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The document outlines a course on Thermodynamics for Civil Engineers, focusing on the relationship between work, heat, and energy. It aims to equip students with the ability to apply thermodynamic principles in civil engineering contexts and covers key topics such as thermodynamic laws, energy transfer, and applications in engineering. Assessment consists of coursework (40%) and a written exam (60%).

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The document outlines a course on Thermodynamics for Civil Engineers, focusing on the relationship between work, heat, and energy. It aims to equip students with the ability to apply thermodynamic principles in civil engineering contexts and covers key topics such as thermodynamic laws, energy transfer, and applications in engineering. Assessment consists of coursework (40%) and a written exam (60%).

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Thermodynamics for Civil Engineers

CIV 2105

By
Mr. Joseph Ndemere Arineitwe

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Course Overview

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Thermodynamics

• The study of the relationship between work, heat,


and energy
• Deals with the conversion of energy from one
form to another
• Deals with the interaction of a system and its
surroundings
• Knowledge of thermodynamics is required to
design any system involving the interchange
between heat and work, or the conversion of
material to produce heat

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Course objectives

• The course will aid students to develop ability to:

o Value the contribution of thermodynamic


engineering principles to civil engineering
profession

o Apply the laws of thermodynamics in solving heat


related problems in systems

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Course Learning Outcomes

• By the end of this course, learners should be


able to:

oExhibit working knowledge of the basic


thermodynamics principles especially those
applied in energy technology.

oUnderstand the laws of thermodynamics and


appreciate their importance in the study of
thermodynamics
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Course Content
• The course will mainly cover the following

• Thermodynamic principles
oEnergy, temperature, and heat transfer
oHeat engines, black body radiation
oHeat transfer through plane and cylindrical walls
• Thermodynamic systems
oLaws of thermodynamics
oEnthalpy, entropy and internal energy
oChange of state
oCritical points
• Applications to Civil Engineering

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References
• Cengel, Yunus A. and Michael A. Boles,
Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, 7th ed.,
New York, McGraw-Hill: 2010.
• T.D. Eastop & A. McConkey: Applied thermodynamics
for Engineering Technologists. 4th Ed. Longman
• G.F.C Rogers & Y.R Mayhew: Engineering
Thermodynamics. Work and Heat transfer. 3rd Ed.
Longman
• R. Joel. Basic Engineering Thermodynamics. 4th Ed.
Longmant
• P.K. Nag: Engineering Thermodynamics. 2nd Ed. TATA
McGraw-Hill

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Course Assessment

• Course work – 40%

oAssignments – 20%
oTests – 20%

• Written Exam – 60%

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