Engineering Thermodynamics

By Prof. Jayant K. Singh | IIT Kanpur

Learners enrolled: 736

This course provides an introduction to the most powerful engineering principles -Thermodynamics: the science of energy and its transformation from one form to another form. The subject is widely applicable in several branches of engineering and science. The objective of this course is to introduce systematic different tools needed to analyze energy systems from various daily lives to large scale engineering applications. More specifically, we will cover the topics of mass and energy conservation principles; first law analysis of closed and open systems; understanding second law of thermodynamics and entropy; exergy; properties of pure substances; power generation and refrigeration on thermodynamic cycles; thermodynamic relation, combustion and reaction.

INTENDED AUDIENCE : BE

PREREQUISITES : An introductory background in chemistry, physics and Maths (calculus) will be needed. Thus, the course is ideal for first or second year engineering students.

INDUSTRY SUPPORT : All engineering Based industry

Summary

Course Status :	Completed
Course Type :	Core
Duration :	8 weeks
Category :	Chemical Engineering
Credit Points :	2
Level :	Undergraduate
Start Date :	18 Jan 2021
End Date :	12 Mar 2021
Enrollment Ends :	01 Feb 2021
Exam Date :	21 Mar 2021 IST

Note: This exam date is subjected to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

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Course layout

Week 1 : Introduction to Energy and Energy transfer

Week 2 : Properties of Pure Substances

Week 3 : Energy analysis of closed system

Week 4 : Mass and Energy Analysis of open systems

Week 5 : The second law of thermodynamics and entropy

Week 6 : Exergy Analysis

Week 7 : Power & Refrigeration Cycles

Week 8 : Thermodynamic Potentials I Law Application to Chemically Reacting Systems

Books and references

Cengel and Boles, Thermodynamics An Engineering Approach, 7h Edition Tata McGraw Hill

Instructor bio

Prof. Jayant K. Singh

IIT Kanpur

Prof. Jayant K. Singh received his B.Tech from IIT Kanpur in chemical engineering in 1997. He subsequently completed his Masters degree in computer science and engineering and Ph.D. in chemical engineering in the area of molecular simulation from SUNY Buffalo, USA in 2004. Dr. Singh is currently a professor in the department of chemical engineering at IIT Kanpur. Dr. Singh current research interest is in thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, material modeling, confined fluids and development of molecular simulation tools. Dr Singh has co-authored more than 100 peer reviewed articles in international journals of repute. He is a recipient of prestigious awards such as Humboldt Fellow for experience researcher, Young Engineers of Indian National Academy of Engineers, Amar-Dye Chem award and BRNS Young Scientist Award. He is also an elected member of National Academy of Sciences, Allahabad

Course certificate

The course is free to enroll and learn from. But if you want a certificate, you have to register and write the proctored exam conducted by us in person at any of the designated exam centres.
The exam is optional for a fee of Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only).
Date and Time of Exams: 21 March 2021 Morning session 9am to 12 noon; Afternoon Session 2pm to 5pm.
Registration url: Announcements will be made when the registration form is open for registrations.
The online registration form has to be filled and the certification exam fee needs to be paid. More details will be made available when the exam registration form is published. If there are any changes, it will be mentioned then.
Please check the form for more details on the cities where the exams will be held, the conditions you agree to when you fill the form etc.

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE

Average assignment score = 25% of average of best 6 assignments out of the total 8 assignments given in the course.
Exam score = 75% of the proctored certification exam score out of 100

Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score

YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE ONLY IF AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >= 40/100.

Certificate will have your name, photograph and the score in the final exam with the breakup.It will have the logos of NPTEL and IIT Kanpur .It will be e-verifiable at nptel.ac.in/noc.

Only the e-certificate will be made available. Hard copies will not be dispatched.

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