Technical thermodynamics

Department

Bachelor's program Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering

Course unit code

UVET_BA_4_5

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4.0

Name of lecturer(s)

Ing. Dr. Giovannini Aldo

Mode of delivery

face-to-face

Recommended optional program components

none

Recommended or required reading

Rathakrishnan, E.: Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, PHI Learning Private Ltd, Delhi, 2005, 2nd edition

Cerbe,G.: Einführung in die Thermodynamik, Hanser Verlag, 1999

Cube, Steimle, Lotz, Kunis, Lehrbuch der Kältetechnik, C.F. Müller Verlag, Heidelberg, 1997 (beide Bände)

Bosnjakovic F., K.F. Knoche, Technische Thermodynamik Teil I, Steinkopf Verlag, Darmstadt, 1998

Bosnjakovic F., K.F. Knoche, Technische Thermodynamik Teil II, Steinkopf Verlag Darmstadt, 1997

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam

Level of course unit

Bachelor

Year of study

Spring 2025

Semester when the course unit is delivered

4

Language of instruction

English

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students understand the most important thermal power, cooling and drying processes and/or procedures. They know all influencing parameters and the characteristics of components.

Besides, they are able to carry out simple layout calculations for the procedures/machines.

Course contents

Technical combustion processes
• Gaseous fuels
• Solid and liquid fuels
• Flue gas condensation

Thermal engines
• Otto, Diesel and Seiliger process, Sterling process
• Gas turbine processes
• Vapour processes (Rankine and organic Rankine process)

Refrigerators & heat pumps
• Compression machines
• Absorption machines
• Adsorption machines
• Radiators

Desiccation
• Drying processes with different materials
• Elementary drying process in the h-x diagram
• Procedures (drying conveyor, drum dryers, …)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course comprises an interactive mix of lectures, discussions and individual and group work.

Work placement(s)

none