5 credits
30.0 h + 30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Papalexandris Miltiadis;
Language
English
Main themes
- Elaboration of a general theoretical framework of irreversible phenomena having as starting points the kinetic theory of gases and classical thermodynamics
- Presentation of the classical theory of Onsager-Prigogine. Presentation of more recent theories such as Rational Thermodynamics (theory of Truesdell & Noll) and Extended Thermodynamics (theories of Jou & Lebon and of Müller).
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | With respect to the reference AA of the programme of studies "Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering", this course contributes to the development and acquisition of the following skills
Specific learning outcomes of the course
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Content
- Kinetic approach. Presentation of the Maxwell-Boltzmann kinetic theory of gases. Relations between mascroscopic variables and kinetic theory. Derivation of principal transport coefficients (viscosity coefficient, conductivity, diffusivity), state equations, thermodynamic functions and their derivatives (internal energy, specific heats, entropy). Limits of continuum theory (rarefied gases, plasma). Study of specific problems in liquids (macromolecules) and solids (plasticity).
- Continuum approach. Summary of equilibrium thermodynamics: first thermodynamic axiom (principle of energy conservation), absolute temperature and entropy, second thermodynamic axiom, thermodynamic potentials, thermochemistry and electrochemistry, Gibbs relations, equation of Gibbs & Duhem, phase transitions, interfaces.
- Classical theory of irreversible thermodynamics (linear theory of Onsager-Prigogine): local equilibrium, entropy production, thermodynamic fluxes and forces, reciprocal relations, evolution laws and constitutive relations. Stationary states: criteria for minimum of entropy production and minimum of dissipated energy. Couplings between thermal, mechanical, and electromagnetic phenomena: thermoelectric and thermomagnetic effects.
- Introduction to modern theories. Rational thermodynamics: material memory, objectivity, Clasius-Duhem inequality, constitutive relations. Applications in Non-Newtonian fluids and viscoelastic materials. Extended irreversible thermodynamics: basic hypotheses, causality, application in thermal conduction, second sound, comparison with the linear theory of Onsager-Prigogine.
Teaching methods
- Course lectures
- Session of exercises
Evaluation methods
Written exam, with open books and notes. The score on the course will be determined solely on the score on the exam.
Online resources
Bibliography
- M.V Papalexandris, Thermodynamics of Irreversible Phenomena: Lecture notes, 2018. Hand-written notes and exercies (in English), available on the moodle site of the course.
- G. Lebon, D. Jou & J. Casas-Vasquez, Understanding Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics, Springer, 2008, available on the e-books of the library in electronic form.
- M.V Papalexandris, Thermodynamics of Irreversible Phenomena: Lecture notes, 2018. Hand-written notes and exercies (in English). Mandatory, available on the moodle site of the course.
- G. Lebon, D. Jou & J. Casas-Vasquez, Understanding Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics, Springer, 2008. Mandatory, available on the e-books of the library in electronic form.
- Additional notes on the kinetic theory of gases from the book of Chapman & Cowling, Recommended, available on the moodle site of the course.
- D. Kondepudi & I. Prigogine, Modern Thermodynamics, Wiley, 1999. Recommended.
- S.R. De Groot and P. Mazur, Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics, Dover, 1984. Recommended.
Teaching materials
- M.V Papalexandris, Thermodynamics of Irreversible Phenomena: Lecture notes, 2018. Hand-written notes and exercies (in English), available on the moodle site of the course.
- G. Lebon, D. Jou & J. Casas-Vasquez, Understanding Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics, Springer, 2008, available on the e-books of the library in electronic form.
Faculty or entity
MECA
