IDENTIFYING DATA 2023_24
Subject (*) THERMAL ENGINEERING I Code 20224108
Study programme
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (2010)
 Cycle 1st
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
6 Compulsory Second 1Q
Language
Català
Department Mechanical Engineering
Coordinator
BRUNO ARGILAGUET, JUAN CARLOS
 E-mail daniel.salavera@urv.cat
juancarlos.bruno@urv.cat
Lecturers
SALAVERA MUÑOZ, DANIEL
BRUNO ARGILAGUET, JUAN CARLOS
Web http://moodle.urv.net/moodle/
General description and relevant information <div><br /></div><div>DESCRIPCIÓ GENERAL:</div><div>Curs d’enginyeria termodinàmica on es presenten els conceptes bàsics dels àmbits de la termodinàmica tècnica i de les màquines tèrmiques aplicats a l’enginyeria; i per altra banda, es desenvolupen les capacitats per a resoldre problemes aplicant els conceptes apresos. </div>

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A1.1 Consistently apply knowledge of basic scientific and technological subjects pertaining to engineering
 A4.1 Knowledge of applied thermodynamics and heat transfer. Fundamental laws and their application to engineering problems (RI1)
Type B Code Competences Transversal
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1.1 Aplica correctament els principis de la termodinàmica i de la transmissió de calor a la resolució de problemes d'enginyeria.
 A4.1 Coneix i interpreta els principis bàsics de la termodinàmica tècnica.
Coneix els cicles tèrmics de les Màquines Tèrmiques Directes (MTD), així com els principis termodinàmics que les regeixen.
Utilitza els principis bàsics de la termodinàmica tècnica per solucionar els problemes de les MTD.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Topic 1

Introduction: Thermodynamic systems, properties, pure substances and mixtures. 		Thermodynamic systems. Properties, state, process and thermodynamic cycles. Efficiency and energy consumption. Ideal gas. Determination of thermodynamic properties of pure substances and mixtures.
Topic 2

First law of thermodynamics. Energy analysis of systems
 Conservation of mass and energy in closed and open systems. Energy analysis of a control volume. Application examples: Nozzles and diffusers; Pumps and compressors; Heat exchangers; Expansion valves.
Topic 3

Second Law, Entropy and Exergy
 Heat Engines, Carnot cycle and formulations of the second principle. Entropy concept. Entropy balance in a control volume. Isentropic processes. Isentropic performance in turbines, nozzles, compressors and pumps. Heat and work transfer in internally reversible stationary flow processes. Exergy. Exergy balance in closed and open systems
Topic 4

Reciprocating Engines 		Introduction. Power cycles of reciprocating engines. Power and performance.
Topic 5

Gas Turbines 		Gas turbine cycles. Gas turbines and performance.
Topic 6

Steam Turbines 		Steam power cycles. Steam turbines and their performance. Fundamental equations of turbomachines.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
2 0 2
Lecture
A1.1
A4.1
 21 40 61
Problem solving, exercises
A1.1
A4.1
 30 50 80
Personal attention
1 0 1
 
Practical tests
A1.1
A4.1
 3 0 3
Extended-answer tests
A1.1
A4.1
 3 0 3
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Activities aimed at making contact, collecting information from the students, and presenting them the objectives, program, methodology and evaluation procedure of the subject.
Lecture Presentation of the contents of the subject using the most appropriate teaching material in each case.
Problem solving, exercises Resolution by the students of selected problems and exercises with the help of the teacher.
Personal attention Resolution of theory doubts and those arising from the resolution of problems and exercises.

Personalized attention
Description

Prof Joan Carles Bruno,  Dep. of Mechanical Engineering, Office room 112,  Tel: 977 297068, Email: juancarlos.bruno@urv.cat


If the situation requires it or the student needs it, personalized attention will be provided through MS Teams with a prior appointment made by email.

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Problem solving, exercises
A1.1
A4.1

Solving of exercises and problems. 		15%
Practical tests
A1.1
A4.1
 Individual problems and test-type questions applying theoretical and practical knowledge. 70 %
Extended-answer tests
A1.1
A4.1
 Study of open design problems by the student under the teacher's guidance. 15 %
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

L'examen de la segona convocatòria serà equivalent al 100 % de la nota de l'assignatura.

Sources of information

Basic Y. Cengel, M. Boles, Termodinámica, Setena, 2010

Complementary M. Moran, H. Shapiro, Fundamentos de Termodinámica Técnica, Quarta, 2004
J.C. Bruno, Moodle - Course on Thermal Engineering I, ,
J. Agüera, Termodinámica Lógica y Motores Térmicos, Sisena, 1999

Recommendations

Subjects that continue the syllabus
THERMAL MACHINES LABORATORY/20224111


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