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Basics of thermodynamics

Summary

The subject deals with basic laws of thermodynamics, state quantities of ideal gases. Explains quantities heat, work, technical work. Further topics are equation of states, mixtures of gases, basic changes in the states of ideal gases, entropy, thermodynamic diagrams, reversible and irreversible changes, Carnot's cycle, open systems, real gases and vapors, basic calculations of humid air processes, thermodynamics of gas flow, cycles of thermal motors and turbines, compression, reversed cycles, heat pumps, steam thermal circuits.

Literature

[1] JÍLEK, M. Thermomechanics. Praha: ČVUT, 2016.
[2] JÍLEK, M. Exercises and Labs in Thermomechanics. Praha: ČVUT, Fakulta strojní, 2012. 3. vydání. ISBN 978-80-01-05086-6.
[3] BEJAN, A., KRAUS, A. D. Heat Transfer Handbook. John Wiley & Sons, 2003. ISBN 978-0-471-39015-2 .
[4] KREITH., F., BLACK, W. Z. Basic heat transfer. New York: Harper and Row, 1980.

Advised literature

[1] MORAN, M.J.; SHAPIRO, H.N. Fundamental of Engineering Thermodynamics. 2.vyd. New York : John Wiey & Sons, Inc.,1992. ISBN 0471076813 .
[2] POLING, B. E.; PRAUSNITZ, J.M. The properties of gases and liquids. McGraw-Hill, 2001.
[3] MICHAELIDES, E. Alternative Energy Sources. Heidelberg. Springer, 2012. ISBN 978-3-642-20950-5.


Language of instruction čeština, angličtina, čeština, angličtina
Code 635-2033
Abbreviation ZT
Course title Basics of thermodynamics
Coordinating department Department of Thermal Engineering
Course coordinator Ing. Mario Machů, Ph.D.