Applied Engineering Thermodynamics Weeks 1-5

Description

Chapter 1: Ideal Gas Equation & Real Gases – explains the ideal gas law, gas mixtures, Dalton’s and Amagat’s laws, and introduces the compressibility factor (Z) to correct for non-ideal gas behaviour. Chapter 2: Humidity & Psychrometry – covers air–water vapour mixtures, relative humidity, dew point, psychrometric charts, evaporative cooling, cooling towers, and air-conditioning processes. Chapter 3: Combustion – describes combustion reactions, air–fuel ratios, stoichiometric and excess air conditions, dissociation effects, pollutants, and engine combustion principles. Chapter 4: Fuels & IC Engines – compares petrol and diesel engines, octane and cetane ratings, ignition timing, detonation, fuel composition, emission control, and efficiency considerations. Chapter 5: Refrigeration – details vapour-compression and absorption refrigeration systems, coefficient of performance (COP), cycle stages, deviations from ideal behaviour, and refrigerant properties.