Course detail
Thermodynamics of Power Cycles
FSI-9TDC Acad. year: 2022/2023 Both semester
Introduction to thermodynamics. Properties of gases and vapors. Gas mixtures. Model of ideal, semi-real and real gas. Thermodynamic laws for cycles. Thermodynamics of gas and vapor flow. Theoretical cycles of gas and steam heat engines, compressors and cycles of refrigeration and heat pumps. Thermochemistry, ways of solving combustion equations. Modeling of heat transfer in thermal machines. Ways of solving 0D and 1D simulations of thermal cycles. The solution of real cycles of thermal machines, use of Matlab / Simulink. The solution of real thermal cycles using GT-Suite.
Language of instruction
Czech
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The ability to perform simulations of both theoretical and real cycles of working machines such as internal combustion engines, combustion turbines, jet engines, compressors, and steam turbines.
Prerequisites
Mathematics, solution of ODE differential equations. Thermomechanics at the bachelor's degree level. Programming in Matlab.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course is teach in the form of lectures and seminars, which are characterized by the explanation of basic principles, theory and solution of examples by own scripts or the use of the commercial software.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
During the examination, the knowledge of the physical nature of the problems discussed, including their solution on the computer, is examined and evaluated, especially in connection with the topic of the dissertation. Part of the exam is a discussion of the project solved with the subject. The exam consists of a written part and an oral part.
Aims
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the basic thermodynamic cycles of thermal machines. Methods of solving theoretical and real cycles in Matlab / Simulink and GT-Suite software.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
The course consists of lectures and consultations in agreement with the course supervisor.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme D-KPI-P: Design and Process Engineering, Doctoral, recommended course
Programme D-KPI-K: Design and Process Engineering, Doctoral, recommended course
Type of course unit
Lecture
20 hours, compulsory
Syllabus
1. Introduction to thermodynamics. Properties of gases and vapors. Gas mixtures.
2. Model of ideal, semi-perfect and real gas.
3. Thermodynamic laws for cycles. Thermodynamics of gas and vapor flow.
4. Theoretical cycles of gas and steam heat engines, compressors and cycles of cooling equipment and heat pumps.
5. Thermochemistry, ways of solving combustion equations.
6. Modeling of heat transfer in thermal machines.
7. Ways of solving 0D and 1D simulation of working cycles of thermal machines.
8. The solution of real cycles of thermal machines, the use of Matlab / Simulink.
9. A solution of real thermal cycles using GT-Suite.
10. Possibilities of simulation of thermal machines in combination with an electric drive