MEE 453 - Thermal Systems

(Formerly EGR 453.) EGR 353 with a grade of C (2.0) or better. (4)

Review of basic concepts of thermodynamics including: conservation of energy (first law of thermodynamics), internal energy, evaluating properties, and the second law of thermodynamics. Advanced concepts of thermodynamics such as thermal analysis of Otto, Diesel and Brayton cycles, exergy analysis, thermodynamic relations, gas mixture and psychometric applications. Various concepts of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. Graded ABCDE