Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : ME2362 : Thermal Engineering { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Jnana Ranjan Senapati
Syllabus
Introduction: the concept of system, surrounding, equilibrium, Heat and work transfer, quasi-static process, temperature, and Zeroth law of thermodynamics.
First Law of Thermodynamics: Internal energy, enthalpy, 1st law applied to non-flow and steady flow processes.
Second Law of Thermodynamics: Clausius and Kelvin-Plank statements, Carnot cycle, corollaries, entropy, changes of entropy, or a perfect gas in various processes.
Properties of Pure Substances: Definitions, p-V, p-T, T-s, and his diagrams for a pure substance, quality, Steam Tables, Charts for thermodynamics properties, Measurement of steam quality.
Vapour Power Cycles: Rankine cycle, Comparison of Rankine and Carnot vapor cycles, Ideal working fluid for vapor power cycles
Air standard cycle: Otto, Diesel and Dual cycles, Fundamentals of SI, and CI engines.
Conduction: Fourier law, Problem formulation, Boundary conditions, 1-D temperature solution, lumped system analysis.
Convection: Forced and natural convection through flat plate and duct. Heat transfer coefficient correlations for laminar and turbulent convection.
Radiation: Stefan-Boltzmann law, emissive power, emissivity and reflectivity, equivalent heat transfer coefficient for combined convection and radiation.
Course Objectives
- To present a comprehensive and rigorous treatment of classical thermodynamics from an engineering perspective.
- To develop an intuitive understanding of thermodynamics by emphasizing the physics and physical arguments.
- To present a wealth of real-world engineering examples to give students a feel for how basic thermal engineering is applied in engineering applications.
Course Outcomes
Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to <br />CO1: Understand the basic concepts of thermodynamics like system, properties, equilibrium, temperature, and internal energy. <br />CO2: Quantify the second law of thermodynamics for a cycle and apply the principle of increase of entropy to evaluate the feasibility of a thermodynamic process. <br />CO3: Use the steam table for solving thermodynamic problems. <br />CO4: Distinguish between air standard and vapor power cycles. <br />CO5: Understand different modes of heat transfer and their applications to practical problems.
Essential Reading
- V. Wylen and Sonntag, Fundamentals of Classical Thermodynamics, John Wiley
- F. P. Incropera, D. P. DeWitt, T. L. Bergman, A. S. Levine, Introduction to Heat Transfer, Wiley
Supplementary Reading
- P. K. Nag, Engineering Thermodynamics, Tata McGraw-Hill
- J.P.Holman, Heat Transfer, Tata-McGraw Hill