Thermodynamics 2

This unit focuses on the application of thermodynamic principles to a range of engineering systems, including refrigeration, air-conditioning, engines, power plants, and combustion processes. Students will develop the skills to analyse the performance of refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, evaluate various engine cycles, and assess steam power cycles used in large power stations. The unit also covers the development of combustion equations. Students will gain a deeper understanding of these systems and their real-world performance, equipping them with the tools to solve complex thermal energy-related engineering problems.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Collaboratively analyse refrigeration systems and evaluate the performance of both ideal and actual refrigeration cycles;
2. Exhibit understanding of the principles of air-conditioning systems and apply energy and mass balance analyses to assess their performance;
3. Analyse the cycles of petrol engines, diesel engines, gas turbines, and jet engines, and assess their performance under both ideal and real conditions;
4. Review and analyse steam power cycles, evaluate their performance in large power stations, and recommend improvements for existing systems; and
5. Develop combustion equations to calculate air-to-fuel ratios and flame temperatures, applying these principles to engineering practice.