06-221: Thermodynamics
| Units | 9 |
|---|---|
| Department | Chemical Engineering |
| Prerequisites | 06-100 and 33-106 |
| Related URLs | http://www.cheme.cmu.edu/ |
This course introduces students to the process thermodynamics of single component systems. Topics include equilibrium and thermodynamic state variables; heat and work; conservation of energy and the first law of thermodynamics; entropy balances and the second law of thermodynamics; reversibility; free energies; interconversion of heat and work via engines, refrigeration and power cycles; absolute temperature and the third law of thermodynamics; equations of state; principle of corresponding states; thermodynamic property relationships; changes of state; phase equilibrium and stability in single component systems; vapor pressure and phase transition.
Sections
No sections available for Spring 2009
| Section | Time | Day | Instructor(s) | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 12:00 pm – 01:20 pm | TR | Tilton | DH 1212 |
Textbooks
We don’t have textbooks yet. Check back closer to the beginning of Spring 2009.