Thermodynamics

Recommended Prerequisites

Basic concepts in the following domains: Mathematics, Chemistry (General Chemistry) and Physics.

Teaching Methods

Classes with the oral exposition of the theory.

Practical classes where the students will solve problems.

Final examination: 100%

Learning Outcomes

Analysis of thermodynamic transformations based on the interpretation of diagrams (temperature, entropy) and Mollier;

Understanding of the concepts inherent to the mass and energy conservation equations;

To solve balances calculations using a systematic approach.

To solve mass and energy balances fundamentally applied to environmental systems.

To know the basic components and understand the working principle of thermodynamic machines as gas engines (Otto, Diesel and Brayton cycles), steam engines (Rankine cycle) and refrigeration equipment (vapor compression refrigeration cycle).

The competencies identified in the essential knowledge associated with the program set to discipline.

The competencies are identified mainly with the knowledge defined in the curricular unit program.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Analysis of thermodynamic transformations using (temperature, entropy) and Mollier diagrams;

Material Balances. Basic concepts.The Conservation Principles. Material balances in non-reacting systems. Material balances variables. The rate of reacting concept and limiting reactant/conversion. Energy Balances. The law of conservation of energy. Energy balances in non-reactive systems and in reactive systems.

Gas and steam power cycles and refrigetaion cycle. Principle of operation of the spark ignition. Analysis of the related thermodynamic cycles. Principle of operation of thermal power plants and analysis of Rankine cycle. Principle of operation of the refrigerating machines and analysis of the refrigeration cycle vapor compression.

Head Lecturer(s)

Arménio Coimbra Serra

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

Felder, R.M.; Rousseau, R.W. Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes. 3rd edition, John Wiley & Sons, Canada, 2000

Vesilind PA, Morgan, S. Introduction to Environmental Engineering, 2^nd etition, Thomson, 2004

Fonseca, I.M.F. Balanços Mássicos e Análise do Grau de Liberdade. Caderno de Engenharia Química Nº 9, DEQ, Coimbra, 2007

Fonseca, I.M.F.; Egas, P.V. Fundamentos de Balanços de Energia. Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, 2009

Y. A. Çengel e M. A. Boles. THERMODYNAMICS: AN ENGINEERING APPROACH, McGraw-Hill, 2008

Y. Cengel, R. Turner, J. Cimbala, Fundamentals of Thermal-Fluid Sciences, McGraw-Hill, 2003

M. J. Moran, H. N. Shapiro, B. R. Munson, D. P. DeWitt, Introduction to Thermal Systems Engineering: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer,  Willey, 2003.