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Thermodynamic Principles and Applications in Engineering by PK NAG (Chapter 01)

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Saurabh Kumar Gupta
Saurabh Kumar GuptaMechanical Engineer

Why enroll

This course is based on PK Nag's Book Chapter 01, to excel in the GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) examination and to secure good marks in other engineering exams. Thermodynamics is a crucial subject in the engineering syllabus, and mastering the concepts and applications presented in Chapter 01 is essential to achieving a high score. By taking this course, individuals can gain a comprehensive understanding of thermodynamic principles, practice solving problems, and develop strategies to tackle complex questions. With a strong foundation in thermodynamics, students can confidently approach the GATE exam and improve their chances of securing admission to top engineering programs or landing coveted jobs at top PSUs.

Master the fundamentals of thermodynamics and unlock the secrets of energy conversion, efficiency, and optimization—enroll now and become a thermal energy expert!

Course details

Thermodynamic Principles and Applications focus on the fundamental laws that govern energy, heat, and work, and how these principles are applied in real-world engineering systems. It covers core concepts such as the laws of thermodynamics, properties of pure substances, energy transfer, and analysis of different thermodynamic cycles. These principles are essential for understanding and designing systems like power plants, refrigeration and air-conditioning units, engines, and heat exchangers. The course or topic helps learners develop the ability to analyze energy interactions, improve system efficiency, and solve practical problems in industries such as power generation, oil & gas, manufacturing, and HVAC.

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  • You work in Energy & Utilities or HVAC
  • You're a Mechanical Engineering professional
  • You prefer self-paced learning you can revisit

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5 lectures1 hr 44 min
  1. Introduction Of Thermodynamics
    19 min
  2. Microscopic Approach vs Macroscopic Approach
    9 min
  3. Thermodynamics System and their Types.
    27 min
  4. Extensive Properties and Intensive Properties
    17 min
  5. Reversible & Irreversible Process | Quasistatic Process
    32 min

Key topics covered

  • Introduction & application of thermal engineering.

  • Microscopic Approach vs Macroscopic Approach

  • Thermodynamics System and their types.

  • Extensive Properties and Intensive Properties

Course attachments

lec-1.pdf

lec-2.pdf

lec-3.pdf

lec-4.pdf

lec-5.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

A: Using it directly understates density and shaft work, biasing efficiency high. Subtracting atmosphere drives pressure below vapor pressure and breaks property lookup. Adding atmospheric pressure aligns with ASME test intent so enthalpy and specific volume are evaluated on an absolute basis. Ignoring the correction shifts mass flow and work enough to fail uncertainty limits.

A: Assuming no effect masks enthalpy change across the valve and skews Q. Treating throttling as heat transfer misassigns path functions. Assigning work to a valve violates the steady-flow energy equation. Moving the sensor to the exchanger boundary matches the control volume used in analysis.

A: Trending only shows consistency, not accuracy. Field zeroing to expectations bakes in bias. Checking against a fixed thermodynamic reference ties temperature to an absolute scale. Filtering noise hides error without correcting it.

A: Calling it heat transfer invents a mechanism not present. Ignoring pressure contradicts momentum effects. Treating enthalpy as constant hides conversion to kinetic form. Including the kinetic term closes the balance for high-speed flow.

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