Can You Learn Thermodynamics and Propulsion with These Course Notes?

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The discussion revolves around the utility of specific course notes on thermodynamics and propulsion, including references to textbooks and the potential for these notes to aid in understanding the subject matter. The scope includes educational resources and their application in learning thermodynamics and propulsion concepts.

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  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares a link to MIT course notes on propulsion, suggesting they may be beneficial for learning thermodynamics.
  • Another participant notes a perceived lack of expertise in thermodynamics within the homework forums, expressing hope that the shared notes will address this gap.
  • A participant expresses gratitude for the shared webpage, indicating appreciation for the resource.
  • One participant requests clarification on a mathematical expression related to diesel engines, indicating a need for further understanding of the topic.
  • Another participant compliments the notes, stating they are very nice for learning.

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Participants generally agree on the value of the shared course notes for learning, but there is no consensus on specific technical questions raised, such as the mathematical expression for a diesel engine.

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The discussion includes references to specific textbooks and course materials, but lacks detailed exploration of the mathematical concepts mentioned, leaving some assumptions and definitions unresolved.

Who May Find This Useful

Students and individuals interested in thermodynamics, propulsion, and related engineering topics may find the shared course notes and discussion beneficial.

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I hope this stays around.

http://web.mit.edu/16.unified/www/SPRING/propulsion/notes/notes.html

Texts referenced in the course notes.
VN: H.C. Van Ness, Understanding Thermodynamics, Dover Publications, 1983; and
SB&VW: R. E. Sonntag, C. Borgnakke, and G. J. Van Wylen, Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, John Wiley Publishers, 1998.

Geez I used Van Wylen and Sonntag 30+ years ago. :biggrin:
 
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Nice notes. There seems to be a lack of expertise in this area on the homework forums. Hopefully these notes will make up for it.
 
Thanks sir for the webpage. You are very kind.
 
may i know the mathematical expression for a diesel engine i don't know how engine hows expression -theta*s and auctuator is equal to 0n3 divide by torqueplus one
 
very nice notes for learning
 

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