Course detail
Thermal Machines
FSI-LZ2Acad. year: 2022/2023
The course deepens knowledge in the field of thermal machines gained in the courses Fundamentals of Power Engineering and Thermomechanics and introduces the application of basic physical laws especially for rotary thermal machines (steam and gas turbines) and marginally also volume thermal machines that are used in power engineering. Calculating procedures of elementary turbine and compressor stage, construction of different types of thermal machines, its operating characteristics including testing and operation are discussed
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Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Knowledge of engineering utilization of physical laws for construction, designing and calculation of volumetric and rotary thermal machines.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of Fundamentals of Power Engineering and Thermomechanics.
Co-requisites
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course is taught in the form of lectures that have the character of explaining basic principles and theory of the mentioned discipline. Seminars are focused on practical handling topics presented in lectures.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Credit requirements: active participation in seminars, submission of given project according to the set deadline.
Exam requirements: written part in the form of questions and numerical problems, oral part in the form of discussion on given topic.
Course curriculum
Work placements
Aims
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with common design features of various volumetric and rotary thermal machines, basic calculation methods and processes that take place in a real power machine.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Attendance at lectures is recommended, attendance at seminars is required. The lessons are planned on the basis of a weekly schedule. The way of compensation for an absence is fully at the discretion of the teacher.
Recommended optional programme components
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
KADRNOŽKA, J. Lopatkové stroje. Brno: Akademické nakladatelství CERM, 2003, 177 s. ISBN 80-720-4297-1. (CS)
Recommended reading
HORLOCK, J. H. Advanced gas turbine cycles. Boston: [Pergamon], 2003. ISBN 0-08-044273-0. (EN)
Elearning
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Lecture
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Syllabus
2. Heat engines – steam engine
3. Heat engines – Stirling engine
4. Heat engines – combustion engine
5. Heat engines – steam turbine
6. Heat engines – gas (combustion) turbine
7. Steam turbine stage – choice of basic concept, division
8. Division and description of elementary stages
9. Basic equations of blade machines and losses in blade grids
10. Multistage steam turbines and specifics of the last stages in a steam turbine
11. Steam turbine construction
12. Design connection of steam turbine and auxiliary equipment
13. Steam turbine assembly and operation
Exercise
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Elearning