BAE301 Fundamental of Thermodynamics Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BAE301 Fundamental of Thermodynamics (also written as KAE301) is a subject in Semester 3 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 2 credits with an L-T-P of 3-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: First law of thermodynamics, Entropy, Rankine cycle, Draught and its calculations and Condenser and Books and References. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BAE301 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BAE301 / KAE301 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Fundamental of Thermodynamics |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 3rd Semester |
| Credits | 2 |
| L-T-P | 3-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-15 |
BAE301 Fundamental of Thermodynamics Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1
UNIT-I (08 Hours) Fundamental Concepts and Definitions: Introduction and basic concepts: system, control volume, surrounding, boundaries, universe, types of systems, macroscopic and microscopic viewpoints, concept of continuum, thermodynamic equilibrium, state, property, process, exact & inexact differentials, cycle reversibility quasi-static process, irreversible process, causes of irreversibility, energy and its forms, work and heat (sign convention), Helmholtz & Gibb’s function.
Unit 2: First law of thermodynamics
UNIT-II (08 Hours) Zeroth law of thermodynamics: Concept of temperature scales and its measurements. First law of thermodynamics: Thermodynamic definition of work, displacement work and flow work, displacement work for various non-flow processes, Joule’s experiment, first law analysis for closed system (non-flow processes), internal energy and enthalpy, limitations of first law of thermodynamics, PMM-1 and its applications, steady flow systems and their analysis, steady flow energy equation, boilers, condensers, turbine, throttling process, pumps.
Unit 3: Entropy
UNIT–III (10 Hours) Second law of thermodynamics: Thermal reservoirs, energy conversion, heat engines, efficiency, reversed heat engine, heat pump, refrigerator, coefficient of performance, Kelvin-Plank and Clausius statements and their equivalence, Carnot’s theorem, Carnot cycle and Carnot engine, PMM-2. Entropy: Clausius inequality, concept of entropy, entropy change of pure substance in different thermodynamic processes, T-ds equation, principle of entropy increase, T-s diagram, statement of the third law of thermodynamics, available and unavailable energy, availability and irreversibility, second law efficiency.
Unit 4: Rankine cycle
UNIT–IV (08 Hours) Properties of steam: Property of pure substance (steam), triple point, critical point, saturation states, sub-cooled liquid state & superheated vapor state, phase transformation process of water, p-T & p-v diagrams, T-s and h-s diagrams, use of property diagram, dryness factor and its measurement, processes involving steam in closed and open systems. Rankine cycle: Principle of Rankine cycle, working, application and limitations of Rankine cycle.
Unit 5: Draught and its calculations · Condenser · Books and References
UNIT–V (08 Hours) Boilers: Classifications and working of boilers, air pre-heater, feed water heater, super heater. boiler efficiency, equivalent evaporation, boiler trial and heat balance. Draught and its calculations: Working principle of draught, types of draught, evaluation of draught height, diameter and other parameters. Condenser: Working principle, classification, performance and other parameters of condenser. Books and References: 1. Engineering Thermodynamics by P.K.Nag, TMH 2. Thermodynamics-An Engineering Approach by Cengel & Boles, TMH. 3. Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics by Rathakrishnan, PHI. 4. Engineering Thermodynamics by Dhar, Elsevier. 5. Engineering Thermodynamics by Onkar Singh, New Age International. 6. Engineering Thermodynamics by R.K. Rajput, S. Chand Publications. 7. Engineering Thermodynamics by C.P. Arora. 8. Engineering Thermodynamics by Rogers and Mayhew, Pearson.
BAE301 Course Outcomes
- Taxonomy
- CO1 Understand the systems and control volume in situations involving heat and work interactions and changes
- in thermodynamic properties of substances. K2
- K3
- CO2 Understand the thermodynamic laws and evaluate the performance of energy conversion devices. K3
- CO3 Apply the laws of thermodynamic, entropy and available and unavailable energy in real life application. K2
- CO4 Understand the differences between high-grade and low-grade energies and changes in thermodynamic K3
- properties of substances.
Frequently Asked Questions about BAE301
What is the syllabus of BAE301 Fundamental of Thermodynamics?
The AKTU BAE301 Fundamental of Thermodynamics syllabus is divided into 5 units: First law of thermodynamics; Entropy; Rankine cycle; Draught and its calculations and Condenser and Books and References. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2023-24.
How many units are there in BAE301?
BAE301 Fundamental of Thermodynamics has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-1-0 and 2 credits.
Is BAE301 the same subject as KAE301?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BAE301 and KAE301 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BAE301 taught in?
BAE301 Fundamental of Thermodynamics is taught in Semester 3 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BAE301 worth?
BAE301 Fundamental of Thermodynamics carries 2 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 3-1-0.
Where can I download BAE301 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BAE301?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Aeronautical Engineering Syllabus), effective from 2023-24. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-15.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Aeronautical Engineering Syllabus, effective from 2023-24. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-15.