Environmental Thermodynamics Lecture Notes

Lecture Notes on Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics by Oxford

Thermodynamics is the study of how heat moves around in macroscopic objects. The contents of this book include: Basics of Thermodynamics, Introduction, The zeroth law of Thermodynamics, The first law of Thermodynamics, Thermodynamical processes, Carnot engine, The second law of Thermodynamics, Practical Thermodynamics , free energy, Statistical Mechanics of Simple Systems, Paramagnetic solid, Simple harmonic oscillators, Polyatomic ideal gases, Thermodynamics of Radiation, Thermodynamics of Real Gases.

Author(s): Julien Devriendt, University of Oxford

130 Pages

Lecture Notes On Thermodynamics by Mr. Y. Munirathnam

This note explains the following topics: The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics, Temperature Scales,Ideal and Real Gases, Enthalpy and specific heat, Van der Waals Equation of State,TD First Law Analysis to Non-flow Processes, Second Law of Thermodynamics, Ideal Rankine Cycle, Air standard Otto Cycle.

Author(s): Mr. Y. Munirathnam

135 Pages

Lecture Notes on Thermodynamics

This note describes the following topics: Energy transfer, Entropy and second law of thermodynamics, Thermodynamic functions and potentials, Microcanonical statistical mechanics, Canonical statistical mechanics, Phase changes of a pure substance, Binary solutions.

Author(s): Eric Brunet, Thierry Hocquet and Xavier Leyronas

96 Pages

Lecture notes in Advanced Thermodynamics

This note describes the following topics: The Legendre transform, Euler’s Theorem on Homogeneous Functions, Postulates, Equations of state, State changes at constant composition, Closed control volumes, Dynamic systems, Open control volumes, Gas dynamics, Departure Functions, Simple vapour–liquid equilibrium, Multicomponent Phase Equilibrium, Chemical equilibrium, Simultaneous reactions, Heat engines, Entropy production and available work, Plug flow reacto, Material Stability, Thermofluids, T, s and p, v-Diagrams for Ideal Gas Cycles, SI units and Universal Constants , Newton–Raphson iteration,Direct Substitution, Linear Programming.

Author(s): Tore Haug-Warberg

454 Pages

Basic Concepts of Thermodynamics

This note covers the following topics: Thermal Sciences, Dimensions and Units, Thermodynamic Systems, Thermodynamic Properties of Systems, Pressure, Temperature, State and Equilibrium, Thermodynamic Processes, Pure Substances , Calculation of the Stored Energy, Specific Heats: Ideal Gases, Solids and Liquids, First Law of Thermodynamics, Control Volume, Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics, Gibb’s Equation, Reversible Process, The Carnot Cycle, Cylindrical Systems, Transient Heat Conduction, Heisler Charts, Natural Convection, Radiation Heat Transfer.

Author(s): University of Waterloo

85 Pages

Environmental Thermodynamics Lecture Notes

This note covers the following topics: Based on the basic principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, analysis on the refrigeration system and air-conditioning system will be practiced. Topics covered includes: Basic of thermodynamic cycle, Compressor, Heat Exchanger, Expansion devices, Absorbing refrigerating system, Heat pump, coolant, cooling system, App, Cooling load, Design of air conditioning system, Energy and Environment, Air cleaning, Alternative Energy.

Author(s): Prof. Kim Min Soo

NA Pages

Applied Thermodynamics NPTEL

This note covers the following topics: Property relationships for pure substances and Mixtures, Thermodynamic Relations, Ideal Gas Mixtures, Combustion Thermodynamics, Gas Power Cycles, Vapour Power Cycles, Refrigeration Cycles, Reciprocating Compressors, Compressible Flows and Steam Nozzles.

Author(s): NPTEL

NA Pages

Lecture Notes On Thermodynamics by Joseph M. Powers

The objective of this course note is to survey practical and theoretical problems in classical thermodynamics. Topics covered includes: Thermodynamic system and control volume, Properties and state of a substance, Properties of a pure substance, Work and heat, The first law of thermodynamics, First law analysis for a control volume, The second law of thermodynamics, Entropy, Second law analysis for a control volume, Cycles, Mathematical foundations.

Author(s): Joseph M. Powers

383 Pages