Thermal Systems Design

Catalog description

Use of energy and entropy balances in the study, analysis, preliminary design and optimization of traditional and emerging energy conversion components and powerplants. Definitions and use of static, stagnation and total properties at flow stations of working fluids. Euler equation in turbomachines. Energy and entropy balances for solar energy components. Applications to design and optimization of compressors, turbines, pumps, fans, heat exchangers, positive-displacement systems, and other energy conversion devices using various working fluid properties. Preliminary design and optimization of gas power cycles, Rankine power cycles, jet-propulsion, reciprocating-piston engine cycles, heating ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC), and renewable and sustainable energy powerplants.