Information Package / Course Catalogue
Thermodynamics
Course Code: FE204
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to teach the basic principles of chemical thermodynamics.

Course Content

Basic definitions of thermodynamics, first, second and third laws of thermodynamics, enthalpy, entropy and free energy applications, phase equilibrium and phase diagrams, equilibrium and free energy change in chemical reactions, thermodynamic analysis of cyclic systems including power generation and cooling.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Hilal ŞAHİN NADEEM
Learning Outcomes
1.Recognize the laws and terms of thermodynamics
2.Have knowledge about thermodynamic properties of real gases
3.Recognize enthalpy and entropy calculations with thermodynamic equations
4.Have knowledge about equilibrium in chemical reactions
5.Have knowledge about power generation and refrigeration cycle
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Smith, J.M., Van Ness, H. C. , & Abbot, M.C. , Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, McGraw Hill, 7th Edition, 2004.
2.Çengel, Y.A., Boles M.A. Thermodynamics, McGraw Hill, 8th Edition, 2015.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic concepts in thermodynamics
Week 2 - Theoretical
1st law of thermodynamics, energy, energy transfer and general energy equation
Week 3 - Theoretical
Properties of pure fluids
Week 4 - Theoretical
Mass and energy analysis in control volume
Week 5 - Theoretical
Explanations and applications of the 2nd law of thermodynamics
Week 6 - Theoretical
PVT behavior of fluids, approaches to PVT behavior of non-ideal gases
Week 7 - Theoretical
Thermodynamic equations as a function of pressure and temperature for enthalpy, internal energy, entropy calculations
Week 8 - Theoretical
Application of phase law, liquid-gas equilibrium, phase diagrams in homogeneous systems
Week 9 - Theoretical
Equilibrium in chemical reactions
Week 10 - Theoretical
Reaction equilibrium constant and free energy change
Week 11 - Theoretical
Power generation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Power cycles
Week 13 - Theoretical
Principles of refrigeration, methods of producing refrigeration
Week 14 - Theoretical
Liquefaction process, vapor compression performance and gas refrigeration cycle
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination18210
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)71
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
4
5
5
4
4
3
OÇ-2
3
4
5
4
3
2
OÇ-3
4
5
5
5
4
2
2
OÇ-4
3
4
4
3
3
2
OÇ-5
4
5
5
5
5
2
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026