Laws of Thermodynamics

PRE-REQUISITES: Basic knowledge of mathematics

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Interested students

INDUSTRIES APPLICABLE TO: G.E., I.O.C.L, G.A.I.L., O.N.G.C, Shell

COURSE OUTLINE: Thermodynamics is the branch of science that describes the basic laws and principles governing the processes of transfer and transformation of energy along with the changes in properties of the substances affected by such processes. The laws are formulated from observations in nature. The basic principles as corollaries of the laws are established through logical deductions following the laws. The science of thermodynamics also provides the relationships of the properties of substances for their use in determining the changes of properties in physical processes performed by the substances. The subject thermodynamics is of prime importance as a foundation pillar of all branches of engineering, since technological processes and their developments involve transfer and transformation of energy. In the present course, we will discuss the laws of thermodynamics and its corollaries. The discussion will be based on physical concepts, mathematical expressions and illustrated examples of practical applications. This will not only clear the physical concepts of the students but will enable the students to get rid of usual misleading concepts in understanding the laws and their applications.

Introduction, Definition of System, Properties and State of a System.
Properties of pure substances.
Properties of pure substances(contd.).
Heat and Work.
Properties of pure substances, heat and work.
Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics.
First law of thermodynamics for closed systems (Part I).
First law of thermodynamics for closed systems (Part II), some examples.
First law of thermodynamics for closed systems.
First law of thermodynamics for open systems.
First law of thermodynamics for open systems.
Second law and its corollaries (Part I).
Second law and its corollaries (Part II).
Second law and its corollaries (Part III).
Definition of entropy and entropy change in closed systems.
Entropy.
Entropy change in closed systems (contd.).
Entropy and its transport.
Entropy and its transport contd.
Introduction to Third Law.
Review of learning concepts.