THERMODYNAMICS

FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS

1. Explain the following (i) Thermodynamic system and types of the systems
(ii) Macroscopic and microscopic view points (iii) Intensive properties and extensive
properties (iv) state (v) process
2. (a) What do you understand by thermodynamic equilibrium? (b) Distinguish between
the terms ‘change of state’, ‘path’ and ‘process’.
3. (a) Explain different thermodynamic processes (b) What is a quasi-static process? and
what its characteristic feature?
4. (a) Define ‘Zeroth Law of thermodynamics”, and define thermometric property (b)
Differentiate between heat and work in detail
5. What is a perfect gas? and explain the equation of state for perfect gas.
6. Calculate the work done when the volume changes from 4 m3 through a non-flow
quasi static process in which the pressure is given by P= (4V-5) bar.

FIRST LAW FOR NON FLOW SYSTEMS&SECOND LAW OF

THERMODYNAMICS

1. Derive the expression for work done in i) Isothermal process ii) Polytrophic process.
2. Explain the Joule’s experiment with a neat sketch? And also state the first law of
thermodynamics for a cycle
3. Explain the first law of thermodynamics for a system undergoing change of state
(process).
4. Explain the concept of thermal reservoir with a neat sketch?
5. Explain the heat pump with a neat sketch? Explain the heat engine with a neat sketch?
6. State Kelvin Plank & Clausius statements of 2nd law of thermodynamics and show
that violation of Kelvin Plank statement leads to violation Clausius statement.
7. Define entropy write the significance of entropy write also units.
8. What do you understand by Clausius inequality
9. State and prove the Carnot’s theorem

PURE SUBSTANCES

1. Define Pure Substance and what do you understand by a saturation stage?

2. Draw the phase changes of a purse substance (water) on p-v diagram?
3. Explain the concept of p-v-T surface? Represent on p-T coordinates&Explain the
critical state of water
4. Draw the phase equilibrium diagram for a pure substance on H-s plot (Mollier Chart)
with relevant constant property line? Draw the phase equilibrium diagram for a pure
substance on T-s plot with relevant constant property line?
MIXTURES OF PERFECT GASES
1. Compute the characteristic gas constant and the molecular weight of the gas mixture
2. Explain about volumetric and gravimetric analysis? State Dalton’s law of partial
pressures?
3. Explain the Mole fraction and Mass fraction in the Mixture of Perfect gas?Explain the
Avogadro’s laws of additive volumes
4. Explain the Volumetric Analysis of mixtures Explain Gravimetric Analysis of
mixtures?
5. The analysis by weight of a perfect gas mixture at 200C and 1.3bar is 10%O2,
70%N2,15%CO2 and 5%CO. For a reference state of 00C and 1bar, determine partial
pressure of the constituent and gas constant of mixture.

POWER CYCLES&REFRIGERATION CYCLES

1. Classify the assumptions to be made for the analysis of all air standard cycles?
2. Derive the air standard efficiency of Otto cycle.
3. Derive the air standard efficiency of Diesel cycle & Define mean effective pressure?
4. Compare Otto cycle with Diesel cycle& Dual cycle? State the characteristic of power
cycles?
5. Explain the concept of refrigeration cycles. Derive an expression for Coefficient of
Performance for Bell Coleman cycle.