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Course
Pro-forma
Bachelor of Engineering (Materials)
Code
KMEB1109
Title
Thermodynamics of Materials
Pre-requisite
None
Student Learning Time (SLT)
120 hours
Credit
3
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain the fundamental concept of thermodynamics
2.
Develops relations pertaining to multiphase equilibria as
determined by a treatment of solution thermodynamics.
3.
Develops graphical constructions that are essential for the
interpretation of phase diagrams.
4.
Introduces aspects of statistical thermodynamics as they
relate to macroscopic equilibrium phenomena.
Synopsis
Introduction to thermodynamic, First law of thermodynamics,
Second law of Thermodynamics, Third law of Thermodynamics,
Chemical equilibrium, Ellingham diagram, electrochemical
potential, separation molar quantity, Gibbs-Duhem relation,
Gibbs phase rule, cooling curve and ternary diagram, Boltzmann
distribution
Assessment
40 % Continuous Assessments
60 % Final Examination
References
1.
Ragone, D. V. (1995) Thermodynamics of Materials, Wiley,
MIT, New York.
2.
DeHoff, R. T. (1993) Thermodynamics in Material Science,
McGraw-Hill, Singapore.
3.
Thermodynamics: (2000) An Engineering Approach, 5th ed.,
Yunus A. Cengel and Michael A. Boles. McGraw-Hill
International Editions.
Soft Skills
Communication Skills (CS1, CS2, CS3)
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills (CT1, CT2, CT3)
Teamwork Skills (TS1)