Energy Conversion Ideal vs Real Operation Analysis

This course has been discontinued.

How well do you know the basic power cycles (Brayton Cycle, Otto Cycle and Diesel Cycle)? In this interactive online course we will cover the 3 cycles as well as power cycle components/processes (compression, combustion and expansion) and compressible flow components (nozzle, diffuser and thrust). We'll present power cycles, power cycle components/processes and compressible flow components analysis with air used as the working fluid. For each power cycle, you'll get the thermal efficiency derivation presented with a simple mathematical approach. Also, for each power cycle, a T - s diagram and cycle major performance trends (thermal efficiency, specific power output and power output) are plotted in a few figures as a function of compression ratio, turbine inlet temperature and/or final combustion temperature, working fluid mass flow rate and both isentropic compression and expansion efficiency. We won't deal with costs (capital, operational or maintenance).