiphase systems
Week 14Chemically reacting systems, equilibrium, combustion
Week 15
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments620
Presentation00
Project120
Seminar00
Midterms120
Final exam140
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes860
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes140
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14570
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project14040
Homework assignment6848
Midterms (Study duration)11515
Final Exam (Study duration) 12525
Total Workload3796240

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Has the theoretical and practical knowledge to improve and deepen the information in the different fields of the mechanical eng ineering at the level of expertize based on the undergraduate engineering outcomes.    X
2. Realizes the interaction between the interdiciplines in which the mechanical engineering applications take place. X   
3. Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge at the levels of expertize in which he/she gains from his/her field in solving engineering problems.     
4. Has the ability to be able to interpret and develop new information via combining his/her knowledge in which he/she becomes expert with the knowledge that comes from different diciplines.     
5. Has the abilitiy to be able to solve the problems in engineering applications using research methods.     
6. Be able to perform an advanced level work in his/her field independently.   X 
7. Takes the responsibility and develops new strategical approaches for solving encountered and unforeseen complicated problems in engineering applications   X  
8. Be able to lead when the problems encountered are in the fields of the mechanical engineering in which he/she specialized   X  
9. Evaluates the information and skills which he/she gains at the level of expertize in the specifics of mechanical engineering and adjusts his/her learnings as and when needed.   X 
10. Systematically transfers the current progress in engineering field and his/her own studies to the groups in his/her field and to the groups out of his/her fields in written, oral and visual presentations supported by quantitative and qualitative data .      
11. Establishes oral and written communication skills by using one foreign language at least at the level of B1 European Language Portfolia. X   
12. Uses the information and communication technologies at the advanced level with the computer softwares as required by the area of specialization and work.      
13. Develops strategy, policy and application plans to the problems at which engineering solutions are needed and evaluates the results within the quality processes framework.     
14. Uses the information which he/she absorbs from his/her field, the problem solving and practical skills in interdiciplinary studies.   X 

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest