Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology BE EEE SMEA1405 Applied Thermodynamics Syllabus

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology BE EEE SMEA1405 Applied Thermodynamics Syllabus

SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY


SMEA1405
APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS
(Common to EEE and EIE)

UNIT 1 FIRST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS 9 Hrs.
Concepts - concept of continuum, macroscopic approach, thermodynamic systems - closed, open and isolated. Property,
state, path and process, quasi-static process, work, modes of work, Zeroth law of Basic thermodynamics - concept of
temperature and heat. Concept of ideal gas. First law of thermodynamics - application to closed and open systems, internal
energy, specific heat capacities, enthalpy, steady flow process with reference to various thermal equipments.

UNIT 2 SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS 9 Hrs.
Second law of thermodynamics - Kelvin’s and Clausius statements of second law. Reversibility and irreversibility. Carnot
theorem, Carnot cycle, reversed Carnot cycle, efficiency, COP, Clausius inequality, concept of entropy, entropy of ideal gas,
principle of increase of entropy.

UNIT 3 POWER CYCLES AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES 9 Hrs.
Air standard cycles - Otto, Diesel and Dual cycles. Derivation of expression for air standard efficiency and mean effective
pressure. IC Engines- Introduction-Classification, Comparison between four stroke and two stroke, Performance Testing on
internal combustion engines, Performance curves.

UNIT 4 AIR COMPRESSORS 9 Hrs.
Positive displacement compressor - reciprocating air compressor, work done, volumetric efficiency, Effect of clearance
volume for qualitative treatment- rotary compressors - vane type, roots blower-centrifugal compressor.

UNIT 5 HEAT TRANSFER & REGRIGERATION 9 Hrs.
Heat transfer-Modes of heat transfer- Fourier law of conduction, one dimensional steady state conduction heat transfer in
composite walls. For qualitative treatment- Convection and Radiation Vapour compression refrigeration cycle, Calculation of
coefficient of performance.
Max. 45 Hrs.

COURSE OUTCOMES

On completion of the course, student will be able to
CO1 - Understand and correctly use thermodynamic terminology.
CO2 - Apply thermodynamics laws in engineering applications.
CO3 - Analyse the types of air standard cycles.
CO4 - Demonstrate knowledge of the operating characteristics of internal combustion engines.
CO5 - Ability to apply knowledge of heat transfer to solve thermal engineering problems.
CO6 - Analyse the cycles of air conditioning systems.

TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Nag P.K, “Engineering Thermodynamics”, 4th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2008.
2. Rajput R.K, “Thermal Engineering”, 8th Edition, Lakshmi publications Ltd. New Delhi, 2010.
3. Rogers and Mayhew, “Engineering Thermodynamics”, 4th Edition, Addison Wesley 1999.
4. Manohar Prasad, “Refrigeration and Air Conditioning”, 2nd Edition, New Age International (P) Ltd., 2003.
5. Domkundwar S, Arora S.C, “A Course in Heat and Mass Transfer, Dhanpat Rai & Sons, 2005.
6. Ganesan.V., ”Internal combustion Engines”, 3rd Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2007.

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN

Max. Marks: 100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs.
PART A: 10 Question of 2 marks each – No choice 20 Marks
PART B: 2 Questions from each unit of internal choice; each carrying 16 marks 80 Marks

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