2023

Applied Thermodynamics

Name: Applied Thermodynamics
Code: EME00528L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area: Mechanical Engineering

Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Regime de Frequência: Presencial

Sustainable Development Goals

Learning Goals

Know the theory and methods of calculating energy balances and exergy in flow systems. Know the calculation methodologies and application cycles of heat engines and heat pumps.

Contents

1 – Basic Concepts
Systems. Closed systems and open systems. Properties of a system. Specific volume. Pressure. Temperature. State
of equilibrium. Processes and cycles.
2 – Energy and 1st Law of Thermodynamics
Reviews on mechanical energy. Work, energy, heat. Energy balance in closed systems. Energy analysis of Cycles.
3 – Calculation of properties. Tables
Introduction. P-v-T relation. Diagrams. Phase change. Obtaining Thermodynamic properties using tables. Energy
balance. Specific heats. Compressibility. Ideal Gas. Energy balance with ideal gases.
4 – Open Systems
Conservation and mass balance. Energy Conservation. Examples in stationary regime. Transient Regime.
5 – Second Law of Thermodynamics
Carnot Cycle. Entropy. Entropy Variation. Entropy balance in closed systems.
6 – Steam Power Systems
Introduction. Ideal Rankine Cycle. Comparison with the Carnot Cycle.

Teaching Methods

Theoretical and theoretical-practical classes. There will also be two mandatory laboratory work with reports.

The evaluation will be done through two theoretical tests or final exam.

The final grade will be obtained by the average grade of practice (20%) and grade of the tests / exam (80%).

Teaching Staff

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