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Thermodynamics Fundamentals

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To improve your grades in Engineering Thermodynamics, focus on understanding the fundamental laws and principles deeply, from the zeroth to the third law. Practice solving problems step by step, starting with simple systems and moving to complex ones, while paying attention to units, signs, and diagrams like T-s and P-v. Master key concepts such as entropy, enthalpy, and efficiency, and apply them to various processes and cycles. Stay organized, visualize systems clearly, and seek guidance when needed to consistently improve your understanding and grades.

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Is this course for you?

You should take this if

  • You work in Aerospace or Automotive
  • You're a Chemical & Process / Civil & Structural professional
  • You prefer self-paced learning you can revisit

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  • You need a different specialisation outside Chemical & Process
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Course details

The Basic Thermodynamics course introduces learners to the fundamental principles and concepts governing energy, heat, and work in physical systems. It covers the laws of thermodynamics, including the zeroth, first, second, and third laws, and their practical applications in engineering and everyday life. Participants will learn about key topics such as energy transfer, internal energy, enthalpy, entropy, and thermodynamic cycles. The course also explores the behavior of gases and liquids, phase changes, and properties of pure substances. Through problem-solving exercises, learners develop the ability to analyze energy systems, understand efficiency, and calculate work and heat interactions. Real-world examples from engines, refrigeration, and power plants are discussed to illustrate the practical relevance of thermodynamic principles. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid foundation to understand more advanced topics in mechanical and chemical engineering. Emphasis is placed on conceptual clarity, analytical thinking, and the application of formulas in practical scenarios. This course is ideal for students, engineers, and professionals seeking a strong grasp of thermodynamics fundamentals and their role in designing and analyzing energy systems.

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Key topics covered

  • Introduction and Fundamental Concepts

  • Zeroth Law and Fundamental Concepts

  • Different Kind of Energy and First Low-I

  • Second Law and Its Corollaries-I

  • Joule-Kelvin Expansion:Properties of Pure Substances

  • Properties of Pure Substances: Ideal Gases

  • Vapors Power Cycle-I

  • Gas Power Cycle-I

  • Thermodynamics of Reacting System-I

  • Thermodynamics of Multi Component System-I

Course content

The course is readily available, allowing learners to start and complete it at their own pace.

32 lectures30 hr 20 min
  1. Introduction and Fundamental Concepts
    60 min
  2. Zeroth Law and Fundamental Concepts
    39 min
  3. Different Kind of Energy and First Low-I
    60 min
  4. First Low-II
    60 min
  5. First Low-III
    60 min
  6. Second Law and Its Corollaries-I
    60 min
  7. Second Law and Its Corollaries-II
    60 min
  8. Second Law and Its Corollaries-III
    60 min
  9. Second Law and Its Corollaries-IV
    60 min
  10. Second Law and Available Energy-I
    60 min
  11. Second Law and Available Energy-II
    60 min
  12. Second Law and Available Energy-III
    60 min
  13. Thermodynamic Property Relations-I
    60 min
  14. Thermodynamic Property Relations-II
    60 min
  15. Joule-Kelvin Expansion:Properties of Pure Substances
    60 min
  16. Properties of Pure Substances-I
    60 min
  17. Properties of Pure Substances-II
    60 min
  18. Properties of Pure Substances: Ideal Gases
    50 min
  19. Properties of Ideal Gases
    59 min
  20. Vapors Power Cycle-I
    60 min
  21. Vapors Power Cycle-II
    60 min
  22. Vapor Power Cycle-III
    52 min
  23. Vapor Power Cycle-IV
    51 min
  24. Gas Power Cycle-I
    60 min
  25. Gas Power Cycle-II
    46 min
  26. Gas Power Cycle-III
    60 min
  27. Thermodynamics of Reacting System-I
    55 min
  28. Thermodynamics of Reacting System-II
    50 min
  29. Thermodynamics of Reacting System-III
    53 min
  30. Thermodynamics of Multi Component System-I
    52 min
  31. Thermodynamics of Multi Component System-II
    54 min
  32. Thermodynamics of Multi Component System-III
    59 min

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A: The right choice isolates what pressure relief can't address, separating thermal damage from overpressure. A confuses the protected case since PSVs are sized for MAWP exceedance, C assumes a secondary failure mode still driven by pressure, and D mixes phase behavior with a protection function the PSV never had.

A: The correct pick preserves the throttling model engineers rely on during sizing. A imports a heat-transfer assumption the symbol doesn't carry, C mistakes irreversibility for isentropy, and D drops the flow work term that dominates valve behavior.

A: The right value lands you on the correct heat load without violating the efficiency definition. B assumes hardware not stated, C misapplies efficiency as a linear scalar, and D swaps polytropic and isentropic paths without justification.

A: The correct step confirms phase state before blaming hardware. A assumes design intent without pressure context, B introduces a new disturbance, and D jumps to mechanical causes before closing the energy balance.