This introductory course begins with a refresher overview of the basics of thermodynamics and moves on to look at a series of design examples involving thermodynamic processes. The list of topics below is provided as a rough guide only. Each topic can be abridged or addressed in more depth to suit the audience’s needs.
An overview of the definitions and notations
– the first and second principle of thermodynamics,
– open systems and closed systems,
– entropy variations,
– exergy.
The properties of pure substances
– ideal gases (refresher),
– equation of state,
– thermodynamic properties and diagrams.
Thermodynamic cycles
– work cycles, cooling cycles and cogeneration.
Properties of solutions
– Raoult’s law.
Chemical reactions
– combustion (general overview),
– the first and second principle applied to combustion,
– adiabatic flame temperature.
Application exercises
– air cycles, steam cycles and turbine design,
– thermodynamic conversion efficiency,
– stoichiometric equations, combustion, excess air, adiabatic flame temperature.