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MECENG 154 - Thermophysics for Applications

Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate COE - College of Engineering

Subject

MECENG

Course Number

154

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Thermophysics for Applications

Course Description

Development of classical thermodynamics from statistical treatment of microscale molecular behavior; Boltzmann distribution; partition functions; statistical-mechanical evaluation of thermodynamic properties; equilibrium; chemical equilibrium; phase transitions; molecular collisions; Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution; collision theory; elementary kinetic theory; molecular dynamics simulation of molecular collisions; kinetic Monte Carlo simulations of gas-phase and gas-surface reactions. Implications are explored for a variety of applications, which may include advanced combustion systems, renewable power systems, microscale transport in high heat flux electronics cooling, aerospace thermal management, and advanced materials processing.

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Written Exam

Instructors

Frenklach, Carey

Prerequisites

Mechanical Engineering 40

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Course Objectives

To introduce students to the statistical foundation of thermodynamics and provide skills to perform advanced calculations for analysis of advanced energy conversion processes and devices.

Student Learning Outcomes

an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems an ability to communicate effectively a knowledge of contemporary issues an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Formats

Lecture

Term

Fall and Spring

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours

3

Lecture Hours Min

3

Lecture Hours Max

3

Outside Work Hours

6

Outside Work Hours Min

6

Outside Work Hours Max

6