THERMODYNAMICS I
| Title | ΘΕΡΜΟΔΥΝΑΜΙΚΗ Ι / THERMODYNAMICS I |
| Code | 113 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Mechanical Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Leonidas Ntziachristos |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 20000336 |
Programme of Study: UPS of School of Mechanical Engineering
Registered students: 387
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Compulsory Course | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2023 – 2024 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 5 |
| Class ID | 600240014
|
Course Type 2021
General Foundation
Course Type 2016-2020
- Background
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600240014
- eLearning: http://eclass.auth.gr/modules/auth/opencourses.php?fc=12
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/index.php?categoryid=97
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The aim and objective of this course is to give a general presentation of Thermodynamics as a basic scientific knowledge, emphasizing on its applicability in a wide range of technical problems of mechanical engineering interest. More specifically, the course aims to:
The understanding of the universality and rigidity of the principles of Thermodynamics which make it a necessary and appropriate tool for analyzing a wide range of technical problems
The development of the ability to draw rational conclusions from the analysis of physicochemical phenomena on the basis of thermodynamic principles
The development of the ability to analyze thermochemical phenomena and ideal and non-ideal (water vapor) gas processes.
The development of the ability to analyze power and refrigeration cycles.
After the course, the student might have integrated approaches of the basic principles and of applications of Thermodynamics in the science of Mechanical Engineer, based on examples and specific applications. Further, she/he might have acquired all the knowledge necessary for further developments and amendments.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Respect natural environment
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction
- Introductory Concepts, Using Thermodynamics
- State, Properties, Processes
- Closed Systems / Control Volumes, Intensive / Extensive / Specific Properties
- Temperature Scales
Closed Systems
- Types of systems, System Boundaries
- Work, Mechanical, Electrical, Expansion and Compression
- Heat
- 1st Law: Energy Conservation
- Energy Analysis of Cycles
Properties of Substances
- Pure Substances
- Phases and Phase Change
- Internal Energy, Enthalpy
- Ideal and Real Gases
- Equation of State
- Specific Internal Energy and Enthalpy
Control Volumes
- Conservation of Mass
- 1st Law: Energy Conservation
- Mass and Energy Balances in flow process
- Devices and Systems: Pumps, Compressors, Diffusers, Turbines, Heat Exchangers, Throttling Devices
Second Law
- Statements of the second law
- Entropy and TdS Equations
- Reversible/Irreversible Processes
- 2nd Law Applications
Cycles
- Power Cycles and Thermal Engines
- Power Generation Cycles: steam / gas
- Carnot, Rankine, Otto, Diesel, Joule-Brayton, Cycles
- Heat and Refrigeration Cycles
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Slides in the classroom, use of e-elearning platform, use of software for solving problems
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 126 | 4.2 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 20 | 0.7 | |||
| Tutorial | 30 | 1 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 4 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 180 | 6 |
Student Assessment
Description
With written exams: one at the 2/3 of the semester and one at the exam period
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Βιβλίο [77110348]: Θερμοδυναμική για Μηχανικούς, 9η Έκδοση, Cengel Yunus A., Boles Michael A., Τσιακάρας Π. - Κατσαβούνης Σ. (επιμέλεια)
2. Βιβλίο [2556]: Θερμοδυναμική, Michael Μ. Αbbott, Hendrick C. Van Ness
3. Βιβλίο [68374059]: Θερμοδυναμική για Μηχανικούς, 8η Έκδοση, Moran-Shapiro-Boettner-Bailey, Επαμεινώνδας Βουτσάς
4. Βιβλίο [18548693]: Θερμοδυναμική, Gyftopoulos E., Βeretta Gian P.
5. Βιβλίο [3011]: ΘΕΡΜΟΔΥΝΑΜΙΚΗ, HANS DIETER BAEHR
Additional bibliography for study
1. Levenspiel, O., Understanding Engineering Thermo, Prentice Hall PTR
2. Howell, J.R and Buckius, R.O, Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, McGraw-Hill
3. Andrews, F.C., Thermodynamics: Principles and Applications, Wiley-Intescience
Last Update
07-07-2025
