1 Basic Concepts

• Thermodynamic Approaches
• Thermodynamic Systems
• State Properties
• Thermodynamic Equilibrium
• Two Property Rule
• Processes and Cycle
• Modes of Energy
• Equilibrium in Processes

2 Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics

Introduction to thermal equilibrium and temperature measurement concepts.

3 Energy Transfer

• Heat Transfer
• Work Transfer

4 First Law of Thermodynamics

• Expressions of First Law
• Energy as a Property
• Enthalpy
• Specific Heats
• Steady Flow Systems
• Unsteady Flow Systems

5 Second Law of Thermodynamics

• Energy Reservoirs
• Cyclic Heat Engine
• Refrigerator
• Heat Pump
• Statements of Second Law
• Reasons for Irreversibility
• Carnot Cycle
• Carnot Principles
• Celsius Scale
• Perfect Gas Scale
• Absolute Temperature Scale
• Reversible Adiabatic Paths
• Clausius Theorem
• Entropy as a Property
• Clausius Inequality
• Increase of Entropy Principle
• Isentropic Processes
• Perpetual Motion Machines

6 Third Law of Thermodynamics

Definition and implications of entropy at absolute zero temperature.

7 Exergy and Irreversibility

• Dead State
• Useful Work
• Exergy
• Availability Function
• Irreversibility

8 Properties of Gases

• Pure Substance
• Ideal Gas Equation of State
• Compressibility Factor
• Principle of Corresponding States
• Van der Waals Equation
• Entropy Change of Ideal Gases
• Reversible Processes

10 Brayton Cycle

• Thermal Efficiency
• Maximum Work Output
• Isentropic Efficiencies
• Regeneration
• Intercooling and Reheat
• Comparison with Otto Cycle