Applied Thermodynamics I

Code	16151
Year	2
Semester	S2
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	PL(15H)/T(30H)/TP(15H)
Scientific area	Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Entry requirements	N.A.
Learning outcomes	General Objectives: Gain an understanding and proficiency on the fundamentals of applied thermodynamics with view to solve practical problems in thermal engineering. Know how to analyse simple thermodynamics systems. Learning Outcomes: Knowledge on basic thermodynamics concepts. Know how to analyze simple processes by applying the 1st and 2nd Laws of Thermodynamics. Know how to utilize the water vapor tables and the equations of state for ideal gases. Know how to perform energy balances to power cycles (vapor and gas turbine) and refrigeration cycles, and calculate performance parameters. Familiarize and know the principles of cogeneration plants and air conditioning.
Syllabus	1. Basic notions of thermodynamics. 2. First law for closed systems. 3. Second law. Entropy. 4. Thermodynamics relations. Ideal gas and incompressible fluid. 5. First law for open systems. 6. Vapour power cycles. 7. Gas turbine cycles. 8. Simple refrigeration cycle. 9. Cogeneration. 10. Notions of psicrometry and air conditioning.
Main Bibliography	Fundamentos de Termodinâmica Aplicada – Análise Energética e Exergética”, Paulo Pimentel de Oliveira, 1ª Edição (2012), 2ª Edição (2015), Lidel, Lisboa, pp. 516, 2015. “Termodinâmica”, Y.A. Cengel e M.A Boles, McGraw-Hill, 2001 “Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics”, M.J. Moran e H.N. Shapiro, Wiley,5th Edition, 2006. “Thermodynamic and Transport Properties of Fluids, SI Units”, G.F.C. Rogers e Y.R. Mayhew, 5th Ed, Blackwell Pub., 1995.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.