GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Program Name: Bachelor of Engineering

Level: UG
Subject Code : BE03000201
Subject Name : Engineering Thermodynamics

w. e. f. Academic Year: 2024-25

Semester: 3
Category of the Course: PCC

Prerequisite: Nil
Engineering Thermodynamics is the first course on Thermal Science and
Rationale: Engineering. It studies various energy interactions notably heat and work transfer. It
is based on certain laws of nature which are never seen to be violated.

Course Outcome:
After Completion of the Course, Student will able to:
No Course Outcomes RBT level
To identify the unique vocabulary associated with thermodynamics and explain the Understand
1 basic concepts of thermodynamics
To apply first law of thermodynamics for closed and open systems undergoing Apply
2 different thermodynamic processes and evaluate the feasibility of
thermodynamic cycles and processes using second law of thermodynamics
To apply the concept of entropy and exergy to different thermodynamic Apply
3 processes and cycles
4 To make use of different gas and vapor power cycles Apply

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching - Learning Scheme

Total Assessment Pattern and Marks
(in Hours per Semester)
Credits Total
Theory Tutorial / Practical
= Marks
L T P TW/SL TH ESE PA PA/ TW/ ESE
TH/30
(E) (M) (I) SL (I) (V)
45 0 30 45 120 04 70 30 20 30 50 200
Where L = Lecture, T= Tutorial, P= Practical, TW/SL = Term-Work / Self-Learning, TH = Total Hours,
ESE = End-Semester Examination, PA = Progressive Assessment

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 GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Program Name: Bachelor of Engineering
Level: UG
Subject Code : BE03000201
Subject Name : Engineering Thermodynamics
Course Content:

Unit No. of % of
No. Content Hours Weightage
Basic Concepts: Microscopic and macroscopic point of view, 04 09
thermodynamic system and control volume, thermodynamic properties,
1.
state of a substance, process and cycle, thermodynamic equilibrium,
concept of continuum, quasi- static process, zeroth Law of
thermodynamics, temperature scales
First law of thermodynamics: First law for a closed system 13 29
2.
undergoing a cycle and change of state, energy, PMM1, first law of
thermodynamics for steady flow process, steady flow energy equation
applied to nozzle, diffuser, boiler, turbine, compressor, pump, heat
exchanger and throttling process, filling and emptying process
Second law of thermodynamics: Limitations of first law of
thermodynamics, Kelvin-Planck and Clausius statements and their
equivalence, PMM2, causes of irreversibility, Carnot theorem,
corollary of Carnot theorem, thermodynamic
temperature scale
Entropy: Clausius theorem, property of entropy, Clausius inequality, 13 29
entropy change in an irreversible process, principle of increase of
entropy, entropy change for non-flow and flow processes
3.
Exergy: Exergy of a heat input in a cycle, exergy destruction in heat
transfer process, exergy of finite heat capacity body, exergy of closed
and steady flow system, irreversibility, Gouy-Stodola theorem and its
applications
Vapor Power cycles: Carnot vapor cycle, Rankine cycle, comparison 15 33
of Carnot and Rankine cycle, cycle analysis using steam tables and
Mollier diagram, variables affecting efficiency of Rankine cycle, reheat
cycle, regenerative cycle, reheat-regenerative cycle, feed water heaters
4. Gas Power cycles: Dual cycle, Comparison of Otto, Diesel and Dual
cycles, air standard efficiency, mean effective pressure, brake thermal
efficiency, relative efficiency, simple Brayton cycle, open and closed
cycle, actual Brayton cycle, optimum pressure ratio for maximum
thermal efficiency and work output, work ratio, air rate, effect of
operating variables on the thermal efficiency and work
output, Brayton cycle with regeneration, reheating and intercooling
Total 45 100
Suggested Specification Table with Marks (Theory):
Distribution of Theory Marks
R Level U Level A Level N Level E Level C Level
- 30 70 - - -
Where R: Remember; U: Understanding; A: Application, N: Analyze and E: Evaluate C: Create (as per
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 GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Program Name: Bachelor of Engineering
Level: UG
Subject Code : BE03000201
Subject Name : Engineering Thermodynamics
Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy)

References/Suggested Learning Resources:

(a) Books:
1. Engineering Thermodynamics by P.K. Nag, McGraw-Hill Education
2. Thermodynamics – An Engineering Approach by Yunus Cengel & Boles, McGraw-Hill Education
3. Fundamentals of Thermodynamics by Borgnakke & Sonntag, Wiley India (P) Ltd.
4. Fundamental of Engineering Thermodynamics by Moran and Shapiro, Wiley India (P) Ltd.
5. Engineering Thermodynamics by Gordon Rogers and Yon Mayhew, Pearson Education Ltd.

(b) Open source software and website:

1. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc23_me76/preview
2. https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/112/106/112106310/
3. https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/112/105/112105123/
4. https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/112/105/112105266/
5. https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/112/104/112104113/
6. www.vlab.co.in
Suggested Course Practical List:
1. To understand applications of SFEE.
2. To verify First and Second Law with Mechanical Heat Pump.
3. To verify First and Second Law with I.C. Engine.
4. To determine heat loss from pipe-in-pipe heat exchanger using SFEE and to verify entropy
principle for the heat exchanger.
5. To understand applications of entropy principle.
6. To understand applications of Gouy-Stodola theorem.
7. To compare Otto, Diesel and Dual cycles.
8. To study variables affecting the performance of Rankine cycle.
9. To study variables affecting the performance of Brayton cycle.
10. To study Brayton cycle with reheat, regeneration and intercooling.
Students must be given at least 4 assignments targeting applications based on the above course content.

List of Laboratory/Learning Resources Required:

Mechanical Heat Pump, Internal combustion engine, Heat exchanger

 Activities suggested under self-learning:

Sl. Name of the activity No. of hours Evaluation Criteria

No.
1. Industry/Research laboratory Visit = 5hrs., Report Based on report submitted.
visit preparation = 5hrs. Report should contain
Total = 10hrs. observations and calculations
based on industry/ lab data.
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Program Name: Bachelor of Engineering
Level: UG
Subject Code : BE03000201
Subject Name : Engineering Thermodynamics
2. Technical Video based learning Duration of video = 5hrs. Report /presentation based on
related to the subject Report preparation = 5hrs. the video learning outcomes.
Total = 10hrs.
3. Assignment writing. Numericals 5 assignments of 4hrs. Based on the correctness of
based assignment is preferable. each. submittedassignment.
Total = 20hrs.
4. Problem solving/Coding using C, 5 small coding-based Based on the coding solution
C++, MATLAB, Python, assignment of 2hrs. each. submitted.
SCILAB,modeling and Analysis Total = 10hrs.
software or any other software
5. Self-learning online course Minimum duration of the Examination based assessment
course should be 10hrs. at the end of course. Based on
the certificate produced.
6. Identification and solution of Maximum 2 problems. Based on the depth of the
Complex problem Study of the problem and solution submitted.
solution finding, Total =
10hrs.
7 Videos on Industrial Duration of video = 5hrs. Based on quiz/report submitted
safety/Disaster Management Report preparation = 5hrs.
aspects based on subject Total = 10hrs.
8 Technical paper reading and 5 research papers = 20 Summarize research paper and
summarization of research hrs. evaluation critical parameters
papers based on relevant subject
9. Poster/chart/power point Duration = 6 hrs. Based on poster/chart
preparation on technical topics preparation and presentation
skills
10 Working/non-working model on Working = 12 hrs. Based on inter
technical topics Non- working = 8 hrs. department/external evaluation
11 Industrial exposure for 2-3 days Duration = 15 hrs. for Based on evaluation of critical
to observe and provide tentative industrial exposure problems and solutions
solutions on
society/environment/health/sustai Problem identification and
nability/any other issue tentative solution = 10 hrs.
Total = 20 hrs.
12 Group Discussion on Duration = Min. 1 hr.per Based on performance in group
emerging/trending technical subject. Max. 3 hrs. per discussion, technical depth,
topics based on subject subject knowledge etc.
13. Real world case studies-based Duration of data Based on in-depth study,
learning collection/study = 5hrs. technical depth, data collected,
Report preparation = 5hrs. fact finding, etc.
Total = 10hrs.
14. Application/Software Duration = 10 hrs. Depending on the complexity
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Program Name: Bachelor of Engineering
Level: UG
Subject Code : BE03000201
Subject Name : Engineering Thermodynamics
development of the Application/Software
15. Research paper publication Duration = 10 hrs. Based on submission of proof
of publication
16. Upgradation/Reverse Duration 10 hrs. Based on the performance of
engineering studies of existing the equipment
equipment of the laboratory
17. Expert lecture/session Duration 3 hrs. Based on the proof of
For attending the attendance
lecture/session– 2 hrs. and and report submitted
for report writing 1 hr.
18. Annotated Video Explanation of 10h (Preparation + Based on accuracy of
Concept/Problem Recording + Submission) explanation, clarity, and
presentation style.
19. Patent Search and Innovation 10h (Search + Report) Based on number of relevant
Gap Identification patents analyzed and
identification of innovation
scope.

Note:
 All the suggested activity should be related to the subject.
 The number of hours are suggestive. Faculty can sub-divide the number of hours based on the
activity. However, total number of hours is fixed.
 Rubrics for the evaluation can be prepared by the faculty.
 Subject teacher can add the relevant activities other than those listed above, with the consent of head
of the department and DQAC.
 All records pertaining to the evaluation and assessment of self-learning activities must be properly
maintained and preserved at the institute level. These records should be made available to the
university upon request.
 Institutes are encouraged to utilize digital platforms, such as Microsoft Teams, for effective record-
keeping and to ensure transparency in the evaluation and assessment of self-learning activities.

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