Study Guide

Objective

The student knows the basic applications of thermodynamics. The student will be able to apply the laws of thermodynamics to heat engines, and understand the limitations of the laws. The student will be able to calculate physical quantities of thermodynamic processes and cycles, such as pressure, volume and temperature. He/she also will also be able to calculate thermal efficiencies of heat engines. The student will understand the thermodynamics of the most important heat engines and devices used in power plants.

Content

-Clausius-rankine cycle, reheating and preheating
-Moist air
-Flow machines
-Heat pumps and refrigeration cycles
-Flue gases

Prerequisites

The student knows the laws of thermodynamics and understands the limitations of the laws of thermodynamics. The student can do an energy analysis for the system. The student understands the basics of fluid mechanics and can calculate the pressure loss of pipes. The student knows the basics of electricity and heat production.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student understand the basics of thermodynamics and can solve simple calculations.
The student knows the basics of heat engines.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can solve simple problems and calculations of thermodynamics.
The student is familiar with the basics of heat engines and can solve ideal heat engine calculations.
The student can solve applied thermodynamic calculations and equations for chemical reactions, and specify the composition of the flue gases.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student understands the concepts and laws of thermodynamics and knows how to use them to solve problems.
The student can solve applied thermodynamic calculations and equations.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student understand the basics of thermodynamics and can solve simple calculations.
The student knows the basics of heat engines.