Thermodynamics+Spring+2011

Copy of class syllabus: 1/19 Chap 1 no homework 1/20 Chap 1 no homework 1/21 Chap 1 problems 1-30, 1-33, and 1-37E 1/24 Chap 1 problems 1-40C, 1-44C, 1-45E, and 1-49 1/26 Finish Chap 1 problems 1-81, 1-86 (NOTE: the fluid in the tube is glycerine!) 1/27 Chap 2 1/28 NO CLASS! 1/31 Chap 2 do problems 2-5,-8-,19,-37,-40,-42, and -48 2/2 Chap 2 do problems 2-30,-31,-50, and -55 2/3 Chap 2 do problems 2-63, 2-81E 2/4 Review for Test 2/7 QUIZ #1 Chapter 1&2 2/9 Start Chap 3-Pure Substances 2/10 Continue Chap 3-Phase behavior 2/11 Chap 3-Steam Tables Do problems 3-23,25,27,28,29 and 30 2/14 Chap 3 continued...work on steam tables in class 2/16 Chap 3-steam quality- Do probles 3.34 and 3.35 2/17 Chap 3 - Ideal gas law/Z factor do problems 3.97 and 3.98 2/18 Chap 4 - boundary work and energy balance for a closed system; do problems 4.6, 4.14E, and 4.15 2/21 Chap 4 - more on boundary work + specific heat; do problems 4.25,4.29(?),4.34,4.62,and 4.63 2/23 Chap 4 - problems 4.70(?), 4.73, and 4.74 2/24Chap 5- problem 5.38 2/25 Chap 5 -work on 5.38 SEE SOLUTION TO PROBLEMS 5.38 BELOW! 2/28 Chap 5 - do problems 5.39, 5.43,5.55,5.62 MARCH 2-4: TAKE QUIZ #2 (COVERING CHAPTERS 3 & 4) IN THE MATH CENTER. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO COMPLETE YOUR QUIZ DURING THE HOURS THE CENTER IS OPEN. FINISH YOUR TEST IN ONE SESSION; IF YOU LEAVE YOU CANNOT COME BACK AND TAKE IT AGAIN! BRING: CALCULATOR, BOOK OR TABLES, AND SCRATCH PAPER. 3/7 Chap 5 - do problems 5.52, 5.69, and 5.79 3/9 Finish homework 3/10 Chap 5 -do problesm 5.125 3/11 NO CLASS! 3/21 Went over Quiz #2: NO HOMEWORK! 3/23 Chap 6 no homework! 3/24 Chap 6 no homework! 3/25 Chap 6 do problems 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.5, & 6.21 3/28 Chap 6 do problems 6.32. 6.33 and 6.40 3/30 Chap 6 do problems 6.70, 6.72, 6.74, 6.78, 6.82E, and 6.86 3/31 Chap 6 6.98,6.109,6.113 4/1 Review for Quiz 4/4 Test #3 Chapter 5 & 6 must be completed in the math center before the end of the day on Tuesday 4/5. During class on 4/4 you can choose to REVIEW FOR TEST, TAKE YOUR TEST, or NOT SHOW UP AT ALL! 4/6 Chap 7 7.42 4/7 Chap 7 7.152 4/8 Go over Test; finish homework 4/11 7.83 7.168, 7.171 4/13 Begin Chapter 8 **Exergy, Irreversibility, Reversible Work, and Second-Law Efficiency**; no homework! 4/14 Chapter 8; answer questions 8.1-8.14; do problem 8.15 4/18 Chapter 8; do problems 8.21 and 8.24 4/20 Chapter 8; do problem 8.35E 4/21 NO CLASS 4/27 Problem 8.57: REVIEW FOR QUIZ OVER CHAPTERS 7&8 4/28 QUIZ OVER CHAPTERS 7&8 4/29 QUIZ OVER CHAPTERS 7&8 in the Math Center 5/2 AS DISCUSSED IN CLASS, Characteristics of Thermodynamic Cycles (Chapter 9) 5/4 STIRLING CYCLES; HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS. NO HOMEWORK! 5/5 Characteristics of the Rankine Cycle (Chapter 10) 5/6 Homework catch up day (optional attendance) 5/9 Review for Final Exam 5/11 3:30-5:30 pm: FINAL EXAM (unless prior arrangements have been made)
 * 4/15 Since 50% of the class is gone, we will have NO CLASS TODAY! Finish your homework for Chapter 8!**