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15284
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| Year |
2
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
T(30H)/TP(30H)
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| Scientific area |
Mechanics and Thermodynamics
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Entry requirements |
Fluid Mechanics and Computational Mechanics.
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Mode of delivery |
Presential.
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Work placements |
Not applicable.
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Learning outcomes |
The Turbomachinery course aims to provide a detailed understanding of the fundamental principles and applications in energy generation and conversion machinery. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of the operation, performance and design of turbomachinery, including turbines, compressors and pumps. In addition, they will learn to apply these concepts in performance analysis and practical engineering scenarios, using computational tools and experimental methods.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Understand the operating principles of turbines, pumps and compressors, including axial and radial turbomachinery.
- Carry out performance and efficiency analyses on a variety of turbomachines.
- Identify the mechanisms that contribute to performance degradation.
- Apply computer simulation techniques to model and analyze the behavior and develop basic turbomachinery designs,
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Syllabus |
This course provides a detailed introduction to the operation, performance and design of turbomachinery, covering fundamental topics in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. The content is organized into five main chapters:
1. Introduction to Turbomachinery: components, classification and types of turbomachinery.
2. Fluid Mechanics in Turbomachinery: Fundamental laws, Euler's equation, velocity triangle, efficiency.
3. Axial turbines: Force analysis, velocity triangle, turbine and compressor stages, losses and efficiency.
4. Radial turbomachinery: Thermodynamic analysis, impeller blade shape, performance curve and slip factors.
5. CFD analysis of turbomachinery: geometric design of the rotor, mesh generation and numerical simulation.
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Main Bibliography |
• José Carlos Páscoa Marques (2017), Turbomáquinas – Uma Abordagem Moderna, PUBLINDÚSTRIA.
• S. L. Dixon, C. A. Hall (2010), Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery, Elsevier BH, Boston.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
The teaching methodology combines lectures with practical sessions, including the use of numerical simulation tools and commercial software.
Lectures (2h/week): Presentation of fundamental concepts, with an emphasis on fluid mechanics and thermodynamics applied to turbomachines.
Practical Classes (2h/week): Interactive sessions where students solve practical problems and implement computer simulations, with a focus on turbomachinery design and optimization.
Final Project: A complete project involving the simulation and analysis of a turbomachine, including the writing of a technical report.
Assessment is based on a final paper (50%) and some homework (10%) and a final test (40%).
Question time: Mondays, 2pm-4pm
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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