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Know how to analyse any thermal engine system in light of the First and Second Law of Thermodynamics.

Being able to propose improvements in existing thermal motor systems in terms of their characterizing parameters.

Know how to analyse any refrigeration machine and heat pump in light of the First and Second Law of Thermodynamics as well as propose solutions for a better performance.

Be able to analyse non-reactive and reactive gaseous mixtures with emphasis on air conditioning and combustion processes.

FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS FOR THE ENERGY CONVERTERTION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS.

Efficiency, work ratio and specific consumption of steam/gas systems.

THERMODYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF THEFRMAL ENGINE CYCLES

Carnot, Rankine, Joule-Brayton and Reciprocating engines cycles. Analysis of the variables.

THERMODYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS AND HEAT PUMPS.

Analysis of the variation of the COP of these systems as a function of possible changes that can be implement in the ideal cycles. Refrigerant fluids, their classification and impact on the environment. Analysis of variables.

GAS MIXTURES

Mass, molar and volume fraction of mixtures and their relationship. Dalton’s, Gibb Daltons’ and Amagat’s law. Thermodynamic properties of gaseous mixtures. Second Law analysis of mixture processes.

PSICHROMETRY

Introduction to the theory of psychrometry. Humid air. Quantification of water vapor content in humid air. Psychrometric charts. Thermodynamic properties of moist air. Analysis of thermal processes involving humid air and respective energy balances.

REATIVE MIXTURES

Combustion. Stoichiometric combustion and with excess air; flue analysis; enthalpy of formation; adiabatic flame temperature. First and Second Law of Thermodynamics applied to reactive mixtures. Combustion efficiency.

The evaluation consists of: two theoretical mini-tests to be carried out on the Moodle platform (without consultation), each with a part of the syllabus to be held on dates to be established during the semester and with an individual weight of 15% in the final score (twenty values); a written examination to be carried out at the end of the semester encompassing all the syllabus with a weight of 60%; evaluation resulting from the laboratory work with a weight of 10% of the final mark.

The access to the final written examination, which covers all subjects, requires an average grade of at least 2.0 values obtained in the set of two mini-tests carried out in the Moodle platform. The lack of attendance to the Moodle tests, to the written examination are classified with zero values.

The appeal evaluation will be composed of a theoretical test in the Moodle platform including all the syllabus, with a weight of 30%, and a written practical test, which covers all the material, weighing 60%. The access to written proof of resource requires a minimum grade of 2.0 values in the Moodle resource test.

The evaluation rules are identical for workers with TE status, or any other status, taking their tests on the same days and hours as those of regular students. This means that only students with any status who have had a mean of 2.0 values in the Moodle tests of each period will have access to the written test. Improvement of classification or proof of approval to be taken at the time of appeal, outside of the same or other examination periods: the same evaluation rules apply at the time of appeal, ie, a Moodle test with a weight of 30% and a written test weighing 60%, and the written test requires a minimum grade of 2.0 in the Moodle test. All tests in Moodle have a duration of 15 min. and written exams have a duration of 2.0h.

In written exams, students may consult, in addition to the thermodynamic tables, the reference text book adopted in the UC, or alternatively they may take 4 A4 sheets with written notes