Thermodynamics II (MAC351) Lecture Notes

Course Overview

• Focus on applying concepts from Thermodynamics I.
• Structure of the course:
  • Review of Thermodynamics I
  • Steam Power Cycles
    • Roughly 1/3 of the semester dedicated to this topic.
  • Gas Power Cycles
    • Introduction and review of:
      • Otto Cycle
      • Brayton Cycle
      • Diesel Cycle
      • Jet Engines
    • Also 1/3 of the semester.
  • Combined Cycles
    • Integration of Rankine Cycle with Brayton Cycle.

Applications of Thermodynamics

• Refrigeration Cycles
• Gas Mixtures
  • Understanding properties when mixing gases.
  • Example: For air, k = 1.4 derived from the mixing of nitrogen and oxygen.
  • Specific focus on water vapor-air mixtures, particularly in air conditioning.
• Combustion and Chemical Reactions
  • Review of combustion chambers in thermodynamics.
  • Learn how to analyze mixtures of fuel and air to determine:
    • Products of combustion
    • Heat generated from chemical reactions
    • Maximal temperature achievable in a combustion chamber (Adiabatic Flame Temperature)

Conclusion

• The course builds upon foundational knowledge and integrates various applications of thermodynamics, emphasizing real-world applications in engineering.