MAE 219 - Thermodynamics I

Institution:

CUNY LaGuardia Community College

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Description:

This course introduces students to basic physical concepts and applications of thermodynamics, and to their consequences for engineering processes and operations. Emphasis is placed on the first and second laws. Properties of pure substances are studied, along with basic principles governing transformations of energy, particularly heat, and work. Behavior of mixtures of gases and vapors and air conditioning are considered. An elementary introduction to cycles (Carnot cycle, reversibility, power and refrigeration cycles) completes the course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lagcc.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 482-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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