Applied Thermodynamics

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Welcome to the Course: Thermodynamics in Engineering Applications


We're really glad to have you here!

In this course, you'll dive deep into the fascinating world of thermodynamics, learning how energy moves, transforms, and powers everything from engines to industrial systems.

We’ve designed this course to give you a solid grasp of both theoretical principles and real-world applications, so you can confidently analyze and improve energy systems used in engineering today.

🧠 What will you learn?


By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

🔹 Understand the Properties of Pure Substances

  • Define what pure substances are and explore how they behave through phase changes

  • Work with thermodynamic diagrams like P-v and T-s

  • Analyze two-phase systems and apply equations of state

🔹 Analyze Heat Engines

  • Understand the basics of thermodynamic cycles in heat engines

  • Calculate and improve their thermal efficiency

🔹 Explore Steam Cycles

  • Study and compare cycles like Carnot, Rankine, and Binary

  • Learn how reheat and regenerative processes enhance steam cycle performance

  • Use thermodynamics to improve steam-based energy systems

🔹 Examine Refrigeration and Heat Pump Cycles

  • Understand how these systems work using thermodynamic principles

  • Evaluate their real-world performance and efficiency

🔹 Analyze Internal Combustion Engine Cycles

  • Dive into theoretical cycles like Otto, Diesel, Dual, and Carnot

  • Study Brayton cycles for gas turbines and improve their efficiency

  • Explore the thermodynamics of jet engines

🔹 Apply Thermodynamics in Energy Conversion Systems

  • Evaluate cycles in modern energy conversion technologies

  • Understand design challenges and how to optimize systems for better performance

Our main goal is to help you connect theory to practice — giving you the skills to analyze, design, and optimize energy systems that matter in today’s mechanical and industrial engineering world.

Whether you’re here to build a strong foundation or solve real engineering problems, you’re in the right place.

Let’s get started on this exciting journey together!