Thermal Engineering is the one of the best and useful subject for the students from Mechanical Engineering. This post covers the
syllabus of Thermal Engineering. Take for your reference and get
more marks in university examinations.
ANNA UNIERSITY, CHENNAI
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
REGULATION 2013
SUBJECT CODE : ME6404
SUBJECT NAME : THERMAL ENGINEERING
SYLLABUS
ME6404 THERMAL
ENGINEERING
Objectives:
-To integrate the concepts, laws
and methodologies from the first course in thermodynamics into analysis of
cyclic processes.
-To apply the thermodynamic concepts
into various thermal applications like IC Engines, Steam nozzles, Steam
turbines, Air compressors, Refrigeration and Air conditioning systems.
(Use of standard refrigerant property, data book,
Steam tables, Mollier diagram and psychometric chart permitted)
UNIT I GAS POWER CYCLES
Otto,
Diesel, Dual and Brayton cycles- Calculation of air standard efficiency and
Mean effective pressure- Comparison of cycles.
UNIT II
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
Classification-
Components and their function, Valve timing and port timing diagram- Actual and
theoretical PV diagram of four stroke and two stroke engines. Simple and
complete carburetor, MPFI, Diesel pump and injector system. Battery and magneto
ignition system -Principles of combustion and knocking in SI and CI engines, Lubrication and cooling systems, Performance
calculation.
UNIT III STEAM NOZZLES AND STEAM TURBINES
Flow of steam through nozzles, Shapes of nozzles,
effect of friction, Critical pressure ratio, Super saturated flow. Impulse and
reaction turbines principles, Compounding, Velocity diagram for simple and
multi stage turbines, Speed regulations- Governors.
UNIT
IV AIR COMPRESSOR
Classification and working principle of various
types of compressors, work of compression with and without clearance,
Volumetric efficiency isothermal efficiency and isentropic efficiency of
reciprocating compressors, Multistage air compressor and inter cooling- working
of multistage air compressor.
UNIT
V REFFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
Refrigerants- Vapor compression refrigeration cycle-
Super heat, sub cooling- Performance calculations – Working principle of vapor
absorption system, Ammonia- Water, Lithium bromide water systems (Description
only). Air conditioning system- Processes, Types and working principles- Concepts
of RSHF, GSHF, ESHF- Cooling load calculations.
Outcomes :
Upon completion of this course, the students can
able to apply the different gas power cycles and use of them in IC and R &
AC applications.
Text Books:
1.Rajput R.K, “Thermal Engineering” S.Chand
Publishers,2000
2. Kothandaraman C P, Domkundwar, S.Domkundwar
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