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2024/2025

Selected Topics from Thermal Processes

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Code Completion Credits Range
W18O006 ZK 60P+0C
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Department of Process Engineering
Synopsis:

Fundamentals of thermodynamics: enthalpy, entropy , energy balance, optimization of thermodynamic systems (methods Pinch, EGM). Mechanisms of heat transfer without phase change (conduction, forced and natural convection). Intensification of heat transfer. Heat exchangers (theoretical foundation, design procedures). Correlation for calculations of pressure loss and heat transfer in tubular and plate heat exchangers. The influence of deposits. Heat exchangers with extended heat transfer surface. Heat transfer with phase transitions (boiling, condensation), evaporators and thermocompressor. Theory of drying and dryers. Combustion and furnaces. Electric heat.

Requirements:
Syllabus of lectures:

1. Specification of project objectives focused on some of the following areas

2. Thermal diagrams and cycles

3. Optimisation of apparatuses and systems (Pinch, EGM)

4. Heat transfer mechanisms, conduction, forced convection, correlations for internal flows

5. Noncircular ducts, heat transer enhancement, fouling

6. External flows, tube bundle

7. Heat exchangers

8. Phase changes, evaporation, evaporators, thermocompression

9. Drying and driers (and also baking, frying, sprays...)

10. Combustion and burners (static balances, flame temperature, radiation)

11. Combustion and flames (kinetics, reactions, CFD)

12. Electric heat (direct ohmic heating and microwaves)

Syllabus of tutorials:
Study Objective:

Understanding fundamental thermodynamical variables and concepts. Cultivate ability to read scientific papers on heat transfer.

Study materials:

Minkowycz.W.J., Sparrow E.M. Advances in numerical heat transfer. CRC Press 2009

http://users.fs.cvut.cz/rudolf.zitny/HP2r.ppt

http://users.fs.cvut.cz/rudolf.zitny/HP3r.ppt

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http://users.fs.cvut.cz/rudolf.zitny/HP13.ppt

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