PH216 : Thermodynamics

Department

Physics

Academic Program

Bachelor in Physics

Type

Compulsory

Credits

04

Prerequisite

MA102PH210

Overview

This course provides the student with some definitions of the basic concepts, principles, terms and variables in thermodynamics as well as thermodynamic systems. Explain the concepts of work, heat, internal energy and heat capacity. It includes topics such as the first, second and third law of thermodynamics and its applications, the concept of entropy, reversible and irreversible processes, and thermodynamic cycles.

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:1- Explain the different laws of thermodynamics.2- It connects between thermal equilibrium and the zeroth law.3- Explain the thermodynamic potential.4- Compare the mechanically insulated system and the thermally insulated system.5- Deduce heat capacity equations and their relationship to internal energy.6- The first law of thermodynamics is applied in different thermal processes.7- Compare the reversible and irreversible paths of work.8- Calculates the state variables (volume, pressure and temperature) for different gas equations.9- Calculate the change in entropy in different thermal processes10- Calculate the mathematical formulas for the thermodynamic limits from the equation of state for a gas and vice versa.11- Uses numerical methods to solve problems related to various topics of thermodynamics.

Teaching and learning methods

1- Lectures.

2- Solve problems and discuss various exercises.

Methods of assessments

1- Written first midterm exam 25%

2- Written second midterm exam 25%

3- Written final exam 50%

4- A passing score of 50% or more

5- The total assessment of the course is 100%.

Course contents

Week Due

exercises

Lectures

contact hours

Topics List

2

4

6

10

Equation of State: Equation of state; Equation of ideal gas; P-V-surface for ideal gas, Equation of state of real gases; P-V-T surface for real gases; Partial derivatives, expansively and compressibility; Critical constants of a van der Waals gas; Relation between partial derivatives; Exact derivatives.

2

4

6

10

The First Law of Thermodynamics: Work in a volume change; Work depends on the path. Configuration work and dissipative work; The first law of thermodynamics.

Internal energy; Heat flow; Heat flow depends on the path; Heat capacity; Heat of transformation, Enthlpy.

2

4

6

10

Some Consequences of The First Law: The energy equation; T and V independent; T and P independent; Pand V independent; Reversible adiabatic processes; The Carnot cycle; The heat engine and the refrigerator.

2

4

6

10

Entropy and The Second Law of Thermodynamics: The second law of thermodynamics; Thermodynamic temperature. Entropy; C calculation of entropy change in reversible processes; The principle of increasing of Entropy; The Clauses and Kelvin-Planck statements of the second law.

3

6

9

15

Combined First and Second Laws: Tand V independent. T and V independent; P and V independent; Properties of a pure substance; Properties of an ideal gas; Properties of a Van Der Waals gas.

3

6

9

15

Thermodynamic Potentials: The Helmholtz and the Gibbs function; Thermodynamic Potentials; The Maxwell relations. Stable and unstable equilibrium; Phase translations; The Clausius-Clapeyron equation; The Third law of thermodynamics.

Learning Resources

Text Book

Reference's name

publisher

Release

Author

Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory and Statistical Thermodynamics

Addison-Wesley,1986

3th Edition

F.W.Sears& G.L. Salinger

Additional References

An Introduction to thermodynamics, The Kinetic Theory of gases and Statistical Mechanics

Addison-Wesley,1986

2nd Edition

F.W.Sears

Fundamental of Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics

John Wiley & Sons, Inc..2002

Bimalendu Narayan Roy

Heat and Thermodynamics-Sie

McGraw-Hill,2001

Mark W. Zamansky