Subject Syllabus
ME-601 - Thermal Engineering and Gas Dynamics
ME · Semester 6
Course Modules
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Steam generators: classificationConventional boilersHigh-pressure boilers: Lamont, Benson, Loeffler and Velox steam generatorsPerformance and rating of boilersEquivalent evaporationBoiler efficiencyHeat balance sheetCombustion in boilersSuper critical boilersFuel and ash handlingBoiler draughtOverview of boiler codes
Phase change cycles: Vapor Carnot cycle and its limitationRankine cycleEffect of boiler and condenser pressure and superheat on end moisture and efficiency of Rankine cycleModified Rankine cycleReheat cyclePerfect regenerative cycleIdeal and actual regenerative cycle with single and multiple heatersOpen and closed type of feed water heatersRegenerative-reheat cycleSupercritical pressure and binary-vapor cycleWork done and efficiency calculations
Speed of sound in a fluidMach numberMach coneStagnation propertiesOne dimensional isentropic flow of ideal gases through variable area ductMach number variationArea ratio as a function of Mach numberMass flow rate and critical pressure ratioEffect of frictionVelocity coefficientCoefficient of dischargeDiffusersNormal shock
Working of reciprocating compressorWork input for single stage compressionDifferent compression processesEffect of clearanceVolumetric efficiencyReal indicator diagramIsentropic, isothermal and mechanical efficiencyMulti stage compressionInter-coolingCondition for minimum work doneClassification and working of rotary compressors
Steam nozzles: isentropic flow of vaporsFlow of steam through nozzlesCondition for maximum dischargeEffect of frictionSuper-saturated flowSteam condensers: introduction and types of condensersBack pressure and its effect on plant performanceAir leakage and its effect on performance of condensersVarious types of cooling towers