ROMBLON STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Engineering and Technology

Department of Mechanical Engineering
COURSE SYLLABUS
Thermodynamics 2
1st Semester 2020-2021

RSU VISION
Romblon State University as a premier institution of higher education in the MIMAROPA region for a
globally competitive Province of Romblon.

RSU MISSION
The Romblon State University is committed to:
1) Provide advanced education, higher technological and professional instruction.
2) Provide training in agriculture and fishery, for science and technology, education, arts, agriculture, and
other relevant fields of study.
3) Undertake research and extension services.
4) Provide progressive leadership in its areas of specialization.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

The Mechanical Engineering Program Educational Objectives and Relationship to RSU Mission:

Graduates of Mechanical Engineering program are expected to attain or achieve the MISSION
following Program Educational Objectives 3 - 5 years after graduation: 1 2 3 4
1) Establish technical expertise in the field of mechanical engineering and gain
√ √ √
recognition for the work in their respective fields.
2) Design and develop relevant technology using skills and resourcefulness; develop
creative and innovative solutions to engineering problems; and identify, search and √
solve new technical challenges.
3) Keep abreast of emerging technologies, continually learn new knowledge and
√ √
actively participate in professional communities to nourish ever-developing careers.
4) Demonstrate leadership and initiative to ethically advance professional and
organizational goals, and show commitment to teamwork while working with others √ √
of diverse cultural and interdisciplinary backgrounds.

COURSE INFORMATION:
Course Code: ME 317
Course Title Thermodynamics 2
Course Description This course is aimed to further enhance the student’s’ knowledge regarding the
principles of Thermodynamics by using these principles in practical application
specifically in the field of power generation. This includes study of properties of gas
and vapor mixtures and introduction to reactive systems. (CMO No. 97 series of
2017)
Credit Units 3 units
Lecture hours 3
Laboratory hours 0
Pre-requisite Thermodynamics 1
STUDENTS OUTCOMES (SO)

Upon completion of the program, the Romblon State University Mechanical Engineering students PEO
will demonstrate: 1 2 3 4
a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science to solve engineering problems √ √ √

b) An ability to design and conduct experiments in order to understand a phenomenon, prove an

idea, test engineering solution and to make sound scientific conclusions, as well as to analyze √ √ √
and interpret data using various models and frameworks.
√ √ √ √
c) An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic
 constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety
manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance with standard.
d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams √ √

e) An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems √ √ √

f) An understanding of professional, social and ethical responsibility √ √ √

g) An ability to communicate effectively both in Filipino and English languages through writing,
listening, presenting, observing, questioning, focusing, and connecting complex engineering √ √
activities with various communities including engineering experts and society at large.
h) A broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, √ √ √
economic, environmental and societal context
i) An ability to recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning to keep abreast of √ √
emerging technologies and continually learn new knowledge.
j) An ability to know contemporary issues, and the ensuing responsibilities relevant to √ √
professional engineering practice.
k) An ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for mechanical √ √ √ √
engineering practice
l) An ability to understand engineering and management principles as a member and leader of √ √ √
a team, and to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment;

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO) FOR THERMODYNAMICS 2 IN RELATION TO STUDENT OUTCOMES

SO
Course Outcomes (COs) : Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
a e
Apply the first and second laws of thermodynamics in the analysis of:
CO-1
1) Rankine Cycles and Brayton Cycle
I I
2) Refrigeration Machineries
3) Heat Pump systems
CO-2 Evaluate energy consumption and/or production of various thermal systems. I I
CO-3 Determine the efficiency of the thermodynamic cycles. I I
CO-4 Identify cycle components and describe their function. I I
CO-5 Draw cycle, temperature - entropy and pressure - volume diagrams. I I
CO-6 Discuss the appropriateness of using different types of working fluids in various applications I I
CO-7 Use of psychrometric chart, steam tables to determine properties of moist air. I I
Note: I – An introductory course to an Outcome

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES IN RELATION TO STUDENT OUTCOMES

Intended Learning Outcomes SO

A student after completing this course should at the minimum be able to: a e
Review on the Thermodynamic Cycles
1. Discuss and define terms involving gas and vapor cycles
I I
2. Discuss and define thermodynamic properties of gas and vapor cycles
3. Demonstrate ability in reading and finding data from steam tables and charts
Vapor Power Cycles
1. Analyze vapor power cycles in which the working fluid is alternately vaporized and condensed
2. Investigate ways to modify the basic Rankine vapor power cycle to increase the thermal
efficiency. I I
3. Analyze the Reheat and Regenerative vapor power cycles.
4. Analyze power cycles that consist of two separate cycles known as combined cycles and
binary cycles.
Gas Power Cycles I I
1. Demonstrate ability to use thermodynamic relations and the physical property tables and charts
for the analysis of gas and vapor power mixtures, phase transformations, chemical reactions,
and combustions processes
 2. Evaluate the performance of gas power cycles for which the working fluid remains a gas
throughout the entire cycle.
3. Analyze both closed and open gas power cycles.
4. Solve problems based on Otto cycle, Diesel, Brayton and Jet Propulsion cycles.
Refrigeration Cycles I
1. Discuss the concepts of refrigeration cycles and their applications.
2. Discuss the difference between refrigerators and heat pumps, I
3. Analyze the vapor-compression refrigeration cycle.
4. Understand on how to select appropriate refrigerant in each application.
Gas Mixtures
1. Define partial pressure
I I
2. Understand Dalton’s Law of partial pressures
3. Perform calculations using Daltons Law of partial pressure equation.
Gas-vapor Mixtures and Air-conditioning I
1. Define terms that are used in analysis of gas – vapor mixture.
2. Determine thermodynamic properties of air-water vapor mixtures. I
3. Perform calculations and apply the principles of heat transfer and thermodynamic analysis to
air-conditioning systems

LEARNING PLAN
No. of Satisfied Assessment
Week Topic Teaching-Learning Activities
hours CO Technique
Review on the Thermodynamic Online education through
1 3 Cycles CO 2 different platforms like Online recitation
Moodle, Google Classroom,
Vapor Power Cycles CO 1 Edmodo.com, Facebook
Concepts of vapor power cycles CO 2 messenger and Webinars
Assignment
and their applications: Rankine CO 3 through Zoom or Google
2-4 9 Online recitation
Cycle, Reheat Rankine cycle, CO 4 Meet. (Copy of lectures and
Online Quiz
Regenerative Cycle CO 5 modules will be uploaded and
CO 6 students will download the
notes prior to each lecture.
Gas Power Cycles CO 2
Reading assignments will be
Concepts of gas power cycles CO 3
uploaded). Videos of lectures
5-7 9 and their applications: Otto cycle, CO 4
and presentation will also be
Diesel Cycle, Brayton Cycle, Jet- CO 5
uploaded to fully understand
Propulsion Cycles CO 6
the topics.
8 Midterm Examination
Refrigeration Cycles
Concepts of refrigeration cycles CO 1
and their applications: CO 2
Online education through
Refrigerators and heat pumps, CO 3
9 - 11 9 different platforms like
Vapor-compression refrigeration CO 4
Moodle, Google Classroom,
cycle. Selection of the right CO 5
Edmodo.com, Facebook
refrigerant. Heat pump systems. CO 6
messenger and Webinars
Gas refrigeration cycles
through Zoom or Google
Gas Mixtures
Meet whichever is applicable.
Composition of a gas mixture. P- CO 1
(Copy of lectures and
12 3 v-T behavior of gas mixtures. CO 2
modules will be uploaded and
Thermodynamic properties of gas CO 3
students will download the
mixtures CO 6
notes prior to each lecture.
Gas-vapor Mixtures and Air-
Reading assignments will be
conditioning
uploaded. Videos of lectures
Dry and atmospheric air. Specific CO 1
and presentation will also be
and relative humidity of air. Dew- CO 2
13 -15 9 uploaded to fully understand
point and wet-bulb temperatures. CO 3
the topics.
The psychrometric chart. Air- CO 6
conditioning processes. Wet
cooling towers.
16 Final Examination
 Note: There may be changes in the time allotment due to the unpredictable circumstances caused by
COVID 19.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Attendance
2. Oral Examinations
3. Assignments
4. Short and long quizzes
5. Major examination
6. Solved Problems/ Problems Sets/ Seat Works
7. Term Paper

COURSE POLICIES

 Since online class is the new normal, the mode of instruction will be mixed. On line classes are scheduled
on pre scheduled date and time. All students are required to log-in to the pre-determined most convenient
webinar platform (Google meet if possible). For uploading and downloading of modules, notes, lectures,
assignments, term papers and other class requirements, students are advised to download and register to
the Edmodo application platform. All other activities aside from the webinar will be through Edmodo
platform. Chat group in fb messenger will be created to facilitate easy interaction between the faculty and
student.
 All students must have downloaded the copy of module prior to the scheduled webinar.
 At the least, one day prior to the webinar class, webinar ID and password will be sent through group
messages to obtain maximum benefits for instruction.
 Valid reason for non-attendance to the webinar class will be required. No internet connectivity and no
gadget available is not a valid reason since classes are scheduled in advance.
 There will be minor and major examinations to be given during the semester. Laptop must be used during
exams to avoid inconveniences.
 All minor exams will be conducted on-line using Edmodo platform. There will be three or four long exams
given during the semester. Make-up exams will be given for missed exams at the discretion of the instructor
and only for excused absences.
 Major exams (Mid-term and Final) will be taken either face to face or on-line using Edmodo platform at the
scheduled time. All students must take the major exams.
 A term paper will be required for each student and must be submitted on-line. Point deduction will be given
to those who cannot submit on time.
 Term paper and assignments must be in acceptable engineering form including a problem statement,
labeled drawings of the system considered and all equations and units must be shown.
 Quizzes will be given on a random basis, sometimes announced ahead of time and others will be
unannounced. Make-up quizzes will be given only for excused non-attendance.
 It is expected that all students will take notes during class and will study these notes.
 Online group studying and peer teaching is encouraged to enhance the knowledge and skills.
 Honesty is the best policy. Cheating during examinations is discouraged though it cannot be actually
monitored. ME Board exam result will tell if students cheat during class exams. KARMA is real.
 Any student who will log-in late during examinations will consume the remaining time allotted for the exam.
No time extension will be given for any students who logged-in late.
 In the event that during exams and power interruption occur, the student affected must immediately inform
the Instructor through group messaging. The affected student will be given another set of examination on
scheduled date.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS, ACTIVITIES, AND ASSESSMENT
This course will utilize on-line lectures, video presentation, and assignments to assist students in achieving
the course learning outcomes. The assessment criteria for the stated student learning outcomes will include
assignments, exams and term paper.
Assignments, readings, recitation and recent situational problem solving will be given to support the
instructional material. Students will have an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice. Students will have an ability to communicate effectively.
 Exams will be given to evaluate a student’s knowledge and skills related to thermodynamics to solve
engineering problems. Students are required to apply thermodynamics principles in analyzing processes and
cycles.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENT
The following technologies will be required for this class.
 Laptop or gadgets to support the on-line class.
 A scientific calculator will be used for calculation of problems.
 Steam table is also necessary
 Edmodo online portal will be utilized to enhance the faculty - student interaction
 Facebook messenger or any chatting platform that will help facilitate easy interaction between faculty and
student.

DISCRIMINATION
Students should be aware that discrimination and/or other harassment based on race, sex, gender identity
and gender expression, religion, age, disability, and sexual orientation, is prohibited. Any student who feels they
have been discriminated against or harassed on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion,
age, disability, sexual orientation, including sexual harassment, has the opportunity to seek informal or formal
resolution of the matter. All complaints/concerns should be directed to the Office of Student Affairs.
STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) that
might affect their performance in the class is encouraged to speak with or inform the instructor at the beginning of
the semester.
COURSE GRADING SYSTEM
Grading will be as follows:
Assignments 10%
Quizzes/ Class Participation 15%
Solved Problems/ Problems Sets/ Seat works 15%
Term Paper 20%
Midterm and Final Examinations 40%
Methods of Computation
Absolute zero shall be used in all examinations and quizzes.
Percentile shall be used in recording grades when evaluating students.
Grades Equivalents
Rating Grade
96 - 100 1.00
91 - 95 1.25
86 - 90 1.50
81 - 85 1.75
76 - 80 2.00
71 - 75 2.25
66 - 70 2.50
61 - 65 2.75
60 3.00
Conditional 4.00
Below 60 5.00

Conditional is not a grade. It is given to students that lacks necessary requirements and therefore, must be
accomplished before the end of following semester to obtain a grade.

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Remarks/ Opinion:
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Effectivity Date: September 2020 - January 2021 Revision: New Date: August 25, 2020

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved: Noted:

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Engr. Orley G. Fadriquel Engr. Virne B. Dalisay Dr. Alfredo F. Fortu Jr. Dr. Emelyn R. Villanueva
Associate Professor V Chairperson, ME Department Dean, CET VPAA