PowerPoint Presentations for Thermodynamics Class: The MOST important file offered is, “Things We All Know About Thermodynamics”. My key thermodynamics professor, Dr. J. B. Jones, was able to summarize these fundamentals using a chalk-board within a few minutes as he prepared us for taking tests and the exam. His leadership, guidance, and example set the stage for success for many young student engineers.
Video Link: Memories of Dr. Jones by his students.
Video Link: Tribute to J. B. Jones by his family.
The additional files summarize the key points (from my understanding and experience) of Moran and Shapiro’s textbook, ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS, in a chapter-by-chapter manner.
Recommendation for Test Prep: “Things We All Know About Thermodynamics” — This is a classic summary of “what every student in thermodynamics class” should know, and have a working ability, at the end of the class. That is a “high bar” but something that each student should strive for. Refer to this document, when you need a quick memory refresher about the basic governing equations associated with thermal systems problem-solving.
Links to Excel Thermodynamics Property Tables: This is the gateway (with links) to evaluating thermodynamic properties of water/steam (H2O), the ideal gas air, Refrigerant 134a, and other refrigerants.
Background on Steam Tables and Air Tables: Browse this presentation to learn the background on the tabulated thermodynamic properties of steam and air, widely presented in textbooks. When was the basic data established? Who was behind the data? Where can thermodynamic data for many other substances be obtained?
Chapter 1: Definitions, Units, Basic Properties
Chapter 2: Energy, First Law of Thermodynamics for a Closed System
Chapter 3: Properties, Phases, Ideal Gases
Chapter 4: Continuity Equation, First Law of Thermodynamics for an Open System
Chapter 5: Second Law of Thermodynamics
Chapter 6: Entropy
Entropy Production Examples: One of the toughest topics. Crash course in dealing with “entropy production” (different than entropy change). Examples provided.
Chapter 8: Steam Power Systems
Chapter 9: Air-Standard Cycles — Otto, Diesel, Dual, Brayton
Chapter 10: Refrigeration and Heat Pumps
Chapter 12: Ideal Gas Mixtures and Psychrometrics