1. Being able to accurately explain the basic concepts of thermodynamics (such as state parameters, equilibrium state, quasi-static process, reversible process, etc.).
2. Understanding the core meanings of the First Law of Thermodynamics and the Second Law of Thermodynamics, mastering the methods for establishing energy equations for closed systems and open systems, and making preliminary evaluations of the rationality of energy utilization in actual equipment.
3. Being able to describe the basic thermodynamic properties of ideal gases, explain the basic thermodynamic properties of water vapor in the saturated region, superheated region, and wet vapor region, master methods for obtaining water vapor state parameters, and correctly use thermodynamic property charts and tables of water vapor.
4. Understanding the system composition and thermodynamic characteristics of various typical thermodynamic cycles (such as the Rankine cycle, reheat cycle, etc.), and being able to compare and analyze the advantages, disadvantages, and improvement directions of different cycles.