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Dec 22, 2024
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Fall 2014 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MECH 127 - Introduction to Thermodynamics 3 credits
This course will investigate the first and second laws of thermodynamics and the applications to steam cycles and refrigeration. The properties of liquids and gases will be studied. The ideal gas laws will be explored through the mixture of air-water vapor using the psychometric chart. The energy balance of steam turbines will be evaluated for their efficiencies. Heat exchange applications will be studied through the theory of heat transfer.
Class Hours: 3
Corequisite: PHYSC 111 College Physics 1 (and Lab) .
Prerequisites: MATH 135 College Algebra with Trigonometry .
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