TOPICS IN THERMODYNAMICS

ME 761

Course Description

Thermostatic behavior of nonideal gases; equations of state, with emphasis on their empirical and statistical development, including mixture rules; more detailed study of chemical and phase equilibrium; selected applications of the foregoing; real gas processes, combustion, direct energy conversion devices. Knowledge of thermodynamics [such asM E 561] strongly encouraged.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Occasionally

Grade Point Average

4.9% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

100%

21.3% from Historical

Class Size

-14.5% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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