Thermodynamics course consists of the following sections:
• Introduction - Basic concepts and definitions (thermodynamics, systems, statutory equations,
pressure, temperature, thermodynamic process, mechanical work, energy, heat,
reversibility).
• The first Thermodynamic Law of energy conservation (internal energy, enthalpy, work, closed
systems, permanent flow processes).
• The second Thermodynamic Law of energy quality degradation (entropy and thermodynamic
equilibrium, heat heat engines, heat pumps, perfect gas entropy, ideal Carnot cycle for ideal
gas, application to energy conversion processes).
• Mathematical foundation of Thermodynamics (total differential and static functions,
transformation relations, Legendre transformations, basic property relations for PVT systems
of variable composition and heat capacities for PVT systems of fixed composition, equilibrium
in closed heterogeneous systems).
• Third Thermodynamic Law (absolute zero, ideal crystal entropy, consequences of the 3rd law).

• Ideal gases and mixtures of gases and gases-vapors (ideal gases, ideal mixtures of gases, gas-
vapor mixtures, liquid air). Thermodynamic analysis of constant flow processes (work, energy,

flow processes, mixing processes, project processes).
• Air power generation cycles (internal combustion engines, Carnot, Otto, Diesel, Diesotto,
Brayton-Joule, Stirling, Ericson) and steam.
• Thermodynamic cycles of steam power generation (Rankine, with regeneration / reheating),
cogeneration and combined cycles.
• Thermodynamics of power plants with air and steam heat and combustion (conversion of
chemical and nuclear energy into work and electricity production, work on steam,
improvements, work on gas).
• Thermodynamic analysis of processes according to the 2nd Thermodynamic Law (reversible
process work, energy not convertible into work, exergy, extermination destruction, entropy
production)
• Thermodynamics of cooling and liquefaction (heating and cooling as basic thermodynamic
problems, cooling production methods, Carnot cooling cycle, refrigeration cycle with vapor
compression and absorption, gasification cycles of gas, heat pumps).

After the successful completion of the Heat Transfer course the
student would be able to:
• Comprehend the basics of the Thermodynamics and know
their definitions
• Comprehend and explain Thermodynamic Laws, basic
thermodynamic processes, energy balance, entropy, exergy,
entropy production
• Calculate thermodynamic parameters and solve
thermodynamic problems employing statutory equations,
thermodynamic laws applying mathematics.
• Assess various fluid processes (open and closed systems)
• Develop thermodynamic processes (thermodynamic cycles)
concerning air power production (Carnot, Otto, Diesel, Diesotto,
Brayton-Joule, Stirling, Ericson), steam power production
(Rankine), co-production and combined thermodynamic cycles
• Comprehend cooling production cycles (ideal and real gas
compression via adsorption of liquefication process), heat pumps
After the successful completion of the Heat Transfer course the
student would develop:
• Ability of searching, analyzing and synthesizing raw data
and processing information applying appropriate technology tools
• Ability of criticism and self-criticism
• Ability to promote liberal, creative and inductive thinking

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• Final written examination: 70 %
• Mid – term examination: 30 %

“Introduction to Thermodynamics”, J. M. Smith, H. Van Ness, M. M. Abbott, 2011
“Thermodynamics, Introduction in basic and fundamental applications”, Hans Dieter Baehr, 2011
“Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach” 8th Edition, Yunus Cengel, Michael Boles, 2014