THERMODYNAMICS

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This course introduces basic energy transfer concepts, including different forms of energy and work, energy conversion efficiencies, energy processes and power cycles. A study of the 1 st and 2 nd laws of thermodynamics is covered. Refrigeration, gas, steam, and combined power cycles are shown, together with energy and mass analysis of working fluids in closed loop systems. Engineering applications of HVAC systems with psychrometric charts are al so developed. Prerequisites: CHEM 125, MECH 300, PHYS 222.