2024
Thermal Equipment
Name: Thermal Equipment
Code: EME13233L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
The students should be able to apply in an integrated manner the previous knowledge on
thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer to thermal equipment, namely equipment
for industrial heat and cold production and air conditioning. They should know the constitution,
main characteristics, operating principles and performance of several industrial and
domestic/service sector thermal equipment used in the industry and the residential and
services sector. The students will acquire the typical language of thermal equipment and the
ability to keep themselves up to date. They should be able to write an essay according to
universally accepted and used rules and with the resource of computer software. The students
should be able to present it orally and answer when asked about it.
thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer to thermal equipment, namely equipment
for industrial heat and cold production and air conditioning. They should know the constitution,
main characteristics, operating principles and performance of several industrial and
domestic/service sector thermal equipment used in the industry and the residential and
services sector. The students will acquire the typical language of thermal equipment and the
ability to keep themselves up to date. They should be able to write an essay according to
universally accepted and used rules and with the resource of computer software. The students
should be able to present it orally and answer when asked about it.
Contents
1-Thermal energy needs: Industrial processes with heat or cold needs. Temperature
levels. Fuels and energy carriers. Air conditioning systems.
2. Systems for heat generation: Steam generators, boilers, furnaces, heat pumps.
Thermal fluid. Heat recovery. Cogeneration.
3. Systems for cold generation: Refrigeration and refrigeration systems. Refrigerants.
Carnot refrigeration cycle. COP. Vapour compression cycle. Absorption cycle. Heat
Pumps.
4. Gas mixtures: Ideal gas mixtures and humid air. Thermodynamic properties of
mixtures. Thermal Comfort. Psychometry applications. Psychrometric charts. Air-
Conditioning processes analysis. Cooling towers.
levels. Fuels and energy carriers. Air conditioning systems.
2. Systems for heat generation: Steam generators, boilers, furnaces, heat pumps.
Thermal fluid. Heat recovery. Cogeneration.
3. Systems for cold generation: Refrigeration and refrigeration systems. Refrigerants.
Carnot refrigeration cycle. COP. Vapour compression cycle. Absorption cycle. Heat
Pumps.
4. Gas mixtures: Ideal gas mixtures and humid air. Thermodynamic properties of
mixtures. Thermal Comfort. Psychometry applications. Psychrometric charts. Air-
Conditioning processes analysis. Cooling towers.
Teaching Methods
The course is essentially based on theoretical and theoretical-practical classes where the
topics covered will be explained and discussed and also where applied problems are solved.
The learning process should be active and should stimulate students to research and learn
more about the topics discussed in the classroom. The individual work of students, supported
by the recommended bibliography is encouraged.
The main evaluation (80%) has the form of a final written exam (with the option for partial tests).
Additionally, the evaluation is complemented (20%) by a report on a students project involving
thermal systems and equipment.
topics covered will be explained and discussed and also where applied problems are solved.
The learning process should be active and should stimulate students to research and learn
more about the topics discussed in the classroom. The individual work of students, supported
by the recommended bibliography is encouraged.
The main evaluation (80%) has the form of a final written exam (with the option for partial tests).
Additionally, the evaluation is complemented (20%) by a report on a students project involving
thermal systems and equipment.
