Thermomechanics

Summary

The first law of thermodynamics, heat, work, status variables, of ideal gases. Mixtures of gases. Enthalpy and technical work. Basic processes in the p-v diagram. Entropy. The second law of thermodynamics, reversible and irreversible processes. Carnot cycle. Basic processes in T-s diagram. Real gases and vapours. Boiling and condensation. Application of water vapour diagrams in thermal calculations. Moist air, Mollier's diagram.Basic calculations of processes with moist air. Thermodynamics of gases flowing. Mach number. Hugonit's equation and design of nozzle shape for various technical applications. Thermal cycles of engines (Otto, Diesel). Principle of turbines and rocket engine. Constant-pressure gas turbines. Steam thermal cycles, cooling technique, heat pumps.

Literature

JÍLEK, Mirloslav: Thermomechanics. Praha: ČVUT, Fakulta strojní, 2011. 3. vydání. ISBN 978-80-01-04750-7

JÍLEK, Mirloslav: Exercises and Labs in Thermomechanics. Praha: ČVUT, Fakulta strojní, 2012. 3. vydání. ISBN 978-80-01-05086-6

Advised literature

LIENHARD IV, J. H., LIENHARD V, J. H. A Heat Transfer Textbook. 4th ed. Cambridge: Phlogiston Press, 2012. http://web.mit.edu/lienhard/www/ahtt.html

Moran, M.J.; Shapiro, H.N. Fundamental of Engineering Thermodynamics. 2.vyd.
New York : John Wiey & Sons, Inc.,
1992. .

JONES, J. B., HAWKINS, G. A. Engineering Thermodynamics and introductory textbook. John Wilkey & Sons. New York 1986.

KOLÁŘ, J., ŠTĚPÁNKOVÁ, LILEY, P. E. 2000 Solved Problems in Mechanical Engineering: Thermodynamics. New York : McGraw-Hill, 1989.

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Language of instruction	čeština
Code	635-0416
Abbreviation	TM
Course title	Thermomechanics
Coordinating department	Department of Thermal Engineering
Course coordinator	prof. Dr. Ing. René Pyszko