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Thermodynamics & its Application

By Dr. Shweta Tripathi   |   Indira Gandhi National Open University
Learners enrolled: 2039
Thermodynamics is the science of the relationship between heat, work and the properties of substances. Heat and work are intimately connected through energy, and hence Thermodynamics is defined as the study of energy. Energy is essential and vital component of our life, hence knowledge of Thermodynamics is essential for all of us. In addition, engineers and those aspiring to be engineers, need to master the fundamental as well as applications of Thermodynamics, in order to be able to effectively practice the engineering profession. 

The Laws of Thermodynamics represent the summary and essence of our experience with nature. While the Zeroth Law provides the basis of measurement of Temperature, the First and Second Laws serve to define the two properties, Energy and Entropy, and deal with the conservation and degradation of energy.

The First Law of Thermodynamics is one of the most important physical law with several significant engineering applications.

The First Law of Thermodynamics states that a certain energy balance will hold when a system undergoes a change of state or a thermodynamic process. This law is alternatively termed as Law of Conversation of Energy. But it does not give any information on whether that change of state or the process is feasible at all or not. It is the Second Law of Thermodynamics which provides the criterion for the probability of occurring of various processes.


Course Credit: 4
Summary
Course Status : Completed
Course Type : Core
Duration : 12 weeks
Category :
  • Mechanical Engineering
Credit Points : 4
Level : Undergraduate
Start Date : 01 Feb 2022
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Enrollment Ends : 15 Mar 2022
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Course layout

In this course the following topics will be covered in twelve weeks;

Week 1: Energy and energy transfer
Week 2: Properties of common substances
Week 3: First Law of Thermodynamics
Week 4: Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics
Week 5: Thermodynamic cycle and Common energy systems
Week 6: Analysis using of Second Law of Thermodynamics
Week 7 and 8: Vapour Power Cycle
Week 9: Reciprocating Compressors
Week 10: Energy Management.
Week 11 & 12: Refrigeration cycle

Instructor bio

Dr. Shweta Tripathi

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Dr. Shweta Tripathi completed her PhD and M.Tech. from IIT Delhi in years 2018 and 2009 respectively. She has experience of 10 years in teaching. She has published papers in International peer reviewed journals. Her area of interest is Biofuels, bioenergy, non-conventional energy resources and IC engines.

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Working at IGNOU since December 2011.

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RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED: 5

Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals:3

Papers presented at International/ National Conferences: 2

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SOET, IGNOU

April 2019 to March 2021

 



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