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University of Science and Technology Beijing

Fundamentals of Thermal Engineering

University of Science and Technology Beijing via XuetangX

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"Fundamentals of Thermal Engineering" is a disciplinary platform course offered by the School of Energy and Environmental Engineering at the University of Science and Technology Beijing. It aims to cultivate foundational knowledge in engineering thermodynamics and heat transfer, while enhancing students' ability to engage in international academic exchanges. Through instruction entirely in English, the course enables students to grasp the principles of thermal energy conversion and heat transfer, laying a solid foundation for engineering practice and international collaboration.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
    • Energy And Its Sources
    • Conversion And Utilization In Thermal Engineering
  • Basic concepts
    • Fundamentals Of Thermodynamic Systems
    • State Parameters And State Equation
    • Quasi-Static Process And Reversible Process
    • Work And Heat
  • The First law of thermodynamics
    • The Expression Of The First Law Of Thermodynamics For Closed System
    • Stable Flow Energy Equation Of Open System
    • Stable Flow Energy Equation Of Open System
    • The Application Of Stable Flow Energy Equation
  • Properties and thermodynamic processes of ideal gases
    • Ideal Gas
    • Thermal Capacity, Thermodynamic Energy, Entropy And Enthalpy Of Ideal Gases
    • Ideal Gas Mixture
    • Constant Volume Process Of Ideal Gas
    • Constant Pressure And Constant Temperature Processes Of Ideal Gases
    • Constant Temperature And Adiabatic Process Of Ideal Gas
    • Multi-Party Processes For Ideal Gases
    • Reciprocating Compressor
    • Rotary-Vane Compressor And Expender
    • Multi-Stage Compression And Intercooling
    • Directionality Of The Spontaneous Process
  • The Second law of thermodynamics
    • The Expression Of The Second Law Of Thermodynamics.
    • Thermodynamic Cycle And Carnot Cycle
    • Carnot Cycle And Carnot Theorem
    • Entropy And Clausius Equation Inequalities
    • Entropy Change Of An Irreversible Process
  • Water vapor and wet air
    • Water Vapor Generation Process
    • State Parameters Of Water Vapor
    • Basic Thermal Process Of Water Vapor
    • Isobaric And Isentropic Process Of Water Vapor
    • The Nature Of Wet Air
  • Power plant cycle
    • Steam Power Plant Cycles
    • Rankine Cycle
    • Improving Thermal Efficiency Of The Rankine Cycle
    • Alternative Cycle Forms Of Rankine Cycle
    • Piston Internal Combustion Engine Cycle
    • Piston Ideal Cycle Analysis
    • Ideal Cycle Of Gas Turbine Plant
  • Refrigeration cycle
    • Air Compression Refrigeration Cycle
    • Vapor Compression Refrigeration Cycle
    • Absorption Refrigeration Cycle And Heat Pump Circulation
  • The way of heat transfer
    • Thermal Conduction And Thermal Convection
    • Thermal Radiation
    • Thermal Transfer Process
  • Heat conduction
    • Theoretical Basis For Thermal Conduction
    • Fourier's Law And Thermal Conductivity
    • Mathematical Description Of Thermal Conductivity Problems
    • Steady-State Thermal Conductivity Of Flat Walls
    • Steady-State Thermal Conductivity Of Cylindrical Walls
  • Heat convection
    • Newtonian Cooling Formula
    • Influencing Factors Of Convective Heat Transfer
  • Radiation
    • Basic Concepts Of Thermal Radiation
    • Laws Of Radiation And Emission Characteristics
  • Heat transfer process and heat exchanger
    • Analysis And Calculation Of Heat Transfer Processes
    • Types Of Heat Exchangers
    • Heat Transfer Calculations For Heat Exchangers
    • Intensification And Weakening Of Heat Transfer
  • Seminar
    • Comparison Between Gasoline And Diesel Engines
    • Classification And Working Principle Of Refrigeration Methods
    • Introduction To CPU Cooling Methods
    • Types And Advantages And Disadvantages Of Heating And Cooling Devices
    • The Origin And Hazards Of Greenhouse Effect
  • Review and summary
    • Summary Of Engineering Thermodynamics Knowledge Points
    • Summary Of Heat Transfer Knowledge Points
  • Final Exam

    Taught by

    Qiulin and SunFangyuan

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