Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
180104004204THERMODYNAMICS - IICompulsory245
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
providing an approach to investigate thermodynamics cycles of engineering systems in terms of energy and exergy
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Melih YILDIZ
Learning Outcomes
1being able to implement the second law of Thermodynamics in Engineering systems
2Comprehension of thermodynamic cycles. Performing quantitative cycle analysis by using basic thermodynamic principles. ;
3Being able to determine the improvement potential in engineering systems by the second law of Thermodynamics analysis and, considering ideal cycles
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
no prerequisites
Recommended Optional Programme Components
it is strongly recommended reviewing the topics of Thermodynamics I
Course Contents
Entropy, Exergy, Gas power cycles, Vapor and combined power cycles, Refrigeration cycles
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Entropy
2Entropy equations for closed and open systems
3Exergy
4Exergy equations for closed and open systems
5Gas Power Cycles (Otto, Diesel, Combined cycles)
6Gas Power Cycles (Stirling, Ericson and Brayton Çevrimleri)
7Midterm Exam
8Gas Power Cycles (Stirling, Ericson and Brayton Çevrimleri)
9Vapor and Combined Power Cycles (Rankine Cycles)
10Vapor and Combined Power Cycles(Rankine cycles, Kojeneration and, combined power cycles)
11Vapor and Combined Power Cycles(Rankine cycles, Kojeneration and, combined power cycles)
12Refrigeration cycles
13Refrigeration cycles
14Refrigeration cycles
15Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Çengel,Y.A., Boles,M.A. Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, 8th Edition,McGraw-Hill, 2015
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination122
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures14342
Individual Study for Mid term Examination12828
Individual Study for Final Examination12828
Homework6636
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)138
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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