12ME2404

THERMAL ENGINEERING

3104

COURSE OBJECTIVES
To integrate the concepts, laws and methodologies from the first course in
thermodynamics into the analysis of different cyclic processes.
To understand the principle and performance of an IC Engine.

To understand the principle thermal system like, Refrigeration, and Air

Conditioning System.
COURSE OUTCOMES
On completion of this course, the students will be able to
CO1 : Integrate the concepts, laws and methodologies of thermodynamics into
the analysis of different gas power cycles and standard Rankine cycle.
CO2 : Appraise the need for reheating and regeneration in Rankine cycle,
Binary vapour cycle and to evaluate the performance of the IC Engines.
CO3 : Distinguish the different types of refrigeration systems and to apply the
concepts of psychrometric process to analyze different types of air
conditioning systems.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
a. An ability to apply knowledge of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering.
c. An ability to design a mechanical, thermal or allied system, component, or
process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic,
environmental, social, geographical, manufacturability, and sustainability with due
considerations of health and safety.
e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
g. An ability to communicate effectively in oral, written, visual and other forms.
j. Knowledge of contemporary issues and its appropriate usage in the profession.

UNIT - I GAS POWER CYCLES

12
Air standard cycle Assumptions Otto, Diesel, Dual Calculation of mean effective
pressure and air standard efficiency Numerical examples Brayton cycle Reheat
and Regeneration of Brayton cycles.
UNIT - II STEAM POWER CYCLES
12
Standard Rankine cycle, Carnot Vapour cycle Methods to improve efficiency of
Rankine cycle Reheat and regenerative cycle Numerical examples Binary
vapour cycle.

UNIT - III INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

12
Classification of IC engine, principle and working of two stroke and four stroke petrol
and diesel engines, valve and port timing diagrams. Comparison of two stroke and four
stroke engines. Actual and theoretical P-V diagram of four stroke and two stroke engines.
Testing and performance of IC engines. Numerical problems Knocking and Detonation.
UNIT - IV REFRIGERATION
12
Refrigerants Types and properties, eco-friendly refrigerants Methods of refrigeration
Working principle vapor compression refrigeration cycle Super heating and sub
cooling. Performance calculations of VCRS. Working principle of vapor absorption
refrigeration system. Ammonia Water, Lithium bromide Water systems,
Comparison between vapor compression and vapour absorption systems.
UNIT - V PSYCHROMETRY AND AIRCONDITIONING
12
Properties of atmospheric air Psychrometric charts, property calculations of air
vapour mixtures. Psychrometric processes Sensible heat exchange processes. Latent
heat exchange processes. Adiabatic mixing, evaporative cooling, numerical problems.
Air conditioning systems Summer, winter and year round Description of window,
split and central air conditioning systems Cooling load calculations Concept of
RSHF, GSHF and ESHF.
Total Periods (45+15T) : 60
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Rajput. R.K., Thermal Engineering, Laxmi Publishers, 6th Edition, 2006.
2. Kothandaraman.C.P. Domkundwar.S. and Domkundwar A.V., A Course in
Thermal Engineering, Dhanpat Rai& Sons, 5th Edition, 2002.
DATA BOOK:
1. Khurmi. R.S, 2012, Steam Tables S.Chand publisher, 2012.
2. Refrigeration Tables - Kothandaraman.C.P, New Age International Publishers,
3rd Edition, 2011.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Rudramoorthy. R, Thermal Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill, 3rd Edition, 2003.
2. Ganesan.V, Internal Combustion Engines, Tata McGraw Hill, 1st Edition,
1995.
3. Arora.C.P.,Refrigeration and Air conditioning, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company, 2nd Edition, 2000.
4. Mathur. M.L, Sharma R.P, Internal Combustion Engines, Dhanpat Rai and

Sons, 1st Edition, New Delhi, 1997.