Applied Thermodynamics

This learning track covers a comprehensive understanding of thermodynamics, its principles, and their practical applications. It starts with advanced principles of thermodynamics, focusing on concepts like system control volume, properties of pure substances, and the first and second laws of thermodynamics. The track then delves into the practical applications of these principles in devices like steam turbines, gas turbines, and vapor compression refrigeration devices. It further explores the concept of entropy generation and its application in various devices. The track also covers the fundamentals of exergy and second law efficiency, providing a detailed understanding of how to calculate mass, temperature, entropy, and exergy changes in different scenarios. It concludes with a deep dive into the principles of thermodynamic cycles and processes, engine cycles, refrigeration, psychrometry, HVAC systems, combustion thermodynamics, and compressible flow dynamics. The track uses illustrative examples to explain complex concepts, making it easier for learners to grasp and apply these principles in real-world scenarios. These courses have been developed by Prof. V. Raghavan from IIT Madras for NPTEL. It is now accessible through Ansys Innovation Space courtesy of the partnership between Ansys and NPTEL, under the CC BY-SA license. For more details, visit https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112106419.  

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Advanced Applied Thermodynamics Principles

This course covers the advanced principles of thermodynamics and their practical applications, primarily in mechanical engineering. It delves into the second level of thermodynamics, discussing concepts like system control volume, properties of pure subs...Read more

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Understanding Thermodynamics with Practical Applications

This course covers the fundamentals and applications of thermodynamics principles in solving practical problems. It focuses on entropy change of a control volume, air compression, heat exchangers, and mixing chambers. The course uses illust...Read more

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Practical Understanding of Thermodynamics Principles

This course covers the practical application of thermodynamics principles in real-world scenarios. It focuses on the operation of diffusers, compressors, and nozzles, explaining how to calculate the ratio of exit flow area to the inlet flow are...Read more

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Exergy and Second Law Efficiency

This course covers the fundamental concepts of exergy and second law efficiency in thermodynamics. It begins with an introduction to exergy, explaining its importance in estimating the efficiency of a process and its relationship with entropy. For instance, the co...Read more

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Understanding Thermodynamics and Exergy Balance

This course covers the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and exergy balance. It provides a comprehensive understanding of how to calculate mass, temperature, entropy, and exergy changes in different scenarios. For instance, one lesson focuses...Read more

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Understanding Real-World Thermodynamics Applications

This course covers the practical application of thermodynamics in various real-world scenarios. It delves into the process of heating liquid water in an insulated chamber by mixing it with saturated steam, explaining how to calculate the temper...Read more

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Mastering Thermodynamic Cycles and Processes

This course covers the fundamental principles of thermodynamic cycles and processes. It provides a comprehensive understanding of various types of cycles such as steam power cycle, air standard cycle, and vapor compression refrigeration cycle. The cour...Read more

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Understanding Engine Cycles and Refrigeration

This course covers the fundamental principles of engine cycles and refrigeration. It begins with an exploration of the air standard auto cycle, an idealized model of the processes in a spark ignition engine. Students learn abo...Read more

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Comprehensive Guide to Psychrometry Principles

This course covers the fundamental principles of psychrometry and their applications in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. It starts with an understanding of psychrometry, its importance in maintaining...Read more

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Mastering HVAC Systems and Pyrometric Processes

This course covers the intricate details of HVAC systems, pyrometric processes, and their related calculations. It delves into the understanding of relative humidity, partial pressure of dry air, and humidity ratio, using steam tables and pyrometric...Read more

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Advanced Combustion Thermodynamics and Applications

This course covers the comprehensive understanding of combustion thermodynamics and its applications. It starts with the application of thermodynamics to combustion, particularly in combustors, and the impact of chemical reactions on combustion....Read more

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Understanding Combustion and Thermodynamics Principles

This course covers the fundamental principles of combustion thermodynamics and processes. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the calculation of standard heat of combustion, product composition, and standard heat of reaction. For ins...Read more

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Understanding Compressible Flow Dynamics

This course covers the fundamental concepts of compressible flow dynamics, one-dimensional compressible flows, Mach number, flow dynamics, thermodynamics, and the impact of normal shock waves. For instance, students will learn about the significanc...Read more

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Compressible Flow Through Nozzles

This course covers the comprehensive understanding of compressible flow through varying area passages, convergent nozzles, convergent-divergent nozzles, and steam flow through nozzles. It provides a deep dive into the principles of flow through these different ty...Read more

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