Basics of thermodynamics

Type of study	Bachelor
Language of instruction	English
Code	635-2033/02
Abbreviation	ZT
Course title	Basics of thermodynamics
Credits	4
Coordinating department	Department of Thermal Engineering
Course coordinator	Ing. Mario Machů, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

• The first law of thermodynamics, heat, work, state quantities of ideal gases.
• Mixtures of gases.
• Enthalpy, technical work. Basic changes in the p-v diagram.
• Entropy. The second law of thermodynamics, reversible and irreversible processes.
• Carnot's cycle.
• Basic changes in the T-s diagram.
• Real gases and vapors. Evaporation and condensation. Water vapor diagrams.
• Humid air, Mollier diagram. Basic calculations of humid air processes.
• Thermodynamics of gas flow.
• Heat circulations of thermal motors, gas turbines, rocket motor.
• Compressors.
• Reversed cycle, heat pumps, cooling systems.
• Steam thermal circuits.

E-learning

https://www.vsb.cz/e-vyuka/cs/subject/635-2033/03

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. .
[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. .
[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.

back to search page