Overview
Aims
Delivering theoretical and methodological basic notions related to thermodynamic systems used for shaping heat transfer in different situations;
Students customisation to the specific terminology used in Thermodynamics;
Presenting general calculation methods of processes related to heat transfer in pipe flows and in plane flows;
Presenting some thermodynamic systems used in environmental engineering;
Understanding the usage way of thermodynamic systems for heat transfer;
Course contents
Introduction, goals and objectives of this course; Thermodynamic states and processes, thermodynamic state parameters; Thermodynamic systems; Real gas, perfect gas; First law of thermodynamics; Perfect gas state transformation; Second law of thermodynamics; Exergy and anergy. Entropy. Entropy law. Entropic charts; Fuels combustion; Steams and humid air; Cyclic processes. Carnot cycle. Motor cycle. Generator cycle. Examples of theoretical thermodynamic cycles and their materialisation; Mass transfer. Examples; Heat transfer. Examples; Conclusions and applications in modelling of environmental pollution and in environmental engineering
Learning outcomes
usage of basic thermodynamic notions in solving environmental pollution problems; gaining basic notions for further analysing and designing thermodynamic processes; good expertise retrieval and systematic knowledge on the basis of deeper insights within the study of environmental pollution and protection subjects. basic notions for approaching environmentally friendly technologies (with small environmental impact) Notions needed for analysis and assessment of whole life-cycles of different products with the goal of mitigating environmental impacts
Assessment
Oral examination – 60%; continuous assessment by preparing reports and delivering results of practical work in the laboratory – 20%; implication in solving problems during seminars – 20 %