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Course Description
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Course Name
Thermodynamics I (Guaranteed - Fall & Spring)
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Host University
Universitat Politècnica de València
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Location
Valencia, Spain
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Area of Study
Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Calculus II, General Chemistry I, and Physics for Scientists and Engineers II*
*may be taken as a co-requisite
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Credits
3 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits0
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0
Hours & Credits
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Overview
OBJECTIVES
- Apply the ideal gas law to determine properties of ideal gases,
- Be able to read and understand property tables, such as steam tables,
- Be able to compute cycle and device efficiencies, or when given efficiencies, compute inlet or outlet properties of the working fluid,
- Understand and be able to use properties such as enthalpy, entropy, exergy, gage and absolute pressure, specific volume, internal energy, etc.
- Have a basic understanding of the means by which various energy conversion devices operate.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
ABET Criteria A: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.