AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

In the first part of the course provides basic knowledge on applied thermodynamics. Introduced the first and second law of thermodynamics, thermodynamic diagrams for gases and vapors; direct and inverse thermodynamic cycles; .principles of air conditioning.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims at providing the student with the fundamentals of thermodynamics with a special focus on practical engineering applications. At the end of the course, the student will:

- possess the fundamental knowledge on properties and transformation processes in thermodynamic systems, on heat and mass exchange phenomena and on thermodynamic cycles.

- be able to assess and evaluate the performance of energy systems.

-be able to apply the knowledge and skills acquired to solve engineering problems involving energy exchange and transformation processes.

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures on the theoretical aspects with working examples and individual tutorials (with the support of informatic aids where needed) corrected in class.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

- Basic concepts and definitions, properties and units, concepts and forms of energy, control volumes.

- Properties and phases of pure substance, phase-change processes, property diagrams and table, Ideal gas equation of state.

- Energy exchange classification, conservation of energy and first law of thermodynamics, analysis of energy balance for closed and open systems.

- Formulations of the second law of thermodynamics, reversible and irreversible processes, heat engines and Carnot cycles, entropy.

- Thermodynamic cycles: vapour power systems, gas power systems, refrigeration and heat pumps.

- Psychrometric: ideal gas mixtures and psychrometric applications for air conditioning.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

- Moran MJ, Shapiro HN, Boettner DD, Bailey MB, Munson BR, DeWitt DP. Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics. John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2003

- Çengel YA. Introduction to Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer. McGraw-Hill, 2007

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

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Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam is composed by two parts:

1. Written exam with theoretical and practical questions on both parts of the course (see course contents section) which will be held at each exam date scheduled. 
2. Oral interview aimed at verifying the acquisition of the course learning objectives and the student’s ability to apply them to solve simple thermodynamic and heat transfer problems. A positive mark on the written exam is a pre-requisite for the oral interview.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Written and oral test.