Engineering Thermodynamics Course Code: 4321901

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (G.T.U.)

Competency-focused Outcome-based Green Curriculum-2021 (COGC-2021)

II – Semester
Course Title: Engineering Thermodynamics
(Course Code: 4321901)
Semester in which
Diploma programs in which this course is offered
offered
Mechanical Engineering Second

1. RATIONALE:

Thermodynamics is a branch of science that deals with energy transformations and are
primarily concerned with the two forms of energy heat and work. The energy transformations
are governed by the various laws of thermodynamics known as zero, first, second and third
laws. These laws were deducted from experimental observations and logical reasoning.
Extensive applications of thermodynamics can be found in fields ranging from refrigeration
and air-conditioning to aerospace. Its principles are used to design energy converting devices,
automobile engines, steam and gas turbines, power plants, compressors, HVAC, alternators,
propulsion systems of aircraft and rockets, etc. Thus, every student of Diploma Mechanical
Engineering should have a fundamental knowledge of this course. It is a pre-requisite course
for many courses of Thermal Engineering in higher semesters.

2. COMPETENCY:

The course should be taught in such a way that it can develop the necessary skills to bridge
the gap between theoretical knowledge and its practical application. The students achieve the
following competencies after completion of this course:

o Apply fundamental concepts, laws and principles of thermodynamics on various

thermal Devices/systems.

3. COURSE OUTCOMES (COs)

1. Identify thermodynamic properties and systems by interpreting the basic concepts

of thermodynamics.
2. Apply various thermodynamic laws and gas laws to thermal systems.

GTU - COGC-2021 Curriculum

Page 1 of 8
Engineering Thermodynamics Course Code: 4321901

3. Calculate various parameters of different thermodynamic processes and cycles

using P-V and T-s diagrams

4. TEACHING AND EXAMINATION SCHEME

Teaching Scheme Total Credits Examination Scheme

(In Hours) (L+T+P/2) Theory Marks Practical Marks Total
L T P C CA ESE CA ESE Marks
3 0 0 3 30* 70 0 0 100
(*) out of 30 marks under the component of theory CA, 10 marks are allotted for the
assessment of the micro-project to facilitate the integration of COs. The remaining 20 marks
would be the average of marks of the 2 mid-semester exams to be taken during the semester
for assessing the attainment of the cognitive domain. UOs are required for the attainment of
the COs.
Legends: L-Lecture; T – Tutorial/Teacher Guided Theory Practice; P -Practical; C – Credit,
CA - Continuous Assessment; E.S.E. -End Semester Examination.

5. UNDERPINNING THEORY

The primary underpinning theory is below based on the higher level UOs of the Revised
Bloom’s taxonomy formulated for developing the COs and competency. If required, more
such UOs could be included by the course teacher to focus on attaining COs and competency.

Unit Unit Outcomes (UOs) Topics and Sub-topics

(4 to 6 UOs at different
levels)
Unit–I 1.a Illustrate various terms 1.1 Introduction and applications of
Basic Concepts of related to Engineering thermodynamics.
Thermodynamics thermodynamics. 1.2 Basic thermodynamic Concepts.
1.b Identify - State, System, Boundary and
thermodynamic Surroundings.
properties with - Types of Systems and boundaries
appropriate usages. with examples.
1.c Describe a zeroth law - Thermodynamic properties, their
of thermodynamics. units and classifications.
1.3 Energy, Heat, Work, Power and its
simple numericals.
1.4 Thermodynamic equilibrium.
1.5 Thermodynamic Process and Cycle
1.6 Zeroth law of thermodynamics and its
application.
Unit –II 2.a Describe the first 2.1 Law of conservation of energy.
First Law of law of 2.2 Heat and work relation with
Thermodynamics thermodynamics. Joule’s Experiment.
2.b Apply the first law 2.3 Statement of the first law
of thermodynamics of thermodynamics.
to real-life situations. 2.4 Application of the first law of

GTU - COGC-2021 Curriculum

Page 2 of 8
Engineering Thermodynamics Course Code: 4321901

Unit Unit Outcomes (UOs) Topics and Sub-topics

(4 to 6 UOs at different
levels)
2,c Solve thermodynamics:
various numerical - Closed system (Non-flow Processes).
related to the first law of - Open system (Flow Processes).
thermodynamics. 2.5 Definition of the flow process,
control volume and flow work.
2.6 Steady and unsteady flow processes.
2.7 Steady Flow Energy Equations
(SFEE) and its applications in Nozzle,
Diffuser, Boiler, Turbine, Compressor,
Condenser, and throttling devices.
2.8 Simple numerical examples based on
the above.
2.9 Identify the applications of First law
of thermodynamics for green
environment.
Unit–III 3.a Describe the second 3.1 Limitations of the first law of
Second Law of law of thermodynamics.
Thermodynamics thermodynamics. 3.2 Concept of heat source, heat sink, heat
3.b Apply the second law engine, heat pump, refrigerator and
of thermodynamics to simple numerical on thermal efficiency
real-life situations. and COP (Coefficient of Performance)
3.c Solve various respectively.
numerical related 3.3 Statement of the second law of
thermal efficiency & thermodynamics:
C.O.P.. - Kelvin Planck Statement
3.d Interpret the entropy, - Clausius Statement
its equations with the 3.4 Applications of the second law of
unit. thermodynamics. Also identify its
applications for green environment.
3.5 Concept of reversibility and
irreversibility. List of irreversibility only.
3.6 Definition of Entropy and its T-ds
equation. (Without Derivations)
3.7 Statement of the third law of
thermodynamics.
Unit-IV 4.a Describe various ideal 4.1 Concept of Ideal gas.
Ideal Gases and gas laws. 4.2 Boyle’s law, Charle’s law and Gay-
Thermodynamic 4.b Derive the relationship Lussac law for ideal gases.
Processes of specific heats. 4.3 Characteristic gas equation and
4.c Identify various Universal gas constant, Specific heats of
thermodynamic gas and their relationship.
processes. 4.4 Thermodynamic Processes, its
4.d Calculate the amount representation on P-V (Pressure-Volume)
of heat transfer, work and T-S (Temperature-Entropy) diagram:
transfer & internal - Constant Volume Process
energy associated with - Constant Pressure Process
the process. - Constant Temperature Process

GTU - COGC-2021 Curriculum

Page 3 of 8
Engineering Thermodynamics Course Code: 4321901

Unit Unit Outcomes (UOs) Topics and Sub-topics

(4 to 6 UOs at different
levels)
4.e Plot various - Adiabatic Process
thermodynamic - Polytropic Process
processes on P-V and - Throttling Process
T-S diagrams. 4.5 Equations of P-V-T relationship, work
4.f Solve various transfer, heat transfer and internal energy
numerical. of the above processes. (Without
derivations)
4.6 Simple numerical based on the above.
Unit–V 5.a Identify 5.1 Classifications of thermodynamic cycle.
Thermodynamic thermodynamic 5.2 Carnot cycle and its representation on P-
Cycles processes in a cycle. V and T-s diagram.
5.b Plot various cycles on 5.3 Derivation of thermal efficiency of
P-V and T-s diagram. Carnot cycle and simple numerical based
5.c Solve various on it.
numerical related to 5.4 Concept of air standard efficiency.
power-producing 5.5 Otto, Diesel, Dual and Brayton cycle
cycles. (Without derivation)
5.6 Representation on P-V & T-s diagram,
Equation of air standard efficiency
(Without derivations) and simple
examples.
5.7 Representation of Reversed Carnot cycle
and Reversed Brayton cycle on P-V and
T-s diagram respectively.

6. SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION TABLE FOR QUESTION PAPER DESIGN

Distribution of Theory Marks

Unit Teaching
Unit Title R U A Total
No. Hours
Level Level Level Marks
I Basic Concepts of Thermodynamics 8 05 04 04 13
II First Law of Thermodynamics 09 04 05 06 15
III Second Law of Thermodynamics 05 02 03 03 8
IV Ideal Gases and Thermodynamic
10 04 06 07 17
Processes
V Thermodynamic Cycles 10 04 06 07 17
Total 42 19 24 27 70
Legends: R=Remember, U=Understand, A=Apply and above (Revised Bloom’s taxonomy)

Note: This specification table gives general guidelines to assist students in their learning, and
to the teachers, for question paper design and teaching methodology to formulate test
items/questions to assess the attainment of the UOs. The actual distribution of marks at
different taxonomy levels (of R, U, and A) in the question paper may slightly vary from the
above table.

GTU - COGC-2021 Curriculum

Page 4 of 8
Engineering Thermodynamics Course Code: 4321901

7. SUGGESTED STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Sr.
Activity.
No.
Identify and list real situations working on
a: Zeroth law of thermodynamics.
1.
b: First law of thermodynamics.
c: Second law of thermodynamics.
Prepare charts of diesel, dual and gasoline cycles. Tabulate the main points of
2.
differences between them.
List out the thermodynamic laws/concepts used in the Solar system. Also, Prepare
3.
technical specifications of solar rooftop at your home or nearby areas.
Write the specifications of the domestic refrigerator available at your home and I.C.
4. Engine of any two-wheelers. Also, draw and explain the cycle on which domestic
Refrigerator and I.C. Engine works.

5. Presentations on “Smart Thermostat” of home appliances.

Collect/ download product catalogs with the specification of various types of air
6.
compressors/ I.C. Engines /Refrigerators used in daily life.
Take any thermal Device/system available in the Institute and identify it based on
7.
1) type of system, 2) type of boundary.
Prepare specification of some thermal devices/systems available in the
8.
Institute/surrounding.
9. Give seminars on various topics learned in the course.
Prepare chart on: (1) Types of system, (2) Temperature scale, (3) Types of process,
10.
(4) Types of thermodynamic cycles, and (5) Refrigeration cycle, etc.
11. Interpret the relationship between different thermodynamic properties.

8. SUGGESTED SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES (IF ANY)

These are sample strategies that the course teacher can use to accelerate the attainment of the
various outcomes in this course.

Unit Unit Title Strategies

I Basic Concepts of Thermodynamics
o Real-life examples. Demonstration of real
II Ideal Gases and Thermodynamic systems. Movies/Animations.
Processes o Numericals, Massive Open Online
III First Law of Thermodynamics Courses (MOOCs).
IV Second Law of Thermodynamics
V Thermodynamic Cycles

GTU - COGC-2021 Curriculum

Page 5 of 8
Engineering Thermodynamics Course Code: 4321901

9. SUGGESTED MICRO-PROJECTS

Only one micro-project is planned to be undertaken by a student that needs to be assigned to

them during the semester. The teacher can assign any activity suggested in section 7 of
“SUGGESTED STUDENT ACTIVITIES” according to their convenience. While designing
the micro-project, it should be kept in mind that it encompasses most of the COs. It should be
the application of the theoretical knowledge into some practical aspect.

10. SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES

Sr.
Title of Books Author Publication& ISBN
No.
Tata McGraw Hill
1. Engineering Thermodynamics Yunus A. Cengel
975-1-25-906256-8
CPH
2. Thermodynamics R. Yadav
ISBN-13: 9788185444031
Dhanpatrai & sons
3. Thermodynamics for Engineers M. L. Mathur
81-200-0029-3
C. S. Shah & N. C. Charotar Publi. House
4. Heat Engines
Pandya 81-85594-49-X
Elements of Heat Engines
5. R. C. Patel Acharya Book Depot
Vol. I & II
6. Thermodynamics SAAD Prentice-Hall
Engineering Thermodynamics- Mc-Graw Hill Education
7. P.K. Nag
2nd Edition 978-0-07-026062-7
8. Applied Thermodynamics R. C. Patel Acharya Book Depot
Pearson
9. Thermodynamics Gupta
9788131717950
10. Thermodynamics J.P. Holman Tata Mc Graw-Hill
Thermodynamics – Theory &
11. Robert Balmer Jaico publication house
Application
Fundamentals of Sonntag, Borgnakke John Wiley & sons (ASIA)
12.
Thermodynamics & Van wylen PVT. LTD

11. SOFTWARE/LEARNING WEBSITES

Sr. Software/Website address Topic covered

No.
1. CALPHAD software Thermodynamic modeling
2. https://lawofthermodynamicsinfo.com/what-is- Basic of thermodynamics
thermodynamic-system/
3. https://thermo.pressbooks.com/chapter/chapter-4/ Problems based on first law of
thermodynamics

GTU - COGC-2021 Curriculum

Page 6 of 8
Engineering Thermodynamics Course Code: 4321901

4. https://study.com/academy/lesson/First-law-of- First law of thermodynamics

thermodynamics-law-of-conservation-of-energy.htm
5. https://vimeo.com/94762428 First law of thermodynamics
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmhXb-miAhw Thermodynamic cycles
7. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112/105/112105123/ All units
8. http://www.thermofluids.net/ All units
9. http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/k- Basic concepts
12/airplane/thermo.html
10. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xb05CaG7TsQ First law of thermodynamics
11. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAfBSJObd6Y Carnot cycle
12. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHUwFuHuCdw Second law of thermodynamics
and heat engines
13. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKqG6n6nAmg Zeroth law of thermodynamics
14. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty4F30dRdwk Understanding entropy
15. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTtxlaeC9PY Understanding second law of
thermodynamics
16. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jsnv8L7HdEk Thermodynamic processes

12. PO-COMPETENCY-CO MAPPING

Semester II Engineering Thermodynamics (Course Code: 4321901)

POs
Competency PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7
& Course (Basic (Prob (Design/ (Engineeri (Engineering (Project (Life-long
& lem developme ng Tools, practices for Manage learning)
Outcomes Disciplin Analy nt of Experimen society, ment)
e specific sis) solutions) tation sustainabilit
knowled Testing) y&
ge) environment
)
Competency Apply fundamental concepts, laws and principles of Thermodynamics on
various thermal devices/systems.
CO.1 Identify
thermodynamic
properties and
systems by 3 - - - - - 2
interpreting the
basic concepts of
thermodynamics.
CO.2 Apply
3 2 - - - - 2
various

GTU - COGC-2021 Curriculum

Page 7 of 8
Engineering Thermodynamics Course Code: 4321901

thermodynamic
laws and gas laws
to thermal systems.
CO.3 Calculate
various parameters
of different
thermodynamic
3 2 1 - - - -
processes and
cycles using P-V
and T-s diagrams

Legend: ‘3’ for high, ‘2’ for medium, ‘1’ for low and ‘-’ for no correlation of each CO with
PO.

13. COURSE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

o GTU Resource Persons:

Sr. Name and Contact

Institute Email
No. Designation No.
1. Dr. Pinkesh R. Shah G.P.Ahmedabad 9825472703 [email protected]
2. Dr. V. K. Patel RCTI, Ahmedabad 9898712580 [email protected]
3. Ms. Swati Dayal RCTI, Ahmedabad 9998670720 [email protected]
4. Dr. Rakesh Bumataria G.P.Porbandar 9924402808 [email protected]

BOS Resource Persons

Sr.
Name and Designation Institute Contact No. Email
No.
1. Dr.S.H.Sundarani Government 9227200147 [email protected]
BOS Chairman Polytechnic
HOD Mechanical Engg. Ahmedabad
2. Dr. Rakesh D. Patel B & B Institute of 9825523982 [email protected]
BOS Member Technology
HOD Mechanical Engg. V V Nagar
3. Dr.Atul.S. Shah B.V.Patel Institute 7567421337 [email protected]
BOS Member of Technology
Principal Bardoli

GTU - COGC-2021 Curriculum

Page 8 of 8