Thermodynamics of Power Cycles (FSI-9TDC)

Academic year 2021/2022
Supervisor: prof. Ing. Josef Štětina, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚADI all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech or English
Aims of the course unit:
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.
Learning outcomes and competences:
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.
Course contents:
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.
Teaching methods and criteria:
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.
Controlled participation in lessons:
The course consists of lectures and consultations in agreement with the course supervisor.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  10 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture 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
Literature - fundamental:
1. Çengel, Yunus A., and Michael A. Boles. 2015. Thermodynamics An Engineering Approach. 8 ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.
2. Incropera, Frank, David Dewitt, Theodore Bergman, and Adrienne Lavine. c2013. Principles Of Heat And Mass Transfer. 7th ed., international student version.. Singapore: John Wiley.
3. Kirkpatrick, Allan T., and Colin R. Ferguson. 2016. Internal Combustion Engines: Applied Thermosciences. Third. United Kingdom: John Wiley.
4. Macek Jan, 2012. Spalovací motory. ČVUT
Literature - recommended:
1. Wu, Chih. 2004. Thermodynamic Cycles: Computer-Aided Design And Optimization. New York: Marcel Dekker.
2. Chapman, Stephen J. 2013. Matlab Programming With Applications For Engineers. Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.
3. Pavelek, Milan. a kol. 2003, Termomechanika. Akademické nakladatelství CERM s.r.o. Brno.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
D-KPI-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- DrEx 0 Recommended course 3 1 W
D-KPI-K combined study --- no specialisation -- DrEx 0 Recommended course 3 1 W