PhD Course in Engineering Thermodynamics 15 (10) hp
Aim: To obtain a deeper understanding of Engineering Thermodynamics than obtained through
courses at undergraduate level.
Focus: 2nd law analysis of thermodynamic cycles and state changes. Equations of state and their use
for process calculations.
Seminars: There will be one half-day seminar a week, with lectures and presentations of solutions to
exercises.
Language: English (unless all participants are comfortable with Swedish).
Examination:
Attendance at (all but maximum 2) seminars.
Presentations of solutions to problems/exercises.
Time: The course will be given mostly during Q3, starting mid-januar 2012, with a total of 10
seminars (15 hp). It is possible to take a short version with the first 7 seminars (10 hp).
Lectures and examination: Prof. Lennart Vamling
Literature
Sonntag, Borgnakke: “Fundamentals of Thermodynamics”, 7th ed., Wiley, 2009 (main book)
Bejan: “Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics”, Wiley, 3rd ed, 2006 (part of)
Alefeld/Radermacher: “Heat Conversion Systems”, CRC Press, 1994 (part of)
Computer programs: Students are expected to be able to use MATLAB and/or EXCEL to solve
exercises.
Preliminary seminar content: (Chapters refer to Sonntag et al)
No
Introduction
Presentations
1
General+ chap 3 , 4, 5
2
chap 6, 7 , 8, 9
chap 3, 4, 5
3
chap 10, 11,12
chap 6, 7, 8, 9
4
chap 13, 14
chap 10, 11,12
5
chap 15
chap 13, 14
6
Bejan etc.
chap 15
7
Summary
Bejan, etc
8
More about equations of state for one component
9
EOS for multicomponent systems – activity factor models
10
EOS for multicomponent systems - high pressure models
Sonntag: Table of contents 7th ed.
Chapter 1: SOME INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS
Chapter 2: SOME CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 3: PROPERTIES OF A PURE SUBSTANCE
Chapter 4: WORK AND HEAT
Chapter 5: THE FIRST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS
Chapter 6: FIRST-LAW ANALYSIS FOR A CONTROL VOLUME
Chapter 7: THE SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS
Chapter 8: ENTROPY
Chapter 9: SECOND-LAW ANALYSIS FOR A CONTROL VOLUME
Chapter 10: IRREVERSIBILITY AND AVAILABILITY
Chapter 11: POWER AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS—WITH PHASE CHANGE
Chapter 12: POWER AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS—GASEOUS WORKING
FLUIDS
Chapter 13: GAS MIXTURES
Chapter 14: THERMODYNAMIC RELATIONS
Chapter 15: CHEMICAL REACTIONS
Chapter 16: INTRODUCTION TO PHASE AND CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM
Chapter 17: COMPRESSIBLE FLOW