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Basics of thermodynamics

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Course Unit Code635-2033/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated4 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *Second Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
PYS30prof. Dr. Ing. René Pyszko
MAC589Ing. Mario Machů, Ph.D.
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.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Student will be able:
- to use laws of ideal gases for solving problems,
- to solve tasks on gas mixtures,
- to characterize the properties of real gases,
- to solve thermal cycles,
- to solve flowing through nozzles,
- to know the basics of humid air theory,
- to use water steam tables and diagrams.
Course Contents
• 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.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
[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.
[1] PAVELEK, M. aj. Termomechanika. 1. vyd., Brno : CERM, 2003. 284 s.
[2] BRESTOVIČ, T., ČARNOGURSKÁ, M. Zdroje a premeny energie. Košice: TU v Košicích, 2012. ISBN 978-80-553-1013-8.
[3] HLOUŠEK, J. aj. Termomechanika. 1. vyd., Brno : Nakladatelství VUT, 1991. 297 s.
[4] BLAHOŽ, V., LAPČÍK, V.: Návody do cvičení z termomechaniky. Ostrava: VŠB 1987. 221 s.
[5] KRAUSE, E. Fluid Mechanics. Berlin: Springer Verlag, 2005. ISBN 3-540-22981-7.
Recommended Reading:
[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.
[1] ČARNOGURSKÁ, M., PIATNIČKA, I. Termomechanika – Návody na riešenie príkladov z termomechaniky. Bratislava: Alfa, 1987.
[2] PŘÍHODA, M., RÉDR, M. Sdílení tepla a proudění. 2. vyd. Ostrava: VŠB-TU Ostrava, 2008. ISBN 978-80-248-1748-4.
[3] JUREČKA, P. Proudění a sdílení tepla: cvičení do předmětu "Sdílení tepla a proudění“. 1. vyd. Ostrava: VŠB-TU Ostrava, 2006. ISBN 80-248-1083-2.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Seminars, Individual consultations, Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit25 15
        ExaminationExamination75 36