BME301 Thermodynamics Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BME301 Thermodynamics (also written as KME301) is a subject in Semester 3 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 4 credits with an L-T-P of 3-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Zeroth law of thermodynamics, Entropy. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BME301 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BME301 / KME301 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Thermodynamics |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 3rd Semester |
| Credits | 4 |
| L-T-P | 3-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-15 |
BME301 Thermodynamics Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Zeroth law of thermodynamics
UNIT I (08 Lecture) Review of Fundamental Concepts and Definitions: Introduction- 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), Gas laws, Ideal gas, Real gas, Law of corresponding states, Property of mixture of gases, electrical, magnetic, gravitational, spring and shaft work. Zeroth law of thermodynamics: Concept of Temperature and its’ measurement, Different Temperature scales.
Unit 2
UNIT II (08 Lecture) First law of thermodynamics: First Law for closed system, Work and Heat Transfer in various processes, Internal Energy, Enthalpy, Derivation of General energy equation for a control volume; Steady Flow Energy Equation, Examples of steady flow devices: Boilers, Nozzles, Condensers, Turbine, Throttling Device, Pumps etc.; Unsteady processes and its examples, Limitations of first law of thermodynamics, PMM-I.
Unit 3: Entropy
UNIT III (08 Lecture) Second law of thermodynamics: Thermal reservoirs, Energy conversion, Heat engines, Efficiency, Reversed heat engine, Heat pump, Refrigerator, Coefficient of Performance, Kelvin Planck and Clausius statement of second law of thermodynamics, Equivalence of the two statements. Reversible and irreversible processes, Carnot cycle and Carnot engine, Carnot theorem and it’s corollaries, Thermodynamic Temperature Scale, PMM-II. Entropy: Clausius inequality, Concept of Entropy, Entropy change of pure substance in different thermodynamic processes, TdS equation, Principle of entropy increase, T-S diagram, Statement of the third law of thermodynamics.
Unit 4
UNIT IV (08 Lecture) Availability and Irreversibility: Available and unavailable energy, Availability and Irreversibility, Second law efficiency Thermodynamic Relations: Conditions for exact differential, Helmholtz & Gibb’s function, Maxwell relations, Clapeyron equation, Joule-Thompson coefficient and Inversion curve. Coefficient of volume expansion, Adiabatic and Isothermal compressibility.
Unit 5
UNIT V (08 Lecture) Properties of steam and Rankine cycle: Pure substance, Property of Pure Substance (steam), Triple point, Critical point, Saturation states, Sub- cooled liquid state, Superheated vapour state, Phase transformation process of water, Graphical representation of pressure, volume and temperature, P-T, P-V and P-h diagrams, T-S and H-S diagrams, use of property diagram, Steam-Tables &Moller chart, Dryness factor and it’s measurement, processes involving steam in closed and open systems. Simple Rankine cycle.
BME301 Course Outcomes
- Objectives: L-T-P : 3-1-0
- CO1: To understand the basic terms of thermodynamics: K2
- CO2: To apply I law to various energy conversion devices: K3
- CO3: To evaluate the changes in properties of substances in various processes: K3
BME301 Reference Books
- After completing this course, the students will be able to apply energy balance to systems and control volumes, in situations
- Students can evaluate changes in thermodynamic properties of substances.
- The students will be able to evaluate the performance of energy conversion devices.
- The students will be able to differentiate between high grade and low-grade energies.
Frequently Asked Questions about BME301
What is the syllabus of BME301 Thermodynamics?
The AKTU BME301 Thermodynamics syllabus is divided into 5 units: Zeroth law of thermodynamics; Entropy. 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 BME301?
BME301 Thermodynamics has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-1-0 and 4 credits.
Is BME301 the same subject as KME301?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BME301 and KME301 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BME301 taught in?
BME301 Thermodynamics is taught in Semester 3 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BME301 worth?
BME301 Thermodynamics carries 4 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 3-1-0.
Where can I download BME301 previous year question papers?
All AKTU BME301 Thermodynamics previous year question papers are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BME301?
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 Plastic 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 Plastic Engineering Syllabus, effective from 2023-24. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-15.