IN TERN ATIO N AL ISLAM IC UN IVER SITY M ALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE
Kulliyyah / Institute

Engineering

Department / Centre

Mechanical Engineering

Programme

B. Eng (Mechanical - Automotive) (Honours)

Name of Course / Mode

Thermodynamics /Full time

Course Code

MEC 2601

Name (s) of Academic

staff / Instructor(s)

Prof. Dr. A.K. M. Mohiuddin/ Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sany Izan Ihsan

Rationale for the

Required course for Mechanical - Automotive Engineering
inclusion of the course /
Programme
module in the programme
Semester and Year
Offered

Every Semester

Status

Core

Level

Proposed Start Date

Final

Assessments
Midterm

42

Practical

Total Student Learning

Time (SLT)

Tutorial

Lecture

Face to Face

Independent
Learning

Batch of Student to be
Affected
Total
Student
Learning
Time

81

128

Credit Value / Hours

3/128

Pre-requisites (if any)

MTH 1212

Co-requisites (if any)

None

Course Objectives

The objectives of this course are to:

1. To develop a physical awareness of the science of
thermodynamics.
2. To present the fundamental laws that governs
thermodynamics, and their applications.
3. To develop practical methodologies for solvin

Learning Outcomes

Transferable Skills:

engineering thermodynamics problems.

4. To illustrate the extremely wide variety of
thermodynamics related applications in everyday life and
in modern technology.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Understand the concepts of: systems, state, processes,
cycles, pressure, and temperature. Distinguish between the
different forms of energy and their transfer. Describe the
pure substances. Be able to use property diagrams and
tables, and the ideal-gas equation of state.
2. Determine the energy analysis of closed systems, specific
heats, and enthalpy. Understand and explain the mass and
energy analysis of control volumes. Solve problems
involving steady-state-steady- flow devices.
3. Understand and apply 1 st , 2nd and 3rd laws of
thermodynamics to physical systems. To understand what
is entropy, and property diagrams involving entropy.
4. Describe the basic considerations in the analysis of power
and refrigeration cycles. Describe mixture composition, PV-T relationships, U, H, S for non reacting ideal gas
mixtures and solve related problems.
5. Describe composition processes and conservation of
energy for
reacting systems. Describe two phases of a pure substance,
and multiphase systems.
Skills and how they are developed and assessed:
Skills
Development
Assessment
Technical
Lectures
Written Assessment
Analytical
Projects
Report

Teaching-Learning and
assessment strategy

Lectures, Test and Quizzes

Course Synopsis

Concepts of thermodynamics, properties of pure substances, first

and second law of thermodynamics, entropy, power and
refrigeration cycles, thermodynamic relations for simple
compressible substances, non-reacting ideal gas mixtures and
psychometrics, reacting mixtures and combustion, chemical and
phase equilibrium.

Mode of Delivery

Lecture, Tutorial

LO
Method
3-4
Tests
1-5
Assignment Quizzes
1-3
Midterm
1-5
Final examination
Mapping of course / module to the Programme Learning Outcomes

Assessment Methods and

Type/Course Assessement
State weightage of each
type of assessment.

Learning Outcome of the course

1. Understand the concepts of: systems, state,
processes, cycles, pressure, and temperature.

%
15
10
25
50

Programme Outcomes
01

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

09

10

11

12

Distinguish between the different forms of energy

and their transfer. Describe the pure substances. Be
able to use property diagrams and tables, and the
ideal-gas equation of state.
2. Determine the energy analysis of closed systems,
specific heats, and enthalpy. Understand and
explain the mass and energy analysis of control
volumes. Solve problems involving steady-statesteady- flow devices.
3. Understand and apply 1 st , 2nd and 3rd laws of
thermodynamics to physical systems. To
understand what is entropy, and property diagrams
involving entropy.
4. Describe the basic considerations in the analysis
of power and refrigeration cycles. Describe mixture
composition, P-V-T relationships, U, H, S for non
reacting ideal gas mixtures and solve related
problems.
5. Describe composition processes and
conservation of energy for reacting systems.
Describe two phases of a pure substance, and
multiphase systems.

Content outline of the course / module and the SLT per topic
Learning
Weeks
Topics
Task/Reading
Hours
1
Introduction, basic concepts of thermodynamics:
Chap. 1
thermodynamics and energy, systems and control
(52, 60, 68,
volumes, state and equilibrium, processes and cycles,
71, 93, 99)
temperature and the Zeroth law of thermodynamics.
2,3
Energy, energy transfer, and general energy analysis:
Chap. 2
Forms of energy, energy transfer by heat and work, The
(14, 33, 41,
first law of thermodynamics, energy conversion
43, 60, 67, 79,
efficiencies,
104)
3,4
Properties of pure substances: phases of a pure substance,
Phase-Change processes of pure substances, the P-v-T
Chap. 3
surface, property tables, the ideal- gas equation of state.
the steady flow-process.
(27, 38, 46,
51, 59, 66, 70)
5
Energy analysis of closed systems: Moving boundary
work, energy balance of closed systems, specific heats,
Chap. 4
internal energy, enthalpy, and specific heats of ideal
(7, 17, 27, 32,
gases, solids and liquids.
35, 48, 56, 82)

Mass and energy analysis of control volumes:

Conservation of mass, flow work and energy of a
flowing fluid, energy analysis of steady-flow systems,
steady flow engineering devices.

7,8

The second law of thermodynamics: thermal-energy

reservoirs, heat engines, refrigerators and heat pumps,
reversible and irreversible processes, the Carnot cycle,
Carnot heat engine, refrigerator and heat pump.

8,9

Entropy, the clausius inequality, the increase of entropy

principle, entropy balance, the T-s diagram, evaluation of
the entropy change.

10,11

Gas power cycles: analysis of power cycles, working

fluid characteristics, air-standard assumptions, Otto
cycle, Diesel cycle, dual cycle, Brayton cycle.

11,12

13

14

Vapor power cycles: The Carnot vapor cycles, Rankine

Cycle, superheat and reheat, regenerative vapor power
cycle.
Refrigeration cycles: Refrigeration and heat pump
systems, vapor-compression refrigeration, refrigerant
properties, absorption refrigeration, heat pump systems,
gas refrigeration systems.
Gas-vapor mixtures and air conditioning: Dry and
atmospheric air, specific and relative humidity of air, the
psychrometric
chart, human comfort and airconditioning.
Required references supporting the course

Chap.5
(6, 12, 18, 35,
43, 59, 72,
112)
Chap. 6
(4C, 12C, 15,
26, 38, 52,
63C, 80, 94)
Chap. 7
(4C, 6C, 7C,
10C-18C, 25,
33, 39, 54,
110, 112)
Chap. 9
(4C, 11, 15,
30, 51, 54, 66,
74C, 78, 86)
Chap. 10
(2, 12, 24C,
27, 37C, 44,
64C)
Chap. 11
(11, 17, 26,
37, 41, 60C,
70, 80)
Chap. 14

The reference lists shall be presented in accordance with APA bibliographic practices and in alphabetical order.

Cengel, Y.A. and Boles M.A. (2015). Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, 8th Edition
in SI Units, McGraw-Hill.

Recommended references supporting the course

Black, W.Z. and Hartle, J.G. (2006). Thermodynamics. Addison-Wesley.
Moran, M.J., and Shapiro, H.N. (2004). Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics. John
Wiley & Sons.
Van Wylen, G.J.and Sonntag. R.E. (2003). Fundamentals of Classical Thermodynamics,
Wiley.

Prepared by:

Checked by:

Approved by:

Sany Izan Ihsan

Associate Professor
Kulliyyah of Engineering

Waqar Asrar
Head of Department
Kulliyyah of Engineering

Amir Akramin Shafie

Dean
Kulliyyah of Engineering

By the time of graduation, engineering students at IIUM are expected know or perform the
followings.

No

Programme Outcome for KOE, IIUM

1.

Engineering Knowledge (T) -Apply knowledge of mathematics, sciences, engineering

fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems;

2.

Problem Analysis (T) Identify, formulate, research relevant literature and analyze complex
engineering problems, and reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences;

3.

Design/Development of Solutions (A) Design solutions, exhibiting innovativeness, for

complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet
specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal,
economical, ethical, environmental and sustainability issues.

4.

Investigation (D) Conduct investigation into complex problems, displaying creativeness, using
research-based knowledge, and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and
interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions;

5.

Modern Tool Usage (A & D) -Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering
activities, with an understanding of the limitations;

6.

The Engineer and Society (ESSE) -Apply reasoning based on contextual knowledge to assess
societal, health, safety, legal, cultural, contemporary issues, and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to professional engineering practices.

7.

Environment and Sustainability (ESSE) -Understand the impact of professional engineering

solutions in societal, global, and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and
need for sustainable development;

8.

Ethics (ESSE) Apply professional ethics with Islamic values and commit to responsibilities
and norms of professional engineering code of practices.

9.

Communication (S) -Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the

engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write
effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive
clear instructions;

10

Individual and Team Work (S) -Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or
leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.

11.

Life Long Learning (S) -Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to
engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

12.

Project Management and Finance (S) -Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of

engineering management and financial principles and apply these to ones own work, as a
member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary settings, and identify
opportunities of entrepreneurship.

The program learning outcomes (PO) are grouped into 5 general areas to identify the nature of
the skills and capability involved. These groups are:
1. Technical (T) essential capabilities related to traditional scientific and engineering
knowledge
2. Analysis (A) creatively working with available data and engineering tools and fundamental
knowledge to correctly solve basic problem
3. Design (D) being able to perceive the best solution for both small scale and large scale
project by involving all required basic problems
4. Ethics, Safety, Society and Environment (ESSE) - giving appropriate consideration to
matters pertaining to professionalism and ethics, safety, local and global society and the
environment
5. Work skills (S) being and effective communicator and effective member of a team and to
appreciate the need to continuously acquired skills and abilities.