| Study programme competencies |
| Code | Study programme competences |
| A1 | Skill for the resolution of the mathematical problems that can be formulated in the engineering. Aptitude for applying the knowledge on: linear algebra; geometry; differential geometry; differential and integral calculation; differential equations and in partial derivatives; numerical methods; algorithmic numerical; statistics and optimization |
| A2 | Understanding and domination of the basic concepts on the general laws of the, thermodynamics, mechanics, fields and waves and electromagnetism and its application for the resolution of problems characteristic of the engineering |
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| Subject competencies (Learning outcomes) | Study programme competences | ||
| (1) Modelar matematicamente sistemas e procesos relacionados a la utilización y generación de la energía | A1 |
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| (2) Aprender a aprender | A2 |
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| (3) Resolver problemas de forma efectiva. | A1 |
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| (7) Capacidad de abstracción, comprensión y simplificación de problemas complejos. | A2 |
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| Contents |
| Topic | Sub-topic |
| 1. Introduction to Thermodynamics |
Applications of Thermodynamics. Continuum medium. Basic concepts: system, surroundings, state, thermodynamical property, equilibrium. Characterization and measurement of primitive properties: pressure, volume, temperature. Temperature scale. Gas thermometer. |
| 2. Work, energy and the 1st law of Thermodynamics (conservation of energy) | Review of mechanical concepts of energy. Examples: energy balance. Concept of work. Electric work. Examples. Cuasi-equilibrium processes and work. Heat iteration. Examples of heat and work. Internal energy and total energy. Conservation of energy. Heat transfer at constant pressure and volume. Enthalpy. Internal energy and enthalpy of ideal gasses and compressible flows. Tables of ideal gasses. |
| 3. Propiedades de una sustancia pura | Ideal gas equation of state and characterization of the state using two independent properties. Incompressible flows. Phase diagrams and phases of a pure substance. Pure simple compressible substances. Characterization of pure simple compressible substances. Equation of state and thermodynamical surfaces. (p, v) and (T, v) diagrams of a pure simple compressible substance. Tables of thermodynamic properties and reference states for water refrigerants. Examples. |
| 4. Conservation of energy and 1st law of Thermodynamics | Vapor turbines, hydraulic turbines, compressors, nozzles, heat exchangers. Concept of control volume (open system). Conservation of mass. Examples. Conservation of energy and input/output works. Conservation of mass and energy applied to thermal machines. Steady and transient states. Filling and emptying of tanks. |
| 5. 2nd law of Thermodynamics and introduction to thermodynamic cycles | Concept of reversibility. Irreversible processes. Spontaneous processes. Internally reversible processes. Thermal reservoir. Power cycles and refrigerators. Efficiency and coefficient of performance (COP). 2nd law of Thermodynamics: Kelvin-Plank and Clausius statements. Equivalence between both statements. Carnot cycle of an ideal gas inside a cylinder-piston system. Efficiency of a reversible power cycle. Corollaries of the 2nd law of thermodynamics. Kelvin temperature scale. Clausius inequality. |
| 6. Entropy | Analogy between work-pressure and heat-temperature in reversible process. Entropy as thermodynamic property. Thermodynamic equations related to entropy. Equations for ideal gasses. Tables of properties for pure simple compressible substances. (T, s) and (h, s) diagrams. Generation of entropy in irreversible processes. Generation and transfer of entropy. Open system. Application to thermal machines. Efficiency in thermal machines: compressors, pumps, turbines, nozzles. Applications. |
| Planning | |||
| Methodologies / tests | Ordinary class hours | Student’s personal work hours | Total hours |
| ICT practicals | 30 | 40 | 70 |
| Guest lecture / keynote speech | 40 | 30 | 70 |
| Long answer / essay questions | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Personalized attention | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| (*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. | |||
| Methodologies |
| Methodologies | Description |
| ICT practicals | Students learn the software EES (Engineering Equation Solver). Thermodynamical problems will be solved using EES. There will also be lab work. |
| Guest lecture / keynote speech | Conventional classes. |
| Long answer / essay questions | Two exams |
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| Assessment | ||
| Methodologies | Description | Qualification |
| Long answer / essay questions | First exam: 30% Second exam: 70% |
80 |
| ICT practicals | Students may deliver some exercises and lab work | 20 |
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| Sources of information |
| Basic |
M. Moran y H. N Shapiro (2004). Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics. John Willey & Sons
J. Mª Sáiz Jabardo (2008). Introducción a la Termodinámica.
Y. A. Çengel y M. A. Boles. (2006). Thermodynamics. McGraw-Hill |
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