Spring2015MCE341:FundamentalsofThermodynamics

TEXT:FundamentalsofEngineeringThermodynamics,7thEdit,ByMoranetal.
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr.Ing.AndrewMarchesseault,OFFICE:
Email:andrewm@fap-inc.com,
Weeks

SUBJECT

READINGS

ASSIGNMENT

2.

1stLawinClosedSystem

Chapter2

27,33,77,84

3.

PropertyRelations
Test#1(chapters13)

Chapter3

10,23,39,50,57,66,109,135

PropertyRelations,C.Volume

Chapter3,4

12,37,50,68,75,102.107

5
6
7

ControlVolume
ControlVolume
2ndLawConcepts
Test#2(chapter4)
2ndLawConcepts
2ndLawConcepts&Analyses
2ndLawAnalyses
2ndLawAnalyses
Test#3(chapters56)
GasCycles
GasandVaporPoweredCycles
VaporPoweredcycles
RefrigerationandHeatPump
Test#4(allchapters)

Chapter4
Chapter4
Chapter5

20,37,46,53,58,61,63

1.

Introduction

8
9
10
11
12
13
14

Chapter1

Chapter5
Chapter6
Chapter6
Chapter6

35,49,52,59,81,115,130,143

Chapter8,
Chapter9
Chapter10

Therewillbefouronehourtestsandnofinalexam.
FouronehourTests

25%each

Note:

All tests/exam requires independent work. No make-up tests !!! Unless the missing of the tests
are due to the necessary URI sanctioned travel (pre-approved by provost office). You may skip
the tests, but Test #4 is mandatory. The weight of the missing exam(s) will be shifted to Test #4.
Computers and cell phones are not allowed in tests. During the exam, instructors will only answer
questions related to the problem statement, not how to solve the problem.
Home work will not be graded. Group discussions are welcome for homework assignment.
Many of the class announcements will be made through the Sakai email. Please keep your email
address updated.
Print out the PPT lecture materials and take reasonably clear lecture notes on the print out. DO
(not read) book, blackboard and homework problems before taking the exam. Please ask
questions inside and outside class!
Watch units and dimensions on all numerical problems.
Be sure you know the assumptions and restrictions of all equations you use - one-dimensional,
steady, constant thermal properties, idea gas, open or closed system, etc.