Branch
Thermodynamics
Energy, heat and work in engines, refrigerators and power plants.
Unit 1Fundamentals
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1Systems, properties and stateControl volumes, equilibrium, temperature and pressure.Planned
- 2The first law and ideal gas processesWork, heat and internal energy for isothermal, adiabatic, isobaric and isochoric processes.50 min
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3The second law and entropyHeat engines, Carnot efficiency and entropy.Planned
Unit 2Power and Refrigeration Cycles
- 4The Otto cycleAir-standard petrol-engine cycle, compression ratio and efficiency.45 min
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5The Diesel cycleConstant-pressure heat addition and cut-off ratio.Planned
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6The Rankine cycleSteam power plant cycle, boiler, turbine, condenser and pump.Planned
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7Vapour-compression refrigerationCoefficient of performance and the refrigeration cycle.Planned