Course detail

Thermodynamics of Power Cycles

FSI-9TDCAcad. year: 2024/2025

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.

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Josef Štětina, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Automotive Engineering (ÚADI)

Entry knowledge

Mathematics, solution of ODE differential equations. Thermomechanics at the bachelor's degree level. Programming in Matlab.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

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.
The course consists of lectures and consultations in agreement with the course supervisor.

Aims

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.
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.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Çengel, Yunus A., and Michael A. Boles. 2015. Thermodynamics An Engineering Approach. 8 ed. New York: McGraw-Hill. (EN)
Incropera, Frank, David Dewitt, Theodore Bergman, and Adrienne Lavine. c2013. Principles Of Heat And Mass Transfer. 7th ed., international student version.. Singapore: John Wiley. (EN)
Kirkpatrick, Allan T., and Colin R. Ferguson. 2016. Internal Combustion Engines: Applied Thermosciences. Third. United Kingdom: John Wiley. (EN)
Macek Jan, 2012. Spalovací motory. ČVUT (CS)

Recommended reading

Chapman, Stephen J. 2013. Matlab Programming With Applications For Engineers. Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning. (EN)
Pavelek, Milan. a kol. 2003, Termomechanika. Akademické nakladatelství CERM s.r.o. Brno. (CS)
Wu, Chih. 2004. Thermodynamic Cycles: Computer-Aided Design And Optimization. New York: Marcel Dekker. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme D-KPI-P Doctoral 1 year of study, winter semester, recommended course
  • Programme D-KPI-K Doctoral 1 year of study, winter semester, recommended course

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

20 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Josef Štětina, Ph.D.

Syllabus

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