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Thermodynamics I: An Introduction

Thermodynamics I: An Introduction

4 hrs. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: BW18_RV-3772

SME: Pat Green, P.E.

USD$119.80 InStock 2029-01-01
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This 4-hour online course presents the beginning of an introduction to Thermodynamics. It states the three laws of thermodynamics and some of the basic tools along with symbols and some of the basic units. This course introduces state point notation and definitions of state points for material in a system. It also discusses different systems and shows the use of some ideal system concepts with further discussion of the concept of moles, mass, force and temperature. Some charts, tables and diagrams are included to illustrate the concepts. Future Thermodynamic courses will include treatment of gases and increasing the complexity of thermodynamic systems.

Due to the extensive use of math in this course, it is presented in a word document format. There is a test included at the end of this course.

Objectives SME
Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will:

  • Understand the meaning of the 1st law of thermodynamics
  • Have a grasp of the types of ideal systems so important to thermodynamics
  • Understand temperature and temperature conversions
  • Understand the difference between the extensive properties and the intensive properties of thermodynamics
  • Have an understanding of moles, what they are and where they come from
  • Understand simple calculations for heat rejection
  • Be prepared to extend your knowledge of thermodynamics

Save this course if you plan to continue with other aspects of thermodynamics as found in gases, cycles, and other parts of the discipline.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Pat Green, P.E.
Pat Green, P.E. Photo
Patrick Green is a professional engineer registered in three states, Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi. He holds degrees from the U. S. Naval Academy and the University of Florida.

After serving in the U. S. Navy, he left to gain a Mechanical Engineering degree. His experience includes working in the shipbuilding industry at Newport News Shipbuilding, fire control test engineering on a Polaris missile submarine and assisting in the planning of installation of The Nuclear Carrier power plant construction for the USS Nimitz.

He began his career in the electric utility industry working on computerized planning and scheduling for power plant construction. He gained considerable experience in pre-operational and start up testing at the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Station, near Augusta, Georgia. Towards the end of his career, he performed operational audits as a certified lead auditor and as an Independent Safety Engineer. He is now retired, but has a continued interest in all things engineering.