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Applied Thermodynamics AT
Course Title Short Title Course Code
Mechanical/Automobile Engineering Second Year Second
Branch Year Semester
Course Description:
This course imparts knowledge of Applied Thermodynamics to undergraduate students.
The background required includes a sound knowledge of course in Engineering
Thermodynamics and use of Steam tables. The objectives of the course are to understand
various real-life applications of basic Thermodynamics including Reciprocating and rotary
Air compressors, Boilers, Steam power plant, etc.
Teaching Scheme:
Hours per Week No. Of Weeks Total Hours Semester Credits
Lecture 3 14 42 4
Tutorial 1 14 14
Examination scheme:
Prerequisite Course(s):
Fundamental knowledge of Physics and Engineering Thermodynamics.
Outline of Content: This course contains
Steam Power Plant layout, Classification and selection of boilers, Stocker fired
a
boiler.
Modern boilers with various fossil fuels, IBR act, Energy conservation
b
opportunities, waste heat recovery boiler.
Boiler Draught, Natural & Artificial draught, losses, Condition for maximum
g
discharge through chimney.
h Numerical on draught.
Analysis of Rankine cycle for work ratio, efficiency, Power output, specific
b
steam consumption, heat rate. Comparison of Rankine and Carnot cycle.
g Air leakage and its effect on condenser performance, Air extraction pump,
cooling towers.
One dimensional steady isentropic flow through nozzles and diffusers, Critical
c
pressure ratio, maximum discharge, choked flow.
References:
Steam & Gas Turbines & Power Plant Engineering, R. Yadav, Central Publishing
6
House, Allahabad
7 Engineering Thermodynamics, P.K. Nag, Tata McGraw Hill