Fundamental concepts (concept of systems, evolution of a system, mathematical tools in thermodynamics, ideal gas model). Work and heat. The first law of thermodynamics and the internal energy function. The enthalpy function and the steady-state systems. Thermodynamic functions changes during reactions. Physical equilibria for a pure substance (phases diagram, real fluids). Thermodynamic machines (enthalpy and entropy diagram, power plants, refrigeration units and heat pumps).
Thermodynamics
Description
Objectifs
At the end of this module, the student should have understood and be able to explain: The student should be able to:
- the inductive approach specific to thermodynamics which consists in generalizing, by defining them as laws, the conditions for conservation of energy and evolution of systems;
- the meaning, relevance and fields of application of the main thermodynamic functions (internal energy, enthalpy, entropy and free enthalpy).
- identify the studied system and to carry out on this system, in a current and systematic way, the mass balance, the energy balance and the entropy balance;
- use and interpret the enthalpy diagram and the entropic diagram of real fluids;
- apply thermodynamics to the understanding and description of equilibria between phases for a pure substance;
- explain the operation of thermodynamic machines (power plant, refrigeration unit, heat pump), based on the two laws of thermodynamics and on the equilibria between phases.
Pré-requis
Function of several variables and partial derivatives concepts. Integrals of usual functions. Mastery of units. General knowledge of physics and mechanics from high school.
Évaluation
L’évaluation des acquis d’apprentissage est réalisée en continu tout le long du semestre. En fonction des enseignements, elle peut prendre différentes formes : examen écrit, oral, compte-rendu, rapport écrit, évaluation par les pairs…
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