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Advanced Diploma in Engineering Thermodynamics
This free online course explores thermodynamics and its applications for solving a range of engineering problems.
Description
In this free online course, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the science of thermodynamics. You will learn about its technologies, applications and benefits.
The course begins by explaining some basic concepts associated with thermodynamics, such as systems and state postulates, specific heat and gravity, temperature and pressure scale, equilibrium and processes. Energy and efficiency of machines are analyzed, as well as the equations of state and the working principles of heat engines. In addition, you will learn about the principles of Entropy and Exergy.
The following part of the course focuses on power cycles, processes associated with gas power cycles and vapour power cycles. Finally, you will explore thermodynamic property relations and chemical reactions. This course will be of interest to students studying science and engineering courses. It will also be beneficial to those working in the industrial sector, as well as those seeking employment in this area. Start this course today and learn more about engineering thermodynamics.
Start Course NowModules
Energy and Energy Transfer
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Energy and Energy Transfer - Learning Outcomes
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System Definitions and Application
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Properties of Thermodynamics
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Temperature Scale and Pressure
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Illustration of Pressure
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Forms of Energy
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Forms of Work
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First Law of Thermodynamics
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Energy Conversion Efficiency
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Efficiency of Machines
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Basic Concepts and Energy Balance
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Continuation of Examples
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Energy and Energy Transfer - Lesson Summary
Properties of Pure Substances
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Properties of Pure Substances - Learning Outcomes
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Phase Change of Pure Substances
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Property Diagrams
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Phase Diagrams
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Properties of a Pure Substance
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Saturated Vapour Liquid
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Properties of a Pure Substance II
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Equations of State
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Properties of Pure Substances (Examples)
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Continuation of Examples
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Properties of Pure Substances - Lesson Summary
Energy Analysis of Closed Systems
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Energy Analysis of Closed Systems - Learning Outcomes
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Energy Analysis
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Polytropic Process
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Energy Balance of Closed Systems
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Unrestrained Expansion
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Specific Heat and Enthalpy
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Solids and Liquids
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Examples of Energy Balance
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Continuation of Examples
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Energy Analysis of Closed Systems - Lesson Summary
Energy Analysis of Open Systems
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Energy Analysis of Open Systems - Learning Outcomes
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Mass and Energy Analysis
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Flow Work and Flow Energy
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Steady Flow Devices
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Turbines and Compressors
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Steady Flow Devices II
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Unsteady Flow Devices
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Examples of Energy and Mass Balance
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Continuation of Examples
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Energy Analysis of Open Systems - Lesson Summary
Second Law of Thermodynamics
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Second Law of Thermodynamics - Learning Outcomes
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Heat Engines
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Refrigerators and Heat Pumps
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Perpetual Motion Machines
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Carnot Principles
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Carnot Heat Engine
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Problems with Second Law of Thermodynamics
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Clausius Inequality
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Second Law of Thermodynamics - Lesson Summary
Entropy and Exergy Analysis
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Entropy and Exergy Analysis - Learning Outcomes
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Entropy
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Entropy and Isentropic Processes
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Entropy of Liquids and Gases
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Reversible Steady Flow Work
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Isentropic Efficiency
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Entropy Balance
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Entropy Balance Examples
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Continuation of Examples I
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Exergy and Second Law Efficiency
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Exergy of Closed Systems
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Exergy Transfer
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Exergy Balance for Control Volume
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Examples of Exergy
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Continuation of Examples II
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Continuation of Examples III
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Entropy and Exergy Analysis - Lesson Summary
Power and Refrigeration Cycles
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Power and Refrigeration Cycles - Learning Outcomes
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Power Cycles
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Reciprocating Engines
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Diesel Cycle
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Brayton Cycle
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Brayton Cycle Problems
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Examples of Power Cycles
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Examples Continued
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Vapour Power Cycles
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Regenerative Rankine Cycle
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Analysis of Vapour Power Cycles
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Refrigeration Cycles
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Examples of Vapour Power Cycles
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Continuation of Examples
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Power and Refrigeration Cycles - Lesson Summary
Thermodynamic Property Relations and Chemical Reactions
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Thermodynamic Relations and Chemical Reactions - Learning Outcomes
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Thermodynamic Property Relations
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Thernodynamic Property Relations II
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Thermodynamic Property Relations III
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Cyclic Relations
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Chemical Reactions
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Chemical Reactions II
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Chemical Reactions III
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First Law Analysis of Reacting Systems
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Examples of Chemical Reactions
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Continuation of Examples
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Thermodynamic Relations and Chemical Reactions - Lesson Summary
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
Having completed this course you will be able to:
- Describe the basic concepts of systems and states
- Illustrate property diagrams of pure substances
- Solve energy balance problems associated with closed systems
- Discuss the principles of conservation of mass
- Determine mass and energy balance for steady flow processes
- Distinguish between reversible and irreversible processes
- Explain the working principles of the Carnot cycle
- Define the principles of Entropy and Exergy
- Outline the applications of exergy in various systems
- Evaluate the performance of a gas power cycle
- Examine problems associated with gas power cycles
- Describe the entropic relations of an ideal gas
- Derive common thermodynamic relations
Certification
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