Applied Engineering Thermodynamics

At the end of this course, the students should be able to: 1. apply the knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering fundamentals to model the energy conversion phenomenon; 2. identify fuel types, availability, utilisation and its conversion to energy, understand fuel chemistry, combustion analysis, develop combustion equations and conduct exhaust and flue gas analysis in the laboratory; 3. identify enthalpy changes, determine heating values of fuels, steam generators; 4. identify type of boilers, fuels and combustion controls in boilers and power plant efficiency; 5. perform air standard cycle analysis, refrigeration and heat pump cycles and demonstrate their various application in internal combustion engines/refrigeration systems; 6. demonstrate proficiency in energy analysis, fuel combustion and thermal systems design; and 7. provide solution to thermodynamic problems in HVAC systems, power plant, engines or renewable energy technology.

Multistage reciprocating compressors. Rotary compressors – centrifugal and axial-flow; stagnation properties. Simple gas turbine plant. The steam power plant. Combustion of fuels; chemistry of common hydrocarbon fuels, combustion with deficiency or excess air. Thermo- chemistry: Hess’ Law of Heat Summation; heats of combustion and reaction; ideal adiabatic flame temperature. Reciprocating internal combustion engines. General thermodynamics relations. Kinetic theory of gas. Mixture of gases, psychometry, air-conditioning and cooling towers. Introduction to heat transfer.