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This document outlines the course MEC239: Applied Thermal Engineering. The course aims to help students analyze steam generation systems, internal combustion engines, refrigeration systems, compressors, and steam turbines. It is divided into 6 units covering these topics. The course involves 3 hours of lectures and 1 hour of tutorials per week for 4 credits. Two textbooks are listed as references for the course material.
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This document outlines the course MEC239: Applied Thermal Engineering. The course aims to help students analyze steam generation systems, internal combustion engines, refrigeration systems, compressors, and steam turbines. It is divided into 6 units covering these topics. The course involves 3 hours of lectures and 1 hour of tutorials per week for 4 credits. Two textbooks are listed as references for the course material.
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MEC239:APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING

L:3 T:1 P:0 Credits:4

Course Outcomes: Through this course students should be able to

• analyze Steam Generation in different Boilers

• describe the principles and constructional details of Internal combustion engines


• analyze various refrigeration systems

• classify and analyze the different types of compressors

• compare the different types of steam turbines

Unit I
Steam Generators : Introduction to Boilers and its Classification, Lancashire Boilers, Cornish Boiler,
Locomotive Type Boiler, Scotch Boiler, Cochran Boiler, Water Tube and Fire Tube Boiler, Babcock and
Wilcox Boiler, High Pressure and Temperature Boilers, Introduction to various boiler mountings and
Accessories
Unit II
Steam Turbines and Condensers : Principle of Operation, Classification of Steam Turbines, Impulse
and Reaction Turbines, Compounding of Turbines, Velocity Triangles and optimum velocity ratio,
Degree of Reaction, Methods of Governing, Different type of Condensers
Unit III
Introduction to Compressors : Centrifugal compressors: components and description, velocity
diagrams, slip factor, energy transfer, power input factor, diffuser, centrifugal compressor
characteristic, surging, rotating stall and choking, Reciprocating compressors: basic constructional
features, working principle, work done calculation, mean effective pressure, isothermal efficiency,
single and double acting compressors, multi-stage compressors
Unit IV
Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines : Classification of IC engines, Air standard Otto,
Diesel and Dual Cycles, Principle of Carburation and Simple Carburator, Difference between Two and
Four Stroke engines, Mechanical and Electronic injection system, Knocking and Detonation,
Supercharging and Turbocharging, CRDI and Multifuel engines, Introduction to cooling and Lubrication
systems of engine
Unit V
Introduction to Refrigeration and Vapour Compression system : A brief history of
Refrigeration, Units of Refrigeration and COP, Modification in Reversed Carnot cycle with vapour as
Refrigerant, Vapour compression cycle, Vapour compression system calculations, Standard rating
cycle and effect of operating conditions, Actual vapour compression cycle, Standard rating cycle of
Domestic Refrigerator, Heat Pump and Second law efficiency of Vapour compression cycle, Bell
Coleman cycle, Introduction to Multistage VCRS
Unit VI
Vapour Absorption system : Simple Vapour Absorption system, Maximum coefficient of
performance of heat operated refrigerating machine, Modification to simple vapour absorption system,
Electrolux Refrigerator, Electrolux Refrigerator improved version, H2O-LiBr2 absorption system,
Function of generator, absorber and rectifier, Actual Vapour absorption refrigeration system

Text Books:

1. THERMAL ENGINEERING by P.L.BALLANEY, KHANNA PUBLISHERS

References:

1. POWER PLANT ENGINEERING by P.K.NAG, MCGRAW HILL EDUCATION

2. INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE by V GANESAN, MCGRAW HILL EDUCATION

3. REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING by C.P.ARORA, MCGRAW HILL EDUCATION

4. THERMAL ENGINEERING by B.K.SARKAR, MCGRAW HILL EDUCATION

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