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 to provide students with the essential knowledge required for the correct use of the fundamentals of thermodynamics, with an emphasis on applications rather than theoretical aspects, thereby contributing to an engineering-oriented education. By the end of the course, students will:

• know the basic concepts relating to the properties and transformations of thermodynamic systems, mass and energy exchange mechanisms and thermodynamic cycles.
• be able to perform first-law analyses of direct and inverse energy conversion systems and evaluate the efficiency of thermodynamic systems and processes;
• be able to apply the acquired knowledge to solve engineering problems related to energy transformation processes.

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures on the theoretical aspects of the course and numerical exercises.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

• Introduction to fundamental concepts and definitions, quantities and units of measurement, classification of forms of energy, control volumes.
• Properties and states of matter, phase changes, property tables and diagrams, ideal gas equation of state.
• Energy transfer mechanisms, conservation of energy and the first law of thermodynamics, energy balance analysis for closed and open systems.
• Statements of the second law of thermodynamics, reversible and irreversible processes, heat engines and the Carnot cycle, entropy.
• Thermodynamic cycles: vapour cycles, gas cycles, advanced combined cycles, inverse cycles.
• Ideal-gases mixtures, psychrometric, air-water mixture and fundamentals of air conditioning systems

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
• Lecture notes

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

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Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The examination consists of two parts:

• A written test with applied exercises, held during each examination session scheduled in the academic calendar.
• An oral examination aimed at assessing students’ understanding of the course contents and their ability to apply this knowledge to simple problems. The oral examination may be taken only after achieving a passing grade in the written examination.

Students with a certified learning disability (DSA), a disability, or other special educational needs are invited to contact the instructor at the beginning of the course to discuss teaching and examination arrangements that, while respecting the learning objectives of the course, take individual learning needs into account and provide appropriate accommodations.
Please also note that requests for exam accommodations or exemptions must be submitted using the form available at this link https://modulionline.unige.it/richiesta-adattamenti#no-back , to the course professor, the DIME contact person (federico.scarpa@unige.it), and the relevant office (inclusione.studenti@info.unige.it) at least seven working days before the examination, in accordance with the guidelines available at this link  https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa/richiesta-servizi

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Written test and oral interview.